The Promise, Hope and Gift of Christmas - episode 264
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Release Date: 12/25/2022
What Does He Have That I Don't - 48
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
How important is love? I Corinthinians 13:1-3
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The Sin of Not Resting
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Biblically, the sin of not resting is seen as disobedience to God’s rhythm of creation and a rejection of trust in His provision. It leads to spiritual dryness, societal injustice, and even exile. Here’s how Scripture frames this: 🕊️ Rest as a Divine Command • God modeled rest in Genesis 2:2–3, blessing the seventh day and sanctifying it. • The Sabbath was not optional—it was a covenant sign between God and Israel (Exodus 31:13–17). • Ignoring rest was treated as rebellion. In Numbers 15:32–36, a man gathering wood on the Sabbath was put to...
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Beware of Dogs
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
To Warn against false teachers and divisive influences. Phil. 3:2
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If you are going to be something; be a servant of the Lord.
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Introducing Tabitha, a great servant. Dorcas (Tabitha) – The Seamstress of Compassion • Mentioned in Acts 9:36–43, Dorcas lived in Joppa and was known for her “good works and acts of charity.” • She made clothing for widows and the poor, embodying hands-on service and generosity. • When she died, the community mourned deeply—so much so that Peter was called to raise her from the dead, a testament to her impact serving is The Way to go. Kenn blusician.com
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Your Mileage May Vary - 44
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Your mileage may vary" is an idiomatic phrase is relatively new that was first used in car sales now is used as your experiences may be different than others. In your faith journey. You will be using the amount of faith you have been given by God. And in your lifetime, you have the opportunity to grow your faith based on the trials, tests and situations that will happen in your life. Jesus taught that it doesn’t take much faith to move a “mountain”, but we take a lifetime to learn that. In your life you will experience things that...
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Don't Let Life Steal Your Joy - Ep. 43
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Here’s an encouraging episode that speaks directly to those carrying regret—gentle, honest, and full of hope. Rev. Kenn Blanchard
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The Dangerous Seed of Discord -42
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 6:16–19; Romans 16:17–18, James 3:13-18, 2 Tim. 2:23 "Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom. 14 But if ye have bitter jealousy and faction in your heart, glory not and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good...
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Wrap Up for the Month - Get Right or Get Left.
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Just a reminder of some critical things as I wrap up the Mens Issues piece that I have been sharing. I am praying for you. Please continue to pray for me, your family and talk to God. Get right or get left.
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Mens Stuff #3 When Is It Time to Go? (40)
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Balancing what you know and what you believe. The questions that no one talks about. The Bible presents marriage as a sacred, lifelong covenant, established by God and reflecting the profound unity and commitment expected between spouses, upheld by love, faithfulness, and divine authority. The sunk-cost fallacy in this setting is the tendency of Christian men to remain in relationships primarily to avoid "wasting" prior investments—time, effort, commitment—rather than making choices based on what is spiritually and relationally healthy moving forward. This cognitive bias,...
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The Quiet Crisis: Social Struggles Men Are Facing Today - Man's Stuff Pt 2 (39)
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
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The first biblical prophecy and whisper of the need for a Messiah is uttered in Genesis 3:15 after Adam and Eve chose to follow the voice of the deceiver instead of the voice of Truth. The evil one promised that their eyes would be opened, and they would be like God, knowing good and evil...
3:15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring 1 and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”
Thank you for being a part of this ministry and my life.
The Real Meaning of Christmas
- HOPE
- PROMISE
- GIFT
The birth of Jesus, is a celebration of the HOPE, the Promise that God always comes thru and the gift of his son.
Luke 2:9-12
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Micah 5:3
Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has given birth; then the rest of his brothers shall return to the people of Israel.
Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).
Matthew 1:25
but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.
Luke 1:34–35
And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.
Galatians 4:4
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law,
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Merry Christmas,
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