Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus travels outside of Israel and heals a man of his deafness. Today, we live in a realm of spiritual deafness. We are bombarded with voices from outside, echoing around us until we are as incapable of hearing as the man from our Gospel. Like him, look to Jesus to heal you so that you might hear the word of God and understand hi ... Show More
Apr 28
The Dwelling Place of God
Friends, on this Fifth Sunday of Easter, there’s a somewhat hidden theme that runs like a golden thread through the readings, and that theme is the temple. To understand the New Testament texts, we have to see the importance of the Jerusalem temple for ancient Israelites. It was ... Show More
14m 56s
Apr 22
Cut to the Heart
Friends, all during the Easter season, we read from the Acts of the Apostles, and this Sunday, we hear part of Peter’s oration on Pentecost morning. His bold proclamation is, in a way, the mother of all sermons; it is the essence of authentic Christian preaching. Peter, filled wi ... Show More
14m 51s
May 2022
Joel 2:18-3:21: I Will Pour Out My Spirit
This Bible study devotional covers Joel 2:18-3:21. In this passage, God responds to Israel’s repentance with promises of mercy and restoration. As always, we are committed to showing you how Jesus fulfills these specific passages. In Joel 2:18-3:21, we show Jesus and his Spirit f ... Show More
5m 4s
Jun 2022
Listening To The Whisper | Joel Osteen
<p>God places gentle promptings in our spirits to guide us. When you hear that still, small voice, that’s Him leading you down the best path for your life. </p>
<p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope ... Show More
30m 3s
Mar 2024
Lent - Jesus Before the Sanhedrin (Mark 14:61-62)
Today’s Bible Verse: "But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of hea ... Show More
7m 20s
Dec 2023
EP.96 My life will never be the same.
<p>From Fatherless homes, backsliding from God, lack of purpose, and even losing loved ones. The lives and testimonies of others truly shine a light on the transformative power Jesus has on the lives of many, and in this special episode we have the privilege to sit down with 10 p ... Show More
32m 28s
Jul 2021
Hearing In Your Spirit | Joel Osteen
<p>Many times, God will speak things that contradict what we see with our eyes. If you'll listen with your spiritual ears, His promises will come to pass despite your circumstances.</p><p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the ... Show More
31m 1s