Sadly our Churches in South Africa have become little evil seeds of Hillsong, Bethel and Elevation. At least in my neighborhood. I have no car, so can't travel far. I come you youtube for sermons. Today was a really bad day. Oh, but I thank the Holy Spirit for pointing me in your direction. Turns out all I needed was a little TLC...straight from our Father's Word. NOT from this fallen world. Thank you, my brother in Christ, for allowing our Lord Jesus to work through you.
They’re doing it here too, my dear. But thank God for the uncompromising remnant. Have you prayed about starting a home Bible study? God is leading many of us in that direction because a lot of the doors to buildings are closing, not just for the pandemic but for good.
God bless you and guide you. Im in America and true preachers of the Word of God are hard to find here too, whether you have a car or not. Bless you brother!
him, paul washer, jeff durbin, Leonard Ravenhill, a w tozer, vance havner, reg Kelly, david wilkerson... always trying to add more preachers but good ones are few and far between... sadly half of these game lead me to the others or reassured me bc they mention the other by name... let me know if u have any for me to check out!
Lord I thank you for your message to Your church. Make us weak things, make us nothing, and in doing so make Your Son known. In the precious name of Jesus
This man of God is not a lover of money , 2017 he is wearing this same suit and it still looks new, the bible tells us are belongings dont wear out, he is storing his treasures in heaven
Today we have MANY false teachers, preachers, yet this man's heart is pure and good. I just with he would DROP THE TITLE Dr. There were NO Doctors in the Kingdom of God, in the Spiritual sense of ministry. The Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd and Teacher, the five fold ministry in Eph.4, were NOT TITLES, but gifts, given to MEN. They are anointings, mantles by which men walk in to bless the body of Christ. The name APOSTLE was NEVER PUT in front of Paul's name or James, John, Peter, etc. They were Elders in the faith, CALLED to such anointings.
Right!! God does not need you or me! ........."No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, 'Know the Lord,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest." Hebrews 8:11
REAL CHRISTIANITY IS COUNTER CULTURE, NOT CULTURE CONFORMING. ROM 12:2. But what do you expect of churchgoers who spend 60-120 minutes at church out of 6,720 waking minutes each week!!! Christian clergy need a heads up, wake up call and reality check to stop PLAYING CHURCH!!!
It started with him saying act chapter 17 verse 18 but he begins to read in verse 16. Just a technicality but for those that are following I’m sure their like I was “huh it doesn’t say that”. Anyway preach on pastor lol
REAL CHRISTIANITY IS COUNTER CULTURE, NOT CULTURE CONFORMING. ROM 12:2. But what do you expect of churchgoers who spend 60-120 minutes at church out of 6,720 waking minutes each week!!! Christian clergy need a heads up, wake up call and reality check to stop PLAYING CHURCH!!!
Amen! The word of God convicts us...it causes us to look at ourselves, and hate everything that we are that is not in alignment with God’s word! The word makes us new...it transforms us into new beings with renewed minds....born into God’s kingdom! Hallelujah!!
So, why are you making a public declaration, if you want to be "low," and "anonymous"?? Isn't that a self promotion, and thus a contradictory statement?
@@judylloyd7901 I don’t necessarily see it as self promotion, it’s not like they are promoting their channel or ministry. Their public declaration seems more of like an expression of how they feel and I resonate with that and other people probably do too, which is why there are upvotes. I feel the same way in the sense that I would want to be so low as anonymous to glorify God. Minnie is probably not even their real name.
This is a great sermon that needs to be heard,considered, and absorbed by todays generation of born again believers. We have been called to preach the gospel and not compromise our calling. God is mighty to save and we don't need to worry about "sprucing" up the gospel, or making it more appealing. It's fine just the way it is. Those who have ears, will hear the Gospel message. Amen!
My wife was watching Christian singer, Lauren Daigle being interviewed on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Definitely not a coincidence that we're now listening to this sermon together from Voddie.
😮 I just heard about her music... I'm a new Christian, and it's surprising how many Christians keep trying to pull me from the Bible with their favorite pastors, prophecy channels, music, etc... I thank the Holy Spirit for guiding me away from all of it, because they are all either prosperity gospels or patriotism channels. Also, why do so many Bible studies consist of reading a book that's not the Bible? It's a book written by men with some scripture sprinkled in... Not to slam anyone, but it's kind of scary to see all of this. Like, all the stuff God pulled me away from is in the church lol. You can't get away from "it's our Biblical duty to vote like conservatives" (it's not) or "God has a wonderful plan for your life" (try telling that to a homeless person). Could it mean some Christians have been saved, but they don't know WHY they were saved or what they were saved from? 🙁
chong Yeow Really old comment, but what’s wrong about that? I read the book when it came out, and it just seemed like a typical romance book. It’s not like I worshipped it
Such a critical issue. It blessed me bcuz I had to put child up for adoption. I went to christian adoption agency. But i still 45 yrs later pray for the parents and my baby now in 40's. Blessed be the Lord thru faithful pastor. And all our faithful aware pastors.
There are good preachers in every area, you just have to look for them. It's ironic that the Church that started the reformation, is the furthest from God today. Many Lutheran churches preach a liberal, AKA false Gospel. As I told a buddy, (and I'm allowed to say as a former Mormon) Liberal Christians are less Christian than Mormons.
12 people compromise for the culture! Praise God for boldness and truth. May we all be engulfed with the fire to present Christ to the world. Preach the Word and live to please God, not men. "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." Gal 1:10 ESV. You choose!
Mr. Baucham i cry, weep, pray, & get closer to God & a stronger relationship with The Trinity! Jesus & I Thank You for doing His work so that Im able to reach this level of grateful humble faithfulness! I Love The Way You speak His Word! spoiled by God & those around me! God Bless luvmev
The word Christian is or has many meanings now days. If you are a true follower of Christ, call yourself a “Jesus follower”.thank you pastor for teaching and preaching the word of God not comprising the truth. “Follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Our value in Christ doesn't need worldly popularity. He may change the world thru us not by touching thousands or millions of people, but maybe only a handful of people, or just our own family, or a small group in church. The point is being faithful, open and willing to serve at all times.
That was a great and convicting sermon. We Christians are all in some way trying to find some relevance in our culture today. It is deceptive to befriend unbelievers, because unfortunately we will have compromised and be out of fellowship with God.
Voddie you are light in a dark world and I am so grateful for you. I have lost faith in the church and even in people over the years but you give me hope.
REAL CHRISTIANITY IS COUNTER CULTURE, NOT CULTURE CONFORMING. ROM 12:2. But what do you expect of churchgoers who spend 60-120 minutes at church out of 6,720 waking minutes each week!!! Christian clergy need a heads up, wake up call and reality check to stop PLAYING CHURCH!!!
culture vs. bible principles! bible being fact, where does culture stands? to believe that one is right without knowledge of facts or how vent they are, now that's culture. to be unable to understand people that are weak and not care for them is culture. that's why God uses the weak to bring glory to His name, He will use the pain that sin brings to make sinners turn to Christ Jesus. Praise His glorious name.
I love Voddie's uncompromising, unashamed-of-the-Gospel message. His boldness is so desperately needed today in a world that grows ungrateful, unloving, angrier, violent, darker, despises the truth because it does not conform to their selfish ideals. That girl at 41:25... I really wish she had sorted out our gum/candy, eye-rolling, clothes, hair, coolness, nap time etc before gracing us with her busy self-absorbed presence. What a disgraceful way to behave after a moving sermon and during Voddie's closing prayer. Like the Apostle Paul, my spirit is provoked!
I’m a pastor in Newark nj and I am so glad to have you in my world thanks so much may God bless and give you and your family a long long life ill see you in heaven
REAL CHRISTIANITY IS COUNTER CULTURE, NOT CULTURE CONFORMING. ROM 12:2. But what do you expect of churchgoers who spend 60-120 minutes at church out of 6,720 waking minutes each week!!! Christian clergy need a heads up, wake up call and reality check to stop PLAYING CHURCH!!!
At 35:45 he should go a step further, why go to a prestigious Seminary and get an accredited degree when you could take some critical classes and use the gifts the Lord gave you to teach. Rather than some Seminary getting the credit for your success in the church God could, because He would be able to develop the gifts that He has given you. As well as not having to worry about some states accreditation process killing your chances of being able to work within the church because no church wants to hire a pastor or associate pastor that doesn't have a degree, no matter how gifted or qualified by the Lord. (I understand that there are SOME people that get hired but not many) Before anyone says anything with the assumption that I am against any form of training I will clarify that I am not. However I do believe that Seminaries have bowed to the standards of the world and people with gifts get passed over by the church because they are not good at science or Algebra (necessary to get a degree). Also I feel (my opinion) that seminary has the tendency to turn studying the bible with the Holy Spirit into a science with rigid rules that anyone can learn. Teaching people how to study and "understand" even if they were never meant to be pastors according to their gifting. There are a lot of false teachers out there with seminary degrees. Again not hating on the idea of seminary just saying that there are problems and many of those could be fixed if people trusted the Holy Spirit and the Church to build up Elders and Teachers.
C Delaune, you bring up good points. Not to mention the fact that many seminaries should be renamed "cemeteries" for the way they discredit the Bible and destroy men's faith.
Christians do have unbelieving relatives, ya know, so we who belong to Christ can share the Gospel of Christ with them which will eventually reach your circle of influence, you just commenting, just validates the power of the Gospel.
It matters not popularity only the evaluable word of the truth! Let us not be confused or bamboozled`, this world only serves the means of its own demise through the lies of the enemy. Good sermon Voddie do not stop for anything! The truth has to be ministered!
REAL CHRISTIANITY IS COUNTER CULTURE, NOT CULTURE CONFORMING. ROM 12:2. But what do you expect of churchgoers who spend 60-120 minutes at church out of 6,720 waking minutes each week!!! Christian clergy need a heads up, wake up call and reality check to stop PLAYING CHURCH!!!
I listen to very few preachers but Voddie Baucham is one of them Also stopped watching Christian TV since listening to Voddie, great messages relevant for today
I agree that we shouldn't imitate the world. We need to be a light, salty. But Paul seemed to change with the wind. 19 Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. 21 To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.
Thus sayeth God. I do not see your color, please know that I have not respect of persons. When I had told you that I loved you, I did not see your flesh. I do not want you to be white or black bold, I want your boldness to come from within. I look the same in everyone. When you look in the mirror, look for me, do you understand? If I be for you, nobody on the surface of that planet can stop you. I want you to be a freight train, let nothing intimidate you. Don't worry about what you're going to say, I'll give it to you at that hour. And your place is to be found in me. And we don't have time for the fool. So, walk circumspectly, hold that chin up, know that I am with you. And I will never change that, but don't be naive son, you can change that, do not turn or walk away. I have called you to be everlasting. Are we clear?
I really appreciate this message because you are absolutely correct in saying most of us are not burden with what we see happening in our culture, we join in with their styles and practices. We are not deliberate to stick out. The reason bears the question, Are you really born from above? Because if you are an alien here you will not want to be stained by what insults GOD. AMEN?
I've only known of Dr. Voddie for a week, but he has been such a blessing to me. If I ever move back home to Houston I will be heading to Spring to sit under Dr. Voddie's teachings.
I love seeing all the nice comments from people outside of the USA.I'm sure the Americans(former) are going to be hugely in the minority. I'm really looking forward with excitement to see all the brothers and sisters from all over the world and from all time. It'll be interesting to hear how many times some folks say to me, " I didn't think you'd be here!" LOL. My life now is committed to telling as many as I can that they can be there too and how to get there.
Brother, that is a great slogan for a Billy Graham Crusade, but please explain your position by prayerfully, searching and considering the scriptures. Galatians 1:10 For do I now persuade men or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. If you are making the gospel popular or acceptable unto men it is another gospel, another Christ. The gospel is a bitter pill for sinners to swallow and God wanted it that way.
Compromising confused people instead of saving them. It is a shame that many Christian try to put God and his word to people level instead of taking them up.
The original practices of Halloween are nothing like what goes on today. So if kids want to dress up as super heros or ninja turtles and go collect candy, there is no evil involved in that
That girl not only has a bad attitude but she clearly doesn't care about the message at all and I'm sure is not the only time this has happen shame on the ones who are in charge in that church because the should know by now.
Maybe you need to watch this video again because that's not at all what he said. Redemption - can't be redeemed without being saved. He was speaking of over-arching world view, not ever specific detail. And he pointed it out in Acts 17.
