Voice of Thunder: Recent Episodes
Lance
A passionate podcast discussing topics of faith, family, and church. We believe God's Word is powerful!"Is not my Word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?" (Jeremiah 23:29)
🔥EVANGELIST PODCAST🔥
🎙️David Johnston
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David Johnston has been an evangelist for 20 years! He is currently a missionary to Canada. Pastoring, evangelizing, and missionary work; he has been blessed to do it all! Thankfully he shared some of his experience with us
Come listen to this seasoned evangelist!
Advantages of fifth wheel over a car for evangelizing?
- What feature are a necessity for a fifth wheel?
- What process would you advise for a young man to go through when choosing which rv would work best?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of
- Re preaching sermons?
- What is your sermon prep process?
- What part does prayer play in your preaching?
- What is a successful revival you saw or were a part of? What made it great?
- How should a brand new evangelist begin growing their ministry? They have been preaching at their home church but they want to expand.
Listen to the full interview when you buy the Evangelist MasterClass course!
This course is designed to help you begin your evangelist ministry. I know several young men who have been interested in evangelizing but don’t know where to begin. With this comprehensive course you will be armed with all the knowledge you need!
💥80+ years of ministry experience
💥$19.99 (less than a book‼️)
💥10+ hours of content and teaching
Some of the topics included:
🔥Which is better RV or a car?
🔥How to get started using RV?
🔥How to prepare a sermon?
🔥How to schedule?
🔥How to grow your ministry?
Link to enroll:
https://lance-owen-mckenzie-s-school.teachable.com/p/evangelist-masterclass
Marshall Adcock was an evangelist for years. He has faithfully pastored the First Assembly of God in Douglas Georgia for many years.
Come listen to this burdened pastor and evangelist!
- What was it like evangelizing using a car? Pros & Cons?
- What is an example of a great revival or evangelist meeting you were an eyewitness to? What made it great?
- How should a brand new evangelist start growing their ministry? They have preached at their home church but feel to expand and grow. What should they do?
- What limitations do you have for your preaching? what do you refuse to do? Such as talking poorly of your wife, bathroom humor, etc
- What do you do in prayer to help you prepare? What is your process of prayer?
- What is your sermon preparation process? What are the steps?
- What do you carry into the pulpit? Do you take an outline or manuscript?
Listen to the full interview when you buy the Evangelist MasterClass course!
This course is designed to help you begin your evangelist ministry. I know several young men who have been interested in evangelizing but don’t know where to begin. With this comprehensive course you will be armed with all the knowledge you need!
💥80+ years of ministry experience
💥$19.99 (less than a book‼️)
💥10+ hours of content and teaching
Some of the topics included:
🔥Which is better RV or a car?
🔥How to get started using RV?
🔥How to prepare a sermon?
🔥How to schedule?
🔥How to grow your ministry?
Link to enroll:
https://lance-owen-mckenzie-s-school.teachable.com/p/evangelist-masterclass
Israel Ochoa was an evangelist for 15 years. For many years he has brought revival to churches! God has anointed him to heal, deliver, and preach powerfully!
Come listen to this experienced anointed evangelist!
Come and listen to this interview as we discuss:
- What are the advantages of a car for evangelizing?
- How do you prepare Sermons? What is your sermon prep process?
- How do you pray to prepare?
- How do you decide what to preach for a revival?
- As a pastor what do you want from your evangelist? How do you want him to help your people?
- How do you prepare for a revival meeting? Such as physically, spiritually, sermons, family, time, etc.
- What are some good books on preaching?
- Do you have any tips/tricks for making the traveling easier? Especially tips for making traveling easier with the family.
- How are revival sermons different than camp meeting sermons?
Listen to the full interview when you buy the Evangelist MasterClass course!
This course is designed to help you begin your evangelist ministry. I know several young men who have been interested in evangelizing but don’t know where to begin. With this comprehensive course you will be armed with all the knowledge you need!
💥80+ years of ministry experience
💥$19.99 (less than a book‼️)
💥10+ hours of content and teaching
Some of the topics included:
🔥Which is better RV or a car?
🔥How to get started using RV?
🔥How to prepare a sermon?
🔥How to schedule?
🔥How to grow your ministry?
Link to enroll:
https://lance-owen-mckenzie-s-school.teachable.com/p/evangelist-masterclass
Noah Hatfield was an evangelist for 17 years. They lived and ministered out of a fifth wheel all over the country!
From youth camps to revivals they have done it all!
Come and listen to this 70 minute interview as we discuss:
- What are the advantages of a fifth wheel and what are the advantages of a car for evangelizing?
- How do you connect with the people of the church and the pastors?
- How do you prepare for a revival meeting? Such as physically, spiritually, sermons, family, time, etc.
- Do you have any tips/tricks for making the traveling easier? Especially tips for making traveling easier with the family.
- Do you have any financial advice to help young evangelist?
- How do you prepare Sermons? What is your sermon prep process?
- How are revival sermons different than camp meeting sermons?
Listen to the full interview when you buy the Evangelist MasterClass course!
This course is designed to help you begin your evangelist ministry. I know several young men who have been interested in evangelizing but don’t know where to begin. With this comprehensive course you will be armed with all the knowledge you need!
💥80+ years of ministry experience
💥$19.99 (less than a book‼️)
💥10+ hours of content and teaching
Some of the topics included:
🔥Which is better RV or a car?
🔥How to get started using RV?
🔥How to prepare a sermon?
🔥How to schedule?
🔥How to grow your ministry?
Link to enroll:
https://lance-owen-mckenzie-s-school.teachable.com/p/evangelist-masterclass
Welcome to our podcast where we dive into examples of expositional preaching. Today, we're looking at three different sermons to show you the power of expositional preaching. We start with "Do You Pass the Test?"—a sermon from the Epistle of 1 John. Then, we move to "What Do the Heavens Say?"—a sermon from the Psalm 19. Lastly, we discuss "Are You Convinced or Questioning?"—a sermon from Acts 19. These sermons are examples of how to preach expositionally in different genres of the Bible. Tune in to learn more about expositional preaching and how it brings the Bible's words to life.
This is the second episode of a series on Spirit Filled Expositional Preaching.
📖Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages by Haddon Robinson
📖Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon by Bryan Chapell
📖The Art of Preaching Old Testament Narrative by Steven D. Mathewson
https://biblicalstudies.org.uk/article_mathewson.html
Discover the essence of expositional preaching in this episode, where we discuss its significance for Christian audiences. It's not just commentary—it's about following the Scripture's main idea and purpose. We'll explain why this method is crucial, providing context and applying Scripture as the Spirit intended, thus speaking with divine authority.
We also define a spirit-filled expositor: someone led by the Spirit, demonstrating Pentecostal theology, emotionally engaged, and inviting prayer through altar calls. Central to this is a Christ-centered message, foretelling Christ and His blood-bought promises.
Tune in for a transformative look at delivering God's Word with conviction and spirit-filled clarity.
This is the first episode of a series on Spirit Filled Expositional Preaching.
Books:
Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages https://a.co/d/hWEPxkM
Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon https://a.co/d/hvjrK7d
What are the advantages of being in a Christian marriage? How does having a shared faith make a difference in your love life, your money management, and your conflict resolution? In this episode, my wife and I answer these questions and more. Listen to this episode and see how a Christian marriage can be a testimony of God’s grace. 🙏
This is the last podcast in a two part series on Books 4 2024 to change your life! I have read over 37 books last year and am discussing the best ones!
Are you tired of people gazing off into space when you preach? Do you want to learn from some of the best communicators and leaders in the Christian world? Do you want to grow in your personal and professional skills? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this podcast episode is for you.
I'm your host, and in this episode, I will share with you some of the books that have helped me improve my preaching and personal growth in the past year. These books cover topics such as:
📖How to design and deliver life-changing messages. Communicating for Change by Andy Stanley
📖 How to use your voice, your story, and your passion to communicate God's truth. Don't Drop the Mic by T.D. Jakes
📖 How to develop and deliver expository sermons that are faithful to the text and relevant to the listeners. Biblical Preaching by Haddon Robinson
📖 How to preach Christ from all of Scripture, using a grace-based approach that unifies the message and the method. Christ-Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell
📖 How to interpret and preach the stories of the Old Testament, with attention to their literary, historical, and theological dimensions. The Art of Preaching Old Testament Narratives by Steven Mathewson
I will also share with you some books that have helped me grow in my personal and professional skills, such as:
📖 How to improve your interpersonal skills, build rapport, and win people over. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
📖 How to achieve personal and professional success by adopting seven habits that are based on timeless principles. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.
📖 How to handle high-stakes conversations with confidence, clarity, and respect. Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler.
This is the first podcast in a series on Books 4 2024 to change your life! I have read over 30 books last year and am discussing the best ones!
Are you interested in learning more about the power of the Holy Spirit, the history of Pentecostalism, the evidence for miracles today, and the reasons to believe in God and Christianity? If so, this podcast is for you. In each episode, I will explore a different aspect of these topics, based on the books Practicing the Power by Sam Storms, 50 Pentecostal and Charismatic Leaders Every Christian Should Know by Dean Merrill, Miracles Today by Craig Keener, and I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Frank Turek and Norman Geisler. I will also share some tips and tricks on how to read books effectively and enjoyably. Join me as I dive into the amazing world of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity, and discover the rational and evidential basis for the Christian faith. This podcast is for anyone who wants to grow in their faith, experience God's power, and witness His miracles. Subscribe now and get ready to be inspired and challenged.
Are you ready to challenge your understanding of a hotly debated topic? Join me, your host, Lance McKenzie, and my guest, Jonathan Lee, as we dissect the contentious issue of slavery in the Bible and its stark contrast with slavery in the American colonies. We debunk common misconceptions and discuss the topic in depth.
Together, we voyage through the different forms of slavery prevalent in biblical times, highlighting their significance and the importance of grasping the original context. Our conversation on Paul's teachings about slave treatment and his revolutionary message within the Roman Empire paints a vibrant picture of the New Testament's portrayal of slavery. As we break down the treatment of Hebrew and foreign slaves in the Bible, we challenge the widespread belief that non-Hebrew slaves suffered harsher treatment, providing evidence from scripture and historical research.
Our exploration doesn't end with human attitudes towards slavery. We dive into God's view on slavery, considering how it relates to the gospel, and offering a new perspective for both skeptics and believers. We end our enlightening conversation on a note of hope, discussing the ultimate freedom found in the gospel and the importance of holding steadfast in our faith. Join us in this engaging discussion that promises to challenge your perceptions and expand your understanding.
Has the Law’s authority ended?
Do we need to keep ALL the Ten Commandments even the SABBATH?
𝕃𝕒𝕨 & 𝔾𝕠𝕤𝕡𝕖𝕝 𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 3
In the final episode of this series we discuss the Abolitionist position and we come to a final conclusion about the Law.
In the series 𝐋𝐚𝐰 & 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥, we will discuss the different viewpoints of this topic and passages of scripture each use. After 3+ weeks, 167 passages, and 400 pages of reading; I am excited to share about this topic! The goal of this study is to understand WHY and HOW to please God. Not to promote lawlessness, immorality, or opportunity for the flesh. We should have a desire to know WHY we do certain things so we may have the proper motive to serve Him.
More resources for this topic:
📚 Five Views on Law and Gospel
Bahnsen Greg L.
Kaiser, Walter C., Jr.
Moo, Douglas J.
Strickland, Wayne G.
VanGemeren, Willem A.
Episode 2 - Law & Gospel
Why should Christian’s keep the 10 Commandments?
Are we obligated to keep some of the OT Laws?
Today we discuss the Preservationist position.
Theonomist:
We should presume that Old Testament standing laws continue to be morally binding in the New Testament, unless they are rescinded or modified by further revelation.
-Greg L. Bahnsen
“Moralist“ (my term):
[insist] that the moral law (that is, the Ten Commandments) remains in force, while the ceremonial and civil laws of the old covenant are now obsolete along with that covenant itself.
-Michael Horton
In the series 𝐋𝐚𝐰 & 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥, we will discuss the different viewpoints of this topic and passages of scripture each use. After 3+ weeks, 167 passages, and 400 pages of reading; I am excited to share about this topic! The goal of this study is to understand WHY and HOW to please God. Not to promote lawlessness, immorality, or opportunity for the flesh. We should have a desire to know WHY we do certain things so we may have the proper motive to serve Him.
Why should Christian’s keep the 10 Commandments?
Are we obligated to keep some of the OT Laws?
In the series 𝐋𝐚𝐰 & 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥, we will discuss the different viewpoints of this topic and passages of scripture each use. After 3+ weeks, 167 passages, and 400 pages of reading; I am excited to share about this topic! The goal of this study is to understand WHY and HOW to please God. Not to promote lawlessness, immorality, or opportunity for the flesh. We should have a desire to know WHY we do certain things so we may have the proper motive to serve Him.
How to walk into Monday confidently?
How to avoid potholes/storms that happen through the week?
Today we discuss the most climax of this series: the weekly review.
We are doing a series on Redeeming the Time. I have spent over two years working on different techniques of time management and personal organization. This method works well for me and I hope will be helpful to you!
Outline:
- Review last week
- Mission statement
- Plan the coming week
- Add tasks to agenda/ to do list
How do I keep track of the honey dos?
How do I get stuck again on a project?
Today we discuss tracking our projects and to do items.
New Podcast has just been released for Voice of Thunder! We are starting a series on Redeeming the Time. I have spent over two years working on different techniques of time management and personal organization. This method works well for me and I hope will be helpful to you!
Outline:
- Why it is important?
- Where to keep this system?
- How do you work the system?
- What can be included in the system?
This episode is the start of a new series on Redeeming the Time. After two years I have found a process that works well to organize my life. I hope it is helpful to help you loose your time!
Outline:
1. What program?
2. What file system?
3. What type of files?
LAST EPISODE! I hope this last episode in the Evangelist series is helpful. Today we go over 12 practical tips I’ve picked up over the last 2 years of evangelizing. I hope they are helpful! God bless.
I discuss revival praying in this podcast. We discuss how to pray for fresh fire and experience the revelation of the Spirit for the congregation you are preaching to.
Outline:
Step 1 - Repent
Step 2 - Which Sermon?
Step 3 - What is the heart of the Sermon?
Step 4 - What changes to the Sermon?
This is the third episode in our Evangelist series! We discuss preparing sermons as an Evangelist. How are they different? How to prepare for no matter what age?
Here is the outline of what we go over:
1. Types of Sermons
2. Repreaching Sermons?
3. Practice Sermons
Today we are continuing the Evangelist episodes. A pastor friend called and gave some pointers from a Pastor’s perspective. I hope this is helpful!
The outline of this podcast:
1. First Impressions
2. Time
3. Visit Out
This is the start of a miniseries on being a traveling preacher. I hope this ministers to you! In episode 1 we go over how to launch your evangelist ministry.
Here is the outline of topics:
1. Open doors: talk to your Pastor
2. Cultivate relationships
3. Scheduling revivals
4. People Person
5. Business Cards
Today we talk a little about what we have been up to. I also discuss the eyewitness validity for the Bible! Really encouraged my faith and I hope it does yours as well!
Check out the book: I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist
⚠️ WARNING: Explicit Episode for adult ears only!
Today I talk about what we have been up to. I also discuss how a school in London forced its students to participate in a pride parade and the court ruled in the schools favor. Also we dive into some of the banned books with details.
4 year old forced into pride event:
https://christianconcern.com/news/parents-to-appeal-in-4-year-old-forced-pride-parade-case/
Banned Books:
https://www.dailywire.com/news/library-group-frames-removal-of-graphic-sexual-content-from-school-libraries-as-record-number-of-book-bans
American Library Association
https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/03/record-book-bans-2022
New Year... but will it be a "New Me"? Weight loss, mental health, financial goals, and so many other types of resolutions are made. However there is one resolution that is so vital that if you forget all the others it's ok. This one resolution will turn you into a "New You". (This is a ride along episode as I in the car during the recording of this podcast)
This is a slightly different Voice of Thunder episode. Lane Generaux was kind enough to interview us on Christian Dating and Marriage. We start the episode off with a game and then move into the weighty stuff. We discuss how to know if they are the "one", boundaries, searching for a spouse, and much more. I hope this is encouraging to you.
This episode Lane and I discuss the process of preaching. What role does prayer play in our prep time? How do you arrange or outline a sermon to go "up" instead of "down"?
How do you get as much meaning from the text as possible when preaching a sermon? How do you preach in a way that draws as much truth from God's Word as possible? Spurgeon I believe had a secret method that may help us preachers. I also discuss some of my journey as a preacher and my constant attempts at personal growth to be an effective minister of the Gospel of Christ.
How do I get my spiritual life energized again? How do I dig deep into the Word when it seems there is no time in a day? How do I maximize my time to "redeem" it from bondage to all the tasks I have in a day? How do I effectively use it to be the best in my field? We discuss that today on Voice of Thunder... Deep Work.
Three Things Series Part 1
This is a special episode! I am in my new camper with my new wife Dare'! We are talking this episode about things he wishes he could tell you. If you could read his mind what would he want? We have all been in the "friends" stage when we are getting to know the other person. What does a guy need to help him transition from talking to dating? What are some things that a godly man would want to tell you? Listen in this episode to find out!
Who is the "Wretched Man" of Romans 7? Is Paul describing his life before Jesus or after Jesus? Is Paul a captive to sin still? Can a sinner delight in the Law of God?
There are certain passages of parts of scripture that are.... infamous. They are controversial and difficult to understand at first glance. This series of episodes is dedicated to these passages and topics. I hope they spark your interest. However I have also taken time at the end of each episode for lessons we can learn from these controversial passages. What are some techniques we can learn to avoid bad interpretation? How can we better understand the most important book in the World?
Anxiety, depression, and bitterness. These are such small words to express hours, days, months, or years of torture for Christians. Does the Bible have an answer to these struggles? Are we left defenseless to these powerful chains? NO! God has a remedy. Listen in as I talk about some of my struggles and how I have overcome.
As promised check out these links for better instruction than my own from Darrell Ferguson:
https://foodforyoursoul.net/sermon/?ser=83
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx6-smFnmSo&list=PL2CVGZEYx7AYlVgWueJXTZmv9Kjujv8O7&index=8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z7KWbFBG_Y&list=PL2CVGZEYx7AYlVgWueJXTZmv9Kjujv8O7&index=9
Hundreds of denominations, theological systems, and beliefs. Yet one book! How do we study to show ourselves approved? What does the Bible ACTUALLY teach? How do we discover this? Is there a method to lay our traditions, preferences, and culture aside? Can we discover the truth of God's Word for ourselves? The answer is a resounding yes! Using the historical-grammatical method we can uncover the original meaning of the authors and be transformed by the pure Word of God! Part 2 introduces the steps and examples of how to utilize the tools from Part 1 of this two part series.
Hundreds of denominations, theological systems, and beliefs. Yet one book! How do we study to show ourselves approved? What does the Bible ACTUALLY teach? How do we discover this? Is there a method to lay our traditions, preferences, and culture aside? Can we discover the truth of God's Word for ourselves? The answer is a resounding yes! Using the historical-grammatical method we can uncover the original meaning of the authors and be transformed by the pure Word of God! Part 1 introduces the concept and tools for your study.
One year ago..... John Crist did WHAT?!
....Fast forward to his FB "apology" video on July 15. Apparently 2020 hasn't just been a bad year for our physical health but also spiritual health as well. Repentance, brokenness, accepting responsibility all of these are lacking from this video. Oh! Also not to mention Jesus, church, etc.
Brain or heart? These are often contrasted against one another in Christianity. You can either be the crazed charismatic or the "cemetery" professor. However what is needed today is a mix of brain and heart. We need to understand truth so well that it changes our desires, burns in our hearts, and alters our behaviors. Don't fall in the ditch but stay on the path of truth!