What happens when God's path seems blocked and his no becomes a go In this captivating episode we explore the unlikely beginnings of the first church in Europe Join us as we travel to ancient Philippi and meet a wealthy businesswoman a demon-possessed slave girl and even a hardened jailer Discover how the gospel of Jesus Christ transcends societal divides heals the broken and sparks a spiritual revolution that would eventually transform a continent [... more]

Pastor Damian rsquo s schedule included hospital visits to two people nearing death who rsquo d chosen two different life paths In one hospital was a woman beloved by her family Her selfless public service had endeared her to many Other believers in Jesus had gathered around her and worship prayer and hope filled the room In another hospital the relative of a member of Pastor Damian rsquo s church was also dying His hardened heart had led to a hard life and his disheveled family lived in the wake of his poor decisions and misdeeds The differences in the [... more]

Our blue spruce was dropping pinecones and needles The tree doctor took one look at it and explained the problem ldquo It rsquo s just being a spruce rdquo he said I rsquo d hoped for a better explanation Or a remedy But the tree man shrugged saying again ldquo It rsquo s just being a spruce rdquo By nature the tree sheds needles It can rsquo t change Thankfully our spiritual lives aren rsquo t limited by unchangeable actions or attitudes Paul stressed this liberating truth to the new believers at Ephesus The gentiles were ldquo darkened in their [... more]

Here's a good quote you can find on the Internet In times of trouble don't give in to your natural reflex of worry Instead condition your reflex to pray It's a meme from a man named Greg Laurie Well that same Greg Laurie brings us a complete message on how to turn our worries into prayers today as he continues a new series called Joshua Living in the Land of Promises Glad you're along for A NEW BEGINNING as we learn to awaken our faith and put our worries to bed Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe [... more]

Prodigals often persist in their rebellion even though they might wish they never left Fueled by King David's sin and passivity Absalom embodies a prodigal who goes against his father In this message Pastor Lutzer shares insights from Absalom's vengeful life Even with our hardened hearts can the Spirit lead prodigals home This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Help us share the gospel in Pastor Greg Laurie recently pointed out that more than a million people have heard the Gospel through all the outreaches of Harvest Ministries They hear the Gospel each day on A NEW BEGINNING through evangelistic films through books television and social media and through our large Harvest Crusades And not only are they hearing the message they're responding Today we answer the question what's next Good insight on the importance of spiritual growth especially for new believers Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New [... more]

From A Minute for Caregivers- When Every Day Feels Like Monday An Instrument of Peace Walter Kirchhoff stepped into history on Christmas Eve in when the opera singer German officer sang Silent Night in both English and German on the battlefields of World War I On a beautiful moonlit night frost on the ground Kirchhoff's voice rose from the trenches and touched battle-hardened soldiers from Belgium France Germany and England The moment's poignancy spurred other soldiers to sing while temporarily laying down arms Incredulously the battlefield became festive as soldiers tentatively walked toward one another and extended Christmas greetings Despite [... more]

Hebrews puts us on high alert to a great danger Take care brothers lest there be in any of you an evil unbelieving heart leading you to fall away from the living God We must cultivate a surrendered trusting heart toward our Father but Pastor Rich points out the traps in our thought life that will quickly lead us to a hardened heart Hebrews - holds important wisdom for us on how to avoid a heart of unbelief Let's listen in [... more]

Hebrews puts us on high alert to a great danger Take care brothers lest there be in any of you an evil unbelieving heart leading you to fall away from the living God We must cultivate a surrendered trusting heart toward our Father but Pastor Rich points out the traps in our thought life that will quickly lead us to a hardened heart [... more]

Remember Eeyore from the Winnie the Pooh books He was an old grey donkey with a sour disposition Complaining pessimistic discontented Now many of us get down and discouraged here or there but some people just bring a dark cloud of hostility with them everywhere they go Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out that could be evidence of a spiritually-hardened heart And today we'll learn to spot that syndrome and where to find the cure Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning is the daily [... more]

Hebrews puts us on high alert to a great danger Take care brothers lest there be in any of you an evil unbelieving heart leading you to fall away from the living God We must cultivate a surrendered trusting heart toward our Father but Pastor Rich points out the traps in our thought life that will quickly lead us to a hardened heart Hebrews - holds important wisdom for us on how to avoid a heart of unbelief Let's listen in [... more]

Some months ago social media was ablaze with an interesting sound experiment A certain recording sounded like the word Laurel to some people and like Yanny to others It was very interesting and a bit odd But we see the same thing on a spiritual level two people can respond to a single Gospel message in two different ways Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out the danger of listening with a hardened heart And Pastor Greg begins with an admission Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A [... more]

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry -CARM- During the show Matt answers questions on the air and offers insight on topics like The Bible Apologetics Theology World Religions Atheism and other issues-- The show airs live on the Truth Network Monday through Friday - PM EST - - PM PST--You can also email questions to Matt using- info-carm org Please put -Radio Show Question- in the Subject line--You can also watch a live stream during the live show on RUMBLE---Time stamps are approximate due to commercials being removed for [... more]

What influences tend to weaken the local church How can our own consciences become tender again if they have grown hardened by sin Today the Ligonier Teaching Fellows answer questions related to standing firm in the faith Get R C Sproul's book 'Everyone's a Theologian' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org everyones-a-theologian Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Some people think Jesus is for people who can't get through life on their own Many believers can't imagine trying to get through life on our own But the more important fact is Jesus is for those who can't get to Heaven on their own And we're all in that category Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie continues our study series in Romans called Relentless Grace with insight on how the Gospel needs to be shared with everyone because we're all in need of that grace Listen on harvest org --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD Receive your [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories it all went down in the city of Benton Harbor Michigan in Andrew Collins was a narcotics officer Jameel McGee was a new father of a baby boy This is a story about forgiveness brokenness and true reconciliation from two guys who should have been hardened bitter enemies Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Jesus laid down His life according to His Father's sovereign appointment to redeem the elect Today Steven Lawson points to the doctrines of sovereign election and definite atonement in the teaching of Christ Receive Steven Lawson's DVD Series 'Foundations of Grace New Testament' along with the Digital Study Guide for Your Donation of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org foundations-of-grace-new-testament Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Bestselling author Philip Yancey author of Where the Light Fell recounts his unexpected path from strict fundamentalism to a life of compassion and grace Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com See resources from our past podcasts Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the [... more]

In many families prodigals persist in their rebellion Fueled by King David's sin and passivity Absalom embodies a prodigal who goes against his father In this message we glean insights from Absalom's vengeful life Even with our hardened hearts can the Spirit lead prodigals home This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Cross the Bridge - [... more]

GUEST TRAVIS ALLEN pastor Grace Church Greeley CO As our society rejects God so it rejects God's call for what a man is to be The biblical call for men to be providers for their home loving leaders of their wives and children and strong and courageous in word and deed is misrepresented as toxic masculinity sexist and patriarchal Even when a man offers sound advice and direction especially to a woman it's criticized as mansplaining Add to this the influence of feminism and homosexuality in our culture and the impact is seen all around us today men who have [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories here again with his reoccurring series is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases author Andrew Thompson as he continues to share another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language It all went down in the city of Benton Harbor Michigan in Andrew Collins was a narcotics officer Jameel McGee was a new father of a baby boy This is a story about forgiveness brokenness and true reconciliation from two guys who should have [... more]

Even though we continue to sin every day God's love for us still overflows In this message Skip shares some encouraging insight about God's patient love for you [... more]

Former mafia boss Michael Franzese is the next speaker in our Summer Reading series Listen in as he goes over characteristics of Jesus and encourages us to be more like Him In his past life Michael was one of the richest and most powerful mobsters of his day earning tens of millions of dollars from various criminal enterprises but this is not the most incredible thing about Michael Franzese By God's grace the impossible happened in Michael's life he quit the mob and lived Christ transformed him from hardened criminal to follower of Christ This is an amazing and encouraging [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode In John John said behold the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world I know election is true but this seems to be describing the whole world as in everyone in the world What do you think How does God discipline us when we sin I am wrestling with the verse that says the Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart This seems to contradict free will What do you think What does Revelation - mean Did David lose the Holy Spirit [... more]

Raul Ries grew up with an alcoholic father who physically abused him and his mother Raul himself became a very angry and violent young man After his wife had threatened to leave him he intended to kill her Raul was bent on a murderous rampage when he had a dramatic life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ In this broadcast Pastor Raul share his fascinating story about the amazing grace of God and its power to transform even the most hardened hearts Receive a CD of today's broadcast for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd [... more]

Dr Bob Jones III continues a seminary chapel series studying the book of Corinthians with a message titled Paul the Perfumer from Corinthians The post Paul the Perfumer appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

Why did Jesus call Judas to be one of His Apostles Today R C Sproul continues his expositional series in the gospel of Luke to help us understand Judas' decision to betray Christ in light of God's sovereign purposes Get R C Sproul's Expositional Commentary on the Gospel of Luke for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org luke-commentary Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Episode - Night of the Living Locusts Mar by A Production of Main Street Church of Brigham City [... more]

Episode - Camels and Cattle and Cows Oh my Feb by A Production of Main Street Church of Brigham City [... more]

Eli's sons were priests set apart for sacred purposes yet they were spiritually and morally corrupt abusing God's provision and using their position for personal gain Find out how God dealt with them Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Episode - God Calling Dec by A Production of Main Street Church of Brigham City [... more]

Did God harden Pharaoh's heart If so how could Pharaoh truly be accountable for his sin Today R C Sproul explains how God is just and righteous in His sovereign dealing with fallen human beings Get R C Sproul's 'The Hard Sayings of the Bible' as a Digital Download for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org hard-sayings-bible Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Becoming determined not to allow the past to dictate our future rejecting labels and characterizations that are inconsistent with our identity in Christ Included in the -part series The Jabez Journey CLICK HEREto ORDER this -part series on MP [... more]

Are some predestined for Hell Absolutely not In this message Adrian Rogers provides biblical knowledge about the character and nature of God [... more]

Are some predestined for Hell Absolutely not In this message Adrian Rogers provides biblical knowledge about the character and nature of God [... more]

The Daily Encouraging Word with Dr Don Wilton [... more]

Only the Holy Spirit can take the Word of God from a listener's ear to the listener's heart Today Steven Lawson highlights both the evangelistic preaching of Jesus and Christ's teaching on the doctrine of sovereign election Get the 'Foundations of Grace New Testament' DVD Series with Steven J Lawson for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org foundations-of-grace-new-testament Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

We might vary on certain nuances but most religions share the same basic moral code So if that's the case then how is Christianity different than any other faith [... more]

For a lot of people Christianity seems like just a list of rules But is that really all it is Does Jesus just want us to live by a certain moral code [... more]

In Moses rsquo day idols were carved from stone or made of metal But today rsquo s idols are more subtle and they often go undetected Even good things like work family or patriotism can take God rsquo s place in our hearts In God rsquo s view every idol must go There rsquo s no room for anything that takes the rightful place of God not even the flag of our country In this message we rsquo ll find out why nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - A caller from the previous show called to finish a conversation regarding the caller having paid for an abortion before he was a Christian -- - Who hardened pharaoh's heart--- - Who did Cain marry--- - Are transgender persons born that way- Is there something different in their DNA- Did God make them that way--- - Was Jesus always the Son- Did He become the Christ at His baptism--- - I'm a member of the International Church of Christ I want to leave but how--- [... more]

In this classic interview Pastor Greg Laurie interviews former Colombo family underboss Michael Franzese about his testimony of coming to faith in Christ In his past life Michael was one of the richest and most powerful mobsters of his day earning tens of millions of dollars from various criminal enterprises but this is not the most incredible thing about Michael Franzese By God's grace the impossible happened in Michael's life he quit the mob and lived Christ transformed him from hardened criminal to follower of Christ This is an amazing and encouraging story giving hope that no one is beyond [... more]

When we live or work with someone whose conscience is dead or defiled the evil latent in every human heart is on full display How do we cope with people who seem to be beyond hope Let rsquo s look into a hardened conscience and see how to handle it nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

BJU Chancellor Dr Bob Jones III continues a series about II Corinthians titled The Aroma of Christ Ministry According to II Corinthians The post Paul The Perfumer appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

Just after Jesus miraculously fed another great crowd the Pharisees came demanding more signs from Him Today R C Sproul continues his exposition of the gospel of Mark to identify the dangers of a hardened heart Get R C Sproul's Expositional Commentary on the Gospel of Mark for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org mark-expositional-commentary Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Lt Colonel Don Coble was once a hardened military man who tried to escape his inner misery through overwork and alcoholism and in the process made life agonizing for his family Today he offers encouragement as he describes how God changed his heart and transformed him into a new creation Original airdate April Get a CD of today's broadcast for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast softening-a-crusty-heart featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com [... more]

People often say theyd believe in God if they could see him face to face In this lesson Dr Tony Evans will tell us the story of one man who had a personal encounter with the Lord and what lessons we can learn from his experience [... more]

Moses pleaded with Pharaoh to let his people go but Pharaoh hardened his heart Monday on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie explains how we often harden OUR hearts toward God It's an important study from Pastor Greg's World Changers series View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California For over years Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and [... more]

Retired police officer Adam Davis says police work takes a toll on a marriage From -hour shifts to having no friends except for other law enforcement officers the stress of the job hardened Adam's heart and made him want to protect his spouse and family so badly that he quit communicating altogether Something had to change Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network Have the FamilyLife Today podcast and resources helped you Consider becoming a [... more]

If you're an anxious parent you won't want to miss the next Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Dr Erwin Lutzer wants to help you go from anxious to praying If you have a prodigal child or grandchild with a hardened heart how do you pray And how do you avoid repetitious requests Hear A Pracital Guide for Praying Parents on the next Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

In this classic interview Pastor Greg Laurie interviews former Colombo family underboss Michael Franzese about his testimony of coming to faith in Christ In his past life Michael was one of the richest and most powerful mobsters of his day earning tens of millions of dollars from various criminal enterprises but this is not the most incredible thing about Michael Franzese By God's grace the impossible happened in Michael's life he quit the mob and lived Christ transformed him from hardened criminal to follower of Christ This is an amazing and encouraging story giving hope that no one is beyond [... more]

Episode Dr Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Key questions answered in today's show God told Moses that he hardened Pharaoh's heart to demonstrate his own power but it seemed pretty cold It seems kind of cruel Corinthians says So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do do all to the glory of God My question is how do you understand this How can we tell the difference between sin and places we have freedom What's the difference between being foolish and having a large amount of faith when we take big [... more]