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Inside the Word Podcast
by Sandra Sharpe
Welcome to Inside the Word Podcast! My name is Sandra. For years, I’ve been writing messages and inspirational content. This podcast is my way of sharing these messages and inspirational content with you.If you’re searching for a word that encourages, inspires, uplifts, and propels you forward, you’ve come to the right place. Thank you for stopping by. Proverbs 15:23 says, “...a word spoken in due season, how good it is!” I pray that each time you listen to this podcast, you will hear ‘a due season’ word. Be encouraged, be blessed, and be inspired in the name of the Lord Jesus!
Episodes
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In Spite Of, Not For: Finding Gratitude Through Trials
This episode explains the difference between giving thanks for a situation and giving thanks in spite of it, based on 1 Thessalonians 5:18. You are encouraged to focus on God's goodness, mercy, and faithfulness even during hardships. You'll receive practical encouragement to thank God for who He…
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Lessons from Life's Classroom: When You Can't Make Someone Want More for Themselves
Life, in my opinion, is as a classroom that teaches difficult but necessary lessons—especially the painful lesson that you cannot make someone want more for themselves. The message connects this truth to faith, highlighting God’s patience and the importance of offering love, wise counsel, and...
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Biting Off More Than We Can Chew
This episode teaches you to stop dwelling on the past or worrying about the future and to live fully in the present. Using the Israelites' manna and Jesus as the bread of life, the message urges trusting God for daily provision and offering your best praise today. Be encouraged to take life one…
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When Pain Pushes You Into Prayer: Lessons from Hannah
This episode explores Hannah’s journey from deep sorrow and repeated ridicule to a powerful moment of prayer and vow in the temple. Faced with a rival’s cruel taunts and years of barrenness, Hannah pours out her heart to God. Her answered prayer leads to the birth of Samuel and reminds us that…
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Every Generation Must Know Jesus
Do you know which verse in Scripture I believe is the most heartbreaking? It's Judges 2:10. What happened? The previous generations failed to equip future generations with the knowledge of God. We cannot let this happen to our current and future generations because every generation must know…
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God Sees the Value in Everything
Do you see the value in leftovers, illnesses, and a messy, complicated life? Probably not, but you know who does? God! God sees the value in everything, and regardless of your experiences, God can use them for his glory. Just ask Lazarus and the woman of Samaria. In this episode, I share how God...
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Ask, Seek, Knock
Ask, Seek, Knock is a testimony and a message in a story, and a story and a testimony in a message, all of which I hope will encourage you and teach you that God is faithful to His promises, so trust Him even when the process doesn't seem to make sense. It will all make sense in the end. God…
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I Am the Door
In this episode, I explore the everyday importance of doors as a metaphor for salvation, explaining that Jesus is the true Door to salvation and eternal life, and how you can enter this door through repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and the infilling of the Holy Spirit.
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A Walk to Remember
"A Walk to Remember" is a Father’s Day tribute that urges fathers and all believers to prioritize their walk with God. Using Enoch as the example, this episode highlights the eternal value of living a life that pleases the Lord. The message encourages prayer, consistency, and seeking God above...
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Worry, the Evidence of Little Faith
Did you know that worry is not God's will for you? In this episode, I share what worry reveals about you and how you can overcome it by becoming less self-focused and more God-focused. Proverbs 26:3 says, "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You."
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Four Mothers
Mother’s Day is May 10th, and in this episode, I would like to honor our mothers. I will focus on four mothers. These mothers aren’t necessarily the ones we immediately think of when we talk about motherhood, but I believe we can learn from them.
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Growing Our Measure of Faith
Is the measure of faith that God gave us the extent of our faith? Is that all the faith we can ever have? I don't believe so. I believe we can grow the measure of faith God has given us, and in this episode, I explain how to do just that.
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Jesus Is Alive
Easter is so much more than the easter bunny, jelly beans, egg hunts, and parades. It is the celebration of Jesus' resurrection — a celebration that Jesus is alive, and because He is alive, we have hope. In this message, I explore the true meaning of Easter: Christ's death, burial, and...
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Active Faith
This episode, titled "Active Faith," explores James 2:14–26 and shows that true faith must be accompanied by action. Using examples like Abraham, the Canaanite woman, and Bartimaeus, the message contrasts passive belief with persistent, obedient faith. You are urged to turn belief into...
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God's Recommendation
Can God recommend you? This episode explores the power and significance of God's recommendation using the story of Job and the Israelites. You will be challenged to live a life of integrity so God can recommend you and trust you through testing and blessing.
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Victory in Your Scars
"Victory in Your Scars" explores how physical and emotional scars borne for Christ testify to God's faithfulness and lead to spiritual victory. Using Paul's life, David's trust, and the story of Paul and Silas, the episode shows that scars are reminders of God's rescue, purpose, and ultimate…
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Spiritual Alignment
In this episode, "Spiritual Alignment," you'll be encouraged to begin the new year by aligning your life with God's Word, using scriptures like Matthew 7 and James 1 to measure your walk with God. If you find you're out of alignment, the message gives two practical tools—repentance and…
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Dealing With Church Hurt
At some point in your walk with God, you will probably experience church hurt. When this happens, the temptation is to walk away from the church and God; however, I promise you that those actions are not the solution. In this episode titled "Dealing with Church Hurt," I share personal, practical...
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God's Mercy Part 2
In this episode I explore how Jesus repeatedly showed God’s mercy — forgiving the woman caught in adultery and welcoming the prodigal son — and what those stories teach us about God’s compassionate character. We also discuss how the gospel should be shared: centered on God’s love and mercy rather...
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God's Mercy Part 1
Mercy is showing compassion or forgiving others, even when you have the power to punish or harm them. In this episode, I discuss God's mercy, its importance, and share 10 of God's merciful qualities from Psalm 103. After listening to this episode, I'm sure that your perspective of God's mercy…
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I Give You Jesus
This episode recounts Saul's dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus and how that single introduction transformed him from a persecutor of the church into the Apostle Paul, a bold preacher, missionary, and writer of Scripture. It also invites listeners to consider their own...
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I Will Not Be Silent or Be Silenced
This episode tells the story of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar who would not be silent or be silenced in the presence of Jesus. His loud cry of faith reached the Lord and led to a miraculous healing. Using Psalm 100 and Bartimaeus' example, the message encourages listeners to praise boldly, enter...
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It Is What It Is: A Study of Eli's Response to God's Judgment
This episode examines Eli's response to God's judgment, arguing that his "It is the Lord" resignation differed from humble repentance. It compares Eli with David and the people of Nineveh to show how seeking mercy and demonstrating remorse contrast with passive acceptance. Through scripture and...
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The Age of Deception
Not too long ago, I learned that an Apostolic ministry that I used to follow is no longer Apostolic. This took me by surprise, and it made me wonder what could have caused this drastic change. In this episode, I share that answer with you and talk about the end-time tactics of demons and…
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What Have You Hidden Lately?
This episode urges you to hide God’s Word in your heart so you can resist temptation. Using Jesus’ example from Matthew 4, you are shown how memorized Scripture provides spiritual strength and helps the devil flee. Practical verses and tips are offered for recalling God’s Word in moments of…
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God is With Us
Have you ever wondered where God is during your time of suffering, or have you ever felt alone when it seems like everything that could go wrong has gone wrong? Then this message is for you. It will answer the question of where God is. Be encouraged, and know that you are not alone.
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The Distraction of What-If Questions
We're probably all guilty of asking what-if questions about potential or possible outcomes and imagining everything that could go wrong, but do you know that these questions are a sign of worry and a huge distraction from how God wants us to live in the present? They are, so in this message, I…
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Even Now
Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where we feel hopeless. Still, if we can have "even now faith," then, despite the situation, we can believe that anything is possible because nothing is too hard for the Lord. Scripture passages come from the NLT.
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Lessons from Mary and Martha
More often than not, we don't understand why God doesn't resolve our situations when we want Him to, so in this episode, I share with you five lessons we can learn from Mary and Martha's ordeal with their brother. I hope these lessons will help you better navigate the challenging situations you…
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God's Roundabout Way
God has a plan and purpose for our lives, but sometimes to fulfill those plans and purposes, God takes us on what seems like a roundabout way. The journey can be challenging, and along the way, we may feel discouraged. We may even wonder if we are on the right track. If you're feeling this way in...
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The Name Jesus
This message exalts the all-powerful name of Jesus. If you are looking for reassurance about who your God is. This message is for you. I hope you will enjoy it!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Inside the Word Podcast! My name is Sandra. For years, I’ve been writing messages and inspirational content. This podcast is my way of sharing these messages and inspirational content with you.If you’re searching for a word that encourages, inspires, uplifts, and propels you forward, you’ve come to the right place. Thank you for stopping by. Proverbs 15:23 says, “...a word spoken in due season, how good it is!” I pray that each time you listen to this podcast, you will hear ‘a due season’ word. Be encouraged, be blessed, and be inspired in the name of the Lord Jesus!
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