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364. Love Rejoices in the Truth (Way of Love) Mar 09, 2026

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What if our first reaction to someone’s failure wasn’t a private smile but a quiet prayer? We take a hard look at 1 Corinthians 13:6—“love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth”—and explore how that single line can reshape our feeds, our conversations, and our hearts. From the subtle thrill of a rival’s stumble to the cultural rush of scandal, we uncover why counterfeit joy is so easy and why practicing real love is harder—and better.
Rooted in the gospel, we remember that God does not gloat over our failures; He answers them at the cross. If you’ve felt the tug to click, share, or whisper when someone falls, this conversation offers a better way: rejoice with the truth, nurture compassion, and let grace shape your words. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find Moments of Worship. How will you choose truth this week?

I Corinthians 13:6

363. Love Is Not Self-Seeking (Way of Love) Mar 06, 2026

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Ever notice how fast a small irritation can turn into a quiet grudge? We unpack one of the most searching lines in 1 Corinthians 13—love does not insist on its own way—and follow the thread from denied preference to sharp tone to a mental ledger that never forgets. Along the way, we name why “have it your way” lodges so easily in the heart and why humility, not willpower, is the only route out of resentment’s loop.
We walk through everyday moments where self tries to climb the throne: the meeting where our idea gets shelved, the household plan that shifts without our input, the friend who overlooks our view. Then we draw a straight line to the inner courtroom where scorekeeping begins. You’ll hear a simple but piercing diagnosis—irritability is often wounded self-love. We point to Jesus Christ as the living pattern of “Not my will, but yours be done,” the one who endured betrayal and injustice without a trace of sin, no snap, no frost, no stored offense.
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I Corinthians 13:4c-5

362. Love Is Not Proud (Way of Love) Mar 05, 2026

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Ever notice how a polite “congrats” can hide a tug of envy underneath? We take Paul’s sharp, freeing words—love does not envy, does not boast, is not arrogant or rude—and trace how these heart-postures shape our worship and our relationships. With gentle honesty and practical clarity, we name what envy really is, why boasting never satisfies, and how rudeness is pride with a microphone. Then we lift our eyes to the One who had every reason to boast and didn’t: Jesus, who held all glory yet took the form of a servant.
Across this short, soul-deep reflection, we explore the subtle habits of arrogance—the impatience to correct, the rush to be right—and how tone, timing, and presence reveal what we truly trust. Rather than polishing our manners, we invite a deeper change: receiving mercy so we can reflect mercy. You’ll hear simple, workable practices to celebrate others without pretending, to catch pride as it rises, and to pray Psalm 51 as a daily reset for the heart.
Our aim is not better optics but a truer love that makes the gospel visible in ordinary moments—at work, at home, and in the conversations where tone often tells the truth. If you’ve felt the sting of comparison or the strain to be noticed, this meditation offers a quiet way back: look to Christ, receive grace, and let humility turn rivals into neighbors. Listen, share with a friend who needs encouragement today, and if this helped you, subscribe and leave a review so others can find their way to this daily worship pause.

I Corinthians 13:4b

361. Love That Waits And Moves With Kindness (Way of Love) Mar 04, 2026

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We trace how patience is more than waiting and how kindness keeps waiting from turning cold. Through simple scenes of home and work, we show how love makes space, resists control, and trusts God’s timing.
• everyday moments that reveal impatience
• love is patient and kind in 1 Corinthians 13
• patience as a settled heart under God’s providence
• resisting the urge to rush or control
• gentle, practical ways to make space for others
• questions to examine our posture with people
• reflecting Christ’s patience in daily delays

I Corinthians 13:1-4a

360. Without Love, We are Noisy Gongs (Way of Love) Mar 02, 2026

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What if your most polished words and boldest sacrifices still sounded like a gong? We kick off a new series on 1 Corinthians 13 by asking a hard question with a hopeful answer: why do gifts, knowledge, and even mountain-moving faith count for nothing without love—and how do we change that?
We read and reflect on Paul’s piercing lines about tongues of men and angels, prophetic power, and radical generosity. Then we trace the heart issue beneath impressive activity: motives that drift from the good of others toward the glow of self. Along the way, we lean on pastoral wisdom and a nod to Charles Hodge to clarify a vital truth—love is not sentimentality or performance, but the fruit of regeneration and a sign of our union with Christ. When love leads, gifts become ministries instead of megaphones; sacrifice becomes seed instead of spectacle.
You’ll hear practical questions to test your direction: Do your gifts build others up? Does your sacrifice flow from delight in God or from pride? Would those closest to you call you loving? We close with a simple charge shaped by the cross—speak with love, boast only in Jesus Christ and Him crucified, and serve others in a way that honors both them and the Lord.
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I Corinthians 13:1-3

359. Counting Blessings: A Pastor’s Week Of Thanks Feb 27, 2026

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We pause to practice daily gratitude, moving from vague thanks to specific blessings that mark God’s care across a week. From family moments and faithful friends to humble teams and fresh provision, we make a list and invite you to make yours.
• giving thanks as daily worship
• naming specific people and moments
• noticing common grace in ordinary work
• replacing complaint with proportion
• sharing gratitude within community
• simple cues to build a gratitude habit
• inviting listener ideas for a new series
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358. The Lord's Supper- Proclaiming the Lord's Death until He Comes (Biblical Worship) Feb 26, 2026

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We trace the meaning of the Lord’s Supper as remembrance, proclamation, and hope, and we call listeners to examine their hearts and pursue reconciliation before coming to the table. We close with a simple benediction and invite texts for updates on a new book and the Bide Conference.
• the Lord’s Supper as a visible sermon of the gospel
• remembrance of Christ’s once‑for‑all sacrifice
• proclamation of the Lord’s death until he returns
• warning to self‑examine before taking the elements
• call to reconcile with brothers and sisters
• hope fixed on the marriage supper of the Lamb
• practice across church rhythms and frequency
• blessing and invitation to worship Jesus Christ
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357. Baptism And New Life (Biblical Worship) Feb 24, 2026

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We teach how baptism makes the gospel visible, forms a people, and flows from Christ’s command to make disciples. Scripture, historic voices, and a clear definition show why this church ordinance belongs at the center of gathered worship and mission.
• definition of ordinances as visible words of the gospel
• baptism commanded by Christ in Matthew 28
• believer’s immersion symbolizing death and new life
• Romans 6 and Colossians 2 on union with Christ
• public witness before the gathered church
• historic insights from Calvin and Zwingli
• connection to church membership and the Lord’s Supper
• preaching, baptism, and growth in Acts 2
• call to share the gospel in everyday places
We pray that we can see many, many baptisms in a given year, in a given month, in a given week, and that is connected to us proclaiming the gospel of grace, that we would speak the gospel in our community, in our families, in the places of our work, in our friendship circles, that we would proclaim the gospel for the glory of God, that all might come to faith in Jesus Christ

356. How Corporate Prayer Shapes A Worshiping Church (Biblical Worship) Feb 23, 2026

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We explore how corporate prayer forms a church, moving from adoration to confession to assurance to thanksgiving to bold supplication. Scripture shapes our liturgy.
• why adoration starts the gathering
• how confession works corporately
• assurance of pardon in Christ
• thanksgiving as a lived habit
• supplication that builds boldness
• Scripture shaping every prayer
• benediction as sending
Thank you for joining me on this episode of Moments of Worship
I look forward to seeing you right back here on Tuesday, February the 24th
Well, say it with me until tomorrow and forever
May we worship Jesus Christ
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355. Public Reading of Scripture (Biblical Worship) Feb 20, 2026

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We urge our church to devote itself to the public reading of Scripture, showing how hearing the Word together reveals Christ and stirs true worship. We trace the pattern from Nehemiah to Paul to Jesus and call leaders to set a rich banquet of the Word.
• why public reading of Scripture anchors worship
• Ezra and Nehemiah as a model of hearing and response
• connections to Paul’s charge in 1 Timothy 4:13
• how all Scripture bears witness to Christ
• practical ways to elevate readings in gathered worship
• encouragement to listen attentively and receive the Word with faith
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