blogwithjesus.com podcast

Let's pick up where we left off last week; Don't choose religion, man's opinions. but choose real Christianity, God's word. Faith has been replaced with man's philosophy. It is governed by the mind of the flesh instead of the faith producing inspiration of God's word. 2 Timothy 3:16 in the World English Bible reads, 16 Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness. How come you went to church and left feeling...

Let's begin today's teaching with a foundational text. Colossians 2:6-10 in the World English Bible reads, 6 As therefore you received Christ Jesus, the Lord, walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving. 8 Be careful that you don’t let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ. 9 For in him all the fullness of the...

Let's begin today's teaching with a foundational text. Malachi 3:8-12 in the World English Bible reads, 8 Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me! But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In tithes and offerings. 9 You are cursed with the curse; for you rob me, even this whole nation. 10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,” says Yahweh of Armies, “if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there...

On today's podcast we're going to talk about How to Become a Visionary: The Power of Don't Get Emotional: Part 7. We're going to start with a foundational text. Today's foundational text is Mark chapter nine, verses 17 through 24 in the World English Bible and they read, 17 One of the multitude answered, “Teacher, I brought to you my son, who has a mute spirit; 18 and wherever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and wastes away. I asked your...

Let's begin today's teaching with a foundational text. Galatians chapter 6 verse 9 in the World English Bible reads, 9 Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up. Now I'd like to begin today's teaching with a story about an evangelist I know. When he was in his early years he would go preach revivals. And he was preaching revival about 280 miles from his house and he preached each and every night. And each and every night they took up an offering,...

On today's podcast we're going to talk about How to Become a Visionary: The Power of Walking in the Spirit: Part 5 Let's begin today's teaching with a foundational text. Matthew chapter 4 verses 1-11 in the World English Bible read, Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 When he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was hungry afterward. 3 The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become...

On today's podcast we're going to talk about How to Become a Visionary: The Power of Faith: Part 4. So let's get started. You must believe in your vision so much that you see it already completed before you even start. This is the Power of Faith. Hebrews chapter 11 verses 1-3 states in the World English Bible, Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen. 2 For by this, the elders obtained testimony. 3 By faith, we understand that the universe has been framed by the...

On today's podcast we're going to talk about How to Become a Visionary: Part 3. So let's get started. In our first program, we talked about the Power of a Plan. In our second program, we talked about the Power of Thinking, and this program we're going to talk about the Power of Belief. Let's begin in Genesis chapter 11. verses 1-9. It states in the World English Bible, The whole earth was of one language and of one speech. 2 As they traveled east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar,...

On today's podcast, we're going to talk about How to Become a Visionary: Part 2. 1) Outside the Box Thinking. At the end of the last podcast, we began to speak about outside the box thinking, and this is what you do when you can't find a mentor. You can't find somebody who's already gone, where you're trying to go to help you to get there. And these are some of the best ideas that you could ever think of because these are things that actually a lot of times manifest their destiny. You see...

On today's podcast, we're going to talk about How to Become a Visionary. Most of us have a dream, something that we want to do in life. And if that doesn't come to pass, we tend to get down. The Bible says, "Hope deferred makes the heart sick" (Proverbs 13:12, WEB). 1) You Have to Believe the Vision for Your Life. Well, the reason your dream probably hasn't come to pass is when you have that vision for your life, you also have to believe that vision for your life. And if you don't believe...

I remember in 2009, I was taking my second class in The Graduate all Christian Ministries program. I decided to do my final paper on the Old Testament Covenant. I thought this would be a great idea because I didn't know very much about the topic and writing a paper on the subject would be a great way to learn about it. Because I did come to graduate school in order to understand the Bible at the highest level possible. This topic entailed more detail than I ever thought possible. I probably...

I remember a time in my life when I would wake up in the morning and my attitude would be: “oh God it's morning” instead of thank God it's morning. Yet, the small practice of taking a moment to say 3 to 5 things that I am grateful for really began to make a difference. This practice changes your mindset for the day and brings a positive vibe to those around you. You'll begin to see how much better you are in things you do everyday. And it will help you to achieve your goals and dreams for...

I remember in the Year 2008, I felt that God was calling me to go back to school for my masters in Christian Ministry. So, my wife and I began a three-day fast in order to confirm that we were hearing from God about this. Three days later after fasting, we agreed that God was calling me go back to school. I decided to attend Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana because we had heard good things about this college from a Christian Missionary we had met. After attending Bethel for about one...

Recently, A co-worker told me that when she was studying for her degree, she was in a training program at the company we currently work for. They told her, “if you complete your degree and the training program, we will hire you to work here.” But when she finished her degree and the training program, they said, “we are no longer hiring new graduates.” So, she decided to write a letter to the CEO, stating, “I kept my part of the verbal contract, so your company should keep their part of the...

I remember in 1999, I was struggling in Bible College and in Life. Looking back, I believe this was an attack of the enemy. My wife told me to call her coworkers' wife; she was a pastor. When speaking to me, she said, “go to sleep you will have your answer in the morning.” I was thinking, this is a really big problem and you're telling me to go to sleep. The next morning,I found a package behind my door. When I opened it, it was the last paper I had written for Bible College. I received an...

In 2000, I received a call from the Bible College I was attending, stating that I was past due on my tuition. This was hard to understand because I thought I had received a full scholarship when I was admitted to the college. I told the College that I would have to stop attending and work off my debt, before I would be able to come back. I called my pastor, he prayed that God would move Heaven and Earth to work this situation out. Later that day, I received a call from the college, stating...

I remember in 1999 falling into a state of depression that lasted for about 12 years. I had been working in my chosen profession for about 4 years. The job I had been working at was one in which if you were given a hundred tasks but got one wrong the supervisor would come and speak with you about it. Normally if you took a test and got 99% that would be considered good. But at this place of work that wasn't enough. Finally, after about 4 years it was more than I could bear at the time. I...

I remember when I got married. My wife and I rented a basement apartment from one of her co-workers. We paid $400 a month. The apartment included a large living room, a large eat-in kitchen, a nice sized bedroom and full bathroom. Plus, all utilities were included even a hookup for cable TV and telephone at no cost. The only downfall was when things needed maintenance the landlord was not very quick to respond. After about 3 years of living there, we began to look for a property to purchase....

I remember when I began to investigate Christianity. It was right after I heard the voice of God say,”You have tried everything to be happy. Why don't you see what the Christians have to live for?” I went home and took a Bible off my closet shelf. It was given to me a year prior and I never intended to read it. But I began to read it. Then I started watching church on TV every Sunday. I would watch it on a television that had a UHF signal. You had to dial it in the channel like a radio. I...

I remember before I was a Christian, I was somewhere I should not have been, doing things I should not have been doing. When someone tried to rob me. They asked me for all my money. And I had no money on me. But I was wearing a gold cross that was given to me. The individual that gave it to me said, “the chain is so strong that if somebody tries to steal it, thet chain will never break. But, fortunately the chain did break that day. The robber snatched it and ran. I said I was a Christian....