David Henneke's Podcast

Have you lost the interest & zeal for witnessing, for serving others and for seeing others grow in Christ? Have you become formal in worship instead of being alive in Christ? Do you attend worship services or Bible studies out of religious obligation instead of hungering and thirsting after righteousness? Do you sit in church half asleep or consistently allowing your mind to wonder instead of focusing upon the life changing power of the Word of God? If so, hear and head the command our Lord gives to the church of Sardis.

People will often compromise what they know is right, in order to get what they want. Worldly Compromise damages the testimony of the church. The Church of Thyatira is a perfect example of this reality. Christ said that the judgment would only happen if they failed to repent. No matter what we have done…No matter how terrible it is….Christ calls us to repentance. If we repent, then God will forgive us our sins, save us from destruction and deliver us from judgment. 

The Christians at Pergamum had been true to God under severe testing The Christians at Pergamum had been true to God under severe testing 
but they had compromised their testimony in other ways. Compromise (1) never occurs quickly, (2)always lowers the original standard, (3) is seldom offensive and (4) is often the first step to total disobedience. Present judgment comes to a church when it compromises the Word of God.

Rev. 2:7-10The church at Smyrna, unlike Ephesus, was facing persecution, poverty, imprisonment & even death. The heart of the message was not “repent,” but be faithful, even to the point of death, and the COMMAND was reinforced, not by a threat, but by a promise: I will give you the crown of life and you will not be hurt by the second death. It costs to be a dedicated Christian…..in some places more than others. As end-time pressures increase, persecution will also increase; and we, as God’s people, need to be ready and faithful. 

Revelation 2:1-7What we do for the Lord is important. However, why we do what we DO…is equally important! Today’s church needs to pay attention to this warning: orthodoxy and service are not enough. Labor is no substitute for love, neither is purity a substitute for passion. The church must have both if it is to please God.

ALL of God’s wonderful plans will be carried out with ALL of God’s infinite might because…Jesus is….the MIGHTY GOD! As the Mighty God,  (1)  He has the Power to Protect us, (2)  He has the power to FINISH HIS WORK in us, (3)  He has the Power to Provide for us and (4) He has the Power to Take us Home.

GOD has an amazing plan for your life It will be an incredible journey. That journey will not always make sense, if it did then there would be no need for faith. As Wonderful Counselor, our Lord is the one who makes plans and rules. Our Lord goes to no one for advice. When anyone comes to Him, He gives them the perfect counsel that they need. You can trust in the Wonderful Counselor. The more you know Him the better equipped you will be to trust Him. May you discover that our Lord is “A Wonder of a Counselor”

Romans 16:17-18: “I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery, they deceive the minds of naive people.” 

At some point in life, you can expect to find yourself in the midst of some serious trials. If you are not prepared you will struggle to make sense of the suffering. When our world is turned upside down we tend to focus on the problem and not on the One who can overcome them. Discover 5 foundational truths about suffering: TRUTH #1 God is not the creator of evil and suffering. TRUTH #2 God allows suffering to accomplish something good. TRUTH #3 One day ALL suffering will end. (for those who follow Christ) TRUTH #4 Our suffering will pale in comparison to what God has in store for his followers. TRUTH #5: You can either run away from God or turn to God in your suffering. What will you do with your suffering?

Philippians 3:17-21 In this passage, there are two examples laid before us…the Godly and the Ungodly. We must be extremely discerning and careful in their selection of our role models. It is our responsibility to find and follow the right example. Not only that, we need to reminded that we are to set the right example for others to follow.

Philippians 3:12-16 How intense is your pursuit of Christ-like maturity and Christian service?

Philippians 3:1-11 Paul had a great reputation as a scholar and a religious leader. He was proud of his Jewish heritage and his religious achievements. However, when he measured those “things” against what Jesus had to offer, He realized that they were nothing compared to what he had in Christ. When Paul placed his faith in Jesus, he received the knowledge of Christ, he gained the righteousness of Christ and he gained the fellowship of Christ. Have you?

In Philippians 2:19-30, Paul is STILL discussing the submissive mind.He has already given us a description of the submissive mind…exemplified in Jesus (2:1–11). He has also explained the dynamics of the submissive mind (2:12–18). Now he introduces us to two of his helpers in the ministry, Timothy and Epaphroditus. He wants us to know that the submissive mind is not a luxury enjoyed by a chosen few it is a necessity to be DEVELOPED for all believers. Paul and Epaphroditus prove to us that the joyful life is the life of service and sacrifice. They prove to us that the submissive mind really does work. These men lived in Philippians 1:21, not Philippians 2:21…Which verse best describes YOU?

Philippians 2:12-18 Paul has just presented Jesus Christ as our great example of HUMILITY (having submissive mind) We read it, and we agree with it, but how do we go about practicing it? How could any mortal man ever hope to achieve what Jesus Christ achieved? The problem is really not that difficult. What Paul is asking of us is NOT IMPOSSIBLE! The way we cultivate the submissive mind is by responding to God’s working in our lives! In this text we discover that we are to (1) Work it Out, (2) Knock it Off and (3) Let it Shine.

True Christian Fellowship - Philippians 1:3-11

Three Essentials for Victory...Philippians 1:27-30. Having the Single Mind Devotion (Glorifying God and Sharing the Gospel) enables us to have joy in the midst of the battle because it produces in us Consistency, Cooperation & Confidence.

Philippians 1:1-2Profile of a Healthy Church

Will you continue to hold on to the things that hold you back? Will you offer the same old excuses or will you listen to the instruction of Jesus and reach for that which is beyond yourself. Will you "Get up and walk"?

This church and our community NEEDS YOU! Not because they need you, BUT because they need God and God in His wisdom and Divine Plan has decided that He would empower us with a spiritual gift to serve one another in love. God has gifted each of His Children for an essential function…we are expected and equipped to do God’s will. The truth of the matter is that God doesn’t need any of us, but He CHOOSES to use us and EQUIPS us to be used by Him.