TORCHBEARERS: Choosing to Forgive – Unforgiveness Brings Torment
When we harbor bitterness and resentment in our hearts, it is not the one who hurt us who suffers, but we ourselves.
Jake Kail was called to ministry in college after a life-changing encounter with God. He is passionate for the presence of God and seeing His Kingdom come and will be done “on earth as it is in heaven.”
Jake is the author of multiple books, and he speaks at churches, conferences, retreats, and other events. He preaches and teaches the Word with authority, compassion, and a demonstration of the Holy Spirit’s power.
His ministry is often marked by encounters with God, healing, and deliverance from demonic oppression. After six years as lead pastor, Jake now serves as the apostolic leader of Threshold Church. He lives with his wife and family in Lancaster, PA.
When we harbor bitterness and resentment in our hearts, it is not the one who hurt us who suffers, but we ourselves.
Forgiveness is like a coin—it has two sides, and you can’t take one side without the other!
While unforgiveness places us in a spiritual prison, forgiveness opens the prison door so that we can walk in healing and freedom!
The Christian life is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. It’s not about speed, it’s about endurance.
Does a person need to want to be free in order to receive deliverance?
As we step out in obedience and share with others, more captives will be set free!
What is a generational curse, and is this concept biblical? Some believers struggle with the idea that a Christian can be under a curse or be affected by a generational stronghold.
Why do some demons leave easily while others stubbornly hold on?
Is it appropriate to record or share videos of a person who is receiving deliverance?
In Mark 5, Jesus commanded a demon to name itself. Does this mean that we should seek to get information from demons when ministering deliverance? If so, how far should we take this practice?
There are some ministers who charge fees for deliverance sessions. How should we view this practice? Should people have to pay to receive ministry?
As we see deliverance being restored to the church, let’s make sure to stay within the scriptural bounds of our authority in Christ!
Jake tackles this question with biblical truth and powerful testimonies. When the confusion is cleared, the way is paved for many captives to be set free by the power of God!
In this episode, Jake gives an overview of types of Bible translations and why it matters to choose a good translation. He also shares his recommended translations and ones to avoid. A solid translation is vital as we immerse ourselves in the Word!
While it is beneficial to read through the Bible slowly, there is also great value in going through it as quickly as possible.
When Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness, He overcame each temptation the same way: He quoted from the Word of God.
There are many benefits of hiding God’s Word in our hearts. Let’s cultivate the practice of memorizing God’s Word so that we can see the fruit that comes from this practice!
How did Solomon start out so well and then fall so far from God in His later years? What was the source of his downfall?
What is the connection between loving God and loving His Word? The two are closely related and practically inseparable.
Without feeding on the Word, we cannot grow as God intends, but when we regularly feed on the Bible, we will mature in our walk with the Lord.
Jake teaches the vital importance of believers living a lifestyle of being saturated in the Scriptures and making the Word of God their delight. As we immerse ourselves in the Word, we will see consistent fruit for God’s kingdom in our lives!
Jeremiah 29:11 is a favorite Bible passage for many that offers encouragement about God’s good plans for their lives. And while we can always trust that God has a plan, who was this specific statement written to, and in what context?
Jesus declared that His return will be ‘as it was in the days of Noah’ (Luke 17:26). Some have taught this to mean that the end times will be similar to the days leading up to the flood, with giants and Nephilim once again upon the earth. But is that what this statement actually means?
In this episode, Jake explores the context surrounding this popular verse and teaches how it can be used or misused. Let’s learn to know Scripture in its context so we can apply it properly to our lives!
In this episode, Jake teaches through the context of this statement, showing that the clear emphasis of this passage is remembering God as provider, not using God’s power to accumulate wealth!
In Revelation 19:10, we see the statement, ‘the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.’ Some have taught that this statement implies that sharing a testimony is essentially prophesying. But is that what this statement actually means?
This statement is not a license to ignore topics like sin, judgment, and hell but a call to not misuse God’s patience and kindness. Let’s embrace the full counsel of God’s Word and every attribute of who God is!
Many times, biblical statements get taken out of context and misapplied. We need to know the Scriptures so that we can recognize error and avoid deception!
One of the ways that prophecy can be misused and abused is when it is used to manipulate others. When we know how to recognize prophetic manipulation, we can break free from its destructive influence!
Knowing how the Bible describes false prophets and false teachers will help us discern and recognize when they are operating in our midst!!
The Bible gives repeated warnings about the reality of false prophets. As we grow in discernment, we can recognize between the true and the false!
God’s voice does not come to add to Scripture but to give specific instruction, direction, correction, and encouragement for our lives. In this episode, Jake shares a sermon about the importance of the voice of God in the life of a believer and how we should press in to hear His voice in a greater way.
Throughout the Bible, we see that God is a God who speaks. In this episode, Jake shares some of the main ways that God speaks to us. As we grow in our relationship with the Lord, we can become more sensitive to His voice and how to be led by Him!
There has been much corruption and abuse in the area of prophetic ministry, but that doesn’t mean that prophecy is not valid. In the midst of corruption, God is raising up a pure prophetic stream.
The gift of discerning spirits is an important gift for the church to walk in, but there is a big difference between discernment and suspicion.
Using biblical teaching and modern examples, he shares principles that give believers a foundation to weigh prophetic words. As we grow in discernment, we can learn to receive words from the Lord and reject words that are not from Him!
True prophetic words from the Holy Spirit can bring great encouragement, strengthening, and direction to God’s people. But false words can do damage to the body of Christ.
God wants to expose and remove corruption so that a pure prophetic stream can be released in our generation!
Throughout the Bible, we can see that God warned His people about the danger of mixing pagan practices with the worship of Him.
Giving thanks can have a powerful effect of transforming our lives and drawing us closer to the Lord. But the ultimate end of thanksgiving is that it gives glory to God.
Thanksgiving is not simply about a moment or about celebrating a holiday once a year; it is meant to be a lifestyle.
As we express thanksgiving to God in the midst of challenges and trials, our hearts will be transformed, and we will be making a fragrant offering to the Lord!
It is a sad reality that we can easily forget God’s goodness and the ways He has worked in our lives. But God has given us a tool to help us remember His faithfulness and provision.
The Bible gives us a call and an invitation to draw near to God, and the way has been made for us to approach Him through the blood of Jesus. But how do we practically draw near to the Lord?
Did you know that not giving thanks is hazardous to your spiritual health? When we withhold thanksgiving, it allows darkness and deception to have a place in our hearts and minds.
In this episode, Jake teaches the connection between giving thanks and making petitions to God. Using biblical and real-life examples, he shows how thanksgiving and prayer work together and bring powerful results. Without thanksgiving, prayer is incomplete!
In this episode, Jake shares why thanksgiving is so important to God and encourages believers to live a lifestyle of giving thanks. Let’s be a people who give thanks and glory to God!
God is supernatural, but not everything supernatural is of God. We must learn the difference between what is of God and what is not and walk in God’s power to see the kingdom of darkness pushed back!
In this episode, Jake teaches about what happens when we see Jesus clearly. As we get a revelation of Jesus, we also get a greater revelation of our own identity and calling, the church, and the Kingdom of God!
In church or ministry settings, we must be careful not to fall into the trap of using hype or exaggeration. Such methods highlight immaturity, impurity, and the absence of God’s presence in our midst.
In this episode, Jake teaches the balance between the love of God and the fear of God and how we need them both. These two truths do not contradict each other but are meant to work together.
Jake helps define what it means that God is sovereign, how God designed things to function on earth, and the believer’s responsibility to cooperate with Him in fulfilling His purposes.
In this episode, Jake teaches the concept of God’s timing and shares three specific things that happen at an appointed time in our lives. We can trust the Lord to fulfill His word in due season!
When we receive Jesus and what He has done for us, we come into relationship with God and our lives are changed from the inside out!
As we know the Lord more, hear God’s word, and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, we will learn how to ‘step out of the boat’ and live lives of faith!
The first words of the devil recorded in Scripture are, “Did God really say?” From the very beginning, we can see that the original temptation to mankind was to doubt God’s word.
In this episode, Jake shares about various ways that the Holy Spirit helps us to pray. As we allow the Spirit to lead us in prayer, we will see effective intercession and fruit for God’s Kingdom!
As we yield to the Holy Spirit and walk in His ways, His fruit will be produced in and through us!
In 1 Corinthians 12, the apostle Paul lists nine supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit. What are these gifts, and how do they operate?
In this episode, Jake shares some of the factors and flawed arguments that lead to the doctrine that the gifts have ceased, and he shows that the gifts of the Spirit are in fact for today. Let’s embrace the fullness of the Spirit and all of His gifts!
All believers are indwelt with the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation, but there is a difference between being indwelt with the Spirit and being empowered by the Spirit.
For many believers, the Holy Spirit seems to be a mysterious force or is neglected altogether. Who is the Holy Spirit, and what is His role in the Christian life?
As Moses lifted his hands to the Lord, the Israelites won the battle. This is a powerful picture of how prayer works together with missions. When prayer is connected to missions, there is great fruit for the Kingdom of God!
While there is no formula for deliverance, there are some biblical keys to help us to walk in freedom. Jesus is still the Deliverer, and He has paid the price to set us free!
In this episode, Jake shares powerful testimonies of believers who received deliverance from evil spirits. For many believers, deliverance is the missing link in their journey of transformation!
Many believers assume that it is impossible for a Christian to have a demon because of being a temple for the Holy Spirit. But is this belief based on biblical truth or human logic?
What does it mean to have a demon? Is ‘possessed’ the right word to use for someone with demonic influence?
How we answer this question determines, at least in part, how we view and address various issues and struggles that believers go through. Let’s clear away the confusion so that more captives can be set free!
There is a great need for revival and awakening in America, and the Bible is not silent about how to seek God for Him to heal our land.
In this message, Jake teaches the characteristics of a pure sacrifice to the Lord. Using Mary’s example, he encourages all believers to live a life poured out for Jesus in response to who He is and His great love for us!
It is the whole counsel of God that is the foundation for truth, that will protect us from deception and will keep us from getting unbalanced. The Lord is maturing His church to embrace His fullness!
The concept of the fear of God is taught all throughout the Bible. What is the fear of the Lord and why is it important?
The New Covenant in Christ does not lower God’s standard of holiness, but it does change how we relate to God and are transformed from the inside out. Grace is not a license to sin—it empowers us to walk in holiness!
All throughout Scripture, God calls His people to holiness. This is not meant to be a legalistic burden or an arduous task but a beautiful aspect of our relationship with the Lord.
In this episode, Jake shares a sermon on how our steps of obedience impact our destiny and the lives of others. When God accomplishes His purposes on earth, He works through people who are yielded to Him.
There can be a fine line between following a dream and chasing a delusion. How do we know the difference?
In this episode, Jake gives practical wisdom and biblical principles for making important, life-altering decisions. We can trust that the Lord will lead us as we seek Him and desire to follow His plan for our lives!
When walking in our God-given purpose, there are seasons of preparation and seasons of fulfillment.
Fulfilling our purpose does not happen by the mere passing of time but by our steps of obedience to God. Being faithful with little and keeping ourselves submitted to the Lord is key.
For every calling and purpose, there is a process of preparation. What is a season of preparation and what are some of its characteristics?
One of the aspects of walking in our destiny is keeping in step with God’s timing. In the Bible, we can see that there is an appointed time for certain things to take place and for being fully released into our calling.
What we are passionate about can be a clue to discovering our destiny, and passion is necessary to help us overcome the various obstacles and trials that inevitably come with fulfilling our purpose.
In this special episode, Jake shares his heart about a significant ministry update happening soon.
God has designed each one of us with unique qualities and different types of giftings. As you gain a greater understanding of the various ways God has gifted you, you can walk in your purpose with greater clarity and authority!
In this episode, Jake teaches how relationships impact our destiny. For some people, a significant connection to mentors or spiritual leaders is the catalyst for discovering and launching into their purpose!
In this episode, Jake gives scriptural and personal examples of the Lord’s voice giving insight into a person’s calling, and shares some of the ways that God speaks to us. As we listen for the voice of God, He will guide us into His purpose for our lives!
As we know more about who we are and who we aren’t, we become more positioned to walk in our God-given purpose!
In this episode, Jake teaches about being secure as sons and daughters of God and how this impacts our purpose and destiny.
In this episode, Jake shares how our purpose flows from our relationship with the Lord. As we grow in our connection to God, our destiny will unfold from that place!
We know that we were created with a God-given purpose, but how do we discover what this purpose is?
While fasting is seen throughout Scripture as a key spiritual practice, it is often neglected in our modern church. What is fasting, and why is it important?
Spiritual disciplines are a fundamental part of growing in our relationship with God. As we seek to know God more, putting spiritual disciplines into practice will be vital and life-giving!
God is looking for people through whom He can move and advance His kingdom. When we say yes to being a vessel for God, there is a great cost involved, and not all will understand the call. But there is also a great reward, and our obedience has a ripple effect into eternity!
Casting out demons requires the authority of the name of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. But deliverance is not simply a power ministry; it is a ministry of compassion for the oppressed.
In this episode, Jake shares three keys for deliverance that can help you get free or minister to others. He covers the importance of discerning the presence of evil spirits, closing the door on the enemy, and using authority to cast out demons.
How do demons get into a person’s life? What are some open doors to demonic influence?
As important as deliverance is, it was never meant to be an end in itself. Deliverance is meant to lead us into a deeper relationship with God and a lifestyle of consecration.
For many believers in the Western church, deliverance is a foreign concept. But for Jesus and the early church, casting out demons was normal.
Giving thanks to God is not a mere empty religious activity but a foundational aspect of our relationship with the Lord.
In this episode, Jake describes the importance of both the Word and the Spirit and how they are meant to be married together. Let’s not separate what God has joined together!