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WordSowerFreedom in Christ: Galatians 4Read Galatians 4Other scripture in this episode:So she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, “You are a God of seeing,” for she said, “Truly here I have seen him who looks after me.” (Genesis 16:13)“So you, son of man, I have made a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. If I say to the wicked, O wicked one, you shall surely die, and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from his way, that...2025-07-2631 minWordSowerFreedom in Christ: Galatians 3Read Galatians 3Other scripture in this episode:All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. (Isaiah 64:6)Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (2 Corinthians 3:17)wordsowerpodcast@gmail.com2025-07-1934 minWordSowerFreedom in Christ: Galatians 2Read Galatians 2Other scripture in this episode:For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘...2025-07-1223 minWordSowerFreedom in Christ: Galatians 1Read Galatians 1Other scripture in this episode:For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23)the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, (Romans 3:22-24)All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous...2025-07-0525 minWordSowerBible Fathers: JosephRead Matthew 1:18-25, 2:13-15, 2:19-23Other scripture in this episode:Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14)Thus says the Lord: “A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping. Rachel is weeping for her children; she refuses to be comforted for her children, because they are no more.” (Jeremiah 31:15)For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made...2025-06-2835 minWordSowerBible Fathers: AbrahamRead Genesis 17:1-8, 18:1-15Other scripture in this episode:For nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37)The Sacrifice of IsaacAbraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead, and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death. (Hebrews 11:19)“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. (John 14:15)Who has heard such a thing?Who has seen such things? Shall a land be born in one day? Shall a nation be brought forth in one moment? For as soon as Z...2025-06-2131 minWordSowerBible Fathers: Father GodRead Ephesians 1:3-14Other scripture in this episode:Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. (Matthew 6:9-13)He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. (Colossians 1:15)He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourne...2025-06-1430 minWordSowerPentecostRead Acts 2Other scripture in this episode:The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” (Psalm 110:1)Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7)wordsowerpodcast@gmail.com2025-06-0732 minWordSowerBible Moms: Proverbs 31 WomanRead Proverbs 31:10-31Other scripture in this episode:However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. (Ephesians 5:33)Now don’t worry about a thing, my daughter. I will do what is necessary, for everyone in town knows you are a virtuous woman. (Ruth 3:11)And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more a...2025-05-3132 minWordSowerBible Moms: BathshebaRead 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 26-27, 1 Kings 1:28-31Other scripture in this episode:“If a man is found lying with the wife of another man, both of them shall die, the man who lay with the woman, and the woman. So you shall purge the evil from Israel. (Deuteronomy 22:22)Uriah said to David, “The ark and Israel and Judah dwell in booths, and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord are camping in the open field. Shall I then go to my house, to eat and to drink and to lie with my wife? A...2025-05-2429 minWordSowerBible Moms: HannahRead 1 Samuel 1, 1 Samuel 2:18-21 Other scripture in this episode:The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did to Sarah as he had promised. And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. (Genesis 21:1-2)Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb. (Genesis 30:22)Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4)And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom...2025-05-1728 minWordSowerBible Moms: MaryRead Luke 1:26-56,John 2:1-5,John 19:25-27Other scripture in this episode:wordsowerpodcast@gmail.comBut Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. (Luke 2:19)And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” (Luke 2:33...2025-05-1027 minWordSowerBible Moms: ElizabethRead Luke 1:5-25, 39-45, 57-66Other scripture in this episode:For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. (1 Corinthians 7:4-6)“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not r...2025-05-0326 minWordSowerThe Resurrection of JesusRead Matthew 28Other scripture in this episode:The next day, that is, after the day of Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate and said, “Sir, we remember how that impostor said, while he was still alive, ‘After three days I will rise.’ Therefore order the tomb to be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples go and steal him away and tell the people, ‘He has risen from the dead,’ and the last fraud will be worse than the first.” (Matthew 27:62-64)Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into...2025-04-2628 minWordSowerThe Crucifixion of JesusRead Mark 15:1-39Other scripture in this episode:And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. (Luke 23:34)When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. (John 19:26-27)As many were astonished at you—his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the ch...2025-04-1926 minWordSowerThe Passion of JesusRead Matthew 26:1-29Other scripture in this episode:“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” He did...2025-04-1232 minWordSowerThe Parable of the Wedding FeastRead Matthew 22:1-10Other scripture in this episode:For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24)Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)Jesus a...2025-04-0527 minWordSowerThe Parable of the Prodigal SonRead Luke 15:11-32Other scripture in this episode:He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. (Psalm 40:2)Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8)Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. (Matthew 6:9)He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. (Proverbs 29:3)We all...2025-03-2929 minWordSowerThe Parable of the Good SamaritanRead Luke 10:25-37Other scripture in this episode:And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. (Matthew 22:37)“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. (Matthew 23:23)And the Lord said to Moses, “Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them...2025-03-2222 minWordSowerThe Parable of the SowerRead The Parable of the SowerOther scripture in this episode:“‘Go to this people, and say, “You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive.” For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed; lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.’ (Acts 28:26-27) Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom...2025-03-1531 minWordSowerThe Parable of the Unmerciful ServantRead Matthew 18:23-35Other scripture in this episode:bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. (Colossians 3:13)All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. (John 1:3)He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. (John 1:10-11)Elisha helps a poor widow“Blessed are the mer...2025-03-0827 minWordSowerThe Parable of the TalentsRead Matthew 25:14-30Other scripture in this episode:The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18)And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves cast out. (Luke 13:28)because, if you c...2025-03-0123 minWordSowerLove - The Greatest PerfectorRead Matthew 5:43-48Other scripture in this episode:If anyone injures his neighbor, as he has done it shall be done to him, fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; whatever injury he has given a person shall be given to him. (Leviticus 24:19-20)For it is not an enemy who taunts me—then I could bear it; it is not an adversary who deals insolently with me—then I could hide from him. But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend. (Psalm 55:12-13)You inten...2025-02-2230 minWordSowerLove - The Greatest TransformationRead 1 John 4:7-12Other scripture in this episode:I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. (Philippians 1:9)Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots. (Luke 23:34) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John3:16) “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thir...2025-02-1521 minWordSowerLove - The Greatest LifeRead 1 Corinthians 13Other scripture in this episode:Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8)Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. (Philippians 2:4)Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. (1 Corinthians 10:24)And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” (Luke 22:41-42)Therefore...2025-02-0831 minWordSowerLove - The Greatest CommandmentRead Mark 12:28-31Other scripture in this episode:Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5)I and the Father are one.” (John 10:30)The Ten CommandmentsLove is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices wi...2025-02-0128 minWordSowerSeeking the Lord - Psalm 37Read Psalm 37Other scripture in this episode:For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. (2 Corinthians 1:20)For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16)When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. (John 19:30)Blessed are the meek, for they shall...2025-01-2536 minWordSowerSeeking the Lord - Psalm 16Read Psalm 16Other scripture in this episode:He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. (Revelation 21:4)Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)For David says concerning Him: ‘I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken. Therefore my heart rejoiced, and my tongue was glad; moreov...2025-01-1831 minWordSowerSeeking the Lord - Psalm 42Read Psalm 42Other scripture in this episode:Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6)wordsowerpodcast@gmail.com2025-01-1129 minWordSowerSeeking the Lord - Psalm 1Read Psalm 1Other scripture in this episode:The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7)Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2)On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” (Ro...2025-01-0434 minWordSowerThe Birth of Messiah - Isaiah 9:6-7Read Isaiah 9:6-7Other scripture in this episode:I and the Father are one. (John 10:30)He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. (Colossians 1:15)So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. (Matthew 6:34)For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. (Hebrews 4:15)But he said to me, “My grace...2024-12-2843 minWordSowerThe Birth of Messiah - Matthew 2:1-12Read Matthew 2:1-12Other scripture in this episode:Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. (John 6:35)Herod was furious when he realized that the wise men had outwitted him. He sent soldiers to kill all the boys in and around Bethlehem who were two years old and under, based on the wise men’s report of the star’s first appearance. (Matthew 2:16)This is what the Lord says: “A cry is heard in Ramah—deep...2024-12-2143 minWordSowerThe Birth of Messiah - Luke 2:1-20Read Luke 2:1-20Other scripture in this episode:In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. (2 Corinthians 1:8)Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to...2024-12-1448 minWordSowerThe Birth of Messiah - Luke 1:26-38Read Luke 1:26-38Other scripture in this episode:Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14)The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will cer...2024-12-0755 minWordSowerSongs of Gratitude - Psalm 23Read Psalm 23Other scripture in this episode:But David said to Saul, “Your servant used to keep his father’s sheep, and when a lion or a bear came and took a lamb out of the flock, I went out after it and struck it, and delivered the lamb from its mouth; and when it arose against me, I caught it by its beard, and struck and killed it. Your servant has killed both lion and bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God...2024-11-3046 minWordSowerSongs of Gratitude - Psalm 100Read Psalm 100Other scripture in this episode:“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3)A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth. (Isaiah 42:3)The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, (Isaiah 61:1)Where shall I go from y...2024-11-2352 minWordSowerGod's Outrageous Mercy: Jonah 4Read Jonah 4Other scripture in this episode:But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!” So he said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.” (1Kings 1...2024-11-1645 minWordSowerGod's Outrageous Mercy: Jonah 3Read Jonah 3Other scripture in this episode:Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness. (Genesis 15:6)For the Scriptures tell us, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” (Romans 4:3)And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can c...2024-11-0952 minWordSowerGod's Outrageous Mercy: Jonah 2Read Jonah 2Other scripture in this episode:I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me. I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night—but even in darkness I cannot hide from you. To you the...2024-11-0259 minWordSowerGod's Outrageous Mercy: Jonah 1Read Jonah 1Other scripture in this episode:Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8)The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John3:16)2024-10-261h 02WordSowerA New People, A New Life: Ephesians 6Read Ephesians 6Other scripture in this episode:Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. (Colossians 3:23-24)Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17)For we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7)Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not liv...2024-10-1955 minWordSowerA New People, A New Life: Ephesians 5Read Ephesians 5Other scripture in this episode:All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. (Matthew 16:24)Let my prayer be cou...2024-10-1258 minWordSowerA New People, A New Life: Ephesians 4Read Ephesians 4Other scripture in this episode:Psalm 133A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; (Isaiah 42:3)He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:3)‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. (Revelation 21:4)He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning a...2024-10-051h 05WordSowerA New People, A New Life: Ephesians 3Read Ephesians 3Other scripture in this episode:And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel. (Genesis 3:15)For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)Then the Lord told him, “Make a replica of a poisonous snake and attach it to a pole. All who ar...2024-09-2854 minWordSowerA New People, A New Life: Ephesians 2Read Ephesians 2Other scripture in this episode:The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10)For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ But I say, if you are even angry with...2024-09-211h 02WordSowerA New People, A New Life: Ephesians 1Read Ephesians 1Other scripture in this episode:I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again a...2024-09-141h 12WordSowerWhat Really Matters: Philippians 4Read Philippians 4Other scripture in this episode:casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled. (2 Corinthians 10:5-6)“When an evil spirit leaves a person, it goes into the desert, seeking rest but finding none. Then it says, ‘I will return to the person I came from.’ So it returns and finds its former home empty, swept, and in order. Then the spirit finds seven other spiri...2024-09-071h 04WordSowerWhat Really Matters: Philippians 3Read Philippians 3Other scripture in this episode:In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:42-43)For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. (Romans 3:23)But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possessi...2024-08-311h 01WordSowerWhat Really Matters: Philippians 2 (Part 2)Read Philippians 2:12-30Other scripture in this episode:But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (Galatians 5:22-23)No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. (Matthew 5:15)And the city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is i...2024-08-241h 00WordSowerWhat Really Matters: Philippians 2 (Part 1)Read Philippians 2:1-11Other scripture in this episode:But Jesus replied, “I have a kind of food you know nothing about.” (John 4:32)The Father and I are one. (John 10:30)... I found him whom my soul loves. ... (Song of Solomon 3:4)Psalm 139I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! (John 15:11)The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abu...2024-08-171h 00WordSowerWhat Really Matters: Philippians 1 (Part 2)Read Philippians 1:12-30Other scripture in this episode:For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds. (Matthew 11:18-19)This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. (Hebrews 4:15)Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so...2024-08-1055 minWordSowerWhat Really Matters: Philippians 1 (Part 1)Read Philippians 1:1-11Other scripture in this episode:And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ (Matthew 25:40)Read Paul's conversion in the book of ActsAnd the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8)Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and r...2024-08-031h 03WordSowerDeliverance: Esther 9 & 10Read Esther 9 and 10Other scripture in this episode:But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Matthew 6:33-34)I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet liv...2024-07-2739 minWordSowerDeliverance: Esther 7 & 8Read Esther 7 and 8Other scripture in this episode:If you set a trap for others, you will get caught in it yourself. If you roll a boulder down on others, it will crush you instead. (Proverbs 26:27)And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it. (Matthew 11:12)And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Mat...2024-07-2047 minWordSowerDeliverance: Esther 5 & 6Read Esther 5 and 6Other scripture in this episode:You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. (Genesis 50:20)“When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” (Luke 12:11-12)‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians. You know how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to mysel...2024-07-1340 minWordSowerDeliverance: Esther 3 & 4Read Esther 3 and 4Other scripture in this episode:Then the Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, you are cursed more than all animals, domestic and wild. You will crawl on your belly, groveling in the dust as long as you live. And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.” (Genesis 3:14-15)But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses...2024-07-0639 minWordSowerDeliverance: Esther 2Read Esther 2Other scripture in this episode:Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you. The authorities are God’s servants, sent for y...2024-06-2954 minWordSowerDeliverance: Esther 1Read Esther 1Other scripture in this episode:The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?” “Of course we may eat fruit from the trees in the garden,” the woman replied. “It’s only the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden that we are not allowed to eat. God said, ‘You must not eat it or even touch it; if you do, you will die...2024-06-2231 minWordSowerRedemption: Ruth 4Read Ruth 4:1-22Other scripture in this episode:And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28)Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. (Psalm 127:3)And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)Now to him who is able to do far...2024-06-1538 minWordSowerRedemption: Ruth 3Read Ruth 3:1-18Other scripture in this episode:It was by faith that Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed with the people in her city who refused to obey God. For she had given a friendly welcome to the spies. (Hebrews 11:31)He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. (Psalm 91:4)For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah...2024-06-0834 minWordSowerRedemption: Ruth 2Read Ruth 2:1-23Other scripture in this episode:“Now swear to me by the Lord that you will be kind to me and my family since I have helped you. Give me some guarantee that when Jericho is conquered, you will let me live, along with my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all their families.” “We offer our own lives as a guarantee for your safety,” the men agreed. “If you don’t betray us, we will keep our promise and be kind to you when the Lord gives us the land.” (Joshua 2:12-14)...2024-06-0141 minWordSowerRedemption: Ruth 1The book of Ruth, a compelling love story of faithfulness.Read Ruth 1:1-22Other scripture included in today's episode:And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28)“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9)But the Lord said...2024-05-2553 minWordSowerMy Identity in ChristMy identity in ChristScripture in this episode:For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12)So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:15)For God has not...2024-05-1838 minWordSowerJehovah ShammahJehovah Shammah - The LORD is thereGod is with us. He will never leave us nor forsake us.Scripture in this episode:The distance around the entire city will be 6 miles. And from that day the name of the city will be 'The LORD is There.' (Ezekiel 48:35)The future glory of this Temple will be greater than its past glory, says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. And in this place I will bring peace. I, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, have spoken!” (Haggai 2:9)The one who sp...2024-05-1142 minWordSowerJehovah RaphaJehovah Rapha: The LORD healsThe LORD cares about each of us and wants to be our healing.Scripture in this episode:He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by his wounds you were healed. (1 Peter 2:24)But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)wordsowerpodcast@gmail.com2024-05-0148 minWordSowerJehovah ShalomJehovah Shalom: The LORD is PeaceWe can have peace in Jesus, no matter what we are going through.Scripture in this episode:"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."(Numbers 6:24-26)But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I...2024-04-0134 min