John Pistorius, Pastor: Recent Episodes
This message answers the question, -Who begot who--- to reveal spiritual truth. Did man create God-- Or did Almighty God create man--
This message kicks of the Battle is the Lord's series by looking at Almighty God's power over His creation. He made it possible for a 90 year old woman to conceive, carry and give birth to a son.
Praying Always is an instruction that guides believers into full communication with their commanding officer. It serves as a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare.
The Armor of God would not be complete without weapons of warfare. The Sword of the Spirit serves both defensively and offensively.
In this message, pastor John seeks to describe the Helmet of Salvation and its usefulness in believers' lives.
In this raw sermon, Pastor John shares details about crucifixions and resurrections to illuminate why we celebrate Christ's Resurrection.
In this message, Pastor John gives details of Christ's Triumphant Ride into Jerusalem a week before His crucifixion.
In this message, guest speaker Michael Harvey invites all to place their desires upon heavenly goals.
This trailer was the first one developed to promote the book, No Authority Except From God. The book offers the biblical boundaries of obedience and submission in the last days.
This is a book trailer to promote John Pistorius' book entitled -No Authority Except From God. As the beast arises, God's people must know they are authorized by Almighty God to withstand evil in every form, even if that evil is embodied in civil or church government. Available at all booksellers, westbowpress.com and www.johnpistorius.com
This is the sixth message in this series. Pastor John describes the types of flaming projectiles the enemy of souls uses to take out believers and the shield we have to protect us.
Sixth message in this series. Find out what it means to have your feet in Gospel shoes.
5th in this series of messages that empower believers to be victorious in spiritual battle.
Third in this series. Pastor John reveals the biblical idea of standing firm until the end as we engage in spiritual battle. Remember you are not alone in Christ and you are not alone with Christ in you.
Second in this series. A message of hope as the entire world battles between good and evil, fact and fiction, faith and fear.
The first in this series. An overview. In this series pastor John works through verses 10-18 in the 6th chapter of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Other texts are brought in to reveal the Biblical context of the Armor of God.
The Bible lays out the boundaries for human behavior in all aspects of life. The question becomes, do we know what kind of people we should be-
Falsehood abounds in the modern world. In order to survive, one must find a source of truth that stands without compromise.
In this sermon, pastor John illuminates the truth about the unclean spirit that chokes the presentation of the gospel. It suffocates by constriction.
What are the boundaries of authority or power- The Bible provides keen insight into this most important topic.
The English word peace is found more than 400 times in the Bible. Want peace- Read the Bible. Turmoil is the opposite of peace. War is the opposite of peace. But Christ made peace for us with our Heavenly Father.
Everlasting life is the hope we have in Christ. He gave His earthly life as a sacrifice to cover our sins. This was foretold long before He arrived on this planet. Don't take my word for it. Listen and learn.
Almighty God has extended His undeserved favor to humankind. Between easy believism and hyper-grace, we have the so-called Christian church that is nothing like the church Christ built. His grace empowers believers to resist temptation. It is not given as a tool to enable willful sinning.
The one we call Jesus illustrated the process of spreading Gods kingdom in many ways. One way was with what He called the parable of the Sower. The sower sows the seeds. Some of those seeds are everlasting seeds. They germinate, sprout and grow into eternal life.
We hear talk of living forever, but is it possible- Listen to what God's Word has to say about this important topic-
It is written that we can live forever. But where is everlasting life found- The Scriptures give the answer in plain terms. Listen and learn.
Pastor John delivers this message from notes he used to bring the first message he preached in August 2007.
Scott Neff delivers an outstanding message and a collections of songs on turning your cares over to Almighty God.
God's Word is the final authority on everything, including where we assemble for worship. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, even the seemingly insignificant little details. Did the New Testament church meet in homes or in larger buildings- Or was it both- Listen to what God's Word says.
Last part in the series. Pastor John looks into the Scriptures that speak about God marking His people.
We are all instructed to pay attention to the signs of Christ's coming. Are we watching-
God promised to send a famine for His Word. Have we arrived- If so, what can we do- Listen and learn-
One of the Signs of Christ's return is disobedience to parents which violates an eternal command of God. Are we honoring moms-
The signs of Christ's return are clearly listed in the Bible. He taught what to look for. The question is, -Are we watching--
The signs of Christ's return are many. He taught what they would be. We are seeing them come to pass today. Or are we-
Our Lord presented the signs of His second coming. Do we believe Him or do we believe what others have taught- He warned about those who would come in His name, yet deceive many.
We all have heard -Judge not lest ye be judged.- But did you know God's Word instructs us to judge- The question is, Judge Who--
Good Friday message that details the fact that Christ not only died for us but because of us.
God's grace is often misunderstood. Lord-willing, this message will call you deeper into His grace than ever before.
The one we call Jesus said Go into all the world and preach the gospel. Our creator warned Ezekiel to give the people warning about unrighteousness. Failure to do so would be held against Ezekiel. Tell them or else.
True prophets of Almighty God are not like the weather forecasters. True prophets of God do not make mistakes. They do not get it wrong. Ever.
Believers are empowered to overcome the works of the flesh. But what are the -works of the flesh- Listen - learn-
Every year we turn the page on our calendars. Somehow we believe this makes all things new. Almighty God makes all things new. This simple act renews expectation that our lives will improve. One day is like 1,000 yrs and a thousand years is like one day to our Creator.
In this message, Pastor John continues the Advent Theme. Believers are instructed to prepare, repent and expect Christ to return.
1st Sunday in the church season of Advent-- a time of repentance, preparation, and expectation.
The final message in the Who Are You- series. In this message, Pastor John brings highlights from the previous messages. He encourages listeners to be -Thanks Givers.-
The Body of Christ is also called the Bride of Christ in Scripture. As such, the bride is to prepare for the Wedding.
In this message, Pastor John shares biblical information about believers being in the priesthood of Melchizedek.
Believers are adopted into the family of God. As such, we have an inheritance that is incorruptible. Christ is the first-born of many. He is the heir to God's kingdom. In Christ, believers are joint heirs with Christ.
In this message, Pastor John brings the Scriptures alive as he reveals the life believers receive in, by and through Christ.
This message gives believers encouragement. It is drawn from the 8th chapter of Paul's letter to the early church in Rome, Believers in Christ are set free from sin and therefore we are set free from spiritual death. -Romans 8-1-2-. Sin brings death, but we've been made alive in Christ. The gift of God is eternal life in God's Messiah our Lord. -Romans 6-23-. Therefore, we are to focus -on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth- fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.- -Colossians 3-2-5-. We are empowered to resist the enemy of souls and overcome temptation to sin. We are born of God and as such, we conquer the things that once had us defeated. You are more than a conqueror. You who have gained everlasting life through the sacrifice of Christ can live in this truth no matter what this life throws at you- no matter what the world does- no matter what the enemy of souls does- you are more than conquerors. By Christ in you, you have the hope of everlasting life. He is the one who makes it possible for you to be more than conquerors-
The Bible is clear- all who come to God through Christ are called to be saints. The word 'saint' not only applies to those who have died in Christ, but also to the living.
In this message, we hear how believers are like salt on earth. We season the world with the soul preserving Good News of Christ-
Do you have needs- Do your family members and friends have needs- The Bible is clear- we have not because we ask not. Ask and you shall receive.
Who are you- In the eyes of your Creator, you are set apart for His purposes when you turn to Him for what only He can give.
As the earliest believers grew in number, so did the need for people to be baptized. Who performed those baptisms-
In this message, Pastor John gives the biblical instruction to renounce the hidden things of darkness and shame. As light bearers, believers do not embrace the things Almighty God calls darkness. We renounce them. We shine the light of the gospel upon them.
In this message, Pastor John shares the biblical perspective of believers being authorized to take dominion over demons and unclean spirits. We have received power over all of the power of the enemy. Believers have power and authority over all sickness and disease.
We all have notions of who we are. But what does God's Word say- His people are those who endure the race that is set before them-
We all have notions of who we are. But what does God's Word say- His people are children of God-
We all have notions of who we are. But what does God's Word say- His people are temples of the Living God-
Are you obedient to almighty God- Listen and learn why it is important for believers to obey our Creator.
Guest speaker Larry Thompson gives a powerful message presenting the gospel in light of current events.
The Holy Spirit is the gift of God. Holy Spirit brings gifts too. He alone manifests those gifts that we call -Gifts of the Spirit.-
In the 5th chapter of Ephesians, we hear the instruction to -be filled with the Holy Spirit.- What does that mean- Listen and learn-
In Scripture, we find several accounts of the Holy Spirit filling believers and empowering them to serve almighty God.
Christ proclaimed liberty to those in bondage. Those who declared independence from England did the same.
Our Lord delegated power AND authority to His followers. Are we exercising His power and authority-
Those who walk the Way of Christ encounter bumps on the road. Those bumps can be like signposts that point us to our Creator. There is a way of salvation, but it is not man's way. Our Lord said His Way is narrow. In fact, He also said the gate is narrow. He never said the Way would not be bumpy.
In his vision of our risen Savior, the Apostle John described our Lord's eyes as being like fire. When John turned around in his vision, he saw the image of our Lord in resurrected glory and he fell like a dead man- Why- Listen - learn.
This message covers the ascension of Christ into a cloud. His followers thought He was going to set up His kingdom on Earth. They hoped He would set them free from Roman bondage. But it was not to be at that time. They misunderstood the prophecies of His kingdom on Earth. We must all take heed not to lose sight of His return. We are called to be a witness of His resurrection while at the same time we are to be looking forward to His return with expectation.
The accounts of the Resurrection of the one we call Jesus have been shared for centuries. The historical record is clear. He was tried, beaten, crucified, buried and rose from the grave. Each of the records of His resurrection provide insight into the various aspects of this important event. In this message, we read each of the accounts and discuss some of the nuances of each. We walk with His disciples from the time they discovered the empty tomb until He ascended into a cloud. All of this reveals the Father's Eyes.
As we endure a virus scare unlike any in recent memory, people are turning theirs eyes upon many things. Believers know where we are to turn our eyes. We are to keep our eyes upon the Lord-
In this message, Pastor John looks into the worldly eyes of those who wrongfully arrested, tried, whipped and beat our Lord without just cause. He also examines the worldly eyes of so much of what calls itself Christ's church today.
Those who put Jesus to death had murderous eyes. They wanted nothing more or less than to eradicate Him from the planet.
Most of us have told a lie to protect our self at one time or another. Even the Apostle Peter told lies to protect himself.
Have you ever been so tired that you are unable to hold your eyes open- Relax- You are not alone. Listen and learn about the most important time to keep your eyes open.
Of all the eyes that were upon Jesus as He moved toward the cross, the betraying eyes are perhaps the most memorable.
Many eyes were upon the one we now call Jesus -Yeshua-. In this message, we examine those eyes that misjudged Him. We find two sets of misjudging eyes in the 14th chapter of Mark's Gospel record, verses 1-9. The first set were religious eyes. The second set of misjudging eyes were disciples eyes. Listen - learn.
An unusual Valentine's Day inspired this message. A neighbor disturbed my wife by stalking - intimidating her on February 14, 2020. Our response to that situation was -and is- to love our neighbor. But love never stops a believer from self-protection. Listen - learn.
A quick sermon on the 23ed Psalm that describes almighty God's blessings upon His people.
We are all equal in our Creator's eyes. He loves us equally- We are all promised everlasting blessing.We place no confidence in the world, our flesh or material wealth. We place no hope in our deeds on earth. Instead, our trust, hope and faith are placed in almighty God, through Christ. Our own desires can draw us into sin. James makes it abundantly clear that God blesses those who do not give up when their faith is tested. We are more than conquerors through Him who loves us. Those who endure to the end receive the crown of life- That is the everlasting blessing.
Are we following the biblical model of teaching our children- Might we improve our methods to retain more of our young ones in the church-
Troubles have you down- Need wisdom to get you through- Ask God-He gives liberally and without criticism. Rejoice for His wisdom is enduring-
Everyone has difficulties in life. Many suffer for their faith in Christ. God's Word makes it clear that we have one response to troubles. Count it all joy-
In this first message of the new decade, Pastor John shares the biblical instruction from 2 Peter 3 on what believers are to look forward to.
In this message, Pastor John recaps all of the messages brought in 2019. The theme has been renewal. Thus, He Makes All Things New.
The Hebrew people looked forward to the promised Messiah- the Anointed One of God. The prophecies foretelling His coming were precisely fulfilled in the first coming of the one we call Jesus. His return has also been foretold. The signs of His return have also been foretold. God's people must remain watchful, the signs are being fulfilled. He IS coming. But instead of as a humble, dependent child, He will return as the Mighty Messiah to judge and rule to world. Are you ready for His coming- Listen - learn-