The Word to Wisdom

So… what exactly is the Gospel?If I were to ask a thousand believers, “What exactly is the Gospel?” many of them would hesitate, and smile with some slight embarrassment, and ask the question right back saying, “I’m not sure, what exactly is the Gospel?” I want to see that change. I want to see every believer to know full well what Jesus did for them on the cross, and what it means to them, so they can walk in the power of the gospel, and in turn bring light into a dark world...

Resurrection DayThis is a message that you can listen to any day of the year.10 min. episodeHave a blessed Resurrection Sunday - Easter ... and may God bless you abundantly.But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 8:11 (NKJV)Support the Show.To make a One Time donation use the Support the Show link above.Please visit our website at: JohnAndLis...

Striving and Struggling?I know that many of you are going through very trying times and difficulties. You might even feel overwhelmed. This episode is for you and the verses that we have today are life giving and encouraging. Psalms 46:9-11 (NASB)9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire.10 “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the...

What to do when you're worried and anxious!Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV) New King James Version4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are tru...

For Independence Day 2023The Star Spangled BannerO! say can you see by the dawn's early light, ⁠What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, ⁠O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming? And the Rockets' red glare, the Bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our Flag was still there; ⁠O! say does that star-spangled Banner yet wave, ⁠O'er the Land of ...

God has a redemptive plan and is moving in the earth today.Many people are feeling "justice sick" - meaning they see evil being done on large scale, but they see little or no justice concerning that evil. But God has a redemptive plan and I believe God is moving in the earth is such a powerful way that people will be healed from the lack of justice and there will be dancing and joy in the streets. Scriptures to have on hand while listening.Isaiah 62:6-12 (NASB) 6. On yo...

We Have Escaped Praise for Rescue from Enemies - Psalm 124 NASB1 “Had it not been the LORD who was on our side,” Let Israel now say,2 “Had it not been the LORD who was on our side When men rose up against us,3 Then they would have swallowed us alive, When their anger was kindled against us;4 Then the waters would have engulfed us, The stream would have swept over our soul; (Lit: passed over)5 Then the raging waters would have swept...

The days ahead - a prophetic word part 2This is for the least to the greatest of us - based on the promise of Jeremiah 31:31-34:“Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— 32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, though I was a husband to them, says the LORD. 33 But this is the...

A Prophecy - September 2022This was given to me on Sept. 8th in the morning. It's about prioritizing God's Word in our lives. It is directed to ministries of different kinds, but I believe it will bless every believer who hears it. Support the Show.To make a One Time donation use the Support the Show link above.Please visit our website at: JohnAndLisa.faithYou can also check out our books, teaching articles, and browse through more than 125 podcast episodes. Please subscribe...

Growing in PrayerNote: I write more on this topic in my book Faith That Gets Results (in the 6th chapter called Faith Speaks.) You can get the book here: Faith That Gets Results BookVerses we are using in this episode about prayer:Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21 (KJV) Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. Proverbs 18:21 ...

The Art of ListeningThis episode is all about how we listen to God's word and bear fruit. Mark 4:10 & 13 (NKJV)10. But when He was alone, those around Him with the twelve asked Him about the parable.13. And He said to them, “Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables? Mark 4:24-25 (NKJV)24. Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given. 25...

The True Message of the GospelThis episode is about the essence of the gospel message that Paul taught in his letter to the Romans, and in almost all of his letters. This very gospel message was given to Paul by Jesus. As we meet and listen to the many beautiful people that we know love Jesus, we also see a need and a hunger to have this message of the gospel made even more clear. This gospel is the centerpiece of our lives, and it should remain the centerpiece in all that w...

Let your words be fewEcclesiastes 5:1-3 (NASB)1 Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil. 2 Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few. 3 For the dream comes through much effort and the voice of a fool through many words.Hosea 4:6 (NASB)My pe...

This is not a time for fearPlease share this episode with someone who needs this message.Isaiah 41:8-16 (NLT)8 “But as for you, Israel my servant, Jacob my chosen one, descended from Abraham my friend,9 I have called you back from the ends of the earth, saying, ‘You are my servant.’ For I have chosen you and will not throw you away.10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with...

Loving GodJohn 14:15 (NASB)If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.John 14:15 (AMP)15 If you [really] love Me, you will keep (obey) My commands.Note: keeping God’s commandments will not produce love for God, but rather, loving God will produce a pattern and ability of keeping His commandments—and keeping His commandments is an action of love. 1 John 4:19 (NKJV)We love Him because He first loved us.What are His Commandments?1 John 3:22-23 (NKJV)22 And whatever we ask we receive from...

Speak the Living WordVerses to keep on hand while listeningMatthew 18:19-20 (KJV)19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.Ephesians 6:17… and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Isaiah 55: 11So will my word be which goes forth from my mouth; it will not ...

Are You Thriving?We will thrive when we are deeply rooted in God's Word.Scripture to have on hand while listening:John 6:63 (NASB)It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. Thank you for listening - and please do subscribe to this podcast in your favorite podcast app. Support the Show.To make a One Time donation use the Support the Show link above.Please visit our website at: JohnAndLisa.faithYou can also check...

Jesus the living WordJohn 1:1-51 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.Verses 14-17 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the onl...

We Are One with Him"But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit." 1 Corinthians 6:17This amazing verse says so much about our relationship with the Lord. Listen to this episode and be blessed and comforted in the fact that when you are born again, you and God are one.Support the Show.To make a One Time donation use the Support the Show link above.Please visit our website at: JohnAndLisa.faithYou can also check out our books, teaching articles, and browse through more than 125 podca...

You Are ForgivenScriptures to have on hand while listening: Luke 23:34Jesus said, Father forgive them for they know not what they are doing. Luke 23: 44-46 NLT44 By this time it was about noon, and darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. 45 The light from the sun was gone. And suddenly, the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn down the middle. 46 Then Jesus shouted, “Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!” And with those words he breathed his last. ...