Encouraging Words Video Episode 125: The Battle Belongs to the Lord!

This piece of truth coming from II Chronicles 20:15, was spoken to the people of Israel when they faced an overwhelming army. The Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel who prophesied…the battle is not yours, but God’s!

It’s true for us today too! In the spiritual, emotional, physical and situational battles we all face, we are not alone. Almighty God stands between us and the enemy, fighting on our behalf. Indeed, the battle belongs to the Lord!

So be encouraged today! No weapon formed against you will prosper! This episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS clearly shows how our awesome, amazing God…in response to your heartfelt prayers…vanquishes your enemies. 

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 124: The God of the Impossible

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26

God specializes in the impossible. What is impossible for man is fully possible for God.

Are you facing something today…feel as though your back is against the wall? Don’t know where to turn…are you in need of a miracle?

Be encouraged today! This episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS clearly describes how our awesome, amazing God…in response to your heartfelt prayers… brings His unlimited power and love to bear on your behalf! Open your heart…let faith well up in you… and see that God will make a way for you when there seems to be no way.

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 123: Having the Heart of God

“Whatever you do to the least of these, you do it to Me.” – Matthew 25:40

Mother Teresa said it this way. “When we minister to the poor, the hurting, the disenfranchised, we’re ministering to Jesus Himself in His distressing disguise.”
Poignant words…deep words and thoughts so worthy of our attention.

Want a heart like God’s? Our heavenly Father wants our hearts to reflect His…to overflow with mercy, love, and compassion. Watch and listen carefully to today’s episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS to learn how.

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 122: Riches in Jesus

All the promises of God are Yes and Amen in Jesus…
II Corinthians 1:20

It’s impossible to describe how rich we are in Jesus. As the above scripture says, we have all of God’s promises in Him when He’s our Savior and Lord!

Not only has He risen from the dead securing our salvation, He’s also given us the gift of His Holy Spirit! Not to mention the promise of His second coming!

Watch and listen to today’s episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS with an open and grateful heart,
and rejoice in how rich you are in Jesus! 

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 121: No Greater Love

Greater love has no man than this, that he would lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:13

Today is Good Friday.
The day when Jesus did exactly what the above scripture describes.
It is, quite simply, the greatest love story ever told.

This episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS explores the day when Jesus willingly laid down His life for us…securing our salvation.

Open your heart…watch, listen, and deeply receive His incomparable and amazing love today. God bless you.

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 120: Create in Me a Clean Heart

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me…Psalm 51:10

For six weeks now we’ve been in the season called Lent. The word Lent essentially means “Springtime”…a time of fresh new beginnings! It’s a time for taking stock of the spiritual condition of our heart…a time of reflection, contemplation, and allowing the Holy Spirit full access to the depth of us to cleanse and bring forth renewal.

In truth, it’s a purifying and essential exercise in our preparation for Easter…the greatest day in the Christian calendar.

Today’s episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS woos us to pause, to engage in “spiritual inventory” and “spring cleaning” of our hearts. Let God do it…and you’ll be amazed at the joy and freedom that will flood your soul!

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 119: A Call to Trust

In the last 3 years we’ve faced some very tough times…and that’s putting it mildly. A global pandemic, major political and geo-political shifts and realignments…racial and societal division and great economic uncertainties. And it’s not over yet!

How do we maintain our equilibrium…quiet the angst, worry and concern we often feel during such times? How do we live successfully and victoriously in the chaos?

In this episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS we’ll discover that God offers us A CALL TO TRUST. Open your heart to trust Him completely… and allow Him to lavish you with deep inner peace…replacing fear and anxiety with liberating freedom!

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 118: The Reality of Spiritual Warfare

The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for the pulling down of strongholds.
– II Corinthians 10:4

It’s no secret that the forces of evil are aligned against God’s sons and daughters. But be encouraged today! We live in a fallen world for sure, but we are not alone in the battle nor without resource. Prayer is our most effective weapon. 

In this episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS, Jon sheds light on three eternal truths: the power of prayer, the reality of evil in a fallen world, and an Almighty God who is solidly in control.

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 117: The Power of Desires

Desires are strong, deep, and powerful things…and we’re often driven by them! The question for the believer is: from whence do they come?

Do we have Godly desires that emanate from His heart, or desires that come from our flesh…our selfishness and sin nature? It’s an important question to ponder.

Be encouraged today! This episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS sheds light on 3 desires which, if pursued, will bring great joy, peace, and blessing into your life.

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Encouraging Words Video Episode 116: God’s Amazing Love For You!

No power on earth is stronger than the life-changing, transforming power of God’s unconditional love. It’s impossible for us to fully comprehend! But it’s certainly worth trying!

Today’s episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS sheds light on this most precious of God’s gifts…fully available to us in Jesus.

Be encouraged today! God…Almighty God…your amazing Heavenly Father…truly loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life. Open your heart…watch, listen, and be blessed!

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