Hanging On When You Feel Like Giving Up

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @MarianneRWalker
    @MarianneRWalker Год назад +97

    This message may have saved my life...thank you Pastor Begg. I had asked the Lord Jesus, just this day, for a word to help me continue... and behold I came across this message. I thank God for this timely message.

    • @goodson77784
      @goodson77784 Год назад +7

      God Bless You

    • @waynegrobler7432
      @waynegrobler7432 Год назад +7

      Keep holding on Mariane. ❤ Trust HIM in the dark 🙏🙏❤

    • @unmaskingpurpose
      @unmaskingpurpose Год назад +3

      He did save my life and idk how to ever understand how. God uses everything down to the blade of grass there are no mistakes in God's systematic way of operation

  • @angelawainman7020
    @angelawainman7020 Год назад +6

    Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling!

  • @cameronmnelson
    @cameronmnelson 2 года назад +149

    DO NOT STOP TELLING YOUR STORIES. I know that man at the end mentioned that he would prefer less stories and more scripture, but your dialogue and stories and hymns and Simon and Garfunkel songs that you intertwine in each message has been a blessing to me as I listen.

    • @L.Fontein7
      @L.Fontein7 Год назад +9

      Agree! Perfect as is.

    • @vegasrichsave
      @vegasrichsave Год назад +5

      Agreed praise our Lord Jesus 🙏

    • @suestaves2455
      @suestaves2455 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@vegasrichsave
      Amen 🙏🏻

  • @catharinatheunissen967
    @catharinatheunissen967 2 года назад +391

    Most of the times we are our own biggest problem, we proclaim that we serve God with all of out heart and love our neighbour as our self but yet if things do not go our way we question God and judge our fellow man. At times when I look within to myself I realise with the help of God that I am my own biggest problem. The love of God makes me overcome my own self, thank you JESUS.🙌🙌

    • @SELAHPAUSE
      @SELAHPAUSE 2 года назад +18

      If only people would realize that flesh is their biggest enemy and not a spiritual being known as the devil they would be able to overcome life obstacles

    • @nancyhouseal2130
      @nancyhouseal2130 2 года назад +5

      Amen!

    • @leevrose9408
      @leevrose9408 2 года назад

      Ppp

    • @mikedickison5003
      @mikedickison5003 2 года назад +18

      @@SELAHPAUSE the greatest deception Satan would use in all history is to get people to believe he doesn't exist, or at worst he merely is an influence. He will allow you to believe that he is co-equal with god as long as you are short on GOD'S supreme authority and power.

    • @JA71280
      @JA71280 2 года назад +13

      Good afternoon Catharina. I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to say that I completely agree with you. As humans we can all become tired of life and even our calling by God, in many aspects. But we are definitely the problem ourselves, most of the time. We forget that we depend and rest in the Lord when we are exhausted mentally or emotionally, etc. God bless you.

  • @chrisby777
    @chrisby777 2 года назад +256

    My dear Alistair Begg. Do you realise how many men are out there (like myself) that would give up anything to be able to preach the way you do! You have a job dear brother. The job you have is to help those of us keep on keeping on! How pathetic I feel when I can’t seem to string two sentences together before going off track and end up waffling on about something completely different. I so appreciate you and your gentle but firm way of teaching. Please be lifted up by the knowledge of knowing that you help men like myself some like myself in the evening of their lives and looking back with regret at what could have been. I so look forward to your sermons please take heart. You bless so many people in so many ways. May God bless you and your ministry.
    Chris Barrett, Western Australia.

    • @moanatamati4128
      @moanatamati4128 2 года назад +12

      Well said Chris!🙏🏾
      I concur with your statement!
      JESUS bless you man in perservering for the crown of life and goal of eternal glory!
      Moana Tamati
      Gooseberry Hill
      Perth Western Australia.
      Maori Aussie!👍🏾

    • @ritamorelli3869
      @ritamorelli3869 2 года назад +3

      Amen

    • @Thunderhoofranch
      @Thunderhoofranch 2 года назад +3

      Amen

    • @brendaduncan4347
      @brendaduncan4347 2 года назад +3

      I am praying for you my brother. Keep going.

    • @janetpoludniak1938
      @janetpoludniak1938 2 года назад +10

      Just your being there, loving those sheep, you have served well. I've had a couple of great pastors in my life, not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but I've had a couple that had no idea how to live, love or lead... including my own husband, a pastor, who abused me and our children.
      There remaineth three things...faith hope and love, and the greatest of these is love.
      Only One was perfect. They crucified Him. Take heart. In the end, there will be a crown of righteousness, not because WE were or are, but because He IS. God bless. Don't quit unless He tells you to. Stand strong. Endure hardship. Love Christ and follow the best you know how. He knows your heart. It's not so much WHAT we say, but what HE says. Preach the Word. Be instant in and out of season. Jesus loves you, cares for you, guides you, forgives you, and will bless beyond your ability.
      I remember telling my pastor, I loved what you said in your message about.... He looked confused and said, I never said that. It was what the Holy Spirit interjected in my heart while pastor was speaking. Trust God. He called you. He will use you in ways you never dreamed

  • @C4M3120N
    @C4M3120N 2 года назад +59

    I could listen to this guy talking all day. I love his accent and the way he speaks. I like to fall asleep listening to him. What better way to finish off your day than God's word.

    • @samuelwalton5467
      @samuelwalton5467 2 года назад +6

      The only better way is to begin your day with God's word :)

    • @judylloyd7901
      @judylloyd7901 2 года назад +5

      @@samuelwalton5467 One doesn't negate the other! 😳😄😄
      There *is no* better way to *end your day* than with the Word of God.
      Begin *and* end your day with the Word of God. Ending is as important as beginning 😁
      It's both/and, not either/or.

    • @kitcat901
      @kitcat901 5 месяцев назад +2

      I love it when he calls things “wee” for small.

    • @TheFla904
      @TheFla904 3 месяца назад

      Yes always keeps my nightmares at bay

    • @jonpatrick66
      @jonpatrick66 2 месяца назад

      My favorite way to fall asleep also. 🫶

  • @pauliberg3492
    @pauliberg3492 10 месяцев назад +3

    Listening to this again,
    and once again, a message well needed.Amen.

  • @patriciatodd1278
    @patriciatodd1278 10 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks for the excellent sermon!❤

  • @dhess140
    @dhess140 11 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you for being so honest and so humble. This world is unsettling. Those without a relationship with Christ are sitting ducks.

  • @carol4536
    @carol4536 2 года назад +10

    Oh God, please strengthen Pastor Begg as he runs his race. Thank you for our brother. We love him and ask that you give him peace on Sunday nights. Please rebuke the enemy on his behalf and heal his fear and anxiety. Lead him beside still waters and prepare a table before him in the presence of his enemies. Please keep him from evil and temptation. May his cup run over as he dwells in your presence all the days of his life. May all your Shepherds find rest and your sheep be content as they lie down in green pastures. Please put your hedge of protection around us and cause us to go where we do not wish to go in obedience to your voice. We love You, Lord.

  • @HelenCooper-p5d
    @HelenCooper-p5d 11 месяцев назад +13

    This was the video that was on my t.v. at the hospital the morning after my stroke. If ever I needed to see this message again, it was that morning. Thank God He speaks to me through faithful people like Alistair. 💕🙏♥️

    • @cindi7955
      @cindi7955 9 месяцев назад

      What a blessing it also was a huge help to me.

  • @pamburtness6635
    @pamburtness6635 2 года назад +97

    The title caught me attention.
    I serve in Women’s ministry but when my son was killed unexpectedly although I continue to serve I can’t pretend that the happiness I once experienced in life has returned! I want to be an encourager I know God is still good! But I don’t know how useful I am. Thank you for all you do!

    • @mistyvaughn5558
      @mistyvaughn5558 2 года назад +13

      I am so sorry for your loss. Both of you. God bless and keep you.

    • @jreese8284
      @jreese8284 2 года назад +16

      Your faithful service in your trials encourages others, even if you don't see it. No matter how you feel, God is still faithful and won't leave you in this dark time. May His tender love encourage you!

    • @ih82r8
      @ih82r8 2 года назад +12

      God gives us the sabbath, rest to the weary, and comfort to those who mourn. Expectations (real or imagined, from ourselves or others) of being able to bounce back to a former level of service or feeling is not God-given. I would argue that it's inherently worldly.
      When profound events take place in our lives, we are profoundly changed by them. Much as we might like to, we simply can't go back to the state we were in before the event occurred. What we can do is to receive God's peace, his comfort, his provision and bring our tears and needs to him and let him tend to us as a shepherd does to his most fragile lambs. We can run and hide and God will still find us and speak tenderly to us just like he did for Elijah in the desert. We then allow him to minister to the broken and hurting places knowing that our times are in his hands and not the schedule of mankind.
      Then we allow him to lead us back to where he wants us to be. Your grief is something that he can use to help you to better minister to women, for who knows grief so great as the mother who loses a child? Your ashes will be made beauty again, it just takes time.

    • @kennethbailey6634
      @kennethbailey6634 2 года назад +7

      It does that,the death of a love one can be so devasting to our minds.

    • @thefamily6418
      @thefamily6418 2 года назад +2

      ❤️❤️🥺🤗✝️

  • @GailThomas-m5i
    @GailThomas-m5i Год назад +6

    I love you, Pastor Beggs, so very much. Your honesty and warmth is such a blessing to me. ❤

  • @nancysmith8541
    @nancysmith8541 Год назад +16

    This Pastor is a real Bible teacher I pray for him & his ability to continue with his powerful teachings!
    Thank you! So very much pastor Begg🙏🏼❤️

  • @kimberlymartin2314
    @kimberlymartin2314 2 года назад +21

    Heartfelt honesty and not entertainment, this is rare today. 🌹

    • @williamscott7640
      @williamscott7640 2 года назад +1

      How are you

    • @williamscott7640
      @williamscott7640 2 года назад +1

      How are you doing... nice meeting you here... where are you from??

    • @kimberlymartin2314
      @kimberlymartin2314 2 года назад +1

      @@williamscott7640 Hello hope you are doing well. I and my husband are doing ok. Thank you.

    • @williamscott7640
      @williamscott7640 2 года назад

      @@kimberlymartin2314 where are you from??

  • @johncalaway4446
    @johncalaway4446 2 года назад +74

    I am currently experiencing a tough situation and doing everything I can to hang on. It is a long story, but I am seriously struggling. I am worshiping, praising, praying, believing, trusting, fasting, and keeping my faith. I meditate on God's word day and night. I know that God is good and that nothing is impossible for Him. I am in dire need of financial miracle with what appears to be no help in sight. I am 64 and on a tight income and about to lose my home. I am on the verge of giving up and just walking away because nothing seems to go right.
    I am reminded of Elija and the widow woman that had enough oil and flour to make 2 cakes to eat and then die.

    • @susanfenton4647
      @susanfenton4647 2 года назад +8

      Praying for you right now, John.

    • @johncalaway4446
      @johncalaway4446 2 года назад +8

      @@susanfenton4647 May God bless you today and everyday. I know that it will be alright because God is in control but I am struggling at the moment.

    • @heathercloete7450
      @heathercloete7450 2 года назад +11

      🙏 John, God bless you. I'm in a situation where I also need a financial miracle. I have prayed for you. God is faithful. He is our provider. I'm a 64 year old from South Africa. Take heart. However God comes through for you it will be the right way. Trust Him! He loves you and is THE GOOD SHEPHERD.

    • @johncalaway4446
      @johncalaway4446 2 года назад +5

      @@heathercloete7450 I will lift you up in prayer.

    • @janetpoludniak1938
      @janetpoludniak1938 2 года назад +14

      Whatever happens, know that God knows and cares. Sometimes, God allows things to push us to where we need to be. When the storm passes, we realize that it was all by His design. I've lost a lot over the years, but I've never been lost to Him. Sometimes we have to let go of what we have for God to give us what we need. He has something for us, but if our hands are full of what we're hanging on to, we can't accept what he wants to hand us. Trust Him. Jeremiah 29, verse 11 says, I know the plans I have for you...and He does know and cares. Keep listening and trusting. He's in the storm with you.

  • @marydagostino9568
    @marydagostino9568 8 месяцев назад +5

    Lamb of God...we need Your help. Thank You for Your help.

  • @Art-w1l8x
    @Art-w1l8x Год назад +4

    This comment is late I'm just seeing this sermon 6/6/23 & pray that the Holy Spirit has you in better position. I feel the same today. Perhaps pray for me lost my son my wife & my job. No booze no drugs but living in my car about to give up but still crying out to God for help for strength

  • @cqbjd86
    @cqbjd86 Год назад +4

    You can hear a pin drop in the room when the power of God comes through this man in the most gentle way. That’s the Father in a nutshell. All power of the universe given though a sunflower. How can we comprehend him? Father all glory to you, forgive us of our unbelief and doubt.

    • @annesmith6582
      @annesmith6582 Месяц назад

      FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER, as GOD IN CHRIST forgave YOU !" (Ephesians 4:31-32:)

  • @monicahart3071
    @monicahart3071 2 года назад +60

    Your teaching is a "ray of hope" in a world of disillusionment. God's Word is always true.

  • @Dancingwchaos
    @Dancingwchaos 2 года назад +43

    I’m a former Pastor. This is brother is a fresh breath of air! Gods word being taught, not soap boxed!

    • @annmarieoneil3294
      @annmarieoneil3294 Год назад +2

      Your so right this Man is a Breath of Fresh Air..God Bless from Scotland

    • @One-way
      @One-way Год назад +1

      “Former”….?

  • @wanjirunganga-gichuhi876
    @wanjirunganga-gichuhi876 9 месяцев назад +2

    This was a fantastic lesson that applies to every christian. It is a stark reminder that we should pray for our pastors/shepherds/individuals in the church leadership, leaders of small groups etc. Their struggles are real and could threaten the survival of the very mission to which they were called but thanks to the promise in 1 Peter 5:10 "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast". "Halellujah, glory to God" is my response.🙏🏿

  • @gw5309
    @gw5309 2 года назад +70

    I'm retired now. I used to listen to Alistair on Moody radio during my hour long drive to and from work. He was so very comforting and made my days so much better. God has richly blessed him

    • @reginaford8575
      @reginaford8575 2 года назад +4

      I had the same experience, now retired, but glad to get the sermons on RUclips daily

    • @garygiff2024
      @garygiff2024 2 года назад

      The most that comes out of listening to this storyteller is getting entertained with a laugh here and there , but no soul being converted out of death into Life in Christ. The whole structure of today,s christianity must be terminated. There were no sermons at all like this man does in first century church. No one comes to repentence listening to dead soul!

    • @truthseeker7612
      @truthseeker7612 2 года назад +2

      @@garygiff2024 This was a
      talk/spreach to ministers, not to convert but to encourage and edify. It hit the mark. It did what it was supposed to do. The Word of God will not come back without effect. These ministers didn't need a homily, they needed exactly what was given.
      I'm sure many went home uplifted, emboldened, soothed and more importantly, reminded they are not alone.

    • @garygiff2024
      @garygiff2024 2 года назад

      @@truthseeker7612
      Yes , and they all go back home more dead than when they signed in continuing status quo. Status quo is the broad way through the gates of hell. The devil keeps these ( ministers ) to himself as long as they refuse to set all this aside and secretly seek out the face of God in Heaven!

  • @dorothybandell6592
    @dorothybandell6592 Год назад +3

    I am very encouraged by the fear and anxiety that even the Disciples felt and what they did to be encouraged. We are human, and we will feel these things, but it is who we turn to that is the most important part. We must turn to God and pray to him.

  • @selahs3110
    @selahs3110 10 месяцев назад +1

    I cannot tell you how timely and encouraging this message was.
    And I'm not a pastor or a pastor's wife.

  • @gregbellinger5765
    @gregbellinger5765 Год назад +5

    Thanks for the well delivered encouragement.

  • @martindurkin8837
    @martindurkin8837 2 года назад +4

    Covid took my mother and ruined my finances. If I become homeless I won't be hanging on anymore. I need a miracle dear Lord.

  • @pauliberg3492
    @pauliberg3492 2 года назад +5

    Thankyou God for blessing Alistair Begg in such a special way,
    always bring the TRUTH, THE WORD, THE SCRIPTURES, GOD PLUS NO ONE, in such a way that I want to listen to him, TO YOU, ALL DAY LONG,
    pastor Begg is blessing forward all the time, it is never about self awareness, it is about Christ awareness.
    God, bless this preacher, this teacher, we, and the world need preachers like him, because Lord, we need YOU AND WE JUST HAVE TO BE REMINDED HOW MUCH..24/7 ALL THE TIME.

  • @dubyredburndarling6334
    @dubyredburndarling6334 Год назад +14

    I've had this video in my playlist for almost a year. It just popped up in my yt feed today. God providence is perfect. He's always right on time. Praise be to God 🙌❤️🙏

  • @renzo2447
    @renzo2447 2 года назад +73

    Thank you for this topic....I found your channel here on RUclips back in 2020....when I was struggling more than I ever had before in my life....I would listen to your sermons back to back, & I ended up replacing my usual mix of daily videos of things that do nothing but distract me from having to actually look at myself...& it was a slow process at first, I would listen to a sermon and then go back and watch someone play a video game I've already played a thousand times....and I realized, learning more about God was so much better then just distracting myself from myself....well, I was on fire for God, but after a while, something happened, I slipped back, and I ended up sleeping most of each day , and many months went by before I knew it....and I had forgotten all about this channel....well, here I am tonight, struggling much worse then I was the first time I found you...and I suddenly scrolled down to see this video recommended to me..... God is truly a loving, merciful beyond all reason, because I don't even deserve love like that, but He didn't forget me.....thank you so much for your wisdom , Alistair. I'm glad to be back in your flock.

    • @WeRHisPoem
      @WeRHisPoem 2 года назад +11

      Alistair is wonderful . I think it's a combination of many things. I hope you feel better. I suffer from DEPRESSION. It is a comfort to know that many FAMOUS people suffered from it! To me, at least. Anyway, Lincoln, Churchill,, Teddy Roosevelt AND Eleanor, plus Spurgeon, Luther! On and on. And of course Elijah, Job, as well as Jeremiah. Anyway God bless you. I hope that you can find some good Christian friends to share your joys and sorrows and encourage you. Like we're supposed to do. 😀

    • @dylanmoon6121
      @dylanmoon6121 2 года назад +5

      It takes a lot of courage to give a open testimony. God has not given up on you and you are the proof of that. We all struggle and we all slip. Getting back is the only thing that matters

    • @RepentfollowJesus
      @RepentfollowJesus 2 года назад +7

      I hope you get this. All I want to do is sleep. I do not believe I have clinical depression. I think it's situational. Im sorry you have gone through that. But its so lonely with no family or friends and a hubby that works all the time and is pain and goes right to bed and on weekends he either watches TV. Listens to videos or spends the weekend in bed from pain. I have the same pain, possibly worse because there is no way I could work. But he is so quiet and down now. 20 years ago we laughed a lot. He can be very snippy when he hurts and I tell him I'm not snippy with him, uts all about attitude. He says thats fine for me but he can't do it. Im not happy. There's so much more to it. Im trying to get back to sleeping properly and get back in the bible. Please pray for us. I pray you can stay with Begg but check every man's preaching and check it against the word. My favorite preacher since 1994 has lost me for teaching you can take the mark and still be saved. That's not what my Bible says. He was like the dad I never had. I cried. I listen a little once in a blue moon but its not total trust anymore. We can only trust in our Heavenly Father 100^%. Im glad you found your way back. I hope some day I will have something to laugh about . All I look forward to now is Heaven. And sometimes question my salvation. Right now I plan to sit Begg on my bedside table and try to go back to sleep. Nothing to get up for.

    • @chrisby777
      @chrisby777 2 года назад +7

      @@RepentfollowJesus oh Mary. How I hurt for you. Your story bought tears to my eyes. So many people are doing it so tough Mary. We must hang on to God even by our fingertips if we have to. He is testing the likes of you and I and so many others. God bless you. Chris.

    • @sorrowinchrist3387
      @sorrowinchrist3387 2 года назад

      He is of catholic theology so no good will come from absorbing what he is teaching cause he will mislead you however good attention it might be.

  • @kccox8516
    @kccox8516 2 года назад +9

    I enjoy hearing Mr. Alistair Begg; he's so intelligent and a wonderful pastor and teacher. May God continue to bless his ministry, life, family, and leading the Sheep to the Shepherd. Amen

  • @clementa2419
    @clementa2419 2 года назад +30

    Great message. The fight is real.....

  • @deadcuddles
    @deadcuddles 2 года назад +19

    As a pastor, when I finally figured out that I only answer to 1 person, God, it brought me great peace. As things went hard or wrong, the sooner I remembered that the easier it was to not be dragged down by the adversaries. I highly recommend "Unoffendable" by Brant Hansen to help with this. This is a great message by Alister.

  • @frankvita8105
    @frankvita8105 4 месяца назад +1

    Abba Father i ask You to forgive us for our sins in Jesus name. I pray for my brother Alistair and all Your children. I pray that You will guard our hearts from despair.and carry us when we grow weary. I pray that You give us the grace to continue in Your Word and to rest in Your all powerful, loving arms. . We pray that the peace of Christ would reign in our hearts and in the world ..that Jesus would return and usher inHis Kingdom. For Your glory. Amen

  • @marianalkire9694
    @marianalkire9694 9 месяцев назад +2

    Appreciate your teaching.

  • @unmaskingpurpose
    @unmaskingpurpose Год назад +2

    Thank you for this sermon 🙌 🙏

  • @KManwarren
    @KManwarren 2 года назад +4

    2 things that are blessing me while I watch this:
    1) Men only in the audience as Pastors and Elders (I just don't see in scripture where there is place AND precedent for women as lead pastors). Thank God for good men and women finding support and community in the body of Christ.
    2) Pastor Begg is wonderful and quirky. Great sense of humor and lots of fun.

  • @johnarno4721
    @johnarno4721 2 года назад +1

    What serious Christian doesn't love Alistair Begg? He's a wonderful orator, and a brilliant Biblical scholar. What else can make Bible study more engaging in any pastor? He truly is an American treasure.

    • @annesmith6582
      @annesmith6582 Месяц назад +1

      FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER, as GOD IN CHRIST forgave YOU !" (Ephesians 4:31-32:)

  • @carolynbohannon4602
    @carolynbohannon4602 2 года назад +7

    praise God that He knows our frame and we are weak and made of dust. like a father pitied his children the Lord pitied them who love him. I don't have to go around trying to figure it all out. God restores my soul and each day he leads me. He is the one that knows what I came out of and my inner and outer struggles. thank you my dear Father for Christ

  • @chrisby777
    @chrisby777 2 года назад +51

    “ I am my own biggest problem” I firmly believe that if we are truthful with ourselves that is indeed the problem with a huge percentage of believers. It is certainly true in my own life! Thank you Pastor Begg, I appreciate you more than you know.

    • @b-lo3145
      @b-lo3145 2 года назад +1

      You Hit It On The Head ! The Bible Teaches Us That Our Biggest Problem Is Our Sin Nature

  • @Juxtapose76
    @Juxtapose76 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you. God bless..🙏💖🕊️

  • @Risenishe365
    @Risenishe365 3 месяца назад

    This sermon helped me immensely a couple years ago while my life was turned upside down. Today I face a new set of challenges and this sermon popped up, only now I can see it clearer. The Lord is my shepherd and I am a sheep who seems to stray. Thank you Mr Begg, and thanks be to God for giving us a solution to every problem we face.

  • @SiervodeCristo1956
    @SiervodeCristo1956 2 года назад +40

    May the LORD keep using you. God Bless you and your Family.

  • @faytunnell4711
    @faytunnell4711 2 года назад +49

    I just want to thank you for preaching the word of the Lord.

  • @RepentTimeIsAtHand
    @RepentTimeIsAtHand 2 года назад +24

    Glory to the Lamb of God!
    Please pray for my daughter and my grandson.
    Please pray for the Lord's strength and grace for my husband and myself as we weary in a situation that we know we are to be in for his Glory.

    • @malcolmscrivener8750
      @malcolmscrivener8750 2 года назад +3

      HE knows Jae !

    • @RepentTimeIsAtHand
      @RepentTimeIsAtHand Год назад

      ​@@malcolmscrivener8750Came upon this sermon 1 yr later. Thank you for your reply a yr ago.
      6 months ago my daughter discarded my husband, myself, our tiny dog which my grandson calls his own since he could talk. Miss my grandson oh so deeply.
      He has been made to mourn me so I have been told.
      That is truly cruelty to a child.
      I know the Lord knows the suffering and pain that has been caused.
      I have heard she also tossed her then boyfriend who only added to her issues, as well as the many fights they had with another.
      I love her and as long as I have breath I will fight on my knees in prayer for her.
      Satan is a thief. I know how my daughter slanders and how she demeans.
      I pray God brings her to humility, true repentance and unto Salvation in Lord Jesus.
      I learned very recently that my background check was compromised.
      The government agencies have contacted me.
      The penalty is heavy for doing such things.
      God has His timing and His way of revealing things.
      Since my daughter's discard I have had time to help abused children and love being able to do so.
      If I did not have this time I may not have known that someone breached the system with a false heinous charge.
      No weapon formed against shall prosper. Amen
      I believe Satan tried using a false charge against me, but those who surround my work with children have reported the false charge and the breach of government agency.
      This is not in my power to call an investigation off that has begun ....I have been advised anyone connected to the person who did this, in any way will also be investigated. I had no idea how deep cyber crime can truly be and the conspiracy charges even if someone did not actually put the false information in themselves they will be charged.
      I am grateful for the letters of law enforcement and court clerks offices, stating the charge is false.
      I remain in prayer 🙏

  • @SanctifiedLady
    @SanctifiedLady Месяц назад

    I keep listening to this… it gives me such peace and comfort. I love it.

  • @doughouston3552
    @doughouston3552 2 года назад +8

    An amazing and Timely message in the day and age we live in. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and humility with us, but especially God's love for us.

  • @eileenpollak4291
    @eileenpollak4291 Год назад +2

    3am comes💞 thank you bro. Begg for your message!

  • @j.pomerleau9826
    @j.pomerleau9826 Год назад +3

    Regardless of the type, size, position, level or capacity of the ministry you are serving, these lessons, and nuggets of wisdom are useful, applicable, and helpful to the body of Christ as a whole. 😊 ❤ ❤ ❤

  • @ruthseilern5400
    @ruthseilern5400 2 года назад +4

    What a wise man of GOD, Pastor Alistair Begg is! Thank you Pastor Alistair Begg for your rich sermons you are preaching! It is so beautiful how you speak about your godly children's songs which you recite and sing on a regular basis! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY AND ENTIRE CONGREGATION ABUNDANTLY!!

  • @svenamundsen4080
    @svenamundsen4080 2 года назад +6

    Every time I listen to this message...I hear different things...one day, one aspect will grab my attention..another day, something else. ALL good!! ALL very necessary. Thank you Pastor Begg!!

  • @goldenrulebanner2896
    @goldenrulebanner2896 Год назад +3

    Thank you for your honesty.

  • @celiahardwick1246
    @celiahardwick1246 Год назад +3

    Alister Begg your story telling expands the stories in the Bible that makes them more relatable in the times we're living in. I bought your CDs on the story of Joseph. I love it so much. Thank you for not giving up in those times you want to run away. You Bless more people than you realize. God Bless you and enlarge your territory. In Jesus Name Amen 🙌🔥🕊️❤️🥰🔥

  • @1982fsrhonda
    @1982fsrhonda Год назад +3

    Yes, I say it and let my emotions catch up to what I'm declaring. You are my brother in Christ.

  • @gailbarton3799
    @gailbarton3799 2 года назад +5

    My Pastor said to me "Gail, you are your own worst enemy." I have been and pray daily, deliver me from "the evil one"......bless you for your truth, honestly of oneself. Let us press on for His glory!! Toda Raba Pastor Begg.

  • @jimlove7030
    @jimlove7030 2 года назад +9

    I listened to pass on to a friend since I am not a pastor/shepherd. But I realized it also could apply to being a parent and raising our children. Thank you for teaching and explaining the Word of God!

    • @FelineFamilyVlogs7
      @FelineFamilyVlogs7 2 года назад

      I was thinking exactly this as a mom who homeschools 2 kids and tries to teach them God's Word. There are days it is very rough and depression is real, as are intrusive fearful thoughts. So many doubts and questions arise "Am I doing enough?" "Am I truly a child of God?" It's hard...I have used these trying times to cry out to God and seek His face. I pray I never give up or go mad. There's a song by Andrew Peterson "Peace, Be Still" its excellent - he mentions a poem in his concert at Keswick "Planting Seeds - inevitably changes my mind...about the rain". There are seasons of rain and drough and harvest...praying for us all during these dark seasons 🙏

  • @annesmith6582
    @annesmith6582 Месяц назад +1

    NOV.12,2024. FORGIVE Pastor Alistair Begg !!! Our HOLY BIBLE SAYS : “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, FORGIVING ONE ANOTHER, as GOD IN CHRIST forgave YOU !" (Ephesians 4:31-32:)

  • @thedieselpage
    @thedieselpage Год назад +2

    Dear Alistair, I love your work - your passion. Please know that the best way I know to deal with despair as elder/Pastor is to wrap around you those who love you. Your family, your faithful church brothers and sisters and your church leadership should be supporting and defending you, and they will - if they know you are struggling or hurting. I speak with experience on this subject, knowing that every church has its challenges. God bless you, Jim

  • @justnoted2995
    @justnoted2995 2 года назад +31

    Real authenticity, thank you Alistair Begg.... you live in our hearts, right next to Jesus and scripture

  • @ishm1592
    @ishm1592 Год назад +2

    Unbelievably timely teaching in my present circumstances.
    I appreciate the raw transparency. Always a blessing to listen to Pastor Beggs. God bless him with strength.

  • @lisagreen618
    @lisagreen618 2 года назад +9

    Thank you, thank you Lord, for your gift to the Body of Christ, this preacher. We need to hear the healing truth he brings us.

  • @nnaemekaenemchukwu43
    @nnaemekaenemchukwu43 11 месяцев назад +7

    I love his genuine responses: "I don't know."

  • @pattih7
    @pattih7 Год назад +1

    True, we sabotage ourselves, as we trip and stumble through life! 😊

  • @donp1088
    @donp1088 2 года назад +2

    Pastor Alistair,….Somewhere between the 14th and 18th minutes of this video I closed my eyes and envisioned giving you a tender and affirming hug as I listened to you talking about your emotions and feelings, and wanting to melt into the pavement from despair. I can’t ‘make’ it so, but I would gladly take some of your burdens if only to free your spirit from the abyss of ‘down-ness’ during those times. You are a precious part of the Church body,…so precious! Just how much do I appreciate your teaching and preaching??….enough such that I’d press the “SUBSCRIBE” button 5 more times if it would make a difference👍✝️🫶

  • @jenniferbaldwin1975
    @jenniferbaldwin1975 2 года назад +9

    I have learned so much by listening to Pastor Beggs ministry. I have been listening for over 2 years now. I know that God led me to his teachings. His teachings are always Bible based,as it should be taught. Very good lesson. ❤️

  • @lindamartin8655
    @lindamartin8655 Год назад +3

    I’ve become a daily listener pastor…I’m so very grateful for your ministry. You are such a blessing in my life…

  • @bizzbuilder
    @bizzbuilder 2 года назад +4

    We think God that you persevere, and you have stayed with the ministry because you have been such a blessing to me and my family

  • @paulafields3711
    @paulafields3711 2 года назад +16

    "Love takes the initiative". In healing relationship. Had never really thought of it like that before, yet I should have shouldn't I, since God is always taking the initiative with us, isn't He. Thank you.

    • @mattcichello3000
      @mattcichello3000 2 года назад +2

      Yes after 3/4 of an hour that was the line that convicted the most. I so appreciate this man's perspective and wisdom and this is a quintessential example of how you know when a speaker or preacher is God gifted or is divinely being used

  • @friendofjesus1680
    @friendofjesus1680 2 года назад +2

    This is a refreshingly frank discussion from Pastor Begg.

  • @Gardenwork-wi7zy
    @Gardenwork-wi7zy 2 года назад +6

    Oh pastor Begg, how I wish I could shake your hand and tell you what a blessing you have been to me and my life. I’ve had so many aha moments while listening, and I often refer back to your pastoral advice throughout my life. I am so appreciate. God bless you brother

  • @pierrejackobs
    @pierrejackobs 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you sir

  • @jeanthompson2459
    @jeanthompson2459 2 года назад +7

    Awakening sermon, thank you

  • @LivingWaters
    @LivingWaters 2 года назад +87

    Love your content!

    • @benvarepa8304
      @benvarepa8304 2 года назад +11

      @Living Waters
      Me too!! I love y'alls content as well!
      Alistair is such a gifted speaker filled with the Spirit and is such a blessing! Im glad to see yall here listening to him, we are of the same Spirit 😁

  • @thebluebutterfly5177
    @thebluebutterfly5177 Год назад +4

    This is so good! Praise God for Alistair. And as way of an exchange of service. Read the small print, if you’re not prepared to do so then ask yourself whether you truly need it! ❤️🙏🏻❤️

  • @jeeesisalive7548
    @jeeesisalive7548 Год назад +3

    Thank you for this sermon pastor. This really made me cry out to God, asking Him to help not give up on the ministry He has asked me to called me to carry out. God bless you. :)

  • @michaelmorales5234
    @michaelmorales5234 2 года назад +1

    I notice so much quiet people who can't really say that they are hurting . They haven't really understood the Holy Spirit however,I fo remember Pastor Alistair Begg preaching compassionate good news that Helped me to be confident that God is Love and sent His Only Begotten Son in the form of a servant Saviour Jesus called Christ .Thanking our LORD for you Pastor Begg ,good to see you active .

  • @rhondag3117
    @rhondag3117 Год назад +1

    This is a huge encouragement, Allistair! Thank you for bringing these biblically based, honest and accurate messages
    May God breathe grace daily into your heart ❤️

  • @Bubleone1
    @Bubleone1 Год назад +2

    Just so wonderful to be blessed to listen to you and your honest wisdom!! thank you Alistair!! Love, blessings and greetings from The Netherlands. 😊❤🤍💙🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @deotan6294
    @deotan6294 Год назад +2

    For us specially preachers of all churches, thank you for your persistence in preaching the Gospel. May God continue to sustain and help you all because it's hard to do what you do.

  • @Idontwanttoputmyname
    @Idontwanttoputmyname 4 месяца назад

    The Raw Honesty at the end of this ..... I'm so glad they left that in❤

  • @mojavebohemian814
    @mojavebohemian814 2 года назад +7

    Thank you

  • @SpiritofProphecy999
    @SpiritofProphecy999 Год назад +1

    This man is 1,000% ON POINT!!!!!! This is my life

  • @davidsawyer1599
    @davidsawyer1599 5 месяцев назад

    Our Lord works in mysterious ways. This was the "algorithm's" suggestion. I wasn't necessarily looking for a sermon on this topic. I wanted to hear from God. Just your regular Wednesday night. Nothing particular. Thank Father for all you did today and every day.

  • @heidipetrick918
    @heidipetrick918 2 года назад +7

    Thank you for this message Pastor. This is me in a nutshell with confirmation from the Holy Spirit!☺️

  • @cynthiamackenzie2273
    @cynthiamackenzie2273 Год назад +2

    Thank you for reminding us of our own personal responsibility… we get in our own way. Praise God our Savior.

  • @debbiedean3165
    @debbiedean3165 2 года назад +4

    Love Alistair Begg,. So clear, so true, so honestly and yet gently in my face that I cannot miss what God is saying to me.

  • @arupsarkar2509
    @arupsarkar2509 2 года назад +4

    Excellent differentiation between Happiness and Joy! Praise the Lord. Thank you Jesus my Lord, my God.

  • @maryananamcnana
    @maryananamcnana Год назад +1

    I listen to you most mornings and thank you. I love your sermons. God bless you

  • @heroclixgaming1695
    @heroclixgaming1695 Год назад +2

    Pastor Begg keeps it real! No pretensions! God bless you beloved 🙏🏽 ❤

  • @janetdewhurst4646
    @janetdewhurst4646 2 месяца назад

    Thank you Alistair Begg for your message. God bless. From Janet Dewhurst. 😊😊

  • @SusanLynch-cu4yp
    @SusanLynch-cu4yp 2 года назад +10

    Pastor, thank you again for opening up God's word to me today. True food for the journey.🙏

    • @marysanchez90
      @marysanchez90 2 года назад +1

      This is a true man of God. We need more. Ministers like him in our churches!

    • @nicolassmith8069
      @nicolassmith8069 2 года назад

      Hi there

  • @johnklassen2650
    @johnklassen2650 2 года назад +5

    Thanks for your honesty. I work as a minister in the mission field. The struggles and ups and downs are something like I've never experienced before. They are normal in the ministry, but what's important is what we do with them. Give it over - look up from where your help comes.

  • @michaellotz1811
    @michaellotz1811 2 года назад +11

    Thank you so much for doing what you do. You are one of, if not the best, Pastors of our time. If I could only choose one Pastor to listen to for the rest of my life, it would be you.

  • @ErikaRodriguez-db5kg
    @ErikaRodriguez-db5kg 2 года назад +4

    The pastor's words are very inspiring to me. I love every word that our creator GOD Almighty puts in his mind and heart. I needed this sermon and I will certainly share this with my nephew.

  • @rwdouglas04
    @rwdouglas04 Год назад +2

    Incredibly encouraging. Just had a difficult conversation with a church member and this is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you.

  • @marydagostino9568
    @marydagostino9568 8 месяцев назад +1

    My husband died in February. I think I will listen/watch this every day for awhile. Thank you, Alistair.

    • @SuperNova-..-
      @SuperNova-..- 8 месяцев назад +1

      I'm so very sorry to about your husband. I'm sure he was amazing. I love Allister. He's always helped me through difficult times. I hope you the best for you. 🙏

    • @marydagostino9568
      @marydagostino9568 8 месяцев назад

      @SuperNova-..- thank you so much. YOU just helped me. 🫶🤟

  • @dixondaca5976
    @dixondaca5976 Год назад +2

    Thank you Sir, My soul is kinda lost in a good way finding something, I think a word of encouragement. I was led here by the Spirit, I guess. I am teary eyed writing this because I am so touched by this stories even the Q & A portion. Thank you for not giving up also, it encourages us, the young ones to not give up but to keep wrestling. God bless you sir.

  • @Nicothechickenfarmer
    @Nicothechickenfarmer Год назад +1

    Please more sermons on going through great trials, they help so much. So many people need these now as too many are greatly suffering

  • @marynixon9362
    @marynixon9362 Год назад

    I love the way you teach preach

  • @advantageous1
    @advantageous1 2 года назад +3

    Pastor Begg, thank you for your messages of truth through Christ. I look forward to your clear messages that offer us hope through our Lord. God bless you and your ministry. I pray for your protection daily.