This message is so good, but I really would love to add to it. Maybe some of you feel powerless and maybe do not even have the will to turn from your sin and temptation and return to your Saviour. But it's God Who works in you both to will and to act. So please ask Him if you feel no strength or will to turn from your sin, to help you, to give you strength and will. He will give it!
God hates sin and he will never except it Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.. BUT he will forgive us if we repent and ask God for forgiveness
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
Great word. The church in America needs to be challenged as we have gotten complacent and self centered in so many ways. Books like Crazy Love, Radical by David Platt and Steeple Envy by Victor Cuccia, are challenging the church in a much needed way.
I shared my testimony at my local Fields of Faith two nights ago and posted it to YouTube last night... check it out here: "Lars Hanson's Fields of Faith 2011"
religion, re-ligio, means to reconnect. we were created by God, for God, but have fallen away, and so religion is about being joined with God once again. i understand the bad reputation the word has, but its meaning is actually very good.
Hahah for y'all nonbelievers.. Ur day has been set by God.. Ur time is yet to come to actually kno God.. Say what you wanna say.. But make sure that when God approach u.. Don't ask Him y..
@thaigerthao i dont think "Ha haha for yall unbelievers''... is something Jesus would say... i mean i have never read that in the bible or even gotten that from any scripture...just saying... But hey your the "beliver" so aah... you must know what your saying right?
@thaigerthao hey bro with all love and sincerity i got in me i think you need to check up on ur beliefs then. Because Jesus is the only One and I kno he doesnt act like that to them, he became a person and spent most of his time teaching these people, not laughing at them man, so lets be like Jesus bro, just hit me up so maybe we can help eacch other out.
@aquabat104 It says it in several places in the bible, but in John 3:27-29 John is telling the people he's not the messiah, that he is there to prepare the way for him. Then he refers to Jesus as the bridegroom, whom marries the bride, and he's refering to his believers as the bride. The bible is full of parables, and this is just one of many.
@DLANEv2 yea i can see that, but i don't think the whole bride thing is as defined as he's making it, i don't really think god things of me as his "bride" - i think John the Baptist was just making a comparison. John the Baptist says in John 1:12 that we are his "children" and also 1 John 3:2 says we are his children. I don't think we are his child and his bride.
@aquabat104 "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her" Ephesians 5:25
The Church will have made herself spiritually ready for this wedding. She is represented as wearing a beautiful wedding dress, which, in fact, represents her righteous acts. What is righteousness in God's eyes? Psalm 119:172
Whoever thinks this is about judging people and not accepting them has it all wrong! This is ALL about accepting people and loving them. It's about another chance! It's about chosing life over death! Joy over darkness! Preach it brother!
I wish i could watch a video and not see believers arguing over who is right and who is wrong. ALL of you need to read the bible!! there is absolutley NO unity in that!
What happens when you die? Have you told lies, stolen, used God's name in vain(10 Commandments)? If yes, then you're a liar, thief, and a blasphemer in the sight of God. When you die & be judged by God, you'll be guilty of sin, & go to Hell! But God sent His Son Jesus to shed His blood & die on a cross for your sins, He was buried & rose again from the dead on the third day. If you'll believe the Gospel(Jesus died for your sins,was buried & resurrected)you'll not perish & have eternal life
This guy speaks righteously for he confesses that he too is a sinner and also that God is the way for he is perfect. But more importantly that we must live through the Spirit from Jesus' death for Jesus is the way to God. God knows everything about you and he knows if you are trying
francis i love your sermons and what you're all about but i wish you would stop diluting the relationship with Christ that is the quintessential love by defining it with human concepts like affair and lover. a covenant is only possible by nature when one side is immeasurably superior to the other. we and God are so far from being equals it is unfathomable.
HAHAHHAHA, this man has the greatest sermons that convicts u, and then he entertains u, then at the end of the sermon u understand the whole point. love this guy
@MCmusic95@wyattearp985 Read Acts, bro. Paul "reasons" (aka argues) with the non believers. Also, find out who said, "hate the sin and not the sinner", it's not in the bible. God is bigger than false dichotomies.
Izri1 the bible is not filled with contradictions @ all. The bible at the core is that bcuz of mans rebellion against God in a act of mercy and love to Glorify himself The Father sent his Son to pay our debt that we maybe be righteous through him. I agree just saying u believe in Jesus isn't enough but the bible clearly states that. The bible is not corrupted simple bcuz God will not allow it we can twist what the bible says just like Muslims can twist the Quran but at the end the only way to t
Dumb moronic christian retards.You know that by being a christian is the biggest sin you can commit?God forgives all sins expect by caliing a human being,Jesus,God.
Thats the biggest sin ever.
Jesus was a prophet,a human being.Chosen by God to spread Gods message.
He was not God.Stop your sect and worship God as he told the humans to worship Him in the holy Qoran.If you don't stop the biggest sin,called christianity,its a 100000000% you WILL go to hell!
@izri1 and what proof do u have that Christians will go to hell? it is God's choice who He pick to go to heaven it is not what you think is right that He'll do. Just saying. And as for the insults God bless you, you can only be ignorant for so long =)
@MsGodluvsme You mean that chrisitanity and judaism were the only religions that were picked out as the wrong ones?The gospel has been corrupted in every way.Thats why God gave the human beings the Quran.
MsGodluvsme,if you really want to save yourself,it is a necessity to become a muslim.The bible is full of contradictions.
If you read the Quran,you wil not find any contradiction.I am not saying this as a benefit for me but for you.I have nothing to gain.Just do research yourself.Read and learn
@izri1 if you like believe what you want, but the word is there u can't say u weren't told, but before i close please watch 'in the words of satan- the arrows.'
not suggesting anything, just see for your self. I have nothing against ur religion, i just pray God will open your eyes bcos if you don't know Jesus you dnt knw God!
You're absolutely right that it's God's choice to decide who and who doesn't deserves paradise.
But God exactely explains in his Book that the christians and jews are very wrong about the way they worship Him.
And that it is a great sin to asociate partners with Him like the christians do when they call Jesus God or son of God.
God himself rejects that.He tells us that Islam is the religion he chose and perfected for us and that it's for us(human beings)the only way to paradise....
@izri1 really well as you know God is love so why do you find it so hard to believe that God sent His only son (if you believe in the Holy Trinity) out of love to save mankind???
if He did send someone wount He do it in a way that wount be too conspicuous? He is humble, i dnt get y u dnt get that?
@MsGodluvsme There is no trinity.God explains that in his holy Book the holy Quran.The bible is corrupted.God promised the humans when he reavealed the Quran that He will protect it from corruption.If you really want to follow and love God,there is absolutely no other way than to follow the Quran.Take some time get a Quran in english and read it.You sound someone that goes after the truth.If you really want to follow the truth,pray to God to guide you to the real truth.Quran is the truth.
@MsGodluvsme All prohpets were muslims including Jesus.He propheciesed prophet Muhammad in the bible and told his people that they must follow him.Watch this video in youtube: "How Jesus Prophecised The Coming of Muhammad"
@izri1 No, it not just simply believing in Jesus, for the devil and demons believe, but it is following after Jesus Christ, who is our Lord and Savior. And I have done some research, why is it those who claim to follow Allah killing my brothers and sisters in countries like China, North Korea? Being arrested in India? Countries forbidding them to meet and worship God? So a loving God does not have His people act that way. Judgment is coming, and my God will not be merciful to them that day.
@TheLissabee It is not my Quran.God has given the Quran to whole humanity to guide them.
Yes the Quran has the ten commandments: "The ten commandments of Moses in the Quran and more".
Look it up in youtube.
As God says in His book the Holy Quran that the arrogant disbelievers will not believe even if they are clearly have been confronted with the truth.The christians are misguided.They are absolutelty not following Jesus way(peace and blessings be upon him).
This is really hitting home for you and I am so glad!! I will pray for you... there is a God who loves you. Christ did die as the OT predicted...(all provable!!!) and Christ raised from the dead fact of human history!! NOT RELIGION LIKE ISLAM of Mormonism BUT a real God who demonstrated HIMSELF in the person and work of Christ.
Dude you are close to being a Christian... you protest way too much! See Acts with Paul at court of Felix.
@wyattearp985 AMEN. I'm seventeen and one of my friends at school is an atheist and i try to tell her about faith and obedience but he seems to nott want to learn about that of God's mercy. I never stop giving up on him because i always felt that God put me in his life to convert him; but the way that you look at it helps me a lot! Thank you :)
@alvarezchristopher24 Hey bud, I just saw your post! Good for you! Don't give up on him but remember it is God that convicts the heart not us. Keep on living your life under God's light. He (your friend) will then see what it means to be a Christian. Just remember do not argue God into your friends life. Read how Christ spoke to the Pharisees. I mean really study it. He called them a den of vipers, murderes and hypocrites (to name a few). But this is because they doubted who He was.
Francis Chan has such an apparent love for God that is so encouraging and infectious. People who doubt about a loving God often focus on His wrath, but at the very core, God is just and right and Jesus made us just and right in God's eyes. He is love!!!!
i am so glad though that even none believers are looking up pastors and seeking knowledge the word needs to get around:) as it said in romans we all now there is a God
I just want to add.... To my fellow believers... Do not argue God into someones heart... It's not possible... The only thing that softens a hardened heart is the Spirit... Remember what Jesus said to his 12 disciples...Luke 9:5 "If the people of the village won't recieve your message when you enter it, shake off it's dust from your feet when you leave. It us a sign that you have abandon that village to it's fate"... Love them as we are commanded... But hate the sin that blinds them...
@hellagesoon What are you implying or referring to? If you're implying God abandon Jesus at any point.. then you have a lot to learn about Biblical truth and why His death was neccessary... If you are referring to my comment about abandoning a town that will not hear God's truth... Your questions makes absoultely no sense. Seek Him, and you will be found... Reject Him and you will remain lost.
@wyattearp985 in your comment you refering to abandon village (people=children) so why would i refer to jesus? he is son of god or like some say the god. why DEATH is neccessary in any case? especialy when it have to do with god, why he requires blood, suffering, death, sacrifice, slaves etc.
@hellagesoon WOW! This is a clear expample of how people take the Bible out of context. You CANNOT argue biblical text if you do not know it. Not to be insulting, but before you question what you think you know, know what your questioning. Research it yourself, seek the answers yourself. Death is a result of SIN.. and "greater LOVE hath no man than he that lays down his life for his brother" Death only comes to those who DO NOT believe my friend. -CONTINUED-
@hellagesoon "For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son that who ever believes in Him shal not perish but have everlasting LIFE" . God does not require slavery. You need to learn the difference in what a slave and a bond slave is and the history behind the both of them and how it applies to the writtings of that age. You're a prime example of the creation questioning the Creator. Does the clay tell the potter what it wants to be?
@wyattearp985 -God does not require slavery-? read old testemony then we speak again, why i have to tell you about your god? you fail by default with your preaching, im not here to listen what book of fairytales say's im here to argue with a person if you cant do that dont answer beter. from all i said you respond only to slaves? you are a prime example of ignorance.
@hellagesoon Ok... I was being nice. Now the gloves are off. In just reading your responses I know I'm talking to someone that lacks a lot of things. The list is too long to even start picking you apart. If you actually read the bible you would know what your speaking of. If you understood history, and the difference between slavery and being a bond slave, then you would not argue the point. CONTINUED
@hellagesoon If you could quote more than one verse IN CONTEXT where God requires slavery, you would have a point to contend. But to say you've read and understand the Old Testament and then to say I don't know what I'm speaking of, only shows me you are unknowning in the area you you attempting to debate. If you knew what you were debating like you profess this conversation would not be occuring. I will desimate you in Biblical knowledge my freind. CONTINUED
@hellagesoon My point is this... Your sceen name refers to Hell now.. Why hell if you don't believe God exists than Hell is nonexistent as well. How many times have you used God's name, Jesus' name or the word hell or heaven as slang? My guess is you do it constantly. If none exist then why are they refered to constantly? No one uses the names of Thor or Zeus or Valhala or Hades in vain.. Why because they ARE fiction. God is not. "EVERY" tongue WILL confess it one day... Prepare yourself!
@wyattearp985 how do you know muslims are right and you are not wrong? how you know Zeus is fiction and not jesus? oh wait because its your ignorance that tells you you are right, how stupid of me.
@hellagesoon please don't listen to this goon, don't go to youtube users for answers on the christian faith. Please, check out some books from the library, I recommend Ravi Zacharias.
@LIGHTRONIX you dont like 2000 year old book so you remake it to modern one how smart of you asshole, and then you clame to be expert at i. if you not with us then you against us pss uhh pss uhh forgive me sith lord ass
@LIGHTRONIX So that kinda back fired on you. Don't you understand that atheists troll these sites to start debates with Christians? You cannot woo them they will only take it as a sign of weakness and barrage you with insults. Much like the one you threw my way. I'm no "goon", and if you are a Christian, the name calling surely did not allow your light to be shown. If you think my words are harsh and direct than you have not payed any attention to Jesus and his dealings with the Pharisees.
@SharonL92 Well stated! The perfect word of God is the best tool for any to use, as long as they don't pick and choose verses to fit thier ideology and it's read in context. It seems to many read this verse and that verse and come up with thier own twist on God's word. God bless!
@wyattearp985 I was directed here by a fellow believer. I agree with you even if I am an athiest. This stuff should not be shoved down people throats like the person who has told me to watch this video. I dont agree with much this man says but I slightly agree with what you said here.
@blackpittv Thank you for agreeing. I do not think that we can influence people or win them over in ANY situation,secular or theological, by arguing with them. If someone is seeking answers and only then are they open to recommendations, again whether secular or theological. I don tno fault other Christians for being zealous in spreading the good news. I do however, take issue with those who are insulted when others choose not to hear what they are saying. There is a season for all things..
@blackpittv Thank you for agreeing. I do not think that we can influence people or win them over in ANY situation,secular or theological, by arguing with them. If someone is seeking answers and only then are they open to recommendations, again whether secular or theological. I don tno fault other Christians for being zealous in spreading the good news. I do however, take issue with those who are insulted when others choose not to hear what they are saying. There is a season for all things.
I love how he describes what I feel perfectly. I can't even believe that God could look at me and say "You are my child, my bride, and I love you so much". I am just awestruck at how merciful my Savior is... Aren't you?
I really enjoy the way this man explains the scriptures to make them more clear and understandable in our society today, I pray God's will be done in my life and not my will. I want to endure till the end, I want to be an over comer and stand before God and him find my name in the book of life. Nothing on this earth is worth turning our backs on God for as this life is short compared to where we will spend eternity
Some of the best teaching on saying no to sin I have ever heard. This will certainly help me in times of temptation to say no. We are going to show this clip to your small group in a couple of weeks. This is teaching every Christian needs to hear.
Can you help me please? I want desperately to be excited and that kind of person to enjoy going to church. I love god and Jesus but I always find myself unexcited and forcing me to. I just stopped all together. I go to a youthgroup instead but I wanna go back to church. But it feels wrong. Can you please help or give me advice?
@zxxXXTinyXXxxz Jesus said: "He who has my laws and keeps them, he it is who has love for me: and he who has love for me will be loved by my Father, and I will have love for him and will let myself be seen clearly by him." John 14:21
And God said: "Let this book of the law be ever on your lips and in your thoughts day and night, so that you may keep with care everything in it; then a blessing will be on all your way, and you will do well." Joshua 1:8
@zxxXXTinyXXxxz Jesus said: "He who has my laws and keeps them, he it is who has love for me: and he who has love for me will be loved by my Father, and I will have love for him and will let myself be seen clearly by him." John 14:21
And God said: "Let this book of the law be ever on your lips and in your thoughts day and night, so that you may keep with care everything in it; then a blessing will be on all your way, and you will do well." Joshua 1:8
@zxxXXTinyXXxxz if this is how you feel, you should talk to God yourself from the heart and everything from you. Cry out to him in the heart with any emotion you feel, he wants to hear you from the heart, not from the mind. Talk to him yourself. God won't always tell you what you want to hear for your own satisfaction, he will give you what you need and still love you. Just talk to him and ask for truth and wisdom with everything of you in your heart, and not just some water down prayer
Do ask God to reveal something about Himself in your life. I was in your position before, but as I lived life on my own, there was just something missing. Seek Him earnestly and ask your youthgroup to pray for you too. It will be great if you have a mentor who can guide you and keep you accountable and to help you grow in the right direction too. =)
@ryanneglect God doesn't threaten anyone He gives them free will. And if you think the Bible contradicts itself you need to do deeper studying because it doesn't. A thourough study would show you that!
@thewisenashvillestar Yes, free will does not exist apart from God's sovereign choosing. God choosing and making things happen apart from man's will is also a clear biblical teaching. No human can bring those two doctrines together; God is bigger than that. It's a mystery that exist outside of the confines of time and space.
@thewisenashvillestar Yes, but free will does not exist apart from God's sovereign choosing. God choosing and making things happen apart from man's will is also a clear biblical teaching. No human can bring those two doctrines together; God is bigger than that. It's a mystery that exist outside of the confines of time and space.
@thewisenashvillestar Our free will is more limited than you think. You can't choose belief, it's a byproduct. Decisions are based on the most likely possibility to our understanding. Think about how many people are really predisposed to have christianity seem like the most likely possibility. And even if they aren't, think about how many people have been predisposed to truth seeking motives. The vast majority of humans believe what they are given. They're fault for not being educated?
Thanks my fellow brother/sister(not too sure if you're male or female) for posting this vid up. My bro showed me this vid and fell to my knees spiritually. Thanks, I really needed this to open my eyes to my own temptation. It's my fault I have sinned, not God's or anyone else's. It's great to have been able to be exposed to this vid. Thanks again and God Bless. :)
it's all in the book of genesis. i'm not asking you to show me proof of evolution. all i'm asking is that you take the time to look at what the bible really is and who God really is, according to His word. please don't assume that it's all religion and that it's the root of all evil. it is a love relationship that God wants to have with everyone. but we have to be willing to follow Him.
posts on youtube. but i can guarantee you 100% that God loves you, despite what you may think of Him.
now, i don't think it was right how TheMallowProductions replied to your statement of primates (it seemed a little pushy Mallow, try toning it down a bit). but he is in the right. there isn't any real solid evidence that we came from apes, or aliens, or goop, or whatever else people say. but, the bible gives us a detailed account of the creation of man, not to mention the downfall.
The love God offers is a love that is never ending... i wonder, how many friend of mine that i know of, would jump in front of a car to safe my life, and in turn giving up their own? ummm, none. and i think you can agree with that. not very many people would give up their own life for the sake of a friend. however, Jesus was flogged, beaten, mocked, and then crucified, all because He loved us enough to say, "you're worth it". now i know i may not change yours or anyone's mind with only a few
... trials and tribulation. why? because we live in a fallen world. in the suicide note you asked me to read, the man talked about how "It took (me) a while to realize that no matter how close you are to someone or how much they claim to love you..." now, he is speaking from bad experiences and from human contact, human love. this is not what God offers. we're not talking about the average fling with a girl someone meets at bar or even a friend you've know you whole life.
i'd like to clarify, i do not consider myself a religious person. and i'll agree with you, religion is very screwed up! but, religion is something man has up, what the bible speaks of, is a love relationship between you and God. yes the bible was "written by men" but these men were told what to write by God. about the bloodshed... it is a terrible thing, suicide and any other kind of junk like that in the world. but thats just it, "in the world". God said that we will have
He loves us enough to save us. As for the proof of an afterlife, we all merely have to look to the Bible (God's written word) to understand how real it is. The Bible can not be based on man's ideas because The Bible was written by 40 different God inspired men who differed in many things like background, profession, culture, education and such, over the course of 1500 years. Yet, when you read the Bible, it all fits and connects, because the Bible is God breathed.
We brought the testing and judgment on ourselves. Some may say that "I'm a good person, I treat people right, and i obey the law, etc.". But God has said, only those who are perfect may enter heaven, so no matter how good someone may be, they can never be perfect. We've all thought bad thoughts about someone gossiped, or (guys) looked at a woman lustfully, or whatever else. the point is, no one is perfect, nor will they ever be. This is why God sent His son to die in our place, because...
The last thing we can do is pin the blame on God. In the beginning the world was perfect, because God created it to be perfect. We were given free will by God, because how can we be God's unless we choose to be. "We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). God is not evil, on the contrary, He can not stand evil, which is why we are separated from Him. He did not create us to test and to judge us, but love us.
@TheEvilClown91 i want all you religious people on here to read this - newsoholics . com/2011/01/06/bill-zeller-suicide-note/ - take away the spaces. this is just one example of how fucked up religion is and what it does to us human beings. you people need to wake up. religion has caused the most bloodshed in the history of man kind. it is 100% fact that we evolved from primates. there is much physical evidence. You all believe in a book written by human beings! have a nice day
I want you to show me the proof that we evolved from primates! Im not a religious person. I am just a Faithful servant of God. Yeah there has been some bloodshed in the past over Gods word but that was because people were dying for something they had faith in! they were dying for what they knew was right! Yes the bible was written by men but it was all inspired by God! If i broke my hand and i asked you to write a letter. that letter is still my words even though i didnt...
physically write the words on the page. God told those Men what to write down. But show me the proof that we evolved from primates because i know 100% sure that it doesnt exist
anyway i think i've typed enough on this video. it's obvious that you can't change me, and i can't change you. we all have our own opinions. i know you're all nice people, but you need to realize you can still be a good person without having a false belief. if "god" will punish you for not worshipping him, but still being a great person on earth to yourself and people around you.. does he really deserve you in his heaven?
@thewisenashvillestar you can physically feel wind. it's not a fairy tale in a book of contradictions. also no human beings threaten other human beings that "wind" will cause them to suffer for an eternity of hell for not believing in their "wind". Meanwhile there are thousands of other "winds" on earth that people believe in.
Daniel 9: 25-27 shows a few prophecies of the then coming messiah one being the 2nd temple would be destroyed after the messiah was put to death. the temple was destroyed A.D. 70 so the messiah would have had to come before then, so either jesus is the messiah or there isn't one.
This guy does know that god contradicts himself right? He kills, enslaves, promotes pedophillia, animal sacrifice, human sacrifice, lying to his own followers no less. Not to mention that he kills the whole entire world with a flood and then makes a law that its bad in the new testament. oh and he promotes love through fear which is a pretty sadistic message. just my thoughts.
@Requiemxtoxinnocence I am not going to go through and defend all the remarks you made toward God. All I am going to say is give Him a try. Honestly. Dont say you have truly, deeply, whole-heartedly done it, because there is no way you could have and not stayed following Him. I have been where your at and where I am now. I would NEVER go back to a life without God. He doesn't use fear man. He uses love.
@CrucifyingThyFlesh I actually went to a christian bible camp as a child but now I see religion as a pile of useless beliefs. The christian god is not a loving one, if you read your bible you would see all the suffering and killing he does and boy does he rack up the kills. Also how does believe in me or suffer sound like love to you?
@PooPooFakie why? i enjoy learning and expanding my mind. it saddens me that in this day and age religion still holds people back from understand the true nature of this physical earth. that so much thought has gone into supporting something that we don't even know exists. not a spot of proof. but you're right, it is only my opinion and i'll leave it at that
What is scary is that we rely only on what we can see - we believe in what we see but the thing is, what we see is usually never as it seems/appears.
God is like light... we cannot physically see/define light with our eyes or necesarily feel/touch it. But it is real, and when it illuminates we take that as evidence of it's existence. Or even with Infrared waves, or UV rays - these are both invisible yet they clearly exist. Both God and UV rays are found on different frequencies
@Jurane Jesus wouldn't turn his face on you, why would he let their souls be taken so easily. Doesn't he tell us boldly in the scriptures what is wrong & don't we notice our own sin.? But them, they were darkened by sin. They were blind & couldn't see because their hearts were darkened by the dust of iniquity, So he told them boldly as he tells us now ; Hypocrites. We sometimes leave God's glory for the worthless passion of the flesh, As so did they. But he let them know as he did with us.
@Jurane Remember, they didn't have a bible at that time, They had Jesus. Also, He is LOVE. If he called them hypocrites, It was for their own good. Doesn't a father discipline a child.? We go to him for shelter, But Jesus didn't come to earth to condemn us, but so that we might not perish. Jesus gives access to the Father. But amid that, He didn't turn his cheek on them because he didn't turn it to you.
Man, this sermon on temptation was really good, but at the end he asks all people to participate in the table of the Lord, even though most of them is probably unprepared for it and gonna eat and drink JUDGMENT upon themselves. Quite shocking that he would encourage people into communion in such a reckless manner. The table of the Lord is not a quick snack.
Alright I dunno your guys opinion on this, but I think its kinda weird that I just watched a sermon and francis was saying how he was watching twilight with his daughters. Okay twilight? I wouldnt let my kids watch a vampire warewolf movie as Christians, not only are movies like that a waste of time but cmon...its about vampires, lol i cant imagine Jesus watching twilight.
Phenomenal!
ougner 2 weeks ago
You can ALWAYS go back to Him. He is always Looking for YOU.
amandafatpanda2 2 weeks ago
This message is so good, but I really would love to add to it. Maybe some of you feel powerless and maybe do not even have the will to turn from your sin and temptation and return to your Saviour. But it's God Who works in you both to will and to act. So please ask Him if you feel no strength or will to turn from your sin, to help you, to give you strength and will. He will give it!
rwbrouwer 3 weeks ago 2
Man I felt so convicted by this o_o cried like a little girl xD
RasheemH 1 month ago
God is soooo gooood!!!!! Wow.
markcruz22 1 month ago
so good
barneybridges 1 month ago
Plain and simply...Thanks a mil.
kleinbergh 1 month ago
God hates sin and he will never except it Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.. BUT he will forgive us if we repent and ask God for forgiveness
Luke 10:25
what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
Luke 10:27
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
John 14:15
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
prittydeb 2 months ago 4
Great word. The church in America needs to be challenged as we have gotten complacent and self centered in so many ways. Books like Crazy Love, Radical by David Platt and Steeple Envy by Victor Cuccia, are challenging the church in a much needed way.
RethinkPublishing 2 months ago
Sounded like he meant we can lose our salvation?
treechoppa23 2 months ago
@treechoppa23 2 Peter 1:5-11
AresStrides 1 month ago
When he said if you choose something over god ur eternally seperated from god.
treechoppa23 2 months ago
look up the doctrines of grace
curtysocal 2 months ago
Wow. The message is so right! God bless you Pastor Francis!
chrisgeekman 2 months ago
He's been a very favorite of mine for many years.
libertyeconomics 2 months ago
Pygmalion.
God is Pygmalion.
He created the world and fell in love with his creation.
DannyPhantomBeast 3 months ago
I shared my testimony at my local Fields of Faith two nights ago and posted it to YouTube last night... check it out here: "Lars Hanson's Fields of Faith 2011"
thelarsychannel 3 months ago 11
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All praise is to Allah, the Lord Of The Creation. 1
The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 2
Owner of the Day of Recompense 3
You alone we worship and from You alone we seek help (and may we always). 4
Guide us on the Straight Path. 5
The path of those whom You have favoured – 6
Not the path of those who earned Your anger – nor of those who are astray. 7
=>for more information read please the Quran to know why has God created us?and what is our purpose on the earth?
akeello 3 months ago
sweet, wonderful and very helpful... I am also really enjoying his book. Natural born communicator and very gifted !
shieldsff 3 months ago
This is so amazing!!!
taylorlynnholloway 3 months ago
religion, re-ligio, means to reconnect. we were created by God, for God, but have fallen away, and so religion is about being joined with God once again. i understand the bad reputation the word has, but its meaning is actually very good.
sheatheman 3 months ago
Nice
J3sus888 4 months ago
man this video always encourages me!
Real777Truth 4 months ago
Hahah for y'all nonbelievers.. Ur day has been set by God.. Ur time is yet to come to actually kno God.. Say what you wanna say.. But make sure that when God approach u.. Don't ask Him y..
thaigerthao 5 months ago
@thaigerthao Don't insult nonbelievers. We should help them find God, not push them away.
Frated612 4 months ago 12
@thaigerthao i dont think "Ha haha for yall unbelievers''... is something Jesus would say... i mean i have never read that in the bible or even gotten that from any scripture...just saying... But hey your the "beliver" so aah... you must know what your saying right?
therealnazareth 4 months ago
@thaigerthao hey bro with all love and sincerity i got in me i think you need to check up on ur beliefs then. Because Jesus is the only One and I kno he doesnt act like that to them, he became a person and spent most of his time teaching these people, not laughing at them man, so lets be like Jesus bro, just hit me up so maybe we can help eacch other out.
SwAnkTwO 4 months ago
where does it say we are his "bride"?
aquabat104 5 months ago
@aquabat104 It says it in several places in the bible, but in John 3:27-29 John is telling the people he's not the messiah, that he is there to prepare the way for him. Then he refers to Jesus as the bridegroom, whom marries the bride, and he's refering to his believers as the bride. The bible is full of parables, and this is just one of many.
DLANEv2 4 months ago
@DLANEv2 yea i can see that, but i don't think the whole bride thing is as defined as he's making it, i don't really think god things of me as his "bride" - i think John the Baptist was just making a comparison. John the Baptist says in John 1:12 that we are his "children" and also 1 John 3:2 says we are his children. I don't think we are his child and his bride.
aquabat104 4 months ago
@aquabat104 "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her" Ephesians 5:25
The Church will have made herself spiritually ready for this wedding. She is represented as wearing a beautiful wedding dress, which, in fact, represents her righteous acts. What is righteousness in God's eyes? Psalm 119:172
Ephesians 5:31~32
durdo00 4 months ago
@durdo00 those verses talk about the church being the bride, which i agree with. I am saying that i don't think it says that people are his bride.
aquabat104 4 months ago
@aquabat104 I see, you're adept of the "art of the ambiguous 'us'". That means all but not everyone one of us.
We are sinners but I'm not. We must be the difference in the world but not me. We are the church but I'm not the bride of Christ.
durdo00 4 months ago
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@aquabat104 @aquabat104 I see, you're adept of the "art of the ambiguous 'us'". That means all but not everyone one of us.
We are sinners but I'm not. We must be the difference in the world but not me. We are the church but I'm not the bride of Christ.
durdo00 4 months ago
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@aquabat104 @aquabat104 I see, you're adept of the "art of the ambiguous 'us'". That means all but not everyone one of us.
We are sinners but I'm not. We must be the difference in the world but not me. We are the church but I'm not the bride of Christ.
durdo00 4 months ago
Whoever thinks this is about judging people and not accepting them has it all wrong! This is ALL about accepting people and loving them. It's about another chance! It's about chosing life over death! Joy over darkness! Preach it brother!
shimmyflygirl 5 months ago
I wish i could watch a video and not see believers arguing over who is right and who is wrong. ALL of you need to read the bible!! there is absolutley NO unity in that!
Real777Truth 5 months ago
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What happens when you die? Have you told lies, stolen, used God's name in vain(10 Commandments)? If yes, then you're a liar, thief, and a blasphemer in the sight of God. When you die & be judged by God, you'll be guilty of sin, & go to Hell! But God sent His Son Jesus to shed His blood & die on a cross for your sins, He was buried & rose again from the dead on the third day. If you'll believe the Gospel(Jesus died for your sins,was buried & resurrected)you'll not perish & have eternal life
gramosjr7 5 months ago
He Is Better! Praise Jesus Always Forever!
JesusisLord738 6 months ago
Amen! Amen! Amen!
JesusisLord738 6 months ago
This guy speaks righteously for he confesses that he too is a sinner and also that God is the way for he is perfect. But more importantly that we must live through the Spirit from Jesus' death for Jesus is the way to God. God knows everything about you and he knows if you are trying
YungTeal 6 months ago
i love this guy!
YungTeal 6 months ago
everyone here should take some spelling lessons.
it helps make your arguments viable.
thenoobguy317 7 months ago
Everyone who is debating this: we're taking away from the main point of this video and that's the message Francis is trying to put out there for us.
MrDisciple116 7 months ago
francis i love your sermons and what you're all about but i wish you would stop diluting the relationship with Christ that is the quintessential love by defining it with human concepts like affair and lover. a covenant is only possible by nature when one side is immeasurably superior to the other. we and God are so far from being equals it is unfathomable.
xRisingForcex 8 months ago
exellent instructions
munkirinch 8 months ago
I could listen to his sermons every single day!
uf15fan 8 months ago 2
thank-you lord
faithstillinGod 8 months ago
HAHAHHAHA, this man has the greatest sermons that convicts u, and then he entertains u, then at the end of the sermon u understand the whole point. love this guy
ionoMyName 8 months ago 3
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"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed". John 8:36
oNallieGirl 8 months ago
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How much fun is this making video's .. When you have time come visit my channe
TheNitricOxide 8 months ago
God is better! Way better!
MCmusic95 9 months ago 8
@MCmusic95 @wyattearp985 Read Acts, bro. Paul "reasons" (aka argues) with the non believers. Also, find out who said, "hate the sin and not the sinner", it's not in the bible. God is bigger than false dichotomies.
hsunfoster 3 months ago
@MCmusic95 Amen to that!!!
2020ajd 3 months ago 2
very inspiring video!
opened my eyes up on what temptation really is! it's something you give into by your free will!
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pheromoneaction 9 months ago
He makes me want to move to california just to hear him talk :)
Agentseaturtle 9 months ago 3
Izri1 the bible is not filled with contradictions @ all. The bible at the core is that bcuz of mans rebellion against God in a act of mercy and love to Glorify himself The Father sent his Son to pay our debt that we maybe be righteous through him. I agree just saying u believe in Jesus isn't enough but the bible clearly states that. The bible is not corrupted simple bcuz God will not allow it we can twist what the bible says just like Muslims can twist the Quran but at the end the only way to t
TheDezzydez 9 months ago
I just watched this whole video and I'm very thankfull :-)
ReggMuff 9 months ago
Francis Chan is so inspiring.. His love and complete devotion to God is something I want to strive for daily.
jhmag7 9 months ago
guys i urge u not to argue, arguing does not bring glory to god ><!!
fuzzrach 9 months ago
That hat was hilarious xD
AwesomeAznGuy3 9 months ago
Jesus Fresus John 8:32
jesusfresus 9 months ago
"YEAH I KEPT IT!" LOLZ
munkirinch 10 months ago
Dumb moronic christian retards.You know that by being a christian is the biggest sin you can commit?God forgives all sins expect by caliing a human being,Jesus,God.
Thats the biggest sin ever.
Jesus was a prophet,a human being.Chosen by God to spread Gods message.
He was not God.Stop your sect and worship God as he told the humans to worship Him in the holy Qoran.If you don't stop the biggest sin,called christianity,its a 100000000% you WILL go to hell!
izri1 10 months ago
@izri1 and what proof do u have that Christians will go to hell? it is God's choice who He pick to go to heaven it is not what you think is right that He'll do. Just saying. And as for the insults God bless you, you can only be ignorant for so long =)
MsGodluvsme 9 months ago
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izri1 9 months ago
@izri1 have u ever thought that of all the religious Christians and Jews were the only religious picked out as wroung out of 100's. Think mahn!
MsGodluvsme 9 months ago
@MsGodluvsme You mean that chrisitanity and judaism were the only religions that were picked out as the wrong ones?The gospel has been corrupted in every way.Thats why God gave the human beings the Quran.
MsGodluvsme,if you really want to save yourself,it is a necessity to become a muslim.The bible is full of contradictions.
If you read the Quran,you wil not find any contradiction.I am not saying this as a benefit for me but for you.I have nothing to gain.Just do research yourself.Read and learn
izri1 9 months ago
@izri1 if you like believe what you want, but the word is there u can't say u weren't told, but before i close please watch 'in the words of satan- the arrows.'
not suggesting anything, just see for your self. I have nothing against ur religion, i just pray God will open your eyes bcos if you don't know Jesus you dnt knw God!
MsGodluvsme 9 months ago
@izri1 Let me ask you this, who wrote the Quran? Where is Mohammad? And what part of the Bible contradicts itself?
kdryan87 9 months ago
You're absolutely right that it's God's choice to decide who and who doesn't deserves paradise.
But God exactely explains in his Book that the christians and jews are very wrong about the way they worship Him.
And that it is a great sin to asociate partners with Him like the christians do when they call Jesus God or son of God.
God himself rejects that.He tells us that Islam is the religion he chose and perfected for us and that it's for us(human beings)the only way to paradise....
izri1 9 months ago
@izri1 really well as you know God is love so why do you find it so hard to believe that God sent His only son (if you believe in the Holy Trinity) out of love to save mankind???
if He did send someone wount He do it in a way that wount be too conspicuous? He is humble, i dnt get y u dnt get that?
MsGodluvsme 9 months ago
@MsGodluvsme There is no trinity.God explains that in his holy Book the holy Quran.The bible is corrupted.God promised the humans when he reavealed the Quran that He will protect it from corruption.If you really want to follow and love God,there is absolutely no other way than to follow the Quran.Take some time get a Quran in english and read it.You sound someone that goes after the truth.If you really want to follow the truth,pray to God to guide you to the real truth.Quran is the truth.
izri1 9 months ago
@MsGodluvsme All prohpets were muslims including Jesus.He propheciesed prophet Muhammad in the bible and told his people that they must follow him.Watch this video in youtube: "How Jesus Prophecised The Coming of Muhammad"
izri1 9 months ago
@izri1 And don't base your opinion on what the media says.Just do your own research and decide for yourself.
Jesus has not died for our sins.Every human being has been given an own will to do as ever he/she pleases.
It's not that easy as "i believe in Jesus so i am saved whatever sins i commit".
izri1 9 months ago
@izri1 No, it not just simply believing in Jesus, for the devil and demons believe, but it is following after Jesus Christ, who is our Lord and Savior. And I have done some research, why is it those who claim to follow Allah killing my brothers and sisters in countries like China, North Korea? Being arrested in India? Countries forbidding them to meet and worship God? So a loving God does not have His people act that way. Judgment is coming, and my God will not be merciful to them that day.
kdryan87 9 months ago
@izri1 Wow????? Way to be loving and "God like"???? May I ask you doe's your Quran teach the "ten commandments?"
TheLissabee 9 months ago
@TheLissabee It is not my Quran.God has given the Quran to whole humanity to guide them.
Yes the Quran has the ten commandments: "The ten commandments of Moses in the Quran and more".
Look it up in youtube.
As God says in His book the Holy Quran that the arrogant disbelievers will not believe even if they are clearly have been confronted with the truth.The christians are misguided.They are absolutelty not following Jesus way(peace and blessings be upon him).
izri1 9 months ago
this video is amazing. the impact of this message is life changing. God is bettttter!!!!!!!!!!
4leafedchlover 10 months ago 4
Yo lets eat
This is really hitting home for you and I am so glad!! I will pray for you... there is a God who loves you. Christ did die as the OT predicted...(all provable!!!) and Christ raised from the dead fact of human history!! NOT RELIGION LIKE ISLAM of Mormonism BUT a real God who demonstrated HIMSELF in the person and work of Christ.
Dude you are close to being a Christian... you protest way too much! See Acts with Paul at court of Felix.
calvarytucson247 10 months ago
@wyattearp985 AMEN. I'm seventeen and one of my friends at school is an atheist and i try to tell her about faith and obedience but he seems to nott want to learn about that of God's mercy. I never stop giving up on him because i always felt that God put me in his life to convert him; but the way that you look at it helps me a lot! Thank you :)
alvarezchristopher24 10 months ago 2
@alvarezchristopher24 me too! same scenario that im in. Dont give up and i wont either. :)
God Bless
salina1313 10 months ago
@alvarezchristopher24 Hey bud, I just saw your post! Good for you! Don't give up on him but remember it is God that convicts the heart not us. Keep on living your life under God's light. He (your friend) will then see what it means to be a Christian. Just remember do not argue God into your friends life. Read how Christ spoke to the Pharisees. I mean really study it. He called them a den of vipers, murderes and hypocrites (to name a few). But this is because they doubted who He was.
wyattearp985 6 months ago
Francis Chan has such an apparent love for God that is so encouraging and infectious. People who doubt about a loving God often focus on His wrath, but at the very core, God is just and right and Jesus made us just and right in God's eyes. He is love!!!!
sayanything10 11 months ago 8
i am so glad though that even none believers are looking up pastors and seeking knowledge the word needs to get around:) as it said in romans we all now there is a God
aarmil02 11 months ago
I just want to add.... To my fellow believers... Do not argue God into someones heart... It's not possible... The only thing that softens a hardened heart is the Spirit... Remember what Jesus said to his 12 disciples...Luke 9:5 "If the people of the village won't recieve your message when you enter it, shake off it's dust from your feet when you leave. It us a sign that you have abandon that village to it's fate"... Love them as we are commanded... But hate the sin that blinds them...
wyattearp985 11 months ago 53
@wyattearp985 Amen to that and we can pray for them ;) that the sprit will open their hearts to the Lord Jesus christ God bless:)
aarmil02 11 months ago
@wyattearp985 how could a father abandon his children? would you abandon yours?
hellagesoon 7 months ago
@hellagesoon What are you implying or referring to? If you're implying God abandon Jesus at any point.. then you have a lot to learn about Biblical truth and why His death was neccessary... If you are referring to my comment about abandoning a town that will not hear God's truth... Your questions makes absoultely no sense. Seek Him, and you will be found... Reject Him and you will remain lost.
wyattearp985 7 months ago
@wyattearp985 in your comment you refering to abandon village (people=children) so why would i refer to jesus? he is son of god or like some say the god. why DEATH is neccessary in any case? especialy when it have to do with god, why he requires blood, suffering, death, sacrifice, slaves etc.
hellagesoon 7 months ago
@hellagesoon WOW! This is a clear expample of how people take the Bible out of context. You CANNOT argue biblical text if you do not know it. Not to be insulting, but before you question what you think you know, know what your questioning. Research it yourself, seek the answers yourself. Death is a result of SIN.. and "greater LOVE hath no man than he that lays down his life for his brother" Death only comes to those who DO NOT believe my friend. -CONTINUED-
wyattearp985 7 months ago
@hellagesoon "For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son that who ever believes in Him shal not perish but have everlasting LIFE" . God does not require slavery. You need to learn the difference in what a slave and a bond slave is and the history behind the both of them and how it applies to the writtings of that age. You're a prime example of the creation questioning the Creator. Does the clay tell the potter what it wants to be?
wyattearp985 7 months ago
@wyattearp985 -God does not require slavery-? read old testemony then we speak again, why i have to tell you about your god? you fail by default with your preaching, im not here to listen what book of fairytales say's im here to argue with a person if you cant do that dont answer beter. from all i said you respond only to slaves? you are a prime example of ignorance.
hellagesoon 7 months ago
@hellagesoon Ok... I was being nice. Now the gloves are off. In just reading your responses I know I'm talking to someone that lacks a lot of things. The list is too long to even start picking you apart. If you actually read the bible you would know what your speaking of. If you understood history, and the difference between slavery and being a bond slave, then you would not argue the point. CONTINUED
wyattearp985 7 months ago
@hellagesoon If you could quote more than one verse IN CONTEXT where God requires slavery, you would have a point to contend. But to say you've read and understand the Old Testament and then to say I don't know what I'm speaking of, only shows me you are unknowning in the area you you attempting to debate. If you knew what you were debating like you profess this conversation would not be occuring. I will desimate you in Biblical knowledge my freind. CONTINUED
wyattearp985 7 months ago
@hellagesoon My point is this... Your sceen name refers to Hell now.. Why hell if you don't believe God exists than Hell is nonexistent as well. How many times have you used God's name, Jesus' name or the word hell or heaven as slang? My guess is you do it constantly. If none exist then why are they refered to constantly? No one uses the names of Thor or Zeus or Valhala or Hades in vain.. Why because they ARE fiction. God is not. "EVERY" tongue WILL confess it one day... Prepare yourself!
wyattearp985 7 months ago
@wyattearp985 how do you know muslims are right and you are not wrong? how you know Zeus is fiction and not jesus? oh wait because its your ignorance that tells you you are right, how stupid of me.
hellagesoon 7 months ago
@hellagesoon please don't listen to this goon, don't go to youtube users for answers on the christian faith. Please, check out some books from the library, I recommend Ravi Zacharias.
LIGHTRONIX 7 months ago
@LIGHTRONIX you dont like 2000 year old book so you remake it to modern one how smart of you asshole, and then you clame to be expert at i. if you not with us then you against us pss uhh pss uhh forgive me sith lord ass
hellagesoon 7 months ago
@hellagesoon Please get off the internet and learn how to communicate effectively.
LIGHTRONIX 7 months ago
@LIGHTRONIX why would i do that? i see no reason
hellagesoon 7 months ago
@LIGHTRONIX So that kinda back fired on you. Don't you understand that atheists troll these sites to start debates with Christians? You cannot woo them they will only take it as a sign of weakness and barrage you with insults. Much like the one you threw my way. I'm no "goon", and if you are a Christian, the name calling surely did not allow your light to be shown. If you think my words are harsh and direct than you have not payed any attention to Jesus and his dealings with the Pharisees.
wyattearp985 6 months ago
@LIGHTRONIX I recommend the Bible.
SharonL92 6 months ago
@SharonL92 Well stated! The perfect word of God is the best tool for any to use, as long as they don't pick and choose verses to fit thier ideology and it's read in context. It seems to many read this verse and that verse and come up with thier own twist on God's word. God bless!
wyattearp985 6 months ago
@wyattearp985 Amen brother
R3zD0g 4 months ago
@wyattearp985 Amen !! :)
WweMariaa 4 months ago
@wyattearp985 I was directed here by a fellow believer. I agree with you even if I am an athiest. This stuff should not be shoved down people throats like the person who has told me to watch this video. I dont agree with much this man says but I slightly agree with what you said here.
blackpittv 4 months ago
@blackpittv Thank you for agreeing. I do not think that we can influence people or win them over in ANY situation,secular or theological, by arguing with them. If someone is seeking answers and only then are they open to recommendations, again whether secular or theological. I don tno fault other Christians for being zealous in spreading the good news. I do however, take issue with those who are insulted when others choose not to hear what they are saying. There is a season for all things..
wyattearp985 4 months ago
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@blackpittv Thank you for agreeing. I do not think that we can influence people or win them over in ANY situation,secular or theological, by arguing with them. If someone is seeking answers and only then are they open to recommendations, again whether secular or theological. I don tno fault other Christians for being zealous in spreading the good news. I do however, take issue with those who are insulted when others choose not to hear what they are saying. There is a season for all things.
wyattearp985 4 months ago
very good illustration of temptation!!!
ruewashe 11 months ago
I love how he describes what I feel perfectly. I can't even believe that God could look at me and say "You are my child, my bride, and I love you so much". I am just awestruck at how merciful my Savior is... Aren't you?
rachelrandom6 11 months ago
I really enjoy the way this man explains the scriptures to make them more clear and understandable in our society today, I pray God's will be done in my life and not my will. I want to endure till the end, I want to be an over comer and stand before God and him find my name in the book of life. Nothing on this earth is worth turning our backs on God for as this life is short compared to where we will spend eternity
laysea65 11 months ago 2
Some of the best teaching on saying no to sin I have ever heard. This will certainly help me in times of temptation to say no. We are going to show this clip to your small group in a couple of weeks. This is teaching every Christian needs to hear.
photophreekme 11 months ago 2
Can you help me please? I want desperately to be excited and that kind of person to enjoy going to church. I love god and Jesus but I always find myself unexcited and forcing me to. I just stopped all together. I go to a youthgroup instead but I wanna go back to church. But it feels wrong. Can you please help or give me advice?
zxxXXTinyXXxxz 11 months ago
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BurkDragon 11 months ago
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@zxxXXTinyXXxxz Jesus said: "He who has my laws and keeps them, he it is who has love for me: and he who has love for me will be loved by my Father, and I will have love for him and will let myself be seen clearly by him." John 14:21
And God said: "Let this book of the law be ever on your lips and in your thoughts day and night, so that you may keep with care everything in it; then a blessing will be on all your way, and you will do well." Joshua 1:8
Read the Bible, the rest is with God.
BurkDragon 11 months ago
@zxxXXTinyXXxxz Jesus said: "He who has my laws and keeps them, he it is who has love for me: and he who has love for me will be loved by my Father, and I will have love for him and will let myself be seen clearly by him." John 14:21
And God said: "Let this book of the law be ever on your lips and in your thoughts day and night, so that you may keep with care everything in it; then a blessing will be on all your way, and you will do well." Joshua 1:8
Read the Bible, the rest is with God.
BurkDragon 11 months ago
@zxxXXTinyXXxxz if this is how you feel, you should talk to God yourself from the heart and everything from you. Cry out to him in the heart with any emotion you feel, he wants to hear you from the heart, not from the mind. Talk to him yourself. God won't always tell you what you want to hear for your own satisfaction, he will give you what you need and still love you. Just talk to him and ask for truth and wisdom with everything of you in your heart, and not just some water down prayer
soushisouai 11 months ago
@zxxXXTinyXXxxz Hi. I would suggest prayer and fasting. =)
Do ask God to reveal something about Himself in your life. I was in your position before, but as I lived life on my own, there was just something missing. Seek Him earnestly and ask your youthgroup to pray for you too. It will be great if you have a mentor who can guide you and keep you accountable and to help you grow in the right direction too. =)
schizer 9 months ago
amen brother. keep your eyes on the prize... JESUS CHRIST, OUR REDEEMER.
linderize 11 months ago
@ryanneglect God doesn't threaten anyone He gives them free will. And if you think the Bible contradicts itself you need to do deeper studying because it doesn't. A thourough study would show you that!
thewisenashvillestar 1 year ago 48
@thewisenashvillestar Yes, free will does not exist apart from God's sovereign choosing. God choosing and making things happen apart from man's will is also a clear biblical teaching. No human can bring those two doctrines together; God is bigger than that. It's a mystery that exist outside of the confines of time and space.
ToshiroHoshi 11 months ago
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@thewisenashvillestar Yes, but free will does not exist apart from God's sovereign choosing. God choosing and making things happen apart from man's will is also a clear biblical teaching. No human can bring those two doctrines together; God is bigger than that. It's a mystery that exist outside of the confines of time and space.
ToshiroHoshi 11 months ago
@thewisenashvillestar
Amen!
PillowMethod 11 months ago
@thewisenashvillestar How do you know we have free will? Doxastic Volunteerism is believed to be false by 90% science and psychology.
LIGHTRONIX 7 months ago
@thewisenashvillestar Our free will is more limited than you think. You can't choose belief, it's a byproduct. Decisions are based on the most likely possibility to our understanding. Think about how many people are really predisposed to have christianity seem like the most likely possibility. And even if they aren't, think about how many people have been predisposed to truth seeking motives. The vast majority of humans believe what they are given. They're fault for not being educated?
LIGHTRONIX 7 months ago
Thanks my fellow brother/sister(not too sure if you're male or female) for posting this vid up. My bro showed me this vid and fell to my knees spiritually. Thanks, I really needed this to open my eyes to my own temptation. It's my fault I have sinned, not God's or anyone else's. It's great to have been able to be exposed to this vid. Thanks again and God Bless. :)
yongmoua12 1 year ago
IT sounded too romantic man! God love is G luv! man, In luv is not a relationship to be in God. It just makes it weird man! wrong words
Leile223 1 year ago
IT sounded too romantic man! God love is G luv! man,
Leile223 1 year ago
it's all in the book of genesis. i'm not asking you to show me proof of evolution. all i'm asking is that you take the time to look at what the bible really is and who God really is, according to His word. please don't assume that it's all religion and that it's the root of all evil. it is a love relationship that God wants to have with everyone. but we have to be willing to follow Him.
Thanks for listening
TheEvilClown91 1 year ago
posts on youtube. but i can guarantee you 100% that God loves you, despite what you may think of Him.
now, i don't think it was right how TheMallowProductions replied to your statement of primates (it seemed a little pushy Mallow, try toning it down a bit). but he is in the right. there isn't any real solid evidence that we came from apes, or aliens, or goop, or whatever else people say. but, the bible gives us a detailed account of the creation of man, not to mention the downfall.
TheEvilClown91 1 year ago
The love God offers is a love that is never ending... i wonder, how many friend of mine that i know of, would jump in front of a car to safe my life, and in turn giving up their own? ummm, none. and i think you can agree with that. not very many people would give up their own life for the sake of a friend. however, Jesus was flogged, beaten, mocked, and then crucified, all because He loved us enough to say, "you're worth it". now i know i may not change yours or anyone's mind with only a few
TheEvilClown91 1 year ago
**man has made up**
... trials and tribulation. why? because we live in a fallen world. in the suicide note you asked me to read, the man talked about how "It took (me) a while to realize that no matter how close you are to someone or how much they claim to love you..." now, he is speaking from bad experiences and from human contact, human love. this is not what God offers. we're not talking about the average fling with a girl someone meets at bar or even a friend you've know you whole life.
TheEvilClown91 1 year ago
@ryanneglect
i'd like to clarify, i do not consider myself a religious person. and i'll agree with you, religion is very screwed up! but, religion is something man has up, what the bible speaks of, is a love relationship between you and God. yes the bible was "written by men" but these men were told what to write by God. about the bloodshed... it is a terrible thing, suicide and any other kind of junk like that in the world. but thats just it, "in the world". God said that we will have
TheEvilClown91 1 year ago
Francis Chan is so COOL!!!
tamerralh0 1 year ago
He loves us enough to save us. As for the proof of an afterlife, we all merely have to look to the Bible (God's written word) to understand how real it is. The Bible can not be based on man's ideas because The Bible was written by 40 different God inspired men who differed in many things like background, profession, culture, education and such, over the course of 1500 years. Yet, when you read the Bible, it all fits and connects, because the Bible is God breathed.
TheEvilClown91 1 year ago
We brought the testing and judgment on ourselves. Some may say that "I'm a good person, I treat people right, and i obey the law, etc.". But God has said, only those who are perfect may enter heaven, so no matter how good someone may be, they can never be perfect. We've all thought bad thoughts about someone gossiped, or (guys) looked at a woman lustfully, or whatever else. the point is, no one is perfect, nor will they ever be. This is why God sent His son to die in our place, because...
TheEvilClown91 1 year ago
@TheEvilClown91 yes, there is no "grading curve" in salvation, good work brother.
ubc20 1 year ago
@ryanneglect
The last thing we can do is pin the blame on God. In the beginning the world was perfect, because God created it to be perfect. We were given free will by God, because how can we be God's unless we choose to be. "We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). God is not evil, on the contrary, He can not stand evil, which is why we are separated from Him. He did not create us to test and to judge us, but love us.
TheEvilClown91 1 year ago
@TheEvilClown91 i want all you religious people on here to read this - newsoholics . com/2011/01/06/bill-zeller-suicide-note/ - take away the spaces. this is just one example of how fucked up religion is and what it does to us human beings. you people need to wake up. religion has caused the most bloodshed in the history of man kind. it is 100% fact that we evolved from primates. there is much physical evidence. You all believe in a book written by human beings! have a nice day
ryanneglect 1 year ago
@ryanneglect
I want you to show me the proof that we evolved from primates! Im not a religious person. I am just a Faithful servant of God. Yeah there has been some bloodshed in the past over Gods word but that was because people were dying for something they had faith in! they were dying for what they knew was right! Yes the bible was written by men but it was all inspired by God! If i broke my hand and i asked you to write a letter. that letter is still my words even though i didnt...
TheMallowProductions 1 year ago
@ryanneglect
physically write the words on the page. God told those Men what to write down. But show me the proof that we evolved from primates because i know 100% sure that it doesnt exist
TheMallowProductions 1 year ago
@ryanneglect
You can believe in whatever you want, but purposely going to a religious video and bashing our beliefs is just selfish and wrong.
Agentseaturtle 9 months ago
anyway i think i've typed enough on this video. it's obvious that you can't change me, and i can't change you. we all have our own opinions. i know you're all nice people, but you need to realize you can still be a good person without having a false belief. if "god" will punish you for not worshipping him, but still being a great person on earth to yourself and people around you.. does he really deserve you in his heaven?
ryanneglect 1 year ago
@ryanneglect Saying God is just some idea we made up is like saying wind is something we made up.
thewisenashvillestar 1 year ago
@thewisenashvillestar you can physically feel wind. it's not a fairy tale in a book of contradictions. also no human beings threaten other human beings that "wind" will cause them to suffer for an eternity of hell for not believing in their "wind". Meanwhile there are thousands of other "winds" on earth that people believe in.
ryanneglect 1 year ago
This was encouraging, as I watch the people around me drop in their faith like flies.
jamirbkrazy 1 year ago
Daniel 9: 25-27 shows a few prophecies of the then coming messiah one being the 2nd temple would be destroyed after the messiah was put to death. the temple was destroyed A.D. 70 so the messiah would have had to come before then, so either jesus is the messiah or there isn't one.
Jurane 1 year ago
NO it's super basic really. God can't exist with us, because he exists. Think about it.
DraikzTake 1 year ago
This guy does know that god contradicts himself right? He kills, enslaves, promotes pedophillia, animal sacrifice, human sacrifice, lying to his own followers no less. Not to mention that he kills the whole entire world with a flood and then makes a law that its bad in the new testament. oh and he promotes love through fear which is a pretty sadistic message. just my thoughts.
Requiemxtoxinnocence 1 year ago
@Requiemxtoxinnocence I am not going to go through and defend all the remarks you made toward God. All I am going to say is give Him a try. Honestly. Dont say you have truly, deeply, whole-heartedly done it, because there is no way you could have and not stayed following Him. I have been where your at and where I am now. I would NEVER go back to a life without God. He doesn't use fear man. He uses love.
CrucifyingThyFlesh 1 year ago
@CrucifyingThyFlesh I actually went to a christian bible camp as a child but now I see religion as a pile of useless beliefs. The christian god is not a loving one, if you read your bible you would see all the suffering and killing he does and boy does he rack up the kills. Also how does believe in me or suffer sound like love to you?
Requiemxtoxinnocence 11 months ago
@Requiemxtoxinnocence Man, email me: Christ_till_death@yahoo.com, I enjoy talking to others about the Lord. I'll be praying for you.
CrucifyingThyFlesh 11 months ago
@CrucifyingThyFlesh I'll be thinking for you.
Requiemxtoxinnocence 11 months ago
@PooPooFakie why? i enjoy learning and expanding my mind. it saddens me that in this day and age religion still holds people back from understand the true nature of this physical earth. that so much thought has gone into supporting something that we don't even know exists. not a spot of proof. but you're right, it is only my opinion and i'll leave it at that
ryanneglect 1 year ago
@ryanneglect
What is scary is that we rely only on what we can see - we believe in what we see but the thing is, what we see is usually never as it seems/appears.
God is like light... we cannot physically see/define light with our eyes or necesarily feel/touch it. But it is real, and when it illuminates we take that as evidence of it's existence. Or even with Infrared waves, or UV rays - these are both invisible yet they clearly exist. Both God and UV rays are found on different frequencies
kndeloy 1 year ago
that are beyond our human capacity to see... but they exist. We cannot see air yet it exists.
kndeloy 1 year ago
I'm wondering what happened to, "turn the other cheek." Or does that not apply to youtube posts?
JPreachHTK 1 year ago 2
@JPreachHTK
Yeah I wonder why jesus didn't turn the other cheek to the pharisee's When he called them hypocrites.
Jurane 1 year ago
@Jurane Jesus wouldn't turn his face on you, why would he let their souls be taken so easily. Doesn't he tell us boldly in the scriptures what is wrong & don't we notice our own sin.? But them, they were darkened by sin. They were blind & couldn't see because their hearts were darkened by the dust of iniquity, So he told them boldly as he tells us now ; Hypocrites. We sometimes leave God's glory for the worthless passion of the flesh, As so did they. But he let them know as he did with us.
HardKoreCrew 1 year ago
@Jurane Remember, they didn't have a bible at that time, They had Jesus. Also, He is LOVE. If he called them hypocrites, It was for their own good. Doesn't a father discipline a child.? We go to him for shelter, But Jesus didn't come to earth to condemn us, but so that we might not perish. Jesus gives access to the Father. But amid that, He didn't turn his cheek on them because he didn't turn it to you.
HardKoreCrew 1 year ago
@Jurane yeah, you're right he didn't turn the other cheek. He just let them beat him half to death and then crucify him.
JPreachHTK 1 year ago
check out 6 ;35
knealb 1 year ago
Man, this sermon on temptation was really good, but at the end he asks all people to participate in the table of the Lord, even though most of them is probably unprepared for it and gonna eat and drink JUDGMENT upon themselves. Quite shocking that he would encourage people into communion in such a reckless manner. The table of the Lord is not a quick snack.
Jesus bless you.
GundamizerFreedom 1 year ago
5:35 "So many people have the book all wrong...that it's just a list of rules."
6:35 "God's greatest command is love me....not do this, do that. Just love me"
Yes, having to love God is a rule. Creat speaker, great intentions. However, hypocritical messages that will always lead to bondage.
-From a Christian
lonestar848 1 year ago
GREAT!
ItsLittleNicky 1 year ago
Alright I dunno your guys opinion on this, but I think its kinda weird that I just watched a sermon and francis was saying how he was watching twilight with his daughters. Okay twilight? I wouldnt let my kids watch a vampire warewolf movie as Christians, not only are movies like that a waste of time but cmon...its about vampires, lol i cant imagine Jesus watching twilight.
spiceold 1 year ago
@spiceold cant imagine Jesus watching television either though
JammanA5k 1 year ago
It's so hard... To veer away from Temptation. I need God's help more than ever in my life.
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