Endure Unto the End
August 29, 2021
We have been sharing over the past few weeks concerning the end time.  We will focus today on Matthew 24.
There is some question as to where things are on God’s timetable of events.  We should be well aware of the things that are going on now give enough information to cause us to question what is really going on, and most of all for the saints to know what we should do.  God gave the tribe of Issachar understanding of the times and what Israel was to do.  Like the tribe of Issachar, we must have understanding of the times and what we are to do.
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ” Jesus ends his message to the 7 churches with this statement: “to him that has an ear to hear let him hear what the spirit says to the churches.”
We need to have a ear to discern. 
We want to walk in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
 
We have evidence/manifestation of prophecies Jesus gave us concerning the end times.
There is an urgency in this last hour to remind the people to hold fast the profession of their faith,
 to be steadfast and unmovable.  Deception is out to draw you away from God.  There is a great departing from the faith. 
Hold fast, stand firm, stand strong and don’t be distracted in this hour.
 
Matt 24:12 
because iniquity (lawlessness) shall abound…but He that shall endure to the end shall be saved.
lawlessness, to believe against the law of God and nature
2
(Romans 1:27)  men leave the natural use of women
rebellion against the laws of man, laws of God, laws of nature also
lawlessness, spirit of rebellion
the love of many shall wax cold,  love for God the brethren, the faith, the lost
lawlessness, chaos, confusion etc. 
Don’t lose our love for God and for the brethren, the truth of God’s word or the souls of the unsaved
.
but he that shall endure shall be saved
we see the season we are in
Luke 21:28 When you see these things beginning to happen, look up
The example of one man’s life here:  Endure until the end
now subtle deception and the ways of this world, seducing spirits, doctrines of devils, pride of life
There are subtle ways to entice cause many to turn back as people go back (2 Peter 2:22“as the dog goes back to his vomit and the pig to wallowing in the mire”)  ONCD SAVED ALWAYS SAVED IS NOT TRUE.
We must be steadfast
if ye continue in my word, THEN YOU ARE NY DISCIPLES INDEED
Heb 12 – ‘lay aside the weight and the sin that so easily besets you.”     run this race with patience
Gal 5:7  “ ye did run well…who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth”
Gal 3  Who hath bewitched you that you should not obey the truth…
before whose eyes Jesus was crucified
 
3
(Galatians 5:1)  Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage   Hold on to your steadfastness in the Lord.
There are many who are walking away from the faith.
We have an example of one of Paul’s co-laborers in the faith. He was one who served and worked together with him.     
(2Tim 4:10) Paul spoke of betrayal, “Demos has departed from me having loved this present world.”
The cares of this world and the lust of other things chokes out the word and draws men away from steadfastness.
Galatians 3 there is a strong warning to hold fast.
You have become enticed, bewitched after being made new, after  
the God of this world system has blinded the minds of them who believe not
Don’t get in unbelief!  Keep your faith and confidence in God.   Be strong in the lord…stand against the enticement of the enemy
Hold fast to your steadfastness in the Lord. 
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There is a war for our souls.
Our citizenship is in heaven
IJohn 2:15  love not the world, neither the things in the world…
for all that is in the world…he that doeth the will of God shall abide forever…
Even now there are many antichrists, many religions, doctrines away from fundamental truths of the gospel
don’t be distracted in this hour
There are many philosophies and doctrines to draw men away from the name and the blood of Jesus.  Hold fast, don’t be deceived or confused.
 
(Romans 12:2) I beseechbeseach you therefore, be not conformed to this world.  be not conformed to this world but e ye transformed.
the way of the righteous is mor excellent than his neibor but the way of the wicked seduces him.
(IJohn 2:17)  And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof.  all that is in the world…he that doeth the will of God abideth forever
even now are there many antichrists
the way of the wicked seduces him, give heed to the things we have heard
If you are a hearer and not a doer of the word,  you deceived yourself.
Your spirit is like a leaky balloon.  the helium seeps out!
over time if we aren’t doers we deceive ourselves
we must obey the truth
Faith without works is still dead.
We must demonstrate his power.
5
if we have love for the world, the love of the Father is not in us
 
James 4:4  adulterers and adulteresses 
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.       
friendship with the world is enmity with God
We have a covenant relationship with God! we are married to him. 
relationships with the world are adulterous relationships against God
The example of Solomon – how powerful and seductive the lust of the eyes, etc. can be! these things are for an example.  You don’t have to experience everything to learn.
the best teacher is the Holy Spirit. be led by the spirit and walk in truth.
He guides you around land mines, walking you around land mines and through the shadow of death
Psalm 23 His rod and staff will comfort us
He is right there with us.  in the midst of confusion, death, contamination, disease, virus,etc.
Psalm 91  dwell in the secret place of the most high, we Say of the lord He is our refuge and our fortress and in Him we will trust.  No plague shall come nigh our dwelling, He shall keep us in all our ways.
We have god’s protection, peace and provision in the midst of all of this.
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David had cried out for the mercy of God when he came to himself.
Psalm 51:2-5  Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. 4Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judges . 5Behold, I was shaped in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
1Kings 11:11  Solomon loved many strange women.  It was never God’s will for men to have more than one wife.
It never has a good outcome.
He had 700 wives, (princesses), and 300 concubines who turned away his heart to serve other gods.
He began to be enticed by the women and their gods.  His heart was not like his father David’s who cried out to God for mercy and forgiveness. Psalm 51
Solomon went after Ashtaroth and other Gods, (Moab, Molech, etc)  in the high places where some  actually sacrificed their own children to them.
Look at the wisdom he had access to in Psalms and Proverbs after he asked God for wisdom to lead God’s people rather than riches.
Lots of people start with the right motives, understanding the righteousness of God, ect.
Having all available to them, they still fall as they are seduced. 
The God of Israel appeared to him twice and commanded him not to go unto other gods.
1 Kings 11:11. KJ21. Therefore the Lord said unto Solomon, “Forasmuch as this is done by thee, and thou hast not kept My covenant and My statutes which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee and will give it to thy servant.
7
the kingdom was split between Jeroboam and Rehoboam
division and chaos because of Solomon’s sin.  our decisions effect generations to come!
God is raising up curse breakers in this generation who will break curses of sickness and disease, etc.  hereditary
there is a war against spirits that think they are familiar with your family, etc.
 
Solomon had everything, yet lost through outright rebellion
He forgot the instructions of his father.

1. Proverbs 5:1-4  My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding
2. That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
3. For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil
4. But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two edged sword.

 the lips of a strange woman…lest thou shalt ponder
They draw you into deception.
The love of many waxes cold.  Keep the love of God on fire in your soul!
Build yourself up in the love of  Christ, praying in the Holy Ghost!
“If you love me you will keep my commandments.”
All things work together for good.  Desire to worship him with all your heart and mind and soul.
God perfects his people.
Phil. 1:6 Being confident of this very thing.  He is going to complete what He has begun.
He is building you up to be strong!
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Cast all you cares upon Him.  Know that He is your provider
Trust in the Lord
don’t try to figure it all out.
give obedience to His word.
this is the way, walk ye in it.
 
Every time you think, “What am I going to do about …”  Trust in the Lord
Don’t be overcome by the threats of the world.
Hebrews 10 – the flattering lips of the enemy are deceitful.  Trust in the Lord! not in mn.  be not deceived.
If you sow to the spirit, you will have life.
Intensify your prayer life.
The just shall live by faith.
He is not just your God, He is your Father!
The word is night thee.  I will never leave thee.  I am your God, I will uphold you.
Hebrews 10:35  "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward."
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Hebrews 10:38  Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.”
Don’t be like Lot’s wife.
they brought her out and she looked back.
Luke 9:62 No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
We are not of them than draw back unto perdition.
We are not even looking back!  look unto the hills from whence our help comes from.
Romans 10:39  But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
David said, “I had fainted unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Endure to the end!  Stand before the Lord one day and hear Him say, “Well done thou good and faithful servant.”

​Endure unto the End.                                                                                            August 29, 2021
We have been sharing over the past few weeks concerning the end time.  We will focus today on Matthew 24.
There is some question as to where things are on God’s timetable of events.  We should be well aware of the things that are going on now give enough information to cause us to question what is really going on, and most of all for the saints to know what we should do.  God gave the tribe of Issachar understanding of the times and what Israel was to do.  Like the tribe of Issachar, we must have understanding of the times and what we are to do.
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ” Jesus ends his message to the 7 churches with this statement: “to him that has an ear to hear let him hear what the spirit says to the churches.”
We need to have a ear to discern. 
We want to walk in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
 
We have evidence/manifestation of prophecies Jesus gave us concerning the end times.
There is an urgency in this last hour to remind the people to hold fast the profession of their faith, to be steadfast and unmovable.  The Spirit of Deception is out to draw you away from God.  There is a great departing from the faith. Hold fast, stand firm, stand strong and don’t be distracted in this hour.
 
Matt 24:12 
Because iniquity (lawlessness) shall abound…but He that shall endure to the end shall be saved.
Lawlessness, to believe against the law of God and nature
2
(Romans 1:27)  men leave the natural use of women
rebellion against the laws of man, laws of God, laws of nature also
lawlessness, spirit of rebellion
The love of many shall wax cold,  love for God the brethren, the faith, the lost
lawlessness, chaos, confusion etc. 
Don’t lose our love for God and for the brethren, the truth of God’s word or the souls of the unsaved
.
But he that shall endure shall be saved
We see the season we are in.
Luke 21:28 When you see these things beginning to happen, look up

An example of one man’s enticement:  Endure until the end
Now we see subtle deception and the ways of this world, seducing spirits, doctrines of devils, the pride of life.
There are subtle ways to entice and cause many to turn back as people go back (2 Peter 2:22)  It has happened to them according to the proverb, “as the dog goes back to his vomit and the pig to wallowing in the mire”)  ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED IS NOT TRUE.
WE MUST BE DILIGENT
if ye continue in my word, THEN YOU ARE NY DISCIPLES INDEED
(Heb 12) – ‘lay aside the weight and the sin that so easily besets you.”     run this race with patience
Gal 5:7  “ ye did run well…who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth”
Gal 3  Who hath bewitched you that you should not obey the truth…
before whose eyes Jesus was crucified
 
3
(Galatians 5:1)  Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage   Hold on to your steadfastness in the Lord.
There are many who are walking away from the faith.
We have an example of one of Paul’s co-laborers in the faith. He was one who served and worked together with him.     
Paul spoke of betrayal
(2Tim 4:10)  “Demos has departed from me having loved this present world.”
The cares of this world and the lust of other things chokes out the word and draws men away from steadfastness.
(Galatians 3) there is a strong warning to hold fast.
They had become enticed, bewitched after being made new. 
(2 Corinthians 11:13,14) The God of this world system has blinded the minds of them who believe not.   And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light
Don’t get in unbelief!  Keep your faith and confidence in God.   Be strong in the lord…stand against the enticement of the enemy
Hold fast to your steadfastness in the Lord. 
4
 
There is a war for our souls.
Our citizenship is in heaven
(IJohn 2:15)  love not the world, neither the things in the world…
for all that is in the world…he that doeth the will of God shall abide forever…
Even now there are many antichrists, many religions, doctrines away from fundamental truths of the gospel
don’t be distracted in this hour
There are many philosophies and doctrines to draw men away from the name and the blood of Jesus.  Hold fast, don’t be deceived or confused.
 
(Romans 12:2) I beseech you therefore, be not conformed to this world.  be not conformed to this world but e ye transformed.
the way of the righteous is more excellent than his neighbour but the way of the wicked seduces him.
(IJohn 2:17)  And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof.  All that is in the world…he that doeth the will of God abideth forever
Even now are there many antichrists
The way of the wicked seduces him, give heed to the things we have heard
If you are a hearer and not a doer of the word,  you deceived yourself.
Your spirit is like a leaky balloon.  the helium seeps out!
over time if we aren’t doers we deceive ourselves
We must obey the truth
Faith without works is still dead.
We must demonstrate his power.
5
If we have love for the world, the love of the Father is not in us
 
(James 4:4)  adulterers and adulteresses 
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.       
friendship with the world is enmity with God
We have a covenant relationship with God! we are married to him. 
Relationships with the world are adulterous relationships against God
The example of Solomon – how powerful and seductive the lust of the eyes, etc. can be! these things are for an example.  You don’t have to experience everything to learn.
the best teacher is the Holy Spirit. be led by the spirit and walk in truth.
He guides you around land mines, walking you around land mines and through the shadow of death
(Psalm 23) His rod and staff will comfort us
He is right there with us.  in the midst of confusion, death, contamination, disease, virus,etc.
Psalm 91  dwell in the secret place of the most high, we Say of the lord He is our refuge and our fortress and in Him we will trust.  No plague shall come nigh our dwelling, He shall keep us in all our ways.
WE have god’s protection, peace and provision in the midst of all of this.
6
David had cried out for the mercy of God when he came to himself.
(Psalm 51:2-5)  Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. 4Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judges . 5Behold, I was shaped in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
(1Kings 11:11)  Solomon loved many strange women.  It was never God’s will for men to have more than one wife.
It never has a good outcome.
He had 700 wives, (princesses), and 300 concubines who turned away his heart to serve other gods.
He began to be enticed by the women and their gods.  His heart was not like his father David’s who cried out to God for mercy and forgiveness. Psalm 51
Solomon went after Ashtaroth   and other Gods, (Moab, Molech, etc)  in the high places where some actually sacrificed their own children to them.
He asked God for wisdom to lead God’s people rather than riches. Look at the wisdom he had access to in Psalms and Proverbs. 
Lots of people start with the right motives, understanding the righteousness of God, ect.
Having all available to them, they still fall as they are seduced. 
The God of Israel appeared to him twice and commanded him not to go unto other gods.
1 Kings 11:11. KJ21. Therefore the Lord said unto Solomon, “Forasmuch as this is done by thee, and thou hast not kept My covenant and My statutes which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee and will give it to thy servant.
7
the kingdom was split between Jeroboam and Rehoboam
division and chaos because of Solomon’s sin.  Our decisions effect generations to come!
God is raising up curse breakers in this generation who will break curses of sickness and disease, etc.  hereditary issues.
There is a war against spirits that think they are familiar with your family, etc.
 
Solomon had everything, yet lost through outright rebellion

1. Proverbs 5:1-4  My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding
2. That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
3. For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil
4. But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword.

 the lips of a strange woman…lest thou shalt ponder
They draw you into deception.
The love of many waxes cold.  Keep the love of God on fire in your soul!
Build yourself up in the love of  Christ, praying in the Holy Ghost!
“If you love me you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)
All things work together for good.
Desire to worship him with all your heart and mind and soul.
God perfects his people.
(Phil. 1:6) Being confident of this very thing.  He is going to complete what He has begun.
He is building you up to be strong!
8
Cast all you cares upon Him.  Know that He is your provider
Trust in the Lord
Don’t try to figure it all out.
Give obedience to His word.
"This is the way, walk ye in it."
 
Every time you think, “What am I going to do about …”  Trust in the Lord
Don’t be overcome by the threats of the world.
Hebrews 10 – the flattering lips of the enemy are deceitful.  Trust in the Lord! not in mn.  be not deceived.
If you sow to the spirit, you will have life.
Intensify your prayer life.
The just shall live by faith.
He is not just your God, He is your Father!
The word is night thee.  I will never leave thee.  I am your God, I will uphold you.
(Hebrews 10:35)  "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward."
9
(Hebrews 10:38)  Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.”
Don’t be like Lot’s wife.
they brought her out and she looked back.
(Luke 9:62) No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
We are not of them than draw back unto perdition.
We are not even looking back!  look unto the hills from whence our help comes from.
(Romans 10:39)  But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
David said, “I had fainted unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. (Psalm 27:13)
Stand before the Lord one day and hear Him say, “Well done thou good and faithful servant.”  Endure to the end!

​Introduction after prayer:
John14  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5Thomas saith unto him, LORD, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
the return of the Lord is near
If I go away I will come again
you can have peace in the Lord

The message:
Be reminded of Jesus' words about the last times!
The answer is in the word of God
that is what we have to stand fast in, to hold on to in this world today
We begin with Matt 24  the last days
2Tim perilous times, perplexity, confusion, chaos
2 Timothy 3:1-13
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
 
the answer to hope is in the word of God
in our relationship with Christ
a despair, discouragement, depression deep in unbelievers.  We give hope in Christ Jesus
 
Stay focused and mindful of the wiles, schemes, deceptions of the enemy
spirits of fear or deception drawing  us away from the love, power and faithfulness of God
watching out for the deceitfulness of sin -  behind the mask, beyond people’s awareness
2Cor4 - Satan, the God of this world has blinded the minds of those who believe not
Don’t allow blinders or earplugs to stop us from seeing and hearing the word of the Lord
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Sin has subtle ways of seducing away from steadfastness
be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord

Deception
Matthew 24:3-4 3And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? 4And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
people can see things are not coming to a good end
Jesus’ answer, “take heed that no man deceive you”
One major sign of the times is the spirit of deception.   the lies of the enemy disguise the truth.  We have to be on guard against this.

try the spirits by the Word of God
what does the word of God say?
the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds
2 Corinthians 10:5  Bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.--
 
Matt 24:4 take heed that no man deceive you. 
Matthew 24:5-15 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

The lies of the enemy are disguised as the truth
Try the spirits by the word of God
Think, what does the Word of God say about the situation?
we see earthquakes, etc but strong warnings Jesus gave us.
 Satan comes to deceive as a serpent
 2Corinthians 11:3  But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
Satan disguises, hides his true identity
The bait of Satan. he entices into a lie, to get you to believe a lie with the intent of creating fear
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allowing technology, the wisdom of man  to override the wisdom of God.  aside from the way of God brings fear
God has not given us a spirit of fear
f e a r – false evidence appearing real
Satan’s lies appear to be the truth
the only way to see the lie is by the word of God and the HOLY Spirit!
Deception is behind the scenes, subtle,  the serpent was more subtle that all the beasts of the field
lest your minds be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ
For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
Paul was justifying his calling as an apostle of Jesus Christ, refuting, rebuking, exposing false prophets who were drawing men away from Christ into covetousness, materialism, worldly mindsets  drawing away from the simplicity in Christ JESUS
enticing and luring them away from the simplicity in Christ Jesus,  the power of the blood, power of the blood, names of God, salvation in none other, foundational tenants of the faith, 
keep this thing simple
living for Christ is not as hard as the devil wants you to think it is.
Jude said contend for the faith
we can live a life that pleases God, have a sound mind, 
keep trusting God, living for him, not as fearful but having a sound mind and overcome the spirit of fear
11:13  false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ  on the increase in this day
Their end shall be according to their works
simplicity in salvation  
mixing with Islam, Buddhism, new age teachings – ecumenical movements teaching many ways to the one Lord
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even ministers begin to dilute and be led into these false teachings
the subtlety of the serpent challenges us
Examine yourself – isolation – move in, discipline yourself.  Get to know Him more than ever before!
No man comes to the father but by me.
STAY FOCUSED THERE IS WAR FOR YOUR SOUL  MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE FAITH
MAKE SURE YOUR MOTIVES ARE PURE,
it's gonna be necessary that you have a discerning spirit
fix this section
its a time to really hone in discipline yourself, get to know him more than ever before
Jesus' warnings to the last churches, many of whom exhibit caracteristics of modern day churches

Ephesus – the backslidden church lost their first love,
Smyrna, the persecuted church,
Pergamos, the worldly church.
Thyatira the compromising church.
Philadelphia – church of brotherly love, ( there was no rebuke, only praise from Jesus, commended an open door)
Sardis -
Laodicea – represents the condition of the latter day church
can be easily deceived
 (there was no praise for these last two churches)
showed them how to repent and get back on track
we can be easily deceived and drawn into worldliness and compromise

strong warning 
Hebrews 3:12-13 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
be partakers of Christ…if we hold the steadfastness of our confidence  to the end

You can’t look back
FOCUS! don’t get distracted in the last lap! IN VIEW OF THE FINISH LINE!
if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end
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the church of Laodicea – like the times we live in now
deception sent to create fear, lust for other things

Galatians 5:7– Paul told them, “you did run well, who hath bewitched you?”
stand fast in the liberty, not entangled
Deception causes the fiery testimony, love intensity to begin to cool off
Rev. 3:14-20
14And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God
15I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. 17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: They were so deceived about who they were. Totally diferent from what Jesus saw.
18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. 19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. 20Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
man looks at the outward appearance
Parable of the sower:  sows the seed of the word
types of soil:
thorny soil, thorns- cares of this world, lusts of other things -choked out the word
 
drawn into the things of life, the world’s standards, rather than advancing the kingdom
Laodicea, “the people rule”
they looked more to material wealth, at the way of the city to judge their standards
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Jesus said they were lukewarm
standards of the world determine actions.  waters from the springs of the mountain
hot springs brought down rom the aqueduct into the city and become tepid, lukewarm by the time it reached the city  nauseating
major banking, major resources, industrious city, 2 rivers ran into the city, commerece, material wealth where people want to be
the church 
home of a renowned medical center with eye salve
The church at Laodicea was a wealthy, weak church with Jesus on the outside knocking
except the spirit draw him, you cannot b drawn to God
Jesus had no place in that worldly church, lost their relatioinship with the lord
He cried out to them, be zealous and repent
regardless of your identification with a particular church, make your calling and election sure
James 1  God cannot be tempted with evil neither tempteth He any man, every man tempted with his own lust
self esteem, self worth, the spirit of self exaltation , spirit of pride – what satisfies our desires, not God’s will
the heart of man is evil, desperately wicked
always be mindful of who gets the glory out of things
make sure that His name is being exalted
lead men to Christ and to have an intimate relationship with Him
Whatever we like may draw us away from God.
Lay aside every weight, know what our triggers are, what our weaknesses have been before salvation 
There are things that satisfy our flesh
Pastor gives the example of baiting a mouse/rat, bait on the hook when fishing
something that will satisfy a desire in him
Satan knows what it will take to lure you.  your weak points, things you love
know your weaknesses, triggers before you were saved. things you were used to being satisfied with
be not ignorant of his devises
pride, need for praise, fulfilment not of god
He knows how to bait you into going back again
So give no place to the devil, don’t be ignorant concerning his devices.
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Don’t  be drawn away of your own lust, pride, needing praise, etc.
the enemy uses whatever worked in the past!
Once you were born again, you reconned the old man to be dead and buried
2Cor, 5:17 “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…” – a new man
the enemy will hand you a shovel with your name on it.  tries to get you to dig up your old desires and  satisfy yourself again, to justify the temptations of the past life.

Romans 6:1  Shall we sin knowingly?  God forbid!
the seductions and enticements of the flesh try to get you to relive and get involved in the old life

example of the shovel to dig up  what was buried
James 1:15  Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.
Galatians 5:1 1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don't be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
We must not lose focus. Be on guard, Watch as well as pray. 
Peter, Paul and Jude all warn against deception, speaking against  the falling away, the apostacy. through all the epistles, warning against the falling away. Don’t be of those who are losing confidence!  departing from the faith
2Peter 3:1-3 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: 3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
There is confusion in the church concerning the word of God.
 
 
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We must not forget God’s judgment on angels, on Sodom and Gommorah
2Peter 2:4
4For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment
The LORD knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: 10But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
2Peter 2:16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. 19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. 22Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
If you continue in his word you will know the truth
John 8:31-32  31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
(2 Peter 2:20) “For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse than the beginning
better to not have known… that which was washed – the sow has returned to the mud (2PETER 2:22) Of them the proverbs are true: "A dog returns to its vomit," and, "A sow that is washed returns to her wallowing in the mud."
hold fast!  Satan wants you to go back into sin
be encouraged, understand  the warfare we are in.

have a disciplined, consistent prayer life! a time and place to be with the lord daily!  spend time in the presence of God or you will become weary!
healing, salvation, deliverance, peace will follow your obedience
"Men aught always to pray and not to faint"

This warfare is real!
deception is slowly drawing saints away from God
Remember the example of the boiling frog – the captor slowly turns up the heat to boiling before the frog realizes he is being cooked
 - it is a process, but faithfulness should be greater than that in you
Make sure you are advancing!  are you stronger now than it was last year, last week?
weapon of fervent prayer, declaring the word of the lord. righteousness, pleading the blood of the lamb
stand on the covenant we have, speak them out of our mouths often
MAKE TIME!

Rev 12  overcome Satan by the blood of the lamb, the word of your testimony and love not your life, speak out of your mouth 
have a disciplined prayer life – make time and place for prayer daily
Put on whole the armor of God
Ephesians 6:11-17 KJV Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Hear what the spirit is saying –
information and time are speeding up, confusion and fear with it
we have to stop!  Be steadfast, unmovable
1 Corinthians 15:58 58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the LORD, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the LORD
stand on the truth, have greater discernment, insight on sight
moment by moment, be doers of the word and not only hearers
HEAR AND BE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD!  SPEAK LIFE, DECLARE BLESSING, FAVOR, HEALING AND HEALTH, VICTORY
Rev. 2:29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

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John14  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5Thomas saith unto him, LORD, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
the return of the Lord is near
If I go away I will come again
you can have peace in the Lord
 
Matt 24  the last days
2Tim perilous times, perplexity, confusion, chaos
2 Timothy 3:1-13
1This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
 
answer in the word of God
in our relationship with Christ
a despair, discouragement, depression deep in unbelievers.  We give hope in Christ Jesus
 
stay focused and mindful of the wiles, schemes, deceptions of the enemy
spirits of fear or deception drawing  us away from the love, power and faithfulness of God
deceitfulness of sin -   behind the mask, beyond people’s awareness
2Cor4 - Satan, the God of this world has blinded the minds of those who believe not
Don’t allow blinders or earplugs to stop us from seeing and hearing the word of the Lord
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Sin has subtle ways of seducing away from steadfastness
be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord
Matt 24  “tell us, when shall these things be”
people can see things are not coming to a good end
Jesus’ answer, “take heed that no man deceive you”
the lies of the enemy disguise the truth
try the spirits by the Word of God
what does the word of God say?
the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds
2 Corinthians 10:5  Bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.--
 
Matt 24:4  take heed that no man deceive you
The lies of the enemy are disguised as the truth
Try the spirits by the word of God
Think, what does the Word of God say about the situation?
we see earthquakes, etc but strong warnings Jesus gave us.
 Satan comes to deceive as a serpent
 2Corinthians 11:3  But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
Satan disguises, hides his true identity
the bait of Satan. he entices into a lie, to get you to believe a lie with the intent of creating fear
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allowing technology, the wisdom of man  aside from the way of God
God has not given us a spirit of fear
fear – false evidence appearing real
Satan’s lies appear to be the truth
the only way to see the lie is by the word of God!
the serpent was more subtle that all the beasts of the field
lest your minds be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ
rebuking, exposing false prophets
drawing men into covetousness, worldly mindsets
away from the power of the blood, the names of God, foundational tenants of the Word
keep trusting ____, living for
god, not as _________.   have a sound mind and overcome the spirit of fear
11:13  false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves
their end according to their works
simplicity in salvation
mixing with Islam, Buddhism, new age teachings – ecumenical movements teaching many ways to the one Lord
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even ministers begin to dilute and be led into these false teachings
the subtlety of the serpent challenges us
Examine yourself – isolation – move in, discipline yourself.  Get to know Him more than ever before!
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Laodicea, the 7th church  
Ephesus – the backslidden church lost their first love
Pergamos
Philadelphia – brotherly love – there was no rebuke, only praise from Jesus,  an open door
Laodicea – represents the latter day church
Sardis - ______________
there was no praise for these two churches
Thyatira
we can be easily deceived and drawn into worldliness and compromise
Hebrews 3:12-13 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
be partakers of Christ…hold fast to the end
You can’t look back
focus! don’t get distracted in the last lap!
if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end
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the church of Laodicea – like the times we live in now
deception to create fear, lust for other things
Galatians 5:7– Paul told them, “you did run well, who hath bewitched you?”
stand fast in the liberty, not entangled
Deception causes the fiery testimony, love intensity to begin to cool off
Rev. 3:14-20
14And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God
15I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. 17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: 18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. 19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. 20Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
man looks at the outward appearance
Parable of the sower:  sows the seed of the word
types of soil:
thorny soil, thorns- cares of this world, lusts of other things -choked out the word
 
drawn into the things of life, the world’s standards, rather than advancing the kingdom
Laeodicea, “the people rule”
they looked more to material wealth, at the way of the city to judge their standards
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recording at 2:18
standards of the world determine actions.  waters from the springs of the mountain
become tepid, lukewarm
find this section – had to leave the room
be zealous and repent
regardless of your identification with a particular church, make your calling and election sure
35:52
James 1  God cannot be tempted with evil
self esteem, self worth, the spirit of self exaltation , spirit of pride – what satisfies our desires, not God’s will
the heart of man is evil, desperately wicked
always be mindful of who gets the glory out of things
 sure that His name is being exalted
lead men to Christ and to have an intimate relationship with Him
Whatever we like may draw us away from God.
Lay aside every weight, know what our triggers are, what our weaknesses have been before salvation
things that satisfy our flesh
Satan knows your weak points, things you love
So give no place to the devil, don’t be ignorant concerning his devices.
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Don’t  be drawn away of your own lust, pride, needing praise, etc.
the enemy uses whatever worked in the past!
Once you were born again, you reconned the old man to be dead and buried
2Cor, 5:17 “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…” – a new man
the enemy will hand you a shovel with your name on it.  tries to get you to dig up your old desires and  satisfy yourself again, to justify the temptations of the past life
Romans 6:1  Shall we sin knowingly?  God forbid!
the seductions and enticements of the flesh try to get you to relive and get involved in the old life
James 1:15  Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is acomplished, it brings forth death.
Galatians 5:1 1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don't be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
We must not lose focus.  Watch as well as pray. 
Peter, Paul and Jude all warn against deception, speaking against  the falling away, the apostacy.  Don’t be of those who are losing confidence!  
2Peter 3:1-3 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: 3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
There is confusion in the church concerning the word of God.
 
 
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We must not forget God’s judgment on angels, on Sodom and Gomorah
2Peter 2:4
4For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment
The LORD knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: 10But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
2Peter 2:16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. 19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. 22Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
If you continue in his word you will know the truth
John 8:31-32  31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
record at 2:20
after they had escaped ____ to be entangled therein and overcome
the latter end is worse than the beginning  (2 Peter 2:20) “F or if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse than the beginning
better to not have known… that which was washed – the sow has returned to the mud (2PETER 2:22)
Satan wants you to go back into sin
be encouraged, know the warfare we are in.
have a disciplined, consistent prayer life! a time and place to be with the lord daily!
healing, salvation, deliverance, peace will follow
men aught always to pray and not to faint
This warfare is real!
deception and _________is slowly _______ away
remember the example of the boiling frog – the captor slowly turns up the heat to boiling before the frog realizes he is being cooked
? find this - it is a process, but faithfulness should be greater than that in you
Make sure you are advancing!
weapon of fervent prayer, declaring the word of the lord. righteousness, pleading the blood of the lamb
Rev 12  overcome Satan by the blood of the lamb, the word of your testimony and love not your life, speak out of your mouth _____ find this
have a disciplined prayer life – make time and place for prayer daily
Put on whole the armor of God
Ephesians 6:11-17 KJV Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Hear what the spirit is saying –
we have to stop!  Be steadfast, unmovable
1 Corinthians 15:58 58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the LORD, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the LORD
stand on the truth, have greater discernment, insight on sight
moment by moment, be doers of the word and not only hearers
Rev. 2:29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Understand the urgency of the time
We have been commanded to reach the lost by preaching the good news!
The Mercy of God as well as the Wrath of God
Our future hope
We have the blessed hope of a glorious future
Go into all the world and preach the gospel
bear fruit – in my name shall they cast out devils.
God will work with us as we go
confirming His word with signs following
We have been commissioned/commanded to Go
There is darkness and gross darkness.
Understand the urgency of the time
don’t be overwhelmed by the darkness
keep your eyes on the Lord.   look up 
This time is “the beginning of sorrows.
we are dealing with the God of this world system
2 Corinthians 4:4 - In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. He has blinded the minds of them that are lost
God wants to deliver us from the power of darkness
The spirit of confusion is here now!
masks, vaccines, new variants, storms, fires, catastrophes
Luke 21  men’s hearts failing them for fear
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people are losing hope
Things happening in the world don’t give hope of returning to normal.
Deep down in the soul of man today there is no real hope for a better future
Because of that, there is a desperation
People of God look at the hope of the gospel and share it with others
The God of mercy and also the God of judgement
Examples of god’s mercy
David: deserved death for adultery
Psalm 51  take not thy spirit from me  - a heart of repentance
people of God look at the hope of the gospel and share it with others
God of mercy: his mercy overrides judgment
Mercy is given to those who repent
IT’S NOT God’s desire to execute judgement
if man keeps resisting his love, He has to bring judgement
He became sin for us,   but no other option than to receive his judgement
His spirit will not always strive with man.  
they will be turned over to a reprobate mind.  rejected by God, without hope of salvation
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urgency to maintain and have a compassion for the lost
(Matt 24:72) Watch therefore, for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
be ye also ready
I am coming again!
2Peter 3  there will be mockers, scoffers
24:36  a the days of Noah were  - it will be a normal day
In Hebrew tradition, the father has the final say and must give approval before the son gets his bride
If I go away…
Matt 25  the 10 virgins (5 wise and 5 foolish)
the foolish virgins didn’t keep their fires burning
be a light as a city on a hill
be like a light to the world
Behold the bridegroom cometh
when the Father says it is time to go get His bride.
Genesis 6
days of Noah were like today.
God is a god of judgement, the day of the Lord, the day of His judgement
He came first as a lamb to die for the sins of the world, and came again to execute judgement
 
 
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Continue to walk in the love of God and be a witness to those who don’t believe
the days of Noah there were giants, adultery, fornication, selfishness, chaos, ungodliness
Genesis 6:5-22 KJV And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
they grieved the heart of God, having reprobate minds. 
God will not allow evil to continue
He is longsuffering, not willing that any shod perish
when you see the tree blossom know when you see these signs now that the return of the Lord is near
Satan is he prince of the power of the airwaves
wickedness in the air airborne diseases, etc
a masterplan by Satan. The devil uses man to facilitate plans of confusion, ideas, voices put into the minds, evil beyond imagination
only the devil can inspire some of the things we see and hear,
The devil knows he has a short time
There is an increase of evil and exponentially much more increase of evil to come
We not in to be in fear, but aware of his devices.
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Romans 1:21 Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened
they changed the incorruptible into corruptible and worshipped things that man created,
Man wants to be his own god, turned over to His own things of this world will not get better according to the word of God
professing themselves wise, they became fools!
the fool has said there is no god!
 
They failed to realize it is appointed to man once to die and after this the judgement
we will all stand to hear “well done, faithfull servant”, or “depart from me.”
Hold fast your profession
“What will it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his soul?” none of this will wave their souls
there is one mediator between god and man!
(Romans 1:22-32) Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds,
for this reason ‘god gave them up… list f the works of the flesh, works of sin, vile affections
women with women, men with men, adultery, etc.
sin is sin
evil once manifestation at this level
God’s mercy will come to an end
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they did not like to retain God in their knowledge
they became proud, boasters, etc., unmerciful, worthy of death
We cannot take pleasure in them, or compromise and waterdown the word  as menpleasers
judgement is coming on the children of God.
Jude is a preamble to the book of Revelation
a warning to the people of God
tells us how to contend for the faith
keep the Bible in your heart and in your mouth
give examples of judgment
a third of the angels fell
Jude 7  Sodom and Gommorah
(Corah, Cain) though involved in the things of God
outward godly appearance, inward evil
Drawing nigh with their lips while their hearts are far from God
God’s judgment against those who look
Judgement first at the house of God
there will be persecution against God’s people.
count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations
there will be challenges to what you believe
because you name the name of Christ, there will be persecution, violence and death
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Enoch pleased God and was caught away
example of god’s catching away
because he pleased god
Rahab – god’s mercy came because she was faithful to honor the spies
Noah and his family, lot and his family
Jude 1:14 14And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the LORD cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
murmerers, complainers,
we must be doers and not hearers/speakers only
 
build yourselves up in your most holy faith, praying much in the Holy Ghost
Romans 8  Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings, praying mysteries, God plans underfstanding, saying this is the way walk in it
in that selfsame moment the Hoy Ghost will speak through you
be steadfast, unmovable
The return of the Lord is near!
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1Thes 5 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction
the day of the lord will come as a thief in the night to those who are not ready
like a “catburglar”
2 Peter 3:10 10But the day of the LORD will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
but we are not in darkness!  You have your life in order, keep the light burning, don’t be caught off guard
we are children of the day.  watch and  sober
be vigilant, our adversary roams as a lion looking to see who is yielding to the flesh, allowing attitudes and temptation to take control
be vigilant, watch and be sober!!
Ephes 6:14 put on the breastplate of righteousness
Titus 2:13  hope
2:11 the grace of god appeareth
the gospel will be preached to all creation before the end comes
there will be teachings denying ungodly lusts
looking for His glorious appearing
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look up recording
message of hope we must give
God has not appointed us to wrath but we will not experience the tribulation if we have obtained salvation
the wrath of God is upon the children of disobedience
comfort yourselves together
Thes 2:1  gathering together “ him, caught up together with Im
when the Father says to the Son “all things are ready” then we shall hear the trumpet?
Be not soon shaken, 
verse 1  let no man deceive you by any means
that day shall not come except there be a falling away first
antichrist revealed first
abomination of desolation will declare himself to be God, sitting in the temple
the joy of our salvation
1JOHN 3:1  behold what manner of love the father has bestowed on us!
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because you love Him you want to obey Him
We are in the world but not of the world
the world loves its own!
because it knows him not
Now we are the sons of God.  Don’t lose hope
the joy of the lord is your strength
we shall see him as he is
we will be changed in a moment
any man with this hope purifieth himself
1 Corinthians 15:16-19 Context. 16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: 17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. 18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. 19If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
let them know – there is hope
Be mindful to be a light, to give hope!

It is God’s will that we bring forth fruit and our fruit remain
We are encouraged to take inventory of ourselves so we can be a light in this gross darkness
 Hearts of compassion to see people born again.  God is not willing that any perish.
 
John 4 – Jesus in His conversation with the woman at the well and his disciples.
See 4:40 recording
The Samaritan woman besought Him and testified of her conversion experience.
John 4:42 42They said to the woman, "We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world."
 
Go into all the world
Mark 16:15 15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
He gave his command to go and tarry in Jerusalem until they received power
Witness by the Spirit!
The gifts of the spirit are necessary to be witnesses
 
(Verse 7:4)  give me to drink…
Jesus has dealings with the Samaritan woman
I must needs go through Samaria
Jews avoided Samaritans
They had an understanding that they were to worship in the mountains
Mede 3 pilgrimages a year
confused in the past as to their part in the kingdom
Half Jewish, half Galilean
Religious, cultural, bigotry
John 8   if you were, you would know me  …   (Pharisees)
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We are Abraham’s seed
Jesus said, if you were you would believe me.  Jesus exposed the religious Pharisees trying to discredit Him.
“You are of your father, the devil…a liar and the father of it”.
(8:47)
“You hear them not for you are not of God”!
The gave the worst insult: “are you not a Samaritan and have the devil?”
We will learn how to share with other religions.  We can’t be caught up, hold back or discriminate.
Jonah didn’t want the Ninevites to be saved
God is dealing with his people today
Look beyond culture, etc.  All Souls are God’s!
Jesus example- look beyond all else and see souls desiring to know God.
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(Ezra 4 ) out of baylon, building the walls, rebuilding the temple
Samaritans were in the northern enemies
Judaism in the southern kingdom, came to Zerrubabel!  Lied< “we seek your God as you do. 
There is only one God and mediator between God and man.  No man comes to God but by Him.
People place humanity above the divinity of Jesus.
We have connection by the blood of Jesus.
Verse 13  whosoever drinks of this water.
 
THIRSTY –
Jesus said I bring you living water
(Isaiah 12)  with joy shall you draw water out of the wells of salvation
People in the world are thirsty. (and hungry)
Ie: The Alpine airplane crash  in times of survival there are accounts of people eating one another
Religious doctrines, philosophies of man are not good food for the soul!
We must lead them to the bread of life!
(Matt 5:6) “They that do hunger and thirst after righteousness shall be filled”
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We have to be ready,  with our feet shod with the gospel of peace
People need peace,  like the woman at the well,  she received living water from that well “springing up unto life”.  The only way to peace is to receive Jesus.
She realized she was a sinner as she was at the well in the middle of the day to avoid the ridicule and rejection and exposure of others.  She was despised and rejected because of her lifestyle.
(John 4:17)  Jesus asked for her husband and The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said to her, You have well said, I have no husband”
People are loved by God, no matter what
Jesus knows we are like sheep having no shephard
 
The wages of sin is death
He wants to give her hope and peace a reason for living to come into the glorious kingdom of the Lord our God.
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We must be looking beyond their faults and see their need for salvation
Love is necessary to be an effective witness.
Listen and address the need they have.
Trust the gifts of the spirit.! He will revel something not naturally known through a “word of knowledge’.
It is also a witnessing tool.
We need to have an ear to hear. Trust Holy Spirit to speak to us.
Word of wisdom and healing are necessary.
Hearing the voice of God is an eye opener for people to receive Jesus.
Verse 20  she began to share her limited religious knowledge.
Jesus shared with her : “believe me, God is looking for true worshippers.
4:22 Ye worship that which ye know not: we worship that which we know; for salvation is from the Jews
We must have a strong relationship i\with God.  People will know, they can tell if you are sincere and strong in the lord.
Know the Word and the voice of God
Know what the spirit is saying.
 
 
 
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Only the true worshippers can stand and advance the kingdom.
Make your calling and election sure
Some will attack, challenge our commitment to Christ.
There are strong winds of adversity.  Hold fast the foundation! Like the man who built his house on the rock!
Stand fast, be steadfast, unmoveable
Stand fast in the liberty where with God has made us free.
Be not entangle again with the yoke of bondage. h
Don’t become weary in well doing.
Saints don’t faint!
Find here
Having done all to stand, stand.
Not out of ritual or ceremony.  This is the type of saint necessary to win the lost.
There is a spirit of fear in the world today.  Men’s hearts are failing them for fear.
When you see these things, look up!  Your redemption draws near.
Without God there is no hope!  Let them know He is coming soon.
Get people prepared.
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What does the Bible say?
When people begin talking about their experiences, etc.. respond with the word of God.
 (Heb 9:27)  It is appointed unto man to die.
Jesus revealed the truth of who He is! And who they really are.
4 things - *you are a sinner, *you cannot save yourself, *Jesus has provided for your salvation * *You can be saved today.
Moraslitic therapeutic deism – the false idea that God just wants to make you happy.
As long as you love one another.
This is another Jesus, another gospel!
Jude says, contend for the faith of the common salvation once delivered /the discipto us.
8can be saved today.  Now is the time.  She left her waterpot!  Witnessed to the people.
While he was talking with her, the disciples came to him and He taught them that souls are more
Important to Him as he was interested in pleasing the Father.
His hunger  was to please God and glorify Him, bringing souls to Him.
Verse 34  My heart is to do His will and finish His work.
 
4:30 here or later?
She believed immediately. A life changing encounter with the saviour!   NO miracle, just a conversation with Him. Immediately left her pot and introduced people to Jesus.  Many believed because of her testimony.
We can’t look at nationality, cultural differences.  We must see people saved!
 
Lift up your eyes and look on the fields.  Don’t put it off!  Now is the time.
One sows, another reaps. Other men laboured.
 
(John 15:16)  He has chosen and ordained us to bring forth fruit.
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He blessings of answered prayer and desires of our heart.
You may witness, but you don’t do all the work!  Set your affections on things above.
Put your needs aside and be mindful that people are coming to you. 
They are coming to you.  Be ready! 
(Isaiah 60:4)  Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side the forces of the gentiles come to you
Be ready!
Don’t be caught up satisfying your own personal desires!
4:30
She believed immediately. A life changing encounter with the saviour!   NO miracle, just a conversation with Him. Immediately left her pot and introduced people to Jesus.  Many believed because of her testimony.
We can’t look at nationality, cultural differences.  We must see people saved!
Jesus shows us how to love people’s souls.
(Matt 9:37-38)  37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
He saw them as sheep having no shepherd.  We have all gone astray.
A shepherd anoints the head.  Gives power to be witnesses. 
Have compassion to see souls saved!
Be  a doer and not a hearer only!