https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/words-of-life-with-pat-murphy--5759438enChristianityCopyright Sound of Faith Broadcastinghttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3d869b6d3927a667e25ac778642991d7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/words-of-life-with-pat-murphy--5759438Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:16:00 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingSound of Faith Broadcastinghelp@soundofaith.comJoin Pat Murphy as he takes you on a journey through the Bible and help you apply it to everyday life.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-when-you-are-far-from-home-part-4--68143744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68143744Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingSometimes, this world can make you feel like you don't belong.  Well, thanks be to God!  Through faith in Jesus Christ there is very much a place where we DO belong -- every single one of us!887clean117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-when-you-are-far-from-home-part-3--68070443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68070443Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWe've all said "Life is short," but what we actually MEAN by that will determine if we will live "selfishly" in FEAR, or "selflessly" in FAITH!888clean116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-when-you-are-far-from-home-part-2--67946757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67946757Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWe continue our look at the letter of 1st Peter with some reminders of the importance of faith.890clean115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-when-you-are-far-from-home-part-1--67856580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67856580Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:09 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs Pat begins a series on the letter of 1st Peter, he finds himself having to dig out of a big, "rabbit hole" in only the first two verses!  889clean114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fullness-of-christ-part-8--67781054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67781054Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:09 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat concludes this series on the letter to the Colossian Church with some closing words from Paul.  (And these are great closing words for US, too!)887clean106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fullness-of-christ-part-6--67078060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67078060Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:19 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWe conclude our look at what the best-dressed Christian needs to be wearing from Colossians Chapter 3, in this episode called; "Dressed To Kill - Part Two!"890clean111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fullness-of-christ-part-5--67078059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67078059Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:08 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat is calling this episode; "Dressed To Kill - Part One."  In Colossians, Chapter 3, we read of this "putting off" of our old nature, and "clothing ourselves" with our new nature in Christ.  (What the best-dressed Christian needs to be wearing!)886clean110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fullness-of-christ-part-4--67021073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67021073Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:07 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingThere is not only "Power in the Blood," as the old hymn says, but there is also FREEDOM in the cross of Jesus!890clean109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fullness-of-christ-part-3--66892677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66892677Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:08 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingMost Christians use their church's "Statement of Faith" to determine who they can have fellowship with, but the Bible doesn't actually teach that.  We'll find out, in Colossians, Chapter 2, that we should find our unity in something far "higher!"  884clean108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fullness-of-christ-part-2--66843422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66843422Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:09 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs we continue our look at the letter to the Colossians, we'll unpack some incredible statements made about Jesus!889clean98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fullness-of-christ-part-1--66749276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66749276Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:09 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingIn this episode, Pat begins a series on Paul's letter to the Colossians and how we now walk in the fullness of Christ.  In this first message, we'll see how we can live as the children of light.888clean106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beside-quiet-waters-words-that-heal-part-7--66540614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66540614Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:09 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat concludes this series with Another "Story We Love," and this time, it's Part TWO; The Story of the Woman Caught in Adultery, from John, Chapter 8.887clean97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beside-quiet-waters-words-that-heal-part-6--66540613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66540613Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:29:57 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat starts a "series within a series!"  For this program, it's "A Story We Love - Part ONE."  The story of "The Prodigal Son" from Luke 15.890clean104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quiet-waters-words-that-heal-part-5--66402046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66402046Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:08 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingBack in the day, a muffler repair shop called "Speedy Muffler King" had a slogan; "At Speedy, You're a Somebody!"  Well, God specializes in turning "nobodies" into "somebodies!" 886clean103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beside-quiet-waters-words-that-heal-part-4--66318563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66318563Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:08 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat calls this one; "Songs From the 40's!"  (Not the "Big Band Era of the 1940's!), but rather, a look at some healing words from Psalm 40 and Isaiah 40.887clean102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beside-quiet-waters-words-that-heal-part-3--66194499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66194499Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:08 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingSometimes, some of the most "healing" words appear in the introductions to some of the New Testament letters.  Pat calls this episode; "Grace, Mercy and Peace To You!"886clean101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beside-quiet-waters-words-that-heal-part-2--66091164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66091164Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:07 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingIn this, (our 100th show!), Pat continues focusing on some "healing" words, including some "Great Invitations" from God the Son and God the Father.889clean97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beside-quiet-waters-words-that-heal-1--65942017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65942017Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:07 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat begins a new series, focusing on some "healing" passages; those that bring us some peace and hope.  And for this time, we begin with some thoughts on Psalm 23.890clean99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-s-restoration-and-ours--65486161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65486161Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:08 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat shares some well-known stories from the life of the Apostle Peter to remind us that no matter how far we may think we have fallen, Jesus is willing and able to pick us back up!886clean98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-letters-from-revelation-laodicea--65291208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65291208Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:09 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs we reach the final 7th Letter to the churches in Revlation, Pat shares some thoughts on the congregation in Laodicea.  (A famous city, with an infamous Christian Church!)890clean97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-letters-from-revelation-philadelphia--65167867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65167867Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:56:18 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs Pat continues looking at the "letters in red" dictated by Jesus to John and spoken to the seven churches in Revelation, he shares some thoughts on some very powerful and positive words given to the church in Philadelphia.889clean96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-letters-from-revelation-sardis-part-2--65024090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65024090Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:15:08 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat finishes off this "two-parter" on the letter to the church in Sardis, spoken to John by Jesus in Revelation 3.  And some more reasons to "wake up!" 892cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-letters-from-revelation-thyatira--64870163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64870163Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:34:21 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat continues looking at the "letters in red" dictated by Jesus to John, and spoken AFTER his resurrection to the seven churches in Revelation.  Some harsh words in this letter to the church at Thyatira, but words we need to heed today!885cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-letters-from-revelation-sardis-part-1--64870164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64870164Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:34:10 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat continues looking at the "letters in red" dictated by Jesus to John and spoken AFTER his resurrection to the seven churches in Revelation.  This time, we'll begin a "two-parter" on the letter to the church in Sardis. 891cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-letters-from-revelation-ephesus--64649108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64649108Sat, 01 Mar 2025 22:32:44 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs Pat continues looking at the "letters in red," he begins a focus on the words that Jesus said AFTER his resurrection, to the seven churches in Revelation.  This episode looks at the words to the church in Ephesus.889clean90fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-letters-from-revelation-smyrna--64649107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64649107Sat, 01 Mar 2025 22:31:26 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat continues looking at the "letters in red" dictated by Jesus to John, and spoken AFTER his resurrection to the seven churches in Revelation.  This episode looks at the words to the church in Smyrna.882clean91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-letters-from-revelation-pergamum--64649106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64649106Sat, 01 Mar 2025 22:30:49 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat continues looking at the "letters in red" dictated by Jesus to John, and spoken AFTER his resurrection to the seven churches in Revelation.  An in these words to the 1st Century church in Pergamum, we'll find plenty for us in our day as well.891clean92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-letters-losing-to-win--64240880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64240880Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:23:32 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat continues looking at those "letters in red;" this time, from Luke Chapter 9.  And we'll learn more about the "upside-down kingdom" that Jesus wants his followers to live in.892clean89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-letters-testing-in-the-wilderness--64013373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64013373Fri, 31 Jan 2025 01:00:07 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs Pat continues looking at those "letters in red," we'll find some great encouragement and some solid reasons WHY, God allows his children to be tested.891clean88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-letters-baptism-part-two--63769724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63769724Fri, 24 Jan 2025 01:00:08 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat picks up where he left off last time, with some words on "Believer's Baptism."892cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-letters-baptism-part-one--63705063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63705063Fri, 17 Jan 2025 01:00:06 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs Pat continues looking at the words of Jesus, he'll start a couple of shows on what the Scriptures teach about Baptism; beginning with some words from Matthew, Chapter 3.892clean77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-letters-remembering-what-he-said--63671743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63671743Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:28:39 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat begins a series, looking at the words of Jesus.  This time; some words in Matthew, Chapter 11, and some thoughts on the "backpacks" we carry.888clean85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advent-week-4-love--63421785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63421785Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:02:39 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat finishes off his series on Advent with some reflections on the Advent Candle of LOVE. 891cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advent-week-3-joy--63289241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63289241Fri, 13 Dec 2024 01:00:06 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingIn this continuation of our theme, Pat shares some reflections on the Advent Candle of JOY.  (Hoping to warm the heart of every "nobody" who listens!)888cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advent-week-2-peace--63132961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63132961Fri, 06 Dec 2024 01:00:06 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWe continue our devotional thoughts during this season of Advent, with the subject of "Peace."  Hard to locate sometimes in our world, but we can find it, as Mary did, as a gift from God. 889clean82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advent-week-1-hope--63052268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63052268Fri, 29 Nov 2024 02:06:25 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWith the season of Advent beginning this year on December 1st, Pat shares some devotional thoughts.  This week, on the subject of "Hope."890clean81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-28-words-that-refresh-and-not-just-blah-blah-blah--62710491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62710491Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:00:07 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat shares a very different perspective on a very well-known verse in Isaiah 28.893clean80fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-god-of-second-chances--62615360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62615360Fri, 08 Nov 2024 01:00:01 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAn important reminder, highlighted for us in the life of a man named John Mark.894clean79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rich-and-the-kingdom-of-god--62453875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62453875Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingIn this episode, Pat will unpack some of the "stranger" elements of Jesus' encounter with a very wealthy man.891clean78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fruit-bearing-branches--62403587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62403587Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWhile the Christian life isn't easy, our growth may not be as difficult as we think.  Join Pat for some lessons on "abiding" in Christ.879clean77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thoughts-on-prayer--62333607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62333607Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:09:30 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingThe disciples asked Jesus a very direct question; "Lord teach us to pray."  Pat shares some thought on this most important of subjects!888clean76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wheat-and-weeds-matthew-13--62182554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62182554Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingOn this episode, Pat will share some thoughts on a well-known parable of Jesus, this time from The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 13.889clean75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/come-holy-spirit-acts-2--62017791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62017791Mon, 23 Sep 2024 22:21:48 +0000Sound of Faith Broadcasting Pat shares some words on the sometimes "overlooked" member of the Trinity.886clean74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-englishman-in-new-york--61476509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61476509Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:17:59 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPeople who walk the closest to the Lord are the ones who recognize their flaws the most; but they live free and clean, anyway.  Pat shares a lesson learned in an old story.895clean73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-primer-on-parables--61276274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61276274Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingEveryone likes a good story, and Jesus told some of the best stories in the form of parables.  In this episode, Pat gives an overview as to why he did. 890clean72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lesson-gleaned-from-genesis-1-and-john-1--61085233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61085233Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingThe Gospel of John and the Book of Genesis begin with some very similar words.  And while we know God created the heavens and the earth, how should we treat one another when we differ over the details?  Pat shares some thoughts.894clean71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-flip-side-of-john-3-16--60888614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60888614Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:03 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingMost of us know and love John 3:16. It's one of the greatest verses in all of the Bible. But there's a darker, "flip-side" to this verse, and every now and again, it's good to remind ourselves of it!892clean70fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/his-great-invitation--60807723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60807723Fri, 26 Jul 2024 01:23:44 +0000Sound of Faith Broadcasting Pat shares some thoughts about the great invitation Jesus gives to all of us "works in progress."893cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-11th-commandment--60654631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60654631Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingEveryone has heard of the "10 Commandments," but Jesus wanted us to make sure we obey the "11th" Commandment!  Pat will explain that, with a look at something our Lord repeated quite a bit to his disciples in the Upper Room.892clean68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/giving-and-tithing-for-new-testament-christians--60365154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60365154Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:05 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWe know that followers of Jesus are no longer under the law; but what about tithing?  Well, in this episode, Pat will put in his "10 cents" worth on the subject!893clean67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/songs-of-deliverance-psalm-40-part-2--60222887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60222887Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:05 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs he continues with Part 2, Pat will once again share from Psalm 40, and give us even more reasons to sing!894clean66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/songs-of-deliverance-psalm-40-part-1--60150097Well, as Psalm 40 says, we not only have good reasons from God to be singing, it's actually He Himself who puts those songs in our hearts!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60150097Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:05 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWhy do we sing? Why should we sing?  Well, as Psalm 40 says, we not only have good reasons from God to be singing, it's actually He Himself who puts those songs in our hearts!Well, as Psalm 40 says, we not only have good reasons from God to be singing, it's actually He Himself who puts those songs in our hearts!]]>896clean65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alpha-and-omega-rev-1-part-2--60049350https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60049350Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:05 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs we consider again, some of the Divine Titles for God, Pat will also show us how these titles apply to both Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Keep a pencil handy for this lesson on the Trinity.889clean64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alpha-and-omega-rev-1-part-1--59903274And just thinking of his Divine Name tells us a lot about who He is.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59903274Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:03 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWhat's in a name? Well, everything; when it's GOD'S name we're talking about! And just thinking of his Divine Name tells us a lot about who He is.And just thinking of his Divine Name tells us a lot about who He is.]]>884clean63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-words-to-remember--59706627]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59706627Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:05 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingYou've heard the expression; "Words to live by?"  Well, this time, Pat has found three of them, and all from Galatians, Chapter 5.]]>884clean62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thoughts-from-2nd-timothy-2-you-re-in-the-army-now--59437449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59437449Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat continues with some more thoughts from Paul's second letter to Timothy.  This time, the reality that we have enlisted in an Army, and our "commanding officer" has our instructions laid out for us in his Word.892clean61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thoughts-from-2nd-timothy-1-fan-that-flame--59262543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59262543Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat begins what may be a couple of messages on Paul's second letter to Timothy; not just for Pastors and Church Workers (as Timothy was), but there are words in here for all of us.885clean60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/broken-cisterns--59087227Pat shares an important verse from Jeremiah Chapter 2, for all fellow strugglers out there.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59087227Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:01 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWe try so hard to quench our thirsts, looking for relief in what God calls a "broken cistern." Pat shares an important verse from Jeremiah Chapter 2, for all fellow strugglers out there.Pat shares an important verse from Jeremiah Chapter 2, for all fellow strugglers out there.
]]>889clean59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-goodness-and-love-are-following-me--59032839God's goodness and love are following you! 
Enjoy this reminder from Psalm 23.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59032839Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWhen you look back over the course of your life, do you see it?  God's goodness and love are following you!  Enjoy this reminder from Psalm 23.God's goodness and love are following you! 
Enjoy this reminder from Psalm 23.]]>892clean58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/connecting-verses-a-call-to-unity--58934509(Or, maybe "A Call To Unity?")]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58934509Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:00:01 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat admits that for this time around, this episode could be called a "work in progress." But give a listen to what has been rolling around in his heart and mind recently. It's something he is calling "Connecting Verses." (Or, maybe "A Call To Unity?")(Or, maybe "A Call To Unity?")]]>886clean57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-about-god-s-grace-he-loves-you-just-that-much--58867646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58867646Fri, 01 Mar 2024 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingEveryone's been told that "God loves them," but have you ever thought about just how MUCH He does? Starting with a reference from the Book of Zephaniah, Pat will say some things that you may not have ever thought about before!886clean56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-grace-he-s-not-like-your-boss--58754414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58754414Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:00:01 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingThe relationship between a Holy God and a sinner is completely changed once we put our faith in Jesus. In this little "mini series" on God's Grace, we'll see just how unlike our Father is to "the Boss in the big Corner Office!"885clean55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guard-your-heart-part-2--58686055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58686055Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat continues with some thoughts from Proverbs 4:23, including a few words regarding some popular, but unbiblical beliefs about Jeremiah 17:9 and how that verse really no longer applies to a believer in Christ!892clean54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guard-your-heart-part-1--58598514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58598514Fri, 09 Feb 2024 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingFor too long in some church circles, we've ignored the fact that God has made us "emotional" creatures. Using Proverbs 4:23, Pat will show us some reasons why it's time we change that.893clean53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fixing-our-eyes-on-the-unseen--58502623How can we do that?

Pat will share some lessons from 2 Corinthians Chapter 4.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58502623Fri, 02 Feb 2024 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingIt's so important in our Christian life to fix our eyes on something we can't see. How can we do that? Pat will share some lessons from 2 Corinthians Chapter 4.How can we do that?

Pat will share some lessons from 2 Corinthians Chapter 4.]]>880clean52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-great-exchange-less-worry-more-happy--58334233Well, you'll be surprised who said those words first!
And, since even Pat can't stretch an illustration TOO far, he'll also include some pretty solid theology, in what he calls; "God's Great Exchange."
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58334233Fri, 19 Jan 2024 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingDo you remember that old song on the radio called; "Don't Worry, Be Happy?" Well, you'll be surprised who said those words first! And, since even Pat can't stretch an illustration TOO far, he'll also include some pretty solid theology, in what he...Well, you'll be surprised who said those words first!
And, since even Pat can't stretch an illustration TOO far, he'll also include some pretty solid theology, in what he calls; "God's Great Exchange."
]]>892clean51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finishing-well--58233106Let's find some encouragement from some of the last recorded words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58233106Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingHow do you want to be remembered? Let's find some encouragement from some of the last recorded words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4.Let's find some encouragement from some of the last recorded words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4.
]]>894clean50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-thought-for-christmas--58079439No, that's not a typo.
(Wonder how he's going to explain his way out of THIS one?)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58079439Fri, 22 Dec 2023 01:00:03 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingIn this special Christmas Edition of Words of Life, Pat will show us why Jesus is not the reason for the season. No, that's not a typo. (Wonder how he's going to explain his way out of THIS one?)No, that's not a typo.
(Wonder how he's going to explain his way out of THIS one?)]]>887clean49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-20--58079424And some final thoughts on "Divine Healing."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58079424Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingHere we are, at the end of our series on the Book of James! And some final thoughts on "Divine Healing."And some final thoughts on "Divine Healing."]]>892clean48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-19--57944138Is it still something for us to be asking God for, here in our time?
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57944138Fri, 08 Dec 2023 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs we get really close to the end of our study in James, it's time to take a look at the subject many of us refer to as "Divine Healing." Is it still something for us to be asking God for, here in our time?Is it still something for us to be asking God for, here in our time?
]]>892clean47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-18--57831502Pat will share a story of a very humbling experience he had one time. God answered a prayer in a miraculous way!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57831502Fri, 01 Dec 2023 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWe're still in James Chapter 5. Pat will share a story of a very humbling experience he had one time. God answered a prayer in a miraculous way!Pat will share a story of a very humbling experience he had one time. God answered a prayer in a miraculous way!
]]>892clean46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-17--57768220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57768220Fri, 24 Nov 2023 01:00:03 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs we continue into Chapter 5 of the book of James, Pat takes a crack at coming up with his own "summary" statement. One that might even cover this entire letter? Give a listen, and see what you think.896clean45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-16--57618576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57618576Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs Pat begins this final chapter -- Chapter 5 in the Book of James -- we'll focus on the importance of holding on to our material possessions with a "loose" grip.893clean44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-15--57543855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57543855Fri, 10 Nov 2023 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs Pat shares just a few more thoughts before closing James, Chapter 4, we'll learn that our life really is a "mist," not to be "missed!"882clean43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-14--57459272James, once again, gets a little blunt here, but it's never just to be mean.
He's got a point, and we'll get to it!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57459272Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:03 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs we continue in our series, Pat finishes off Chapter 4. James, once again, gets a little blunt here, but it's never just to be mean. He's got a point, and we'll get to it!James, once again, gets a little blunt here, but it's never just to be mean.
He's got a point, and we'll get to it!]]>886clean42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-13--57383423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57383423Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:03 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs we continue in our series, James asks; "What causes quarrels and fights among you?" The answer may surprise us, as we unpack some more wisdom here in these words of life, beginning in Chapter 4.891clean41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-12--57293700
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57293700Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:03 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs we finish off James Chapter 3, we'll see again, the differences between worldly wisdom (the world's definition of "success"), and the wisdom that comes from God.
]]>895clean40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-11--57230929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57230929Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs we continue our series, Pat does a bit of review. And we'll learn from this letter of James, that teachers of "grace," are not "anti-law."890clean39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-10--57059837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57059837Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:03 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs we continue our thoughts on "taming the tongue" from James, Chapter 3, Pat will share Dr. Warren Wiersbe's "12 Words That Can Transform Your Life!"890clean38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-9--56946500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56946500Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingAs we start our look at James, Chapter 3, we get to those "annoying little words," about trying to tame that "annoying little thing" we call the tongue.884clean37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-8--56858305(And, no members of the Salvation Army were harmed in the production of this broadcast!)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56858305Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingContinuing in James, Chapter 2, Pat will help explain the relationship between "faith" and "deeds." (And, no members of the Salvation Army were harmed in the production of this broadcast!)(And, no members of the Salvation Army were harmed in the production of this broadcast!)]]>888clean36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-7--56787966Not the Mosaic Law, but rather, something that James calls; "The Royal Law." Pat will explain, as we start into Chapter 2 of the Book of James.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56787966Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingDid you know we are still under the law? Not the Mosaic Law, but rather, something that James calls; "The Royal Law." Pat will explain, as we start into Chapter 2 of the Book of James.Not the Mosaic Law, but rather, something that James calls; "The Royal Law." Pat will explain, as we start into Chapter 2 of the Book of James.]]>886clean35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-6--56700868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56700868Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat will finish making the "Bible Sandwich" he started last time here in the Book of James and for a "side dish," we'll add some important words from Isaiah 58.887clean34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-5--56629036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56629036Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:03 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat continues our series on the book of James, by beginning to make a "Bible Sandwich!" (Talk about "feeding" yourself on the Word!)891clean33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-4--56555782Pat will show the importance, as well as the positive effects that come, from "magnifying" all of that in our lives.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56555782Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:03 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingThe love and grace that come from our Father of the Heavenly Lights! Pat will show the importance, as well as the positive effects that come, from "magnifying" all of that in our lives.Pat will show the importance, as well as the positive effects that come, from "magnifying" all of that in our lives.]]>881clean32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-3--56478689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56478689Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingNo one enjoys having their faith tested, but as we continue in our series on this letter from James, we'll see that "testing" is the only way to produce perseverance.894clean31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-2--56339282As we'll learn, James tells it like it is; practical, simple, and sometimes a little blunt, but an amazing letter for sure!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56339282Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat continues his series on the Book of James. As we'll learn, James tells it like it is; practical, simple, and sometimes a little blunt, but an amazing letter for sure!As we'll learn, James tells it like it is; practical, simple, and sometimes a little blunt, but an amazing letter for sure!]]>894clean30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-on-james-part-1--56339281A letter that starts with one of the strangest statements ever made.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56339281Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat introduces a series on the Book of James. A letter that starts with one of the strangest statements ever made.A letter that starts with one of the strangest statements ever made.]]>897clean29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-here-to-win--56133365]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56133365Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingIn Philippians 3, Paul says that we are Citizens of Heaven, but how do you work that out in a secular country like Canada? Pat shares a bit of a "game plan."]]>893clean28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-can-trust-these-words--56133259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56133259Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWe say we stand on the Bible, but how do we know it's trustworthy? Pat shares some good reasons to believe this Word can be trusted.892clean27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comfort-my-people-says-your-god--55995086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55995086Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingSometimes you just need to soak yourself in some of the "positive" words of the Bible! Join Pat for these encouraging words in Isaiah, Chapter 40.890clean26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-verses-and-a-principle--55154925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55154925Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat shares two Scripture Verses, along with a Principle to keep in mind for every time you read the Bible.886clean25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-plowing-time--54814626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54814626Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingJesus spoke about a harvest; not of crops, but of souls. However, that can't happen until we do some "digging up" of the hardened, unploughed ground of our own hearts. These ancient words from the Prophet Hosea certainly have something to say to us!883clean24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/offer-hospitality--54460504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54460504Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat will show the importance of offering hospitality, particularly here in Canada, where God is truly bringing the "mission field" to our doorstep.890bible,biblical,biblically,christian,christianity,murphy,pat,podcast,radio,spirituality,spirutalclean23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-say-so--54158637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54158637Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat borrows some words from Oswald Chambers, who lived more than 100 years ago. Listen to "6 sermons in 13 minutes!"893bible,biblical,christianity,preacher,preaching,trinityclean22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-is-the-victory--54054922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54054922Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat gives us a reminder of just how important that little word "faith" actually is. In fact, it's a word that carries a lot of weight.890bible,biblical,biblicaly,christianity,faith,life,of,spirituality,wordsclean21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/his-grace-is-sufficient--54054876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54054876Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat shares a strange story from the Bible and the life of the Apostle Paul. The lesson God had for Paul, He also has for us.893bible,biblical,christianity,god,life,of,trinity,wordsclean20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breakfast-on-the-beach-part-2--53918585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53918585Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:03 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat concludes these lessons from this final Chapter in the Gospel of John, with a reminder that, if we return in repentance and faith, we just cannot fall far enough for God to ever be "done" with us!891bible,biblical,christianity,religion,religious,spiritualityclean19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breakfast-on-the-beach-part-1--53813782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53813782Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:01 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingIn one of his favourite stories from the Bible, Pat shares some good lessons for us in this intimate "Post-Resurrection Encounter" that Jesus had with his disciples on the shores of Galilee.889clean18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-my-eyes-that-i-may-see--53741127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53741127Thu, 04 May 2023 22:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat waxes somewhat "musical" this time, with a hymn that emphasizes the importance of having our eyes open, and our inner selves full of light.881bible,biblical,christ,christianity,god,religion,religious,spiritualityclean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keep-running-the-race--53654818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53654818Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingIn any race, there's one person who finishes in 1st place. But in GOD'S race, every one of us can go for GOLD! Pat will show us how, in these words from Paul to the Corinthian Church.885bible,biblical,christianity,corinthian,god,spiritualityclean16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ministers-of-encouragement--53606583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53606583Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingThere's an important ministry that God wants all of his followers to carry out. Pat will explain what that is, in a very familiar passage in the Book of Hebrews.887biblical,christianity,spiritualityclean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-the-gate--53535579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53535579Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat shares some thoughts regarding one of the "I AM" Statements that Jesus made in John Chapter 10. It's very unpopular these days to even suggest that there is only one "gate" for the sheep to enter. (It was unpopular in Jesus' day, too!) But since...889clean14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-your-look-part-2--53311917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53311917Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat will pick up where he left off last time, with more from Corrie Ten Boom and changing our perspective as we live out our Christian Life.887bible,biblical,christianity,murphy,pat,religion,religious,spiritualityclean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-your-look-part-1--53311902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53311902Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:03 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingUsing a quote from Corrie Ten Boom, Pat will help encourage us to have the right perspective as we navigate this Christian life.879biblical,christianity,murphy,pastor,pat,religion,religiousclean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-jesus-draws-near-we-serve--53300730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53300730Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWhile it was somewhat shocking, Jesus gave his disciples an unforgettable example of what it means to serve when He did something very unexpected at the Last Supper.888bible,biblical,christianity,jesus,life,murphy,of,pat,wordsclean11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-jesus-draws-near-we-become-gentle-part-2--53149525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53149525Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingIn this episode, Pat finished what he started last time in making the case that, more and more, it's our gentleness that will become the "marker" of how well we are following Jesus. And, he points out an often overlooked verse in Philippians 4!885bible,biblical,christianity,jesus,religion,religious,spiritualityclean10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-jesus-draws-near-we-become-gentle-part-1--53149450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53149450Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingTaken from a sermon series at the church he pastors, Pat will show us that when Jesus draws near, we become gentle.893bible,biblical,christianity,jesus,murphy,pat,religious,spiritualityclean9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-living-should-take-this-to-heart--52938714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52938714Fri, 03 Mar 2023 01:00:01 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingDid you know that sometimes it may be better to attend a funeral than a party? Pat looks at one of the strangest verses in the Bible, Ecclesiastes 2:7, to see why even this verse should be taken to heart!892clean8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helping-to-make-the-dough-rise--52754442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52754442Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith Broadcasting882bible,biblical,christianity,spirituality,theologyclean7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kind-of-love-you-need--52754414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52754414Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingIn a follow up to the previous epsiode, we'll be reminded that there's one particular kind of love that is "all we need."887bible,biblical,christianity,jesus,love,spirituality,theologyclean6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-you-need-is-love--52666023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52666023Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingPat recalls a famous song that was half right and shares a very important truth from the New Testament.883beatles,bible,biblical,life,love,of,wordsclean5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-the-salt-of-the-earth--52616540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52616540Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:48:51 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWhat did Jesus mean when he said that his followers were "the salt of the earth"? The answer may surprise you!883bible,biblical,christianity,jesus,religiousclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-god-of-all-comfort-part-2--52475469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52475469Fri, 27 Jan 2023 01:00:01 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingWe'll learn more on how God is "the Father of compassion, and the God of all comfort," and in the race of life, Jesus is running right alongside of us.879bible,christian,devotional,god,holy,jesus,life,murphy,of,pat,spirit,wordsclean3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-god-of-all-comfort-part-1--52414336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52414336Fri, 20 Jan 2023 01:00:01 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingBased on words from 2 Corinthians Chapter 1, we'll learn that followers of Jesus are "blessed, to be a blessing!"886bible,christian,devotional,god,holy,jesus,life,murphy,of,pat,spirit,wordsclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stay-at-the-source--52393558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52393558Fri, 13 Jan 2023 01:00:02 +0000Sound of Faith BroadcastingIn this introductory show, Pat shares the Good News of Jesus Christ, and "The Four Most Important Words to Live By!"884bible,christian,god,holy,jesus,life,murphy,of,pat,spirit,wordsclean1full