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Have you ever felt like you've drifted from God?
Maybe it wasn't a dramatic rebellion. Maybe it happened one small compromise at a time.
Most people think the story of the Prodigal Son is about a son who ran away.
It's not.
It's about a Father who never stopped watching, never stopped loving, and never stopped waiting.
In this episode of Blessed Winds Bible Messages, we'll talk about pride, spiritual drifting, backsliding, God's relentless grace, and why it's never too late to come home.
📖 Scriptures include:
• Luke 15:11–32
• Proverbs 3:5–6
• Hebrews 10:25
• 1 John 2:15
• Romans 5:8
…and more.
🎧 If you've wandered—or know someone who has—don't miss this powerful reminder that the Father's arms are still open.
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🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE: WHACK-A-MOLE WITH THE DEVIL!
How often does the enemy pop up with fear, doubt, distraction, comparison, and discouragement?
Just when you think you've got one battle under control—BAM! Another one pops up!
But here's the question: Are we spending so much time fighting the enemy that we're forgetting to use what God has already placed in our hands?
In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus reminds us that God expects us to be faithful with what we've been given. Our time. Our faith. Our abilities. Our opportunities. Our influence.
The devil wants you to bury it.
God wants you to put it to work.
📖 "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." — Romans 10:17
Join us as we look at Ephesians 1:17, Matthew 25:14–30, Romans 10:17, and Romans 12:3 and ask one important question:
What are YOU doing with what God has given you?
🎧 Listen, share, and help someone else discover that they don't have to let the enemy keep popping up and stealing their purpose.
Don't bury your talent. Don't waste your time. Don't surrender your faith.
Put it to work for God!
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🎙️ NEW PODCAST: It’s Okay Not to Be Okay
As Christians, many of us have been taught—intentionally or not—that admitting we’re struggling somehow means we have weak faith. So we smile, say “I’m fine,” and carry burdens that God never intended us to carry alone.
But the Bible tells a different story.
David poured out his fears in the Psalms. Elijah wanted to give up. Job questioned God. Jeremiah cursed the day he was born. Moses doubted himself. Paul admitted his fears. Even Jesus, in the Garden of Gethsemane, was overwhelmed with sorrow.
Faith isn’t pretending everything is okay.
Faith is bringing your pain, questions, fears, and tears to the One who can carry them.
In this episode, we’ll discuss:
• Why it’s okay to admit you’re struggling.
• The difference between complaining and crying out to God.
• How fellow believers are called to encourage and strengthen one another.
• Why asking for help is a sign of wisdom—not weakness.
• The authority we have in Christ to stand against the enemy.
Remember this:
📖 Jesus corrected His disciples when their faith was weak — Matthew 8:26
📖 David cried out to God in fear — Psalm 56:1-3
📖 David admitted his loneliness and anguish — Psalm 25:16-19
📖 David battled discouragement but chose hope — Psalm 42:5
📖 David confessed his sin with honesty — Psalm 51:3-6
📖 Elijah became so discouraged he wanted to die — 1 Kings 19:3-4
📖 Jesus was overwhelmed with sorrow in Gethsemane — Matthew 26:37-38
📖 God created us to lift each other up — Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
📖 Encourage one another — 1 Thessalonians 5:11
📖 Iron sharpens iron — Proverbs 27:17
📖 Don’t neglect meeting together — Hebrews 10:24-25
📖 Cry out to God when your heart is faint — Psalm 61:1-3
📖 The Lord hears the cries of the righteous — Psalm 34:17
📖 It’s okay to ask God “Why?” — Habakkuk 1:2-3
📖 Even Jesus cried, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” — Matthew 27:46 (quoting Psalm 22:1)
📖 Cast all your anxiety on Him — 1 Peter 5:7
📖 Christ gives us strength — Philippians 4:13
📖 Resist the devil, and he will flee — James 4:7
“It’s okay to admit you’re struggling; it’s not okay to struggle alone.”
Don’t tell God how big your problem is—tell your problem how big your God is.
🎧 Listen now, and if someone you know is carrying a heavy burden, please share this episode with them. You never know who needs to hear that they don’t have to face life’s battles alone.
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THE POWER OF THE PAUSE
Selah: The Space Between Panic and Praise
In this powerful message, we explore the biblical meaning of “Selah” and discover why God often works in the pauses of life. Found 71 times in Psalms and 3 times in Habakkuk, Selah is more than a musical notation—it is an invitation to stop, reflect, commune with God, and remember His faithfulness.
David repeatedly faced betrayal, fear, discouragement, and uncertainty, yet he understood the power of pausing in God’s presence before reacting to his circumstances. A Selah moment does not necessarily change your situation, but it changes your attitude, your conversation, and your communion with God.
In this message we discover how Selah helps us:
• Remember Who God Is
- Psalm 3:2-3
- Psalm 54:3-5
- Jeremiah 32:27
• Commune With God
- Psalm 46:10
• Remember What God Has Done
- Psalm 77:10-15
- 1 Samuel 30:6
- Revelation 12:11
• Trust What God Has Promised
- Psalm 62:1-8
- Philippians 4:6-8
- Romans 8:31
• Surrender What We Cannot Control
- Psalm 55:19
- Psalm 55:22
We also consider the greatest Selah in history—the silent Saturday between the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. When heaven seemed silent, God was still working.
Before you react, worry, complain, or quit, learn to pause in God’s presence. Sometimes the greatest act of faith is not moving forward immediately but standing still long enough to hear God say, “I am still here.”
Scriptures Referenced:
• Psalm 3:2-3
• Psalm 54:3-5
• Jeremiah 32:27
• Psalm 46:10
• Psalm 77:10-15
• 1 Samuel 30:6
• Revelation 12:11
• Psalm 62:1-8
• Philippians 4:6-8
• Romans 8:31
• Psalm 55:19
• Psalm 55:22
Join us as we discover that Selah is the sacred space between panic and praise, fear and faith, struggle and surrender.
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🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Sharpening Our Understanding of God’s Love
How well do we really understand the love of God?
In this episode, I share a personal testimony that deepened my understanding of God’s love and faithfulness. We also take a fresh look at one of the Bible’s most powerful lessons—the golden calf—and what it reveals about the idols we can unknowingly place ahead of God.
💡 What are the “golden calves” in our lives today?
💡 Why do we sometimes seek comfort, security, and approval in things other than God?
💡 How does God’s love remain steadfast even when we fall short?
Join me as we explore God’s incredible grace, examine our hearts, and discover how a clearer understanding of His love can transform our walk with Him.
📖 “You shall have no other gods before Me.” — Exodus 20:3
🎧 Listen now and be encouraged to draw closer to the One who loves you perfectly.
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Procrastination is more than bad time management—it can become spiritual disobedience.
In this episode, we talk about the danger of putting off the important things God has called us to do. From unfinished projects to delayed obedience, many of us trade long-term purpose for short-term comfort, distraction, fear, or endless planning.
Ecclesiastes warns that the one who waits for perfect conditions will never plant or reap. Delay can slowly quiet conviction, weaken urgency, and cause missed opportunities. The enemy loves distraction because procrastination often leads to inaction.
Are there people God has been prompting you to reach?
Acts of kindness you keep postponing?
Dreams, ministries, or callings sitting untouched because tomorrow feels safer than today?
This episode explores:
• The spiritual side of procrastination
• Perfectionism, fear, and analysis paralysis
• The difference between procrastination and wise prioritization
• Why worldly wisdom and godly wisdom produce different outcomes
• How distraction can become idolatry
• The urgency of the times we are living in
• Whether your lamp is filled with oil and your heart is ready
Jonah delayed. The servant buried his mina. Moses struck the rock instead of obeying fully. Scripture repeatedly shows that delayed obedience has consequences.
How many times has God’s alarm clock gone off while we kept hitting snooze?
Tomorrow is never promised. The trumpet could sound at any moment. What is God asking you to do today?
- Ecclesiastes 11:4
- James 4:17
- Ephesians 5:15–16
- Luke 19:11–27
- Colossians 3:5
- Galatians 1:10
- James 3:17
- Proverbs 9:10–11
- Matthew 16:3
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Fear is one of the enemy’s greatest weapons—but God has not called us to live in fear. In this powerful episode, we share a personal testimony of overcoming fear through faith, prayer, and trusting in God’s promises. No matter what battle you’re facing, the Lord is your light, your salvation, and your strength.
We dive into powerful Scriptures including:
- Book of Psalms — “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
- First Book of Chronicles — “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord God… is with you.”
- Book of Isaiah — “Fear not, for I am with you.”
- Epistle to the Hebrews — “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for…”
This episode is a reminder that fear may speak loudly, but God’s truth speaks louder. If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, uncertainty, intimidation, or spiritual warfare, this conversation will encourage you to stand firm in faith and walk boldly in the calling God has placed on your life.
Fear is a liar. God is faithful.
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Title: You Have a Purpose
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the truth that every single life has meaning, intention, and divine design. No matter where you’ve been or what you’ve faced, God has a purpose for you—and He is actively working through every part of your story.
We begin with the foundational promise of Jeremiah 29:11, reminding us that God’s plans are for good, to give us a future and a hope. This is not just a comforting thought—it is a guarantee rooted in God’s character.
We then reflect on Psalm 139:13–16, which reveals that God formed us in the womb and ordained our days before one of them came to be. You are not random. You are intentionally created.
Ephesians 2:10 reinforces this truth: we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works that He prepared in advance. Your purpose isn’t something you have to invent—it’s something you step into.
Looking at the life of Joseph in Genesis 37, we see a young man with a dream who faced betrayal, slavery, and imprisonment. Yet, in Genesis 50:20, Joseph declares the powerful truth: what others meant for evil, God used for good. This reminds us that even painful seasons are part of God’s greater plan.
We also explore Romans 8:28, which assures us that God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Not some things—all things.
God’s call often requires stepping into the unknown, just as Abraham did in Genesis 12:1–3, trusting God’s direction without having all the answers. Purpose requires faith.
In times of hardship, 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 shows us that God comforts us so that we can comfort others. Your pain may become someone else’s breakthrough.
We are reminded in Acts 1:8 that we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be witnesses, living out our purpose boldly and publicly.
But purpose also comes with opposition. 1 Peter 5:8 warns us to stay alert because the enemy seeks to distract and devour. When you live with purpose, you become a target—but also a testimony.
Finally, we reflect on Esther 4:14, one of the most powerful reminders in Scripture: you may have been placed exactly where you are “for such a time as this.” Your current season is not a coincidence—it’s a calling.
This episode challenges you to trust God’s timing, embrace your journey, and walk boldly in the purpose He has already placed inside you. You are here on purpose, for a purpose—and God is not finished with your story.
Key Takeaway:
Your life is not random. Your struggles are not wasted. Your purpose is real—and God is working right now to bring it to fulfillment.
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FLOWING WITH THE SPIRIT 🌊
Sometimes life feels like you’re swimming against a current—pushing, striving, worrying…
But what if God isn’t asking you to fight harder…
What if He’s asking you to trust Him more?
📖 God has a plan (Jeremiah 29:11)
📖 He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7)
📖 He will guide you (Psalm 32:8)
📖 He directs your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 16:9)
Jonah ran… but God didn’t give up on him.
Moses delayed… but God’s plan didn’t change.
Delay doesn’t cancel your calling—it just makes the journey harder when you resist.
Stop striving.
Stop worrying.
Start flowing.
🎧 New episode out now: Flowing with the Spirit
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🔥 The Great Commission is OUR Commission 🔥
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” — Mark 16:15
This isn’t just a calling for a few… it’s a command for all of us.
Jesus gave us authority (Matthew 28:18-19), a message of salvation (John 3:16), and a new life to walk in (Romans 6:4). There is no other name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and through His name comes power, healing, and transformation (Acts 3:6, John 14:13).
We are filled with His Spirit to be witnesses (Acts 1:8), called to boldly declare what we’ve seen and experienced (John 9:25), and to shine His light before others (Matthew 5:16).
The road is narrow (Matthew 7:13-14), but the mission is urgent.
We are ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20), called to go out, compel others (Luke 14:23), open doors for the Word (Colossians 4:3), and gently lead people to truth (2 Timothy 2:24-25).
Like watchmen on the wall (Ezekiel 33:7-8), we cannot stay silent.
💥 You have a story.
💥 You have a calling.
💥 You have a mission.
Go tell it. Go live it. Go share it.
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- Mark 16:15
- Matthew 28:18–19
- John 3:16
- Romans 6:4
- Acts 4:12
- Acts 2:38
- Acts 8:16–17
- Acts 3:6
- John 14:13
- Philippians 2:9–11
- Acts 1:8
- John 9:25
- Matthew 7:13–14
- 1 Corinthians 9:15
- 2 Corinthians 5:20
- Matthew 5:16
- Mark 5:19
- Luke 14:23
- Colossians 4:3
- 2 Timothy 2:24–25
- Ezekiel 33:7–8
- Daniel 2:3
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🌫️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Faith in the Fog of War
The world feels increasingly chaotic.
Conflicting narratives.
Global tension.
Spiritual confusion.
The Bible warned this would happen.
1 Corinthians 14:33 reminds us that God is not the author of confusion. Yet John 8:44 tells us the devil is the father of lies. That means the confusion we see around us is not accidental — it is part of a spiritual battle.
Jesus warned about this in Matthew 24:4-8:
“Watch out that no one deceives you… You will hear of wars and rumors of wars… Nation will rise against nation… All these are the beginning of birth pains.”
Notice what Jesus emphasized.
The greatest danger would not be persecution.
It would be deception.
That is exactly what the spiritual fog of war looks like.
In this episode we talk about:
• Why the world feels so confused right now
• How biblical prophecy explains spiritual deception in the last days
• How God sometimes gives us only part of the picture — like He did with Abraham in Genesis 12:1
• How God can even confuse the enemy, like He did with Gideon’s army in Judges 7
When we cannot see clearly, how do we make decisions?
The Bible gives us the answer:
📖 Faith – “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)
📖 Wisdom – “If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God…” (James 1:5)
📖 Discernment – “Test everything; hold fast to what is good.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21)
And ultimately we trust God:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
— Proverbs 3:5-6
Even when the battlefield map is incomplete…
God sees everything.
The fog of war is where faith and discernment become necessary.
The world may be confused.
The headlines may be chaotic.
Prophecy may feel complicated.
But believers are called to:
• Walk in faith
• Seek wisdom
• Develop discernment
• Trust God in uncertainty
Faith is trusting God when the battlefield map is incomplete.
🎙️ Listen now and learn how to navigate the spiritual fog of war with biblical clarity
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Title: Are You Ready
Jesus said, “Behold, I am coming quickly” (Revelation 22:12).
He promised in John 14:1–3 that He has gone to prepare a place and that He will come again. Titus 2:13 calls this our “blessed hope.” Yet Matthew 24 reminds us that while we can see the signs, no one knows the day or hour. One will be taken, another left. Readiness is personal.
Hebrews 9:27 tells us it is appointed unto man once to die — and after this, the judgment. Revelation 20:11–12 describes the great white throne and the books being opened. Matthew 25:46 makes clear that eternity is real — everlasting life or everlasting separation.
But this message is not only warning — it is invitation.
Revelation 2:4–5 calls us back to our first love. Revelation 3:5 promises the overcomer that their name will not be blotted out of the Book of Life. 2 Timothy 4:7–8 shows us what it looks like to finish well. Revelation 22:17 invites, “Come.” And Revelation 22:20–21 closes with both urgency and grace: “Surely I come quickly… Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”
This episode is a call to spiritual readiness — not fear-driven, but faith-driven.
Are you ready?
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New Podcast Episode: Living a Blessed Life – The Beatitudes
In Gospel of Matthew 4:25, large crowds followed Jesus from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.
He saw the crowd.
He went up on a mountainside overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
And He began to teach.
This was His first and longest recorded sermon — Matthew 5–7 — what we call the Sermon on the Mount.
The last word of the Old Testament in Book of Malachi 4:6 (NKJV) was:
“…lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.”
And the first word Jesus speaks in His first sermon?
“Blessed.”
📖 The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:3–10
- Matthew 5:3 – Blessed are the poor in spirit
- Matthew 5:4 – Blessed are those who mourn
- Matthew 5:5 – Blessed are the meek
- Matthew 5:6 – Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
- Matthew 5:7 – Blessed are the merciful
- Matthew 5:8 – Blessed are the pure in heart
- Matthew 5:9 – Blessed are the peacemakers
- Matthew 5:10–12 – Blessed are those persecuted because of righteousness
Other Scriptures referenced in this episode:
📖 John 15:5 – “Apart from Me you can do nothing.”
📖 2 Corinthians 7:9–11 – Godly sorrow leads to repentance
📖 Jeremiah 31:13 – “I will turn their mourning into gladness.”
📖 Numbers 12:3 – Moses was very meek
📖 Matthew 18:21–35 – The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
Jesus redefined blessing.
It is not:
• Wealth
• Fame
• Comfort
• Applause
It is humility.
It is repentance.
It is mercy.
It is purity.
It is peacemaking.
It is enduring persecution for righteousness.
The Beatitudes build on one another.
They reveal the heart posture of a true believer.
A proud heart chases God through deeds.
A humble heart knows:
“Apart from Him, we can do nothing.”
If you want to understand what living a truly blessed life looks like — this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now and be encouraged.
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🎙️ Podcast - What Would Jesus Do? (Love in Action)
“What would Jesus do?”
It’s not a bracelet. It’s a calling.
Jesus didn’t love from a distance.
He stepped in. He touched the untouchable. He forgave when it was costly. He served when He had every right to be served. He loved even when it led Him to the cross.
In this episode, we strip away the clichés and ask the harder question:
If we actually lived like Jesus… what would that look like?
Not comfort.
Not self-preservation.
But surrender. Compassion. Obedience. Love that moves first.
If we claim to follow Christ, His life becomes our pattern.
Scripture foundation for this episode:
- John 1:1
- John 3:3
- Luke 9:23
- Romans 7:18
- Philippians 2:6–7
- Mark 10:45
- Mark 1:45
- Matthew 9:36
- Mark 1:41
- John 8:7
- John 8:11
- John 4:16–18
- Luke 15:1–2
- Luke 19:10
- John 13:34–35
- Matthew 6:14–15
- Matthew 26:39
- Philippians 2:8
- 1 John 2:6
- John 13:3–17
- 1 Corinthians 11:1
This isn’t about asking what Jesus would do.
It’s about choosing to walk as He did.
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What if the only thing standing between you and God’s provision… was a voice that never came from Him?
In Genesis, God asks one question that still echoes today: Who told you that?
Who told you that you weren’t worthy?
Who told you that you didn’t have enough?
Who told you God wouldn’t come through?
This episode is a real testimony of limited resources, big faith, and a house that seemed impossible — yet was exactly in budget and exactly what had once been dreamed about.
Jesus said He was about His Father’s business.
And on the cross, He said it was finished.
Maybe it’s time to stop adding doubt to what God already completed — and get out of your own way.
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God’s glory is not distant. It’s dwelling.
Scripture says we are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory. That means growth is expected—not optional.
Salvation is the beginning, not the finish line.
🎙️ New episode: The Fullness of God’s Glory
If you’re ready to move from saved to mature, this one is for you.
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- 2 Corinthians 3:18 “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”
- Psalm 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”
- Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
- 2 Timothy 2:2 “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.”
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We live in a time when sin is no longer confronted—it’s explained, rebranded, and justified. What God once called wrong, culture now calls acceptable, and even the church isn’t immune. In this episode, we take an honest look at how subtle justifications creep into our thinking, how they dull conviction, and why repentance is being replaced with rationalization. This is a call back to truth, humility, and the freedom that only comes when we stop defending our sin and start surrendering it.
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In this episode, we talk honestly about disappointment, regret, and the road to restoration. Everyone has failed someone—but God’s Word gives us a clear path back to peace, healing, and forward movement.
1. Understanding the Reality of Failure
- Romans 3:23
- Lamentations 3:40
2. Rejecting Condemnation
- Romans 8:1
- Isaiah 43:18–19
3. The Power of Honesty and Confession
- Proverbs 28:13
- Proverbs 12:22
- John 8:22
4. Receiving God’s Forgiveness
- 1 John 1:9
- Isaiah 43:25
5. Showing Yourself the Same Grace God Shows You
- Psalm 18:30
- Proverbs 30:5
6. Letting Go of the Past
- Philippians 3:13–14
- Ephesians 4:31–32
7. Reassessing Promises and Expectations
- Matthew 5:37
- Romans 12:3
8. Restoration Is Possible
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
9. Growth Through Trials
- Proverbs 2:6
- James 1:2–5
- Psalm 119:71
10. The Importance of Community
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11
- Hebrews 10:24–25
- Psalm 92:12–13
God forgives. God restores. God protects.
Let go, rise up, and walk in the newness Christ has already given you.
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TITLE: Managing Expectations — Trusting What Never Fails
Life is full of expectations—but not all expectations are trustworthy. People fail, systems fail, and even the strongest relationships fall short at times. This message breaks down the difference between relying on people and relying on God’s unshakable promises.
In this teaching, you’ll learn:
• Why misplaced expectations lead to disappointment
• How to respond when people let you down
• Why God’s promises never fail
• How to forgive, set boundaries, and trust again
• How to re-anchor your hope in God alone
Bible Verses Used in This Message:
Jeremiah 17:5
Psalm 118:8–9
Genesis 8:22
Lamentations 3:22–23
Romans 3:23
Ecclesiastes 7:20
Psalm 103:2
James 1:17
Luke 22:61–62
Psalm 30:5
Matthew 18:21–22
Ephesians 4:32
Hebrews 13:5
Isaiah 40:8
Matthew 6:26
If you’ve ever felt disappointed, overwhelmed, or let down—this message will help you shift your trust to the One who never changes and never fails.
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In this encouraging episode, we explore the truth that while change is uncomfortable, it’s also a part of God’s divine plan. From the Israelites leaving Egypt to our modern struggles — like death, divorce, job changes, or retirement — every transition offers an invitation to trust God more deeply.
You’ll hear how Scripture guides us through the process of developing a “new normal”:
- Trust God’s sovereignty (Proverbs 3:5–6)
- Pray and seek His guidance (Philippians 4:6–7)
- Lean on His Word for direction (Psalm 119:105)
- Seek wise counsel and community (Hebrews 10:24–25)
- Guard your heart against fear (Isaiah 41:10)
- Embrace His timing (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
- Surrender daily and praise through the transition (Habakkuk 3:17–18)
You’ll also hear real-life examples of people walking through loss, retirement, and major life shifts — and finding peace as they put their faith into action. Because even when the world changes, God never does. He’s still faithful, still good, and still writing your story.
When you surrender your fear and praise Him through the process, you’ll find that your “new normal” becomes your next miracle.
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🎙️ Episode Title:
Stop Waiting to Die — LIVE
💡 Episode Description:
Are you just existing… or truly living?
In this powerful episode, John shares a heartfelt message about aging, fear, and finding purpose in every season of life.
You’ll hear real stories of faith, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to press on — no matter your age or circumstance.
God isn’t done with you yet.
If you have breath, you have purpose.
Don’t just wait around for life to pass — LIVE the life God has planned for you!
🔥 In This Episode:
- Why getting older doesn’t mean slowing down spiritually
- How fear and worry steal your strength and peace
- What the Bible says about living with purpose and joy in your later years
- The story of Stonewall Jackson’s fearless faith
- How God renews you daily — body, mind, and spirit
- The meaning behind “The Dash Doesn’t Fade — It Pulses with Purpose”
- A weekly challenge: forgive, mentor, and walk boldly in faith
📖 Key Bible Verses:
- Genesis 6:3
- 2 Timothy 1:7
- Matthew 6:27
- Psalm 73:26
- Isaiah 46:4
- Psalm 92:14
- 2 Corinthians 4:16
- Romans 8:28
- Psalm 71:18
- Isaiah 40:31
- Philippians 3:13–14
- Haggai 2:9
- Job 42:12
- James 4:14
- Philippians 1:21
- 2 Corinthians 5:1
💬 Key Quote:
“The dash on your tombstone doesn’t fade — it pulses with purpose while you breathe. It’s not a countdown, it’s a calling.”
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🎙️ Podcast: “Finding Your Ministry”
Have you ever wondered what your calling really is? Whether you’re in the church pews, in the workplace, or out in your community—God has a purpose uniquely designed for you. In this episode, we’ll talk about discovering where you’re meant to serve, how to recognize the gifts God has placed in you, and how to take that first step in faith.
You don’t need a title or a pulpit to have a ministry—you just need a willing heart.
Join us as we explore what it truly means to find your ministry and walk boldly in your God-given purpose.
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✨ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️🔥
Every believer faces battles—temptation, fear, doubt, and spiritual opposition. But Jesus showed us the way to victory: fight back with the Word of God.
📖 In this episode, “Fighting the Enemy with the Word,” we’ll dive into how Jesus overcame Satan in the wilderness, and how we can stand strong today:
✅ Using Scripture as our weapon
✅ Training daily in God’s Word
✅ Confronting with love, not anger
✅ Walking in prayer and authority
👉 Don’t fight the enemy with feelings—fight with the truth of God’s Word.
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“September 11th, 2001… a day I will never forget. I remember where I was, what I saw, and the conversations I had. Nearly 3,000 lives ended that day—343 firefighters, 37 Port Authority police officers, 23 NYPD, and so many more since.
But I also remember what happened on September 12. The skies were quiet, but the prayers were loud. We were hurting, but we were united. We turned to God, to His Word, and to each other.
Today, almost 25 years later, we’ve drifted. Instead of uniting, we’re divided. In just the past week—we’ve seen senseless violence, the murder of Iryna Zarutska, a school shooting in Colorado, tragedy at the Naval Academy, and the loss of a voice for Christ, Charlie Kirk. The same enemy that attacked us then—Satan and his forces—is still attacking us now.
This episode is a call to remember. To remember how we felt on September 12. To remember that we are at war—not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of darkness. To repent, to unite, and to rise with courage in Christ.
Because if not you, then who? And if not now… when?
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
Luke 13:4–5 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? 5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Galatians 6:2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Philippians 1:12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel.
Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Proverbs 22:3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Mark 3:25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
Luke 11:17 Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Psalm 97:10 Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Esther 4:14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.
Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the
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Salvation is the starting line — judgment is the finish line.
But here’s the truth: salvation is a free gift through Jesus Christ… judgment isn’t about losing salvation, it’s about rewards.
And those rewards? Eternal crowns — given to the faithful, only to be laid back at the feet of Jesus in worship.
So let me ask you: Are you in the race? Are you running well? And what crown will you lay at your Savior’s feet?
Tune in to this week’s episode: Salvation and Judgment
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Ever tried using a butter knife as a screwdriver? It might work for a moment—but chances are, you’ll end up stripping the screw and bending the knife. The truth is—every job needs the right tool.
The same is true in your Christian walk. God has already placed powerful tools in your hands: His Word, the Holy Spirit, prayer, the name of Jesus, the armor of God, the church, worship, the blood of the Lamb, and love.
In this episode, we’ll explore what those tools are, how to use them, and why you don’t have to walk through life unarmed or defeated.
👉 Are you facing a problem?
👉 Do you know which tool God has given you to handle it?
Join me as we learn how to use the right tool for the job—so you can walk in authority, stand in victory, and live fully equipped for whatever comes your way.
🔨✨ You’re not just surviving—you’re overcoming.
The Word
- 2 Timothy 3:16 – All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.
- Hebrews 4:12 – For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
The Holy Spirit
- 1 Corinthians 3:16 – Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?
- Galatians 4:6 – Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’
- 1 Corinthians 12:7–11 – Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good…
Prayer
- Matthew 7:7 – Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
- Philippians 4:6 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
The Name of Jesus
- Matthew 28:18 – All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
- John 16:23 – My Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.
- Luke 10:19 – I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.
The Armor of God
- Ephesians 6:10–17 – Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes…
The Church – The Body
- Hebrews 10:25 – Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
- Proverbs 27:17 – As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Praise and Worship
- Psalm 132:7 – Let us go into His dwelling place; Let us worship at His footstool.
The Blood of the Lamb
- Revelation 12:11 – They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.
Love
- John 13:35 – By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
Conclusion
- Romans 8:37 – In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
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🎧 Podcast: “Love That Perseveres”
What does real love look like when things get tough?
When patience wears thin, when people disappoint us, when life tests us—does our love endure?
In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between love and perseverance. Not just emotional love, but the kind of love described in:
📖 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 –
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast…
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
True, biblical love doesn’t quit when it gets hard. It endures, it forgives, it grows stronger in difficulty.
We also reflect on Colossians 3:12:
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
💬 What are you wearing in this season of life—bitterness, resentment, frustration… or the clothes of love, grace, and perseverance?
This episode is a reminder:
🛑 Love is not just a feeling.
✅ Love is a decision to persevere.
Whether it’s in your marriage, your friendships, your faith, or your personal growth—love that endures will always make a difference.
🎙️ Tune in and be encouraged to love like Jesus—even when it’s hard.
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🎙️ New Podcast Episode: “The Power of Your Testimony” 🙌
Your story is your ministry.
Your voice can lead others to freedom.
God didn’t bring you through the fire just for you to stay silent 🔥
In this powerful episode, we dive into why your testimony matters—and how it can bring hope, healing, and salvation to others.
🕊️ Revelation 12:11
“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…”
✝️ Three Reasons Why You Must Share Your Testimony:
💖 1. Love Comes First
Jesus calls us to love, and part of that love is sharing how He changed us.
📖 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples…”
— John 13:34-35
🎣 When you love people enough to share, you begin to “fish for souls” just like Jesus called us to:
📖 “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
— Matthew 4:19, Mark 1:17
🆔 2. Know Who You Are in Christ
You can’t share what you don’t know. When we know we are loved, chosen, redeemed, and sent, we speak boldly.
📖 “Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar…”
— 1 John 4:20
Don’t let fear stop you—God has equipped you:
📖 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord…”
— 2 Timothy 1:7–8
📖 “The Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” — Luke 12:12
📖 “Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” — Exodus 4:12
Let God renew your mind and transform your thinking so you can speak with clarity and authority:
📖 Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:22–28
🤝 3. Be Relatable
You don’t need to be perfect—just real.
People connect with your struggles more than your successes. Your authenticity can break chains.
When you’re vulnerable, others realize they’re not alone.
God uses broken vessels to pour out His glory.
🎧 Listen now and be encouraged to open your mouth and let God speak through your story.
Your testimony could be the spark that sets someone else’s faith on fire 🔥
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Title: “Come with Positive Expectations”
What are you expecting today—trouble, disappointment… or breakthrough? In this episode, I take you on a journey from a negative mindset to a faith-filled life by sharing how my own expectations once limited me—and how God broke through. We’ll talk about the Israelites, the power of your words, and how negativity can curse your progress. If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “Of course this would happen to me,” it’s time to change your story. Tune in and discover how to sow seeds of faith, joy, and victory, and finally live with the confidence that God is for you!
📖 Bible Verses from the Episode:
Expectations and Faith
- Matthew 9:29 – “According to your faith let it be done to you.”
- Galatians 6:7 – “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.”
- Hosea 8:7a – “They sow the wind and reap the whirlwind.”
Power of the Tongue
- Proverbs 18:21 – “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
- 1 Peter 3:10 – “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.”
- Psalm 141:3 – “Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.”
Joy & Positivity
- Proverbs 17:22 – “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
- Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Renewing the Mind
- Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
- Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…”
Crying Out to God
- Psalm 34:17 – “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”
- Psalm 50:15 – “Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.”
Negative Expectation Examples
- Exodus 16:3 – Israelites expecting death in the wilderness.
- Numbers 20:4 – Complaints of death in the desert.
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“Obedience: The Oil of Purpose”
What does daily obedience look like—and why does it matter to your calling? In this powerful episode, Cathy shares how simple acts of obedience, like making vials of oil, became sacred steps toward purpose.
From the quiet of daily devotionals to the bold obedience of Jonah, Esther, Ruth, David, Noah, and Moses—Cathy reminds us that God still moves through those who say yes.
Whether you’re in a waiting season or on the brink of breakthrough, this episode will challenge and inspire you to obey, even when it doesn’t make sense. Because obedience unlocks purpose.
📖 Listen now and be stirred to step out in faith—one obedient act at a time.
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Feeling overwhelmed and spiritually dry?
You might be “Martha-ing” too much.
This week on the podcast, I share how God got my attention when I let my wants and busy schedule drown out His voice.
Are you so busy doing for God that you’re forgetting to spend time with Him? In this episode, I share how I got caught up in the chaos of wants, to-do lists, and distractions—and how the Lord gently reminded me to stop “Martha-ing” and start sitting at His feet like Mary. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, spiritually dry, or just too busy to breathe, this one’s for you.
Stop Martha-ing: When Busy Becomes a Barrier to God
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Luke 10:38-42 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
Matthew 6:25-34 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Ecclesiastes 2:17-26 So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. All of it is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. 18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. 19 And who knows whether that person will be wise or foolish? Yet they will have control over all the fruit of my toil into which I have poured my effort and skill under the sun. This too is meaningless. 20 So my heart began to despair over all my toilsome labor under the sun. 21 For a person may labor with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then they must leave all they own to another who has not toiled for it. This too is meaningless and a great misfortune. 22 What do people get for all the toil and anxious striving with which they labor under the sun? 23 All their days their work is grief and pain; even at night their minds do not rest. This too is meaningless.
24 A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, 25 for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment? 26 To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Proverbs 20
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🎙 No Greater Love
This week on the podcast, we’re diving deep into the heart of sacrifice, service, and the divine calling behind it all.
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13
From the front lines of fire, rescue, law enforcement, and military service—this episode honors those who stand in the gap. With raw truth and heartfelt reflection, I share what 25+ years in uniform taught me about courage, burnout, brotherhood, and the quiet burden of bearing others’ pain.
But more than that—this is a message of hope.
It’s about the One who laid down His life not just for a few—but for all.
It’s about the true Shepherd, the ultimate sacrifice, and the healing love of Jesus Christ.
If you’ve ever worn the badge, loved someone who has, or simply want to understand the weight behind the uniform—don’t miss this.
🎧 Tune in and be reminded:
💔 You’re not alone.
🙏 You are deeply loved.
🔥 And you are answering a divine call.
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🎙️ Podcast Teaser: “Canaries, Coal Mines, and the Voice of God” 🎙️
Have you ever felt the atmosphere shift in a room—and knew something spiritual was happening?
In this episode of [Your Podcast Name], we ask the question: Are you a canary in a coal mine… or a miner who knows the way to the light?
From a quiet moment in the shower to a fire of revelation before a meeting, God stirred my heart to speak. This is a call for the Church to wake up, to discern the Spirit, and to cast off doubt.
💡 We’ll break down the biblical principles of prophecy, what it truly means to test the spirits, and how to stand strong in a world where the enemy only needs to distract you to defeat you.
I’ll also share personal moments of doubt—and the miracles that overcame them.
✨ This episode isn’t just for those walking in bold faith—it’s for those who need to remember how to find the way out when the atmosphere shifts.
Because when Satan slams a door, God always has another one ready.
🎧 Listen now and let your faith be renewed, your eyes opened, and your spirit equipped for the days ahead.
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🎙️ Blessed Winds Bible Messages 🎙️
Have you ever rationalized a miracle?
In today’s episode of Blessed Winds Bible Messages we talk about what happens when human reasoning tries to challenge the supernatural work of God. The world teaches us to explain everything away with science and logic—but faith invites us to trust in the unseen.
When you face a miracle, will you believe it—or try to reason it away?
Today, we’ll share personal stories of God’s protection, provision, and healing—and why it’s time to stop overthinking and start believing.
Join me as we renew our minds, strengthen our faith, and reclaim the wonder of trusting in God’s promises without needing all the answers.
✨ Don’t talk yourself out of your miracle. Trust Him!
🎧 Listen now and be encouraged to walk by faith, not by sight.
1 Chronicles 29:18 “O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their heart unto thee.” (KJV)
Acts 2:17 “‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams;” (ESV)
Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (NIV)
Mark 11:23 “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.” (NIV)
Galatians 6:7–9 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. 8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.” (NASB)
Numbers 14:20–23 “The Lord replied, ‘I have forgiven them, as you asked. Nevertheless, as surely as I live and as surely as the glory of the Lord fills the whole earth, not one of those who saw my glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness but who disobeyed me and tested me ten times— not one of them will ever see the land I promised on oath to their ancestors. No one who has treated me with contempt will ever see it.’” (NIV)
Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” (ESV)
Hebrews 11:17–19 “By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only begotten son; it was he to whom it was said, ‘In Isaac your descendants shall be called.’ He considered that God is able to raise people even from the dead, from which he also received him back as a type.” (NASB)
Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.” (NKJV)
1 Corinthians 1:19 “For it is written: ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.’” (NIV)
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Have you ever said something in the heat of the moment—and regretted it later?
In this episode of Blessed Winds Bible Message Podcast, we dive into the powerful difference between reacting out of emotion… and responding with wisdom. Jesus never reacted out of fear or frustration—He responded with truth, grace, and purpose.
Join us as we explore how you can trade impulse for intention, and discover how the Holy Spirit helps us pause, pray, and respond like Christ—even in the most challenging moments.
✨ Because in a world full of noise, God’s voice calls us to peace.
🎧 Tune in and let’s grow together in grace.
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The Extraordinary Presence of the Holy Spirit. The story of Cathy's journey in Christ.
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🎙 “Do You Want the Job or Just the Title?” 🎙
Are you truly ready to lead, or do you just want the recognition? Leadership isn’t about power—it’s about responsibility, obedience, and integrity. In this episode, we’re diving deep into what it means to lead as a Christian, whether in the church, at work, or in our daily lives.
📖 Are you willing AND obedient?
💡 Are you using the gifts God gave you?
🔥 Are you prepared for the calling—or just impatient for the title?
Join me as we explore biblical wisdom, personal stories, and the real challenges of stepping into leadership God’s way. It’s time to embrace your calling.
🔊 Listen now and step into your purpose!
Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Genesis 1:26-28 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. 28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.,
2 Corinthians 4:4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Luke 10:19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.
1 John 4:4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:
Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Isaiah 1:19-20 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land; 20 but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
Proverbs 20:21 An inheritance claimed too soon will not be blessed at the end.
2 Timothy 1:3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.
2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
Psalm 15:4 who despises a vile person but honors those who fear the Lord who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and does not change their mind;
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The Power of Praise & Worship 🎶
"I never planned to be a worship leader… it just happened. But that’s how God works, isn’t it? He leads us where we need to be. Worship isn’t just about music—it’s a weapon, a declaration, a lifeline. From the walls of Jericho to Paul and Silas in prison, praise has always had the power to break chains. Have you ever felt a song lift your spirit in a way you can’t explain? That’s not just music—that’s the Spirit moving! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of praise, why it matters, and how it can shift your battles. Tune in and let’s worship together!"
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Joshua 6:20 When the trumpets sounded, the army shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the men gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so everyone charged straight in, and they took the city.
Ephesians 5:19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
Hebrews 2:12 He says, “I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters; in the assembly I will sing your praises.”
Revelation 14:7 He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.”
Matthew 4:10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’”
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Psalm 59:16 I sing every morning about your power and mercy.
Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.
Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
Matthew 6:9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Psalm 30:11-12 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness 12that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!
Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.
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Podcast Summary: God Will Use Anyone to Achieve His Goals
Welcome to today's episode, where we explore the powerful truth that God can use anyone—flawed, broken, and imperfect—to fulfill His divine purpose.
We focus on the book of Judges, a time of repeated cycles of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. The judges God raised up became His instruments despite their shortcomings. Among them, Samson stands out as a prime example of strength, failure, redemption, and ultimate sacrifice.
The Story of Samson:
- An angel foretold Samson’s birth, setting him apart with a covenant that included three vows: no wine, no haircuts, and no contact with dead bodies.
- Despite this calling, Samson’s life was marked by personal desires, arrogance, and impulsive actions.
- He violated his covenant multiple times—marrying a Philistine, consuming honey from a dead lion, and breaking his vows.
- His arrogance and love for Delilah led to his downfall as she betrayed him, leading to his captivity and blindness.
- In his final act, Samson called on God’s strength one last time, bringing down the temple and defeating the Philistines, fulfilling God’s plan.
Lessons from Samson’s Life:
- God’s Strength Works Through Imperfect People – Samson’s life reminds us that our flaws don’t disqualify us from being used by God.
- Bad Choices Have Consequences – Samson’s downfall was preventable, but he let pride and temptation take control.
- God’s Covenant is Powerful – When we stray, God calls us back and gives us opportunities for redemption.
- Use Your Gifts Wisely – The Holy Spirit equips us with talents and abilities meant for God’s glory, not personal gain.
- Redemption is Always Possible – Even at his lowest point, Samson’s faith allowed him to be used for a final victory.
What This Means for Us Today: Just as God used Samson, He can use us, no matter our past mistakes. We must stay vigilant, make wise choices, and trust in God’s plan for our lives.
Scriptures to Reflect On:
- Psalm 86:9 – All nations shall worship before the Lord.
- Ephesians 3:6 – We are all partakers in Christ’s promise.
- Acts 2:38 – Repentance brings renewal through the Holy Spirit.
- Proverbs 16:18 – Pride leads to destruction.
Final Thought: Are we allowing God to use us for His greater purpose, or are we letting pride, fear, and temptation stand in the way? Samson’s story serves as both a warning and an encouragement—God is always ready to redeem and empower those who turn to Him.
Thank you for joining today’s episode. Stay strong in faith, trust God’s plan, and remember—He can use anyone, even you!
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“Welcome to Blessed Winds Bible Messages! In today’s episode, ‘Bearing All Things,’ we explore the depth of love as described in 1 Corinthians 13. What does it truly mean to bear all things? Through scripture, the example of Christ, and real-life application, we’ll uncover how love endures, forgives, and perseveres. Join us as we dive into God’s Word and learn how to reflect His boundless love in our daily lives.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Colossians 3:12-14 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
Mark 13:30-31 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
1 Peter 2:4 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”
Galatians 5:14-15 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
Psalm 145:9 The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.
Ephesians 2:4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,
1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Isaiah 53:4-6 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. 6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Matthew 7:16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. John 15:1-4
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Kindness
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
2 Timothy 2:24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
Jesus told us to love our neighbors as we would ourselves Mark:12:31
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Titus 3:4-6 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior,
Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Luke 10:25-37 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” 28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” 29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[c] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ 36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” 37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
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Patience
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Colossians 3:12-14 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
John 15:9-12 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
1 John 4:7-12 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
James 1:19-20 This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
Proverbs 29:22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Matthew 6:27 And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?
Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad.
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.
Peace 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.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
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Ephesians 1:15-23 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 me the Spirit[a] of wisdom and revelation, so that you I may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your my heart may be enlightened in order that you I may know the hope to which he has called you me, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you me with power through his Spirit in your my inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your our hearts through faith. And I pray that you I, 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 I 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.
Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.
Joshua 1:8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Psalm 77:12 12 I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”
Psalm 1:3 NIV That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.
Psalm 1:3 NKJV He shall be like a tree Planted by the [a]rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.
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Genesis 1:14-16 Then God said, “Let there be lights in the sky. These lights will separate the days from the nights. They will be used for signs to show when special meetings[a] begin and to show the days and years. 15 They will be in the sky to shine light on the earth.” And it happened. 16 So God made the two large lights. He made the larger light to rule during the day and the smaller light to rule during the night. He also made the stars.
John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
1 John 4:1-3 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world
2 Corinthian 11:14-15 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds
John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Psalm 104:19 He made the moon for the seasons; The sun knows the place of its setting.
Matthew 6:33 Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added to you.
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Seek the Kingdom First
Welcome to season 3
Luke 10:19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.
Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Romans 8:6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Ecclesiastes 12:7 then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it.
James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Ester 4:14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Matthew 5:16 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
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1 John 2:2He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Mark 16:15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”
1 John 2:16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.
Hebrews 8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins [a]and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.”
Titus 2:11-12 11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Lamentations 3:22-23 Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.
Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring[a] and hers; he will crush[b] your head, and you will strike his heel.”
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God is with us through the storms. In the there are two accounts of Jesus being with the disciples on the water. When we are following God's direction have faith that the storms will not stop you.
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Hebrews 11:8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.
Romans 4:16-17 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. 17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.”[a] He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.
Romans 4:20-21 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.
John 15:7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
Luke 10:19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.
Mark 11:23 “Truly tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.
1 James 6-8 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
Romans 8:17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Revelation 1:6 and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.
Psalm 91:14 “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name.
Isaiah 55:11 So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
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Lord thank you for your promises. We are taking the attitude of “if you said it, we believe it, and that’s the end of it. We cast out any evil influence that attempts to bring doubt into our heart. We stand on your Word God. God help us find the bible verse that we can stand on for every situation we face. Lord we will use your Word to strengthen our faith. We will live by faith knowing that you are our faithful and loving God. You are our strength and our shield everyday of our lives and no weapon formed against us shall prosper, In Jesus name Amen.
Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom
1 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Galatians 6:4-6 Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, 5 for each one should carry their own load. 6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.
Ecclesiastes 2:24 A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil. This too, I see, is from the hand of God,
2 Corinthians 10:11-13 Such people should realize that what we are in our letters when we are absent, we will be in our actions when we are present. 12 We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise. 13 We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God himself has assigned to us, a sphere that also includes you.
John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Genesis 11:1-9 Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2 As people moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar[b] and settled there. 3 They said to each other, “Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. 4 Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will be scattered over the face of the whole earth.” 5 But the Lord came down to see the city and the tower the people were building. 6 The Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. 7 Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other.” 8 So the Lord scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. 9 That is why it was called Babel[c]—because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world. From there the Lord scattered them over the face of the whole earth.
Genesis 9:1 it states Then God blessed Noah and his sons, saying to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the earth.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Proverbs 28:13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
Galatians 6:5-10 5 For each will have to bear his own load. 6 Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. 7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. 8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Romans 10:12 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
1 Peter 5:6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
John 6:5-14 When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” 6 He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. 7 Philip answered him, “It would take more than half a year’s wages[a] to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!” 8 Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up, 9 “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” 10 Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). 11 Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. 12 When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” 13 So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. 14 After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”
Matthew 24:24 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
Acts 16:16-18 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. 17 She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.” 18 She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so annoyed that he turned around and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” At that moment the spirit left her.
Matthew 17:1-3 17 After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John (the brother of James) and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone. 2 Jesus’ appearance changed in front of them. His face became as bright as the sun and his clothes as white as light. 3 Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared to them and were talking with Jesus. 4 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it’s good that we’re here. If you want, I’ll put up three tents here—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
Matthew 7:1-2 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Acts 9:10-12 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered. 11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”
Acts 27:9-10 Much time had been lost, and sailing had already become dangerous because by now it was after the Day of Atonement.[a] So Paul warned them, 10 “Men, I can see that our voyage is going to be disastrous and bring great loss to ship and cargo, and to our own lives also.”
Acts 11:27-29 And in these days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar. 29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea.
2 Kings 20:1 In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, “This is what the Lord says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover.”
Corinthians 14:18 I thank God that I speak in [strange] tongues (languages) more than any of you or all of you put together.
Acts 2:1-4 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them.
Acts 10:44-46 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues[a] and praising God.
Acts 8:18-19 However, when Simon saw that the [Holy] Spirit was imparted through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he brought money and offered it to them, 19 Saying, Grant me also this power and authority, in order that anyone on whom I place my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12:8-10 To one is given in and through the [Holy] Spirit [the power to speak] a message of wisdom, and to another [the power to express] a word of knowledge and understanding according to the same [Holy] Spirit; 9 To another [[a]wonder-working] faith by the same [Holy] Spirit, to another the extraordinary powers of healing by the one Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles, to another prophetic insight ([b]the gift of interpreting the divine will and purpose); to another the ability to discern and distinguish between [the utterances of true] spirits [and false ones], to another various kinds of [unknown] tongues, to another the ability to interpret [such] tongues.
1 Corinthian 13:8 Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end]. As for prophecy ([d]the gift of interpreting the divine will and purpose), it will be fulfilled and pass away; as for tongues, they will be destroyed and cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away [it will lose its value and be superseded by truth].Corinthians 14:14-15 For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit [by the [d]Holy Spirit within me] prays, but my mind is unproductive [it bears no fruit and helps nobody]. 15 Then what am I to do? I will pray with my spirit [by the [e]Holy Spirit that is within me], but I will also pray [intelligently] with my mind and understanding; I will sing with my spirit [by the Holy Spirit that is within me], but I will sing [intelligently] with my mind and understanding also.
1 Corinthians 14:2 For one who speaks in an [unknown] tongue speaks not to men but to God, for no one understands or catches his meaning, because in the [Holy] Spirit he utters secret truths and hidden things [not obvious to the understanding].
1 Corinthians 14:4 He who speaks in a [strange] tongue edifies and improves himself, but he who prophesies [[a]interpreting the divine will and purpose and teaching with inspiration] edifies and improves the church and promotes growth [in Christian wisdom, piety, holiness, and happiness].
Romans 8:26-27 So too the [Holy] Spirit comes to our aid and bears us up in our weakness; for we do not know what prayer to offer nor how to offer it worthily as we ought, but the Spirit Himself goes to meet our supplication and pleads in our behalf with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance. 27 And He Who searches the hearts of men knows what is in the mind of the [Holy] Spirit [what His intent is], because the Spirit intercedes and pleads [before God] in behalf of the saints according to and in harmony with God’s will.
Romans 5:5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Romans 8:5 For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!”
John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever—
Ephesians 4: 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God [do not offend or vex or sadden Him], by Whom you were sealed (marked, branded as God’s own, secured) for the day of redemption (of final deliverance through Christ from evil and the consequences of sin).
Ephesians 1:13-14 In Him you also who have heard the Word of Truth, the glad tidings (Gospel) of your salvation, and have believed in and adhered to and relied on Him, were stamped with the seal of the long-promised Holy Spirit.
14 That [Spirit] is the guarantee of our inheritance [the firstfruits, the pledge and foretaste, the down payment on our heritage], in anticipation of its full redemption and our acquiring [complete] possession of it—to the praise of His glory.
John 14:17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.
Acts 1:5,8 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;
John 4:14 but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.”
1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
2 Timothy 1:14 Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you.
Luke 3:15-16 As the people were in suspense and waiting expectantly, and everybody reasoned and questioned in their hearts concerning John, whether he perhaps might be the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).16 John answered them all by saying, I baptize you with water; but He Who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of Whose sandals I am not fit to unfasten. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Acts 1:5 For John baptized with water, but not many days from now you shall be baptized with (placed in, introduced into) the Holy Spirit.
Luke 11:11-13 11 What father among you, if his son asks for [a]a loaf of bread, will give him a stone; or if he asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, evil as you are, know how to give good gifts [gifts [b]that are to their advantage] to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask and [c]continue to ask Him!
Acts 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[1] as the Spirit enabled them.
1 Corinthians 12:11All these [gifts, achievements, abilities] are inspired and brought to pass by one and the same [Holy] Spirit, Who apportions to each person individually [exactly] as He chooses.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
James 1:21 So get rid of all uncleanness and the rampant outgrowth of wickedness, and in a humble (gentle, modest) spirit receive and welcome the Word which implanted and rooted [in your hearts] contains the power to save your souls.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) 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!
Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
1-4 Cover Jusus 1st commandment, 5-10 are covered by the 2nd.
1. You shall have no other gods before Me.
2. You shall make no idols.
3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
4. Keep the Sabbath day holy.
5. Honor your father and your mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
10. You shall not covet.
Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Luke 8:12 Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
2 Corinthians 4:4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.”
1 Peter 1:9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
John 13:35 By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves].
2 Peter 2: 1-3 But also [in those days] there arose false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among yourselves, who will subtly and stealthily introduce heretical doctrines (destructive heresies), even denying and disowning the Master Who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.n2 And many will follow their immoral ways and lascivious doings; because of them the true Way will be maligned and defamed. 3 And in their covetousness (lust, greed) they will exploit you with false (cunning) arguments. From of old the sentence [of condemnation] for them has not been idle; their destruction (eternal misery) has not been asleep.
You cannot have a strong faith without a firm foundation. This podcast reviews the first 11 chapters of the Bible to get us where we are now.
Have you ever wondered how an elephant can be restrained with a small rope. It is the same way that Satan has restrained us. Years of conditioning.
Acts 12:7 And behold, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared and a light shone in the cell; and he struck Peter’s side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And his chains fell off his hands.
Psalm 107:14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke their bands apart.
Luke 10:19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.
Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
Ephesians 1:22 And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church,
Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Ephesians 6:18 Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
1 Corinthians 3:16 Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?
Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
1 Peter 2:24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Proverbs 13:20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Your Attitude Belongs to You!!
1 Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
Proverbs 16:9 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
Mark 10:27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.”
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Deuteronomy 4:19 As magnificent as the sun, moon and stars are, we are never to worship them. Instead, we are to worship the One who made them.
1 John 2:17 The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.
Hebrews 2:14-15 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.
Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
1 Peter 5:8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Psalm 27:1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Psalms 23 1-6 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
When Life Gets Ugly Where Do You Go For Help
Jeramiah 17:5 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord.
2 Corinthians 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Proverbs 3:1-10 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. 8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. 9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; 10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
Isaiah 50:10 Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God.
John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
Psalm 145:15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time.
Jeramiah 29:10 This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place.
John 10:27-28 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.
This podcast discusses how we sometimes can have a great deal of clutter in our hearts that prevents us from being close to God.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
1 John 3:4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness.
John 2:13-16 13 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. 16 To those who sold doves he said, “Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!”
Matthew 12:43-45 43 “When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, but finds none. 44 Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when it comes, it finds the house empty, swept, and put in order. 45 Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there, and the last state of that person is worse than the first. So also will it be with this evil generation.”
2 Timothy 2:21-22 21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work. 22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Matthew 7:3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Hebrews 3:12-14 12 See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. 14 We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end.
Proverbs 21:2 Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts.
Luke 16:15 He said to them, 'You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God's sight.
Luke 8:13 Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away.
Hebrews 6:4-6 4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age 6 and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.
1 Corinthians 3:16 Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Joshua 24:15 15 But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
From Good Friday to Silent Saturday to Resurrection Sunday. The weekend that was.
Discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the crucifixion and all about the holy weekend.
Exodus 12:5 The animals you choose must be year-old males without defect, and you may take them from the sheep or the goats.
John 1:29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Luke 22:20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.
Matthew 27:51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, 52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; 53 and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.
John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
Matthew 16:21 From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day.
Matthew 12:40 For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
Matthew 20:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Cathy discusses her feelings and interpretations from the book Warrior Bride by Jeremiah Johnson.
Are you ready to receive God's gifts? We need to stop in fighting as Christians and unite behind the Word of God to move the church body forward. This podcast uses the battle of Jericho and the battle of AI as examples in aligning in God's Word to get God's gifts.
This podcast discusses a testimony provided by my friend Amy. She shares why it is important to follow the direction provided by the Holy Spirit
How well do you know God?
Isaiah 5:13 Therefore my people have gone into captivity, Because they have no knowledge; Their honorable men are famished, And their multitude dried up with thirst.
Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
Revelation 3:15 ‘I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot.
Matthew 15:8 “‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me;
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Romans 15:4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Matthew 13:10-13
The Purpose of Parables
10 And the disciples came and said to Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?” 11 He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. 12 For whoever has, to him more will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. 13 Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.
Proverbs 20:12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the Lord has made them both.
The Lord made all the parts to cooperate and work together for the good of the body.
1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”
Proverbs 13:20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?
James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Luke 11:28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
Matthew 28:19-20 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Mark 16:18 they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
1 Peter 2:24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”
Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, 25 for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment? 26 To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Romans 8:25-27 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.
Proverbs 19:2-3 Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. 3 When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord.
Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Psalm 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Proverbs 14:29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
Ecclesiastes 2:17 So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. All of it is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
Ecclesiastes 2:18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me.
Repeat after me:
We cast out the spirit of instant gratification in Jesus name.
Lord we will give you time to speak to our hearts.
We will avoid responding to impulses.
Lord we will not give into muscle memory.
Lord point out to all of us in our lives where we are seeking instant gratification instead of you.
I declare that I have impulse control
I can wait for answers in faith
I do not need to feed my flesh with instant gratification.
I understand that all forms of instant gratification are meaningless without you Lord.
In Jesus name Amen!!
A friend gave her moving testimony at church a few weeks ago. She has blessed all of use by approving its publication. There is a song that goes with it. It is Zach William's Fear is a Liar. Please listen to it to get the full benefit of this message.
https://youtu.be/sQTnREEtuNk?si=yTwJN79pw3ESjrx8
Psalm 27:1-3 The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked advance against me
to devour[a] me,
it is my enemies and my foes
who will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then I will be confident.
1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:13 For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Psalm 31:19 How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have wrought for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of men!
2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Psalm 112:6-8 Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. 7 They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. 8 Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
1 Peter 2:24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”
Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
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.
Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Genesis 15:1 – After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: ‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.’
Revelation 2:10 – Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.
Mark 5:36 – Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.’
Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
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.
Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
2 Peter 1:4 For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.
Romans 4:21 and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform.
2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
Proverbs 13:20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain me; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
1 Peter 3:10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.
Psalm 141:3 Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.
Matthew 15:18-19 But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. 19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.
Psalm 145:21 My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.
2 Timothy 3: 16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Deuteronomy 4:2 Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you.
1 Timothy 6:3-5 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions 5 and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.
2 Samuel 7:28 “And now, O Lord God, You are God, and Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant.
2 Timothy 4:2-4 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.
Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Psalm 100
1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. 5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Genesis 50:20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.
Luke 6:27-28 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
Luke 6:35-36 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. 36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Matthew 5:16 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 7:17-20 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Therefore by their fruits you will know them.
John 13:35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
Lord help us remember all we have to be thankful for. The good and the bad. Lord we forgive our enemies and frenemies. We pray for blessings on their lives. We pray for all the things that we want to be blessed with. Keep us ever mindful of the love that you unconditionally showed the world by going to the cross for our sins. Thank you, Lord we praise your holy name. Amen
Exodus 16:2-3 In the desert the whole community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. 3 The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this desert to starve this entire assembly to death.”
Romans 6:6 We know that the person we used to be was crucified with him to put an end to sin in our bodies. Because of this we are no longer slaves to sin.
Exodus 16:4-5 Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions. 5 On the sixth day they are to prepare what they bring in, and that is to be twice as much as they gather on the other days.”
Numbers 11:4-6 The rabble with them began to crave other food, and again the Israelites started wailing and said, “If only we had meat to eat! 5 We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic. 6 But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna!”
Exodus 16:3 The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this desert to starve this entire assembly to death.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1-7 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, 6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, 7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, 8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
Ecclesiastes 7:10 Say not, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask this.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Isaiah 43:18-19 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making away in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Romans 5:5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Lord, I will not live in my past. I will be ever mindful of silent Saturday. The silent Saturday I am in now. I remember the days of the past, but I will not long for them. Lord, I know there is a season for everything. I bind that spirit of depression, anxiety, and anger that come out of past seasons. I understand that my past gives me wisdom, but I will not dwell on it. I look forward to the future, but I will not forsake the present. This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it!
We all get tested. The key is understanding when the tests may come.
Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.
1 Peter 1:3-9 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
Matthew 4:1-4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting for forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.’ 4 Jesus answered, ‘It is written: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:5-7 Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the highest point of the temple. 6 ‘If you are the Son of God,’ he said, ‘throw yourself down. For it is written: ‘“He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” 7 Jesus answered him, ‘It is also written: “Do not put the Lord your God to the test.”
Matthew 4:8-11 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour. 9 ‘All this I will give you,’ he said, ‘if you will bow down and worship me.’ 10 Jesus said to him, ‘Away from me, Satan! For it is written: “Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.” 11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.
Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
Luke 10:19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.
Ephesians 4:27 and do not give the devil a foothold.
2 Corinthians 11:14-15 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.
Matthew 16:23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.”
Acts 28:5-6 But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects. 6 The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead; but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.
Navigating Change
Genesis 6:13 And God said to Noah, “The end of all flesh has come before Me, for the earth is filled with violence through them; and behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 14 Make yourself an ark of gopherwood; make [g]rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and outside with pitch. 15 And this is how you shall make it: The length of the ark shall be three hundred [h]cubits, its width fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits. 16 You shall make a window for the ark, and you shall finish it to a cubit from above; and set the door of the ark in its side. You shall make it with lower, second, and third decks. 17 And behold, I Myself am bringing floodwaters on the earth, to destroy from under heaven all flesh in which is the breath of life; everything that is on the earth shall die. 18 But I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall go into the ark—you, your sons, your wife, and your sons’ wives with you. 19 And of every living thing of all flesh you shall bring two of every sort into the ark, to keep them alive with you; they shall be male and female. 20 Of the birds after their kind, of animals after their kind, and of every creeping thing of the earth after its kind, two of every kind will come to you to keep them alive. 21 And you shall take for yourself of all food that is eaten, and you shall gather it to yourself; and it shall be food for you and for them.”22 Thus Noah did; according to all that God commanded him, so he did.
Matthew 16: 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. 22 Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!” 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save their life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. 26 What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? 27 For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done. 28 “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”
Jeramiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Acts 13:18 for about forty years he endured their conduct in the wilderness;
Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Genesis 19:26 But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Matthew 10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.
This podcast explains what communion is, and why it is important. There is power in the blood and the bread!!!
Luke 22:15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.
Exodus 12:5 The animals you choose must be year-old males without defect, and you may take them from the sheep or the goats.
Exodus 12:14 “This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord—a lasting ordinance.
Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
John 15:15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord Himself that which I passed on to you [it was given to me personally], that the Lord Jesus on the night when He was treacherously delivered up and while His betrayal was in progress took bread, 24 And when He had given thanks, He broke [it] and said, Take, eat. This is My body, which is broken for you. Do this to call Me [affectionately] to remembrance. 25 Similarly when supper was ended, He took the cup also, saying, This cup is the new covenant [ratified and established] in My blood. Do this, as often as you drink [it], to call Me [affectionately] to remembrance. 26 For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are representing and signifying and proclaiming the fact of the Lord’s death until He comes [again].
John 6:48-50 I am the bread of life. 49 Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and are dead. 50 This is the bread which comes down from heaven, that one may eat of it and not die.
1 peter 2:24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose [a]stripes you were healed.
Matthew 26:28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Luke 22:19 And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
1 Corinthians 11:27-32 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and [a]blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For he who eats and drinks [b]in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the [c]Lord’s body. 30 For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many [d]sleep. 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world.
1 Corinthians 11:26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.
Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.
1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
Romans 8:17 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.
Galatians 3:29 And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Praise the Lord in hard times.
Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, 3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.
Psalm 115:17-18 The dead do not praise the Lord, nor do any who go down into silence. 18 But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and forevermore. Praise the Lord!
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Isaiah 41:10 - Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Psalm 98:4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
Psalm 9:11 Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion! Tell among the peoples his deeds!
Psalm 100:4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 16:15 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
Hebrews 13:15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.
Jeramiah 17:14 Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.
Habakkuk 3:17-19 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. 19 The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.
James 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
Psalm 119:164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.
Psalm 18:3 I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.
Psalm 69:30 I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.
Psalm 146:1-2 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! 2 I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
Psalm 34:1 I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
Psalm 150:1-6 praise him in his mighty heavens! 2 Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! 3 Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! 4 Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! 5 Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! 6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Many Christians receipt the sinners prayer then there is little follow up. New Christians need to find a church and a sense of community. The need to be around like minded people to grow their faith.
Romans 10:9 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.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 Corinthian 10:13
Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Acts 3:19 Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord;
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Matthew 15:7-9 You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: 8 “‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 9 They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.
Romans 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.
Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Isaiah 43:25 “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.
John 7:7 That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.
Luke 23:40-43
1 John 4:8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
John 13:35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
John 8:7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Matthew 8:17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.”
Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,
John 4
Mark 2:17 And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”
John 15:15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.
Ephesians 1:22-23 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
Romans 10:9-10
Revelation 12:10-11
Matthew 10:32-33 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…
Put Me in God I’m Ready to Play!
A discussion about Gods word and stepping up and out in boldness. Sometimes God asks us to do little things and sometimes he asks us to do big things. We need to do what he asks and he will make the path straight. He will assist and guide us along the way. He will out people in our path to help us.
Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Matthew 21:2-3 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”
Number 22:28 Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth, and it said to Balaam, “What have I done to you to make you beat me these three times?”
Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Exodus 4:10-13 Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.”
11 The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” 13 But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.”
John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.
Ephesians 3:12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
Matthew 10:22 You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
2 Timothy 1:7-8 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.
Acts 28:31 Proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Philippians 1:14 And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
Colossians 4:3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
Ephesians 6:19 And also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,
What did you say?
We must speak words of life in every situation. positive speaking leads to positive results. Negative speaking leads to negative results.
Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
God SAID let there be light and there was.
Matthew 11:23 “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.
Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?”
Ephesians 6:10-17
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
Matthew 7:16-20 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.
Matthew 15:18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you.
Proverbs 16:2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.
Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Psalm 104:19 He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down.
Proverbs 6:2 you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth.
Matthew 12:37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Matthew 15:11 It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.”
Proverbs 13:3 Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Lord thank you for this day, and thank you for all the miracles that you have done. Help us recognize them. Lord enter our hearts and guide our words. We will speak positive words. We will not be influenced by the world. We will take our guidance from you. In Jesus name.
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A friend of mine stopped by and discussed her journey in Christ with me. It was a great conversation. A must listen.
Ephesians 6:10-18
Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success.
I am accepted
Colossians 1:14 In Whom we have our redemption through His blood, [which means] the forgiveness of our sins. Amplified Bible
Colossians 2:10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.
I am secure
Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
I am significant
John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Hebrews 2:8 You have put all things in subjection under his feet.”For in subjecting all things to him, He left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we do not yet see all things subjected to him.
Luke 10:19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you.
Romans 12:19
Luke 23:34
Mark 11:24 - Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Matthew 5:39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.
Everything we have has been given to us by God. It is our responsibility to be good stewards of all the things God had provided. God will provide for all our needs. Occasionally we lose focus on God when we start looking for our wants. Sometimes our wants become idols.
Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;
Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 6:20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;
Exodus 22:14 “If a man borrows anything from his neighbor, and it is injured or dies while its owner is not with it, he shall make full restitution.
Mark 10:17-22
17 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.’” 20 And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 22 Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
Proverbs 25:16 If you find honey, eat just enough—too much of it, and you will vomit.
Proverbs 25:27 It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep. – why have we acquired an over abundance. Is it for our own glory?
1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
Matthew 21:22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
Ecclesiastes 10:18 Through slothfulness the roof deteriorates, and a house leaks because of idleness.
Proverbs 26:16 The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer sensibly.
1 Corinthians 14:40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.
2 Thessalonians 3:10-11 While we were with you, we gave you the order: “Whoever doesn’t want to work shouldn’t be allowed to eat.” We hear that some of you are not living disciplined lives. You’re not working, so you go around interfering in other people’s lives.
Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. 13 That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.
Growing Faith
I have just began a correspondence course at RHEMA Bible College. Part of my course work was to read Mountain Moving Fait by Kenneth Hagan. That book described the mountain moving faith that we all have. I highly recommend the courses and the book.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
James 2:22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.
Romans 12:3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Genesis 17:5 No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham,for I have MADEyou a father of many nations.
Mark 11:22-24 And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED IT, and it will be yours.
Matthew 8:17 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.”
1 Peter 2:24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 10:13 for, “Everyone who CALLS on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Psalm 37:23-25 The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him 24 though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. 25 I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.
Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Mark 11:23 Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he SAYS is going to happen, it will be granted him.
Genesis 1:3 God SAID “Let there be light”, and there was light.
Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
I am a Believer
I am not a doubter
I have a measure of faith given to me by God
I am standing on the word of God
I have mountain moving faith
I believe that by his stripes I am healed
I believe God will take care of all my needs
Mark 11:25 And when you stand and pray, forgive anything you may have against anyone, so that your Father in heaven will forgive the wrongs you have done.”
John 14:24 The one who doesn’t love Me will not keep My words. The word that you hear is not Mine but is from the Father who sent Me.
John 9:31 We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but if anyone is devout and does his will, God listens to him.
The Bible speaks of the importance of Love for Faith. We must do all things in Love. We must Love ourselves to understand how to Love on another. This message provides Bible scripture that supports Gods Love for us.
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 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.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Matthew 22:36-40 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”
Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
Ecclesiastes 7:21 Also, do not take seriously all words which are spoken, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you.
Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Do you know how to defeat worry? This podcast will explain how to overcome worry.
Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.
Psalm 112:1 Praise the LORD. Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands.
Matthew 10:28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand
Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
Matthew 6:27 And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?
Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Hebrews 13:6 So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
Genesis 50:20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
1 Peter 5:7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
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.
Psalm 94:19 When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
Matthew 8:25, Mark 4:38, Luke 8:24 talk about the boat being tossed in the waves with Jesus sleeping on a cushion. Story of the apostles worry and not having faith.
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
Do you know where you are going when you die? This podcast gives you the direction on how to determine your destination. Plain instructions on how to get into heaven.
Luke 32:41-43 And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
Romans 5:18-21 Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. 19 For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous. 20 Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, 21 so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 10:9-10 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
Acts 3:19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out,
Genesis 19:24-26 Then the LORD rained on Sodom and Gomorrah sulfur and fire from the LORD out of heaven. 25 And he overthrew those cities, and all the valley, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground. 26 But Lot’s wife, behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.
John 4:14 but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Lord, thank you for sending your only son Jesus Christ to die on a cross for us so that we can be saved. I have sinned and I am sorry. I repent from my sins and accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior. I invite the Holy Spirit to dwell inside of me. I will listen to that still small voice and choose good over evil. In Jesus name Amen
This is a biblical look at why bad things happen to good people. It also provides direction on how to deal with difficult times.
Genesis 1:31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.
Genesis 2:16-17; 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.”
Genesis 3 They ate from the tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Sin entered the world.
Genesis 6:5 The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.
Romans 7:14 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.
Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—
Job 1:1 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.
1 John 1:8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.
NLT 1 John 3:4 Everyone who sins is breaking God's law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God.
Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
Genesis 50:20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Job 1:21 and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.”
This podcast focuses on how to survive life's storms, by focusing on Jesus. When Peter lost focus he began to sink into the Sea of Galilee. This is a metaphor for losing focus on Jesus and sinking in the despair of the world.
Genesis 50:20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
James 1:2-8 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
Romans 10:13 whoever calls on my name shall be saved.
Matthew 14:28-31 Peter answered him, “Lord, if it’s you, order me to come to you on the water.” Jesus said, “Come on!” So, Peter got down out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came to Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he was frightened. As he began to sink, he shouted, “Lord, save me!” At once Jesus reached out his hand, caught him, and asked him, “You who have so little faith, why did you doubt?”
Psalm 107:28-30 28 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. 29 He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea[b] were hushed. 30 They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.
Mark 4:35-41 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown? 39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” 41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”
Psalm 89:8-9 8 Who is like you, Lord God Almighty? You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you. 9 You rule over the surging sea; when its waves mount up, you still them.
Proverbs 10:3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!
Psalm 37:25 I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.
1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Isaiah 55:8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.
2 Peter 3:8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
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Holy Week is the greatest week in history. This podcast looks at the events of that week. It also provides a look at the new covenant, crucifixion and resurrection. It also looks at some of the Old Testament prophesies that were fulfilled that week.
Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Matthew 21:7-11 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” 10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” 11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Isaiah 56:7 these I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.”
Matthew 21:12-17 Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’(Jer 7:11) 14 The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them. 15 But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they were indignant. 16 “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, “‘From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise’(psalm8:2)?”17 And he left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where he spent the night.
Matthew 21:23 Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you this authority?”
Luke 22:17-20 After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. 18 For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
Matthew 27:11-26
Leviticus 17:11 For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life.
Matthew 26:28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
John 19:31-36
Number 9:12 They must not leave any of it till morning or break any of its bones. When they celebrate the Passover, they must follow all the regulations.
Psalm 34:19-20 The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; 20 he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.
Mark 16:1-8
Psalm 118:17-18 I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. 18 The Lord has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death.
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1 Corinthians 2:15 The person with the Spirit makes judgments about all things, but such a person is not subject to merely human judgments,
Matthew 7:15-20 15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.1 Thessalonians 5:19-20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil.
Luke 10:38-44 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me! 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[f] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Matthew 7 1-5 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
John 7:24 Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.”
Romans 2:1-4 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
2 Timothy 2:23-26 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
Matthew 18:15-17 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
This episode looks at how to pray. How to use the Lord's Prayer as a template for all prayer.
John15:13-15 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.
Matthew 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 6:9“‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name
Ephesians 5:20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 12:4 In that day you will say: “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 6:10your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
1 John 5:14, This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
John 15:7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Matthew 6:11Give us today our daily bread.
1 Timothy 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.
1 Samuel 12:23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.
Matthew 7:7“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
James 5:13-18 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 [j]Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, [k]fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. 17 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. 18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit.
Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
Matthew 5:44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Mark 11:25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
Matthew 6:13aAnd lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one’
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation[a] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted[b] beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
Matthew 6:13b NKJV For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
A friend joined me this episode to talk about the power of prayer and the authority we have in prayer. This episode reveals the power of prayer through the testimonies of my friend and I. Nothing is impossible with God.
John 15:7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
Luke 9:1 Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
Luke 10:19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Matthew 28:16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
John 14:12-13 Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Luke 9:49 “Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us.” 50 “Do not stop him,” Jesus said, “for whoever is not against you is for you.”
Luke 17:6 He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.
Mark 11:23 “Truly[a] I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
James 1:6 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
1 Peter 3:15:16 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
1 Chronicles 16:8 Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
2 Timothy 1:7-8 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.
Isaiah 55:8“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
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The weeks podcast discusses God's Grace and living in the new covenant. It discusses the biblical implication of a child dying before they reach an age of accountability. Though Bible verses and explanation it shows that children that die before the age of accountability go to heaven. It discusses that once we reached the age of accountability, we need to accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. The podcast provides an opportunity for salvation with the ending prayer.
Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned.
Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 7:9 Once I was alive apart from the law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died.
2 Samuel 12:21-23, 22 He answered, “While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept. I thought, ‘Who knows? The Lord may be gracious to me and let the child live.’ 23 But now that he is dead, why should I go on fasting? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”
Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
Matthew 19:13-14 13 Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. 14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
John 3:3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”
Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to.
Matthew 7:1-5 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
Matthew 7:7-8 7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
Lord, I have sinned and fallen short of your glory. I am knocking Lord please open the door and let me receive the holy spirit. I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I thank you for your grace. Lord, I pledge that I will work toward righteousness and turn away from sin.
This episode discusses ways to discuss problems without them turning into arguments. The first look is at 1 Peter 3 8-12 which gave an overview. Then the episode turns to some rules that my wife and I have followed our entire relationship. I credit this technique for keeping us from arguing and having a long healthy relationship. We did not realize when we created the rules how biblical they were.
1 Peter 3:8-12 8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10 For,
“Whoever would love life
and see good days
must keep their tongue from evil
and their lips from deceitful speech.
11 They must turn from evil and do good;
they must seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
and his ears are attentive to their prayer,
but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”[a]
Psalm 34:13 keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.
James 1:19-20 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
Romans 8:9 You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ.
Luke 6:45 A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
The Rules:
1.) Choose your battles
Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 Do not pay attention to every word people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you—22 for you know in your heart that many times you yourself have cursed others.
2.) No name calling
Matthew 5:21-22 21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister[b][c] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, contempt is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
3.) No swearing
Proverbs 4:24 Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
James 5:12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.
4.) Don't Pack the suitcase
Ephesians 4:26-27 “In your anger do not sin”[d]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.
Matthew 18:15 “If your brother or sister[a] sins,[b] go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.
5.) Listen first
James 1:19-20 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
6.) Admit when you are wrong - Don't lie
Psalm 34:13 keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.
Proverbs 12:22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
This episode is dedicated to changing habits by reading the Bible. God is our strength and we draw our straight from the word he speaks.
Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
1 Corinthians 3:16 Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?
Matthew 10:29-31 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.[a] 30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
1 Peter 5:8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
1 John 5:4 For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
1 Corinthians 14:40 But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner.
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
Luke 10:19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.
Declaration:
Lord today I take authority through the power that you have given me to close the door to anything that causes me to deviate from you and your perfect love. Lord I will be strong in the face of this challenge because I know you are with me. I know through you that all things are possible. I have faith you will be with me through my removal of bad habits and the creation and strengthening of my Godly habits.
A biblical look at gossip and slander. How to recognize it and avoid it. How to get others to stop sharing it with you.
Luke 12:3 What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs.
Proverbs 6:16-19 16There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19 a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.
Psalm 101:5 Whoever slanders their neighbor in secret, I will put to silence, whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not tolerate.
Genesis 3
Gossip test
- Is it true?
- Is it good?
- Is it useful or helpful?
- Is it important?
Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Romans 1:28-32 28 Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. 29 They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents; 31 they have no understanding, no fidelity, no love, no mercy. 32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.
Proverbs 26:20 Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.
Matthew 18:15-17 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’[d] 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
Proverbs 20:19 A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.
Titus 3:10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.
Act 23:16-22
16 But when the son of Paul’s sister heard of this plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul.17 Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.” 18 So he took him to the commander. The centurion said, “Paul, the prisoner, sent for me and asked me to bring this young man to you because he has something to tell you.”19 The commander took the young man by the hand, drew him aside and asked, “What is it you want to tell me?”20 He said: “Some Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul before the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of wanting more accurate information about him. 21 Don’t give in to them, because more than forty of them are waiting in ambush for him. They have taken an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him. They are ready now, waiting for your consent to their request.”22 The commander dismissed the young man with this warning: “Don’t tell anyone that you have reported this to me.”
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Isaiah 55 is an invitation to give yourself to the Lord. It refers to the coming of the messiah and the new covenant to be formed. The change from a conditional covenant involving the law to an unconditional covenant of God's grace. If you are looking for salvation simply affirm that Jesus Christ is your lord and savior. Ask for forgiveness for your sins and repent in Jesus' name.
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55 Wait and listen, everyone who is thirsty! Come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Yes, come, buy [priceless, spiritual] wine and milk without money and without price [simply for the self-surrender that accepts the blessing].
2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your earnings for what does not satisfy? Hearken diligently to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness [the profuseness of spiritual joy].
3 Incline your ear [submit and consent to the divine will] and come to Me; hear, and your soul will revive; and I will make an everlasting covenant or league with you, even the sure mercy (kindness, goodwill, and compassion) promised to David.
4 Behold, I have appointed him (Him) [David, as a representative of the Messiah, or the Messiah Himself] to be a witness [one (One) who shall testify of salvation] to the nations, a prince (Prince) and commander (Commander) to the peoples.
5 Behold, you [a][Israel] shall call nations that you know not, and nations that do not know you shall run to you because of the Lord your God, and of the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you.
6 Seek, inquire for, and require the Lord while He may be found [claiming Him by necessity and by right]; call upon Him while He is near.
7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to the Lord, and He will have love, pity, and mercy for him, and to our God, for He will multiply to him His abundant pardon.
8 For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, says the Lord.
9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.
10 For as the rain and snow come down from the heavens, and return not there again, but water the earth and make it bring forth and sprout, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
11 So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
12 For you shall go out [from the spiritual exile caused by sin and evil into the homeland] with joy and be led forth [by your Leader, the Lord Himself, and His word] with peace; the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
13 Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree; and it shall be to the Lord for a name of renown, for an everlasting sign [of jubilant exaltation] and memorial [to His praise], which shall not be cut off.
John 3:16-17
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
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This episode discusses forgiveness and the importance for you and the biblical importance. The freedom that is created when you forgive and ask for forgiveness is amazing. It is like dropping heavy baggage you have been carrying.
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Bible references from this episode:
Matthew 6:14-15 “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 18:15 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.”
Ephesians 4:26 “In your anger do not sin”[d]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.
Ephesians 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Romans 12:17-21 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[a] says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[b] 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Leviticus 19:18“‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.
Luke 17:3 So watch yourselves. “If your brother or sister[a] sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. 4 Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.”
Genesis 50:20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you[a] free from the law of sin and death.
2 Corinthians 8:8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.
This is the introduction to the Blessed Winds Bible Messages Podcast. This episode describes what the listener can expect to hear in the future. It also provides an explanation to why this podcast was created. All the glory goes to God. Through him all things are possible.