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This sermon explores temperance, the final fruit of the Spirit, defining it not as human willpower but as a spirit-empowered ability to submit desires and actions to God's authority. Using Daniel and Jesus as biblical examples, the message illustrates that true self-control begins with pre-decisions made in advance and is sustained by relying on Scripture rather than fleshly strength. The preacher outlines three practical steps for cultivating this virtue: surrendering personal desires, strengthening spiritual disciplines through daily engagement with God's Word, and submitting daily decisions to divine authority. Emphasizing that willpower is a limited resource while the Holy Spirit provides inexhaustible power, the sermon challenges listeners to move beyond temporary resolutions toward lasting spiritual growth. Ultimately, it calls for a response of faith, urging individuals to surrender fully to Christ to overcome temptation and bear eternal fruit.

Your anointing will always take you further than your talent — and this episode reveals exactly why. Lance Wallnau breaks down the biblical concept of the "excellent spirit" (yatir), the mountain that juts higher than all others, and why God consistently chooses the underdog over the obvious candidate to display His glory. Using Daniel in Babylon, Joseph in Egypt, Esther in Persia, and even a modern-day billionaire who heard the audible voice of God on a single investment — Lance unpacks what separates believers who break through from those who plateau. The secret isn't your gifting. It's the anointing of God flowing through your gifting that creates what the Apostle Paul called "huper bole" — the shot put that lands yards beyond every other thrower. Lance also shares a raw, behind-the-scenes story from Jerusalem during the 2016 election — what happened when his prophetic word about Trump collided with the Access Hollywood scandal, and how a desperate prayer in a hotel room became a video seen by millions. This is what walking by the Spirit actually looks like: uncertain, risky, and undeniably God.  SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss what's happening next Podcast Episode 2135: Your Anointing Will Take You Further Than Talent | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast ────────────────────────────────────────  Follow Lance Wallnau: Website: lancewallnau.com Facebook: Lance Wallnau Instagram: instagram.com/lancewallnau X (Twitter): twitter.com/LanceWallnau ──────────────────────────────────────── #LanceWallnau #Anointing #FaithAndBusiness

As this teaching series comes to a close, Dr. Okono answers a crucial question: Why are we being conformed to become partakers of the divine nature? The answer is purpose—God is raising men and women of power, not religious spectators.Using Daniel's prophecy (Daniel 2:44–45), this episode reveals the Kingdom of God as a mission of power, a kingdom destined to outlast and ultimately overpower the kingdoms of this world. You'll hear a clarifying call to awaken from ignorance, embrace your identity as a king and priest unto God (Revelation 1:5–6), and learn how spiritual authority works: power must be joined with godliness, obedience, and alignment with God's will.Key themes include:The Kingdom of God's purpose and prophetic missionWhy believers are called to spiritual governance, not mere religionHow the Holy Spirit works unhindered through yielded livesMaking faith-filled decrees and praying with persistence (Luke 18:1)The connection between God's will, God's presence, and Kingdom powerA call to true conversion, where commitment produces visible changeThis is a charge to rise: stop cosmetic Christianity, seek God's will, carry His presence, and make decrees heaven can endorse, until the kingdoms of this world become the Kingdom of our God.

What if devotion is the key to clarity? In Week 2 of our series Finishing Well, we dive into the power of prayer and fasting and how true devotion clears the path to hear from God. Using Daniel 10 as our foundation, this message reminds us that we don't drift into devotion—we decide it. Too often, our default response is panic instead of prayer. But when prayer becomes a practice, not just a reaction, God begins to cut through the noise of our lives and reveal His direction, purpose, and plan. During our 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting, we're re-centering our lives on the One who helps us not just start well—but finish well. In this message, you'll discover: - Why devotion brings clarity and vision - How prayer and fasting help us hear God's voice - The unseen spiritual battle connected to our prayers - Why God always hears our prayers—even when the answer looks different - How devotion clears the noise so we don't miss what God is doing If you're seeking direction, breakthrough, or a deeper connection with God, this message is for you.

In a world that constantly pressures us to compromise, how do we remain faithful to Jesus? In Living With Conviction, we discover that worship is more than singing; it's allegiance. Using Daniel 3, we see how conviction is the key to continuing to worship Jesus in a “bow down” culture. Learn how settled obedience, trust in God's power, and confidence in His presence enable us to stand firm; even when the fire is hot.

In this message Pastor Samuel calls believers into 21 days of fasting and prayer as a way to quiet distractions, discipline the body, and grow spiritually. Using Daniel's fast as a model, it explains that fasting is not about speed or deprivation, but about persistence, focus, and seeking understanding from God. Fasting helps turn down competing voices—media, entertainment, and negative influences—so God's voice can be heard more clearly. The teaching emphasizes that what you feed thrives and what you starve dies. By starving the flesh and feeding the spirit through prayer, worship, and meditation on God's Word, believers position themselves for breakthrough, wisdom, spiritual maturity, and obedience. Pray about what kind of fast God is leading you to do, be specific about what you're seeking, write it down, worship intentionally, and meditate on Scripture—not just hear it. The ultimate goal is to seek God first, live set apart, and be fully available for God's purposes, trusting Him to provide everything else.

In this episode of Inside Residential Property, host Liam Garman is joined by Rethink Residential senior buyer's agent James Thompson and investor Daniel to break down the realities of the buy-and-renovate property strategy – including when it works, when it doesn't, and why many investors underestimate the risks involved. Using Daniel's real investment journey as a case study, the episode explores how manufacturing equity through renovations and granny flats can accelerate portfolio growth – but also why rising construction costs, time commitments, cash flow pressure, and life-stage changes often force investors to reassess their strategy. Daniel shares how he began investing at a young age, purchasing uninhabitable properties, completing hands-on renovations, and adding significant equity through disciplined budgeting, suburb research and targeted upgrades. The conversation details how equity releases were used to fund granny flat construction and further property acquisitions, before examining how consecutive interest rate rises reshaped cash flow and borrowing capacity. The episode also addresses common investor mistakes, including overcapitalising on renovations, misunderstanding opportunity cost, and following rigid property plans that fail to adapt to changing markets and personal circumstances. What you'll learn in this episode: When a buy-and-renovate property strategy makes sense – and when it doesn't. How to assess renovation opportunities using comparable sales and buyer demand. Why time, labour, and opportunity cost matter as much as renovation budgets. How equity releases and granny flats can support portfolio growth. The impact of interest rate rises on renovation-heavy investment strategies. When selling property can accelerate progress rather than stall it. Why property strategies must evolve with life stages and market conditions. The risks behind house and land packages and commission-driven advice. This episode is essential listening for residential property investors considering renovation or value-add strategies, offering a practical, experience-led perspective on how to build equity responsibly, manage risk, and keep portfolios moving forward without getting stuck in outdated plans.

This week Pastor Paul Malott wraps up our Uncomfortable series by helping us think about something most of us avoid: the legacy we leave behind. Using Daniel 12 as a guide, Paul reminds us that God sees us clearly, knows who belongs to Him, and invites us to live with eternity in mind. Our legacy isn't about accomplishments, money, or status. It's about who we become and whether our lives reflect the character of Christ.Send us a text

Bishop Riggen emphasizes the critical importance of effective prayer, grounded in 1 Timothy 2:1, where Paul urges that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made first. He stresses that prayer must be more than mere recitation; it requires focused attention, heartfelt engagement, and specific petitions. Using Daniel as a model, the sermon dissects Daniel's prayer in Daniel 9:19, highlighting four elements: 'O Lord, hear' (gaining God's attention through praise), 'O Lord, forgive' (seeking God's favor by confessing sin and taking responsibility), 'O Lord, hearken' (presenting specific, bold petitions), and 'defer not' (urging immediate action). Bishop Riggen warns against generic prayers, advocating instead for precise requests that demonstrate faith, as seen in Joshua and Hezekiah. He contrasts God's blessing with God's favor, noting that faith, not merely righteousness, moves God. The sermon then focuses on 'now faith,' referencing Hebrews 11:1 and Jesus' model prayer—'Give us this day our daily bread.' He challenges the 'Mary and Martha syndrome' of believing in past miracles or future promises but doubting present deliverance, citing Martha's limited faith at Lazarus' tomb. Jesus declared, 'I am the resurrection and the life,' affirming His power in the present. Bishop Riggen shares a recent, personal answer to prayer about a cell tower decision, illustrating that when he asked God for an answer that day, he received one. He urges believers to pray with expectant faith for immediate breakthrough, healing, and provision, trusting God's desire to answer His children now.

Bishop Riggen continues his series on prevailing in prayer from 1 Timothy 2:1, emphasizing that prayer is the 'first of all' priority for believers. He stresses that effective prayer requires learning how to pray, not just being told to pray, and that unanswered prayer is a major obstacle to consistency. Using Daniel 9:19 as a model, he breaks down four essential components: 'O Lord, hear' (getting God's attention through praise and focus), 'O Lord, forgive' (obtaining God's favor through repentance and reconciliation with others), and 'O Lord, hearken' (presenting specific petitions). He warns against generic prayers like 'Lord, move' and urges specificity—asking for precise needs at specific times—because this requires and exhibits genuine faith. He illustrates with Joshua's prayer for the sun to stand still and Hezekiah's prayer for his life to be extended, showing how bold, specific prayers moved God to suspend natural laws. The bishop also cautions that when praying for others' salvation, we cannot force their will; we can only ask God to bring them to a place of surrender. Ultimately, he calls believers to seek God's face before His hands, promising that where God's favor shines, His provision follows.

Bishop Riggen preaches on the primacy of prayer, emphasizing that it is the first responsibility of every believer. Drawing from 1 Timothy 2:1, he stresses that prayer is essential for salvation and maintaining a relationship with God; a backslidden life inevitably begins with a broken prayer life. Using Daniel as a model, he notes that effectual prayer requires consistent devotion, not just petitioning God in crisis. Daniel's prayer life built a spiritual reservoir of power and authority, allowing God to act instantly when needed. The bishop outlines steps from Daniel 9:19: first, getting God's attention by focusing the mind and casting down distractions; second, seeking God's favor through repentance and forgiveness. He warns that sin blocks effective prayer and insists on reconciliation with others before seeking God's forgiveness, citing Matthew 5:23-24 and Mark 11:25-26. He teaches that unforgiveness — whether holding a grudge or refusing to reconcile — hinders one's own forgiveness from God. He distinguishes condemnation from conviction: condemnation is guilt without purpose, while conviction leads to correction. Believers must accept God's forgiveness once confessed and stop dwelling on past sins. He also differentiates between evil thoughts and sin, explaining that temptation is not sin unless desire conceives it. The goal is to renew the mind through the blood of Christ, allowing believers to pray effectively and overcome all obstacles, including church hurt, through prayer.

Bishop Riggen continued his series on effectual prayer from 1 Timothy 2:1, emphasizing that prayer must be more than empty words or vain repetitions. He explained that many believers have a 'microwave mentality,' expecting instant results, but God still requires time and process in developing a powerful prayer life. He stressed that we must learn to pray effectively so our prayers get answered, which then motivates us to pray more. Using Daniel 9:19 as a model, the Bishop outlined four key elements: 'O Lord, hear'—getting God's attention; 'O Lord, forgive'—seeking forgiveness; 'O Lord, hearken'—listening for God's response; and 'do, defer not'—asking God to act. He focused on the first element, teaching that we must give God our full attention to receive His. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 and 1 Peter 1:13, he instructed believers to 'gird up the loins of your mind' and 'cast down imaginations,' actively bringing every thought into captivity to Christ. He warned against stopping prayer when we feel God's presence, as that is when we should truly begin. Likewise, we must not stop when we do not feel Him. The Bishop concluded by urging the congregation to find their spiritual prayer closet, shut out all distractions, and cultivate times of uninterrupted communion with God, for it is in those moments that His presence brings joy, confidence, and the power to face life's challenges.

Pastor Rodney message teaches that bold prayers, like Daniel's, are powerful acts of faith that build unshakable character, bring God's favor, and position us for lasting impact. Using Daniel's story, he shows how courageous prayer — even under pressure — fuels a vibrant faith that fears God more than man and anchors us through life's challenges. Bold prayers don't require polished words, but hearts fully surrendered to God, trusting that every prayer is heard, remembered, and answered according to His perfect will. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Using Daniel 8 as our primary text, we discuss the Persian Empire from the rise of Cyrus the Great to its demise at the hand of Alexander the Great.

In this powerful message, Dr. G. Lan Ijiwola explores how we, as ambassadors for Christ, can make a difference by leading others to God. Using Daniel 2 as a focal point, Dr. Ijiwola illustrates how Daniel and his friends made King Nebuchadnezzar a friend of God by providing divine insight to his troubling dream. Discover practical insights on how to recognize the deep questions people around us are asking, use the spiritual gifts God has given us, and respond to needs with wisdom and courage. Learn how to turn opportunities into moments that point others to Jesus and make lasting friends for God. Key Points Covered: Recognizing the search for answers in the world around us. Utilizing the unique gifts and resources we have as God's people. The consequences of inaction and the importance of sharing God's wisdom. Pursuing God's guidance through prayer and discernment. Providing hope and perspective that points others to Christ. Transforming relationships and making lasting connections for God's Kingdom. Scripture Reference: Daniel 2, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 (ESV) Learn how to make a meaningful impact in our spheres of influence by being ambassadors of Christ and leading others to become friends of God.

Bishop Riggen continues his teaching on prayer, drawing from 1 Timothy 2:1 to emphasize that prayer must be first in a Christian's priorities. He stresses that prayer is a mandate, not an option, and that hell fears a praying church above all else. Using Daniel 9:19, he outlines four steps for effective prayer: 'O Lord, hear' (getting God's attention by giving Him full focus), 'O Lord, forgive' (finding God's favor through repentance and forgiving others), 'O Lord, hearken' (presenting specific petitions with now faith, asking God to act immediately), and 'defer not' (urging God not to postpone the answer). He addresses the challenge when prayers are not answered immediately, teaching the concept of 'memorial prayers' from Cornelius in Acts 10—prayers that build up as a monument before God through persistent, daily asking. He compares this to a layaway plan: making payment after payment until the full amount is reached and the answer is released. Referencing Matthew 7:7, he explains the Greek verbs 'asketh, seeketh, knocketh' denote continuous action—keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking. He uses the examples of Paul leaving Trophimus sick and Epaphroditus being near death to show that even great apostles experienced delayed healings, yet they did not lose hope. He cautions against assuming sickness is due to sin, pointing to John 9 where Jesus said a man was born blind so God's works could be displayed. Bishop Riggen urges believers to combine patience with persistent faith, like a farmer constantly tending his crop, trusting that God's answer is on the way and that tonight may be the final payment before the breakthrough.

Bishop Riggen continues a series on the power of prayer, teaching from 1 Timothy 2:1-4 and Daniel 9:19. He establishes that prayer is a mandate, not an option, and that a praying person does not backslide. Using Daniel's prayer as a model, he outlines four steps for effectual prayer. First, 'O Lord, hear'—getting God's attention by giving Him full focus without distraction. Second, 'O Lord, forgive'—ensuring no unconfessed sin or unresolved conflict with others hinders communication. He emphasizes that sin separates from God and that believers must confess sins and reconcile with anyone who has something against them. Third, 'O Lord, hearken'—presenting specific petitions. He argues that generic prayers require little faith, while specific prayers naming what, for whom, and when demonstrate real trust. He illustrates this with a story of a woman who prayed specifically for her husband to come home that day and be filled with the Holy Ghost, and God answered. He also shares personal stories of praying specifically for the timing of a child's birth. Fourth, 'Defer not'—expecting God's response with now faith, not tomorrow faith. He contrasts Martha's faith for yesterday and tomorrow with Jesus's declaration 'I am the resurrection and the life' for the present moment. He concludes with an illustration of a boy urging his mother to receive healing now, and when she declared it, God acted. The bishop urges believers to pray specific, now-faith prayers that move the heart of God.

How do we prevent a daily necessity from becoming a life-damaging addiction? This week on In The Market with Janet Parshall we had a practical conversation about food and making sure that it does not become our “drug of choice”. The advent of progressive Christianity has pulled people away from established orthodox truth about the tent poles of the faith. Our guest shared her journey of being taken in by this new teaching, deconstructing its errors and rebuilding her faith on the unwavering bedrock of God’s truth. She is watchman on the wall for all of us when we encounter this dangerous and damaging false faith. Boldness in the life of the believer is not just restricted to the pages of scripture. Using Daniel’s experience in the lion’s den as a template, a highly respected evangelist joins us to talk about what it means to fight the “lions” of compromise and temptation that attack our faith and just like Daniel discover God’s power to rescue and save us when we are in our hour of trouble. Our guest shared her story of walking through the fire of abuse, restoration and rebuilding side by side with Jesus, reminding us all that there is no personal disaster so great that God can not see us through it, if we let Him. An overdose of the news can easily lead to turmoil and confusion but Janet and Craig are here once again to help us tamp down the noise and hear the clarion call of truth as we examine the headlines of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all will walk through the fiery trials of life. Sometimes the fire of trials we walk through isn't for doing anything wrong, but for doing everything right. Sadly, we often think that as a Believer we should have a life of ease. Jesus said He came to give us abundant life, yes. But this does not mean He gives us a life free from adversity. Using Daniel 3 and the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego as the teaching passage, discover 3 ways you can walk through the fire of trials in your life and be full of faith.

Stephanie is the mother of a veteran who passed away in January of 2016 while waiting for treatment from the VA for PTSD and addiction. She is now an advocate for improved veterans services, particularly in the area of mental health issues, as well as one of the many voices in the efforts to take down the current opioid crisis in our country. She is available to speak on these subjects in any arena and is happy to do all she can to help veterans and veteran support organizations as well as those working in addiction services. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Stephanie's background and experience Daniel Keegan's background and experience Advocacy for veterans Listening to the whole story of a veteran's experience rather than just the snapshot Using Daniel's story to bridge the gap between those who have served and those who have not Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic (S.A.F.E. Project US) Veteran Courts The Know Your Veterans Act Warm Handoff cooperation between DoD and VA Links Mentioned in This Episode: Stephanie's Social media: LinkedIn Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

How do you respond to difficult, if not impossible, situations in life? When things outside of your control come flooding into your existence, do you respond to them with doubt, or faith? With fear or confidence? With seizing control from the sovereign hand of God or yielding it to Him? Using Daniel as our example, we itemize a few things about his response to an impossible situation that will be a carrying device to take throughout this entire chapter. For the question posed to the depths of his soul then, is the same question that you and I face today...do we truly believe?

Susie Gamez is Canadian by birth, Korean by heritage and Mexican/American by marriage. She is passionate about matters surrounding culture, diversity, justice and the Gospel. After serving as a missionary in South Central Los Angeles for 14 years, she now lives in Long Beach, CA where she serves on staff with Light and Life Christian Fellowship. Today, on the last day of Missions Week, Susie reads from Daniel 6 and exhorts us to place our trust in God though life many a times tempts us to forfeit our faith. Using Daniel as an example, Susie encourages us that God will never let us down, even when trusting in His faithfulness is hard to do.

What if God doesn't answer every one of your prayers, what if He doesn't give you everything that you think you deserve, what will you do then? We are sometimes told that our lack of abundance comes from our lack of faith. Cancer happens, divorce happens, death happens, but what happens to those who believed God would "fix" those problems? When Jesus doesn't answer prayers is Jesus still enough? Using Daniel 3:12-18 we see the answer of 3 men that said Jesus was enough, even if they didn't get what they wanted out of life.

In this second sermon in the Babylon series, Pastor Paul teaches about our identity - how we were created, how it's broken and how it's redeemed. Using Daniel 1:1-7 as his passage, Paul shares how Babylon destroys our identity, steals our hopes and dreams and always fails to deliver.

Powerful message by Pastor Tai Adeshugba: Generationally Transmitted Trauma in Men In today’s Father’s Day message, Pastor Tai delivers an usual but powerful message titled ‘Generational Transmitted Trauma’. Using Daniel 10:12-13 and Ephesians 6:12-13, we are reminded that there is more to this life than what meets the eye. We understand that as Christians, the war we fight is not simply against what we see with our eyes but it is against supernatural powers. Yet oftentimes, just like Daniel, we are completely oblivious to the war that rages on because of us.  When we think of legacy, we often think of it being a positive thing. We celebrate people and say, “He/She left a legacy of faithfulness”, often forgetting that as it is in the light, so it is in the dark. Many men are carrying things that they are unaware of, negative things that are having an impact on their lives and on the lives of those around them. Without realising it, they are being subjected to the wiles of powers that cannot be seen with the human eye. Men carry the seed and so when they reproduce, the cycle continues. Thus a pattern of generational brokenness, failure, poverty, depression, anger, abuse and so much more, begins to take root and leaves behind a legacy of destruction.  But these cross generational cycles and patterns can and must be broken. We know we cannot fight with physical weapons but our weapons are mighty through God to pull down strongholds. Our victory is rooted in Christ Jesus and with Him, we can receive our breakthrough.  To hear more on this explosive message, head over to our website and allow this message to light a fire in you that will be the catalyst for a new beginning in your life! DOWNLOAD NOW and listen in. JOIN US next week @WT for yet another inspiring message. Don’t forget to like and share

Using Daniel's experiences as a model, we explore practical ways to stand firm in a culture that goes against our beliefs, how to engage with limits, how to live in our Babylon.

Using Daniel's experiences as a model, we explore practical ways to stand firm in a culture that goes against our beliefs, how to engage with limits, how to live in our Babylon.

Summary: Stephanie is the mother of a veteran who passed away in January of 2016 while waiting for treatment from the VA for PTSD and addiction. She is now an advocate for improved veterans services, particularly in the area of mental health issues, as well as one of the many voices in the efforts to take down the current opioid crisis in our country.  She is available to speak on these subjects in any arena, and am happy to do all she can to help veterans and veteran support organizations as well as those working in addiction services. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Stephanie's background and experience  Daniel Keegan's background and experience  Advocacy for veterans Listening to the whole story of a veteran's experience rather than just the snapshot Using Daniel's story to bridge the gap between those who have served and those who have not Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic (S.A.F.E. Project US) Veteran Courts The Know Your Veterans Act Warm Handoff cooperation between DoD and VA Links Mentioned in This Episode: Stephanie's Social media: LinkedIn Twitter   You can be sure to find future episodes of Head Space and Timing, and all of the CYPOV Podcast Network Shows, by subscribing through your Podcast player of choice, like iTunes. Using an app makes subscribing and listening to podcasts (both ours and others) so much simpler. Just subscribe to Change Your POV Podcast within your app and it will automatically update every time a new episode is released. Do you want to check out Duane's latest book, Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy? Check it out by finding it on Amazon

Summary: Stephanie is the mother of a veteran who passed away in January of 2016 while waiting for treatment from the VA for PTSD and addiction. She is now an advocate for improved veterans services, particularly in the area of mental health issues, as well as one of the many voices in the efforts to take down the current opioid crisis in our country.  She is available to speak on these subjects in any arena, and am happy to do all she can to help veterans and veteran support organizations as well as those working in addiction services. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Stephanie's background and experience  Daniel Keegan's background and experience  Advocacy for veterans Listening to the whole story of a veteran's experience rather than just the snapshot Using Daniel's story to bridge the gap between those who have served and those who have not Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic (S.A.F.E. Project US) Veteran Courts The Know Your Veterans Act Warm Handoff cooperation between DoD and VA Links Mentioned in This Episode: Stephanie's Social media: LinkedIn Twitter   You can be sure to find future episodes of Head Space and Timing, and all of the CYPOV Podcast Network Shows, by subscribing through your Podcast player of choice, like iTunes. Using an app makes subscribing and listening to podcasts (both ours and others) so much simpler. Just subscribe to Change Your POV Podcast within your app and it will automatically update every time a new episode is released. Do you want to check out Duane's latest book, Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy? Check it out by finding it on Amazon

Have you ever felt like an exile in the workplace? Using Daniel 1 and her experiences as a professor and psychologist at Harvard University, guest speaker Dr. Nancy Hill shows how God gives us mission and vocation in spaces in need of the Gospel.

Bishop Riggen continues the series on prayer from 1 Timothy 2:1, emphasizing that prayer must be the first priority of the Christian walk and that not all prayer is equal. Using Daniel 9:19 as a model, he explains the process of effective prayer: first getting God's attention ("O Lord, hear"), then finding His favor through repentance ("O Lord, forgive"), and finally making specific petitions ("O Lord, hearken and do"). The central point is that generic prayers require no faith; God is moved when believers pray specifically — naming what they want, as Joshua commanded the sun to stand still and Hezekiah asked for the shadow to go backward. Bishop Riggen illustrates this with stories: a wife praying for her fugitive husband to come home and be filled with the Holy Ghost that day (answered that afternoon), and a criminal whose leg was miraculously lengthened. He urges the congregation to pray with bold faith, trusting that nothing is too hard for God, and to stop settling for comfortable, indefinite prayers that expect nothing. The sermon concludes with a call to declare specific needs and watch God act.

Reverend Merriman preaches from Matthew 3:1-3, focusing on John the Baptist as 'the voice of one crying in the wilderness,' whose purpose was to prepare the way of the Lord. He contrasts John's vocal, repentant witness with what he calls the 'silent majority'—believers and citizens who remain silent on moral and spiritual issues, thereby giving consent to the devil and to societal decay. Using Daniel's persistence in prayer despite the lion's den decree (Daniel 6:10, 22) and David's wholehearted worship despite his wife's contempt (2 Samuel 6:14-16, 20-21), Merriman argues that the enemy seeks to silence prayer, worship, and ultimately the believer's witness. He warns that silence is consent, and that failing to speak up for righteousness—in homes, schools, and workplaces—allows the world to degrade. The sermon calls the congregation to break silence: to pray without ceasing, worship with all their might, and boldly witness to Jesus. Merriman insists that God will have a church that is not silent, and that revival comes when God's people pray, worship, and testify together. He closes with an altar call for personal commitment to no longer allow the devil to silence their voice.

Ministers exhort the congregation to cultivate a daily, year-round habit of giving thanks, rooted in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Ephesians 5:20. The sermon opens by distinguishing Thanksgiving as a national holiday from the biblical command to give thanks in everything. Using Daniel's example of praying three times a day despite the threat of the lion's den, Ministers illustrate that thanksgiving must persist even in trying times. The message then warns against routine—going through life on autopilot and taking God's blessings for granted. Four specific areas are highlighted: the Bible as God's living Word, the privilege of experiencing God's presence in worship, the vital need to love and support brothers and sisters in the church, and the unmerited gift of salvation. A personal illustration is given of a brother who was prayed for at 3 a.m. and appeared at the next service, underscoring the power of intercessory love. The sermon calls believers to break out of complacency, actively thank God for small and large blessings, and cherish the church family as the body of Christ.