Melissa Sylvis Ministries Weekly Encouraging Words for Life Podcast - To The Nations with Love
Join Melissa for Lesson 3 as we look at the life of Daniel and what it means to receive a burden to pray and do intercession from the Lord. As we consistently press into God then He is able to continue to reveal things to us that equip us to pray powerful prayers on behalf of others into the future.
Join Melissa for Lesson 2 as we look at the life of Daniel and what it means to receive a burden to pray and do intercession from the Lord. As we consistently press into God then He is able to continue to reveal things to us that equip us to pray powerful prayers on behalf of others into the future.
Join Melissa for Lesson 1 as we discuss what intercessory prayer is and how every believer is called to pray deep and passionate prayers “for all men” with the heart of God and an understanding of His Word.
Knowing who you are in Christ will open you up to knowing what you can do through the authority and power of God that Jesus delegated to us when He returned to Heaven. Join Melissa for Lesson 4 as we learn how to seek God to know Him more deeply and to become who He has desired for us to be. It is in a close walk with God that we learn to have His heart and to be led by His Spirit as we build His kingdom on earth and as we deal with Satan and his forces of evil.
Knowing who you are in Christ will open you up to knowing what you can do through the authority and power of God that Jesus delegated to us when He returned to Heaven. Join Melissa for Lesson 3 as we learn how to seek God to know Him more deeply and to become who He has desired for us to be. It is in a close walk with God that we learn to have His heart and to be led by His Spirit as we build His kingdom on earth and as we deal with Satan and his forces of evil.
Knowing who you are in Christ will open you up to knowing what you can do through the authority and power of God that Jesus delegated to us when He returned to Heaven. Join Melissa for Lesson 2 as we learn how to seek God to know Him more deeply and to become who He has desired for us to be. It is in a close walk with God that we learn to have His heart and to be led by His Spirit as we build His kingdom on earth and as we deal with Satan and his forces of evil.
Lesson 1: Knowing Who You Are & Understanding What You Can Do through the authority and power of God that Jesus delegated to us when He returned to Heaven. Join Melissa for Lesson 1 as we learn how to seek God to know Him more deeply and to become who He has desired for us to be. It is in a close walk with God that we learn to have His heart and to be led by His Spirit as we build His kingdom on earth and as we deal with Satan and his forces of evil.
Spiritual Boldness comes from the confidence we have in God and by the work of His Holy Spirit through us as we seek to live a transformed life for His glory every day in our world. Join Melissa for Lesson 4 as we discuss the need for continual growth so that we can continue to have success as we step out boldly into each new season & opportunity from God.
Spiritual Boldness comes from the confidence we have in God and by the work of His Holy Spirit through us as we seek to live a transformed life for His glory every day in our world. Join Melissa for Lesson 3 as we discuss how to be spiritually bold to take action even when the outcome may look uncertain. We must respond to what God calls us to do and also understand that there is often a specific timing to those opportunities where we must act NOW to accomplish God's will.
Spiritual Boldness comes from the confidence we have in God and by the work of His Holy Spirit through us as we seek to live a transformed life for His glory every day in our world. Join Melissa for Lesson 2 as we discuss how spiritual boldness causes us to open our mouth and trust that the Holy Spirit will speak through us words that men cannot contradict and that draw them toward Jesus.
Spiritual Boldness comes from the confidence we have in God and by the work of His Holy Spirit through us as we seek to live a transformed life for His glory every day in our world. Join Melissa for Lesson 1 as we discuss how we become spiritually bold and life a life without fear as we seize hold of every opportunity to make Christ known…no matter where that opportunity may be found.
In Ephesians 4, Paul writes to the church to call for unity. Join Melissa for Lesson 4 (Part 2) as we look at God's divine plan for His people and how we must be raised up by leaders to protect against deception but also to bring us into a oneness with each other that makes the way for the powerful move of God among us through the effective working together of the whole Body! Note: We had a problem in the studio and the camera cut out but the audio continues for the rest of the teaching!
In Ephesians 4, Paul writes to the church to call for unity. Join Melissa for Lesson 4 (Part 1) as we look at God's divine plan for His people and how we must be raised up by leaders to protect against deception but also to bring us into a oneness with each other that makes the way for the powerful move of God among us through the effective working together of the whole Body! Note: We had a problem in the studio and the camera cut out but the audio continues for the rest of the teaching!
It takes time to raise up those who can be used by God to do incredible things in the future. In our instance society, it can seem like God's preparation is taking too long and many young believers try to skip ahead rather than rightly submitting to the Hand of God. Join Melissa for Lesson 3 (Part 2) as we look at the path David took from the Pasture to the Palace and how it set him up for great spiritual success as a man who truly carried the heart of God all his life.
It takes time to raise up those who can be used by God to do incredible things in the future. In our instance society, it can seem like God's preparation is taking too long and many young believers try to skip ahead rather than rightly submitting to the Hand of God. Join Melissa for Lesson 3 (Part 1) as we look at the path David took from the Pasture to the Palace and how it set him up for great spiritual success as a man who truly carried the heart of God all his life.
For the people of God to follow Him faithfully we need strong and godly spiritual leaders to show us the way and hold us accountable. But what happens when those who should be leading us with passion in our pursuit of God have allowed the fire in their own spirits to die out? Join Melissa for Lesson 2 (Part 2) as we look at the book of Malachi and how the warnings for spiritual leaders found there can help us to restore ourselves and our spiritual leaders to a place of purity and power in God.
For the people of God to follow Him faithfully we need strong and godly spiritual leaders to show us the way and hold us accountable. But what happens when those who should be leading us with passion in our pursuit of God have allowed the fire in their own spirits to die out? Join Melissa for Lesson 2 (Part 1) as we look at the book of Malachi and how the warnings for spiritual leaders found there can help us to restore ourselves and our spiritual leaders to a place of purity and power in God.
We must learn from the past or we'll be in danger of repeating the same mistakes and doing even more spiritual damage. Join Melissa for Lesson 1 (part 2) in this new series on how we as the church must take responsibility for how we've divided the Body of Christ. We've allowing the world to infiltrate and influence the church. Yet, it's not too late for the people of God to draw our nation back to Him. It must begin by first re-establishing our own hearts in faithfulness to the Lord.
We must learn from the past or we'll be in danger of repeating the same mistakes and doing even more spiritual damage. Join Melissa for Lesson 1 (part 1) in this new series on how we as the church must take responsibility for how we've divided the Body of Christ. We've allowing the world to infiltrate and influence the church. Yet, it's not too late for the people of God to draw our nation back to Him. It must begin by first re-establishing our own hearts in faithfulness to the Lord.
Revival in our world begins with the revival that is first born in our own hearts. Join Melissa for Lesson 4 as we talk about using the fruit of what has grown up in our own lives to invest in others in powerful ways that spark lasting revival!
Revival begins with the heart of one man passionately pursuing God. Join Melissa for Lesson 3 (Part 2) as we discuss what it takes to be the one person God can use to help bring revival to your world right NOW!
Revival begins with the heart of one man passionately pursuing God. Join Melissa for Lesson 3 (Part 1) as we discuss what it takes to be the one person God can use to help bring revival to your world right NOW!
As believers, we must guard against the things that would steal the seed of what God has invested in our lives through His Word and by His Spirit. Join Melissa for Lesson 2 as we finish looking at the parable of the sower and discuss how to nurture and grow the things of God within our lives so that we can mature in our walk with the Lord. The fruit of the harvest of what God has placed within us will speak for itself as to whether we are giving God our best or not.
The Word of God sown into your life should bring an incredible return on investment. So why are we not seeing revival stirring among believers today? Join Melissa for Lesson 1 as we look at the parable of the sower and how the response of the ground to the seeds sown into it reveals where we are spiritually and what may be standing in the way of the great spiritual revival in our world that our hearts so long to see.
The Birth of Christ brings God to all men. The outcast, the wise, the King in the palace…they all need a Savior and that Savior came to draw all men to God. Join Melissa for Lesson 5 as finish up our 5 week series on the Birth of Christ with Angels on High and a Bright Evening Star!
The Birth of Christ as told in the gospel of Luke shares the enduring truth of the gift of Emmanuel (God with Us) that arrived in Bethlehem one night more than 2000 years ago. Do we still read it with awe and wonder? Join Melissa for Lesson 4 as we celebrate the Birth of Christ and read the story of what happened the night Jesus arrived.
Joseph seems to fade into the background of the Christmas story…but if we look closer we'll see that he is a very special and powerful part of the life of Christ. It is through Joseph that Jesus is given an earthly father to raise Him but also a spiritual heritage that places Him in the line of Kings fulfilling Biblical prophecy. Join Melissa for Lesson 3 as we look at the Birth of Christ and see all the gifts waiting for us in the events that led up to the coming of Emmanuel (God with Us).
Mary was an ordinary girl who was betrothed to be married. While still living at home with her parents, she was preparing to be a wife…but she never could have planned for the new hope that was about to be given to her at the visitation of an angel. Join Melissa for Lesson 2 as we look at the Birth of Christ and see all the gifts waiting for us in the events that led up to the coming of Emmanuel (God with Us).
Zecharias & Elizabeth had prayed & waited for a son for a very long time. He lost hope but she never did. See what happens when the angel of the Lord comes with a special message to restore their hope! Join Melissa for Lesson 1 as we look at the Birth of Christ and see all the gifts waiting for us in the events that led up to the coming of Emmanuel (God with Us).
It is so easy to consider ourselves believers in Christ because we were raised in church or even because we know some things about God. But what does it take to really live a changed life in Christ for all the world to see? Join Melissa for Lesson 4 (Part 2) as we talk about how to truly show that we are changed and changing day by day from the inside out!
It is so easy to consider ourselves believers in Christ because we were raised in church or even because we know some things about God. But what does it take to really live a changed life in Christ for all the world to see? Join Melissa for Lesson 4 (Part 1) as we talk about how to truly show that we are changed and changing day by day from the inside out!
There comes a time in the life of every believer in Christ when we must make the choice to really stand with God. Often we will face a situation where we could stay silent or where we must choose boldly to stand for God even if it costs us. Join Melissa for Lesson 3 as we discuss what it takes to build the kind of faith that leaves no more room for spiritual compromise.
As Christians, we like to think that we know God…but do we really? Join Melissa for Lesson 2 as we take a look at the limitations so many people are putting on God that leave them “veiled” in their knowledge of who He is and what He has said. Through Christ, God has removed the veil from Him side and invites us to have a deep and growing relationship with Him without limits.
Having a right understanding of God's truth is more than just recognizing what comes from God. It is also knowing how to apply it to your life and use it to help others. Join Melissa for Lesson 1 as we discuss how to rightly divide the truth of God in a way that separates us from some things and draws us into a deeper relationship with Him.
1 thing that's lacking in today's world is Integrity: the total honesty & undivided loyalty to God that gives us a consistent testimony before the world. Join Melissa for Lesson 5 (Part 2) as we study the life of Joseph and see that no matter what season he was in that he never compromised his obedience to God or his ability to honor God. Whether he was in a palace or in a prison...he was always the same man: a person of integrity for God's glory in all things - just like you and I should be!
1 thing that's lacking in today's world is Integrity: the total honesty & undivided loyalty to God that gives us a consistent testimony before the world. Join Melissa for Lesson 5 (Part 1) as we study the life of Joseph and see that no matter what season he was in that he never compromised his obedience to God or his ability to honor God. Whether he was in a palace or in a prison...he was always the same man: a person of integrity for God's glory in all things - just like you and I should be!
One thing that's truly lacking in today's world is Integrity: the total honesty and undivided loyalty to God that gives us a consistent testimony before the world. Join Melissa for Lesson 4 as we study the life of Joseph and see that no matter what season he was in that he never compromised his obedience to God or his ability to honor God. Whether he was in a palace or in a prison...he was always the same man: a person of integrity for God's glory in all things - just like you and I should be!
One thing that's truly lacking in today's world is Integrity: the total honesty & undivided loyalty to God that gives us a consistent testimony before the world. Join Melissa for Lesson 3 as we study the life of Joseph and see that no matter what season he was in that he never compromised his obedience to God or his ability to honor God. Whether he was in a palace or in a prison...he was always the same man: a person of integrity for God's glory in all things - just like you and I should be!
One thing that's truly lacking in today's world is Integrity: the total honesty & undivided loyalty to God that gives us a consistent testimony before the world. Join Melissa for Lesson 2 as we study the life of Joseph & see that no matter what season he was in that he never compromised his obedience to God or his ability to honor God. Whether he was in a palace or in a prison...he was always the same man: a person of integrity for God's glory in all things - just like you and I should be!
One thing that is truly lacking in today's world is Integrity: the total honesty and undivided loyalty to God that gives us a consistent testimony before the world. Join Melissa for Lesson 1 as we study the life of Joseph and see that no matter what season he was in that he never compromised his obedience to God or his ability to honor God. Whether he was in a palace or in a prison...he was always the same man: a person of integrity for God's glory in all things - just like you and I should be!
On the road to Jerusalem and the Cross, Jesus took time to prepare His disciples to continue His ministry. There were many lessons to learn but Luke 9 & 10 give us a clear picture of four distinct character traits that they would need to live as TRUE Disciples. Join Melissa for Lesson 4 (Part 2) as we discuss what it takes to be an Effective & Powerful True Disciple who has Longevity – Consistent and Continual Faithfulness on the path to sharing Christ in your world!
On the road to Jerusalem and the Cross, Jesus took time to prepare His disciples to continue His ministry. There were many lessons to learn but Luke 9 & 10 give us a clear picture of four distinct character traits that they would need to live as TRUE Disciples. Join Melissa for Lesson 4 (part 1) as we discuss what it takes to be an Effective & Powerful True Disciple who has Longevity – Consistent and Continual Faithfulness on the path to sharing Christ in your world!
On the road to the Cross, Jesus prepared His disciples to continue His ministry. There were many lessons to learn but Luke 9 & 10 give us a clear picture of 4 distinct character traits they would need to live as TRUE Disciples. Join Melissa for Lesson 3 as we discuss what it takes to be an Effective & Powerful True Disciple who is Loyal & willing to pay the cost to live for Christ with passionate purpose that separates us from the influences of the world so we can bring God glory!
On the road to Jerusalem and the Cross, Jesus took time to prepare His disciples to continue His ministry. There were many lessons to learn but Luke 9 & 10 give us a clear picture of four distinct character traits that they would need to live as TRUE Disciples. Join Melissa for Lesson 2 as we discuss what it takes to be an Effective & Powerful True Disciple who is also Compassionate toward others – no matter who they are and where they come from.
On the road to Jerusalem and the Cross, Jesus took time to prepare His disciples to continue His ministry. There were many lessons to learn but Luke 9 & 10 give us a clear picture of four distinct character traits that they would need to live as TRUE Disciples. Join Melissa for Lesson 1 as we discuss what it takes to be an Effective & Powerful True Disciple who is Humble.
There is no limit to what we can do for God when we are passionate about Him and about His purposes for our lives. Join Melissa for Lesson 4 as we discuss how our passionate pursuit of Christ and a growing relationship with God will make the way for open doors that we could never create in our own “little” strength.
Spiritual deception will always lead to spiritual compromise. Too often the world is influencing the church rather than the church influencing and affecting change in the world around them. Join Melissa for Lesson 3 as we discuss the effects of spiritual compromise and how we, as those who seek to live righteously before God, can be the remnant that He can use to expose deception and help those affected by it to return to a place of repentance and restoration in God.
Whatever season you find yourself in today – there is always something that we must overcome to walk in the fullness of God's plans. Join Melissa for Lesson 2 as we discuss the letters to the seven churches we read in the book of Revelation and how to remain faithful even under great persecution for our faith. Those who stand faithful without compromising to the end will receive the reward given to those who know how to overcome.
Whatever season you find yourself in today, there's always something that we must overcome to walk in the fullness of God's plans. Join Melissa for Lesson 1 as we discuss the letters to the seven churches we read in the book of Revelation. Along the way, we will discover we will find patterns for success in what they did right, where they needed to repent, what they needed to hold onto to remain faithful, and lastly the beauty of what Jesus promises to those who endure and choose to overcome.
Many people hesitate to walk in total obedience to God because they are afraid to risk it. But what risk is there in obedience when we understand the covenant relationship that God is offering to us? Join Melissa for this five week study on how to please the heart of God and walk in right fellowship with Him daily through our obedience.
Many people hesitate to walk in total obedience to God because they are afraid to risk it. But what risk is there in obedience when we understand the covenant relationship that God is offering to us? Join Melissa for this five week study on how to please the heart of God and walk in right fellowship with Him daily through our obedience.