Taking The Land - CFM Sermon Podcast

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  1. 3d ago · Subscribers Only

    Are You Drifting Without Realizing It? | The Old School by Ps. Wayman Mitchell (2004)

    Could you lose your direction without realizing it? Pastor Wayman Mitchell examines how small compromises accumulate—and why returning to biblical foundations matters. Preached Friday night at the 2004 Prescott Bible Conference, “The Old School” draws from Jeremiah 6:13–17, especially the call to seek the old paths and walk in them. Using illustrations from navigation, metal refining, and Israel’s memorial stones, Mitchell challenges listeners to examine their convictions, their conduct, and the direction of their lives. He also addresses discipleship, evangelism, repentance, and confidence in God when facing eternity. The central question: Are you practicing what you believe, or simply identifying with people who do? 00:00 Introduction: finding your direction 01:36 A backup when modern navigation fails 03:34 “The Old School”: Jeremiah 6 05:03 How spiritual drift happens slowly 07:26 Leaving the old paths 08:11 Are you actually making disciples? 09:45 Losing touch with your original purpose 10:46 A warning from the Assemblies of God 12:46 The pressure to compromise 15:15 Testing the composition of your ministry 18:08 Remembering your spiritual landmarks 20:06 Does relevance build a movement? 21:15 How small compromises spread 22:55 Losing the ability to blush 26:21 Changing standards at Wheaton College 28:59 The desire for acceptance and recognition 30:30 The call to return and repent 32:42 Can you drift without knowing it? 34:24 Moral purity and lasting truth 35:51 Confidence when facing eternity 38:49 Salvation and religious exclusivity 40:14 Outreach and the responsibility to warn 41:57 The call to build and plant 42:57 Mark and Michelle Aulson in Davao 45:31 Returning to a reliable spiritual compass ## CONNECT Find a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.org Enjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v

    Are You Drifting Without Realizing It? | The Old School by Ps. Wayman Mitchell (2004)

  2. Oct 23 · Subscribers Only

    When Life Gets Too Hard, God Asks One Question | Running with Horses by Ps. Fred Rubi

    When life gets too hard, what does God want you to do? The prophet Jeremiah was overwhelmed by the difficulty of his calling. God's response was not what he expected: "If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses?" (Jeremiah 12:5) Preaching Running with Horses at the Waltham Forest Bible Conference, Pastor Fred Rubi challenges one of the most dangerous mindsets in Christianity: "This is too hard." Through the remarkable early struggles of baseball legend Willie Mays, a personal lesson from Pastor Harold Warner, and the brutal endurance training of Navy SEALs, Pastor Rubi reveals what it takes to persevere when circumstances seem overwhelming. God hasn't called us to a comfortable life without resistance. He is developing something in us that cannot be produced any other way. In this message, discover: Why discouragement can become more dangerous than difficulty itself. How ordinary discipline prepares us for extraordinary spiritual responsibility. Why faith is never an excuse for laziness or passivity. How God uses pressure, opposition, and perseverance to develop spiritual strength. What it really means to run with horses. One of the sermon’s most memorable challenges is simple: "Jeremiah, don't ring the bell. Don't ring the bell." You may be exhausted. You may be discouraged. You may feel completely inadequate for the task in front of you. But God may be preparing you for something far greater than you can accomplish in your own strength. Chapters 00:00 When You Feel Like Giving Up 00:38 Running with Horses: The Call Beyond Your Strength 01:52 Jeremiah 12: Can You Compete with Horses? 03:12 Willie Mays: Don’t Let a Bad Start Stop You 06:09 The Danger of “This Is Too Hard” 10:43 Pastor Warner’s Example of Perseverance 14:59 When Even Paul Felt Overwhelmed 15:55 Navy SEALs: Don’t Ring the Bell 16:56 Learn to Run with the Footmen 18:08 “Increase Our Faith”: The Lesson of Duty 19:42 What God Taught Me on a San Francisco Beach 21:33 God Finds People Who Are Working 23:32 How God Uses Struggle to Prepare You 24:42 The NFL Analogy: Why Training Matters 26:32 Learning to Handle Hurt and Opposition 28:04 Elijah: Running with Horses by God’s Power 30:09 The Best Way Out Is Through 31:52 Jeremiah’s Fire: A Calling You Can’t Shake 33:56 Real Passion Comes Through Suffering ## CONNECT Find a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.org Enjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 64QQQJHKHFXRRLXB

    When Life Gets Too Hard, God Asks One Question | Running with Horses by Ps. Fred Rubi

  3. Oct 21

    Why Guilt Doesn’t Have the Final Word | The Overcoming Life by Ps. Wayman Mitchell (2017)

    Does guilt still shape the way you see yourself—even when you believe God forgives?In this Wayman Wednesday message, Pastor Wayman Mitchell explains how the blood of Jesus, the word of our testimony, and Christ’s completed work relate to living an overcoming life.Preaching from Revelation 12, he explores:• Why the Christian life involves spiritual conflict• What it means that Jesus died in our place• The relationship between forgiveness, guilt, and redemption• Why speaking openly about your faith matters• His biblical case for “pleading the blood” Read alongside the message: Revelation 12:7–12; Ephesians 6:10–12; John 6:63; Colossians 1:12–14; Luke 12:8–9; Revelation 1:5. #WaymanMitchell #WaymanWednesday #ChristianSermonChapters00:00 Opening highlights00:27 Is pleading the blood biblical?01:25 The overcoming life: Revelation 1203:18 Understanding spiritual conflict05:14 Pleading the blood in prayer07:25 Christianity and spiritual power08:19 Why Jesus died in our place11:57 Redemption is a completed work12:51 Guilt and our need for forgiveness13:38 The power of your testimony14:48 Taking up the cross and dying to pride16:10 The biblical case for pleading the blood17:25 Healing testimonies from Mexico City19:52 Songs of redemption21:19 Freedom from guilt and shame## CONNECTFind a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgEnjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review:Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser:  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369vMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: GDYLE4FPV3UBRSKM

    Why Guilt Doesn’t Have the Final Word | The Overcoming Life by Ps. Wayman Mitchell (2017)

  4. Oct 19

    The Danger of Staying Where You Are | Giving It All You've Got by Ps. Nigel Brown

    What happens when fear, failure, or disappointment causes you to stop moving forward?Some people spend years waiting for their circumstances to change. Others attempt something difficult, experience failure, and quietly decide never to try again. But what if the greatest danger isn't failing?What if it's remaining exactly where you are? Preaching on the opening Monday night of the Waltham Forest UK Bible Conference, Pastor Nigel Brown delivers a powerful challenge from 1 Timothy 4:15–16 about spiritual growth, hidden preparation, and giving everything you've got to God's purpose for your life. God is often developing something in us long before anyone can see the results. David spent years in obscurity before facing Goliath. The disciples struggled with insecurity and comparison before becoming pillars of the early church. Yet hidden growth was never meant to remain hidden forever.Through unforgettable illustrations from history, ministry, and everyday life, Pastor Brown challenges believers to confront the fear that keeps them from growing. In this message, discover: Why seasons of obscurity don't mean God has forgotten you.How past failures can quietly become excuses for staying stuck.Why visible spiritual progress matters more than perfection.How fear can keep you from fulfilling God's calling.Why giving your best to God requires intentional growth and personal responsibility. A powerful challenge from the message:"You have to fear being a non-event more than the fear of the unknown." Your life is moving forward whether you realize it or not. The question is whether you're growing into the person God has called you to become. 00:00 The Purpose of Conferences 03:15 Evaluating Impact: Humanitarianism vs. Humanity 06:33 The Alabaster Box: A Symbol of Sacrifice 09:26 The Spirit of Sacrifice vs. Self-Preservation 12:20 The Power of Generosity and Faith 15:29 Hidden Progress and Growth 18:34 The Call to Action: Breaking the Alabaster Box 20:01 The Journey of Transformation 22:11 Hidden Progress: The Importance of Evidence 25:04 Moments of Revelation and Change 37:27 Overcoming Youthful Challenges in Ministry 41:20 The Importance of Growth and Responsibility 45:58 Giving Your All: The Path to Progress 54:03 Facing Fear and Embracing Growth 01:00:21 The Call to Action: Stepping Out in Faith ## CONNECTFind a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgEnjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review:Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser:  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v ## SUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISMGet the **Taking the Land Premium Subscription**:✓ No ads ✓ Early releases ✓ Full-length Testimony Tuesdays **Supercast | $3/month** https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/**Spotify | $3.99/month** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe**Apple Podcasts | $4.99/month** https://apple.co/4owjo5Z**All proceeds go to world evangelism.** Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 1BBNUZU4ZMX7KIIK

    The Danger of Staying Where You Are | Giving It All You've Got by Ps. Nigel Brown

  5. Oct 16

    Your Phone Is Stealing Your Soul.. Here’s How to Take It Back | Ps Packia Raj

    Is your phone receiving more of your attention than God, your family, or your calling? In this challenging message from the San Antonio Bible Conference, Pastor Packia Raj exposes how social media can quietly influence our attention, identity, relationships, and spiritual direction. Using 1 Samuel 15:22–23, he shows how repeated distraction can become control—and why obedience, discernment, and the lordship of Jesus are essential in a screen-saturated world. This message will challenge you to examine: - What receives your first attention each day - How comparison creates discontentment - Whether your feed is shaping your faith - The influence of online voices and algorithms - Practical boundaries that can protect your calling - How to put your focus back on Jesus “Views are not validation. Followers are not your fruit. Virality is not the truth.” Chapters 00:00 Opening and Scripture reading 01:30 The “emergency” that was a social media post 03:18 When social media competes with God’s voice 04:19 “To obey is better than sacrifice” 05:30 The screen as a new battlefield 07:27 “When the Screen Steals Your Soul” 10:43 The battle for your attention 11:39 Attention, affection, and phone habits 13:09 Putting God first in the day 15:03 Is social media controlling you? 17:25 The comparison trap 18:53 Looks maxing and image pressure 22:22 Body image and suicidal thoughts 23:39 Doomscrolling and exposure to harmful content 25:38 Screen time and relationships 27:11 When feeds and algorithms shape faith 28:22 Rebellion finds a microphone 31:16 Why followers and views don’t prove truth 34:19 Guarding what enters through your eyes and ears 35:31 When online content weighs down your faith 36:59 Setting boundaries and closing harmful doors 39:50 Algorithms versus spiritual direction 40:48 Hearing the voice of Jesus 42:22 The central question: who is Lord of your life? 43:19 “Heaven still has the pulpit” 45:20 A challenge to check your heart and set boundaries 46:27 Call to repentance and salvation 48:25 Choosing eternity over a six-inch screen 49:22 Invitation to return to God 50:48 Altar call to break unhealthy screen habits 52:16 Prayer for surrender and refocusing ## CONNECT Find a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.org Enjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v ## SUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISMGet the **Taking the Land Premium Subscription**:✓ No ads ✓ Early releases ✓ Full-length Testimony Tuesdays **Supercast | $3/month** https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/**Spotify | $3.99/month** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe**Apple Podcasts | $4.99/month** https://apple.co/4owjo5Z**All proceeds go to world evangelism.**

    Your Phone Is Stealing Your Soul.. Here’s How to Take It Back | Ps Packia Raj

  6. Oct 14

    The Hidden Danger of Living in the Past | Idolatry of Past Experiences by Ps. Wayman Mitchell (1976)

    Are you living on what God did years ago—or experiencing Him now?In this vintage message from February 11, 1976, Pastor Wayman Mitchell warns that even genuine spiritual victories can become idols when we turn them into monuments and stop moving forward with God.Preaching from Hebrews 2:1–9, Mitchell draws lessons from the bronze serpent, Abraham’s encounter with El Olam—the everlasting God—and Elisha’s cry at the Jordan: “Where is the God of Elijah?”God is not only the God of yesterday. He is the everlasting God who is working today.Chapters00:00 — America’s Revival Heritage05:09 — The Danger of Idolatry and Past Experiences12:14 — The Everlasting God25:53 — The Remedy: A Living Faith Today27:45 — Understanding Our Identity in God35:12 — The Call to Return and Embrace God36:19 — Invitation to Experience God’s Love## CONNECTFind a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgEnjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review:Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser:  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v

    The Hidden Danger of Living in the Past | Idolatry of Past Experiences by Ps. Wayman Mitchell (1976)

  7. Oct 12

    Why Easy Christianity Leaves You Spiritually Weak | Weight by Ps. Richard Rubi

    Easy faith may feel comfortable—but it cannot prepare you to carry real responsibility.Opening the San Antonio Bible Conference, Pastor Richard Rubi explains what Paul meant by an “eternal weight of glory.” God’s glory is more than a powerful emotion or an extraordinary church service. It is God working through ordinary people whose faith has been strengthened by affliction, devotion, discipleship, and obedience.Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:16–18, Pastor Rubi challenges Christians and church leaders to reject lightweight Christianity, embrace the responsibility God has placed upon them, and become people whose lives and words carry spiritual weight.In this message:• Why hardship can produce deeper spiritual strength• The difference between revival and discipleship• Why conversions cannot be manufactured• How conviction, commitment, and responsibility produce spiritual authority• What happens when a church preserves its activity but loses God’s presence• Why “the glory is found in the devotion”Chapters0:00 Introduction and Acknowledgments0:33 The Importance of Challenging Education3:11 Understanding Glory in Ministry16:31 The Weight of Glory17:23 Becoming Heavyweights in Ministry22:51 The Difference Between Revival and Discipleship28:22 The Call to Witnessing29:57 The Weight of Responsibility32:07 The Call to Discipleship33:10 The Challenge of Cultural Conformity36:40 Direction in Discipleship38:23 The House of Glory41:32 Living with Purpose and Weight46:19 The Importance of Commitment47:29 Seeking Glory in Ministry## CONNECTFind a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgEnjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review:Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser:  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v ## SUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISMGet the **Taking the Land Premium Subscription**:✓ No ads ✓ Early releases ✓ Full-length Testimony Tuesdays **Supercast | $3/month** https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/**Spotify | $3.99/month** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe**Apple Podcasts | $4.99/month** https://apple.co/4owjo5Z**All proceeds go to world evangelism.**

    Why Easy Christianity Leaves You Spiritually Weak | Weight by Ps. Richard Rubi

  8. Oct 9

    Church Planting is Expensive | Still Sending by Ps. Artie Aragon

    Sending someone into the harvest field sounds exciting at conference. But who pays the moving costs? Who helps them find a home? Who supports them when the job doesn’t come through? Who answers the phone when ministry gets difficult? Preaching from Romans 10:14–15, Pastor Artie Aragon delivers a direct challenge to churches and pastors about what it really means to SEND. From decades of ministry in Chinle, Arizona, Pastor Aragon explains that church planting cannot simply be celebrated from the conference platform. Sending people requires sacrifice, financial provision, discipleship, personal involvement, and a willingness to believe God for supernatural resources. One statement captures the seriousness of the message: “We as senders, we have to get the sending part right.” Pastor Aragon shares remarkable stories from Chinle’s church-planting ministry, including sending workers overseas, supporting international works, and watching God provide resources that seemed impossible for a small reservation church. If God can help Chinle reach beyond itself, He can help any church that is willing to see the need, count the cost, and keep sending. Chapters 00:00 Opening and the call to send01:14 Romans 10: The chain of responsibility03:44 Why those who respond are called beautiful04:37 Sending begins with a God-given burden06:05 God’s heart for those who are lost08:15 The Great Commission is not optional10:12 Pastors develop and send workers11:05 Counting the real cost of sending13:35 The Prescott pattern for church planting15:28 Seeing the need through Jesus’ eyes18:42 Reaching the lost beyond church programs19:02 The cost of raising and releasing workers22:35 Sending means staying involved24:08 Why church planting can’t be done on the cheap26:11 The sending church’s financial responsibilities28:19 Real startup costs for a church plant29:00 Partnership and ministry support31:29 Why ongoing support matters33:53 True riches and supernatural provision35:48 Financial breakthrough that keeps churches sending38:35 Releasing and supporting international workers40:23 A $320,000 church plant and its impact42:42 Lessons from stories of sending45:08 Closing appeal: see the need, love, and pray ## CONNECTFind a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgEnjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v## SUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISMGet the **Taking the Land Premium Subscription**:✓ No ads ✓ Early releases ✓ Full-length Testimony Tuesdays **Supercast | $3/month** https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/**Spotify | $3.99/month** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe**Apple Podcasts | $4.99/month** https://apple.co/4owjo5Z**All proceeds go to world evangelism.**

    Church Planting is Expensive | Still Sending by Ps. Artie Aragon
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe Welcome to the podcast featuring the latest messages heard around the CFM fellowship. Our churches have been blessed with some of the best preachers around the world, and we want to share! We hope these messages bless you and bring you closer to God. We post four ad-supported sermons per week on this podcast. Much more available on the premium version.

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