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Freedom Phrase-God’s Amazing Mercy

john : March 1, 2019 3:32 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on Titus 3, verses 3 through 5a.

The
Apostle Paul said, “At one time, we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and
enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being
hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior
appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because
of his mercy.”

When we
hear testimonies from believers, we hear of the various ways that God can
change a heart. In the case of Paul the Apostle, his transformation was
dynamic. The kindness and love of God changed him from the inside out. Instead
of being foolish without Christ, he became wise in Christ. Instead of being
disobedient to the Gospel, he became obedient to the Gospel. The hatred and
hardness that he once harbored in his heart were replaced by love and
tenderness toward God and His church. Today, followers of Jesus also have a
story to share of transformation.

Through Jesus, we are set free from the strongholds of our past to enjoy God’s love in the present.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Red Letter Wisdom-Clean Hearts

john : February 26, 2019 5:42 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in Matthew 23:25 and 26.

Jesus
said, “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean
the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and
self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish,
and then the outside also will be clean.”

It may
be surprising to learn that Jesus used some of his harshest words for the
religious leaders of His day. He called them hypocrites because they were
acting a part, but not living the life of someone who truly loved God. Jesus
revealed their desperate condition apart from God and challenged them to
change.

The
Christian life is an experience of transformation from the inside out where we
are growing more and more into the likeness of Jesus. Out of a pure heart, our
motives will be in the right place for honoring God in our actions.

The words of Jesus inspire us to come clean with God and enjoy the freedom of integrity in the Year of Redemption.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Praise & Worship Playlist

Praise & Worship Playlist : February 24, 2019 6:00 am : Kristi Leigh, music, Staff Pages

Hello!  

It’s quite a lineup this morning: brand new songs from Matt & Kim Goss, Vintage Worship feat. Brenton Brown, new artist Josh Gauton and more. Plus, the 8:00 hour features songs by worship leaders who participated in yesterday’s The Send event in Orlando Florida: Lindy & The Circuit Riders, Jeremy Riddle, Steffany Gretzinger, Jesus Culture, Hillsong Young & Free and more.

Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

Song Title Artist Album Year
6AM
Good Grace (Live) Hillsong UNITED Good Grace (Live) – Single 2018
Faith and Wonder (Live) UPPERROOM To the One (Live) 2019
Reckless Love Cory Asbury Reckless Love 2017
Wild Love (feat. Elle Limebear) Josh Gauton O, Peace 2019
Resurrecting Elevation Worship Here as in Heaven 2016
Spirit Break Out Luke Hellebronth The Best Praise & Worship Album In the World…Ever! 2014
Your Presence Matt & Kim Goss The Worship EP 2019
Cover The Earth (feat. Cody Carnes) Kari Jobe Cover The Earth – Single 2018
Generous Giver (Live) [feat. Brenton Brown & Giorgi Antinori] Vintage Worship Heaven All Around Us (Live) 2019
For The Sake Of The World (feat. Brian Johnson) Bethel Live For The Sake Of The World 2012
7AM
Who You Say I Am Hillsong Worship There Is More 2018
All He Says I Am (feat. Kari Jobe) Cody Carnes All He Says I Am (feat. Kari Jobe) – Single 2011
No Longer Slaves (feat. Jonathan David & Melissa Helser) Bethel Music We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] 2015
Stir a Passion Josh Gauton O, Peace 2019
Forever (feat. Brian Johnson) Bethel Music Tides 2013
Living Hope Phil Wickham Living Hope (The House Sessions) 2019
In Christ Alone (Live) Shane & Shane Hymns Live 2019
Is He Worthy? (Live) Chris Tomlin Single 2019
Praise Before My Breakthrough Bryan & Katie Torwalt Praise Before My Breakthrough – EP 2018
New Stories (feat. Brandon Lake) London Gatch New Stories 2019
God of Miracles (Live) Chris McClarney Everything and Nothing Less (Live) 2015
Ill Sing Mandy Elizabeth Mandy Elizabeth 2019
8AM
You and You Alone UPPERROOM To The One
Surrounded (Fight My Battles) [feat. Elyssa Smith] UPPERROOM Moments 2018
Set Me Ablaze Bryan & Katie Torwalt Champion 2016
Yes and Amen (feat. Chris McClarney) Jesus Culture Living with a Fire 2018
Heart of God Hillsong Young & Free III 2018
This Is Amazing Grace Jeremy Riddle Bethel Live: For The Sake Of The World 2012
Closer (feat. Steffany Frizzell-Gretzinger) Bethel Live For The Sake Of The World 2012
Holy Matt Gilman Holy 2008
Joyful, Joyful Laura Hackett Joy (LIVE) 2010
Driven by Love Lindy & The Circuit Riders Driven by Love (Live) 2019
9AM
Alleluia Matt & Kim Goss The Worship EP 2019
Come and See (Live) Matt Redman Your Grace Finds Me (Live) 2013
Step Into the Light (feat. Sean Curran) [Live from Passion 2019] Passion [Live from Passion 2019] – Single 2019
Healer UPPERROOM To the One 2019
91 Radiate Worship Come Alive 2019
In Every Way Christy Nockels In Every Way – Single 2019
Nothing Else Cody Carnes Nothing Else – Single 2019
We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) Bethel Music & Brian Johnson We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] 2015
Praise Your Name (Live) Corey Voss & Madison Street Worship Songs of the House (Live) 2019
Your Glory / Nothing But the Blood (Live) All Sons & Daughters Live 2013

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Freedom Phrase-Overcoming Evil with Good

john : February 21, 2019 4:29 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on Romans 12:21.

Do not
be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

The
crucifixion of Jesus is the most vivid way this verse has been lived out. Jesus
was using the hatred of humanity against Him to offer the gifts of forgiveness
and eternal life to those who would put their faith in Him.

God’s
love is the inspiration for us to seek the well-being of our enemies. Romans
12:20 says, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him
something to drink.”

The way
of Jesus shows us a better way to respond to hatred than through revenge.  Offer kindness and respect. Serve them and
pray for them. Leave room for God’s wrath rather than taking matters into our
own hands.

Through Jesus, we are set free to overcome evil with good.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Praise & Worship Playlist

Praise & Worship Playlist : February 17, 2019 6:35 am : Kristi Leigh, Staff Pages

Here is today’s lineup, featuring brand new singles from Christy Nockels, Sean Curran, Hillsong United and more—and a bunch of tracks from the new Shane & Shane Hymns Live record.  

I hope these songs get stuck in your head and heart today.

Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

Song Title Artist Album Year
6AM
The Gathering Casey J The Gathering 2019
Let It Be Evident Dianne Michelle Single 2019
Over and Over Chris McClarney Breakthrough 2018
Reckless Love I AM THEY Reckless Love – Single 2018
All Hail King Jesus Jeremy Riddle More 2017
In Every Way Christy Nockels In Every Way – Single 2019
Tis so Sweet (Live) Shane & Shane Hymns Live 2019
New Wine (Live) Hillsong Worship There Is More (Live) 2018
Nothing Else Cody Carnes Nothing Else – Single 2019
I Just Want to Worship Kristene DiMarco Where His Light Was 2017
7AM
Song in My Soul (feat. Hollyn) Phil Wickham Living Hope (Deluxe) 2018
First and Only Elevation Worship Here as in Heaven 2016
Youre Carrying Me (feat. Joshua Miller) Vineyard Worship Single 2019
My Hallelujah Bryan & Katie Torwalt Praise Before My Breakthrough – EP 2018
1,000 Hallelujahs (Live) Covenant Worship Covenant Worship Live 2018
Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) [Live] Hillsong UNITED Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) [Live] – Single 2019
Follow You Anywhere (feat. Kristian Stanfill) Passion Follow You Anywhere 2019
Abide  Luke + Anna Hellebronth Single 2019
Alive Big Daddy Weave Single 2019
Is He Worthy (Live) Shane & Shane Hymns Live 2019
Greater Things Mack Brock Greater Things 2018
Defender Rita Springer Battles 2017
8AM
Yet Will I Praise You (feat. Crowder) Passion Follow You Anywhere 2019
Praise Before My Breakthrough Bryan & Katie Torwalt Praise Before My Breakthrough – EP 2018
Faith and Wonder (Live) Meredith Andrews Faith and Wonder (Live) 2019
When You Walk Into the Room Bryan & Katie Torwalt Kingdom Come 2013
Spirit Break Out Luke Hellebronth The Best Praise & Worship Album In the World…Ever! 2014
Hundred Miles (feat. Crowder) [Live] Passion Follow You Anywhere (Live) 2019
Marching On (feat. Hillsong Young & Free) Rend Collective Good News 2018
Multiplied (feat.Steve Fee) [Live] North Point InsideOut Hear (Live) 2015
Faithful Sarah Reeves Easy Never Needed You 2018
Step Into the Light (feat. Sean Curran) [Live from Passion 2019] Passion [Live from Passion 2019] – Single 2019
Shining Phil Wickham Cannons 2007
9AM
His Mercy Is More (Live) Shane & Shane Hymns Live 2019
Heart of God (feat. Chris Tomlin) [Live] Hillsong Young & Free III (Live at Hillsong Conference) 2018
91 Radiate Worship Come Alive 2019
Aint No Grave (feat. Molly Skaggs) Bethel Music Victory 2019
More Than Anything (feat. Olivia Calderwood) [Live] Corey Voss & Madison Street Worship Songs of the House (Live) 2019
Know Your Heart David Leonard The Wait 2019
Holy Roar Chris Tomlin Holy Roar 2018
Grateful Elevation Worship There Is a Cloud 2017
Living Hope Phil Wickham Living Hope (The House Sessions) 2019
Good Grace (Live) Hillsong UNITED Good Grace (Live) – Single 2018
As You Find Me (Live) Hillsong UNITED As You Find Me (Live) – Single 2019
Come Thou Fount (Above All Else) [Live] Shane & Shane Hymns Live 2019

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Red Letter Wisdom-The Good Shepherd

john : February 16, 2019 9:20 am : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in John 10:11.

Jesus
made the claim,  “I am the good shepherd.
The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the
shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he
abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters
it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the
sheep.”

One of
the functions of a shepherd is to protect their sheep from predatory animals.
In the spiritual realm, that predatory animal is the devil, who prowls around
like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. But Jesus cares personally
for His followers and is able to protect us from the attempts of the devil to
deceive and destroy us. The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross was necessary for
us to find protection in His grace.

The words of Jesus inspire us to trust Him as our Good Shepherd in the Year of Redemption.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Freedom Phrase-Love

john : February 14, 2019 6:29 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on First John 4:16.

“And
so, we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in
love lives in God and God in them.”

The
reason why we have the capacity to love God and other people is because God
loved us first. If we want to know what the true nature of love is, we can look
to Jesus who demonstrated God’s love for us in this way: While we were still
sinners, Christ died for us. The worthy Savior gave His life for unworthy sinners.
He loved us in our worst moments, not just our best.

His
example can help us to love our children in the midst of their temper tantrums,
to offer hospitality to someone who cannot return the favor, and to overcome
hatred with love.

Through Jesus, we are set free to love people as God loves us.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Praise & Worship Playlist

Praise & Worship Playlist : February 10, 2019 7:40 am : Kristi Leigh, Staff Pages

Good morning!  

We’re singing love songs from grateful hearts this morning.  The playlist is below!

Have a wonderful Sunday. Stay warm!

Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

Song Title  Artist Album Year
6AM 2011
God So Loved The World Aaron Shust This Is What We Believe 2011
Beloved Leeland Invisible 2016
You Are Love & Love Alone All Sons & Daughters Poets & Saints 2016
The Same Love Paul Baloche The Same Love 2012
Psalm 118 (Your Steadfast Love) Robbie Seay Band Psalms LP 2015
Wondrous Love Jadon Lavik Roots Run Deep 2008
Unfailing Love Chris Tomlin Arriving 2004
Ever Love You Leeland Invisible 2016
First Love Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Beautiful Surrender 2016
How Deep Is the Love Hillsong Young & Free III 2018
Unstoppable Love (feat. Kim Walker-Smith) Jesus Culture Unstoppable Love 2015
Love That Saves (feat. Ruthie Ridley) Jesus Culture Love Has a Name (Deluxe) 2017
7AM 2011
Love Song (feat. Elle Limebear) One Sonic Society Love Song (feat. Elle Limebear) – Single 2018
Your Love Is Wild (feat. The Ugandan Children’s Choir) Zealand Worship Your Love Is Wild 2016
Love Chris Tomlin & Watoto Childrens Choir Hello Love 2008
Your Love Is Strong Jon Foreman Limbs and Branches 2008
Greater Than Your Love Elevation Worship Hallelujah Here Below 2018
Goodness, Love And Mercy Chris Tomlin Nobody Loves Me Like You – EP 2018
I Really Love You (Spontaneous) (feat. Brian & Jenn Johnson) Bethel Live For The Sake Of The World 2012
Here Is Love Matt Redman Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern 2004
My Soul Sings Delirious Kingdom Of Comfort 2008
Love Wont Let Me Down Hillsong Young & Free Love Wont Let Me Down 2017
Your Love Stands Alone Kristene DiMarco Where His Light Was 2017
Perfect Love Leeland Invisible 2016
Divine Romance Phil Wickham Phil Wickham 2006
8AM 2011
Outrageous Love Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Beautiful Surrender 2016
Your Love Changes Everything (Live) [feat. Brock Human] United Pursuit Simple Gospel (Live) 2015
Oh How I Love You (Live) Jesus Culture Live from New York (with Martin Smith) [Live] 2012
Nobody Loves Me Like You Chris Tomlin Holy Roar 2018
Jesus Loves Me Hillsong Young & Free III 2018
If I Have Not Love Matt Redman Facedown 2004
I Love Your Name Brian Johnson Love Came Down 2010
How He Loves John Mark McMillan The Song Inside The Sounds Of Breaking Down 2005
I Love You Sarah Reeves & Kirk Franklin I Love You – Single 2018
Your Love Is Strong Cory Asbury Reckless Love 2018
Your Love Is All Around All Sons & Daughters Season One 2012
Your Love Is Alive Housefires Housefires III 2016
9AM 2011
Your Love Is Extravagant Casting Crowns Casting Crowns 2003
Unashamed Love Ten Shekel Shirt Open The Eyes Of My Heart 2001
Your Great Love Bellarive Before There Was 2014
Your Love Awakens Me Phil Wickham Children Of God 2016
Love Came Down (feat. Brian Johnson) [Live] Bethel Live Be Lifted High (Deluxe Edition) [Live] 2011
God I Look to You (feat. Jenn Johnson) [Live] Bethel Live Be Lifted High (Deluxe Edition) [Live] 2011
Jesus Loves Me Chris Tomlin Love Ran Red 2014
Jesus, We Love You (Live) Bethel Music & Paul McClure We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] 2015
Stand In Your Love Josh Baldwin Single 2018
Drenched in Love (Live) Daniel Bashta Drenched in Love (Live) 2017
Reckless Love Cory Asbury Reckless Love 2017
Sound of Adoration (feat. Bryan Torwalt) Jesus Culture Love Has a Name (Deluxe) 2017
True Love Phil Wickham Singalong 2008

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Freedom Phrase-Jesus, our Advocate

john : February 9, 2019 11:12 am : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on First John 2, verses 1 and 2.

“My
dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody
does sin, we have an advocate with the Father-Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for
the sins of the whole world.”

Jesus
took our sins upon Himself when He went to the cross. That makes a big
difference in the courtyard of God.  The
devil is our accuser. He is quick to pounce on our lawless deeds and pick apart
our flaws and failures before God. But those who trust in Jesus for forgiveness
have a strong defender. He is able to state the case for our innocence on His
merit, not ours. When we trust in Jesus to save us, we become aligned to Him,
and His righteousness is applied to our account before God.

Through Jesus, we are set free from the accusations of the enemy. 

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Freedom Phrase-Our Story

john : February 7, 2019 4:39 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on Psalm 107, verses 1 and 2.

“Give
thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed
of the LORD tell their story-those he redeemed from the hand of the foe.”

Those who
are redeemed of the LORD have a story to tell of God’s power to free us from
the chains of darkness and bring us into His wonderful light. 

God
continues to work through testimonies today that tell of His amazing grace to
set the captives free.

Through Jesus, we are set free to share our story of God’s transforming love.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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