The Living Word

The Living Word

By Pastor Danny HodgesReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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The Living Word episodes

  • Don't Be Ordinary
    The story of the apostle Paul is both fascinating and inspirational. He persecuted and killed Christians before he became a believer himself. His life was changed after a radical encounter with Jesus. He performed powerful miracles in the name of Jesus Christ. And today, Pastor Danny explains that Paul did extra ordinary things in his walk with Christ because he wasn't ordinary. If you want to live out your faith and reflect Jesus to others then don't be ordinary.
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  • Gifts of the Spirit
    Can you see the power of God in your life? Are you seeking His will and honoring Him with your actions? In today's message, Pastor Danny teaches on the gifts of the spirit. In the book of Acts the apostle Paul writes on speaking in tongues. He had a special prayer language. When Pastors teach about scriptures, they're using the gift of prophecy by speaking for God inspired by the spirit so that man can understand. They speak in a way that is understandable and relatable so that you can know God better.
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  • Becoming a Giver
    What does Jesus ask of me? It's a question many believers ask. In today's message, Pastor Danny has the answer: Become a giver. Share with the less fortunate. If you have extra food then give away your food. If you have extra clothes then donate them to someone else. Practice being content until it becomes natural to you. Being a Christ follower means being transformed by the Holy Spirit. Your transformation is evident by your daily actions. So become a giver.
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  • Firstfruits of Your Labor
    In the old testament the Israelites offered God the firstfruits of their labor. It was their way to give back after all they've been blessed with. Biblically tithing is giving back to God 10% of your earnings. In today's message, Pastor Danny teaches that it is just the beginning. Tithing to the church can usher in spiritual growth and true wealth. Giving your first fruits or a portion of your earnings honors God and all that He has done in your life. Experience joy as you humbly give back to God.
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  • Commitments to Christ
    You will make many commitments in your lifetime. Hopefully you'll try your best to honor them all, but sometimes a commitment falls through. Have you made a commitment to Christ? Have you made a commitment to serve him? God is gracious even if you fail. His grace covers your inadequacies. In today's message, Pastor Danny teaches that even the apostles fall short of their commitments. But Jesus Christ was loving and kind. He showed grace to them and will show grace to you as well.
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  • The Heart of Scripture

    God reveals himself to mankind in many ways. Just look at the beauty and the complexity of the world around you, but the primary way is through His Word. The Bible is a living book, you can read the same passage 100 times and find a new and deeper truth every time. At the center of that truth is Jesus, He is truth. As Pastor Danny will point out in today's message, everything that we find in scripture ultimately points to Him and our need for the salvation He came to provide.

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  • Faith in the Unexplainable

    There are many men and women who have devoted their lives to learning apologetics and devising ways to convince others of the truth of God. It's a fascinating study and it can be a wonderful pursuit, but it is not the key to reaching the world for Jesus. It's far to easy to rely on our own wisdom and the power of persuasion, but faith requires something deeper. It is a connection to God on the heart level. In today's message, Pastor Danny will remind us that faith requires us to believe in something that we cannot see or even explain.

    26 min
  • Gratitude in the Darkness

    God is worthy of our praise. Even if your whole world is crumbling down and you feel like a modern day Job, your creator still deserves your gratitude. This fallen world is full of brokenness and strife, it's a result of sin. It breaks God's heart and it destroys lives. It may have been more logical for God to just have started with a clean slate, just wipe all of us out and start again, but He didn't. Today, Pastor Danny will remind us that even in your darkest trial Jesus loves you and is worthy of your worship.

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  • God's Plan vs Our Plan

    God is a never ending source of hope and peace. His will for you is greater than any dreams or aspirations you might have for yourself. He is a loving and wise father who works all things for the good of those who love Him. When doors and windows close on your dreams, it's going to be painful and that's okay. Mourn that disappointment and know that the Holy Spirit is there to comfort you. Then, as Pastor Danny will encourage us in today's message, get up and walk boldly in the way that God leads you.

    26 min
  • Relationships of Grace

    With so many different minds coming together in the church, disagreements are inevitable. If you aren't experiencing that in your relationship with other believers, you likely aren't spending enough time with them. It's just going to happen. In today's message, Pastor Danny will challenge us to approach these disparities with the same grace that Jesus extended to you. It doesn't mean that you have to compromise on convictions, just let the spirit guide you and determine when it is a battle worth fighting.

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About The Living Word

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The Living Word features the teaching ministry of lead pastor, Danny Hodges. Danny pastors a vibrant growing church in St. Pete Florida called Calvary Chapel Fellowship.