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Light Reflection-John 12:46 No More Darkness

August 24th, 2023 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from John 12:46.

Jesus said, “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.”

Jesus fulfilled the words of the prophet Isaiah who said, “the people walking in darkness have seen a great light.”

We are walking in spiritual darkness until we step into the light of God’s grace, and the way to cross over from darkness to light is to put our faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior.

To believe in Jesus as Lord is to embrace Him for who He is. He is the Son of God, the Anointed One, the Lamb of God, sent from heaven to be the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. That was the meaning of His death on a cross.

To believe in Jesus as Savior, is to embrace what He is able to do for us. Because Jesus was obedient to His mission, He is able to completely forgive our sins and lead us to a faith that glows with His love. We can trust Him to do this for us.

This Light Reflection inspires us to believe in Jesus in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Faith Building Verses Titus 3:3-5

October 3rd, 2022 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verses are Titus 3:3 to 5.

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.

It is an amazing miracle to ponder the mercy of God triumphant over judgment. His grace covers our sins at the moment of our conversion to Christ. From there, we experience a change of heart. Our motives change. Our words change. Our attitudes change. Some of these areas of change may not happen overnight, but over time, God works in the hearts of His believers to transform us into the likeness of Christ. Real-life transformation will lead us into a life of love and holiness because of what Jesus did on the cross and how He is working in our hearts.

These Faith-Building Verses inspire us to celebrate the mercy of God that changes our lives in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Word of Encouragement-Savior

December 6th, 2021 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is Savior.

The Bible directs us to Jesus Christ as Savior, who is qualified to redeem us from sin and to save our souls.

This is one of the reasons why we can celebrate Christmas with so much hope: We have a Savior in Jesus Christ. We needed a rescuer because of our sin, and God saw our need. He did something about it by sending us His precious gift.

In Luke 2:11, the angelic announcement to the shepherds echoes through the centuries around the world to this generation:  “Today, in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”

Find encouragement in knowing Jesus as Savior, Messiah, and Lord in the Year of Endurance.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

 

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Praise & Worship Show Playlist

April 16th, 2017 No comments

Song Title

Artist

Album

Year

6AM

Sweetly Broken

Jeremy Riddle

Compilation – Sweetly Broken

2006

Nails

The Bridge Band

More Like You

2004

To The Cross

Jadon Lavik

Art and Soul

2010

How Deep The Fathers Love For Us

Bethany Dillon and Matt Hammitt (of Sanctus Real)

In Christ Alone – Modern Hymns Of Worship

2008

Lead Me To The Cross

Hillsong United

All Of The Above

2006

Through the Precious Blood (feat. Melissa Farmer)

Sovereign Grace Music

Come Weary Saints

2008

Once For All

Paul Baloche

Your Mercy

2016

By His Wounds (feat. Mark Hall, Steven Curtis Chapman, Brian Littrell)

Mac Powell

Glory Revealed

2007

Mighty Is The Power Of The Cross

Chris Tomlin

Arriving

2004

Above All

Michael W. Smith

Worship

2001

The Power Of The Cross

Bethany Dillon and Matt Hammitt (of Sanctus Real)

In Christ Alone – Modern Hymns Of Worship

2008

You Are My King (Amazing Love) (feat. Charlie Hall)

Christy Nockels

Passion-Better Is One Day

2000

All Because of the Cross

Paul Baloche

The Same Love

2012

Clinging To The Cross (feat. Brooke Fraser)

Tim Hughes

Holding Nothing Back

2007

7AM

The Wondrous Cross [Live]

Christy Nockels

Let It Be Jesus [Live]

2015

At The Cross (Love Ran Red)

Chris Tomlin

Love Ran Red

2015

Your Royal Blood

Rend Collective

As Family We Go (Deluxe Edition)

2015

Your Blood Ran Down

Paul Baloche

The Same Love

2012

Power in the Cross (feat. Derek Johnson) [Live]

Jesus Culture

Let It Echo (Live)

2016

For the Cross (feat. Brian & Jenn Johnson)

Bethel Music

Tides

2013

The Cross Stands

Tim Hughes

Pocketful of Faith

2015

The Wonderful Cross

Chris Tomlin

The Noise We Make

2001

Nothing Holding Me Back

Bryan & Katie Torwalt

Here On Earth

2011

Nothing But the Blood

Jesus Culture

Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago

2011

True Love

Phil Wickham

Singalong

2008

God Of Calvary

Chris Tomlin

Never Lose Sight (Deluxe Edition)

2016

My Victory

Crowder

American Prodigal

2016

8AM

Lamb of God

Meredith Andrews

Deeper (Deluxe Edition)

2016

Jesus Paid It All

Kristian Stanfill

Passion: Everything Glorious

2006

Ashes (feat. Chris McClarney)

Dara Maclean

[Single]

2017

This I Believe

Hillsong Worship

No Other Name

2015

What A Beautiful Name

Hillsong Worship

Let There Be Light

2017

Forever (feat. Brian Johnson)

Bethel Music

Tides

2013

Christ is Risen

Jeremy Riddle

The Now And Not Yet

2009

Buried In The Grave

All Sons & Daughters

Season One

2012

Death In His Grave

John Mark McMillan

The Medicine

2008

Hallelujah, To Saving Grace

Bellarive

Before There Was

2014

Hail the Day

Sovereign Grace Music

Risen

2011

Victors Crown

Darlene Zschech

[digital single]

2014

Risen King

Sisterbrother

SisterBrother

2011

9AM

This Is Amazing Grace

Phil Wickham

The Ascension

2013

Resurrecting

Elevation Worship

Here as in Heaven

2016

Remember

Passion

Salvations Tide Is Rising

2016

Like A Lion

David Crowder Band

Passion: Awakening

2010

Hes Alive

Laura Hacket

Joy (LIVE)

2010

Mystery (feat. Passion)

Charlie Hall

Passion: White Flag

2012

Q and A-What is the true meaning of Christmas?

December 14th, 2016 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Q and A Segment explores the question, “What is the true meaning of Christmas?”

There are many possible influences that can take our attention away from the true meaning. Too much activity can lead to stress during the holiday season. Too much shopping can lead us to debt after the holiday season.

The true meaning of Christmas is marked by a special, sacred gift that came from heaven to earth about 2,000 years ago-a child born in a manger who was born to save God’s people from their sins.

The true meaning of Christmas can be found in the proclamation of the angel to the shepherds when Jesus was born. “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”

This focus point will make our celebration of Christmas meaningful during this holiday season in the Year of Exploration.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Moment Of Celebration-God’s Influence

September 16th, 2014 No comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lesson Of Faith-The Common Thread

September 24th, 2013 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – Today, WJTL remembers the thread that we all have in common.

Romans 3:23 reminds us that “all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.”

No one has lived up to God’s perfect moral standard, except for Jesus Christ. He is the only One who got it right 100% of the time.

We might consider ourselves to be good people with the choices we make and the way we live our lives. Yet, all it takes for us to be considered guilty in God’s eyes is to disobey His law one time. James 2:10 says, “Whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.”  The wages of sin is death. This is what we deserve because of our sin. Without understanding the bad news about ourselves, we will not fully appreciate the good news of what Jesus has done for us.

Our sinful condition points to the fact that we all are in the same boat. We have all sinned against God. We all need a Savior. His name is Jesus.

The common thread of our sinful condition is a lesson of faith worth remembering.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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LIFE APPLICATION TRUTH-WHY JESUS CAME

December 19th, 2012 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – From First Timothy 1:15.

Words from the Apostle Paul, “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst.”

There are times in the New Testament when Paul gives us a window into his tainted past. His conversion to Christ was a dramatic transformation of character in a short time. In reflecting on his life, Paul realized that there were many sins of his that Jesus had forgiven.

In this verse, we can put our personal name in place of the word “sinners”.  Christ Jesus came into the world to save….me. His grace is a gift for me to receive. There is nothing I can do to earn it, but I can receive His forgiveness by trusting in the name of Jesus and what He did for me at the cross.

When we experience His forgiveness, our burden of guilt is removed and we can truly appreciate and celebrate what Jesus has done for us.

Recognizing Jesus as our Savior from sin is a vital sign of a changed life in the Year of Transformation.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com