Coffee With Conrad

I will be exploring the troubling trend of the decline of the fear of the Lord in the church and discuss why the fear of the Lord is a biblical precept that should exist even today.

0:00:54 The fear of the Lord has disappeared from the church;

0:06:58 Hirelings mislead those that don’t read the bible;

0:09:08 Christianity is not a bed of roses;

0:10:24 The apostles and disciples were martyred;

0:14:08 New Testament comes in at Jesus’ death;

0:15:35 Paul curses the sorcerer;

0:18:39 Ananias and Sapphira were struck down dead;

0:22:31 Herod was struck with worms and died;

0:24:50 dying for drinking the cup of Christ unworthily;

0:29:32 The stern rebuke of Thyatira;

0:35:11 Comments from Facebook;

0:39:45 Conclusion;

Links:

Facebook Post https://tinyurl.com/NoFearOfGod

BeTheFew Post https://www.bethefew.com/2022/12/there-is-no-fear-of-lord-in-church-today.html

Evangelist Acie Burleson was on a mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout California, but he's did it in a unique way - by carrying a cross. Here is an exclusive interview with him where we can hear firsthand about this incredible journey. We’re excited to learn why he felt inspired to take on this endeavor and what his experiences and challenges were;

Met Acie Originally at Jesus Jam Texas;
Acie's original call to walk the cross;
Starting out with a challenge of faith;
Acie talks to homeless people;
Lady cries and said she was blessed;
Most people ignored him;
Acie talks to a man doing meth;
Supernatural provision;
Angry man challenges Acie ;
More supernatural provision!;
Desperate and God comes through;
We pray for California;
Acie prays us out;

Links:
Acie On facebook https://www.facebook.com/Jesusfreak6
Acie walking memorial https://www.youtube.com/@walkingmemorial/featured
From South Carolina to the Grand Canyon https://www.conradrocks.net/2019/08/2000-mile-cross-walk-finished-acie.html
Open Your Eyes Book - https://bit.ly/OpenYourEyesBook

How I stumbled Across Groaning in Prayer

When I first got saved, I discovered that I would groan in deep prayer or when I was in a deeply spiritual setting. I started to dig into the bible to see if it was biblical. It took me quite some time to even notice that I was groaning in prayer. It would happen when I waded deep into the spirit or when I was with a group of people and the prayer got really deep. So deep that you could sense the manifest presence of God in the room.




Prayer & Groaning
Prayer is a familiar concept to many of us. Whether we’re alone or in a group, it can be used for devotion and as a way to commune with God. But what about groaning? Can this also be part of our prayer life? I believe the answer is yes! Groaning – both in the spiritual sense and in the physical act of uttering sounds – has been used throughout history as an expression of prayer. I m sure you've seen pictures of people on their knees or laying prostrate before an image of Jesus. In the background you see them groaning and sobbing, often while clutching their hands in prayer position.

Similarly, Paul says that he “groans within himself” (Romans 8:26) while praying.

In the same way the Spirit [comes to us and] helps us in our weakness. We do not know what prayer to offer or how to offer it as we should, but the Spirit Himself [knows our need and at the right time] intercedes on our behalf with sighs and groanings too deep for words.(Rom 8:26 AMP)

What Does the Bible Say?
When it comes to the question of groaning prayer, what does the Bible say? Groaning is an emotional expression often used in pleas for help or comfort, but is it an appropriate way to express a prayer to God? Let's take a closer look at what Scripture has to say about this form of communication with the Creator.

Various passages throughout Scripture make reference to groaning prayers as a valid method of communicating with God. In Romans 8:26-27, Paul writes that "the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. God intercedes for the saints according to his own will." Here we see that God responds to our prayers based on His own will, and that the Spirit helps us communicate with Him in a way that is beyond our natural ability.

Examples of Groaning Prayer in Scripture
Groaning prayer, or expressing one’s prayers to God in the form of a deep groan or sigh, is a practice that has long been used by believers. It can be found throughout scripture as an expression of hardship and suffering. The Bible contains many examples of groaning prayer that are worth exploring.

One example of groaning prayer comes from Paul’s letter to the Romans 8:23-24 which states “And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons”. Here Paul expresses his longing for redemption and forgiveness through this type of prayer.

One example of groaning prayer in Scripture is the aforementioned Romans 8:26-27 when the Apostle Paul says “we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” (NIV) Here, we see an example of how believers can cry out to God without necessarily using words to express their needs and desires.

Additionally, Psalm 5:1-3 describes a situation where David cries out to God with intense emotion and anguish by using loud cries and tears as part of his form of communication with Him.

A Psalm of David. Listen to my words, O LORD, Consider my groaning and sighing. Heed the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God, For to You I pray. In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will prepare [a prayer and a sacrifice] for You and watch and wait [for You to speak to my heart].(Psa 5:1-3 AMP+)

I believe Jesus groaned within Himself in Gethsemane (see Matt. 26:37,38; Mark 14:33-35). We may not know what Jesus groaned about, but the idea is that He was so burdened by His coming ordeal that He had to sigh deeply within Himself in order to pray. Groaning seems appropriate when we cannot find the words, but the spirit knows. Scripture isn't explicit, but it seems like this Scripture is in agreement with others elsewhere.

Jesus groaned in the spirit and was troubled when He saw Mary weeping at the tomb of Lazarus (see John 11:33). In this case, groaning was a sign of empathy and sorrow.

Challenges to Groaning Prayer
Though it may be seen as a form of spiritual expression, groaning prayer has its challenges. Those who practice groaning prayer must be able to discern the difference between true spiritual expressions and something that isn’t from God. Additionally, it can also be difficult for some people to know when or how to begin groaning in prayer, as such an activity requires one to have an intimate knowledge of scripture and the nature of God. My personal experience is when I am deeply lost in prayer, groaning just seems to happen. It is not something that I initiated, but the Spirit gave utterance.

Groaning in the spirit during prayer is biblical
Groaning in the spirit during prayer is absolutely biblical and has been documented throughout Christian history. It's a powerful tool that allows Christians to express their faith and draw closer to God. Many Bible verses reference groaning in prayer, from Paul's description of the Spirit interceding with us when we are unable to find words (Romans 8:26) to Jesus' heartbreaking cries for His Father's will be done (Matthew 26:39).

The idea of groaning prayer can be traced back as far as the Old Testament book of Psalms, where David pleads with God using passionate cries and supplications. We also see examples in Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Job—all of whom use language reflective of deep feeling within their prayers which would be another way of saying 'groaning'.

In Conclusion
I didn't set out to groan in prayer. It is something that happened when I got lost deep in prayer. The bible examples seem to tie groaning to desperation.

Verses to Pray About
Here are some verses to ponder on about groaning in prayer. Pray about these and let me know what revelation you get!

Exo 2:24 And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.

Exo 6:5 And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant.

Psa 6:6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.

Joh 11:33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,

Joh 11:38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.

Rom 8:23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

2Co 5:2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven

2Co 5:4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.

You may also like - Groaning Intercession - Daniel Nash https://youtu.be/wGsuiMJuPoY

Sharing some tips on how to get through the bible multiple times per year. It is easier than you think.

In Matt 4 and Luke 4 The Spirit and the Word;
My Dad Listened to the KJV bible a lot;
We must prioritize and value the bible;
Joh 15:3 The Word cleanses us;
1Pe 1:22 The Word Purifies our souls;
Joh 17:17 The Word is Truth;
Psa 119:9 We cleanse our way;
Eph 5:26 Washed by the Water of the Word;
Psa 119:1 So that we do not sin;
We need to know the Eph 6 Armor;
Youversion is Free App;
Listening at Faster Speeds;
Bluetooth headphones help a lot;
Smart speakers Like Amazon Echo;
Listen while exercising, cleaning, or commuting;

Links:

Alexander Scourby King James Bible. https://amzn.to/3V9eVbc
Open Your Eyes - My Supernatural Journey - https://bit.ly/OpenYourEyesBook

Here I am on YouVerson https://my.bible.com/users/MostRadicalManEver

Benefits of Youversion https://www.conradrocks.net/2017/10/youversion-benefits-free-bible-app.html?m=1

Bluetooth headphones https://amzn.to/3givfYx

Echo Dot - https://amzn.to/3Ora4zK

Show Notes:
This is ONLY for born again Spirit filled believers in Jesus;
Peter hears from God speaking from the heavenly realm;
Do not enter the spirt illegally - it is the wrong realm;
We MUST be born again to enter the kingdom of Heaven;
Psalm 100:4 is the chronological prescription;
Kingdom Key of Thanksgiving;
Kingdom Key of Praising God;
God meets us in praise Psalm 22:3;
No set formula for getting into the spirit;
Our emotions change the closer we get Isaiah 61:3;
Hindrances to prayer are unrepentant sin Psalm 66:18;
God honors confession and repentance 1 John 1:8-10;
Bring a pen when diving into the spirit like John;
Links:

https://www.conradrocks.net
book - http://bit.ly/OpenYourEyesBook

The spirit and the microphone;

The ‘feeling’ rabbit trail;
Ezekiel's' river and the spirit ;
Don't seek feelings;
Open your mouth and I will fill it;
The flow of the spirit;
Starting off in worship;
Wading into the river;
Spirit of Truth guides us;
Spirit shows us something in prayer;
The red ladder significance;
External spirit versus internal heart;
Reasoning is different than the spirit;
Knowing the Word to learn the spirit;
Continuing in the word for freedom;
Paul persecuted Christians;
Prophecy testifies of Jesus;
John taught them up to a point;

Believe that you receive rabbit trail;

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The four steps to transforming your life are:

1 Identify Your call
2 Write the vision and Make it Plain
3 Implementation
4 Course Corrections.

I break these down in this teaching.


Show Notes:

Rom 12 :1,2 transform your mind;
Roles are better than goals;
Step 1 - Identify your call
Step 2 -Discovering your roles
Write the vision and make it plain Hab 2:2 ;
Step 3 - Implementation;
Daily reflection questions;
Asking future self for permission;
Plan each day ;
Step - 4 Make course corrections Psalm 119:105 ;
Internal congruency is paramount;


Related:
Kill the Giant When He is Small - Managing Our Thought Life
https://bit.ly/KillTheGiant
Having an Intentional Thought Life
https://bit.ly/IntentionalThoughtLife
Keeping a Warfare Journal https://youtu.be/RQeakSwP0Sg

Sharing some of my experience on how to deliver a word of knowledge while out in public.

Notes:



I am always looking for an opportunity; 
Getting prepared with mentors;
Discerning the difference between heart and spirit;
Words of knowledge are for the gospel;
Sources of spiritual information;
If the word persists it is confirmation; 
I ask if they know what the prophetic is;
Miracles only happen if you open your mouth;
I share two recent examples of words of knowledge in public;

https://www.facebook.com/conrad.carriker
https://www.instagram.com/conradcarriker/
https://www.conradrocks.net/p/podcast.html
https://twitter.com/MostRadicalMan



Scriptures referred to:
1 Corinthians 14; Acts 13: 1-4; Acts 16; Hebrews 5:14;

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This is a big problem in the Christian Community. In this episode, I illustrate what the Illusion of Competence is, and how we can rectify this problem in our own lives.

Show Notes:

People are not aware of this;
What is the Illusion of competence?;
My experience with the illusion of competence;
Scriptures that illuminate this problem;
How the Illusion relates to the Learning Pyramid;
How can we apply this in our Christian walk? ;


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Social
https://www.facebook.com/conrad.carriker
https://www.instagram.com/conradcarriker/
https://www.conradrocks.net/p/podcast.html
https://twitter.com/MostRadicalMan

Pat Hodges from Omega Ministries TX goes over some of the pitfalls in the prophetic.


Show Notes:
How we met;
Pat shares a testimony - he almost died;
Disobedience causes God's hand to lift a little;
Multinational zoom ministry and home meetings;
Prophetic pitfalls;
Do not assume everything you hear is God;
The different spiritual voices;
Prophets don't know everything;
Only address what God wants you to address;
Discernment is paramount;
Delivering a word without embarrassment;
Recipient of the word's responsibility;
Pray into God's will and give Him permission;
Discovering your calling;
Own your calling;
Function not title;
Don't try to psychologically figure it out;
Pray that you may interpret;
Spirit doesn't violate The Word;
The Chinese food example;
Your gift can activate without God leading;
Turbulence doesn't mean it isn't God;
Getting rid of the fear of man;
Prophetic people have much rejection;
Fear of man compromises the word;
Embracing Truth - not just hear it;
Discerning the Body;
From the church age to the Kingdom Age;
Signs shall follow them that believe in His Name;
Releasing the Word for healing;
Prophetic word illuminates truth for freedom;
The cannonball prophetic word;
Take the focus off of ourselves;
Parking lot healing ministry in Tulsa;
Houston and Dallas are prophetic hot spots;
Don't judge people according to the flesh;
Write down dreams;
Zoom Meetings and Home meetings;
Pat prays us out;
God sends mentors ;
Bob Jones divine appointment;


https://www.facebook.com/OmegaMinistriesTX/
https://www.youtube.com/omegaministriestx
https://omegaministriestx.com/

2014 INTERVIEW WITH PAT https://youtu.be/ruJ6-9Yf1s8