Living Word Family Church Sermon Podcast

As we move through the advent season, we will see that at various times in Israel's history, they looked for, and longed for God to meet their needs in very specific ways. God's answers to those longings tells us the story of His patience, His love, and His wisdom, as He worked through the centuries to bring His will to pass, not just for Israel, but for the world.  Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Tonight Pastor Mike emphasizes the importance of recognizing divine favor and blessings beyond material wealth. He encourages us to identify as righteous in Christ and highlights the necessity of faith for receiving blessings. Feelings of insecurity are addressed, promoting a mindset of abundance. Pastor Mike also outlines steps to increase God's favor, including obedience and seeking truth. Hoste...

When we think of the Bible's heroes of faith, Jephthah is not the first guy that leaps to our minds, is he? If you only remember one thing about Jephthah, it is almost certainly a bad thing (and we'll talk about that); but he is listed in the "hall of faith" for a reason, so let's talk about that, too! Jephthah was an unlikely hero, and a flawed one, but a hero nonetheless, and his life...

Probably the most common word in the prayers of people around the world is “please”. Most of us were raised to say “please” and “thank you". If we were as focused on what we have to be thankful to God for, our faith for the things we are asking for would increase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gratitude towards God is essential, highlighting His goodness and mercy. The concept of abundant life is presented as a divine promise, emphasizing the difference between mere survival and a fulfilling existence. Pastor Mike talks about the support for those in need and the role of suffering for the gospel. As believers, we are encouraged to prosper through faith, with praise and worship as tools...

Following up on last Sunday's message about personal evangelism, we take a look at some sobering words from the New Testament about perhaps the most important thing we can do in terms of helping someone else come to faith in Jesus Christ. The right words are important; correct doctrine is important. But this one ingredient, or lack thereof, can make all the difference. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Mixed emotions arise after the election, but maintaining a Christian worldview and witness is crucial. Political outcomes do not dictate salvation; personal faith and evangelism are key. Christians are encouraged to love and unite despite differing views, guided by biblical teachings. The Bible is affirmed as the ultimate truth, and prayer for political leaders is essential. A call for revival and...

In our look at the life of faith, we have examined receiving by faith and achieving by faith. Let's remember that everything God gives us: the promises, the Holy Spirit and His gifts, resources, talents, all of it, is for accomplishing the great commission. At Living Word, we say, "Live the Gospel; Preach the Gospel. Let's talk about what preaching the Gospel -YOU preaching the Gospel- looks like....

We interrupt our series on Faith Heroes to bring you an important message: God loves you! Sure, we know it, right? Few people have actually argued that they are not loved by God. But few people live daily with anything like a full awareness of just HOW God loves them, and how MUCH. Our very faith is irrevocably bound to our understanding of God's love, so let's spend some time getting a grip...

Many times we have heard it said that one of the biggest mistakes we can make is to seek God's hand rather than seek His face. We certainly need to guard against greed and selfishness, and we certainly need to be focused on the glory of God. There is a danger, though, of falling into the trap of believing that God does not delight in blessing us because He loves us. Let's take a look at one o...

Tonight, Pastor Mike encourages believers to embrace the victory already won through Jesus Christ. They are called to share this victory in their lives and to recognize their identity as conquerors. Faith is essential for walking in this victory, and worry is seen as a barrier to trust in God. The power of God's word is highlighted as crucial for achieving victory, urging believers to meditate on...

Pastor Mike highlights biblical teachings about being an overcomer and the importance of building life on a solid foundation in Christ. While challenges are inevitable, victory through faith is attainable. Prayer and praise are vital tools for overcoming difficulties, urging active participation in faith to stand strong and be a force for good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

When we talk about the importance of faith in our lives, we often focus on two things: RECEIVING by faith, and DOING by faith. And the great "hall of faith" in Hebrews 11 offers us examples of both of those things. But the word of God tells us, "the just shall LIVE by faith". Let's take a closer look at that, and at the tragic story of a faith hero who didn't do it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

God places us in specific relationships throughout our lives for a purpose. Why is it that sometimes those relationships seem difficult? We may be tempted to “break the yoke,” but there are things that can and should be learned through those connections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry for the bad pun for a title, but following up on the account of king Asa's rule, we can identify some more kingdom principles and specific applications that will help us understand the word of God and live the abundant, victorious life Christ promises! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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God loves us and desires that we enjoy the blessed life He has promised and provided, but the truth is, we have a tendency to let our guard down when life is good. The account of King Asa's reign in Judah is a powerful reminder to us of how important it is to remain on the alert and ready to fight the enemy of our souls even when life is good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

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Keith and Heidi Hershey have always had a heart to assist national leaders. Because of this, MFMI continues to connect relationally with Pastors and leaders from the entire spectrum of the Christian community. They seek to mentor and train leaders through things such as: seminars, conferences, and our Life Leadership Institutes. Through this relational equipping, MFMI is able to bring trainin...

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Description: God has given us so many great and precious promises throughout His Word, but our receiving of them is not automatic. Many times, there is something that is required of us. A journey through the beginning of the book of Joshua yields some principles that we can apply in our walk of faith as we look to possess His promises and live the gospel to those around us. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

When we study the life of faith, we often focus on what we can receive by faith, often with regard to healing and provision. And indeed, these are among the precious promises God has made to His children. But when we look at the heroes of the Bible, those who appear in the "hall of faith" in Hebrews, for example, we see something else. They aren't afforded that status for what they received, but f...

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We know by now (we'd better!) that we can place our faith in everything God says. If God said it, we can believe it, and if we can believe it, we can experience it. So when it comes to praying and believing and receiving, we MUST know what God has indeed said! To stand on the promises of God, we must actually know what He has promised. Today, we take a look at some of those promises. Hos...

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