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Spiritual Warfare
Hosted by Mike Miller · EN
If you are a child of God you are in the middle of a war between the greatest powers that exist. The battle is spiritual, and it is in the spiritual realm. The enemy engages us in the mind, which is the battlefield of spiritual warfare. Very practical and helpful preaching on this important matter that will change your view of life and give you the knowledge you need to fight the good fight of faith.
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The Moral Power of Music
1w ago00:48:04Tap to summarizeMusic is not morally neutral, but has a powerful influence on the heart, mind, body, emotions, and character of those who hear it. According to Ephesians 5:10-11 believers must prove what is acceptable unto the Lord and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, especially in the music used for worship. Godly music should be marked by order, melody, harmony, reverence, and spiritual purpose, while fleshly and worldly music appeals to the body, stirs carnal passions, and will lead the church away from holiness and truth. It is critical, in this late hour, to exercise careful discernment, especially in the house of God, so that music offered in worship honors the Lord rather than conforming to the spirit and appetites of the world.
Transcribe →Abide In Me
1w ago00:52:40Tap to summarizeAbiding in Christ is not an occasional or partial connection, but a continual life of dependence, obedience, and fellowship with Him. From John 15, Christ is the vine, believers are the branches, and all spiritual life, fruitfulness, cleansing, and strength come through Him and His words abiding in believers. The promise of answered prayer is not a blank check for selfish desires, but God's provision for those who remain in Christ and bear fruit for His glory. To abide in Christ is full surrender to the Lord Jesus, separation from the world, faithfulness to His Word, and a life that proves connection to Christ by abiding in Him and bearing lasting fruit.
Transcribe →Why Music Matters
2w ago00:59:47Tap to summarizeMusic matters in the worship of God, because it has a real effect on the heart, mind, spirit, and character of those who hear it. The worship in God's house should be marked by order, unity, reverence, truth, and one sound of praise to the Lord, not by the disorder, emotionalism, worldliness, and entertainment spirit that has entered many churches through contemporary music. Not all music is appropriate or acceptable for worship, and we must judge both the words and the structure of the music by whether it honors Christ, promotes holiness - not just how it makes us feel. We must worship God in spirit and in truth, refuse to follow the current of this generation, and seek to honor the Lord with music that is holy, reverent, and pleasing in His sight. Worldly, fleshly music will not do, and is not acceptable to God.
Transcribe →O Timothy
2w ago00:54:10Tap to summarize"O Timothy!" This was Paul's earnest plea with the young man following in his footsteps. We need to hear that plea today as Paul crying out to each of us saying the same thing he said to Timothy. We must steadfastly hold onto the faith and the Word of God entrusted to us, and not yield to the seductive influence of worldly philosophies and false science. Salvation and the Word of God are immutable foundations that must not be compromised or altered by cultural shifts or deceptive teachings. Compare the contrast between the stability of biblical authority with the transient nature of modern media and societal trends, which often distract from eternal truths. Believers are called to prove all things, actively avoiding profane distractions and testing all things against Scripture to maintain their spiritual integrity. Remaining faithful to these core doctrines ensures survival in perilous times and honors God's unchanging character.
Transcribe →Joy Inspires Hope
3w ago00:53:21Tap to summarizeThe fruit of the Spirit is not merely something to quote, but something that should be evident in our daily lives, especially in love, joy, and peace. Joy is not just a passing emotion or outward cheerfulness, but a settled state of heart that comes from faith, hope, and love in the Lord. Murmuring, complaining, self-pity, and gloom hinder our testimony and discourage those around us, while a joyful spirit refreshes others and points them to Christ. Therefore, we must examine ourselves honestly, lay aside the habits that steal our joy, and seek to live as lights in this dark world with the joy of the Lord showing in our countenance, conversation, and conduct.
Transcribe →Counting the Cost of Leaving the Old Paths
4w ago00:59:16Tap to summarizeIn this Scripture God calls His people to stand in the ways, ask for the old paths, and walk in the good way where there is rest for the soul. When Christians abandon the tried and proven ways of worship, preaching, music, reverence, and separation from the world, they seldom return, and their children are carried even farther away from the truth. True worship must be acceptable to God, rooted in spirit and truth, and separated from the sensual, worldly, and profane influences that appeal to the flesh rather than honor the Lord. Therefore, we must consider the true cost of leaving the old paths, hold fast to what has been delivered to us, and preserve for the next generation a reverent, holy, Bible-centered way that pleases God.
Transcribe →Abiding in Christ
Jul 1201:05:52Tap to summarizeAbiding in Christ is not merely a doctrine to explain, but a living relationship of faithfulness, love, and obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus plainly taught that the branch which does not abide in Him will wither and be cast away, showing that no one can truly belong to Christ while continuing in unfaithfulness, worldliness, and sin. We learn that salvation is not earned by works, yet the grace of God that saves us also changes us, teaches us to deny ungodliness, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world. Therefore, we must look to the real Jesus of the Bible, give ourselves wholly to Him, walk in His light, and let His love loosen the hold this world has on our hearts.
Transcribe →Clean Through the Word
Jul 500:50:36Tap to summarizeJesus is the true vine, the Father is the husbandman, and we are the branches that must abide in Christ if we are to have life and bear fruit. The Father lovingly purges and chastens His children, removing what is impure, excessive, worldly, or harmful so that the fruit of righteousness may grow in our lives. This cleansing is accomplished through the Word of God, because pure words purify the heart, mind, soul, and life of the believer who reads and receives them with faith and a yielded spirit. Therefore, we must not neglect the Scriptures or resist God's correction, but let His Word search us, cleanse us, change us, and make us useful and fruitful for His kingdom.
Transcribe →How to Deal With Depression
Jul 500:46:00Tap to summarizeWe are reminded that discouragement, despair, and depression are real battles of the mind and soul, but they are not greater than the presence, promises, and help of God. Like Paul, we may be troubled, perplexed, persecuted, and cast down, yet we do not have to be distressed, in despair, forsaken, or destroyed when our eyes remain fixed on the Lord. We learn that depression gains power when we lose sight of God, allow our thoughts to become self-centered and negative, and listen to the devil's lies instead of the truth of God's Word. Therefore, we must resist the devil, govern our thoughts by the Scriptures, call upon the living God in faith, and look to Christ alone for the comfort, strength, and deliverance our souls need.
Transcribe →Leave Off Contention
Jul 100:53:14Tap to summarizeThis sermon identifies pride as the root cause of the pervasive contention found in modern society, particularly on social media. Drawing heavily from Proverbs and other biblical texts, it warns that quarrelsome behavior is an abomination to God and leads to spiritual foolishness and misery. The preacher urges believers to withdraw from online arguments and foolish questions, emphasizing that truth should be proclaimed through preaching rather than debate. Ultimately, the message calls for Christians to contend earnestly for the faith while maintaining peace and avoiding the destructive spirit of strife.
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