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There's a difference between a flood and a flash flood.

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I always hate to hear about tragedies where life is lost.

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In "Goshen," Apostle Otis B. Young delivers a powerful message about God's designated place of abundance, protection, and divine connection for His people, even amidst global scarcity. Drawing from the biblical account of Goshen in Egypt, he illustrates how God sets apart His chosen to thrive where others struggle.

Key takeaways from this teaching include:

-- Goshen as God's Place of Provision and Protection: Despite the world facing famine or downsizing, God promises His people overflow and plenty in their "Goshen." This isn't just about material wealth, but about divine care and security.

-- The New PPP: Provision, Protection, and Promise: Apostle Young introduces a divine "PPP" that far surpasses earthly schemes. God guarantees to provide for His people, protect them from harm, and remain faithful to His promises.

-- A Place of Refuge and Direct Connection: Goshen is a sanctuary where hardship doesn't penetrate. It signifies a unique proximity to God, allowing believers to pray directly and see immediate results, without needing intermediaries.

-- Fertile Ground for Harvest: Just as Goshen was fertile, God's designated place ensures that what is planted will yield a return, not just financially, but in various forms of blessing and divine favor.

-- Fulfillment of God's Promises: Goshen represents the fulfillment of God's covenant, particularly His promise to Abraham to make his descendants a great nation. This extends to generational blessings for believers today.

-- Groundbreaking Opportunities: Being in "Goshen" means experiencing unprecedented breakthroughs—in business, family, and ministry—breaking barriers and setting new precedents.

-- Strategic Positioning for Kingdom Impact: God strategically places individuals and communities (like Kingdom Life Village) in their "Goshen" to be a blessing to the kingdom, impacting their local community, region, state, and even globally.

-- Remaining Distinct and Holy: Living in Goshen means being in the world but not of it, maintaining holiness and a distinct identity amidst foreign or challenging environments.

-- Overcoming Adversity with a Joseph Anointing: The Joseph anointing, linked to Goshen, includes overcoming adversity, practicing forgiveness and reconciliation (especially with family), and legacy building, focusing on benefiting others rather than personal gain.

Scriptures for Further Study:

-- Genesis 45:8

-- Genesis 45:9

-- Genesis 45:10

-- Genesis 45:11

-- Genesis 47:6

-- Exodus 8:22

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Psalm 129 is about persevering through pain and gaining victory over those things that stand against you.

From Psalm 129 we learn; YOU CAN SUFFER PAIN WITHOUT BEING DEFEATED!

God has set a limit for your pain. 1 Corinthians 10:13

Human tendency is to run from pain. We see no value in pain. But God’s unlimited view of our life teaches these things:

Pain breaks and molds. Pain authenticates and prepares. Pain, rightly responded to, gives us a powerful testimony.

Jesus knew the greatest pain. His message came straight from Heaven through a willing life. But ‘through’ carried a price. Philippians 2:5-11

He had to humble Himself; He has to be tempted in all points like we are; He had to quietly endure accusation and slander; He had to go to the cross.

Paul was no stranger to difficulties. 2 Corinthians 1:3-10 1 Corinthians 11:24-30

Sometimes the sharpest incisions come from knives wielded in the hands of Christians.

What you think will RUIN you, could become the source for your greatest testimony…if you let it. 2 Corinthians 1:8

Five things about pain:

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Pain is inevitable and common. 1 Peter 4:12-13

If we do not know this truth, we become discontent and wallow in self pity.

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Pain has a purpose. Job 23:10

When we understand this, we can witness to a God wo is stronger than suffering, who is big enough to take the worlds worst and make beauty from ashes.

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Our hope is in Jesus. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Pain pushes us to our limits, it reminds us of our own inadequacies.

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God is the source of our strength. 2 Corinthians 12:9

As believers our assignment is not finished until we have taken others from their weakness to His great strength.

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God is Sufficient. 2 Corinthians 3:5

The believer who has known God’s great supply during his greatest need, knows the limitlessness of God.

Pain will change you, only you can determine how it changes you.

Never put a question mark where God has put a period.

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"It's not that people don't believe in Jesus; it's that they don't see Jesus in us."

--Pastor Ryan Kramer

In his message, "Kingdom Hustle," Pastor Ryan Kramer explores the often-uncomfortable question, "What do you do?" and how our answer frequently intertwines with our self-worth and identity. He delves into Ephesians 6:5-9, urging listeners to view their work through a "Kingdom" lens, emphasizing that our daily jobs are not merely a means to an end, but a powerful opportunity to live out our Christian identity.

Key takeaways from this teaching include:

-- Our Motives Matter to God: It's easy to assume God cares about what we do at church, but Pastor Kramer highlights that God also cares deeply about our heart's attitude and motives when we show up to work. He warns against the subtle ways our hearts can justify wrong attitudes, reminding us that God "sees the heart behind the hustle."

-- Our Work Ethic is Our Witness: Our colleagues are constantly watching how we interact, respond to pressure, and perform our duties. Pastor Kramer stresses that how we show up to work directly shapes how others see God. Our actions—showing up early, owning mistakes, refusing to cut corners, and treating everyone with respect—can be the most powerful sermon we preach.

-- Our Job is More About Mission Than Money: While providing for our families is essential, if money is the only reason we work, we miss the bigger picture. Pastor Kramer asserts that we don't just "work there"; we've been "sent there" by God with a mission. He challenges the notion that God will open doors to new seasons before we've been faithful in our current one, urging us to recognize that our work is an opportunity to display Jesus to the world, one workday at a time.

Scriptures for Further Study:

-- Ephesians 5:21

-- Ephesians 6:5-9

-- Jeremiah 17:9

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References:

(1) Liberal scholars and some conservatives view Isaiah 7:14 as having reference only to NATURAL CONCEPTION AND BIRTH.

(2) “Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics” by Norman Geisler.

(3) Geisler says, “There is a difficulty with the claim that ‘alma refers to someone who is married.  Not once does the OT use ‘alma to refer to a married person. Bethulah, on the other hand, is used for married women (see Joel 1:8). Geisler says there are several verses in the OT that use ‘alma to refer to a virgin.

(4) That controversy and its refutation has been around for a while and that should have laid the controversy to rest. Nevertheless, skeptics to Christianity and the Bible are not deterred. The virgin birth of Christ is the perennial TARGET of naturalistic criticisms.

(5) At the root of the rejection of the virgin birth of Christ is the rejection of miracles. The people that reject miracles, David Hume, Immanuel Kant, Christian Liberals, atheists, agnostics, and skeptics, for example, elevate naturalism and materialism over the authority of the Bible.

(6) The miracles of the Bible continue to embarrass some people today, but that need not be the case. The Bible is full of miracles from the parting of the Red Sea in the OT where the Israelites went across on dry land, to the virgin birth of Jesus, to His calming the storm with a word, and scores of other miraculous deeds including Jesus’ resurrection.

(7) Certainly a virgin birth is a miracle. If a theistic God exists, (and I have a proof given in this program, that He does), then miracles are a foregone conclusion. Since the theistic God exists, then He can ACT and He can CREATE. The Bible declares He is the creator and sustainer of the universe, and can accomplish all that He purposes.

(8) The virgin birth is fundamental to the Christian faith. To fulfill His role as savior, Jesus had to be both God and human. As God, He could offer a sacrifice of INFINITE VALUE to atone for humanity’s sins, and as a human, He could IDENTIFY with our trials, temptations, and sufferings. He could REPRESENT us to God as our merciful and faithful High Priest who could SYMPATHIZE  with our weaknesses (Heb. 2:17) and ACT as a MEDIATOR between us and God (1 Tim. 2:5-6).

(9)  The virgin birth can be intimated from the Lord’s curse on Jeconiah, the king of Judah who reigned from 598-597 BC. Jeconiah, also known as Coniah and Jehoiachin, was dethroned by Nebuchadnezzar and taken into captivity. The curse declared, “None of his descendants shall prosper, sitting on the throne of David and ruling anymore in Judah” (Jer. 22:24-30).

(10) The problem with this curse is that some rabbinic Judaists say that this curse prevents Jesus from being the Messiah because Jeconiah is listed in the genealogy of Jesus through Joseph, the husband of Mary, in Matt. 1:1-17. However, this curse does not apply to Jesus since Joseph was only Jesus’ LEGAL FATHER, and not His BIOLOGICAL FATHER.

(11) Jesus is unique because of His ascension from the earth. Just like Jesus’ conception and virgin birth, Jesus’ departure was also a miracle.

(12) Quotation from John Lennox, a world class Oxford mathematician and author: “Genesis and science say that the universe is GEARED to supporting human life.  But Genesis says more. It says that you, as a human being, bear the IMAGE of God. The starry heavens show the GLORY of God, yes; but they are NOT MADE in God’s image. You are. That makes you UNIQUE. The galaxies are UNIMAGINABLY LARGE compared with you. However, you know THEY exist, but they don’t know that you EXIST. You are more SIGNIFICANT, therefore, than a GALAXY.”

This is episode 234.

In this timely and urgent message titled "Saved From God's Wrath," Servant Marcia Carty of Heaven on Earth Ministries of Jesus Christ dives deep into the escalating signs of the end times, drawing striking comparisons to the days of Noah. She emphasizes that while we may not be at the very end, we are witnessing conditions—such as extreme violence, child trafficking, and widespread iniquity—that mirror biblical prophecies.

Key takeaways from this powerful teaching include:

-- The Urgency of Repentance and Righteousness: Servant Marcia stresses the critical need for believers to stay in God's will amidst increasing wickedness. She highlights that without God's voice guiding us, we risk becoming as wicked as those we lament. Regular supplication and a lifestyle of crying out to the Lord are essential for remaining in His favor.

-- Understanding God's Wrath: Drawing heavily from Isaiah 13, Servant Marcia details the terrifying nature of God's coming wrath. This will involve angelic forces, widespread destruction, the darkening of celestial bodies, and the humbling of the proud. She warns that no earthly escape, even underground cities, will protect from God's judgment, as the earth itself will be shaken.

-- Signs of the End Times (Luke 21): The message outlines Jesus' prophecies regarding the end, including false Christs, wars, commotions, nation rising against nation, earthquakes, famines, pestilence, and fearful sights. Crucially, believers are warned of impending persecution, even from family and friends, for their faith in Jesus.

-- The Hope of Redemption, Not Wrath: A central theme is the assurance that true believers are "not appointed to wrath." Through Christ's sacrifice, a pathway to reconciliation and salvation has been provided. Servant Marcia refers to 1 Thessalonians 4, explaining the rapture—the catching away of believers, both living and resurrected, to meet the Lord in the air—as God's plan to deliver His saints from His fierce anger.

-- The Lamb's Worthiness and the Seven Seals: The teaching culminates with a look into Revelation 5 and 6, where Jesus, the Lamb of God, is deemed worthy to open the seven seals, symbolizing the unfolding of God's judgment. Each seal brings forth a new stage of tribulation, from conquering spirits and widespread death to famine, martyrdom, and cataclysmic natural disasters. The ultimate call is to embrace Jesus as Lord and Savior now to be delivered from these coming events.

Servant Marcia passionately encourages listeners to walk away from unrighteousness and embrace holiness, reminding them that God has always been a deliverer, and His plan is to deliver us from His wrath.

Scriptures for Further Study

Psalms 28

Psalms 30

Isaiah 13

Luke 21

1 Thessalonians 4

Revelation 5

Revelation 6

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In "Human Government - Part 2," Robert Kornegay continues his insightful study on the nature of authority, contrasting God's perfect sovereignty with the flawed, rebellious history of human government. Building on the foundation laid in "Part 1," this message explores:

The Origins of Rebellion: Discover how human government began as an act of defiance against God, exemplified by Nimrod and the Tower of Babel, and how this pattern of rebellion has persisted throughout history.

Satan's Influence in Worldly Kingdoms: Learn about the various names and descriptions of Satan—the slanderer, adversary, tempter, and "prince of the power of the air"—and how he uses these titles to exert temporary, yet powerful, influence over human governments and those who align with them.

Jesus' Rejection of Worldly Power: Reflect on Jesus' temptation by Satan, where He was offered all the kingdoms of the world, and understand why Jesus refused to become "second in command" to worldly power, emphasizing the principle that "no one can serve two masters."

Prophetic Foretelling of Earthly Empires: A look into Daniel's prophecy in Daniel 2 and 7, which vividly depicts the rise and fall of great human empires (Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome) as ultimately temporary and destined to be shattered by God's eternal kingdom.

God's Eternal Kingdom: Understand that God has always had His own government, from direct rule in Eden to the laws given through Moses, and how His kingdom is the one that "shall never be destroyed."

The Call to Separation: Explore God's consistent command for His people to avoid covenants and alliances with foreign, pagan governments, not merely for political independence but for spiritual purity.

Unequal Yoking in Modern Context: Grasp the profound spiritual incompatibility between believers and unbelievers, or "righteousness with lawlessness," as highlighted in 2 Corinthians 6:14, and how this applies to our relationship with human governments today.

This sermon challenges listeners to recognize the spiritual battle at play and to choose unwavering loyalty to God's kingdom over any allegiance to the transient, often rebellious, systems of this world.

Scriptures for Further Study

Genesis 1

Ecclesiastes 1:9

Genesis 10

Matthew 4

Job 1

1 John 5:19

1 Thessalonians 3:5

Ephesians 2:1-3

2 Corinthians 4:4

Matthew 6:24

Daniel 2

Daniel 7

Exodus 19:6

1 Kings 11

2 Kings 16

Hosea (various warnings)

Isaiah (various warnings)

Jeremiah (various warnings)

2 Corinthians 6:14

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In this powerful interview, Paul Beaman opens up about a life marked by early abandonment of faith, decades of drug and alcohol addiction, and a terrifying battle with stage four throat cancer. His story is a testament to God's relentless love, miraculous healing power, and unwavering purpose for every individual.

Listeners will be inspired by:

A Prodigal's Return: Paul's candid account of turning away from his Christian upbringing in the 60s and immersing himself in a lifestyle of addiction for 35 years.

Miraculous Deliverance from Addiction: How a simple ultimatum from his now-wife, Tanya, led to an instant, divinely-intervened freedom from alcohol after years of struggle.

A Battle with Cancer and Divine Intervention: The harrowing details of his stage four throat cancer diagnosis, a bee sting that providentially led to treatment, and the miraculous preservation of his speech and health against all medical odds.

The Power of United Prayer: Paul's fervent belief in and experience with the efficacy of prayer, recounting how a community of believers rallied around him.

Finding Purpose in Service: How his personal journey led to the establishment of "Watchman on the Wall," a persecution awareness group, and "Bibles for Believers," a ministry that has distributed thousands of Bibles worldwide.

God's Provision and Guidance: His testimony of God prompting him to leave disability and providing a full-time position as maintenance supervisor at his church, River of Life, affirming God as the ultimate provider.

Encouragement for the "Lukewarm": A heartfelt message to those wavering in their faith, emphasizing the freedom and blessing that comes from full surrender to God.

Scriptures for Further Study:

1 Corinthians 12:12-26: This passage, read by Paul Beaman during the interview, emphasizes the unity and diversity of the Body of Christ, where each part is essential and interconnected.

Revelation 3:15-16: This speaks to Jesus' admonition against being "lukewarm" in faith, which Paul references when addressing those "sitting on the fence."

Television program initially aired June 25, 2019.

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How many opportunities has God graciously given you to repent? The long history of humankind is the story of God unfolding His plan to redeem sinful man through the channel of those who were called His people. They were given more advantage and opportunity than any other people on earth. However, Jesus vividly illustrated how the religious leaders of His day rebuffed the overtures of God. In His riveting parable, He reveals Himself as God’s greatest appeal to man and the consequences of turning Him away.

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