A weekday radio program featuring the verse by verse Bible teaching of Pastor Jeff Johnson broadcasted throughout the United States and abroad.
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An in-depth, interactive study of the Word of God. Each week, a group of young adults participate in a lively discussion of the Bible lesson. There are Hope Sabbath School members in more than 130 countries around the world.
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Breakaway is a non-denominational Bible study that exists to help any and every college student take either their first or next step with Jesus Christ. Every Tuesday night of the semester, thousands of college students gather to worship and hear God’s Word taught on the campus of Texas A&M University. Breakaway is in a unique position to reach the next generation of leaders worldwide with the truth and hope of Jesus. For more information, visit www.breakawayministries.org and follow us on so ...
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Keys for Kids is a daily storytelling show based on the Keys for Kids children's devotional. Hosted by Zach, this podcast combines Scripture readings with captivating stories that illustrate essential Biblical principles. With Zach's creative voices bringing characters to life, listeners embark on a faith-filled journey. Tune in to discover the keys to growing in faith and understanding God's love. Produced by Keys for Kids Ministries, this podcast is a treasure trove to help young hearts gr ...
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Hear interviews with students and ministry workers that give you a window into what God is doing on uni campuses around Australia
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CSF is a non-denominational ministry located at the University of Kentucky. http://ukcsf.org.
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Constructive approaches to Latter-day Saint Sunday School
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Messages given at the Berean Bible Students Church in Lombard, Illinois
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REMEDY exists to reach the lost through evangelism, encourage each other in fellowship, magnify God through worship & prayer, experience being a Christian servant through ministry, develop faith by studying the Bible and to teach leadership by discipling students and young adults, ages 18-29. Welcome to our weekly podcast which will feature a variety of speakers from our Tuesday Night meetings. Listen, enjoy, and be blessed.
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Christian Coaching School Podcast
Dr. Leelo Bush, originator of Spirit-Led, Christian Life Coaching and Master Coach trainer
Join Dr. Leelo Bush, #1 recognized authority on Spirit-led, Christian Life Coaching for a weekly dose of Christian Life Coach training and continuing education, when you tune in to the Christian Coaching School Podcast©. Our mission is to introduce you to Christian Life Coaching and our school and also to offer graduates and more experienced coaches, continuing education opportunities.
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Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGen
Nick Blevins: Church Leader, Speaker and Coach
The Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast is where you can hear from top leaders in children’s ministry, student ministry and family ministry. You’ll learn the principles and practices they use to lead families with the goal of helping you maximize the potential in your ministry. For more content and notes, head to nickblevins.com.
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We’re the podcast of the Student Christian Movement, reflecting on justice, identity and discipleship since 1889. Pop the kettle on and gather round as we explore how to put our faith into action with the help of our lovely guests!
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Subscribe to get the Tribe Messages, Tribe Moments, and random chats from our Tribe! Tribe is the student ministry of Cornerstone Church in Southern Illinois. Want to contact us? Shoot us an email at students@cornerstone.team or a text 'Tribe' to 94000. Learn more by visiting: TribeStudents.com
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We are advocates of the Gospel in the lives of teens and we know that the life of a teen begins with their parents. This podcast helps parents reap the benefits of student ministry in their own homes.
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CSF is a non-denominational ministry located at the University of Kentucky. http://ukcsf.org.
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CSF is a non-denominational ministry located at the University of Kentucky. http://ukcsf.org.
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Bible study and discussion for the students of Grove City Vineyard in Grove City, OH.
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Messages from The Harbor (student ministry) at River Oak Church in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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Join us for ”Inside the Cambodia Project,” where student researcher Christian Pearson and professor Ben Beck discuss meaningful findings relating to sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, and firm growth in emerging markets such as Cambodia. Learn about the cutting-edge research that gets us out of bed every day and find your own passion to pursue humanitarian research endeavors. For more information, visit our website at www.cambodiaproject.com.
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CSF is a non-denominational ministry located at the University of Kentucky. http://ukcsf.org.
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No Sanity Required is a weekly podcast hosted by Brody Holloway and Snowbird Outfitters. Each week, we engage culture and personal stories with a Gospel-driven perspective. Our mission is to equip the Church to pierce the darkness with the light of Christ by sharing the vision, ideas, and passions God has used to carry us through 26 years of student ministry. Find more content at swoutfitters.com.
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Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. We believe there are three keys to a great education: classical, Christian, and Community.
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Students at the Memphis School of Preaching conduct this podcast. MSOP is a two-year program that is designed to train men to preach the saving message of Jesus Christ. It is overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ, which meets in Germantown, TN. You can contact us to schedule a visit at admissions@msop.org
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Impact Student Ministries is bringing discipleship to you. Join us as we discuss questions, go over important topics in the Bible, and find what it means to be a christian as a student, or an athlete, or with your friends and family, or wherever you are at in your life
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Wednesday night student services of Mount Zion Baptist Church
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The official podcast of Jesuit High School Student Life - Discussing all things from the corner of Carrollton and Banks.
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For decades, college students at Auburn University have gathered at the Auburn Christian Student Center to worship God and hear His Word taught. This podcast will publish our weekly lessons.
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Every now and then it's just hard to make it for Monday Night Worship. Each week, hear what was shared from God's Word so that you can continue to grow with the rest of the CSF community. Whether you were sick, had class, or are just wanting to review what you heard on Monday night, this podcast is for you!
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A seasonal podcast of Christian Students on Campus.
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This is the equipping podcast by Christian Student Fellowship at Indiana State University to have an active faith and relationship with Jesus! If you’re a college student, or looking to learn how to follow Jesus more in your day-to-day life, we’d love to have you along for the journey!
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A podcast of Mountview Christian Church of Columbus Ohio's weekly services.
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For thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory now and forever...
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His Glory, Her Good was designed specifically for women serving in student ministry. Through this podcast, we hope you’ll find us to be two new friends who want to partner with you in student ministry, equip you in your calling, and encourage you to press on. We are committed to bringing authentic and meaningful conversations to remind you that God is at work through your calling, for your good, for the good of the girls you serve, and for His glory.
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Come listen as Christian Ashley, a seminary student and servant of God, goes through the entire Bible verse-by-verse, starting with Luke and Romans and then heading back to Genesis to speak on the whole story of God's glory and revelations as intended for His original audience and the modern listener.
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Loving Jesus. Reading His word. Enjoying the fellowship. Building His Body. // Christian Students on Campus is a registered organization at the University of Texas at Austin, and we have been joyfully serving UT and the Austin community for over 40 years.
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Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the exposition of Scripture and personal relationships in order to equip the Church to impact this generation. This podcast includes teaching sessions from our year-round student conferences, marriage retreats, men’s conferences, and women’s conferences.This is an extension of our ministry to equip student pastors, families, and church leaders to make Gospel-driven disciples in this generation. Learn more at ...
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🎉 Season Three: The Genesis Podcast. Out now! 🎧 A podcast for students at St Andrew the Great Church, Cambridge. For more info visit stag.org/students.
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A Christian commentary on the way of Jesus in the world today with Red Letter Christian leaders Dr. Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne. Red Letter Christians gets its name from the Bibles that highlight the words of Jesus in red and we are aspiring to live “as if Jesus meant the stuff he said.” Some episodes of this podcast have been adapted from the radio show “Across the Pond” which airs on Sunday afternoons in the UK on Premier Radio. Others are from events such as Faith Forums, Book Clubs, ...
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Form a deeper connection with God, more empathic connection with other Moms, and more intentional connection with your child.
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We live one life; we serve one God.
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Monty Sharp, the head of Student Venture Ministries in the Temecula Valley talks about how we can become strong gatekeepers in our communities and how we can help our personal spheres of influence.
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This is what a flourishing workplace culture looks and feels like. Listen to inspiring stories told by actual Best Christian Workplace leaders and other experts. Each week, you will discover how you can build a flourishing workplace and a thriving organization. Hosted weekly by Al Lopus, Cofounder & Board Chair of Best Christian Workplaces. Learn more at www.workplaces.org.
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For those who serve in student ministry, want to connect, and desire to grow. Hosted by Steve Cullum.
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United exists to point students to Jesus. We are a part of Beach Church in Jax Beach, Florida. Follow us on Instagram @beachstudents
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Sermons from Latest Sermons from Eden Baptist Church
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The Christian Chronicle Podcast explores the news and stories shaping Church of Christ congregations and members around the world.
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13 - Unconscious Christianity with Dr Eleanor McLaughlin
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In this episode William speaks with Dr Eleanor McLaughlin about Bonhoeffer's concept of Unconscious Christianity and Eleanor's book Unconscious Christianity in Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Late Theology. They discuss the differences between this and Bonhoeffer's religionless Christianity, compare unconscious Christianity with Karl Rahner's anonymous Chris…
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Student Sunday 2024 (AUDIO)By Jon D'Angelo
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Reverend Dr. Fahed, Palestinian Arab Christian, Founder of Atlanta Ministry with International Students, Inc.,
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Rev. Dr. Fahed Abu-Akel is Founder and Executive Director of the Atlanta Ministry with International Students Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in Kafr Yasif, in the Galilee, of Christian Palestinian parents. He was ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church USA in 1978 and has served on the mission staff of the First…
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"What do you and your spouse have in common?" "We got married on the same day." Many women can identify with that sentiment. They want their marriages to be happy and honoring to God, but they wonder how when their mate baffles and even irritates them so. Some may even wonder if they made a terrible mistake. Today we talk with Poppy Smith, author o…
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Pure & Holy | 3 Questions About Growing as a Godly Woman
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Pure & Holy | Anna Rose Garrett | Girls Breakout We live in a world that is sabotaging our purity. How do we grow an appetite for godliness? In this session, Anna Rose walks through 3 questions on purity and how to pursue the Lord in today's culture. It takes time to change your desires. We need to cut things out of our lives that threaten our puri…
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Cole Arthur Riley, “Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human” | Special Guest Host: Divya Rosaline David from RLC
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Join Cole Arthur Riley in conversation with Divya Rosaline David to discuss “Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human.” For years, Cole Arthur Riley was desperate for a spirituality she could trust. Amid ongoing national racial violence, the isolation of the pandemic, and a surge of anti-Black rhetoric in many Christian sp…
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We’re currently developing a study in Matthew, and spending a little extra time here in the Sermon on the Mount. Today we come back to chapter six for more valuable instruction for our prayer lives. This is how we’re to be praying. As we go along you’ll learn about God’s person, His purpose, provision, pardon, protection and preeminence. To support…
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Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:29; James 3:2-10 "I don't want to see you again until you give me my mitt back!" shouted Adrian. "Don't ever come in my room again!" He slammed the door as his brother left the room. "What's all this yelling about?" asked Mom, coming down the hall. "Adrian says I stole his baseball mitt, but I didn't," replied Sawyer angr…
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Perhaps you’ve read a few books, listened to some podcasts, or even attended a seminar on prayer. That can all be helpful, but how would you like to hear what Jesus has to say on the subject? You’ll have that opportunity today. You might look at this as a model for prayer! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate…
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Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:20-24 "Leave my stuff alone!" Elijah shouted at his younger brother. "Get out of my room right now!" Mom hurried to see what was going on. When she got to Elijah's room, five-year-old Lance came running out, his eyes brimming with tears. "Elijah! What's the problem?" asked Mom as she sat on the edge of his bed. Elijah's e…
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What do you think is better: gifts or memories? In the final days of Jesus’ life, he provided both. This week, Brian McCormack walks us through Luke 22:1-46, where Jesus arranges many special moments with his disciples. During their last meal together, he prepares to perform the greatest act of love that will save humanity - the any and every. For …
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Episode 58: When Communion gets stale, how might it become fresh again? (Bob Waldron, author, 'Food for the Journey')
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Dr. Bob Waldron, a lifelong minister and missionary for congregations around the world, talks about what he has learned about the Lord’s Supper from his reading, study, and travels. How might we renew and restore all that the Lord intended for this “main event” in the life of the church? Dr. Waldron also talks about his book, Food for the Journey, …
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Assessing the Year by Celebrating the Student
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Have you struggled with end of the year assessments in the past, wondering what good they do and how to go about them? Have you wondered what assessment and celebration have in common?? Listen in as Lisa and guest Jill Philbrick discuss the importance of celebration (It’s biblical!) and share some great ways to celebrate as a family and community a…
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How’s your prayer life going these days? Many of us would readily admit, it’s not where we’d like it to be. And others aren’t sure how to go about it. Today’s Sound Doctrine will be of great encouragement to you, as we hear from Jesus on how to pray. There is a right and wrong way to pray. Turn with us to Matthew chapter six, where we’ll focus on v…
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Pure & Holy | Brody Holloway | Guys Breakout Biblical masculinity is being attacked by culture today. We need to pursue what the Bible has to say about being a godly man instead of listening to the world. In this breakout, Brody talks to the young men at camp and challenges them to submit to the Lord and embrace the responsibilities of being a man.…
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Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:8-10 Editor's note: This story's subject matter may not be suitable for young children. Tayla watched her mother in the mirror as she clasped a necklace around Tayla's neck. They were getting ready to go to a funeral. "Mom, you've been really quiet this morning," Tayla pointed out. Mom smiled weakly. "Funerals are always di…
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Rest is not a Suggestion // Emmanuel Escobar
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United Online features a message about Jesus! Listen by yourself or with family/friends!By Beach Students
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Today on Sound Doctrine, we’ll examine the way to communicate with God the Father, through our representative Jesus Christ. And it hasn’t changed a bit over the years. Pastor Jeff Johnson is currently teaching us from the Sermon on the Mount, and he’s encouraging us from the sixty-six word prayer in chapter six that shows us how to pray.To support …
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Reuploaded version. Sorry for the mistake on my end. Sent the original recording and not the edited one. How does Jacob and Esau's reunion go? Why was Esau not afraid to cry in front of his brother? What's the reason Jacob didn't join Esau at his home? Why wasn't Jacob supposed to buy land in Shechem and where does Bethel come in? What happened to …
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Beyond the Flannelgraph | God's Grace is Greater Than Your Failures
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Have you ever lived in shame and guilt over a mistake you made? Scripture tells us that those who are in Christ are no longer condemned but set free from our sins. In this episode, Brody walks through 8 truths we can learn from Isaac and Rebecca’s mistake-filled lives. God chose to preserve and protect this family regardless of Isaac’s mistakes. Yo…
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382: Transforming Lives: How Organizational Health Shapes the Christian Higher Ed Experience // Dr. Steve Mason, LeTourneau University
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Dr. Steve Mason, president of LeTourneau University, shares about how to navigate cultural challenges while staying true to your mission, fostering trust in leadership, and cultivating a workplace that thrives with engaged employees. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/49RkO4D Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on App…
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Bible Reading: Hebrews 5:12-14 "Harper sure drinks a lot of milk, doesn't she?" said Layla one day as she watched her baby sister. "You'd think she'd get tired of it." "Maybe she does," replied Mom. "Shall I fix her a peanut butter sandwich or offer her an apple?" "No!" Layla laughed at Mom's joke. "I just think milk all the time sounds boring, but…
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Passage Matthew 15:1-28 Speaker Andrew Harland Series Miscellaneous 2024 Play Audio Download MP3
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Why the Cross Matters (AUDIO)By Kevin Snyder
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Waiting is hard. Waiting on the wonderful promises of heaven that are described in the Bible make it harder! What do the Psalms say about what we should be doing while we wait? Can there be peace in the anticipation?
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Passage Luke 19:37-44 Speaker Tim Savage Series Easter sermons Play Audio Download MP3 Play Video
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REDEEMING DATING PART 5 - Blake LaRussa - March 24th 2024
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ROC Students is the student ministry of River Oak Church. At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment and Christ-exalting modern worship, and we are committed to following the…
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Bible Reading: Colossians 1:9-14; Hebrews 12:1-2 Kyla sank down onto the bed, exhausted and upset. "I can't do it." "Patience," her mom said quietly. "You'll get there eventually." Kyle shook her head. "I'm not going to," she said, staring over at the door to her hospital room. "I'm not going to be able to walk, and then I'm not going to be able to…
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Hey growing up did your parents chart your growth on a wall somewhere in the house? There’d be little marks with dates beside it, showing you how much you’ve grown over the years! Today on Sound Doctrine we’ll learn that the same should happen in our spiritual development. Christians should be growing over time, and if we aren’t, there’s something …
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Bible Reading: John 10:1-10 "Hey, Taj," whispered Caleb after the two boys had gone to bed. "I forgot the lures Dad gave me to bring along tomorrow. I left them in my room." The boys were going on a fishing trip with their church group early the next morning, and Caleb was spending the night at Taj's, who lived a few houses down from him. "Let's ru…
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When you give- who’s approval and applause are you seeking? Man’s or God’s? We’ll allow that penetrating question to examine our own hearts today on Sound Doctrine. Today we’ll be covering the first few verses of Matthew six. Throughout the Scriptures we’re encouraged to give. But as we’ll see in our study today, Jesus has His eye on more than just…
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Bible Reading: James 3:13-18 "Are we going to invite Bea to our party Friday night?" Valentina asked her friend Jane as they sat on Valentina's bed, going over their party plans. "No way! We don't want the teacher's pet at our party." Jane looked at the list. "Looks like we're inviting all the girls in our class except Bea." Valentina put a finger …
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We’ve reached Matthew chapter six today where you could say we’ve entered a practical portion of Scripture. We’ll be talking about practicing righteousness, and practicing the presence of God. For some it’s comforting to realize God is with me at all times, and to others it makes them uneasy! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www…
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Adoption brings unique challenges. Love and bonding don’t always come naturally. There can be emotional distress, frustration, and disappointment. Today we talk with Laurel Shaler, author of “Loving Adopted Children Well”. Her stories about adoption, show empathy for adoptive parents and encouragement to not give up in the process. Shaler provides …
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Pure & Holy | What Enduring Love Looks Like
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Pure & Holy | Jon Rouleau | Sunday Morning What does love that endures look like? Every human longs to be loved. We all have access to God’s love. 1 Corinthians 13 shows us a Biblical definition of what God says love is. In this session, Jon walks through verses 8-13 and points out 3 permanent gifts we can start investing in right now. Love is the …
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Bringing Hope & Healing to the World's Forgotten Poor | Dr. Mark Shrime from Mercy Ships
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Dr. Mark Shrime, a surgeon with Mercy Ships, author of "Solving for Why: A Surgeon’s Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose" discusses more about the work with Mercy Ships. Please visit https://www.mercyships.org/ for more information. To help sustain our work, you can donate here To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www…
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Bible Reading: Galatians 6:9-10; Philippians 1:4-6, 9-11 "Are we going to tap all the trees today?" asked Soren as he helped Dad drill a hole into the trunk of a maple tree and insert a little pipe. "That will take forever!" "Making maple syrup does take a long time, and it's hard work," said Dad. "But it's worth the effort." Once all the maple tre…
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Passage John 20:24-31 Speaker Mike Hood Series Compassion, Love, Hope Play Video
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Loving those that love you no biggie! Loving your enemies and doing good to them, pray for them well now that seems like a tall order. What may seem impossible to us, is made possible as we walk in the Spirit. Today on Sound Doctrine we’ll discover that this Kingdom living is possible by the power of God living within us. We’re making our way throu…
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Bible Reading: Romans 12:17-21; Ephesians 6:13-18 "Look!" said Mirabel. "A white-breasted nutcracker!" Carmen laughed at her younger sister. "I think you mean a white-breasted nuthatch." "Oh--well, I was close," Mirabel said. Carmen looked out at the bird feeders Mom had helped her hang on the pine trees. She loved the little birds that flocked in …
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How do you celebrate your high school graduates? This question pops up a lot in youth ministry circles, especially in late winter and early spring. So on this quick-hit episode of Student Ministry Connection, we’re getting really practical. Steve shares what he's done over the last several years in hopes that it might help you as you think about yo…
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Have you ever been stuck between two voices? One granting rich reward and joy, and the other offering numbness and short-term pleasure? Would it surprise you that most people choose the latter? This week, Brian McCormack takes us through Luke 19-20, where Jesus enters the temple in Jerusalem and has three dramatic encounters with the religious lead…
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Episode 57: A preacher loses everything in a wildfire. An old radio ministry is new again. An 11-year old baker competes on Food Network.
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Texas preacher Shawn Davis finds strength in the Lord after he loses everything in a wildfire. Herald of Truth, an old radio ministry, is new again (and partnering with The Christian Chronicle). Elsie Stark, an 11-year old baking entrepreneur competes on Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship. SEGMENT ONE: A Texas preacher finds strength in the Lo…
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Lindsey is joined by 11th grader Sam to finish talking about Genesis 3 . Hosts: Lindsey Hines Guests: Sam Produced by: Audrey G. Music: “The Next Level”, standard licenseBy Grove City Vineyard
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As we enter this season of finishing and ending (Faces of History, Mock Trial, Graduation!) your family is likely looking for ways to celebrate the accomplishments of the year. This week, guest Kelli Wilt and host Lisa Bailey encourage you to celebrate “classically” as your festivities begin. How can you nurture a spirit of joyful remembrance? How …
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We’re told in Scripture to expect persecution, and we’ll be hated and mistreated even as Jesus was. But how do we treat those we might classify as an enemy? We’re about to find out on Sound Doctrine as we turn back to the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter five. Jesus is about to tell us to love, bless and pray for them! Overcome evil with good…
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