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.
I am compelled to teach what is pleasing to God, in truth and in love, even at running the risk of being offensive to those whom I love dearly.
We are called Beloved, and Jesus, the King of Glory, has invited us to His table.
If I were to pick a Book of the Bible that played out exactly like a suspenseful movie, it would be the Book of Esther.
God has a tremendous inheritance for us, but it lies behind a sea of enemies that we’re meant to follow Him in victory over.
When you read or watch the news, just remember, God is being patient so that everyone may come to repentance.
Why do some demons leave easily while others stubbornly hold on?
Turn toward the Lord and watch as He runs to you and does for you what you have not been able to do for yourself.
The Lord might use His voice to wake us up by shaking our world.
Is it appropriate to record or share videos of a person who is receiving deliverance?
As confusing messages increase in volume and intensity, they can deafen people’s ears to the voice of God.
The time has come to stop building Babel’s towers and start following Christ’s blueprint.
The purpose of this planting is to demonstrate God’s power and creation for people to “see and understand” He who did it.
As I began to trust in His promises, I experienced less anxiety, and He slowly began to unfold His plan, giving my life new meaning and purpose.
Each and every one of us can do regular, ordinary things and still make a big impact for the Kingdom of God.
His glory is revealed not just on mountaintops but in prison cells, gas stations, coffee shops, hospital rooms, and dark valleys.
I have seen God make a huge difference in my marriage, family, and career.
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?
In yielding to His purposes, that which lies ahead carries even more promise, offers more hope, and is filled with even greater power.
Only by hearing the Spirit will we be able to discern His voice among the many confusing voices that are rampant in our culture and, at times, within the Church.
The words of the gospel shared in normal conversation count as gospel preaching.
The Lord says, “to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned.
Christ’s true church cannot be contained in buildings, controlled by hierarchies, or marketed as religious products.
We will remain dissatisfied until we stop turning to things of this world to fill the empty places that only He can fill.
There are some ministers who charge fees for deliverance sessions. How should we view this practice? Should people have to pay to receive ministry?
We can be poured out on purpose for those God has placed in our lives today.
The Lord is standing on the shore of your life and has an opportunity for you to receive your miracle— what is he asking you to do?
There will come a judgment against these false teachers who follow their natural instincts, not the Spirt.
We have a responsibility to expose the darkness in our time – to speak Truth into power – to speak The truth “because of” love.
We are to mutually coach and guide each other to be more Christlike.
The early church had no celebrities, only martyrs and servants.
As we see deliverance being restored to the church, let’s make sure to stay within the scriptural bounds of our authority in Christ!
If we find ourselves in the furnace, we must not assume we are being punished.
At the root of most, if not all, of our negative, toxic behaviors, especially anger, is FEAR.
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 the battle with anxiety and depression, our inward focus can become so narrow that we miss God’s presence.
Proverbs 31 was written mostly for men to describe women of character to look for in a mate.
When we give with a committed and generous heart, our giving will become “A sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God.”
We feel like God is a hundred miles away from us, but really He’s right next to us, saying, “I’m ready when you’re ready.”
Jesus did what was right in God’s sight, regardless of whether or not it was right in man’s eyes, or even the eyes of the religious.
Holding to the truth of Scripture is a fight to stay in the lane of truth.
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!
Evil is actively at work in our world and within the Church, deceiving and leading people to abandon their faith in Christ.
God wants to meet our needs, whether through a miracle or by natural means.
If you happen to be with someone who is going through something good or bad, let the Holy Spirit guide you into the best way to be there for them.
While it is beneficial to read through the Bible slowly, there is also great value in going through it as quickly as possible.
Realizing we have been hidden with Christ in Heaven, we can live a different life here on Earth.
These women are not just nurturers to those around them, they are the spiritual gatekeepers, strong lionesses guarding legacy.
When Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness, He overcame each temptation the same way: He quoted from the Word of God.
People in our day and age don’t necessarily make their own gods. They buy and decorate with them, drive them, and even live in them.
When God visits the earth, creation responds. It was so at Mt. Sinai—and at Mt. Calvary.
Pray for wisdom, discernment, and godly strategies to bring our nation back to God’s intended foundations of faith, family, and freedom.
We don’t just win a battle, we become something through that battle; we become refined and more holy.
The power of God was the only thing that could break the hold of demonic entities sent to foster disbelief and disobedience to the will 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!
The way out of our sin begins by realizing our bodies and what we do with them belongs to the Lord, not us.
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?
When a fear of God is at work, they will realize they need a Redeemer who can save them and deliver them from evil.
We listened intently as he led us through the Word of God regarding the Messiah.
Christ saves by becoming and fulfilling the law and requirements, and offering to “clothe” our nakedness in His righteousness.
Humility is one of God’s greatest threats to the ambushes of the prowling lion of darkness.
God does what He wishes with the riches of His grace. That is His right.
Stop counting yourself out when God already counted you in.
Every believer must live in a way so that they will be counted when Jesus returns.
What is the connection between loving God and loving His Word? The two are closely related and practically inseparable.
They can stand behind a pulpit or a public podium, lending credibility to the distortions they bring.
This need for confrontation applies to those who fill our sanctuaries as well as those who lead our churches.
The only way to turn towards reconciliation is through repentance – by turning to God.
The Lord used Paul’s challenge of his abuse as a Roman citizen to lead him into new territory where the Gospel would be declared.
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.
May we be discerning enough to identify what God is deliberately removing and trusting enough to rely on His sovereign orchestration.
The secret to a faith preserved, growing, and obtaining promises is to entirely rest it upon the One who made the promise to begin with.
But without a believing faith, we become vulnerable to hell’s attempt to rob us of what the Lord has given to us.
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!
With God, we will gain the victory, but we also have a part to play.
We are called to follow the Lord’s presence no matter what obstacle stands in the way of our obedience.
All of Abraham’s accomplishments resulted because he lived a righteous life. That was his real legacy.
We may be retired from our work, but we can’t retire from life, and we will never retire from the Kingdom of God.
So our lives, our testimony, are examples of what Christ can do in one person’s life.
Where the worth of humanity is found in the characteristic of the soul.
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?
We can, with the sandals of the Gospel, walk as members of the household of God, spreading His peace to those around us.
The problem we often face today is that rather than recognizing a Biblical plurality of elders and pastors, we have one pastor who gives a monologue.
Spend time in God’s presence—remembering His goodness, waiting for His answers, and cultivating gratitude.
Righteousness becomes a part of us because of our relationship with Him.
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?
When we allow our anger to demean those who bear God’s image, we are on very dangerous ground.
May we put off and put away anything that distracts us from putting on every spiritual blessing available to us.
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!
God has a plan for you and it’s a good one, but like any good story, it’s full of mystery and suspense!
There is so much taking place in this world that the Church needs to discern so we can move forward with God and not be hindered by the plans of darkness.
God doesn’t see us where we are now, He sees what we can become – He sees the finished work.
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!
God does not waste these seasons of personal difficulty.
Obedience to the Word will keep us from seeing the consequences of disobedience to God.
Our authority and its resulting influence are not because of our preparation.
God influences you to want to do it, and then He enables you to do it, but He will not do it for you.
We don’t need more of God in our life, our life needs to die and we need to step into the life God has for us – the story He has already written for us.
If both parties come to that place of understanding, God will have His way in their hearts, and a relationship can be restored.
Often, it is in our weaknesses and valley moments that God propels us to our next mission—our destiny.
