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Deuteronomy 5 is a restatement of the Ten Commandments first recorded in Exodus 20. In verses 1-6 Moses recounts the events and circumstances which led to the proclaiming of the Ten Commandments. The LORD had verse 6 gone to extraordinary lengths to redeem His people and bring them to Mount Sinai. The prologue is frequently given – I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of Egypt…”. This brought great responsibility and obligation to the Israelites. What our Sovereign has done for us also places us with a debt that we cannot pay to our Almighty Saviour. Verses 7-21 tell us the commandments. It is a more detailed account than that of Exodus 20. Some of the amplifications of this account are the expansion of the terms concerning the Sabbath. This was of course Yahweh's placing upon His people a national unbreakable observance of remembrance whilst Israel was bound to the Law of their God. Interestingly each of these commandments is reinforced in the New Testament except the fourth, which is about the Sabbath. Believers in Christ are to treat every day as holy and as an opportunity for service – see Romans 14 verses 5-10; Hebrews 4 verses 4-9; Colossians 2 verses 16-17. Deuteronomy 5:22-25 outline the aftermath of the proclamation. How intense and terrifying was that occasion. What an immense privilege Israel had in hearing “The voice of the Living God” as verse 26 says. Verses 28-33 tell Moses' response and the spirit that was instilled in him. He prays that the LORD's people might capture that same desire and that they would be motivated to serve the Living God from their hearts as they were to take possession of and dwell in the LORD's land. Moses' prayer was that Israel would wholeheartedly embrace the duty to cultivate the same spirit in their children. If this happened they would have inherited the Promised Land forever. Let us learn the power of our Almighty Sovereign's Word to save. Ecclesiastes is another of Solomon's writings. It is grouped in the Hebrew Bible as one of the wisdom books. Solomon describes himself in chapter 12:9-11 as the Preacher – he is described as the assembler, collector, or gatherer of wise sayings – Hebrew “Koheleth”. Read these verses first in order to understand Solomon's purpose in writing this book. Verses 1-11 are the author's introduction to his book, where several of his major themes are stated. Verses 2 is one of these, “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity”. Human existence is futile declares Solomon. This of course is true if God is not at the centre of our life. The counter to his first proposal is found in Solomon's conclusion in chapter 12 verses 9-14. Reflect for a moment on this before going any further. The Preacher reflects on the toil and endless cycles of nature which seemingly continue without accomplishing anything. He says that this is a metaphor for human existence. In verse 8 he compares those natural cycles with human activity. Verses 9-11describes the constant seeking for something new that will bring enduring satisfaction. From verses 12-18 Solomon laments the seeming futility of wisdom. As king in Jerusalem Solomon has the unique opportunity to try every possible experience. Despite this he declares in verse 4 that his experience taught him that these too were futile – “a mere striving after the wind”. Catch the wind in your hand. Then open your hand and see what you have captured – nothing! Solomon repeats this thought in verse 17. Without our Sovereign our existence is pointless and the more we find out the more we realise the truth of this. Ecclesiastes will teach us this and will convince us to develop a meaningful relationship with our loving Heavenly Father. John 17 outlines Jesus' wonderful prayer for unity with himself and his Father. Having struggled to subject his will to the Father in Gethsemane and being strengthened by an angel to do that, the victory had been won, and all that remained were the trials, scourging and crucifixion which our Master would endure. So the prayer began with an acknowledgment of the coming glory – verse 4 the glory that the Father had planned for the Son before creation. Then followed a plea for men to know the Father and the servant Son sent into the world to reveal the Father's character; and in that “knowing” would come life eternal. The prayer was to preserve the believers in that truth and so save them. None would be lost save Judas, the ‘son of destruction'. Eventually everyone sanctified by the truth would be united with the Father in the same way His Son was. John chapter 18 records the betrayal and arrest of the Lord in the garden of Gethsemane. Judas arrived with a heavily armed contingent of temple thugs; who when they asked the Lord, who they sought, they fell to the ground illustrating that where he was they could not come (John 7:36). He gave himself voluntarily into their hands after miraculously restoring the severed ear of Malchus- the high priest's servant and rebuking Peter who had mistakenly tried to protect his Lord. Jesus faced Annas and Caiaphas in trial. Peter's first denial followed. Then Jesus is placed under oath by the high priest, who contrary to the law commanded our Master to be struck and was rightly rebuked by Jesus. Peter's second denial followed. The rulers attempted to force from Pilate, the Roman Governor, during the night, the death sentence – another illegality – on the unproven charge of treason. Pilate questioned Jesus and it was clear that our Lord had total mastery of the situation and it was Pontius Pilate who quailed in the presence of the Son of God. Jesus bore witness to the Truth that he came into the world to be “King of the Jews” (see 1 Timothy 6:12-16). Pilate declared him to be innocent of the charge; but the rulers clamoured for his death and the acquittal of Barabbas.

Psalm 115 English Standard VersionTo Your Name Give Glory115 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory,    for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!2 Why should the nations say,    “Where is their God?”3 Our God is in the heavens;    he does all that he pleases.4 Their idols are silver and gold,    the work of human hands.5 They have mouths, but do not speak;    eyes, but do not see.6 They have ears, but do not hear;    noses, but do not smell.7 They have hands, but do not feel;    feet, but do not walk;    and they do not make a sound in their throat.8 Those who make them become like them;    so do all who trust in them.9 O Israel, trust in the Lord!    He is their help and their shield.10 O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord!    He is their help and their shield.11 You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord!    He is their help and their shield.12 The Lord has remembered us; he will bless us;    he will bless the house of Israel;    he will bless the house of Aaron;13 he will bless those who fear the Lord,    both the small and the great.14 May the Lord give you increase,    you and your children!15 May you be blessed by the Lord,    who made heaven and earth!16 The heavens are the Lord's heavens,    but the earth he has given to the children of man.17 The dead do not praise the Lord,    nor do any who go down into silence.18 But we will bless the Lord    from this time forth and forevermore.Praise the Lord!English Standard Version (ESV)The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

Bishop Sam Ram Paul of India tells how he forsook his family's idol worship of Brahma to follow the living God, Who graciously sent Jesus Christ for the sins of the world.

The Scriptures tell us that our covenant with Hod is a covenant of love, not hardness and abuse!To watch the video of this message, you can watch us on Victory Channel (Dish 265 or DirecTV 366 or Spectrum cable) and you can always watch our broadcasts on demand on our website or our  YouTube Channel!For more information regarding David Weeter Ministries, to send prayer requests, praise reports or to become a Covenant Partner with us to get this uncompromised Word of the Living God out to the world, please visit our website: DavidWeeter.orgSupport the show

God is Elder in Training Marcus WilliamsMatthew 21:9, 1 Chro 29:11, Psalm 62:7, 2 Samuel 22:33, & Psalm 51:4April 13, 2025Today, we arre continuing in our current sermon series 'Yahweh Perspectives' .Listen to Elder in Training Marcus Williams speak about who God is.#churchofphila #churchofphiladelphia #buildinglivesthroughlove #loveinaction #2025sermon #onlinechurchTo support this ministry and help us continue to build God's kingdom click here: http://www.churchofphila.comIf you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://www.churchofphila.comOur vision is to provide a place where people of all colors, creeds, and nationalities can come together and worship the Living Savior who is Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God.Connect with Us Website: http://www.churchofphila.comTwitter & Instagram: Charlotte, NC: @churchofphilacha Asbury Park, NJ: @churchofphilaap Lakeland, Florida: @churchofphilalkldFacebook: Charlotte, NC: www.facebook.com/churchofphila Asbury Park, NJ: www.facebook.com/churchofphilaap Lakeland, Florida: www.facebook.com/churchofphilalkld

Pastor Alan R. Knapp discusses the topic of "The Hands of the Living God Part I (A Sermon at the Edge of the Eschaton {SEE})" in his series entitled "Hebrews 2020: We See Jesus" This is Increment 379 and it focuses on the following verses: Deuteronomy 32:39; Psalm 18:27-28; John 10:26-30; Hebrews 10:31-32

Jesus isn't just a prophet, teacher, or cultural figure. He's the King of Glory. This weekend, Pastor Derek reminded us that the question Jesus asked His disciples in Matthew 16 still echoes today: “Who do YOU say I am?” Some say He's a teacher. Others say He's a prophet. But the real answer isn't found in opinion—it's found in revelation. ✦ Jesus is the Christ. ✦ He is the Son of the Living God. ✦ He is the King whose Kingdom is not of this world. That truth changes everything. It's the rock He builds His church on. And when you receive that revelation, you don't just believe differently—you live differently.

Welcome to Living GodCast, the sermon podcast from Church of the Living God in Winchester, KY!Each week, we bring you powerful biblical messages to encourage and strengthen your faith. Whether you're part of our local church family or tuning in from afar, we pray these messages inspire you in your walk with Christ.Join us in person at 114 Franklin Avenue, Winchester, KY, or explore more about us online at ⁠www.wincitycolg.com⁠. For additional resources and ways to connect, visit our Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/wincitycolg⁠. Subscribe and grow with us in God's Word!

Pastor Adekoye Sanni   This sermon, delivered at the Redeemed Christian Church of God Salvation Center, delves into the pivotal questions Jesus asked His disciples about His identity, highlighting the significance of personal revelation over public opinion. The preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the Living God, especially during significant times such as Palm Sunday and Easter. The message encourages believers to base their faith on the Word of God rather than societal views, urging them to recognize Jesus as the way to life, truth, and salvation. Anecdotes are shared to illustrate the dangers of grounding one's faith in public perception and the necessity of a personal relationship with Jesus. The sermon also touches on themes of identity and destiny, and how knowing Jesus can lead to a fulfilled and purpose-driven life. The congregation is called to see beyond worldly temptations and focus on the eternal truth of Christ's resurrection and its transformative power in their lives.

Easter is a season that reminds each of us that God is a LIVING God - someone we are invited to encounter every day in His power, His kindness, His wisdom and His grace. What Jesus does by coming as a human, living, dying, and rising again, changes everything because it means that the presence of God isn't for a select few. He is for everyone! This week, Adrian explores the Palm Sunday celebrations - Jesus coming to Jerusalem as King...but a very different kind of King from the one who had been expected!

Who is Jesus? The answer to this question is not open to private opinion, or popularity polls. Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Repent and believe in Him as your Savior.

Numbers 33 tells of Israel's journeys through the wilderness from the day they left Egypt until they pitched camp at the edge of the river across from Jericho, at Abel Beth-Shittim. It outlines the significant events, including wonderful miraculous displays by the Almighty; as well as several troubling happenings when the nation failed to show trust in the Living God. As the writer to the Hebrews said, “We cannot now speak particularly”. Nevertheless I would urge your reflections on the importance of these stops. They were ‘watersheds' in Israel's journey to the Promised Land. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. Slowly read these verses aloud and think upon the messages for you. The chapter concludes with a charge to drive out the Canaanites from the Promised Land and the receipt of their inheritance through the casting of lots. Proverbs 24 verses 1-32 concludes the 30 proverbs recorded in chapters 22-24. Verses 1-2 tells of the folly of envy. The rich and powerful frequently bring troubles. Verses 3-7 outline the blessings that come from wise thinking and wise actions. The metaphor of the house built by wisdom and the bounties which fill its rooms. By way of contrast verses 8-9 speak of the curses brought by the scorner. Verses 10-12 tell of the need for diligence and perseverance in order to achieve success. Verses 13-14 tells of seeking divine wisdom in contrast to being wise in one's own conceits. Verses 15-16 shows that the evil plot the downfall of the just; but the righteous cannot be overthrown because Yahweh upholds them. Verses 17-20 speaks of keeping things in perspective. This means seeking the good of everyone – even one's foes. Remember the righteous have a future. This is not the way for the evil who will be eradicated from the earth. Verses 21-22 says that the framing of one's life is based on a reverence for the Almighty. Verses 23-34 give further sayings of the wise. Verses 23-26 outlines the need for honesty in dealing with others; and the need for nothing to be done by partiality. Verses 27-29 speak of truthfulness and fair dealing with others. Verses 30-34 tells of the results of slothfulness and how the lazy are reduced to poverty. John 6 records signs 4 and 5 – the feeding of the 5,000 and our Lord's walking on the troubled sea. The feeding of the 5,000 took place in spring – a time of abundant green grass. It was Passover time (12 months before Jesus' crucifixion) and just after the death of John the Baptist. Jesus, in testing Philip, asks where can Jesus and his Apostles purchase sufficient bread in the wilderness for this crowd; for our Lord already knew what he was going to do. From the personal lunch of a lad – five loaves and two fish Jesus feeds 5,000 and collects 12 baskets full of fragments. Having full bellies the multitude wants to forcibly make Jesus their king. Our Lord rapidly disperses the crowd and sends the disciples away by boat. Jesus goes into a mountain to pray. The Lord comes to the disciples walking on the water. No sooner had he joined them than they arrive at Capernaum – the city of comfort. This is a parable illustrating our vain toiling on the troubled sea of nations as we await the return of our Master. As soon as Jesus returns we will receive the peace he brings and the comforts of the kingdom age. At the synagogue in Capernaum a discussion takes place as Jesus tells them that he is the ‘bread of life' – in contrast to the wilderness manna eaten by their fathers. The Son of God has been sealed in his thinking by his Father; and what they need to do was believe. Their being saved is through what the Father has done through His Son and all they can do is to accept this by believing on His Son. Isaiah 55 is a key link to this chapter and it focused on resurrection – “the sure mercies, ie chesed, to David”. Note the emphasis in John 6 and how many times Jesus refers to resurrection – verses 39, 44. Verse 45 quotes from Isaiah 54 verse 13. All who believe the faithful message of the gospel are “taught of God”. Jesus found that many would-be disciples leave him being unable to cope with the challenging ideas our Lord Jesus presents. Peter brings great comfort to our Lord and encouragement for every potential disciple by saying in verses 68-69, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed and come to know, that you are the Holy One of God”. ESV

Jesus Christ is an outsider. To be followers of Him, we can't run with the crowd or fit in with the world. As the Son of the Living God, He goes against the flow. He's holy. Jesus was perfectly sinless, yet He endured unspeakable mockery and torture. And He did that for us. Jesus Christ—our holy, sacrificial Savior—has a beautiful, wonderful name. Let's cherish the name of Jesus.

Sin isn't a popular word; it sounds antiquated. But sin is a real thing. The original Greek word means to miss the mark. To not do what should be done or to do what should not be done. We all know in our hearts what sin is because every single one of us sins. So, how do we deal with this problem? Do we work hard to make up for the wrong things? Do we try to do more good to outweigh the bad? God made a way for us to be free. He sent His son, who became sin even though He was without sin so that we could be free. And He is more powerful than sin. The evidence of this is that He rose from the dead. You won't be completely without sin today. But you can be forgiven before the Living God. Always remember there is hope with God. "For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation." 2 Corinthians 5:19 radio.hopewithgod.com

God Himself declared He will not break His covenant nor alter His Word! You can depend upon it no matter what the devil says!To watch the video of this message, you can watch us on Victory Channel (Dish 265 or DirecTV 366 or Spectrum cable) and you can always watch our broadcasts on demand on our website or our  YouTube Channel!For more information regarding David Weeter Ministries, to send prayer requests, praise reports or to become a Covenant Partner with us to get this uncompromised Word of the Living God out to the world, please visit our website: DavidWeeter.orgSupport the show

To describe Heaven is to seek to describe the indescribable. Everything unfulfilled will be fulfilled, and all our needs will be met. We will soar in a way we can't even imagine, and, best of all, we will see the face of the Living God.

In all the world, there are almost countless ways people try to find God. Some people are drawn to the mystical, while others chase after the practical. Does it work?God knew we would all look to fill the void in our spirits, the one put there when man first sinned. He also already knew what our escape route would be, the path back to Him.Romans 10:9–10 says, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” The so-called “Roman Road” is in reality a face-to-face with the Living God. Jesus Christ Himself is our aim, and our benefactor. He loved us so much that He offered Himself as a sacrifice for sin. It's very simple really. God accepted the sacrifice and raised His precious Son from the dead. Now, it is there waiting for us to accept that great and priceless gift.Let's pray.Lord, we complicate things sometimes, but your salvation is a simple choice, and it is free. Blessed be your name forever and ever! In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. In Matthew 16:13-16, Jesus had asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Well, they replied that some thought he was one of the prophets. And when Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” And you know, to this day, people are still asking that very question: "Who is Jesus?" And being that Jesus is God, the answer to that question is too big to answer in one minute or an hour or a day. But today, I'd like to start with this: that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. He came from Heaven to earth, lived an absolutely perfect life, and died on the cross for our sins. He rose from the dead, and is in Heaven now, offering the free gift of eternal life to anyone who will put their full trust in Him. Jesus is our Savior! For more on who Jesus is, visit our website at sharelife.today. That's sharelife.today.

Sin, the Thing that block me from obeyingSenior Pastor Lincoln & First Lady Prophetess Nerissa NelsonPsalm 51:1-12, Deut. 17:14-17, & Gen 4:7April 6, 2025Today, we arre continuing in our current sermon series 'Yahweh Perspectives' .Listen to Senior Pastor Lincoln & First Lady Prophetess Nerissa Nelson speak about overcoming sin in your life.#churchofphila #churchofphiladelphia #buildinglivesthroughlove #loveinaction #2025sermon #onlinechurchTo support this ministry and help us continue to build God's kingdom click here: http://www.churchofphila.comIf you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://www.churchofphila.comOur vision is to provide a place where people of all colors, creeds, and nationalities can come together and worship the Living Savior who is Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God.Connect with Us Website: http://www.churchofphila.comTwitter & Instagram: Charlotte, NC: @churchofphilacha Asbury Park, NJ: @churchofphilaap Lakeland, Florida: @churchofphilalkldFacebook: Charlotte, NC: www.facebook.com/churchofphila Asbury Park, NJ: www.facebook.com/churchofphilaap Lakeland, Florida: www.facebook.com/churchofphilalkld

Text this morning, Matthew 15: 10. Earlier, Jesus had sent out his disciples to minister in his name, and now we see those ministering in Jesus' name wanting to send others away from Jesus. We look to the reading of God's word. If you please join me in prayer. Living God, we ask you to help us to hear your Holy word this day, that we may truly understand, and Lord, that in understanding we would believe, and in believing

Easter is a season that reminds each of us that God is a LIVING God - someone we are invited to encounter every day in His power, His kindness, His wisdom and His grace. What Jesus does by coming as a human, living, dying, and rising again, changes everything because it means that the presence of God isn't for a select few. He is for everyone! This week, Adrian continues the series by exploring the story of Mary annointing Jesus with perfume.

Heb 9:11 But Christ having come a high priest of the good things to come, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation, 12 nor yet through the blood of goats and calves, but through his own blood, entered in once for all into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption. 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling them that have been defiled, sanctify unto the cleanness of the flesh: 14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish unto God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? 15 And for this cause he is the mediator of a new covenant, that a death having taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, they that have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.  With our conscience made pure we serve God.  Through the law we lacked confidence because over and over we were found guilty.  Through the Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, we are made pure so we can confidently serve the things of God.

Dr. Jonny shares his experience traveling the Aegean Sea and following in the Apostles Paul's footsteps. Paul had an encounter with the Living God that propelled him with such courage even to hostile regions. This dedication started a movement of the kingdom and established the church. In so many ways, though, Paul was just like us, just a regular dude with a choice to make…his choice change world history, and so can we!

Dennis and Benedicta discuss Isaiah 8:19 and the folly of looking to dead people instead of trusting in a Living God.Send us a textTo find out more about Dennis & Benedicta Pollock please visit the Spirit of Grace website, where you can find other wonderful resources such as videos and articles. You will also find out how you can support the work of Spirit of Grace by becoming a Friend of Grace .Please send questions, comments, and feedback with us at grace@spiritofgrace.org.

Now, concerning the resurrection, haven't you read in the Torah what God said to Moses at the burning bush? ‘I AM the living God, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'?Mark 12:26 TPT

To find him is like finding the PEARL OF GREAT PRICE.Or, like the man who knew that an unbelievable spiritual treasure was buried in the field but not knowing exactly where. So he went and bought the whole field! He wanted to make sure that he found that treasure, the Lord Jesus Christ.And you, have you found Him? Do you know the joy of here, and eternal fellowship, with the Son of the Living God? Whatever you have to give up or do to make this incredible PERSONAL SPIRITUAL FINDING, you should do it immediately if you have not already done so. He bled and died for you. He rose again, and has returned to the Father where:FOR YOUhe now prepares an eternal place:FOR YOU.Even Hollywood, so empty spiritually, so dependent upon sex and drugs, glamour and fame, and those actors and actresses who populate the Hollywood swamp, searching for meaning, for love, for real fulfillment, now in so many ways:COME TO JESUS.Have you? Has your family, spouse, children, grandparents, grandchildren, have they hopefully, like you, found the Living Lord? The secular world, often satanically driven, hopes you and they have not. But HE, loving you, is always there, ALWAYS!There may well be at work a revival, a spiritual revival, in Hollywood. It may be slow in happening, imperceptible at times, but there everywhere, waiting like HE is.But perhaps the Jesus Movement 2025 grows and in some cases, grows aggressively. There seems to be a new quest for eternal truth among youth, millennials, Gen-Z'rs, knowing as so many do that marijuana and cocaine, and in fact all drugs, can never satisfy. They become attracted by the eternal love and forgiveness of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ of Glory. Such a Hollywood-er is LOLA SHEEN, daughter of actor Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards. Lola Sheen brought to Hollywood and the entire world this testimony:JESUS SAVED ME!At the ripe old age of 19 after, in her words, hitting rock bottom and suffering from the horrible disease of:IMMENSE HOPELESSNESS.Lola Sheen was so happy and thrilled with her new life, now full of happiness, peace, and eternal joy, JESUS JOY!Lola Sheen testified that she grew up with parents who were dedicated to the Hollywood industry, and as a result she said:I ALWAYS FELT SUPER ALONE.She said she could never find something that felt like home, both temporal and spiritual. Lola Sheen, like 40% of high school students so says the CDC, felt sad and hopeless, not knowing of any remedy. Therapy, drugs, nothing helped. She openly shares an incredible testimony. She said of her encounter with Jesus Christ:“I really don't know how else to put it except the fact that Jesus came in my room. His presence came to me. I felt this overwhelming sense of peace.”We can be sure that Hollywood ridiculed that epiphany, but to Lola Sheen, nothing in her life was more real. Her life, she said, is “forever changed.”There really is a youth revival at work. At the University of Kentucky, hundreds upon hundreds of youths were baptized as Christians. THE POWER OF THE LIVING CHRIST IS INDEED AT WORK IN THE GREAT YEAR 2025.Even in the secular, often anti-Christian Hollywood swamp, there comes a new enlightenment with regard to entertainment product which caters to the FAITH AND FAMILY AUDIENCE. That cinematic neglect forced Christian and family-friendly entertainment production companies to independently create outside the traditional system. Often these faith-based films, produced on flimsy budgets, delivered stunning profit margins and incredible attendance, evidencing the hunger of so many Christians and others indeed for such films. Now, PRIME, an Amazon streaming platform, will release the TV series:HOUSE OF DAVIDwhich essentially chronicles the fall of King Saul and the rise of Israel's most famous king, King David. 3000 years after his death, Hollywood will now pay honor and tribute to this incredible biblical hero and servant of the great God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. DAVID AND GOLIATH will come back to life! The saga of the shepherd boy and the giant lives again.It is so rewarding for us as Christians to know that there is at least a small part of Hollywood which recognizes the value of anything Jesus, faith-based, value-laden, and perhaps, God-willing, there is more to come. There may be as one writer said, a seismic, star-aligning shift in Hollywood's willingness to bring Biblical content into the mainstream fold. May it be so.You should watch this epic series HOUSE OF DAVID on Prime TV.You should also watch:THE CHOSEN,another excellent series based on the life and the followers of Jesus Christ and search the various streaming platforms for more faith-based content, which is there in some form or another.I for one say, PRAISE THE LORD, the great Almighty and the great I AM for the spiritual influence and motivation which makes this radical and extremely necessary change-back happen. The bottom line of these new cinematic adventures has one essential spiritual and eternal priority:TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

What have you heard about God? I've heard people say that God is in all of us. It sounds lovely, but is it true? The Bible says that we're all made in the image of God, the likeness of God. But God doesn't enter our lives until we make a decision to follow Him. John 1 says: To all who believe Him and accept Him. He gives them the right to become children of God. This is very Good News because being God's child changes us. You can do this today. You can begin a relationship with the Living God. Can I pray with you? Heavenly Father, today I want to become Your child. I long for You to enter my life. I give my life to you. Amen. Always remember there is hope with God. radio.hopewithgod.com

We have His plan and the power to do it is in His Word. When we mix it with faith, we become more than conquerors and reign in life as kings!To watch the video of this message, you can watch us on Victory Channel (Dish 265 or DirecTV 366 or Spectrum cable) and you can always watch our broadcasts on demand on our website or our  YouTube Channel!For more information regarding David Weeter Ministries, to send prayer requests, praise reports or to become a Covenant Partner with us to get this uncompromised Word of the Living God out to the world, please visit our website: DavidWeeter.orgSupport the show

Till I Know what God will do for meSenior Pastor Lincoln Nelson, EIT Marko Leonard, & Min. Luis Nunez 1 Samuel 22:1-5March 30th, 2025Today, we arre continuing in our current sermon series 'Yahweh Perspectives' .Listen to Senior Pastor Lincoln Nelson, EIT Marko Leonard, & Min. Luis Nunez speak about time.#churchofphila #churchofphiladelphia #buildinglivesthroughlove #loveinaction #2025sermon #onlinechurchTo support this ministry and help us continue to build God's kingdom click here: http://www.churchofphila.comIf you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://www.churchofphila.comOur vision is to provide a place where people of all colors, creeds, and nationalities can come together and worship the Living Savior who is Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God.Connect with Us Website: http://www.churchofphila.comTwitter & Instagram: Charlotte, NC: @churchofphilacha Asbury Park, NJ: @churchofphilaap Lakeland, Florida: @churchofphilalkldFacebook: Charlotte, NC: www.facebook.com/churchofphila Asbury Park, NJ: www.facebook.com/churchofphilaap Lakeland, Florida: www.facebook.com/churchofphilalkld

Welcome to Living GodCast, the sermon podcast from Church of the Living God in Winchester, KY!Each week, we bring you powerful biblical messages to encourage and strengthen your faith. Whether you're part of our local church family or tuning in from afar, we pray these messages inspire you in your walk with Christ.Join us in person at 114 Franklin Avenue, Winchester, KY, or explore more about us online at ⁠⁠⁠www.wincitycolg.com⁠⁠⁠. For additional resources and ways to connect, visit our Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/wincitycolg⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe and grow with us in God's Word!

Who is Jesus? A prophet, good and respectable teacher, person of history? Or is He Messiah, Savior, Redeemer, Son of the Living God? "Who do you say I am?" the very question Jesus posed to his disciples, we must now as ourselves. Who do we say Jesus is, and do we live like it?...Live streams are available each Sunday at 11:00 am on our website, app, and Vimeo at: ⁠https://vimeo.com/chippewaumc⁠⁠ChippewaUMC.org⁠

Easter is a season that reminds each of us that God is a LIVING God - someone we are invited to encounter every day in His power, His kindness, His wisdom and His grace. What Jesus does by coming as a human, living, dying, and rising again, changes everything because it means that the presence of God isn't for a select few. He is for everyone! This week, Mike begins the series by exploring the story of Jesus raising Lazarus to life.

Religious tradition and man made doctrine has prevented millions of Christians from experienceing God and has caused millions more to completely disregard a great deal of New Testament scripture. Mary Beth Drury was taught that God doesn't speak to people directly today outside of scripture, and that spiritual gifts such as miracles, healing, and deliverance (or casting out of demons) are no longer available for believers of Jesus. That is, until she experienced them herself. Mary Beth discovered that she could hear from God directly as He gave her remarkable prophetic words of knowledge that were verified. He also taught her about deliverance when she was freed from a 15-year, daily eating disorder that was actually just a demonic stronghold. Today, Mary Beth will share her experiences of God's presence and power, and the keys to experiencing God yourself.---------------------------Reach Mary Beth Drury here!https://www.clashofthekingdoms.com/--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrongerfaithInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrongerfaith/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrongerfaithWebsite: https://www.astrongerfaith.org/LISTEN/WATCH/SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTYouTube: https://bit.ly/asfmyoutubeApple: https://apple.co/4g9vU8tSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3Zbg3jKTo RECOMMEND A GUEST for us, ask our guests a question, share your story, or share your comments, visit https://www.astrongerfaith.org/contact.***If you would like to share your experience possibly as a guest with us, please make a short video (20 minutes or less) detailing your experiences with the presence of God. Upload your video to a reputable platform such as YouTube or Dropbox, then send us the link through our contact form mentioned above.- If you need prayer or deliverance, please visit our prayer resources page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/prayer.- If you're looking for a good faith-building book, visit our recommended books page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/books.To financially support this ministry visit https://www.astrongerfaith.org/giveWE LOVE MAIL! Send us something to:A Stronger Faith MinistriesP O Box 2594Tuscaloosa, AL 35403

Welcome to the show! Today, we're thrilled to have recording artist and worship leader Meredith Andrews join us on the She Lives Fearless Podcast. You may know Meredith from her powerful work with Curb | Word Entertainment and her time with Vertical Worship, and more recently at Belonging Co. in Nashville. She's a Dove Award-winning artist whose heart and musical gifts have touched countless lives—leading songs that keep our minds and hearts set on Jesus.Meredith has been a part of some of the most beloved worship songs across America—from “Open Up The Heavens” and “Lamb of God” to “Not For A Moment,” “Spirit of the Living God,” and “Faith and Wonder.” Whether she's touring with top names like Matt Maher, Natalie Grant, Big Daddy Weave, Phil Wickham, and Michael W. Smith or leading worship at major conferences for women and worship leaders, her genuine anointing shines through.Her latest album, Heaven's Frequency, recorded live in her hometown of Nashville at HopeUC, truly captures the bold authority and deep passion she brings to every room she fills with worship. We're so excited to dive into her journey, hear how worship fuels her fearless living, and discover what it means to embrace God's call in every note. Welcome, Meredith!Connect with Meredith on Instagram and Facebook, and learn more about her music on her WebsiteFor More Information on Meredith mentoring Worship Leaders click hereConnect with She Lives Fearless on InstagramWe'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode!Pre-Order At the Kitchen Sink by Dina Deleasa-GonsarA cookbook serving up real-life nourishment from the creator and television personality of Dish It Girl.Get your free guide, Overcome Overwhelm:  5 Practical Steps to Find Peace and Purpose by Holly Newton 

Just because the Lord told us it's out time to thrive, and we have His Word on it in Jeremiah, it still has to be mixed with faith to become reality!To watch the video of this message, you can watch us on Victory Channel (Dish 265 or DirecTV 366 or Spectrum cable) and you can always watch our broadcasts on demand on our website or our  YouTube Channel!For more information regarding David Weeter Ministries, to send prayer requests, praise reports or to become a Covenant Partner with us to get this uncompromised Word of the Living God out to the world, please visit our website: DavidWeeter.orgSupport the show

Prayer Moment 4 of 5 in MarchPrayer for Revival in Vietnam1. Churches: Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in churches in Vietnam. 2. Signs and Wonders: Pray for signs, wonders, and miracles to come as a result of revival in Vietnam.3. New Believers: Pray for Buddhists in Vietnam to experience the presence of the Living God and turn to Him. For more resources and prayer opportunities, click the links below.Website: https://changethemap.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmu0ndxRYOLhYImtiGNtkzgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/changethemapprayerteamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/changethemapTwitter: https://twitter.com/changethem...

Send us a messageLet us begin with the warning of Lord Jesus in Matthew 24:4: “See to it that no one deceives you!” With that sacred caution, in Matthew 24:24, our Beloved Savior revealed that there would be false Christs – false prophets – and false teachers among us – and that the enemy's deception would be so masterful and cunning – that even the elect would be in danger of being deceived. In both the Books Daniel and Revelation,  God's Prophetic Word of Truth also makes certain that there will be a “One World Religious, Governmental, and Economic” Empire that will be ruled by the Antichrist for the seven-year period of the Tribulation. And that it will be a time of suffering that the world has never known before - or will ever know again. Only those who have been “born again” of the Spirit of the Living God will escapethis Righteous Judgment of the Lord God Almighty that will come upon the unbelieving of the world who rejected the love of the Truth so as to be saved.In this message, we expose the deceptive strategies the enemy is employing to lead as many as he can into his “One World” Religious deception – and most importantly how to be guaranteed freedom from his web of deception and ushered into Eternal Life in Jesus Christ the Lord!Support the showVisit our website: https://agapelightministries.com/

Peek PerformanceAssistant Pastor Terence Flowers2 Corinthians 9:1-9; 15March 23, 2025Today, we arre continuing in our current sermon series 'Yahweh Perspectives' .Listen to Assistant Pastor Terence Flowers speak about how we need to be in peek performance.#churchofphila #churchofphiladelphia #buildinglivesthroughlove #loveinaction #2025sermon #onlinechurchTo support this ministry and help us continue to build God's kingdom click here: http://www.churchofphila.comIf you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://www.churchofphila.comOur vision is to provide a place where people of all colors, creeds, and nationalities can come together and worship the Living Savior who is Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God.Connect with Us Website: http://www.churchofphila.comTwitter & Instagram: Charlotte, NC: @churchofphilacha Asbury Park, NJ: @churchofphilaap Lakeland, Florida: @churchofphilalkldFacebook: Charlotte, NC: www.facebook.com/churchofphila Asbury Park, NJ: www.facebook.com/churchofphilaap Lakeland, Florida: www.facebook.com/churchofphilalkld

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28-36, Psalm 104:2, John 14:8-9 Pastor's teaching on Jesus' transfiguration on a mountain top with Jesus, Peter, James, John, Elijah, Moses and the Voice of God brings this series of God's Ten Words to a conclusion.  It's a surprise ending, because how could Jesus' transfiguration be remarkably connected to God's Ten Commandments, while also having a tremendous application to what we have been studying these past weeks? When Jesus was transfigured his face glowed like the sun. The three disciples Jesus brought along are in awe and amazed. Psalm 104:2 says, “The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment;” The disciples knew the psalms well, did this verse come to mind as they saw Jesus shining so bright?  They are witnessing the true revelation of who Jesus is.  True God and true man - God-man who has come to deliver us all.  Then suddenly Moses and Elijah appear with them as a cloud (the presence of God) comes over the entire group and they hear the Voice of God, “This is My Son who I love.  With Him I am well pleased.  Listen to Him.” Jesus is revealed as the Son of the Living God. God in the flesh who has come to earth to deliver us all. Why do Moses and Elijah appear?     1.    Both were devout followers of God     2.    Both had unique ends to their lives on earth     3.    Both went to Mt. Sinai     4.    Both heard God speak at Mt. Sinai     5.    But neither of them saw God's face.   But today, at Jesus' transfiguration Moses, Elijah, John, Peter and James all saw the face of God as revealed in the face of Jesus, the Living God. John 14: 8-9 tells us, “Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” Jesus answered: “Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father'?” Jesus revealed Himself to them. He is the Living God, the Deliverer and He alone saves and He is our only Hope because apart from Him we have nothing. And then suddenly it is just Jesus and the 3 disciples. Jesus tells them not to tell anyone about what they have just witnessed until after His is risen from the dead.. (but they didn't understand what He was talking about or what He meant.) In summary, The Ten Commandments are brilliant, powerful and profound instructions from God, but they can't save us - they are like a curb, a mirror and a guide but they don't save us. In Jesus, the Messiah, are revealed grace and truth and He alone can save. He willingly went to the cross to bring us righteousness as He bore our sin on Himself.. A. W. Tozer says, “The only sin Jesus ever had was ours.  The only righteousness we can ever have is His.” We are encouraged to follow the Ten Commandments, but that will never save us.  There's only Jesus, the Living God, The Living Word of God, The Word that became flesh who can do that! Now What? Learn about God at  https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. Check out the video from our website: https://www.awakeusnow.com/ten-words Check out the video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOwt1kzFvsbAtGq6PLMPCn65 Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.

Welcome to Living GodCast, the sermon podcast from Church of the Living God in Winchester, KY!Each week, we bring you powerful biblical messages to encourage and strengthen your faith. Whether you're part of our local church family or tuning in from afar, we pray these messages inspire you in your walk with Christ.Join us in person at 114 Franklin Avenue, Winchester, KY, or explore more about us online at ⁠⁠www.wincitycolg.com⁠⁠. For additional resources and ways to connect, visit our Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/wincitycolg⁠⁠. Subscribe and grow with us in God's Word!

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Ben Little, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. How do you discern truth in a world full of gray? Meditate on John 17:17. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome to the Living GodCast series, “From the Archives”, a special series from Church of the Living God, featuring some of Apostle Hall's most impactful sermons. His powerful messages continue to inspire and strengthen faith, offering timeless wisdom from God's Word. Whether you're revisiting these sermons or hearing them for the first time, we pray they encourage and challenge you.Join us in person at 114 Franklin Avenue, Winchester, KY, or explore more online at www.wincitycolg.com. For additional resources, visit our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wincitycolg. Subscribe and be blessed by these anointed messages!

This episode is part of Bishop's Lenten series on six Spiritual Practices that will deepen our relationship with the Lord, helping us to live more fully the life the Lord seeks to give us – as a way of personal encounter. 

(1 Timothy 3:15) The church is not called to do everything—it is commanded to do one thing! His purpose must become ours! Every member must find their place in the wonderful work of God in this world. (0967250317) ----more----   The Mission of the Church We've taken a good bit of time to look at what the Bible says about the church, and here's why. Because this is what God is doing in this world right now. This is present tense. This is where we're living. This is not theory, this is practice. What is God doing in this world through the local New Testament church? And what are we to be doing? What's our mission? Let's begin with one verse today, 1 Timothy 3:15 Paul writes, "But if I tarry long that thou may know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the Church of the Living God, the pillar and ground of the truth." Understanding Our Role in the Church We find something here that's true of the institution, of the church and something that's true for the individual in the church. The truth for the institution is this. We have one mission and that mission as the Church of the Living God, is to be the pillar and ground of the truth, literally to uphold the truth, to lift up the truth in love. We've been given a body of doctrine. And it's our mission, not just to hold it. Did you hear the words, the pillar and ground of the truth? What's the pillar and ground do? That's the foundation. And then the pillars hold it up. It's not just our responsibility to hold the truth, it's our responsibility to uphold the truth. It, in other words, to show it to others, to share it with those around us, to lift it up in the midst of a world that is filled with error. That's the church's mission. Now individually, what's my part in that? The Bible says that we're to know how we're to behave ourself in the house of God. In other words, we're to find our place in that work. We're to find our mission in God's mission. The New Testament Church exists to accomplish Christ's purpose in this world, not our purpose. So when you identify the Lord's mission, you've identified the local church's mission, you've identified your own mission.  The Church's Mission: Unlike Any Other  Churches have not been called on to do everything in this world. Today churches are trying to offer services and programs for every possible need. But could I remind you, the church has been given a mission that no other organization on Earth can fulfill. Ours is eternal work. Ours is not simply to make this world a better place from which to go to hell. Ours is a mission to keep people out of hell. Do you remember when we began our study of what the Bible says about the church? Jesus said of the church, the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. We're to be on the offense. We're to be advancing against the gates of hell we're to be pulling people out of the fire. In the words of Jude we're to be rescuing the perishing. That was Fannie Crosby's famous hymn, rescue the perishing care for the dying. Snatch them in pity from sin in the grave. Our mission is to advance the cause of Jesus Christ in this world and to bring people to the Lord Jesus Christ. Our mission is Christ's mission.  The Church & the Great Commission In Matthew chapter 28, the Lord Jesus gave what is commonly referred to as the Great Commission. Some people have have said that the Great Commission has become the great omission. How true it is that the one thing God left us to do is the one thing we're most failing to do. Listen to the words of Jesus in Matthew 28:18, "All power is given unto me, in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the son and of the Holy Ghost teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. And lo, I am with you all way, even under the end of the world. Amen." I love this. The same one who founded the church is still with us. The same one that was with that first primitive church. Those first disciples that were the called out assembly is with us now and He is with us. Not so we can simply sit in a building and enjoy a good message, not so we can simply sit around in fellowship and talk to one another and think about how great it is. We're not going to hell, but to carry out his work in this world.  Active Faith and Influence It was Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission that famously said, God is always advancing. I wonder if God's always advancing, are we? Because if we're in step with God, that must mean we're supposed to be on the move, not passive. But active, not simply sitting around waiting on Jesus to come. That was the error of the church at Thessalonica at one point. They thought they'll just sit around and wait on the Lord to show up. When Jesus said, occupy till I come, he did not mean occupy church pew. He meant be busy. Be busy about the Lord's business, the work of the Lord and the tool that we use in this world. Is influence. It's not force. You can't make people believe on Christ. You we're not twisting people's arms to become Christians. Rather, we are giving the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit. That's the work that every church is to be busy with, and that means that's the work every member of the local church is to be busy with. This is how we're to behave ourselves. In the House of God, the Church of the Living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Personal and Practical Application of the Church's Mission So let's get real, personal and practical today. Are you doing that? What are you doing in and through your local assembly to get the gospel to your community? To reach the lost in your area? To advance the cause of the gospel around the world? That is the mission of every local New Testament church and not simply to belong and not simply to believe. But then to be busy getting the Gospel to other people. In the end, the objective is one thing.  Glorifying God Through the Church It's the glory of God. The church's duty is to carry on the work of Christ, to represent the one true and living God, so that one thing will happen. He will get the glory. And my pastor used to say that the measure of any church. Is one thing. It is its likeness to Jesus Christ. Why did Jesus come to glorify the Father to reveal God again? The measure of any church is not its buildings or its budgets. It's not its programs or the personality of the preacher. The measure of any church is one thing. Is it bringing glory and honor to the Lord Jesus Christ? Is it lifting up the truth in love? Is it pointing people to God? God's mission for the church is that we bring him glory. That's true now, and that's true for all eternity. In Ephesians 3:20, we read these words now, "Unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that worketh in us." Listen to verse 21, "Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." I hope you'll lend your amen to that unto him. Be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Are you bringing Him glory today? Is your church bringing him glory? If we're not advancing his name, if we're not advancing his calls, if we're not advancing his gospel, then we are not bringing him glory. What do you think we're gonna do? For all eternity? For all eternity, we're gonna bring in glory.  Eternal Glory and Worship In fact, that's how the New Testament ends. In Revelation chapter four, we're given this little snapshot around the throne of the church, and the Bible says in Revelation 4:10, "The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne and worship him that liveth forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne saying, Thou it worthy, oh Lord, to receive glory and honor and power. For thou has created all things and for thy pleasure they are and were created." He repeats it in Revelation 5:11, "And the voice of many angels round the throne and the beast and the elders. And the number of them was 10,000 times 10,000 and thousands of thousands." And what are they saying with a loud voice? "Worthy is the lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing." Friend, that's gonna be a church meeting like you've never been in before. But until we get to that day, we're to be bringing him glory now in every meeting and through every ministry that God has given us. Pray for Your Church Would you pray today for your church? Pray for your pastor. Pray for the deacons, pray for fellow members. Pray for the lost in your area to be saved and pray that you personally will do your part to bring in glory and to get the gospel to others because that my friends, that's what God says in his word. That's what the Bible says about the church.   Outro and Resources Repeating what other people have said about the Bible is not enough. We must know the biblical reason behind what we believe. We hope you will visit us at etj.bible to access our library of Bible teaching resources, including book-by-book studies of scripture. You'll also find studies to watch, listen to, or read. We are so grateful for those who pray for us, who share the biblical content and for those who invest to help us advance this ministry worldwide. Again, thank you for listening, and we hope you'll join us next time on enjoying the Journey.

Today we look at the thirteenth saying in the Gospel of Thomas. “Jesus said to his disciples, "Compare me to someone and tell me whom I am like." Simon Peter said to him, "You are like a righteous angel." Matthew said to him, "You are like a wise philosopher." Thomas said to him, "Master, my mouth is wholly incapable of saying whom you are like." Jesus said, "I am not your master. Because you have drunk, you have become intoxicated from the bubbling spring which I have measured out." And he took him and withdrew and told him three things. When Thomas returned to his companions, they asked him, "What did Jesus say to you?" Thomas said to them, "If I tell you one of the things which he told me, you will pick up stones and throw them at me; a fire will come out of the stones and burn you up." This saying in the Gospel of Thomas stands in clear contrast with the famous passage in the canonical gospels where Peter gives his famous confession of faith.  The Gospel of Mark says: “Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.” Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him.”In Matthew's gospel Peter gives a longer and more famous answer: “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.”The difference between the canonical and noncanonical accounts is the difference between traditional Christianity and Christian nonduality. View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

Simon Peter declared Jesus to be ‘The Christ, the Son of the Living God'—a statement that stands at the very foundation of the church. In this message, special guest Jonathan Evans unpacks the power of that truth and challenges us to move beyond shallow belief to authentic discipleship.

Simon Peter declared Jesus to be ‘The Christ, the Son of the Living God'—a statement that stands at the very foundation of the church. In this message, special guest Jonathan Evans unpacks the power of that truth and challenges us to move beyond shallow belief to authentic discipleship.

(Matthew 16:16-19) What is the church? Where did it come from? Why is it so important? Today we begin to look at the church that Jesus started. (0961250310) ----more----   The Church: God's Family When a person receives the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal savior, immediately they become a part of the family of God. It is the greatest family on earth. And as soon as possible, that new believer should then unite with a local body of believers, a local assembly of believers who can study the word of God together, fellowship together, encourage one another, and work together to get the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ to other people. This is the importance of the local New Testament church.  The Importance of the Local Church Now, what does the Bible say about the church? We have recently been studying what the Bible says about salvation, and I think it's a very natural progression now to move to the church because the Lord didn't just save you from something. He saved you for something. He saved you for himself. He wants you to be a part of what he is doing in this world, and that is being done through the local New Testament Church.  Jesus' Teachings on the Church The Lord Jesus testified to his own disciples about the church and its work in Matthew chapter 16 in verse number 17. "And Jesus answered and said unto Peter, Blessed Art thou Simon Barjona, for flesh and blood, if not revealed it unto thee, but my father, which is in heaven." He's referencing of course, Peter's confession of faith, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. And he said, that's come by revelation. God's revealed the truth to you. You've responded to that truth, by the way. That's how everybody gets saved. But then notice how he moves from salvation to the work of the church. He says in verse 18, "And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter. And upon this rock, I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shall loose on earth shall be loose." In heaven. Heaven's work is being done on earth through the local New Testament church. So when people say to me I'm a Christian, but I'm just not into church. I always am puzzled by that. Either they're openly disobeying what the scripture says, or they're just ignorant of what the scripture says. And because you cannot divide Christ and his church, the Lord Jesus is the head, the church is the body. So to say you love the head but have nothing to do with the body sounds very abnormal to me. The Lord Jesus intended that his disciples from the very beginning would be connected to what he is doing in this world, and this is powerful. He doesn't call it your church. He calls it my church. You might say, this is my church, but in fact. The church belongs to the Lord. It is his church. It is the Church of the Living God. God's Three Institutions Now, God established three basic institutions that are all represented for us in scripture. First of all he established the home that was the first institution ordained by God. You find it all the way back in the Book of Genesis. It is the basic unit of civilized society. It's my conviction. That's why the devil has done everything he can to try to disrupt the home, because when you break down the family, immediately society civilization begins to crumble. So it begins with a home. Then he establishes civil government. Now why was that second? Why was that necessary? That grew out of the fall of man. Fallen men lash out at other fallen men we're living in a fallen world cursed by sin. And so God had to establish definite laws and a government to oversee that. Otherwise people would just kill each other. Every man doing that, which is right in his own eyes. So he establishes civil government. And I'll remind you that though you may not always like the government. It is right for us to respect government and pray for those in authority over us. The Bible says there is no power but of God. The powers that be are ordained of God. But the third institution established by our God is the local New Testament church. And you find it in the New Testament. The church is not revealed in the Old Testament saints. They didn't understand all about the New Testament church. In fact, it's referred to in scripture as a mystery until you come to the New Testament. It was a sacred secret that would, was revealed by God in his own time. So the church was hidden to Old Testament Saints. I'd be quick to say this too. The church is not the same as Israel. God as a definite plan and purpose in this world and in the future for the nation of Israel, we should pray for the peace of Jerusalem. We should pray that our own country continues to be peaceable towards Jerusalem, because God is not through with His chosen nation, but Israel and the church are not the same thing. The church is something that is revealed first by Jesus Christ. In Matthew chapter 16, listen to the verse again. Matthew 16 verse 18. "Thou art Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church. And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." The Foundation of the Church What do we learn about the church in this first mention of the church? We learned something about the foundation of the church. He said, I'm gonna build my church upon a certain rock. Some people have mistakenly thought that rock was referenced to Peter. Let me just be quick to say that there's not a man on earth that can be the foundation of God's perfect work in this world. The only foundation is the Lord Jesus. Remember what Paul would later write. Other foundation can no man lay then that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. When the Lord Jesus said, upon this rock, I will build my church. The rock was not Peter. The rock was Peter's confession of faith. If you back up two verses, listen to Peter. He says it with his own lips. Thou the Christ, the son of the living God. A friend. The church is not about you and me. The church is all about Christ. In our American Christianity modern church, a church has become so much about people getting their felt needs met or their social needs met. But friend, if you wanna go back to the very beginning principle of the New Testament church. It is built upon the person of Jesus Christ. He's the rock. So the foundation of the church is Jesus Christ, who's the builder of that building, that spiritual church. The Bible says, Jesus said, I will build my church. He didn't say he would build your church. He didn't say he wanted you to build his church. He said he would build his own church. So watch this. He's the foundation. He is the builder. And he's the head when all is said and done. He's the capstone. He is. He is the chief cornerstone. Listen to the words again, upon this rock, I will build my church. The church does not belong to us. The church belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ, and we have the glorious privilege of getting in on it, being a part of what God is doing in this world. Isn't it amazing that the greatest organization in your town is not an organization at all? It is actually a living organism. It is a living, breathing, functioning body. It's called the local New Testament Church. And I'm gonna tell you, there's not a civic group. There's not a corporate group, there's not a ball team or a club or a social society on earth that can compare to the Church of the Living God. It is wonderful because it's connected to Christ. The Power and Mission of the Church Listen to the power of this church. He said The gates of hell shall not prevail against it. That presupposes that the church is advancing, that we're going against the gates of hell to rescue sinners out of the fire to bring them to the knowledge of Christ. It's time the church stopped playing defense and get back on the offense. It's time that the Church of the Living God stopped being passive and instead said, it is our business and our duty. I. To do the Lord's work in this world and friend, when we begin to do God's work God's way, let me tell you what Jesus will do. No, let me, let the Lord Jesus speak for himself. Jesus said, I will build my church. I want you just to pause today and thank God for the church. Thank the Lord for the church. He's allowed you to be a part of. And ask the Lord to show you how you can do the work he wants done in and through your local New Testament church. It truly is the greatest work going on in this world. Repeating what other people have said about the Bible is not enough. 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