Fasting is an incredible tool to keep the flesh in check. When the flesh is in check the spirit man soars! We learn from Paul that the flesh and the spirit are always contrary to one another and fasting is a way of telling the flesh who is really in charge. However, dietary adherence without spiritual engagement will not produce the desired results. The goal is to engage with God. As Faith Chapel launches into 2025 in a season of fasting, we believe these helpful Kingdom truths will assist you on the venture.

Pastor Josiah also reveals some incredible plans for 2025! With an exciting new project here at the main campus and an incredible new ministry beginning this year, there’s much to pray for and prepare our hearts for. God is doing some incredible things through Faith Chapel and in many ways, we’re still just getting started!

Drawing parallels a reboot in the film industry and the concept of a "spiritual reboot," Pastor Tim emphasizes the need for a fresh start in our walk with God. It uses the downfall of a film franchise and its eventual revival to illustrate how embracing a clean slate requires letting go of past mistakes and allowing something new to emerge. The message encourages believers to die to their old selves, embrace God's forgiveness, and extend that same grace to others, stepping into the abundant life God offers.

Venturing into the public side of the coin for this great gift, Pastor Josiah brings us to the final gift to be covered in this series, the gift of Interpretation of Tongues. When tongues is interpreted it makes it equivalent to prophecy. This is a vital and powerful gift utilized for the benefit of the entire present body to hear and be edified in a language they can understand. This was largely Paul the Apostles heart when addressing the Corinthian church. Look to benefit everybody that is present.

How we think matters! Jesus is using every opportunity to not only minister to the people but to get His disciples to begin thinking differently. As we comb through one of the most popular Biblical stories where Jesus feeds the 5,000 with 5 loaves of bread & 2 fish we learn some incredible truths that take a fresh pair of eyes to see. Jesus was setting an example for the disciples to learn from. He was trying to get them to think Kingdom. This is what would ultimately set them up for longevity in ministry — in the way Jesus wanted them to minister.

Easily the most controversial of gifts is the gift of tongues. There’s been such an attack from the enemy on this incredible gift and it’s often one of the most misunderstood gifts. Pastor Josiah helps clean up the confusion and give a strong Biblical foundation for what this gift needs to look like within the body of Christ and how beneficial it is for every one of us. This special gift, reserved for the New Testament church is a much needed to understand and much needed to be utilized gift of the Spirit. This is for you!

When Jesus sent out the 12, it was time to see what they’d actually learned! It’s where the rubber met the road so to speak. He sent them out with authority and power to actually do all He’d been preparing them to do.

We too have been sent out and carry His authority as we’ve been sent by Him. To proclaim the Gospel and to demonstrate the Kingdom. BOTH. The times of delay are far over. The world needs an encounter with Whom we love, Jesus the Christ.