Pastor Mike : THE FINAL COUNTDOWN : A Ministry of CHRIST-LIVES MINISTRIES

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Welcome to the FINAL COUNTDOWN! These podcasts are broadcast on WXRQ radio and streamed across all 50 states and 167 countries. Our Sunday morning live listeners have grown to over 1.7 million from around the globe. Our sermon series are diverse, each focusing on a different topic. Series 3 is a 7-month series of sermons based on the book of Revelation. Series 4 is a series of sermons that expound on God's ability to meet our needs. Series 5 demonstrates Christ's love for others as he comes as a servant. Join us as these fascinating books of the Holy Bible declare what was, is, and is yet to come! Series 6 (2 sermons) focuses on worship, and Series 7 focuses on God's Hope for the Hopeless situations in the Bible. Season 9, our newest, is a complete study of the Book of Romans, which is undeniably one of the greatest books of the Bible! Season 10 describes Time With the Master. Season 13 is one of our latest podcast series. Entitled The Isaiah Project, this series covers the entire book of Isaiah and the great truths it contains. We welcome your comments and feedback at ministry@christ-lives.org or our website at http://www.christ-lives.org. Thank you!

  1. Oct 26

    The Isaiah Project - Our Tender Lord

    Isaiah 42:1-4 OUR TENDER LORD Isaiah 42:1-4 King James Version 42 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. 2 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. 3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. 4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. Intro: Ill. Messianic Prophecy. Looks forward to the coming of the Messiah. Both advents in view. Messiah is God’s chosen vessel, selected and anointed to accomplish God’s work among His people. The Messiah will not exert His authority like an earthly ruler. He will not need to proclaim His power like other men. He will faithfully and humbly do His work. When Jesus comes, His faithful people will be weak and their flame nearly extinguished. He will not break them down or snuff them out. He will heal their weaknesses. He will bind them up and restore their usefulness. He will rekindle their flame so their light shines bright again. The Messiah will not fail in His mission to redeem and restore His people. There is a word here for us today. There are times when we become weak and unusable to the Lord. There are times when our light grows dim and the flame of our faith is nearly extinguished. When those times come, the saints have a Friend in Jesus. Our Savior is a Tender Lord and I would like to talk about that aspect of Christ’s character today. Allow me to share the realities I see in this text, as I preach on the subject of Our Tender Lord.

    The Isaiah Project - Our Tender Lord

  2. Oct 22

    The Isaiah Project - Traveling the Lord's Highway

    Intro: Isaiah is serving the Lord in a difficult day. The people of Israel have turned their backs on the Lord Who redeemed then and they are facing terrible chastisement because of their sins. The nation is under attack by the wicked, brutal Assyrians. The people are terrified and obviously concerned about their future. In the midst of this difficult hour, Isaiah stands forth as a prophet of hope and comfort. He writes to tell the people that a better day is coming. He seeks to comfort the people by speaking about the coming King and His Kingdom. This chapter is part of that prophecy of hope and comfort. In these verses Isaiah is looking ahead to the millennial kingdom of the coming Messiah. Isaiah sees a future time of peace, joy and prosperity. A brief look at the first seven verses of this chapter provides some insight into why it will be such a blessed time for Israel.

    The Isaiah Project - Traveling the Lord's Highway

  3. Oct 10

    The Isaiah Project - The Watchman

    Isaiah 21:6-10 WATCHMAN, WHAT OF THE NIGHT? Isaiah 21:6-10 King James Version 6 For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth. 7 And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, and a chariot of camels; and he hearkened diligently with much heed: 8 And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights: 9 And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of horsemen. And he answered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven images of her gods he hath broken unto the ground. 10 O my threshing, and the corn of my floor: that which I have heard of the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you. Intro: The year is 689 BC and the world is in turmoil. The Babylonian Empire is under attack by the Assyrian Empire. All of the nations in that area hoped against hope that Babylon would be able to defeat the Assyrian aggressors to their north. However, it was not to be! Babylon fell to the Assyrians and everyone knew they would not be stopped until the entire region was under their domination. Against this backdrop of war and a certain attack upon the nation of Israel, God commands the prophet Isaiah to assume the role of a watchman. Isaiah is to look to the prophetic future and tell the people what he sees approaching. This is just what Isaiah does in out text. This message might have been given nearly 2,700 years ago, but it is as timely as today’s headlines. War rages in our world today. People are losing their lives by the thousands to terrorist attacks, freak natural disasters and the horrors of war. On another level, the tsunami of sin in our world is rising. Old convictions and standards are being swept away right before our very eyes. The winds of change are blowing all around us and fearful things are just over the horizon. Today, just as there was in Isaiah’s day, there is a need for the people of God to assume the role of watchman. There is a need for us to take our stand, look at that which is approaching and open our mouths and sound the warning.

    The Isaiah Project - The Watchman

  4. Oct 8

    The Isaiah Project - Tears Our Lord Will Wipe Away

    Isaiah 25:8-9 King James Version 8 He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it. 9 And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation. Intro: This passage is part of a prophecy concerning the Millennium. It concerns that period of time when Jesus Christ is reigning upon the earth in glory and power. It is a message of hope and promise to the Jews. Yet, as I read this verse, I am reminded of a parallel passage in Rev. 21:4. That verse is not a prophecy to the Jews, but it is a promise to all of God’s children. Notice what that great verse says, “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” I don’t know about you, but I like the thought of Jesus wiping all of our tears away!

    The Isaiah Project - Tears Our Lord Will Wipe Away

  5. Sep 5

    The Isaiah Project: Christmas Yet to Come (In September)

    Isaiah 9:6-7 CHRISTMAS YET TO COME 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Intro: Ill. Some years ago, as gifts were being exchanged, a certain family member told Mikey that his gift, a bag of gourmet candy corn had been ordered but had not arrived. As soon as it got here, it would be given to him. That bag of candy corn has never appeared, and I don’t think it ever will. In 1981 the Canadian government instituted a new system of postal delivery. It was supposed to be more streamlined, efficient and quicker. Yet, when Christmas came and went last year, the Canadian post offices were filled with Christmas packages that had yet to be delivered. Hopefully, they eventually found their way to their intended destination. Now, we all know that Christmas is far more than giving and receiving. Now what are we doing talking about Christmas at summer’s end? Because for Christians every day is bout Christmas! Even though we allow ourselves to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas, we all understand something of the true meaning of Christmas. • We know that Jesus was God in human flesh. • We know that when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, God stepped out of eternity and entered time. • We know that Jesus was a great teacher, healer, and miracle worker. • We know that Jesus came to the earth to die for our sins on the cross. • We know that He rose again from the dead and ascended back to heaven to make intercession for His people, and to prepare a place for us there. • We know that all of this, and more, is the true meaning of Christmas. • We know that the real gift of Christmas is Christ Himself, John 3:16.

    The Isaiah Project: Christmas Yet to Come (In September)

  6. Sep 5

    The Isaiah Project - The Dark Times Cometh

    In Isaiah 6:1-8 Verse 1 mentions the death of King Uzziah. He was the tenth king of Judah and he was a very godly man. He was highly influenced by the prophet Zechariah and, unlike many of the other kings, he never totally departed from the worship of the true God. Under his influence, the southern kingdom attained power, wealth and success unlike any it had enjoyed since the days of Solomon. Made heady by his success as king and by his blessings from the Lord, Uzziah made the mistake of offering incense in the Temple, 2 Chron. 26. He was stricken with leprosy by the Lord for his disobedience to the Lord. He died in that leprous condition! Disobedience to the Lord is a serious thing! Well, evidently, Isaiah is disturbed by the death of the great king. After all, he had reigned for 52 years. His death signaled the end of a time of great prosperity and consistency. For Isaiah and the entire nation, it ushered in a time of uncertainty, change and doubt. Yet, for Isaiah, this is to be a time of rediscovery. Apparently Isaiah had his attention focused on Uzziah, but now that Uzziah is dead, his attention is redirected back to the Lord. What must have been a down time in the prophet’s life became an uptime. That which had help his attention was removed and Isaiah had a fresh encounter with God. What happened to Isaiah in this event spotlights for us what we need during the down times in our own lives. We all have down times in life! Those down times can grow us, or they can ruin us, which depends upon what has our attention.

    The Isaiah Project - The Dark Times Cometh

  7. Aug 21

    Cleansing - Gods Way!

    Intro: Weclome to our new series on the Book of Isaiah! This is a wonderful book of the Bible filled with amazing glimpses of Gods work and prophecy! The prophet Isaiah ministered during a turbulent time in Israel’s history. The nation had abandoned the way of the Lord and was living in open sin and idolatry. The verses leading up to our text chronicle a scene of rebellion and sin. Isaiah 1:18 King James Version 18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Ø v. 2 – The people were in open rebellion against the Lord Ø v. 3 – They refused to acknowledge God and, spiritually, they were dumber than the farm animals around them. Ø v. 4 – They had forsaken the Lord and had provoked Him to anger. Ø v. 5 – They had refused to respond to the Lord’s attempts at chastisement. Ø v. 5-6 - They were sick spiritually and they desperately needed help. Ø v. 7-8 – Violence filled the whole land. Ø v. 9-10 – In many ways, they had become as vile as ancient Sodom and Gomorrah. Ø v. 11-15 – Their religious services were an abomination to the Lord. Ø v. 9 – The only thing that held the nation together was a small remnant of faithful Jews. It sounds as though these events could have been lifted straight from the headlines of today’s newspapers. We are in as bad a spiritual shape as was ancient Israel. In the midst of this sad commentary, we see an amazing scene acted out. These people had been blessed by the Lord in many wonderful ways. Israel should have been seeking God and they should have been looking for ways to mend their relationship with Him. Instead of that, we see the Lord seeking His people and inviting them to make things right with Him. This fact underscores a truth we encounter throughout the pages of the Bible.

    Cleansing - Gods Way!

  8. Aug 11

    Somebody Touched Heaven For Me

    Thank God for the privilege of prayer! To be able to go into God’s presence and seek His face and help for the needs of life is a blessing beyond value. To have that open door unto His throne of grace, Heb. 4:16; to be invited to enter there to call upon Him; and to have His promise that He will hear us and answer us when we call upon Him, Jer. 33:3; Matt. 7:7-11, is a wonderful thing! God forbid that praying should be an unusual sound in our lives! But, how much greater is the blessing to be able to enter God’s presence on behalf of another and pray for them? Oh the privilege of being able to intercede for others before the presence of the Lord! It is an honor to be able to go to God and lift up the needs, burdens and souls of other people. God forbid that praying for others should be an unusual sound in our lives. There is a great need this evening to touch Heaven for others. I realize that I am here this evening because someone touched heaven for me. The fact that you are here, saved, and headed to Heaven is a testimony to the reality that someone touched heaven for you. I want to take the Bible tonight and show you four places where people reached up by faith and touched Heaven for others. There are more places, but these will serve to illustrate the truth that there is a need to touch Heaven, and there is power in touching Heaven for others. I want to preach for a few minutes on this thought: Somebody Touched Heaven For Me.

    Somebody Touched Heaven For Me
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Welcome to the FINAL COUNTDOWN! These podcasts are broadcast on WXRQ radio and streamed across all 50 states and 167 countries. Our Sunday morning live listeners have grown to over 1.7 million from around the globe. Our sermon series are diverse, each focusing on a different topic. Series 3 is a 7-month series of sermons based on the book of Revelation. Series 4 is a series of sermons that expound on God's ability to meet our needs. Series 5 demonstrates Christ's love for others as he comes as a servant. Join us as these fascinating books of the Holy Bible declare what was, is, and is yet to come! Series 6 (2 sermons) focuses on worship, and Series 7 focuses on God's Hope for the Hopeless situations in the Bible. Season 9, our newest, is a complete study of the Book of Romans, which is undeniably one of the greatest books of the Bible! Season 10 describes Time With the Master. Season 13 is one of our latest podcast series. Entitled The Isaiah Project, this series covers the entire book of Isaiah and the great truths it contains. We welcome your comments and feedback at ministry@christ-lives.org or our website at http://www.christ-lives.org. Thank you!

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