The Word to Wisdom

Faith Righteousness - Part 4 Scriptures to have on hand while listening: Romans 5:1 1. Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2. through whom also we have obtained our introduction (access) by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult (rejoice) in hope of the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NASB) 21.  He made Him who knew no s...

Faith Righteousness Part 3 This episode focuses on grace and faith. Good verses to have on hand while listening: Romans 5:1 1. Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2. through whom also we have obtained our introduction (access) by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult (rejoice) in hope of the glory of God. John 1:14, 15-17...

Faith Righteousness Part 2 Scriptures used in this episode. Romans 5:1 1. Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Galatians 2:16 16. Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of t...

Faith Righteousness continued This is our short 3+ minute midweek episode.  It's to encourage you about an important topic - Faith Righteousness - which we are talking about in length in our regular podcast episodes right now.   If you haven't heard the first part of this series, then please listen today... it's so important.  And I believe it will set many Christians free from cons...

Faith Righteousness - Part 1 The foundation of faith righteousness is that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus, and not of ourselves, or our own doing.  It is the gift of God.     God is pleased with you as a son or daughter, and this is the grace in which we stand, all because of what Jesus did for us on the cross.  It is the gift of God. This is faith righteousness.  Paul called it “The...

Take 3 with John - Faith Righteousness This short 3+ minute episode is an encouragement to remember that our right standing with God, our righteousness, comes as a gift from God through His son Jesus.  We could never earn a righteous standing before God, it had to be given by grace... and this truth and grace is where we stand today and forever.  Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, having been justified by fa...

God’s Banquet Table His word and His presence Psalms 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil;  My cup runs over. The Parable of the Lost Son Luke 15: (19-24)   19 He said he would say …“Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.” ’ Verses 20-24 “...

Faith that gets results Part 4 final episode of this series. Faith and a Heavenly Perspective Faith is connected to: praise, joy, rejoicing, singing, and gladness. Faith is strengthened by joy.  Faith looks ahead with praise.   Verses to have on hand while listening: Nehemiah 8: 9-10 (NKJV) And Nehemiah, who was the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said t...

Faith that gets Results Part 3 Our true Christian Faith is always connected to love. Faith does not stand alone.   Faith is fueled by love. Love drives faith. Faith is prosperous and effective by love. This is Agape’ love, God’s love.  We’re not talking about human love. Human love can actually get in the way of faith due to feelings and emotions of fear. Verses that are good to have on hand while...

Take 3 with John - more on faith that gets results Last week on The Word to Wisdom full episode we spoke of faith being connected to God's Word.  This week on this 3 minute episode I want to talk just a little about faith being connected with God's love too.  This is just a small peek into our full podcast episode coming up next, where we will continue to talk about Faith that gets resul...

Faith that gets results - Part 2 Faith is always connected to God's Word.   (Isaiah 53:4-6)  4. Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, Smitten of God, and afflicted. 5. But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are...

On this midweek episode we're continuing to talk about faith. Faith is always connected to God's Word.    Please listen to our first episode in this series, Faith that gets results here: Faith that gets results Verse to have on hand for today's short message: Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.   You can also browse through more than 135 podc...

Faith that gets results Foundational concepts of faith.   Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. Hebrews 11:1  KJV. Definition of faith. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 NASB Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Romans 12:...

Take 3 with John Episode 6 In this Take 3 with John episode, we want to remind you that we are changing our podcast name from “ The Sower’s Seeds ” to “ The Word to Wisdom ” We’ll be changing it before our next weekend episode.  You don’t have to do anything.  If you are subscribed to us now, you will automatically be subscribed after the name change.  It's the same program, only the name and...

Exciting News:  we are changing the name of our podcast from:  “The Sower’s Seeds”  to “The Word to Wisdom” This will probably happen next weekend.  We are very excited about the new name, and we will share in our midweek episode why we're making the change and more details. Be assured that the only thing changing is the name and logo, but not our message or content.  That will remain the sam...

Take 3 with John Episode 5 Isaiah 53:4 Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. Mathew 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My bu...

Join us for our 75th Episode with John & Lisa! This message highlights four of the most important scripture verses and concepts we have covered since we started podcasting. 1.  Mark 4:20  And those are the ones on whom seed was sown on the good soil; and they hear the word and accept it and bear fruit, thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold.” 2.  Mark 4:13  And He said to them, “Do you not understan...

The Resurrection of Jesus Have a blessed day today as you listen to this beautiful account of the most powerful event in history...  the resurrection of Jesus three days after dying on the cross for all of us. Please share this episode with someone who is alone, or who you feel might need it today.    Our scripture for this episode is: John 20: 1-18 (NKJV) Now the first day of the week Mary Magdal...

Are Your Words Important? Question: Are the words that we say really that important?  Answer:  Yes, a resounding yes!  Proverbs 18:21  (NKJV) Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 17:28  (NASB) Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent (or perceptive). Two examples: Example 1....

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. You can also browse through more than 135 podcast episodes.   Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a positive review which will give our episodes greater reach.   Thank you for being part of this podcast!    Your hosts,  John and Lisa Strazza 

Delight in His Word The Word of God is like a seed. To learn more about God's Word be like a seed, click the links below to listen to part one and part two of our series called The Kingdom of God is like....   The Kingdom of God is like... Part One The Kingdom of God is like... Part Two This is one of the most important series we have done here on The Sower's Seeds Podcast. Verses to hav...

Take 3 with John - Episode 3 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. You can also browse through more than 135 podcast episodes.   Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a positive review which will give our episodes greater reach.   Thank you for being part of this podcast!    Your hosts,  John and Lisa Strazza 

A Still Small Voice Scriptures to have on hand while listening: Psalms 46:10. AMP Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (our High Tower and Stronghold). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! Be still in other versions: NASB: “Cease s...

Beauty for Ashes Part 2 Scriptures for this episode:  Joel 2: 25-26,  Isaiah 61: 1-3, Joel 2: 25-26 (KJV) And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my peo...

Take 3 with John Luke 23:39-43 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.”  Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, rem...