Jonathan Williams with Word of God, Speak
476 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -Join Jonathan Williams, the teacher for Word of God, Speak, and storyteller for the epic program, Stories of the Master, as he unpacks the meaning of Scripture and applies it to life today.
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Renewal of All Things - Telugu
April 16, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWhy? Why is there so much sorrow, so much sadness in the world? Abuse, human trafficking, war and slavery, man-made famine in lawless lands where everyone is in danger from the violent who care only for their power. All these trouble our world. The Bible, God’s holy word to mankind, tells us it was not always this way. It will not always be this way. Your fears can be relieved. Your shame can be wiped away. Your sins can be forgiven. Your hopelessness can disappear. All things will b...
The Renewal of All Things - Kannada
April 16, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 18.7 MBWhy? Why is there so much sorrow, so much sadness in the world? Abuse, human trafficking, war and slavery, man-made famine in lawless lands where everyone is in danger from the violent who care only for their power. All these trouble our world. The Bible, God’s holy word to mankind, tells us it was not always this way. It will not always be this way. Your fears can be relieved. Your shame can be wiped away. Your sins can be forgiven. Your hopelessness can disappear. All things will b...
The Renewal of All Things - Malayalam
April 16, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 19.4 MBWhy? Why is there so much sorrow, so much sadness in the world? Abuse, human trafficking, war and slavery, man-made famine in lawless lands where everyone is in danger from the violent who care only for their power. All these trouble our world. The Bible, God’s holy word to mankind, tells us it was not always this way. It will not always be this way. Your fears can be relieved. Your shame can be wiped away. Your sins can be forgiven. Your hopelessness can disappear. All things will b...
The Renewal of All Things - Marathi
April 16, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 17.8 MBWhy? Why is there so much sorrow, so much sadness in the world? Abuse, human trafficking, war and slavery, man-made famine in lawless lands where everyone is in danger from the violent who care only for their power. All these trouble our world. The Bible, God’s holy word to mankind, tells us it was not always this way. It will not always be this way. Your fears can be relieved. Your shame can be wiped away. Your sins can be forgiven. Your hopelessness can disappear. All things will b...
The Renewal of All Things - Odiya
April 16, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 11.4 MBWhy? Why is there so much sorrow, so much sadness in the world? Abuse, human trafficking, war and slavery, man-made famine in lawless lands where everyone is in danger from the violent who care only for their power. All these trouble our world. The Bible, God’s holy word to mankind, tells us it was not always this way. It will not always be this way. Your fears can be relieved. Your shame can be wiped away. Your sins can be forgiven. Your hopelessness can disappear. All things will b...
The Renewal of All Things - Punjabi
April 16, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 19.4 MBWhy? Why is there so much sorrow, so much sadness in the world? Abuse, human trafficking, war and slavery, man-made famine in lawless lands where everyone is in danger from the violent who care only for their power. All these trouble our world. The Bible, God’s holy word to mankind, tells us it was not always this way. It will not always be this way. Your fears can be relieved. Your shame can be wiped away. Your sins can be forgiven. Your hopelessness can disappear. All things will b...
The Renewal of All Things - Tamil
April 16, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 18.8 MBWhy? Why is there so much sorrow, so much sadness in the world? Abuse, human trafficking, war and slavery, man-made famine in lawless lands where everyone is in danger from the violent who care only for their power. All these trouble our world. The Bible, God’s holy word to mankind, tells us it was not always this way. It will not always be this way. Your fears can be relieved. Your shame can be wiped away. Your sins can be forgiven. Your hopelessness can disappear. All things will b...
The Mystery of Mary Magdalene - Part 3
April 14, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWhy do some say Mary Magdalene was the wife of Jesus? Why do some say she was the apostle to the apostles? Why have some believed that a power play in the church by despotic men robbed her of her special role in the first centuries of the Christian Church?
The Mystery of Mary Magdalene - Part 2
April 12, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBMary Magdalene – along with many other women who had also been healed or freed from evil spirits – accompanied Jesus in his journeys throughout Galilee. They also accompanied him to Jerusalem and observed the horror of his crucifixion. She saw the burial, and she knew that she must visit the tomb to give a proper burial with more spices than could be arranged in the final moments before the sun set on that fateful Friday afternoon. And then it happened.
The Mystery of Mary Magdalene - Part 1
April 10, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBMystery and intrigue have surrounded the maiden from Magdala. Many have believed her to be . . . Jesus’s wife . . . and . . . or . . . The chief of the apostles . . . and . . . or . . . An unfortunate victim of a male power play in early Church politics . . . and . . . or A converted prostitute. Take your pick. Mix and match. The probability is that you, like most, will fail to decipher the mystery if you rely upon sensational articles that have grabbed headlines and sold millions ...
The Renewal of All Things
April 08, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 18.9 MBWhy? Why is there so much sorrow, so much sadness in the world? Abuse, human trafficking, war and slavery, man-made famine in lawless lands where everyone is in danger from the violent who care only for their power. All these trouble our world. The Bible, God’s holy word to mankind, tells us it was not always this way. It will not always be this way. Your fears can be relieved. Your shame can be wiped away. Your sins can be forgiven. Your hopelessness can disappear. All things will b...
The Shepherd 2
April 07, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 17.2 MBWhat a contrast between false shepherds and Jesus. The true shepherd runs toward the danger to protect the sheep. The true shepherd strengthens the weak, heals the sick, binds up the injured and brings back the strays.
The Shepherd 1
April 05, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 17.9 MBLet ask you some important questions, “Are you part of God’s flock? Do you recognize the voice of God calling you through Jesus Christ?” If not, I hope you will respond to him right now. He says he knows his sheep by name. This is a picture of intimacy. He wants a relationship with you. He wants to give you that security. He wants to lead you to green pastures and refreshing water. He has the best in mind for you.
Sight for the Blind and Blindness for Those Who See 2
April 03, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 19.4 MBThe miracle of healing the blind man validated Jesus’ claim that he was the light of the world, but it also illustrated the two types of people in the world and the two responses to Jesus. Today we will look at those two responses.
Sight for the Blind and Blindness for Those Who See 1
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat a contrast between the disciples’ approach and Jesus’ approach! The disciples focus on sin, Jesus focuses on the glory of God.
The Truth Will Set You Free 2
March 29, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 18 MBThe picture of Jesus walking away should be a picture emblazoned in our mind. We don’t want Jesus to walk away from us because we are stubborn and proud. We often talk about people walking away from God but here we have a picture of God walking away from his people. Both are equally bad. God desires to have a relationship with us. He doesn’t want us to walk away. He doesn’t want to walk away. He wants fellowship with us, intimacy with us, a relationship with us.
The Truth Will Set You Free 1
March 27, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 17 MBEveryone who commits sin is the slave of sin. If we want to experience the freedom that Christ brings, we must acknowledge our sin and its consequences, and hold fast the teaching of Christ that will set us free.
The Light of the World
March 24, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 18.6 MBPeople and cultures and civilizations become dimmer and dimmer, darker and darker as they stray further and further from God. But in his grace and mercy God sent his Son to bring light in this darkness.
Caught in the Act of Sin 2
March 22, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 20 MBThere is only one opinion that counts, and one opinion to worry about. It’s not our accusers. It’s not our fellow humans. It is the opinion and the verdict of Jesus.
Caught in the Act of Sin 1
March 20, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBHave you sinned and you think you are beyond redemption? Do you seem to be in a situation that is beyond remedy? I have good news for you. Nothing is beyond the wisdom and the grace of Jesus. Listen today and learn why.
Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles 5
March 17, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 19.7 MBDuring the Feast of Tabernacles, one of the highlights was the Water Ceremony. Was it at this time that Jesus invited people to come to him and drink?
Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles 4
March 15, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 17.3 MBThere are three responses to Jesus, a response of faith, a response of skepticism, and a response of total rejection. Which way will you respond today?
Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles 3
March 13, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 17.8 MBIt is so easy to come to hasty conclusions. It is more difficult to be patient, to seek understanding, and to ask God for wisdom to see the full picture. Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles 3 explains why.
Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles 2
March 10, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 17.3 MBCultures and civilizations are often built upon loving things that often are abhorrent to God, like finding fascination with the rich and famous and forgetting those who are downtrodden and suffer. This second message on Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles explains why.
Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles 1
March 08, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Feast of Tabernacles was a time of joy and a declaration of faith! But as the festival drew near, it would also be a time of temptation, and it would be a time of danger for Jesus.
Psalm 2 - Part 3 - The King in Zion
November 30, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBJesus has come to claim the nations for God. Jesus has come to quiet the rebellion of the earth, to subdue the nations of the world, and to reinstate the reign of God. Today we are going to discover how he does this and how you and I get to be part of it.
Psalm 2 - Part 2 - He Who Sits in the Heavens Laughs!
November 28, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWhat makes God laugh? Did you know that God laughs? Three times in Psalms it says this. Today, we are going to learn one surprising reason why he laughs and how this can bring great comfort to our souls.
Psalm 2 - Part 1 - Why Do the Nations Rage?
November 25, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 15.2 MBYou would not heed the counsel of a wicked person, would you? Of course not, but wait until you hear the story of what happened in a Christian school in our country!
Psalm 1
November 23, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThe first word of the first chapter in the book of Psalms is “happy.” The last word in Psalm 1 is perish. It is as if the writer is saying, “I am holding out two paths for you. One brings happiness, one will cause you to perish. Which path will you choose?”
John's Final Words
November 21, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBJohn wrote his book to warn churches that were in spiritual danger. What exhortations do we find in his closing words to warn and equip us in our spiritual battles?
Five Steps to Mature Praying 4
November 18, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14.8 MBIs it possible that some of God’s people go so far into sin that we should stop praying for them? It’s a great question, with a surprising answer.
Five Steps to Mature Praying 3
November 16, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14.8 MBWhat if we discover a friend or family member in sin? Do we ignore it? Do we become critical? What does God want us to do?
Five Steps to Mature Praying 2
November 14, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 16.3 MBFor some reason we have come to think that an answer to prayer must always be “Yes.” But isn’t “No” or “Wait,” also an answer?
Five Steps to Mature Praying 1
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 15.8 MBWhy are some prayers answered and others not? How can we build confidence that God hears and acts on our prayers?
The Witness 2
November 10, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14.9 MBWe accept human testimony all the time. If we accept human testimony to confirm things, should we not accept God’s testimony?
The Witness 1
November 07, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 17.3 MBWhy is it that an overzealous monk added a verse to the original manuscript of Scripture? Today, let’s find out what he did, and why.
How to Achieve Out of This World Success 2
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 15.5 MBThe world is a frame of mind and a way of life that is ignorant of, apathetic to, or defiant to God and His will and which is reinforced by the prevailing culture. It’s not a list of “do’s” and “don’ts” as much as it is a way of thinking that separates people from God.
How to Achieve Out of this World Success 1
November 02, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 15.1 MBWe regularly talk in Christian circles about overcoming the world, but what does that mean and how do we do it?
The Love Checklist
October 31, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 17.2 MBTwelve times in only six short verses John uses the word “love.” It must be important. Let’s find out what John said.
Experience the Unlimited Love of God 4
October 28, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MBWhat about the future of the world? What about the future of my kids and grandkids? What about my future? What will happen when I stand before God?
Experience the Unlimited Love of God 3
October 26, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 14.6 MBHow do we know that our belief in Christ is correct? How do we know that what we teach and what you hear is really God at work?
Experience the Unlimited Love of God 2
October 24, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 15.6 MBCan we be sure that God loves us? Can we be sure that our Christian experience is the true God at work in our lives? How can we face the future without fear?
Experience the Unlimited Love of God 1
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 16.7 MBI am sure all of us agree that the greatest need in everyone’s life is to experience love. No one argues that. And yet, the sad reality is that many do not experience love, or they experience a distorted form of love.
How Do We Protect Ourselves from Deception 2
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 15.5 MBOur young people and adults have bought into the spirit of the age – relativism – and are sitting ducks for a sharp shooting religious salesman
How Do We Protect Ourselves from Deception 1
October 17, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 17 MBWe live in a time in which it is trendy to be tolerant of everyone’s beliefs. People say, “it’s OK to believe whatever you want to believe. You have your truth and I have mine.” Is this the right approach?
Leave Your Doubts
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBSometimes, we have an over-active conscience and sometimes our hearts can falsely condemn us. We worry about things we shouldn’t worry about and beat ourselves over things that don’t matter to God.
Jesus' Radical Agenda 4
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 19.2 MBBecome a giver. Give as opportunities rise. But also give as a discipline. Become a consistent giver to the work of God. Don’t give God your crumbs. Don’t give Him the leftovers. Give to Him first. When you get paid, let that be the first check you write, not the last.
Jesus' Radical Agenda 3
October 10, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 16.3 MBIf you were to ask the average person, “Do you think you can know absolutely for sure if you will go to heaven when you die?” most would answer, “I would like to. I wish I did, but I don’t know.”
Jesus Radical Agenda 2
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBSin is not a friend. Sin is a ravenous beast, always devouring—never satisfied—and its desire is to master us.
Jesus' Radical Agenda 1
October 05, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 18.2 MBSome Christians get headlines for their moral failures. Some get headlines for their political views. But not often do we get headlines for our love.