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Battle Ready Sermons | Powerful Christian Messages & Spiritual Warfare TeachingsFinding Sacred Rest: God's Invitation to Breathe in a Breathless World | Battle Ready SermonsSunday 3 August 2025
Battle Ready Sermons: A Christian Sermon on Overcoming Weariness and Finding Rest in Jesus
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Are you tired - mentally, emotionally, or spiritually? In this powerful episode of Battle Ready Sermons, we explore a life-giving message of rest, rooted in Jesus’ invitation from Matthew 11:28–30 (NLT): “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
This Salvation Army sermon takes stock of a full and fruitful season of ministry and reminds us that true rest is not earned by finis...2025-08-0422 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsHeavy Burdens in Modern Life | Battle Drill Devotional with Rob Westwood-PayneLearn why Jesus describes His burden as "easy to bear" and discover practical hope for workplace stress, anxiety, and chronic exhaustion in Battle Drill Daily Devotional.#BattleDrillDaily #SalvationArmyFaith #BurnoutRecovery #WorkplaceStress #ChristianMentalHealthWith 91% of UK adults experiencing high stress and workplace burnout reaching epidemic levels, Jesus' words in Matthew 11:29 offer revolutionary hope: "Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls."This episode explores the profound metaphor of Christ's yoke - not as additional burden, but as perfectly...2025-08-0404 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Video) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsHope in Life’s Pressures | Daily Christian Devotional by Rob Westwood-PayneFeeling like life is squeezing the hope out of you? Discover how God can transform your troubles into spiritual growth in today’s Battle Drill Daily Devotional.
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In this uplifting episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional, Rob explores 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NLT), where Paul describes being pressed on every side but not crushed. Drawing from the sermon From Brokenness to Blessing, Rob reveals how God uses our struggles and pressures not to break us, but to shape us into the likeness of Jesus Christ.
Rob s...2025-07-2605 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsHope in Life’s Pressures | Daily Christian Devotional by Rob Westwood-PayneFeeling like life is squeezing the hope out of you? Discover how God can transform your troubles into spiritual growth in today’s Battle Drill Daily Devotional.#BattleDrill #GrowingThroughPain #FaithUnderPressure #SalvationArmyIn this uplifting episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional, Rob explores 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NLT), where Paul describes being pressed on every side but not crushed. Drawing from the sermon From Brokenness to Blessing, Rob reveals how God uses our struggles and pressures not to break us, but to shape us into the likeness of Jesus Christ....2025-07-2605 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Video) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsFinding Christ’s Power in Life’s Pressures | Salvation Army Daily DevotionalsWhen life squeezes you from every side, you might feel like you’re about to break. But God says: you’re squeezed, not squashed! Discover how every trial, humiliation, and risk you face is an opportunity for Jesus to show his power in and through you in today’s Battle Drill Daily Devotional.
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In this episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional, we explore Romans 8:36-37 (NLT), where Paul reminds us that despite feeling like we’re being “slaughtered like sheep,” overwhelming victory belongs to us through Christ. We unpack how...2025-07-2405 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsFinding Christ’s Power in Life’s Pressures | Salvation Army Daily DevotionalsWhen life squeezes you from every side, you might feel like you’re about to break. But God says: you’re squeezed, not squashed! Discover how every trial, humiliation, and risk you face is an opportunity for Jesus to show his power in and through you in today’s Battle Drill Daily Devotional.#BattleDrill #SqueezedNotSquashed #FaithInTrials #SalvationArmyIn this episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional, we explore Romans 8:36-37 (NLT), where Paul reminds us that despite feeling like we’re being “slaughtered like sheep,” overwhelming victory belongs to us throug...2025-07-2405 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Video) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsChrist’s Victory Over Death Gives Us Hope Today | 5-Minute Christian DevotionalIs death the end, or is there hope beyond the grave? Discover how Jesus’ victory over death guarantees eternal life and transforms how we live each day in today’s Battle Drill Daily Devotional.
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In this powerful episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional, Rob explores Romans 6:23 (NLT), unpacking the incredible truth that although the wages of sin is death, God’s free gift is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Rob shares how Jesus’ resurrection defeated death once and for all, ensuring that eternal life isn’t merely fut...2025-07-2305 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsChrist’s Victory Over Death Gives Us Hope Today | 5-Minute Christian DevotionalIs death the end, or is there hope beyond the grave? Discover how Jesus’ victory over death guarantees eternal life and transforms how we live each day in today’s Battle Drill Daily Devotional.#BattleDrill #EternalLife #VictoryOverDeath #SalvationArmyIn this powerful episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional, Rob explores Romans 6:23 (NLT), unpacking the incredible truth that although the wages of sin is death, God’s free gift is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Rob shares how Jesus’ resurrection defeated death once and for all, ensuring that ete...2025-07-2305 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsBelong Before You Believe: How to Create a Church Where Everyone Feels at Home | Daily Christian Devotional by Rob Westwood-PayneTransform your church from a polite institution to a magnetic family in this revolutionary final episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional. #ChurchUnity #ChristianCommunity #ChurchHurt #BiblicalEncouragement #ChurchBelongingThrough contrasting experiences of invisible church visits versus Doris's transformative ministry of belonging, discover why most church welcome strategies completely miss the mark.This episode challenges churches to move beyond visitor's cards and coffee pointing to create genuine belonging that transforms lives. Romans 15:7's command to accept others as Christ accepted us becomes practical through four costly strategies: intentional noticing, personal investment, ongoing connection, and genuine inclusion. L...2025-07-1905 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Video) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsBelong Before You Believe: How to Create a Church Where Everyone Feels at Home | Daily Christian Devotional by Rob Westwood-PayneTransform your church from a polite institution to a magnetic family in this revolutionary final episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional.
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Through contrasting experiences of invisible church visits versus Doris's transformative ministry of belonging, discover why most church welcome strategies completely miss the mark.
This episode challenges churches to move beyond visitor's cards and coffee pointing to create genuine belonging that transforms lives. Romans 15:7's command to accept others as Christ accepted us becomes practical through four costly strategies: intentional noticing, personal investment, ongoing connection, and genuine inclusion...2025-07-1905 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsMissing Pieces: Why Your Church Needs You More Than You Think | Battle Drill Devotional with Rob Westwood-PayneUncover the hidden truth about church service that could revolutionise how you view your contribution in this eye-opening episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional.#ChurchUnity #ChristianCommunity #ChurchHurt #BiblicalEncouragement #ChurchBelonging Through a powerful jigsaw puzzle metaphor and a real-life crisis that nearly collapsed a thriving church, discover why the person stocking toilet paper might be more crucial than the preacher.This episode challenges the toxic hierarchy of church ministries that labels some roles "important" and others "insignificant." Learn from Jesus's radical example of foot-washing why no service is beneath any believer, and how behind-the-scenes m...2025-07-1405 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Video) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsMissing Pieces: Why Your Church Needs You More Than You Think | Battle Drill Devotional with Rob Westwood-PayneUncover the hidden truth about church service that could revolutionise how you view your contribution in this eye-opening episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional.
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Through a powerful jigsaw puzzle metaphor and a real-life crisis that nearly collapsed a thriving church, discover why the person stocking toilet paper might be more crucial than the preacher.
This episode challenges the toxic hierarchy of church ministries that labels some roles "important" and others "insignificant." Learn from Jesus's radical example of foot-washing why no service is beneath any believer, and how behind-the-scenes...2025-07-1405 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsLove is a Verb, Not a Greetings Card | Daily Christian Devotional by Rob Westwood-PayneConfront the brutal truth about love without action in this challenging finale to Battle Drill Daily Devotional's community series. #BattleDrillDevotional #BattlefieldPodcasts #FaithInCommunity #ChristianEncouragement #ChristianFaithDiscover why saying "call me if you need anything" whilst being perpetually unavailable makes you part of the problem, not the solution.Paul's commendation of the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 1:3 specifically highlights "loving deeds" – not feelings or words, but concrete actions. This devotional exposes our tendency to substitute sentiment for service, revealing how genuine encounters with Christ inevitably overflow into practical care for others. Learn why love without action is as...2025-07-0503 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Video) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsLove is a Verb, Not a Greetings Card | Daily Christian Devotional by Rob Westwood-PayneConfront the brutal truth about love without action in this challenging finale to Battle Drill Daily Devotional's community series.
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Discover why saying "call me if you need anything" whilst being perpetually unavailable makes you part of the problem, not the solution.
Paul's commendation of the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 1:3 specifically highlights "loving deeds" – not feelings or words, but concrete actions. This devotional exposes our tendency to substitute sentiment for service, revealing how genuine encounters with Christ inevitably overflow into practical care for others. Learn why love without action is as...2025-07-0502 minBattle Ready Sermons | Powerful Christian Messages & Spiritual Warfare TeachingsFrontline Sundays: Whoever You Are | Battle Ready SermonsIn this message, we explore the deep and pressing question: How do we measure our self-worth? Drawing from personal reflection, cultural insights, and biblical truth, we are led on a transformative journey through the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:5–14, revealing that our true value lies not in worldly status, achievements, or possessions, but in our unshakeable identity as sons and daughters of the King.
This sermon offers hope, freedom, and clarity to anyone struggling with self-image, insecurity, or a sense of insignificance. Be encouraged as you rediscover who you are in Christ — loved, known, and called to make a...2025-05-2730 minBattle Ready Sermons | Powerful Christian Messages & Spiritual Warfare TeachingsFrontline Sundays: Wherever We Are | Salvation Army SermonIn this sermon from Colossians 3:15–24, we are challenged to consider how our everyday actions - whether in worship, at home, or at work - can reflect Jesus. With practical insights and real-life illustrations, we are encouraged to live and speak in the name of Christ on our “frontlines,” wherever we find ourselves. Discover how even the most ordinary tasks can become holy when done as service to God.
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The message opens with motivational quotes, linking them to Paul’s practical wisdom in Colossians....2025-05-1929 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsSunday: Belonging to Christ, Belonging to Each Other Explore how Romans 12 challenges us to embrace life in the body of Christ, even in difficult relationships. Includes practical insights, a prayer, and a reflection question for your journey. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp6EY7IVtuAujruvSfA?e=8m7v0W There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast. Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devo...2024-12-2906 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsFriday: Living as New Creations in Christ Explore how 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 calls us to live as new creations in Christ, embodying his peace and grace in every aspect of life. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5oukFHnrmJ-TAqjLg?e=yEebxl There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast. Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where each weekday I share short, 5-minute Chri...2024-12-2706 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsSaturday: Reflecting Christ’s Presence Reflect Christ's presence through humility and service. Delve into Philippians 2:1-11 and learn how adopting Jesus' mindset can transform your daily witness. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp4cLdMbzTkYE45DIiQ?e=05B7rV There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast. Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where each weekday I share short, 5-minute Christian devo...2024-11-0206 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsFinding Rest in Christ Discover how to accept Jesus' invitation for true rest in Matthew 11:28-30. Practical insights and prayer for finding soul-level peace. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp4AHXB50QKNjLb7MWQ?e=oemq7v There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast. Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where each weekday I share short, 5-minute Chri...2024-10-0104 min
Westwood RoxboroThe Litmus Test – Abiding in ChristVarious Scriptures
The post The Litmus Test – Abiding in Christ appeared first on Westwood Roxboro.2024-09-2200 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsWalking in the Light of Christ Reflect on Ephesians 5:8 and learn how to embrace your identity as a child of light, living out the truth and love of Christ in your everyday life. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKpv47Xxi4ms0TWeGheA?e=P0j0vv There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast. Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where ea...2024-09-1406 minWestwood RoxboroPreparing Those Who Will Continue On – To Live is Christ Until My Final Breath2 Timothy 4:9-22
The post Preparing Those Who Will Continue On – To Live is Christ Until My Final Breath appeared first on Westwood Roxboro.2024-09-0800 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsWalking in Freedom: Living Light in a Heavy World Learn how to stand firm in the freedom Christ has given you and live lightly in a heavy world. Embrace the fullness of life in Christ today. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKpvxflnzdfDCuAjKBzA?e=ygoiyA There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast. Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where each weekday I shar...2024-09-0705 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsReflecting Christ's Love: Living Out Agape Explore John 13:34 to understand how to reflect Christ's agape love in your daily life. Learn practical ways to show selfless, unconditional love to those around you. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKptl1EI6PmFBRPl8fgw?e=nCMkZa There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast. Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where each weekday I sha...2024-07-2005 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsJoyful Endurance: Embracing Christ’s Example Discover how Jesus’ joyful endurance on the cross can inspire our faith journey in today’s devotional, based on Hebrews 12:2. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKptlwC2-KOz7XACmRkg?e=RWorEL There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast. Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where each weekday I share short, 5-minute Christian devotionals to help you stay spirit...2024-07-1105 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsRadiance Revealed: Understanding God Through Christ Dive into today's devotional on experiencing God's light through Christ and transforming your perception of his love, based on 2 Corinthians 4:6. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKptlwC2-KOz7XACmRkg?e=RWorEL There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast. Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where each weekday I share short, 5-minute Christian devotionals to help you...2024-07-0805 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsBeyond Conformity: Living Transformed Lives in Christ – Romans 12:1-2 Break away from the patterns of this world and live a transformed life through Christ with this daily devotional that calls for a renewal of the mind. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKpsBhw4hTWNzuDOD4Eg?e=3v9EPn There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldresources - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast. Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where ea...2024-05-3005 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsCarrying the Torch of Testimony: Illuminating the Impact of Christ Embrace your calling as a torchbearer Christian with today's powerful devotional, inspired by Acts 3 and the unwavering testimony of Peter. Discover how to carry the torch of Christ's transformative message in your daily life, authentically sharing your faith and experiences. Reflect on the strength and grace we receive from Christ to illuminate his impact on our journey, and learn practical ways to actively shine his light in a world that yearns for truth and love. Join us in this devotional to deepen your commitment as a modern-day disciple, equipped to spread the good news with confidence and humility. Reflect...2024-04-1907 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsTranscending Societal Expectations: Embracing Love and Humility Summary Discover the transformative power of love and humility in transcending societal expectations. Learn how to stand against injustice and embody Christ's love and grace. Reflect on the message and make a positive impact in your world. Bible Reading: Romans 12:21 21 Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. Introduction - Transcending Societal Expectations through Love and Humility As followers of Jesus, how can we ensure we are not dragged down to the world's level? The world would encourage us to curse those who hurt us. The world's values are an eye fo...2024-04-1204 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsRadiate Your Faith through Radical Love Summary Learn how to radiate and shine with faith through radical love. Contribute to the needs of others, show hospitality, and associate with the lowly. Practice radical love today and draw others to Christ. Bible Reading: Romans 12:13-16 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enj...2024-04-1105 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsLiving a Resurrection Shaped Life Summary Discover the concept of living a resurrection shaped life. Learn how the power of resurrection can transform your life, overcome sin, and bring new hope. Reflect on areas where you need resurrection power and invite Jesus into your life to experience his love and grace. Bible Readings: Ephesians 1:18-20; Philippians 4:13 18 I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.[a] 19 I also pray that you will understand the in...2024-04-0504 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsLiving as a New Creation in Christ: Embracing the Power of the Resurrection Summary Discover the power of how to be a new creation in Christ. Learn how the resurrection of Jesus can transform your life and empower you to overcome sin. Explore the perspective of God's new creation and embrace the values and principles of his kingdom. Find out how to live today as part of God's unfolding new creation and let his transformative love flow through you. Surrender your old ways and experience the abundant life promised by Jesus. Embrace the invitation to be a new creation in Christ and reflect his love, grace, and truth in your daily life.2024-04-0404 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsThe Power and Significance of Jesus’ Resurrection Summary Discover the significance of Jesus' resurrection and how it unlocks the coherence and power of the Christian faith. Explore the freedom and empowerment that comes from embracing the resurrection hope and learn how it can transform your relationships, actions, and perspective on life. Lean into the power of the resurrection and let it shape your daily interactions, choices, and perspective. Walk in the victory secured by Christ's triumph over death and let the sunrise of hope guide you in living a life of love and forgiveness. Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22The Resurrection of the Dead 12 But...2024-04-0105 minWestwood RoxboroChrist Has Been Raised!1 Corinthians 15
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Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsStaying Spiritually Vigilant: Guarding Against Materialism and Superficiality Summary In this daily devotional podcast episode, we explore the importance of spiritual vigilance and how to guard against materialism and superficiality. We provide practical steps such as prioritising time with God, cultivating gratitude, serving others, seeking accountability, and engaging in meaningful worship. By remaining spiritually vigilant, we can deepen our connection with Christ and avoid the pitfalls of empty rituals and materialistic distractions. Reflect on the reflection question to identify steps you can take to stay spiritually vigilant during the Easter season and beyond. Introduction: Spiritual Vigilance: Guarding Against Materialism and Superficiality I have always admired...2024-03-2808 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsRejoicing in Jesus’ Triumphant Entry: Finding Peace and Joy in the Chaos Summary Discover the significance of celebrating Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem and learn how to find peace and joy in his presence amidst the chaos of daily life. Explore practical ways to incorporate moments of celebration, such as worship, scripture engagement, and expressing gratitude. Reflect on the message of Palm Sunday and consider how to honour the blessings received from Jesus on a continuous journey of celebration and joy. Introduction: Take Time to Celebrate: Rejoicing in Jesus' Triumphant Entry Have you noticed that sometimes we are so busy in our lives, we forget to take time to...2024-03-2608 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsWho Will Be in Heaven Because of You? Summary Explore the heavenly scene in Revelation 7:9-12 where a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language stands before the throne and the Lamb. Find encouragement in the significance of even the smallest acts of faithfulness in sharing the Gospel. Discover your role as an ambassador of Christ in proclaiming his love and salvation to a world in need. Ask yourself, Who will be in heaven because of you? Reflect on how you can actively participate in sharing the Good News with those around you. Introduction: Who Will Be in Heaven Because of You? Who...2024-03-1805 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsLove with Skin On: Reflecting on John 1:14 Summary Love with skin on. Discover the significance of love incarnate through Jesus Christ. Understand the value of human existence and find redemption through the Mediator and Redeemer. Reflect on God's love for you and embrace the worth of human life. Introduction: The Significance of Love Incarnate If you want to know what love is, then look at Jesus. Jesus is Love with skin on. In John 1:14, we read the powerful and profound words: So the Word became human and made his home among us. John 1:14 (NLT) These words may be familiar to...2024-03-0604 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsThe Power of God’s Foolishness Summary Discover the power and eternal life offered through Jesus Christ and his message of salvation. Embrace the 'foolishness' of Jesus and experience the transformative impact it can have in your life. Explore how to approach Jesus in humility and faith and find true power in his Kingdom. Reflect on the question of how to embrace the 'foolishness' of Jesus and unlock the source of true power and everlasting life. Join us in embracing the 'foolishness' of Jesus and discover the power it holds for your life. Introduction: The God of Foolishness When we think of famous...2024-03-0504 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsThe Foolishness of the Cross: God’s Unconventional Wisdom Summary Explore the profound love of God expressed through the foolishness of the cross of Jesus Christ. Discover how God's unconventional wisdom surpasses human understanding and find guidance in surrendering to his ways. Embrace the transformative power of God's love and experience true salvation. Reflect on the message of the cross and allow it to shape your life. Dive into the depth of God's love and His surpassing wisdom that defies human understanding. Introduction: The Foolishness of the Cross "He's very intelligent. He just has no common sense." Have you ever heard that said about anyone? Today...2024-03-0404 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsJesus Christ: God’s Love Made Visible Summary Jesus Christ: God's love made visible. Learn how to know God through Jesus and deepen your understanding of God's love. Reflect on your relationship with Jesus and discover how studying his life and teachings can help you know God better. Seek Jesus to experience the ultimate revelation of God's love and grace. Introduction: Jesus Christ God's Love Made Visible No one I know has ever seen God. So how can we know him, if we’ve never seen him? It’s difficult to imagine this in a day and age when we can see people in so m...2024-03-0105 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsTo Know God is to Love God: Understanding the Importance of God’s Love Summary To know God is to love God. Discover the reasons to embrace God's love and how it can impact your relationship with him. Learn about the significance of God's love, why Jesus died, and how it guarantees us eternal life. Find forgiveness, redemption, and the promise of eternal life through God's unconditional grace and mercy. Reflect on the impact of God's love in your life and deepen your understanding of his love and its importance. Introduction: To Know God is to Love God To know God is to love God. Why is this important? In yesterday's...2024-02-2905 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsNever Be Lacking in Zeal: Keeping Your Spiritual Fervour Alive Summary In this podcast episode, we explore the importance of maintaining zeal for God and spiritual fervour in our daily lives. Through sincere love, honouring one another, and serving the Lord, we can become powerful vessels of his love and grace. Discover how cultivating and maintaining spiritual fervour can lead to a transformative impact on ourselves and those around us. Join us in exploring the significance of unwavering devotion and the opportunity it presents to share the Good News of the gospel. Let our lives be a testament to the power of God, igniting a fire in the hearts...2024-01-2305 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsMaking Lifestyle Changes That Last: The Power of God’s Grace Summary Empower your path forward making lifestyle changes that last with the grace of God. Discover more. Introduction - Making Lifestyle Changes That Last Have you ever found yourself caught in a cycle of trying to make positive changes in your life, only to repeatedly fall back into old habits and patterns? It can be frustrating and disheartening, leaving you feeling like you're your own worst enemy. How can we be making lifestyle changes that last? The truth is, when it comes to making lasting changes, we often rely solely on our own strength and willpower. But...2024-01-0406 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsThe Best Christmas Present Ever Summary Explore 'The Best Christmas Present Ever' in our Christmas Bible Daily Devotional Podcast. Introduction Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, a time when we exchange gifts with our loved ones. We carefully choose presents that will bring smiles to their faces and show our love and appreciation. But have you ever stopped to think about the greatest Christmas present ever given? The Best Christmas Present Ever In the book of Luke, we find the story of the shepherds who were keeping watch over their flocks by night. Suddenly, an angel appeared to...2023-12-2505 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsGod is Love: Discovering Your Purpose this Christmas Summary Bible: God is Love: Delve into the profound love of God this Advent season. Introduction As we continue through the Advent season, I hope you are finding it a time of reflection and anticipation. It is a time to remember the birth of Jesus Christ and the incredible love that God has shown us through his Son. In 1 John 4:16, we are reminded that "We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them."2023-12-2004 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsThe True Measure of Wisdom: Relationships and Character Summary Bible-endorsed wisdom in relationships, creating Christ-like bonds. Introduction Isaiah 9:6 announces that the Messiah - fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ - will be our Wonderful Counsellor, imparting wisdom beyond understanding into every part of our lives. When we think of wisdom, we often associate it with intelligence or knowledge. However, the Bible teaches us that true wisdom has nothing to do with our intellectual abilities, but rather, it is reflected in our relationships and our character. James 3:13-18 reminds us of the importance of wisdom in our daily lives. What the Bible Says About...2023-12-0805 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsGod’s Plan: History’s Goal in Christ Summary Explore Bible verses about God's plan, revealing history's goal in Christ. Embrace faith with divine insight. Introduction: Bible Verses About God's Plan Have you ever wondered about the purpose and direction of your life? It's natural to seek meaning and significance in the midst of our daily routines. Thankfully, the Bible provides us with guidance and assurance that God has a plan for each one of us. In Isaiah 9:6, Jesus is described as our "Wonderful Counsellor" - the fulfilment of God's plan for humanity. Bible Verses About God's Plan In Ephesians 1:9-10, the apostle...2023-12-0405 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsHow to Truly Commit to Christ: More Than Just Acknowledgment Summary Explore the depth of faith as you commit to Christ, breaking beyond acknowledgment, understanding his call. Introduction Many people say they believe in Jesus, and they think that's enough. But our passage shows us that Jesus demands more than simple acknowledgement of his existence. He demands total commitment from us. Luke 5:11 captures a pivotal moment when Simon Peter, James, and John left behind their fishing nets to follow Jesus. This act of commitment goes beyond mere acknowledgment of Jesus as Saviour; it symbolises a profound dedication to leaving behind our past and entrusting our...2023-11-0306 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsWhere Can One Find Salvation? Embracing Helplessness & Meeting Jesus Summary Debate no more where can one find salvation. Discover the profound answer within the teachings of Jesus. Introduction I don't know about you, but I like to be in control! It's been the human temptation ever since the Garden of Eden. But there is one thing for certain that we cannot be in control of: our eternal destiny. We Cannot Save Ourselves In Luke 5:11, we witness a transformative moment when Simon Peter, James, and John leave behind their fishing nets and follow Jesus. This simple act symbolises a profound truth: realising that we cannot...2023-11-0206 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsBeen with Jesus? Find Courage & Stand Strong and Confident Summary Been with Jesus? Then discover how being with Jesus empowers you to overcome fear, embrace your convictions, and stand strong in the face of opinions. Introduction Trying to win others to Christ is risky. We may not face death or persecution or prison like Peter and John (although many Christians in the world do so) but we may suffer rejection and embarrassment. How do we find the courage to continue to bring people to Christ? Uncommon Courage Because They'd Been With Jesus It is clear that Peter and John had uncommon courage in confronting...2023-09-2807 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsKnowing Your New Identity in Christ Determines Your Future Summary Your new identity in Christ enables you to focus on the long-term future, with hope. You can move forward to the future God has planned for you. Introduction Do you know where you are heading? When you find your new identity in Christ, you have both the courage to let go of your past, and the courage to walk into the future. Your New Identity in Christ Brings Freedom Paul says that when you are given your new identity in Christ, he gives you freedom from all the wrong things in your life that...2023-09-0806 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsFinding Your Identity In Christ Will Make You Discover Your Priorities In Life Summary Finding your identity in Christ will make you discover your priorities in life. His values will set your priorities. Introduction What are your priorities in life? Possessions? Pleasure? Popularity? If you don't decide what is most important in life, then the world will do it for you. We are bombarded with messages every day - from adverts, from the media, through social media, from our employer, even from family and friends - about what we should be focused on. Finding Your Identity In Christ Will Make You Discover Your Priorities In Life Finding your...2023-09-0705 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsYour Identity In Christ Helps You See What Your Limited Responsibilities Are Summary As your identity in Christ helps you see what your limited responsibilities are, you retain the choice of saying yes to God and saying no to other things. Introduction Do you sometimes find yourself living like you're responsible for everything? You end up stressed and worried because you've taken on too much. The Bible makes it clear we are not responsible for everything. Jesus is Lord. God is in control. We can let go! Our Responsibility is to Bring Praise and Glory to God Paul says that your identity in Christ helps you see...2023-09-0607 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsHow To Find Your Identity In Christ: In God’s Beautiful Family Summary If you want to know how to find your identity in Christ, then simply spend time exploring it in the beautiful family God has given you. Introduction Have you noticed how much of our identity is based on relationships? For example, I am a husband, a (dog) father, an uncle, a corps officer, and so on. My relationships help to define who I am. We Are Adopted into God's Family Some of your relationships show you how to find your identity in Christ. Paul tells us that God decided in advance to adopt us...2023-09-0505 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsWhy It Is Important To Know Your Identity In Christ Weekly Summary This week in Battle Drill Daily Devotionals we explore why it is important to know your identity in Christ. Each weekday we share hope and encouragement as we read and study the Bible together. Summary Our true identity is only found in Christ. That's why it is important to know your identity in Christ. Introduction If you've ever received an email or letter from me, you may have noticed I often sign them off, "In Christ". Why? Because it is important that you and I both know that our true identity is found...2023-09-0405 minBattle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsDoes God Want Us to be Happy? Summary Does God want us to be happy on earth? Rely on Christ’s strength rather than your own and you'll find happiness even in difficult circumstances. Introduction Sometimes, difficult circumstances can make us unhappy. Maybe we’ve fallen out with someone. Perhaps we’re finding our schoolwork difficult. Some of us are grieving the loss of a loved one. Maybe you’ve lost your job and you’re finding it difficult to obtain another one. Perhaps you’re lonely. When we find ourselves in difficult circumstances, we can sometimes wonder if God wants us to be happy on ear...2023-08-3104 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsWhat If Heaven is Cheering You On? Summary What if Heaven is cheering you on? As we live out our lives here on Earth as Christ's followers, Heaven believes we can do it and is cheering us on. Introduction What if Heaven is cheering you on? How different life would be if we lived knowing that Heaven is watching us and cheering us on. During the Coronavirus pandemic, many sports teams, especially those playing at home, seemed to struggle more than usual. Why? Because there were no fans in the stadium to cheer them on. Teams will often speak of the fans...2023-08-0405 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsWhat If You Wanted to Go to Heaven? Summary What if you wanted to go to heaven? Jesus says, it's your choice! Hope is not enough. It's a choice you get to make. Introduction What if you wanted to go to heaven? Jesus says, it's your choice! Many people hope they will get to heaven. Or at least, they hope they don't spend eternity in hell! But hope is not enough. It's a choice you get to make. What If You Wanted to Go to Heaven? What Does Jesus Say? In explaining the Kingdom of Heaven, Jesus says it's like a...2023-08-0205 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsIs Heaven Real? Summary Is heaven real? Jesus says it is and he wants each one of us to become a part of his family and live with him for eternity. Introduction Is heaven real? Jesus says it is. He describes the Kingdom of Heaven in many different ways. But in the passage we are looking at this week, he uses three tangible similes to help us. Is Heaven Real? As real as a tree! Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of Heaven as being like a mustard seed that grows into a tree. Trees are real and so...2023-08-0105 min
Speak Your Piece: a podcast about Utah's historyNative American Boarding Schools in the Am. West & in Utah (ca. 1870s-1980s) with Dr. Farina King (Diné): Part 1 – an Introduction (S5, E1)Date: August 29, 2022 (Season 5, Episode 1: 53 minutes long). Click here for the Utah Dept. of Culture and Community Engagement version of this Speak Your Piece episode. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click Here. The episode was co-produced by Brad Westwood, James Toledo, and Chelsey Zamir with sound engineering and post-production work from Stephen Morris (Studio Underground) and Jason Powers (Utah State Library Recording Studio). The opinions shared in this podcast episode reflect the historical research of the guests and not the official views o...2023-08-0153 minSpeak Your Piece: a podcast about Utah's history“Making Lamanites: Mormons, Native Americans and the… Placement Program”: A Conversation with Historian Matthew Garrett – Part 3 (S5, E5)Date: October 3, 2022 (Season 5, Episode 5: 53 minutes 56 seconds). Click here for the Utah Dept. of Culture and Community Engagement version of this Speak Your Piece episode. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click Here. This episode was co-produced by Brad Westwood, Chelsey Zamir, and James Toledo, with sound engineering and post-production editing, from Jason T. Powers of the Utah State Library Recording Studio.The opinions shared in this podcast episode represents the historic research of our guests and does not reflect the...2023-07-3153 minSpeak Your Piece: a podcast about Utah's historyDiné Elders, Rose Jakub and Gayle Dawes, Describe their Multi-generational Boarding School Experiences – Part 4 (S5, E6)Date: October 24, 2022 (Season 5, Episode 6: 81 minutes long). Click here for the Utah Dept. of Culture and Community Engagement version of this Speak Your Piece episode. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click Here. The episode was co-produced by James Toledo, Chelsey Zamir, and Brad Westwood, with sound engineering and post-production editing by Jason T. Powers, from the Utah State Library Recording Studio.The opinions shared in this podcast episode represents the historic research of our guests and does not reflect the...2023-07-311h 21Speak Your Piece: a podcast about Utah's historyJames Toledo on Multi-Generational Impacts from Boarding Schools and on the Need for Healing: Part 5 – Series Conclusion (S5, E11)Date: August 29, 2022 (Season 5, Episode 11: 49 minutes and 18 seconds long). Click here for the Utah Dept. of Culture and Community Engagement version of this Speak Your Piece episode. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click Here. The episode was co-produced by Brad Westwood, Chelsey Zamir, and James Toledo, with help (sound engineering and post-production editing) from Jason Powers (Utah State Library Recording Studio).The opinions shared in this podcast episode reflect the historical research of the guests and not the official views...2023-07-3138 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsFinding Genuine Christian Encouragement in Small Groups Summary You're going to need the Christian encouragement of others in your small group as you seek to live like Christ. Introduction Living a life of holiness is difficult. We all make mistakes. We all fail at times. None of us is perfect! Finding Christian Encouragement As We Seek Holiness Sometimes, this can be very discouraging. We want to live for God and become more like his Son, Jesus Christ, but sometimes it can seem impossible! You need to find other like-minded people who can offer Christian encouragement in your quest for holiness. Holiness...2023-07-2804 minSpeak Your Piece: a podcast about Utah's historySLC's Pioneer Museum and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers: A Conversation with Megan Weiss (S5, E13)Date: May 30, 2023 (Season 5, Episode 13: 54 minutes and 21 seconds long). Click here for the Utah Dept. of Culture and Community Engagement version of this Speak Your Piece episode. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click Here. The episode was co-produced by Brad Westwood and Chelsey Zamir with help (sound engineering and post-production editing) from Jason Powers, from the Utah State Library Recording Studio.Speak Your Piece Host Brad Westwood hosts Megan Weiss, a Ph.D. student specializing in the history of the A...2023-07-2154 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsWe Belong Together: The Power of Unity in the Church Weekly Summary This week in Battle Drill devotionals, following The Salvation Army's congress in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Together 2023, we consider what we can do to build up our church to be as beautiful as it can be. The Power of Unity in the Church Picture in your mind the people you worship with each week. You belong to them! And they belong to you! Every one of them is different and you are different to them. But just as a human body fits together and works together, so should the Body of Christ. That's where...2023-07-1704 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsWhy God Loves You and Why It’s So Important (Part 1) Your Heavenly Father loves you. Why is this important? We’re looking at five different reasons – we’re discovering two today, and we’re looking at the final three tomorrow. 1. Love is why Jesus died. You and I – in common with all human beings – often let our heavenly Father down. Nothing sinful or evil can exist in God’s presence. And so, God needed a solution to our sin. God’s love moved and motivated him to offer that solution: the birth, life, death, and resurrection of his one and only Son, Jesus Christ. If we trust in him, then God...2023-06-2105 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsWhat is Love? This week on Battle Drill Devotionals, following Fathers’ Day, we focus on our Father, God, who encourages us, through the words of his Son, Jesus Christ, to speak with him like we would with a good human father. Each weekday we share hope and encouragement as we read and study the Bible together. Reading: Matthew 6:5-18. Everyone agrees that love is important. We talk about it. We sing about it. We show it. Sometimes, our society seems obsessed by it. But where does love come from? Love starts with God, our Father in he...2023-06-1905 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsStanding Up for Christ in Our Confusing Culture To stand up for Christ, we need to ensure we are not being misled by another worldview. How we view the world influences how we see everything. There are many non-Christian worldviews that compete for our attention each day. Having a strong Christian worldview - based on the Bible - allows us to stand as courageous believers in a sea of changing values. We can stand up for the truth of God’s Word. As we understand more of God’s Word, we must do all we can to stand for Christ. We may be afra...2023-06-1505 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsThe Christian Worldview: How to Handle Money and Possessions This week in Battle Drill devotionals, we consider what is needed to stand up for Christ in a world that is full of beliefs and ideas that go against him. Each weekday we share hope and encouragement as we read and study the Bible together. How do you see the world? What does the lens you look through look like? How we view the world influences how we see everything. It affects our view of God. It is a prism through which we see ourselves. It influences how we see our past, present, and future. It informs...2023-06-1205 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsGod Loves You, You Are Valuable to Him and He Has Chosen You God chose to create you. You are loved by and valuable to God. The creation account in Genesis makes it clear that God chose to create the universe because he wanted to connect with a family to love. He placed human beings – you and me – on the earth so we could be his children. God loved you before the heavens and the earth were made and created you so he could connect with you and continue loving you for ever! In his letter to the church in Ephesus, Paul declares: Even before he made the worl...2023-06-0608 min
Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible DevotionsChristians Shouldn’t Keep Quiet About the Empty Tomb How do you feel about Christ’s resurrection? In the 1980’s it became fashionable for Christians to deny that such supernatural events had truly taken place. But a Christian faith without the power to empty a tomb is an empty faith! Peter focused part of his Pentecost sermon on the power behind the resurrection of Jesus. He proclaimed it forthrightly! The events he was speaking about had taken place less than two months before. Jesus’ death on the cross and news of his later resurrection were still hot news in Jerusalem and beyond. Jesus’ execution on a cro...2023-06-0107 minSpeak Your Piece: a podcast about Utah's historyReissued: “Utah Politics: The Elephant in the Room”: Utah Politics from 1890s-1970s with Rod Decker (S1, E6 - Part 2)Date: December 16, 2019 (Season 1, Episode 6 – Part 2: 17 min. & 26 sec. long). Click here for the Utah Dept. of Culture and Community Engagement version of this Speak Your Piece episode. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click Here. This episode was co-produced by Brad Westwood and Chelsey Zamir, with help (sound engineering and post-production editing) from Conner Sorenson of Studio Underground.This SYP episode is an interview with Rodney Decker, former reporter on KUTV Channel 2, with SYP host Brad Westwood on his 2019 book Utah Po...2023-04-1717 minSpeak Your Piece: a podcast about Utah's historyReissued: “Utah Politics: The Elephant in the Room”: Utah Politics from 1890s-1970s with Rod Decker (S1, E6 - Part 1)Date: December 16, 2019 (Season 1, Episode 6 – Part 1: 30 min. long). Click here for the Utah Dept. of Culture and Community Engagement version of this Speak Your Piece episode. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click Here. This episode was co-produced by Brad Westwood and Chelsey Zamir, with help (sound engineering and post-production editing) from Conner Sorenson of Studio Underground.This SYP episode is an interview with Rodney Decker, former reporter on KUTV Channel 2, with SYP host Brad Westwood on his 2019 book Utah Politics: Th...2023-04-1730 minSpeak Your Piece: a podcast about Utah's historyRick Turley and Barbara Jones Brown on “Vengeance is Mine: The Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath” (2023) (S5 E7)Date: July 7, 2022 (Season 5, Episode 7: 75 minutes long). For the entire show notes and additional resources for this episode, click here. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click here. The episode was co-produced by Brad Westwood and Chelsey Zamir, with sound engineering and post-production editing by Jason T. Powers, from the Utah State Library Recording Studio.This episode of Speak Your Piece is an interview with Barbara Jones Brown, director of Signature Books, and Richard E. Turley, Jr., former assistant...2023-02-271h 14Speak Your Piece: a podcast about Utah's historyReissued: W. Paul Reeve, "Century of Black Mormons" (S1 E3 - Part 1)Date: November 25, 2019 (S1 E3 - Part 1: 23 min. & 44 seconds). For the entire show notes and additional resources for this episode, click here. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click Here. This episode was co-produced by Brad Westwood and Chelsey Zamir, with help (sound engineering and post-production editing) from Jason Powers from the Utah State Library Recording Studio.This SYP episode is an interview with W. Paul Reeve, University of Utah professor of History, with SYP host Brad Westwood about his public h...2023-02-0123 minSpeak Your Piece: a podcast about Utah's historyHistorian John Sillito on the Irrepressible B. H. Roberts –Orator, Church Leader, Politician, Journalist, Public Intellectual and Mormon Historian (S4 E11)Date: April 27, 2022 (Season 4, Episode 11: 1 hour, 12 minutes & 49 seconds long). For the entire show notes and additional resources for this episode Click Here. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click Here. This episode was produced by Brad Westwood with help (sound engineering and post-production editing) from Jason Powers from the Utah State Library Recording Studio. Utah and Western historian John Sillito, saw many things to admire in his subject B. H. (Brigham Henry) Roberts (1857-1933). His dogged resistance to embracing women's suffrage [women’s...2022-12-071h 12Speak Your Piece: a podcast about Utah's historyUtah & the Mormons First Fifty Years Together: A Conversation with LDS Church Historians Matt Grow and Scott Hales (Season 4, Ep. 3)January 24, 2022 (Season 4, Episode 3; 75 minutes). Click here for the Utah Dept. of Culture & Community Engagement's versions of this episode. Are you interested in other episodes of SYP? Click here.Just in time for Utah’s July 24th Pioneer Day celebrations, this episode of Speak Your Piece (SYP) offers new research and new approaches, regarding the first forty-seven years (1846-1893) of a 175 year relationship between Utah and the Mormons. Before you celebrate Utah's 24th of July, load-up on some new history, offered by historians Matthew J. Grow and Scott Hale...2022-07-121h 15
Audio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristTake Courage, Be of Good CheerIn this lesson Paul Smithson looks at several of the places in the Scriptures where the phrase “take courage” is used. By considering the context of each we can gain strength and courage to face and overcome the things that confront us through God’s power. Click the play button above to listen.2020-05-2334 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristEbenezerIn this lesson Paul Smithson looks at lessons from 1 Samuel 7 concerning God, our Stone of Help. Click the play button above to listen2020-05-1636 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristThe Pillar and Support of the TruthFeatured Verse: 1Timothy 3:15 In this lesson Paul Smithson considers how the church is the pillar and support of the truth. Those who will not proclaim and uphold the truth are not the church even though they may claim to be. Click the play button above to listen.2020-05-0940 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of Christ“Those Who Love Him”In the lesson Paul Smithson examines the promises given to those who love God and who the Scriptures say that actually do love God. Click the play button above to listen.2020-04-0544 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristThe Power of PrayerFeatured Verse: James 5:16 In this lesson Paul Smithson examines one of the greatest and most powerful blessings that is put at the Christian’s disposal. Click the play button above to listen.2020-03-2841 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristChristians and CrisisFeatured Verse: Philippians 4:4-7 In this lesson Paul Smithson examines how the Scriptures show that even in times of crisis the child of God can: Always be joyful and be at peace. Not be anxious or fearful, knowing our Lord is near and desires us to make our request know to Him. Exhibit such faith with a forbearing spirit in such a way that it will be observed by others and give glory to God. Click the play button above to listen.2020-03-2233 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristWe are the Aroma of ChristFeatured Verse: 2 Corinthians 2:14 God’s people are described in a variety of ways in the Scriptures. This lesson examines the descriptions of God’s people as an “aroma” and considers our worship and example before God and others. What is your spiritual “aroma”? Click the play button above to listen.2020-03-1039 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristWhat is a Christian?Bible instruction on being a disciple of Christ not a denominational member.2018-02-2328 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristThe Existence of God: Morality & Ethics SFW39This is the third and final lesson in our special series on the existence of God. In this lesson, Daniel Curtis looks at issue of morality and ethics in the world. We are living in a time where theories such as postmodernism teach that there is no suc...2017-07-1742 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristExistence of God: Cause and Effect SFW38This is the second lesson in our special series on the existence of God. In this lesson Mike Richardson examines the argument of Cause and Effect in favor of the existence of God. Genesis 1:1 declares that God created the heavens and the earth.2017-07-1732 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristExistence of God: Intelligent Design SFW37Paul Smithson delivers the first lesson in our special series I AM: The Existence of God. In this lesson Paul discusses the evidence for God based on the design we see all around us. This lesson includes The necessity of faith: (Hebrews 11:6) Faith is ...2017-07-1548 min
Audio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristThe Blame Game – SFW36Featured Verse: Genesis 3:1-13
When Adam and Eve committed the first sin, they both blamed others for their transgression.
In this gospel meeting lesson, Donnie Rader describes “The Blame Game”, a game where sinners blame everyone but themselves for their transgressions.
Do you know the rules for “The Blame Game?” Click the play button above to listen.2017-05-2130 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristBelieving God – SFW35This is the first lesson from our Gospel Meeting Series with Bro. Donnie Rader.
In this lesson Bro. Rader asks the question: Do You Believe God? Many people believe IN God, but do they believe what God says?
Using the example of Abraham, this lesson challenges each of us to examine our faith more deeply.
To listen to this lesson, just click the Play button above.2017-05-2040 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristThe Kind of Men God MakesIn this week’s lesson, Bro. Smithson discusses what kind of man God makes us to be.
Key Verse:
2 Timothy 1:1-7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
“Are you allowing God to make of you what you ought to be?”
Key points:
* God Makes Fearless Men
* God Makes Strong Men
* God Makes Loving Men
* God Makes Sound Men
Listen by clicking the Play button above.2016-11-2138 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristThe Purpose & Meaning of Baptism – SFW33In this lesson, Lynn considers the following questions on baptism:
* Is baptism part of God’s plan for salvation?
* What is the purpose of baptism?
* Should I be baptized?
* What is the meaning of baptism?
* What lessons can I draw today from my baptism?
To listen to this audio sermon, just click the play button above.
If you would like to see the presentation slides for this sermon click on the following link for a PDF document: PurposeMeaningBaptism2016-11-1740 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristWhy Baptism? SFW32In this lesson Paul Smithson discusses the fundamental doctrine of Christian Baptism.
* What is the purpose of baptism?
* What does baptism have to do with salvation?
* How is baptism connected to the blood of Christ?
We invite you to listen and learn about this important Bible Doctrine.2015-08-1432 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristBlessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted: SFW31This the 4th and final lesson in our series on persecution: “Worthy to Suffer”
In this lesson Bro. Smithson reviews the steps we can all take to adopt the proper view of persecution and what we can do to prepare to face persecution if it comes.
Other lessons in this series can be found here: “Worthy to Suffer”2015-07-1557 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristDo Not Be Surprised: SFW30This is the third lesson in out series on Persecution: “Worthy to Suffer” In this lesson, Bro Smithson examines the prevalence of persecution in our world today. He especially examines the increasing tide of persecutions here in the United States and reminds us that the scriptures teach...2015-07-1554 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristPerilous Times Will Come: SFW29This is the 2nd lesson in our series on Persecution: Perilous Times Will Come
In this lesson, Bro Smithson continues reviews the history of persecution against God’s faithful from the close of the New Testament up to recent history. As a part of this review Bro Smithson examines prophecies made by the apostles that “perilous times will come” and demonstrates that the predicted persecutions did indeed happen.
Other lessons in this series can be found here: “Worthy to Suffer”2015-07-1544 minAudio Sermons – Westwood Church of ChristFrom the Blood of Abel: SFW28This is the first lesson in our series on the topic of persecution: “Worthy to Suffer”
In this lesson Bro. Smithson reviews the history of persecution we find recorded in the Bible. From the beginning to to the first century, we find that God’s righteous people have always been the subject of persecution. Can we expect it to be any different today?
Listen to Bro. Smithson as he reviews the many forms of persecution suffered by the Bible’s great heroes of faith.
Other lessons in this series can be found here: “Worthy to Suffer”2015-07-1546 min