New for 2024: Now accepting Donations, streamlined episodes.

Exhortation Episodes

Episode content for exhortation to pray
Dec. 10, 2019

You are a Gift, and that can Motivate Your Prayers

You are a gift, but to whom and why, and how would knowing that fact helps your prayer life? Perhaps the Free Range Preacher on Prayer podcast can help you out with that. Give it a listen you may like the answer. Money-back guarantee. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Nov. 27, 2019

Praying through Psalm 34: Thanksgiving 2019

David knew he was in a sincere, real and dynamic relationship with the Lord His God. The undeniable evidence of the love between the two exudes in every Psalm but it is nowhere more evident than when David cries out at the beginning of his trial with Abimelech: Psalm 142:4-5: Look to the right and see; For there is no one who regards me; There is no escape for me; No one cares for my soul. I cried out to Thee, O LORD; I said, “Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living. And then...
Nov. 20, 2019

Comfort Comes from the Word of God

In the fallen world we walk in fear for our souls in death, our eyes know rivers of tears, we walk in weaknesses and stumbling. The final cure is in Jesus Christ and His word. When all is said and done, take strength and understand the depth of God’s love. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Nov. 12, 2019

Introducing Prayer and Faith

Psalm 5 perfectly illustrates prayer as the most tangible activity which we can daily engage in.
Nov. 6, 2019

Year 2; Comfort 1: Fall Back and Regroup God is our Bulwark

Every army needs a stronghold to fall back to in times of intense battle. A place to regroup, listen to the commander, refresh and get prepared to finish the fight. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and 23-24 is just one refuge for our weary journeys. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Nov. 5, 2019

Elements of Prayer - Intercession Volume 1 Episode 1 Part 3 Intercession by God’s Direction

I love to gather prayer requests; it is one of my main joys in all of life to intercede for everyone God brings into my life. The Lord is merciful to allow me to serve Him and His beloved. It took me many years, however, to understand God has given us prayer requests, but He has. God asks us to pray for… Our government, Our spiritual leaders, The Mission Field. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.c...
Nov. 1, 2019

Day 30: Being Unknown, Yet Well-known Is Heartening

When we slow down and ponder Scripture, we find a large contingent of people never being named in the Bible, but through whom God in His providence were used to propel the redemptive purpose of God forward. Oh Lord let me be one of Thy unnamed slaves so tasked with a small part in the spread of the gospel, the maturation of the saints, and Thy glory. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Oct. 29, 2019

Day 28: Prayer; True Satisfaction for the Christian Soul

Hannah was in despair, she did have troubles, she was going through a terrible circumstance. Yet she had a double portion from a husband who loved her, that was not enough to turn her from her despair. Comfort lies in our God, talking to Him and pouring out our hearts to Him. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Oct. 28, 2019

Day 27: Is anything too difficult for the LORD? 1

If you are praying anything like: “Turn Thy gaze away from me, that I may smile again, Before I depart and am no more.” Psalm 38:13 Remember the word to Thy servant, In which Thou hast made me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, That Thy word has revived me. Psalm 119:49-50 “Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me." John 14:1 For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.c...
Oct. 27, 2019

Day 26: God is Faithful to His Promise (Plus?)

God promised a son from the union of Abraham and Sarah. God was fully faithful in His promises. In the process, He protected Abraham even from himself. We can take great comfort in our God and His care for us. Take heart fellow Christians, God is working.
Oct. 26, 2019

Day 25: Weary Soul, Be Comforted by Following the Steadfast Faith of Abraham 1

When the New Testament speaks of the life of Abraham, his life is viewed in the big picture, not individual snapshots. Our comfort comes to us as we consider all our days, not just the worst ones. Our steadfast faith is born from the steadfast love of the Lord which never ceases. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Oct. 25, 2019

Day 24: Sarah’s Satisfaction with Her Legacy

Sarah experienced, God’s forgiveness, power, goodness. and faithfulness in the birth of the promised Isaac as she became the mother of a great multitude. Her faith ushering her into the city prepared for all who have faith. Comfort comes to us as we learn from the blessed Sarah. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Oct. 23, 2019

Day 23: Sarah’s Satisfaction In God’s Work

Psalm 102:10 Because of Thine indignation and Thy wrath; For Thou hast lifted me up and cast me away. Many of God’s people have cried out this way, my friends, all who struggle with depression, we are not alone; the Bible speaks to us, we need not deny, but to seek God and His word and His healing. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Oct. 23, 2019

Day 22: Sarah’s Saga; Pressure

We think the pressures of these modern days is much greater than in the Bible days. But are they? Pressure does influence our decisions many times, but faith and patience will bring much less strife. Waiting on the promises is not as easy as singing about it. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Oct. 22, 2019

Bonus Day 21 Episode: One More Day Can Make All the Difference

Christian, I know you're sad, but give the Lord one more day, please. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Oct. 22, 2019

Day 21: Be Ye Comforted by God Almighty

Look, if you can agree with Charles Spurgeon on any level when he said, “my spirits were sunken so low that I could weep by the hour like a child, and yet I knew not what I wept for” This episode may just give you comfort. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Oct. 21, 2019

Day 20: The Beauty of Gratitude 2

The various and sundry ways, I love that phrase of thanksgiving and praise is amazing, Yahweh Nissi God our banner, The thought of God with His banner over us, In battle In celebration, In our worship His banner going before us in our very living is truly worthy of praise, adoration and great thanksgiving, For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Oct. 20, 2019

Day 19: The Beauty of Gratitude 1

David guides us into the depth of praise for the wonders of God. I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart. His soul was bursting in his contemplation of God almighty, he is focusing his heart on Yahweh, the only true God. 1 I Will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will tell of all Thy wonders. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Oct. 19, 2019

Day 18: God Leans in to Hear Our Hearts

What a wonderful picture, we from our hearts, filled with the full meaning of love, in all the aspects we understand, shout out to our God, even the El Elyon, God most High to drink in the meaning of His children. in the full measure of love in all its glory we understand, shouting out pleading with God with all our hearts, coupled with His hearing us, and amplified in the picture that He stretches towards us leaning in to catch every word and every care with nothing of our cry lost in His inten...
Oct. 17, 2019

Day 17: The Christian Life May Not Be Perfect, but It Is Terrific

Every event in your life is terrific, as a child of God. Because of God's work, I am hard-pressed to talk about "bad" things in our lives as "bad" things. They are terrific. God engineers every event in our lives for our good, and His glory. Just like the word terrific, our trials, start out way below average, but end up being wonderful. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Oct. 16, 2019

Day 16: God is our Spiritual Shield

We have the assurance of the word of God, covering our salvation and the hope we have for our eternity. Our struggle is evidence of salvation, and Paul immediately turns to “There is, therefore, no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Glory to God in the highest! For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Oct. 15, 2019

Day 15: God is on our side

The universe often it would seem is against us, but the Holy God of the universe is on our side. Deuteronomy 31:6 6“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.
Oct. 15, 2019

Day 14: Psalm 119:92

Matthew 5:18 “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the Law, until all is accomplished. Our lives are stable because we have no question as to what is good. Even as times as change, we know and see the perfect principles that please our God, 2 Corinthians 5:9 Therefore also we have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD...
Oct. 14, 2019

Day 13: Psalm 86:3-4 To Whom Do We Lift Our Soul?

Not revealing your soul to someone you don't know, is probably a prudent choice. Some are reluctant to lift their souls to God, for they do not know Him. He is knowable in Jesus Christ. "No man has seen God at any time; the only begotten God, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him." John 1:18 Learn of Him, turn to Him, and know the comfort of lifting your soul to the only true God the God of grace and truth. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, pleas...