This Is Gonna Hurt - The Podcast Of J. Gordon Duncan

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  This week, Gordon tackles the challenging topic of God's Sovereignty from Romans 9.  This is the first in a 3 part examination of Romans 9.  Please enjoy. Big Idea: God is Sovereign Part One Paul is Explaining a Hard Truth Hard Truths Require Humility God’s Sovereignty Excludes Some Paul is Explaining a Hard Truth Romans 9.1 I am speaking the truth in Christ Background: God chose His Children before time began: 8.29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. Because God chose His children, no one can take that choosing away: 33 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? As a result, the world hates Christians: 36 As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; w

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Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this "Free Friday" episode, Gordon pays to tribute to Neil Peart at his passing.  Neil is considered the world's greatest drummer.  His work in Rush is unparalleled.  Gordon talks about: First experiencing Rush When He finally appreciated Neil's work. And where to begin with Rush Thanks so much for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this special "Wednesday Wisdom" episode, Gordon takes a few moment to dispense some parenting advice.  In it, he suggests: Parenting Your Child's Heart Filling Your Home With Mercy and Grace And a few more bits of advice Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this week's episode, I interview Carey Green.  Carey spent nearly 20 years in pulpit ministry until he felt God calling him onto other things.  Now, he is the host of the "Morning Mindset" podcast. The Morning Mindset is a 5-minute daily podcast designed to help you get your mind aligned with the truth of God so you can start the day ready and refreshed.  Along the way, Carey has also developed businesses in marriage coaching and podcast editing while also publishing several books. You can find links to all of these at www.careygreen.com.  In our interview, we talk about: How he made his decision to leave pulpit ministry. How he made his decision to sell his home and live the RV life. And lots, lots more. If you would, please go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-gonna-hurt-the-podcast-of-j-gordon-duncan/id1356352968 and leave a review.  Thanks again! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.f

Welcome to the free Friday episode of the This Is Gonna Hurt podcast. In this episode, Gordon talks about how trying to keep all of his gadgets charged is a day-to-day stress and yet we often don’t take care of ourselves. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks so much for listening.  In this "Wednesday Wisdom" episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast, Gordon talks about seeking God's will in the New Year.  He explores this topic from the book of James.   Happy Listening!   James 4. 13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— 14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. 15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. 17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. Big Idea: Seeking God’s Will in the New Year God Has an Opinion on Planning Remember Who You Are Submit Every Plan to God Obedience is God’s Will If you would, please go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-gonna-hurt-the-podcast-of-j-gordon-

Thanks for listening to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode,  Gordon offers 3 tips for handling the upcoming 2020 Political season.  Gordon encourages us to: Consider the Volatility of the Day Relax Be Kind And lots,  lots more.  Thanks for listening.   If you would, please go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-gonna-hurt-the-podcast-of-j-gordon-duncan/id1356352968 and leave a review.  Thanks again! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this "Free Friday" episode, Gordon talks about the New Year and the power of slogans and clichés.  Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another "Wednesday Wisdom" episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon concludes his "Prayers of Christmas" series.  A note of interest:  as Gordon began this sermon, his notes couldn't be found.  So, you will find some similance to the notes below, but the entire sermon was preached without them, so there are some changes.  Thanks for listening! Big Idea: Prayer is About Being Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Jesus are Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Peace are Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Jesus Bless Others Those Who Long for Jesus are Satisfied with Jesus Luke 2. 22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or

To get you ready for the New Year, Gordon is releasing his "Marketing to a Target Community" seminar absolutely FREE.  This seminar typically costs $29.99.  So, whether you are a pastor, salesperson, business owner, etc. marketing to a target community will help you refine your focus.  In "Marketing to a Target Community", you will learn how to zero in on your target customer, client, or patient.  You will learn strategies and tips that will change how you market.  Topics include: What distinguishes you from your competition. How you can communicate what makes you different. What problem your competition isn't solving. Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to this Free Friday episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon discusses the NPD Bookscan list of the Top 10 Books of the 2010's.  Those books are: 1. E. L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey (2011) – 15.2 million copies 2. E. L. James, Fifty Shades Darker (2011) – 10.4 million copies 3. E. L. James, Fifty Shades Freed (2012) – 9.3 million copies 4. Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games (2008) – 8.7 million copies 5. Kathryn Stockett, The Help (2009) – 8.7 million copies 6. Paula Hawkins, The Girl on The Train (2015) – 8.2 million copies 7. Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl (2012) – 8.1 million copies 8. John Green, The Fault in Our Stars (2012) – 8 million copies 9. Stieg Larsson, The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo (2008) – 7.9 million copies 10. Veronica Roth, Divergent (2011) – 6.6 million copies Notice anything? Listen and let me know. Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to the "This is Gonna Hurt Podcast".  In this episode, Gordon continues his "Prayers of Christmas" series.   Thanks for listening.  Big Idea: Prayers That Seek to Glorify God Make a Huge Impact in this World Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Remove Fear Prayers that Seek to Glorify God are Bold and Clear Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Move People into Action Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Remove Fear Luke 2. 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was

In this episode, Gordon offers some simple tips to help you be well in 2020. He talks about what to cut out, what to add in, and how to handle toxic people. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to another Free Friday episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon has exciting news:  he has become a fictional character.   What?  Well, in sharing his 2019 podcast year in review, Brian Drake from episode 75 reached out.  Brian is the author of the Scott Stiletto series of books and has named a character after Gordon.  Take a listen to find out more and follow this link to find the books.   Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another Wednesday Wisdom episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon continues his "Prayers of Christmas" series.  This sermon focuses on Zechariah's prayer in Luke 1.  Thanks for listening.  Luke 1. 67 And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people 69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, 70 as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, 71 that we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us; 72 to show the mercy promised to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant, 73 the oath that he swore to our father Abraham, to grant us 74 that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear, 75 in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. 76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before

Thank you for listening to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon recounts 2019.  He talks about... Highlights from his interviews The Top 5 most listened to episodes What surprised him most. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thank you so much for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this "Free Friday" episode, Gordon reviews Star Wars episodes 7 & 8 in anticipation of Star Wars:  The Rise of Skywalker.  He is not impressed. Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, we begin our Prayers of Christmas series.  Our first sermon in that series is "Prayer is About Magnifying the Lord".  The notes can be found below.  Thanks for listening. Big Idea: Prayer is About Magnifying the Lord Magnify God by Thanking Him for His Impact on Your Life Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on this World Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on His People Context Luke 1.39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, 42 and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon talks about how picking a "word of the year" can impact your New Year.  In this episode, Gordon talks about... One of his words from 2019 One of his words for 2020 How to find and remind yourself of your word of the year. Thanks so much for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support