Is fasting not optional for Christians?

 

During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, "And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you (Matthew 6:16-18)." Are Christians obligated to fast based on what Jesus says in this passage? In this video, I will bring clarity to this question. 

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Fasting 

https://youtu.be/Q5mVfcK-Plk?si=1MfViuUUbsdTF1IU

Only God Can Forgive Sin

On multiple occasions, Jesus shocked His audience by forgiving the sins of people. From a paralyzed man seeking to be healed to an outcast woman worshipping at His feet. While those in the audience focused on the outward appearance of the paralytic and the woman, Jesus focused on a deeper need that they had. In this video, we will discuss why these two encounters that Jesus had proved His deity.

Resources: The Healing of the Paralytic livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/healing_of_the_paralytic.mp3

Is believing in Jesus Christ all that's necessary for eternal life?

 

Religious dogma often overrides the simplicity of the Gospel. The plain reading of scripture should not be added to or taken away from. If we can't take Jesus at His word, can we trust anything written in the Bible? If you want to see how Satan twists scripture to deceive people watch this video.

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Relationship with God 

livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_012_3_16_36_relationship_with_god_ext.mp3

Dealing With Rejection

 

There are many things humans have in common. One of those commonalities is being rejected. Whether it's being rejected by a love interest, a job, or something else, we all know the disappointment and pain of not being what others desire. Many people believe experiencing rejection is a sign that God is upset with them. Is this true? In this video, I will explain that God understands what you're dealing with. 

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The Loneliness of God https://share.google/PbeWmkw0YB3Oj9KIT

What does it mean to be lawless?

 Does living under grace mean that you are living a life of lawlessness? For people under the law, there are only two ways to live. It's either living a life in response to commands designed to modify your flesh. Or, living a life of indulging the flesh in sin. But, living a life of faith under the grace of God is a third way of living that many don't understand. Find out what this means in this video. 

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The Role of the Holy Spirit https://share.google/xjwgMJ9ehOCgtZEww

The Throne Of Grace

 

For many Christians, Hebrews 4:16 might as well not be in the Bible. With what they believe about forgiveness and their relationship with God, their behavior is more in line with Leviticus 16. If you believe the sin issue is not over between you and God, you will never get to know Him. In this video, we will discuss the differences between approaching God in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. Resources: Draw Near to God livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/hebrews_14_ch4_11_16_draw_near_to_god.mp3

Faith, works, and water baptism are all clarified in one verse

 

In Titus 3:5, Paul talks about faith, works, and water baptism. These three topics have dominated Christianity for centuries. What does this one verse say about salvation that gives us answers to all three of these topics?

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Faith and Works

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God's Faithfulness

 

God's faithfulness isn't fragile. It's unshakable. In this message, we explore the promise that the One who calls you is faithful and will surely do it. When you feel weak, tempted, or inconsistent, scripture reminds us that the Lord is faithful to strengthen and guard you. Faithful to have forgiven you, and faithful even when we are faithless.

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Grace of God 

livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/first_corinthians_002_1_1_9_grace_of_god.mp3

What does it mean to be in the realm of the flesh?

 

It's easy to assume that when the Bible speaks of being in the "realm of the flesh" it means the ungodly who seek to indulge in sin. Is this what Paul was talking about when he mentioned that those in the realm of the flesh cannot please God? In this video, I demonstrate how Paul is not referring to the ungodly, but to something more unexpected.

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Walk in the Spirit
livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/romans_50_walk_in_the_spirit_8_4_8.mp3

The Case for Paul

In the first century, Paul was controversial. Today, the critics of Paul say that he contradicts Jesus. There are even social and ethical criticisms of Paul's writings. Did God get it wrong when Jesus met Paul on the road to Damascus? In this video, I address the criticisms levied at Paul and cement his rightful place in the word of God.

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Judging Paul

livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/first_corinthians_038_9_1_6_judging_paul.mp3

This is how you get deceived

 

Do you or people you know make vague promises about God saying He is going to bless you based on your obedience to Him? Are the promises ever defined? Is what you're supposed to do ever defined? This is how people are deceived and manipulated into things that aren't true. In this video, I'll explain what we are supposed to be obedient to and what those blessings are. 

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Blessings of the Spirit 

livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/ephesians_006_1_3_blessing_of_the_spirit.mp3

God Said What?

 

How do we reconcile God being a God of love when the Bible shows Him hating people? Did Jesus encourage people to violate the fifth commandment? Was Pharaoh's hardened heart the result of God overriding his free will? 

In this video, I attempt to answer these questions and perhaps give you a structure to handle other difficult passages in the Bible.

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Love and Love More 

livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/romans_59_love_and_love_more_9_10_14.mp3

How does Matthew 6:33 apply to Christians?

 

As Christians, how do we read Matthew 6:33 in light of who we are in Christ? Is being given food, drink, and clothing what It means to be in right standing with the Lord? In this video I will answer these questions for you. Take a listen. 

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The Sermon on the Mount 8

livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/sermon_on_mount_8.mp3