Podcasts about Great Commission

Welcome to Day 2892 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2892 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 138:1-8 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2892 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2892 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for Wisdom-Trek is: Praise in the Face of the Council – Uncompromising Worship Before the Gods In our previous stop along this ancient, winding trail, we sat in the mud and wept. We explored the devastating, emotionally raw territory of Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Seven, where we found the broken exiles of Israel sitting beside the literal irrigation canals of Babylon. We witnessed them hanging their heavy, silent harps upon the branches of the poplar trees, absolutely refusing to perform the sacred, liturgical songs of Zion for the amusement of their cruel, mocking captors. We felt the intense, dark pressure of cosmic geography, realizing that they were trapped inside the very womb of the ancient serpent's rebellion—the territory of Babel—where the rebel spiritual principalities gloated over the apparent defeat of Yahweh's people. It was a season of deep, suffocating shadows, and raw, agonizing cries for ultimate courtroom justice. But today, my friends, as we step forward onto a brand-new path, the atmosphere completely transforms. We are stepping out of the Babylonian mud, and climbing onto a soaring, sunlit ridge of faith. We are beginning a collection of eight consecutive psalms explicitly attributed to King David, starting today with Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Eight, verses one through eight, in the New Living Translation. David provides the ultimate, defiant antidote to the silence of the exile. Instead of hanging his harp on a tree out of fear or sorrow, David grabs his instrument, stands tall in the celestial courtroom, and uses his music as an aggressive weapon of cosmic warfare. Let us step onto the trail, adjust our spiritual focus, and learn how to sing our songs of victory directly into the teeth of the enemy. The first segment is: Cosmic Defiance and the Architecture of Grace Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Eight: verses one, two, and three. I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart; I will sing your praises before the gods. I bow before your holy Temple as I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength. The psalm explodes into reality with a breathtaking, uncompromised pledge of personal devotion. “I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart; I will sing your praises before the gods.” To fully appreciate the radical, counter-cultural nature of this opening stanza, we must look at it through the profound lens of the Ancient Israelite divine council worldview, as masterfully taught by Doctor Michael S. Heiser. In our modern, Western world, we frequently skim past the word “gods,” assuming it refers to empty, psychological idols—like wealth or ego—or that it simply means imaginary figments of human superstition. But in the ancient Near Eastern context, the Hebrew word used here is elohim. David is not singing to thin air; he is standing in the middle of a heavily populated spiritual landscape. He is consciously addressing the lower, rebellious members of the heavenly host—the territorial, fallen principalities who held the disinherited nations under their dark, oppressive jurisdiction. Think about the sheer, holy audacity of King David! He doesn't wait until he is safely insulated inside a private prayer closet to express his gratitude. He walks directly into the cosmic courtroom, looks the rebel elohim straight in the eyes, and opens his mouth to boast in Yahweh. This is the ultimate act of spiritual polemics. By singing praises before the gods, David is declaring that the rival powers are completely illegitimate. He is mocking their false claims of sovereignty, and demonstrating that his allegiance belongs exclusively to the one true Most High God. His worship is a direct, mocking challenge to the principalities of darkness. He reinforces this allegiance in verse two, mapping out his physical and spiritual alignment: “I bow before your holy Temple as I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.” Even if David is physically distant from Jerusalem—perhaps running for his life in the wilderness, or fighting battles on foreign soil—he turns his body and bows toward the holy Temple. In cosmic geography, the Temple on Mount Zion was the unique, earthly footprint of Yahweh's heavenly throne room. It was the place where heaven and earth intersected. By bowing toward that specific center, David is rejecting the sacred high places of the pagan gods, and locking his spiritual compass onto the true capital of the universe. And why is he praising Him? For two specific attributes: Hesed and Emet—His unfailing love, and His unshakeable faithfulness. David notes that Yahweh's promises are backed by all the honor of His Name. In the ancient world, a king's reputation was bound to his word. If a king failed to keep a promise, his name became a laughingstock among the rival nations. But Yahweh's character is flawless. He has staked the entire weight of His eternal reputation on His covenant promises, ensuring that the dark powers cannot find a single legal loophole to defeat His redemptive plans. This cosmic security leads to the intimate, practical reality of verse three: “As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.” The rebel gods were distant, capricious, and demanded frantic, exhaustive rituals before they would ever notice their followers. But Yahweh is immediately accessible. The moment the king calls out from the battlefield, the response from the heavenly throne room is instantaneous. The Creator doesn't necessarily remove the physical trouble immediately, but He floods the internal soul of His servant with a supernatural, muscular encouragement, giving him the precise strength required to stand firm against the onslaught. The second segment is: The Reclaiming of the Disinherited Kings Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Eight: verses four, five, and six. Every king in all the earth will thank you, Lord, for all of them will hear your words. Yes, they will sing about the Lord's ways, for the glory of the Lord is very great. Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud. David transitions his song from his personal, defiant testimony, to a grand, prophetic vision of global transformation. “Every king in all the earth will thank you, Lord, for all of them will hear your words. Yes, they will sing about the Lord's ways, for the glory of the Lord is very great.” To understand the immense scale of this prophecy, we must recall the foundational tragedy of Deuteronomy, chapter thirty-two, verses eight and nine. At the Tower of Babel, because of humanity's persistent rebellion, Yahweh disinherited the nations of the earth. He gave them over to the rule of lesser spiritual beings, choosing the family of Abraham—Jacob—as His own personal, prized allotment. Ever since that moment, the kings of the earth had been operating under the corrupt, dark inspiration of their territorial, pagan deities. They built empires based on tyranny, slavery, and the worship of the rebel council. But David looks down the timeline of history, and he foresees a total, spectacular global reclamation. He declares that every king in all the earth will eventually turn, and thank Yahweh! Why? Because “all of them will hear your words.” The voice of the true Creator will penetrate the dark, spiritual borders of the disinherited nations. The Gospel of the Kingdom will shatter the monopoly of the false gods. The earthly rulers will abandon their localized, mute idols, and they will actually begin to sing about the ways of Yahweh, acknowledging that His glory is completely unmatched in any dimension of reality. This is the prophecy of the Great Commission, the final, beautiful restoration where the nations are bought back, and integrated into the true family of God. David then highlights the unique, stunning character of the true Sovereign in verse six, drawing a sharp contrast with the nature of the false gods: “Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.” In the ancient Near East,...

In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey welcomes Adam York and Randy Lee back to the Reformed Forum classroom for the second part of a conversation on global theological education and OPC foreign missions. Whereas the previous discussion focused especially on Uganda and faith-centered finance, this episode turns to York's recent teaching trip to Ethiopia and the biblical-theological material he taught on the Gospels and Acts. The conversation traces major themes from John 1:51 and Jacob's ladder to Matthew's genealogy, Jesus as true Israel, the Sermon on the Mount, the parables of the kingdom, Peter's confession, Matthew 24–25, the Great Commission, and the book of Acts. Along the way, York shows how the hope of heaven opened in Christ, the end of exile, the gift of the Spirit, and the church's missionary calling all belong together in the unfolding work of the risen and ascended Lord. Participants Camden BuceyAdam YorkRandy Lee Resources mentioned Hope Orthodox Presbyterian ChurchOPC Foreign MissionsOPC Short-Term MissionsReformed Academy

In this conversation, Andy Byrd challenges us to rethink what it means to follow Jesus and why reaching people with the gospel isn't an optional part of Christianity - it's at the very heart of it.Andy shares stories of what God is doing among Gen Z around the world, why young people are responding to missions in unprecedented numbers, and how global movements like The Send are helping turn inspiration into action. Together, he and Jennie talk about revival, the unreached, the future of missions, and why they believe this generation could play a significant role in seeing the gospel reach every nation.Follow AndyOrder Jennie's Book - The Lie You Don't Know You BelieveSponsor a Child with CompassionCheck out Boll and BranchMore episodes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeFollow Jennie: Instagram | FacebookSubscribe for more content each weekGet a daily devo straight to your Instagram DM'sLEARN MORE

Today’s episode is a lightly edited version of an interview I did with Ray Comfort* one year ago this week. We spoke via Zoom from my hotel on the China border (Ray was at his office in LA) about my deportation and attempts to re-enter China, the dangers of being arrested as a spy, Ray's early memories of "starving China", preaching amidst persecution, and more. I also took some time to explain to Ray that his adopted home state of California is matched up with Xinjiang Province for prayer in our Pray for China scheme. *Ray Comfort, the founder of Living Waters Publications, has been faithfully equipping Christians in biblical evangelism for decades, and his message, Hell’s Best Kept Secret, had a huge impact on me as a teenager way back in 1999. Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Living Waters exists to inspire and equip Christians to fulfill the Great Commission by training believers in the principles of biblical evangelism and providing practical tools to proclaim the gospel. The Living Waters Podcast: The Roots of Communism and Why It’s Unbiblical Follow or subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget: Follow @chinaadventures on X, and find everything else @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few!

When Jesus left the planet, He gave us the Holy Spirit that empowers us to bring the Gospel message to all the nations of the world. The Bible tells us that it is God's desire for all to be saved, and we are His messengers sent to the nations to do His work and bring His Kingdom here on earth.

Jesus Christ gave the Church its mission: the Great Commission, the spreading of the Gospel to bring souls to Christ. Pope Leo XIV announced a different mission before the UN.Sponsored by Pray Latinhttps://praylatin.comSources:https://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

The harvest is ready, and God is raising up a new generation of soul winners. In this episode of The RP Podcast, Rod Parsley is joined by evangelist Levi Lutz for a timely conversation about revival, evangelism, and the urgency of reaching the lost.   Together, they explore the biblical role of the evangelist, the importance of equipping believers to share their faith, and why today's generation is hungry for a genuine move of God. From stories of miracles and salvation to practical insights on reaching the lost, this conversation will stir your heart for the Great Commission.   Discover why now is the time to step out in faith, embrace the power of the Holy Spirit, and help bring in the last great harvest.    New episodes of The Rod Parsley Podcast drop every Tuesday at 8 AM ET.

What is the biblical role of an evangelist?Many Christians associate evangelists with traveling revival preachers who move from church to church preaching special services. While that model has been common in Pentecostal circles, is it the same role the apostle Paul described in Ephesians 4:11?In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard explores the New Testament ministry of the evangelist and explains why this calling remains essential to the church today. Drawing from Scripture, he discusses how evangelists fit within the ministry gifts Christ gave to the church, how their work differs from that of pastors and teachers, and how they help fulfill the church's mission of reaching the lost.Whether you serve in ministry, feel called to evangelistic work, or simply want a deeper understanding of biblical church leadership, this episode offers practical insight into one of the most important ministry roles in the New Testament.Apostolic Life in the 21st Century is a weekly podcast in which Dr. David K. Bernard answers questions about Scripture, theology, Christian living, and contemporary issues from an Apostolic Pentecostal perspective.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast platform. We also appreciate it when you share Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with family and friends.

After The War came to Fellowship Baptist Church, Bobby reflects on the joy of watching God use the next generation, especially as his son David recruited teens, helped in the invitation, and personally led several young men to Christ. But the episode moves beyond one exciting week of outreach to a bigger challenge from the Great Commission: every Christian has a next mission. If you have received the gospel, your next step is to grow; and as you grow, God calls you to go help others grow too. Topics Discussed The return of The War under Austin Brownlee's leadership Watching God use young people in evangelism David Bosler recruiting teens and leading several to Christ The follow-up event after The War: “The Next Mission” Matthew 28 and the Great Commission The receiving side of the Great Commission: grow The sending side of the Great Commission: go Baptism as the first step after salvation Surrendering to God's next step in your life Helping others take their next step without pride or condescension Depending on Christ's presence and power to fulfill His mission Key Takeaways Every saved young person has a next step. The first step after salvation is believer's baptism. Christian growth does not stop with one decision; God wants obedience in all things. The Great Commission is not only something you receive, but something you obey. God calls growing Christians to help others grow. You do not have to feel fully prepared before God can use you. Christ's mission requires surrender, but it also comes with His enabling presence. God wants to use you to make a difference in someone else's life. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

What did Jesus mean when He commanded His disciples to baptize the nations? In this thought-provoking conversation, Michael Blue and Marcus Benjamin explore the relationship between the cultural mandate, the Great Commission, and the lifelong process of Kingdom immersion. Far beyond a single event, baptism represents continual immersion into the mind, message, and nature of God. Discover how Jesus, the Genius of Genesis, empowers believers to bring order out of chaos, cultivate gardens in the midst of jungles, and extend His Kingdom into every sphere of life. If disciples are made by immersion rather than information alone, then every believer is called to think differently, lead differently, and steward culture according to the principles and practices of the King and His Kingdom. New podcast episodes are available every Monday wherever you listen to podcasts.

How can we live without fear when suffering feels overwhelming? In this message, we see through the life of Darlene Deibler Rose that Christ's command to “fear not” calls us to trust the Lord more than our circumstances, feelings, or fears (Matthew 10:28). From the mission field of New Guinea to imprisonment under the Japanese during World War II, Darlene learned that Jesus could never be locked out, even from a death-row cell. Her testimony reminds us that God's promises are surer than our emotions, His presence is stronger than our terror, and His love casts out fear. As we fix our eyes on Christ, we too can walk by faith in the “evidence not seen,” trusting Him to keep us, sustain us, and use us for His glory.

In this Fire Away Q&A service, Pastor Brian and Dr. Dennis Episcopo sit on stage together (it just so happens to be Father's Day, and Dr. Dennis is Pastor Brian's actual dad) and answer the questions our congregation texts in live. No script, no preselected questions, no editing. Just real pastoral answers to the things people are actually wrestling with.Pastor Brian and Dr. Dennis Episcopo open with a question almost everyone new to faith eventually asks. How do you read the Bible when it feels impossibly large and confusing? They recommend starting in the Gospel of Mark or Luke (Jesus is the point of the whole Bible, so go straight to him), then layering in Proverbs for everyday wisdom, and using a basic study guide like Halley's or Unger's when you get into the Old Testament.The tithing conversation that follows is honest and not soft. Dr. Dennis Episcopo points out that Jesus endorsed tithing in the New Testament and that the principle of percentage giving (10 percent of the gross before anything else) is the only biblical percentage anywhere in Scripture. Pastor Brian shares how multiple people in the church recently told him, unsolicited, that giving sacrificially was the moment everything else in their faith and marriage started to heal.Then the conversation gets harder. If God can heal, why does he allow sickness? Their answer leans on John 9 (the man born blind, "so that the works of God might be displayed in him") and the truth that suffering matures us in ways nothing else does. Pastor Brian adds the line that lands hardest. Suffering is God asking us, am I enough?The parenting question hits anyone in the throes of raising young kids. Family dinners. Annual family only vacations. The marriage prioritized above the parenting. The line they both come back to is that more is caught than taught.They close with the Great Commission in Matthew 28. A disciple is not an egghead loaded with knowledge. A disciple is someone who makes other disciples. The Greek "as you are going" matters. Discipleship happens in the ordinary cadence of real life, not in a special program. And Jesus is with you in it.

Fr. Matthias Shehad continues his series on evangelism by exploring how Christ trained His disciples to share the Gospel and fulfill the Great Commission. He discusses the importance of teamwork in evangelism, the role of preparation and reliance on God's providence, and the necessity of engaging every city and community without fear or prejudice. Fr. Matthias emphasizes that evangelism is a cooperative work with the Holy Spirit and highlights practical instructions Jesus gave to the apostles, such as traveling light, avoiding distractions, and meeting the needs of people both spiritually and physically. He also addresses the reality of rejection in evangelism while encouraging persistence and faith in God's plan. Drawing from Scripture and historical examples, Fr. Matthias challenges listeners to embrace their role in the mission of the church, recognizing that the harvest is great but the laborers are few. He encourages sharing faith authentically and proactively, trusting God to work through the effort. #Evangelism #GreatCommission #ChristianMission #FaithSharing #ChurchGrowth #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

Debt was never meant to define your future. In Supernatural Provision: Removing Mountains of Debt, Pastor Jerry Dirmann shares biblical encouragement and practical steps to help believers trust God for financial breakthrough. Learn how faith, obedience, stewardship, and God's supernatural provision work together to bring freedom from debt and confidence in His promises. Scripture References:

Are short-term missions trips more helpful or hurtful? In this episode of The Missions Show, Alex and Scott welcome Scott McCoy, LaunchPoint Missions Lead at ABWE, to discuss one of the most debated topics in modern missions: short-term mission trips. McCoy shares why he believes short-term missions remain valuable when they are thoughtfully designed around the needs of missionaries, local believers, and participating churches. The conversation explores common pitfalls churches should avoid, including cultural insensitivity and creating ministry models that local believers cannot sustain. McCoy emphasizes the importance of partnering closely with missionaries, preparing teams well, and viewing mission trips as discipleship opportunities that develop future ministry leaders and missionaries. Key Topics The ongoing debate over the value and effectiveness of short-term mission trips How churches can design trips that create lasting impact for missionaries and local believers Common mistakes teams make when serving cross-culturally Using short-term missions as a tool for discipleship and leadership development Why short-term trips often become a stepping stone toward long-term missionary service Is your church considering a short-term missions trip? Check out LaunchPoint Missions to find current opportunities and connect with our team on how you can host your own trip. Explore your calling to global missions at ABWE's 24-Hour DEMO event. These events, held throughout the year, help individuals and churches explore how they can help fulfill the Great Commission and explore God's calling on their life and church. Learn more at demo.abwe.org. Do you love The Missions Show? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Show and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionsshow.com/premium The Missions Show is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionsshow.com.

We believe that the Great Commission isn't just a task for a few—it is an identity for all of us. Throughout this series, we are exploring how loving our neighbors is the essential first step in reaching the nations From our doorsteps to the ends of the earth, we are called to be a people who live out the Gospel in every relationship and every corner of the globe.

Send us Fan MailBabel never really went away. It just keeps changing uniforms. We talk about why every empire project carries that same old temptation to build significance apart from God, and why Christians can't afford to confuse national power with the Kingdom of God. When the world measures “conquest” by land, bodies, borders, and force, we argue Scripture measures it by hearts made new, sinners redeemed, and willing subjects created by grace.We dig into the Great Commission as the true answer to Babel: not making people English, Roman, American, or any other culture, but making disciples of Jesus Christ in every tribe, tongue, people, and nation. That leads to a sobering diagnosis: the deepest occupation is not political, it's spiritual. Sin has occupied the human heart, and Christ enters enemy territory as the stronger man, binds the strong man, and plunders his house through regeneration and the power of the gospel.From there, the panel gets real about Christian nationalism, “America first,” and the tension of loving your country without worshiping it. We talk citizenship in the kingdom of God, why our trust can't rest in leaders, and why gospel witness matters more than online arguments. We also touch dispensationalism and how it shapes views of Israel, prophecy, and biblical theology, ending with Revelation's picture of a redeemed humanity from all nations gathered before the throne. If this conversation challenges you, share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review so more listeners can find it.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Why would the Great Commission remain but the signs expire?

Preamble: Who doesn't like free stickers? I offer some if you find the spot and follow the directions. BUT you're gonna have to slog a decent way through the episode to find it...if you do, message us and I'll get you what you deserve ;-) Oh look, another internet theologian has figured out how to solve America’s deepest cultural wounds, and surprise! It involves a shocking amount of state-sponsored executions and zero actual Gospel. In this episode, the guys welcome long-time friend in ministry Nathan McCargo to dissect a recent viral video where Joel Webbon asks "How can America best love Blacks?" and somehow lands on "generous use of the death penalty" for everything from murder to horse thievery. Because nothing says neighborly love quite like a statist power-trip disguised as reformed theology. The team does the unthinkable—actually looking up the data—and shocks absolutely no one by discovering that Webbon’s confident claims about "unbiased white jurors" are about as real as a peaceful internet debate. From mocking the lazy trope that "the Boomers just need to die off" to pointing out how easily clickbait grifting replaces the Great Commission, this conversation cuts through the haughty, faux-warrior vibes to expose an ideology that's radically unbiblical. Tune in for a deadpan breakdown of why you can't build a Christian culture by out-statist-ing the state, why the power of the Gospel is severely underestimated, and why your favorite online polemicist might just be trying to pay his streaming bills. LINKS Here's a link to the article that mentions the one "study" we could find promoting white jurors as superior. Visit carpefide.com and check out our BRAND NEW SITE, hunt for our Easter Egg to win a sticker! Visit pathofprogress.ca and use code carpefide to unlock based custom avatars for your whole family! Use code CARPE FIDE for 10% off your book purchase at Mud Hen Mama's main site Check out the discounted Men's and Women's bundles for our listeners at Old Forge Press Visit offgridwarehouse.com and use code CF10 for 10% off your offgrid order!! LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW! This year we're making an effort to grow our podcast without being cringey. That said, some cringe must happen, and that's happening now. Please head over to iTunes to leave a rating and a comment, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us on all the socials to keep up to date, and most of all, leave us some feedback and dialogue with us. You can also drop us a line at hello@carpefide.com

What does true obedience to the Great Commission look like? BBFI Missions Director Jon Konnerup presents six essential areas of reflection that can help believers, churches, and ministry leaders evaluate their commitment to reaching the world with the Gospel.

Most believers know they're in a spiritual battle - but far fewer understand the difference between having power and walking in authority, and that gap may be costing them everything. Drawing from Ephesians 6 and the Great Commission, this teaching makes the case that the authority Christ reclaimed from the fall was not hoarded - it was handed to the body of Christ, to be walked in now. The shield of faith isn't just a defensive posture; it's the God-given capacity to extinguish flaming arrows before they ever find fuel in your life. But here's the sobering reality: you can carry the shield and still be completely unprepared for the fight - and this teaching confronts exactly why that happens.

Why do these pastors choose to remain part of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)? In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst explain why they value Southern Baptist cooperation and how the SBC helps churches fulfill the Great Commission through missions, theological education, church planting, disaster relief, and local church partnership. In this episode, they discuss the SBC’s: Biblical fidelity and a high view of Scripture Shared commitment to global missions through cooperative giving Disaster relief efforts and commitment to serving communities in crisis Seminaries’ significance in ministry training Local church autonomy and voluntary cooperation Whether you’re exploring the Southern Baptist Convention or simply want to understand why many pastors continue to serve within the SBC, this conversation offers a practical overview of the values that shape Southern Baptist churches and their mission.

What does it actually mean to obey the Great Commission — and is it really for everyone? In this episode, Nathan sits down with Colin, Forge speaker and youth ministry leader, to do a deep dive into Matthew 28 and unpack one of the most well-known — and most misunderstood — passages in all of Scripture.Colin and Nathan walk through the Great Commission line by line, exploring why Jesus took the disciples all the way back to Galilee, what "all authority" really means, and why making disciples is far more approachable than most Christians think. They also talk honestly about the fear of evangelism, the difference between saving people and pointing them to Jesus, and why discipleship is about intimacy with God — not behavior management.Whether you're a ministry leader, a student, or someone who's never shared your faith before, this conversation will encourage and equip you to step into your unique role in the Great Commission.Topics covered:-Why the setting of Galilee matters in Matthew 28-Breaking down "all authority in heaven and on earth"-Baptism, the Trinity, and what it means to belong to God's family-Why you don't have to be a gifted evangelist to share Jesus-The importance of teaching people to know Jesus — not just manage their behavior-How God's presence is a promise, not just a feeling

Jesus Followers Must Meet Jesus' Expectation of His “Great Commission” By Both “Going” and “Making Disciples” MESSAGE SUMMARY: Jesus, in Luke 15:4-7, tells us, through His Parable of The Lost Sheep, the importance to God of our discipleship: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.' Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.".   Immediately before His Ascension into Heaven Jesus told the Apostles and us today, in His Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20, that as we go into our communities and into all parts of the world, we are to make disciples: “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.'”. We must begin, as followers of Jesus, to meet His fundamental expectation for us by both going and making disciples!   TODAY'S PRAYER: Abba Father, I open my clenched fists to surrender everything you have given to me. Reestablish my identity in you — not in my family, my work, my accomplishments, or what others think of me. Cleanse the things in me that are not conformed to your will. By faith I unite my will to yours so that the likeness of Jesus Christ may be formed in me. In his name, amen.         Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 85). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Anxiety. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Peace. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 10:16; Matthew 16:24-28; Psalms 29:1-11.  A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Are You Willing to Speak Up and Share, Publicly, Your Relationship with Jesus”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

What does it look like to stand for truth with both courage and gentleness? In this message, we are reminded through the life of William Wilberforce that Christ calls us to be “wise as serpents and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). Though surrounded by the spiritual darkness and injustice of the British slave trade, Wilberforce's heart was transformed by the gospel, and God used him to shine the light of Christ boldly in public life. Through years of opposition, criticism, and discouragement, he persevered in prayer, conviction, and compassion, trusting the Lord to bring lasting change. His life challenges us to faithfully stand for truth wherever God has placed us, relying not on our own strength but on Christ's wisdom and grace to reflect His love to a broken world.

Southeast Baptist Podcast features the preaching and teaching of Pastor John Ray, the senior pastor of Southeast Baptist Tabernacle in Indianapolis, IN. His preaching is biblical, conversational, and encouraging as you pursue a Christlike walk.

In this powerful message, These Signs Will Follow: Why Every Believer Still Needs the Holy Spirit, we dive into Mark 16, Acts 1, Acts 2, Acts 10, and Acts 19 to explore Jesus' promise of power through the Holy Spirit.Before giving the Great Commission, Jesus told His disciples not to go anywhere until they had received the Promise of the Father — the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Why? Because Christianity was never meant to be lived in human strength alone.In this sermon, we discuss:Why every believer needs the Holy SpiritThe purpose of the baptism of the Holy SpiritWhat Jesus meant by “these signs will follow”Speaking in tongues and the gifts of the SpiritThe supernatural power available to believers todayWhy the early church depended on the Holy SpiritHow the Holy Spirit empowers us to witness, pray, and live boldlyThis message will challenge you to move beyond dead religion and into a real, living relationship with God through the power of the Holy Spirit. Whether you are curious about spiritual gifts, seeking a deeper walk with God, or hungry for more of His presence, this teaching will encourage and strengthen your faith.

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. I was talking with Rey Bechayda, the National Director of Evangelism Explosion in the Philippines, and he said something that really stuck with me. He said: “I believe God designed us and prepared us in such a time as this so that wherever we go, we bring the gospel with us and we will help fulfill the Great Commission wherever we go.” You know, that's really true. God has placed every one of us somewhere on purpose... in a neighborhood, a workplace, a school, a family. And one of the easiest ways to begin sharing your faith is simply to start praying each morning, “Lord, give me one opportunity today to talk about Jesus.” And then watch what God does. If you need help getting started in sharing your faith, we have resources for you. For those and to find out more about how you can get involved with seeing the Gospel go to nations like the Philippines, visit our website at ShareLife.Today.

Join us Mark Jones brings the Good News of the Gospel to the forefront, and challenges us to obey the Great Commission. We are called to be disciples of Jesus who are actively making disciples. Christ came into the world to make a way for us to be reconciled with God, to bridge the gap between us caused by our sin. The Kingdom of Heaven grows through multiplication discipleship, let's be challenged by his message!

Who is the source of your provision? In this message, Approaching God: Supernatural Provision, Pastor Jerry Dirmann teaches that God desires to be our ultimate provider—not money, possessions, or our own abilities. Through Scripture, discover how seeking God's Kingdom first, honoring Him with your resources, and trusting Him as your source positions you to experience His supernatural provision and faithfulness. Scripture References: 

Can compassion ministry and gospel proclamation work together? In this episode of The Missions Show, Alex and Scott sit down with Dave Phillips, founder and president of Children's Hunger Fund (CHF), to explore the relationship between gospel proclamation, mercy ministry, and the local church. Dave shares the remarkable story behind CHF's founding, beginning with a life-changing visit to a pediatric cancer ward in Honduras and culminating in a providential donation of life-saving medicine that confirmed God's call to launch the ministry. What started as a small step of faith has grown into a global ministry serving suffering children and families through partnerships with local churches in more than 30 countries. The conversation also tackles some of the most important debates in modern missions: the balance between word and deed ministry, the dangers of prosperity theology, the role of parachurch organizations, and how churches can engage in poverty alleviation without undermining local congregations. Key Topics Dave Phillips' testimony and the founding story of Children's Hunger Fund How God used a providential donation of cancer medication to confirm CHF's mission The relationship between gospel proclamation and mercy ministry Why addressing spiritual poverty must remain central to poverty alleviation efforts The biblical role of the local church versus parachurch organizations in missions Lessons from When Helping Hurts, short-term missions, and serving the poor with sound theology Do you love The Missions Show? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Show and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionsshow.com/premium The Missions Show is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionsshow.com.

We believe that the Great Commission isn't just a task for a few—it is an identity for all of us. Throughout this series, we are exploring how loving our neighbors is the essential first step in reaching the nations From our doorsteps to the ends of the earth, we are called to be a people who live out the Gospel in every relationship and every corner of the globe.

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Guest preacher Thom Christian returns with a sermon using the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) to discuss the deftness and flexibility sometimes required by Christians to follow Christ's Great Commission to "go and make disciples" (Matthew 28:19-20). There are important things!

Brother Ivan reveals the shocking truth about three types of believers - and why most Christians stay stuck for decades without knowing it. In this powerful message, he exposes the difference between Egyptian Christians (still slaves to the world), Wilderness Christians (going in circles), and Promised Land Christians (walking in true freedom).

Did Jesus' prophecy in Matthew 24 find its fulfillment in the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70? In this final installment of his Olivet Discourse series, Matt Plett walks through the major themes of Matthew 24, the fall of Jerusalem, the end of the old covenant age, and the victorious reign of Christ. Learn why many Christians believe Jesus' words were fulfilled exactly as He predicted—and what that means for the church, the Great Commission, and the future of Christ's kingdom.

Did Jesus' prophecy in Matthew 24 find its fulfillment in the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70?In this final installment of his Olivet Discourse series, Matt Plett walks through the major themes of Matthew 24, the fall of Jerusalem, the end of the old covenant age, and the victorious reign of Christ. Learn why many Christians believe Jesus' words were fulfilled exactly as He predicted—and what that means for the church, the Great Commission, and the future of Christ's kingdom.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

Christians are being massacred, beheaded, and persecuted in Nigeria… so why is no one talking about it!? Missionary and founder of Building Zion, Alex Barbir, joins Rebecca and Jonathan to expose the reality of the war on Christianity, the geopolitical complexities fueling the crisis, and the alarming truth about the Islamic agenda. Alex shares what he's witnessed firsthand while rebuilding communities, planting churches, and serving in some of the most dangerous regions on earth. This conversation is both eye-opening and deeply convicting, challenging us to help the persecuted Church, pray with greater urgency, and remember that the Great Commission extends far beyond our own backyard.

Our purpose on earth is about more than just receiving salvation and going to Heaven when we die. We are left here for the sake of others, to reach out to them with the Gospel and to disciple them in their relationship with the Lord. We disciple others so that they can go and do the same, growing the Kingdom in the process.

2616 - Yeshua's Great Commission charges all Believers to spread the Gospel to the four corners of the world. The brothers hear from unique individual, non-profits, and television networks who have taken up the mantle to shine a light in the darkness.

What if the greatest evangelist in your church isn't the person on stage? In John 4, the Samaritan woman encounters Jesus at a well and everything changes. She wasn't a pastor, theologian, missionary, or Bible scholar. She had a complicated past, a broken reputation, and more questions than answers. Yet after one encounter with Jesus, she became one of the first people in Scripture to bring an entire city to Christ. This powerful message from Pastor Byron Ellis explores how evangelism is not about having all the answers. It's about sharing what Jesus has done in your life. The Samaritan woman teaches us that God loves using ordinary people with imperfect stories to reach others with the Gospel. If you've ever felt unqualified, ashamed, or afraid to talk about your faith, this sermon will encourage you to take your next step in sharing Jesus with the people around you. Your testimony may be the bridge God uses to change someone else's eternity. Keywords: Evangelism, Woman at the Well, Samaritan Woman, How to Share Your Faith, Christian Evangelism, Personal Testimony, John 4, Gospel of John, Soul Winning, Great Commission, Revival, Witnessing, Reaching the Lost, Jesus and the Samaritan Woman, Christian Discipleship, Church Growth, Gospel Message, Sharing Jesus, Evangelistic Sermon, Christian Motivation, Faith in Action, Pastor Byron Ellis, Redemption Church, Bible Teaching, Christian YouTube.

Join host Justin Forman as he sits down with Pastor JD Greear at South by Southwest for a conversation that every entrepreneur in the church needs to hear. JD makes a bold, biblically-grounded case that marketplace work is not auxiliary to the gospel—it is the gospel in action. Drawing from his book Everyday Revolutionary and decades of pastoral experience, JD challenges both pastors and entrepreneurs to see business not as a platform for ministry, but as ministry itself. From the story of Daniel's excellence in Babylon to the unnamed "them" in Acts 11 who planted the most significant missionary-sending church in history, this episode reframes what it means to be a faithful follower of Christ in the workplace—and why it matters more right now than ever before. Key Topics: Why the Great Commission is not the First Commission—and what that means for your work The five characteristics of an "Everyday Revolutionary" entrepreneur from JD's book How Daniel's quiet excellence gave him credibility to speak the gospel to kings The ROI of Kingdom investment: Summit Church's church planting data that will reframe how you think about impact Why entrepreneurs are the "tip of the gospel spear"—and what pastors need to do about it Notable Quotes: "The first interface of the gospel and culture is in the workplace." — JD Greear "Daniel lived quietly and testified loudly—but his quiet life was the way that he was excellent, more excellent than all the other people in his class." — JD Greear "I want people in our community to say, 'We don't believe what those crazy people at Summit believe, but thank God they're here.'" — JD Greear About the Guest: JD Greear is the pastor of Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, and the author of Everyday Revolutionary, a practical guide to integrating faith and work using Daniel as a model. He served overseas in missions and has led Summit to become one of the most prolific church-planting churches in the United States, sending out more than 2,000 members who now worship in over 100,000-person-strong planted churches. He also serves on the board of Chick-fil-A.

In this powerful episode of the Evangelism On Fire Podcast, Mark Thomas challenges the idea that Christians are called to live silent and comfortable lives when it comes to sharing Jesus. “You Don't Have to Evangelize” confronts the difference between simply being saved and fully obeying the mission Jesus gave every believer through the Great Commission. This episode will ignite your passion to move beyond passive Christianity and boldly live as a witness for Christ in your everyday life.Give financially to our mission of spreading the Gospel message: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/5727676Aunt DD's site: auntddslakesidekitchen.comJoin our Evangelism On Fire Community: https://evangelismonfire.com/Subscribe to our podcast today! You can find it on Apple podcast or wherever you get yours.Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@EvangelismOnFireClick the link to join our Evangelism On Fire Facebook community today: www.facebook.com/groups/evangelismonfire

In this message, Approaching God: How to Tithe in the New Testament, Pastor Jerry Dirmann explores the biblical foundation for tithing under the New Covenant. Through passages in Hebrews, Genesis, and the teachings surrounding Melchizedek, discover how Jesus functions as our High Priest today and how giving can be an act of worship, faith, and gratitude toward God.Scripture References:

Is Peru as reached as we think? In this episode of The Missions Show, Alex and Scott talk with veteran ABWE missionary Stephen Douglas to explore more than four decades of gospel ministry in Peru. Stephen shares how God led him and his wife Debbie to the city of Arequipa—a historic Roman Catholic stronghold known as the “Little Rome of Peru”—and how a small church-planting team, where no evangelical churches existed before, grew into a network of dozens of churches throughout the region. Stephen also recounts powerful stories of lives changed through discipleship, leadership development, and church planting, including Peruvian believers who have become pastors and missionaries serving around the world. While Peru and South America still have significant gospel needs, Stephen casts a compelling vision for the future: strengthening local churches, training national leaders, and equipping Latin American believers to become a launching force for global missions. Key Topics Stephen Douglas's call to missions and journey to Peru Church planting in Arequipa, Peru's historic Catholic stronghold The growth from a pioneering work to a regional church-planting movement Stories of Peruvian pastors and missionaries impacting the nations Challenges and opportunities in reaching modern Peruvian culture A vision for Peru and Latin America as a launching pad for global missions Support the work of Steve and Debbie Douglas as they continue to plant churches, train leaders, and send out Peruvian missionaries to the world - https://give.abwe.org/worker/stephen-and-debi-douglas Are you feeling called to the mission field, but don't know where to start? ABWE's 24-Hour DEMO is for those that are seeking opportunities and direction on how they can help fulfill the Great Commission. Find your role in global missions at demo.abwe.org. Do you love The Missions Show? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Show and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionsshow.com/premium The Missions Show is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionsshow.com.

Should Christians love their own nation more than other nations? Does patriotism conflict with the Great Commission? And what does the Bible teach about our responsibilities to family, church, community, and nation? In this special in-studio episode of The Magistrate, Josh Howard is joined by guest host Alex Kocman for a discussion on patriotism, nationalism, missions, and the Christian doctrine of rightly ordered loves . Drawing from Scripture, Augustine, Aquinas, and the historic Christian tradition, they explore whether Christians have unique obligations toward their own people and nation, how patriotism differs from nationalism, and why love for those nearest to us does not negate our responsibility to the nations.Topics include:Christian patriotismOrdered lovesThe Great CommissionNationalism and "America First"Civil magistrates and public lifeFamily, church, and nationBiblical duties and loyaltiesMissions and evangelismCan love of country be a virtue? Or does it inevitably compete with loyalty to Christ? This episode tackles one of the most debated questions facing Christians today.