Rich further explained that Jesus willingly took upon himself the punishment humanity deserved, using passages from 1 Peter, Hebrews, and Isaiah to illustrate this truth. He highlighted the importance of forgiveness by pointing to Jesus’ instruction to forgive not merely seven times, but “seventy times seven.” Rich emphasized that Jesus’ example calls believers to extend forgiveness to others in the same spirit of grace they have received.

Rich also connected the parable of the forgiven debt to the believer’s new relationship with God. He explained that through Jesus’ sacrifice and God’s forgiveness, people can receive the gift of holy spirit, become children of God, and be restored to fellowship with Him. He concluded by reminding listeners that believers belong to God and are called to glorify Him in both body and spirit through the way they live.

Building on 1 Corinthians 4:3–4, Rich explained that the only verdict that ultimately matters is God’s. The tendency to measure ourselves—either by our own standards or by the judgments of others—keeps the focus misplaced. Scripture redirects that focus away from self-evaluation and toward God’s declaration. Drawing from passages in Romans and 2 Corinthians, he showed that confidence and identity are grounded in what God has already established, not in how we assess ourselves.

The study also highlights the supremacy of Yahweh over all spiritual powers and contrasts God’s unwavering reliability with human inconsistency. Rich Robson emphasizes that God’s ownership of all things frees believers from anxiety, reminding us that our defense rests in Him. The imagery of God’s presence—like the pillar of cloud and fire—points to the joy of walking in His guidance. This teaching concludes with reflection on the eternal promises fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the refreshment of God’s spirit in the lives of believers, and the encouragement that true spiritual renewal flourishes in fellowship with those who rejoice in God’s name and righteousness.

Marc also invited us to step back and see the bigger picture of God’s purpose in the Word, helping us appreciate how Scripture fits together as a coherent whole. Along the way, he thoughtfully addressed the ongoing spiritual conflict at work in the world, reminding us that this is not merely abstract theology, but a real and present battle in which Jesus stands victorious over the enemy.

He then shifted the focus to what lies ahead—the future world under Jesus’ righteous rule, the restoration of creation, and the gift of eternal life. In that coming day, believers will receive new, imperishable bodies and share in the glory God has prepared for those who love Him.

This teaching is also about the deeper reality of embracing God’s forgiveness. Rich highlighted that God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ sets the standard for how we are to forgive others. Grudges only stunt personal growth and spiritual maturity. Drawing from biblical examples like David’s forgiveness of Saul and Jesus forgiving those who crucified him, Rich urged others to forgive without limit and to live in peace by resting in Christ’s finished work, not their own effort.

Marc also underscores the transforming power of prayer—quiet, contemplative, and intimate time spent in the Father’s presence. He exhorts believers to seek the deep things of God in stillness, cultivating intimacy with the One who heals and restores. He frames the Christian life as spiritual warfare, not won by debate or argument but through prayer. Victory comes when we open our hearts to the great physician, allowing him to purify our motives and shape our minds into the likeness of Christ.

He also spoke on the coming Kingdom of God, assuring that Christ’s victory over evil guarantees ultimate triumph despite dark times. Mark highlighted the importance of forgiveness as a command that protects against bitterness and fosters gratitude. He concluded with a call to bold, fearless prayer, reminding believers that the holy spirit intercedes and helps them grow deeper in their walk with God.

He further explained that spiritual maturity is measured not by ministry titles or church metrics, but by practical acts of service. Gary encouraged the fellowship to live out their faith through tangible demonstrations of love and humility, reflecting Jesus’ teachings about loving others—even enemies—and striving for completeness through selfless service.

He also emphasized prayer’s transformative power—helping overcome anxiety (Philippians 4), being led by the spirit (Romans 8), and becoming a daily habit of life (Ephesians 6). Drawing from Paul’s prayers in Ephesians and Colossians, Franco reminded listeners to focus on eternal realities, practice persistent prayer, and trust that the measure of a life of prayer is not how many of our requests are answered, but how deeply our hearts are conformed to the Father’s. Every prayer is a step closer to the Father, drawing us into deeper fellowship and greater trust in Him.

Marc Dickie will take you on a journey through the Bible, from Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus to his stoning in Derby, showing you how prayer isn’t just a duty—it’s a powerful tool to influence the world around you, even when you feel helpless.

Sharing his own journey, Marc reflected on how prayer revealed both God’s heart and his own weaknesses. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12, he highlighted that God’s grace is sufficient and that real transformation begins when God reshapes our hearts. He challenged believers to prioritize prayer, love God deeply, and let that love overflow to others.

In closing, Marc urged the fellowship to seek a more intimate relationship with God—because it’s from that place of prayer that lasting impact flows.

In this teaching, we explore Yahweh’s love from the very beginning. In Genesis, He created the garden of Eden, a place of delight and intimate fellowship with humanity. Everything was “very good,” with no suffering or evil. He gave Adam and Eve dominion over the earth and the freedom to choose—but when they chose their own way, sin entered the world. Sin—not Yahweh—is the true source of suffering.

Yet Yahweh’s response reveals His infinite resources. Horrified by the consequences of sin, He immediately set a plan of redemption in motion. By working with humanity through persuasion rather than coercion, He continually guides creation toward restoration. No matter the choices people make, Yahweh is able to turn even hardship into an opportunity for good and keep His promise of a renewed creation.

This audio teaching dives deep into how Yahweh’s love, wisdom, and resourcefulness transform our understanding of suffering and redemption. Discover how He works behind the scenes to bring restoration, hope, and ultimately, a new garden of Eden.

Listen now and gain insight into the God who can make beauty from even the most broken circumstances.

He also shares about the creative power of God’s purified Word, which is “like silver refined seven times,” encouraging believers to use their words to heal, rescue, and build up. Just as God’s Word brings life and truth, Rich challenges us to align our speech with God’s heart, speaking in ways that edify and strengthen those around us.

He also emphasized that real faith means acting on God’s Word, even when fear or doubt is present. Through examples like Gideon and David, Marc encourages believers to stay prayerful, trust God fully, and boldly share their testimonies of His faithfulness.

But the original Hebrew text tells a different story. It does not say that Yahweh killed anyone, nor does it describe Him simply skipping over certain homes because of the blood. This teaching takes a closer look at what the Hebrew actually says happened that night.

By examining some basic Hebrew grammar and comparing this account with other parts of Scripture, it becomes clear: it was the destroyer—identified as the devil—who carried out the killing. And far from merely “passing over” homes with blood on the doorposts (a phrase that can sound like passive avoidance), Yahweh took an active role in guarding those inside. He stood between the destroyer and the protected, much like a mother bird hovering over her young, shielding them from danger.

The first Passover was a foreshadowing of something greater. In his letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul wrote that Christ is our Passover. Just as Yahweh protected every household marked with blood during the exodus, Jesus Christ now actively protects you from the evil one—the destroyer who still seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. You can rest confidently knowing that Jesus is ever-present, constantly working to ensure that your life is full, guarded, and more than abundant.

Psalm 1 calls us to prioritize Yahweh’s Word daily, contrasting the eternal rewards of righteousness with the fleeting pleasures of this world. It reminds us that righteousness is not about rigid rule-following, but about living a life rooted in God’s wisdom—one that bears lasting fruit, like a tree planted by streams of living water. Echoing the promise in Revelation of the pure river of life, this psalm offers both inspiration and challenge to all who desire to love God and others with a faithful heart.

Yahweh’s mercy and grace far outweigh His wrath. Under absolutely no obligation to do so, Yahweh promises that He will be with Israel—that He will strengthen, help, and uphold them. In this context, Rich discusses how God’s ways in history are often unexpected, such as His use of the Persian king Cyrus to bring Israel back from captivity. It is noteworthy that Isaiah says Yahweh calls Cyrus by name to be Israel’s shepherd and messiah—the very words later used to describe Jesus Christ! Rich highlights how God can work through unlikely individuals to accomplish His purposes and underscores the importance of trusting in God’s eternal perspective, even when His methods seem mysterious. Rich concludes by encouraging believers to view present sufferings in light of God’s ultimate plan for redemption, restoration, and glory.

Marc unpacks how the love of God is not just a concept but a transformative force that empowers us to rise above the distractions of the world. He explains how the holy spirit works within us to guide, correct, and inspire—and why our response to that guidance matters.

This teaching is a call to walk in love daily—not as a religious duty, but as the genuine evidence of God’s presence in our lives. If you're hungry for truth, ready to challenge the status quo, and seeking a faith that’s rooted in Scripture and led by love, this teaching is for you.

Marc also explores the insidious nature of indifference, one of the most common yet dangerous forms of spiritual neglect. Drawing from the story of Cain and Abel, he illustrates the subtle dangers of ignoring God’s commands and the ever-present threat of sin that lurks in the heart. Ultimately, Marc calls believers to remain vigilant, faithful, and rooted in God’s Word, as they navigate the battles within and around them, growing deeper in their faith and bearing the fruit of a transformed life.

Building on this foundation, Marc explains that being a child of God is both a present reality and a future hope, as believers await full transformation into Christ’s likeness. He addresses the tension between being born of God and still wrestling with sin, clarifying that 1 John speaks of lawlessness as a broader rejection of God's authority rather than isolated moral failings. This understanding calls believers to pursue righteousness—not to earn salvation, but as a faithful response to the grace and new identity they have received in Christ.

Depressing? If that were the book’s only message, it certainly would be. But there is much more to the story. Ultimately, Ecclesiastes offers wisdom not just for surviving but for thriving in such a fleeting world.

Rich Robson provides a detailed explanation of Ecclesiastes 9:1-12, summarizing its key themes: the certainty of death, the uncertainty of life, and how to live well despite these realities. He emphasizes that while death is inevitable for all, we are called to enjoy the gifts God has given us. Life’s simple pleasures—food, drink, relationships—are all blessings from a generous God who delights in seeing His people enjoy them.

In contrast to the limited perspective of Ecclesiastes, Christians are blessed with the hope of resurrection and eternal life. That hope inspires us to live with purpose, engage in good works, and prioritize spiritual matters over earthly concerns.

This teaching delivers a thought-provoking message on the importance of embracing life rather than worrying about things beyond our control. It encourages us to focus on the present, trust in God’s plan, and avoid dwelling on past mistakes or future uncertainties.

Gary also contrasts ancient and modern worship, noting that while people in biblical times primarily engaged in acts of worship, many today focus more on studying God. He urges believers to embrace a more active approach to worship by humbling themselves before God, physically expressing reverence, and cultivating stillness to hear His voice.

King Solomon recognized this and set out to discover the true meaning of life. To his dismay, he concluded that life is fleeting, elusive, and repetitive. He sought fulfillment in laughter, pleasure, possessions, ambitious projects, power, and more. Yet, no matter what he pursued, everything eventually came to an end — including life itself. He realized that no matter how much he achieved or acquired, death was inevitable. And when that day arrived, what would all his efforts have meant? The sobering answer: nothing. He concluded that life is like a vapor, a puff of smoke, a mere breath.

Is that depressing? At first glance, it might seem so. But Ecclesiastes teaches that by confronting the reality of death — even meditating on it — the events of life take on new significance. Instead of striving in vain to control life’s uncertainties, you can embrace the simple, daily gifts God provides: watching the sunrise, reading Scripture, praying, sharing a meal, working, enjoying time with loved ones, listening to music, and resting at the end of the day. There is no need to exhaust yourself chasing after things; true joy is found in appreciating what God graciously gives. This, according to Ecclesiastes, is the key to living a life of joy in an unpredictable world.

This concept of "looking to Jesus" in prayer implies maintaining a steadfast focus on him. Crucially, for prayers to be answered, our gaze must remain fixed on him after we pray, preventing us from reverting to the problem that prompted our prayer. To experience the power of prayer, we must direct our thoughts heavenward, away from earthly concerns. Scripture reveals that dwelling on worldly matters leads to suffering, while focusing on Christ, seated at God's right hand, brings deliverance. This requires a continuous and disciplined effort to bring every thought captive to Christ—not just during prayer. It is a moment-by-moment commitment. As we consistently practice focusing on the one who offers solutions rather than on the problems themselves, this discipline will become easier, drawing us closer to the God for whom all things are possible.

In his epistle to his fellow Jews, James instructed his Christian brothers and sisters not to succumb to self-pity or helplessness amid adversity. Instead, he urged them to embrace joy. Indeed, this wasn’t a suggestion; it was a divine command. Like all of God’s commands, facing adversity with joy was crucial to living the abundant life made possible by Jesus’ death and resurrection.

James explained that encountering adversity with joy would fortify their ability to withstand future assaults on their faith. By doing so, they would grow more courageous, witnessing their loving Father deliver them from hardship time and time again. This process would create a feedback loop, with each victory reinforcing their determination to trust God, regardless of external appearances.

In this inspirational teaching, you’ll discover that James wasn’t the only servant of God who encouraged believers to find joy amid adversity. Both Peter and Paul echoed his counsel. You’ll also learn about Job, whose unwavering trust in God throughout severe misfortune brought him great rewards. But undoubtedly, the greatest example of finding joy in suffering was Jesus Christ. Hebrews 12:2 states that Jesus persevered through the crucifixion by focusing on the joy he would experience at his resurrection. Let these extraordinary individuals serve as examples of how you, too, can find joy in adversity and thereby strengthen your faith in God.

To further illustrate his point, he likens the act of trusting God to a fruitful tree planted by water, nourished and sustained by a source that never runs dry. This imagery beautifully conveys the idea that faith in God not only provides stability but also fosters growth and abundance in every area of life. Just as a tree thrives when its roots reach deep into a reliable water source.

This sharing of God’s Word will inspire you to cultivate a relationship grounded in trust, encouraging you to lean on God’s unchanging truth as you navigate life’s uncertainties.

Now, as we turn our attention to chapter eight, we find ourselves on the threshold of an exhilarating spiritual journey. This chapter encapsulates the essence of what it means to live as a follower of Christ, offering breathtaking insights into the nature of God’s love, the incredible gift of holy spirit, and the ultimate assurance we have in our salvation. It tackles profound questions about suffering, hope, and the transformative work of grace in our lives.

Join us as we embark on this exploration, a mere scraping of the surface of a chapter teeming with biblical richness and spiritual depth. While we may only touch on a few key points, the truths embedded in this culminating chapter can lead to a lifetime of reflection and growth in faith. Each verse invites us to delve deeper into our relationship with God, uncovering new layers of understanding and experience. The themes and promises presented here are not just for intellectual pursuit; they are designed to foster a deeper connection with God and our Lord Jesus Christ, which will empower us in our daily spiritual walk.

Now, as we turn our attention to chapter eight, we find ourselves on the threshold of an exhilarating spiritual journey. This chapter encapsulates the essence of what it means to live as a follower of Christ, offering breathtaking insights into the nature of God’s love, the incredible gift of holy spirit, and the ultimate assurance we have in our salvation. It tackles profound questions about suffering, hope, and the transformative work of grace in our lives.

Join us as we embark on this exploration, a mere scraping of the surface of a chapter teeming with biblical richness and spiritual depth. While we may only touch on a few key points, the truths embedded in this culminating chapter can lead to a lifetime of reflection and growth in faith. Each verse invites us to delve deeper into our relationship with God, uncovering new layers of understanding and experience. The themes and promises presented here are not just for intellectual pursuit; they are designed to foster a deeper connection with God and our Lord Jesus Christ, which will empower us in our daily spiritual walk.

As followers of Christ, we are constantly called to rise above the patterns and inclinations of our natural selves, which often lead us away from His perfect will and purpose. This struggle is a fundamental aspect of our spiritual journey — an intricate dance between our human tendencies and the divine calling we receive through faith in Jesus Christ. It is in these moments of decision, where our hearts and minds wrestle with the two opposing forces, that we truly begin to understand the depth of our relationship with God.

Join us as we delve into the profound teachings of Romans 6, which illuminates this critical choice that God asks us to make in His name. In this chapter, we will explore the implications of our choices and the amazing benefits that come when we prioritize His Word — a timeless source of wisdom — over the fleeting temptations of this world. Through understanding what it means to be dead to sin and alive in Christ, we can discover the freedom that comes from living in obedience to God’s truth.

That exhortation is as true today as it was David’s time. In truth, thanks to the work of Jesus, He has done even more for all born again Christians than He did for David; much more. Of course, in order to not forget all of His benefits, we first need to know what they are. There are certainly no shortage of benefits God has lavished upon us. There are so many that it is impossible to fully know and appreciate all of them in this lifetime. It won’t be until Jesus’ future appearance that we can know the true fullness of those benefits. But that doesn’t mean you can’t learn and remember enough of those benefits today to fill your heart with the same feeling of wonder and gratitude as that of King David.

If you only look, you will find that there is hardly a page in the New Testament of your Bible that does not contain multiple benefits that God has provided you through His son, Christ Jesus. This teaching will introduce you to just a very few of those benefits. Though small in number they are mighty in blessings, enough that you too will say, “Bless the LORD, O my soul.”

In this teaching we look closely at the book of Romans chapter 4, delving into the profound story of Abraham and his ‘reckoning’ of the stars. This isn’t just a historical account; it’s a powerful testament to the nature of faith and the legacy of believing salvation that resonates across generations. 

The teaching delves into the role of the Word of God in overcoming temptations. It distinguishes between temptation and sin, emphasizing that sin arises from mishandling temptation. Temptations may originate from Satan or our sinful nature. The teaching provides practical examples of using Scripture to resist temptations related to the ‘lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life.’

Join Franco Bottley as he guides us in learning from Jesus’ unwavering example in handling temptation. He highlights the spiritual battle and the significance of obedience to God’s Word for strength and blessings. By embracing these principles, we can foster spiritual growth and enhance our service to God in our daily lives.

Some Christians do not even believe in a literal devil. Instead, they believe he is a biblical symbol for evil. But that is not the position of the Bible. Satan is every bit as real as God. Besides, it’s impossible for a symbol to do the things Scripture attributes to him: deceiving, murdering, tempting, destroying, lying, accusing, and controlling.

God’s will is for us to obey Him, and that will bring about opposition from His enemies. In this teaching Franco Bottley looks at why it is so important to understand our enemy, and the methods he uses to deceive mankind.

Jesus, the living Word of God, was crystal clear in saying that he was the only way that leads to God. He, in complete agreement with his Father, said that the way he prepared for you will lead you to life. To be precise, it will lead you to a life that is more than abundant. Any doctrine or belief of man, including that of the rock band Chicago, that runs counter to the way Jesus paved will inevitable lead you away from that abundant life. Surely that is not what you want, so why go any other way than that which God has so graciously laid out for you in His Word, the Bible? It’ll lead you to the best life possible this side of the new paradise coming when Jesus makes his appearance and we all arrive at the end of the road, the most wonderful and glorious destination to which God’s way inevitably leads.

Ephesians 3:12 encourages us to approach God with boldness and confidence, much like David did when he trusted that God would fulfill His promises. Our gracious God eagerly awaits for us to claim the blessings He has promised. You can find them in the scriptures and confidently lay hold of what has already been made accessible to us through Jesus Christ.

But then Paul went on to say that there are certain brethren to whom he was able to feed real meat, namely the ones who did not engage in arguments about who to follow as a source of truth. They knew that the only source for truth is the scriptures, not this man or that man. They too understood that Jesus died for their sins, but, unlike the carnal Corinthians, they were also open to learning about a secret that God had kept hidden up His sleeve until He revealed it to Paul. It is that secret that is the meat that can nourish all Christians and make them fully understand the true greatness of the new birth and the power it conferred upon them to do all the work Jesus did and even more. According Romans 16:25, an understanding of this secret is the only way any Christian can be fully established in the faith and grow up in the Lord.

God wants all of us to be free from cares so that we can be "clothed in humility," which Jesus exemplified when, shortly before his own ghastly trial was about to begin, he tied an apron around himself and washed the feet of his chosen apostles, even the very one who was about to betray him. When each member of the body of Christ operates within this paradigm of service, the church will become that beacon of light on the hill to which others will be drawn. There is no higher calling, a calling that, if carried out, will bring rewards, not only in this life but in that which is to come. God promises that those who cast their cares on Him and humble themselves in service to others will be exalted in due time.

Have we truly contemplated the significance of this remarkable epistle, which stands as the cornerstone of the Church of Jesus Christ? Come with us as we delve into the first three chapters of this remarkable letter, and let the Lord’s work in and for us inspire, uplift, and invigorate us.

The battle between the flesh and the spirit is an ongoing struggle for all believers. But we are not left to fight this battle alone. We have a loving and powerful God who is always with us, providing us with the deliverance and direction we need to walk victoriously in this world. So let us surrender our fleshly desires to Him and allow His spirit to guide us towards a life that is pleasing to Him.

Join us as we delve into the deliverance and direction that the Father and His Son give us to walk victorious in this world.

Jesus said he was the good shepherd, the one who was willing to lay down his life for his sheep who he purchased with his own blood. In contrast to Jesus’ loving care for his sheep, the bad shepherd, the hired hand who did not own his flock, would flee at the first sign of trouble. 

When we confess Jesus as Lord and believe God raised him from the dead, we become a member of Jesus’ flock which guarantees that in this life we will get the best care possible. With the sure knowledge that all our needs are always fully satisfied, we can be glad and rejoice in saying, “The Lord is my shepherd!”

Jesus said he was the good shepherd, the one who was willing to lay down his life for his sheep who he purchased with his own blood. In contrast to Jesus’ loving care for his sheep, the bad shepherd, the hired hand who did not own his flock, would flee at the first sign of trouble.

When we confess Jesus as Lord and believe God raised him from the dead, we become a member of Jesus’ flock which guarantees that in this life we will get the best care possible. With the sure knowledge that all our needs are always fully satisfied, we can be glad and rejoice in saying, “The Lord is my shepherd!”

Listen as Marc Dickie presents an expository of this amazing letter to see our "response-ability" to the finished work of our complete Savior.

The sufferings we experience in this life are both short lived and pale in comparison to the eternal glory which is guaranteed to us at the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ. That is our hope and that which sustains us regardless of whatever fiery darts the devil may throw our way.

In part 1 of this series, we will explore the importance of standing strong with First John and how it can be applied to our lives today. In part 2, we will look at how we can stand strong in our faith in a culture that is increasingly hostile towards Christianity.

In part 1 of this series, we will explore the importance of standing strong with First John and how it can be applied to our lives today. In part 2, we will look at how we can stand strong in our faith in a culture that is increasingly hostile towards Christianity.

When we face the challenges of life, it is easy to forget this spiritual reality and instead focus on the immediate physical conditions we face. We may feel overwhelmed and discouraged. But, no matter what our current situation may be, we can take heart in the fact that our redemption is real and powerful.

Join us as we look at how to respond to the redemption the Father has provided and the ransom Jesus has paid for us in such challenging times.

The problem arises when we view all fear as “harmful”. Some fears are not harmful, but rather they are wise. The Bible has a great deal to say about fear. In fact, there are nearly two hundred Bible verses that speak of the fear of the Lord. The real question should be this, “What do we fear most?”. If we fear failure, poverty or even death, then our fears are misplaced. But if we embrace the fear of the Lord, all other fears become meaningless.

The Proverbs teach that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; and wisdom is the principal thing we should pursue in life. So, if we want to live wisely, then it is imperative that we understand and apprehend the fear of the Lord.

Godly fear is a good thing. It is something we should all desire more of. Furthermore, it came, it wasn’t imagined or sought out. It was the fruit or result of the four specific behaviors listed in the previous verse.

If we seek to see wonders and signs like those of the First Century church, perhaps we should welcome godly fear and not shun it?

Gary Lee Corns explores the nature and state of the spiritual war in which we are encompassed and seek out the answer to these very questions… “What has Jesus empowered us to do?” and “What would Jesus have us to do?”

Rather than trust our hearts, we are to commit our hearts to the Lord. The Bible gives us an explicit command not to trust ourselves, while giving the promise of guidance to those who choose to follow after Christ (Proverbs 3:5–6).

We are, in fact, blinded to our own heart’s deceitful nature. As the prophet asks, “Who can understand it?” When we rely on ourselves for wisdom, we end up unable to tell right from wrong. The hit song of 1977, “You Light Up My Life,” contains these unfortunate words: “It can’t be wrong, when it feels so right.” Determining right from wrong based on “feelings” is a dangerous and unbiblical way to live. 

Enjoy this sharing by Marc Dickie as he looks at what the Word of God defines as the heart, what we can expect from it, and how to transform it into the image of Christ.

In this sermon, Gary Lee Corns presents, “The Biblical Perspective of Fellowship” along with the importance it carries in every Christian’s life.

Join us for this heartfelt sharing on the importance of building a vital relationship with Jesus and our Heavenly Father.

The book of Lamentations is a house for sorrow and a school for compassion. Studying this book will help you better understand what it means to grieve and hope at the same time. It will help you be better equipped to live and serve in a suffering world, and it will encourage you to meet Christ on the path of sorrow.

This teaching deals with historic misunderstandings and mistranslations and shows how the birth of Christ was a considerably different event than what is normally taught.

It is God’s desire that we bear much fruit. In fact, our fruitful walk glorifies him. But to do this, we must recognize that, as a branch cannot bear fruit of itself when separated from the vine, neither can we. We must stay connected to Christ in our walks.

Hebrews 2:11 (NASB) “For both he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one Father; for this reason he is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.

This verse tells us that it is the risen Lord Jesus who now sanctifies all those who believe in him. This sanctification occurs as a result of Jesus baptizing us with holy spirit, thus making us holy within, apart from our outward works. Like Jesus in his earthly ministry, we are in the world but not of the world, because we have been bought with a price.

Listen to this powerful teaching by Mike Tomberlin on Sanctification – the hows of making a constant, conscious, and personal relationship with Jesus Christ a reality in your life.

A “walk” in the Bible is often a metaphor for practical daily living. The Christian life is a journey, and we are to walk it — we are to make consistent forward progress. The biblical norm for all believers is that they walk in the spirit: “If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit” (Galatians 5:25). In other words, God gave us new life through Jesus His son in the new birth (John 3:6), and we must continue to live, day by day, in that newness of life that dwells within us. Each Christian has God’s gift of holy spirit. Therefore, each Christian has spiritual “power” and should be exercising that power.

When we enter into an intimate heart relationship with God, He becomes our heart’s greatest desire. Knowing Him, hearing His voice, sharing our hearts with Him, and seeking to please Him become our all-consuming focus. He becomes everything to us. Meeting with Him is not an activity reserved for Sunday morning. We live to fellowship with Him.

This teaching covers an abundance of scriptures relating to walking with God. We trust it will be very helpful in your personal spiritual walk. Let’s continue to delight ourselves in God’s Word as we strive to have an intimate relationship with Him.

“This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.” (John 3:19)

Join us to understand this spiritual reality from scripture.

Jesus is God’s Anointed. He was sent to carry out God’s plan for salvation. As Paul said in 1 Timothy 1:15 - “The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.”

This is Jesus the Messiah. Savior of mankind. God’s only begotten Son.

Pride’s only antidote to Pride is Humility. Humility to God. Humbleness is a quality shared by all godly men and women. It was said of Moses then he was more humble than any other man. Jesus never promoted himself but emptied himself of the l reputation and did the Father’s will. 

Enjoy this wonderful teaching on Humility that will surely bless you!

The same is true spiritually. The heart is the well-spring of life. When it is allowed to become infirm with sin, a person’s spiritual life quickly deteriorates. This is why God, our concerned heavenly parent, tells us to guard our hearts with all our diligence, since he knows from it come the issuance of life.

Jon Touchstone teaches this timely message on the importance of the heart.

1.) That God so loved the world that he gave his only son to die for our sin.

2.) That our salvation, eternal life and home in heaven are all guaranteed through Christ.

3.) That we simply cannot earn our salvation; that work of redemption and justification has already been completed on the cross.

4.) That we, former enemies of God, have been reconciled by the blood of Christ and adopted into the family of God.

5.) That “there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

This Pastoral Epistle tells of Titus’s assignment regarding this Church at Crete – to “set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city.” This task was more than just an administrative responsibility – it was spiritually significant. Titus was to find those among the Cretan Christian population who were uniquely qualified to become Elders within the Church, and who would preach the Gospel and stand against both the legalists, known as Judaizers, who sought to force this fledgling assembly to abandon Grace and following the Mosaic Law, as well as the decadent local cultural norms. This is a recurring theme throughout the epistles of Titus.

The Book of Titus deserves our attention as we look to the Bible for instruction on how to live a life pleasing to our Lord. We can learn what we should avoid as well as that which we are to strive to imitate. Paul suggests we seek to be pure as we avoid the things which will defile our minds and consciences. As Christians, we must examine ourselves to be sure our lives line up with our profession of faith in Christ (2 Corinthians 13:5).

In this regard, complacency is our enemy. When we are complacent, the black and white precision of righteousness and wickedness fades to a murky gray. The fact is, clarity is only found through distinction.

Take some time to hear this teaching that’s so important to the spiritual contest of the Christ.

That secret place in our hearts is where we go to meet with God. When we choose to live there and hide away under His shadow, staying in constant communion with Him, we can remain peaceful, even when circumstances may not be. When we learn to cry out to Him in times of trouble, we find that His peace really does pass all human understanding (Philippians 4:7).

Our God is faithful, and His work continues. Other than our Lord, it was never dependent upon any one man. When Moses died, God’s work continued with Joshua. And so must it be with us. We are called to put forth our best effort to work from our hearts to bring glory to our God.

Most believers associate Hope primarily with Christ’s coming to raise all our loved ones who have fallen asleep, and rightly so. But besides spending forever with countless sterling saints in a glorious Paradise, there surely will be every good thing we enjoy now—magnified immensely. One of the most satisfying aspects of our forever future is JUSTICE, as meted out by Judge Jesus. Every human being—believer and non-believer—will get what he or she deserves, both good and bad. For Christians, the good includes REWARDS for how we have lived since being saved.

Join us in this teaching to learn how, as told in 1 Timothy 3:15, the members of the Church should conduct themselves in God’s household, the pillar and foundation of TRUTH.

God’s wisdom is not far from us. God proclaims it from the rooftops. Wisdom simply requires our pursuit. We must seek her with our whole heart, or not at all. When we do, she promises to “pour out her spirit unto us.”   Take some time today to pursue wisdom in this vital teaching by Jon Touchstone, you will be blessed you did.

I have come to the conclusion that most Christians have a much lower opinion of themselves than God and Christ do. Perhaps you are in that category, along with me. As the saying goes, each of us is definitely “a piece of work,” but we can learn how to be “strong in the grace of God” and overcome the nagging sin that dwells in us. That is what this teaching is about.

In this teaching John Touchstone shares the three principles of truth which are universal realities. Each person has the right and the responsibility to hold on to their freedoms, while pursuing the truth where it leads them. Just as the man who stood as independent from all others when it came to the truth – Jesus Christ. 

This teaching is about two men – Adam and Jesus Christ. It was through the God’s judgment of the one man, Adam, that sin and death found their way into this world and passed upon every human, estranging him from his God. Thankfully, however, it is through the blessed Grace of the other, Jesus Christ, that we find life and peace with God.

Join us for this engaging topic of God’s Word.

As you probably know, Jesus said, “Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing. When he sent out the 70 disciples, he said: “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy. They believed him, and did the same works he did. When he interrupted Saul on the road to Damascus, the Lord said: “I am sending you to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God.”

Jesus never prayed that a demon would come out, nor are we are told to do so. Ditto for sickness. He simply exercised the authority God had given him to deal with it. Romans and Ephesians tell us that you and I died with Christ, were buried with him, raised with him, and then seated with him. We now sit in a position of authority IN CHRIST. The question is: Will we choose to use that authority?

This truth provides in God’s Word the deeper understanding for the spiritually antithetical relationship that exists between God’s light, which represents holiness and goodness and awakening and clarity, and Satan’s darkness, which connotes fear and despair and wickedness and blindness. In this ensuing struggle, darkness eclipses the light, while the light in turn dispels the darkness. 

In this teaching Jon Touchstone explains how God makes the distinction between light and darkness. Showing how Jesus became the light of the world, and those that follow after him shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

In this informative teaching, Jon Touchstone takes a look at what God’s Word says about hypocrisy, and how we can combat moral defect through lives built upon simplicity and integrity.

As Proverbs 3:4 tells us, it’s by faithfulness we find favor and good repute in the sight of God and man.  The Christian is instructed through faithful examples of our God and our Lord. We are reminded of God’s faithfulness every time we hear the promise, “I will never leave thee nor forsake thee,” or his son’s when we consider how he endured the cross and despised the shame.

We know you will be truly blessed by this provocative and affirming teaching on Faithfulness.

There is a collision of worldviews occurring in the pews of our churches, unnoticed in many cases, and more than ever fault lines of difference are appearing. What does the Bible say about the Christian witness in these modern times? What does Jesus have to say? In this very frank teaching Jon Touchstone lays out some stark contrasts between biblical and worldly points of view.

The face is an essential element of every human relationship. Even God, to make himself known by men, had to reveal His “face” by way of His Son, Jesus Christ. He was his Father’s “genetic lookalike” because he flawlessly internalized the heart of God as found in His written Word and was thus the perfect image (face) of our Father.

What’s in a face? Each person’s rubbery kaleidoscope reveals a wide range of emotions – and the best thing about anyone’s face is his smile! The state into which mostly masked humanity has fallen during the Covid-19 furor has systematically “defaced” and dehumanized people and diluted the quality of countless relationships.

Surprisingly, the underlying theme of this reproof epistle is JOY and REJOICING. If greater intimacy with the Lord Jesus, more humility, and less focus on yourself are your goals, understanding Philippians will definitely enhance and empower your spiritual walk.

This teaching explores the very real threat faced by the Church from these worldly ideologies, and the importance of staying vigilant against their influence.

The fabulous record of Gideon (Judges 6/7), a weak man whom God made strong, is the centerpiece of John Lynn's presentation. It is scintillating account of
 God patiently working with a frail human being like us, to the end that he pulled off a noble and heroic deed, to say the least.

As per the title of this teaching, we will look at 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, which shows us that by focusing on our Lord Jesus, we become confident of who we are in Christ, what we can do because of who we are, and how to reflect the glory of our Lord. John will show that the three brief prayers in the Church (Ekklesia) Epistles give us God’s vision of us, which we can make our own.

Have you ever heard the idea that once a Christian finds his “place” or “gift” or “calling,” life flows with fulfillment and joy? If so, you may have heard phrases like, “Once you discover your true identity and purpose, you will go to bed dreaming about it and awaken with enthusiasm to pursue it.” Numerous books and seminars offer to help believers discover what they were “meant” to be. I know, because I’ve read and tried many of them on for myself. But such pursuits usually left me looking more deeply into myself for answers, rather than looking at the Lord.


In this teaching, Gary Lee Corns will endeavor to reorient us to certain rock-solid truths found in the Bible. First, to seek to know God. Second, to commit ourselves to following Him. Third, to remain “available” to do whatever He asks. As it turns out, living this way is sure to bring us peace and courage as we move forward into 2021.

As Christians working alongside each other to do the Lord’s will, our diversity should be evident as we each carry out our specific functions within the Church. It is through our combined strengths that the Church is to stand in this dark age. And while differing opinions at times puts us in conflict with one another, we’re able to work things out with Scripture as our guide so that we can reach sound and truthful conclusions. We live in a time, however, when diversity has become an idol and is practiced for the sake of diversity. In this quest for relentless change, our culture has abandoned many of moral truisms that have given civilizations strength and longevity throughout history. In this crucial time Christians must stand for the non-negotiables of God’s Word.

Jon Touchstone expounds upon those non-negotiables that we, as followers of Christ, should be considering when heading to the voting polls: the sanctity of life, the sanctity of marriage, and religious freedom.

Isaiah makes God’s heart clear on what He thinks about sinful behavior and warns us not to parade our disobedience due to the calamity it will bring upon us. A nation must be run by a clear set of Biblical principles in order to shut down evil and keep it from expanding.

God’s love for mankind is in full display through the story of redemption, and there is no better way to understand the accomplishment of Jesus Christ than to delve into what the Word of God says about it.

This teaching expounds on biblical records dealing with glory, and will enrich your life and increase your understanding.

God’s Word warns us about the danger of keeping bad company because it corrupts good morals and good character. We look at examples of how cowardice can take the place of moral courage as it did with Adam and later King Saul, and how King David showed moral courage when he deliberately chose to fight Goliath. 

We hope you'll find this teaching powerful and encouraging.

The Bible tells us that love is not easily provoked, it is not easily offended. In this teaching, Jon Touchstone covers a wealth a Truths in God’s Word that teaches us how to deal with offense, rather than being offended.

God instructs us to live in harmony, and to live honorably with our fellow man. We are to love our enemies and allow God to take vengeance where it is due. Many more wonderful truths are dealt with in this amazing teaching. We hope it will inspire you to deal with today’s culture of offense.

Presently, we are witnessing an all-out assault on humanity through a scheme or system of anarchy. Anarchists promote the idea of “no government,” which appeals to the baser instincts of humanity. However, history shows that anarchy generally devolves into slavery and oppression, for at the end of the day, “He with the biggest stick wins.”

The Book of Judges is a narrative of what humanity can expect to see if anarchy continues. The stories of deception, treachery, and ungodly behavior are shocking, yet the book does offer hope. Ultimately, Judges shows that the ONLY hope for humanity is the government of God where truth, righteousness, and judgment rule the day. Rather than that which is right in our own eyes! 

We all know there are some strange and unusual cultural ideas being embraced today. Genesis has a lot to say about how we as humans are to live and behave in society. Our duty as followers of Christ is to lead people to an understanding of what God has declared, not go along with the whims of man. In the very first book of the Bible is the where God lays out the foundations of truth on this matter.

This is a timely teaching that sheds light on current issues including social justice, identity politics, call out culture, cancel culture, and the power of accusation. It warns us not to get entangled with worldly thinking. God delights in how orderly we are, how firm our faith in Christ is, and to be spiritually preceptive to avoid elemental philosophies and doctrines of devils.

God’s principles are clear from a societal point of view. As Christians, we believe in strong and consistent authority. We support strong personal responsibility, and strong families. We support strong faith and spiritual affiliation. We support just laws, and we support strong and just law enforcement. In this very timely teaching, given the current state of our nation and the world, Jon Touchstone takes us into the Word of God and looks at His intention for Civil Government.

We learn from Matthew 24, however, that because of an increase of lawlessness in the world, the love of many will grow cold. We look into the nature of the person, called the man of lawlessness; otherwise known as the antichrist. This person figures prominently in First John and stands in stark opposition to Christ.

As a Christian the principles are clear from a societal point of view. We believe in strong and consistent authority. We support strong personal responsibility. We support strong families. We support strong faith and spiritual affiliation. We support just laws, and we support strong and just law enforcement. In this teaching Jon takes a look in the Bible at Civil Government.

One of the apostle Paul’s most encouraging—and remarkable—statements is: “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.” And he certainly endured some challenging situations, to say the least. What does he mean by “content”? That sounds quite passive. The dictionary says that “to wait” means “to remain inactive or in a state of repose until something expected happens,” but God defines it differently, as we will see.

The consequences of deliberate sin is rapidly spreading throughout our culture and the Church. It is time that believers in Christ intentionally humble themselves in prayer, and seek God’s face through obedience, allowing the blessings of God to flow from heaven to heal our land. If we are going to call on God to heal our land, to heal our nation, and to heal our communities, it is vital that we are also forthright in changing our ways before God as a nation.

Jesus exposed evil, and evil hates light because it’s deeds get exposed. We have a sphere of influence where we can be lights. We are citizens of Heaven and must awaken and put aside the deeds of darkness. We are living in an evil day and must put off the things of the flesh. Prayer is our first line of defense and offense.

Let us pray for a “Great Awakening.”

Being intimate involves mixing our life with another's, a uniting of souls, a sharing of hearts. This is something we all long for because it’s how God made us. We were created to connect. God made us and He intimately knows us better than anyone can. And for this reason, He can make us feel known in a way that no one on earth is able; and in this we can experience intimacy with Him in a profound way.

This teaching looks at intimacy in a way that goes beyond its common meaning. It shows us how to build a vital relationship with God, along with other factors necessary in developing a deep and meaningful connection with Him.



John Lynn follows with Living in the Presence of Christ. 1 John 1:3 says that each Christian is to have “fellowship” with both God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ, our Brother. The “partnership” expressed in the Greek word koinonia is 100%/100%. Like Jesus, you and I are called to both suffering and glory. Jesus gave his all for us, and we are to do likewise for him, out of thankfulness and love. The primary way we can measure the quality of our relationship with the Lord by how we treat the people in our lives, such as “the least of these, my brethren,” whom he loves as much as he loves us.

John Lynn follows with Two Are Better Than One, and Three Are Better Than Two. We will look briefly at God’s purpose for Israel as a nation of priests who were to bring life to the world, how they failed to do so, how we Christians as the Body of Christ now have the ministry of reconciliation, and how those of the Israel bloodline who believed God will, in their new bodies, finally carry out that ministry during the Millennial Kingdom.

We’ll see the only two uses of the word “unity” in the epistles, and why our “keeping the unity of the spirit” (and how to do so) is vital to our successfully exercising the ministry of bringing men to God. As His “manufacturer’s reps,” we must stay tuned to our Head, the Lord Jesus, and follow his guidance in order to bring life to those who desire it.

How would you deal with a person who treated you the way that most Christians are taught that God treats them? For example, He can do anything He wants to do at any time, and He might suddenly decide to “call you home,” that is, end your life without your permission, that is, murder you. But don’t worry, because death is a friend that introduces you to Jesus. Short of that, He might just make you sick for years to test your faith or teach you some kind of lesson.

Beginning with the classic verse in Hebrews 11:6, this teaching cites the record of Elijah and the widow in 1 Kings 17 as a prime example of the often confusing language God uses in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), and why He does so. It will definitely help you to be totally assured that your Heavenly Father is always doing everything He can for you, and that He never “allows” anything bad to happen to you.

God wants all men to both get saved AND acquire a thorough, experiential knowledge of His Truth that we practice daily. He saves and equips us to effectually represent Him and the Lord Jesus in this world. This teaching is loaded with inspiring truths about how God’s amazing grace should motivate us to unreservedly live and work for Him—and the guarantee we have that He will reward us for so doing.

As per Hebrews 11:6, God is The Rewarder. Our trust in Him stems from the depth of our relationship with Him. That’s one reason why Satan’s primary goal is to besmirch God’s flawless character. Many of us are “control freaks,” but not God, despite contemporary Christian teaching. He never manipulates us, because His true love honors our free will, and He seeks to help us trust and obey Him. What current situations in your life are opportunities for you to apply these keys?

John Lynn will unpack some comforting and encouraging verses regarding what to do in agonizing circumstances when you may see no clear course of action.

The times in which we live are in many ways akin to the first century, when the stalwart followers of Jesus Christ boldly proclaimed his Name despite aggressive opposition. We are still fighting "WORD WAR 5," and this teaching will greatly encourage you to stand for our Lord in today’s “post-Truth” world.

This teaching looks at some of God's expectation for the minister, as well as those attributes that the true minister, Jesus Christ, exhibited in his earthy walk.

Now, a new year is set before each of us. God can see farther up the road of our lives than we can, but He has relegated Himself to work with our free will choices to which He adroitly adjusts. He hopes our decisions will be in alignment with His Word, so that His love for us can lead us into the blessings and growth that He has in mind for us as His beloved children. The Lord Jesus, our prime example of perfect trust in the Father, has a personal curriculum for each of us, in which we can excel by walking hand-in-hand with him.

As we are gripped by our love for God and our desire to please Him, and as we are energized by our Lord Jesus, we CAN follow his example and achieve this godly character to a great degree. “The fear of God” basically means being more concerned with what God thinks than with what anyone else thinks. God wants us to grieve our sins and thus repent of them. The more we realize that all sin is against our Heavenly Father, the more we will desire to eliminate it from our lives.

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Why “four days”? Tune in and find out. And here’s another burning question we will answer: Does God & Son, Inc. Auto Sales sell defective cars so they can then show off the quality of the Service Department?

If you were God, would you make the most important truth in Christianity non-existent in Scripture? Would you leave out all the “key” terminology on which the doctrine is built? Would you make the “cornerstone” of the Christian faith so vague that no one would purport to either understand or explain it? So if there is no such thing in the Bible, why do most Christians believe in the Trinity?

Administrationally speaking, we are currently living in “Word War 5.” Adam lost “Word War 1,” using his God-given mouth to shift the blame for his sin. It is significant that some time after that God had to intervene and scatter people’s languages so they could no longer collaborate against Him, at least for a while.

Knowing what parts of the Bible are written TO WHOM is perhaps the most important principle there is in Scripture. We must understand which parts are TO ISRAEL—past, present, future, and what parts are TO CHRISTIANS—present and future, or the Bible will not make sense. This is one reason why Satan so vigorously attacks the Truth about the Secret of The One Body. If one misses this vital truth, many other indispensable biblical truths fall like dominoes.

As soon as God made it clear that He would use WORDS as the source of communication and connection, the Devil realized that he first needed to stop people from ever hearing God’s Word. His second ploy would be to get teachers to twist it beyond recognition. Has he been successful? OMG! Of course, if truth and facts are on your side, you need not obfuscate. For us, we simply lay it out for people, and those who desire Truth will receive it.

Stick to the simplicity of Christ. The Devil studies you and me so as to learn how to defeat us. We are not “ignorant of his devices." He plans his specific attacks on us based upon his assessment of our strengths and weaknesses, and our circumstances.

One problem is that most Christians do not distinguish between the different “churches/assemblies” set forth in Scripture. For example, Matthew 16:18 (“I will build my CHURCH”) and Revelation 1:4 (“John, to the seven CHURCHES which are in Asia”) do NOT refer to that body of believers that came into existence in Acts 2 on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:47 = ”the Lord added to the CHURCH daily.”)

Perhaps you’ve heard the admonition, “Get naked before the Lord.” Easier said than done, as Adam showed us after he had become dominated by a sinful nature and went into the clothing business. Like our sinful predecessor, my strong tendency is to shift the blame and hide my sins from people, and (unconsciously) from God, which is ridiculous. The key: how to work with the Lord to get to the ROOT of the sin and annihilate it within me.

Someone recently sent me an interview by a radio host with a very upbeat woman in her mid/late 30s who is, by all reports, dying of “incurable” colon cancer. She teaches at Duke Divinity School, and has a young son whom she can’t bear to leave. She is doing immunotherapy in order to prolong her life a little more each time. She wrote a book titled Everything Happens for a Reason, and Other Lies I’ve Loved. That’s an inviting title, and a rare one. Then she mentioned other lies people have said to her during her illness: God is writing a better story; Heaven is your true home; God needs another angel. Unfortunately, she substitutes other non-biblical ideas in their place.

Why does God want us excelling in these things? Because together they help us KNOW HIM and His Son—and that is the bottom line of life. The more we know them, the more we love them. The more we love them, the more we selflessly serve them. The more we serve them, the more fulfilled we are.

Interestingly, one particular Greek word ties together all these essential habits. That word is prothumos, meaning “forwardness of mind, readiness of mind, willing mind, predisposition, inclination, alacrity of mind.” Achieving this type of attitude requires effort, so that, in the face of everything from a crushed button on your shirtsleeve to a horrible tragedy, your first thought is, “I can’t wait to see how God will work for me in this situation!”

Despite the joy of hearing Jesus proclaimed during the Christmas season, we had to endure countless references to the so-called “Incarnation,” a euphemistic way of saying that GOD became a BABY, which is clearly ludicrous. The fallacy of the Incarnation obscures the glorious truth of the virgin birth and that of The Human Baby in the cradle that rocked the world. Were there more accurate teaching about The Baby in that cradle in the manger, it would rock the world all the more. Why does the Word call this teaching “anti-Christ”?

Despite rampant wrong teaching to the contrary, God decided to give us genuine free will, for love is not love unless we have a choice not to love. In so doing, He limited His control over planetary events so as to work within the framework of our choices. In Scripture, our Father bares His heart about His hopes and heartaches, His anticipation and disappointments, and He shows us His dynamic reciprocal relationship with Jesus during his earthly ministry.

The true “Rock” is Jesus Christ, whom God raised from the dead and exalted as Lord and Head of the Ekklesia, his Body. If you have made him your Lord, you don’t just have a piece of the Rock, you are a piece of the Rock!

Here in the good old USA, we have a relatively small number of people making a lot of noise protesting one thing or another. The goal of the forces of evil behind the scenes is to create as much division as possible by getting people to segregate themselves into “victimized” groups, characterized by an ersatz form of “community.”

To do so, we must sink our spiritual roots deep enough to tap into God’s energy. Fruitful perseverance requires us to establish and maintain godly priorities. There are many battles we can fight, and we must choose wisely where we expend our energy.

Nearly all Christians, and even many non-Christians, believe that when someone dies, he goes directly to either “Heaven” or “Hell”—and stays there forever. No wonder we hear about “the living dead.” Those concepts so deeply permeate our culture that one hears them propounded nearly every day.

In this precise review of critical biblical truth, we look at the theological origins of each of the fallacious notions of “Heaven” and “Hell,” and contrast those to what God actually says in His Word. Be sure you understand these truths so that your True Hope is not distorted or diminished by Satan’s lies.

But what if people could find a true hero, and one who loves them? What if they could find a genuine leader whom they could follow passionately? What about a BEST FRIEND? What about someone who is all of that and more—and who conquered DEATH? And what if that formerly dead man promised victory over man’s mortal enemy and glorious everlasting life to anyone who simply chooses to follow him? Let’s go to the Book of Acts for brief excerpts from 19 chapters and see if that is not what we find as being “The Good News.”

Fear is believing the word of the enemy. Faith (trust) is expecting God to do what He we know is His will. Stepping out in faith is walking on the foundations of the universe. By our obedience to His Word, we can prove that God’s promises are true.

God is diligently searching for anyone who will believe Him so that He can give to us and do for us so that we can make Him known. His time is always NOW. When it comes to the promises of God, as expressed in the person of Jesus Christ, THERE IS NO REASON WHY NOT!!!

Some of the prevailing themes we will examine are ever-increasing glory, the treasure of truth, the life of Jesus revealed in us, our all-encompassing Hope, the ministry of reconciliation, and how we are renewed day by day en route to the Bema, the Judgment Seat of Christ. One of the facets of this teaching is to see how precisely God’s Word unfolds to us.

When God looks down upon the earth, He sees an ocean that is not on any map—the ocean of tears shed by mankind. The suffering that our Heavenly Father has had to watch since Adam broke His heart 6000 years ago is indescribable, and He is thrilled when anyone (like you or me) desires to please Him and makes an effort to do so. We’ll see what the Word says about how we can please Him, because when we do, He is able to do for us exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think.

Jesus showed us that the posture of God is constantly that of reaching out to us with His complete provision for us, so it is basically a matter of our reaching out in faith/trust to take hold of His solution—and refusing anything less. How do we do that? What doubts can negate our faith? What is the best way to minister healing to someone? How can we best take responsibility for our own health?

Finally, no matter how sick we ever get, we are assured of the ultimate healing—a new body, and the guarantee of that promise is the basis for us to have faith/expectation for our Lord to heal us now, as he longs to do.

The solution: GOD’S WORD, both the Written Word and the Living Word, Jesus Christ. We MAGNIFY God by looking at Him through the lens of His Word, wherein He tells us all about Himself, and about His immeasurable love for each of us.

As we ingest some of what God’s Word says about how BIG, how GREAT, how LOVING, and how POWERFUL He really is, we’ll be reading two magnificently edifying sections in Psalms, and then going into the fiery furnace with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and into the Lion’s Den with Daniel.

In this teaching we will look at pertinent excerpts from Jeremiah, a prophet faithful to preach God’s truth despite opposition from government authorities. Some excerpts from Isaiah will show us what the perfect government looks like, and a few brief sections of Acts 4/5 will highlight the courage of our first-century brethren to proclaim the saving grace of God’s Word whether or not it was “legal."

“War and Peace” must be in that order. Why? Because of the existence of Satan/evil, there cannot be peace without war. How do we know? The Bible tells us so. Jesus will eventually return to the earth and destroy all the wicked. Until then, each of us must wage war to demolish the strongholds of our sinful nature and bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. Each day we can win the battle for Truth in own hearts and have internal peace.

As we will see, the Devil has conscripted many people to promote his lies. Therefore we must be “valiant for the truth,” which is the subtitle of this teaching. TRUTH MATTERS, because it sets people free, while believing error puts them in bondage. We are to follow Jesus’ example and conduct a War on Error.

How could any rational person believe that God randomly determines who will be saved and who will burn in “Hell” forever and yet cruelly offers salvation to all those He knows cannot accept it? Why is Romans 8:28 such a critical verse to correctly understand? This teaching provides the answers to these questions, as well as much profound truth about a subject that very few Christians who have ever lived have understood.

We see in Scripture the chronological heavens and earth, and the three geographical heavens in this present age. Jesus Christ ascended through the celestial heavens and up to the “heaven of heavens,” where God and His Divine Council currently reside. One day, he will take us there, help us finally become “the organized Church,” and then come with us back to earth for his Millennial Kingdom.

Eventually, both God and the Lord Jesus will bring heaven to earth, and we will enjoy a new world with no war, no sickness, no injustice, no poverty, no hunger, no stress, and endless delights proportionate to the infinite diversity of our Heavenly Father. We must crystallize that vision and keep it before the eyes of our heart in order to rise above the trials of this fleeting life.

The more we recognize God’s magnificence in this world, the more we anticipate His surprises in the age to come, and live our lives so as to please Him and earn His rewards.

How did Jesus Christ, despite the constant pressure on him as the Redeemer of mankind, so magnificently exude the love of God in such a way that all kinds of people were drawn to him, including many who were spurned by society, and even by the religious establishment?

Jesus was more aware than anyone about the extent of evil in the world and the spiritual battle raging around him, and he also felt the pain of humanity far more than we do now, yet he didn’t allow that to bum him out or distract him from his mission of passionately loving people one at a time, no matter how often they disappointed him. How did he do that?

What are the keys to living in the moment like he did, being unhurried and deliberate in our interaction with people? How do we balance a precise awareness of the spiritual battle with being a light in the world? How do we empathize with people like our Lord did, and touch their hearts with God’s Truth we have been given? Join us for some answers to those questions.

1 John is about internalizing God’s truth and relishing reality. It is about educating your conscience so as to recognize the sin that dwells within you. Rather than the air-headed Gnostic notions, too many of which are still present in traditional Christian theology, John repeatedly follows a statement of truth with the words: “This is how we know…” He shows us that godly LOVE is TRUTH in action.

It is also the only epistle that specifically mentions “the sin unto death,” which Jesus referred to as “blaspheming the Holy Spirit,” a sin that “will not be forgiven.” What is it? Tune in and find out.

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In one sense, Deuteronomy 30:19 sums up the basic message of God to man: “CHOOSE LIFE!” Clearly that means one could instead choose death. God has filled His Word with imperative verbs encouraging us to take advantage of the magnificent FREE WILL He has given us. This scintillating teaching will define free will and then specifically enumerate both the secular and (non)“Christian” lies that assault the truth thereof.

Most importantly, it will show you how you can CHOOSE LIFE thought by thought. The thoughts you choose physiologically change your DNA, turn genes on and off, and thereby program your brain by observably changing its circuitry. Your choices change your mental health, your physical health, and your spiritual development.

Join us February 3 when John Lynn exposits Chapters 5-8 verse by verse. If necessary, he will make it a two-part teaching and finish it on the March 2 WWF as a prelude to our celebration of The Resurrection later that month.

Given the magnificence of the words we will read, this will be an enlightening, powerful, inspiring, healing, and exciting presentation.

If it has been a while since you have heard, or done, an expository teaching like this one, be sure to tune in and let the glory of the Lord envelope your heart.

The raging spiritual battle is being fought for the minds and hearts of men. Our God, the Father of Truth, calls the enemy’s Commander-in-Chief “the Father of Lies.” In contrast, Jesus said, “I am the Truth”/”Your Word is truth.” “Spiritual warfare” is a popular term in Christian circles, but most folks don’t realize that Satan’s primary tactic is the promotion of error, i.e., wrong doctrine, as opposed to “sound” (hugiaino=healthy) doctrine, about which Jesus was a fanatic.

What was the theme of Jesus’ last written words to his Body, as set forth by Paul in Timothy and Titus? Why is God called “the Lord of Hosts” about 270 times? Why is purity a prerequisite for authenticity? Tune in January 6 to find out this and more.

Even though “God is spirit,” the biblical answer is “Yes.” Until the birth of Christ, God’s face was in large part hidden from the world, and even from His chosen people. When His Son walked the earth, God’s face was JESUS, and I think he smiled a lot. We will read a little of Luke 2 and think about Mary looking into the face of the baby Jesus—a far cry from what his face looked like when she stood before the Cross (the Greek word for “stripes” means, “blows to the face”).

We will see how each member of the Body of Christ can now manifest to others the face of Jesus Christ with ever increasing glory, in contrast to Moses, whose shining glory faded away. Are you joyous about Jesus? If so, be sure to tell your face. You will enjoy and be edified by this teaching from God’s wonderful Word.

Paul’s epistle to the Philippians corrects the practical failure of the believers to live out the AWESOME doctrine of the SECRET in Ephesians. What’s the point? We are supposed to DO SOMETHING about what we know about who we are IN CHRIST. For example, Ephesians shows us SEATED together with Christ, while Philippians shows us STRIVING together for the faith of the Gospel.

Philippians is a prison epistle, written near the end of Paul’s life, and it is the last epistle he wrote to a Gentile assembly. Having already established his apostleship, he introduces himself a “servant.” The pervading theme is service with joy in light of hope. This dynamic teaching will help you “press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

Is it to spend 20 hours a day on the Internet immersing ourselves in how Satan is at work on many fronts, such as the Illuminati, the United Nations, Muslim extremists, occult religions, homosexual activists, false flag events, gun control, chemtrails, GMO “food,” and Halloween? Is it to shake in our boots? Is it to pack up and move to a far away island?

Or is it to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth, speaking the truth in love to everyone we can and, as Jude says, “snatching them from the fire”? In this doctrinal and practical teaching, John deals with End Times chronology as it relates to both the Church and Israel, as well as what the Word says about how we Christians are to “occupy” until he comes for us.

One thing Jesus did for many people was end their sickness, suffering, and death, although, as with Lazarus, it was only temporary. One day there will be no sickness, suffering, or death. God also gave us Previews of His impending Judgment: the Flood, Sodom and Gomorrah, the Red Sea—showing us that one day all wicked people will be righteously judged and righteously destroyed. That is because True Love requires True Justice, and True Justice requires True Judgment.

This exciting teaching will address such questions as Why didn’t God destroy Satan when he rebelled and Why did God give mankind genuine free will? And, if you have not read Habakkuk lately, tune in, as that is one of the sections we will cover. See you Wednesday evening!

Sad to say, the prevailing doctrine among Christians is that God tests us via sickness, tragedy, suffering, etc. God certainly does test us, but only by asking us to obey His Word, so that our trust in Him will grow. On the contrary, Satan tests us by asking us to disobey God’s Word.

One of the bright spots in school was when a teacher gave an OPEN BOOK TEST, though that was rare. The good news is that every test that God, the Principal, and Jesus, the Professor, give is an open book test. That being the case, it would be foolish to take any test with The Book closed, especially because there is an upcoming graduation ceremony, when degrees will be awarded. This exciting teaching will help you pass the test of life.

We know from His Word that God does have a “Master Plan.” It is Jesus, and the Word makes it clear that the Son of God never missed an opportunity to interrupt the Devil’s status quo, giving us Previews of Coming Attractions when he will entirely eradicate the Creep.

Join us for a look at what God says about this most crucial topic, and see how you too can also play an important role in God’s Master Plan.

John Lynn first did this teaching in 1990, and it was the most popular cassette tape in the bookstore for a long time. He is now reprising it as the June WWF and also making it part of the upcoming video, Jesus Christ: The Diameter of the Ages. Focusing on Peter’s relationship with Jesus, this teaching is both hilarious and heartwarming.

Experiencing the LORDship of Jesus Christ is the key to manifesting his goodness in the world today (1 Pet. 3:15). How each of us relates to him is the bottom line of our Christian walk. The problem is our persistent humanity.

God has provided us with a real life example of someone with whom we can easily identify. Peter personified Proverbs 24:16 (“A righteous man falls seven times, but rises again…”)! Peter provides us with true inspiration as to where we can go if we follow the Lord’s leading. Religion too often says we must be perfect, but Jesus looks on our heart, and works with us, just like he did with Peter, who ended up getting two books in the Bible!

How far do you want to go with the Lord Jesus? He will never lead you where his grace cannot keep you. Let us follow the example of Peter and let the Lord guide us, correct us, pick us up, and help us stand for him for a lifetime.

The subtitles for this teaching are Peace In Earth (that earth would be you) and Sleeping Through The Storm and “Oh, well…” or “Oh, hell!” You do not need to hear this teaching unless you are a human Christian living on the earth. If you do fall into this category, you can’t afford to miss it.

John Lynn is doing this teaching primarily because he needs to hear it. This most practical exposition of the Word opens with 1 Peter 4:1-2 as it is poignantly translated in The Message. John defines “stress” in both engineering and physiological terms, and goes into the Word to see how Jesus, David, and Paul dealt with great stress, and how we can do likewise.

God’s Word proposes worship as an antidote to worry and stress, and new brain imaging techniques show evidence of worship having a positive effect on the brain and therefore on the rest of the body. We can learn how to “faith the facts.” Some keys to doing so: Being consumed with Jesus Christ, both his love for you and your love for him. Being giddy with thanksgiving to God. Reveling in the challenge of trusting God, knowing His fervent desire to bring you His best.

Christianity is a “team sport.” If you are committed to the Lord Jesus and the cause of spreading the true Word of God, you MUST align yourself with other human Christians, and you MUST follow someone. By what criteria do you decide Who Ya Gonna Follow? Hint: You want to follow those who are, by both teaching and example, following Jesus and leading you to him and his lordship.

God desperately needs genuine leaders in the Body of Christ. The foundation of genuine leadership is WORSHIP and SERVICE, that is, one who loves God and loves his neighbor. Self-promotion, desire for self-gain, power, or prestige disqualify one as a leader worth following. God has much to say about this in His wonderful Word.

The subtitle for this teaching is: Going, Going, Gone! It is appropriate that it takes place on the only day of the year that is a command: “MARCH FORTH!” The title comes from the record in Luke 17 when Jesus ministered to ten lepers, and “as they went, they were healed.”

This teaching is about being DOERS of the Word and not hearers only. It is about acting on the Word—in football, running the right pattern as a receiver—so as to be in the right place at the right time so that our quarterback, the Lord Jesus, can “hit us” with the ball, i.e., give us whatever it is we need at the time.

Sometimes in an emergency someone says: “Don’t just stand there; DO SOMETHING!” Well, each moment of each day is an emergency for anyone who does not the living Christ. So let us not just sit there; let’s do something. The question is what? And the answer is found in the Word.

The teaching contains insight as to how we can maintain our spiritual intensity and walk in the steps of our Lord Jesus so as to do the works that he did. See you on “March Forth!”

When we read the words of Paul, we clearly see his constant focus on the Hope of Christ’s appearing, and the REWARDS Jesus would give him. Always remember that our Hope is not only everlasting life in Paradise, but also the REWARDS we will receive for how we lived after we were born again. This teaching exposits some key verses about REWARDS, and shows what we first need to do between our ears in order to earn them.

To be the kind of people we should be (2 Pet. 2:11), we must first THINK the thoughts of God, which of course come from His Word. Why? Because “thoughts are the seeds of our words and deeds.” To help us THINK ABOUT WHAT WE’RE THINKING ABOUT, we’ll unpack some verses about the battle of the mind, as well as others that give us motivation to live today for the Lord Jesus with a long-term vision of how he will reward us for so doing.

As we learn in the ODWTC segment, “God’s Foreknowledge and Man’s Free Will,” God relates to us in a linear manner, and each day we are literally “walking into life” as it comes at us moment-by-moment, opportunity by opportunity. God and the Lord Jesus are flanking you on your path of righteousness, and their peripheral vision greatly exceeds yours.

Kind of like Jimmy Stewart, aka George Bailey, was able to do in A Wonderful Life, it is always beneficial to step back and take a look at your life in the overall perspective of His-Story. From His Word we see that our Father is constantly working in situations we yet know nothing about—either to bring us good or to stop evil from harming us. Our responsibility is to seek Him first, so that we are ready to step up in faith when the time comes, “ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you for the reason of the hope you have.”

This dynamic teaching examines some enlightening uses of the word kairos, and shows how you can be at the right place at the right time to say or do the right thing for the right person.

Do you have a child? If so, you can certainly remember when you found out you were going to be a dad. Then you had nine months of anticipation and preparation. The closer the time came, the more excited you were. Finally you heard your newborn child’s first cry, and your heart leapt with unspeakable joy. And when you first held that child in your arms, your heart overflowed with indescribable love for him. What about God and the birth of His Son? Rather than nine months, He had to wait 4000 years after He announced the upcoming birth of His Son. How excited do you think God was when He could finally send Gabriel to Mary? How excited was He during those last nine months? How did God feel on that September night when he heard the first cry of His only begotten Son?

When you first looked into the eyes of your child, what were your hopes, dreams, and goals for him? This baby was the Creator’s only opportunity to save His shattered dream of Paradise on earth. How much was He hoping that His namesake would decide to carry out the magnificent mission set before him? And yet how painful was it for God to anticipate what His Son would have to endure to accomplish that mission?

In chronological order, John will unpack the thrilling verses in Matthew 1 & 2 and Luke 1 & 2 regarding the birth of our Savior. This teaching is guaranteed to touch your heart. Please join us this coming Wednesday evening.

The bottom line of life is simple: Either there is, or there is not, a God, a Creator, who has communicated to us in His written Word, which is what it claims to be—THE TRUTH, which we can understand, and which is the standard by which every human should live his life. Satan knows there is, and he is ratcheting up his assault on the Word of God and on Christians.

What is “Postmodernism,” and how has it infiltrated Christianity and ruined many people’s faith? Why is there rampant confusion among Christians about the basic doctrines of the faith? How would Jesus have measured up to today’s definitions of “tolerance,” “bigotry,” and “respect”? How can you stop truth decay in your life? We will cover all this and much, much more. Seriously, you do not want to miss this teaching.

Jesus said that his followers were to be “the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world.” He said that the key to manifesting his life in the world is to “abide in him.” As the means by which he is diversifying himself all over the world, we are to exercise his power and authority to bring deliverance to people just like he did. The key to doing so is to maintain an intimate relationship with our Lord.

The more we realize God’s love for us (in Jesus), the more we will extravagantly love others. All he asks of you is that you DO WHAT YOU CAN. Like the woman who anointed his head with precious oil, your reaching out to someone could have far more ramifications than you might expect. Although you and I may also seem to be anonymous in terms of how many people in the world know about our acts of love toward the Lord, there is coming a day when all will know what it meant to him. Whatever we do unto one of the least of mankind, we do unto him.

Just kidding, ladies. The truth is that Jesus Christ was the greatest emancipator of women who has ever lived, and that the apostle Paul followed in his footsteps. Both of them had to buck the cultural system that had in large part stifled women for centuries. Even today, there is cultural inequality of men and women around the world, especially in the Muslim culture. Christendom, however, is still too rife with its own sexual inequality.

In this teaching, John Lynn explores the roots of the erroneous notions that men are spiritually superior to women and that women should not teach or lead in the Church. These stem primarily from theologians mishandling some key verses in Genesis 1, 2, and 3, failing to recognize that 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 sticks out like a sore thumb, and grossly misunderstanding 1 Timothy 2:11-15.

Ladies, don’t miss this one! And men, if you have a wife or know anyone who does, be sure to tune in to this enlightening exposition.

Giving thanks to God and the Lord Jesus focuses you on them: their greatness, goodness, what they’ve already done for you, what they’re doing, and will do. Sometimes we have to drag our mind, kicking and screaming, to the place of thanksgiving, in order to replace some “stinkin’ thinkin.” And it is well worth the effort. Thanking is a great way to re-direct your thinking.

In this simple yet powerful teaching we will see the role that giving thanks played in the lives of certain biblical giants, including Jesus Christ, and how it was a key to their seeing the power of God in manifestation.

How does speaking in tongues perfectly illustrate the reciprocal relationship God and Christ desire to have with each Christian? What did Jesus mean when he said we should be “yoked with him”? What does Scripture mean when it says that each Christian is a “fellow worker” with God and Christ? What rewards do we get for such work? Why is a Kairos moment better than a Kodak moment?

John Lynn will answer all these questions and more in the July 9 WWF. We must understand that the future is comprised of: (1) God’s planned events—made possible by the free will choices of Jesus, (2) Our free will choices, (3) His responses to our choices to involve Him in our lives. Don’t miss this stimulating presentation about being should-to-shoulder with Jesus Christ in the trenches of life.

What??? If that title seems self-contradictory, join us Wednesday evening and find out what it means. If we as Christians are to best serve others, we must first “take heed unto ourselves,” that is, honestly take stock of our own spirituality.

As the Head of the Body, our Lord Jesus has a very personal learning curriculum for each member in particular. He is constantly trying to draw us closer to him, teach us how to better represent him, and help us grow up in him. Developing intimacy with the Lord Jesus is paramount to our growth.

Like sunlight illumines every particle of dust in the air, so his loving Sonlight shines into every nook and cranny of our lives—if we invite him to do so. That includes both the deceitful nuances of our sin nature and the kaleidoscope of talent and ability each of us has. I AM the ONLY ME God has. Ditto for you. So let’s get serious about becoming like Christ.

The stirring comparison between Ezra 7:10 and 1 Timothy 4:16 shows us four principles of spiritual growth. You’ll love it!

The relationship between God Almighty and His only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, is absolutely vital to understand, and that is why for 2K years Satan has made it his #1 doctrinal target to distort and obscure. The Devil knows that if we correctly understand who God is and who His Son is, and how they love one another and relate to one another, it will enhance our own relationship with each of them and empower us to live for them.

One of the main goals in this teaching is to amplify WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST. The more we see the magnitude of who we are and what we have IN CHRIST, the more our faith will appropriate the riches of His glory.

The covenant contract, like a marriage, God made with Moses, the mediator between God and Israel, was thus extended to Israel, the Bride of Christ. We’ll see in 1 Corinthians that the Israelites were “baptized into Moses.” A covenant requires two parties, and apparently God wanted Moses to know with whom he was entering into this contract. Jesus is the Bridegroom to Israel, as the Hebrew Scriptures show. But he has no “covenant” with us, the Church. Instead, we are his Body, and thus ONE WITH and IN CHRIST. What we have is far beyond a covenant agreement.

As a member in particular of that One Body, you are permanently IN HIM and have the same rights and privileges that he earned by his obedience all the way to the Cross. IN JESUS, you are also named after your heavenly Father, and filled with His divine nature.

By his free will choice to trust His Father all the way to the Cross, Jesus made it possible for God to raise him from the dead. Thus he became the first (and last—so far—there will be many more) man to conquer death. Jesus reversed the age-old pattern of life unto death. He started the "Resurrection Revolution," and he is recruiting other revolutionaries who want to follow in his steps.

Don't miss this "Christianity 101" teaching that explains why Jesus Christ had to die, and highlights the glory of what God did in breathing new life into his dead Son. The Word of God in this teaching will amplify your Hope of seeing your Lord face to face and being forever united with all those who have ever believed in him as their Lord.

Statement of problem: Something's wrong with me, and that something is SIN. The Lord Jesus has freed us from the penalty of sin, but not from its power. Recognizing the sin that dwells in me, facing it, and going through it by dying to self, is the only way to more abundant life.

Like the Bible, each Christian is "the story of two Adams." If I don't face the first Adam, I won't recognize my daily need for the Last Adam. Each of us must desire to get in touch with the nuances of sin that hide within us, and that can begin with the humble prayer, "Search me…"

Here are two poignant quotes we will examine:

Hope you'll come along for the ride.

This teaching could be sub-titled The Power of Love, because godly love is the greatest force there is to bring to pass the will of God on earth. We focus on the Greek word agape and center this teaching primarily in the fabulous epistle of 1 John.

Each of us is called to love as Jesus loved, and he is ready to teach us how to do that, if we are willing to walk the path of love he blazed for us. The more we do, the more our hearts sing with his joy and his peace.

Acts 16 is Hollywood blockbuster movie material, loaded with one poignant and powerful incident after another. Reading it shows how Paul and the fledgling believers there built such a heartfelt bond between them.

Paul’s Christ-inspired epistle to the Philippians was to guide them back to the doctrine in Ephesians after their behavioral deviation from how they should act based upon who they are in Christ. He encourages them to pursue the lofty goal of working out their salvation by pursuing the kind of maturity that is available to all Christians but attained by relatively few.

Despite the fact that Paul wrote from a jail cell in Rome not long before his death, the subject of joy runs through this epistle like a golden thread. You will be greatly uplifted by this exciting teaching.

The future fulfillment of all those promises of God in the Hebrew Scriptures was riding upon the Son of Man's free will obedience to the blueprint for his life that God laid out for him from Genesis to Malachi. Every prophecy about what the Messiah would do, first as the Lamb of God and later as the Lion of Judah, was dependent upon Jesus choosing to obey God's "Master Plan" step by step.

And unbeknownst to Jesus, God's then-hidden-and-now revealed promises to the Christian Church also hinged on his willingness to walk the full length of the valley of decision. This teaching magnifies the unparalleled heroism of The Man who was The Plan because The First Man ran, and it will enhance your love for the Lord and your desire to be like him.

To the extent that we recognize that our new birth enrolled us in The School of Sorrow, and determine to learn the lessons available therein, we can and will progressively move forward to new grades of intimacy with our Lord Jesus, the Man of Sorrows, who speaks that language better than any of us.

Are you currently going through a challenging, difficult, horrible, or excruciating time in your life? Actually, you can't really answer that now, because the pivotal preposition in that question is through. You may currently be in the wilderness, tunnel, crucible, or hurricane, but it is yet to be determined whether you will go through it. Many people don't—they give up and fall apart en route.

Contrary to much teaching among Christians, it is vital to understand that trials and tribulations do not automatically produce fruit in our lives. The key is how we respond to those trials. We must meet the trials of life with aggressive trust in our great big, wonderful Father and our loving Lord Jesus. This teaching will help every Christian learn to do exactly that.

What is Jesus' job? To save us—that's why he's called "The Savior." Save us from what? Sin and death. How did he save us from sin and death? By dying. To what did he die? His self-will ("Not my will, but yours…"). This shows us that although Jesus had no sin nature, which as we will see is our main problem, he did have to subjugate his will to that of his Father. Jesus did not want to go through the horror that lay ahead of him, but his love for God and mankind prompted him to will to do so.

Just as it required Jesus to be crucified for our sins, so he will now help us crucify our flesh, that is, die to our self-will. How did it feel to Jesus to be crucified? Agonizing. He remembers that. How does it feel to us to crucify our flesh? Agonizing. But how did RESURRECTION feel to Jesus? Ditto for us!

This teaching shows the difference between "guilt" and "shame," as well as identifying some of the internal idols to which we too often bow: looking good, feeling good, being right, being in control. And how does that work? It doesn't, because an idol just stays idle when you call—and we are left alone. But when we cleave unto THE MAN, we are never alone.

Given that the Devil is the "god of this age," and that he has millions of demons working for him with the goal of destroying Christians, it is most comforting to know that the Lord Jesus has assigned twice as many good spirit beings to protect and direct us. There countless ways to die daily, and we need help in the massive unseen spiritual battle raging around us.

John will answer five questions: What angels are not? What are angels? Where did they come from? How many are there? What are they doing? In four scintillating scriptural accounts, we will see how angels act as agents of God to serve Christians. And you might be able to hug one.

Consider the record of Job. He was a stalwart believer, and he got hammered. What did his friends say? "Come on, bro, you must have done something wrong? What's your secret sin? Are you tithing? Are you going to church?" In response, Job accurately maintained his righteousness. Of course he thought it was God who was afflicting him, and he did bug God about it, saying that if only he could present his case to Him, surely He'd knock it off. And what happened? God honored Job's faithfulness and mightily turned his situation around—partly in his lifetime and partly in the life to come when his first batch of kids will be resurrected.

Because they knew that this world under Satan's domination is hostile to godliness, both Jesus and Paul prepared their followers for short-term suffering and hardship that would bring them long-term rewards. We too must be prepared to live with PMS (Persecuted Minority Syndrome). As we do, we can still enjoy the more abundant life, which is first in our relationship with God and the Lord, and then in our relationships with our brethren in Christ.

Because Jesus Christ went the distance for us—all the way through the Cross, and because God raised him from the dead, we are equipped with supernatural power. With our cooperation, the Lord will energize that power to transform us into his likeness so that we shine his light in this dark world. Our glorious hope, and our guarantee, is that he will one day totally transform us to be as he is.

We live between the grave and the glory. We are to be motivated BOTH by looking back to the finished work of Christ AND by looking forward to the Hope of his coming to rescue us from this present, evil age. NOW we are to live from the inside out, enduring short-term pain for long-term gain. Join us as we unpack many fabulous truths in the Church Epistles. You will be enlightened and encouraged.

In this teaching, John Lynn will show the three biblical ways in which people can relate to Jesus Christ, who is “the stone the builders rejected,” but who is now “the chief cornerstone” of the Church. When all is said and done, what will be the legacy of your life? If you stand upon the Rock as a “living stone” and “cry out” about him, it can be a permanent witness to his love and goodness.

Biblically speaking, “faith” means trust, and the Word shows that the more faith we have, the more God and the Lord Jesus can do with, for, and in us. So how do we grow in faith?

In this electrifying teaching, John Lynn parallels growing in faith to stretching our muscles. If we do not stretch to the point of becoming uncomfortable, we will never expand our comfort zone. Ditto for increasing our faith; we must follow the examples of our Father and our Lord, each of whom stretched to the point of agony for our sake, and get out of our comfort zone for the sake of someone else.

Faith is the simplest thing God could require of man. It is how we access His power, and it is how we stand against the onslaught of the Enemy. Your faith can grow to the point that you do the works that Jesus Christ did. So get ready to stretch!

Paul addresses questions like: "Do you get static when you try to hear God's voice?" and "Do you know how to tune into God's channel?" This teaching shows you the characteristics of those in Scripture who listened well to God, and it will help you do the same.

Of course, John’s teaching title comes from the name of the famous hymn written by Martin Luther, whose birthday will again be celebrated on November 10. It became known as “the Battle Hymn of the Reformation,” and he will read its inspiring words, which vividly reflect vital biblical truths.

No matter who wins any election, we know the Word of God says that all the systems of this world are under the influence of the Devil, and that he will eventually achieve his goal of a one-world government toward which he has been relentlessly striving since Genesis 10. But those working for him toward this end are fighting against OUR GOD, who is doing His best to buy us time to spread His Word.

Though we were born into a war zone and we live behind enemy lines, the GO(O)D NEWS is: WE HAVE THE VICTORY! And in the meantime, the Lord Jesus, our Commander-in-Chief has equipped us, and called us, to rescue as many people as possible, snatching them out of the fire. Let’s “redeem the time” God is giving us—together. This teaching magnifies both the finished work of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and the greatness of our God and Father.

The stirring account of a once-fearful man named Gideon leading God’s people to victory is filled with relevant insight as to how our Heavenly Father will work with us, patiently dealing with our weaknesses and fears. Knowing what each of us can do if we trust and obey Him, He has a vision for each of us that far surpasses how we see ourselves.

The record in Judges 6 & 7 shows us three steps to victory: 1) Get our spiritual priorities in order, 2) Stand together, heart-to-heart and shoulder-to-shoulder, 3) Fight the good fight. It also shows us how our courage can inspire those around us to “acquire the fire,” or re-kindle it.

• He is in control of everything on earth.
• He either causes or allows all things.
• He can do whatever He wants.
• All things are part of His Master Plan.

If those statements are true, don’t you think that makes God hard to love?

Thank God that He has committed Himself to mankind in writing, telling us exactly what He will do and what He won’t do. He has also committed Himself to us in the person of Jesus Christ, the Living Word, who showed us what the will of God is in regard to evil and the human suffering it causes.

This teaching clearly shows that the theme and backdrop of Scripture is a cosmic war between God and the Devil, one that began long before Adam and Eve made the scene. It also shows why there is no specific reference to Satan in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament). It shows what Jesus Christ said and did to reveal the Devil as the source of all evil, AND how he revolted against Satan’s sickening status quo on earth.

• But what is prayer and how do we pray?
• What is God’s goal for us in prayer?
• Why was Jesus Christ so committed to prayer?
• Why did the Apostle Paul say we should “pray without ceasing”?
• If God already knows what we need, why do we need to pray for things?
• Can we pray to both God and the Lord Jesus?
• Is there a best time or place to pray?
• What is the shortest and simplest prayer there is?

These are some of the questions this teaching answers from the Word of God. Prayer is really about comm-UNI-cating (becoming ONE with) God and the Lord Jesus Christ. It is a major key to intimacy with our Father and our Big Brother.

BUT, as Romans 7:17 informs us, each of us has a MAJOR PROBLEM: ”…the sin that dwells within us.” HUH??? Yep, we each inherited Adam’s self-dominated sinful nature, and it is gross.

This teaching will show you how to “reckon the old man dead and walk in newness of life.” To deal with the sin dwelling in you, you must diligently dig into the cesspool of self in order to identify and then behaviorally root out the nuances of sin that are woven into the fabric of both your nature (genetics) and how you were nurtured.

But that is a terrifying challenge for those who want to like Jesus because the sin nature is indescribably ugly, and it is relentless in its attempt to dominate our lives. I will not face it, meet it head-on, and plow through it unless I am certain of my RIGHTEOUSNESS IN CHRIST.

Don’t miss this most practical sharing about WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST and the limitless grace of God in which you can live.

Jesus Christ was mortified by the thought of death, especially his own. That’s why he so agonized in Gethsemane. He realized that if he gave up his life and stepped into the bottomless abyss of death, he would no longer exist, unless God kept His promise to raise him from the dead. AND HE DID!

Early on, Satan offered mankind his definition of death: “No such thing” (Gen. 3:4). Sad to say, his original lie is “alive and well” in Christianity today, so much so that world-famous Christian leaders refer to death as a “graduation” or “going home to be with the Lord.” In fact, there is more “passing” going on at funeral parlors than in the NFL. Speaking of sports, athletic events often hinge upon which competitors’ dead relatives can provide them the most help, and you often see athletes pointing upward to thank them after a key play.

How and why does Satan’s original lie in Genesis minimize the accomplishments of Jesus Christ and dilute the glory of resurrection life? What are the practical consequences of believing that lie? How are the words “heaven” and “hell” used in the Bible? How does Hell actually freeze over? Join us for this enlightening and enriching teaching!

Only in “The Four Gospels” do Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John take us up close and personal with The Man of God’s dreams, and ours. Thus it behooves us to study these records diligently, expecting our Lord Jesus to make himself known to us just as he did for those who walked and talked with him.

Why are there four different accounts of Christ’s life? What facet of Jesus’ life does each one emphasize? What is the key Hebrew word in the Old Testament that unlocks the answer to those questions?

As the announcer introducing each 1950’s TV episode of The Lone Ranger used to say, “Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear.” Well, Jesus Christ was the true “Lone Ranger,” and as John Lynn expounds upon excerpts from each of the Gospels, your heart will be thrilled as the exploits of the Son of God come alive for you.

• What does the Bible say about the relationship between God and Jesus?
• How was Jesus’ earthly ministry a “preview of coming attractions”?
• Why in the Old Testament does God refer to men (including His coming Son) as “gods”?
• Who will raise from the dead all people who have ever lived, judge them all, destroy the wicked, and bring to earth a restored Paradise—God or Jesus?
• How many times is the word “Lord” used in the Church Epistles, and how often does it refer to God?
• Why is Jesus God’s favorite subject?
• What is Jesus doing now, as “Lord” and Head of the Body, the Church? All these questions, and more, are answered in this thrilling exposition of the precision and magnificence of God’s wonderful Word.

As we go through some fabulous excerpts in Hebrews, we’ll see the focus on JESUS CHRIST as the perfect reflection of God’s heart, the supreme sacrifice, the mediator of a better covenant to Israel (and the high priest thereof), the ultimate example of faith, and the one who will help us stand for God amidst the trials of life.

The epistle to the Hebrews begins and ends with Jesus Christ, the Captain of our salvation. He is the one we follow to achieve maturity through faith-full obedience to the will of God no matter the circumstances or the cost. That is the theme of this teaching.

Jesus Christ is The Man, the Lover of our souls, our Player/Coach, our Mentor in the art of faith, and our CAPTAIN. He is the Lord of our past, our present, and our future. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Since the dawn of time, what happened on the day you were born had never happened before, and will never happen again. Of all the billions of people who have lived, are living, or will live, YOU are the only you ever. You came into existence with a clean slate on which to write the story of your YOU-nique life. As a Christian, YOU are the only you God has.

What is a birthday? New life! Amazing possibilities. Every saint and every sinner began as a helpless baby, subject to nature (genetic proclivity) and nurture (family environment). The Father, God, looks on each new life with great hope, knowing that no matter what one’s initial disadvantages are, that free-will, created-in-the-image-of-God human being has the opportunity to choose LIFE and thus tap into his true potential.

Near the end of the teaching, John reads Romans 16, a chapter seldom taught. Containing 37 believers' names, it is Paul's "Facebook page." This teaching will help you see God’s vision for your YOU-nique life, your significance in the Body of Christ, and how to work with Him to bring that to pass. You can leave your footprints in the sands of His-story.

On the Day of Pentecost recorded in Acts 2, God showed us the pattern He desires for every Christian: that he speaks in tongues immediately after he is born again. On this show John sets forth the two main reasons why God gives each Christian this unique ability, as well as six other benefits listed in Scripture. If you have ever wanted to speak in tongues, you can do so, and John shows you how.

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If the teachings you find here bless you and help you in your Christian walk, please consider sowing into The Living Truth Fellowship financially in response to a blessing.

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See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

If the teachings you find here bless you and help you in your Christian walk, please consider sowing into The Living Truth Fellowship financially in response to a blessing.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

If the teachings you find here bless you and help you in your Christian walk, please consider sowing into The Living Truth Fellowship financially in response to a blessing.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

If the teachings you find here bless you and help you in your Christian walk, please consider sowing into The Living Truth Fellowship financially in response to a blessing.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

If the teachings you find here bless you and help you in your Christian walk, please consider sowing into The Living Truth Fellowship financially in response to a blessing.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

If the teachings you find here bless you and help you in your Christian walk, please consider sowing into The Living Truth Fellowship financially in response to a blessing.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

See archives January 2010 for a list of all the teachings.

If the teachings you find here bless you and help you in your Christian walk, please consider sowing into The Living Truth Fellowship financially in response to a blessing.

God Bless You!