When God Delays: Trusting Jesus in the Waiting Room of Life
What looks like delay is actually divine preparation. In this encouraging episode, we explore why God’s timing is perfect, even when it feels late, and how His love works for our growth, not just our comfort. You’ll discover what it means to follow Jesus into risk, to trust Him in silence, and to believe that resurrection is coming. If you feel like you’re in God’s waiting room, this message will remind you: His delay is not His denial, His silence is not His absence, and His glory will be revealed.
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How to Choose Christ When the World Picks Up Stones
In John 10:31-42, the crowd stood with stones in their hands, ready to kill the very One sent to save them. Discover why neutrality with Jesus is impossible, how His works strengthen us when doubts arise, and how to place yourself in environments that build belief instead of breaking it down. This message will challenge your heart, ground your faith, and call you to stand on the truth that Jesus is one with the Father.
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Held in His Hand: The Shepherd Who Never Lets Go
In this powerful teaching from John 10:22-30, Chad unpacks Jesus’ bold declaration that His sheep hear His voice, are known by Him, and will never be snatched from His hand. Discover the unshakable security of belonging to the Good Shepherd, the practical steps to train your ear to His call, and the fiery assurance that you are held by both the Son and the Father.
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Does the Good Shepherd Know Your Name?
In John 10:11-21, Jesus declares, “I am the good shepherd.” This is more than a comforting image…it is a powerful promise. In this message, we explore how Jesus lays down His life for His sheep, how He knows us personally, and how His voice still leads us today. You’ll discover the difference between a hired hand and the true shepherd, the global reach of His mission, and the unshakable authority of His resurrection. With practical steps for learning His voice, trusting His care, joining His mission, and resting in His authority, this teaching will strengthen your faith and help you follow Christ with confidence.
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Hearing Shepherd’s Voice and the Finding the Door to Abundant Life
In John 10:1-10, Jesus reveals Himself as both the Good Shepherd and the Door of the sheep. In this encouraging teaching, we explore what it means to recognize His voice, rest in His protection, and step into the abundant life He promises. Learn how to guard your heart from the thief who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, and discover practical steps to follow Christ with confidence and joy. This message will equip you to hear the Shepherd clearly, walk boldly in His presence, and live with the assurance that in Him, your life is secure and overflowing with purpose.
Welcome to Before the Noise with Chad Prather. Enjoy short, powerful, daily reflections designed to ground your heart and mind in God’s truth before the chaos of the day begins. Each devotional unpacks Scripture with clarity and encouragement, helping you start your morning centered, focused, and filled with peace. Simple, practical, and deeply rooted in the Word, they set the tone for living with purpose in a noisy world.
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