Transforming Truth With Jeff Lyle

You have likely never met a person that can honestly say that they delight in waiting. While it is true that, as we mature, we learn to patiently wait, nobody truly enjoys waiting for something they desire. We have an impulse in our soul that prefers to immediately receive what we long for. Part of becoming a maturing follower of Jesus is our learning how to cooperate with His practice of making us wait. King David's life was marked by long, deep and sometimes painful years of waiting on God to bring to pass His plan for David's life. In this message, we witness David's breakthrough that was at least two decades in the making. That's right: David waited at least twenty years for one day. Yet, when that particular day finally found David, he was so glad to reap the harvest of all those years of patiently waiting upon the Lord. We should expect the same in our own lives. Are you and I willing to wait as long as God determines for Him to bring to pass His plans for us?

In a world filled with competing voices, shifting ideas, and spiritual confusion, there is one message that has never changed: Jesus Christ is Lord of all. In this message, we journey through John 1:1–14 and encounter Jesus Christ as the eternal Son of God, the Creator and giver of life, the Light who overcomes darkness, and the Savior who came near to us full of amazing grace and eternal truth. Whether you have followed Jesus for years, are presently searching for answers, or simply need to be reminded of who He truly is, this message invites you to look again at the One who came so that we could know God and become His children. Come discover why, after 2,000 years, our hope, our salvation, and our message still remain Jesus.

The bible doesn't ever mention alien beings from other planets or galaxies. It is silent. Yet, we are told in both Testaments, by Jesus Christ himself, and by multiple of the writing Apostles about interdimensional beings called demons, spirits, and fallen angels. What is what we call aliens are what the bible calls fallen angels, evil spirits, or demons? This message compares and contrasts what modern reports say about extraterrestrials and what the bible and ancient books teach about evil spirits and fallen angels. The parallels are too many to bypass consideration. We must all make up our minds because it seems that we are going to experience a collision wherein beliefs about aliens and beliefs about fallen angels force us to a final, perhaps eternal, decision.

David was living in between his initial call and anointing and the throne that had been promised to him. Saul was a wicked king, and he occupied the position that God had declared would belong to David. Everyone knew the favor had been removed from Saul and given to David, but God had not yet made a way for David to be promoted to king over the people. What do you do when God shows you favor and people resent it? Jealousy and envy come against Christians who walk in the anointing and favor of God. Sometimes it causes deep trouble in life. For those who want the favor of God on who they are and what they do, know ahead of time that it comes with a cost.

The scandals among famous Christian leaders have been recurring for a few decades. They always make the headlines. Many sincere believers have become embittered, skeptical, or even fearful of human leaders within local churches. The exposure season has legitimately cleansed the Church of many unfit leaders, yet the vast majority of Christian leaders are actually true to their God. These God-appointed leaders are often paying a price for the sins of the false leaders. True leaders are frequently dishonored, rebelled against, viewed with suspicion, and treated far beneath the biblical dignity which God places upon them in the positions He has given them. This message shifts the focus for a moment from leaders in the Church to those who are followers. How are you treating your leaders? Do your words, attitudes, and actions please God? Human authority in the Church has always existed, and so have God's clear expectations for how we treat those in spiritual authority. It is time for all Christians, both leaders and followers, to do a thorough inventory of how they are operating in this vital area of Kingdom living.

Every serious follower of Jesus Christ has to be tested with a season that holds no answers. Discipleship that cannot be tested should not be trusted. God develops our trust-muscle in some seasons by not giving easy answers to questions that we feel are crucial for us. We often find ourselves asking, “Why…how…when?” When Heaven's response is silence, it can produce in us feelings of alarm, dread, or frustration. In John chapter 9, we meet a man whose life has been dramatically changed. The miracle he experienced causes quite the stir among others which produces no fewer than 17 different questions. The answers do not come, and the man himself is left for a moment in heaviness. When Jesus comes to him personally, we see an example of what it looks like to believe without answers.

Every serious follower of Jesus Christ has to be tested with a season that holds no answers. Discipleship that cannot be tested should not be trusted. God develops our trust-muscle in some seasons by not giving easy answers to questions that we feel are crucial for us. We often find ourselves asking, “Why…how…when?” When Heaven's response is silence, it can produce in us feelings of alarm, dread, or frustration. In John chapter 9, we meet a man whose life has been dramatically changed. The miracle he experienced causes quite the stir among others which produces no fewer than 17 different questions. The answers do not come, and the man himself is left for a moment in heaviness. When Jesus comes to him personally, we see an example of what it looks like to believe without answers.

Most of us are very familiar with the concept of demons. Fewer of us are informed concerning their origin. We know a little about Lucifer's rebellion with one-third of the original holy angels but after that…things get a little murky. This message unpacks the origin and distinctions between the class of angels known. As the Watchers (Daniel 4), the Nephilim (giants) of the Old Testament, and the prevalent demons of the New Testament. Jeff Lyle makes an impassioned plea for Christians to come out of ignorance and numbness to the reality of demons and their aggressive activity among us. Jesus has disarmed them, but we are commanded to withstand their attacks and drive them out.

Most of us are very familiar with the concept of demons. Fewer of us are informed concerning their origin. We know a little about Lucifer's rebellion with one-third of the original holy angels but after that…things get a little murky. This message unpacks the origin and distinctions between the class of angels known. As the Watchers (Daniel 4), the Nephilim (giants) of the Old Testament, and the prevalent demons of the New Testament. Jeff Lyle makes an impassioned plea for Christians to come out of ignorance and numbness to the reality of demons and their aggressive activity among us. Jesus has disarmed them, but we are commanded to withstand their attacks and drive them out.

Christianity has become a spectator sport. So many people who consider themselves Christians have merely checked the box on a set of theological facts about Jesus Christ, presumably gotten their ticket punched to Heaven, and live as if there is nothing more to salvation and faith. An ancient passage from the book of Ezekiel reminds us that to walk in faith means a steady progress of being led by God into greater depths of experience with Him. If your feet can still touch bottom, then you have failed to move into the deep waters with Christ. Christians are meant to live in a state of being in over our heads. Flat-footed faith means you are still in control of everything. Moving into the deep currents of trust and surrender is where God wants to take you, and Ezekiel's experience shows us both the process and benefits of moving into the deep with God.

Christianity has become a spectator sport. So many people who consider themselves Christians have merely checked the box on a set of theological facts about Jesus Christ, presumably gotten their ticket punched to Heaven, and live as if there is nothing more to salvation and faith. An ancient passage from the book of Ezekiel reminds us that to walk in faith means a steady progress of being led by God into greater depths of experience with Him. If your feet can still touch bottom, then you have failed to move into the deep waters with Christ. Christians are meant to live in a state of being in over our heads. Flat-footed faith means you are still in control of everything. Moving into the deep currents of trust and surrender is where God wants to take you, and Ezekiel's experience shows us both the process and benefits of moving into the deep with God.

Some Christians will wonder if Jeff Lyle has lost it by touching on the topic of the UAP/Extraterrestrial phenomena sweeping the globe. We can know longer deny that something is happening in the skies that warrants more than our curiosity. Offering biblical context for the growing UAP/Extraterrestrial phenomena, this message is the first of multiple wherein Jeff connects biblical teaching on demons with what is being seen around the planet. Could the so-called aliens actually be the ancient fallen angels whom most of us refer to as demons? Why would fallen angels need “spaceships”? Did God create separate classes of beings and place them in distant galaxies? Understanding ahead of time about things that will be crucial in the not too distant future is essential concerning these strange sightings and coming events. Very soon, what Christians say they believe will be tested by what everyone on the planet will see. Being informed ahead of time will help us pass the coming tests.

Some Christians will wonder if Jeff Lyle has lost it by touching on the topic of the UAP/Extraterrestrial phenomena sweeping the globe. We can know longer deny that something is happening in the skies that warrants more than our curiosity. Offering biblical context for the growing UAP/Extraterrestrial phenomena, this message is the first of multiple wherein Jeff connects biblical teaching on demons with what is being seen around the planet. Could the so-called aliens actually be the ancient fallen angels whom most of us refer to as demons? Why would fallen angels need “spaceships”? Did God create separate classes of beings and place them in distant galaxies? Understanding ahead of time about things that will be crucial in the not too distant future is essential concerning these strange sightings and coming events. Very soon, what Christians say they believe will be tested by what everyone on the planet will see. Being informed ahead of time will help us pass the coming tests.

In a day of compromise and hidden idolatry, King Josiah shows us what radical reformation will look like in our generation. In this Truth Shot, we get to unpack how true cleansing begins with unified commitment to God's Word, bold covenant renewal, and uncompromising action—tearing down every false altar, burning idols, exposing corrupt leaders, and refusing to tolerate sin in our own hearts and also the house of the Lord. If you're ready for personal and corporate holiness, this message is a sobering and hope-filled call to let God's fire purge what doesn't belong. On the other side of our renewed commitment is a fresh release from Heaven.

In a day of compromise and hidden idolatry, King Josiah shows us what radical reformation will look like in our generation. In this Truth Shot, we get to unpack how true cleansing begins with unified commitment to God's Word, bold covenant renewal, and uncompromising action—tearing down every false altar, burning idols, exposing corrupt leaders, and refusing to tolerate sin in our own hearts and also the house of the Lord. If you're ready for personal and corporate holiness, this message is a sobering and hope-filled call to let God's fire purge what doesn't belong. On the other side of our renewed commitment is a fresh release from Heaven.

Jesus declares that the hour has come—and is now here—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for God is Spirit, and He actively seeks such people. Drawing from Jesus' teachings on the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Truth (John 14–16), this message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit dwells in believers, testifies of Christ, guides us into all truth, and reveals the deep things of God. In an age of rampant deception, this sermon calls the church to reject both soulish emotionalism without biblical grounding and lifeless orthodoxy without the Spirit's power, urging us to become Spirit-filled, Truth-anchored worshipers who live with deep loyalty to God and deception-proof discernment. A life of truth-based, heartfelt worship of Jesus is the single greatest safeguard against even the highest levels of deception.

Jesus declares that the hour has come—and is now here—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for God is Spirit, and He actively seeks such people. Drawing from Jesus' teachings on the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Truth (John 14–16), this message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit dwells in believers, testifies of Christ, guides us into all truth, and reveals the deep things of God. In an age of rampant deception, this sermon calls the church to reject both soulish emotionalism without biblical grounding and lifeless orthodoxy without the Spirit's power, urging us to become Spirit-filled, Truth-anchored worshipers who live with deep loyalty to God and deception-proof discernment. A life of truth-based, heartfelt worship of Jesus is the single greatest safeguard against even the highest levels of deception.

Are you hungry for a fresh move of God in your life and in our generation? This episode of Truth Shots unpacks what true revival really is, what must precede it, the unmistakable marks that confirm it, and who carries the responsibility to see it released. From divine presence and holiness to bold witness, miraculous power, and cultural transformation—this is a timely call to repentance, prayer, and renewed obedience so that “times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.

Are you hungry for a fresh move of God in your life and in our generation? This episode of Truth Shots unpacks what true revival really is, what must precede it, the unmistakable marks that confirm it, and who carries the responsibility to see it released. From divine presence and holiness to bold witness, miraculous power, and cultural transformation—this is a timely call to repentance, prayer, and renewed obedience so that “times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.

It is no secret that godly Kingdom men seem to be rare in this generation. They still exist, but the numbers seem fewer now than in previous generations as the culture and even some segments of the Church have moved away from biblical expectations for men. Yet there is also great cause for hope as countless men are experiencing an undeniable hunger for more than what the world offers them. Men are seeking God again. Younger men especially seem to be returning to elements of the faith, and they seem inclined not to settle for substitutes. This message compels men to ready themselves with both their convictions and their commissioning from Heaven. Together, Kingdom men are stronger, and it seems that God is raising up many to begin again to live intentionally and sacrificially for the destinies of their sons and daughters. We welcome this move of God to reshape the Church in America. Here's what it can look like.

It is no secret that godly Kingdom men seem to be rare in this generation. They still exist, but the numbers seem fewer now than in previous generations as the culture and even some segments of the Church have moved away from biblical expectations for men. Yet there is also great cause for hope as countless men are experiencing an undeniable hunger for more than what the world offers them. Men are seeking God again. Younger men especially seem to be returning to elements of the faith, and they seem inclined not to settle for substitutes. This message compels men to ready themselves with both their convictions and their commissioning from Heaven. Together, Kingdom men are stronger, and it seems that God is raising up many to begin again to live intentionally and sacrificially for the destinies of their sons and daughters. We welcome this move of God to reshape the Church in America. Here's what it can look like.

From the life of Jesus, we are able to learn how Satan seeks to divert all of us from our God-spoken identities and assignments in the Kingdom. In subtlety, the enemy is constantly seeking to redirect our minds and wills towards lesser investments of who we are in the Kingdom. Harnessing the world system and the different streams of influence from our culture, Satan and his demons are committed to the art of temptation, diversion, and distraction. If they can succeed in disconnecting and diverting us from our true identities as sons and daughters, then they are able to redirect our eternal focus unto a temporary focus. When they are successful at these diversions, Christians no longer live FOR the Kingdom of God even though they are living IN the Kingdom of God. The raw truth is that the enemy succeeds in this tactic of diversion in the lives of innumerable believers. We are able to learn how to consistently overcome Satan's strategies by learning from Jesus himself as Satan sought to divert Jesus from the assignment He received from the Father.

From the life of Jesus, we are able to learn how Satan seeks to divert all of us from our God-spoken identities and assignments in the Kingdom. In subtlety, the enemy is constantly seeking to redirect our minds and wills towards lesser investments of who we are in the Kingdom. Harnessing the world system and the different streams of influence from our culture, Satan and his demons are committed to the art of temptation, diversion, and distraction. If they can succeed in disconnecting and diverting us from our true identities as sons and daughters, then they are able to redirect our eternal focus unto a temporary focus. When they are successful at these diversions, Christians no longer live FOR the Kingdom of God even though they are living IN the Kingdom of God. The raw truth is that the enemy succeeds in this tactic of diversion in the lives of innumerable believers. We are able to learn how to consistently overcome Satan's strategies by learning from Jesus himself as Satan sought to divert Jesus from the assignment He received from the Father.

The only lasting way to ensure your mind is never taken captive by deception is to be highly proactive in filling it with truth. Counterfeits cannot overtake the authentic - they can only replace them where the authentic fails to be established. When it comes to our thinking and belief systems, God both equips and commands us to regulate what we allow to shape our minds. This is 100% our individual responsibility. When we guard the gates of our minds, we allow only those things that are true and righteous by God's standards to influence us. Deception does not stand a chance against the person who refuses to allow lies, toxins, or spiritual pollution to enter in. The Apostle Paul reveals to us what to choose and what to refuse at the gates of our minds.

The only lasting way to ensure your mind is never taken captive by deception is to be highly proactive in filling it with truth. Counterfeits cannot overtake the authentic - they can only replace them where the authentic fails to be established. When it comes to our thinking and belief systems, God both equips and commands us to regulate what we allow to shape our minds. This is 100% our individual responsibility. When we guard the gates of our minds, we allow only those things that are true and righteous by God's standards to influence us. Deception does not stand a chance against the person who refuses to allow lies, toxins, or spiritual pollution to enter in. The Apostle Paul reveals to us what to choose and what to refuse at the gates of our minds.

From time to time, the Scriptures present us with a situation so impossibly hopeless, that we wonder what can be done to bring remedy. One man's life in Luke's Gospel was so powerfully dominated by evil, that there appeared no hope. Jesus was not intimidated in the least. From this encounter between Jesus and the tormented man who lived in the graveyard, we are reminded that we should never consider anyone in our own lives beyond the grasp of God. Where Jesus is welcomed to bring pardon, He will soon thereafter release purpose. This message reminds all of us that the rampant power of evil in every generation will bow to the power of God. God is simply looking for those who will believe this, and then move forward din faith and breakthrough for themselves and those around them. In the end, we find that Jesus does not believe that anyone is a lost cause.

From time to time, the Scriptures present us with a situation so impossibly hopeless, that we wonder what can be done to bring remedy. One man's life in Luke's Gospel was so powerfully dominated by evil, that there appeared no hope. Jesus was not intimidated in the least. From this encounter between Jesus and the tormented man who lived in the graveyard, we are reminded that we should never consider anyone in our own lives beyond the grasp of God. Where Jesus is welcomed to bring pardon, He will soon thereafter release purpose. This message reminds all of us that the rampant power of evil in every generation will bow to the power of God. God is simply looking for those who will believe this, and then move forward din faith and breakthrough for themselves and those around them. In the end, we find that Jesus does not believe that anyone is a lost cause.

Who among us does not have a deep desire for joy and peace. Nobody volunteers for anxiety and distraction. While sometimes it seems elusive, every one of us prefers an internal atmosphere that is healthy, calm, and hopeful. One of the agendas of the enemy is to steal God's peace from us and replace it with worry and fear. He seeks to devise Christians via intimidation and feelings of dread about the future. Happily, the Apostle Paul wrote clear instructions to us about how we can and must disarm the devil in his mission against us. All of us have the responsibility AND empowerment to protect and preserve our own internal atmospheres.

Who among us does not have a deep desire for joy and peace. Nobody volunteers for anxiety and distraction. While sometimes it seems elusive, every one of us prefers an internal atmosphere that is healthy, calm, and hopeful. One of the agendas of the enemy is to steal God's peace from us and replace it with worry and fear. He seeks to devise Christians via intimidation and feelings of dread about the future. Happily, the Apostle Paul wrote clear instructions to us about how we can and must disarm the devil in his mission against us. All of us have the responsibility AND empowerment to protect and preserve our own internal atmospheres.

Outmatched. Outnumbered. Overwhelmed. This is sometimes exactly where God wants us in order for us to win. Scripture is filled with warfare. Many times we find that God's people seem to be dwarfed by their opposition. The student of Scripture must conclude that God rarely ordains easy wins in the most important battles. In the end, He fulfills His promises for victory in all the battles He assigns to us, but we all must learn what it means to win God's way. Gideon's battle against the fierce Midianites is one such battle. God reduces Gideon's outward strengths to the point where it almost seems cruel. Then, God compels His servant to trust, step forth, and obey. The result is one of the most captivating wins in all of the Old Testament. From Gideon's victory, we learn how to submit our own wisdom to God's ways, and walk out the impossibly intimidating assignments He sometimes hands to us. Winning is guaranteed, but we must learn repeatedly to do it all God's way.

Outmatched. Outnumbered. Overwhelmed. This is sometimes exactly where God wants us in order for us to win. Scripture is filled with warfare. Many times we find that God's people seem to be dwarfed by their opposition. The student of Scripture must conclude that God rarely ordains easy wins in the most important battles. In the end, He fulfills His promises for victory in all the battles He assigns to us, but we all must learn what it means to win God's way. Gideon's battle against the fierce Midianites is one such battle. God reduces Gideon's outward strengths to the point where it almost seems cruel. Then, God compels His servant to trust, step forth, and obey. The result is one of the most captivating wins in all of the Old Testament. From Gideon's victory, we learn how to submit our own wisdom to God's ways, and walk out the impossibly intimidating assignments He sometimes hands to us. Winning is guaranteed, but we must learn repeatedly to do it all God's way.

Where does deception reside? The easiest answer is “on the inside” of a person. Yet, how does deception get inside of someone? The widest gate for deception is the gate of the mind. How we think controls what we do. Beliefs determine behaviors. Once the mind is infected with deception, it grows like a cancer, and it ends up dominating not only one's thoughts, but one's emotions too. Paul writes some of the most helpful words of instruction in Philippians 4 concerning our need to take responsibility over what enters our minds. Everything from the relationships we have with others to the potential influences seeking permission to shape our thoughts must be treated with intentionality and precision. When we properly guard the gates of our minds, we control what is shaping us on the inside. To do this is one of the most essential disciplines of making your life deception-proof.

Where does deception reside? The easiest answer is “on the inside” of a person. Yet, how does deception get inside of someone? The widest gate for deception is the gate of the mind. How we think controls what we do. Beliefs determine behaviors. Once the mind is infected with deception, it grows like a cancer, and it ends up dominating not only one's thoughts, but one's emotions too. Paul writes some of the most helpful words of instruction in Philippians 4 concerning our need to take responsibility over what enters our minds. Everything from the relationships we have with others to the potential influences seeking permission to shape our thoughts must be treated with intentionality and precision. When we properly guard the gates of our minds, we control what is shaping us on the inside. To do this is one of the most essential disciplines of making your life deception-proof.

One of the most dangerous possibilities for all of us is to receive specific instructions from someone who doesn't have precise clarity or understanding. We are surrounded by people who have eyes shut and mouths wide open. Politics, education, entertainment, and religion are all spheres that are filled with people who do plenty of communicating. Their bold speech is rarely backed by helpful wisdom. What may very well be needed for them (and for us!) is an eye opening encounter with the God of the Bible. The Prophet Isaiah had spent five chapters in non-stop talking. Then, in chapter six, Isaiah found himself in the middle of an overwhelming encounter with God. His eyes were opened, his mouth was closed, and his heart was made humble and wise. What would be the result if you and the people around you also had such an encounter? It needs to be more than a hypothetical question. It needs to become our prayer and quest.

One of the most dangerous possibilities for all of us is to receive specific instructions from someone who doesn't have precise clarity or understanding. We are surrounded by people who have eyes shut and mouths wide open. Politics, education, entertainment, and religion are all spheres that are filled with people who do plenty of communicating. Their bold speech is rarely backed by helpful wisdom. What may very well be needed for them (and for us!) is an eye opening encounter with the God of the Bible. The Prophet Isaiah had spent five chapters in non-stop talking. Then, in chapter six, Isaiah found himself in the middle of an overwhelming encounter with God. His eyes were opened, his mouth was closed, and his heart was made humble and wise. What would be the result if you and the people around you also had such an encounter? It needs to be more than a hypothetical question. It needs to become our prayer and quest.

The sequence of events at the close of this age are a fascinating topic for many Christians. Many do not pay much attention to these kinds of things. Still others have been taught and believed a theology that promises them an early escape before any of the disturbing deceptions and cataclysms hit the earth. The careful student of God's Word discovers the numerous warnings about the Christian's need to not allow himself/herself to be deceived. It is actually our responsibility to protect our minds and hearts from lies. Far from being clearly promised an evacuation via rapture, we are actually warned to insulate ourselves from the massive waves of deception that are prophesied and have already begun in seed form. How do we prepare? By falling in love with God's truth and intentionally aligning our own lives with what is written. This is how we can become deception-proof now and overcome the powerfully manipulative lies, miracles, and signs that will be put on display by the Antichrist and others before the Second coming of Jesus.

The sequence of events at the close of this age are a fascinating topic for many Christians. Many do not pay much attention to these kinds of things. Still others have been taught and believed a theology that promises them an early escape before any of the disturbing deceptions and cataclysms hit the earth. The careful student of God's Word discovers the numerous warnings about the Christian's need to not allow himself/herself to be deceived. It is actually our responsibility to protect our minds and hearts from lies. Far from being clearly promised an evacuation via rapture, we are actually warned to insulate ourselves from the massive waves of deception that are prophesied and have already begun in seed form. How do we prepare? By falling in love with God's truth and intentionally aligning our own lives with what is written. This is how we can become deception-proof now and overcome the powerfully manipulative lies, miracles, and signs that will be put on display by the Antichrist and others before the Second coming of Jesus.

The modern Christian is more than likely led more by what he/she feels than what he/she thinks. In the American Church great emphasis is placed upon how we feel about God, how we feel about others, and how we feel about ourselves. While our emotions are gifts from God, we are not to be primarily led by them. We are to be led by our beliefs and convictions, and these are more a matter of what we think than what we feel. In this Truth Shot, we center in on the Apostle Paul's call for us to change our minds and own our thoughts. If our thought-life is properly cultivated, the pathway for our lives will be healthy, holy, and much happier. This teaching is crucial for the modern Christian to recapture so that he or she can escape deception, depression, and degradation and, instead, embrace the life of victory that comes via a mind that is changed and renewed by the Spirit and His truth.

The modern Christian is more than likely led more by what he/she feels than what he/she thinks. In the American Church great emphasis is placed upon how we feel about God, how we feel about others, and how we feel about ourselves. While our emotions are gifts from God, we are not to be primarily led by them. We are to be led by our beliefs and convictions, and these are more a matter of what we think than what we feel. In this Truth Shot, we center in on the Apostle Paul's call for us to change our minds and own our thoughts. If our thought-life is properly cultivated, the pathway for our lives will be healthy, holy, and much happier. This teaching is crucial for the modern Christian to recapture so that he or she can escape deception, depression, and degradation and, instead, embrace the life of victory that comes via a mind that is changed and renewed by the Spirit and His truth.

Every mother understands the crests of valleys of conceiving, carrying, birthing, and raising children. Motherhood can carry the highest joys and the deepest groans. More than any other figure on earth, it is the mother that shapes destinies by shaping children. Moses remains the titan of Jewish history. The great redeemer of ancient Israel had a mother whose name most people do not know. Through her brief story, coupled with Moses' surrogate mom, the daughter of Pharaoh, we see how God used two different women to shape one of the greatest heroes in human history. This message calls God's daughters to embrace the unique call to be those who intentionally shape the generation to come.

Every mother understands the crests of valleys of conceiving, carrying, birthing, and raising children. Motherhood can carry the highest joys and the deepest groans. More than any other figure on earth, it is the mother that shapes destinies by shaping children. Moses remains the titan of Jewish history. The great redeemer of ancient Israel had a mother whose name most people do not know. Through her brief story, coupled with Moses' surrogate mom, the daughter of Pharaoh, we see how God used two different women to shape one of the greatest heroes in human history. This message calls God's daughters to embrace the unique call to be those who intentionally shape the generation to come.

As we approach the end of the age, the teaching and learning of the Scriptures will no longer be hidden in a classroom with a handful of saints who choose to go deeper. God will promote the urgency to understand the truth of the written Word to a prioritized status as deception in the world continues to arise. The Bible serves as our guide into maturity, wisdom and power from God. So essential is the need for us to be anchored in the truth of God's Word that Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica that only those who love the Truth will survive the end-times deception and delusion that will rock the planet. How is your relationship with your Bible? Casual? Uninterested? Committed? Convicted? Consuming? What you believe from the Word will serve as your rescue as we approach the end of days. To neglect the written word will be for some the losing of their souls.

As we approach the end of the age, the teaching and learning of the Scriptures will no longer be hidden in a classroom with a handful of saints who choose to go deeper. God will promote the urgency to understand the truth of the written Word to a prioritized status as deception in the world continues to arise. The Bible serves as our guide into maturity, wisdom and power from God. So essential is the need for us to be anchored in the truth of God's Word that Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica that only those who love the Truth will survive the end-times deception and delusion that will rock the planet. How is your relationship with your Bible? Casual? Uninterested? Committed? Convicted? Consuming? What you believe from the Word will serve as your rescue as we approach the end of days. To neglect the written word will be for some the losing of their souls.

If there has ever been a time of urgency for us all to get anchored in the truth, it is right now. Scripture is crystal clear that the time prior to the Second Coming of Jesus will be characterized primarily by an atmosphere of intense and persuasive deception. Jesus actually taught that the deception will be so strong that, if God did not sovereignly prevent it, even the elect saints of God would believe the lies. This should get our attention. In the first of several messages on the coming deception, we learn from Jesus how we all must take seriously our need to be people of the truth so that we remain untouched by both the spirits of deception and the messages that are coming forth from them.

If there has ever been a time of urgency for us all to get anchored in the truth, it is right now. Scripture is crystal clear that the time prior to the Second Coming of Jesus will be characterized primarily by an atmosphere of intense and persuasive deception. Jesus actually taught that the deception will be so strong that, if God did not sovereignly prevent it, even the elect saints of God would believe the lies. This should get our attention. In the first of several messages on the coming deception, we learn from Jesus how we all must take seriously our need to be people of the truth so that we remain untouched by both the spirits of deception and the messages that are coming forth from them.

One of the healthiest and most helpful thing for a Christian to occasionally do is to remind himself of the end of the story. If we ever lose our grasp on the truth that WE WIN, we will likely find ourselves in a deep struggle. There is no denying that the Christian life is a war. It is more than war, but it is never NOT war. In the present day when evil is abounding, deception is increasing, division is multiplying, and warfare is exploding, we must stay locked in to the promise that an unavoidable victory belongs to the followers of Christ. In Revelation chapter 21, we are promised four new and never-ending realities that will be ours. These promises motivate and empower us to continue on during the wars and pains of this earthly life. Jesus Himself has promised all who trust Him a full and final victory.

One of the healthiest and most helpful thing for a Christian to occasionally do is to remind himself of the end of the story. If we ever lose our grasp on the truth that WE WIN, we will likely find ourselves in a deep struggle. There is no denying that the Christian life is a war. It is more than war, but it is never NOT war. In the present day when evil is abounding, deception is increasing, division is multiplying, and warfare is exploding, we must stay locked in to the promise that an unavoidable victory belongs to the followers of Christ. In Revelation chapter 21, we are promised four new and never-ending realities that will be ours. These promises motivate and empower us to continue on during the wars and pains of this earthly life. Jesus Himself has promised all who trust Him a full and final victory.

In the Apostle Paul's writings, the concept of sonship refers to the spiritual adoption of believers into God's family as His children through faith in Jesus Christ. This adoption transforms a person's status from being enslaved to sin, fear, or religious legalism into one of freedom, intimacy, and inheritance as a beloved heir of God. It's not about striving, working, or earning a good standing with God. It is all about but a divine act of grace, where the Holy Spirit is given to believers as a seal and witness of this new relationship, enabling them to approach God as "Father" with confidence and cry out to Him in a personal, relational way. Knowing this is a powerful key to transforming our understanding of the Christian experience.

In the Apostle Paul's writings, the concept of sonship refers to the spiritual adoption of believers into God's family as His children through faith in Jesus Christ. This adoption transforms a person's status from being enslaved to sin, fear, or religious legalism into one of freedom, intimacy, and inheritance as a beloved heir of God. It's not about striving, working, or earning a good standing with God. It is all about but a divine act of grace, where the Holy Spirit is given to believers as a seal and witness of this new relationship, enabling them to approach God as "Father" with confidence and cry out to Him in a personal, relational way. Knowing this is a powerful key to transforming our understanding of the Christian experience.

In this generation of American Christians, God is doing both demolition and renovation to the churches we attend. Much like the seven letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation, we see how Holy Spirit is exposing what is lacking in our own local churches. Apathetic church members, disqualified leaders, false doctrines, and immoral living have been tolerated by Christians for decades. The Lord is saying, "No more!” Hollow reputations of superficially “successful” churches are in the crosshairs of Holy Spirit. He desires the reputation of Jesus to be the focus, not the reputation of churches and leaders that seem alive but are actually dead. Jesus has words for churches like this, and He calls us all to listen to Him.

In this generation of American Christians, God is doing both demolition and renovation to the churches we attend. Much like the seven letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation, we see how Holy Spirit is exposing what is lacking in our own local churches. Apathetic church members, disqualified leaders, false doctrines, and immoral living have been tolerated by Christians for decades. The Lord is saying, "No more!” Hollow reputations of superficially “successful” churches are in the crosshairs of Holy Spirit. He desires the reputation of Jesus to be the focus, not the reputation of churches and leaders that seem alive but are actually dead. Jesus has words for churches like this, and He calls us all to listen to Him.