World Harvest Church North Audio Podcast: Recent Episodes
Pastor Asa Dockery
God has called World Harvest Church North to 'Adorn the Bride'. It is our mission to teach Christians the Word of God so that they are empowered to become strong disciples of Christ. As we learn our spiritual identity, this will open the door for us to fulfill our calling in Christ.
"One With the Father and Each Other" -Sin separated fallen mankind from God and His presence, but it didn't separate us from His love. When a sinner is born again, they receive the Spirit of God into their hearts and He empowers them to love as God as He loves them. We show that we are living in communion with the Father when we live in communion with others. How can we love God whom we've not seen, when we don't love humans who are created in His likeness that we do see?
"A Few Things to Consider" -If you are a Christian and you were to misunderstand something, you won't realize why you're not able to overcome it. If Christians are focused on the wrong things in life and we do not correctly understand the things that we face, we will live in defeat and bondage to them. However, if we seek the Lord and He gives us clear insight and understanding, we will be able to confront and conquer them. There is only one way to live in the liberty of Christ and that is to know the truth as we ought.
"Seeing Beyond the Loss of All Things" -If you are a Christian but do not live for God so that you can indulge in the pleasures of sin, you won't know what you have lost. When we do not know what we have lost that we could have received from the Lord, Satan will use our ignorance to keep us beat down, discouraged, and defeated. So many people are living in defeat even though they claim to be people of faith. It is one thing to claim faith, but it is something completely different when our faith is practiced through obedience to the Lord. May the Lord allow Christians and the lost to hear this relevant message from Him.
"Times and Seasons" -Times and Seasons is a prophetic message to the body of Christ. If you are a Christian, are you able to discern the times that we're living? To understand the times and seasons that the Church goes through spiritually is to be able to choose the right path in each of them. If I can choose a term that would let you know what to expect from this message, it would be "empowering".
"Reformation Brings Restoration" -The message for this evening's service is prophetic. The Lord is revealing more of His divine plan for America and also exposing many of the lies that have held Americans as well as Christian Americans in a state of oppression. It's time for the Son of God to set the captives free in our nation and you can be a part of this great time of deliverance and spiritual reformation in America's history.
"Where is God?" -Have you looked around in recent years and asked, "Where is God?" Where is His mighty presence and power of God that used to fill the services of churches years ago? Where are the miracles, healings, signs and wonders that God poured out upon people and cities? Has God forsaken the Church and His people? Where are we headed as Christians and the Church, if God is not among us or leading us as His people? This is a prophetic word for the body of Christ and the nations of the world.
"God Knows the End From the Beginning" -If Christians truly understood the meaning of the title to this message, it would empower us to trust God as never before. If God knows the end of situations and trials before they occur, then He also knows how to direct our path through them and how to supply our needs that arise during them. Every believer in Christ needs the prophetic revelations that the Lord is going to make known in this word from Him.
"A New Reality" -Paul teaches us in 2 Corinthians that when we are born again, we are new creations in Christ. God has given us a new life through our faith in Jesus, but the Father also wants to give us a new reality in Christ. If we do not know what can be ours, we won't know what we are missing as Christians. We also won't know what the devil has robbed from us when we don't know what we are missing. The enemy was able to keep the unbelieving Jews that wandered in the wilderness from entering and experiencing all that lie ahead of them in the land of promise. There is so much more to this life than just living day-to-day. Prepare yourselves for a new reality to come your way.
"Restoring Accountability to the Church" -For the Lord's will to be fulfilled in and through the Church, the Lord will have to restore accountability within the Church. Parents who have raised a rebellious child understand how difficult it is to hold their child accountable when they choose not to be obedient. Pastors who have been called and anointed to hold believers accountable, who do not want to be accountable, know how hard it is to fulfill their duty to the Lord. Nevertheless, it's time for all believers and leaders in the body of Christ to stand up and hold ourselves and others accountable to the Lord and to perform His will in our lives when it comes to being responsible to the Lord.
"Faith to See Through the Lies" -As a Christian, Satan is after your faith in Jesus as your Savior. All Christians need to know this truth and take it to heart. When Christians take a stand for our faith and the truth of God, Satan will use tactics to distract us or intimidate us, if we allow it. The greater impact that you have for the kingdom God, the greater the persecution will be against you. We know this, but we don't always recognize persecution as such when we come under attack. It is imperative that Christians take the time to be in God's presence and Word so that He can strengthen us in our faith to always stand and not bow to the adversary.
"The Power of Obedient Faith" -Paul wrote in Galatians 5 that faith works through love. Faith alone is not enough to live victoriously in the world, we must add love to our faith. However, if Christians should try to live for the pleasures of this world and for Christ, they won't have the love to boost their faith to overcome. The time of living for self and attempting to live for the Lord are over if we truly want to live in victory and peace. Once believers learn that obedient faith is the key to living a victorious life in peace and plenty, they will become an unstoppable force in the earth. All Christians need this word from the Lord.
"Faith Gives Sight in the Darkness" -As a Christian, have you ever found yourself in a very dark and oppressive place in your life? There are two ways to respond to dark and foreboding situations when you don't know what to do. You can allow doubt, fear, and/or unbelief to fill your heart and open yourself up to Satan to sift your life or you can seek the Lord with your whole heart. As we choose to seek the Lord for deliverance and direction in the dark seasons of life, God will give us spiritual sight to see His way out of our trials through our faith and confidence in Him. If we respond in doubt, God won't be able to show us the way out of our dark trials.
"Faith to Understand the Unknown" -As humans, we can't really know someone except we first understand them. Likewise, we can't truly know God unless we understand His ways. When we do not know God's ways, this can and will open our hearts to doubt, fear, and unbelief, even as people of faith. In the evil days that are upon us, it is essential that we take the time to seek the Lord that He might enlighten the eyes of our understanding so that might truly know Him. Since God is Spirit and we are natural beings, we have to receive spiritual understanding before we can know God as we should. Why do we need to know God spiritually? How can we trust God unless we first get to know Him.
"Live For the Glory of God" -It is God who has called sinners out of spiritual darkness and translated us into His Kingdom of light. Therefore, we are to live our new lives in Christ for the glory of God and to please Him, not self. No man, no religion, can transform a sinner and make them righteous or holy, but God can. God sent Jesus into the world to demonstrate His authority through His Son and the Truth. He does this by saving and transforming sinners into children of the Most High. As Christians, we have the highest calling known to man. We are to live holy and devout lives that bring glory to God and welcomes sinners to faith in Jesus.
"Let There be Light" -Spiritual darkness is the result of man's rebellion against God. Sin darkened our spiritual hearts and reduced humans to only relying on carnal knowledge. Unfortunately, over time, carnal knowledge has forced us to become less than who God intended mankind to be. To rectify this problem, God teaches us in His Word to ask Him for wisdom and He will give it to us liberally. As wisdom fills our hearts, God will cause us to be promoted in His Kingdom, as well as in the world. Just look at Joseph and how God gave him wisdom to interpret dreams. Consequently, he was taken from the prison and placed on the throne next to Pharaoh. Someone needs this message from God.
"The New Kids on the Block" - Although the title may seem like a new term, it's not. Back in the day, when a family with several children would move into a new neighborhood, their children were considered the new kids. Whether Christians realize it or not, God is performing a new thing in the world today. Whenever the Lord does something new, it will generally challenge those who are established in the faith as well as the status quo. Because 'new' can also mean different, those who are accustomed to the familiar faces and the old ways of serving God, they may tend to reject God's move and those to whom He is reaching out to. We must guard our hearts in this 'season of transition' from the old to the new lest we find ourselves kicking against the Lord.
"Make Your Calling and Election Sure" -There are false teachers and false prophets in today's society that have one mission in life. They want to deceive and draw gullible Christians away from their faith in Jesus. When Christians do not hunger for God and His truth as they should, it will open them up to deception. Unfortunately, we are witnessing the fallout from lukewarm Christianity in the world today. Have you seen an increase like there is today in people who claim to know God and His Word, but they are really wolves in sheep's clothing? The rise of false proclaimers are the result of the vacuum of the absence of truth in believers' hearts. Like the serpent who deceived Eve, they are out to deceive the minds of our youth.
"Is Jesus the Christ?" -There are far more truths that God has given which reveal and confirm that Jesus is the Christ, other than He was born of a virgin and He died for the lost. Even though Jesus' life was cut short, did His enemies silence His voice or stop His work in the earth? We are living in a prophetic season that is pivotal for the Church. Therefore, we need to know as the children of God what is happening in the Kingdom of God and the world around us and how we ought to respond to the attacks of the devil.
"God Already Knows Your Needs" -It's reassuring to know that God already knows our needs, even before we go to Him in prayer. However, if we do not trust God so that our faith can please Him, we won't have the confidence that He will move every time that a need arises. When the Lord allows our faith to be tried, we must train ourselves to look to Him first. God already knows how He will work things out for us, but we don't. As we trust in Him and seek Him first, our faith will release the Lord to move each and every time on our behalf.
"Experience Supersedes Knowledge" -There is a place that believers in Christ can go that will empower us with great wisdom and authority to set us free from the limitations. Whenever Christians walk in love and in the Spirit, we allow God to empower us to overcome everything and every one that holds us back. When Adam chose knowledge about God instead of experiencing God, his sin placed all humans in bondage. Jesus came as the Last Adam to break the chains of bondage and limitations off of His followers so that we are able to flow in the supernatural power of God. ALL CHRISTIANS NEED THIS WORD FROM GOD.
"It is Beginning to Rain" -Throughout our lives, we have heard that Jesus is coming back to earth and we need to be ready for that day. It seems like, the more we hear this warning, the easier it is to tune it out to where we no longer hear it. Just because people may have turned a deaf ear to God's warnings, it doesn't nullify the truth that Jesus' return is drawing near. The reason that the Lord warns us of things before they happen isn't so we can "live it up" until time runs out on us. God warns us so that we can fully utilize the remaining time we have on earth to be prepared when it happens. Are you preparing or are you procrastinating?
"Could a Promotion be in Your Future?" -The Bible declares, "As a man thinks in his heart, so is he." It's highly possible to be a Christian and to love the Lord but live beneath God's best for you. For this reason, it is essential that we daily seek the Lord that He might bring His Word alive to us. When the Word of God becomes alive to us spiritually, we will be empowered to mature in our faith in Christ. Consequently, we will be able to walk in a greater dimension of God's favor, power, and blessings. Every Christian that is serious about their faith and identity in Christ needs this word from the Lord.
"The Righteous Shall be Remembered" -As the return of Jesus draws near, know that great persecution will come against the Church. It will be in times of distress and sorrow that we will need know that God loves us and He will not forget or forsake us. The Lord isn't focused on giving us comfortable lives in the world, but He is very intent on saving our souls from wickedness and eternal destruction. Therefore, we must focus our attention on the life to come and be willing to suffer for Christ's sake in this life. For those who choose to suffer to obey the Lord, He has promised to reward us. Consider the cost of following Christ. Also, consider the cost if you should decide to walk away from your faith in Jesus should you have to suffer greatly for Him.
"Living Under Divine Protection" -Christians: There are somethings that we won't get until we get them. What? There are promises in God's Word that are ours in Christ, but if we do not obey the requirements of the promises, we won't receive the benefits of them. In this word, the Lord will reveal truths from His Word that will make known to us as His children that there are benefits that only the obedient will be able to inherit into our lives. The day of being half way in and half way out in our faith walk is ending.
"Recognizing the Faith of the Faithful" -God is doing a new thing in our generation, but who will have eyes to see and ears to hear what God is doing? Whenever something new comes into being, it generally means that something that has been around for a long time will be no longer. When God does a new thing in the earth, there will be those who will be empowered to make the transition from the old to the new. Only those who have been faithful in the old and who endure in the transition to the new will be able to thrive in the new thing. In this message, the Lord is offering true hope to those who are weary in Christ.
"There is a Way that Seems Right" -When a person comes to faith in Jesus for salvation, they won't understand everything about God or His Word. God gives humans faith so that we can trust in Him even though we not might know or understand Him after coming to faith in His Son, Jesus. Even so, if we will continue to place our faith in the Lord, He will begin to give us spiritual understanding of Him, His ways, and His truth. Until God gives us understanding of Him and His truth, we must obey Him as He instructs us. As we mature in our faith walk, God's Spirit will begin to give us spiritual understanding and to guide us into all truth. Until God gives us spiritual understanding, He expects us to trust Him because He is God.
"Swayed by the Supernatural" -Even though God operates in the supernatural realm, He warns us not to get caught up and distracted when supernatural events take place. Satan and those who serve him will also be able to perform miracles, signs, and wonders. As the day of Jesus' return draws near, Christians must be careful not to fall prey to Satan's deceptive and subtle devices, lest we become deceived and drawn away from the Truth of God. There is a way to make certain, as a follower of Christ, that you will fall for the supernatural acts of Satan or his false prophets. Discover more in this relevant word from the Lord.
"Submission is not Settling" -Satan is allowed by people who do not know God or His goodness to keep them from tasting and seeing that the Lord is good. He tells them that they will have to give up everything to be a Christian. It's a miracle of God that any of us are saved, given all of the lies that Satan uses against us, when we do not know the truth before salvation. Salvation isn't about settling for less, but it's about humbling ourselves and submitting our hearts to the Lord that He might give us spiritual life and blessings.
"The Truth Cuts and Heals" -In the day that we're living, Truth does not have many friends. It seems strange to comprehend why Truth doesn't have many friends because Truth provides protection and safety. The reason why Truth is not proclaimed and accepted as it has been in times past is because it cuts. The same sun that melts butter also hardens the clay. The same Truth that heals the broken heart will also break the heart that is hardened. There is much to learn from this Word from the Lord for you!
"Remain Faithful to the End" -It is human nature to grow weary when it seems like everything and everyone is against us. It is also human nature to want to quit when faced with discouragement and overwhelmed with troubles. However, as children of God, the Lord does not want us to simply quit whenever our faith is being tried. The purpose of faith in God is to have belief in the Lord that He is with us and that He will fight for us when we're attacked by the adversary. Therefore, we should not think it strange when we face suffering and troubles, but we should keep our eyes on the Lord. Christians must learn that to overcome this world and its troubles, we should have more than passive faith, we have to exercise persistent faith that endures to the end.
"Free Indeed" -Jesus came to earth to redeem fallen mankind from our sins. However, He also came to set us free from condemnation. This is why Jesus never condemned anyone of their sinful ways while He lived among His people. To live without the dread of being condemned to death or hell should be reason enough to cause Christians to want to live for and serve the Lord. Jesus makes it possible for His followers to live in this fallen world without dread or fear. We have access to complete liberty in Christ, but are we taking full advantage of this blessing as children of God?
"Knowing the Living Word" -There is no supernatural power or spiritual life in just reading or remembering God's Word. How can we know this to be true? Jesus teaches us that the flesh profits nothing but it is the Spirit that gives life to the Words that He spoke. This is why the unbelieving Jews were unable to understand the truth that He taught them. Even though Jesus knew that the Jews didn't believe in Him or that His teachings were truth from God, He taught them anyway. There is a purpose served by Jesus teaching the Jews even though they didn't believe Him or the truth that He taught them. Find out in this word what that purpose was. The answer is directly related to us as followers of Jesus.
"Sleepwalking" -Jesus warns us in Matthew 24 that deception will be widespread in the days preceding His return to earth. It's possible to sincerely believe in our heart that we are truly serving the Lord when we are not. How many Christians are being persecuted and martyred for their faith by religious zealots that believe they are truly serving God? How can a Christian know that they are correctly serving God or if they are deceived? This message will offer scriptural proof to answer that question. There will be many on the Day of Judgement that will believe they will hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant," but they will hear, "Depart from Me, you worker of iniquity, I never knew you," instead. Don't be deceived, know the truth!
"Walking in a Greater Dimension" -In order to walk in a greater dimension, the Lord has to stretch us spiritually. Jesus teaches that new wine can't be contained in old wineskins because they won't stretch but will break. Not every Christian wants to walk in a greater dimension. That is, until after they experience the consequences of not being able to walk in a greater dimension. God doesn't just offer us benefits and blessings if we will trust and obey His will for our lives. God offers us benefits and blessings to incentivize us to seek Him diligently so that He can prepare us for them. It's not really about the benefits or the blessings. It's about God preparing us for all that He wants to perform in us.
"A Few Things to Consider" -If you are a Christian and you were to misunderstand something, you won't realize why you're not able to overcome it. If Christians are focused on the wrong things in life and we do not correctly understand the things that we face, we will live in defeat and bondage to them. However, if we seek the Lord and He gives us clear insight and understanding, we will be able to confront and conquer them. There is only one way to live in the liberty of Christ and that is to know the truth as we ought.
"Blinded by the Light" -It certainly benefits us as followers of Christ to live humbly before the Lord. Otherwise, we could allow our hearts to deceive us and not realize that we're being led astray from the Lord. When we believe anything that isn't true or isn't true about God, we will be blinded. Even though the lies blind us to certain things, we will be able to see or understand for ourselves. At that point, the light that we think or believe to be light is actually darkness that is deceiving us. This is why all believers need the truth declared and revealed to us so that God can expose the deceptive lies in us and replace them with the truth and His light.
"Fill Your Heart with Good Things" -Our heart is to our spirit what our stomach is to our body. What you feed off of to fill your stomach will determine how healthy your body will be. What your heart feeds off of will determine who you will become and what comes out of your life. It matters what we give our heart's attention to in this life. If we focus on God and His Word, we will become strong in the Lord and able to walk in the power of His might. if we focus on the cares and pleasures of this world, we will grow spiritually weak and be unable to resist the enemy when he tempts us as Christians. So, choose wisely!
"Disagreeing with God" -Have you ever caught yourself arguing with the Lord? As Christians, there may be those times when we can find ourselves arguing with God, like children ague with their parents. Disagreeing with authority is so much a part of the flesh nature that we do not realize that we are doing it. It is because of this weakness in us, as God's children, that the Lord wants to bring this issue to our attention and address it. This is a much needed message from the Lord for the times that we are living.
"Does God Really Love You?" It's easy to answer this question if we believe what the Bible teaches us about God's love for us. However, to know God's love in our minds is vastly different from knowing God truly loves us in our heart. If you struggle with whether God really loves you as His child, it will be revealed as you go through very difficult trials in this life. As Christians, we do not always make the connection between God's love for us and how it affects our faith in Him or His willingness to answer our prayers. If you struggle in your faith to receive answers from God, you need this word from Him.
"Taking Possession of Our Inheritance" -To possess our spiritual inheritance in Christ, we have to be willing to obey His instructions by faith. As we walk by faith, we will please God because we are walking by the leading of His Spirit. The more we live in love and walk in the Spirit, the more that God will be able to release to us all that He has in store for His righteous children. Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of heaven. Likewise, neither can the flesh nature or self inherit the promises of God. Therefore, God requires us to crucify the flesh and to deny self so that we can walk in the Spirit and receive our spiritual blessings.
"Let the Truth Shine Through You" -As Christians, we must be careful to guard our hearts so that we do not allow those who love us, but do not love God like us, to dissuade us. When you share your faith and the truth with your family and friends, how do they respond to you? More importantly, how do they make you feel once you have spoken God's truth to them about their choices in life? People are free to choose tao live as they desire, but then the same people will turn the table and tell Christians that we shouldn't be who God called us to be. We should never allow anyone, who isn't living for the Lord as they should or at all, make us feel bad about our level of faith and love for God. Be who God is calling you to be! You won't answer to people on the day of judgement, but you will have to answer to the Lord.
"Break the Barriers to Your Blessings" -A person that has not gone to a particular place, cannot lead someone else to that place. If Christians have not experienced God for themselves, how can they adequately share the Lord with those who do not know Him? God has given us many promises of blessings and peace, but if we do not know all that God has in store for us, how will we know what to receive without seeking Him first? There is far more to God and living for Him than Christians realize. Therefore, God is calling us to Himself that He might reveal all that He has in store for those who love Him that we are not aware of.
"Joy Comes in the Morning" -If you are a Christian, God requires you to live by faith in Him. As we go through this life with our faith in God, He will allow our faith to be tested. Some of the trials that we have to face are beyond human ability to endure. Therefore, God gives those who are humble in the severe trials of life, His grace, to strengthen them. As we mature in Christ, we will gain spiritual understanding about the reasons why the Father allows obedient Christians to be tried by horrific events. Once we receive spiritual understanding and walk in it, the joy of the Lord will restore our broken hearts. Joy truly does come in the morning of our lives.
"Sounding the Alarm" -Have you ever set an alarm on your clock and slept through it? Did sleeping through the alarm make you late or miss your appointment? It's too easy to settle into a place of contentment in our faith walk with Jesus and begin to slip off to sleep spiritually. Spiritual sleep is when we get comfortable with the ways of the world and do not take God's warnings seriously. Just as the Bible warns, we are living in perilous times. However, what makes the days that we're living perilous is the widespread deception that is taking place in the hearts of believers. We can no longer ignore the warning signs from God and think that we won't sleep through the alarm that He is sounding to the Church.
"Living the Life" -Are you living the life? Are you living the life that you desire to live? Have you considered that there is a far better life that can be lived through Christ than you might imagine? Jesus doesn't just save sinners, He gives new converts His life so that we can live unto God. No one can live for God apart from Christ living through us. Just because we may profess that we are living the life, doesn't mean that we are actually living the life that God has for us in Christ.
"When Enough is not Enough" -There are two ways to view the title of this message. When lust rules a person's heart, enough is not enough. When a person has more bills than income, enough is not enough. The Lord never intended for humans to be consumed by our desires and needs. He never intended for humans to be driven by our desires and needs either. There is a way that Christians can be blessed and be promoted without ever focusing on what is in our hands or in our bank accounts. It's found in our hearts!
"The Truth Makes You Free" -Jesus is the only way to the Father for the salvation of the lost. However, there is only one Gospel and there is only one Truth. If ministers and Christians decide that the Gospel and the Truth are inadequate, they will make them about something that God never intended. Once the Gospel and the Truth are altered, this is called false doctrine. False doctrine produces the wrong type of disciples since they are not receiving the unadulterated Gospel and Truth of God. It is time for the Church to get back to the true Gospel and the pure Truth of God so that the nations can be saved from sin and perversion.
"Your Savior is Also Your Judge" -It's easy to accept Jesus as our Savior because He has performed all of the work for our salvation. However, we must always remember that one day, we all who are in Christ will also be judged by Him. Therefore, we must take our salvation seriously so that we do not live our new life in Christ the same way that we lived before we were born again. It's a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. God is love but God is also holy and He requires us to be holy too.
"Theft by Taking" -This message from the Lord is the most important word that He has given to me for Christians in a long time. In this word, you will learn just how easy it is for Christians to be deceived and not even know it because the deception is so subtle. YOU NEED THIS WORD!
"Turning Frustration into Fulfillment" -As followers of Christ, we are in a constant process of transformation, if we are truly living for Him. Not all Christians know nor are they able to discern that they are undergoing a spiritual transformation. Thus, many believers live in a state of frustration which can lead to impatience and irritation. However, once believers realize and accept the inner work of Christ in them, they can begin to focus on their walk with the Lord instead of the price of living for the Lord and live in peace. If peace seems to be an illusion to you, as a believer in Jesus, this message is for you.
"Let Peace Replace Inner Turmoil" -Jesus came to make peace between the Jew and the gentile. He also came and shed His blood so that all nations could have peace with God. Not everyone who is born again lives in peace. If you do not have peace as a child of God, you should ask the Lord to reveal what is preventing His peace from protecting your heart and mind. As Christians, we cannot set our affections on the things of this world and live in the peace of God or have peace with God. True peace comes at a price, but the price is not as high as the price a person or a people will pay when they die in their sins.
"Discerning the Real from the False" -Are you a true disciple of Jesus? I didn't ask if you are a true Christian. Jesus didn't call us to be "Christians," He has called us to be true disciples. People can make a religion out of anything, including Christianity. We are living in dangerous times that require true disciples to walk in the truth. Otherwise, if we do not, we could fall prey to the deception from those who are not true disciples and be pulled away from the truth. Jesus plainly warned us in Matthew 24 that deception would be widespread in the time preceding His return.
"The Spotless Lamb of God" -As a man, Jesus had to live a sinless life. Jesus had to be holy so that He could pay the price for the redemption of fallen man. Since Jesus lived a sinless life before His Father, God was released to pour His wrath upon Jesus so that fallen man could receive salvation. If you are truly born again by the Spirit of God, you are destined for glory. You may have been born in sin, but that is not where God is taking you to. While we wait on Christ's return, we must fully utilize our time on earth, preparing ourselves for heaven. Religion cannot offer what Christ through His shed blood offers to sinful mankind. Jesus is the only Way, the Truth, and the Life.
"Seeing Beyond the Appearance" -Christians should not be overly concerned with being deceived. Why? Because Christians have the Holy Spirit living in us. Even though Christians have the Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of Truth living in us, we can still allow ourselves to be deceived. We have a responsibility to guard our hearts so that we are not deceived. Jesus warns us in Matthew 24 that great deception will occur in the days preceding His return to earth. Since we are indeed living in the last days, we must do our part to protect our hearts from deception.
"The Blind Man Saw the Truth" -It's possible to be blind and still be able to see the truth. Even though a person may not have sight, the eyes of their understanding can still see by faith. When Jesus walked among the Jews, He performed many notable miracles that could not be denied. Yet, the Jews that refused to place faith in Jesus were unmoved in their hearts to believe in Him despite the miracles. It wasn't the truths that Jesus spoke that sent Him to the cross, but it was the miracles that He performed. Notable miracles can be denied by the unbelieving, but the unbelieving can't convince others that do believe in them that they didn't happen. If you are born again, you are a living, breathing miracle of God. People may not believe in Jesus as you do, but they can't convince you that Jesus isn't God's Son because you are living proof that He is.
"Liberated by the Revelation of Truth" -Scripture teaches us that Satan is the author of confusion. At what point did Satan assume the role as the author of confusion? When Satan spoke through the serpent to tempt Eve to consider her desires over God's will, it opened the hearts of all humans up to confusion after the fall into sin. Satan doesn't have to get us to believe a lie to make us ineffective as Christians. All that he has to do is get us to have a little doubt in our hearts about God and the truth and we'll become weak in the faith. Humans do not realize just how much we can allow Satan to do his evil work in our lives. Yet, he gets our cooperation to withstand us.
"Faith Requires Spiritual Clarity" -It's not enough to just have faith. Faith has to work with other things so that it can bring us into a place where we know God and His ways. In Galatians, Paul wrote that faith works through love. In this message, you will learn that faith works best when enhanced with spiritual clarity. How can we know what we believe if we do not understand what we believe? The Lord is offering spiritual clarity to us in this word so that He can lead us through the seasons of the unknown and we will still trust Him.
"In the Home Stretch" -It has been said that it is darkest just before the dawn. A woman giving birth to her child will experience her worst pain just before the baby is delivered. If trouble and hardships are indications of how close we are to our deliverance, we must be in the home stretch. In baseball, your opponents stand guard at home plate to make certain that you do not make a run against them. Likewise, the enemy fights us even harder when we are on the brink of a huge breakthrough in our spiritual lives.
"A Life of Fulfillment" -Are you truly fulfilled in your life? You will know that you are fulfilled because you will be at peace in your heart. If you are not fulfilled, this word is exactly what you need. In this life, you can get what you desire and still not have what you need. Desire is the sign of an emptiness and there's only one way to fill it. You will want to partake of this bread of life from heaven.
"Stop Running and Start Standing" -Living in fear prevents Christians from living in God's peace. Even though the Lord allows us to face our fears, He gives us His peace when we choose to stand in faith. When will the church realize that the Greater One lives in us and we don't have to run from adversity in fear? In this message, you will learn how God is able to empower us to not only face our fears, but how to walk in authority over Satan and those who cause us to be afraid. God sent Jesus to teach us how to live in victory and peace even though we have to face trials that seem impossible in the natural realm.
"Make His Praise Glorious" -Why aren't Christians bolder in our faith than we are? Why do Christians allow those who do not know or love our God to intimidate us or shame us for our faith? Do Christians fully realize who they are or how powerful and majestic our God is? In Daniel, we learn that those who know their God shall be strong and do great exploits/miracles. The Word of God has to be in our hearts and our mouths so that we will obey it. It's time for Christians to demonstrate our love for God in a way that the world will take notice.
"A Transfer of Power" -Jesus didn't just declare the truth, He was the Truth. It's not enough for Christians to share the truth, we must also obey it. As we walk in submission to God's authority, He will allow us to walk in authority over the devil and demons. There is a spiritual shift that is taking place in the earth and it's time for the Church to take our rightful place and expose the lies of the enemy. In this shift, the Father will empower us to overcome Satan and to spoil the kingdoms of this world. We can only spoil the kingdoms of this world after we have first established God's kingdom. It's time for Christians to get established!
"Are You a Runner?" -It is very difficult to trust an invisible God that you do not know. Nevertheless, because the Father has given His Son to redeem fallen mankind from our sins, He expects us to trust Him without question. The Father has proven His love for us by offering His Son on the cross for our sins and redemption. Once we are saved, the Father will allow us to face and endure situations that can make us fearful. When we encounter trying situations and aggressive people, fear may push us to want to run away. Are you a runner or are you able to be still and know that God is with you? This is relevant message for all Christians.
"How Long?" -Have you ever been a spiritually dark place in your life and you asked the Lord, "How long will you leave me here?" There is nothing that can shake us like feeling as though God has abandoned us in our troubles. Aren't you grateful that even though the Lord allows us to face and endure trying situations that His presence is still with us? However, there may be times that the Lord might allow us to be tried longer than our faith is willing to carry us. For those times, we have to know in our hearts that God is faithful and He will never leave us or forsake us.
"Be Strong in the Lord" -If Christians walk in the power of Christ, they will most certainly live in spiritual victory and be able to overcome all things in this life. To be successful in this life, it will require more of us than working for a living and being able to buy what we want. To be successful, we have to be in Christ and learn how to live our lives according to God's principles. As we put the Lord first in our lives, He will empower us to succeed. You can do all things through Christ who gives you strength.
"Children and the Kingdom of God" -What do children and the Kingdom of God have to do with each other? Everything! It's possible to be a child and not act childish or immature. It is also possible to be a full-grown adult and act childish. When childish adults are in power, they will abuse their position and power to gratify self. Thus, they won't be affective for the people they serve. However, when mature adults are in power, they will fully utilize their God-given power to help the people they serve. Do you know who you are?
"Be Like Jesus" -If you are born again, you are not of this world. As we live by faith and obey the Lord, He will transform us to become Christ like. Jesus understood something about His identity that every Christians needs to know and practice. No matter who rejected Him as being God's Son, He remained true to Himself. How many times throughout a typical day do we ignore who we are in the spirit to allow ourselves to be or act like the world? Compromising our convictions or ignoring the conviction of the Holy Spirit will weaken our stand of faith and cause us to stumble. We are to be true to the Lord and stand strong in the world. Do you want to be more like Jesus?
"Transform Struggles into Confidence" -Have you ever wondered why church sanctuaries fill up from the back to front and auditoriums for concerts fill up from the front to the back? The thought of coming into God's presence intimidates people, including Christians. Folks like to gather in the back of sanctuaries so they can be comfortable. When people come to faith in Jesus, the Father will begin to challenge our comfort by testing our faith with trials. Trials will challenge us and this can cause us to struggle in our faith. In this message, the Lord will reveal to Christians how He transforms our struggles into confidence.
"Do You Have Peace?" -How much of your life is spent living in peace and how much time do you live in fear or being stressed? We are reconciled with the Father through Jesus' obedience and sacrifice. Nevertheless, Satan doesn't want us living in peace even though we have peace with the Father. Consequently, he will use everyone and everything at his disposal to rob Christians of our peace. Living in fear and torment isn't an absence of peace but an absence of faith in God. We have to guard our hearts so that nothing is allowed by us to shake our faith in God.
"Understanding Christianity" -To say that God doesn't always make sense a lot of times may resonate with all Christians. Since God is Spirit and we are humans, His ways and our ways are very different. Because of these differences between us and God, they can lead us to places of frustration and even despair at times in our walk of faith. There are many believers who aren't able to make their faith work for them. They attempt to draw close to the Lord and to live for Him, but they seem to always miss the mark. There have been times that they have thrown up their hands in frustration and tried to give up on their faith. Even so, God keeps drawing them back to Him to give them another chance. If this describes your walk of faith, know that God has a word for you to help you.
"The Fear of the Lord" -God is good and His mercy endures forever. When God's people forget the goodness of God and sin against Him, we force Him to teach us to fear Him. We are living in a time where people and many Christians no longer fear the Lord. Therefore, we have tempted the Lord with our sins and Jesus warns us not to tempt the Lord. There is nothing worse than to go through something so evil that it causes you to feel or believe that God has forsaken you. The Lord is calling Christians and sinners to repentance. Even so, will we obey Him?
"Secure in Your Identity" -How does a Christian become secure in their spiritual identity? Had Eve known who she was and operated from her God-given identity, she would not have sinned against the Lord. Satan knows when a believer is strong in their faith and when they are weak and vulnerable. Jesus and Eve were tempted concerning their identity, but only Jesus overcame the devil. Those who know their God shall be strong. Christians will either know God intimately or they will only know about Him.
"There is a Better Way" -If you're a Christian, how well to adapt to change? As change affects your life and challenges you, do you respond in prayer or do you complain? We must be careful when change disrupts our life that we take our concerns to the Lord in prayer. It is possible that the Lord is behind the new things affecting your life to change you. Even though you may have walked with the Lord in faith for many decades, God will always be working in you to transform you. There is always room for improvement in us and we must be open to the Lord to grow us in our faith.
"Pushed to the Limit" -There are two spiritual forces in the world. There is God and there is Satan. As Christians, we can be influenced by both. When the Lord commands us to obey Him and it places us in dangerous situations, we have to choose if we will obey Him or rebel. It is during these times, when we're led to face persecution that we will feel great pressure within our beings. Perhaps, you have experienced times of great pressure in your spirit that pushed you to the limit. When Christians are oppressed by the forces of darkness, we must remember that the greater One lives in us. The Holy Spirit will empower us to push back against the enemy so that we can endure the attack and be victorious.
"Ready or Not" -When the Lord is performing a new work in a generation, He will begin speaking differently toward us as His children in the earth. it's not that the Lord has changed, but it's that He is changing things in the realm of the Spirit concerning us. Those who have been faithful to the Lord in the past seasons will be prepared for the new changes. However, not everyone will be open or even receive the new direction or the new things that God is revealing to them. Getting ready for the Lord to return is our personal responsibility. Ready or not, the Lord will return on clouds of glory one day. If today is the day that Jesus returns, will you rejoice to see Him or will you be ashamed to stand in His presence?
"Let the Righteous be Glad" -When Christians do not know God as we should, it can open us up to doubt, fear, and unbelief that can cause us to think wrong thoughts about Him. God is good, but if we do not know that in our hearts, we can misjudge His actions. Sinners who become saved do not know that they have been living in rebellion. Therefore, the Father has to reveal this truth to them and He does this by correcting and punishing them when they do wrong. If we endure the seasons of correction from the Father in the way that He intends, and we allow Him to change our heart and ways, God is able to bring peace, joy, and blessings on our lives. God has always intended to bless His people and His children in Christ, but He has to teach us His ways so that when He blesses us, we won't abuse or misuse the goodness of God.
"Trust God With the Process" -If there is one thing that Satan and demons enjoy doing to Christians, it would have to be applying pressure to our lives and faith through afflictions. If there is one thing that God wants us to do when pressures start building is trust Him to get us through the afflictions. If there is one thing that our flesh nature and self wants us to do as Christians when under extreme pressure, it would be to help God to help us get the pressure off of us. When we try to help God to help us, we frustrate God's grace and plan for us spiritually and could cause the process to take longer than intended by the Father. Every Christian needs this message from the Lord.
"Joy Comes to Those Who Sorrow" -As humans, who are also Christians, we can see things of this world differently than God sees them to be. For this reason, we tend to shy away from things that look bad or may cause us to suffer. Anytime, we are serving God and we encounter suffering or persecution, we ought to view it as good, not evil. Since Christians are reluctant, many times, to view something that appears bad as good or to see something that hurts as being good, we draw back instead of stand in faith. Since we may choose to draw back or walk away from the Lord because of suffering, we need spiritual understanding to empower us to stand and not run. Here's your word from the Lord!
"Operating in the Authority of God" -Do Christians really need to know the truth written in the Word of God? If Christians listen to someone that does not declare the Word of God correctly, those who hear what is being spoken won't have confidence to obey God. Anytime that the truth is declared truthfully, the Holy Spirit will confirm the truth as the truth of God. Once the Holy Spirit bears witness of the truth with our spirit, His witness will give us confidence to speak it and obey it in our lives. God won't confirm man's opinions or beliefs as truth. Therefore, man cannot take glory for anything that God has revealed or fulfilled in us as Christians.
"A New Year and a New Perspective" -How Christians perceive God and the trials of this life to be could be the one thing that holds a lot of believers back in their faith. It is essential that we take the time to learn God's Word and His ways so that our minds can be renewed. Many Christians live their lives being frustrated and unfulfilled because they do not clearly see as God sees. Instead of giving into defeat and allowing the enemy to gain control over us, we have to train ourselves to live for God whole-heartedly for the Lord by dying to self. If something is good in the Spirit but we perceive it as bad in our carnal mind, to us, it will be bad. Yes, you need this word from the Lord.-How Christians perceive God and the trials of this life to be could be the one thing that holds a lot of believers back in their faith. It is essential that we take the time to learn God's Word and His ways so that our minds can be renewed. Many Christians live their lives being frustrated and unfulfilled because they do not clearly see as God sees. Instead of giving into defeat and allowing the enemy to gain control over us, we have to train ourselves to live for God whole-heartedly for the Lord by dying to self. If something is good in the Spirit but we perceive it as bad in our carnal mind, to us, it will be bad. Yes, you need this word from the Lord.
"Truth and Lies Cannot Agree" -Is it possible to literally be walking with Jesus and watch Him perform miracles and still not know who He is? Could it be possible to have a personal encounter with the God of creation where you hear His voice tell you that Jesus is His Son and you still not believe? Is it possible for Jesus to give you power and authority and you perform great miracles by His Spirit and you still not know who He is? It's very possible to walk with Jesus and to experience all of the things that I have mentioned and still not know who He is when you believe lies about Him instead of the truth.
"This Child" -Imagine a Child that is born that is like no other. Suppose, you were Mary and you heard that you will conceive and have the Son of God. Imagine how Mary must have felt when she heard the angel tell her that her Son would reign over the house of Jacob forever. Gabriel also informed Mary that her Son would have a Kingdom that would endure forever. Who has ever had a child that came into this world with the promise that they would live forever? There was great mystery that surrounded the birth of "This Child." It would be these mysteries that God would work through to reveal His redemptive plan for the salvation of the lost.
"Getting Wrapped Up" -The world has ways of trapping people in their webs that can produce unnecessary pressure. It's proven that depression and anxiety escalates in the hearts of people during the holiday season. What causes the pressure to exist? It's the way that the world portrays the holidays. As Christians, we have to guard our hearts and resist the pressure to live up to a certain standard set by the world. Through this message, you will learn what it means to live free of the pressures of the flesh nature and the world. God wants us to enjoy life, but we have learn how to achieve that liberty from His Word.
"Can You Hear Him Now?" -It's possible to hear the voice of the Lord and still not hear Him. You know it's His voice but you choose to ignore His instructions. Most times, when something is important to God, we may not consider it important to us. Choosing to live in this manner has cost Christians dearly in their lives and the lives of their families. Why is it that we will wait to obey God until we allow our disobedience to cause us trouble or devastation? It is after we have suffer loss and had to endure great pain that we will begin to hear God more clearly and obey Him more readily. Think about it!
"The Fight of Faith" -It's strange to our way of thinking as humans, to try to understand the fight of faith. Although Christians do fight with our faith, we do not engage in physical battles. Since we live in a physical world, we can have strong tendencies as humans to want to defend ourselves physically. Therefore, when people are saved and attempt to live by faith, most times, we may attempt to fight in our flesh instead of trusting the Father to defend us. However, when we defend ourselves instead of trusting and obeying the Lord, we sin against the Lord and resort to operating in our flesh nature as Christians. So, how can we fight the good fight of faith without actually fighting?
"The End of an Era" -When the Lord performs a new work in the earth, not everyone who follows Him will accept it. The Jews were taught the Law and required to keep it for many generations. However, when Jesus came as their Messiah, He didn't offer them the Law, but truth and grace. Since the Jews didn't submit to the new way of obeying God by faith, God rejected them and opened the door of grace to the gentiles. There is a new era that God is releasing in the earth and among the Church. Even so, how many called by His name will reject this new thing from God because they are comfortable remaining the same?
"Choose the Right Path" -There are two paths that humans can choose to follow in this life. One path will lead those who choose it to find eternal life, the other path will lead those who follow it to death. If you choose the right path, God has promised to give you an abundant life in Christ. To acquire the abundant life, we will have to discipline ourselves to obey the Lord as He leads us on His path. It won't take long of following the Lord and His blessings will begin to manifest in our lives. If we will continue to seek the Lord, His blessings will overtake us and others will see God's goodness and power on our lives.
"Living Without Condemnation" -How would you like to live without guilt, shame, regret, and fear of the unknown? When Jesus paid the debt for the sin of mankind, He also delivered us from condemnation. Most Christians understand what it meant for Jesus to set us free from our sin and to give us eternal life, but not many fully understand what it means to live without condemnation. By the way, condemnation is so much more than a feeling you get when someone doesn't approve of you. You need this word from the Lord! Just sayin'!
"The Delivering Power of God" -Can you think of anything that is more powerful than the God of the Bible? God created the heavens, the earth, and filled them with everything that He desired. God plundered Egypt and set His holy people free from slavery. God drove out the nations that were mightier and more powerful than Israel as they possessed their land of promise. God worked through Jesus to strip Satan, demons, principalities, and powers of their rule over the souls of man. God has made sinners to become new creatures in Christ. He has given His children in Christ authority over the powers of Satan and demons. Yet, there's one thing that God can't overcome.
"How to Respond to Hard Seasons" -This word may help every Christian alive today. It is during the hard seasons of life that Christians will be required to live by their faith in God. However, when we are made to endure lengthy seasons of hard trials, this can also cause us to grow weary in our faith. Satan wars against believers with the hope of wearing us down. It is in those times of weakness that if we will turn to the Lord with our whole heart, God will empower us to live in victory over the Devil. But there's more to the story!
"The God of Israel" -After the fall of Adam, man began to forget their God and no longer considered Him as their Lord. In Genesis 6, God saw the heart of the people of the earth had grow evil and every thought was evil only. Even though God was also the Lord of all, people didn't know Him as Lord. The inhabitants of the earth had given themselves over to paganism and idolatry. Therefore, God introduced His plan to restore all nations to Himself when He called Abram out of his father's land to follow Him. Through God's relationship with His people, the other nations of the world came to know God as the God of Israel. There's more to this story!
"Access Granted" -When God delivered His people from the land of bondage, it was His intention to give them spiritual rest. However, the Jews refused to honor God or His Word. So, He refused to give them His rest. When believers come to Jesus, we have to do more than simply believe. Otherwise, we won't be allowed to enter the kingdom of God or inherit His promises. Christians must realize that it's not enough to stand at the door and knock. At some point, we have to be willing to enter in through it. Access has been granted but how many will take God at His Word and enter?
"The Power of One" -The Word declares that with God all things are possible. All Christians need to obey God is to utilize our faith and God will do the work so that His purpose is done through us. However, Christians can struggle with so many issues in our lives that erode at our confidence that can cause us to be afraid to step out in faith. It's been stated that "You and God make a majority." Has God placed things in your heart that makes you shutter to even think about doing them? God won't allow us to allow fear to stop us from obeying Him. This is why God has given to every person the measure of faith and requires us to use our faith to obey Him.
"Access Denied" -Jesus warns us in Luke 11 : 35, "Be careful, then, that the light within you is not darkness." It's very possible to believe something to be true when it is a lie. All that needs to happen to believe a lie as the truth is to be convinced that it is the truth. Notice that Jesus teaches that the light that is in some believers is not light at all but they will believe it to be light, but they will still be in darkness. To know the truth of God, we have do more than simply believe it. God requires us to obey the truth even when we don't understand what He instructing us to do. Therefore, when we obey God, even though we don't understand Him or His instructions, we are placing our faith in God and not in ourselves. Once truth is revealed to us, God's light will shine in our hearts and we will have spiritual understanding and know the truth.
"Where is the Church?" -Just as spiritual things have come into existence through the faith and obedience of God fearing believers, they can also cease existing. America is a nation. What America has been since its inception came about because God-fearing people loved and appreciated what God had allowed them to have. In recent decades, we have watched the America that once was, is no more. What needs to be asked and answered is, "Where is the Church?" And where has it been in recent decades?
"Who has the Power to Defeat God?" -Why does God allow evil people to become rulers over nations and people? Why does God allow horrific storms to destroy lives and property? Has there ever been an evil leader or destructive storm that has been able to withstand God or defeat Him? If God is so great and powerful, why don't humans and Christians fear Him as we should?
"The Church is the Voice of Hope" -Imagine how wicked and violent the world would be if God's Word and the Church weren't in existence. Now, imagine how wicked and violent the world would become if the Church did not stand for the truth and fight for justice. Christians are called to be Salt and Light in a spiritually dark and corrupt world. However, if we refuse to allow the Lord's truth and love to shine through us, we will create a spiritual vacuum in the earth that would be filled with lawlessness and corruption. The Church is the voice of hope for the world. Every Christian that desires to be Salt and Light needs to hear this word from God.
"Transformed and Empowered by Love" -What would motivate God, who needs no one or anything, to create humans? Did God create humans because He needed us? The Bible declares that God is love. Therefore, He created humans so that He could demonstrate His love for us. There is a vast difference between giving someone your love and showing them that you love them. After God created man, male and female, He placed them in the Garden of Eden and they benefited from His love, However, when man sinned, God chose to show His love for us as sinners by sending His Son to suffer and die for sinners. God doesn't love us because we're good or bad. God loves us because that is who He is. LOVE!
"Develop Unwavering Faith" -As the Church, we can't continue to address the issues that we have had to face with the same responses. It's time for true change to take place in the body of Christ. There's nothing new under the sun. Therefore, what needs to change has needed to be dealt with and overcome for generations. However, God is looking for an overcoming generation to rise up like the generation that Joshua led into the Promised Land. If you're tired of making repetitious laps in the wilderness, you are invited to hear this word from God.
"Living Under an Open Heaven" -In this word from God, you will learn how to live under an open heaven. Our faith attracts the favor of God. God's favor empowers us to receive increase in our lives. If we continue to walk obediently by faith and to live sacrificially, God will also raise us up for His glory.
"The Word of God" -To determine the level of threat someone or something is to their enemies look at the level of warfare against them. There is nothing in God's creation that is more hated and warred against than God's Word which is the Truth. From the beginning, when God created man in His image and likeness, Satan has warred against God's Word to keep it out of the hearts of people. When Satan used the serpent to tempt Eve, he attacked God's commands (Truth). When you hear a word in season, you will be spiritually attacked because Satan is after the Word that you have received by faith. Do Christians take the Word of God, which is the Truth of God as seriously as Satan and those who oppose it do?
"Caught Off Guard" -It is Satan's intention to attempt to make you feel like a "victim" when trouble and/or loss impacts your life and family. Do not take the bait of Satan. Even when he is victimizing us with his demonic attacks, we are to see ourselves as more than conquerors in Christ. However, if you develop a victim mindset in a trial that mindset can cause you to be unable to see God's hand at work and you could miss your way of escape out of Satan's trap. If you only view a problem as being a problem, this message is for you!
"Born Free to Live Free" -To be born again of God, means that you are born completely free. Satan and sin have no power over you if you are born of the Spirit of God according to 1 John 5 : 18. After a person is born again, they must guard their hearts so that the enemy isn't allowed to work through their flesh or self to entangle them in bondages. This is why it is essential that we crucify the flesh nature and die to self so that Satan and demons aren't allowed to entrap us through lusts and offenses. No demonic force or person was able or allowed by Jesus to withstand or control Him. It's time for all believers in Christ to realize that we are born free to live free that we might overcome this world and usher in the kingdom of God.
"Rekindle the Fire Within You" -Jesus commands us as His disciples to be salt and light in the world. We are to allow God's Spirit and power to shine through us so that the lost will realize that it's God working through us and glorify Him. Unfortunately, when Christians aren't taught about the power and authority of God, it can make them spiritually weak and vulnerable to Satan's schemes. The same Fire that burned within the bush in the desert before Moses is the same fire that should burn in every Christian today. Christians possess the authority and power of God that can transform nations and shake kingdoms. We are not grasshoppers, we are saints of the Most High God.
"Launching Out into the Deep" -There is so much more to being a Christian than going to church. Church has its place because we all must become disciples of Christ and be taught the truth. Church is also the place where Christians are taught how to be witnesses of Jesus to the lost. The main purpose of the Church is fulfill the Great Commission. As the Church, you and I have been sent into the world to share our testimony with those who do not know Jesus as the Son of God, so that they can have an opportunity to be born again. There is nothing as fulfilling as leading someone to salvation in Christ. Let's go out into the deep for a great catch!
"Running Against the Wind" -Are you a Christian who feels like you're always running against the wind? Is it an ongoing struggle for you to consistently live for the Lord? Somedays, you feel like you could save the world and other days, you feel like you're not even saved? Are there times that you fail the Lord and beat yourself up for falling short? If this describes you and your walk of faith, the Lord has an on-time word for you and the body of Christ. All Christians can grow weary in our service to the Lord. The key to victory over weaknesses is seeking the Lord for clarification so that He can show us the issue and empower us to grow beyond it. You do not want to miss this word!
"You Determine Your Outcome in Life" -Christianity is not a passive religion, it is a passionate pursuit of a deep and meaningful relationship with the Father. If we truly hunger for the Lord, He will give us favor that can transform the life that we live on earth. How much of God do you want in your life? How hungry are you for the spiritual blessings that God offers us through Jesus? Our hunger for God and our response to adversity and negativity will determine if we live a victorious life in Christ or not.
"The Word Still has Power" -Life has a way of taking us over if we allow it. When life becomes too busy or overwhelming, we can begin to allow what is important to fall by the wayside. As Christians, we should never allow anyone or anything to pull us away from being faithful to the Lord. If we do, this can cause us to fall from our spiritual position and we will begin to lose our power and authority. We can see how this can happen by looking at the spiritual fall of America. America has always been known as a Christian nation, but that's not the witness that the nations of the world see on our broadcasts and forms of entertainment. Thus, our influence has also suffered greatly when it comes to reaching the nations that need Jesus.
"Jesus Ended Spiritual Oppression" -When Jesus came to earth, His battle was with Satan and sin. Jesus won that battle and has forever defeated Satan and sin. What does that mean for Christians? We do not have to fear Satan or death. Jesus has also delivered those who are saved from spiritual oppression. Christians are totally and completely free to serve Jesus as our Lord. We are without excuse when it comes to our God-given assignment as Christians. We will either obey the Lord or we will disobey Him.
"How to Stand for the Truth" -When Christians do not stand for the truth, God isn't allowed to back us. God has not given us a spirit of fear, so why is it so difficult for Christians to stand for the truth in an evil world? That question isn't easily answered. We have to know whose we are and we must know who we are in Christ. When we know these two truths about us, we will be stronger in our faith. The stronger we are in our faith, the more willing we will be to stand for the truth when it is contested. Every believer needs to hear this word from God.
"Is God Drawing You to Himself?" -There is no doubt that God's Spirit is moving in the earth. However, are you personally experiencing the drawing of God to walk closer than ever before? While the Spirit is drawing and moving that is when we have to correctly respond. Jesus tells us in John 6 that no one can come to Him for salvation unless the Father draws them. Whenever God draws us closer that is also the time that we must guard our hearts from wrong influences because Satan will try to distract us from God's pull on us. All Christians need to hear this message from the Lord!
"This is Your Wake-Up Call" -It's impossible to know you're deceived by someone or something until the truth is revealed to you. Likewise, as Christians, we can think things to be a certain way about ourselves and be deceived in our hearts, and not know that we're deceived. Have you ever spoken to someone who believed something that wasn't true, but you couldn't convince them that they were wrong? Deception can cause humans to live in an alternate reality from the truth. This is why God has to give us wake-up calls to bring us into reality. If He doesn't, deception will bring us to humiliation and disgrace, as Christians.
"Enduring the Process of Restoration" -God has been in the process of restoring those He has created to Himself since the fall of man. What we need to look into is the reason why Christians still allow Satan to control our lives even we have been redeemed from sin and bondage to Satan. What would cause us as God's children to get ourselves in a place spiritually that we would allow Satan and not God to dictate our decisions in life? Prepare your heart to receive this word from God because it may hit closer to home than you're ready for. Nevertheless, know that God has only good things in store for His children.
"How to Walk on Water" -This message is relevant to all Christians. The title of this word comes from the story where Jesus walked out on the water to protect His disciples from peril. When Simon realized that it was Jesus on the water, he asked Jesus to invite him to come to Him. I want you to imagine that you're Peter and you step out of the boat, onto the water, and you don't sink. Would your mind be blown away or what? Would you have allowed anything to take your undivided attention off of Jesus like Simon did? Would you or I have done what Simon did? This is the question that every born again child of God needs to answer.
"Where is the Power of God?" -The preaching of the gospel is the power of God unto salvation. The Gospel does not come in word only, but with power. God is not just a God of words, but He is also a God of great power that sets the captives free and heals those who are afflicted. In the days that we're living, we have to ask the question, "Where is the Power of God in the modern day Church?" As long as the gospel is proclaimed, the power of God will also be available to confirm the truth of God with signs and wonders following.
"The Lord is For Us" -If there is ever a time that Christians will doubt that God is for us, it would be in times of trials and uncertainty. Nevertheless, we need to address the underlying cause as to why Christians would doubt the faithfulness of God. Especially, when God has saved us from our sins. Just because a person states that they have faith in God, it doesn't mean that it is saving faith. There is faith and there is saving faith. In the days that we're living, believers need to understand what saving faith is and how it will give us the confidence we need to overcome this world. In Christ, God has made us to be more than conquerors!
"The Prelude to Revival" -The Lord requires the Just to live by faith. Faith is more than believing and receiving. Faith that makes us strong must be followed with obedient actions or works, according to James. The Lord will answer a question in this word that i have asked of Him for some time, as to why aren't the majority of believers willing to stand for the faith to defend it. The same could be asked about standing up for the Truth when it is attacked in the world. Every believer needs this message.
"How to Defeat Psychological Warfare" -If there is a place in us, as Christians, where we are most vulnerable to Satan's schemes, it is in our minds. Realizing this as truth will greatly reduce Satan's power against us when he attempts to combat us using psychological warfare. When Satan tried to provoke Jesus to prove that He was the Son of God, Jesus answered with the Word of God. Jesus understood that even though He was being tempted to do something in the natural realm, His battle was with a spirit being. We must answer every negative thought, emotion, and desire with scripture so that we defeat the Devil. All Christians need this word from the Lord.
"The Glory is Coming" -Before the glory of God arrives, God has to prepare the body of Christ. God will use His fire to prepare us. Jesus came to save us, and to baptize us with the Holy Spirit and Fire. As Christians, we like to focus on the Holy Spirit, but not so much on the fire. The fire of God doesn't destroy the righteous or our works that are done through obedient faith. God's fire will purge and purify us of anything that isn't of God or His divine nature in us. His fire will also consume our adversaries. As we suffer for Christ's sake, God's fire is removing the impurities in our heart and soul. Once the work of the fire of God is complete, we will be able to rejoice when His glory invades the earth.
"Truth Produces Liberty and Justice" -Everything that is offered to children of God, in the Word of God, is by promise. To receive or inherit the promises of God, we are required to walk/live by faith. As we are obedient to God, the Lord will fulfill His promises in our lives. If we should ever fall away from walking by faith with the Lord, God's promises are not given to our flesh or natural man. In the same way, if a nation that has been blessed by the Lord should turn away from the truth, God will remove those blessings from that nation. Truth gives power to liberty and justice. Remove the truth and the power to have liberty and justice will also be gone.
"Exposing the Lies of Class Warfare" -Where did class warfare originate? What does this subject have to do with Christians? A LOT! As a Christian, have you attempted to share your testimony of Jesus with an unbeliever and had them to reject you? The world views Christians as being different and even though that is true, it can cause some sinners to turn on us and mistreat us, as Christians. In fact, there are many in the world that view Christians as being subservient to them. People who are prideful will try to look down on those who are humble. Prideful people can believe that they are independent of God, while humble Christians are completely dependent on God.
"Jesus Obeyed Anyway" -When you are mistreated or you're not shown respect, how do you respond? How we respond to being mistreated or disrespected will show others what is really in our hearts. God sent Jesus to earth to preach the truth to the Jews, His chosen people. When Jesus declared the Good News to them, the Jews rejected Him and His teachings. As Jesus' fame grew, the Jewish leaders tried to discourage the Jews from listening to Jesus because of His influence on the people. The leaders even resorted to threats and violence against Jesus to intimidate Him. Jesus refused to allow His enemies, rejection, or even hatred to stop Him from obeying the Father. If you truly want to know what spiritual liberty and power are, this is the message for you.
"What is Your Soul Worth?" -Jesus asked a question of His disciples in Mark 8 : 37. He asked, "What will a man give in exchange for his soul?" If we didn't have Jesus to save our souls from sin, what do we possess that we could use to purchase our soul from sin and hell? There is nothing that any of us can do to redeem ourselves from sin and eternal death. Jesus is the only man that has ever lived a sinless life. Consequently, sin, Satan, and death had no power over Him when He died on the cross. Jesus didn't stay dead, but He rose from the dead on the third day. Have you made a decision to follow Jesus?
"Blessed to Know the Truth" -We cannot be friends with the world and be friends to the truth. If it wasn't for truth, no one would know what sin is even though we are all born in sin. In fact, truth is the only thing that can save us from sin. When Jesus came to the Jews, He presented the truth to them. Unfortunately, they rejected the truth that He spoke and this kept them from receiving salvation. Before we can be empowered to receive Jesus into our lives, we first have to receive the truth. The truth of God saves us from sin and hell, but it also saves us from the wrath of God while we live on the earth. All believers need to hear this message.
"Being Filled with the Fulness of God" -From the beginning of creation, God has sought to fill all things. He created the earth and filled it with humans, animals, and vegetation. God created the oceans and seas and filed them with fish. God created man and desired to filled him with His Spirit. If there is lack in our lives or in the world, it means that we need God to fill it with His life, power, and goodness. God also desires to fill His people so that we can subdue the enemy and replenish His earth. The Church needs this message from God.
"There is More in Store" -From the day that God created man and placed them in the Garden of Eden, He has desired to complete us. God's plan to make His children complete is based upon our hunger for Him. Since Adam and Eve didn't hunger for God, but they desired knowledge, God wasn't allowed to complete them. Man has been content with allowing God to be their Provider at different times in human history, but that isn't all that God has in store for His children in Christ. How hungry are you for God and His plan to be fulfilled in your life? There is more in store for those who will sincerely seek God.
"Removing the Barriers to the Truth" -What is truth? Does truth really matter to us as humans? Are there different truths or is there only one truth? If there is only one truth, does it matter that humans believe in it? There is so much that Christians do not know about the truth and this can open us up to doubt, even though we say that we believe the truth as being the truth. If we believe in the truth but do not live by it, can this adversely affect our lives? You will need to listen to learn the truth to these questions and statements.
"Getting Over It" -Have you ever desired something, so you took a leap of faith and opened your life up to it and discovered it wasn't right for you? Sometimes, we can open ourselves up to the wrong people and things that cause us severe pain and regret. At some point in a wrong relationship or wrong situation, we generally realize that we have had enough and we are over it. Once we are over someone or something that didn't end well for us, we still have to live with the consequences that that decision took a lot of our time and effort away from us that we will never get back. Life in this world will produce sorrow at some point, but the blessing of the Lord doesn't cause us sorrow. Are you ready to get over it and move on in Christ?
"The Truth about Knowledge" -It was Satan that deceived Eve to pursue knowledge instead of pursuing God. Eve had a greater hunger to be like God through knowledge than to know God. Since that day, Satan has worked through people's thirst for knowledge to cause so many to reject knowing God personally. Why not? It worked on Adam and Eve. You can read the Bible all day, everyday, and that alone won't cause you to know God. However, when you seek the Lord with your whole heart, you will come to know the Lord. Those who know God will be able to overcome the Devil.
"A Witness to the Truth" -Whenever there has been an automotive accident or someone commits a crime, law enforcement will question eyewitnesses, if there are any who saw what occurred. If as a Christian, you share your faith in Jesus to be God's Son and your resurrected Savior, are you an eyewitness of Jesus? How can Christians be witnesses of Jesus and His resurrection if we've never seen Him with our eyes? This message will be an eye opener for Christians.
"Hope for the Broken" -In John 10, Jesus teaches that the thief does not come but to steal, to kill, and to destroy. Jesus goes on to state that He had come that we might have eternal life and life in abundance. If you are feeling abandoned and broken spiritually, God has a word for you. It is Satan who breaks us, but it is God who seeks to humble us. Whenever we feel broken, God invites us to humble ourselves and seek Him that He might restore our souls.
"After This" -There are many seasons and phases that Christians must grow through in our walk of faith. The Spirit of God is constantly working in and with us to mature us into the image of Christ. Sometimes, it can take years of living by faith before we truly learn how to trust the Lord with our whole heart. It is after we come to the place that we truly love and trust God that He will begin a new work in us. "After This" is a word in season for all Christians.
"The Blessings of Humility" -This message will equip you with the truth about living a humble life as a Christian. There are countless blessings that come on the lives of those who choose to humble themselves under God's mighty hand. Moreover, living humbly unto the Lord can spare Christians from a lot of anguish and sorrow. We know that the blessing of the Lord adds no sorrow to our lives. I sense that this message is going to be used by the Lord to liberate many believers so that we all can enjoy the liberty that comes through our humility.
"Proclaiming the Truth with Power" -God didn't send Jesus to earth without power. Jesus is the Word of God that became flesh. Not only did Jesus proclaim the truth, but He did it with power that saved the lost and set the captives free. He was able to restore sight to the blind and He raised the dead. Whenever the truth of God is being declared, the power of God should be present too. Truth isn't just given to be heard, but as we hear the truth, it should transform our hearts and lives to be Christ like.
"Faith Makes Us Overcomers" -If you are born again, according to 1 John 5, you have already overcome the world. If you have a trying situation where someone comes against you, you must respond to that person in the Spirit by faith in Christ. If not, you will forfeit your victory over the world because you have chosen to respond in your strength instead of God's strength. Our faith should be very precious and value to us as Christians. Otherwise, if our faith isn't valuable to us, we might fall prey to Satan's devices and forfeit our spiritual authority and victory over him.
"The Grace to be Content" -There is grace to empower Christians to be content while enduring suffering. We are living in a time when people inside and outside the church are easily offended. Our Lord teaches us in John 16 how to avoid being offended. Offense is a trap of the enemy to stop people and Christians from seeking the deeper things of God. The key to avoid offense is learning how to be content in all things. God has a word in season for all believers who hunger for the truth that makes us free.
"Encouragement for Your Soul" -The Devil seeks opportunities to play tricks on our minds as Christians. He will work through thoughts, feelings, and bad news to try and convince us that we are defeated as Christians. If you hear a negative report or a lie from Satan, you will be discouraged. Nothing good comes from Satan. Therefore, Christian have to be able to recognize when Satan is speaking to them or if the world has their attention. Otherwise, we can fall prey to discouragement and even depression if we believe the reports of the enemy. Every Christian that is struggling needs to hear this message and take it to heart.
"What Do You See?" -When you look at the world and its issues, what do you see? When you look at the things that are occurring in your life presently, what do you see? There's more to what we see than being able to receive information through eyes. Our eyes, ears, and mind are directly connected to our heart. Our heart takes in the information that we see and will render a judgement about what is happening to us or around us. If we guard our hearts spiritually, it will change the way we see things.
"Truth That Makes Us Strong" -What has to transpire in believers' hearts that might empower us to become strong in our faith? Jesus tells us in John 8. There were Jews that believed on Him as He spoke the truth to them. However, Jesus told the believing Jews that they would have to continue in the truth that He would give them if they wanted to be made free. It's not the truth that we believe that sets us free, but it's the truth that is revealed to us to be truth that has the power to transform us and to make us free. Christians need this message from the Lord.
"Stand Up to Spiritual Bullying" -If you are a follower of Jesus, He requires us to be wise as serpents and remain harmless as doves. As Christians, Satan is our adversary. He will use whatever weapon that works to stop us from doing God's will for our lives. If a certain tactic doesn't work, Satan will try something different to use against us. Satan works through people in the world, as well as in the church world to intimidate or shame obedient Christians. It's time that all Christians stand up to spiritual bullying and be who God has created us to be in Christ. If you are born again, you are different than the world. God created us differently in Christ to make a difference in the world.
"Do You Want to Have Life?" -If you are a Christian, but whenever you attempt to live as a Christian should, it doesn't seem to work out for you, you are not alone. When Christians do not know how to recognize God's voice, it opens them up to confusion and doubt. Do you deal with frustration and confusion in your faith walk? The Lord has a word of clarity to help believers who feel like they just can't "do" Christianity.
"The Marriage Supper of the Lamb" -When Jesus launched His earthly ministry, He began to call men to follow Him to become His disciples. Shortly after He called them, He told His disciples what it would cost them to live for Him and to serve in the kingdom of God. After walking with Jesus for three and a half years, none of them were prepared for Jesus' passion. Consequently, they all denied Him. Jesus will return one day for His Bride and we must make ourselves ready for that day. Are you preparing yourself to meet your Bridegroom in the air?
"God is With You" -If you are a child of God, you know that God is always with you. We have His Holy Spirit living in us. However, when God states that He is with us, He wants us to know that His presence is all around us to keep us in His peace when it seems that evil is surrounding us. Since God is with us and for us, there is nothing that we should fear. The Lord continues to prepare us spiritually so that we are not caught unaware. This message is further proof that God is preparing and equipping us for the days that are just ahead for us. God is for us and we are more than conquerors because of Jesus Christ.
"How to Confuse Your Enemies" -Just because Adam sinned and temporarily delayed God's will from being fulfilled in the earth, His will is quickly coming to pass. In Jesus, God has broken down every wall of separation that Satan erected to separate mankind from God and to divide humans against each other. The Father is bringing everyone and everything together in Christ and in His own time. This time, neither Satan, sin, mankind, principalities and powers, nor any other thing will be able to stop what God is about to complete in His children. The world will soon witness the glory of our great God!
"First Things First" -When we make decisions to better our lives, we must be careful that those changes do not come at the expense of leaving God behind. There is a way that seems right unto a person but its end is the way of death, according to scripture. While Americans have sought for generations for ways to improve our lives, we have at the same time allowed ourselves to drift away from God. Satan's lies and ways are so subtle that sometimes, it can take us years to fully realize the spiritual impact that he has made on our hearts and lives. You do not want to miss the truths in this word from the Lord.
"The King of Glory" -Jesus is the King of Glory. Through His obedience and suffering, we are able to be saved from sin and to be reconciled to the Father. However, God's blessings and promises do not end with us being born again, it's only the beginning of all that the Father wants to perform in our lives. Our heavenly Father has set into motion everything that is needed for His children to recover all that has been stolen from us. Even so, there is a price that we must be willing to pay so that we can recover all. Those who are willing to leave all behind to follow and obey Christ will be given the power to recover all that has been stolen from them. It's time for restoration!
"Fear No Evil" -As the signs of the times have increased in frequency, it has heightened fear in people's heart, both in and out of the church. Even though times will grow even harder on the earth in the days preceding Christ's return, Christians are not supposed to be filled with or driven by fear. The world realizes that fear moves people and they use fear as a tactic to control them. However, Christians have been liberated from the bondage of fear and have been given the Holy Spirit. This message from the Lord will empower believers with truths that will liberate us from fear. We do not need to fear evil!
"On the Cutting Edge" -People who are not born again, do not really think about God or that He watches everything that they do. Even as Christians, we don't always realize that God is watching us and sees how we treat or mistreat others so that He can deal with us about wrong behavior. Whether we're saved or sinners, we are all held accountable to the Lord for the way we live our lives. This is why the Lord tells us in His Word that if we sow to the flesh, we will reap corruption. If we sow to the Spirit, we will reap by the Spirit, life and peace. As children of God, we ought to hold ourselves accountable to obey God, so that He can reward us for our obedience and not have to punish us for our disobedience.
"Preparing for the Glory of God" -If you're wondering what is going on in the world with all that is taking place, this message will give you better understanding. When you hear someone say that the glory of God is coming, what do you envision that to look like? The glory of God comes with much shaking and disruption on the world's scene. If there isn't much to the glory of God, why does the Lord warn us to make ourselves ready for its arrival so that we will have joy and not sorrow?
"How to Experience the Goodness of God" -There is a level of God's goodness that a person experiences when they accept Jesus as their personal Savior. However, there is an even greater level of God's goodness that we can experience after we're born again, but it comes with a price. However, if you are wiling to accept that cost, you will encounter God's power and liberty in ways you never thought was possible. Every Christian needs the truths in this word from God.
"The Older Shall Serve the Younger" -Perhaps you've been seeking for answers to tough situations that you've endured in your life but haven't gotten them. In this word from God, you will receive powerful insights that will illuminate the eyes of your understanding and give you answers that you have needed. There is a war that all Christians are fighting. This war comes from within us as God's children who have been born of the Spirit. The war that I speak of is between our flesh and the Spirit that dwells in us. We are the ones who will determine if the flesh wins or if the Spirit will be able to give us victory over the flesh.
"Shining the Light on the Darkness" -In an effort to make sin acceptable to Christians, Satan has used knowledge to draw believers away from the truth. It is said that there is nothing new under the sun. In Satan's kingdoms that statement holds true. Since the tree of knowledge was used by Satan to cause the spiritual downfall of mankind, he is continuing to use knowledge to subvert the Word of God in people's hearts. Through knowledge, Satan has successfully redefined sin so that he might present it in a different "light" so that people who aren't hungry for the truth will accept his lies.
"How to Live No Longer Bound" -It's possible to be saved and still be bound. It's even possible to be bound as a Christian and not even realize that you are. The Lord spoke through Hosea that His people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge. The truth that we know and practice gives us the power to be liberated from all bondages, not just to sin and fear, but also to our flesh. When we can't or won't please the Lord as He instructs us, we are bound by our fleshly ways and need to be liberated.
"Is Your Faith Strong Enough?" -Is there a way to know if our faith is strong enough to save us? Yes! One of the best ways to know if you have strong faith is for your faith to be tried. Since we live in a fallen world and Satan hates those who place their faith in Jesus for salvation, there are plenty of opportunities given to let us know the strength of our faith. Do you endure trials or do you give up on your faith at times because of the hardness and length of the trials you face? There are other ways to know if our faith is strong enough to save us or not. You can learn more in this word from the Lord on faith that saves.
"How to Defeat the Devil" -To defeat the Devil, we must not try to overthink it. To avoid overthinking, we simply need to get the correct answers from God's Word. In Isaiah 14, Isaiah states that Lucifer rebelled against the Lord in an effort to promote self and his own desires. If there is one thing that we must do as Christians that we might defeat the schemes of the Devil is to deny self. Self is our greatest enemy. If we will die to self, defeating the Devil in our lives won't be as difficult. Victory is closer than you think for your life.
"Hurt Can Poison Our Hearts" -Jesus bore 39 stripes on His back for our complete healing. He didn't suffer the anguish of that beating so that Christians could live with hurt in our hearts and lives. How much do you allow hurt to influence your decisions and actions? How is hurt able to affect your interactions with people on a daily basis? How is hurt being used by the enemy to affect your relationship with the Lord? Because we all have a threshold or tolerance for pain and hurt, we allow ourselves to just live with hurt. However, we do this to our own hurt. Jesus came to set us free from all hurt and pain. If you are hurting because of
emotional pain, God has a word for you.
"How valuable is Your Faith to You?" -Self is our greatest enemy. This is why Jesus commands us to deny self if we want to follow Him. Self will deceive you into thinking that it is for you when it's just the opposite. If believers give into self, we will become double minded and unstable in all our ways. Instead of being on fire for God, we will begin to make excuses why we can't obey His purpose for our lives. When believers give into self, self can cause us to devalue our faith. No one or no thing should be more valuable to a Christian than our faith in Jesus. Therefore, we shouldn't allow people or things to come between us and our devotion to the Lord.
"The Amazing Love of God" -In this word from God, you will discover new truths about the depth and degree of God's love for humanity. There are times that we hear about certain subjects, such as the love of God, but we don't really dig into what that really means for us. The more intimately and personally we know the Father, the stronger we will become as His children. It's time to wean ourselves off of the milk of the Word and to grow to the place that we can hear and receive the meat of the Word.
"The Power of Doubt" -If we fully understood the power of doubt, we would be less likely to allow doubt to impact our heart and decisions. Satan sets out to distort and pervert everything that God originates to utilize those things against anyone who places their faith in God or His Word. If faith gives us the ability to receive salvation, then doubt has the power to cause believers to walk away from the Lord to live as they please. Doubt is perverted faith that we allow to influence our hearts, decisions, and lives once our faith has been compromised. This is why we must keep our hearts with all diligence.
"Learn How to Live Free" -Jesus told His disciples that if they wanted to follow Him, they must deny self. Jesus doesn't just require us as His disciples to deny self, He lived it. Even though Jesus was God incarnate, He still had a will like humans. Even so, He submitted His will to the Father in every situation and trial. Consequently, this empowered Him to do God's will even when there were people that opposed or tried to stop Him. There is a place in the Spirit that we can dwell where no one and nothing can keep us from obeying the Father. This is perfect liberty and freedom.
"How to be Strong in Your Faith" -There are two types of believers within Christianity. There are those who are strong in their faith and there are those who are weak. We all begin weak in faith, but God requires us to grow so that we can come to know Him and be strong. If we take a stand for God's Word, our stand will be challenged. If we will stand once we have been challenged, God will empower us by His grace to overcome this world. The trials of life are nothing more than our faith in God being put to the test to see how we will respond to trouble. Will we stand and prevail or will we waiver and fail?
"Declaring the Word of the Lord" -For many generations, the Jews heard prophecies from God's prophets about the coming Messiah. When the Messiah (Jesus) came, He caused a spiritual transformation to take place. Moreover, He caused different transitions to also take place that most of the Jews were not prepared to accept. Consequently, God closed the door to that generation of Jews and opened it to the gentiles to be saved. In our generation, we are in the midst of another major transition that God is performing in the Church. Will believers accept this transition or will many reject it because they are comfortable with the familiar?
"The Greater One Lives in You" -How much power does a thought have? The question should be, "How much power do we allow a thought to have over us to control our decisions?" Satan is able to convince us that our problems are bigger than our God by getting us to focus on them instead of God. What we focus on, we will give power to be enlarged in our hearts and minds. Eventually, what began as a thought can become so large
in our hearts that we see problems as being greater than the God who is greater and lives within us.
"Can You See It?" -This word from the Lord is intended to energize your faith in God's ability and willingness to give you the victory in life. In every adverse situation, we have to decide if we are going to challenge it in faith or allow it to defeat us. If we will stand on God's Word in faith, the Father will empower us to see "the way of escape" that He has for us to overcome the trials of life. If you are a child of God, you already have victory over this world and its problems, but you must always remember who you are in every trial of life.
"Breaking the Power of Deception" -It is well known that sin destroys the souls of humans. It also well known that if someone dies in their sins, they will spend eternity in torment in the lake of fire. There is one thing about the sin of man that isn't as widely known and that is the deceitfulness of sin. It is the deceitfulness of sin that can cause sinners to reject the truth of God and refuse His attempts to save them from sin. It is the deceitfulness of sin that can cause a lost person not to fear God, nor the possibility of them going to hell for eternity.
"Pursuing God with Your Whole Heart" -It's possible to be a follower of Jesus, but not be able to receive all that Jesus came to offer us. God told the Jews which He delivered from Egypt that He would give them their own land that was flowing with milk and honey. The Jews were God's people and He delivered out of bondage, but they wouldn't allow God a place in their hearts so that He could give them the Promised Land. Until we give our heart to the Lord and hunger for the truth, we will struggle in our faith walk to receive all that He has for us. The Father wants so much more for us as His children than to provide us with our everyday needs. He wants to give us life to the full so that we can stand for Him no matter what comes our way.
"Defying the Powers of the World" -It is time that Christians realize who we are in Christ and why God has us in the world. If we know who we are and the purpose for us being on earth, we will stay focused on God's will and overcome the world. We are in this world, but we are not of the world. Satan can overpower us when we take things personally. Therefore, he seeks to get us personally involved with the cares of this life and of the world to distract us. We are able to defy or resist the powers of Satan and the world as we keep our hearts fixed on the Lord. We will overcome this world because the Greater One who lives in us has already overcome it.
"Playing It Safe" -As Christians, we are created to push the envelop and to challenge the status quo. However, as humans, we may have more than a tendency to want to avoid confrontations. Because we are of God and live in a fallen world, we won't be accepted or celebrated. Jesus taught in John's gospel that we will be hated for His name's sake. Are you playing it safe in your faith walk or are you obeying the Lord with your whole heart? No risk, no reward!
"Letting Go of the Past" -As Christians, we can't do the same things the same way and expect our lives to be different. There has to be a transformation that takes place in our hearts. To override our human weaknesses, God has given to every person the measure of faith. To override our ways so that we can please the Father, He has given us His truth. As we obey the truth of God by faith, God will reveal the error of our ways so that we can be transformed. All we need to do is OBEY the Holy Spirit. It's that easy!
"God can Cause Stones to Praise Him" -God created us to love and worship Him. God wanted to poured His love and goodness on us, but Satan used sin to separate us from our God. It has been Satan's goal to keep mankind separated from our God through the deceitfulness of sin. However, he didn't take into consideration that there would be some who would love God more than ourselves. The more we love God, the easier it becomes to worship Him and to know Him. Satan separated us from God, but in Jesus, God has reconciled us and reunited us so that we can be one with Him.
"Special Delivery" -King Herod was informed by wise men, who traveled to Israel that a star had appeared in the eastern sky. They told the king that the star was a sign that the King of Israel had been born. The news of a star appearing and a baby being born troubled King Herod and all of Jerusalem. Why would this news cause such a great disturbance in the holy city of God? Why did the report of the birth of a new king in Jerusalem threaten the King so much that he sought to have Jesus killed, even though He was an infant? Jesus was spiritual but the news of His arrival launched a physical war against Him that ultimately took His life.
"Developing Unshakeable Confidence in God" -Christians should never be at the mercy of someone who doesn't believe in Jesus as God's Son. We shouldn't because we have the Spirit of God living in us and He bears witness with our spirit that we are God's children. God has given us witnesses to confirm that we are His and to empower us to have confidence in adverse situations. Those who know their God shall be strong and do great exploits for Him.
"Born of God" -This is a word in season for Christians. Do you struggle to be free in your walk of faith? Are there areas in your life that you've tried to gain victory but haven't been successful? The enemy may be telling you that you will never have victory. When Christians can't gain victory over a stronghold in our lives, it is generally connected to something that we believe to be true that isn't.
"The Liberating Truth about Truth" -Imagine being so deceived that you are talking to God in the flesh (Jesus) and claiming to be a child of God while denying that Jesus is God's Son. If the Jews mentioned in John 8 were actually God's children as they suggested to Jesus that they were, why didn't they recognize Jesus as God's Son? This allows us to see that it's possible to be deceived about things that we believe as being the truth and refuse to accept The Truth when it confronts wrong beliefs in our hearts. Only the truth that is revealed to us by the Spirit of Truth will make us free.
"If There was no God" -In Psalm 14, David wrote, "A fool has said in his heart there is no God." Can we begin to imagine what life would be like on earth if God didn't exist? Not only can we know what life would be like, scripture is very clear what happens when people forget God. We are living in a time in human history that people are living like there is no God. We are witnessing the decline of people's interest to learn about God, His will for their lives, and the truth. However, God will always have a remnant of people who will live for Him no matter the cost. We must shine brighter for Jesus than we ever have before.
"The Truth about Lies" -Jesus teaches in John 10 : 10 that the thief comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy. Have you ever witnessed Satan in the act of a crime? There's a scriptural reason why we don't see Satan committing crimes and it's because he is a spirit being. However, Satan works through lies to wreak havoc on the earth and in people's lives. It's our responsibility as Christians to guard our hearts so that the thief can't work through us to do wrong and it cost us dearly.
"Food for Thought" -Satan has found a way to trip humans up that can make us fail in our endeavors. If we repeatedly fail, he stands a better chance of causing us to give up and quit trying. Satan is a thief and he wants to steal every moment of every day that we allow him. Therefore, as Christians, we need to be able to recognize when it is self that is speaking to us or God. God has great plans for our lives to prosper and not harm us. He wants to give us a hope and future through Christ. It's up to us to decide if we want to succeed or fail.
"There are Two Offers on the Table" -There is a spiritual war taking place over your soul. This war is between you and your desires (lusts). Even though we are in a war with Satan over our soul, Jesus has already won that war and His victory is forever secure. The war that we are engaged in now has to do with who will win our soul, Jesus or Satan. We war with our own desires for pleasure, but if we would submit our hearts to God, He would give us the desires of our hearts. What are you building your life upon, the Rock or
sand, the truth, or your desires?
"Created Differently to be Different" -God did more than create us, He also gave mankind dominion. However, through their sin, Adam and Eve gave their dominion over to Satan when they chose to believe his lies instead of heeding God's warning. Therefore, God set out to establish a different race of people in the earth which came into existence through the faith of Abraham, another man. That covenant failed to produce what God intended when He made it with Abraham because of the unbelief of the Jews. Consequently, God entered a new covenant with Himself. God became flesh and through Him, God has been able to create a new race of people that will overcome the Devil and the world. Christians aren't just human beings, we are also spiritual beings.
"Walking in Peace and Authority" -Do not be mistaken, Satan works through the flesh nature of people. However, our battle isn't with people, but with demonic forces. If Satan can get us to fall for his schemes, we will forfeit our peace and authority. There are great insights in this message for all believers.
"Faith Unlocks the Door to Revelation" -The world doesn't seek proof to convince them that they are correct in the things that they believe. However, when an unbeliever hears the truth about Jesus being the Son of God, they won't receive it as truth until it can be proven to them. Faith is what opens the door to revelation so that anyone can recognize and know the truth that is in Jesus Christ. This message from God is packed with fresh revelation and has the power to transform lives.
"A Controlled Burn" -It's amazing to read the story where Moses saw a bush that was engulfed in flames, but it wasn't destroyed. Throughout the Old Testament, God appeared to His people as fire. The writer of Hebrews declares that our God is a consuming fire. How is it that God's fire can be inside of His children and we not be consumed? The fire of God is given to preserve us, not destroy us.
"Giving Yourself a Pass" -Whenever we're supposed to do something, but we don't really want to do it, we may put it off until later. Being a Christian has much to do with being self-discipline. Even though Christians have the Holy Spirit dwelling in us, the Lord doesn't stand over us to assure that we do everything that we're told. Unfortunately, we can give into complacency and give ourselves passes to the point that we miss so much that the Lord has in store for us. It is time for all Christians to be self-disciplined and hold ourselves responsible to God so that we avoid the consequences of sin.
"The Benefits of Being Spiritually Minded" -Has the Lord spoken promises to you that haven't been fulfilled? As we continue to live by faith and obey the leading of the Holy Spirit, God will continue to release the fulfillment of His promises in our lives. God promised Abraham that he and Sarah would have a son in their old age. Abraham waited on God for awhile, but afterwards, he tried to help God by having a son with Hagar, the maidservant of Sarah. We know that God rejected Ishmael, but later on God allowed Sarah to give birth to Isaac. Our fleshly works won't produce God's promises, nor can we live according to the flesh and inherit promises that are only given to spiritual sons and daughters of God.
"Finding Trouble While Avoiding It" -Sometimes, we can think that we know better than God what is best for us. It's when we take matters into our own hands and refuse to trust God that life can get even harder. Whenever we face trials, we have to rely upon the Lord to lead us or we may give into temptation and bring even worse things upon ourselves. God knows best and He only wants the best for His children.
"Are You Tired of Waiting on God?" -If you are weary of waiting on God, God has a word for you. The enemy seeks opportunities to wear Christians down so that we don't stand as firmly against him. If you are on the brink of giving up because the Lord hasn't come through for you, listen to this word before you act on your impulses.
"We Hold the Key to Our Prison" -Satan understands hurt and the effects it has on us. Satan inflicts hurt upon Christians with the anticipation that it will cause us to turn against God, as he stated about Job in Job 1. No one can avoid hurt, but we can avoid the pitfalls that hurt can cause if we give into it. We must view hurt as far more destructive than being painful. Hurt can cause people to become self-destructive. This is a word in season for Christians.
"Recognizing the Signs of Condemnation" -Christians can be warring with the affects of condemnation and not be able to recognize it as being condemnation. Unfortunately, we can't confront anything that we don't identify. If we don't confront condemnation because we aren't able to recognize it, we won't be able to conquer it.
"Only the Truth Can Make You Free" -As followers of Christ, we can't just be believers in Jesus. The Lord requires us to continue in the truth, the same truth that brought us to salvation so that it can make us free. The Bible contains truth, but the Spirit has to reveal truth to us so that we can receive the benefits of truth. The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. The power of the truth is released as we walk in it and not in the weaknesses of our flesh nature.
"Go to the Source for Yourself" -No person on earth has to die in their sins. Jesus has purchased our redemption from sin so that we can become children of God and have eternal life. Even so, there will be many souls that will suffer for eternity because they chose to listen to lies rather than seek the truth for themselves. Hearsay could possibly be one of the main reasons why so many will lose their souls. All that is needed to correct this is to go to God for ourselves and hear the truth from Him.
"Does Satan and Demons Know Your Name?" -Due to the fall of mankind into sin, it has made us spiritually weak. Sin has also made us vulnerable to Satan so that we aren't able to defeat him when he tempts or attacks us as humans. God has made a way for His children to break free from the power of sin and Satan, so that we can walk in Spiritual authority and power over the enemy. This message will be liberating to anyone who will hear it and apply the principles of scripture to your life. God wants us to walk in authority and live in victory.
"Religion Versus Jesus" -There is only one God. There is only one Truth. There is only one Way to the Father and His name is Jesus. Contrary to public opinion, Christianity is not a religion. It is the reestablishment of the relationship between God and fallen mankind through reconciliation. Religion cannot make worshippers spiritually alive, nor can it make worshippers free from sin. Only Jesus can set us free from sin and give us eternal life.
"Seeing Can Keep Us From Believing" -Sometimes, we will need to stand up for what we believe. There will be situations that challenge us as Christians to the core of our faith in God. For those times, we will need to contend for the faith. This simply means that we aren't going to lay down and die. It means we're not going to give up on God or His promises to us as His children. When challenged by the enemy, we have to overcome him with fervent faith in God's Word. As we do, God will reward our faith and we will see the salvation of the Lord in our lives.
"Discover Your Safe Place" -Even though Christians are in the world, we are not of the world or its ways. God has given us a glimpse of what it means not to be a part of the world when He poured out the plagues on Egypt. The Egyptians suffered greatly, but the Jews in Goshen were kept safe. Even when the Lord allowed the first-born of the Egyptians to die, the Jews' children and animals were protected by the blood over the doorposts. We can exist in this world with all its troubles and not be consumed. We're being kept in a "safe place" in Christ.
"Making a Fashion Statement" -Paul teaches in Ephesians 6 that we do not war with people. Whenever believers speak the truth or stand for it, sometimes, we are met with resistance and backlash . If we do not understand why people reject us and our faith, we could take their reaction to our stand for the truth as being personal. Just because folks may seem on the outside that they are "good," we can't always go on outward appearance. Notice how people respond to the truth and you will know what is really in their hearts.
"Appearances Can be Misleading" -One of the reasons why the Jews rejected Jesus as their Messiah was due to their perception of Him. He didn't look the way they thought He should in order to be their King. Whenever Christians are allowed by the Lord to face disconcerting trials, we must guard our hearts so that we do not look at the way things seem to be. By looking at the appearances of trials, this can cause us to misunderstand God and His intentions and lead us to pull back in fear or unbelief.
"There is a Choice to be Made" -This is a prophetic message for the body of Christ. As Christians, we have the Spirit of Truth living in us, but we still have to hold ourselves accountable to hear and obey His instructions. While living in a fallen world, we must remain faithful to God and His Word or we will stray from the Lord. God is calling His children to return to Him with our whole heart. It is up to us to make the decision to return so that He can restore us.
"Stretched Beyond the Limits" -You might think that having the Greater One in us would make it very easy to be a Christian in the world. Having the Spirit of God in us doesn't make being a child of God easy, but it does assure us that He is with us when the enemy rises against us. We have the victory even when it looks like there is no way that we are going to win the battles of life. When you don't know what to do, trust God!
"Have You Had Enough?" -I've asked a question for several years and it's this. "How bad does bad have to get before we will repent and obey the Lord?" Instead of living a life that is stressful and labor intensive, all we need to do is turn to the Lord in humility and He will give us peace and rest for our weary souls. We operate in the fulness that God intended for us when we allow the Holy Spirit to work through us. There's nothing on this earth more fulfilling.
"The Glory is Coming" -We are called to God's eternal glory, but we will have to endure suffering before that can take place in us as Christians. While we are called upon to suffer for the Lord, we must constantly remind ourselves of the reward that is coming after the suffering. God is a debtor to no person. Whatever you give up for the Lord or whatever you have to suffer for His purpose, know that God will reward you greatly.
"Avoid Becoming a Prime Target" -Scriptures teaches that Satan goes about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. Since we know this to be true, as Christians, we should arm ourselves so that we don't fall prey to Satan's schemes and be devoured by his evil ways. One of the most effective ways to overcome Satan and his attacks is to respond to him in the power of the Spirit, not our flesh. If we respond in the flesh, it tips off Satan that we are a prime target.
"A Moment of Clarity" -Americans need this message. Christians need this message from the Lord. It is the goodness of God that produces repentance. I've asked the Lord for many years to reveal something to me and He did in this word. I've wondered why humans will believe lies without proof as if they were true, but reject the truth with hard evidence. You will discover the answer to this and much more in this message.
"Blessed with Enemies" -If you are a Christian, have you considered that you are blessed with Enemies? Jesus warned us in Matthew 24 that we would be hated for His name's sake. How we view our enemies will determine if we will overcome them or if we will allow them to identify and control us, even as God's children. Someone needs the truths contained in this message... it might be you!
"Spiritual Attention Deficit Disorder" -S.A.D.D. is a real disorder that affects humans and even Christians around the globe. Perhaps, you've never heard of this type of disorder. However, in this message, you will be able to discover what it is and how it affects Christians' faith walk with the Lord.
"Fighting Invisible Enemies" - We do not wrestle with humans, nor are our weapons carnal. Since Christians are engaged in a spiritual battle, we must rely upon and remain submitted to the Lord for direction. However, it's not always easy or convenient to wait on God for instructions or His timing. Nevertheless, if we decide that God needs our help in the good fight of faith, it could cause us hardship and disappointment.
"There is a Solution to the Problems" -We seem to be living in a very complex world. As problems arise, this can make life very difficult on us. There is a solution to the problems that plague us and it's found in the power of agreement. Have you ever seen a nation as divided as America is currently? In this message, we will discover how essential "agreement" is for life to continue on earth.
"Make Me Willing to be Willing" -It is God who works in us both to will and to do His good pleasure. As God's children, we may not always do what He instructs us to do the first time He tells us. Sometimes, we may choose to harden our hearts to His voice or Spirit and continue on in disobedience. This isn't a good decision, but because we are God's children, He will work a bad situation for our good. We have a good, good Father.
"Walking in Abundance and Freedom" -What does it benefit us to have abundance, if we don't have the freedom to enjoy it? The same can be said about having freedom, but not having abundance. If you are a Christian, you are in Jesus. In Jesus, God has made it possible for ALL of our needs to be provided and for us to live in spiritual freedom. You do not want to miss this word from the Lord.
"God Created Us to be People not Puppets" -Since the fall of man, humans have been enslaved to the spirit of fear. Fear conditions us to being controlled through our emotions/feelings. God sent Jesus into the world to deliver us from sin and the spirit of fear so that we obey God and enjoy our new life in Christ. If you struggle with fear, this message is for you!
"The Value of Life" -Have you considered that God doesn't charge anyone for anything that He has created for us to enjoy? If you need salvation, it is a gift to you. If you need a miracle or healing, Jesus has already paid the price and you can receive your miracle today at no cost to you. Having stated these truths, why is a price or value placed on almost everything we have or want in this life? Who determines the value of things? Who are you allowing to place a value on your life? Everyone needs this message from God.
"Going Too Far" --Sometimes, we get bored playing "it" safe in life and decide to switch things up for a change of pace. It's possible to play with fire and not get burned. It is also possible to play with a snake and not get bitten. However, there are those instances when we can take something too far and cause ourselves pain and loss. It's alright to play, but we must be selective what we play with. Satan loves to push us and our buttons. We must learn how to resist him so that we do not go too far and suffer the consequences.
"Replace Dread with Grace" -God has promised to work all things together for our good, but it will require us to be humble before Him. It's much easier to humble ourselves and to trust the Lord when we're not being challenged. When change comes into our lives and it's not what we want to happen, how we respond to God in that season will determine if we walk in victory or in defeat in that season or trial. All believers need this insightful word from God.
"Living a Secret Life" -The Lord has given this message to liberate believers from fear and the bondage that it brings on our lives. We could be living a secret life and not fully realize that we're doing it because of deception. This is why we must allow ourselves to hear and to know the truth so that the Lord can reveal things that are hidden in our hearts to us. Get prepared to be set free.
"Finding Grace to Live Peaceably" -Have you ever told yourself that you would be a better person if other people would do better? Perhaps, you've told the Lord that you would be a better child of His if He would remove certain people and problems from your life. You and I don't need God to remove people and problems that challenge us from our lives so that we can be better ourselves. All we need is to find a way to access the grace of God to overcome this world.
"Shine Anyway!" -As a follower of Jesus, know that people of the world aren't going to appreciate or value you or your faith. Shine anyway! There is a way for the Church to overcome this world and to usher in the return of Jesus to earth. This message has the potential to liberate and empower you to overcome the enemy and the world.
"The Problem with Self" -Every problem that we deal with in our lives can be traced back to self. To walk in victory as Christians, we must learn how to recognize when self is influencing our hearts and decisions. Afterwards, we will need to be willing to shut down self once we realize that it is influencing our decisions in life. Otherwise, there will be problems in our lives.
"Going Above and Beyond" -As Christians, we can either allow circumstances to determine our level of faith or we can use our faith to determine the outcome of our circumstances. The heart of a person has more impact on their ability than any outward opposition or influence. If we keep our hearts right with the Lord, He will cause His favor and blessings to overtake us.
"Discover the Secret to Life" -It's possible for someone to be born again and not know how to receive God's life. When we do not know how to walk in the life that God has for us, we can live a very frustrated and unfulfilled life. The Lord wants His children to have life, but He also wants us to enjoy our new life to the full. Are you enjoying your life in Christ to the full or are you only existing?
"Walking Away" -As children of God, we must always guard our hearts from the enemy and our flesh lest we give place to unbelief and sin. In Christ, we are completely justified in God's sight apart from our works. Nevertheless, we have to walk and live by faith so that we continue to please God by our faith. To please God means that we walk in agreement with God even when we do not agree with Him about certain issues.
"The Power of Rejection" -If there is an effective weapon that Satan uses to entrap people in his deceptive ways, it is rejection. The power of rejection is very strong and is able to cause people to open themselves up to destructive behavior. Once we know the truth about rejection, we can be released from its grip and walk in God's love and healing power. God is love and anyone or anything that tells you otherwise is not telling you the truth.
"Promotion Comes from God" -There is so much that is missed in Christianity when we're not taught on the Kingdom of God. Jesus came to earth to do so much more than just save the lost from sin and hell. Jesus came to establish God's kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. He even taught us to pray for this in the Lord's prayer. The kingdom of God is in us who have made Jesus the Savior and Lord of our lives. We just need to know how to walk in kingdom authority as children of God.
"God Rewards the Faithful" -Are you growing weary in your faith walk? If so, the Lord has a word for you to hear. Even though we have joy after we receive Jesus into our hearts, the enemy can wear us down through various trials and disappointments. We must guard our hearts against the schemes of the Devil, so that we do not give up on God's promises. God is faithful to those who remain faithful to Him. God will reward us for our faithfulness.
"Walking in the Power of Love" -Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 13 that love endures all things and love never fails. If the body of Christ fully understood what it means to walk in the power of God's love, we would be able to take the land and usher in the kingdom of God. There will come a day that these things will transpire. Don't you want to be a part of handing the kingdoms of this world over to our Savior, Jesus?
"Being Real Exposes the Counterfeit" -Do you have a good understanding of God's grace? Whenever God told Moses to bring His people to Mount Sinai, they became paralyzed with fear when God's presence came down. God's grace enables us to receive the presence and power of God in our bodies and not be consumed. Grace isn't God's permission to live as we please or to continue living in unrepentant sin after we're born again. We are called to be real as children of God.
"A Revelation of the Love of God" -The love of God has to be revealed to us by the Spirit of God because it is beyond human comprehension. It is easy to fall into the trap of "feeling like" you have to earn God's love. It's not about earning or being worthy enough to receive God's love. All that is required is that we ACCEPT God's love by faith. It's that easy! However, as flawed humans, there's a part of us that makes us think that we have to do something. God's love is a gift.
"Are You Fearful of the Unknown?" -It is a natural human response to feel unsettled about the unknown. However, the Lord desires that we step out into the unknown while placing our faith in Him instead of living in fear. One of the greatest fears that plagues people about the unknown is the fear of failure. In this message, you will discover how to face the unknown in faith and how to have assurance that God will protect you and provide your needs. We all need this word from God.
"Walking in the Hidden Wisdom of God" -Before a Christian can walk in the fulness of their spiritual identity, we must first walk in the truth. As we obey the truth, it will begin to reveal any deception or bondages that may be in us. The more we become free, the more we can walk in our spiritual identity and freedom as God's children. This word from the Lord will empower you as a believer.
"Be Like Jesus" -Jesus had a confidence that we need to possess. Since Jesus knew who He was and why He was sent to earth, He didn't allow any devil or person to sway or shake Him. The Lord exemplified how we are to be when we come to the knowledge of the truth and learn who we are in Him. Since Jesus operated with confidence, the rulers who challenged Jesus viewed Him as being arrogant. They were jealous of Him and threatened by His presence and authority. Be like Jesus!
"Existing in Two Realms at the Same Time" -If you are born again by the Spirit of God, you're not just a human, you are also a spirit being. Since you are both, you have the ability through Jesus to exist and have an impact in both realms at the same time. Even so, Satan realizes this and he works diligently to distract those who walk in their kingdom identity and authority. He doesn't want Christians to know the tremendous impact that we can make against him and his kingdoms.
"The Transformation of All Things" -We are living in the greatest dispensation known to mankind. Those who lived before the time of Moses and the Law didn't have the knowledge that those knew who lived afterwards. Those who lived in the time of Moses and the Law didn't have the knowledge that those knew who lived during the time of Jesus. We have the greatest opportunity to know the truth that makes people completely free and gives us eternal life, but are we taking full advantage?
"Arguing with God" -Has the Lord ever told you to do something that was out of your comfort zone and you disagreed with Him? There are times that we can talk to God as if He doesn't know us. He knows us better than we know ourselves. God also knows how He is going to perform His good pleasure through us but we have to be willing to submit to His instructions. Confidence comes as we step out in faith. It doesn't magically appear by arguing with God.
"No One is Promised Tomorrow" -God isn't willing that anyone should perish, but He desires that all would come to repentance. Even though none of us is promised tomorrow, God has promised to give eternal life to those who place their faith in Jesus as His Son. Since we don't know when our time on earth will end, we should live as if today might be our last. Placing faith in Jesus will give you peace.
"Are You Prepared for a Move of God?" -It is possible to be attending a church service and not realize that God is moving by His Spirit. When Jesus stood in the midst of His own people and told them that He was their Messiah, they didn't believe Him. How can we know that we will recognize Jesus if He appeared to us or discern when God is performing a "suddenly" in our midst?
"Declaring the Greatness of Our God" -God gives us the requirements for true worship. We must have pure hearts and clean hands. If we have strong faith, we will draw near to God's presence. If we do not have strong faith, we will be reluctant to draw near to God because of the power of His presence. God is seeking for those who will worship His splendor and allow the world to see our God as the great God that He is.
"Looking for the Unseen" -Faith in Jesus gives believers access to endless possibilities. Jesus tells us in the gospels that all things are possible with God. The Lord is calling out a new generation to accept His purpose and plan for their lives. The Lord is also calling them to Himself that He might perform the miraculous through them for His glory.
"We Need the Fire of God to Fall" -Fervent faith and passionate love for the Lord and His Word attracts the FIRE of God. A showdown between the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms of darkness is inevitable. In preparation for this spiritual event, the Lord is preparing His remnant so that we will have the fire power to take the land. You do not want to miss this prophetic word from God!
"Living with Frustration" -Frustration can be more than a feeling. It can actually be the result of a deficiency in your spiritual walk. If you are experiencing frustration instead of joy in your Christian life, this word is certainly for you. God has provided so many great blessings for us as gentiles that we weren't entitled to, but He loved us greatly. God calls us to love Him passionately too!
"Missed Opportunities" -If we do not know the ways of God, this can cause us to miss great opportunities to glorify His name. Discerning the times and seasons and having God's wisdom to know what to do as they come our way can mean the difference between victory and defeat. God has called us to be the head and not the tail, but we have to learn His ways so that we will know how to watch for the right opportunities to move.
"The Check is in the Mail" -Whether you're a person of faith or not, God exists. Whether you believe in the God of the Bible or not, we all have to use faith in this world. We will either place faith in ourselves and people or we will place our faith in God. Either way, God is the Provider of all things. If we do not exercise faith in God, we won't always see how God is going to provide for us. This can cause us to miss God's provisions and go in lack.
"How to Overcome the Spirit of Oppression" -If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, or heaviness, you are being targeted by the enemy. In this word from the Lord, you will learn how to recognize oppression for what it is and you will know how to overcome it. Satan uses oppression to try and force Christians to act out of our flesh. If we fall prey to his devices, it will prevent God's will from being done in us or for us.
"Wait on the Lord to Restore You" This is a word in season for many believers who have been fighting and losing battles. Even though we may lose a few battles and miss some good opportunities, Jesus has secured our eternal victory in His blood. You are MORE than a conqueror, but it won't always seem like you are. This is why you must keep your faith in God and know that He will restore you in His time.
"How to Energize Your Faith" -Every person alive has been given a measure of faith from the Father. As people of faith, we must guard our hearts in this world so that our faith is also protected. You will know that your faith has been negatively affected if you have lost confidence in the Lord or His willingness to give you the desires of your heart. The way to restore your confidence in God so that your faith becomes energized is given in this message from God.
"The Blood Still Speaks" -The blood of Jesus is crying out to the Father on behalf of all people. The blood of Jesus wasn't just from a human, but it was the blood of God. His blood has more than life contained within it, it also gives life to those who place their faith in Jesus as Lord. All believers need to hear the truths in this message.
"The Same God" -Faith empowers us to accomplish extraordinary acts as children of God. As we walk with the Lord, God will guide our steps and deliver us from all afflictions. Over time, we will have a testimony of the times that God has deliver us and this will empower us to do even greater things for God's glory. The future is bright for believers who place their confidence in God.
"The Election of Grace" -All Christians need the understanding that is contained in this word from the Lord. Many times we may think that we know the correct way to handle a problem, but we could be wrong about it. If life is currently difficult for you, check out this message and hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church.
"Jesus is the Gift of Life" -Jesus accomplished so much more than we realize when He, the Word of God, became flesh. Why did God need to become flesh and blood as we are? Since Jesus was made flesh, why are we required to be transformed into spiritual beings to enter heaven? Jesus became like us so that through the Holy Spirit, we are empowered through faith to become like Him. Every believer should hear the truths in this message.
"Be Strong in the Lord" -We are living in perilous times. Therefore, we have to be spiritually awake and aware of the times that we're living lest we fall prey to Satan's devices. If we will watch and pray, the Lord will empower us to overcome what is coming upon the earth. If we decide to turn away from the Lord because of the hardness of this season and turn to the ways of the world, we will become weak. Satan knows this. Guard your heart. Keep your eyes on the Lord.
"Drawn to the Light" -God draws people from all over the world to Jesus by His Spirit. If a person is hungry for the truth, they will come to faith in Jesus and be saved. Those who hunger and thirst for God and His righteousness shall be filled. Are you hungry and on fire for the Lord and His Word? Seek the Lord while He may be found and call on Him while He is near.
"Walking in the Life of Christ" -We are in this world, but we are not of it. As followers of Christ and children of God, we are in Christ. Therefore, the world has no power over us to stop us from accomplishing the will and plan of God. Even though death is in the world, we have the life of God dwelling in us because we are in Christ. Knowing these truths can empower us to overcome the fear of death and to walk in the life of Christ so that we can bring glory to God.
"Understanding is Given to Those Who Hunger" -Even though we are created in the image and likeness of God, we do not know God as we should. God has given His Holy Spirit to those who have placed their faith in Jesus as their Savior. If we will hunger for the Lord, no matter what comes into our lives, the Spirit of Truth will reveal the Father to us. He will also teach us the ways of the Father so that we can understand Him more fully. Seek the Lord with your whole heart.
"There are No Exits on the Holy Highway" -One day, all will be made to stand before the Lord and give an account for our life on earth. However, before that day comes, we all must be about our Father's business. As we fully obey God's will for our lives, He will finish His work in us. If you obey God by faith and allow Him to make you complete, you will rejoice on Judgement Day.
"God can Transform Bitter into Sweet" -Many times, Christians will have to face seasons of loss, grief, and hardness. If we do not understand God's ways, it can leave us vulnerable to the lies and schemes of Satan. There is a place of spiritual understanding that God can give us where we will have His peace in times of trouble. Instead of living in fear of the unknown, we will be still and trust in the Lord until He is able to transform the bitterness into sweetness.
"Greater Things are in Store" -God has far more in store for the church than we can even imagine. It seems on the surface that it is far better for us to live as we please rather than to please God. However, this mindset will cause us to live far beneath God's best for us if we choose to live that way. There is a key that will unlock all that God has for us if we are willing to pursue it. Do you want all that God in store for you? If so, this is the word for you.
"The Christ in You is More Than Enough" -Even though the Father has made us to be more than conquerors in Christ, the enemy wants to draw our attention to our weaknesses. If we focus on the areas that we struggle and lose sight of the victory that Jesus has secured for us, we won't have strength to endure. Those who endure to the end will receive the promises of God. Stay strong through Christ.
"Refuse to Settle for Less" -Satan is a fallen angel. He has no power over us unless we give into his schemes. There is a way to avoid the pitfall of being in bondage to sin and Satan; you must be willing to die to self and live for Jesus. God has much more in store for believers, but we must be determined to never settle for less.
“Who Do You Favor?" -God created man in His image and likeness. However, God also placed our soul in a body. People recognize us by our outward appearance, but God only acknowledges our inward appearance. God only looks on the heart of people. When people see you, do they see your heavenly Father as a Christian or do they see just a person?
"Window Shopping for a Savior" -Have you ever gone window shopping? You can look at a sample of the store's merchandise that is on display and get a good idea of what that store offers. We may shop this way, but we must not take that mindset into the church and hope to know Jesus from a distance.
"Fighting for Your Life" -Have you ever taken the time to consider how much effort you place in defending yourself or fighting to overcome troubles and problems. It's possible for believers in Christ to give place to the enemy and not even realize the stronghold that he places on our hearts and lives to rob us of God's peace. If this describes some part of your life, you will want to hear this word from the Lord.
"We are the Sons and Daughters of God" -The Lord requires those who accept Him as their Savior to become His disciples. It is essential that all believers become disciples of God's Word and allow the Holy Spirit to lead them in their new life in Christ. It is the Holy Spirit that will empower us to become the true sons and daughters of God.
"Do You Have Saving Faith?" -There is something about Jesus that draws people to Him from every nation, kindred, tongue, and tribe. Yet, the Jews didn't accept Him as their Messiah when He declared the truth to them about His spiritual identity. Why do some people sense the drawing presence of God and follow Jesus, while others don't sense it?
"The End" -Whenever difficult trials last far longer than we expect, we must guard our hearts so that we don't lose hope. Extended trials can wear us down and could cause us to give up on God, if we don't guard our hearts. There is a place in Christ that we must discover so that we do not lose hope or our faith when faced with persistent trials.
"Faith to Receive Help from God" -In this word, you will discover how to use your faith to receive divine favor and help from God. The Lord knows when someone approaches His throne of Grace by faith. How we approach the Lord will determine if He hears us or not. When facing severe troubles, we need to have confidence that God hears us so that we can receive help from Him.
"The Truth about God's Character" -God doesn't need Christians to defend Him, but we do need to know how to defend our faith in a holy and loving God. In scripture, it seems like God plays favorites and at times, may seem unjust. To answer these questions about God's character, we will need the leading of the Holy Spirit to aid us in rightly dividing the Word of truth.
"When the Going Gets Tough" -In the tough times that we're facing as believers, we must carefully guard our hearts lest we give place to the Devil. We can open our hearts to the enemy and not even realize that he has crept in and is influencing us to disobey God's Spirit. Every believers needs this word from the Lord. Together, we will overcome the enemy and this world through Christ.
"The Anointing for Release" -Through rebellion and the sin of man, all humans are born in spiritual bondage. Bondage is bondage, but there are many manifestations of bondage. For this issue, the Father has given every believer the anointing and the authority of Jesus' name to set the captives free. As a child of God, you have the power to walk in the supernatural.
"Arise and Shine" -Christians have the light of Christ upon them. Jesus instructs us in Matthew 5 to be salt and light. As we live by faith in Jesus and the Word, God's light will be seen upon us by those who do not know the Lord. However, we must guard our hearts so that we don't allow the world to cause us to lose our confidence in the Lord. Let your little light shine!
"An Offer You Cannot Refuse" -If you have a desire in your heart for someone or something, but you don't sense a release from the Lord about it, do not ignore what the Lord is telling you. To go after a desire when the Lord is telling you to ignore it, is an indication that it is an evil desire that Satan wants to use to bring you into bondage.
"Speak the Truth with Authority" -In the beginning, God gave man, both male and female, dominion on the earth. In Christ, the Father has given us spiritual authority to fulfill His will in the earth. The authority that the Lord has placed upon His Church is to bring liberation and transformation to the nations.
"Reaching the Point of No Return" -Whatever we commit or give to God, He is able to keep it. If we give the Lord control over our soul, He will keep it and us from destruction. Even if we miss the mark as believers, God is still able to keep us so that the enemy isn't able to destroy our souls. God is greater than Satan and our sin, but we must be willing to give God control of our hearts so that He can protect us from destruction.
"The Battle is not Yours" -One of the toughest battles believers in Christ will ever need to overcome is the one with our own flesh. Jesus has given us a very simple but profound key to assure us that we can die to self and walk in spiritual victory in this life. There is liberty and peace for those who overcome self and walk in the Spirit.
"Various Ways to Lose Your Peace" -Do you have constant peace in your heart and mind? The Father sent Jesus to make peace between us and Him. However, after we are born again, the enemy seeks ways to steal our peace and if we don't guard our hearts, he will take it. If you are suffering from torment, this is the message from God for you.
"How do You Respond to Pressure?" Whenever we encounter trouble or danger, these can cause pressure to increase in our lives. Pressure is used by the enemy of your soul to get you to act. What you do at this point will determine if you're being led by faith or by your emotions and thoughts. This is a message that believers need to hear.
"God has Called You to Shine for Him" -Could the enemy of your soul be influencing you without you realizing it? Only an encounter with the God of the Bible can reveal to us where we may be listening to the wrong voices and not know that they altering God's plan for us.
"How to Receive Your Spiritual Independence" -We are all born into spiritual bondage. However, we won't realize how it will manifest until we "try" to do what is right or obedient to the Lord. If you struggle with fear as a Christian this message is for you. God has not given us a spirit of fear.
"It is Time for a Family Meeting" -We can run from the truth or we can face it. The consequences are far greater when we run away from reality instead of face it. The Lord has given every person the measure of faith so that we can submit to Him during difficult times in our lives. If we face life head-on in faith, God can give us a life of peace, blessing, and fulfillment.
"What is Your Motivation?" -We need no motivation to live life for ourselves. However, when it comes to serving the Lord and suffering for Him, we will certainly need to be motivated. We are instructed not to grow weary in doing well because we will reap in due season if we do not faint.
"Where are the Visionaries and Dreamers?" -The Lord has given me a prophetic message for His church. When times are spiritually dark as they are in our day, the church needs believers who have ears and eyes of the Spirit to direct the body of Christ into the next season correctly.
"Let's Agree to Disagree" -While we may ask someone that doesn't agree with our point-of-view to agree to disagree, we cannot expect the Lord to comply with that phrase. One of the greatest forms of deception occurs when we believe in our heart that we are right about a subject, but the Word does not support that belief. Being willing to hear the truth, when we do not agree with a particular truth, protects us from self-deception.
"Life, Liberty, and Fulfillment" -As a child of God, you can have as much or as little of God and His goodness as you want. We set the limits to what God can do for us by the level of hunger that we develop for His Word and Spirit. Your body contains the God that created everything that is seen and invisible to our eyes. God can do anything for anyone at anytime. Let's not settle for less when God wants to give us so much more.
"Entangled" -God wants you blessed if you are His child. He wants to grant you favor so that increase can come on your life and overtake you. However, we must be willing to live for God so that He can release His goodness on our lives. Get ready to be challenged to take your commitment of faith to another dimension. It's time to ACT!
"God's Got This" -This is a word in season for many believers. As a child of God, you are born again, but you are not perfected. Consequently, God will allow you and I to face some serious trials and situations. How we respond to these trials will reveal to God if we are walking by faith or if we're responding in fear and unbelief. Whenever you face a new problem, do you respond to the trouble as if God has never been with you through any previous trials?
"There is a Way That Seems Right" -It is possible to feel right about yourself, but not be right in God's sight. God didn't just give us His word and tell us to figure it out on our own. The Lord has given the Holy Spirit to everyone of His children. We are to trust in the Lord and allow Him to direct us in all our ways.
"Seeing Beyond the Visible" is a faith building message about faith. When faith is placed in Jesus, God will activate it so that He is able to communicate with us by His Spirit. As we learn to listen to the Holy Spirit and obey His instructions by faith, God will show us things that our natural abilities cannot. We all need to be able to see beyond the visible so that God can perform the impossible on our behalf.
"All Things are Possible" -Do you have persistent faith? Is your faith strong enough to overcome doubt and discouragement when God doesn't act as quickly as you have hoped? This Word from the Lord will empower your faith to hold on until it becomes sight and you have what you needed from God. God desires to bless us more than we realize.
"Paying the Price" -Jesus instructs those who desire to follow Him to take up their cross. Following Jesus comes with a high price. We must be willing to pay that price by dying to self and this world so that we can live for the Lord. If we die to self and live for Christ, we will be transformed and be able to produce spiritual fruit. Do you truly want to be blessed by the Lord? Seek Him first!
"As It Is In Heaven" -This message is a prophetic word to the Church. God moved upon men in the Bible who were given very specific instructions of how He wanted something carried out on the earth. If the men did exactly as God instructed them, God would see His will fulfilled on earth as He had willed them to be in heaven.
"The Power of Increase" -It is easy to get distracted and be pulled away from the place that God has directed us to fill. However, if we will stay in our place and obey God's will, the Lord will empower us with His life so that we can grow and produce. We cannot have true increase in our lives until we allow God to grow us into greater things.
"Who Called You?" -This message will equip and empower believers, but also leaders in the body of Christ to walk confidently in your calling. Many times the religious leaders tried to entrap and talk down to Jesus as if He wasn't important. It didn't matter what scheme Satan and men tried to use to derail Jesus, He overcame them all... so can you!
"Preach the Word" -This message clarifies many issues that Christians are facing in the world today. As Christians, we can choose the milk or the meat of God's Word. The strong meat of God's Word will empower Christians to live a godly life and be able to discern good and evil. Do you want to be empowered to live a liberated life? This is the message for you.
"Avoid the Trap of Busyness" -We all can get busy at times. However, we must guard our hearts so that busyness doesn't cause us to push God to the end of the day. To avoid the trap of busyness, we must exercise our faith and patience and wait on God's timing. Busyness can become a spiritual vine that will choke the life of God out of us. If we abide in Christ, God's life will flow through us and we will have and enjoy life to the full.
"Following Your Moral Compass" -We all have a moral compass. This compass comprises of your upbringing and the values and morals that you've been taught. However, these alone are not enough to truly direct our lives in the way that is pleasing to God. If we want to have eternal life and enjoy God's life to the full, we must become disciples of His Word.
"True Faith Produces Strong Disciples" -Daniel teaches, those who know their God shall be strong and perform miracles. A lot of people profess to have faith, but how many actually have saving faith? Do you have saving faith? Do you know the God whom you worship? This message is a must for all believers.
God has called us to be agents of life. As His children, we are called to share the gospel of Christ with those who do not know the Lord that they might have the opportunity to receive eternal life. Beyond sharing our faith, we are also required as disciples of Jesus to have our minds renewed so that we produce life and not death. God has given us power over death through Jesus and we must become agents of life on His behalf.
"Eyes of Faith" -Christianity is not a religion. However, there are many according to the words of Jesus in Matthew 7, who will make it into a religion. They will do what they deem is necessary to please the Lord and will not actually obey the Lord. Thus, He will tell them that He never knew them. Does the Lord know you? Christianity is about a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.
"The Outsider" -The Lord of The Church did not call us to be accepted and applauded by people, but to share the truth with them. We aren't supposed to be concerned about winning people's approval. Jesus has sent us into the world to win their soul for Him.
"Struggles that Trouble You" -Struggles can give place to trouble if we do not properly address them. In this word from the Lord, you will learn how to face and overcome the struggles that you encounter in this life. With God all things are possible.
There may be times that you feel alone in this world, but if you are a child of God, His Spirit dwells in you. God has promised to never leave us nor forsake us. He will take care of us in times of trouble and supply all of our needs as our provider. We must place our complete trust in Him to see us through victoriously.
The Church that Jesus has built will prevail over sin, evil, and the Devil. In this message, you will discover the power that is needed to live a victorious life through Christ. Together, the Church will spoil the kingdoms of darkness and usher in the kingdom of our God and of His Christ.
"Are You Waiting on the Lord?" -This is a word in season for all believers who are waiting on the Lord to come through for them in a difficult situation. So many people are suffering greatly and they are waiting on God to move on their behalf. If you're waiting on God to move for you, check out this word.
"Do Whatever He Says" -Does Christianity seem more like keeping rules instead of having a relationship with God? Sometimes, it can seem like God isn't really with us or for us, but that's because we live in this fallen world. We must not go on our feelings, but place our faith in God's Word and His love for us.
Where Else Can We Go? -The Devil is seeking whom he may devour. We know this but how proactive are we to prevent the Devil from devouring our lives? God has a word in season for someone who is overwhelmed and dealing with feelings of discouragement and defeat.
"Honor the Lord" -How is it that large numbers of people can all sense fear and take on worry even though nothing bad has happened? There is scriptural proof that explains this spiritual phenomenon. We can absolutely overcome the power of fear as Christians. Especially, the fear of man.
"Going Through the Process" -Why does God allow believers to be tried? Are you going through a fiery trial currently? This is the message for you that can build your faith to stand and not give into the tricks of Satan.
"When God is Silent" -As a pastor, I depend heavily upon the Lord for the messages to share with His church. Have you experienced times in your walk of faith when God grew silent on you? I have and it's not enjoyable. Even so, we must ask the question as to why God is being silent. There are valid reasons and you will discover some of them in this word from God.
"Small Thinking Versus Big Faith" -There are many ways that we can limit God so that He isn't able to move on our behalf. However, there is way that we can overcome limitations and allow God to perform the supernatural in our lives. Discover how to overcome small thinking through big faith!
"Build Your Life on the Rock" -After salvation, God will begin to bless you and bring increase into your life. Once this occurs, it's common for believers to become fearful about losing what God has given to them. In this message, you will discover truths that will empower you to live in faith and not fear concerning the blessings of God in your life.
"Personal Accountability" -Being responsible to God as a disciple of Christ has great rewards. Holding yourself personally accountable to the Lord will assure you liberties in the Spirit. God wants us to be the head and not the tail, but we must do our part in preparation for promotion.
"Distracted" -We are instructed by the Lord to guard our hearts. Self is our greatest enemy because it dwells within our being. Satan doesn't dwell in the hearts of believers, but he can greatly influence and distract us when we listen to self instead of the Holy Spirit. We must serve the purpose of God instead of the lusts of our flesh so that we can live a blessed life.
"Crucified with Christ" -Jesus died to give us power over the flesh nature and sin. Learning how to die to self and sin can be a challenge to us all. In this message, you will discover how to die to self and live for God through obedient faith. "Whom the Son of God sets free, they are free indeed."
In the Midst of Transition" -This is a prophetic word for someone. God has promotion in store for you, but you will have to pass the test that you are currently facing. God will give you joy and strength so that you can endure until the breakthrough comes.
"No Longer Enemies of God" -As Christians, we're not only called to have peace with God, but we must also be peacemakers with the lost. We accomplish this by sharing our testimony of salvation with them. The world needs to hear how much God and Jesus love them. Let the Lord work through you to bring the lost into a place of reconciliation with Him.
No one enjoys being in a trial or going through a season of being shaken, but we still get tried as Christians. There are some truths that the Lord has revealed to me concerning being shaken in the trials of life. God will use times of sifting and shaking to establish us and the things that He wants to be in our life.
Christians, we must understand that we do not war against people even though we are hurt by them. While on the cross, Jesus asked the Father to forgive those who had humiliated, beaten, and crucified Him because they didn't know what they were doing. Every believer needs the truths in this message.
"Be Your Own Person" -We live in a time when people call evil good and good evil. How did we get to this place in America? God has a plan for this nation and it is the responsibility of believers to seek Him with our whole hearts so that we can know it.
Grace Under Fire is a message that will address the current spiritual climate that is surrounding us in the world. God is still on the throne and in charge, but we must train ourselves to trust in His plan and not ours. God's got this and He has you too!
"The Cross Reveals God's Love" -As humans, it is impossible for us to love to the same degree as God loves us. As believers in Christ, God not only requires us to love as He does, but He gives us His Spirit so that we can. We can love our enemies if we are willing to love God more than ourselves.
Every believer should take time to listen to this life-transforming message. Whenever we believe lies about ourselves or God from the enemy, they will form a perception in our hearts that are incorrect. Wrong perceptions can cause us to erect walls around our hearts that form a prison cell that we build. The only way to break free from wrong perceptions is through the truth of God's word.
Satan traps humans through sin and uses our perception of God to keep us enslaved to his lies. If we believe a lie to be true in our heart that lie becomes truth to us and will hold us in its power. Therefore, we must study to know the Word and God so that His truth can set us free from the lies that we perceive to be true.
"The God of Restoration" -When you think about all that Satan has stolen from you and how God has promised to restore you, what comes to mind? Whatever you may think that restoration means to you, God has greater in store for those who seek Him with their whole heart.
"The Key to Knowing Your Spiritual Identity" -Whoever is born of God will be liberated as they learn to live according to the Spirit. After a person is born that isn't all there is to their new life in Christ. If Christ has made you free, you shall be free indeed. The emphasis is on the word, "Indeed."
"The Purpose of Fear" is a word in season for the church. This message brings clarity to the subject of fear and how to scripturally overcome it so that you are able to obey God in the face of great opposition. You will want to hear this one!
"Light is Greater than Darkness" -The forces of darkness and evil have existed since the fall of Lucifer. However, God's power has always kept back those forces and accomplished His purpose on earth despite them. When God brought you into the world and saved you, God called you to push back the forces of evil and to let your light shine for Jesus!
"The Light of Hope" is an inspirational message meant to inspire the listener to release the great potential that God has hidden in you. Faith is the power to accomplish the impossible and to see the invisible so that it can become a reality. You must believe that you can do all things through Christ which gives you strength.
Discover why there is a move in the earth to make people's names great. Satan has made it his goal to be like God. Satan works through the evil in people's hearts to promote man, not God. While man is trying to make their names great, God has given Jesus a name that is greater than any other name.
The knowledge of God isn't knowing truths or facts about Him, but literally knowing God on a personal and intimate level. There is a place in our faith walk in Christ, where we can know the Father and become one with Him. This message will give understanding of how you can grow in Christ to become one with the Father.
"The Knowledge of Man" - God didn't give mankind knowledge so that it could be used to replace our relationship with God. God wants you and I know Him and through our knowledge of Him, we will receive everlasting life. This is an eye-opening message.
"Only Believe" is a word in season for every believer in the body of Christ. We are currently in a heated spiritual war . It seems in the natural that there are more who are against us, then those who are for us. It is for this reason that we must take our focus off of the natural and keep it on the Lord. God is preparing us to take the land and we need to fully utilize this time to get ready.
There is protection from God that overshadows those who live submitted to God, His Word, and His spiritual authority in the earth. If you are truly submitted to the Lord in your heart, God will promote you in due season. Submission to the Lord protects our hearts from rebellion so that we are able to hear and obey His Spirit and be blessed indeed.
"You Have the Power in Christ" -In Christ, you have the power to do whatever God requires of you and to become who He has planned for you to be. God has given us the power to overcome all bondages including bondage of man. We are the head in Christ and not the tail.
"You Were Made to Fly" breaks down the meaning of God's Grace. The Lord is inviting you to soar like an Eagle and to rise above the heaviness of the world. This opportunity is available to everyone that hungers and thirsts for God and His righteousness. Are you ready to fly?
"Breaking the Limitations with Your Faith" is the seventh message of the series. In this final word from the Lord for this series, God is revealing how we must use our faith to break any limitations off of our hearts and thinking so that they enemy can't use them to prevent us from fulfilling God's will for our lives. In Christ, we are more than conquerors, but we have to walk in that level of freedom by faith in all that God has declared over us as His children.
"The Best is Still to Come" -God requires us to be established in His righteousness. To do this, He will put our trust and obedience to the test. Have you been asking the Lord for a particular need to be met and it hasn't happened yet? Does it seem in the natural that things are going completely against what you are believing God for in your life? There is a very good scriptural reason and we will cover it in this message.
The Secret of the Seed was used by the Father to destroy the works of the Devil. Satan didn't know what he was doing when he challenged God in the beginning. Every time that Satan has tried to thwart the plans of God, God has always been several steps ahead of him. Throughout man's history, God has proven that He is for us, even though we may not always please Him.
It's easy to have confidence in our faith walk when we're on a mountaintop and life is good. However, confidence can leave us when tragedy strikes. If you find yourself in the midst of tragedy and loss, this is a word from the Lord for you. When confidence can't be found, you will need the peace and direction that can only come from God's Spirit in you. Please share this message with your family and friends.
Imagine living in a society where you're told constantly that good is evil and evil is good. After being subjected to this philosophy over and over it produces distortion of truth and causes spiritual confusion in the people. Now, imagine living in a society that people are unable to spiritually discern their left hand from their right hand. Can people recognize a move of God in an environment of spiritual ineptitude? It is time for a move of God to awaken people.
"There was a Day" -God's ways are higher than our ways. Consequently, we must train ourselves to place our complete trust in Him when trials and tragedy touch our lives. After tragedy occurs, we can't change what has happened, but we can allow the Lord to direct our steps and restore us from the pain of the loss. You will want to hear this comprehensive word on living by faith and walking in the righteousness of God.
Even though Satan caused humans to sin and separate us from the life of God, God overcame him through Christ. God created man and has saved those who place faith in Jesus so that He is able to bring the spiritual into the natural realm. Nevertheless, God has to sanctify us so that He can speak His word through us. Afterwards, God is able to watch over His word to perform it in the earth.
Everything that Satan has caused man to do through rebellion and sin, God has overcome through Jesus. Adam sinned, but Jesus died for our sins that we might be reconciled to God. Adam gave into the lusts of his flesh, but Jesus overcame all flesh and has given believers the power to become spirit-filled sons and daughters of God. We are more than conquerors through Christ.
Are you a Christian? If so, God has put untapped potential inside of your earthen vessel. It is your responsibility to protect your heart and life by resisting Satan and sin so that you are able to produce all that God has called you to release in the earth.
Jesus stated in Luke 4 that God had anointed Him to preach the gospel to the poor. He was addressing the spiritual poverty that Jews and the human were born with as sinners. To break the curse of spiritual poverty so that He could bestow blessings upon us who have placed our faith in Christ, God sent His Word. All believers need to hear this prophetic message.
God is holy and just in all His ways. Since God is holy, He will take the pain, hurt, and suffering that you have experienced in your life and bring blessings and love out of your life. The best way to get back at Satan for all that he has done against you is to keep your eyes on the Lord and keep your heart pure before God.
"Make the Eternal Your Reality" - Since flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of heaven, we all must undergo a spiritual transformation. This transformation is also required so that we can walk in the fulness of God's Spirit and power. Greater things are awaiting the Church, but we must first die to self.
"Against the Odds" -God's love for fallen man is incomprehensible and immeasurable. Even so, His love must be revealed to us so that we can walk in it and express it to others. You do not want to miss out on this rhema word from God.
"Powered by Grace" is a word-in-season for you if you're worried or fearful about the way the world is headed. It is also a word-in-season if you desire to have a strong relationship with the Lord built on strong faith. Whatever Satan forms against us, God has grace to bring us through it victoriously.
The Knowledge of the Glory of God is for every believer in Christ. The truth of God produces spiritual light. As we receive and walk in the truth, God's light and glory can be seen upon us in the spirit realm. People who do not know Christ will only know there is something unique or different about us. They will be drawn to us because of the Light.
Peter writes in his letter that God is not willing that any should perish. In His love, God will bring correction so that the enemy cannot bring destruction to people's souls. It is the goodness of God that leads us to repentance. However, it takes faith on our part to recognize the goodness of God in the physical realm.
If we abide in Jesus (The Vine) and He abides in us, we will bear spiritual fruit and have increase in our lives. If we choose not to walk by faith and be disobedient to the Holy Spirit, our fruit will dry up and the blessings will as well. Before a real revival can come to a person or a nation, there must be brokenness in their heart(s). All believers need this message from God.
We are saved by grace through our faith. Once you are a Christian, God's grace empowers you to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord. As we endure the trials of life and continue to be obedient to the Lord, His grace will make us spiritually stronger.
To be able to stand strong in the evil days that we're living, we will need to develop strong faith. Otherwise, we won't have the strength to overcome negative words spoken against us as believers. Strong faith gives us power to resist evil or negative things said against us as Christians. We are not victims, God has made us to be more than conquerors through Christ.
God has promised in Romans 8 : 28 that He will work all things together for the good of those who love Him and are the called according to His purpose. Specifically, God expects us to suffer for the cause of Christ. As we choose to deny self and suffer to obey the truth, God will strengthen us in the inner man through His grace. As we grow in the knowledge of God and His grace, we will be able to stand under the weight of God's glory.
There is a way to release God to bring revival to America. As Christians, we must fulfill our part of God's promises so that He can fulfill His Word to us. God wants to save the lost and restore our land.
Jesus came as the Word of God veiled in flesh. We love Jesus and all that He has done for mankind through the cross. However, Jesus is also the Truth that must be kept in our hearts and lived out daily. While it is great to receive the benefits of salvation, we must be willing to obey God's Word so that we can inherit God's promises. Every believer needs this message of faith.
The way to have peace, even in a time of trouble, is to pray. If you feel anxious, pray. As we take time to be in God's presence in prayer, His peace will guard our heart and mind. Prayer works!
Christians, our heavenly Father doesn't have a covenant with our flesh, but He does with our spirit. If we live according to the flesh, we won't be able to inherit the promises of God that pertain to our spirit. Do you know who you are? God has much more in store for you and I, but we must live in the Spirit to receive these blessings.
The Word of God teaches that we must sow if we want to have a harvest. If we don't attend work, we can't expect our employer to pay us unearned wages. One of the hardest things to do as a follower of Christ is to obey when it costs us to do so. Even so, we must be very careful that we don't sow to the flesh or we will reap a harvest of corruption. God wants us to obey Him so that we are able to receive a harvest.
How to face your fears is one of the most liberating messages that God has shown to me. In this word, you will clearly see God's heart in a greater dimension.
We are instructed to worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth. Worship is who we are, not just something that we do in a church service. We worship the Lord because of His great mercy and love for us. God has proven Himself to us and His love for us.
As Christians, Jesus has saved us to serve in HIs Kingdom. The Lord has made us to be kings and priests unto our God. If you see yourself as insignificant or you wonder if there is a higher purpose for your life, this is the message for you.
Jesus has taken back all that Satan stole from mankind through the sin of Adam. As the Church, Jesus has authorized us to take over the kingdoms of darkness. The Church must know our spiritual identity and authority so that we will know what to do when the enemy attacks.
There are three abilities that flow from our spiritual heart; Desire, Believe, and Love. In this message, you will discover why it can be difficult to show your love after you have made a commitment to love someone.
The Word of God has power to shake kingdoms and nations. If you are a believer in Christ, God's power has raised you from the dead and made you a child of God. You have God's resurrection power in you. Even so, we must discover and release God's power in us so that God can use us to shake kingdoms and nations for His glory. We all need these truths.
In the transition between the Law and the Prophets and the fulfillment of Jesus who came to us full of Grace and Truth, there is a tendency for us to cast off restraint. An analogy to simplify this transition deals with a child or children who have been protected by their parents until they enter adolescence. Many times adult children will begin to rebel and resent the protection of their parents because they view it as control. Consequently, they cast off restraint and enter a rebellious phase. How do we as Christians avoid the phase of rebelling once we realize that we're under Grace and not under the Law?
The Lord is calling His children to a deeper walk of faith. The Father desires that we know Him intimately through the Holy Spirit and His Word. As we hunger for the deeper things of God and to know Him personally, He will reveal Himself to us. Once we know God and not just know about Him, we will be made strong in the spirit and be able to do great things for the Lord.
This message is for believers and ministers. If we do not recognize a stronghold in our life, it can cause us to fall prey to the enemy's devices. Christians can be strong and resilient until we are inflicted with a wounded or broken spirit. If we incur a broken spirit, we can lose confidence to fight the good fight of faith. Please share!
'Controlled Chaos' -When destruction disrupts our lives, it can seem like chaos has broken out in our world. Even though trouble may be out of our control when we are affected by it, trouble isn't out of God's control. How we respond to chaos will determine if we come out victorious or defeated. Allow this message from the Lord to minister peace to you.
Christians who live and obey in the Spirit become an unstoppable force in the earth against the kingdoms of darkness. Why? We can do all things through Christ which gives us strength. It is the weaknesses of our flesh nature that we must guard our hearts against so that we can remain strong in the Lord. This is a word from the Lord for all Christians!
Satan works through the flesh nature of people to inflict pain and shame on Christians. Shame is a very effective weapon that is being used to intimidate Christians so we won't step out in faith. If you struggle with shame, this message is certainly for you!
In this life we will face many tests as followers of Christ. God will watch our response to the spiritual tests. If we are faithful to Him and His will for our lives in the test, He can use us for the spiritual battle that must be won by the Church.
There are many voices in the world that clamor for our attention throughout the day. Our own voice is perhaps the toughest to silence. It tells us things about ourselves that we may think or believe but go against God's will for us. Silencing these voices is required to assure that we are hearing clearly from God. God knows what we need and when it is needed.
Jesus teaches in John 10 that sheep hear the voice of their shepherd. If you are born again by the Holy Spirit, you will hear the voice of God when He speaks to you. Just as each voice is distinct, so is the sound that they make. Whenever the Lord is ready to introduce a new thing in the earth, He will release a new sound and those who have an ear to it will begin to walk in the new move of God.
This message is a must for anyone who is or has been broken from shattered relationships and dreams. Desires can offer pleasure but they can never give us true LIFE! Are you hungry and thirsty for something REAL? Please listen and be filled with the life and joy of the Lord.
When the Church becomes one as Jesus prayed that we would in John 17, the world will know that God sent Jesus to the earth. It is for this reason that Satan has fought believers from becoming one with God and each other, he doesn't want the world to know the truth about Jesus. Every believer in Christ needs this word from the Lord.
The blood of Jesus has redeemed our souls from sin and destruction. Jesus has also reconciled us to the Father through His precious blood. However, it's the anointing of God that removes the yoke of the enemy and removes the burdens from our lives. Are you under tremendous pressure in your life? If so, this message is for you.
The enemy exploits our carnal desires (lusts) to set a fire in our souls. If we give ourselves to the lusts of the flesh, the devil can consume our lives. The Father wants us to look to Him in faith so that He can give us the desires of our heart. As we learn to trust God and wait on Him to deliver His promises into our lives, His peace will extinguish the flames of desire. Thus, we are able to enjoy our life in Christ.
Satan is a spiritual devourer. He is after our spiritual inheritance that is given to us from the Heavenly Father by faith. We can allow the devourer to consume our inheritance by pushing us into being busy and in a hurry. Have you noticed that it's easier to lose patience when you get in a hurry? Why are people in such a hurry and being very impatient? Satan is pushing people to rob from them.
There are many who claim that the God of the Bible doesn't exist. There are others who admit that He does exist but choose not to believe in Him. If God doesn't exist, why do non-believers still believe in someone or something? Romans 12 : 3 states that God has given to every person the measure of faith. How do the unbelieving explain the ability to have faith, yet deny the existence of God? Find out in this message.
On the journey to restoration from devastation, God will lead us through the process of sanctification. If this is a new term to you as a Christian, it isn't new. We must die to the old ways and be renewed in our hearts and minds. Afterwards, the Lord can restore the years that the enemy has stolen from you.
Satan is the author of confusion. He is able to confuse even Christians when we don't know the truth about God or who we are in Christ. Confusion occurs when the truth is distorted, as it was in the garden when the serpent lied to Eve. If we accept the distortion as truth, this can become traditions in our lives. Every believer needs the truths in this message from the Lord.
There is more to faith than just receiving salvation. After we are born again, faith takes on a new dimension for us. By faith, we are able to speak to mountains and watch as God removes them. By faith, limitations become milestones and testimonies of God's power and goodness in our lives.
As followers of Christ, our understanding of God is based on our knowledge of the Bible and our faith. Growing in the knowledge of God and our faith is a process that all believers must undergo. The key to knowing God and His unfailing love is to seek Him with your whole heart. Allow this word to minister to your heart.
There is a place that God can take you in your faith walk that will completely transform you. Are you hungry for more of what God has for you? Are you ready to walk in victory and spiritual authority so that God can restore you? Let's take a journey!
There is so much more to faith than only believing for your needs to be supplied by the Lord. God has given us the gift of faith that we might use it to overcome every obstacle that the enemy throws at us. This message is essential for believers who strive to live in victory over the world.
As humans, we must know from where we originated. As Christians, we should know that God brought us into the natural world and He used our mother to make it happen. How we view our point of origin will determine if we are able to overcome the adversities of life. New revelations in this message from the Lord.
The Apostle James exhorts us to allow patience to have its perfect work in us while our faith is under fire. As believers, we utilize our faith to obtain promises from God and to receive blessings that we may need. However, there is a deeper work that faith can do in us. If you have been tried over and over, this is the message for you.
Why did Adam believe and act on the lie from the serpent after all that God had done for him? Without any evidence to offer, the serpent convinced Adam and Eve to believe his lie and sinned. Why is it so easy for humans to believe unfounded accusations against a perfect God, when God has done so much for mankind? The answer is in this message.
After Adam and Eve sinned, they went into hiding. The fear of rejection and/or failure will cause us to go into hiding. As humans, we hide who we really are, but God is calling us out of hiding. If you want to live a life that is filled with God's power and liberty, consume this message from Him.
An internal conflict erupts when our heart is being drawn by the Lord, but something in the physical world is pulling us away from Him. We can't serve the Lord and our flesh. Therefore, we must make a spiritual decision to either serve God or the flesh. Jesus paid the price for our sin so that we could be free to serve God.
God has given every person the measure of faith. It is what we do with our faith that will determine where we will be in eternity. However, to be able to live a victorious life now, we must know how to apply faith to our situations, trials, and when we're tempted. If we are successful in these things, we will overcome this world.
Learn how to break the power of witchcraft in this simple but profound message from God's Word. Fear will give place to being controlled by witchcraft. God has not given Christians a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. You have the power through Christ to break the strongholds of Satan.
Although we are born with a carnal nature. (We are led by our carnal desires and senses.) There is a spiritual transformation that all believers must undergo. If you set your heart to pursue the Lord and develop a deeper relationship with Him, the enemy will war against you. This message is essential for all believers in Christ.
Jesus is returning for His Bride. Our responsibility is to be prepared when He calls us to Himself. We make ourselves ready as we choose to suffer for His name's sake. Suffering is nothing more than being persecuted for the Word's sake. However, the benefits will far outweigh the pain.
We are in the midst of a great transformation. God's Spirit is preparing His children for what He's about to perform in the earth through the Church. Are you connected to the Vine? Are you in your spiritual position? It's close!
Planning is what we do as humans for future events. Preparation is what God instructs us to do for the future. Anticipation is a response to a future event, but God wants us to trust in Him. There is a vast difference between having anticipation and trusting in God.
When a person is born again, God gives them a new heart and spirit. Along with these, God also gives us a new future and erases our past sins. Therefore, we must guard our new heart so that we don't defile or harden it toward God through lusts or the deceitfulness of sin.
Does it seem to you that we are in a dark and spiritually heavy season? If you sense this, how are you responding to it? In dark times, that is when Satan will try to convince us that God has abandoned us in our time of need. It's not that at all. We're in a test and if we endure and remain obedient, God will reward those who are faithful.
We must guard our heart and protect our witness as disciples of Christ. Otherwise, the enemy will exploit areas where we have compromised to weaken our stand against him and the forces of darkness. We stand strong when we choose to stand by faith every day.
If we truly desire to live in a free nation and enjoy the benefit of justice, we will need to bring the truth back into our nation. In this word, the Lord gives us spiritual insights that explain why America is in the condition we find ourselves. He also gives us the power to bring change to the problems that plague us as a people.
Through this word, the Lord is disarming the weapons of the enemy that are at work in the world. Satan seeks to stir up fires in believers and those who are lost. He does this through fleshly desires and emotions. We must learn how to resist the urges of our flesh nature and live peaceable lives.
Be encouraged with this prophetic word from the Lord. The Lord is calling His people to come out from the world, so that we do not become partakers with them. If we do, then God will preserve us from destruction that is coming upon the children of darkness and the children of disobedience.
God has set a distinction between His children and those of the world. He preserves the righteous, but the wicked aren't protected. God also gives people a season to decide whether they want to love and serve Him or remain in the world. On January 1, 2021 there was a spiritual shift that occurred in America.
We are not at war with flesh blood, even though humans come against us when we stand for God. The world is blinded by the god of this world and Satan uses their blindness to get people to make war against us. Our battle is spiritual and it's against the demonic world, not the physical world.
Whatever you and I face in this world, we need to know that God has already made a way. The key to discovering the way out of the trials and problems of this life is to have eye, ears, and a heart of the Spirit. In this message, you will discover how to walk in the Spirit and live a victorious life.
Perhaps you have had a 'pit experience' like Joseph had in Genesis 37. We must guard our hearts when people we love cast us into a pit, so that after God delivers us from the experience, we don't remain tied to pit.
We do not have to bow to the pressures of this world. Only God can deliver us from trouble. As Christians, Christ has already given us the victory over Satan, sin, and bondage so that we can live in His liberty. We must maintain our victory in Christ so we are able to please God and live in freedom.
Before believers can be strong so that we are able to stand against the wiles of the Devil, we must first deny self. By putting God first in our hearts, we will be made strong in our faith walk and able to stand in the evil days.
Allow this message to empower you to defeat the plots of the enemy. It's not a coincidence that so much has gone on this year and how it has taken a toll on believers. Now is the time for the church to unify and stand for God and the truth.
This is a word in season for all believers in Christ. Satan works on us to pull us out of our spiritual position. If he succeeds, it will cause us to become unstable and things in our life will begin to spin out-of-control.
In order for us to bear much fruit, God will allow us to be pruned. Are you going through a season of loss? We must understand God's ways so that we won't fall prey to the lies of Satan when we have to endure seasons of loss. Your heavenly Father has reward on His mind for your life. However, we must be willing to endure the process.
The Lord told me, "To whom you listen to, it will determine who you listen to." If we constantly listen to the world, we will act on what they tell us. If we continually listen to the Spirit of God, then we will act on His promptings. To overcome this world, we must listen to and obey the Holy Spirit. Otherwise, we won't have the power to resist the enemy.
Are you experiencing a season in your life where it's as though your world is falling apart? Remember, God is good and everything that He does in our life will be good for us, in the end. It's very difficult to trust God when you're in a free-fall, but that is what you have to do.