TORCHBEARERS: Giving Thanks Gives God Glory
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.
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.
If the fire of God’s revival should fall today, many would not step into it because their lives would be too full, stuffed, and cluttered with other stuff.
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!
The same Holy Spirit that was on Peter, and who raised Jesus from the dead, also works in us – in every conversation.
Those who are so proud that they are full of the fear of man and concern about other people’s opinions will never have revival.
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!
It’s time for the world changers to come forth and bring revival to the land.
The manifestation of evil will cause the lost to come running in droves.
These Fire Brands, who were ignited by the fires of hell in the Past, will become Ministering Servants who will burn with a passion for Jesus Christ.
What God calls us to, He will equip us for, and He will empower us for. He’ll give us what we need to do the job that He’s called us to do.
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!
God is calling people from all generations, from the youth to the elderly, to release His word to a world in turmoil.
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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!
Much light has been given to America, yet the nation is largely rejecting it.
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.
The Lord will only stay where He is wanted, and the consequence of His departure from our land has been terrible.
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?
The Road of Revival is not a straightforward road, it always has twists and turns, usually to avoid minor or major disasters.
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!
Hard hearts shall melt like wax, when suddenly they are awakened and shaken by the Spirit of Holiness.
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!
We should have no doubt in our minds that whatever need we have, it’s going to be provided.
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!
History tells us that we always come back and that God is faithful to redeem and restore.
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!
There is only ONE subject that the disciples ever asked Jesus to teach them anything about… “Teach us how to pray.”
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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.
“No more will My people chase down dead ends!” says the LORD.
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!
The Bible is clear that as long as believers are on earth, they are in a spiritual battle.
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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.
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This coming FIRE OF GOD will mark My People forever and will separate them.
Revival is all about revealing Jesus in a powerful way. Just as John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus to be revealed, we must also prepare the way to see a fresh outpouring of the Spirit.
My Spirit is coming like a whirlwind, like a wildfire, like nothing you’ve yet experienced.
We are living in a time when the church is in desperate need of revival. We can no longer afford business as usual but must go all in to see an awakening in this hour.
I believe there is a remnant that is not going to be scared, we will move into battle until we see revival and awakening in our land.
Speaking in tongues often occurs when a believer is first baptized with the Holy Spirit, but this often misunderstood gift is meant for much more than that. When we make a spiritual discipline of praying in tongues, we will begin to maximize this gift and see great fruit as a result!
In this episode, Jake teaches the power of praying in tongues. He explains what it is, why it is important, and the various purposes for it. Let’s embrace this valuable gift!
While all believers are indwelt with the Holy Spirit, there is always more of His anointing and power for us to receive.
Every believer has been given access to God’s presence through the blood of Jesus and can cultivate an intimate relationship with Him.
We will have to fight to maintain a life of personal devotion to God, but He is worth it!
As we yield to the Holy Spirit’s work in our hearts, we can develop an increasing desire for God!
As we learn to practice this important spiritual discipline, we will know God more and see Him move in greater ways!
In this episode, Jake gives examples of how God intervenes in answer to prayer and teaches on how we can grow in our prayer lives. As we give ourselves to prayer, we will see God at work in and through our lives!
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Many believers desire to grow in their personal prayer lives but don’t know what steps to take. In this episode, Jake gives practical keys and intentional steps you can take to grow in the secret place. Personal devotion is not meant to be a mundane duty but a passionate delight!