Podcasts about Lukewarm

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Lawmakers will attempt to tackle a childcare availability crisis. Lukewarm economic forecasts as an affordability crisis escalates. 2026 Secretary of State candidates Diego Morales, Beau Bayh, and Blythe Potter build their warchests.  Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O'Brien, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Ebony Chappel of Free Press Indiana to debate and discuss some of the biggest themes emerging in 2026.

Noisy Doors, Leaky Roofs, and the Mark of the Beast Last week's newsletter was written to be very simple. This week...not simple. We're tying together our lessons on the Salt Covenant, The Scarlet Harlot, and the basic menorah pattern of Workbook One. So no, it's not simple, but it's not too difficult, either! Try printing it off and studying it over two Shabbats, referencing the suggested videos or workbooks as you go.   ***   So what do noisy doors, leaky roofs, and the mark of the beast have in common?    Excellent question! I'm glad you asked.   In order to see the connection, we have to know a little something about each of them. If you want a refresher on the Beast, consider signing up for the Creation Gospel Workbook Four class coming up with Kisha Gallagher (scroll down for info) or watching the Scarlet Harlot series on YouTube. You can also refresh your memory on the meaning of the mezuzah with our "More Than" YouTube videos. We'll cover a few basics here to tie it together.   “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me…”   Yeshua standing at the door knocking is a huge hint, especially on the heels of John's sobering prophecies of the mark of the beast in Revelation. If we can't see the link to the world commercial system as “Babylon” in Revelation, we're not trying very hard. Revelation begins with memos to the seven assemblies emphasizing their need to “overcome” the tribulations John is about to describe,   • “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” (Re 3:14-21)   We can conclude that how to overcome is described in Revelation, but we can also conclude that an ignorance of the Torah will make our understanding only partial. Revelation is written as an incredibly intricate re-telling of the Torah portions. Without an understanding of those Torah portions, it will be difficult to be identified as one of those who overcome when they “keep the testimony of Yeshua and the commandments of God.”   If Yeshua knocks on the door of one of these potential overcomers, he knocks on a door that is marked by a mezuzah, which contains summaries of the commandments. To pull in the themes of our Salt Covenant study over the last several weeks, a mezuzah is a sign that those inside the house know to be salty within, tenderly and joyfully salting their commandment-keeping. Because they are pliable to the work of the Ruach HaKodesh within the house, they are ready to meet the challenges of the Beast outside the house.   The mezuzah is their reminder that they've committed their coming and going, especially their work and business dealings, to preserving their covenant with the Father with salt, for savory salt is our faith, the tenderness we have toward His Word. It is our desire to draw close to Him through our sacrifices, not begrudgingly or to be admired by others, but to give glory to the Father. Yeshua reminds us that he also wants to draw near to our salty selves, so he stands at the door and knocks.   Just imagine that the mezuzah on your door was Yeshua standing there each day inquiring if he may accompany you in your coming and going.   Because he is. The custom is to touch one's fingers to the mezuzah and kiss the fingers. It demonstrates affection and tenderness toward the Shma and other scriptures in the mezuzah, which remind us in our coming and going Who the only Source of wealth is. The name Shaddai is inscribed on mezuzot, which is the name describing His attribute of nourishment and supply.   By touching the mezuzah, we also are reminded like the Israelites in Deuteronomy Eight: “Otherwise, you may say in your heart, ‘My power and the strength of my hand made me this wealth.' But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers...”   The mezuzah on the door marks the boundary between what happens when we go into the world and how we are inside our homes. If we are at war inside our homes, then how will we war against the principalities and powers outside our homes? The shin on the tefillin reminds the person Who opens the Heavenly windows to drip down zuzim, or coins, transactions, in our lives. Zuz is found in the word mezuzah, but the letter shin is found on both the mezuzah and the prayer tefillin.   Because they are worn in prayer, it helps one to adjust those trade prayers according to Yeshua's model…daily bread…forgiveness…holiness…His will and glory on earth…protection from temptation to sin. Ever notice how many famous actors, musicians, and sports stars end up unhappy, addicted, disconnected from the real world, and just plain weird? We are not spiritually wired to receive the glory of Heaven, only to reflect the glory of Heaven outward with salt. Of course they get weird and depressed!   Our labor and business dealings outside the home must be salted and lit from within first. We must extend ourselves from within, or it will eventually be evident to the world that we did not exert ourselves according to our wealth of salvation and light.nIt is thought that the marks of tzaraat (leprosy) that appeared in a home were a result of greed and stinginess. When the priests removed everything inside to the outside to quarantine and scrape the stones, everyone would see the wealth concealed inside, especially if they'd pretended not to have enough to help the needy brother. The “best third” is where the mezuzah is placed on a door, the upper third, like an upper room. The mezuzah marks the right hand frame of the door about 2/3 of the way up: “Mezuzah guards the Covenant, and so observing the mitzvah of mezuzah leads a person to truth and faith, the faith which is absolutely necessary when conducting business.”    “And I will bring the third part through the fire, Refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer them; I will say, ‘They are My people,' And they will say, ‘The LORD is my God.'” (Zec 13:9)   Yeshua invokes this prophecy in Zechariah when he warns the Laodiceans in Revelation Three that he is standing at the door knocking: “Because you say, “I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing,” and you do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked, I advise you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich…”   This is where we see another connection to the mezuzah. Zechariah prophesies of the “third part.” This is thought to be the remnant that will come through the tribulation refined by fire instead of destroyed by it. They have not succumbed to the Beast's commercial activity, buying and selling excessively or on Shabbat (see CG Workbook Four or Workbook Two). Traditionally, the mezuzah is affixed at a pointing on the right side of the door 2/3 of the way up the door. To relate the thirds, the mezuzah is like the principle of the “upper room” we've studied over the last several weeks.    Ancient Israelite houses typically had two levels, a ground level where beasts were stabled and practical household work such as cooking and weaving took place, but the family quarters were on the second floor. An extra upper room had to be built either on the second floor or atop the family quarters, making it an upper third. More simply, an upper room was where the family made space for visitors, a space that wasn't there, yet they created the space through hospitality.   Those upper rooms in Scripture were places associated with hospitality toward the righteous visitor as well as resurrection from the dead, like the stories of Elijah, Elisha, Dorcas, and Eutychus. A mezuzah reminds us not to neglect making those spaces of hospitality for the righteous visitor, who represents hospitality toward Yeshua and the Living Word. Yeshua's noisy knocking on the door is a daily reminder that when we make an “upper room” of hospitality, then we are actually tapping into the Garden of Eden. The resurrections in the upper rooms of Scripture show us this.    On the mezuzah is either the Name Shaddai, or it is in the shorthand of the first Hebrew letter shin. Not so coincidentally, the tefillin that are placed on an Israelite male's forehead and arm are also marked with a shin (see above). The mezuzah and tefillin remind each day:   • Hear, O Israel! The LORD our God, the LORD is one! And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. And you shall bind them as a sign on your hand and they shall be as frontals on your forehead. And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. (Dt 6:4-9)    Deuteronomy 8:11-19 reminds Israel not to be deceived when they become comfortable and prosperous in the Land, for their wealth will deceive them into thinking they earned it with their own hand. Remember the gumballs?   The tefillin on the hand and arm are a reminder that it is YHVH alone who gives the power to acquire wealth. Likewise, the mezuzah is marked with a shin for Shaddai, the One who provides sustenance, nourishment to Israel. Strangely, the shin is made of three Hebrew letters vav joined at the bottom. The gematria value of vav is six. 666.    Whaaaaat? Yes, it's the mark of the beast. But that's not the whole story. The mezuzah and tefillin are NOT the mark of the beast. The mark of the beast is when you get very close to being a salt covenant household or person, yet you have something lacking. Salt. Your daily work is not to acquire the wealth of the Kingdom to the glory of the Father, which can only be done through the power of the Ruach HaKodesh moving through the Word in you. The mark of the beast is when our daily work is to acquire the object of desire for our own sake. We can hear the disingenuous, unsalty believer when he says, “If God will just let me win the lottery, I'll build orphanages and feed the poor all over the world.”   And he probably will. But he will do it only in order to feed his own desires first. He's not really seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. He's pursuing his own kingdom, offering God a deal that the Kingdom of Heaven will benefit from the scraps. Such a person will not give commensurately with his newfound wealth, for he is stingy at heart. Unsavory salt. Tepid. Lukewarm. Blechhhh!   The secret of the 666 is that it is only the letter of the Torah without the Ruach. The shin is like a menorah when the backlight of the Ruach shines through it (again, see Workbooks 2 & 4). Remember last week's lesson on the gumball machine? It was what you couldn't see that had to occur before what you could see. The Ruach precedes the letter of the Torah. Together, with the spiritual backlight through the literal three vavs, it yields seven, the seven- branched menorah. One tefillin has three vavs, but its mate has four! 3 + 4 = 7. Compare to the above: To be unsalty is 666. To be salty is to shine the seven spirits of Adonai described in Isaiah and Revelation:     •  wisdom   •  understanding   •  counsel   •  Spirit of Adonai   •  power   •  knowledge   •  reverence    Yeshua, the Living Word, is the doorkeeper of the overcoming household. We never want to reduce him to someone there to reward us with wealth. The word mezuzah comes from a Hebrew word meaning movement, going back and forth. The historical zuz was a coin, about a day's sustenance for one adult:   • Weight: About 4.26 grams (0.137 troy ounces) of silver. • Value: Historically equivalent to a day's wage or a portion of food/clothing, (e.g., 200 zuz was a year's support).  • Modern value would be about $20.   "Give us today our daily bread." Not the lottery.   Not so coincidentally, a mezuzah means more than movement. It is rooted as well in the movement of a beast: What starts out as a beautiful creation of spirit (upper room), soul and body (lower rooms), can degenerate into the mark of the beast. Instead of letting the Ruach drip into our lower rooms of work and family, the upper room is sealed off because of our stinginess and greed. Esau and Jacob had very different motives in asking for blessings. We can become unsavory, relentless hunters like Esau, the Red One, nicknamed Edom because he was red and hairy all over like a beast, a man of the field who loved hunting. We don't want to become marked by the Red One, never satisfied, even on Shabbat.   “…and he provides that no one will be able to buy or to sell except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name.” (Re 13:17)   Nehemiah's struggles with those returning to rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple, especially in their continued buying and selling on Shabbat, are the reference point. He eventually had to order the gates of Jerusalem shut and locked to prevent the vendors from coming in with their goods. How glorious will it be when the gates no longer need to be shut, for no one will even entertain the idea of disobeying the King of King's command to rest and be with Him in Jerusalem on Shabbat.   Knock, knock.   In short, the mark of the beast is on one who buys and sells on Shabbat. Because there is no trust in Adonai to provide the many things we crave, we continue to work on His holy day. Someone who believes in God may have salt, but it is not savory. One who believes in God enough to do what He says is savory salt. Salt allows us to draw near the upper room of the Garden. I'm sure Yeshua is having wonderful conversations with the righteous souls of those who just didn't understand Shabbat, but they were faithful in what they knew. They are learning while they wait, not rebelling.   Ezekiel describes what went wrong in the “upper room” of the Garden of Eden, a hospitable place for those who want to draw near to the voice of Elohim, but a place from which rebels are purged. The “trader” was cast out of the heavenly fiery stones and tossed into the lower realms of strange, profane fire, that is, fire used by those estranged from the upper room fires of the Ruach above:   You were in Eden, the garden of God; Every precious stone was your covering: The sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, Sapphire, turquoise, and emerald with gold. The workmanship of your timbrels and pipes Was prepared for you on the day you were created. You were the anointed cherub who covers; I established you; You were on the holy mountain of God; You walked back and forth in the midst of fiery stones. You were perfect in your ways from the day you were created, Till iniquity was found in you. By the abundance of your trading You became filled with violence within, and you sinned; Therefore I cast you as a profane thing out of the mountain of God; And I destroyed you, O covering cherub, from the midst of the fiery stones. (Eze 28:13-16; 18)   Ezekiel 28 drops a hint to where we should be vigilant: “By the abundance of your trading [H7404 rekula] you became filled with violence within, and you sinned...”   ????? rawkal' [H7402] to travel for trading   Our trade is part of work for our living, yet, the abundance is the danger zone. If our inner fire craves more wealth than we are willing to give back to Heaven commensurately, our going back and forth, zuzing about, to trade our time and effort for goods, power, and esteem becomes idolatry. In Hebrew, moving back and forth is zuz [zuz is also a coin], the root of mezuzah. The mezuzah marks the door where we travel back and forth each day to obtain our portion of wealth.   When our pursuit of wages and wealth pushes the testimony of Yeshua and the commandments of God beneath our feet instead of allowing them to drip daily from the upper room of the resurrection Ruach that raised Messiah from the dead, we sin. Our house's upper room should be designed to drip to lower floors of daily living, or we become unsavory salt.   We trade our precious lives, our time, our effort, to accumulate an abundance of things, not necessarily money, but what money will purchase: entertainment, security, comfort, esteem, power, knowledge, appeasement, etc. These things deceive us into believing they will bring joy and peace, but we know it's a lie because they never do. They are simply offered to the strange, consuming fire of the soul, but are not refinement of the spirit, which is everlasting peace and joy. It brings savory salt, light, and contentment from within.    The ancient investment advice is:   • Invest 1/3 of your income in tangible property such as real estate, durable goods, secure long-term investments  • Invest 1/3 in your daily labor, your paycheck, investments that provide a faster return, a little riskier, easily liquidated • Invest 1/3 above the mezuzah in the Kingdom of Heaven by lending to the poor, giving to needy, investing time in spiritual causes along with Torah study, prayer, service, discussing Scripture with others, etc. Even kindness is an investment!   We should not become “stingy” with Heavenly principles in the world of work, which would reflect a home's lower rooms sealed off from the upper room. The upper room should drip the testimony of Yeshua and the noisy commandments of God through the power of the resurrection Ruach. It leaks into the lower rooms of family and work!   The leaky roof is what we need to carry into the world of work and business as well as our relationships. An outwardly successful business producing wealth that can only be spent before the resurrection of the dead is not successful at all.    Preparation in the home under the disciplines of the Ruach HaKodesh will be evident in the place of business, not as a pile of 666 cash, but as peace in drawing near the Father, salt. The physical work is simply a means of building the Kingdom instead of demanding that the Father bless our work to build our own kingdoms of security, esteem, attention, comfort, intellectual stimulation, etc. Whether we have little or many zuzim, all we need to remember is that we must give commensurately with the wealth the Father drips down upon us.    If we can be responsible even with earthly money, which has no righteousness within itself, then we can be responsible with Heavenly riches.   If we can't be trusted to give commensurately with our wealth when there is no Temple service, and much freedom is granted in when and how much we give, then how can the Father trust us with His riches when the Temple on “the mountain of God” descends? The Temple services and the Land of Israel are places of extreme exactness in managing work and wealth.   Manage earthly zuzim faithfully, and we will inherit the Heavenly riches to manage.    One of my favorite movies is about a Quaker family, from the book Friendly Persuasion. One of the funniest lines is, “Friend, thee's got a squeaky door upstairs.”    Friend, thee's got a squeaky door downstairs, too. Yeshua is knocking, reminding, inquiring, requesting if we will open to his voice. It is the same voice of Elohim that walked and talked in the Garden, an upper room.   When we open our doors to him, we release the water of the Word from our upper rooms and let it fill our homes, workplaces, and relationships. If we move about, may we zuz for the glory of the Father.    Please SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to get new teachings.

Send us a textDr. Randy Davis, Pastor of Zion Word Church USA, brings a message on church government and an aspect of being lukewarm.  We must utilize the eldership of the church when there is a dispute among brethren.To hear more inspiring messages by Dr. Randy Davis visit and subscribe to:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zwmiusaTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@zwmiusaRumble:  https://rumble.com/c/ZionWordMinistriesIntUSAPodcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/40604Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zion_word/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zionwordministriesint

Can someone claim to be born again while habitually practicing sin? According to several extremely clear (And neglected!) passages of Scripture, the answer is a resounding NO. When God's seed—His very nature—dwells within us through the Holy Spirit, we cannot continue to live in perpetual, intentional sin. This isn't about perfection or never stumbling, but about the fundamental trajectory of our lives. Are we characterized by righteousness or by ongoing rebellion? The lists in these passages—sexual immorality, idolatry, drunkenness, greed, reviling—aren't meant to condemn us but to wake us up from a coma of deception. They function like spiritual pain receptors, alerting us to danger so we can change course. We are called to examine ourselves honestly: do we possess mere intellectual agreement with gospel facts, or has Jesus truly taken residence in our hearts, producing a new nature that cannot coexist with habitual sin? Eternity for so many professing Christians hangs in the balance and how they respond to these truths that lukewarm leaders avoid.

In this compelling sermon, we delve into the timeless lessons found in Revelation 3, specifically addressing the Church in Laodicea. Explore the themes of faithful witness, self-sufficiency, and how they resonate with us today. Discover the transformative power of embracing humility and dependence on Jesus, stepping away from self-reliance and into a life modeled after Christ's self-sacrifice. Join us as we examine what it truly means to find spiritual wealth and worth through the lens of the cross. This message will challenge and encourage you to realign your life with the kingdom of God, fostering deeper devotion and intentionality in your spiritual journey.Tune in now and let this message inspire and equip you to embrace a life of fruitful dependence and powerful witness for Jesus.Don't miss out—subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring sermons and insights each week. If this message blessed you, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with others who might benefit. Thank you for listening, and may your faith journey be enriched through our time together.

The church in Laodicea had everything—wealth, comfort, success—except real dependence on Jesus. Their self-sufficient, lukewarm faith pushed Jesus outside, knocking on the door of His own church. This message is a wake-up call to trade self-reliance for daily dependence on Christ and rediscover a faith that's truly alive.

SouthCrest Church Sunday message, 12/14/25. Our journey through the Bible is in Revelation 3:14-22 where we find the “lukewarm” church in Laodicea. Senior Pastor Matt McFadden uses the verses to help us understand that Jesus reproves and disciplines those He loves, and that we need to repent and turn back to Jesus.

Send us a textComfort can feel like blessing until Jesus calls it poverty. We take a hard look at the church in Laodicea from Revelation 3 and the modern habits that mirror it—equating status with favor, growth with health, and noise with worship. Together we unpack why Christ calls a self-assured community wretched, poor, blind, and naked, and how His remedy—refined gold, white garments, and eye salve—redefines success as tested faith, righteousness, and spiritual sight.The conversation traces a biblical thread through James, Timothy, and First John, warning against corrosive riches, false knowledge, and the sobering reality that many who “went out from us” were never of us. We explore Matthew Henry's piercing insight that lukewarmness is more offensive than honest coldness, because it masquerades as devotion while refusing surrender. A vivid metaphor carries the point home: the body expels what harms it. So does Christ with a faith that sickens His body—faith that plays both sides and calls compromise wisdom.We also sit with practical discipleship. Being a Christian is hard, often costly, and sometimes marked by suffering. Yet the path is clear: no shortcuts, no muted truth, no backdoor into heaven—only Christ on His terms. We talk about speaking when the Spirit prompts, ministering with presence, and trusting God to use ordinary obedience as an instrument of grace. A brief exchange on Solomon and vanity sharpens the call to zealous repentance that rejects shameless worldliness and embraces worship in spirit and truth.If this resonates, share it with someone who needs a wake-up call. Subscribe for thoughtful, Scripture-rich conversations, and leave a review to help others find the show. What's one area where you'll trade comfort for refined gold this week?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textA single word from Revelation 3 lands like a thunderclap: lukewarm. We step into Laodicea's world and into our own, asking what Jesus means when He says He will “vomit” the uncommitted out of His mouth. From there, we follow the line from spiritual neutrality to diluted doctrine, examining how attempts to soften hard truths don't make the gospel kind—they make it weightless.We unpack the contrast between adiaphora—conscience matters like food, drink, and personal liberties—and a wicked indifference that dodges clear biblical lines. The conversation intensifies as we address the rising claim that annihilation is “good news.” If hell is merely nonexistence, what, exactly, did Jesus save us from? We contend that the eternal Son bore the weight of eternal judgment, and that His infinite worth reveals the gravity of sin and the necessity of repentance. Minimizing judgment doesn't magnify grace; it erases the need for it.Together with our panel, we explore why hot and cold are both useful, while lukewarm is rejected; how Laodicea's tepid water frames our usefulness; and why standing firm where Scripture is clear is an act of love, not harshness. Expect candid pushback, Scripture-driven clarity, and a call to trade comfort for conviction. If your faith has settled into safe neutrality, consider this a wake-up. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs courage to stand, and leave a review with your take: is annihilation compatible with the gospel?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textStart with the hard question most avoid: if Scripture promises everlasting life, what does it mean when it warns of everlasting condemnation? We walk straight into the tension, tracing how the Bible frames death not as a stopped heartbeat, but as separation from God's favor. Using Luke 16 as a guide, we draw a crucial line between torture (unjust suffering) and torment (just judgment), and show how the gravity of sin magnifies the glory of Christ's salvation. If the penalty is small, the Cross is small; if the penalty is eternal, the Savior's worth shines with eternal weight.From there, we turn to Laodicea and the scandal of lukewarm faith. Christ's image is visceral for a reason: compromise makes Him sick. Lukewarmness isn't loud rebellion; it's mixed devotion—truth blended with worldliness and fashionable errors about resurrection, reincarnation, or annihilation. We challenge the easy branding of “Bible-believing church,” arguing that interpretation, not marketing, separates health from harm. Hermeneutics becomes the hinge: how we read Scripture determines how we live by it, especially on doctrines with eternal stakes like hell, salvation, and repentance.We also get practical and pastoral. A listener asks how to help people in deep despair without soft-pedaling the gospel. Our answer: God sends specific people to your path because your voice can carry His grace. Speak the unvarnished truth with the temperament He gave you, and trust results to Him. Seeds of hard truth often bloom years later. Finally, we parse the visible and invisible church to explain why Scripture can rebuke “churches” that include both wheat and tares. Revelation 3:19–20 is not a sales pitch to outsiders; it's a summons to professing believers to repent, be zealous, and stop living in the gray.If this conversation sharpened your convictions, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Your support helps more listeners trade lukewarm comfort for wholehearted faith. Where do you need to take a stand today?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textA hard warning can be a great mercy. We take a sober walk through Christ's words to the church of Laodicea and ask why lukewarm faith is so easy to adopt and so hard to detect. The picture of being “spit out” is graphic, but it clarifies what's at stake when devotion becomes performance and truth gets trimmed to avoid offense. We explore the difference between outward affiliation with Jesus and inward affection for Him, and why neutrality isn't compassion—it's concealment.Together we trace how self-sufficiency, comfort, and reputation can dull spiritual hunger. The conversation moves from Revelation to the full arc of the gospel: God's holiness, human sin, the reality of hell, and the necessity of repentance. We press into doctrines many avoid—depravity, grace, new birth by the Spirit—because people aren't spiritually sick but spiritually dead, and only Christ can make them alive. Along the way we call out trends that mimic zeal without love: church-bashing that never preaches Christ, platform-building that misleads crowds, and chameleon Christianity that blends into every room while the gospel loses its edge.We lean on a crucial hope: Christ rebukes those He loves. His sharp words are a surgeon's scalpel, meant to awaken zeal and heal what compromise has numbed. If you've settled for room-temperature religion, this is a call to trade safety for sincerity, optics for obedience, and comfort for a clear conscience before God. Listen, reflect, and share with someone who needs courage. If the message stirs you, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us where you've seen lukewarmness—and how you're choosing heat over haze today.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

We recommend listening to the teaching, HaSatan | Did the Devil Make You Do It? | Part 10, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• I don't want to listen to anyone else• I want to go deeper• I can't imagine the mess that would've been in my head• All the different parts of myself are actually one• I am not a fan of intercessory prayer from the Christian perspective• Learning to know my heart• Thank you for helping my husband find the right direction • I now know how to focus on being like Messiah • I can now love my neighbor as myself • I don't pray for my needs anymore• Thinking you're in the truth, when you're not • Tricked and corrupted?• How can we know that something resonates with the Father?• When my husband refuses to look up the vertical structure?• Lukewarm?Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai to priests of the priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto, in the parish of St. Edward the Confessor.Today the church celebrates the 15th-century Saint Juan Diego from Mexico, with an unpronounceable last name. He was surnamed Cuauhtlatoatzin. The account of her appearance transformed Mexico. She can transform us, too.Music: Bert Alink, Adeste fideles, guitar, by John Francis Wade. Played 2017.

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The Dangers of Lukewarm FaithScripture: Revelation 3:16, “So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.”In Revelation 3, Jesus spoke to the church of Laodicea. They weren't rebellious. They weren't wicked. They weren't enemies of God. They were simply… comfortable. Not cold toward God… but not burning for Him either. They were stuck in the middle.Accept Jesus Today: https://youtube.com/shorts/bIwAUlz7Kg4?si=BNOhv44iLWIR4eVJIf you would like to accept Jesus into your heart today, pray this simple prayer:****God, I have sinned against You. I believe that Jesus is Your Son, who died and rose for my sake. I ask you to forgive me for my sin. I place my trust in You for salvation. I receive you as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, I am forgiven! Amen!"****Congratulations! You are now a child of the most high. John 1:12 says, But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. If you just prayed this prayer to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior, I welcome you to the family of God. Subscribe to my channel and type in the comments right now, “I just prayed that prayer.” I would love to connect with you and chat with you about all the amazing things God is doing in your life.Click here for FREE eBook Download: https://tinyurl.com/ISAIDTHEPRAYERShow your love, support the channel:*PayPal: PayPal.me/malachimitchellministry*Cashapp: https://cash.app/$MalachiMitchNote Journals and Puzzles: https://tinyurl.com/WalkinFaithPublishingAuthored Books: https://tinyurl.com/BooksofMalachiJoin Our Support Club: https://tinyurl.com/Support-ClubInvesting Opportunity: https://coinholders.hnocoin.com/signup/?refer=Malachi2uFREE Ways to Support Me:

Welcome back to The Starting Line Podcast with host Cole Taylor!In this episode, Cole interviews Tommy McCollister a coach, speaker, and founder of High Level Husband, a men's marriage ministry that has served thousands of men and amassed a following over 1million on social.We discuss living on fire vs lukewarm, maximizing your impact, and the investments that have helped his business explode.Tune in!Connect with our guest;https://www.instagram.com/tommymccollisterHighlevelhusband.comOur resources:Book a call with us here:Business Coaching Health Coaching Free health resources & community:The Optimized Entrepreneur GroupFree faith brotherhood:www.facebook.com/groups/winnerscirclebrotherhood/Connect with Cole:www.instagram.com/coledavidtaylorwww.cole360.com

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Can someone claim to be born again while habitually practicing sin? According to several extremely clear (And neglected!) passages of Scripture, the answer is a resounding NO. When God's seed—His very nature—dwells within us through the Holy Spirit, we cannot continue to live in perpetual, intentional sin. This isn't about perfection or never stumbling, but about the fundamental trajectory of our lives. Are we characterized by righteousness or by ongoing rebellion? The lists in these passages—sexual immorality, idolatry, drunkenness, greed, reviling—aren't meant to condemn us but to wake us up from a coma of deception. They function like spiritual pain receptors, alerting us to danger so we can change course. We are called to examine ourselves honestly: do we possess mere intellectual agreement with gospel facts, or has Jesus truly taken residence in our hearts, producing a new nature that cannot coexist with habitual sin? Eternity for so many professing Christians hangs in the balance and how they respond to these truths that lukewarm leaders avoid.

Are you holding back a piece of your heart from God? Pastor CeCe Love returns with a powerful message that challenges the comfort of partial commitment. Drawing from Deuteronomy 6, Revelation 3, and Jesus' own words, she argues that "all in" isn't extreme—it's the only response worthy of a God who gave everything for us. In this awakening episode, you'll discover why: Partial love can be a form of betrayal. Lukewarm faith is inherently dangerous. True discipleship means doing the Father's will. Prepare to examine your allegiance and be encouraged to live a life of total surrender that blesses generations to come. If you're ready to follow Jesus with your whole heart, this message is for you.   Scripture references: Deuteronomy 6:5-15 Revelation 3:15-16 Matthew 12:30 James 4:17 Jeremiah 29:11 Deuteronomy 30:6   ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT Ready to connect? Click this link so we can stay in touch and get you connected here at Nashville Life: http://www.chrch.es/ap9bd GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh Follow Nashville Life Church: YouTube:    / @nashvillelifechurch   Instagram:   / nashvillelifechurch   Facebook:   / nashlifecc   Website: https://nashvillelifechurch.com/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iYaT0c

Message from Kyle Burkholder on November 30, 2025

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If you would like additional information, books, or if you would like to make a love donation; please visit us at https://www.walkinginpower.orgRevelation, chapter 4, marks a critical chronological shift in the book of Revelation, moving the narrative from "the things which are" (the messages to the seven churches in Chapters 2 and 3) to "the things which shall take place after these things." This phrase, repeated in verse 1, signifies the end of the current church age. John is given a vision of "a door standing open in heaven" and is commanded, "Come up here." This event is widely interpreted by scholars as a symbolic depiction of the Rapture of the Church. This view is supported by the fact that immediately after this chapter, the Church (a term frequently mentioned in Chapters 1-3) is conspicuously absent from the earthly events and judgments described in the subsequent chapters, only reappearing in Chapter 19 for the return of Christ.The heavenly scene in Revelation 4 immediately presents God the Father on a glorious throne, surrounded by twenty-four thrones occupied by twenty-four elders, who are clothed in white garments and wear golden crowns. The text explains that the elders are representatives of the Church, implying that the entire body of believers has been gathered into heaven. This gathering, or "snatching away," is what is commonly referred to as the Rapture, a concept that is substantiated throughout the New Testament, particularly in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, which describes believers being "caught up together... to meet the Lord in the air." The transcription emphasizes that the rapture is imminent and does not require any further prophecy to be fulfilled, contrasting with the Second Coming of Christ, which has specific preconditions.

Message from Gerard Lavergne on November 23, 2025

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"The Church That Grew Lukewarm" (Revelation 3:14-22)

As we pull out of the mailbag, Jesus' final letter to the seven churches, we find Him calling out a church that had grown so self-sufficient they no longer depended on heaven's resources—leaving them distastefully lukewarm to Jesus. His words still echo today: Have we become lukewarm, too? To support this ministry, visit www.waynesborofm.com/give

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Jesus warns us to “Watch out for false prophets.” But what would a false prophet look like today? Would they be preaching heretical sermons … or lukewarm … or just uninformed?

Jesus confronts the church in Laodicea for being lukewarm, which means spiritually useless because of their pride and self-sufficiency. In this message, we see how Jesus offers an invitation to restore His people, aligning their purpose with God's Kingdom.

Jesus confronts the church in Laodicea for being lukewarm, which means spiritually useless because of their pride and self-sufficiency. In this message, we see how Jesus offers an invitation to restore His people, aligning their purpose with God's Kingdom.

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Jesus refuses to be a guest in the heart He died to govern.In this message from Revelation 3, Jesus calls the church out of comfort and into wholehearted surrender. It's time to open the door, rekindle the flame, and let Jesus take His rightful place.

In this powerful episode, Eric Stephens welcomes back returning guest Taylor Johnson for an honest conversation about moving from a lukewarm faith to a bold, all-in relationship with Jesus.Taylor shares her personal journey of breaking free from self-preservation, fear of rejection, and spiritual complacency to walk confidently in her God-given purpose. Together, she and Eric discuss what it means to truly trust God, live out the Word, and keep your fire burning through daily surrender and obedience.From reflections on Revelation 3 to stories of faith, humility, and revival, this episode will challenge and encourage every believer to go deeper, let go of idols, and live a life fully aligned with Christ.

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Revelation 3:14-22 ESV To the Church in Laodicea14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation.15 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! 16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. 17 For you say, “I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing,” not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see. 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. 21 The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'” For more information about Redeemer Church Lubbock visit our website at redeemerlubbock.org.

7 Signs YOU'RE LUKEWARM and NOT a TRUE ChristianFor more information visit Pastorvlad.orgChapters0:00 - Intro1:04 - 1. You Have No Hunger for God 1:50 - 2.  You Compromise with Sin 2:37 - 3. You Blend In with the World3:20 - 4. You Live Without Prayer 4:07 - 5. You Are Content Without Bearing Fruit5:06 - 6. You've Lost Your First Love5:38 - 7. You're Comfortable with Half-Commitment7:02 - 5 steps to return to burning faith8:47 - Final thoughts For more information visit Pastorvlad.org

Summary In this episode of the Living Magically Podcast, hosts Shelby and Courtney explore various themes including the inspiration behind naming Shelby's new son Chase, the unpredictable nature of social media content creation, and a deep dive into Taylor Swift's latest album The Life of a Showgirl. The hosts also discuss their personal joys, particularly focusing on the importance of home and crafting. They delve into the themes of superstition in music, particularly in Taylor Swift's songs, and share their interpretations and rankings of her latest tracks. The conversation also touches on the significance of love and personal connections, as well as the challenges of dealing with insurance and healthcare. They discuss the importance of authenticity in content creation, the impact of life phases on music appreciation, and share their experiences with Disney events and themed marathons. The conversation highlights the joy of community and the challenges of navigating online opinions. In this episode, the hosts delve into the intricacies of a recent music video and its accompanying album, discussing various tracks and their meanings. They explore the production aspects of the music video, the storytelling elements in the songs, and the personal connections listeners may have with the lyrics. The conversation flows through a track-by-track analysis, highlighting themes of inspiration, personal reflection, and the evolution of Taylor Swift's artistry. Takeaways The Fate of Ophelia music video contains many hidden elements that enhance its depth. We wonder what happens to music video sets once they're done filming (Taylor, mail us something!)  The Life of a Showgirl album draws inspiration from various artists, including Lana Del Rey, The Jackson 5, and more. Elizabeth Taylor's song reflects on wealth and storytelling in a unique way. Opalite symbolizes the idea that happiness can be man-made. Father Figure explores themes of perspective and storytelling and is maybe definitely about Scooter Braun. Eldest Daughter resonates with listeners through relatable themes of family dynamics. Ruin the Friendship reflects on youthful experiences and generational differences. Actually Romantic addresses societal trolls with humor and wit. Wishlist emphasizes personal aspirations and the importance of individual happiness.

Chris Spangle reflects on the week following Charlie Kirk's assassination, the surprising impact on churches, and his own faith journey since September 11, 2001. He explores how tragedy shakes feelings of security, why people turn to church in uncertain times, and the role of parasocial relationships in amplifying grief. Spangle also shares practical steps for those seeking deeper faith, including church commitment, accountability, and daily spiritual disciplines. The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel Start with the Gospel of John Then read Romans Afterward, read Genesis or continue through the New Testament ESV Study Bible Life Application Study Bible Zondervan Study Bible Tony Evans Bible Commentary The Bible Project (website and YouTube channel) Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul Tim Keller (Gospel in Life) Matt Chandler – The Village Church Podcast Insight for Living with Chuck Swindoll Unashamed with Phil Robertson 00:00 Introduction & Charlie Kirk Incident 02:00 Surge in Church Attendance & Reflections on Security 06:00 Personal Faith Journey Post-9/11 10:00 Struggles with Lukewarm Faith 13:00 Marriage, Divorce, and Spiritual Drift 17:00 Self-Improvement and Facing Personal Struggles 21:00 Reigniting Active Faith & Practical Steps 25:00 Building Strong Church and Community Connections 30:00 Overcoming Stubborn Sins & Accountability 33:00 Fatherhood, Legacy, and Maturity 37:00 Finding Spiritual Role Models & Daily Routines 41:00 Being Open About Faith & Christian Community Today 44:00 Closing Advice: Commit, Connect, and Pursue Wisdom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Bible verse completely ended my lukewarm faith. I know that sounds wild, but it's true — this verse flipped everything for me and showed me what it really means to know and love God. In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I share the exact verse, why it hit me so hard, and the practical steps I took to move from half-hearted faith to fully devoted to Christ. If you've ever struggled with feeling distant from God or just “going through the motions,” this message is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“What is the significance of the 24 elders in Revelation?” In this episode, we explore this intriguing question along with discussions on why the Protestant perspective often downplays Revelation, the authorship of the book, and the Catholic understanding of being lukewarm in faith. Join us for a deep dive into these essential topics of Catholic apologetics. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 13:34 – What is the significance of the 24 elders in Rev. 4? 16:30 – Why does the protestant perspective downplay Revelation? 24:05 – Warren Cage said that the book of Revelation is a copy and paste version of the fall of Jericho, is this true? 30:37 – Who exactly wrote Revelation, who is John the Evangelist in relation to John the apostle? 35:10 – Regarding Rev 3:16, what is the Catholic understanding of being lukewarm? 45:07 – What do we make of the woman in Rev. 12 and the crown of 12 stars? 50:44 – I've heard it said that the second coming isn’t going to happen until the gospel is preached to the ends of the world. Is that from Revelation?