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While the world celebrates the fleeting romance of Valentine’s Day, there is a superior, magnificent love that remains when the flowers wither and the candy is gone. Minister Karla Robinson breaks down 1 Corinthians 13 to show that Love isn't just a feeling—it is a person named Jesus. If you are operating without Him, you are merely a "clanging cymbal." This teaching invites you to move beyond human efforts and rest on the firm foundation of a love that is unconditional, intentional, and incapable of failure.

-- Without receiving the love of Jesus first, we are only capable of giving others a "hurt love," "controlling love," or "boasting love."

-- According to 1 Corinthians 13, you can move mountains and possess multiple degrees, but if you operate apart from love, you are nothing and profit nothing.

-- The greatest love story ever told is John 3:16, where God gave His only Son for a world that didn't even know how to love Him back.

-- Being "rooted and grounded" in love means being so tangled up in Jesus that no disappointment, job loss, or bad report can separate you from your peace.

-- We must acknowledge Him in all our ways, trusting that He is not only our reward but also our rewarder who placed our deepest desires within us.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

-- John 3:16

-- Ephesians 3:17

-- John 18

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In this installment of "The Secret Place" series, Pastor Mike Jenkins moves past the basics to issue a "legal indictment" against the lackluster prayer lives of many believers. Through personal transparency regarding his own eight years of journaling and his struggles with obedience, Pastor Mike demonstrates that our connection to the Father is the direct source of our earthly success and spiritual power.

-- The Indictment of Lackluster Prayer: Many Christians pray out of obligation or "begrudgingly," failing to show the fruit of a powerful relationship with God.

-- The E.M. Bounds Example: Learning from the discipline of spiritual giants who prioritized prayer above all earthly comforts.

-- True Promotion: Understanding that success in secular jobs and wealth doesn’t come from the East or West, but is a blessing from God based on our stewardship and seeking Him first.

-- The 5:00 AM Mandate: Why setting a specific "time and tempo" for the secret place is essential for transformation.

-- Sacrificial Giving: A reminder that biblical stewardship means giving until it "stings," reflecting a heart that values God over inventory.

-- From Ordinary to Extraordinary: How divine intimacy develops ordinary people into spiritual giants and prepares us for the "final altar call" of life.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Psalm 75:4-7

-- Joshua 1:8-9

-- Deuteronomy 8:18 (referenced as Deuteronomy 1:8/38 in transcript)

-- Matthew 6:6

In this installment of the "Church Out of the Box" series, Pastor Leo Bray explores the multi-faceted nature of love. While the world hijacks the word "love" to describe chemical sparks and fleeting emotions, the Kingdom of God operates on a higher protocol. By understanding the different types of love—from self-care to enduring commitment—we can better align ourselves with the heart of the Father and move beyond "mere religion" into a living experience of the Gospel.

-- The Gospel is more than just a message of salvation for sinners; it is the Gospel of the Kingdom and the reality of a living, resurrected Savior.

-- Many Christians live "dead" lives because they have not allowed the power that raised Christ from the dead to radically transform their daily experience.

-- Love is not a singular concept; it includes Philautia (self-love), Philia (friendship), Storge (family), Ludus (playful love), Pragma (enduring love), and Eros (romantic love).

-- "Mania" is a "glitch" kind of love—an obsessive, stalking behavior that can even be misdirected toward ministry leaders.

-- The "Agape" of God is the highest form of love; it is sacrificial, unconditional, and enables us to love "annoying" people and those who betray us.

-- A lack of desire for holiness or the Word is often a sign that the love of God in a believer's heart is growing cold.

-- True discipleship is not measured by outward appearance or church attendance, but by the sacrificial way we love one another.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Matthew 6:10

-- Matthew 24:14

-- 1 John 4:7-8

-- Romans 5:5

-- John 13:35

-- John 15:13

-- John 14:15

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In a world that demands constant productivity, it is easy to let the "God things" become just another set of chores. We attend the meetings, lead the small groups, and check the boxes, yet we still find ourselves stressed and unable to sleep. Andrea Kramer dives into the danger of separating our "spiritual" lives from our "everyday" lives, reminding us that God wants to inhabit every moment—including the commute through Florida traffic.

Using the story of Mary and Martha, this message explores:

-- Why we become resentful and "snarky" when busyness replaces closeness with Jesus.

-- How to match your pace to the "metronome" of the Holy Spirit rather than the frantic speed of the world.

-- The difference between producing fruit through striving and bearing fruit by abiding in the Vine.

-- Practical steps to return, rest, and receive so that your soul can find its rhythm again.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- James 4:8

-- 1 Corinthians 10:31

-- Luke 10:38-42

-- Psalm 46:10

-- Matthew 11:28-30

-- John 15:5

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References:

(1) A Visual Guide to Biblical Apologetics by Joseph M. Holden and Sarah R. Enterline.

(2) The third historiographical test for the Bible’s historical reliability is the external test. Recall that this test compares the text with external sources of historical or archaeological facts. The question is: Does the text align or not with data OUTSIDE ITSELF? If so, it is considered reliable; if not, it is NOT reliable.

(3) There are thousands of artifacts that directly or indirectly CONFIRM the historicity of the Bible. I have said before that when I was in college in the late 1950s there were skeptics that questioned the Bible’s reference to the Hittites. But at that very same time there was an established museum at the University of Chicago that had artifacts from the Hittite dynasty that was discovered some 50 years before. I think the skeptics knew that basic fact but hoped that the people to whom they were talking DID NOT KNOW it. I have said many times that atheists will DO ANYTHING to win an argument even going SO FAR as to purposely MISQUOTE historical and archaeological facts.

(4) “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist” by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek.

(5) The first century historian Flavius Josephus made specific references to John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, and James in his “Antiquities of the Jews.” In this work, Josephus gave us many background details about the Herods, the Sadducees and Pharisees, the high priests Annas and Caiaphas, and the Roman emperors mentioned in the Gospels and Acts.

(6) Higher criticism in the 19th century, for example, made many DAMAGING CLAIMS that would completely OVERTHROW the INTEGRITY of the Bible, but the explosion of archaeological knowledge in the 20th century REVERSED almost all of these higher criticism claims. Notably archaeologists William F. Albright, Nelson Gluek, and Ernest Wright developed great respect for the HISTORICAL ACCURACY of the Scriptures as a result of their work. No archaeological evidence has ever REFUTED any Biblical claim.

(7) Dr. Rick Cornish’s book “5 Minute Apologist” p. 66, says “In a court of law the BURDEN OF PROOF lies with the accuser, namely, one is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The same approach should dictate how we evaluate sources of information which have a long track record of being right. Claims of the Bible being proven wrong falls short of that boast. What many critics mean is that the Bible includes passages they can’t figure out. So what? Christians know that better than the skeptics do.”

(8) What sets the Bible apart from other religious writings? The Bible stands out not only in its CONTENT, but in its power to SPEAK, CONVICT, and TRANSFORM. It is unique due to its acknowledgement of divine inspiration (2 Tim. 3:16). Christians hold the belief that the Bible is not merely a record of human thoughts about God, but instead the very Word of God about humanity, BREATHED OUT by His Spirit and ALIVE with His presence.

(9) Not only is His word living and powerful; He speaks in the present time.

This is episode 263.

In this provocative and timely message, Servant Marcia Carty explores the parallels between the biblical "Days of Noah" and the current global climate. She identifies the ancient spirit of Baal—a deity of perversion, self-indulgence, and rebellion—and points to its manifestation in modern events, including the Commonwealth Games and the 2026 Winter Olympics. Drawing from the dramatic showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings, this teaching serves as a clarion call for believers to stop "halting between two opinions" and commit fully to the one true God.

-- The Rise of Modern Baal Worship: Identifying the ancient spirit of perversion and financial control in today’s headlines and global ceremonies.

-- Lessons from Mount Carmel: Understanding the confrontation between Elijah and the 450 prophets of Baal as a template for spiritual warfare.

-- The Jeffrey Epstein Connection: Why international voices are identifying Western decadence with the worship of ancient idols.

-- Living as "Just Lot": How to remain righteous and "vexed" by sin while living in a modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah.

-- The Promise of Regeneration: Finding hope in Christ’s return and the 1,000-year reign of righteousness.

-- Breaking Worldly Entanglements: Practical encouragement to remove the fear of man and grow in purity, boldness, and unwavering faith.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- 1 Kings 18-19

-- Matthew 19:28

-- Matthew 24

-- Romans 10:9

-- 2 Peter 2-3

-- Genesis 1:1-2

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Hannah made a vow to God, and God answered her prayer!

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I made a vow to God once and it kind of backfired on me. But here's Hannah, making a big vow to God!

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Hannah, in her barrenness, made a vow to God.

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