Direction Not Perfection

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1:00:22

Join us for an engaging episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, hosted by Kristian Marquez, where we explore the vibrant intersection of technology, investment, and entrepreneurship. This week, Kristian welcomes two dynamic guests: Kevin Weber, Managing Director at Amex Ventures, and Ayal Karmi, Co-founder and CEO of Nakuda. In this episode, Kevin shares his fascinating career journey, including his transition from corporate finance and M&A to venture capital at Amex Ventures, where he focuses on early-stage investments in sectors like fintech, AI, and cybersecurity. As Kevin describes his investment thesis, he emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships and the alignment of their investments with American Express’s core business objectives. Our conversation then shifts to Ayal Karmi, who delves into the innovative solutions Nakuda is bringing to the market. As the company pioneers a system for AI agents to make seamless payments online, Ayal discusses the challenges and opportunities in automating the checkout process and enhancing transaction authenticity. Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights into the investment landscape, the evolving field of AI agents, and best practices for founders seeking to navigate the venture capital space. Furthermore, Kevin and Ayal offer advice on how to approach corporate venture capital, the significance of understanding investor expectations, and the future of agentic payments. Don’t miss this enlightening discussion that highlights the transformative power of technology and the shared mission of fostering innovation in today’s rapidly evolving market. Subscribe now to stay updated on the latest insights and trends in the world of innovation and finance! For more details, visit our website and read Ayal’s insightful blogs on Substack, https://substack.com/@nekuda? about autonomous payments to stay informed about the latest in AI technologies. Enjoy the episode! Learn more about Kevin's work https://www.americanexpress.com/us/business/american-express-ventures/ Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-weber-b77b8028/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com/…

about a year ago 36:15

MP3•Episode home

To kick off 2025 Pastor Joe delivers a message about the Bible's take on New Year's resolutions!

New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

409 episodes

#Religion #FICFRENO

Direction Not Perfection

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

To kick off 2025 Pastor Joe delivers a message about the Bible's take on New Year's resolutions!

New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

409 episodes

#Religion #FICFRENO

All episodes

1
Living Sacrifice: Worship, Service, and Love 47:48

21 hours ago47:48

47:48

New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for details

1
Confidence in Christ | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 25:51

5 days ago25:51

25:51

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us- whatever we ask- we know that we have what we asked of him. - 1 John 5:14-15 Humility comes with a big price, admitting to ourselves we cannot do it. It’s not according to my timeline, but according to His.…

1
No Laughing Matter 42:15

8 days ago42:15

42:15

In this episode Pastor Joe preaches on the topic of slander, its consequences, and how it affects our faith in God. New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for details

1
Spring Cleaning 39:21

15 days ago39:21

39:21

Pastor Joe explains what is Malice and how it affects our life. New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for details

1
Seek First | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 17:47

19 days ago17:47

17:47

"But seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." - Matthew 6:33

1
Sunday's Best, Weekday's Mess 42:09

22 days ago42:09

42:09

Happy Mother's Day! New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

1
How's Your Prayer Life? | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 22:23

26 days ago22:23

22:23

Pray lest you fall into temptation. The big question for all believers is, "How is your prayer life?"

1
Property of ___ 40:55

29 days ago40:55

40:55

This Sunday Pastor Joe discusses the heavy topic of sexual immorality but also the truth of who we truly should belong to. New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.…

1
Be There | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 12:41

5 weeks ago12:41

12:41

Sometimes you just need to be there. Even if you think you're doing the right thing at all times, it may be the wrong thing.

1
A Selfish Prayer | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 19:06

6 weeks ago19:06

19:06

You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. - James 4:2-3

1
Resurrection Sunday 2025 41:41

6 weeks ago41:41

41:41

HE IS RISEN INDEED! New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

1
Resting on God | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 16:13

7 weeks ago16:13

16:13

"You keep in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." Isaiah 26:3 Cast your anxieties upon him because only true peace and rest is found fully in Him.

1
Do Not Neglect Prayer | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 11:44

8 weeks ago11:44

11:44

Joshua 7:1-17 Remember to not neglect prayer. Even when you think the task is easy, or you've been doing the work for years and years, do not neglect the work of prayer.

1
Lose the Weight of Legalism 41:30

8 weeks ago41:30

41:30

In this sermon Pastor Joe discussed the dangers of legalism within the faith and within the church. New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

1
Isolate and Pray | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 13:21

9 weeks ago13:21

13:21

" But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray" - Luke 5:16

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Dying to Live 39:45

9 weeks ago39:45

39:45

In this Sunday's sermon, our Deacon Dustin discusses the importance of devoting our lives to Christ as modeled by the apostle Paul. New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.…

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Hallowing God in our Prayers | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 11:27

10 weeks ago11:27

11:27

"Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." Matthew 6:9

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Victory In Jesus 46:38

10 weeks ago46:38

46:38

Pastor Joe talks about how we can only receive victory in Jesus and how we can live for Jesus. New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
What would you trade God for? | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 15:06

11 weeks ago15:06

15:06

"But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up." - Daniel 3:18

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
The Inclusivity of Christ 41:46

11 weeks ago41:46

41:46

This Sunday Pastor Joe preaches about the significance of Jesus' death on the cross and what its implications are. New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Take Refuge | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 16:40

12 weeks ago16:40

16:40

"It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes." - Psalm 118:8-9

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
The Supremacy of Jesus 32:18

12 weeks ago32:18

32:18

Series: Book of Colossians Week 3 New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ficfreno.com/give for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
I Do and Still Believe | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 18:15

13 weeks ago18:15

18:15

"If you can?" said Jesus, "Everything is possible for one who believes." Immediately, the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief." - Mark 9:23-24

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Prayer for Growth: Week 2 40:02

13 weeks ago40:02

40:02

Series: Book of Colossians New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ficfreno.com/give for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Be Blessed | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 14:30

14 weeks ago14:30

14:30

He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering." - Mark 5:34

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
The Cord of Three Strands 37:35

14 weeks ago37:35

37:35

Faith, Hope, Love New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Want vs Need | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 17:52

15 weeks ago17:52

17:52

"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus" - Philippians 4:19

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Urgent message overview 44:30

15 weeks ago44:30

44:30

The beginning of the Colossians chapter.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Sincerity In Prayer | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 14:48

16 weeks ago14:48

14:48

"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak." - Matthew 26:41 Check out Luke 22:31-34 When we fail or fall; we must use that experience to help others. Pride has no place in a victorious life.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Where Is Your Heart? 34:12

16 weeks ago34:12

34:12

In this special edition of the Lord's message our Deacon Dustin explains that where your treasure is your heart will be also and thus, we must be diligent in what we treasure in our lives. New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.…

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Defying the Odds | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 13:20

17 weeks ago13:20

13:20

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." - Proverbs 3:5-6 The answer no is in itself God's blessing Key verses: Matthew 14:13-21 2 Kings 4:1-7

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Multiple Choice Dilemma 44:06

17 weeks ago44:06

44:06

In today's sermon Pastor Joe preaches on the importance of choosing to love God above all else. New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
To the humble... | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 13:26

18 weeks ago13:26

13:26

Midweek motivation. See you on Sunday! "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." - 2 Chronicles 7:14

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
New Year, New Mind 42:51

18 weeks ago42:51

42:51

New Year Series New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ficfreno.com/give for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Why do you doubt? | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 11:20

19 weeks ago11:20

11:20

Midweek encouragement. See you on Sunday!

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Who Do You Love? 52:27

19 weeks ago52:27

52:27

In this edition of our Sunday Service message Pastor Joe preaches on the importance of loving God above all else. New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Come To Me | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 17:32

20 weeks ago17:32

17:32

Wednesday Encouragement of the Week "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest"

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Call To Me | Wednesday Prayer Meeting 10:50

20 weeks ago10:50

10:50

Prayer meeting message January 8th

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
GPS For Life 36:30

20 weeks ago36:30

36:30

Pastor Joe talks about how God's word is the direction of our lives in this world New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Direction Not Perfection 36:15

21 weeks ago36:15

36:15

To kick off 2025 Pastor Joe delivers a message about the Bible's take on New Year's resolutions! New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
What's Next? 42:08

22 weeks ago42:08

42:08

On the last Sunday of 2024 Pastor Joe discusses our next step as Christians heading into the new year. New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Candlelight Service 2024 37:52

23 weeks ago37:52

37:52

In this special edition of Pastor Joe's sermons, our pastor unwraps the true gifts behind Christmas. ' New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Adoration and Worship 54:57

23 weeks ago54:57

54:57

In today's rendition of our Sunday sermon Pastor Joe discusses the importance of adoration and worship this Christmas season. New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Desperate For Hope and Joy 50:13

24 weeks ago50:13

50:13

In this next installment of our Christmas series Pastor Joe discusses the topics of hope and joy in juxtaposition with the Christmas season! New messages every Sunday! Support this ministry. Go to ⁠ficfreno.com/give⁠ for details Pastor Joe explains the power of prayer and how it connects to the resurrection.…

First International Christian Fellowship— (FICFRENO)

1
Excitement in the Announcement 46:41

25 weeks ago46:41