Best CONSUMED MINISTRIES Podcasts (2024)

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Does God Regret and Repent? | 1 Samuel 15:10-11 5:23

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Does God really regret and repent? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. In our reading through 1 Samuel 15. Someone wrote in a question. Let's call this gentleman Mark DuVal. Here was his question: "In Chapter 15, God regrets anointing Saul as king. There are other places where God has similar regrets. How does God regret something he know…

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Breaking Free From Consuming Emotions | 1 Samuel 16:1-4 5:02

2h ago5:02

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Are there consuming emotions that prevent you from seeing God's plan? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 16. I've titled this chapter "God's Criteria for Choosing Leaders." Today, we pick up right after Samuel had done two things: First, he told King Saul God had rejected him. Second, he hacked Agag to piece…

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God’s Criteria for Choosing Leaders | 1 Samuel 16:7 3:06

1h ago3:06

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We know how you choose leaders, but do you know how God chooses leaders? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we start a new chapter, 1 Samuel 16. I've titled this chapter "God's Criteria for Choosing Leaders." The key verse of Chapter 16 is verse 7. It reads: But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the…

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Grieving Our National Leaders | 1 Samuel 15:34-35 2:58

3h ago2:58

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Do you grieve our national leaders? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 15. I've titled this chapter "The Consequences of Disobedience." In yesterday's devotional, we saw how Saul's insecurity led him to disobedience by prioritizing the people's voice over God's, which resulted in his leadership being torn fr…

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Ep. 387: Gateway Church, Megan Basham, Turning Point USA, and More 26:12

21h ago26:12

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On today’s program, Gateway Church in Dallas, Texas, continues to struggle in the aftermath of sexual abuse allegations against its founder Robert Morris—including NEW sexual abuse allegations, the cancellation of its annual Gateway conference, and more. We’ll look at the latest. And, Megan Basham is under fire from fellow journalists for naming an…

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Pleasing People or Pleasing God | 1 Samuel 15:24-33 8:35

27m ago8:35

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Are you leading others toward following God's voice, or are they leading you? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 15. I've titled this chapter "The Consequences of Disobedience." In yesterday's devotional, we discussed how Saul's insecurity led him to disobedience, masking his fears with empty sacrifices. We …

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China’s Role in UN Peacekeeping Operations 37:34

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Courtney Fung, Associate Professor in the Department of Security Studies & Criminology at Macquarie University. She is also a Non-Resident Fellow at the Asia Society Australia and at the Lowy Institute. They discuss her article “Peace by piece: China’s polic…

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Ep. 386: With Coffee Tables, and Over Coffee Churches find simple, direct ways to serve refugees 5:32

1d ago5:32

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (BP) – It happens with a couch or mattress. It happens with two chairs facing each other across a table. While refugees’ initial days and months in America can be complex and filled with paperwork and immigration meetings, churches have learned there are direct, simple ways to meet needs. Not long after it began six years ago, Living…

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Confront Insecurities Prevent Sinful Actions | 1 Samuel 15:17-23 6:37

35m ago6:37

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Are you sacrificing your insecurities to the Lord, or are you only bringing sins of insecurity to him? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 15. I've titled this chapter "The Consequences of Disobedience." Today, I am going to read a moment where Samuel is going to call King Saul out. Let's dive into 17-23: And…

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Arrogant Ignorance: A Leader’s Downfall | 1 Samuel 15:10-16 8:14

19m ago8:14

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Don't be intentionally arrogant and ignorant. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 15. I've titled this chapter "The Consequences of Disobedience." Today, I am going to read quite a bit of text. First, here's the context. King Saul is commanded to strike down the Amalekites, but he does not complete the task. …

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97 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Chapter 17 The Four Champions 1:24:05

10h ago1:24:05

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In this episode we discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapter Chapter 17 "The Four Champions": No one believes Harry that he didn't put his name into the Goblet of Fire...but the problem is even if he didn't, he has entered a BINDING contract that FORCES him to compete as the 4th champion in the Triwizard Tournament (although no one tell…

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J.D. Greear: Key Points for Pastors To Remember During This Election Year 46:56

2h ago46:56

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/492291-j-d-greear-pastors-remember-election-year.html Dr. J.D. Greear returns the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share insights into how pastors can navigate this election year well and be clear on biblical truths without telling their congregations how to vote. ► Listen on Apple: …

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Ep. 385: Al Fadi on the Hijazi Bible Translation Project 21:14

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Today I welcome back to the program Al Fadi, with the Strategic Resource Group, an organization that funds projects to reach unreached people groups in the Middle East and North Africa, the so-called MENA region of the world. Al has been on the program before to discuss a bible translation project for Hejazi speaking people. This is an Arabic langu…

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The Peril of Partial Obedience | 1 Samuel 15:4-9 5:46

4h ago5:46

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Are you doing what God said but not following through all the way? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 15. I've titled this chapter "The Consequences of Disobedience." So far in this chapter, Saul has been given the command of God through Samuel to wipe out the Amalekites for the long contention with the Isra…

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Wrestling With Clear Commands Of God | 1 Samuel 15:1-3 5:53

8d ago5:53

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Do you struggle with clear commands of God? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 15. I've titled this chapter "The Consequences of Disobedience." Here is verse 1-3 of Chapter 15: And Samuel said to Saul, “The Lord sent me to anoint you king over his people Israel; now therefore listen to the words of the Lord.…

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The Consequences of Disobedience | 1 Samuel 15:22 2:54

9d ago2:54

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Are you striving for obedience or just saying you are? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 15. I've titled this chapter "The Consequences of Disobedience." In Chapter 15, Samuel returns, but I must caution you: This is a chapter filled with disappointment. It concludes with God expressing regret over appointi…

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The Danger of Rash Judgments and Unchecked Power | 1 Samuel 14:43-46 5:13

1h ago5:13

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Have you made a rash judgment lately? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 14. I've titled this chapter "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." In the latter part of Chapter 14, we are surveying Saul's leadership and comparing it with Jonathan's. There is this hangover from that bad vow of Saul, …

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Ep. 384: Dave Ramsey, Andrew Wommack, Gordon College 26:26

5d ago26:26

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On today’s program, new life breathed into a lawsuit against Dave Ramsey’s company. A former employee claims he was fired for not sharing Ramsey’s religious beliefs on how to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll take a look at the court’s latest ruling in the case. And, a Southern Baptist pastor in Florida faces a minimum sentence of life in prison …

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Seeking God's Voice in the Silence | 1 Samuel 14:36-42 5:37

2h ago5:37

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Do you wonder why God isn't speaking, or you cannot hear his voice? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 14. I've titled this chapter "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." We are in the latter part of Chapter 14, surveying Saul's leadership. We are still feeling the hangover that results from t…

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Ep. 383: Appeals Court Rules Against Dave Ramsey’s Company 9:28

12d ago9:28

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Former video editor claims he was fired for failing to follow Ramsey’s faith-based beliefs on how to deal with COVID-19 pandemic. By Bob Smietana for Religion News Service A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a former employee who claimed Ramsey Solutions, the company run by Christian personal finance guru Dave Ramsey, discriminated agains…

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The Cost of Legalistic Leadership | 1 Samuel 14:31-35 7:11

1h ago7:11

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Has legalistic leadership adversely affected you? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 14. I've titled this chapter "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." In the first part of Chapter 14, we witness Jonathan, who acted in faith, and God did some incredible things through him. In the second part …

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Balancing Leadership When Policies Oppress | 1 Samuel 14:24-30 6:01

41m ago6:01

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Are their policies and procedures oppressing you? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 14. I've titled this chapter "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." This latter section of Chapter 14 is going to illustrate a sharp contrast between Jonathan and Saul, and a lot of this stems from the very ne…

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Max Lucado on How He and His Elders Have Navigated Him Changing His Mind on Theological Issues 45:02

2d ago45:02

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/491746-max-lucado-elders-changing-mind.html Max Lucado joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what he believes about the end times and how he and his elders have navigated Max changing his views on secondary doctrines. Priscilla Shirer joined us last week to discuss bei…

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Ep. 382: Becoming a More Discerning Consumer of Media Learn four forms of media bias, and how to guard against them 14:16

10d ago14:16

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Here at MinistryWatch, we constantly consume all kinds of media. We are constantly looking for stories, and we are constantly looking at how other media outlets handle the stories we cover. We ask: How can we add value to a story? Is this a story that fits our mission? Should we even cover this story at all? Answering these questions is not always …

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Climbing Into Battle | 1 Samuel 14:13-23 8:12

15d ago8:12

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Are you climbing into a battle today? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 14. I've titled this chapter "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." At this point in the chapter, Jonathan and his armor-bearer have slipped away from the Israeli camp. They trekked over the Philistines and decided that t…

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Desperate Battles Demand Bold Faith | 1 Samuel 14:1, 6-11 6:46

12d ago6:46

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Are you fighting a battle that requires bold faith? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 14. I've titled this chapter "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." This is a long chapter, so I am not going to cite every verse, but I am going to pick out the significant texts and events in this chapter …

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Faith In Impossible Odds | 1 Samuel 14:6 4:20

2d ago4:20

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When the odds are stacked against you, will you still act in faith? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 14. I've titled this chapter "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." This is a long chapter that could be divided into two parts. Part one is the story of Jonathan's leadership, and part two i…

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I Can’t Handle One More Problem | 1 Samuel 13:19-23 4:22

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Have you ever been in a situation where problems pile up, and you're not sure if you can handle one more? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 13. I've titled this chapter "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." In Chapter 13, the Philistines press against King Saul. Saul offers a burnt offering he shoul…

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Ep. 381: Clint Pressley, Pastors and Politics,and Vineyard Anaheim 27:40

4d ago27:40

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On today’s program, after a slew of controversies, Southern Baptists chose a low-key leader. We take a closer look at new SBC President Clint Pressley. And, Pastors and politics—legally, what are churches and other Christian nonprofits allowed to do when it comes to this year’s presidential campaign? We also highlight the results are in from our su…

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Hopeless? Help Awaits! | 1 Samuel 13:15-18 4:52

4d ago4:52

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Have you been disobedient and find yourself outnumbered and outflanked? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 13. I've titled this chapter "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." In Chapter 13, the Philistines test Saul. Saul offers a burnt offering he should not have. Samuel pronounces an indictment agai…

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Sino-India Relations 42:54

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Manoj Kewalramani, Fellow for China Studies and the Chairperson of the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme at the Takshashila Institution. He is also a non-resident Senior Associate with the Freeman Chair in China Studies, at the Center for Strategic and Internat…

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Facing Leadership Challenges Without Excuses | 1 Samuel 13:11-15 4:21

5d ago4:21

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Are you making excuses for your actions as a leader? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 13. I've titled this chapter "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." In Chapter 13, the Philistines test Saul. In disobedience, he does not wait for Samuel to offer spiritual direction by burnt offering and, therefo…

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Ep. 380: A Review of “Shepherds For Sale” Thoughts on the new bestseller 12:11

6d ago12:11

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On today’s MinistryWatch EXTRA episode, Warren Smith shares a review he wrote for “The Dispatch” of Megan Basham’s new book Shepherds For Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded The Truth for a Leftist Agenda. The fundamental flaw of the book is that it fails to note that the real problem in evangelicalism is that pastors have succumbed to the populis…

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The Internal Battle With Impatient Insecurities | 1 Samuel 13:8-11 3:41

6d ago3:41

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Have you ever been embarrassed by an impatient and insecure action? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 13. I've titled this chapter "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." In Chapter 13, the Philistines test Saul and the nation. Enemy combatants are close at hand, and the people are gathered at Gilgal,…

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Priscilla Shirer: How Church Leaders Can Seek Mentorship and Accountability 33:38

10d ago33:38

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/491149-priscilla-shirer-church-leaders-mentorship-accountability.html Priscilla Shirer joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss being a true disciple of Jesus, the importance of accountability for church leaders, and her new movie, “The Forge.” Dr. Tod Bolsinger joined us…

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Overwhelming Odds And God’s Salvation | 1 Samuel 13:5-7 4:01

17d ago4:01

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Are you feeling completely outnumbered and powerless? That could be good! Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 13. I've titled this chapter "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." Chapter 13 is about two years after Saul's inauguration. Saul has 2000 men under his command. Jonathan, his son, has 1000 men…

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Insecure Leaders and Leadership Deception | 1 Samuel 13:1-4 4:01

8d ago4:01

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Are your insecurities leading to deception? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 13. I've titled this chapter "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." Chapter 13 jumps forward in time about two years after Saul's inauguration. Saul and Jonathan, his son, who is probably in his 20s, are going to divide for…

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99% Obedience Is 100% Disobedience | 1 Samuel 13:14 5:07

19d ago5:07

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BUY THE 1 SAMUEL JOURNAL 99% obedience is always 100% disobedience. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 13. I've titled this chapter "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." Chapter 13 recounts a single event in the second year of Saul's forty-year reign as king (Acts 13:21). There are four main characte…

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96 - A Magical Weekend 39:40

9d ago39:40

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In this episode we discuss our experience at the Wizardly Weekend of Kent or what used to be "Potterfest" as well as some other Fandom conventions including the evolution of LeakyCon 2025! Let us know what you think! We always love hearing from you guys. Come on in, light your candles, grab a warm cup of coffee, cocoa, tea, some snacky snacks, and …

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From Fear of Things to Faith in God | 1 Samuel 12:24-25 3:24

21d ago3:24

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What great thing has the Lord has done for you? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 12. I've titled this chapter "God is Faithful When We Are Not." In the story, Samuel is giving his farewell address, and he closes off his great speech with these words in 1 Samuel 12:24-25: Only fear the Lord and serve him fa…

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Ep. 379: Liberty University, Steven Furtick, Robert Morris, and More 29:05

19d ago29:05

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On today’s program, Liberty University reaches a settlement with former president Jerry Falwell Jr. after years of back-and-forth lawsuits between the two parties. Now, they say they are putting the past behind them. We’ll have details. A small university in North Carolina is beating the odds…while other Christian colleges face closure, this school…

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Deliverance From Your Sin | 1 Samuel 12:20-23 4:58

11d ago4:58

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Are you ready to move beyond sin and into deliverance? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 12. I've titled this chapter "God is Faithful When We Are Not." In the story, Samuel is giving his farewell address. He has just explained to the nation that their request for a king was evil and wicked. As a confirmati…

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How To Renew Your Faith | 1 Samuel 12:19 3:41

12d ago3:41

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Are you drifting in faith without even realizing it? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 12. I've titled this chapter "God is Faithful When We Are Not." In the story, Samuel is giving his farewell address to the people. He just explained to them that their request for a king was wicked, but he also explained …

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Drenched By The Divine | 1 Samuel 12:15-18 5:41

13d ago5:41

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What seen events have drenched your faith in the unseen God? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 12. I've titled this chapter "God is Faithful When We Are Not." Remember, the nation of Israel is gathered at Gilgal. Samuel is proclaiming his final and historic address before the entire nation: But if you will …

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