Pastor John's Life Change Moments

Are You Ready for What Happens When You Die? Death is not something most of us want to think about, yet Scripture makes it clear—eternity is written on every heart. Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 3:11 that God has set eternity in the human heart, while James reminds us that life is a vapor that quickly vanishes (James 4:14). None of us are promised tomorrow. Whether through sudden accidents, illness, or natural causes, death can come unexpectedly, and with it comes the unavoidable reality of eternity. The Bible teaches that God’s Word is “living and active” (Hebrews 4:12), not just an ancient book, but a divine revelation that speaks truth into our lives today. It reveals that eternity is certain, and that every person will live forever after death—either in God’s presence or separated from Him in hell. Hebrews 9:27 declares, “It is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment.” But God has made a way through Jesus Christ, who alone died, rose again, and is alive forevermore. Believers in Him receive eternal life, while unbelievers face judgment. Jesus Himself warned to “be on the alert, for you do not know the day nor the hour” (Matthew 25:13). That is why the Bible urges us to be ready now, not later. There are no second chances beyond the grave. This message also explores the often-avoided doctrine of election, showing from Scripture that salvation is not based on human effort but on God’s mercy and sovereign choice. Yet we are commanded to spread the gospel, because faith comes by hearing the Word of Christ (Romans 10:17). The question remains: are you ready for what happens when you die? Eternity is forever. There are no do-overs or second chances for anyone who does not accept Christ before they die. Learn more about topics like these by clicking here.  If this program is of benefit to you, and you would like to help us spread the saving grace of Jesus Christ, please consider partnering with us by clicking here to help us fund mass media costs:  You can also text your donation by texting the word Give to (844) 553-1590 or by mail to: Treasure Top Ministries, PO Box 210615, Nashville TN 37221. Contact us by clicking here or to send us a prayer request.  Subscribe to my free Life Change Moments newsletter by clicking here. #Eternity #LifeAfterDeath #BibleTruth #HeavenOrHell #ChristianTeaching #Salvation #JesusChrist #GospelMessage

In light of recent events in Iran, we explore the crucial question: What is God’s Providence in War and the Defense of a Nation—and what is our role as believers? Drawing from Psalm 33:10–12 and other key Scriptures, this episode lays out four Biblical truths: God Rules Over Nations and Wars – Daniel 2:21 and Proverbs 21:1 remind us that God raises up and removes leaders according to His purpose. War Can Be a Tool of Divine Judgment or Protection – Ecclesiastes 3:8 and Romans 13:3–4 teach us that governments are divinely appointed to restrain evil and protect the innocent. God’s Sovereignty Doesn’t Remove Human Responsibility – Micah 6:8 reminds us to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly—even in decisions of war. God’s People Must Pray for Leaders and Soldiers – 1 Timothy 2:1–2 calls us to intercede for those in authority so that peace and godliness may prevail. As Christians, we must trust that no war, ruler, or outcome exists apart from the sovereign will of God. Our calling is to act with justice, pray with urgency, and rest in God’s perfect plan. 🙏 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” – Psalm 33:12

What if Easter didn’t happen? What if Jesus never died, never rose again, and wasn’t alive today? Then your faith would be meaningless, the Bible a lie, and death would truly be the end. But… He did rise, and that changes everything. In this powerful episode, you’ll discover why the resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just history—it’s your eternity. We’ll examine astonishing biblical accounts of people raised from the dead before Jesus, and we’ll reveal the one MAJOR difference that sets Jesus’ resurrection apart: He didn’t die again. He’s alive—right now. This episode dives into Scripture—Old and New Testament—looking at real-life resurrections and what they mean for your future. We’ll uncover two words that will change your life—or how you think about your life—forever: Eternity and Forgiven. If you’ve ever wondered whether Easter matters to you personally, this episode will bring clarity, conviction, and hope. And if you’re ready to confidently explain the resurrection to others, take notes—because this is the foundation of our faith. 🔊 Listen now and share it with someone you care about. 🖥️ Visit TreasureTop.com for more Bible-based teaching, or to support this ministry through prayer or giving. You can make an eternal difference. “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” — Romans 10:17 (NASB)

Have you ever wondered if Jesus Christ prays for you and what Jesus does not pray for? In this episode, Pastor John Haggard teaches on the High Priestly Prayer found in John 17, revealing the profound truths of Jesus' intercession for believers.  Discover how Jesus prays for His followers, the joy and security He desires for them, and the protection He offers from the world's temptations. Learn about the four key things Jesus wants for believers: to be secured, satisfied, separated, and sanctified. We'll also explore what Jesus does not pray for and why this is significant. This episode will deepen your understanding of the love of Jesus and eternal intercession (praying on behalf of others), offering hope and guidance for believers navigating the challenges of life. Don’t miss this inspiring message grounded in Scripture. Visit TreasureTop.com for free resources, spiritual growth tools, and more. Help Others Hear the Word of God   No one can be saved for eternal life in heaven without first hearing the word of God. Romans 10:17 says, "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ." If you would like to help more people hear the saving grace of the word of God through radio, television, social media, and the internet, please help us pay to broadcast these messages by clicking here. Your giving may help influence where someone spends eternity. Your donation is tax-deductible.   Popular Free Resources How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved. Click here to read. Why Self-Help Books Don't Really Help. Learn more by clicking here. How To Accept Christ   If you (or someone you know) is not a Christian, the way to accept Christ is simply to pray and invite Him into your heart now if you feel a stirring because it may be God who is prompting you. To accept Christ, you can say something simple like, “Jesus, please come into my heart. I want to accept you as my Lord and Savior now. Please forgive me for my sins.” God is not looking for perfect prayers; what He is looking for is submission to His will for your life.   Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know.   Email me: john@treasuretop.com   Blessings to you and your loved ones,   Pastor John Haggard   All scripture quotes are from the New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995)

**Are Angels Real or Imaginary? Unveiling the Divine Messengers** Join us in this captivating episode as we delve deep into one of humanity’s most enduring questions: **Are angels real or just figments of our imagination?** We begin by exploring the true definition of an angel—as a messenger—and uncover the profound biblical evidence supporting their existence. With the word "angel" mentioned over **592 times in the Bible**, we trace their origins from Genesis 16:7, where angels interact with Hagar, to their pivotal roles throughout scripture. Discover the nature of angels as spiritual beings created by God, bridging the divine and human realms. We discuss their immense numbers, as described in Revelation 5:11, and their superior intelligence and power, highlighting stories where angels influence and protect humanity. Learn about the different ranks and orders of angels, including the archangels Michael and Gabriel, and the majestic cherubim and seraphim. Uncover six essential facts about angels, from their unwavering obedience to God to the existence of fallen angels who rebelled alongside Satan. We also address the compelling question of whether angels still interact with us today, supported by scriptures like Hebrews 13:2 and Psalm 148:5-6. Whether you view angels as divine protectors, messengers, or symbolic figures, this episode provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of their reality. Perfect for believers and skeptics alike, tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these mysterious and powerful beings that have fascinated humans for thousands of years. Don’t miss this enlightening discussion—subscribe for free now and join us on a journey beyond the ordinary! If you'd like a 60-second preview of the message, click here to watch the video. Need Prayer? Send us your prayer request by clicking this link: https://treasuretop.com/contact/ Be Responsible for More People Learning About Heaven If you’d like to help be responsible for more people, including non-believers, to hear the word of  God and how someone gets into Heaven, click this link to Give: https://treasuretop.com/give/  You can also text your donation by texting the word Give to (844) 553-1590.

Nothing upsets more people than the Doctrine of Election and the Doctrine of Predestination. On today’s podcast, we will take a deep dive into these doctrines.   Election looks back in time and refers to God’s choosing certain people that He deemed to be His children before the formation of the world, “just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him” (Ephesians 1:4).   Predestination looks forward in time to the destiny He has planned for those whom He has chosen, “who are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood…” (1 Peter 1:1-2).   On today’s podcast, get answers to questions including: Is Elect and Predestination actually in the Bible? Who are the Elect? Does God send some people to Hell? Help Others Hear the Word of God   No one can be saved for eternal life in heaven without first hearing the word of God. Romans 10:17 says, "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ." If you would like to help more people hear the saving grace of the word of God through radio, television, social media, and the internet, please help us pay to broadcast these messages by clicking here. Your giving may help influence where someone spends eternity. Your donation is tax-deductible.   Popular Free Resources How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved. Click here to read. Why Self-Help Books Don't Really Help. Learn more by clicking here. How To Accept Christ   If you (or someone you know) is not a Christian, the way to accept Christ is simply to pray and invite Him into your heart now if you feel a stirring because it may be God who is prompting you. To accept Christ, you can say something simple like, “Jesus, please come into my heart. I want to accept you as my Lord and Savior now. Please forgive me for my sins.” God is not looking for perfect prayers; what He is looking for is submission to His will for your life.   Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know.   Email me: john@treasuretop.com   Blessings to you and your loved ones,   Pastor John Haggard   All scripture quotes are from the New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995)

In this episode, we explore HOW TO LIVE WHEN WE HAVE REGRETS. Music often reflects our emotions, and regret is a common theme in many classic songs like Frank Sinatra's "My Way," Taylor Swift's "Back to December," and Adele's "Hello." But what does regret really mean? Regret is a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done. The Bible addresses regret, highlighting the importance of repentance and turning toward God. The Apostle Paul wrote, "For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but the sorrow of the world produces death" (2 Corinthians 7:10 NASB). If you have ever said to yourself, "I should have," "I would have," or "I could have," learn how to live a fulfulling life without regret stealing your joy in life. Hear Biblical stories of regret, from Adam and Eve, Pharoah, King Saul, King David, Judas Iscariot, the Apostle Peter, and the Prodigal Son. Learn how to transform regrets into wisdom and joy through God's mercy and grace. We'll discuss practical steps on how to live with regrets, including confessing sins, praying, embracing God's new mercies each day, and finding peace in His sovereignty. Helping Others If you would like to help more people learn more about the consequences of denying Jesus Christ, through the saving grace of God's word by means of radio, television, social media, and the internet, please make a donation by clicking here to help us pay to broadcast messages.  Popular Free Resources How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved. Click here to read. Why Self-Help Books Don't Really Help. Learn more by clicking here. How To Accept Christ If you or someone you know is not a Christian, the way to accept Christ is to pray and invite Him into your heart now if you feel a stirring in your heart because it may be God who is prompting. If you don't know what to say, you can say something simple like, “Jesus, please come into my heart. I want accept you as my Lord and Savior beginning right now. Please forgive me for my sins.” God is not looking for perfect prayers; He is looking for submission to His will for your life. 

Today's Topics Learn more about the two eternities of Heaven and Hell.  Learn the one thing everyone CAN agree on. Learn about transformed bodies in Heaven. Learn more about what Hell is like for unbelievers. Learn if God cares either way if someone goes to Hell. Learn how someone can escape hell. Learn if someone can save himself or herself. Helping Others If you would like to help more people learn more about the consequences of denying Jesus Christ, through the saving grace of God's word by radio, television, social media, and the internet, please make a donation by clicking here because we have to pay to broadcast our messages. Your giving may influence the eternal direction where someone will wind up. Popular Free Resource How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved. Click here to read. Why Self-Help Books Don't Really Help. Learn more by clicking here. How To Accept Christ If you or someone you know is not a Christian, the way to accept Christ is to pray and invite Him into your heart now if you feel a stirring in your heart because it may be God who is prompting. If you don't know what to say, you can say something simple like, “Jesus, please come into my heart. I want accept you as my Lord and Savior beginning right now. Please forgive me for my sins.” Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know. Email me: john@treasuretop.com Blessings to you and your loved ones, Pastor John Haggard

Exploring One of the Most Unpopular Truths In this episode, we tackle one of the most controversial and challenging questions: "Is Hell real?" Join us as we delve into the significance of this question and why it matters to everyone, regardless of their beliefs. Why Should We Be Concerned? It's a common question: If God is so good, why would He send anyone to Hell? This episode explores this dilemma and addresses the misconception that all paths lead to the same destination. We discuss the stark reality that while physical death is inevitable for all of us, the uncertainty of when it will happen makes it crucial to be prepared. Psalm 139:16 reminds us that God knows the number of our days, underscoring the urgency of understanding and avoiding Hell. What Determines Our Eternity? Our perception of God plays a pivotal role in determining our eternity. The ultimate authority on Hell is the Holy Bible, not opinions or stories. A.W. Tozer and C.S. Lewis provide additional insights into the doctrine of Hell, emphasizing its support in Scripture and reason. Jesus' teachings on Hell are profound, and we categorize His words into five themes to help us grasp its reality. Reality of Hell Rebellion: Consequences of Rejecting God Regret: The Pain of Missed Opportunities Relentless: The Unending Nature of Hell Reconciliation: The Good News of Salvation Click here for more episodes, free downloads, and to support our mission of spreading God's word. Your contribution could make an eternal difference in someone's life because God does not save anyone before they hear the Gospel. The Apostle Paul says in Romans 10:17 (NASB), “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.”

Why should we be concerned either way if Hell is real or not? The topic of hell is dead serious and must be settled for everyone because the knowledge of hell has eternal consequences. One Thing Everyone Agrees On Regardless of political party or religion affiliation, no one escapes dying. Whether someone believes in a real hell or not, we are all still going to die. The thing that we DON’T know, is WHEN we are going to die. Why Is There Hell? If God is such a good God, why would He create Hell? First we must acknowledge the inseparable link between God's justice and God’s love. Hell exists because God is just and holy, not because He is a harsh God. For those who have decided to reject His love and grace, Hell is their last resting place. Does God Like to Punish People? Ezekiel 33:11 (NASB) says, “Say to them, ‘As I live!’ declares the Lord God, ‘I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways! Why then will you die, O house of Israel?’” Your Source of Truth Determines Your Fate What most people have never done is to study what the Bible says about hell. And what people determine as their source of truth will determine their belief, or disbelief, about hell. Learn what scripture says about how many will live in hell for eternity and why. And learn the answer to, "Isn’t hell only for bad people?" Helping Others
 If you would like to help more people learn more about the consequences of denying Jesus Christ, through the saving grace of God's word by radio, television, social media, and the internet, please make a donation by clicking here because we have to pay to broadcast our messages. Your giving may influence the eternal direction where someone will wind up. Popular Resources How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved. Click here to read. Why Self-Help Books Don't Really Help. Learn more by clicking here. No Second Chance After Someone Dies
 There is no second chance to get into Heaven if someone dies before accepting Christ as their Lord and Savior. In John 8:24 (NASB) Jesus says, “I said therefore to you, that you shall die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am He, you shall die in your sins.” Jesus is plainly saying that the fatal sin, the one sin that cannot be forgiven, the eternal sin, is to deny Him as the Messiah and the Son of God. All OTHER sins CAN BE FORGIVEN, but NOT THE SIN of denying Christ. How To Accept Christ If you or someone you know is not a Christian, the way to accept Christ is to pray and invite Him into your heart now if you feel a stirring in your heart because it may be God who is sending an invitation. If you don't know what to say, you can say something simple like, “Jesus, please come into my heart. I want accept you as my Lord and Savior beginning right now. Please forgive me for my sins.” Do not be deceived: No one can save themselves, and no magic phrases to repeat given by a pastor or being called up to a stage, dunked in a water tank and getting baptized…NONE of that will save anybody. Only God can save someone. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NASB) says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast.” 

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   Blessings to you and your loved ones,

   Pastor John Haggard  

Is Hell Real and Does It Really Matter One Way or the Other?   Learn about the major pathway to Hell in today’s podcast message.   According to the Pew Research Center, belief in Hell remains significant among U.S. adults. Approximately 61% of Americans say they believe in hell. Belief in Hell is more prevalent among certain religious groups. For example, 82% of evangelical Protestants and members of historically Black Protestant churches affirm their belief in hell. Catholics and mainline Protestants also show a majority believing in Hell, though to a somewhat lesser extent. Only about a third of Jews and even fewer Buddhists, Hindus, and religious "nones" (this group classified themselves as unaffiliated with any religion) believe in Hell.   What Did Jesus Say?   Jesus said more about Hell than He did about Heaven in the Bible. “And if your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life crippled, than having your two hands, to go into hell, into the unquenchable fire, where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame, than having your two feet, to be cast into hell, where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. And if your eye causes you to stumble, cast it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes, to be cast into hell, where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched” (Mark 9:43-48 NASB).   To listen to other episdoes in this series, click on the following links:   Is Hell Real (Part 2)   Is Hell Real (Part 3)   Is Hell Real (Part 4)   Is There Any Good News?   What is God waiting for? Why hasn't Jesus already returned to earth for the Second Coming? The answer is that God does not desire anyone to perish but wishes for everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 (NASB) says, “The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.”   Helping Others   If you would like to help more people learn about the fatality of the denial of Jesus Christ, the significance of heaven and hell, and the saving grace of God's word through radio, television, social media, and the internet, please make a donation by clicking here.   Your giving will help us fulfill the command of Jesus for all Christians as found in Matthew 28:19 (NASB) - "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit..."

   Life-Change Tip   4 seconds that will change your life. If you find yourself getting into more and more arguments as time goes on with a spouse, significant other, children, a boss, a friend, a co-worker, or even someone you don’t know, click here to learn the secret to healthier living, less stress, better sleep, and most importantly significantly better relationships. This tip can help you save or enhance your marriage, your job, or a friendship.   Popular Resources How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved. Click here to read. Why Self-Help Books Don't Really Help. Learn more by clicking here. No Second Chance After Someone Dies
   There is no second chance to accept Christ if someone dies before accepting Christ. If you are not a Christians and you feel a stirring in your heart, it may be that God is drawing you to accept His Son as your Lord and Savior. The decision to accept Him must be made now as none of us know when we will draw our last breath on earth. Pray and invite Christ into your heart now, proclaim Him your Lord and Savior, and ask forgiveness of your sins. It’s the most significant decision that one can make and determines where you are going to spend eternity, either in heaven or in hell. Only God can save you. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast.” Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know.

   Email me: john@treasuretop.com   Blessings to you and your loved ones,   Pastor John Haggard

Happy Father's Day Week! In my last message, I spoke on step 1 to Fatherly Influence, recognizing the single authority from which we must all draw in order to gain wisdom and discernment. That authority is found in the inerrant word of God, the Holy Bible. And we learned where to specifically start in the Bible for understanding how to become a father that honors God THE Father. We learned that the word of God is revealed to Christians in 3 ways: through revelation, through inspiration, and through illumination. If you missed Part 1, you can click here to listen. Illumination is given to all believers by means of the Holy Spirit, and in each case, the Holy Spirit (also known as the Spirit of God) is the divine agent who is doing the work on illumination. 2 Peter 1:21 (NASB) says, “...for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.”  We learned why the word "father" has a very negative connotation for some and what can be done about it.  We learned sobering statistics about fatherless homes and the impact on children. And we learned the traits of fathers who will not give up on their families. Learn more on today's podcast about fatherly influence - what it is and why it matters - in part 2 of 2, and also learn how fathers can protect their families from a world which is growing darker by the day. If you would like to help more people learn about the heaven and hell and the saving grace of God's word through radio, television, social media, and the internet, please consider making a donation by going to this link: https://treasuretop.com/give/ Your donation will help us be able to  fulfill the command of Jesus for all Christians as found in Matthew 28:19 (NASB) - "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit..." Popular Resources How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved. Click here to read. Why Self-Help Books Don't Really Help. Learn more by clicking here. No Second Chance After Someone Dies If you or someone you know is not a Christian (this is referred to as someone not being “Saved”), but you or they feel a stirring or prompting in the heart that has not been felt before, it may be God asking you to accept his Son as your Lord and Savior. Only God can save an individual, no preacher or magic phrases. Even you can't save you (refer to Ephesians 2:8-9). There is no second chance to accept Christ if someone dies before accepting Christ. The decision to accept Him must be made now as none of us know when we will draw our last breath on earth. Pray and invite Christ into your heart now, proclaim Him your Lord and Savior, and ask forgiveness of your sins. It’s the most significant decision that one can make and determines where you are going to spend eternity, either in heaven or in hell. How To Make Life Work When Life Does Not Want to Work. To receive wisdom tips based on the word of God for helpful ways to make life work when life doesn’t want to work, click here to subscribe to our free newsletter. Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know.   Email me: john@treasuretop.com   Blessings to you and your loved ones,   Pastor John Haggard  

Happy Father’s Day Fatherly Influence … what it is and why it matters. On today’s podcast, learn about recent perceptions of fatherhood and how those perceptions have impacted the current generation, the statistics that speak to the importance of the father, and the characteristics of what comprises a real father.  I know that for some of you, the word “Father” brings about very negative connotations and bad memories. You may have been abused physically or sexually by a father or stepfather. Or maybe you had an absentee father who was never around, or if he was around, he was mentally and spiritually absent. If one of those situations was the case for you, I want you to know that I am very sorry.  That abuse was not God’s intention when he formed male and female. With the introduction of sin into the world when Adam disobeyed God, we have all inherited the sin gene because we are all descendants of Adam. As a result, some people perform horrendous acts as the result of sin being introduced into the world. One thing we know is while there may be accidental parents, there are no accidental children. Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV) says, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." God has a purpose and plan for every individual, even before their birth, affirming that in God's eyes, there are no accidental children. One of the best places to begin understanding Fatherly Influence, and how to be a man of God as a father that honors God the Father, is found in the Book of Proverbs 1:1-7 (NASB): “The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice and equity; To give prudence to the naive, To the youth knowledge and discretion, A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel, To understand a proverb and a figure, The words of the wise and their riddles. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Helpful Resources How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved. Click here to read. Why Self-Help Books Don't Really Help. Learn more by clicking here. Help People Who Are Lost (Those Who Have Not Accepted Christ). Treasure Top Ministries is a non-profit, donor-supported outreach. Your generous giving funds our ability to explain how someone gets into Heaven. Click here to give a tax-deductible gift. Is God Prompting You? If you or someone you know is not a Christian (this is referred to as someone not being “Saved”), but you feel a stirring or prompting in your heart that you have not felt before, it may be God asking you to accept his Son as your Lord and Savior. There is no second chance to accept Christ if someone dies before accepting Christ. That’s why the decision to accept Him must be made now as none of us know when we will draw our last breath on earth. Invite Christ into your heart now, proclaim Him your Lord and Savior, and ask forgiveness of your sins. It’s the most significant decision that one can make and determines where you are going to spend eternity, either in heaven or in hell. How To Make Life Work When Life Does Not Want to Work. To receive wisdom tips based on the word of God for helpful ways to make life work when life doesn’t want to work, click here to subscribe to our free newsletter. Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know.   Email me: john@treasuretop.com   Blessings to you and your loved ones,   Pastor John Haggard

Three Distinct Spirits There are three spirits that the Bible talks about: the Holy Spirit (also known as the Spirit of God), the Human Spirit, and Demonic Spirits. The Holy Spirit that GIVES people the POWER to be able to become transformed into the likeness of Christ. Demonic Spirits are the fallen angels that went along with Satan’s revolt against God (Isaiah 14:12-15) and have at least 8 characteristics: demonic spirits are liars, accusers, deceivers, haters, intimidators, fear mongers, oppressors, and they can come in the form of disguisers. The Human Spirit comprises our intellect, our feelings, our anxieties, our passions, our creativity. The invisible human spirit is in charge of guiding our mental and emotional processes.  On the Human Spirit, the Apostle Paul wrote, “For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man, which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God” (1 Corinthians 2:11 NASB). The Human Spirit was inhaled into Adam, the first man. The breath of God gave Adam life. It’s the Holy Spirit, the "Breath of God," who gives us spiritual life as new creations in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” Pastor Adrian Rogers once said, “’It is the human spirit that is the organ of spiritual knowledge. It is as the Holy Spirit energizes the human spirit that you begin to see and understand the things of God. The Bible says, “they are spiritually discerned” (1 Corinthians 2:14).’” On today’s podcast, learn more about the Human Spirit, and also learn what caused damage to the Human Spirit which still affects us today. Helpful Resources How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved. Click here to read. Why Self-Help Books Don't Really Help. Self-help books don’t work for any extended period of time because self-help books TELL someone WHAT to do but do not GIVE someone the POWER to change. To access Holy Spirit power, we must accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Learn more by clicking here. Help People Who Are Lost (Those Who Have Not Accepted Christ). Your generous giving funds our ability to explain how someone gets into Heaven. When you give, you have a ministry of your own because your donation spreads the Gospel (Gospel means Good News) to fulfill Jesus’ command to all Christians: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit…” (Matthew 28:19 NASB). Click here to give a tax-deductible gift. Is God Prompting You? If you or someone you know is not a Christian (this is referred to as someone not Saved), but you feel a stirring or prompting in your heart that you have not felt before, it may be God asking you to accept his Son as your Lord and Savior. There is no second chance to accept Christ if someone dies before accepting Christ. That’s why this decision must be made now as none of us know when we will draw our last breath on earth. Invite Christ into your heart now, proclaim Him your Lord and Savior, and ask forgiveness of your sins. It’s the most significant decision that one can make and determines where you are going to spend eternity, either in heaven or in hell. How To Make Life Work When Life Does Not Want to Work. To receive wisdom tips based on the word of God for ways to make life work when life doesn’t want to work, click here to subscribe to our free newsletter. Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know.   Email me: john@treasuretop.com   Blessings to you and your loved ones,   Pastor John Haggard

Are Demonic Spirits Real, and Should I Be Afraid of Them?   Three Distinct Spirits   The Bible speaks of three distinct spirits: the Spirit of God (also known as the Holy Spirit), the human spirit, and demonic spirits.   Some do not believe the Bible and what it says about spirits. The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 wrote, “But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. But he who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no man. For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ.”   Wisdom that Saves   The wisdom that saves, which man by his own wisdom cannot know, is revealed to us by God in three ways:   By Revelation in 1 Corinthians 10 and 11, by Inspiration given to those who wrote the Bible (1 Corinthians 12 and 13); and by Illumination which is given to all believers who seek the divinely written truth (1 Corinthians 14–16).   The Divine Agent   In each case, the Holy Spirit (the Spirit of God) is the divine agent who is doing the work of revelation, inspiration, and illumination in us: 2 Peter 1:21 - “for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.”   Believers Don’t Know Everything   Believers know everything. Deuteronomy 29:29 states: “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law.”     Believers have been enlightened with wisdom and discernment that the unbeliever does not have. 2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV) says, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”   Truth   To learn about the demonic spirits, a person must first accept the scripture, the Holy Bible, as the inerrant word and truth of God. “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16 ESV)   Learn more on today’s podcast.   Helpful Resources How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved
. Click here to read the article. Why Self-Help Books Don't Really Help. Self-help books don’t work for any extended period of time because self-help books TELL someone WHAT to do but do not GIVE someone the POWER to change. To access Holy Spirit power, we must accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Learn more by clicking here.
 Help People Who Are Lost (Those Who Haven't Accept Christ)   Help others learn about eternity. Your generous giving funds our ability to explain how someone gets into Heaven. And when you give, you actually have a ministry of your own because your donation spreads the Gospel using electronic media (Gospel means Good News) to fulfill Jesus’ command to all Christians: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit…” (Matthew 28:19 NASB). Click here to give a tax-deductible gift.   Is God Prompting You?   If you or someone you know is not a Christian, but you feel a stirring or prompting in your heart that you have not felt before, or maybe have ignored before, it could be God asking you to accept his Son as your Lord and Savior. Anyone who rejects the Holy Spirit removes themselves from the only power (that of the Holy Spirit) who can lead one to repentance and restoration to God. Because there is no second chance to accept Christ if someone dies before accepting Christ, invite Him into your heart now, proclaim Him your Lord and Savior, and ask forgiveness of your sins. It’s the most significant decision one can make and that determines where you are going to spend eternity, either in heaven or in hell. How To Make Life Work When Life Does Not Want to Work.   To receive wisdom tips based on the word of God for ways to make life work when life doesn’t want to work, click here to subscribe to our free newsletter.   Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know.   Email me: john@treasuretop.com   Blessings to you and your loved ones,   Pastor John Haggard

What Is The Holy Spirit, And Should You Be Afraid Of It?   The Holy Spirit is part of the trinity, which means it is part of three persons in one: the Father (God), the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. Every believer possesses the Holy Spirit in them.    “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?” (1 Corinthians 6:19 NASB)   The Holy Spirit  transforms people into the likeness of Christ by empowering people to share His moral character. The Holy Spirit gives people the power needed in order to be able to become transformed.    Other Names   The Holy Spirit is also referred to in the Bible as The Spirit of God, the Holy Ghost, Comforter, Helper, Counselor, Advocate, the Spirit of Christ, and the Spirit of Truth among other names.   A Friend, not an Enemy The Holy Spirit empowers, convicts, and is a helping friend to all believers, those who have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior. We cannot transform into the likeness and image of Christ on our own power. Will-power is no power compared to Holy Spirit power.    Afraid Only those who are unbelievers and who are unwilling to accept Christ have reason to fear the Holy Spirit. Unbelievers do not possess the Holy Spirit. Those who do not possess the Holy Spirit are condemned to eternity in Hell.   Truth   To learn about the Holy Spirit, a person must first accept the scripture, the Holy Bible, as the inerrant word and truth of God. “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16 ESV)   Learn more on today’s podcast.   Helpful Resources How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved
. Click here to read the article. Why Self-Help Books Don't Really Help. Self-help books don’t work for any extended period of time because self-help books TELL someone WHAT to do but do not GIVE someone the POWER to change. To access Holy Spirit power, we must accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Learn more by clicking here.
 Help Others Help others learn about the implications of eternity. Your generous giving funds our ability to help bless others learn about how someone gets in to Heaven. We are only limited by our resources. And when you give, you actually start a ministry of your own because your donation helps us spread the Gospel (Gospel means Good News) to fulfill Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:19 using electronic media. You can click here to give a tax-deductible gift. If You or Someone You Know Is Not a Christian: If you feel a stirring or prompting in your heart that you have not felt before or maybe have ignored before, it could be God asking you to accept his Son as your Lord and Savior. If you reject the prompting of the Holy Spirit, you remove yourself from the only force (the power of the Holy Spirit) that can lead you to repentance and restoration to God. Because there is no second chance to accept Christ if you die before you accept Him, invite Him into your heart now, proclaim Him your Lord and Savior, and ask forgiveness of your sins. It’s the most significant decision that you can make about where you are going to spend eternity. How To Make Life Work When Life Does Not Want to Work. To receive wisdom tips from the word of God on ways to make life work when life doesn’t want to work, click here to subscribe to our free newsletter. Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know.   Email me: john@treasuretop.com   Blessings to you and your loved ones,   Pastor John Haggard  

What You Need to Know About Women in the Bible and How It Applies Today As we get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day, learn what the Bible has to say about the role of women versus what society promotes. The Authority that Determines the Role of Women The foundation of all truth as it relates to women (as well as men and children) is the Holy Spirit-inspired word of God which says “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (in Hebrews 4:12 NASB). All scripture is God-breathed. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV), “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”  Learn more about these proclamations including: Women Made in the Image of God (Genesis 1:26-27) Women as Interdependent with Men, Dependent on God (1 Corinthians 11:12) Women Rule Creation (Genesis 1:28) Women Declared as Very Good (Genesis 1:31) Women, Like Men and Children, Under the Curse of Sin (Genesis 3:6) Women in Leadership (Judges 4:6-9) Women as Rulers (1 Kings 10:1-7) Women as Prophetesses (Luke 1:39-34; Exodus 15:20, Numbers 12:1-2) Women in the Early Church (Acts 2:17-18) Popular Resources How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved
. Click here to read the article. Why Self-Help Books Don't Really Help. Self-help books don’t work for any extended period of time because self-help books TELL someone WHAT to do but do not GIVE someone the POWER to change. To access Holy Spirit power, we must accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Learn more by clicking here.
 Help Others Learn About the Implications of Eternity. Your generous giving funds our ability to help bless others by delivering these messages. We are only limited by our resources. When you give, you actually start a ministry of your own because your donation helps us spread the Gospel (Gospel means Good News) that allow us to fulfill Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:19 using electronic media. You can click here to give a tax-deductible gift. Thank you in advance for your donation. If You or Someone You Know Is Not a Christian If you feel a stirring or prompting in your heart that you have not felt before or maybe have ignored before, it could be God asking you to accept his Son as your Lord and Savior. If you reject the prompting of the Holy Spirit, you remove yourself from the only force (the power of the Holy Spirit) that can lead you to repentance and restoration to God. Because there is no second chance to accept Christ if you die before you accept Him, invite Him into your heart now, proclaim Him your Lord and Savior, and ask forgiveness of your sins. It’s the most significant decision that you can make about where you are going to spend eternity. How To Make Life Work When Life Does Not Want to Work. To receive wisdom tips from the word of God on ways to make life work when life doesn’t want to work, click here to subscribe to our free newsletter. Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know. Click here to make a donation to help us to continue to teach the word of God through electronic media. Email me: john@treasuretop.com Blessings to you and your loved ones, Pastor John Haggard

Is Anger Good or Bad? Last week we learned that there are two types of anger : Righteous Anger and Unrighteous Anger.  Self-Help Books On today's podcast, learn why self-help books don't work in dealing with burning anger. The Sin Virus Unrighteous Burning Anger comes from sin. And we all have ALL inherited the sin virus…that’s the guilt and moral corruption of Adam’s sin. “Therefore, just as through one man / sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned…” (Romans 5:12 NASB). What You Can Learn An example of righteous anger How to keep from feeling guilty when you are angry How a God of love can be a God of wrath at the same time If people can really be angry even though they don’t look or sound angry Anger cues that are the warning signs Should we forgive someone who has maliciously hurt us? How can the 4-second rule help? Most Requested Free Resource How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved
. Click here to read the article. Help Others Learn About the Implications of Eternity. Your generous giving funds our ability to help bless others by delivering these messages. We are only limited by our resources. When you give, you actually start a ministry of your own because your donation helps us spread the Gospel (Gospel means Good News) that allow us to fulfill Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:19 using electronic media. You can click here to give a tax-deductible gift. Thank you in advance for your donation. If You or Someone You Know Is Not a Christian If you feel a stirring or prompting in your heart that you have not felt before or maybe have ignored before, it could be God asking you to accept his Son as your Lord and Savior. If you reject the prompting of the Holy Spirit, you remove yourself from the only force (the power of the Holy Spirit) that can lead you to repentance and restoration to God. Because there is no second chance to accept Christ if you die before you accept Him, invite Him into your heart now, proclaim Him your Lord and Savior, and ask forgiveness of your sins. It’s the most significant decision that you can make about where you are going to spend eternity. How To Make Life Work When Life Does Not Want to Work. To receive tips on ways to make life work when life doesn’t want to work, click here to subscribe to our free newsletter. Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know. Email me: john@treasuretop.com Blessings to you and your loved ones, Pastor John Haggard

How Do We Deal with Burning Anger Most would agree that intense, burning anger is everywhere, and perhaps at its highest level in modern times. We see it on television, in our homes, on college campuses, at work, on the internet, almost everywhere we go including churches. But did you also know that not all anger is bad? There are actually two types of burning anger: Righteous anger and Unrighteous anger. The unrighteous form of burning anger is one of the hardest emotions to control. It’s easy for any of us to get “set off” by just hearing a few words spoken to us from someone we know, especially those who are closest to us as they always know best the hot buttons to push that end up quickly ramp up our anger. To handle burning anger, some people will turn to drugs, alcohol, excessive shopping, gambling, or other addictions. Others become the abusers in abusive relationships. Some will turn to self-help books for answers. Why Self-Help Books Don’t Help with Burning Anger Often times, people think they can solve anger problems on their own by reading self-help books to try to heal their behavior or the behavior of others. Self-help ideas from self-help books, while they can initially sound like good ideas, usually only last for a few weeks, if even that long, and then have you noticed how quickly it’s back to the same old behavior of spewing out burning anger against loved one or anybody else in their path? Holy Spirit Power Lasts Christians have Holy Spirit power, the same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead, to deal with unrighteous anger. Holy Spirit power is what powers us with the wisdom and discernment that we receive from the Holy Bible to help suppress and eliminate spewing out burning, unrighteous anger. The Holy Spirit convicts us when we are about to “spew” and can help hold us back from destroying relationships. It’s like an inner voice that says, “Hey wait just a minute before you blow up…count to 5…settle down…think about what you are going to say and how you are going to say it before you speak.” Two Choices Life is about the choices we make, and there are two choices to make in dealing with burning anger: choose to stay self-energized as long as the batteries hold out (that’s the same as relying on self-help power), or choose a greater power that comes from the Holy Spirit, the power to stay energized and that never runs out. Sin Virus Learn about the “sin virus” on today’s podcast and how it impact unrighteous, burning anger, and learn why we must submit to the authority of scripture, the word of God, in order to conquer burning anger. Just like you have a playbook in the game of football to know how to win a game, the Bible is the playbook on how to conquer spewing unrighteous, burning anger. Good advice comes from the Bible. Here is just one of many wisdom proverbs: “Do not associate with a man given to anger; Or go with a hot-tempered man, Lest you learn his ways, And find a snare for yourself.” (Proverbs 22:24-25 NASB). 4 Types of Anger You Should Understand Learn about the 4 types of burning anger, including righteous anger (the good form of anger) on this podcast by clicking here, and learn how to deal with each of the 4 types of anger so that you can live a more fulfilled life. If you have missed other messages, you can click here to listen, and feel share to share this podcast or any of the messages in my podcast series. Most Requested Resources:  How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved
. Click here to read the article. Help Others Learn About the Implications of Eternity. Your generous giving funds our ability to help bless others by delivering these messages. We are only limited by our resources. When you give, you actually start a ministry of your own because your donation helps us spread the Gospel (Gospel means Good News) that allow us to fulfill Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:19 using electronic media. You can click here to give a tax-deductible gift. Thank you in advance for your donation. If You or Someone You Know Is Not a Christian If you feel a stirring or prompting in your heart that you have not felt before or maybe have ignored before, it could be God asking you to accept his Son as your Lord and Savior. If you reject the prompting of the Holy Spirit, you remove yourself from the only force (the power of the Holy Spirit) that can lead you to repentance and restoration to God. Because there is no second chance to accept Christ if you die before you accept Him, invite Him into your heart now, proclaim Him your Lord and Savior, and ask forgiveness of your sins. It’s the most significant decision that you can make about where you are going to spend eternity. How To Make Life Work When Life Does Not Want to Work. To receive tips on ways to make life work when life doesn’t want to work, click here to subscribe to our free newsletter. Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know. Email me: john@treasuretop.com Blessings to you and your loved ones, Pastor John Haggard

How Is the Best Way to Pray (Part 2 of 2) Recalling the word pray as P-R-A-Y is the easiest way to remember what to include on how to enjoy a more effective prayer life. We should do each of these things in our prayers to God: P (Praise) R (Repent) A (Ask) Y (Yield) In Part 1, we learned that without accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and without accepting the totality of the word of God, the Holy Bible, as the inerrant and true word of God, He is under no obligation to answer an unbeliever’s prayer…unless it’s the unbeliever’s prayer of salvation, where an unbeliever is asking Jesus to come into their heart to become converted. God is ALSO under no obligation to consider the prayers or answer the prayers of a Christian who does NOT repent. All scripture is God-breathed. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” In Part 2 of How Is the Best Way to Pray, all 4 letters of the acrostic P-R-A-Y are explained in detail to help you enjoy a more fulfilled prayer life. If you have missed other messages, you can click here to hear them, and feel share to share this podcast or any of the messages in my podcast series. Popular Resources:  How a Christian Can Know If He or She Is Really Saved
. Click here to read the article. Why Self-Help Books Don't Really Help. Self-help books don’t work for any extended period of time because self-help books TELL someone WHAT to do but do not GIVE someone the POWER to change. To access Holy Spirit power, we must accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Learn more by clicking here.
 Help Others Learn About the Implications of Eternity. Your generous giving funds our ability to help bless others by delivering these messages. We are only limited by our resources. When you give, you actually start a ministry of your own because your donation helps us spread the Gospel (Gospel means Good News) that allow us to fulfill Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:19 using electronic media. You can click here to give a tax-deductible gift. Thank you in advance for your donation. If You or Someone You Know Is Not a Christian If you feel a stirring or prompting in your heart that you have not felt before or maybe have ignored before, it could be God asking you to accept his Son as your Lord and Savior. If you reject the prompting of the Holy Spirit, you remove yourself from the only force (the power of the Holy Spirit) that can lead you to repentance and restoration to God. Because there is no second chance to accept Christ if you die before you accept Him, invite Him into your heart now, proclaim Him your Lord and Savior, and ask forgiveness of your sins. It’s the most significant decision that you can make about where you are going to spend eternity. How To Make Life Work When Life Does Not Want to Work. To receive tips on ways to make life work when life doesn’t want to work, click here to subscribe to our free newsletter. Click here if you have a prayer request for you or someone you know. Email me: john@treasuretop.com Blessings to you and your loved ones, Pastor John Haggard