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What is worship? Sometimes we confuse worship with praise. Is there a difference between the two? Yes, praise can be a small component of worship, which in itself has a deeper meaning: recognizing, adoring and submitting to a power much greater than ourselves. Today's topic aligns more with what we typically experience within our churches: the singing performed on stage with various instruments and singers. Now, I want to clarify that I'm not suggesting that everyone who performs isn't worshipping. There are talented singers and occasionally off-key ones, all with a genuine desire to worship our King. However, what does true worship before God look like? I won't delve too much into the description now, but I encourage you to stay with me until the end of this episode. As always, I'm eager to hear your perspectives, so please share them in the comment section for myself and others to read. Many thanks in advance!

Let's do a heart check. Are we pursuing Jesus Himself which is the Truth, or are we merely seeking signs and emotional experiences that He can provide? Friends, I can assure you that while signs and emotional experiences may benefit us at times, in the long run, focusing solely on them will not lead us to the maturity of holiness and sanctification.

A supernatural experience that I can never forget! There was a time when a gift from the Holy Spirit manifested in me, and I was able to speak in tongues while another person interpreted what I was saying. What happened next is truly shocking!

Sad how “religion”, and in this case Christianity, has been exploited and few like Judas are selling "their" master. God will judge and punish them, however, we ought to keep our eyes open in order not to be blinded by their deceptive words which are a twisting of the scriptures. Ultimately, God can use even them for His glory, but why put ourselves through these sorts of mind games instead of deepening our knowledge of His word? Here are the video links I mentioned: 🔴 The insider: Tales from inside Benny Hinn Ministries - The Fifth Estate https://youtu.be/WZbR5DMksDE?si=zWkDK1bDk7Gj2EqX 🔴 Judgment Is Executed on COVID-19: by Kenneth Copeland https://youtu.be/OSIrQBGfUtw?si=dqJnfnr3xeF_7mPa 🔴 Mike Winger Vs. Kenneth Copeland on Romans 4:17 https://youtu.be/IToEtdz3My0?si=T1gYgq5XfOj7Q0yF 🔴 Cutting Edge: Fake Prophets, 12 March 2019 https://youtu.be/x0lvU7NIhXk?si=Fr4lfzLHFUSSZnPs 🔴 Kathryn Krick Is a Fake and a Crook and This Video Proves It! https://youtu.be/CplWbptVLkc?si=g9iz6Iv1tFBAhj56 🔴 Keneth Copeland money cometh to me.wmv https://youtu.be/a8fvj6eWFNc?si=NST6DyWZgPYZcQUO 🔴 Benny Hinn Growling and Placing Curses https://youtu.be/KxTr1IP7leQ?si=pmc2HMqhp2mq6Wgm 🔴 Holy Spirit's Power Breaks Out in New York | David Diga Hernandez https://youtu.be/lOq0TsWbVn0?si=IIFyP6kW4EqauSj3 🔴 The 17 Most Evil Christians in America https://youtu.be/f7H1uCiruB0?si=_W__aGg7Jz1zTjEt 🔴 The Dark World of Megachurches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTfKpAWkgJY&ab_channel=JamesJani 🔴 Kenneth Copeland: Former Employees Speak Out! https://youtu.be/BzviLVvU5nM?si=iHHfqFA-a_at6Jz1 🔴 Derren Exposes The Tricks of Faith Healers! | Miracles For Sale | Derren Brown https://youtu.be/4_8lT1dJV1k?si=wCnYCnnW0c-s-csk 🔴 CRAZY "CHURCHES" and "PREACHERS" vs A TRUE CHURCH of GOD https://youtu.be/i1DQTDepL7A?si=I04zXejy2BBbQvSU 🔴 Benny Hinn Historic Crusades: Atlanta (2010) https://youtu.be/8kkgccLG1Gg?si=PHPBlch1I4ImiV4Q 🔴 Bill Johnson's Theology and Movement Examined Biblically. https://www.youtube.com/live/r3tEv26OMTU?si=4_oCPm6NE1aQ70Vz

Judas sold Christ, false teachers are selling the gospel with a twist. Paul forewarned Timothy of people who will not endure sound doctrine; but have itching ears, they shall heap to themselves teachers by their lusts. This search for mysticism has taken many off-road and left others disillusioned with God instead of confronting the pastors who cleverly disseminate this poison. Open your eyes!!!! Here are the video links I mentioned: 🔴 The Dark World of Megachurches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTfKpAWkgJY&ab_channel=JamesJani 🔴 Mike Winger Vs. Kenneth Copeland on Romans 4:17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IToEtdz3My0&ab_channel=MelissaDougherty 🔴 Disturbing Things Are Happening in Megachurches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tvr4WHP3jc&ab_channel=TheGospelofChrist *NOTE* I mistakenly wrote the wrong chapters on some portions.

Guys, and Gals, since when was God's Word ever meant to be "just" a means to the Blessing and not after God Himself. How far have these preachers been gone off the main point of preaching the Gospel? However, we don't put a period on their lives since God's grace and mercy are still open for their lives. Nonetheless, how can we protect ourselves from such a twisted Gospel? Well, we focus on Christ-centered Biblical Theology and not one that is Man-centered.

Oftentimes, we fall into the trap of seeking God solely for the betterment of our lives. Yes, blessings do come to those who diligently seek Him. However, when the primary motivation for seeking Him is solely for personal improvement rather than seeking Him for who He is, Jesus becomes merely a means to an end.

When searching for the best, we tend to become diligent and analytical as we aim to find the 'best.' But do we, with all diligence, seek out those sound preachers who will deliver the Word of God with purity before Him?

Judas sold Christ, false teachers are selling the gospel with a twist. Paul forewarned Timothy of people who will not endure sound doctrine; but have itching ears, they shall heap to themselves teachers by their lusts. This search for mysticism has taken many off-road and left others disillusioned with God instead of confronting the pastors who cleverly disseminate this poison. Open your eyes!!!! *NOTE* I mistakenly wrote the wrong chapters on some portions.

I am not opposed to the performance of miracles, as I have experienced them as early as age 3. However, performing them for self-gain and self-gratification, and reducing our Lord and Savior to a genie or a cosmic dispenser, is what angers me.

Marriage before God is not a contract; it is a covenant! How do those two differ? Well, a contract is something that can be broken for some reason. However, a covenant won't be broken regardless of the reason! Just like how God would treat us... We may default at some time yet still, God is a covenant-keeping God!

At a men's conference, Mark Driscoll got kicked off stage for saying the spirit of Jezebel was there already! How far have we gone with this entertainment inside the Church? Reminds me of what Christ did in the temple when He saw the moneychangers and different sellers.

A very important triangle in marriage to consider is that God is the one at the top and middle part and the husband and wife are at the bottom left and right. The more they go closer to God, they go closer to each other as well!

May we never doubt what God promised to us in the light when we are in darkness. But if we do default sometimes, remember that going back to Him, most of the time just needs a simple basic step. And little do we see that we are already redirected back to our right path toward God.

The whole time, Jesus knew that Judas will betray Him! Yet, He chooses not to cast away this man who has an evil agenda the whole time! Jesus still treated him with the same love as He did for others. Remember that Jesus gave the same commission to Judas as He gave to others. Jesus even washed Judas' feet! And that's how great God's love for us is! He always has His arms wide open for those who would want to come close to Him regardless of our state!

Judas, having been in close contact with Jesus for more than 3 years still chose to go the wrong direction after betraying him. Yup, I know that the other disciples like Peter betrayed him as well. But what is Judas' concern all about? Why did he need to hang himself after committing that sin? Well, Guys, and Gals, this account was not removed by the authors in order for us to see a more vivid representation on what Jesus said on Matthew 7:22-23. May never be deceived as to whether we really love Jesus or not!

Meeting Jim Caviezel during the filming of "The Passion of the Christ" would indeed be a profound experience, as he portrayed Jesus. Pietro Sarrubi, who played Barabbas in the film, had such an encounter with Caviezel, experiencing something significant with just a glance from him. Imagine the impact of meeting the real Jesus face-to-face! It only took a look to experience the miraculous!

The figure of Judas and his choice has been enigmatic for some because of the influence of the Gospel of Judas (an agnostic gospels dated around 150 which depicts him as someone having a special revelation). How careful should we be when contrasting these writings with the canonized Word of God? Are these the Fake news of the time? Well, Guys, and Gals, this one is tough topic! Nonetheless, let's dive into the video! Don't forget to leave your comments as always 😉

We are all Barabbas! Ones who should be deserving of the death that our Savior Jesus carried... Yet here is God's love setting us free... Friends, may we never forget the price of our freedom!

Even Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent! Yet what kept Jesus there? Was Barabbas truly worthy of this escape after all?

A dreadful night that Jesus had to face before His crucifixion... Something we can say is only a part of what He has done for us! The sacrificial Lamb also needed to endure this anguish in His final moments.

Freedom has a price attached to it. In the case of freedom from spiritual bondage, the price was the life of the Son of God. Too often we go through life without realizing that we have been purchased through the blood of Christ and we are no longer enslaved to sin. Do not ever, ever forget how much your freedom has cost Him! Happy Easter.

Joseph, a man betrayed by his brothers due to their hatred towards him, endured significant hardships, ultimately leading God to elevate him as a symbol of salvation. Even his entire family reaped the benefits of the divine plan woven through Joseph's trials. Despite the injustices inflicted upon him by his brothers, Joseph opted for forgiveness rather than harboring resentment when they crossed paths again.

Jesus understands all of those hardships! His path through Calvary made Him experience all forms of trials; persecution, flagellation, betrayal, humiliation, and many more. It was because of our sins that He had to go through that. Yet His love for us kept Him steadfast in enduring the suffering.

Jim Carrey, one of Hollywood's best actors, said this regarding suffering. Notably, he mentioned," Suffering leads to Salvation..." which is true! Not just God using our 'suffering' to lead us closer to Him, but God 'suffered' the price we must be paying for the salvation of humanity.