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Have you ever been through a trial or period of discouragement, and then you received a note or message from a friend that really ministered to you? It's always encouraging to know that a friend is thinking about us, isn't it, especially at a time like that! That's exactly what the Lord did for the church in Smyrna in the second chapter of Revelation. Smyrna was suffering persecution for their faith, and also tribulation and poverty. This little passage of just four verses is a reminder to stay faithful, and that the Lord understands what we're going through. If you're going through similar problems in your life today, allow this to encourage you, and join us for this uplifting message from Revelation chapter two, verses eight through eleven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Today we'll be looking at the Lord's postcard to the church in Ephesus in Revelation chapter two. While they were commended for some things, they had walked away from their first love. Their love had grown cold. It happened to the Ephesians and it's still happening to Christians today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Today John continues his series in Revelation. Today we begin a look at the first of seven letters Jesus gave to seven different first century churches. But as you'll soon discover it has great relevance to us today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We just began a new study in Revelation, and we'll be focusing on chapter one, verses 9 -20 today. Imagine what it would be like to even get a glimpse of Jesus and all His glory! Today is your day… as we open the book of Revelation the glory of Jesus is on full display for all to see. And our prayer is that more of Jesus would be revealed to you, as we present part two of “The King of Glory.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

When we're going through a difficult time, it can hard to see past the pain. But if we'll look a little deeper to the purpose, we'll see God is accomplishing a great work. Today on a Daily Walk we open the book of Revelation. In chapter one John receives his first vision, and it's a vision of the glorified Christ. It happens while he's in exile on the isle of Patmos. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

It reflects poorly on the church as a whole when a pastor or leader is in it for all the wrong reasons. Whether it's a thirst for money or power, it can be destructive in more ways than one. And of course people like that exist in our day. First Peter chapter five is before us today. It's a wonderful passage that outlines the purpose of the pastor. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Though they're often confused, there is a difference between the rapture of the church and second coming of Jesus. And pastor John Randall will help us make the distinction, as well as share where he believes each fall on the prophetic calendar. By the end of our time together, you can be rapture ready! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

With all that's been going on in our world, there's an increased interest in Bible prophecy. And so we thought this would be a good time to go through Revelation with you. Maybe you've been wondering, could Jesus come back for His church very soon? And what is the Second Coming of Christ, and what will it entail? We're about to find out. And pastor John Randall will also explain the difference between the second coming and the rapture. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

If I was to ask you to describe the book of Revelation in a few words, what comes to mind? Perhaps death, destruction, suffering and judgement! But actually as we'll see today, it contains wonderful blessings. And it can bring hope and encouragement to you, when we're in the midst of a trial. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

You've picked a good day to join us here at a Daily Walk as we begin a new book of the Bible, Revelation. Some of us share the experience of reading a book in school, doing a homework assignment, and then have the teacher tell us that we totally missed the point of the book! It's safe to say many Christians miss the central point of this book too. Let's make sure we're not one of them, by tuning in for the first of many studies here in Revelation with pastor John Randall! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We finish the book of Jude here on a Daily Walk. Throughout this series we've been encouraged to contend for the faith! And as we wrap it all up today pastor John Randall explores how we are to contend for the faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Been through a fiery trial recently? We all experience them, so it's not a question of if but when! In First Peter chapter four we'll see that we're to expect trials, embrace them, endure them, examine them and entrust them to the Lord. We're going thru the Bible here on a Daily Walk with pastor John Randall. Join the journey! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Jesus is coming soon, judgement is coming to this planet, so how are we to be living in light of that? Simply put, we're to walk with God! That's modeled for us by Enoch, and we're about to hear about his life, ministry, and an interesting prophecy that he gave recorded for us in Jude. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We've got a good study from Jude lined up for you today on a Daily Walk. If you'll recall when we left you last time pastor John Randall looked at a couple of Old Testament examples, that really show us what false teachers are like.First was Cain, who represents establishing their own form of righteousness, and then there was Balaam… who would lead others to sin through greed. As we pick things up at verse eleven we're going to explore the rebellion of Korah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We're about to begin the book of Jude, and pastor John Randall will show us this epistle is all about earnestly contending for the faith. We'll see why that's so necessary in a world like ours today as our study develops. False teachers and those that are undermining what God is doing are all around us, and we need to be aware of that. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We've all had things said about us that just aren't true! Maybe it was a post on social media, or someone talking behind your back at work. But how do we handle it when people are spreading these lies or starting rumors? We can learn a thing or two by turning to Third John! That's where we're headed on a Daily Walk as pastor John Randall presents part two of, “Dealing with Difficult People.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We all have those difficult people in our lives. The book of Third John will provide some much needed guidance, and that's where we're headed on a Daily Walk. Pastor John Randall will introduce us to Diotrophes. And you guessed it, he was one of those difficult people, and the apostle John would need to confront him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Pastor John Randall is about to open Third John and introduce us to Gaius. He stands out in scripture as a faithful servant of God, who walked in truth. We'll hear of how he faithfully cared for ministers who traveled through town. And pastor John will relate this to our lives and ministry, urging us to be faithful even in the little things. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

When you're going through a rough time that's not the time to complain but a good time to recall Jesus' promise to come again! The end is near, and after we come to understand that, our response should be to pray, love, serve and live for God's glory! That's what we're to do in these last days, and it'll make a difference. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

You can probably identify some people in your life that really have had a fantastic impact on you… in a good way! For the apostle John, that person was Gaius. Gaius not only had a strong relationship with Jesus, and a great reputation, but he was a faithful servant! We'll be encouraged to follow this great example of walking in truth today on a Daily Walk. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Wouldn't it be nice if every time you scrolled through your newsfeed on social media, or you turn on the radio or TV, that you heard nothing but the truth! Sadly that's not our reality. Many deceivers are in the world, and we need to be aware and on guard. Today on a Daily Walk pastor John Randall encourages us to know our Bible, so we're not deceived. As we sharpen our discerning skills, we'll be better prepared to recognize false teachings as we encounter them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Pastor John Randall will join us in Second John. Back in that day there were many deceivers and false teachers roaming around and John wanted to help believers spot and steer clear of them. In case you haven't noticed we face the very same problem today. So we'd do well to pay close attention to these descriptions of the deceivers, so we're not led astray. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We're in Second John. As we learned last time, this is a letter all about truth and love. Two things that are desperately needed right now. Our daily walk needs this balance of truth and love and it's modeled beautifully for us by Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We begin Second John today. While it doesn't take long to read, it does take a lifetime to apply. You see, it's all about truth and love! And those are two things that are under attack and greatly misunderstood today. So we'd do well to give our attention to what it has to say to us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Today our pastor and teacher John Randall enters First Peter chapter four. The believers Peter is writing to were undergoing the worst persecution imaginable. And so he wanted to encourage and exhort them, and remind them of a few things too! These are words to cling to for the difficult times we're bound to face. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

You picked a good day to join us, as together we wrap up our study of First John. So let's say you have a friend or family member that is living in unrepentant sin! Maybe living with their boyfriend or girlfriend. Or perhaps using drugs. What do you do? We'll get some much needed help with that today as pastor John looks at a critical conclusion to this epistle. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Pastor John Randall is nearing the finish line in his study in First John. We're in chapter five. So how do you really know you're a Christian and on your way to heaven? It's an important question, and God doesn't want to leave us wondering. He wants us to know where we stand, and wonderful assurance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We take you back into the heavenly courtroom today on a Daily Walk. If you'll recall, last time we were together the witnesses were called to the stand. The Word, the water, the blood and the Spirit. And they were powerful and convincing. But today we want you to pause and consider whether or not you've received and believed these witnesses of heaven? If you haven't, that can change today. Turn to First John chapter five. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Pastor John Randall is on the final leg of a journey through First John. And in chapter five you might say we're entering God's courtroom! We'll be considering whether or not the ministry of Jesus is valid! Witnesses are brought to the stand, and this evidence demands a verdict. You'll be left with undeniable proof that Jesus is the son of God, savior of the world. Will you receive or reject it? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Pastor John Randall is at the tail-end of his study in First John. Find your place in chapter five. Life is a battle. And maybe you're in one as we speak. They can be hard to handle. But take comfort in this today, the Lord wants to fight for you, and we're not along in the battle. There is also a way to overcome. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

When we're suffering we usually fixate on the pain that we feel and doing everything we can to bring relief! But today on a Daily Walk we want to draw your attention to the blessings that follow suffering for righteousness sake. And there's no better example to consider than Jesus and all that He went through, as well as the blessings that followed that! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

When paramedics arrive on scene, or someone goes to the doctor's office or hospital, they routinely check for vitals. How's your blood pressure, pulse, body temperature and breathing rate? But today on a Daily Walk we'll discover there are also signs of spiritual life to look for, to help determine whether or not you're born again and on your way to heaven. Are there signs of life, in your life? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We're at the tail-end of First John chapter four today. Last time we learned that the invisible God reveals Himself through the visible love of believers. We talked about the presence of God's love, the proclamation of this love and then the proof of God's love. Now today, pastor John will go on to discuss the power of love over fear and then the practical application of God's love. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Pastor John Randall is leading us through the New Testament, and today we stop in First John chapter four, verses twelve to twenty-one. We have daily interactions with people… whether it's at work, in the supermarket, or hanging out with friends or family. Those people may never crack open a Bible, but they are watching us. And today we'll learn how the invisible God reveals Himself through the visible love of believers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Open that Bible of yours to First John Chapter four as we get ready for a Daily Walk with pastor John Randall. If you've been with us in this series, you know there's a recurring theme… and that's the importance of love! First we're to receive God's love, and then show it to others. In case you haven't noticed there are opportunities to do that all around us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

You don't have to look far these days to see examples of hate. Just turn on the nightly news or go on social media for five minutes! But the Christian should be different. We're called to love, just as God loves. And we'll give you some reasons to do that today on a Daily Walk! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

One of the great things about being a Christian is having the confidence that God has a plan for everything that comes our way in life. So we have every reason in the world to trust Him! We'll be reminded on a Daily Walk that having the right perspective makes all the difference. It frees us to focus on going deeper in our relationship with the Lord. And even though we suffer, there are blessings that follow. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Not everything we hear is true. So it's incumbent upon us to test what we hear with the truth of the Word of God. Pastor John Randall will help us with that today on a Daily Walk, as we go deeper into First John. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We're back in First John today, giving our attention to chapter three, and verses four to fifteen. How can you tell for sure that you know God and are on your way to heaven? The apostle John says look at how you live! A true believer won't have a life that's marked by continual unrepentant sin. That doesn't mean we won't occasionally stumble, but we don't continue in it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

You're seated next to someone on a plane, or someone knocks on your front door, and all of a sudden you're in a conversation about spiritual beliefs. You're then asked, why you believe what you believe. Would you be prepared for it? Let's get ready to give an answer today on a Daily Walk! Pastor John Randall visits First Peter chapter three today, and we'll give attention to verses 8-17. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

I'm sure you know of someone who claims to be a Christian, and yet they're willfully engaging in a lifestyle of unrepentant sin! Are they really a believer? The book of First John speaks to this very clearly, as the Lord doesn't want us to be deceived. Today on a Daily Walk we'll look in the mirror and receive a good test to help us determine our real spiritual condition. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We're in First John chapter three marveling at the Amazing Love of God.In the first three verses the apostle John helps us understand who we are right now, see the promise of who we will be in the future, and then instructs us on how to live as we wait. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We're back in First John today, considering the Amazing Love of God. A Love that is unconditional, infinite and eternal. Pastor John Randall will present both a description and the demonstration of God's love in the time we have together. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

As you look at all that's going on around us comparing it to what we read in the Bible, it's not a stretch to conclude, we're living in the last hour! Does that excite you or frighten you? Today on a Daily Walk, we'll learn that as we're abiding in Jesus and anointed by God we have nothing to fear, but every reason to be at peace. Pastor John Randall has an eye on First John chapter two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

The Bible often refers to the last days or last hour. And one can't help but wonder, are we living in the last hour? And how do you know? There are some signs to look out for, and we'll tell you about them today on a Daily Walk. Pastor John Randall is leading us through the Bible, and today we pay a visit to First John chapter two. We're learning how to live in the last hour today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

We dive back into First Peter here on a Daily Walk! It's no secret that Christians in the past faced persecution. They certainly did in Peter's day! The first century Roman world was hostile to Christianity to put it mildly. And we face it today in growing measure. It's one of our enemy's ploys to keep us from advancing in the faith. So how should we respond? First Peter chapter three answers that for us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Who do you love, and how do you live, a couple of key questions we'll explore today on a Daily Walk as we continue through First John. This would be a good time to look in the mirror and examine our affections to see if they need to be realigned with God's will! The fact of the matter is there are a good number of people in love with the world, or the things of this world, and that will all pass away one day. But those who do the will of God will live forever. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Life is likened to a vapor in the Bible, and the older we get the more we see how true that is! It sure goes by quickly doesn't it? And today on a Daily Walk we would like you to consider who you love! The world, or God and His will for your life? While many are choosing to live for things that are temporary, pastor John Randall will encourage us to consider what lasts forever… and invest in that! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

It's easy to get discouraged about all that's taking place in our world today. When we start to think things couldn't possibly get worse, it does. But today on a Daily Walk, we'd like to show you there's good reason to be thankful in the midst of it all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Pastor John Randall is in a study in First John. We're in chapter two today. Maybe you've had someone say to you, “You're the spitting image of your Mom or Dad!” That's because we tend to resemble those we're closest to. And that should be the case in our relationship with Jesus. The more we walk with Him and abide in Him, well the more we'll look like Him. Today we'll observe the changes that God brings to a human life, and our call to imitate Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

Pastor John Randall is in the early stages of a study in First John. We left off in chapter two. Do you know Jesus? And how can you be absolutely sure? A careful look at your daily walk will help you answer that. We'll learn today that it's more than what a person says. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111