🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD -‭‭ ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Luke‬ ‭18‬:‭1‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.”

SUMMARY

This conversation focuses on the theme of prayer, exploring various biblical pictures that illustrate the significance and power of prayer in a believer's life. The speaker emphasizes the importance of viewing Jesus as a righteous judge, a deliverer, a friend, and a king, each providing a unique perspective on how prayer connects believers to God. The discussion also highlights the necessity of persistence in prayer and the assurance that God listens and responds to the cries of His people.

⚔️ Prayer is essential for spiritual growth and connection with God.

Blind Bartimaeus exemplifies faith and persistence in prayer.

God's timing in answering prayers is often different from our expectations.

Prayer should be a regular, scheduled part of our lives.

We should approach God with humility and faith, seeking mercy.

The prayers of the saints are precious to God.

Confidence in prayer comes from knowing who Jesus is.

To God even Jesus Christ be the glory forever, amen! 🙌

BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Updates

01:19 Men's Retreat Announcement and Prayer

02:18 Biblical Pictures of Prayer

13:24 The Righteous Judge and Prayer

25:16 The Deliverer and Friendship in Prayer

27:02 The Friendship of Jesus and Lazarus

33:38 Understanding Grief and Resurrection

40:08 The Nature of True Friendship

41:37 Jesus as the King and Righteous Judge

45:57 The Importance of Prayer and Preparation

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‭‭🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD - John‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭11‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” – Christ Jesus

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🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD -‭‭ ‭‭‭‭‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭15‬:‭22‬ ‭NLT

“But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.”

SUMMARY

This conversation delves into the themes of submission, authority, and obedience within the context of faith and community. The speakers emphasize the importance of submitting to God's word, the role of authority figures in our lives, and the process of spiritual growth through obedience. They discuss how submission is not just a duty but a pathway to blessings and a deeper relationship with God. The conversation encourages listeners to trust in God's plan and to engage with their community for support and guidance.

⚔️ God’s ideal for you and I is to have a perfect relationship with Him, and our obedience or submission to Him will help that endeavor.

Our humanity does not like the thought of obedience and submission to God or people, but it takes a level of trust in God and His perspective, to do it.

Obedience is pleasing to God, but it is a blessing for us.

Obedience and submission is a form of accountability and protection to God and from God.

God’s leaders don't do everything for us in our relationship with God, but they are there to help us to become more obedient and submitted to Him through Jesus Christ.

It takes time to become more obedient and submitted to God’s Word in every area of our lives.

Sometimes we do even realize that some things in our lives aren't submitted to God until He shows us.

Obedience to God extends beyond to God directly, but to God indirectly, by submitting to all people in all forms of authority, as long as they are not asking us to sin.

God also wants us to be submitted to elders and our peers.

Submission is our choice, and if we don't embrace it, we cannot expect to overcome all the challenges of life, and reach our full potential.

So, let's surrender ourselves to the LORD.

To God even Jesus Christ be the glory forever, amen! 🙌

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🙌 OBEDIENCE - Submission To God – Bro Beaudry Abbey | Patreon

TAKEAWAYS

Submission is essential for a healthy relationship with God.

Obedience to God's word leads to blessings in our lives.

Trust in God is crucial for submission to authority.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Tone

00:20 The Importance of God's Word

04:31 Submission to God and Its Significance

06:28 Understanding Submission in Relationships

15:01 The Role of Authority and Leadership

27:42 Submission to the Body of Christ

32:24 The Importance of Accountability in Spiritual Leadership

38:36 Understanding Submission to Authority

45:29 The Role of Trust in Submission

52:14 Overcoming the Orphan Mentality

01:00:16 The Process of Obedience and Growth

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🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD -‭‭ ‭‭‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God.”

⚔️ As human beings, we don't like being rejected or outcast, because our Heavenly Father made us social creatures, so we need to know where we fit and where we belong.

The problem is that our sinful nature is willing to do just about anything to fit in, be cool, or find a sense of belonging. And, the other problem is that we may be running in sinful circles.

Now we have Jesus Christ and His followers calling people out of the circles of the world to their circle of righteousness, by telling every soul of mankind that will listen, that the circle of the world is sinful and will be judged by God. And, saying that, to fit in and belong to God's circle, is to belong to something far better, greater, higher, or more rewarding than this world's circle.

So, let’s embrace the “Square Life.”

TAKEAWAYS

We are social creatures and need fellowship.

Belonging to the right circles is crucial for spiritual growth.

Embracing the square life means not fitting into worldly circles.

God calls us out of the world's circles into His kingdom.

Being lukewarm is not acceptable to God.

The Potter shapes us into vessels for His purpose.

We are valuable and precious in God's eyes.

The world is skilled at making bad things look appealing.

Our identity is found in Christ, not in worldly acceptance.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Morning Greetings

00:00 Living the Word of God

01:22 The Importance of Faith and Maturity

04:39 Circles: Finding Where We Belong

07:33 Embracing the Square Life

10:30 The Conflict Between Worldly and Godly Circles

13:25 The Potter and the Clay: God’s Work in Us

24:17 Embracing the Call to Spiritual Growth

27:13 The Battle Against Sin and Spiritual Warfare

30:09 Building God's Kingdom: The Square Life

35:28 The Gift of Salvation and Eternal Life

40:18 Choosing Between Circles: The World vs. God's Kingdom

BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO

⭕️ CIRCLES - Embrace The Square Life – Bro. Philip Laurence Thomas | Patreon

To God even Jesus Christ be the glory forever, amen! 🙌

‭‭🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD - John‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭11‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” – Christ Jesus

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🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD -‭‭ ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭19‬-‭21‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

SUMMARY

This conversation focuses on the theme of contentment from a Christian perspective, emphasizing its importance in spiritual growth and personal development. The speaker discusses scriptural insights on contentment, the challenges faced in achieving it, and the role of godliness in maintaining a contented life. The discussion also highlights the significance of prioritizing God over material desires and the need for a supportive community in fostering spiritual growth.

⚔️ Treasure is what we desire in heart and are willing to sacrifice for.

Our heart is our inner person who will treasure or serve a master.

We may have some treasures in this life, but we should be content/delighted/satisfied/at peace with God being our ultimate treasure, passion, and focus.

We cannot ultimately serve God and something or someone else at the same time.

God is a treasure that can bless us, and so is Satan, but we have to choose which master we will serve.

God is a treasure that can take care of everything we need, even when we don't ask, we just have to seek and desire Him first and most of all.

Jesus Christ is an invaluable gift that God has given to us that we should treasure and be content with, because God gives us all things through Him.

So, let's be content with what a treasure God is in our lives; His Son Jesus Christ, His love, His salvation, His blessings, His righteousness, His correction, His promises, His will, His Word, His protection, His providence, His reward, and His Heaven.

TAKEAWAYS

Contentment is essential for handling life's challenges.

Contentment does not mean complacency; we should strive to grow.

The love of money can lead to spiritual pitfalls.

Understanding our needs versus wants is crucial for contentment.

Being fully persuaded in faith helps maintain contentment.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Air Travel Incident and Its Implications

00:56 Introduction to Iron Sharpens Iron

01:54 The Importance of Community and Growth

04:19 Understanding Contentment

17:38 The Connection Between Godliness and Contentment

27:06 The Dangers of Seeking Wealth Over Godliness

31:29 Struggles with Contentment and Faith

35:10 Understanding God's Timing and Our Frustrations

41:12 The Apostle Paul's Lessons on Contentment

47:00 The Importance of Godliness with Contentment

51:15 God as Our Ultimate Treasure

56:24 Final Thoughts on Contentment and Faith

To God even Jesus Christ be the glory forever, amen! 🙌

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🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD -‭‭ ‭‭‭‭‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, Because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: Great is thy faithfulness.”

SUMMARY

In this conversation, Brother Tony Garcia discusses the importance of community, integrity, and God's mercy in the lives of men striving to live a Christian life. He emphasizes that while struggles are inevitable, God's mercy is always available to lift us up and restore us. The discussion includes practical steps for spiritual growth, the significance of living with integrity, and the need for daily connection with God. The overarching theme is that despite the challenges faced, men can find strength and renewal through faith and community support.

⚔️ We can extend ourselves in service or grow weary in God's kingdom, but God is faithful to help us with mercy, strength, integrity, and renewal.

If we fail in the struggle, God's mercy gives us the opportunity to get up and try again.

Integrity is God's faithfulness, and it is doing right by God no matter how we feel or who sees us.

We must work out spiritually by our devotions to God, so that we can handle more of His kingdom struggles.

Jesus Christ represents All that we need from God.

We may lose some spiritual battles, but we can still win the war of eternal life, through Jesus Christ.

So, let’s keep going forward in the power of Jesus Christ, and forget about yesterday.

To God even Jesus Christ be the glory forever, amen! 🙌

SOUND BITES

"You are never too far gone."

"God wants to see us win."

"Every day is a new battle."

CHAPTERS

00:00 The Importance of Community and Support

03:50 God's Mercy: Hope for the Weary

14:01 Integrity: The Foundation of Strength and Peace

23:49 Restoration and Renewal Through Faith

24:39 Forgiveness and Restoration

29:08 The Importance of Integrity and Faithfulness

34:02 Practical Steps to Renew Spiritual Strength

40:26 Understanding Kingdom Struggles

48:52 The Necessity of Daily Connection with God

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🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD -‭‭ ‭‭John‬ ‭13‬:‭31‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.”

SUMMARY

In this conversation, Pastor Michael Zotzman explores the themes of abiding in Christ, the importance of love and forgiveness, and how these elements contribute to bearing fruit in a Christian's life. He emphasizes that true discipleship is demonstrated through love, especially in difficult circumstances, and discusses the parable of the unforgiving servant to illustrate the necessity of extending forgiveness.

⚔️ God is the “King of Glory”, but is He glorified or honored in us?

Jesus Christ is the brightness of God's glory.

God's glory represents all that He is, and part of His glory is love, for God is love. And, if we show no love, even to the hard-to-love, can we say that we are of God?

God wants the world to see His glory in us through the power of Jesus Christ. This is the “Calling Card” of a real Christian.

God's glory shines the brightest in dark, challenging, and troubled times.

God's glory is compelling and this is what He uses to draw all humanity to Himself.

So, let's be a beacon of God's glory in Jesus Christ to this dark world.

To God even Jesus Christ be the glory forever, amen! 🙌

SOUND BITES

"We need more of the power of the Holy Ghost."

"Love your enemy, bless them that curse you."

"Judas became the greatest benefit to Jesus' ministry."

"God doesn't get glory from us being bitter."

CHAPTERS

00:00 Setting the Stage for Spiritual Growth

02:51 The Power of Prayer and Unity

05:46 Glorifying God Through Our Actions

09:03 Responding to Betrayal with Love

11:52 The Example of Jesus in Betrayal

15:10 Understanding the Role of Adversity

18:06 The Transformative Power of Forgiveness

21:01 Living Out the Commandment of Love

23:58 The Journey of the Apostle Paul

27:01 Bearing Fruit Through Trials

32:23 The Importance of Abiding in Christ

35:05 Bearing Fruit Through Love and Forgiveness

39:39 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

40:47 Trials, Tribulations, and Glorifying God

44:02 The Journey of Forgiveness and Growth

46:20 Reflections on the Message

52:27 The Challenge of Loving Our Enemies

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🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD -‭‭ ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭17‬:‭29‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?”

SUMMARY

~ Living and Dying for a Greater Purpose

~ Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Cause

In this engaging conversation, the host Philip Lawrence Thomas leads a group of men in a discussion centered around causes that people are willing to live and die for. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding one's purpose and the ultimate cause of God's kingdom, illustrated through the biblical story of David and Goliath. The participants are encouraged to reflect on their own lives and the causes they stand for, ultimately challenging them to live boldly for God's cause.

⚔️ People are willing to die for many causes, but there is no greater cause to live and die for than for the cause of Jesus Christ. His cause is a cause of love, loving God, and loving people. So maybe not live a selfish and self-centered life, but may we give ourselves for something greater than ourselves because there is a cause that has eternal ramifications and rewards that we should be willing to live and to die for, Jesus Christ.

To God and Jesus Christ be the glory forever, amen!! 🙌

SOUND BITES

"You can't put the fire out with gasoline."

"I come to you in the name of the Lord."

"Don't be afraid to stand for God's cause."

"You are more than a conqueror."

"If I got your heart, I got you."

TAKEAWAYS

People are willing to die for various causes, including family, religion, and sports.

God's cause is the ultimate cause that believers should stand for.

The story of David and Goliath exemplifies standing up for God's cause.

When we stand for God's cause, we can do miraculous things.

Love, joy, and the Holy Spirit are our weapons.

We must be willing to sacrifice for God’s cause.

If we follow Christ, He will give us a cause.

Our heart must be aligned with God's cause.

Victory is guaranteed when we stand for God.

Repentance is the first step to joining God's cause.

We must choose heavenly causes over earthly ones.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Gathering

02:56 The Anticipation of Revival

06:13 Understanding Causes: What People Live and Die For

12:05 The Greater Cause: God's Kingdom

18:09 David and Goliath: A Cause Worth Fighting For

30:25 Standing for God's Cause

32:47 Understanding the Concept of a Cause

35:43 The Power of Love and Sacrifice

39:54 The Heart of the Matter

42:52 The Ultimate Cause: Jesus Christ

45:20 How to Begin: Repentance and Faith

47:48 Living for Something Greater

50:43 The Importance of a Greater Why

54:02 Faith in Action

59:12 Choosing Heavenly Over Earthly Causes

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🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD -‭‭ Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

SUMMARY

~ Navigating Life with God's View

~ Seeing Beyond Our Circumstances

This conversation focuses on the importance of spiritual growth and community among men, emphasizing the need for prayer, the word of God, and understanding heaven's perspective. The speaker discusses how different viewpoints can affect our understanding of challenges and encourages listeners to seek God's will and perspective in their lives. This conversation delves into the biblical story of David and Bathsheba, exploring themes of sin, repentance, and the importance of seeing situations from God's perspective. The discussion highlights Nathan's gentle approach to confronting David, emphasizing the need for humility and understanding in addressing sin. The speakers reflect on how a heavenly perspective can transform our understanding of challenges and lead to victory in faith. The conversation also touches on the significance of unity within the body of Christ and the importance of trusting in God's presence during life's storms.

⚔️ There are many points of view; the human, our personal, Satan's, and God's, but we must choose God’s point of view. We must seek, choose, and trust Heaven's point of view. Seeing Heaven's point of view is faith. God will help us to see all things from His point of view, through various ways, so that we will understand it and not fight it. So, may our perspective during trouble be that God is greater than anything I'm facing, and that He will help me, because I love Him and because He loves me.

To God and Jesus Christ be the glory forever, amen!! 🙌

SOUND BITES

"Only heaven's point of view sees everything."

"Heaven's point of view brings us endurance."

"Victory is possible when our perspective changes."

"Heaven's point of view is to bring unity."

TAKEAWAYS

Heaven's perspective sees everything, including our hidden struggles.

When we change our viewpoint to God's, we find peace.

Endurance comes from seeing beyond our current struggles.

We must not let fear of the world dictate our faith.

The word of God provides clarity in confusing times.

Seeing through heaven's perspective allows for true repentance and change.

Faith is essential for overcoming life's challenges and seeing God's plan.

Heaven's perspective can change our understanding of trials and tribulations.

We must choose to see things from God's point of view to experience true victory.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Call

07:41 The Importance of Prayer and the Word

08:12 Heaven's Point of View

18:04 Safety and Security in God's Perspective

24:51 Endurance Through Heaven's Perspective

29:44 Reality Through Heaven's Lens

30:17 The Sin of David: A Cautionary Tale

34:39 Nathan's Approach: A Lesson in Humility

36:14 Heaven's Perspective: Seeing Through God's Eyes

39:42 Faith and Perspective: The Key to Victory

48:28 Unity in the Body: Overcoming Division

57:29 The Storm and the Savior: Trusting in His Presence

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