JOEL 2 GENERATION PODCAST DJ (David John)

Natalie's powerful message about HOW TO STAND - Isaiah 54:17, Ephesians 6:10-18 and Matthew 4 (Jesus' Temptation)

In this message, I look at the issue of dying to self and living a life of humility.I begin by comparing two very different Christians - Kanye and the Roman Catholic nun Frances Cabrini (1850-1917). Clearly, they were given two different "Sign-Up Sheets" for the Christian life. Frances finished well. Kanye is currently very confused calling himself "god".Many Christians today are not getting THIS MESSAGE. They are not being told that we must die to ourselves to begin the Christian life, and they are not being told that the Christian life is a life of ongoing humility. This is a radical departure from the way Christians have viewed the Christian life since the beginning. Going forward, we must get this right. We must repent from the self-focused messages that many pastors and leaders have tragically given and continue to give modern Christians.#deathtoself #selfdeath #humility #dyingtoself #pride #grace #kanye #cabrini #kanyewest

As Holy Week is about to begin, I start my message by slaying some of the 'internet myths' that many Christians have heard about Easter. (back in December it was all the Christmas is pagan propaganda and now that we are nearing Easter, it is the same mantra, "Easter is pagan"). So we settle these issues by answer these questions:Isn't Easter pagan?What about the word "Easter"?Wasn't Jesus crucified on Wednesday?Did Jesus rise on the Sabbath?After this, I look at the Biblical events of Holy Week and why we call certain days by certain names - Spy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.What happened on each of the days - and how can we reflect on these events devotionally as we approach Easter.I shared a PLAN for Holy Week that I found online produced by Backcountry Church - https://www.backcountry.church/trail2victory I get into the practice of fasting before Easter which was the universal practice of ALL Christians in the Early Church. The length of time varied, but it was clearly something that came down from Apostolic times. When Jesus said, "then my disciples will fast", the ENTIRE ANCIENT CHURCH believed that fasting before the celebration of His Resurrection was one of those times. No exceptions. I end the message by giving a corporate charge for pressing into to Holy Week and fasting before Resurrection Sunday.For such a time as this...

A powerful message from Natalie about not losing heart.Full of Scriptures (some well-known) and personal examples and illustrations. For such a time as this...

Insights from Hebrews 11 and 12 - trials are what produces faith in our lives and yet most Christians do not have the right view, the Biblical view of the trials they face.Natalie shares a powerful message that challenges the typical Gospel message and narrative that is so common in today's church. This is NOT one of those messages that tickle people's ears. Fasten your seatbelt. 

WHY IS THIS TOPIC/SUBJECT RELEVANT?1. Because of a lot of Christian practices today2. Because heavenly encounters are increasing and will continue to increase in the days to come3. Because we need to understand God's role and our role in such encounters4. Because we need to know how to stay safe and be protected5. Because we need to be Biblically groundedThis podcast looks carefully at several angelic visitations - we look at what the people were doing, how they were living, and the nature of the visitations. Who initiated? Who addresses the other first? Who gives the instructions? Who obeys? In this podcast- We look at Daniel's encounter.- We look at Zechariah's encounter.- We look at Mary's encounter.- We look at all of the Apostle John's encounters in Revelation- We look at Cornelius' encounter.- We look at Peter's encounter- We look at one of Paul's encountersSUMMARYWe find the same pattern with Daniel, Zechariah, Mary, Cornelius, Peter, Paul and John* Heaven initiates heavenly encounters* Heaven initiates IN those encounters* We respond to heaven’s initiation*We can position ourselves by living godly lives, lives of prayer and fasting*We do not command angels! How/when do we interact with them?*We ASK GOD … we TALK to Him - For our own protection & the angels? *We deal RUTHLESSLY with envy & jealousy of those who have 'seer' gifts we do not.*Remember: God has covered many of us in our foolishness Let’s REPENT tonight if we have tried to initiate encounters or have done any of these practices. If we have envied others.