Podcast appearances and mentions of King Jesus

If you're familiar with the armor of God described in Ephesians 6, you may think I pulled our declaration from there, but actually, I drew it out of 1 Thessalonians 5. Breastplates and helmets are important pieces of armor, protecting the most vulnerable parts of our bodies and souls—the heart and mind. How fitting that today's verses refer to faith and love as our breastplate and the hope of salvation as our helmet. I was tempted to read the verses supporting our declaration in context, but was afraid the sensationalism that often surrounds prophecy about end-time events would divert our focus from the point I want to make, which is that believers are protected. Period. Faith, hope and love not only shield us from the wrath of God that will be poured out in the last days, but our salvation protects and delivers us from evil. All evil. Always—whether we are living in the last days or not. I had lunch with a friend on Monday, and when I asked if she thought these were the last days, she said that 2,000 years ago, after Christ's resurrection and ascension, we started living in the last days. The fact that we're closer now than they were back then doesn't really matter. 2,000 years ago, the disciples were just as anxious for King Jesus to rule and reign on earth. In fact, in the 40 days after Jesus's resurrection, prior to his ascension, they kept asking him if the time had finally come. (Read about it in Acts 1:6-11.) The Holy Spirit is in you like a fire, my friend, and faith, hope and love protect you like armor. I encourage you to be a light in this dark world—here and now. Don't be afraid. Don't be intimidated. Don't be concerned about days and times. Instead—be the witness Jesus has equipped you to be, and testify to the truth that Jesus is King. Now and forever. I invite you to visit my website at shawnamariebryant.com for access to free resources that will strengthen your walk with God, and especially encourage you to look for and listen to the first chapter of my audiobook version of Longing to Belong because it served as the catalyst for starting this podcast. This week's scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:7-9

Rev. Dave Hinz of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 10:1-15. The Kingdom of heaven is at hand. King Jesus has set aside an exclusive group, that, by all worldly standards, do not seem to be “worthy” of such a calling. By His grace He gives the 12 His authority, not their own. The sent ones would see persecution,, but they will see where God will bring His peace. Instead of dwelling on the lack of reception of God's Word, Jesus tells them to simply move on because it is He that they deny and not us. “Lord God, as Your kingdom has come, prepare us to serve and proclaim the excellencies of Christ who has called us into Your marvelous Light. Open our eyes to see those opportunities to serve for the sake of Your glory. Amen”

https://youtu.be/GfSqMWtvQeg - YouTube VideoHeaven and Hell are both real! Demons and Angels are at for for the souls of men! This was a real life experience that I barely made it out of. All honor to God and praise to King Jesus.

January 12, 2022 Pastor Dominick Farone

Tune into today's episode for a teaching lesson on the 2nd coming of the King!! As we "make way for the king" in our lives through this teaching, it is for a purpose. That purpose is for the 2nd coming of the King Jesus. To be prepared for the marriage supper of the lamb. Check out todays episode to find out how you can!!

This episode looks at Haggai 2:22, “and to overthrow the throne of kingdoms. I am about to destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations, and overthrow the chariots and their riders. And the horses and their riders shall go down, every one by the sword of his brother.” This prophecy highlights the kingship of our messianic ruler, Jesus. His kingship should invoke in us humility, confidence, and hope.

Jesus is the newborn King who we celebrate at Christmas. When you recognize Jesus as King, He is in His right place and you are in yours. Christmas celebrates the first coming of King Jesus, who comes as the Lamb of God to take away the sins of the world and conquer the hearts of His people. When you recognize that Jesus takes your place and pays your debt because of your sin, His great love overwhelms you and He conquers your heart by transforming you from an enemy to His friend. In Matthew 2, Herod is willing to murder the children of an entire area in an attempt to hold on to his power and authority. He refused to have Jesus dethrone him. So too, the rebellious heart of humanity naturally rejects King Jesus, but by the supernatural grace of God we can yield to King Jesus. To this day wise men are still seeking Jesus, worshippers are still giving Him gifts and wicked men are still grasping for their own power. Will you believe in Jesus's sacrifice for you? Will you submit to Him as your king? Or will you try to hold on to your autonomy and reject Jesus as King?

In the book of Acts, Luke shifts his attention from the works that Jesus did on earth to the works that Jesus has now accomplished through his Church. It tells the story of the kingdom of God and the work which King Jesus has don in establishing and expanding that kingdom through his redeemed people. In this sermon, Pastor Philip introduces us to Acts, explores Christ's call to his people to be his witnesses in the world, and examines four ways that Jesus equips the church for this task.

Today, Pastor Al Dagel visits the Brook Kidron, first with King David and then with King Jesus.

Today, Pastor Al Dagel visits the Brook Kidron, first with King David and then with King Jesus.

Who is your underwriter? The full faith and credit of King Jesus guarantee that you can experience his highest design. And it all contributes to his Royal Story. He's your patron, sponsor, benefactor, bankroller, endorser, signatory, and guarantor. We can be more! And do more. Go to the show notes page for this episode at JesusSmart.com Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/podcast

What should we do when we experience persecution? Should we compromise? Change the message? Or stand firm? Join Pastor Nat as he turns to Jesus for the answers. Download the Transcript of Today's PodcastAs we prepare our hearts for Christ's birth this month, let's not forget about those who need our prayers and our leadership to point them towards eternal life.At Back to the Bible your spiritual fitness is our #1 priority no matter where you are on your journey. And we strive to provide you with tools and strategies that will help you get or stay on track with your daily Bible engagement goals. We also strive to help you disciple to others, just as we were all called to - to share the Good news of Salvation and God's unconditional love to us.This month we have a brand new powerful resource not only to help your daily Bible engagement goals but also to make a last minute Christmas gift for those in your life who have not yet made the Bible their priority!With daily prompts to help you receive, reflect, and respond to God's Word, our Spiritual Fitness Journal is the perfect companion to help you experience and track spiritual growth! As you practice Back to the Bible's proven method of scripture engagement, you'll learn to think mindfully, grow spiritually, and live intentionally each day!We want to see people of all ages engage with God's Word so that it becomes a daily part of everything they do and say now and especially in 2022. Will you help us in that mission by supporting the work that God is doing through Back to the Bible?We have an ambitious $140,000 matching grant available to double the impact of your donations by December 30th. As a thank you for your gift of any size, we will send you a copy of Spiritual Fitness Journal to enjoy or share with others in your life.

Colossians 1:16-23

12.19.21 This morning we are continuing our preparation for the Christmas season. Advent is the preparation and anticipation of the coming of our King Jesus which we celebrate on Christmas Day. Today will be our special Christmas Worship Service Throughout this month, we are in a sermon series entitled "Christmas From the Margins" where we are Identifying and learning about the people that God used to prepare the way for the birth of Jesus Text: Luke 1:46 -56 Title: Sing For Joy Let's prepare our hearts for worship this morning! Giving link - https://imagochurch.churchcenter.com/giving https://linktr.ee/ImagoChurch If this is your first time in worship we want to give you a very special welcome this morning, please message us and fill out the e-connect card. Imago ChurchImago Church Donate Use our online form to make a donation to Imago Church. (26 kB) https://imagochurch.churchcenter.com/giving LinktreeLinktree Imago Church | Linktree Linktree. Make your link do more. (Not automatically expanded because 3 MB is too large. You can expand it anyway or open it in a new window.)

12.12.21 This morning we are continuing our preparation for the Christmas season. Advent is the preparation and anticipation of the coming of our King Jesus which we celebrate on Christmas Day. Throughout this month, we are in a sermon series entitled "Christmas From the Margins" where we are Identifying and learning about the people that God used to prepare the way for the birth of Jesus Text: Luke 1:17 -27 Title: Behind the Scenes Let's prepare our hearts for worship this morning! Giving link - https://imagochurch.churchcenter.com/giving https://linktr.ee/ImagoChurch If this is your first time in worship we want to give you a very special welcome this morning, please message us and fill out the e-connect card. Imago ChurchImago Church Donate Use our online form to make a donation to Imago Church. (26 kB) https://imagochurch.churchcenter.com/giving LinktreeLinktree Imago Church | Linktree Linktree. Make your link do more. (Not automatically expanded because 3 MB is too large. You can expand it anyway or open it in a new window.)

12.5.21 Today we begin our preparation for the Christmas season. Advent is the preparation and anticipation of the coming of our King Jesus which we celebrate on Christmas Day. Throughout this month, we will be in a sermon series entitled "Christmas From the Margins" where we will be Identifying and learning about the supporting cast of the Greatest Story Ever Told. Text: Luke 1:5-16 Title: The Other Holy Family Giving link - https://imagochurch.churchcenter.com/giving https://linktr.ee/ImagoChurch If this is your first time in worship we want to give you a very special welcome this morning, please message us and fill out the e-connect card. https://forms.gle/Yq4miSqyb2vXTj5j8 Imago ChurchImago Church Donate Use our online form to make a donation to Imago Church. (26 kB) https://imagochurch.churchcenter.com/giving LinktreeLinktree Imago Church | Linktree Linktree. Make your link do more. (Not automatically expanded because 3 MB is too large. You can expand it anyway or open it in a new window.) Google DocsGoogle Docs Imago Church - Connect A gospel centered, multicultural community, where hope is built through Restored Relationships. (36 kB) https://forms.gle/Yq4miSqyb2vXTj5j8

Join us this week as Pastor Bill McKee concludes his month long series on King Jesus. This week he talks about the entrances of the king, including what is to come. We hope you enjoy this weeks message.

You can hold on through anything when you hold on to hope. John 8:21-29 1. Hope is more powerful than your problems. John 8: 21-22 Then he said to them again, “I'm going away; you will look for me, and you will die in your sin. Where I'm going, you cannot come.” So the Jews said again, “He won't kill himself, will he, since he says, ‘Where I'm going, you cannot come'?” 2. Hope is bigger than your battles. John 8:23-24 “You are from below,” he told them, “I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. Therefore I told you that you will die in your sins. For if you do not believe that I am he, you will die in your sins.” 3. Hope is louder than life's lies. John 8:25-29 “Who are you?” they questioned. “Exactly what I've been telling you from the very beginning,” Jesus told them. “I have many things to say and to judge about you, but the one who sent me is true, and what I have heard from him—these things I tell the world.” They did not know he was speaking to them about the Father. So Jesus said to them, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own. But just as the Father taught me, I say these things. The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what pleases him.” Next Steps I will listen to King Jesus rather than the lies about me this week. I have lost hope lately. Pray for me. I need Jesus to save me from my sin for the first time.

In 'EPISODE 237 WHAT WILL WE BE DOING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD? WHAT TO GOOD KINGS DO NOW TO PLEASE GOD? WHAT ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?' author and host Elbert Hardy covers the real 'Blessed Hope' that all men really have in Jesus Christ: it's all about the King and his new form of Government here on earth...

We take a look at Matthew today (SUNDAY 12/26/21) Today's Sermon will look at Matthew 2:13-23 "Prophecy Fulfilled: The Despised Deliverer King Jesus is Our Only Hope"

Pastor Brian examines Revelation 12:1–17, teaching us that King Jesus has silenced the accuser and secured His people by His blood.

Though the world in darkness lay, God entered into the universe this Christmas day. For sinners he came to save, and forevermore King Jesus will reign.

Preached Christmas Eve, 2021. Jesus is the True King of the World!

Psalm 2 is a royal Psalm that points us towards the Lordship of Jesus Christ as the true King. 

"The Prayer of Indifference" (Honest Advent Wk 3) Advent scriptures invite us to prepare for the coming King Jesus--not just his future coming but his coming to us in our every-day lives. Preparation of our hearts to receive him has to do with us being prepared to be pliable to whatever the Lord's will is in our lives, or in other words, "indifferent" to the will of God.

Join Pastor Caleb McCall as he gets into part 2 of his series for Christmas "Make Way For The King" discussing the scriptures and prophecies dealing with Jesus coming to earth. Tune in to hear how you can get out of the way and make room for King Jesus in your life which can change everything for you! On todays show he will teach on how the baptism of the holy spirit is one of the greatest ways to make room for Jesus. When you make way in this avenue it is the avenue that can clean you up from the inside out. When the cup is clean on the inside your worthy to host the KING!

The advent of Christ's coming is here … and in this special mini-series, we celebrate the birth (first coming) and the return (second coming) of our King Jesus. In this episode, we talk about the soon coming advent of our King—the second coming of Jesus Christ. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 227 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: https://deeperchristian.com/227/ (deeperChristian.com/227/) Support this podcast

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The classic Christmas story is so easy to read through and completely miss its true meaning. The truth is, the first Christmas was an incredible grand entrance of a King whose kingdom and life would be unlike any other. This message is to help us see the wonder of King Jesus.

THIS EPISODE:How is “hope” defined? In one sense, hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. But hope is also defined as a sense of deep, knowing trust.As Christ followers, our deep sense of hope anticipates a future God has already written for us. A new heaven, a new earth, God being with his people, living among his people. Our future is no more tears, no more death, no more sorrow, no crying or pain. There will be one sitting on the throne forever, and that one is King Jesus.We can trust what God will do because we know what God has done. Let's unpack this and more in today's message…___PRIMARY TEXT:—Revelation 21:1-7 (CSB)—Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. 2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God's home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” 5 And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” 6 And he also said, “It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life. 7 All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.

We take a break from the hustle and the bustle of the holiday season to focus on what the baby in the manger truly represents: an overturning of worldly values, an entrance to this world that demonstrates how God is with the humble. The story of the Magi reminds us to bring King Jesus our gifts of worship.

The King Eternal"Advent 2021"(Matthew 2:1-12)For bulletin insert click here. Introduction: Overview of Matthew 1 The Announcement of the King (1-2)Followers of the King take opportunities to proclaim His arrival. The Alarm at the coming of the King (3-8)Followers of the flesh look for opportunities to eliminate threats to their kingdom. The Amazement in the presence of the King (9-12) Followers of the King rejoice in His presence.Seek the King and worship Himthis Advent season.Next Steps • I will invite one person or family to the Christmas Eve service.• I will prioritize worshiping King Jesus this week in the midst of Christmas. This Week's Growth GuideGod's Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.•. Monday - Matthew 1:1-17•. Tuesday - Matthew 1:18-25•. Wednesday - Luke 1:1-25•. Thursday - Luke 1:26-38•. Friday - Luke 2:1-20 FinancesWeekly Budget 28,846Giving For 12/05 31,465Giving For 12/012 23,817YTD Budget 692,308YTD Giving 664,516 over (27,793) Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,535,065Received-to-date 1,621,182Christmas Offering Please keep Fellowship in mind as you consider your end-of-the-year gifts. This year our Christmas Offering will be used to benefit the Ministry Center's new facility and support our Year of Missions in 2022, as we host all of our missionaries here in Conway throughout the year. New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect” section of your bulletin, tear it off, and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Christmas Eve Join us Christmas Eve for a candlelight service at either 4:00 or 6:00 p.m. Bring the kids in their pj's and enjoy celebrating the birth of Jesus.End of the Year GivingWe are thankful for the generosity of the Fellowship Family, especially during a global pandemic. If you want any contributions to count for 2021, gifts need to be received in the ministry office by noon on December 31, online by 11:59 pm, or postmarked by Dec 31, 2021. Join a Small GroupComing in January! If you haven't had an opportunity to seek out and join a Home Church, January is a great time to jump in! For more information, go to fellowshipconway.org/homechurch. Sunday Service - December 26 Following Christmas, we will have one Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. All children (including Nursery) and youth will join their parents in worship. A Place For YouFinding just the right area to serve can sometimes be intimidating, but knowing what opportunities are available and the time commitment is to fulfill the role could help you make the right connection. Go to fellowshipconway.org/serve to see current and ongoing service opportunities for a good fit and try out what interests you. Perspectives Conway | Begins January 20 | 6:00-9:00 PMGod has a “world-sized” role for every Christian in His global purpose. Whether people go to distant countries or stay at home is a secondary issue. The primary issue is what most people are hungry to discover: a vision to live a life of purpose—finding that vision makes this course valuable and perhaps crucial for any Christian. Perspectives is a discipleship course that takes you through the Bible, back in time, and across the globe. Pastors, theologians, missiologists, and mobilizers challenge and inspire as they help bring the course content to life through their personal experience and expertise. You will join a community of believers as you journey together to understand better who God is, what He is doing, and your role within that. Perspectives will encourage and challenge you to live on purpose, with purpose. For more information, contact Ryan Howell at centralarperspectives@gmail.com.

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Revelation 1 - 1:08 . Revelation 2 - 5:28 . Revelation 3 - 12:50 . Revelation 4 - 17:55 . Revelation 5 - 20:37 . Isaiah 63 - 24:00 . Sometimes when you're studying the Bible you can get so deep into study that you miss the forest for the trees. Such is often the case with the book of Revelation, as we try to peer deeply into symbolism and the order of events to decipher what the end of days will look like. One big takeaway that we ought not miss is this: Jesus is absolutely glorious and eternally victorious. Take notice of the sheer amount of text used to describe the glory that John sees and the ways that those in heaven acknowledge King Jesus. Be encouraged by this simple, yet profound truth: Christ reigns with authority and power over the heavens and over all creation.:::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

 By Mary Lindow Through The Holy Spirit   TODAY'S PODCAST IS GOING TO BE AN INTERESTING ONE! What I'm sharing on this specific podcast is about a vision that I had when my husband and I were first engaged. I was staying in his parent's home and my husband had his own house about 10 miles away. We spent a lot of time talking together and praying and just contemplating what our future would look like in the Lord, and how he was going to use us, when Steve would come over to spend time with me after work. One evening I had gone into the living room of my in-laws to play the piano and worship and sing to the Lord, and while I was worshiping Him and enjoying being in His presence, I had what would be described as a screen being dropped out in front of my eyes take place, and I had a very visual picture to watch or as the Bible would call it, a vision. I SAW MYSELF RUNNING ACROSS SOME SEMI-ROCKY LAND and Steve was behind me. He was trying to direct a group of individuals to stay in line and be in unity together. All of us had what looked to be like a stretchy headband wrapped around our heads and across our foreheads. Attached on the front of these were round lights like miner's lamps. Some of lights on the people in the line where Steve was trying to get them to come into unity and walk together would flicker and not come on brightly. Others were very bright and consistently steady. I was running ahead like a scout and the word “forerunner” came into my mind as I was running ahead. I turned around and looked at what Steve was doing and he was trying to stop these individuals from elbowing each other and fighting over whose theology was the most correct.   ABOVE THE HEADS OF THESE INDIVIDUALS I NOTED THAT THERE WERE DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH ORGANIZATIONAL NAMES AND ALSO NONDENOMINATIONAL TITLES. I turned back around and continued my scouting and forerunning and was jogging at a relaxed pace, but I knew I was heading towards something in front of me that I needed to get to. The path had embedded rocks and bumps that I had to avoid so I wouldn't trip. The lamp or miner's light strapped to my forehead kept a bright light steadily beaming in front of me. Suddenly, in front of me, was a large chasm or a gap and I had to stop and pull back so I wouldn't fall headlong into the huge gap. There was no possible human way to run and jump over it and I was at a dead stop staring over the edge. Intuitively, I knew I needed to get to the other side and that there was something very important for me to engage in and be a part of. But! I didn't see a ladder or a bridge long enough or safe enough in any direction, to try to cross over with.   I Heard A Voice In The Vision Tell Me To Take A Step Of Faith, and that as I walked forward, not in my own strength, not in my own might or power, but in the spirit, that I would make it safely to the other side. I remember feeling hesitant and thinking I needed to warn Steve. I turned around and told him I'm going to take a leap of faith to get to the other side. He looked at me and seem to understand what I was doing and turned around and tried to tell the other individuals that they were going to have to lean upon God‘s power and might and supernatural ability, to get them all to the other side. I once again turned around and backed up and took a running leap across this wide chasm. I was immediately on the other side and waited for Steve.   I REALIZED THAT I HAD TO DO THIS ON MY OWN WITH THE LORD, and not depend upon Steve to get me to where the Lord wanted me to be. Nor could I get him there. We were each responsible to trust in the Lord with all of our heart. It was as if I was lifted back over the chasm for a moment so I could observe what was taking place with Steve and the others. Several of the individuals who were irritated that others were not listening to their great rhetoric and interpretation of things, began to break loose and run forward while telling everyone how they were going to make it across the gap/chasm. Several of them literally walked off the edge of the cliff into the chasm due to not paying attention, and fell completely to the bottom.   OTHERS WERE FIGHTING AND SEVERAL WERE IN FEAR AND WOULD NOT ATTEMPT A LEAP OF FAITH. They wanted to build a structure or devise a plan to get them there. Their lights were flickering very low by this point. Steve finally said, “I have to go”, and he too, took a running leap of faith and threw his arms upward, eyes closed, trusting in the Lord's provision to get him over the chasm. He met me standing on the other side of this wide gap.   IMMEDIATELY WE BECAME MEMBERS OF A LARGE ARMY. Everyone was dressed in a white robe and had different colors of sashes to indicate which battalion or team of army members they were marching with. Everyone's headband with the lamp on the front of it was brilliantly white and the lamps were shining intensely! Everyone was in order and marching in unison, with thousands of members.   OVERHEAD THERE WAS SOMETHING LIKE ARTILLERY FIRE TAKING PLACE IN THE SKY.  It seemed as if there were missiles and different kinds of weaponry clashing above us, but we were all marching calmly and firmly in unity and we knew we were marching under the direction of our Leader, King, Jesus Christ.   Shortly after this surprising vision I “came to myself” again and sat there and pondered what I had seen, for a very long time. Steve and I have often talked about this and have often shared the details with each other again as we l pray and ask the Lord why he would show it to us at that time, and what we were being prepared for.   CHRISTIAN ALLEGIANCES ARE  “STRANGE AND STRAINED AFFAIRS” Many denominations and non-denominational groups as well as progressive and New Age influenced churches have chosen to embrace a corporate world structure and more eagerly, “hunker down” into a “murky version” of the word of God. Many have embraced the cultural pressure to push away pure living, and interpret the word of God to fit the current day embracing of immoral sexuality and freethinking on many levels.   THE CURRENT BLATHERING INTELLECTUALS OF THE ERA mock and criticize those who choose to live a morally and biblically pure and truthful application of God's word. You know, It just not "cool or hip" right now to not be a little edgy and nasty!   I believe that in the vision that I had, those who were elbowing and arguing and posturing while on their way to what they felt was an event (that would be in fact an important moment in the collective body of Christ), these individuals had “dimmed” their approach to allowing their minds to be renewed and cleansed by the word of God. I believe the headbands that weakly flickered with the mining lights were symbols of what they fed their minds with, weakening their discernment.   THOSE WHO WERE FOCUSED ON HAVING THEIR MINDS RENEWED by the word of God, being illuminated by his word and having their minds renewed had no wavering or angst taking place. Those that were fighting and pontificating the most, had the dimming lamps that flickered and seemed to short out, and they insisted that adaptations and adjustments could be made according to the way that they interpreted faith and how to walk with Christ. THEY REFUSED TO LISTEN TO ANYONE ELSE AND THEY REFUSED TO HAVE ANY KIND OF UNITY, BUT NEEDED TO PUSH FORWARD TO PROVE THEIR POINT.   When Steve kept telling them in the vision that they had to be unified and that they had to be humble and to humbly care for one another as brothers in the Lord, they became all the more enraged, condescending, and began to rush ahead in arrogance and with great irritability.   ONE INDIVIDUAL WAS WALKING BACKWARDS lecturing everyone and literally fell over the cliff edge into the chasm, screaming all the way down.   SO WHERE ARE WE? Anyone who is doing all they know to do to have a close walk with the Lord right now at this time, who desires to hear what the Spirit of the Lord is saying to the churches and us individually, is fully aware of the deceptive clouds of wickedness and filth hovering over the world.   LYING HAS BECOME AN HONORED AND CUNNING ATTRIBUTE in order to confuse, control, and break other human beings. Sadly, many in the faith have chosen to become rabid political activists to the point that it's all that they devour and think about day and night. They shun anyone who will not listen to them and certainly have embraced on many levels, the message of a “one world unified socialist lifestyle”. This is where a great delusion has been allowed to deceive many. Second Thessalonians 2:11 warned us about this! “Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false.”   THERE IS GOING TO BE A LOT OF GODLESSNESS IN THE LAST DAYS In 2 Timothy 3:1-5 we have quite the strong warning about how it was going to roll out and unfold. (I think that we are already there.) “So! Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.  For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, but treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but they deny its power. Avoid such people.”   WOW! AVOID THESE PEOPLE? These are strong and difficult words to hear aren't they?   When I was forerunning ahead in the vision, I believe it was a indicator of a prophetic forerunner seeing the things to come as well as seeing what God was asking of his people, as the world became more corrupt and dark, and decisions that were difficult that were coming, were about to be made.   THE ENTIRE TIME I WAS RUNNING I WAS WATCHING AND LOOKING TO MAKE SURE THAT MY FEET WOULD NOT TRIP, and when I came to the edge of the chasm I knew that I had to completely abandon myself, to everything that I could possibly fashion or create in my mind, leaving behind the hopeful use of any personal skills to get to the other side of where God wanted me to be.   THERE WAS NO POSSIBILITY TO RUN AND JUMP AND MAKE IT ON MY OWN. I had to abandon myself to the fact that God said to take a leap of faith. That I must trust Him spirit, soul, and body, to be moved into position in His kingdom where I would be in unity marching with His great army of servants. Somehow in my spirit, in the vision, I knew that Steve was going to be okay and also knew that we had to individually make a choice to trust God completely with our lives, no matter what difficulties we were about to face. There was great sadness on Steve's face when he turned around and knew he had to now leave those who were rushing ahead and jumping or still arguing on the edge of the chasm, and that it was his time to risk everything and take a step of faith out into the unknown. The minute Steve arrived on the other side of the chasm with me we were side-by-side marching to the sound of thousands of feet in unison and voices praising God. There was a look of determination and sobriety on every face that was in every battalion of people, but everyone knew why they were there, and what they were being assigned to. The flashes of light and military type of war going on above us was constant but no one broke rank and everyone was marching in the battalion that they were a part of. Praise and powerful prayers were coming out of all of all of the people's mouths as they raised their hands forward in honor of what was up ahead, which I believe was King Jesus himself.   In Joel 2:11 it says “The Lord utters his voice before his army, For his camp is exceedingly great; He who executes his word is powerful. For the day of the Lord is great and very awesome; Who can endure it?”   NOW, I WILL NOT PRESUME TO TRY TO UNPACK ALL THAT IS GOING ON IN THE EARTH TODAY, nor will I say that I understand all of the applications of the book of Revelation or End Time thoughts. What I will say is that the Lord has told us that the difficult days would come and that antichrists and deceivers would rise up from among us, even trying to deceive the very elect, God's own precious, set apart children.   1 John 4:3 tells this clearly! Every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already.   You see, This is a time where God is already showing those who have ears to hear what He is saying and that we are being called to take great steps and leaps of trust and faith in Him, like we have never, EVER done before.   IT'S SCARY OUT THERE IN THE WORLD, and tyrants and wicked men and women defy and mock anything that interferes with their corruption and filth. They are absolutely not interested in the sound of the voice of the Lord or in his people challenging them. But this is where our faith and trust in God must exceed and excel.   It is a time where you and I must continually and constantly renew our minds by intentionally reading and listening to the word of God.   HOW MANY TIMES A DAY DO PEOPLE CHECK THE SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATES and news feeds on their phones and I Pads? Is this where the light of Christ is found and minds are renewed? No. It's a place where distractions and debates and the opinions of man drown out truth and any trust in God.   RUN AWAY FROM THE PACK Believers! Get a firm pace going in your pursuit of the truth! Be aware of those snares and rocks placed there to intentionally get you to change course or quit and become part of the world's narratives!   There's no need to figure out what you are going to do in tough times if you stay close to the word and voice of God!   He absolutely WILL guide you, and His word IS the lamp for your feet and the light that will keep your path lit up as you journey through dark days!   Psalm 119:105  "Your word is a lamp to my feet
, AND a light to my path.   IN CLOSING, I ENCOURAGE YOU TO ALLOW THE LORD, TO DO A DEEP PURGING AND SEARCHING OF YOUR HEART. Don't push away where he is trying to get you to give up your own, personal opinions about how things are to be done in a time where recklessness and chaos are rewarded. Get quiet and be still in his presence, and ask him to tell you exactly what to do.   HE WILL DIRECT YOU THROUGH HIS WORD! He will bring people across your path who are either like-minded or who will point the way to absolute sustaining truth. Stay away from those who are so full of themselves, and who love the sound of their own voices, so that there is no room for tenderness and dialogue for a soul that is hungering after God.   YOU AND I ARE RIGHT NOW, A PART OF THE GREAT ARMY OF GOD. We are to march to the sound of His voice and have our voices raised in praise of who He is and in declaration that we are of another Kingdom. Even if it seems as if nothing is changing or that God is at a distance, we are not to walk by how we feel, or how things look around us. We are to be determined to be in union and in communication by the spirit with the Spirit of the living God.   Ask the Lord to draw you close to him. Choose to run after him!   Don't wait for others to lead you or guide you to answer the questions that you have in your heart right now. Jesus by the Holy Spirit is able to speak clearly to you and he is able to give you direction, because, He IS the great I AM. He IS wisdom. He IS light! And, He has promised… …To never leave us in the dark.   Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, But will have the light of life.” - John 8:12   Duplication and sharing of this message is welcomed provided that complete message, Podcast and website information for Mary Lindow is included.   Thank you. Copyright © 2021 THE MESSENGER " ˜ Mary Lindow www.marylindow.com www.marylindow.podbean.com            

Would that we knew the goodness of King Jesus and the joy of Him ruling our hearts; surely then we would do all that we could to be completely surrendered to His reign. 

The advent of Christ's coming is here … and in this special mini-series, we celebrate the birth (first coming) and the return (second coming) of our King Jesus. In this episode, we talk about three realities of what it means for Jesus to be born in the flesh and what it practically means for how we live our lives today. Humility Hutzpah Hope ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 226 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: https://deeperchristian.com/226/ (deeperChristian.com/226/) Support this podcast

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Isaiah 8:11-9:71. God is a God of restoration, v. 1-22. God will do it again, v. 3-4“Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath   remember mercy.”-Habakkuk 3:23. We won't always have to trust ourselves, v. 54. God's solution to the problem is God, v. 6"When the house of David was told, “Syria is in league with Ephraim,” the heart of Ahaz and the heart of his people shook as the trees of the forest shake before the wind.”-Isaiah 7:2"Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz: “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.”  But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test.” And he said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”-Isaiah 7:10-14"Be broken, you peoples, and be shattered; give ear, all you far countries; strap on your armor and be shattered; strap on your armor and be shattered.Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing; speak a word, but it will not stand, for God is with us.”-Isaiah 8:9-10a. this is what he is going to be responsible for- “the government shall be upon his shoulder”b. this is what he is like- “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace"c. this is how consequential he will be- “Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end.” 5. All of this depends on God, v. 7Four things about the zeal of the Lord...a. Zeal is a fierce allegiance that expresses itself in a jealous affection.b. God is not jealous of you but for youc. Godly jealousy is not insecurity or idolatry but priority. d. Zeal is the kind of concern for a person that desires an exclusive place in that persons affections. Mental worship…If you were to ask God for a sign today, what would you ask for?What is something God did in the Bible that you would like to see him do today?What problem would you eradicate if you had $778B dollars?Is there any area of your life that has not been brought under the ever expanding dominion of King Jesus? What is one thing you are absolutely sure of when it comes to God?How does it inform the way you relate to God to know that he is jealous for you? 

Spiritually blinded eyes cannot fathom the glory of the Lord's light. The world cannot imagine the sweetness that is devotion to King Jesus, so they distort how wonderful it is. We must protect our hearts from these lies.

The advent of Christ's coming is here … and in this special mini-series, we celebrate the birth (first coming) and the return (second coming) of our King Jesus. In this episode, we discuss the "sign of the Savior" as given to the shepherds by the angel on the night Jesus was born. ----------------- Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 225 View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: https://deeperchristian.com/225/ (deeperChristian.com/225/) Support this podcast

We have a great High Priest who constantly intercedes on our behalf. The Son of God and Man loves you more deeply than you can fathom. He prays for you, that you might walk in the abundant life his death affords you. And in John 17 we get a glimpse into the fullness of his desire for all those who would believe in him. As we dive deeply into the riches of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer this week, may your heart be awakened and your life be transformed by the riches of God's love. Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:1-2, and today's worship is All Hail King Jesus by Jeremy Riddle. Click here to follow First15 Worship on your favorite streaming platform!