Best Pastor Michael Smith Podcasts (2024)

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God who FINDS, SEES, LOOKS AFTER s1e83 Gen 16:4 7:34

5h ago7:34

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Don't miss this story of Hagar. It is one of the sweetest, most tender interactions between God and humans in the Bible. We learn wonderful truths about God: He HEARS, He SEES, He LOOKS AFTER. He Challenges too. And dear Hagar. She asks, and she NOTICES and then OBEYS. She is asked to do the #1 and #2 HARDEST things in the world. Watch 7 minutes on…

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003 | Josh Powell & Michael Criner 1:00:48

7h ago1:00:48

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In this episode of the Pastor's Lab podcast, Ronnie Parrott, Dr. Michael Criner, and guest Josh Powell discuss the challenges and strategies for revitalizing legacy churches by balancing tradition with innovation, building relationships within the congregation, and making strategic changes to create a welcoming environment. The Pastor's Lab Podcast…

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Two hard things: return & submit s1e82 Gen 16:4 7:39

11h ago7:39

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The spiritual life is all about ENTRUSTING when it is HARD. If it was easy, anybody could do it. Hagar is asked to do the hardest thing: SUBMIT. She's also asked to give evidence of it by returning. Along with forgiveness, these make the top-five of spiritual difficulty. Hagar will beautifully adorns herself in submission. I think she teaches the c…

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Go be an ALL-STAR S1e81 Gen15:17 7:18

3h ago7:18

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A Covenant is a promise that you pledge with YOURSELF. That is, your personal bodily integrity. If the promise is broken, somebody dies. Abram and Sarai, surrounding the conception of Ismael, are anything but All-Stars. Nobody does their job well before God. They serve to remind us to Entrust in the HARD STUFF. Fortunately the middle of the story i…

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God cuts a covenant S1e80 Gen15:17 7:51

15h ago7:51

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God "cuts a covenant" with Abram. Though Abram doesn't know it, God knows that in cutting this covenant, the Lord will have to CUT HIMSELF. To keep covenant with mankind, extraordinary measures will have to be employed. Eventually, He'll have to sacrifice HIMSELF. Watch 7 minutes here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCA…

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Why is there Evil? S1e79 Gen15:7 7:14

1d ago7:14

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God tells Abram some pretty unpleasant things. His descendants will be sojourners in a foreign land, servants x 400 years. Ouch. He might have paused to ask, "WHY IS THERE EVIL?" God also tells Abram that He is doing some sovereign work regarding the punishment for EVIL in another people group. The reason Abram's people are seeing "evil" is because…

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The HURDLE we jump on our KNEES S1e78 Gen 15:6 6:57

3d ago6:57

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"If God knew my sin, He'd never want me." If that is your thought, GOOD! You are ½ there. We all wear filthy rags to a splendor party. In fact, ONLY sinners are invited. He tells us that by belief, we are credited with some stuff that we just don't deserve. What happens to Abram must happen to us. Heaven by works is unobtainable. We too must follow…

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Unfavorable people enjoying favor S1e77 Gen15:6 6:52

4d ago6:52

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How do sinners go to heaven? Specifically, how do UNholy people enjoy fellowship with a HOLY God forever? How can these 2 unequal things co-exist? God has got to do some generous heavenly math on our behalf. He CREDITS us. He COUNTS us as RIGHTEOUS. He chooses to SEE US as righteous by our faith. Abram, and us, believe the Lord, and it is counted t…

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Abram Believed. Why should I care? S1e76 Gen15:2 8:04

5d ago8:04

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Imagine if your $100 contribution to your 401K was "matched" by your employer to the tune of $1,000,000,000. This is similar to the spiritual math that Abram sees in his spiritual account: He believes. Then God credits him with RIGHTEOUSNESS. God makes Abram spiritually acceptable before him. Here's the kicker: We should care about this because WE …

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You get ME. S1e75 Gen15:1 7:15

6d ago7:15

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You are either listening or watching a podcast called BE WITH ME. The title is rooted in today's passage from Gen 15:1 “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” It is one of the Bible's great themes. God wishes to give to us HIMSELF. A relationship with the Lord God Himself is the ultimate and ultimately ONLY real prize.…

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Abram “GIVES BACK” S1e74 Gen14:17 7:54

7d ago7:54

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What do we do when we receive a windfall of blessing? Abram, for one, GIVES BACK. He gives a tenth. 10%. A tithe. Real stuff. Real money that represents a genuine heart. He also makes a vow before the Lord. He commits to his pathway of FAITH in the Lord. Our world needs those who both GIVE MORE and those who VOW MORE. Visit and subscribe on YouTube…

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Unbearable, Unreasonable, Impossible Faith s1e73 Gen14 7:46

8d ago7:46

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Abram is faced with an unbearable, unreasonable, and impossible military situation exacerbated by the bad decisions of his knuckle headed nephew Lot. It is a tense moment of "What will Abram do next". He responds FAITHFULLY with "boots on and sword drawn". Somehow, he STAYS FAITHFUL, even though situationally it looks very bad. Somehow, he wins mil…

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The First World War s1e72 Gen14:1 7:40

9d ago7:40

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The Assyrian Kings were the first mid-eastern world power. They were serious about the tribute that had to be paid from their subjugated regions. Suddenly, Sodom and Gomorrah STOPPED PAYING THEIR TAXES. Assyria's response? INVASION. World War ONE. Being the world power, (eventually an EMPIRE) they were undefeated in EVERY BATTLE recorded in Genesis…

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Moving towards evil S1E71 Gen13:1 7:33

12d ago7:33

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Happy Fourth of July to those of you in the USA. Speaking of real estate, today two people move into two real locations. One moves toward the Person and promises and acreage of God--Abram. The other, Lot, moves his tent and his life toward Sodom. This nearly costs Lot his life. Our identity is defined by who and what we move toward. 7 minute listen…

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Giving your wife away S1e70 Gen12:10 8:04

11d ago8:04

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Welcome to the strange, perhaps morally ambiguous story of the Father of Faith, the "Exhalted Father with no current children", of Abram. He gives his wife, "tell 'em you're my sister" Sarai into the hands of the Egyptian Court. She is apparently so beautiful, that only a Pharaoh qualifies to consider as a wife partner. The only problem is: she is …

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When GOD APPEARS, BUILD AN ALTAR S1e69 Gen12:4 7:45

12d ago7:45

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"Building an altar" is to stop what you normally do, and focus on what God is doing. It is carving out one's attention to be directed appreciatively towards God. For Abram, it is done after first hearing, and later seeing God Himself. Let's not take "the appearing" of God lightly. It is a big deal when God becomes manifest here in a tangible way. W…

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Episode-273-I-B-S-C The Sixth Seal 1:24:32

12d ago1:24:32

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Episode-273-I-B-S-C starts off in the book of Revelations CH 6 Ver 12 talks about the sixth seal and the coming of Christ. Hosted by your Brotha Lamick Isreal and Co Hosted by your Pastor Michael Smith https://anchor.fm/illuminatiexposed/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illuminatiexposed/message…

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002 | Steven Wade & Clay Smith 44:57

12d ago44:57

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Ronnie Parrott and Clay Smith are joined by Steve Wade to discuss how theological education belongs to the church, the importance of multiplication, and leadership lessons he's learned as a hobby farmer. The Pastor's Lab Podcast is hosted by Dr. Ronnie Parrott. Join Ronnie each week as he interviews pastors and church leaders from some of the best …

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001 | Jared Wilson & Matt Capps 47:13

12d ago47:13

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Ronnie Parrott and Matt Capps are joined by Jared Wilson to discuss gospel-centrality for pastors, caring for your family in the busyness of ministry, and the value of staying long in ministry. The Pastor's Lab Podcast is hosted by Dr. Ronnie Parrott. Join Ronnie each week as he interviews pastors and church leaders from some of the best churches i…

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Blessed to be a blessing. S1e68 Gen12:1 7:26

13d ago7:26

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God Blesses Abram for a reason. The sweet promises and Person of God is not just for himself. It is for all the families of the earth. God makes ONE redemptive plan. It is through this ONE guy, and the people that are his, that blessing is to come to this planet. This is a big day in Scripture. Join me for 7 minutes. bewithme.us Apple Podcasts, Goo…

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“Exalted Father” with no kids S1e67 Gen11:10 7:13

14d ago7:13

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCA Travel 10 generations with me from Noah to Abraham. The problem is, even in a genealogical history, we encounter a family that can have no kids! And to boot, Abraham is supposed to be the genetic pathway for many physical nations! He is also the father of EVERY BELIEVER in the one true God. W…

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A Problem not solved by BRICKS S1e66 Gen11:1 6:21

17d ago6:21

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At the Tower of Babel, God sets the scene to use the scattering of the nations and the favoring of Israel, to benefit and draw back the nations. This is coming in Chapter 12. When God "comes down to see" it is always done in judgment. We cannot pridefully build stuff towards God, as we have problems BIGGER THAN CAN BE SOLVED WITH BRICKS! Bewithme.u…

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Building SIN CITY S1e65 Gen11:1 7:53

18d ago7:53

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Modern people aren't the first to invent a "Sin City". That started with Babel and the Tower they built. Every generation seems to unify in wicked defiance against their Creator. It is not a new story, but it is always new to us. Humans cannot earn their way to God by their striving. BUT, God has striven toward us. Similarly, He is not opposed to e…

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Saving the world thru a geneology S1e64 Gen10:21 6:59

19d ago6:59

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The "Hebrews" are from a man called Eber. The Hebrews are his clan. God first divides the world around the Hebrews. We are even seeing this today. God Blesses the world by blessing this nation Then He Saves the world through this nation. Genesis follows the people of Mr. Eber from here on out. His line will carry all throughout the Bible, starting …

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Diamonds in Genealogy s1e63 Gen10:15 7:45

20d ago7:45

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Sometimes the spiritual diet is not just made up of Twinkies. Sometimes you encounter a more difficult passage, where you have to dig around a bit to find the good stuff. Welcome to the genealogy of Noah's sons. They are real people who lived in a real place and had a real relationship with God--most of them a poor relationship. The real diamond co…

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Squeezing the juice of Geneology S1e62 Gen10:1 8:06

21d ago8:06

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All I am asking today is for us to LEAN IN to the Genealogy of Noah and his sons. We go from 8 people total on the ARK to the filling of whole landmasses. They are being fruitful numerically, just like God asked. The ark worked. Humanity was saved. They didn't turn perfect though. Even Noah got caught in sin upon landfall. People do continue, but s…

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Drunkenness, Nakedness and Familyness S1e61 Gen9:18 7:34

22d ago7:34

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The ESV commentary on today's passage says, "This unusual episode provides an unexpected sequel to the flood story." No kidding! We'll look at drunkenness, disrespect and nakedness. We'll assess our relationship with all three. We'll remedy all the common problems in our world. Watch or listen for 7 minutes. Subscribe on YouTube or Google podcasts.…

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Finding the Rainbow MAKER S1e60 Gen9:12 7:39

23d ago7:39

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Rainbows MEAN SOMETHING. They mean that there currently is Divine RESTRAINT. They mean that there is Divine RESCUE. They mean that there is an opportunity for Divine Relationship. By knowing these things, we can then FIND THE RAINBOW MAKER. Join me for a 7 minute search for the Rainbow Maker. Subscribe to my YouTube channel! There are lots of video…

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272. Jenivee Hardcastle and Dray Markovetz I Idaho Probation and Parole District 4 SUD unit 27:30

21d ago27:30

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Jenivee Hardcastle and Dray Markovetz I Idaho Probation and Parole District 4 SUD unit The Probation & Parole Districts oversee the operations and supervision of adult clients on probation or parole. There are 7 Districts offices throughout the state with additional satellite offices to lend additional support to the clients and families. Contact y…

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I’m giving you rainbows S1e59 Gen9:8 8:00

24d ago8:00

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We can know what God is thinking at a particular moment in time when we see a particular sign: THE RAINBOW. He tells us that when He puts His bow in the clouds, HE SEES IT and REMEMBERS His covenant with mankind. This rainbow remembering covenant is one of divine restraint and also one of divine blessing. First, He is holding back righteous judgmen…

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Relentless Rescuing of God S1e58 Gen 9:1 7:32

25d ago7:32

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Despite the not-so-good intentions of mankind's heart, God offers rescue and relationship. Fortunately, this depends more on the character of God than of the character of man. After getting off the Ark, Noah finds himself in the BIG ARC, the big theme of history. This is the RELENTLESS PURSUIT of God towards mankind. He offers rescue and relationsh…

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You Smell Good To Me S1e57 Gen8:20 7:24

26d ago7:24

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Noah gets off the boat and BUILDS AND ALTAR. This pleases God. God gets off the boat and BUILDS A COVENANT. This pleases US. Now people weren't perfected by the crucible of the Ark. When looked at critically, they are evil at the core. YET, God chooses to make a 100% reliable promise to these knuckleheads. We see wonderful, perfect DIVINE RESOLVE i…

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I hope you love this earth S1e56 Gen8:13 7:52

27d ago7:52

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Nobody was happier to get off the ARK, after some 370 days, than NOAH. Just imagine the smell of living in close quarters with literally every single animal left on the planet. God gives Noah a renewed earth to live with Him. My guess is that Noah was thrilled. I hope you too like the earth, because for believers, it will be our renewed home for et…

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I believe in the ARK S1e55 Gen8:4 6:43

28d ago6:43

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Join me to hear a real story about a guy named Noah and his birds. Also hear about his rescue vehicle, an ARK. Most importantly, hear about the Rescuer that REMEMBERS him. This is very important to you, as he is your great grandfather. No rescue of Noah = no you. Ultimately, we are heading towards BELIEF. Proclaim with me, "I believe in the flood. …

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Don’t forget the REMEMBERING S1e54 Gen8:1 6:46

29d ago6:46

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God REMEMBERS Noah. It's a good thing. In so doing, He too remembers all of those to come from him. That means you and me. Remembering in the Bible means He thought of us, but also that He exerted divine help on our behalf. Join me for seven minutes as we remember what God did for us by remembering Noah. Thank you for being here. Subscribe to be he…

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DELIBERATELY OVERLOOKING the Flood S1e53 2Peter3:1 7:17

1M ago7:17

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Peter prophesied that after his time, people will DELIBERATELY OVERLOOK the flood. To deny the PAST helps to rationalize our denial of the FUTURE. If one says there is no previous judgment, it lends itself toward there being no future judgment. This then means I can do what I want. If you deny the flood, you then get sloppy on judgment, creation, t…

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Sometimes, God Closes a DOOR Gen7:6 s1e52 7:20

1M ago7:20

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The safety of the rescue operation to save humanity from the flood involved 100 years of construction and God who CLOSED A DOOR. In my view, it is not remarkable that those who deserved destruction got destruction by a just God. What IS is remarkable is that some, who deserved destruction DID NOT GET destruction by a just God. The remarkable event …

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Trailer: Join Us on The Pastor's Lab | Season 1 Streaming Now 1:56

29d ago1:56

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Join Dr. Ronnie Parrott on The Pastor's Lab Podcast as he interviews pastors and church leaders from some of the best churches in America. Each week, we’ll be hearing some of the best practices, innovative ideas, and healthy habits of leaders in growing churches. Season 1 is dropping soon and will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whereve…

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GET INTO YOUR BOAT S1e51 Gen 7:1 7:09

1M ago7:09

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Noah built the ARK in his driveway everyday for about 100 years. Then, on ONE PARTICULAR DAY, God said to him, GET INTO THE BOAT. There is a time for long obedience in a single direction. There is also a day where a specific faith; a specific obedience is required. Get into the boat...NOW. Today is the day to make your faith REAL. Join me for 7 min…

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No ark = no cross S1e50 Gen6:14 7:17

1M ago7:17

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All of human history depends upon the ARK Our "Meta" thoughts about the ARK are only possible because of the real MEGA ark Think about the ark, for without it, you wouldn’t be thinking now It is the "most important object in history"*, for without it, there is no cross This ARK is the first step to the cross The work of the Cross was possible becau…

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HOW TO BUILD AN ARK S1e49 Gen6:11 7:46

1M ago7:46

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Join me for 7 minutes as we take some instructions on: How to build an ark Who to build an ark When to build an ark and WHY build an ark The parallels for what we might need to build in our world are staggering. Appreciate this massive example with me today! bewithme.us, apple podcast, spotify to come back tomorrow.…

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Interrogating NOAH S1e48 Gen6:9 7:11

1M ago7:11

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Join me for 7 minutes as we ask NOAH some tough questions: Noah, were you PERFECT in character? (no) Noah, did you do everything everybody around you was doing? (no) Noah, did you PLEASE GOD? (yes) Noah, did you yourself need a rescue? (yes) Noah, what was it about you that was so special (righteousness that comes by faith) bewithme.us Spotify and …

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Why is there a boat? S1e47 Gen 6:8 7:04

1M ago7:04

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If every intent of man's heart is "only ever evil", then the flood make perfect sense. What doesn't make sense is, "WHY IS THERE A BOAT?" Why does God save any? Why is there a rescue? You come from ADAM and EVE. So you’d know about your sin. You come from NOAH. So you ‘d know about HIS RESCUE. Yes, you come from a sinful people. But yes, you come f…

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every intent only ever evil Gen 6:5 s1e46 7:06

1M ago7:06

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Without understanding this single concept, the rest of the Bible will make no sense. It must be understood that, unfortunately, man is not good. Scripture lays it out plainly about the heart of man. His every intent is only ever evil. Yikes. It is why there is death, strife, conflict, violence and misunderstanding. It is the reason God begins a res…

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The Nephilim S1e45 Gen6:1 8:02

1M ago8:02

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What can a group of beings from another world teach us about being successful in this world? Join me for 7 minutes to explore a strange chapter in human history, when spiritual beings, probably fallen angels, intermixed with the daughters of mankind. Surprisingly, though they are now gone, their lessons remain on our front burners. I give you, The …

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271. Kimbra Shaw - RO116 23:00

1M ago23:00

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Victory Over Sin is a show hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens and the challenges they face coming out of incarceration. Victory Over Sin airs Saturdays at 12:30 pm. On KBXL 94.1 FM https://www.imsihopecommunityphaseii.com/ IMSI HOPE COMMUNITY PHASE II can also be found on facebook as well as Instagram and Y…

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Even Methuselah died S1e44 Gen5:25 7:11

1M ago7:11

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The point is NOT that Methuselah lived 969 years, as impressive as this is. He sets the world record for longevity. The main point is what follows the comma, "...and he died." So just like the rest of us, Methuselah dies. Then what? Well, similar to us, judgement. Life is short, so let's do it right. Life is short, receive the Savior. Bewithme.us A…

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Enoch walked with God S1e43 Gen 5:18 7:10

1M ago7:10

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The God of the Bible has gone to repeated lengths for us to know about a man named ENOCH. He lived 365 years and walked with God for 300 of them. Then, he was taken. He was no more as far as those on earth could see. He did NOT pass through death, like the rest of humanity. Join me for 7 minutes as we admire a well-walked life. bewithme.us@gmail.co…

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The geneology is the POINT S1e42 Gen 5:1 7:26

1M ago7:26

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In the Bible, a genealogy should not be a DISTRACTION, they should be the POINT. It is here we see that we have a personal, attentive, interactive, and faithful God. Today we will recount a very unique period of time. Everybody lived around 900 years so there were lots of overlapping generations. There certainly was a growing evil upon the earth, y…

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Inventing Worship S1e41 Gen 4:26 7:16

1M ago7:16

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Scholars say that Enosh INVENTS or at least POINEERS WORSHIP in Genesis. It is a verbal, public, directed and desperate response to the presence of a holy, good God. He decides to treat God in a certain way. Stay with me here, but Enoch's "invention" of worship does you and me NO earthly good unless we too decide to treat God in the same way. Every…

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