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Live to Love Scripture EncouragementBy the Word and the Holy SpiritJohn 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
In this passage, we have further comments from the Lord Jesus about the new birth, giving us three points of encouragement. Again, Jesus prefaced this statement with “Truly, truly,” to emphasize the reality of what He was about to say. So, we have good reason to believe what we are told.
First, Jesus gave the means by which one is born from above—water. I won’t take the time or space to explain why this isn...2025-04-2304 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementLove is a sign that we are from GodJohn 3:1-2 Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.”
John wrote in 2:23, “Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name, observing His signs which He was doing.” Nicodemus was an example of one of these “believers” because of the signs. Our lives should also provoke genuine seek...2025-04-2004 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementThe Father testifies concerning manJohn 2:24-25 But Jesus, on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, for He knew all men, and because He did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for He Himself knew what was in man.
These two verses are insightful. First, Jesus did not believe in man’s believing as a result of merely undeniable facts, such as signs. The word entrusting comes from the word pistis (faith), which comes from the root peitho (to persuade or convince). When we believe something, we trust in it. Jesus did not trust in man’s natural faith. Nor should we.
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Sermons from Destiny Wakefield, UK23rd March 2025 Pastor Wesley Critchley - Why Get BaptisedToday is all about celebrating a powerful step of faith — water baptism! It’s more than a symbolic act — it’s a declaration of a transformed life and a commitment to follow Jesus. But why is baptism so important? Let’s dive into what it means and why you should consider taking this step:✨ Why Get Baptized?1️⃣ Obedience — Jesus Told Us To!Baptism is an act of obedience to Jesus’ command:"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I...2025-04-1024 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementJesus said, “Follow Me.”John 1:43-44 The next day He purposed to go into Galilee, and He found Philip. And Jesus said to him, “Follow Me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter.
Jesus calls everyone to follow Him. Matt. 16:24. “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” And again, John 12:26, “If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me.” Let’s consider what is implied in Jesus’ command, “Follow Me.”
First, it implies that Jesus has authority. Not just anyone can, out of the blue, tell someone to follow them and expe...2025-03-3104 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementSimon Peter - What’s in the names?John 1:42 He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John; you shall be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).
Names are important. Obviously they are identifiers. The name, Simon, was the most popular name in the first century Hebrew culture. It is a derivative of Simeon. It means to hear or to listen or to understand. In Matthew 16, when Jesus told Simon he would be called Cephas or Peter, we learn that Peter means rock. Let’s consider how these two names relate to each other for our encouragement today.
First...2025-03-3004 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementThe excitement of AndrewJohn 1:40-41 One of the two who heard John speak and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He found first his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which translated means Christ).
It’s hard to imagine Andrew’s excitement when telling Simon Peter that they had found the Messiah. The nation of Israel had been waiting for Him since the time of Abraham and all mankind had been waiting since God’s promise to Eve recorded in Gen. 3:15. “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He...2025-03-2902 min
Live to Love Scripture EncouragementWho are you?John 1:19-20 This is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent to him priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” And he confessed and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.”
What an important question. Who are you? In the next few days, we will see John’s answer to this question. All we learn from this verse about John is that he didn’t deny Jesus and made it clear that he was not the Christ. For him to even have to deny that he was the Christ reveals the power and anointin...2025-03-1703 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementJesus shows us that God wants a relationship with usJohn 1:18 No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him.
The apostle had previously said that through Jesus, grace and truth came into being in such a way that they could be realized. In this verse, the same root word is used but translated only begotten. The point is that the one and only God has revealed Himself in such a way as to become relatable to mankind. Up to that time in history, such revelation had not occurred. We obviously don’t have time to...2025-03-1604 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementBorn of God, children of GodJohn 1:12-13 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
These verses were written in contrast to the previous statement about Jesus coming to His own, meaning the nation of Israel, and their not receiving Him. As we know, they not only didn’t receive Him, they killed Him. They declared Him an imposter and a demonized fraud, which John revealed la...2025-03-1004 min
Live to Love Scripture EncouragementLet’s go forerunners!John 1:6-7 There came a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to testify about the Light so that all might believe through him.
The encouragement today is that all of us who are believers in Jesus Christ are sent by God as witnesses to testify about Jesus so others may believe through Him. God sent John as a forerunner for His Son, and in many ways, Christ-followers are all forerunners for Jesus. Jesus spoke about John the Baptist in this way. “This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I am send...2025-03-0504 min
The Living Your Learning PodcastThe Special Guest Sessions | Peter Wakefield | Developing People and OrganisationsSummary:In this episode of the Living Your Learning podcast, Craig McHugh welcomes Peter Wakefield, a seasoned expert in learning, leadership and organisational development and culture. They discuss the importance of people development in organisations, and the impact of feedback and coaching. The conversation delves into defining culture, the significance of authenticity and intent, and the connection between vision, purpose, and values. They also explore the role of communication, fostering a positive culture, and as a leader and manager, the power of self-awareness and understanding people. The episode concludes with valuable advice for people and...2025-01-161h 09
Today's Stories from our PastE01 –Bound for South Australia – The Grand PlanSend us a textDiscover the surprising irony behind South Australia's convict-free reputation as we unravel the story of how the colony was conceptualized by a convict whose radical ideas shaped its foundation. Explore the grim reality of early 1800s England, where overcrowding, poverty, and the quest for religious freedom drove many to seek new beginnings in the British colonies. Learn why South Australia emerged as a unique opportunity, offering hope and independence free from the constraints of convict labour and land grants, and how this promise set the stage for a distinctive settlement. Meet E...2025-01-0433 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementLive to love with Jesus by faith to the end of your lifeHebrews 11:9-10 By faith he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs of the same promise; for he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
The previous verse testified of Abraham’s obedience to the call of God, which showed the faith God gave him and the righteousness of God given to him. Verses 9-10 reveal how faith sustained him throughout the rest of his life. In 1 Peter 1:5, Peter wrote that we are “protected by the power of G...2024-12-3002 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementFaith is at the root of those who live to love with JesusHebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Today we begin a look at the miracle of faith. Chapter 11 of Hebrews is jam-packed with examples of men and women of faith. We begin our study through this chapter with this question. What does it mean for a person to have faith? This statement about faith testifies to the fact that the faith in view is a miraculous work of God in the heart of a person that enables them to please God.
I want to first encourage us with three scripture passages t...2024-12-2204 min
I'm The DevilEveryone STFU It’s Stassi Schroeder’s Birthday - VPR S1E4Hannah Wakefield and Sophia Wilson Pelton discuss Season 1 Episode 4 of Vanderpump Rules. Kristen and Katie refuse to drive in the car with Frank, Peter gets mistaken for a Chippendale, Stassi says "it's my fucking birthday", and Jax ruins the day in a HUGE way. Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedevilpod/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imthedevilpod Follow the hosts: https://www.instagram.com/hannah420691998/ https://www.instagram.com/sophiawpelton/ 2024-12-111h 00Live to Love Scripture EncouragementWe are perfect in His sightHebrews 10:19-22 Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
The last two days we’ve looked at two reasons for living a life of love: 1. We have confidence to enter into the pre...2024-12-0904 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementLive to love with Him, seated at the right hand of God.Hebrews 10:10-12 By this will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Every priest stands daily ministering and offering time after time the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins; but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, sat down at the right hand of God.
The author’s focus in these verses is the contrast between the ministry of the priests under the Law, the old covenant, and the ministry of Jesus, our high priest, in establishing the new covenant. The single, once for all, sacrifice of...2024-12-0203 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementSprinkled with His bloodHebrews 9:18-21 Therefore even the first covenant was not inaugurated without blood. For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the Law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people, saying, “This is the blood of the covenant which God commanded you.” And in the same way he sprinkled both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry with the blood.
In today’s verses, the author explained how God established the first covena...2024-11-1903 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementThe eternal inheritance securedHebrews 9:15 For this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, so that, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were committed under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
For this reason, what reason? Because Jesus “through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God,” He is the mediator of a new covenant. We learn in this verse why this new covenant was instituted—so that those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. For the eternal inheri...2024-11-1704 min
Daily Inspiration: The Steve Harvey Morning ShowFaith and Business: Built the largest African American-owned pure tenant commercial real estate firm in the country, clients like IBM, AT&T,Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marcus Sonnier. T. Dallas Smith began his commercial real estate career in 1982 at Atlanta Air Center Realty under the guidance of Thomas W. Tift, Jr. as leasing and management representative for the portfolio. In 1989, he became the first African American broker at Cushman & Wakefield of Georgia. His affiliation with the company opened doors for many minority brokers. In 1995, he pioneered the brokerage division for H.J. Russell & Company, an African American-owned construction and management firm, where he served as VP of the Brokerage Division. In 2006, with the...2024-11-1026 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementLook how God cares for usHebrews 8:12 “For I will be merciful to their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.”
The author quoted from Jeremiah 31 to show how God cares for those with whom He “cut” a second covenant. That’s how covenants were established in the Old Testament times. An animal was cut in two and the two parties passed through the halves testifying that if they didn’t keep their side of the covenant they should also be cut in two and give up their lives. In the second covenant, the new covenant, God fulfills the requirements for both parties. This shows the su...2024-11-0703 minSermons from Destiny Wakefield, UK3 November 2024 / Pastor Wesley Critchley / You Are The Light Of The World
Here’s the breakdown of this sermon message on being the light of the world, according to the recent transcript:
Introduction to Light in a Dark World
The speaker acknowledges the darkness in the world and emphasizes the need to shine a pure light—specifically, the light of Jesus.
Referencing 1 Peter 2:9, the speaker reinforces that Christians are chosen to "proclaim the excellencies" of God, who brought them "out of darkness into His marvelous light." God’s light is central throughout the Bible, as Christians are called to walk in it and radiate it.
Differ...2024-11-0628 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementOnce for allHebrews 7:26-27 For it was fitting for us to have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners and exalted above the heavens; who does not need daily, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people, because this He did once for all when He offered up Himself.
We have much to be encouraged about when we consider that Jesus’ sacrifice of Himself was once for all. The author contrasted the effectiveness and sufficiency of Jesus’ one-time sacrifice for sins with the repeated, daily sacrifices the...2024-10-2704 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementAnother encouragement to draw near to GodHebrews 7:25 Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.
What a wonderful encouragement we have today in this verse! Because Jesus lives forever, He is able to save forever. The word sozo can be translated as save, preserve, and restore. Since the action is in the middle voice, we understand the writer was describing those who themselves are drawing near to God, just as the author admonished them to do in Heb. 4:16. “Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of gra...2024-10-2502 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementJesus is ours, and we are HisHebrews 7:8-10 In this case mortal men receive tithes, but in that case one receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives on. And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who received tithes, paid tithes, for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.
The author was contrasting two orders of priests, the order of Aaron and the order of Melchizedek. In these verses, he made the point that the Levitical priests, who descended from Aaron, received tithes from the descendants of Abraham. However, when Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek, Levi positionally...2024-10-1803 min
Two Brothers, One BibleEpisode 131 - Peter Makes Up an Obscure HolidaySend us a textIn the cold open, Peter makes up a weird obscure holiday. Hebrews 8:1-6 Support the show2024-10-1618 min
Queer TasmaniaComing Out Day - A collection from Queer Life StoriesWelcome back to Queer Tasmania, a new LGBTIQA+ podcast from North West Pride (producers of Queer Life Stories).Today is Coming Out Day – a day to support anyone who is coming out of the closet.Our original podcast, Queer Life Stories (returning again in 2025) was created to help break down ignorance and misunderstandings of our community, so show that our lives are different and difficult only because of the societal challenges imposed on us for being queer. Queer Life Stories was an attempt to show the everyday stories of being queer in Tasmania, and capture th...2024-10-1030 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementMake haste to obey the gospel so you can freely loveHebrews 4:11 Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall, through following the same example of disobedience.
Today I want to encourage you by focusing on the word diligent. It is a word that includes the ideas of haste or earnestness. The author called his readers to make haste with all earnestness to enter into the finished work of Christ on their behalf. We might visualize a man standing outside a hurricane proof structure with a powerful category 5 hurricane-force storm bearing down on him. As long as he stands outside, he’s in danger. If...2024-09-1003 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementRest from your worksHebrews 4:10 For the one who has entered His rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from His.
Rest from your works to justify yourself before God. That’s the encouragement from today’s Scripture. He’s not suggesting that we rest from our good works or from living to love with Jesus. It helps to remember that the author was writing to Hebrews whose identity was with the keeping of the Law of God. The apostles Paul, John, Peter, and Jude dealt with the teaching of the Judaizers, a party of Jewish Christians in the early Church...2024-09-0903 min
Two Brothers, One BibleEpisode 110 - We See JesusSend us a textHebrews Chapter 2 verses 5-9 is the topic of today's discussion. Also, Robert is still amazed that Peter doesn't love chocolate. Support the show2024-08-1218 min
Wakefield Trinity Heritage Podcast162. Fans Forum: FocusLee & Jamie are joined by Erin, Peter and Jon for this month's Fans Forum!2024-08-051h 24
Two Brothers, One BibleEpisode 107 - National Iced Tea DaySend us a textRobert tells Peter of another obscure holiday called National Iced Tea Day. They also discuss Hebrews 1:5-14 Support the show2024-07-3119 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementWorship Jesus as the angels doHebrews 1:6 And when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says, “And let all the angels of God worship Him.”
We have a great encouragement to worship Jesus Christ in today’s Scripture. The author continued his reason for worshipping Jesus by recognizing His superiority over the angels, whom the Hebrews consider the mediators of the old covenant. One of the primary reasons for writing this book was to show them that the new covenant, mediated by Jesus, is greater than the old covenant. The main reason the new is better is that the mediator is greater than the an...2024-07-2603 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementPeace be to you3 John 15 Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
One of the greatest needs we have in a fallen and troubled world is peace. We need it, and so do our friends. Jesus’ last words to His disciples in the garden was “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” His first words of greeting when he first appeared to the disciples after His resurrection was, “Peace be with you.” Peace with God is possible t...2024-07-1603 min
Two Brothers, One BibleEpisode 107 - Continuing the ScenarioSend us a textPeter is still questioning from the previous episode of the house on fire. Robert repeats that it was just a scenario. 1 John 5 13-15 Support the show2024-07-1518 min
Two Brothers, One BibleEpisode 103 - Oxygen is EssentialSend us a textPeter tells a story of the importance of oxygen in this episode. 1 John 4:16-21 is discussed. Support the show2024-07-0118 minTwo Brothers, One BibleEpisode 99 - Blessed AssuranceSend us a textPeter has a keen since for the obvious to begin today's show, and the brothers discover blessed assurance. 1 John 3:19-24 Support the show2024-06-1718 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementOur faith is born of God.1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith.
The world system is like an opponent who wants to beat, defeat, and destroy you. When you live to love with Jesus, you have a foundation and mindset that can overcome all the schemes and attacks the world has to offer. It counters the lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and the boastful pride of life with humility and love. Where does this love come from? It comes from Jesus who dwells in you as you believe...2024-06-0703 min
The Firefighters Podcast#301 Leadership & The Impact we have on others with Carl BoasmanAfter 31 years’ service, upon retirement from the Fire and Rescue Service in October 2023, Carl started providing organisational and leadership development, coaching and mentoring support. Carl joined North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service as a Firefighter in 1992, in 2020, Carl was appointed as the Assistant Chief Fire Officer and Director of Community Protection for Cleveland Fire Brigade, with strategic level responsibility for operations where he finished his career.Get FREE resources and presentations HEREYou can connect with Carl HEREBooks & references in todays conversation:Leadership on the Line (Heifetz and Linsky) Surrounded by...2024-05-132h 09
Two Brothers, One BibleEpisode 87 - The High Water MarkSend us a textPeter is Giddy and Robert is Up in this episode of TBOB. Not really. 1 John 2:1-2 is discussed. Support the show2024-05-0617 min
Two Brothers, One BibleEpisode 80 - Dismayed? About What?Send us a textThe brothers look at Larry's 3rd Mt Rushmore verse, Isaiah 41:10. We learn in this episode, that Peter does not like ferris wheels! Support the show2024-04-1019 min
Two Brothers, One BibleEpisode 78 - Peter Sierson Tricks RobertSend us a textA fun exchange between the brothers starts this podcast off as they explore a new Mt Rushmore verse from Robert's friend, Larry. Joshua 1:9 is discussed. Support the show2024-04-0320 minLive to Love Scripture EncouragementDiscerning those who are liars1 John 2:4 The one who says, "I have come to know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;
It is apparent from these verses that the problem facing the church in John’s day was that there were people who said they were Christians, but their lives didn’t exemplify the presence of the life of Jesus. John called these people “liars.” He said they didn’t have the truth in them.
We can understand why John would write this when we remember that Jesus declared in his last minutes with His discip...2024-03-2803 min