Jonathan Williams with Word of God, Speak
475 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 22 hours 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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The Love That Made Us Alive - Ephesians 2:5-7
June 03, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB“You cannot sin as much as God can forgive. If it comes to a pitched battle between sin and grace, you shall not be as bad as God is good. We can only sin as a man, but God can forgive as a God.”
The Mercy of God - Ephesians 2:4
May 31, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIf there was anyone who was a candidate for the mercy of God it was my father, and he often told me, “Jonathan, no one cared for my soul.” But someone did – God cared for his soul. Today I will tell you his story.
We Lived According to the Flesh - Ephesians 2:1-3
May 27, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBSome may be listening who are trusting in their own righteousness before God. My prayer is that you would come to see yourself in an accurate way, as a failure before God. This is not meant to depress you but to deliver you from false security and to drive you to the one who is rich in mercy.
We Lived According to the Prince of the Power of the Air - Eph 2:1-3
May 24, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBThis prince is the father of lies. This prince is the lord of deception. This prince is the ruler of the power of the air and we must defeat him!
We Lived According to the World - Ephesians 2:1-3
May 20, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBA giant python slowly wraps itself around you. You are mesmerized by its beauty and the touch of its skin but it slowly and surely squeezes the life out of you. And that is the way of the world for it slowly and imperceptibly squeezes us into its system so that we will obediently line up with it, do what it says, and forsake God.
The Four Faces of Death - Ephesians 2:1
May 17, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB“And you were dead in your trespasses and sins.” Can it be any bleaker? Can Paul express it with any greater clarity? We were not just sick, we were dead in our trespasses and sins
Resurrection Vision - Part 10
May 13, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThe resurrection of Jesus empowers us for ministry.
Resurrection Vision - Part 9
May 10, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThe resurrection of Jesus empowers holy living.
Resurrection Vision - Part 8
May 06, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThe resurrection of Jesus guarantees our resurrection.
Resurrection Vision - Part 7
May 03, 2020 04:00The resurrection of Jesus fulfills the story of Israel and affirms the importance of our story within the world.
Resurrection Vision - Part 6
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThe resurrection of Jesus proves he is who he claimed to be.
Resurrection Vision - Part 5
April 26, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThe resurrection of Jesus proves what he did on the cross was sufficient to obtain our complete forgiveness and justification.
Resurrection Vision - Part 4
April 22, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe resurrection of Jesus shows the path he took to live and do God's will was the path for Israel and all mankind.
Resurrection Vision - Part 3
April 19, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThe resurrection of Jesus means that the way he lived was the right way to live.
Resurrection Vision - Part 2
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThe resurrection of Jesus shows God is concerned about and has a remedy for the man-made problems in his creation.
Resurrection Vision - Part 1
April 12, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThe resurrection of Jesus affirms the goodness and importance of God's creation.
The Case for Christ
March 08, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 18.3 MBThe case for faith is indeed strong. The evidence is overwhelming in favor of the existence of God, of the reliability of the Bible, and of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Let’s learn some final lessons on this today.
The Power of Faith Part 2
March 04, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 15.1 MBIf you need to investigate the claims of Christ, investigate. That is a good thing. But you must realize that at some point you will need to make a choice for or against him.
The Power of Faith - Part 1
March 01, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBWithout God, there is no basis for morality and justice among people. Without God, we are left only with preferences and there is no right or wrong.
Is it Possible for a Christian to Still Have Doubts? Part 2
February 26, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 15.9 MBThere are many causes of doubt about the truthfulness of Christianity. Let’s learn more about them today and how to overcome them.
Is it Possible to Be a Christian and Still Have Doubts? Part 1
February 23, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MBWere the heroes of the faith born that way? Did they ever have doubts? Do you ever have doubts
Why is Church History Full of Abuse and Violence? Part 2
February 19, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 16 MBThe Spanish Inquisition, the Salem Witch Trials, missionary exploitation, anti-Semitism. These have been stains on the reputation of the Church. Today let’s find out what really happened and learn how to answer these charges.
Why is Church History Full of Abuse and Violence? Part 1
February 16, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 16.5 MBIf Christ is real and he founded the church why has his church been so full of violence in its history? Great question! We are going to examine it today.
Would a Loving God Send Anyone to Hell?
February 12, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 24.9 MBA loving God would never send people to Hell, would he? Today, we are going to tackle this tough question for today’s Christian.
How Can Jesus Be the Only Way to God? Part 2
February 09, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 15.9 MBHave you ever heard anyone say, “you Christians say Christ is the only way to God but isn’t the way a person lives more important that what he believes? Besides, I know many upright, moral people who are not Christians.” How would we answer them? Let’s learn today.
How Can Jesus Be the Only Way to God? Part 1
February 05, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 13.7 MBIs Jesus really the only way to God? What do we say to people when they tell us we are narrow minded bigots? Let’s listen today and learn together.
Is the God of the Bible a Murderer of Innocents? Part 3
February 02, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14.5 MBCan we really trust the Bible, that it is from God? Today we are going to learn five reasons why we can put our faith in this book and the God it describes.
Is the God of the Bible a Murderer of Innocents? Part 2
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBSome have said the God of the New Testament is a God of love and peace. I’ll follow that God and I won’t follow the God of the Old Testament who is mean and wicked. Many have tried that. But it won’t work. Let’s find out why today.
Is the God of the Bible a Murderer of Innocents? Part 1
January 26, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 15.3 MB“If the God of the Bible commands that innocent women and children be killed, how can I trust him? How can I trust the Bible?”
If Evolution is True, Do We Need God?
January 22, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 17.9 MBIf evolution is true, why do we need God?
Do Miracles Contradict Science? Part 2
January 19, 2020 17:00It is not a question so much about miracles as it is a question about God because if God exists then miracles are no problem. What are the evidences for God? Let’s learn some today.
Do Miracles Contradict Science? Part 1
January 15, 2020 05:00We are told that miracles contradict science. Therefore, miracles cannot exist and the stories we read in the Gospel are false. Is this true. Let’s learn about this today as we continue Tough Questions for Today’s Christians.
If God is Good, Why Do Suffering and Evil Exist? Part 3
January 12, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 15.6 MBGod allows suffering and evil, not because he is weak or indifferent but because his way, the only way of dealing with it is through the cross of Christ that forgives, justifies, cleanses, and makes people new. God destroys the evil but saves the person.
If God is Good, Why Do Suffering and Evil Exist? Part 2
January 08, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14 MBTo create a world with love, God had to give humans the ability to love him which also meant they had the ability not to love him. Today, let’s learn more about the question of why evil and suffering exist in God’s good world.
If God is Good, Why Do Suffering and Evil Exist - Part 1
January 05, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14.4 MBIf God is a loving, all-powerful God, why does he allow evil and suffering to exist?
Strange Visitors from the East 2
January 02, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 13.7 MBAmid the sorrow, God is there, weeping with his people and promising to work it all out for good if his people will trust him. One day all will be made right and the one who was born the king of the Jews is Lord of all and will reign over the earth.
Strange Visitors from the East 1
December 31, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 19.9 MBScreams of horror and anguish filled the village. When men tried to resist and defend their families they were cut down. When women held their babies close and cried they felt the edge of the blade as well.
The Holy Family in Bethlehem and Jerusalem 2
December 29, 2019 17:00 - 23 minutes - 23.1 MBA caravan approached from the east, and it was impressive. The leaders of this group, most likely, from Persia, but possibly from the deserts of Arabia, were noble, dignified, and kingly, though they were not kings. They were learned men, scholars of their day, and students of the stars. They studied the heavens for signs and wonders and they also knew stories. They knew stories of the Jewish people and their hope that from their midst a ruler would come who would bring true justice and peac...
The Holy Family in Bethlehem and Jerusalem 1
December 26, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 17.4 MBSimeon was praying and thinking of the prophecies of the coming king. He said, “O Lord, I am an old man. How I long to see your salvation. How I long to see the consolation of Israel,” and on this day God talked back.
The Journey, the Birth, and the Shepherds 2
December 24, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 13.5 MBWhat was it like for Mary to consider all these things in her heart, and Joseph with her, as she labored through and then gave birth to the Savior of the world? We’ll have to ask her someday,
The Journey, the Birth, and the Shepherds 1
December 22, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 21.7 MBIn the corridors of power, the emperor sat in luxury. But God laughed in the heavens as the proud Roman issued a decree that he thought was for his glory, but which was really a decree that would magnify the wisdom of God and bring his kingdom to the world.
Joseph and Mary in Nazareth 2
December 19, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes - 14.1 MBJoseph and Mary must move up their wedding date. People do not understand why. Some people suspect and smile. But no one knows the truth, the full story, except for a few and they cannot tell. Even if they could, would people believe them?
Joseph and Mary in Nazareth 1
December 17, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 18.1 MBJoseph fell into bed exhausted. He was soon asleep, and he dreamed. He dreamed of happiness and he dreamed of sorrow. He dreamed of Mary who was so bright and beautiful, and he dreamed of her living in exile and shame because of the child. And as he dreamed a light began to show in the corners of his mind. And the angel told him words that pierced and comforted his heart at the same time.
The Young Virgin of Galilee 2
December 15, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 15.9 MBMary arrives in the hill country of Judea and is greeting by Elizabeth who offers words of praise. Mary returns this praise to God for what has happened to her. After several months, Mary returns home and John, the forerunner of the Messiah, is born to Zacharias and Elizabeth.
The Young Virgin of Galilee 1
December 12, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 16.1 MBMary bowed low before the angel and said, “Here I am, the Lord’s servant! May all that you have said come to pass.” Gabriel looked at the young woman and marveled at her faith and humility.
The Vision in the Temple 2
December 10, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.09 MBDo not lose heart. Persevere in your prayers, even if you must pray for a lifetime, and watch what God will do.
The Vision in the Temple 1
December 08, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBAn old priest fulfilled his duties in the temple. His heart was in pain. For years he had prayed for a son, and God had not answered until this day.
The Humility of Christmas 3 - Simple Shepherds
December 05, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14.5 MBOrdinary Mary, Just Joseph, and Simple Shepherds. This is the humility of Christmas. Don’t you find it amazing that God used humble, simple people to advance his purposes? I believe God did this to show His power and to turn the values of the world upside down.
The Humility of Christmas 2 - Just Joseph
December 03, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBSometimes, God uses troublesome events in the world like a Roman census and like a crazed ruler such as Herod to accomplish his will. But often he uses the daily, ordinary, routines of a man like a carpenter from Nazareth.
The Humility of Christmas 1 - Ordinary Mary
December 01, 2019 17:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBAfter centuries of church history, apocryphal writings, and questionable theology about Mary, we need to get back to the simplicity of who Mary was. Sometimes I like to call her "Ordinary Mary."