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PROTECTING YOUR PROPHETIC WORD | How to Receive & Act on God's Promises Have you ever received a prophetic word but weren't sure what to do with it? In this powerful message, Pastor Mark explores the biblical approach to receiving, testing, and protecting the prophetic words God gives us. Key Points Covered: ✅ The two biggest mistakes we make with prophetic words ✅ Why the Christian life is a "joint venture" with God ✅ How to "test drive" a prophecy through small acts of obedience ✅ Overcoming skepticism while maintaining wisdom ✅ Why character development often precedes promise fulfillment ✅ Practical steps to protect your prophetic words from being stolen Based on 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21: "Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good." Whether you're new to prophetic ministry or have been walking in the gifts for years, this message will equip you with practical wisdom for stewarding the words God speaks over your life.
Are you curious about how God speaks to us prophetically today? In this video, I explain the **8 primary ways God communicates prophetically** through the **gifts of the Holy Spirit**. You’ll discover how God may use **prophecy, words of knowledge, dreams, visions, mental pictures, scripture, emotions, and inner impressions** to reveal His heart. With real-life prophetic examples, you’ll learn how to **recognize God’s voice**, test what you hear, and grow in confidence as you walk in the **prophetic gifts**. Whether you’re new to hearing God’s voice or already moving in prophetic ministry, this teaching will give you clear, practical tools to strengthen your relationship with Him and serve others more effectively. This resource is perfect for **Christians, pastors, leaders, coaches, counselors, and anyone longing to grow in spiritual discernment**. God still speaks today—and He wants you to hear Him. *How does prophecy work? What are the signs God is speaking? How do I grow in hearing God’s voice?* —this video will guide you step by step. prophecy, prophetic gifts, how God speaks, hearing God’s voice, spiritual gifts, words of knowledge, dreams and visions, how to hear God, prophecy explained, prophetic ministry, Holy Spirit gifts, spiritual discernment, God still speaks, prophetic activation, supernatural lifestyle
Before Mark shares the message, John shares thoughts and prayers for our nation and Charlie Kirk's family. Mark teaches on the Revelatory Gifts of the Spirit. Are you seeking to hear God's voice more clearly? Can a single word from the Holy Spirit change your entire life? In this powerful message, Mark unpacks the revelatory gifts of the Holy Spirit—the word of knowledge, the word of wisdom, and prophecy. He shares his personal story of almost quitting the ministry before a simple word from God, delivered through unexpected means, completely changed his direction. You'll learn about the four levels of how a spiritual gift can be expressed in your life and discover how to be more open to God's supernatural guidance. This message will equip you to not only hear from God but to also step out in the spiritual gifts He has for you. #SpiritualGifts #HolySpirit #Prophecy #ChristianLiving #WordOfGod #TheGiftsOfTheHolySpirit
God is the God of Peace and He has come to give us His peace. Do you need more peace in your life? If so, listen to this message and learn four things you can do to experience the peace of God in your life.
Due to technical difficulties, the first portion of this message is pre-recorded, the final section is live. Self-control is inner strength supplied by God. Our behavior flows from our beliefs - and true self-control isn't about trying harder through willpower, but about connecting deeper to God's power and letting His Spirit transform us from within. "As a man thinks in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7).
When you need restoration God will come When you need restoration God will come to you in gentleness. If you need hope after a significant loss or setback, listen/watch this message and find encouragement to move forward. to you in gentleness. If you need hope after a significant loss or setback, listen/watch this message and find encouragement to move forward.
God calls us to live a life of supernatural faithfulness. This one divine attribute will cause you to be more successful in life than any other attribute. Through it you will be a blessing to others and will glorify God.
God is good. Your circumstances may try to convince you otherwise, but the Bible is clear on this matter. The lie that God is not good will lead you away from God. But the restoration of the truth that God is good will draw you near. Listen/watch this message and have your faith restored in the goodness of God. James 1:17; Luke 10:25-37
Join Kyle Otto as he shares how The kindness of God is the fruit that leads people to restoration. He teaches through the book of Ruth and shows how the kindness of God through Ruth and Boaz brought restoration and how God's kindness through Jesus Christ redeemed us from death to life. God's kindness through us meets needs and restores lives to God as we abide in Christ, and are willing to meet needs in His way and timing. You will see the restoring power of Christ through the fruit of the Spirit in you.
Join us as Mark teaches that patience is developed through waiting, not despite it, using Hebrew word pictures to show how God "pierces us to fasten" us closer to Himself during delays and unanswered prayers. Rather than punishment, our waiting seasons are actually God's method of creating deeper intimacy with Him, turning our holy dissatisfaction into expectant hope and transforming us into more compassionate, peaceful people.
Joy is the automatic outcropping of experiencing love. And supernatural joy is the outcropping of experiencing the supernatural love of God. Listen/watch this message and learn the 5 ways you can experience the joy of God in your life.
The most important fruit of all the Fruit of the Spirit is love. This is because it is the revelation of the love of God for you that releases all the other supernatural fruit.
We love the gifts of the Spirit. They are so exciting and powerful, and effective. However, what is more important is the fruit of the Spirit – the supernatural character of Christ developed in you. Listen/watch this message and learn how Christ’s character can be developed in you. John 15:1-8
Because of our fallenness, we are prone to being judgmental, critical, and untrusting. Jesus, however, has called us to live a life of generosity and grace, just like He does. He gives us the choice. Luke 19:1-8 NKJ; Mark 10:17-31 NKJ Listen/watch this message and you will be inspired to live the generous life!
1. Focus on how you have been forgiven. Luke 6:36 “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful”. We are to forgive others just the way God forgave us. What were you like when you came to God for forgiveness? You were at your worst! You did not deserve to be forgiven, yet He gave it to you. This realization helps us to release forgiveness. 2. Seek understanding. At the moment of releasing forgiveness Jesus said, “Father, forgive them , for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 3. Make a choice to open your heart to God’s forgiveness flowing through you. As a human you only have so much forgiveness within your human nature, but you are connected to an infinite supply of forgiveness which God will give you if you choose to let it flow to the person who hurt you. Ask Him to let His forgiveness flow through you. Pronounce it before God to the person. Try praying for them for blessings. 4. Understand that forgiveness and restoration of the relationship are not the same thing. You must forgive but you are not required to return to an abusive relationship. Restoration of a relationship often depends on more than your forgiveness. It may depend on the other person, a. Admitting their sin and b. Changing their behavior. Even if they don’t, you still must forgive (for your own spiritual health). 5. Understand that forgiveness and emotional healing are not the same thing. Forgiveness is a choice you make before God. Healing of your emotional wounds is a process you undertake with God. It often takes time. It is not an automatic result of forgiveness, although forgiveness is usually the first step. Satan goes to work on this point. When you still feel emotional pain after forgiving, he tells you, you failed to forgive properly. This leads to an unending chain of attempted forgiveness which just leads to shame and a false sense of failure. Recognize this lie and reject it. Take you pain to God and process it with Him. Perhaps find a good counselor. Remember forgiveness is a choice you make with God. You are not required to do it perpetually.
God is a generous Father. If you are a father, know that as you provide for your family, Father God is providing for you. It brings God great happiness to share His kingdom with His kids, just as it brings joy to an earthly father to share what he has with his kids. Listen/watch this message and learn how your Father in heaven wants show you His generosity. 2 Samuel 6:12-23 NKJ; 2 Samuel 9:1-13 NIV; Romans 8:15-17 NKJ
Psalm 51:11-12 NKJ; Titus 3:6 NLT; Acts 2:16-18 Amp You were created by God to be filled with His Spirit and to fulfill His purpose for your life through the generous outpouring of His Spirit. Listen/watch this message and ask God for a fresh outpouring in your life
God is a generous God, and He wants to bless you so that He can pour His generosity through you to the world. Watch this message and learn how God wants to bless you so that you can be a blessing.
Remembering God's faithfulness—one of our most powerful tools as believers—initiates 3 key shifts in perspective during trials. This not only builds our faith to see God move in the present and future, but also instills greater confidence in His promises. 'For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.' 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 NIV
How we can be sure Jesus is real and historical and is the Son of God Messiah that Christians believe he is If you are a follower of Christ, this will help you share with others who doubt or have questions as you tell people about Jesus, maybe a family member or friend, If you have ever been unsure if Jesus is real this morning, this is for you. We will start with what the Bible says about Jesus and focus on 5 areas of evidence for Christ and Christianity. We will finish by deciding how we are to respond.
There is ample evidence that the Bible can be trusted as the divine source of revelation. Listen to this message and learn how you can trust the Bible to be the true Word of God.
Intelligent design is the theory that life and the universe were created by an intelligent entity, rather than arising by chance or through undirected processes as per the theory of evolution. It suggests that certain features of the universe and living organisms are best explained by an intelligent cause/deity. Christianity, through the Bible, tells us that the created world reveals to us the nature/attributes of God the creator. “Since the world's creation, God’s invisible qualities – His eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” Rom. 1:20 It is interesting that Paul includes the truth that humans are without excuse when they claim that God does not exist. The theory of evolution has been advanced as proof of God’s non-existence, which is then used as an excuse to live Godless lives. In other words, if God exists, humans must come to terms with His supreme position as the creator of all that exists. Further, He should be worshiped as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The theory of evolution is very handy for those of us who demand to live a life without concern for God’s will for us.
There are many good questions about Christianity that deserve good answers. Whether you are investigating Christianity or a believer who needs answers, watch this panel discussion.
Jesus came the first time to save the world. He is coming the second time to judge the world. This is why He is calling and drawing people to Himself right now. The Bible says that today is the day of salvation. Will you come to Him today?
There are many different kinds of baptisms in the Bible – not just water baptism. There are three in particular that every Christ-follower needs to experience to fully fulfill their divine assignment. Listen/watch this message to find out what they are and how to experience them. Galatians 3:27 NLT; Romans 6:4 NLT; Colossians 2:12 TLB; Acts 1:8 NLT
Repentance has received a bad rap over the years, but the truth is it is a gift from God. It is the only thing that will free you from your sins and bondage and enable you to live the life of freedom, joy, peace and power that God has for you. Listen/watch this message and be empowered to live the life God intends for you.
We find our rest in Jesus’ perfection. You don’t have to be perfect, Jesus is, and His perfection is accounted to you. Listen/watch this message and learn how Jesus’s perfection covers your imperfections! Hebrews 1:3 Amp; Colossians 2:9, 10 NLT; 1 Peter 2:21-22 NLT; Mark 10:45; 1 Peter 1:3-4
Many people do not know why they exist. The simple truth is – God created you to have a relationship with you. Listen/watch this message and learn how this relationship was ruined and how to get it back!
Summary: Your God-story, how you came to Jesus and what your life is like now, is more powerful than you realize. Not only does it glorify God, and draw others to Jesus, but it also overcomes the enemy! Listen/watch this message and get busy sharing your story! Key Scriptures: John 9:24-38 NKJ; Mark 5:1-20 NKJ; Revelation 12:10-11NKJ
Many believers don't know how to share their faith with others, or they are intimidated or overwhelmed even just thinking about it. In this opening message of our new series JUST 1, you will begin to gain the heart of Christ for the lost and learn how to simply and effectively share your faith.
Many followers of Jesus have a difficult time knowing what to share with someone who is far from God, or even how to share it. Listen/watch this message and catch the vision for sharing the Good News. Luke 7:34; John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Renewing Your Mind – God’s Answer for Anxiety As a sufferer of anxiety, I am very interested in how anxiety works. What is going on in my brain? Why does it take so little for me to have an anxiety reaction? Am I the only one living with this problem? How many of you deal with anxiety on a regular basis? How would it change your life if there was an easily available cure for anxiety, something you could do daily to rid yourself of anxiety?
God is our friend, but are we really His? What makes a true friendship? Are you showing God that you are His friend in the same way He is showing you that He is yours?
Jesus did not come only to rescue you from your sins by dying on the cross and rising from the dead – but He came to identify with you and help you daily, as a friend – and He has unlimited resources.
Many people have a distant relationship with God, including many church-going believers. But God wants more. He wants to develop a friendship with you. Watch/listen to this message and find out how.
Join us to hear a great encouraging message from our guest speaker, Dan Hitzhusen. Dan’s calling from the time he was 21 has been to unite the Body of Christ to fulfill the Great Commission. Dan has been focusing on mobilizing and equipping believers to work together, making disciples of all nations through the planting of new churches. He currently serves with the 24:14 Network and Big Life Ministries, both of which seek to catalyze church planting movements among unreached people. Dan is married to Lorie, and together they have three children and seven grandchildren. They reside in Salt Lake City, UT.
What do you treasure in 2025? In this week's message, Kyle looks at what the Bible says about pursuing the Kingdom of God as a treasure. From Exodus and 1 Samuel and Matthew, we will discover how to use the things we treasure to honor the King and partner with him to build his kingdom and invite intimacy with God through the pursuit of holiness.
Ps 131 My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.2 But I have stilled (Greek word meaning to adjust, to yield, to compose) and quietened (Greek word same as in Ps 37 – to be silent, to tarry, to wait, to rest) my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. Here it is the heart which is silent and still – at rest with God like a child in its mother’s arms. The stillness of heart is letting go of all your pride, roles, jobs, expectations, and self-worth and being a child His arms. It is tied to physical stillness and silence. Why is the stillness of the heart so important? The word for “know” in Ps 46:10 means to recognize, to be acquainted with a familiar friend. It refers to a relationship. The route to knowing God is resting prayer and the route of resting prayers runs from activity to inactivity to abiding. In this still place, it is easier to perceive God’s thoughts.
A new year is a chance to break bad habits, establish good ones, and believe for God to move in even greater ways—answered prayers, breakthroughs, provision, and blessings to be a blessing to others. While seeking the Holy Spirit’s direction, one phrase stood out to me: “PREPARE THE WAY.” It stirred excitement in my spirit, confirming what I believe God is about to do in 2025—a year of OUTPOURING and an increased awareness of His presence.
There is no other name on earth greater than the name of Jesus. Listen/watch this special Christmas message and be see how profoundly Jesus has changed the entire world. Matthew 1:18-25 NLT
Experiencing God’s goodness and mercy is a critical counterbalance to all the pain and suffering life throws at you. Listen/watch this message and learn how His goodness and mercy can follow you all the days of your life. Psalm 23:6; Exodus 33:18-19; Deuteronomy 8:2
No matter the trial or difficult the circumstance; even when surrounded by enemies, God prepares the table of restoration, and can turn what the enemy meant for evil into good.
If you have been waiting a long time to see His faithfulness to you, stay faithful where He has you until He moves you on. Watch for God to be faithful to you and praise Him with your faithfulness to Him. God’s faithfulness goes beyond the season you are in, and He is faithful even when we are not – He is worthy of our trust.
When you go through dark valleys in your life, it can be lonely and cold. You can feel like no one is there or that no one cares. But the Lord does. He is your Good Shepherd. He is with you and will see you through. Listen/watch this message and find comfort and hope in your darkest hour.
So often we want to do the Lord’s will in a situation, but we don’t know what that is. The Bible isn’t explicit on every decision we must make throughout the day, so what can we do then? Listen/watch this message and find out!
Life presents us with some very difficult decisions at times. And often we don't know what to do or which way to go. But Psalm 23 promises us that our Shepherd will guide us through life's challenges. Listen/watch this message and be encouraged that Jesus will guide you!
Your soul is the most valuable thing you possess. Jesus said, “And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” Listen/watch this continued message and learn how to live with a healthy soul.
Your soul is the most valuable thing you possess. Jesus said, “And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” Listen/watch this message and learn how to live with a healthy soul.
There are times in your life when you will, either through other peoples’ actions, or your own, end up far from Jesus, hurting and lost. But Jesus sees you, loves you, and is coming to rescue you. Will you let Him? Listen/watch this message and discover how Jesus truly leaves the ninety-nine to find the one – you!
Following closely behind Jesus is the key to finding peace, provision, and protection in your life. But to follow Him you must trust Him and learn to recognize His voice. Listen/watch this message and learn why you can trust Jesus and discern His voice in your life.
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