Episodes
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Bearers of God’s word - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9
Think about it. Life can be tough. There are challenges to our health, with our jobs, our homes. The apostle Paul knew that life can be challenging. He was no religious guru holed up in a cave away from the problems of the world. He was out there facing opposition every day of his adult life.…
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The Faith of a Believer - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
I'm asking three questions: First, I ask how does faith begin in a believer? Second, I ask how do we become God’s People? And third, I ask how does receiving impact your actions? For some faith begins when they hear how someone else received the Word of the Lord. Becoming God’s people means...
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A Cheerful Giver - 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
The expression of gratitude is not merely a personal sentiment, but a communal and covenantal response to God's faithfulness and provision. Why did the Israelites stop being thankful after receiving miraculous signs and provisions, why is it, that instead they frequently grumbled and complained?...
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The promise of God's forgiveness - Philippians 3:4 -14
The bible is our safeguard both morally and theologically… It alerts us to corrections we need to make in our hearts, our thoughts, our attitudes, and our actions. Scripture encourages believers to trust in God's word and character; the Bible provides a stable foundation for a believer’s faith…
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Have the attitude of Christ - Philippians 2:1-13
Paul stressed spiritual unity, asking the Philippians to love one another and to be one in spirit and purpose. When we do for others, when we demonstrate Christ’ s example of putting others first, then we experience unity. Paul is encouraging the church at Philippi to live in harmony and humility...
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The Struggles and Privileges of living for Christ - Philippians 1:21-30
Paul was writing from inside a prison, yet joy seems to be a dominant theme in this letter to the Philippians. He felt compelled to write these letters to teach and encourage the believers in the various churches he had planted since he couldn’t be present with them in person. Paul’s prayer was...
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The danger of judging - Romans 14:1-12
Sermon from UStepIn Hope Ministries
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Does love fulfill God’s Requirements? - Romans 13:8-14
Love fulfills God's requirements, as all commandments are summed up in one commandment. It is not a one-time act but a continuous duty that shapes the way believers live and relate to others. This Commandment of Love is a central tenant in Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of love as...
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Are we manifesting God’s love - Romans 12:9-21
God’s presence in our lives goes beyond narrow-mindedness, parochialism, and superiority to embrace God’s good heart and his people in service and companionship. Our vocations, our callings, invite us to realize that our gifts shape and are shaped by the communities of which we are part... In...
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Learning God’s will – Romans 12:1-8
We don’t need to be historical characters… we need to be just as we are. The Bible teaches that God values the heart and obedience over mere ritual. Acceptable worship involves a sincere heart, a life of obedience, and a commitment to justice and mercy. The Bible warns against conforming to the...
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Gods Mercy is on everyone - Romans 11:1-4, 26-32
Jesus gathered people so that they might receive the truth. What He says will overturn human traditions that had eclipsed God’s intent. Jesus gives two commands: Listen and understand. Listen: give undivided attention. Understand: grasp the meaning, let it sink in, until it shapes conviction. He...
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God requires Obedience - Romans 10:5-15
Israelites rather than living by faith in God, established customs and traditions (in addition to God’s law) to try to make themselves acceptable in God’s sight; ignoring that this is not what God wants. Human effort, no matter how sincere can never substitute for the righteousness God offers us…
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Has God failed us? - Romans 9:1-6
Events in the Old Testament underscore the profound relationship between God and His people, emphasizing His presence, majesty, and holiness. But you know what happened; as time passes the new generations forgot and as often happens even today, they want to do things their own way, even though…
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God’s profound Love - Romans 8:26-39
The book of Romans is more than a theological explanation of God’s redeeming grace; it is a letter of comfort and confidence addressed to us. We learn there that God overcomes the powers of sin and death through God’s self-giving love. 38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from...
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Waiting eagerly for that future - Romans 8:12-25
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Who controls you? – Romans8:1-11
The law of sin and death refers to the Mosaic Law. The law revealed God’s standard, it revealed our shortcomings, it revealed the consequences of falling short, and it even revealed our innate proclivity or inclination to reject God and defy His standard. The law's purpose was to expose our moral...
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The Lord is gracious in all He does - Psalm 145:2-14
We all face challenges and burdens in life, they can feel overwhelming. These feelings of weight are not uncommon as we navigate through our daily lives. When we talk about putting our burdens on God, it means acknowledging that we cannot carry them alone, and realizing that we don’t have to.…
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False Optimism - Jeremiah 28:1-9
How often have you heard this sentence: "I have some good news and some bad news. Which do you want to hear first?” God, too, has good and bad news for us. We are eager to hear the good news, but shudder at the idea of hearing bad news. Often, we display “Selective hearing”, because we only want…
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Confessions and Complaints - Jeremiah 20:7-13
No one can promise you that your life will be pleasant, comfortable, free from stress and from aches and pains all the way through. No one can guarantee that your life will be happy, successful or that it will fulfill your dreams. There is an inherent risk in simply being born and living. With…
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At the edge of your Faith – Matthew 9:14-26
I’ve often heard the phrase: life is complicated, and of course, it can be, at work, at your community, often it’s a competition to win, it’s testing our belief, it’s living on the edge. We compete about who has the best idea, who has the best answer, who has the best solution at the table in a...
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An Unfaithful heart - Hosea 5:13-15, 6:1-6 NLT
Hosea was a prophet in the northern kingdom of Israel during the 8th century BC. He was the last great prophet that God sent to the northern Kingdom of Israel before they were destroyed and exiled by Assyria. In chapter 5 we hear a tone of exasperation and desperation. Even God seems to look at...
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A religion that Sings – Psalm 8
The psalm is a hymn of praise that reflects on the grandeur of creation and the insignificance of humanity in comparison to God's glory. The greatness of God assures the worth of mankind. God, the all -powerful Creator, cares for his most valuable creation: people, Us! People in the Old…
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God’s Creation - Psalm 104:24-35 and Acts 2
The word “Pentecost” comes from a Greek word meaning “fiftieth.” It appeared first during a Jewish festival called the Feast of Weeks, or Shavuot. Pentecost is often called the “birthday of the Christian Church.” Before this day, Jesus’ followers were hiding, scared after Jesus’ crucifixion. As...
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Stand firm and strong in your Faith! - 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11
The new Christians Peter wrote to had been surprised by having to face persecution for their faith. These Christians Peter wrote to were Gentiles and they were shocked, because they became Christians just in time to be persecuted. Into this Peter breaks the news that persecution is ordinary for...
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Stay Humble, with a good Attitude - 1 Peter 3:13-22
Stay Humble, with a good Attitude”. Try it. Keep your composure, avoid engaging in emotional reactions. In your day-to-day actions, avoid conflict and remain unimpressed by the intimidation tactics others might bring against you, and be aware of any insecurities that could affect you. All this…
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Lord Jesus, receive my spirit - 1 Peter 2:1-10
“Lord Jesus, receive my spirit”. These were the last words of the apostle Stephen just before he died. In ancient times, many middle eastern religions employed rock piles as altars, but none as prolific as the Semitic faiths. Homes and Jewish gathering spaces built in Capernaum too, were made of...
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Christian behavior while we walk this world – 1 Peter 2:18-25
Today I’d like to take you with me to look at a 4th admonition and that is looking at Christian behavior while we walk this world as temporary sojourners in this world. I know many of you have family members who don’t know Jesus yet, and if you’re honest, it sits heavy on your heart. I want to...
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Your New Life will last forever - 1 Peter 1:17-23
Peter told us, we are to be set apart, for we are different, not blending in with the crowd, yet we’re not to be different just for the sake of being different. God’s qualities in our lives makes us different. We must admit that we all desperately need the gift of holiness, a holiness that we...
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God is present in your Suffering – 1 Peter 1:3-9
God is present in your Suffering – 1 Peter 1:3-9 Jesus is risen! Indeed, he is Risen, Alleluia! and we shout it with joy. After encountering this reality, how do you feel? During Jesus’ trial Peter denied knowing Jesus. Soon after Jesus died and rose again, Peter repented and became a great…
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New Life in Christ - Acts 10:34- 43
The cross represents the ultimate sacrifice, offering hope and forgiveness for humanity's sins, and is a reminder of God's love and grace. No one took Jesus’ life from Him. God had given him a specific task. That task was to lay down his life on behalf of the world. We’ve arrived at Easter…
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Love one another, the Eleventh Commandment - Gospel of John
The first Passover. They obeyed the Lord not knowing that the next day they would leave Egypt. Then around 1,500 years pass since the 1st Passover. Now Jesus and his disciples were getting ready to celebrate the Passover, this time Jesus began by washing his disciples’ feet. If you would like us…
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Praise God in highest heaven!” - Matthew 26:14-27,66
Praise God in highest heaven!” … Hosanna! Why were people shouting Hosanna? The Hebrew word yasha means “deliver or save” and anna means “beg or beseech”. These combine literally into the word: Hosanna meaning “I beg you to save!” or “please deliver us!” … It’s a cry for help. Yet Judas, a...
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His Spirit is living within me! - Romans 8:5-11
Let me give you two words: Two words: “Not guilty” With and through Jesus Christ we are FREE! The fact is that the whole human race is on death row. Justly condemned for repeatedly breaking God’s holy law. Without Jesus we would have no hope at all. But thank God! He has declared us not guilty…
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God sees the quality of the Heart - 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Ultimately, Saul’s story is a cautionary tale about the consequences of turning away from God’s guidance and the tragic results that can ensue when one seeks to fulfill their own will above the will of God. The way we choose people or things is different from how God does it. God chooses us for...
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Endurance comes from faith in Him - Romans 5:1-11
The Bible teaches that we Christians are not immune to suffering. Instead, it emphasizes that trials and tribulations are part of the process of sanctification and are designed to enable believers to grow into the image of Christ. The message for us, if we believe in Him, is this Through Jesus…
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Joyfully entrusting 1-self wholly to God! - Romans 4:1-8,13-17
When some people learn that they are saved by God through faith, they start to worry. “Do I have enough faith? Is my faith strong enough to save me? Don’t miss the point, it is Jesus Christ who saves us. Not our feeling or actions, and he is strong enough to save us no matter how strong or weak…
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God is hovering - Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
The Christian church began the season of Lent last Wednesday on Ash Wednesday. Lent is a 40-day period of penitential preparation for Easter, involving fasting, abstinence, and almsgiving. Someone who spent time on the space station said this: From orbit, that Earth doesn’t look like a collection...
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Listen to Him - Matthew 17:1-9
The Bible is filled with stories of remarkable leaders who transformed nations and shaped history. While qualities like courage, wisdom, and charisma are often attributed to their success, one aspect that often goes unnoticed is their exceptional listening skill. Like Moses, his obedience to…
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The Holy Spirit guide your words - 1 Corinthians 2:1-12
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Do what is right - Micah 6:1-8
We need to realize that God’s hatred was real-burning, consuming and destroying... He hates sin, and he stands as the righteous Judge, ready to mete out justice; punishment to all who defy his rule. God’s love is also real. So real that he sent his Son, the Messiah, who is the Lord’s chosen...
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Lift the heavy burden - Isaiah 9:1-5,7
If we carry a heavy burden, then sadly our life may feel heavy and dark and then what should we do? The world these days is very noisy, instead of having peace, we find just the opposite, in our gloom and despair, we fear that our sorrow and troubles will never end. But we can take comfort in…
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The Chosen One - John 1:29-34
John proclaims Jesus as the Son of God and Savior, emphasizing belief in Him as necessary for salvation. How do you know what your mission in life is? John the Baptist knew. He knew that he came to prepare the way for Jesus. But what about us? How do we know? No matter how young or old we might…
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I am the Lord - Isaiah 42:1-9
God loves us, but we need to remember, God’s will never changes. God says: I am the Lord that is my name. God is firm in what he says. If we will not listen and obey God, He will discipline us through consequences. God’s goal is that we learn to trust in Him. How many times have we said that we...
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Promise Fulfilled - Isaiah 7,8,9 Mathew 1, Luke 1, 2
As Matthew tells us about the birth of Jesus, we learn more about Joseph than at any other point in scripture. We learn the kind of person he was and most of all, we learn about who Jesus will be. Both Mary and Joseph were visited by angels of God. Angel visitations, and dreams are God’s way of...
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Loved by God - Romans 1:1-9
Advent and Christmas means celebrating the birth of a baby. Babies make no demands on anyone other than their parents or those caring for them. While we may enjoy holding babies, the moment they start fussing we quickly hand them back to their mother or father. If we forever view Jesus as an…
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The Highway of Holiness - Isaiah 35:1-10
Judah was characterized by rugged terrain, rolling hills, and fertile valleys and this region, known as the Hill Country of Judah, played a crucial role in the life and history of the Israelite tribes, particularly the tribe of Judah. It is often described as a land flowing with milk and honey,...
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Banner of Salvation - Isaiah 11:1-10
The Bible emphasizes the importance of wisdom and understanding as essential gifts from God. Spiritual wisdom is rooted in the fear of the Lord and is characterized by a deep reverence for God and His commandments. Isaiah was a prophet during a tumultuous time in Israel’s history. The nation was...
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The Promise to be Blessed - Psalm 122
This story reminds us that Advent brings us a delightfully mixed message. It is not just a season of waiting; it’s also a season of judgment. It's also a season of joy. Going to God's house can be either a chore or a delight. What is it for you? If you would like us to pray for you, please send...
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A Mighty Fortress is our God - Psalm 46
The central theme of Psalm 46 is the assurance of God's protection and presence during crises. We note, that fear is a terrible thing. Fear causes us to settle for second best. Fear may even keep us from answering God’s call. If you would like us to pray for you, please send your prayer request…
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Living with…Proper Behavior - 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
One of the hardest lessons we need to learn is that not many worthwhile things in life are ever given, most have to be earned. It appears that work is part of the plan of God for our lives. The apostle Paul believed this. Work is seen as part of God's perfect creation. Work is not merely as a…
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