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# 244 - Daniel & The Lion’s Den - In this episode of The Chosen People, When a royal decree outlaws prayer, Daniel’s only “crime” is faithfulness—so his enemies throw him into a pit of lions. Journey through Daniel 6 as God shuts mouths, topples schemes, and proves that allegiance to the Eternal Kin...

The first man, filled with untapped potential to subdue the world and cultivate God’s perfect will… Adam represents all of us. Teeming with potential, but hindered by pride. But where Adam failed, Jesus prevailed.Today's Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 15:22, from the King James Version.Download the ⁠P...

What does it look like to faithfully serve God without needing to make a name for ourselves? In this episode of the When She Serves Podcast , Brenda Leavenworth sits down with Inga-Lill Guzik for a wide-ranging conversation about faithfulness, ministry, serving others, and following wherever God lea...

# 243 - The Writing on The Wall - In this episode of The Chosen People, A drunken feast in Babylon is shattered by a disembodied hand writing judgment on the wall—MENE, MENE, TEKEL, PARSIN. Walk with Daniel in Daniel 5 as he deciphers the message, confronting pride, false worship, and the urgency to...

Who are our neighbors? The people who live next to us? The people who look like us, think like us, or vote for us?Jesus confronts the prevailing belief that only a few people are worthy of our love, trust, and respect. The Parable of the Good Samaritan stands as a beacon of light against the darknes...

What should a preacher do when the Bible addresses a culturally explosive issue? Can a sermon be useful but insufficiently centred on Christ? How much of the preacher’s own life belongs in the pulpit—and what happens after you preach a sermon that simply did not work? In episode 450 of the Expositor...

# 242 - The King & The Beast - In this episode of The Chosen People, Nebuchadnezzar—the “Beast King”—is stripped of his glory and driven to the fields until he lifts his eyes to heaven. Discover how pride dehumanizes and how humble worship restores our reason, dignity, and calling as God’s image-bea...

What does it mean to live in light of the resurrection? How do we, imperfect people on this side of heaven, live lives that echo eternity?Jesus walks the shores of Galilee one last time, and reassures His beloved apostles that He will always be with them. Then, shrouded in glory, He ascends into hea...

292. Is Jesus Coming Back Soon? War, Chaos and the Hope of His Return In this episode Cris will ask whether Jesus really is coming back soon. With wars, conflict and chaos across the world, are we seeing the signs of the end times?Cris will explore what Jesus actually said about his return, look at ...

# 241 - The Fiery Furnace - In this episode of The Chosen People, When Babylon’s music swells and a golden idol towers over the plain, three exiles refuse to bow—choosing faith over survival. Their stand leads to the furnace, where a fourth figure appears in the flames and a humbled king witnesses t...

When seven sons of a Jewish priest try to mimic Paul’s miracles by invoking Jesus' name without faith, they face the wrath of a demon who knows Jesus and Paul but dismisses them, leaving the entire city of Ephesus shaken by the power of the true gospel.In Ephesus, Paul teaches about the Holy Spirit ...

When a demon-possessed girl disrupts Paul and Silas' ministry in Philippi, their compassion and authority lead to her deliverance—but at a high cost, as they are beaten and imprisoned, trusting God’s greater purpose in their suffering.Paul and Silas, after days of being followed by a possessed slave...

You Are the Salt of the Earth (Matthew 5:13) | Sermon on the Mount Study: Beatitudes, Salt, and Christian Influence Thomas Fretwell continues the Sermon on the Mount after seven weeks on the Beatitudes, turning to Matthew 5:13 and Jesus’ declaration, “You are the salt of the earth.” He explains the ...

In the face of religious rigidity, Jesus heals a woman long bound by a spirit, showing that the true essence of the Sabbath lies not in strict rules, but in freeing the oppressed and restoring life.Jesus heals a woman bound by a spirit for eighteen years in the synagogue on the Sabbath, freeing her ...

Are you struggling with the need to control everything in ministry, or resisting accountability and running alone? In part three and final episode of this series, Pastor Rob examines the lusts for control and independence, and reveals why running with other leaders who share your faith is essential ...

# 240 - Daniel & The King's Dreams - In this episode of The Chosen People, Nebuchadnezzar’s troubling dream of a towering statue reveals the fragility of every earthly empire. In this episode, Daniel unveils its meaning and points to the eternal kingdom that will never be shaken.Sign up for The Chos...

When a father’s hope is shaken by his son’s torment, he brings his doubts to Jesus, who reveals that even a mustard seed of faith is enough to overcome the darkest forces.A father pleads with Jesus to save his son, possessed by a violent demon, after the disciples fail to cast it out. In response to...

# 239 - Captives & Captains - In this episode of The Chosen People, In Babylon’s shadow, Daniel and his friends are stripped of their names and groomed for the king’s court—but a quiet act of conviction redraws the battle lines. This episode explores how faithful resistance begins with small choices...

When Jesus frees a man from a demon, the crowd is amazed, but the Pharisees accuse Him of using dark powers—only to have their accusations dismantled by the One who holds true authority over all kingdoms.Amid growing tensions with the Pharisees, Jesus casts out a demon from a mute man, astonishing t...

# 238 - The Destruction of Jerusalem - In this episode of The Chosen People, the Temple burns, and King Zedekiah’s fear leads Judah into ruin—but even in the ashes, God’s covenant voice is not silent. This episode walks through the grief of exile and the surprising hope that still breathes in Jeremi...

A mother’s faith breaks through the barriers of culture and tradition as she pleads with Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter, proving that God’s mercy knows no bounds.A desperate Gentile mother, Josephine, seeks out Jesus, pleading for her daughter’s healing from demonic possession. Though Je...

Can a sermon be biblically accurate, practically helpful, and still miss the point? At an Expositors Collective training event at Reliance Church in Temecula, California, Cody King and Mike Neglia conducted a revealing experiment: two different sermons from the same passage, Ruth chapter 2. Before t...

# 237 - Nebuchadnezer Attacks - In this episode of The Chosen People, As Judah unravels after Josiah, Jehoahaz is seized, Jehoiakim bows to Egypt, Jeremiah’s scroll burns—and a new name rises from the east: Nebuchadnezzar. This gripping chapter traces the slow slide toward exile and asks what happen...

With a single word, Jesus casts out a demon and brings healing, but while the crowd praises Him, others plot in the shadows, rejecting His authority and claiming He works by the power of Satan.When a man possessed by a mute demon violently attacks his friend, Joshua seeks out Jesus, desperate for he...

291. When Suffering Makes No Sense - In Response to Big Church Festival Tragedy When suffering strikes suddenly and makes no sense, how do we understand it as Christians? Reflecting on the recent death of a pastor Robert Guance at a Big Church Festival and Jesus’ words about the tower of Siloam, we ...

# 236 - Josiah & The Burning Gods - In this episode of The Chosen People, Josiah tears down idols and burns the gods that once devoured children, choosing obedience even when judgment is already sealed. His story is both tragic and holy—showing that righteousness may not save a nation, but it still ...

Even a legion of demons must bow to Jesus, the One who commands the storm and sets the oppressed free.After a storm calmed at Jesus' command, the demon-possessed man known as Legion is confronted by the Son of God. Though the legion of demons beg for mercy, Jesus drives them into a herd of pigs, fre...

Blessed Are the Peacemakers: What Jesus Really Meant (Beatitudes Study: Matthew 5:9–12) Thomas Fretwell continues his Sermon on the Mount series through the Beatitudes, focusing on “Blessed are the peacemakers” and warning that it is often misused in partisan politics, social commentary, and pacifis...

When even a storm obeys Jesus' command, the demons possessing Gabriel realize their time of torment is about to face a far greater power.Gabriel's life takes a dark turn when a legion of demons overtakes his body, turning him from a simple stonemason into a violent outcast terrorizing his village. A...

When even the demons acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God, His authority over darkness becomes undeniable.In a display of divine authority, Jesus heals countless people gathered at Simon's house, casting out demons who recognize Him as the Son of God. Though the demons attempt to reveal Jesus' true i...

In this episode Pastor Rob continues to talk about Paul’s challenge to flee youthful lust and how that relates to ministry life, by answering the big question where or who are you seeking validation from.

# 235 - Josiah & The Hidden Scroll - In this episode of The Chosen People, A boy-king raised in the shadow of Molech discovers a hidden scroll, and the forgotten Word of God slices through generations of idolatry. Follow Josiah’s tear-soaked repentance and fearless reforms as he leads Judah from ash...

When the darkness inside seemed unstoppable, only Jesus could silence the demons and restore Mary to life.Mary, tormented by seven demons, is on the verge of losing herself when she encounters Jesus, who casts out the demons with His authoritative word. In a moment of divine intervention, Jesus not ...

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart (Matthew 5:8) | Undivided Devotion & Seeing God | Sermon on the Mount Thomas Fretwell continues a study of the Beatitudes in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” He explains that “blessed” means ha...

# 234 - Hezekiah & The Silent Slaughter - In this episode of The Chosen People, Under siege by Assyria’s taunts, King Hezekiah lays a threatening letter before God—and heaven answers the silence with sovereign deliverance. Explore a breathtaking story of prayer over panic, courage under mockery, and...