Best pastorjonnylehmann Podcasts (2024)

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The Living Hope of Easter | Follow in His Steps (1 Peter 2:13-25) 23:42

4d ago23:42

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We live in two different kingdoms – the kingdom of the world, and God’s kingdom. As citizens of this kingdom, we are called to submit to the governing authorities. It is part of how we honor God. But we do this remembering there is one true King, and He isn’t voted in. We honor our leaders, but we worship The King. Our submission shows worship to o…

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The Living Hope of Easter | The Greatest Building, The Greatest Story (1 Peter 2:1-12) 22:08

12d ago22:08

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Jesus purified us and made us new! So it doesn’t make sense to keep living the way we used to. Let’s live new lives, imitating Him. Loving the hard-to-love. Let’s grow in our faith by continuing to be fed with his Word. Devour it! He is building us into a building – the greatest building – a spiritual building – His Church! The greatest building wi…

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The Living Hope of Easter | How Then Shall We Live? (1 Peter 1:13-25) 20:35

19d ago20:35

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It’s not easy being a Christian in our world. The living hope of Easter makes it easier, it makes it possible. We learn how to think with hope and how to live with hope. The way we live shows what we are hoping in. God made us “strangers” in this world with the new home He has promised us. Do we live as strangers? Or do we forget that there is more…

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The Living Hope of Easter | Joy in Suffering (1 Peter 1:1-12) 20:55

26d ago20:55

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It’s not easy being a Christian in our world. It never has been. Jesus said that would be the case. We need a deeper joy, a deeper hope to live for to make it through. Easter gives that to us. So does the fact that God was thinking about us since before creation! The God who chose us before time began isn’t going to let go of us now. The future we …

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Easter | Hope Is Alive! (Mark 16:1-8) 15:09

1M ago15:09

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Jesus finished his race as he gave his final breath on the cross. We have run together with him as Mark announced each step of this race. Now Mark is elated to give us this final account. The account of victory - Christ is risen up from the grave. He was victorious. Because Jesus was victorious, so are you. His race is over, but yours continues. He…

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Good Friday | The Seven Words of the Cross 18:54

1M ago18:54

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The finish line. The pain. The exhaustion. The final breath. The tired muscles that finally fail. This is what we witness at Jesus’ cross. There is tremendous agony and pain there, but he crosses that finish line for one, incredible, remarkable purpose - our salvation. The curtain stretched out and torn as he died on the cross, reminds us that the …

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Holy Thursday | For Many, For You (Mark 14:12-26) 20:42

1M ago20:42

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Jesus wanted his disciples to never forget his race to the cross. He wanted them to remember his race because of what he would do - for many, and for you. Jesus gave up his body and his blood to the cross for each one of us. As he institutes Holy Communion, he does so so that we remember and receive that assuring truth again and again in a special …

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Race to the Cross | The Final Stretch (Mark 11-14) 22:17

1M ago22:17

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They come around the final turn and now it is a sprint to the finish, but just because it is near the end of the race doesn’t mean the steps become less important - they become more important. Every stride takes the runner closer to the finish, closer to victory, but every step becomes more challenging, more difficult. The crowds may roar around th…

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Race to the Cross | First is Last (Mark 10:17-31) 24:45

2M ago24:45

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How many of us easily buy into the thinking, “If you’re not first, you’re last.” The Kingdom of God flips this thinking around. Jesus turns the ways of the world upside down. Which is so good for us. We need Jesus’ revelation and teaching to help us with this. Worldly wisdom takes us the opposite direction and we’ll never finish the race. Jesus gui…

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Race to the Cross | Make Sure You Have Salt (Mark 10:1-16) 22:08

2M ago22:08

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Family support is often a massive part in the story of an athlete’s success. In addition to physical talent, determination, and practice, a support system is necessary for success in competition and life. Jesus knows this better than anyone - he was part of the creative acts that instituted marriage and the family. So on his own race, Jesus speaks …

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Race to the Cross | Losing to Win (Mark 8:27-35) 20:33

2M ago20:33

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No one likes to lose. No matter how much our competitive nature drives us, we still prefer to win. But sometimes you win by losing. If you want to follow Jesus you have to lose to win. You have to give up your life for Jesus in order that he can save that life. You have to deny yourself and follow him, just as Jesus denied himself to take up his ow…

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Race to the Cross | A Compassionate Teammate (Mark 7:31-37) 15:53

2M ago15:53

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When teammates train together, compete together, travel together, eat together, have fun together, they develop a deep bond. They may known each other better than anyone else, and because they know each other so well, they often are able to offer the exact encouragement needed. Jesus is our compassionate teammate and he knows us better than we know…

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Race to the Cross | Practicing Proper Form (Mark 7) 21:56

3M ago21:56

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Proper form makes all the difference in the race. How your feet hit the ground, the way your toes push off, the rotation of your legs, the pumping of your arms, the position of your chest, the focus of your eyes - it all matters. Runners practice proper form and technique for a purpose, but not just an external one. It is to ensure their whole body…

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Race to the Cross | The Point of No Return (Mark 9:2-13) 17:55

3M ago17:55

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Glory and celebration await the victorious runners of the race, but that glory never comes easy. It only comes through the intense agony of the pain, even suffering, as every step becomes harder and harder; every breath becomes more strenuous. Only through that pain can the runner gain the glory that is to come, if they finish. Throughout his life …

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Race to the Cross | Listen to the Coach (Mark 4:1-20) 19:46

3M ago19:46

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The coach observes his athletes, jots down his notes, compares the times, and then he speaks. He teaches. He gives important directions. Those with the humility to accept his instructions and encouragements will grow in their abilities. Those who think they know better will struggle and fail. Jesus is so much more than a coach. He is our God - our …

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Race to the Cross | No Distractions (Mark 3:20-35) 21:34

3M ago21:34

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All along the course the runners find distractions. Some in the crowd cheer you on, some in the crowd cheer on your opponents. Some praise your form and skill. Some accuse you of cheating. But you can’t get distracted. You need to stay focused on what is most important. Jesus faced many distractions in his ministry, but he always stayed focused on …

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Race to the Cross | Running on Forgiveness (Mark 2:1-12) 20:10

3M ago20:10

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What inspires you to get up each day? What allows you to live with joy? With the hardships and struggles we experience in this world, we need something to encourage us and empower us to live well each day. Money, philosophy, and technology might be tools we use, but they aren’t the reason we live. Jesus uses tools to bring his incredible and miracu…

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Race to the Cross | The Amazing Race (Mark 1:35-45) 20:37

4M ago20:37

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Some athletes are simply incredible. When they compete, you can’t help but stare in awe and wonder at the strength they exert, the focus on their task, the abilities with which they have been blessed, and what they are able to accomplish. It tells you something about their origin, their work ethic, their determination, and you wonder what drives th…

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Race to the Cross | The Starting Line (Mark 1:1-20) 20:43

4M ago20:43

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Every race has a start. As they prepare, and step up to the line, the competitors already have their minds and hearts on the finish line. They take their mark. There’s silence. The gun cracks and muscles instantly respond with action. The race is on! The eyes of the crowd are drawn in. Every race has a start, but it all began far before that moment…

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Christmas Day/New Year's Eve | A Letter from Home (Micah 5:2-5) 9:59

4M ago9:59

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Merry Christmas to you all! This week's podcast is written from the perspective of your Heavenly Father as we approach the new year. Support the Show.By pastorjonnylehmann

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Christmas Eve | The Story of Home (Luke 2:1-20) 16:29

4M ago16:29

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Once upon a time, on the very first Christmas, Jesus left his heavenly home to live here on earth with us. He did that because he knows our homes aren’t always filled with happiness, laughter, joy, and love — even on Christmas. This Christmas, hear the true story of Jesus and our real home. Support the Show.…

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Thy Kingdom Come | God With Us (Isaiah 7:10-14) 19:14

5M ago19:14

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Have you ever asked God for a sign? Did he deliver? Today God tells us to ask for a sign - to test him. He tells us to pray: “Thy Kingdom come.” He wants us to see the signs of his kingdom. The sign of his holy Word preserved through millennia. The sign of water combined with that Word of God. The sign of the most fulfilling feast laid out upon his…

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Thy Kingdom Come | Peace Out of Chaos (Isaiah 35:1-10) 18:06

5M ago18:06

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A barren landscape bursts into vibrant blossoms. What an amazing sight to witness, but Isaiah speaks of the miraculous and instantaneous power of God. God's kingdom truly does bring joy; everlasting joy. He miraculously works it out of the chaos we see in the world and the chaos that churns inside our own hearts. We are all blind, dead, lame, and m…

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Thanksgiving | Remember You're Different! 18:51

5M ago18:51

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I pray the LORD guide you as you reflect on the many blessings he's given! Support the Show.By pastorjonnylehmann

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Proverbs | Restoring Relationships (Assorted Proverbs) 21:09

6M ago21:09

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This week we focus on relationships. It’s easy to believe that relationships succeed (They’re so awesome!) or fail (They’re so miserable!) because of the “other” person. In contrast, the book of Proverbs teaches what’s in our heart determines the nature of the relationship. In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about the enemy of r…

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Proverbs | Healing Heartache (Assorted Proverbs) 16:58

6M ago16:58

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This week we focus on heartache. We’ve all been there at some point in our lives. Loss of a job, friend, family member, savings, health, leisure, or ability creates a void capable of destroying the human spirit. Left unchecked a person can experience physical, emotional, moral, existential, and philosophical effects long after the event has occurre…

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Proverbs | Learning Self-Control (Assorted Proverbs) 19:30

6M ago19:30

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This week we focus on self-control. In a world with limitless possibilities, self-control seems elusive. Overeating, underbudgeting, binge drinking, and living large are the norm. But if no one gets hurt, what’s the problem? In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about the need for self-control, the source of self-control, and how w…

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Proverbs | Putting Away Pride (Assorted Proverbs) 18:50

6M ago18:50

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This week we focus on pride. Pride is the conclusion in one’s thinking that a person, idea, or thing is better than another. This conclusion justifies any praise or humiliation in attitude or treatment that results from that thinking. It can be as quiet as a turned-up nose or as loud as a derogatory comment. All of it is detrimental to everyone inv…

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Proverbs | Eliminating Envy (Proverbs 23 and Psalm 73) 19:37

6M ago19:37

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This week we focus on envy. Envy is the awful feeling you have when you know you should celebrate someone’s good fortune but think it really should have happened to you instead. Envy makes it hard to rejoice with others. Soon it becomes hard to rejoice at all. The result is a complaining spirit that’s difficult to be around. In the series this week…

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Proverbs | Mastering Money (Various Proverbs) 19:05

7M ago19:05

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This week we focus on money. The evil of pursuing money at all costs and the injustices caused by greed are obvious. And yet, commerce and economy are core to our society. How can you deal wisely with money without it consuming you? In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to teach about a godly understanding of money and generosity. Support…

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Proverbs | Overcoming Anger (Various Proverbs) 19:31

7M ago19:31

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After 4 weeks of looking at the source of wisdom and the principles of its design for our lives, this series now applies wisdom from the book of Proverbs to the everyday “complexities of life”. This week we focus on anger. Is anger a good thing or a bad thing? Where does anger come from? What does it have the power to do and how can it be overcome?…

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Proverbs | The Difference is Grace (Proverbs 3, 9, 16, 19, 20, 23, 28) 16:49

7M ago16:49

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Everyone likes a guarantee. It makes us feel safe. Hesitation in the gray zone of “what if” causes doubt, worry, and fear. We prefer confirmation, a stamp of approval, and the proven process that gives confidence, a sense of security, and builds excitement for what’s to come. The book of Proverbs shows that God’s path of wisdom gives us the confide…

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Proverbs | The Reality We Live In (Proverbs 2:12-22) 20:26

7M ago20:26

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Everyone knows to get to the right destination you must start in the right place and head in the right direction. The same is true for wisdom. But whose way is right? Experts offer wisdom through short cuts, techniques, and formulas. Friends give advice from experience. Our own hearts lead with emotion. Artificial intelligence uses science and fact…

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Proverbs | The Wellspring of Life (Proverbs 4:11-27) 21:55

8M ago21:55

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Everything in your life flows out of what happens in your heart. The heart is your “wellspring” of life. What your heart decides it loves… determines the choices you make in life. If anything but God is the main love of your heart, you will be a fool. Wisdom comes from having God as the main love of our hearts. Our main problem in life is disordere…

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Proverbs | The Path of Wisdom (Proverbs 3 and 8) 25:19

8M ago25:19

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Wisdom is knowing the right thing to do at the right time for any given circumstance-especially when there’s no “right” answer. But how do you get wisdom? Like walking a path, pursuing wisdom begins with knowing where to start, where to go, and what to expect along the way. This week we begin the series on Proverbs by defining wisdom, showing where…

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Disciples: Peter: Solid as a Rock (Matthew 16:13-19) 19:11

8M ago19:11

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Made solid by the undergirding promises of Jesus, the apostle Peter acted boldly and courageously. Sometimes this acting-before-thinking disciple pushed the envelope of courage to its border with foolishness, but Jesus was always there to pull him back. Support the Show.By pastorjonnylehmann

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Disciples: John: The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved (1 John 4:7-12) 19:02

8M ago19:02

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Loved by his Lord, John expressed the same kind of love to his Lord and others. His writings in the Scriptures encourage followers of Jesus in that same love. Support the Show.By pastorjonnylehmann

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Disciples: Matthew: When Mercy Calls (Matthew 9:9-13) 22:20

9M ago22:20

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This tax collector turned apostle experienced firsthand the loving mercy of the Messiah, who came to save sinners. He turned around and wrote a lot about it in his gospel. Support the Show.By pastorjonnylehmann

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Disciples: Thomas: Blessed are Those Who Believe (John 20:24-31) 19:15

9M ago19:15

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He vacillated between the twin towers of unshakeable confidence and wishy-washy uncertainty. However, faith is as strong as on whom it rests, and Jesus' loyalty and love bless this apostle with a new resurrection conviction. Support the Show.By pastorjonnylehmann

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Disciples: James: Son of Thunder (Mark 10:35-45) 22:51

9M ago22:51

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With the zeal of thunder, James has glory on his mind, both personal glory and ethnic/national glory and pride. Jesus' zeal to save and serve recovers and redirects this apostle to an evangelical instead of legislative zeal. Support the Show.By pastorjonnylehmann

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Disciples: Philip: Finding God 23:58

9M ago23:58

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"We have found the one," Philip proclaimed to Nathaniel, when Jesus actually found him first. Later Philip personally found a gracious Savior at the feeding of the 5,000 when Jesus taught him a lesson about faith. On another occasion Philip commented to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us," and Jesus went on to describe …

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Disciples: Andrew: We Would Like to See Jesus 17:47

10M ago17:47

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Andrew showed care and concern for bringing others to Jesus. Ministry is one on one. Mission is one on one. Parents to children. Husband to wife. You to a friend, family member, or co-worker. We only know Peter, because Andrew sought out his brother. Mission work happens in backyards, picnics, bleachers, and cubicles. One of the main principles of …

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VBS Sunday 2023: See Jesus as He Truly Is (Hebrews 12:1-3) 19:59

10M ago19:59

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Here’s a “Captain Obvious” statement for you: Life is crazy. You can have the best-laid plans, the most forward-looking strategies, and the best intentions, but things almost always go differently than you expect. We can easily feel flustered, frustrated, and forlorn in all these twists and turns. This is where Jesus changes the game. He directs ou…

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Disciples: Thaddeus: Sharing Jesus with the World (John 14:15-27) 21:07

10M ago21:07

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Thaddaeus (also called Judas) asked Jesus, "But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the whole world?" Many ask this same question today, why some and not others? We marvel at God desiring all to be saved and his grace for all, and yet we see the sad reality that those who don’t know him, or who have rejected him won’t be save…

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Know Greater Hope: Suit Up and Stand Firm! (Ephesians 6:10-24) 19:08

10M ago19:08

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Most people today think the “devil” is a joke. And make jokes about him. But the truth is, the devil is a real and vicious enemy of God and his people. He tempts us to doubt God’s Word. He wants to tear us away from God, and he did so. But Jesus came to defeat the devil. And He did! The church displays that victory in all we do! But the battles rag…

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Know Greater Hope: A Marriage Made in Heaven (Ephesians 5:21-33) 20:57

10M ago20:57

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Marriage has been instilled into human hearts and human society by our loving Creator to stir up human longing and to prepare our hearts for the love of Christ. Marriage conducted in God’s way by his people is a beautiful demonstration of his plan to gather all things under Christ and make us one in Christ. Among God’s people, marriage isn’t a batt…

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Knower Greater Hope: Live in the Light of Christ (Ephesians 5:1-20) 22:18

11M ago22:18

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The world we live in loves to live in darkness. What people do behind closed doors should be up to them, they say. The world is accepting of all kinds of alternative expressions of gender and sexuality. But the God who loves us created us a certain way to glorify Him. His Word is very clear on how He wants us to live. In the light. Not in the darkn…

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Know Greater Hope: Father, Give Me Strength! (Ephesians 3:14-21) 19:43

11M ago19:43

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When you get married, and that person you love moves in, two wonderful things happen: they start changing everything to reflect their character, and they fill the place with their love for you. That’s what happened when I got married. My ratty dorm furniture got replaced and the décor got cleaned and greatly improved! All these new things were wond…

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See You in Two Weeks! 3:07

12M ago3:07

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Hey listeners! I'll be on vacation with family over the next two weeks. My prayers are with you as Jesus walks with you through life! The podcast will be back in action on June 11! Support the showBy pastorjonnylehmann

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Know Greater Hope: The Mystery Revealed (Ephesians 3:1-13) 17:42

12M ago17:42

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Most of us enjoy the suspense of a mystery thriller. Books and movies keep us on the edge of our seats, as do documentaries about unsolved mysteries. Other mysteries are more personal – why is God allowing this suffering in my life? The only thing more compelling than a mystery is when the mystery finally gets solved. Today’s text reveals a mystery…

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