Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https wfth me postcards As the Apostle John closes his brief letter in which he was just describing a godly man for us to emulate his inspired words also reveal why he John is also worthy of imitation Pastor Davey expounds upon these character traits of personal investment personal influence and personal interest in others and why they matter And he reminds us that when we treat our brothers and sisters in Christ like this we become a beautiful reflection of our Lord's regard for us [... more]

Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https wfth me postcards A group of people working together can accomplish significantly more than when each person works alone This is synergy From the Apostle John's third letter from Ephesus Pastor Davey expounds upon the call for Christians to work together--in synergy--to support each other Specifically as John writes we are obligated to financially provide for the Lord's workers But more than obligation giving is our opportunity to joyfully join in the labor to further the Gospel [... more]

Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https wfth me postcards No matter where we live or what stage of life we're in as believers we are called be ambassadors for Christ right where we're planted Some are called to go--often to the far reaches of the globe But as Pastor Davey explains here even if we can't personally go out into the world to start an orphanage preach to Muslims or live in the jungles we can become rope-holders supporting with prayers finances and encouragement those who do go [... more]

Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https wfth me postcards Third John is a personal letter between the great Apostle John and one of his closest friends and it's astounding that the issues they faced haven't changed much over the past two millennia As Pastor Davey unpacks the first four introductory verses he raises five questions for which the answers are known only to each of us respectively and to God So let's use these promptings as a mirror for our souls and reflect upon how we are progressing in our own walk [... more]

Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https wfth me postcards Although John was the last living Apostle authored several books of the Bible and was even given a tour of heaven he used the simple tools of paper and pen--well papyrus and reed--to provide warm encouragement and rich instruction to the unnamed faithful woman in John Here Pastor Davey summarizes the truths of John's postcard into seven key principles for us to apply as we show Christ's love to others through whatever gifts God has given us [... more]

Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https wfth me postcards When someone says they believe in Jesus we can't presume it's the real Jesus False teachers are proclaiming many different versions of Jesus to give people what they want to hear--and lead them away from the Truth This is Satan's commission In this lesson from John Pastor Davey unpacks John's warning about the deceptive messages being spread as true now as it was then equipping us to identify the false teachers so prevalent today [... more]

Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https wfth me postcards Can love be commanded Isn't it a feeling that's out of our control According to Scripture Christians are in fact commanded to love one another with a divine agape love--love that is choice love that overcomes feelings In these verses the Apostle John defines agape love as obedience to God's will Here Pastor Davey expounds upon this truth describing how walking in love keeps our hearts from growing cold toward others and toward God [... more]

Listen to the full-length version of this message or the other messages in this series here https wfth me postcards In our culture of moral relativism truth is often defined as yours or mine --but it's never absolute However as Believers we can rest in the knowledge that there is a Divinely determined truth In this lesson Pastor Davey looks to the words of the Apostle John to remind us that Christ-followers are bound together by our love for truth And despite the waxing and waning cultural norms truth endures forever transforming us through its mercy grace and peace [... more]

Watch or listen to the full-length version of this sermon here https wfth me E aCX This captivating series comes to a conclusion with an exploration of our future heavenly home Pastor Davey opens the book of Revelation to unpack the architectural immensity and infinite glory of the Father's house and our place in it Not only will we live in the Celestial City on a perfected earth within a perfected universe we will be perfected our lives will be without impurity our service to Him without inconsistency and our worship of Him will go on unceasingly [... more]

Click here for the full-length version https bit ly PXOHbU In our culture today there is a constant striving to stay young looking despite the natural aging process But all those efforts inevitably fail The human body because of sin is subject to pain suffering and disability And our minds are equally as fragile But as followers of Jesus Christ we are promised a glorified body in heaven--a body without ailments sickness or imperfections In this encouraging message Pastor Davey shares Scriptural truths about our eternal future of perfection and glory with the Lord and each other [... more]

Watch or listen to the full-length version of this message https bit ly eQrD The geological community primarily driven by evolution continues to make amazing observations and discoveries but never connects the dots between the evidence and its substantiation of the Biblical creation account a global flood on a young earth Pastor Davey uncovers some amazing geological facts that will have you whole-heartedly agreeing with the Apostle Paul that our world is always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth Timothy [... more]

Watch the full-length version of this message here https bit ly PDkltR We know from Scripture that God created the heavens and the earth about years ago--not billions And He created mankind to live on the earth and no other planet In addition to the prevalence of evolutionary teaching much of our culture is obsessed with aliens and the potential of life on other planets In this fascinating lesson Pastor Davey addresses why evolutionists and ET-seekers are really hoping to dispel and disprove a Creator God And he reminds us how the vast universe reminds us of God's personal care [... more]

The full-length video or audio message is available here https bit ly EZaEAX As David wrote in Psalm when we consider the heavens and earth it should lead to the reverence of our awesome God He created the planets stars the sun and every galaxy each with a specific purpose In this tour of the heavens Pastor Davey illuminates the meticulous and miraculous scientific details of the earth and heavenly bodies reminding us that amid all God's breathtaking creation He knows and cares for us even more [... more]

Watch listen or read the full-length version of this message here https www wisdomonline org teachings taught-by-a-forest-of-trees All of nature is a classroom where the Gospel can be illustrated the Christian edified the unbeliever warned and the glory of Creator God revealed This is no truer than in examining some of the smallest creatures like the honeybee and the ant Whether it's through our own visual observance or the meticulous scientific study of their complexities we can discover undeniable truths in learning about these creative marvels This message from Pastor Davey on these tiny teachers will deepen our awe of [... more]

Watch listen or read the full-length version of this message here https www wisdomonline org teachings truths-from-the-tiniest-of-teachers All of nature is a classroom where the Gospel can be illustrated the Christian edified the unbeliever warned and the glory of Creator God revealed This is no truer than in examining some of the smallest creatures like the honeybee and the ant Whether it's through our own visual observance or the meticulous scientific study of their complexities we can discover undeniable truths in learning about these creative marvels This message from Pastor Davey on these tiny teachers will deepen our awe of [... more]

We have a full-length version of this message that you can watch hear or read https www wisdomonline org teachings bird-watching-for-the-wise Birds teach us valuable lessons about our Creator Throughout Scripture birds are used as an example of God's love protection and provision for us They even serve as a Biblical metaphor for repentance In fact Jesus actually delivers a command for us to observe and study birds Matthew Here Pastor Davey shares four ways that birds teach us key theological truths that can strengthen our daily walk with the Lord [... more]

Watch Listen or read the full-length version of this message here https www wisdomonline org teachings the-curriculum-of-creation Creation displays the power of God revealing the Truth of an amazing Creator As Christians it's imperative that we notice the majesty of God's handiwork We must not just look but see not just listen but hear not just eat but taste every sense gives us a reason to praise our Creator God In this series introduction Pastor Davey sets the foundation for profound lessons to be learned through Creation if we pay attention [... more]

Watch or listen to the full-length version of this message or read Stephen's manuscript here teachings luke-lesson- Anticipating our Lord's return is something that true believers eagerly await But in the meantime what should we be doing in preparation In this message from Luke's gospel Pastor Davey shares insight into Jesus' instructions on the way to wait for His second coming [... more]

Watch or listen to the full-length version of this message or read Stephen's Manuscript here https www wisdomonline org teachings luke-lesson- Jesus often contrasted satisfaction with covetousness because He knew that covetous people can never be satisfied they will never have enough In this message Pastor Davey shares that riches are not a guarantee of satisfaction riches are a test to determine where true satisfaction comes from [... more]

John Human beings were made to worship The object of that worship will either be the one true and living God or it will be an idol A god is whatever we choose to serve rely on find refuge in and love And the more we worship that false god the more we come to resemble it Here Pastor Davey expounds upon the Apostle John's warning for believers to guard themselves from idols Jesus Christ is the only God both worthy of worshipping and worth becoming more like Anything else is a shallow temporary substitute Listen to the full-length version [... more]

John - Do you ever doubt your heavenly assurance worried that you might transgress one too many times for the Lord to accept you into His forever Kingdom In this teaching on John Pastor Davey clarifies what the Apostle wants all of us to know with absolute certainty we are forgiven and saved once and for always through Jesus Christ our Lord Thankfully our security is not dependent upon how firmly we grasp Christ It is found in His grip on us And God will never lose His grip Let us know how we can pray for you https www [... more]

Satan is real And he hates you desiring nothing less than your destruction In this teaching Pastor Davey unveils the very real and constant battle every believer is fighting against the enemy of our souls But to prepare for victory we must first understand just who our adversary really is and be able to recognize his masterful schemes to destroy our testimony our integrity our joy and our fruit [... more]

Most of us glance over the genealogy of Jesus in the first chapter of Matthew the list of names seems tedious and even irrelevant at first glance But as Pastor Davey describes in this insightful teaching there are four key truths purposefully woven within His ancestry Jesus is the undisputed King God keeps His promises God is sovereign and His timing is perfect and Jesus came in humility from a lineage of sinners to save a world of sinners [... more]

Marie Fischer Verizon boots OANN Media companies silencing messages and platforms with free speech views No more first amendment Rick Manning discusses Title IX being weaponized against students to remove a fair trial Pastor Greg discusses the reprobate condition of the people pushing an evil perverted agenda on the children Romans Hysterectomies for and year old Mastectomies too Richard Levine Asst Public Health Officer wants children given drugs and sex change operations without parent's approval or knowledge [... more]

Welcome fellow adventurers This week the guys are talking sports wounds We're talking victories defeats and more importantly where God was in the midst of these things The clips are from Frasier Hoosiers Pastor Mark Driscoll and Pastor Dave Busby Be sure to check out our other podcasts Masculine Journey After Hours and Masculine Journey Joyride [... more]

As a young Christian Dave Carder saw two pastors commit adultery losing both their families and their ministries He was determined to find out why people commit adultery and to help couples recognize close call friendships that could blossom into affairs Pastor Carder provides over a dozen red flags that warn of inappropriate intimacy in a friendship and encourages spouses to stay within judicious boundaries Part of Receive Dave's book Anatomy of an Affair for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast friendship-or-flirtations-danger-signs-for-couples-part- -of- [... more]

As a young Christian Dave Carder saw two pastors commit adultery losing both their families and their ministries He was determined to find out why people commit adultery and to help couples recognize close call friendships that could blossom into affairs Pastor Carder provides over a dozen red flags that warn of inappropriate intimacy in a friendship and encourages spouses to stay within judicious boundaries Part of Receive Dave's book Anatomy of an Affair for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast friendship-or-flirtations-danger-signs-for-couples-part- -of- [... more]

As believers and members of Christ's Church we have made a promise to demonstrate and communicate the Gospel to our community and our world especially as our culture rapidly extinguishes the Judeo-Christian foundation on which it was established In this rich lesson Pastor Davey provides six action steps we can take to effectively share our faith with others [... more]

As a Christian you are the face of the Church And the world perceives the Church based upon how it perceives you This may seem like a daunting fact but it's also a wonderful opportunity to repair the current perception of Christianity and of Christ In this teaching Pastor Davey describes how by pursuing a good reputation in every aspect of life each of us has the ability to change minds and lives for the Kingdom of God [... more]

Pastor Dave Doran Jr preaches a second message in a chapel series on Evangelism The scripture is Jonah The post Is the Right Thing Making You Angry appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

Pastor Dave Doran Jr preaches during a chapel series on Evangelism from Ephesians The post The Beauty of the Gospel appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

Every church body--and believer--should not be consumed by perfection but focused on progressing--pursuing a holy pattern for living that comes from God's Word This is especially vital in today's dark culture In this teaching Pastor Davey explains the importance of demonstrating Biblical faithfulness through the financial support of your local church After all God owns it all and we are merely stewards Let's use His resources wisely and bring Him glory [... more]

Every church body--and believer--should not be consumed by perfection but focused on progressing--pursuing a holy pattern for living that comes from God's Word This is especially vital in today's dark culture In this teaching Pastor Davey explains the importance of demonstrating Biblical faithfulness through the financial support of your local church After all God owns it all and we are merely stewards Let's use His resources wisely and bring Him glory [... more]

One of the most beautiful things about the Christian Church is the fact that no matter our backgrounds histories or cultures we have become one body--we are brothers and sisters new creations bound together in unity through the Holy Spirit So it's imperative that we protect and promote this unity in every local body Here Pastor Davey opens up Paul's letter to the Ephesians to share the ingredients attitudes and behaviors it takes to maintain genuine unity [... more]

One of the most beautiful things about the Christian Church is the fact that no matter our backgrounds histories or cultures we have become one body--we are brothers and sisters new creations bound together in unity through the Holy Spirit So it's imperative that we protect and promote this unity in every local body Here Pastor Davey opens up Paul's letter to the Ephesians to share the ingredients attitudes and behaviors it takes to maintain genuine unity [... more]

Believers are called to be members of a local church body committed to participate and engage in the life of the church We gather together because we share faith in Christ And as family we are meant to encourage each other to stand firm in that faith throughout life's challenges and trials In this lesson Pastor Davey expounds upon the promise we must make as members of a local body of Christ to pray for care for and serve one another spiritually and physically [... more]

Christians should stand out in the world Our behavior will seem strange against the backdrop of what is culturally popular or politically correct In this teaching Pastor Davey describes from Scripture three practices of personal conduct for the Believer that distinguish us from the dark world in which we live the spiritual disciplines of prayer Bible study worship and service sexual purity and God-ordained marriage and immersion baptism and communion [... more]

Christians should stand out in the world Our behavior will seem strange against the backdrop of what is culturally popular or politically correct In this teaching Pastor Davey describes from Scripture three practices of personal conduct for the Believer that distinguish us from the dark world in which we live the spiritual disciplines of prayer Bible study worship and service sexual purity and God-ordained marriage and immersion baptism and communion [... more]

If you asked people around you to describe the Christian Church what would they say Sadly the perception held by unbelievers in our culture is not always a positive one Our behavior as Christ-followers dictates how others see us and how effectively we can lead others to Jesus From these verses in Thessalonians Pastor Davey expounds upon the behavioral commandments written by Paul to that church--a wonderful example for individuals and churches today [... more]

If you asked people around you to describe the Christian Church what would they say Sadly the perception held by unbelievers in our culture is not always a positive one Our behavior as Christ-followers dictates how others see us and how effectively we can lead others to Jesus From these verses in Thessalonians Pastor Davey expounds upon the behavioral commandments written by Paul to that church--a wonderful example for individuals and churches today [... more]

Why are we here That's a huge philosophical question for the human race But for Christians our purpose on earth is made very clear in God's Word This lesson from Pastor Davey exhorts us to live with Biblical purpose--right where the Lord has placed us Whether you are a doctor homemaker student or mechanic every believer is to be a witness a light in the dark world exposing evil and expanding the glory the God [... more]

Why are we here That's a huge philosophical question for the human race But for Christians our purpose on earth is made very clear in God's Word This lesson from Pastor Davey exhorts us to live with Biblical purpose--right where the Lord has placed us Whether you are a doctor homemaker student or mechanic every believer is to be a witness a light in the dark world exposing evil and expanding the glory the God [... more]

Every believer is part of the universal church united in faith with our brothers and sisters around the globe And although it may be against our radical individualistic culture we are also called to belong to a local church family In this lesson Pastor Davey elaborates upon five reasons why it's vital that we commit to a local body emphasizing our need to engage with one another and demonstrate our faith to those watching [... more]

Every believer is part of the universal church united in faith with our brothers and sisters around the globe And although it may be against our radical individualistic culture we are also called to belong to a local church family In this lesson Pastor Davey elaborates upon five reasons why it's vital that we commit to a local body emphasizing our need to engage with one another and demonstrate our faith to those watching [... more]

As we look around our nation today it's evident that the culture is shifting ever farther from the foundation of God's Word But instead of hiding away in fear or stewing in anger about our dark world we have a great opportunity to be a lighthouse of Truth To stand firm however we first need to clearly define who we are as Christians--and as the true Church In this teaching Pastor Davey establishes our underpinning identity We are followers of an unrivaled Master and messengers of an unchanging manifesto [... more]

As we look around our nation today it's evident that the culture is shifting ever farther from the foundation of God's Word But instead of hiding away in fear or stewing in anger about our dark world we have a great opportunity to be a lighthouse of Truth To stand firm however we first need to clearly define who we are as Christians--and as the true Church In this teaching Pastor Davey establishes our underpinning identity We are followers of an unrivaled Master and messengers of an unchanging manifesto [... more]

Pastor Dave Wilson and his wife Ann talk with Dennis and Barbara Rainey about marital conflict The Wilsons admit that they had a lot to learn about conflict when they got married Ann's family background included loud fights which was a far contrast from Dave's who learned at an early age not to rock the boat Together they share what they've learned over the years about the finer points of conflict Show Notes and Resources Join the Vertical Marriage Facebook group https www familylife com vertical-marriage-fb-group Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com [... more]

When your spouse is in a season of suffering how do you help them Author and pastor Dave Harvey reminds us that how we respond to suffering says a lot about our understanding of marriage Harvey encourages husbands and wives to really listen to their spouse's struggles and then ask questions rather than try to fix them Harvey shares the story of one couple who walked through a challenging circumstance and then saw God work in a most unexpected way Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Check out all that's available on [... more]

Have you chased after something only to find that once you got it it wasn't actually satisfying You felt duped by it all For those living just for the things of this life what Solomon deems as everything under the sun life's pursuits are in fact ultimately unsatisfying and meaningless Only with God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ can life have real significance Here Pastor Davey continues applying the timeless wisdom of King Solomon's Book of Ecclesiastes [... more]

As the Apostle John closes his brief letter in which he was just describing a godly man for us to emulate his inspired words also reveal why he John is also worthy of imitation Pastor Davey expounds upon these character traits of personal investment personal influence and personal interest in others and why they matter And he reminds us that when we treat our brothers and sisters in Christ like this we become a beautiful reflection of our Lord's regard for us [... more]

A group of people working together can accomplish significantly more than when each person works alone This is synergy From the Apostle John's third letter from Ephesus Pastor Davey expounds upon the call for Christians to work together--in synergy--to support each other Specifically as John writes we are obligated to financially provide for the Lord's workers But more than obligation giving is our opportunity to joyfully join in the labor to further the Gospel [... more]

No matter where we live or what stage of life we're in as believers we are called be ambassadors for Christ right where we're planted Some are called to go--often to the far reaches of the globe But as Pastor Davey explains here even if we can't personally go out into the world to start an orphanage preach to Muslims or live in the jungles we can become rope-holders supporting with prayers finances and encouragement those who do go [... more]

Third John is a personal letter between the great Apostle John and one of his closest friends and it's astounding that the issues they faced haven't changed much over the past two millennia As Pastor Davey unpacks the first four introductory verses he raises five questions for which the answers are known only to each of us respectively and to God So let's use these promptings as a mirror for our souls and reflect upon how we are progressing in our own walk with the Lord [... more]

Although John was the last living Apostle authored several books of the Bible and was even given a tour of heaven he used the simple tools of paper and pen--well papyrus and reed--to provide warm encouragement and rich instruction to the unnamed faithful woman in John Here Pastor Davey summarizes the truths of John's postcard into seven key principles for us to apply as we show Christ's love to others through whatever gifts God has given us [... more]

When someone says they believe in Jesus we can't presume it's the real Jesus False teachers are proclaiming many different versions of Jesus to give people what they want to hear--and lead them away from the Truth This is Satan's commission In this lesson from John Pastor Davey unpacks John's warning about the deceptive messages being spread as true now as it was then equipping us to identify the false teachers so prevalent today [... more]