I'm a 77 year old disabled person who wishes I can still drive. However, I'm trying very hard to introduce my little granddaughters to Jesus despite being forbidden to do so. I love my Lord deeply & want to see them come to a saving faith in Jesus.
I've been forbidden too as well but I am feeling intimidated. My son is a believer but his partner isn't and like a lot of men I think they try to please the woman. I find it difficult to believe. At Christmas they didn't even want the 4 year old talking about Joseph and Mary.
I need to say something here because we hear these kinds of sermons, but in my experience we very rarely hear any practical instruction on what it actually looks like. Nate, I agree with everything you said, and this sermon impacted me too. Maybe you addressed more on your patreon, but for those that don’t have that, here’s some things I’ve learned from wrestling with what it looks like to live for the Lord. Most of us are not called into full time, vocational ministry. So what about men working in secular vocations, full time students, stay at home moms, women in secular vocations, and any other scenario you can think of? What do we do? The first thing you do is read your Bible and pray. Every single day. In other words, pursue personal holiness. Literally, day in and day out. Give the Lord time to work in you every day. Secondly, if you’re married, your first priority is being a godly spouse and parent if you have kids. It doesn’t matter if you’re the best teacher, preacher, evangelist or missionary out there if you fall short in loving your spouse and children the way God has called you. Singles, love your family and friends the way God has called you to. Allow Him to prepare you for marriage and family if that’s His plan for you. Third, work hard at whatever job He’s put you in right now. Pursue your career. Pursue success and more training and education and whatever else He’s put on your heart. Work as unto the Lord. While you’re doing that, look for opportunities to impact those around you with the Gospel. This doesn’t mean you’re going to share the Gospel every single day, but it does look like building relationships with those the Lord has put on your heart, praying for them, and seeking opportunities to eventually introduce them to Jesus. Finally, know that there’s nothing wrong with enjoying downtime, and engaging in your hobbies or entertainment. The Lord can use those things too. It’s all about moderation. Just evaluate your time every so often to make sure you aren’t idolizing pleasure and neglecting time with God and other things He’s called you to do. I hope this was helpful. Thanks for reading if you made it this far. God bless!
I agree with you. And if there's one thing I can add - know and think often that it's because of the sacrifice Jesus made and not our own actions that we are saved.
I was literally praying about this, your comment was a God send for sure! I always here sermons like this and question " well am I suppose to become a missionary?"... I don't want to go to hell, I love the Lord and pray that me introducing his word to those around me will make him proud. You have no idea how powerful this message is, thank you so much...
I was there in the crowd - the last half of that sermon hit like a ton of bricks. It was powerful.. I ended up two years later in Turkey as a missionary because of it.. and I know I am not the only one - it has to be one of the most impactful sermons of that generation ..
Hey everyone, I’d like to make a prayer request. I’m a 22 year old guy who spends everyday addicted to the distractions of my life. Completely addicted to all of the cheap dopamine producing things like video games, social media, junk food, and even more. I’m a Christian and every single day I acknowledge to myself that I’m addicted to these things; and I live fully aware that these things prevent me from having the relationship with God I’m supposed to. Everyday I ignore the purpose I know God has for me telling myself “tomorrow will be the day” but it never is. I need help breaking out of this admittedly pathetic cycle I’m stuck in… Thanks for reading and thanks for the prayers, if anyone else has any requests please let me know.
I'll pray for you right now, John. You're not alone, there are so many of us that struggle with worldly addictions. I agree with your assessment that it is a pathetic cycle, but at the same time, don't be too hard on yourself. We are all sinners in need of grace. If you look too much at your messy, broken, sinful self, it is hard to have hope. Fix your eyes on Jesus, my friend. God is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28). Trust in Him, and He will carry you through this darkness into a new life of living for Him. You can do this, not because of yourself, but because of Jesus.
Please pray for me guys. This video came at a good time so thank you Nate. I have an alternate account I haven’t posted on yet where I have planned to start spreading the good news with my pets. I would appreciate any prayers of encouragement, I am very nervous. I believe my calling is to serve God by taking care of animals since I feel especially gifted with working with them. I would like to make a cafe where people can hear the good news and see God’s amazing creation. That’s how I will serve God unless He takes me a different way. Thanks for the videos, I’d appreciate any prayers.
Greater is He who is in you than he who is in this world. This is what comes to me to share with you. God loves animals & good people are needed to care for them, but He loves souls more, the harvest for souls is what He thirsts as He is coming soon. So I urge you do not be distracted, do the pets biz as a side but not main focus. Here is my prayer: O God I lift Your child & ask for clear revelation, clariry, gifting, confidence, providence & divine abilities. I also pray if he is willing, for You to open & close doors so it will be a sign where You are desiring him to enter & serve You & grow Your Kingdom. I ask for Holy Angels to protect, to lead and keep him on the straight & narrow & for all of us seeking more of You. Thank You amen
This was powerful my friend. I’m a baby Christian, but I’m excited about learning more and trying to teach when ready. This is the content I need to see
Beware of the yeast of Pharisees. Christianity is not a religion/philosophy. Are you born again? Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus. Does the Holy Spirit lives in you and guide you? If not, strive for that. We have entered a very dangerous time of epic deception. Many are called but only few complete the journey successfully. I'm telling you the truth, God's truth in black and white. Beware of the cessassionists, whose godliness means relaying on men's intellect rather than the power of God.
Dude I'm also a baby Christian and it's so inspiring to see people constantly calling themselves on here baby Christians, it's a beautiful thing because it truly feels like there is a MASSIVE revival afoot and the Lord wants to heal the crooked path that America has taken. GLORY TO THE FATHER, TO THE SON, AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT!
This really hits me where I am. Over the last year and a half, I've been addressing my need to be liked and it's culminated lately with the realization that all I seek to serve in ways I am comfortable in, but not necessarily what I am actually called to do. As I seek that calling, I'm seeing that my passions and talents don't necessarily match what God needs me to do. This sermon hits me hard in that realization.
About 7 or 8 years ago, I was freaking out about making my fitness business a success. I was praying to God for direction. He placed an idea on my heart and I did nothing with it. A year or two after that, I was again freaking out about “what to do, Lord. How do I go about this?!”. I felt ill equipped. The nudge I got was a clear as day: God said: “Just start writing”. And just like Jonah, I’ve been running the opposite direction for years. However these past few months I’m gradually obeying. I still find myself distracted and procrastinating, but I have began to write. I still don’t know what He wants me to write, I think that’s why I struggle to do it. I have to trust that he will guide my work. This was a great message. And one I recently wrote about for my church’s blog. At least I have written something lol. Pray for focus on the narrow path.
The timing... I am in the same place now as you were back then, with so many skills and no clue which direction to go. I need a job, or income of some kind, and I want whatever it is to somehow, someway lead back to the Lord. I hope I'm listening to Him closely enough. I still don't know what to do.
You are not alone here. I'm also someone who seeks a calling, who wants to get out there and to start working for Him. But discerning where that is or where that may be is something I also struggle with. Mr. Sala put it best in this video when he said, "Your faith grows outside of your own comfort." I may still be a new Christian, but when you said you had hoped that you were listening to Him close enough, I believe your comment shows that you are. You are going out of your way to listen to something very important, something that may even be really hard to hear. I know it is for me, because oh my goodness, am I comfortable right now.... We must pray for the strength and the courage to get ourselves out there and to trust God that when we do take those first few steps, He's gonna catch us. We may stumble and fall along the way, sure! Lord knows I have, so many times even. But He's still holding onto us as we speak. I'll pray for you!
I am with you on that. Im only 23 and I don’t have a real job. I have built crafting skills since age 7 and it feels like something I was meant to do. I do have comfort in what I do, however I have discomfort with sharing and giving what I create to others.. because I have anxiety around social situations. I have always wanted to be a street vendor who sells their art and jewelry and creations. I don’t want a huge business, I just want to make things that others can also enjoy and remind them of the beauty of creation. It was in San Francisco where I was inspired by the artists and wanted to do what they did. Maybe I can bring inspiration to others through my art? Especially if it revolves around Jesus. I still don’t know for sure. This could just be a hobby that doesn’t have any meaning.. I wish I knew what to do.
Paul was a tent maker, if your art/craft will put food on your table and roof over your head it is a good place to start. Have to admit I wasn’t raised in a church that taught tithing and have done it inconsistently but you are just starting out and if you could acknowledge you are a steward for God (He owns it all) and honor Him with 10% would be a beautiful thing. Having a sign in your booth that says I would be honored to pray with/for you or ask me about my Jesus could become your mission field. Pray for the grace of obedience. God uses people in all walks of life, if he wants you elsewhere you will hear His call. San Francisco needs missionaries as much if not more than Africa.
Wow, wow, wow! I cry a lot for humanity, not because they could end up in hell one day, but because they can't see, live for and in the glory and majesty of Jesus here, now, today. God is Love and once you've seen Him you can't unsee Him and it's unfathomable how or why others can't, worse, don't want to! Heart rending, Jesus, Love, is so, so beautiful! God bless you! ❤️ 🙏
I am a caregiver to family members who aren’t saved and have health issues. When I run errands I have gospel tracts that I hand out with the Living Waters information on the back. I have spoken to people about the gospel. I also pray for people as well. I thank God for speaking to everyone on this platform about His Mission for them 🙏🏽✝️🤍
I want to thank you for handing those tracts out. I know people, and have witnessed with my own eyes, some people being super unkind to those who share the gospel. I have never understood this. If you feel it is not for you, then merely say, "Thank for offering, but no thank you." That's it. I, on the other hand, am so grateful when anyone hands me a gospel tract, because it always seems to be when I am having a rough day, and when I need to be reminded to turn my focus away from what's bothering me, and turn it, instead, to GOD and His will.
I’m retired and 64 years old and this really hit me. I have been convicted the last 2 years that I need to be about Gods work and make a difference in this life. Please pray for me that I will not care about being liked or accepted by the world but that I would care about what God thinks of me.
64 is a marvellous age to commit the rest of your life to God & keep seeking His Face & gifting to be a powerful tornado against the evil one & his kingdom & bring it to ruin. I pray for the Holy Spirit that fell on the disciples will fall on you soon & completely transform, make you bold, holy, gift you according to His riches & mercy & you will go to the enemy's camp & take back what he stole from you, for he is under your feet. I pray that God & only God will rule over our hearts & possess us completely & empower us to be fearless & faithful like His disciples after Pentecost. God bless
I feel as though God gave me the ability to confront and push people into thought and pondering on the deep things in life and to Channel that to Christ
Amen Nate. I’ve been a Christian for 2 years and my walk has been rough (obviously) so far but upward nevertheless. I must stop keeping worldly things for myself and instead relinquish all unto Christ. I want to be All in for Christ and work out my salvation with fear and trembling.
Just went through a season of life where I just graduated, got the nice job, got married, and then bought our first house all within one year. All the things I strived for over the past several. As a Christian I knew these things would ultimately not satisfy but deep inside I was needing them to and when they did I went through a 2 month cycle of depression. I thought my life was meaningless and if this is truly all it was then what was the point. God gripped me one day and revealed to me that this is how every basic American following the “American dream feels”. I’m now in a place where the question in this video is echoing every day. Pray that the Lord reveals his true calling in my life
Thank you for this! However, I do struggle with the practical applications of this message. In light of 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 ("live a quiet life"), how should one balance this out? Personally, I do not shy away from sharing the gospel (when friends are going through "life" I point them back to the truth of Scripture, when Mormons knock on my door I invite them to a discussion on the porch, I parent through biblical truths of love/grace/responsibility/etc., and I've been on/led many mission trips.) On one hand, I love God's creation and the world we live in. I enjoy camping/hiking/photography, things that bring me to a place to marvel in God's handiwork. I'm also truly blessed and thankful to upgrade and maintain my home. But on the other hand, when I hear messages like these, I feel teaching my kids the bible, leading the men's small group I host, and contributing to the missionaries/Orgs that we support just isn't enough. These calls to "Do more", "Go Preach!", "Don't be complacent!" make me uneasy. And I can't tell if that's the Holy Spirit "calling me to more" or my Works Mentality is guilting me to believe "if I'm to be a good Christian, I should do it all, never rest, sacrifice everything, more, more, more." I certainly don't "yo-yo" like I did in my younger years, but it's still struggle to find that balance of serving God through outreach/ministry and being a good steward of my family, marriage, home, and living in the Peace of God. Mind offering more insight to someone like me? Thanks!
Jesus said, "if you love Me,..."what?"...keep My commandments..." What are His commandments? Read Ephesians 5-6, read the end of Colossians. This is such a blessing to me that He has commanded us to do such "everyday" things. Think on these two things and don't feel burdened that you're not doing "enough" (although you could need to improve in some areas). We may be called to other ministry opportunities, but don't ignore what He has told you in a quest to "do, do, do". Not that I'm perfect, but a Lutheran blessed me with the importance of Ephesians.
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. May we all fervently seek and discern the calling of our Heavenly Father and do His will.
Nate, you're on fire recently man. I love it! We do daydream about living sold out for God and expecting it to happen sometime later when it's convenient. Very convicting.
God has called me to ministry. I've just turned 20 and I've started a non-profit to organize serving the community and giving Him glory. I'm in my third year of college, but I'll be in the real world pretty soon.
I pray God will give you a deep hatred for things of this world & a continual love for the things He desires for your life & growing His Kingdom & honouring Him. You have a great calling on your life but the lures of this world can seduce you for I see many men coming offering you gifts, money & fame for some hidden talents that will come out in the next two years. That is a danger sign of entrapment & going astray into the devils kingdom, not God's. I therefore encourage you to walk with holy people, connect to a good Bible believing church & stay the course as He is coming v soon & the enemy is going to fight to take us to hell. The entrapments of this world and its pleasures are only temporary & both hell & heaven are real. I watch a lot of Christian NDE & they are a solomn reminder to walk on the straight & and narrow, and our lives can end in a jiff if our number is up. I want to go to heaven & this helps me with this reality. I ask God to please protect you & to turn your heart completly to Him for this world is full of evil attractions & you are only starting out. Be careful dear child of God what road you take, where you go & whose company you keep. I don't know why but the message to impress this on you is v strong. May God help you along each step of the way.
God is leading me to bring others to Christ. I just started a RUclips channel and this month God has me doing a series. Pray that God's message will reach all who need to hear brothers and sisters
Brother this video had me in tears cause it meant so much, I love to see how passionate you are about this and God bless you for what you do, we are to be the light of the world so when people see us, they don’t see us, but who lives inside us. Keep up the great work love you brother in Christ Jesus and thanks for this video I needed it and so many others
1:06 Yes, Nate - those forces are "a love of self". The default position of man kind is "to love ourselves" and that "love" compels us to "act - do" anything to satiate that love. It has always been and will always be a heart issue: we serve that which our hearts love.
Powerful message from John Piper. Lord Jesus help us to be faithful and busy at your second coming. 🙏 Jesus truly is the stumbling block but also the answer to the whole world. Not just to the Jews.
Gets me all over again too😭😭 the message of the gospel has gripped me and all I can do - all I want to do is tell anyone and everyone about Jesus- 30 yrs of high school ministry is my life - that this next generation will hear and know this truth and love of Jesus🔥🔥🔥🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
At age 59, God lovingly took from me my wife, my commercial property & business. Over the past 6 years, He has completely repurposed my life for His Kingdom & glory. Today, as a Driver Rehab Specialist & now a Master Instructor licensed in multiple states, God is using me in ways that I could have never dreamed of, daily touching a wide variety of people & their needs. Stay in God's Word every day. Look for people & opportunities to not only share Jesus, but do your best to live like Him. If you're older, like me, come alongside younger folks & teach them what God has taught you. Eternity in God's Kingdom begins NOW!
I believe God’s purpose and calling on our lives is to love Him with all our heart,mind and soul and love our neighbors as ourselves. If we make that our goal the rest will fall into place. For those struggling to figure it out, look around and identify where God is at work, then join Him in that! I have shared Christ at every job I’ve worked and seen many come to faith in Jesus. Not all of us are called to be missionaries but we are called to be faithful and live to give God glory - so go for it!
It’s been a month I have been waking up between 3-4am, I workout early and praying and worshipping to God to give me my purpose. I tried creating a short video sharing his Good news. I do not know clearly what I need to do. I want to hear his voice and want his guidance, I do not have the gift of teaching or preaching and I want to know what is his will for me. Guide me guys and thank you.
I needed this today! Glad I waited to watch it. My seminary class today turned into a mini Trump rally. It really broke my heart. We are there to discuss God. His will, His glory, His majesty. Not current American politics. We are so earthy focused instead of kingdom minded. I am very thankful when I am able to see videos like this after being so disheartened at church, in a class that should be devoted to God.
Please pray for me that very soon God will reveal His plans & gift me for worldwide evangelism. I saw it in 2008 & He allowed many trials so that I would get stronger & know who my God is. Thank you & God bless all of you
I've only recently come to Christ. I pray that God shows his will for me. Thanks for this message. We all need this message. Thankfully, the church I've found puts a huge emphasis on finding ones ministry in this life.
Thank you Nate, for letting yourself be used by God. I have wasted so much time, but God has used that time not wasting it but helping mature, my body heal and my character become stronger. He has opened my eyes to what truly matters and my ministry I know it but have left it aside. Just this Thursday I put it in me and Him to help me push forward in doign it again, recording and editing testimonials for the spread of His gospel and evidence. Today I had assured I would go back into editing and making it happen. I took a small lunch break and saw this video and I knew it was a confirmation from God that I am in the right path. I am not going to waste anymore time, I am not going to stand still and let the gifts God gave me rot and I will show Him, I did good with what you gave me 🥺🙏 Not because I want glory but because I want him to be proud of me because I love Him so much, He has done so much for me and what have I done for Him? Its time to act, no more time to waste. He is all I ever wish in this life and in the next life, forever and ever. ❤ If you wish to follow, I have only one video up but I will edit and publish the second testimonial in the upcoming months, I will push for it. But not with my strength but with His. My RUclips channel is called KulFilms, my series is in Spanish but I add English subtitles called Testimonios Vivientes (TV) or Living Testimonies in English. For whoever reads this and wishes to see how God uses me for His glory, you are welcome to follow my RUclips channel and my Facebook link in it. Also always free to contact me and possibly collaborate in a future project because you never know, you can possibly be the next *Living Testimony* 🤗💕🙏
as Andrew Wommack says, most ppl are not on a truth quest, they are on a happiness quest like what this guy is saying about making a difference. I'd say it's the difference of seeking the truth, and living eternally minded and others minded, rather than self focused/absorbed even many Christians are essentially doing what the world is doing, seeking American dream, retirement, etc
I bought his book by that name about 20 years ago. It hit me hard. I loaned it to my older son, and never saw the book again! He still refers to it, though. To be honest, I never knew it was a sermon. Time to look it up again. Thanks for the reminder.
Bro. I’ve seen a bunch of your videos but never commented. This video hit different. This is exactly what my spirit needed TODAY. I woke up this morning with the words ‘west African ministry’ coming out of my mouth - no clue why. The story of the ladies in Cameroon are a form of confirmation for me. Me and my wife were talking about this topic last night, and have begun a journey of praying and asking the Lord for direction for our lives and our family. Thank for you your vulnerability willingness to share this video. Blessings to you and your family.
Nate, I just wanted to say thank you. I’ve been struggling with being obedient to the Lord for many years. I’ve watched many of your videos, but this one hit me hard today. It’s time I need to man up and be obedient and trust the Lord with what he is trusted me with. Thank you and please know that you were touching the lives of those that you probably will never meet.God bless
Thanks for covering this classic video. John Piper was one of the first pastors I listened to after being saved and his ministry has had a massive impact on my life. His book Desiring God is a must read for every Christian
What a great and powerful message! I will be rewatching this over and over so that this seed is planted firmly and deeply. I am guilty of daydreaming about evangelism and not actually taking action. This is a message I needed and was divinely delivered. Thank you brother
I’m with you brother. I desire more and more to fulfil His mission to make disciples, starting with my wife and daughters. They sadly are doped up on the world and blinded by false Christianity. Wake up Christians.
Thank you for this Nate. Never feel like your videos aren’t being used. Every time I watch your videos, especially when it’s a personal cry like this, it cuts to the quick. God bless you and your family sir
Pray for me and my wife. We feel called to move into the inner city and be the hands and feet of Jesus to people struggling with mental health issues from a Christian perspective.
I’m 23. And I would say that I left the church at around 17. I always said I believed in God to people. But I always had my doubts. And I didn’t pray for a long time. The past few months i seriously got intrigued by Jesus, and understanding the full story of the Bible. So I have been reading it little by little each day. And honestly for what I’ve read it has given me a lot of context that makes sense. And I ended up on my own giving my life to Christ. I haven’t started going to church yet (for some reason I feel anxious about finding a church and going in public) but I have been atleast watching church sermons on RUclips. I am learning and trying to understand as much as I can. I definitely don’t know my calling yet. I am working on myself and striving to follow Jesus’s footsteps. I have fallen a lot, and there are times where I’ve felt giving up. But I keep getting back up because of the Holy Spirit. I’m not giving up like I did at 17. If anyone else is in similar paths. It’s hard I understand giving up sin/passions that you know aren’t ok. But keep fighting
I have not found my God ordained purpose in life yet. I have been praying and reading my Bible daily, but the “epiphany” hasn’t come. I would appreciate prayers for this. It’s hard not to get discouraged, but I’m holding fast to my faith that there is a plan and it’s all in his perfect timing.
Please pray for me🩷I heard very clearly the voice of God telling me that certain things were a distraction. He knows my beginning from my end and I pray for the discernment to know his will, and the humility to repent and accept correction when I get it wrong. Please pray for me. Thank you.
I was on stage for that whole event. I was at a radio station in Memphis at the time, and we were able to broadcast the audio online for One Day. This was WAY early in streaming audio, so a lot of it was bubble gum and Band-Aids, but it was an amazing experience. It’s why I still (jokingly) call myself an international radio superstar.
Love john piper and love you too nate and appreciate your work. May God bless men like you and piper, faithful men encouraging others to be faithful servants of the true and living God ❤❤❤
I'd really love to know what to do. I've been studying the Word for about 2 years now. My journey has gone from hearing the Gospel, to defending Chrsitianity against Hebrew Roots Movement (Saturday Sabbath Keepers), Islam, JW, Atheists, and helping my fellow Chrsitian brethren to keep their eyes on Jesus. What else can I do for the Kingdom of God? I'm not the best speaker by any means, so where should my focus go? 🙏🏽
There's nothing wrong with keeping Sabbath, it's the 4th commandment. The Hebrew Roots movement is heretical but there are Messianic sects that are true believers and also practice the Biblical traditions. A Sabbath isn't just the Saturday btw, there are many Sabbath days given to the Jews (who we were grated on to).
@hellooutsiders6865 They believe that it's Saturday only, and you won't be saved unless it's Saturday, that's why I had to pull Galatians 5 on them. But yes we all have our Sabbath Rest in Jesus.
I'm a 77 year old disabled person who wishes I can still drive. However, I'm trying very hard to introduce my little granddaughters to Jesus despite being forbidden to do so. I love my Lord deeply & want to see them come to a saving faith in Jesus.
❤ Your doing the RIGHT thing! In faith by the leading of Holy Spirit.
I'm sending you love and prayers and asking for God's divine intervention for healing, blessings and in spreading the gospel. ❤
I've been forbidden too as well but I am feeling intimidated. My son is a believer but his partner isn't and like a lot of men I think they try to please the woman. I find it difficult to believe. At Christmas they didn't even want the 4 year old talking about Joseph and Mary.
Keep working for Jesus, brother!
Hallelujah🙏 Keep fighting the good fight, dear sister. Praying for you👑✝️🕊
I need to say something here because we hear these kinds of sermons, but in my experience we very rarely hear any practical instruction on what it actually looks like. Nate, I agree with everything you said, and this sermon impacted me too. Maybe you addressed more on your patreon, but for those that don’t have that, here’s some things I’ve learned from wrestling with what it looks like to live for the Lord.
Most of us are not called into full time, vocational ministry. So what about men working in secular vocations, full time students, stay at home moms, women in secular vocations, and any other scenario you can think of? What do we do?
The first thing you do is read your Bible and pray. Every single day. In other words, pursue personal holiness. Literally, day in and day out. Give the Lord time to work in you every day.
Secondly, if you’re married, your first priority is being a godly spouse and parent if you have kids. It doesn’t matter if you’re the best teacher, preacher, evangelist or missionary out there if you fall short in loving your spouse and children the way God has called you.
Singles, love your family and friends the way God has called you to. Allow Him to prepare you for marriage and family if that’s His plan for you.
Third, work hard at whatever job He’s put you in right now. Pursue your career. Pursue success and more training and education and whatever else He’s put on your heart. Work as unto the Lord. While you’re doing that, look for opportunities to impact those around you with the Gospel. This doesn’t mean you’re going to share the Gospel every single day, but it does look like building relationships with those the Lord has put on your heart, praying for them, and seeking opportunities to eventually introduce them to Jesus.
Finally, know that there’s nothing wrong with enjoying downtime, and engaging in your hobbies or entertainment. The Lord can use those things too. It’s all about moderation. Just evaluate your time every so often to make sure you aren’t idolizing pleasure and neglecting time with God and other things He’s called you to do.
I hope this was helpful. Thanks for reading if you made it this far. God bless!
Thank you for this outline. It is so helpful for me! ❤
I agree with you. And if there's one thing I can add - know and think often that it's because of the sacrifice Jesus made and not our own actions that we are saved.
I was literally praying about this, your comment was a God send for sure! I always here sermons like this and question " well am I suppose to become a missionary?"... I don't want to go to hell, I love the Lord and pray that me introducing his word to those around me will make him proud. You have no idea how powerful this message is, thank you so much...
Brilliant, Nate! And--more importantly--it spoke directly to my heart! ❤
I love you thank you God bless
I'm 62 I really don't know what I'm called to do but I pray for the world 🙏 my family the nation. The unborn
Intercession is def a calling and is so necessary
I was there in the crowd - the last half of that sermon hit like a ton of bricks. It was powerful.. I ended up two years later in Turkey as a missionary because of it.. and I know I am not the only one - it has to be one of the most impactful sermons of that generation ..
Wow that is really awesome that God used that sermon to really get you and so many others to move. God bless you! ❤✝️
Wow.. that's amazing. I wish I'd been a missionary in my younger years
Your mission is not over as long as you are still alive. It doesn't always have to be overseas. ❤ @@Julie-g2w
Wow
Hey everyone, I’d like to make a prayer request. I’m a 22 year old guy who spends everyday addicted to the distractions of my life. Completely addicted to all of the cheap dopamine producing things like video games, social media, junk food, and even more.
I’m a Christian and every single day I acknowledge to myself that I’m addicted to these things; and I live fully aware that these things prevent me from having the relationship with God I’m supposed to. Everyday I ignore the purpose I know God has for me telling myself “tomorrow will be the day” but it never is.
I need help breaking out of this admittedly pathetic cycle I’m stuck in…
Thanks for reading and thanks for the prayers, if anyone else has any requests please let me know.
I’ll pray for you, brother. Do the same for me. There are a lot of us out there
I’m praying for you brother
I'll pray for you right now, John. You're not alone, there are so many of us that struggle with worldly addictions. I agree with your assessment that it is a pathetic cycle, but at the same time, don't be too hard on yourself. We are all sinners in need of grace. If you look too much at your messy, broken, sinful self, it is hard to have hope. Fix your eyes on Jesus, my friend. God is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28). Trust in Him, and He will carry you through this darkness into a new life of living for Him. You can do this, not because of yourself, but because of Jesus.
I’ll be praying for you
@@johnduran390 I am praying for you.
Please pray for me guys. This video came at a good time so thank you Nate. I have an alternate account I haven’t posted on yet where I have planned to start spreading the good news with my pets. I would appreciate any prayers of encouragement, I am very nervous. I believe my calling is to serve God by taking care of animals since I feel especially gifted with working with them. I would like to make a cafe where people can hear the good news and see God’s amazing creation. That’s how I will serve God unless He takes me a different way. Thanks for the videos, I’d appreciate any prayers.
This is so awesome to hear! You will have my prayers! Feel free to reach out if you ever want somebody to talk too!
@@h20deliriousfan82 Thank you, I appreciate it.
❤ I hope you find the strength and perseverence to keep following God, our Lord!
@@willischwabe1324 Thanks a lot, I just posted my first video on there. Now I just need the courage to keep it up.
Greater is He who is in you than he who is in this world.
This is what comes to me to share with you. God loves animals & good people are needed to care for them, but He loves souls more, the harvest for souls is what He thirsts as He is coming soon.
So I urge you do not be distracted, do the pets biz as a side but not main focus.
Here is my prayer:
O God I lift Your child & ask for clear revelation, clariry, gifting, confidence, providence & divine abilities. I also pray if he is willing, for You to open & close doors so it will be a sign where You are desiring him to enter & serve You & grow Your Kingdom. I ask for Holy Angels to protect, to lead and keep him on the straight & narrow & for all of us seeking more of You. Thank You amen
This was powerful my friend. I’m a baby Christian, but I’m excited about learning more and trying to teach when ready. This is the content I need to see
I can relate to that. I am not a young man but I am also a baby Christian. I witness when I have the opportunity.
Beware of the yeast of Pharisees. Christianity is not a religion/philosophy. Are you born again? Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus. Does the Holy Spirit lives in you and guide you? If not, strive for that. We have entered a very dangerous time of epic deception. Many are called but only few complete the journey successfully. I'm telling you the truth, God's truth in black and white. Beware of the cessassionists, whose godliness means relaying on men's intellect rather than the power of God.
That is wonderful and welcome to the body of Believers!
I'm a 50 year old baby Christian myself.
Dude I'm also a baby Christian and it's so inspiring to see people constantly calling themselves on here baby Christians, it's a beautiful thing because it truly feels like there is a MASSIVE revival afoot and the Lord wants to heal the crooked path that America has taken. GLORY TO THE FATHER, TO THE SON, AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT!
This really hits me where I am. Over the last year and a half, I've been addressing my need to be liked and it's culminated lately with the realization that all I seek to serve in ways I am comfortable in, but not necessarily what I am actually called to do. As I seek that calling, I'm seeing that my passions and talents don't necessarily match what God needs me to do. This sermon hits me hard in that realization.
About 7 or 8 years ago, I was freaking out about making my fitness business a success. I was praying to God for direction. He placed an idea on my heart and I did nothing with it. A year or two after that, I was again freaking out about “what to do, Lord. How do I go about this?!”. I felt ill equipped. The nudge I got was a clear as day:
God said: “Just start writing”.
And just like Jonah, I’ve been running the opposite direction for years.
However these past few months I’m gradually obeying. I still find myself distracted and procrastinating, but I have began to write.
I still don’t know what He wants me to write, I think that’s why I struggle to do it. I have to trust that he will guide my work.
This was a great message. And one I recently wrote about for my church’s blog. At least I have written something lol.
Pray for focus on the narrow path.
The timing... I am in the same place now as you were back then, with so many skills and no clue which direction to go. I need a job, or income of some kind, and I want whatever it is to somehow, someway lead back to the Lord. I hope I'm listening to Him closely enough. I still don't know what to do.
You are not alone here. I'm also someone who seeks a calling, who wants to get out there and to start working for Him. But discerning where that is or where that may be is something I also struggle with.
Mr. Sala put it best in this video when he said, "Your faith grows outside of your own comfort." I may still be a new Christian, but when you said you had hoped that you were listening to Him close enough, I believe your comment shows that you are. You are going out of your way to listen to something very important, something that may even be really hard to hear. I know it is for me, because oh my goodness, am I comfortable right now....
We must pray for the strength and the courage to get ourselves out there and to trust God that when we do take those first few steps, He's gonna catch us. We may stumble and fall along the way, sure! Lord knows I have, so many times even. But He's still holding onto us as we speak.
I'll pray for you!
I am with you on that. Im only 23 and I don’t have a real job. I have built crafting skills since age 7 and it feels like something I was meant to do. I do have comfort in what I do, however I have discomfort with sharing and giving what I create to others.. because I have anxiety around social situations. I have always wanted to be a street vendor who sells their art and jewelry and creations. I don’t want a huge business, I just want to make things that others can also enjoy and remind them of the beauty of creation. It was in San Francisco where I was inspired by the artists and wanted to do what they did. Maybe I can bring inspiration to others through my art? Especially if it revolves around Jesus. I still don’t know for sure. This could just be a hobby that doesn’t have any meaning.. I wish I knew what to do.
Paul was a tent maker, if your art/craft will put food on your table and roof over your head it is a good place to start. Have to admit I wasn’t raised in a church that taught tithing and have done it inconsistently but you are just starting out and if you could acknowledge you are a steward for God (He owns it all) and honor Him with 10% would be a beautiful thing. Having a sign in your booth that says I would be honored to pray with/for you or ask me about my Jesus could become your mission field. Pray for the grace of obedience. God uses people in all walks of life, if he wants you elsewhere you will hear His call. San Francisco needs missionaries as much if not more than Africa.
Wow, wow, wow! I cry a lot for humanity, not because they could end up in hell one day, but because they can't see, live for and in the glory and majesty of Jesus here, now, today. God is Love and once you've seen Him you can't unsee Him and it's unfathomable how or why others can't, worse, don't want to! Heart rending, Jesus, Love, is so, so beautiful! God bless you! ❤️ 🙏
Thanks, now I’m trying to hide my tears at work. Appreciate it.
I am a caregiver to family members who aren’t saved and have health issues. When I run errands I have gospel tracts that I hand out with the Living Waters information on the back. I have spoken to people about the gospel. I also pray for people as well. I thank God for speaking to everyone on this platform about His Mission for them 🙏🏽✝️🤍
I want to thank you for handing those tracts out. I know people, and have witnessed with my own eyes, some people being super unkind to those who share the gospel. I have never understood this. If you feel it is not for you, then merely say, "Thank for offering, but no thank you." That's it. I, on the other hand, am so grateful when anyone hands me a gospel tract, because it always seems to be when I am having a rough day, and when I need to be reminded to turn my focus away from what's bothering me, and turn it, instead, to GOD and His will.
May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you always
I’m retired and 64 years old and this really hit me. I have been convicted the last 2 years that I need to be about Gods work and make a difference in this life. Please pray for me that I will not care about being liked or accepted by the world but that I would care about what God thinks of me.
64 is a marvellous age to commit the rest of your life to God & keep seeking His Face & gifting to be a powerful tornado against the evil one & his kingdom & bring it to ruin.
I pray for the Holy Spirit that fell on the disciples will fall on you soon & completely transform, make you bold, holy, gift you according to His riches & mercy & you will go to the enemy's camp & take back what he stole from you, for he is under your feet.
I pray that God & only God will rule over our hearts & possess us completely & empower us to be fearless & faithful like His disciples after Pentecost.
God bless
I feel as though God gave me the ability to confront and push people into thought and pondering on the deep things in life and to Channel that to Christ
As long as I have the Love of God and can do some good for others I am happy.
This is a good reminder what is most important. ❤❤
I’m with you ! At 29 years old I finally get it & it’s an answered prayer ❤
Right on time brother! Right on time.
Amen Nate. I’ve been a Christian for 2 years and my walk has been rough (obviously) so far but upward nevertheless. I must stop keeping worldly things for myself and instead relinquish all unto Christ. I want to be All in for Christ and work out my salvation with fear and trembling.
Just went through a season of life where I just graduated, got the nice job, got married, and then bought our first house all within one year. All the things I strived for over the past several. As a Christian I knew these things would ultimately not satisfy but deep inside I was needing them to and when they did I went through a 2 month cycle of depression. I thought my life was meaningless and if this is truly all it was then what was the point. God gripped me one day and revealed to me that this is how every basic American following the “American dream feels”. I’m now in a place where the question in this video is echoing every day. Pray that the Lord reveals his true calling in my life
Thank you for this! However, I do struggle with the practical applications of this message. In light of 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 ("live a quiet life"), how should one balance this out?
Personally, I do not shy away from sharing the gospel (when friends are going through "life" I point them back to the truth of Scripture, when Mormons knock on my door I invite them to a discussion on the porch, I parent through biblical truths of love/grace/responsibility/etc., and I've been on/led many mission trips.)
On one hand, I love God's creation and the world we live in. I enjoy camping/hiking/photography, things that bring me to a place to marvel in God's handiwork. I'm also truly blessed and thankful to upgrade and maintain my home. But on the other hand, when I hear messages like these, I feel teaching my kids the bible, leading the men's small group I host, and contributing to the missionaries/Orgs that we support just isn't enough.
These calls to "Do more", "Go Preach!", "Don't be complacent!" make me uneasy. And I can't tell if that's the Holy Spirit "calling me to more" or my Works Mentality is guilting me to believe "if I'm to be a good Christian, I should do it all, never rest, sacrifice everything, more, more, more." I certainly don't "yo-yo" like I did in my younger years, but it's still struggle to find that balance of serving God through outreach/ministry and being a good steward of my family, marriage, home, and living in the Peace of God.
Mind offering more insight to someone like me? Thanks!
Jesus said, "if you love Me,..."what?"...keep My commandments..."
What are His commandments? Read Ephesians 5-6, read the end of Colossians. This is such a blessing to me that He has commanded us to do such "everyday" things. Think on these two things and don't feel burdened that you're not doing "enough" (although you could need to improve in some areas). We may be called to other ministry opportunities, but don't ignore what He has told you in a quest to "do, do, do". Not that I'm perfect, but a Lutheran blessed me with the importance of Ephesians.
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. May we all fervently seek and discern the calling of our Heavenly Father and do His will.
Nate, you're on fire recently man. I love it! We do daydream about living sold out for God and expecting it to happen sometime later when it's convenient. Very convicting.
God has called me to ministry. I've just turned 20 and I've started a non-profit to organize serving the community and giving Him glory. I'm in my third year of college, but I'll be in the real world pretty soon.
I pray God will give you a deep hatred for things of this world & a continual love for the things He desires for your life & growing His Kingdom & honouring Him. You have a great calling on your life but the lures of this world can seduce you for I see many men coming offering you gifts, money & fame for some hidden talents that will come out in the next two years. That is a danger sign of entrapment & going astray into the devils kingdom, not God's.
I therefore encourage you to walk with holy people, connect to a good Bible believing church & stay the course as He is coming v soon & the enemy is going to fight to take us to hell.
The entrapments of this world and its pleasures are only temporary & both hell & heaven are real.
I watch a lot of Christian NDE & they are a solomn reminder to walk on the straight & and narrow, and our lives can end in a jiff if our number is up. I want to go to heaven & this helps me with this reality.
I ask God to please protect you & to turn your heart completly to Him for this world is full of evil attractions & you are only starting out. Be careful dear child of God what road you take, where you go & whose company you keep.
I don't know why but the message to impress this on you is v strong. May God help you along each step of the way.
THE most powerful video I've watched on this channel. God bless Brother
God is leading me to bring others to Christ. I just started a RUclips channel and this month God has me doing a series. Pray that God's message will reach all who need to hear brothers and sisters
I love the urgency. Humanity must wake up! Father, give us ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church!
Amen! Thanks Nate. Lord Jesus, use this video to further your kingdom just like you did with Piper years ago. Amen.
Brother this video had me in tears cause it meant so much, I love to see how passionate you are about this and God bless you for what you do, we are to be the light of the world so when people see us, they don’t see us, but who lives inside us. Keep up the great work love you brother in Christ Jesus and thanks for this video I needed it and so many others
I pray God reveals my calling to me and that I’m living my life walking in his will for his glory!
Tend His lambs
Shepherd His sheep
Tend His sheep
That is my calling.
1:06 Yes, Nate - those forces are "a love of self". The default position of man kind is "to love ourselves" and that "love" compels us to "act - do" anything to satiate that love. It has always been and will always be a heart issue: we serve that which our hearts love.
Thank you for sharing 🙏♥️💪🕊
Powerful message from John Piper. Lord Jesus help us to be faithful and busy at your second coming. 🙏
Jesus truly is the stumbling block but also the answer to the whole world. Not just to the Jews.
Gets me all over again too😭😭 the message of the gospel has gripped me and all I can do - all I want to do is tell anyone and everyone about Jesus- 30 yrs of high school ministry is my life - that this next generation will hear and know this truth and love of Jesus🔥🔥🔥🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
At age 59, God lovingly took from me my wife, my commercial property & business. Over the past 6 years, He has completely repurposed my life for His Kingdom & glory. Today, as a Driver Rehab Specialist & now a Master Instructor licensed in multiple states, God is using me in ways that I could have never dreamed of, daily touching a wide variety of people & their needs. Stay in God's Word every day. Look for people & opportunities to not only share Jesus, but do your best to live like Him. If you're older, like me, come alongside younger folks & teach them what God has taught you. Eternity in God's Kingdom begins NOW!
I believe God’s purpose and calling on our lives is to love Him with all our heart,mind and soul and love our neighbors as ourselves. If we make that our goal the rest will fall into place. For those struggling to figure it out, look around and identify where God is at work, then join Him in that! I have shared Christ at every job I’ve worked and seen many come to faith in Jesus. Not all of us are called to be missionaries but we are called to be faithful and live to give God glory - so go for it!
First time commenting on one of your videos.
Just wanted to say I appreciate your passion in this one. Thank you for what you do.
Thank you for sharing this brother.
I was there . . . amazing day!
It’s been a month I have been waking up between 3-4am, I workout early and praying and worshipping to God to give me my purpose. I tried creating a short video sharing his Good news. I do not know clearly what I need to do. I want to hear his voice and want his guidance, I do not have the gift of teaching or preaching and I want to know what is his will for me. Guide me guys and thank you.
Thank you so much for this,! Thank you for being obedient to the Lord in uploading this video.
HALLELUJAH!!!
Appreciate it Nate, Glory be to Him 🙏🏼
This video was very insightful and touching. God bless you.
I with you on this brother....your will Father, no matter what...🙏
Perfect timing! Thank you, very convicting 🙏
I needed this today! Glad I waited to watch it. My seminary class today turned into a mini Trump rally. It really broke my heart. We are there to discuss God. His will, His glory, His majesty. Not current American politics. We are so earthy focused instead of kingdom minded.
I am very thankful when I am able to see videos like this after being so disheartened at church, in a class that should be devoted to God.
Powerful reminder, thank you.
Please pray for me that very soon God will reveal His plans & gift me for worldwide evangelism. I saw it in 2008 & He allowed many trials so that I would get stronger & know who my God is. Thank you & God bless all of you
I've only recently come to Christ. I pray that God shows his will for me. Thanks for this message. We all need this message. Thankfully, the church I've found puts a huge emphasis on finding ones ministry in this life.
Yes, Lord. I will.
Thank you Nate, for letting yourself be used by God.
I have wasted so much time, but God has used that time not wasting it but helping mature, my body heal and my character become stronger.
He has opened my eyes to what truly matters and my ministry I know it but have left it aside.
Just this Thursday I put it in me and Him to help me push forward in doign it again, recording and editing testimonials for the spread of His gospel and evidence.
Today I had assured I would go back into editing and making it happen.
I took a small lunch break and saw this video and I knew it was a confirmation from God that I am in the right path.
I am not going to waste anymore time, I am not going to stand still and let the gifts God gave me rot and I will show Him, I did good with what you gave me 🥺🙏
Not because I want glory but because I want him to be proud of me because I love Him so much, He has done so much for me and what have I done for Him?
Its time to act, no more time to waste.
He is all I ever wish in this life and in the next life, forever and ever. ❤
If you wish to follow, I have only one video up but I will edit and publish the second testimonial in the upcoming months, I will push for it. But not with my strength but with His.
My RUclips channel is called KulFilms, my series is in Spanish but I add English subtitles called Testimonios Vivientes (TV) or Living Testimonies in English.
For whoever reads this and wishes to see how God uses me for His glory, you are welcome to follow my RUclips channel and my Facebook link in it.
Also always free to contact me and possibly collaborate in a future project because you never know, you can possibly be the next *Living Testimony*
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that’s amazing! following ❤
Great video. Thank you for sharing the truth on this platform.
as Andrew Wommack says, most ppl are not on a truth quest, they are on a happiness quest
like what this guy is saying about making a difference. I'd say it's the difference of seeking the truth, and living eternally minded and others minded, rather than self focused/absorbed
even many Christians are essentially doing what the world is doing, seeking American dream, retirement, etc
I bought his book by that name about 20 years ago. It hit me hard. I loaned it to my older son, and never saw the book again! He still refers to it, though. To be honest, I never knew it was a sermon. Time to look it up again. Thanks for the reminder.
Thank you Nate for this video.
Bro. I’ve seen a bunch of your videos but never commented. This video hit different. This is exactly what my spirit needed TODAY.
I woke up this morning with the words ‘west African ministry’ coming out of my mouth - no clue why. The story of the ladies in Cameroon are a form of confirmation for me.
Me and my wife were talking about this topic last night, and have begun a journey of praying and asking the Lord for direction for our lives and our family.
Thank for you your vulnerability willingness to share this video. Blessings to you and your family.
Been praying for years that I could understand what my purpose is.
Its in the bible. Your just over complicating it
@@YAHWEH-YESHUA-MINISTRIESok, can you please let us know what is his purpose? Honest question
To believe in Jesus Christ and live for him in obedience. That is the purpose for all of us.
If you want a good sermon, check out Grace to You's sermon on God's will for your life, it can be helpful
Nate, this is your best video breakdown! This channel is the best!
Thankyou for this video, and your ministry. God bless.
God bless you and your family brother keep being a light..
Nate, I just wanted to say thank you. I’ve been struggling with being obedient to the Lord for many years. I’ve watched many of your videos, but this one hit me hard today. It’s time I need to man up and be obedient and trust the Lord with what he is trusted me with. Thank you and please know that you were touching the lives of those that you probably will never meet.God bless
Thanks for covering this classic video. John Piper was one of the first pastors I listened to after being saved and his ministry has had a massive impact on my life. His book Desiring God is a must read for every Christian
I hear you and agree. I am in completely. 🙏🙏🙏
What a great and powerful message! I will be rewatching this over and over so that this seed is planted firmly and deeply. I am guilty of daydreaming about evangelism and not actually taking action. This is a message I needed and was divinely delivered. Thank you brother
Thank you for sharing that. It’s very impactful and challenges me to step up. God bless!
I’m with you brother. I desire more and more to fulfil His mission to make disciples, starting with my wife and daughters. They sadly are doped up on the world and blinded by false Christianity. Wake up Christians.
Thank you for this Nate. Never feel like your videos aren’t being used. Every time I watch your videos, especially when it’s a personal cry like this, it cuts to the quick.
God bless you and your family sir
Thank you Nate
This was a wonderful message!!! We all needs to hear this again. Come Jesus,come.
Amen!!! Thanks so much for this! Sooo moving, sooo meaningful.
Our purpose is to love the Lord with all our heart & to lead others to our savior, Jesus Christ
I first heard the message on my Zune in 2008 at Western Carolina University. It changed me forever.
This is such a blessing to encounter. Brother, God bless you and may He enrichen your ministry and provide you opportunities to represent Christ!
I hear you! Thank you
The timing on this is amazing, I’ve been reading Don’t Waste Your Life and it’s been very moving to read
This made me feel convicted. Big.
I’m about to do something crazy for God!!!! Jesus is Lord!!!! God bless you all!!!
Pray for me and my wife. We feel called to move into the inner city and be the hands and feet of Jesus to people struggling with mental health issues from a Christian perspective.
Amen brother. Praise be the Lord of all comfort.
I needed to hear this today!
My spiritual diet is prayer to God and reading the Word of God ❤ 🙏 🤲 ✝️
Sharing to my fb page. So good. Thank you, Nate!!
Thank you for talking about this topic I have been thinking about this for over a year now
It hurts, where it hits.
I’m 23. And I would say that I left the church at around 17. I always said I believed in God to people. But I always had my doubts. And I didn’t pray for a long time. The past few months i seriously got intrigued by Jesus, and understanding the full story of the Bible. So I have been reading it little by little each day. And honestly for what I’ve read it has given me a lot of context that makes sense. And I ended up on my own giving my life to Christ. I haven’t started going to church yet (for some reason I feel anxious about finding a church and going in public) but I have been atleast watching church sermons on RUclips. I am learning and trying to understand as much as I can. I definitely don’t know my calling yet. I am working on myself and striving to follow Jesus’s footsteps. I have fallen a lot, and there are times where I’ve felt giving up. But I keep getting back up because of the Holy Spirit. I’m not giving up like I did at 17. If anyone else is in similar paths. It’s hard I understand giving up sin/passions that you know aren’t ok. But keep fighting
Thanks Mate. It’s a big one. Blessings🙏🏻
This one really cooks, Amen
Indeed.
I must do better. And I want to do better. And focus my mind, heart and soul on God the Father / Jesus Christ, His son.
I have not found my God ordained purpose in life yet. I have been praying and reading my Bible daily, but the “epiphany” hasn’t come. I would appreciate prayers for this. It’s hard not to get discouraged, but I’m holding fast to my faith that there is a plan and it’s all in his perfect timing.
I don't know either I'm 62 I feel time is running out
Amazing video. Thank you
Please pray for me🩷I heard very clearly the voice of God telling me that certain things were a distraction. He knows my beginning from my end and I pray for the discernment to know his will, and the humility to repent and accept correction when I get it wrong. Please pray for me. Thank you.
I was on stage for that whole event. I was at a radio station in Memphis at the time, and we were able to broadcast the audio online for One Day. This was WAY early in streaming audio, so a lot of it was bubble gum and Band-Aids, but it was an amazing experience. It’s why I still (jokingly) call myself an international radio superstar.
Best video in a while!! I know you're passionate but this was another level!
Thursday night I took the first steps applying to my District Lay-Deacon Program and to the Seminary. Great video, sir.
Great video, thank you Nate.
Love john piper and love you too nate and appreciate your work. May God bless men like you and piper, faithful men encouraging others to be faithful servants of the true and living God
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Came right when I needed it, wow.
Yes Brother! Amen!
I'd really love to know what to do. I've been studying the Word for about 2 years now. My journey has gone from hearing the Gospel, to defending Chrsitianity against Hebrew Roots Movement (Saturday Sabbath Keepers), Islam, JW, Atheists, and helping my fellow Chrsitian brethren to keep their eyes on Jesus. What else can I do for the Kingdom of God? I'm not the best speaker by any means, so where should my focus go? 🙏🏽
Continuing, living, breathing the spirit. Keep on brother, God bless you
There's nothing wrong with keeping Sabbath, it's the 4th commandment. The Hebrew Roots movement is heretical but there are Messianic sects that are true believers and also practice the Biblical traditions. A Sabbath isn't just the Saturday btw, there are many Sabbath days given to the Jews (who we were grated on to).
@hellooutsiders6865 They believe that it's Saturday only, and you won't be saved unless it's Saturday, that's why I had to pull Galatians 5 on them. But yes we all have our Sabbath Rest in Jesus.
Love it brother