I'm from Africa and I have watched many sermons in my life from the European and American preachers but i have been so blessed with Paul Washer's sermons. His purely a bible based preacher and teaches the word as it is and not what the congregation wants to hear. God bless his ministry. I thank God who led me to his videos recently in my quest to know Jesus.
You are right. I regret wasting most of my time in church listening to junk. Paul Washer, Steve Lawson, John Piper, John Macarthur, Voddie Baucham and other are a great inspiration. Search for their books, on-line. They are a great resource.
Dear Danny and Wendy, May Our Lord God bless you both with all that you need . I pray that you have comfort, joy, and strength in The Lord Jesus, as you go through life. Love and blessings from a sister in Christ.
I’m homebound too and had a recent additional health scare. I couldn't make sense when I spoke. I just could say “pen”. I knew who I was and who my husband was but that was about it. They did many tests and found nothing. Before my CT scan my husband asked the neurologists what we were looking for. They said “there's only so much can be done”. They were looking for things that could not be treated (I could understand language, I just couldn't express it). 24 hours later, in a flash, I got my speech back and was my old self. My tests all came back negative. The first word that came into my mind, I could even see the word in my field of vision, was God. He saved me for whatever reason. I still don't understand why he saved me but Brother Washer is helping me greatly. God bless you all
My son is disabled & I'm his only/lone parent & caregiver. I also feel the way you do about good preachers & pastors available online. ❤ Thank God & All Glory Be to God, but I also have appreciation for kind, decent, noble ones, with integrity. God Bless. ❤
As I'm listening to this sermon,, I have tears,, I've had 47 broken bones,, I'm facing major back surgery,, but Jesus,, but Jesus,, Jesus Christ paid it all. He bought me and he saved me with his most precious blood and he rose again, PRAISE GOD,, he's my everything. GOD Bless this man.
@@RepentfollowJesus I am also interested in Barbara's current physical, mental and spiritual condition. Please, Barbara, if you have the opportunity, write about yourself!
"You maybe think about you too much" Raised Catholic, 35 years in Word of Faith, new to Reformed Theology. This sermon just busted decades of chains!! Hallelujah!!
As a 20 yr old who had just been going to church just because I was told its a must and really never understood who God is for 19 yrs of my life ...when I listen to Paul washer i just burst out with praise to God for letting him be his vessel😭now I'm saved ..having unconditional love for christ each day is something I never thot would happen but now it has...thank you God for talking to me through this vessel ..may God always lead you Paul washer
PRAISE THE LORD!!! 🙌🏼👏🏼 enjoy your new life!!! This is just the beginning! The more you get to know HIM by reading His word and praying (taking to Him daily), the more you will rejoice and want to know Him better.
Hey, here's a 20 year old this year 2023, very happy for you, our true joy is in Jesus Christ alone, therefore we have the only reason to smile and be joyous every day. Hallelujah, I am happy for you.
It's good to hear that. Your faith will be tested thru your life and attacked, always pray on your issues and ask God to help you. No matter how hard it may seem, it will work out if you put it on God's shoulders. I take everything to God now and my life is much better. Even though there are things missing, i see how blessed my life is. This world is God's footstool and he is right above us watching us like little ants. 🙏
Man, this is why I love the life of Christian and the different stages in life. I remember brother Paul when he was younger, he had such a strong zeal and conviction; which to many seemed aggressive. But he has changed in ways that seem more human; where more people can relate to. I feel like because brother Paul has gone through so many experiences it has made him into a fine Christian wine.
Brothers, pray for this man of God. That he become free from historical entanglements, English Puritan tradition, in particular and receive continued fresh revelation into the epistles, the issue of grace vs. law in particular, that is so important to St. Paul, rather than the issue of grace vs. works which Paul always places in light of the law, as in the phrase "works of the law, " in this verse: "By the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin." (Romans 3:20) It is seems that Calvinist tradition lacks an appreciation for the book of Romans due to incorrect assumptions about the law of God--that is still in force in the Christian life, that it is a curb to sin, that it is divided into parts, some applicable, such as 'the moral," some not, such as the 'ceremonial,' that the Ten Commandments are in force, but the other, lesser moral laws are not, such as not charging interest to your countrymen and returning property during the Jubilee, etc. All sorts of confusion which Paul, that is St. Paul addresses in the New Testament.
I'm from Cape Town, South Africa. Since I started listening to Pastor Paul Washer I've become more confident in my prayer life. Pastor Paul, Iove your teachings. It's to the core. No frills. Just solid instructions from the Bible that grips me everytime. Such knowledge that touches me and makes me want to do better within my own circles. The passion and love exubes just by listening to your preaching. So pure and true. Unlike the prosperity teachings. This is the real, good stuff we need to hear. I thoroughly enjoy and love Pastor Paul Washer... Praise God!!! 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
After 30 years of weekend binge drinking I qualify as the lowliest who Paul (both Pauls!) spoke about. But 13 years ago Jesus pullled me out of that sewer and I have been on an evangelism team since 2010. I still feel like the man in Acts 3:8 - "walking, leaping & praising God"!! Amen!
Lord, we praise your Holy name. Thank you for loving us thru your son Jesus Christ. Thank you, brother Paul, for preaching the truth from Perth, Australia.
I have been going through a prolong health condition from last 8 years, I was so broken but since I heard this sermon I am so energetic and joyful. God bless you more brother Paul 🙏
I'm struggling with a chronic health issue of my own at this time. This sermon was much needed, for this and for several other things which I may never have known to address-let alone _how_ to address them-without hearing God's message through Paul first! Thank you, Paul! Thank you, God, for giving those who listen and submit what we need when we need it!
One thing i deeply appreciate about Paul washer is his transparency with regards to his own struggles or that he faces the same challenges as the rest of us. Many people wont ever admit this, but to me it makes his sermons more relatable and as though hes not just preaching book knowledge, but a path walked with challenges
Thank you Lord Jesus for giving us a teacher who can explain things in such clarity. I pray you bless him, and heal him that he may go on serving you. We need him Lord. We need more scripture reading, faith-filled preachers to minister your words to us all. LORD, THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE, AND SALVATION. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ME. HELP ME TO BE OBEDIENT MORE TO YOUR WORD, AND FILLED WITH YOUR SPIRIT. IN JESUS'S NAME I PRAY AMEN
One of the best Paul Washer sermons I have ever heard! I needed to be reminded of some of the truths he shared. My heart is full, overflowing with fresh joy and hope! The Lord used this message to comfort and encourage my heart in a deep way!
Wow!! While I'm listening I thank the Lord to find another GEM in God's word.. Something Calibrates within me. Thank you Oh Lord.. How much I need this.. May I know you MORE!
@@StockDad All people (myself included) are saying is that we desire there were more biblically sound pastors like him; those who preach what needs to be heard rather than what wants to be heard. Of course he is a sinner saved by grace.
I'm sure Paul washers church goes on all day without lunch or refreshments. For southern Baptist he's definitely not first in line at Denny's every Sunday. Calvin
God bless you dear sister🙏🏼. Inherited Pentecostal, saved by God into reformed Baptist Church. Praise the Lord God in my Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy spirit. I love you dear sister.
I'm so thankful to God for this man. He's so humble and transparent. Also, as the Lord started opening my eyes a few years ago and led me out from under false teachers and false doctrine, Paul Washer was the very first person God led me to. Thank you Lord for your grace and mercy! 🥲
Thank you Brother Paul and thank God for giving me a heart that gravitates towards teachers of the true Word of God and from men of God who ONLY GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS WILL DO.
This one is like a sliver of light in a dark room. I can't thank enough all those involved in the upload of this video. Much needed help in a much needed situation.
Yes I did this Bible verse (In all things give thanks ) I was saying,when pushing my ailing husband in a wheelchair and as I was quoting that verse a lady sitting in a chair in the waiting area of the Drs office chimes in with the rest of the verse , ( for this is the “Will of God for you” through Jesus Christ . And she said that part of the verse says to me “ YIELD”. God woke up my thinking . Yes give thanks but it’s important to yield to God. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
@@paulwasher1755 I watched a video where you were speaking at a Gospel Hip Hop conference. I would love to hear what you think of this Christian rap song that I wrote. ruclips.net/video/423RmEKYyC4/видео.html I will be sending out another song Titled "Glory be to God" I can't wait for all my brothers and sisters to hear it.
Amazing teaching of God's Word.Thank you Lord Jesus for brother Paul Washer may you continue to bless and protect him and his family.God bless all who are receiving this message in Jesus name 🙏
My heart is burning when I'am listening to this sermon.that I keep rewinding it for so many times, that I don't get to listen the entirety of his sermon..I smile when I hear about Jesus.and my heart again burns just thinking, how I can ever have the reality of PURE JOY in Jesus.o Holy Spirit, help me, Cox I can't do it .... Amen
This sermon is one of the best I’ve ever herd at one point I had to pause it and just weep until I caught my breath. It’s full of encouraging guidance I was blessed to be able to hear it, it was amazing.
GLORY BE TO OUR GOD! Father we thank you for the wisdom you have bestowed upon our brother! Father I pray In the mighty name of Jesus, That my brothers and sisters and all who come across the video will be edified and drawn closer to you! May You reveal your will to us and empower us to do it! In Jesus mighty name! Amen!
Thank God for preachers like Paul. Thank God for him telling the biblical truth; no matter what. We need this every day; especially this time. God bless you, brother. Kind regards from germany
As I listen to his sermons day by day I’m realising that we don’t need to be so dramatic to let people understand the word of God. He shares the word with so much reverence and respect to whom he is preaching about.
I just want to encourage you Paul, how much I get from your teaching. I am EXTREMELY blessed to hear this teaching, and God willing, I will be relistening to it. Praise God for His work of grace in you, to bring forth such teaching through you as with this message. It is refreshing to see someone who comes across as genuine, humble, knowledgeable in the word, and who teaches the Scripture as it is (I do not want to hear what my flesh wants, I want the truth that transforms). I want to encourage you to keep going in the truth no matter how hard it gets, and however much others turn away from the truth. There'll always be some of us who desire the full counsel of God, the truth as it is, undiluted, or breadcrumbs. Keep going - what you say is a breath of fresh air! I long for the Church to understand the beauty of conviction and repentance, submission and surrender to God. They are beautiful. And also the wonderfulness of seeing how sinful we are. The more we see how sinful we are, the more that we can see how loving God was in doing what He did on the cross, and the more we know we are (and can only) trust in Jesus for salvation. People understand God so little. I've always felt like an outcast wherever I've been in Church, because of my teaching of the Bible and desire to do what's right, which many see as being over the top. Yet, I know I am the one with the treasure; and praise be to God for His grace that sustained me through all those times, enabling me to continue longing after His ways, instead of desiring to fit in - praise be to God!!!! I want to say thank you for the download-able MP3 recording of this message also. Much easier to listen to than on RUclips, and even without Internet, thank you!
Every part of this sermon is what I needed to hear. Thank you Lord for brother Paul, and thank you for James and I'll Be Honest for making this sermon available!
May God help us all brothers and sisters. To be passionate for his infallible word , worth more than all of the vanities of this world. May God help us to have love for the lost souls and increase the sheep in heaven . God bless.
I've watched many sermons by Paul, and I gotta say - he's smiling more in this one than any other sermon he's done. He is nearly smiling the whole time :) JOY in the Lord my friends, JOY.
You know Pastor, last night I was reading through the Bible and saw that text you spoke about how God was a father to the fatherless and a husband to the widow. It was there all along His promises and His answers. The greatest man of faith that ever walked this planet is Messiah . Every time I hear this sermon Tears with hurt and struggles. But now although still with tears with a smile, faith and joy
I am a new Child of God. Until just about 2 years ago, I was LOST !!!! I am 59 years old today...05/02/2022. My son Ryan introduced Paul Washer to me, and I sobbed!!! I mean I sobbed, I didn't care who saw me cry. I heard the Truth on that day, and I want to help people, I want to pray for people, I want to shout out, Praise God. I have been changed. The old me is gone, and I love the new Godly Kim. I love Jesus. Jesus is coming soon, and I want all people to go to Heaven, But we all need to go out into this world, and teach the Gospel. And pray for REPENTANCE. God Bless you all.
All I can say is I praise God for His mercy, for His goodness, for His love, His instructions, His consultations, His presence, His holiness, His righteousness, I'm blessed by this preaching. It changed my view and delivered me from self-righteous thinking. I was always acting like God is looking down at me because I have sinned and because often I don't get the things quick and fall into self pity or self-righteousness. God is so good and He is good because He IS good, not because of us ❤️ HalleluYah brother Paul I really love u in Christ
I took the lowliest and gave them my affection. Wow, what a grand and majestic creator that we serve. Thank you LORD for your love and for sending Jesus Christ to die on our behalf that we may have HOPE. 🙌🙏
I am a person that love Pastors who preaches bold sound messages from.the Gospel of Christ I love to hear voddie MacArthur Washer they keep me in my Bible.. Sprout even he is dead but His teachings are still alive !!! we need these faithful men that are alive around ..because they teach the true Word let us hold on to it for the days are getting EVIL fill with false teachers spreading deception not teaching the true Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Oh! What a blessing this was! I have been greatly encouraged, and left in a puddle of tears because the more I see of the grace of God on a wreched sinner like me, the more I am filled with wonder at God's goodness to me. Praise His blessed name!
Amen..... My heart burn that I can't explain listening to his sermon...to really KNOW Jesus as ONLY to have HiM as my life....on starts with Knowledge, mercy and Grace thru ThE Holy Spirit alone... We need you Jesus.....help us ALL
I think of it like, the Creator is a person. A living.person. He has a mind and out of His mind came this creation; a creation so grand and intricate and intelligently designed that we can't ever comprehend that vast beauty of it all. Even If every human mind was united and perfectly in tact to properly comprehend, it would take eternity to know, experience and understand all that there is to know, experience, and understand.... And that is who we have the privilege to know, believe in, fellowship with and understand to the best of our ability... and He has given us Himself.
WOW 🥺 that's awesome stuff and helpful to realizing and understanding how eternity will never be boring. Thank you for sharing this and All Praise and GLORY and Honor to our Great Triune God ❣️
So refreshing to hear a preacher who is so humble and speaks truth from the Word of God. We all need to hear biblical truths and know how much God loves us. God is on his throne and in control. May Paul be blessed to carry on ministering to the world.🙏➕
Thank you Mr.Washer. I needed this sermon. Thank you Lord for bringing this sermon upon me. I just had a break through in my walk with Christ after listening to this.
Indeed this was that godly preaching that renewed my mind! thank you dear Pastor Paul Washer. My joy should be based on God's performance, not mine. Thank you, God!
Love this. I remember the first time I heard Paul. I had never even heard OF him. I was going to a church that I knew was twisting the Bible to manipulate and control people. I didn't know the Bible well back then and I certainly didn't grow up in a Christian home but I knew manipulation when I saw it and yet they tried to make think I was so lost (and I was) but not about what I was seeing (it was a charismatic church) so after about 8 months of craziness I got on RUclips and searched false Christians... Imagine God is revealing Himself to you and what He is showing you is contradicting everything going on around you...so I typed in the words "false Christians". As dumb as it sounds it had never occurred to me there would be such a thing, what would be the point? Let alone in leadership. I felt completely alone and lost and confused and beyond afraid. On RUclips the first sermon that popped up was "Are you truly saved?" I watched it and cried the rest of the day. I wasn't crazy or paranoid or possessed. I became obsessed with reading the Bible and I read and read and read and spoke boldly when "Christians" contradicted it. That was between 5 and 6 years ago. I've read the Bible 17 times since then. My relationship with Christ...even if I could write it in words (there are none), it couldn't be comprehended by the human mind if read. Honestly I have a hard time finding a Sunday morning church but I'm always at Bible studies and I have gained two other sisters in Christ who have joined me at my pace of reading the Bible and we share what we learn each evening. Sorry for rambling. Anyways this is the first time I've felt that feeling of being alone. It makes me feel unsure and even though I know the Word as much as I can I feel like I forget it when called on to share. I feel less bold (though no human has shaken me) I just feel like.."God, did you leave the 99 for the one? Is that where you are?" And all day long I just keep repeating over and over in my mind, " I will never leave nor forsake you." So this was a timely, a very timely, very needed sermon. It quieted the enemy thoughts that were taunting me. Thank you, for everything. Again not enough words...
Hi Holly. I was just wondering to myself if I could find a Godly church in my area, when I read your comment. I live in a liberally "progressive" area and I don't want to be misled or have my children influenced by worldly people that could harm them... I am not fretting, though, because He knows and that is of great comfort. My walk has been lonely at times, but learning about God has given me foundations to stand on, and that loneliness leaves me. I have had the song It Is Well With My Soul playing in my mind.. I will share it because it is so lovely: ruclips.net/video/ZYrL9ea1XUg/видео.html This sermon was incredible... it really was inspiring to hear so many truths. I think I understand now all the comments speaking ill of Brother Paul - he did a good thing here. I wanted to comment you back because your comment echoed my thoughts. Going by your name, I will bid you closing with peace and calling you a sister in Christ (I, too, am a sister in Christ.) God bless you.
I thank the Lord for Paul Washer. Until we find a good church again, he is my pastor; will always be a guide in my life and walk with Christ. I save and share nearly all of his videos with friends and family. His sermons are down to earth and relatable, heartfelt...Biblical. God bless Him, his family and his beautiful ministry ❤️
The past few days my heart was so down and heavy. PW’s sermons have reminded me of many truths that I tend to ignore when I am so deep in my pain. God’s characters and promises are the foundation of our joy. God with his infinite wisdom, perfect goodness and sovereignty, knows what is best for his child. Lord help me to hold fast onto your characters and live in obedience to you.
Finishing the video now and it's such a blessing to get biblical knowledge of who God is, His attributes and His plan for our lives. Personally, I struggle with knowing many of these things, not out of excuse but rather pride and shame. I, rather recently, went through a break up with an unbeliever (we weren't married). Getting to know that God is still loving and faithful and that's why He wanted me to give Him the relationship is so beautiful. I truly felt defined by my relationship with my ex and the shame that came with it. I knew I was being disobedient to the Lord but I originally kept the notion that because I don't feeeeel good about letting go of it means that I can work around it instead. But hearing that God loves us more than we love ourselves and He's smarter and wants the best for us is what I need to understand. My life is meant to live for Him and apart from Him there is no goodness. And sometimes, it's not going to feel 'good'. Sometimes you feel like you're doing the wrong thing or you're an embarrassment to God to what you've already invested your life into. But by the promises of His word, I can tell you that God is more powerful than any situation or circumstance you're in and He will take care of you but you're gonna have to trust Him. How do you if what you're doing is right/wrong and how do you learn to trust Him? Get to know Him. Read the Bible, study scripture, spend personal 1-1 time with Him or be in fellowship. How can you know how God is in control and what He wants for you if you don't get to know Him? How can you have peace from a situation, not knowing that He is good and He is in control for good? For myself, how can I know that God will take care of my desire of marriage if I don't know what His word says about it? I knew the verse, "Don't be unequally yoked." But did I truly know what God's definition of that and why it's so important as a Christian? No, I didn't. I originally saw it as "religious obligation". I truly didn't know that the Bible calls us to run the race of endurance and how that looked like and, not only that, but I had no peace what the idea or decision. I know it says to let go of the weights (sin) that easily traps us but I didn't know how that really looked like and how to consistently do so. I still don't fully know (that's why I'm studying about it right now) but I hope to encourage you to compare God's commandments (what He calls us to do) with who He is and His attributes. If you know God loves you so so dearly and He says not to be unequally yoked because what fellowship do believers have with unbelievers then learn who He is and His why and find peace within His word. God loves you and He knows best. All of the good gifts come from above. Find peace and joy in God's loving kindness, justice and righteousness. I broke up with my ex twice: the first time I did so out of wanting to be obedient to the LORD but I didn't have peace in it and didn't take the precautions needed to healthily cut ties. Within less than a month we started to talk and date again. I still held on to the identity I resonated with in that relationship and, in a sense, felt personally and morally obligated to do so. I desired the LORD but I was trying to serve two masters. So, with an honest eye, I was trying to seek the LORD as equally to as my relationship. I intertwined those two things because, during the time, I felt like those are the two things that get my up in the morning and give me life. I didn't realize how much I didn't find the LORD as sufficient and still desired the things of this world i.e., always 'feeling good' about every decision you make or compromising a beautiful relationship you can have with a godly spouse in order to fulfill that desire of marriage NOW. I won't lie, I still think about them sometimes. I still think about how much I got to know them and how I love them. But as I got into God's word and compared it with my thoughts and livelihood, I realized I am being very self-centered and glorified myself through it all. As much as I perceive myself to have good intentions and a "good heart", I was not living in accordance to God's word and, instead, followed my lustful passions without really knowing I was. So, as I continued to study God's word, I find that I don't need to define myself off of my past or the things I've done and how I can carry myself but rather understand God's goodness and plans and that He has me in the palm of His hand (He is in control). He will fulfill my desire of marriage and provide for me circumstantially but apart from those desires do I see Him as sufficient or enough? If He allows to go through seasons where I'm single and you never know, maybe I'll pass away before I get married, but if that happens, will I still love Him? Do I seek God because of His goodness and who He is or am I just wanting to fulfill my desires? It should be both in the sense that you trust Him with your life and desires but understand who He is and His plans so that the joy and peace that surpasses understanding is found resting in Him. (Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. Jkjk.) If anyone could keep it in prayer for me, I'm struggling situationally at home and want to do my part to grow and hopefully move out but I want to pray about trusting in the LORD and finding comfort and peace in who He is and His plans for me rather than trying to do everything out of my own strength and understanding. And, I want to compare my situation and attitude with God's word rather than comparing God's word to my situation and attitude (what does this mean to me, taking it in a self-righteous way vs what is God trying to reveal, taking as to humble myself to God and His word) Jesus love you. Accept Him to be the Lord and Savior, repenting of your sins and giving your life to Him, and He promises eternal life and peace in Him and that He will guide your steps. Take care!
Amen! Keep your mind in heavenly places where Christ is seated. A Job mindset. The devil will try and accuse you and take all that you have, but stay faithful, trusting in the Lord, and he'll restore and multiply all that you lost. He knows the plans for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.
@@Lp2QuickFire amen thank you for the reminder. I’m at risk of losing my job, I have Anti-Christ/buddah believing people as supervisors and I can feel they’re hate towards me when I’ve shown nothing but respect towards them but now I’m starting to get fed up with their disrespect and I feel hatred growing in my heart towards them. Pray for me
There is one thing I've have noted about Brother Paul the wetness in his spirit a lot of preachings this days are so dry and synthetic I really appreciate your ministry Brother Paul for enduring to teach about who Christ really is.
1:35:22 seem so so short 😭😭😭. I would so love to talk to brother Paul until dawn !!!! God bless you brother! You've been such a blessing to me over this years!!
"Hey Dory, you find Nemo yet?" If you listened all the way from the start of this message till that line was spoken, I'm pretty sure you learned a lot. God bless you all in Christ Jesus our Lord.
God is truly speaking through this man I love Paul washers preaching one day when I stumbled upon his preaching for the very first time I got convicted by the holy Spirit this man always preaches the truth he's not afraid he is so bold he's so humble thank you brother Paul God bless you and your family I can listen to your preaching forever
Brother Paul , thank you for being willing . For sharing the Fathers love for the Son , the obedience of the Spirit. Shaping me into the woman he desires
I'm from Africa and I have watched many sermons in my life from the European and American preachers but i have been so blessed with Paul Washer's sermons. His purely a bible based preacher and teaches the word as it is and not what the congregation wants to hear. God bless his ministry. I thank God who led me to his videos recently in my quest to know Jesus.
Amen :)
You are right. I regret wasting most of my time in church listening to junk. Paul Washer, Steve Lawson, John Piper, John Macarthur, Voddie Baucham and other are a great inspiration. Search for their books, on-line. They are a great resource.
Am also from uganda just like you.
I am also blessed by how they genuinely divide God's word.
Jesus loves you so much, He can save you and change you. God bless!!! :-)
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you have NO IDEA how ON TIME this was for me.. and others around me, o thank the Lord!!!
As a disabled person, who is homebound, I thank God for putting Paul Washer in my life.
I'm disabled to and I do online church because I'm housebound. This man is one of my go-to for sound teaching. God bless.
Dear Danny and Wendy, May Our Lord God bless you both with all that you need . I pray that you have comfort, joy, and strength in The Lord Jesus, as you go through life. Love and blessings from a sister in Christ.
I’m home bound also. And really enjoy listening to Bro. Paul and his God centered message
I’m homebound too and had a recent additional health scare. I couldn't make sense when I spoke. I just could say “pen”. I knew who I was and who my husband was but that was about it. They did many tests and found nothing.
Before my CT scan my husband asked the neurologists what we were looking for. They said “there's only so much can be done”. They were looking for things that could not be treated (I could understand language, I just couldn't express it).
24 hours later, in a flash, I got my speech back and was my old self. My tests all came back negative. The first word that came into my mind, I could even see the word in my field of vision, was God. He saved me for whatever reason. I still don't understand why he saved me but Brother Washer is helping me greatly. God bless you all
My son is disabled & I'm his only/lone parent & caregiver. I also feel the way you do about good preachers & pastors available online. ❤
Thank God & All Glory Be to God, but I also have appreciation for kind, decent, noble ones, with integrity.
God Bless. ❤
As I'm listening to this sermon,, I have tears,, I've had 47 broken bones,, I'm facing major back surgery,, but Jesus,, but Jesus,, Jesus Christ paid it all. He bought me and he saved me with his most precious blood and he rose again, PRAISE GOD,, he's my everything. GOD Bless this man.
How are you doing now? Prayer for you just now. 😊
@@RepentfollowJesus I am also interested in Barbara's current physical, mental and spiritual condition.
Please, Barbara, if you have the opportunity, write about yourself!
"You maybe think about you too much" Raised Catholic, 35 years in Word of Faith, new to Reformed Theology. This sermon just busted decades of chains!! Hallelujah!!
God bless you, sister!
YES!!!! Jesus ONLY way!! I finally got it today!! Oh my goodness I am wrecked!!
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Just be cautious. He warned about systematics in the beginning of his sermon.
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"My joy must be based on God’s performance, not mine".
-I badly needed to hear this. Praise God.
Ohh yah, how free!
Amen!
Me too!!
Amen!!
Jesus IS the Sabbath rest!
As a deaf person I really appreciate how subtitles are added on this channel.
Love u brother!
As a 20 yr old who had just been going to church just because I was told its a must and really never understood who God is for 19 yrs of my life ...when I listen to Paul washer i just burst out with praise to God for letting him be his vessel😭now I'm saved ..having unconditional love for christ each day is something I never thot would happen but now it has...thank you God for talking to me through this vessel ..may God always lead you Paul washer
PRAISE THE LORD!!! 🙌🏼👏🏼 enjoy your new life!!! This is just the beginning! The more you get to know HIM by reading His word and praying (taking to Him daily), the more you will rejoice and want to know Him better.
Hey, here's a 20 year old this year 2023, very happy for you, our true joy is in Jesus Christ alone, therefore we have the only reason to smile and be joyous every day. Hallelujah, I am happy for you.
It's good to hear that. Your faith will be tested thru your life and attacked, always pray on your issues and ask God to help you. No matter how hard it may seem, it will work out if you put it on God's shoulders. I take everything to God now and my life is much better. Even though there are things missing, i see how blessed my life is. This world is God's footstool and he is right above us watching us like little ants. 🙏
Praise God for His grace!! :)
Same he teaches about the attributes of God. God has used Paul Washer to enlighten me. It’s not me, it’s not Paul. It’s all God. He is so Great!
Man, this is why I love the life of Christian and the different stages in life. I remember brother Paul when he was younger, he had such a strong zeal and conviction; which to many seemed aggressive. But he has changed in ways that seem more human; where more people can relate to. I feel like because brother Paul has gone through so many experiences it has made him into a fine Christian wine.
Beautifully put. I was going to write something similar.
I strongly agree.
Yep, no one likes the New Wine. They say the old is better.
Oh yeah brother Paul opened my eyes with those very serious messages. He has lately become more ""calm ," for lack of a better word.
Brothers, pray for this man of God. That he become free from historical entanglements, English Puritan tradition, in particular and receive continued fresh revelation into the epistles, the issue of grace vs. law in particular, that is so important to St. Paul, rather than the issue of grace vs. works which Paul always places in light of the law, as in the phrase "works of the law, " in this verse:
"By the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin." (Romans 3:20)
It is seems that Calvinist tradition lacks an appreciation for the book of Romans due to incorrect assumptions about the law of God--that is still in force in the Christian life, that it is a curb to sin, that it is divided into parts, some applicable, such as 'the moral," some not, such as the 'ceremonial,' that the Ten Commandments are in force, but the other, lesser moral laws are not, such as not charging interest to your countrymen and returning property during the Jubilee, etc. All sorts of confusion which Paul, that is St. Paul addresses in the New Testament.
As we sit under Paul Washer, we sit under godly counsel. And through your submission we are blessed! Thank you.
I'm from Cape Town, South Africa. Since I started listening to Pastor Paul Washer I've become more confident in my prayer life. Pastor Paul, Iove your teachings. It's to the core. No frills. Just solid instructions from the Bible that grips me everytime. Such knowledge that touches me and makes me want to do better within my own circles. The passion and love exubes just by listening to your preaching. So pure and true. Unlike the prosperity teachings. This is the real, good stuff we need to hear. I thoroughly enjoy and love Pastor Paul Washer... Praise God!!! 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
I was thinking I needed this video 5 weeks ago, then I realized, if I got it now - I needed it now. God's wisdom above all wisdom, especially my own.
Wow, powerful words!! God bless you! I struggle as well, but God never leaves me all alone!! Praise HIM!!! ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰
Amen
Amen
I wonder how you have grown in this past year with our Lord? Hopefully you are well.
After 30 years of weekend binge drinking I qualify as the lowliest who Paul (both Pauls!) spoke about. But 13 years ago Jesus pullled me out of that sewer and I have been on an evangelism team since 2010. I still feel like the man in Acts 3:8 - "walking, leaping & praising God"!! Amen!
Please pray for Amy, battling alcohol and lost her family because of it.
Joy energizes obedience...Amen. this statement will stay with me forever..praise God for Pastor Washer and his teachings!!
Paul Washer is honestly the best Preacher i have heard so far in my two year walk with Christ. He is bold and is not afraid to preach Biblical Truths
He’s one of my favorites! Check out John Piper too. 💕
Amen. And John MacArthur. I go to his church in California
Total whole heartedly agree what a servant wish I could have known about this ordained man in God awesomeness just awesomeness
@@calewiley8521 I envy you. I would love just one Lord's Day at Grace to You (or a Q&A session)
How are you doing now? Great you found good preaching!!
Lord, we praise your Holy name. Thank you for loving us thru your son Jesus Christ. Thank you, brother Paul, for preaching the truth from Perth, Australia.
This is the kind of sermons I enjoy and savor. I don't need pomp and attention grabbing flair, I just need God's Word. Thank you Lord for Paul Washer.
Thanks the Lord be with you
I have been going through a prolong health condition from last 8 years, I was so broken but since I heard this sermon I am so energetic and joyful. God bless you more brother Paul 🙏
I'm struggling with a chronic health issue of my own at this time. This sermon was much needed, for this and for several other things which I may never have known to address-let alone _how_ to address them-without hearing God's message through Paul first!
Thank you, Paul! Thank you, God, for giving those who listen and submit what we need when we need it!
Praying for your healing in the spirit of Jesus Amen 🙏 ❤️
Praying for your health in Jesus name 🙏
How many others besides me absolutely loves this guy too?
I love when he yells cause that sure means he cares for others
Thank God for such a Man of God in our times.❤
I can't wait to talk to this dude! Wether than heaven or on earth! 😊
I did not know he had a heart attack, please pray for this man's health!
Amen..
One thing i deeply appreciate about Paul washer is his transparency with regards to his own struggles or that he faces the same challenges as the rest of us. Many people wont ever admit this, but to me it makes his sermons more relatable and as though hes not just preaching book knowledge, but a path walked with challenges
Ive never seen the Holy Spirit move so Beautifully and Elequently and Majestically through any other man as Pual Washer Praise Jesus❤
Thank you Lord Jesus for giving us a teacher who can explain things in such clarity. I pray you bless him, and heal him that he may go on serving you. We need him Lord. We need more scripture reading, faith-filled preachers to minister your words to us all. LORD, THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE, AND SALVATION. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ME. HELP ME TO BE OBEDIENT MORE TO YOUR WORD, AND FILLED WITH YOUR SPIRIT. IN JESUS'S NAME I PRAY AMEN
One of the best Paul Washer sermons I have ever heard! I needed to be reminded of some of the truths he shared. My heart is full, overflowing with fresh joy and hope! The Lord used this message to comfort and encourage my heart in a deep way!
Thanks the Lord be with you
God bless you dear sister 😊
I agree. I haven't heard him in a while and this was just so encouraging!
Wow!! While I'm listening I thank the Lord to find another GEM in God's word.. Something Calibrates within me. Thank you Oh Lord.. How much I need this.. May I know you MORE!
Amen...:) We serve an awesome God. Bless you my Sister.
I wish I knew Paul washer on a personal level. I love his ability to deliver the truth of Jesus
Friend, if you read your Bible enough, you can KNOW the deeper the truths of Jesus yourself! :)
My wife and I say that all the time!
Now replace Paul washer with Jesus in this sentence.
@@StockDad All people (myself included) are saying is that we desire there were more biblically sound pastors like him; those who preach what needs to be heard rather than what wants to be heard. Of course he is a sinner saved by grace.
I wish I knew Jesus on a personal level. I love his ability to deliver the truth of Jesus
This man is definately anointed. I can feel it immediately when I hear his voice. God bless this man and his ministry!!!
I just love that his sermons are always long!..
Me too I love pastors that dont look at the clock but do as the spirit leads.
I'm sure Paul washers church goes on all day without lunch or refreshments. For southern Baptist he's definitely not first in line at Denny's every Sunday. Calvin
Me too!
God bless you dear sister🙏🏼. Inherited Pentecostal, saved by God into reformed Baptist Church. Praise the Lord God in my Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy spirit. I love you dear sister.
I love how he’s so honest too.
I'm so thankful to God for this man. He's so humble and transparent. Also, as the Lord started opening my eyes a few years ago and led me out from under false teachers and false doctrine, Paul Washer was the very first person God led me to. Thank you Lord for your grace and mercy! 🥲
Same here 🤗
Me... Too
Me too
The difference, theologically, between cotton candy and a steak dinner!!
@@NewYawkahBroad I like that Fran! ☺
Thank you Jesus for leading me here this sermon has helped me more than anyone could know... I am saving it so i can listen often
"Joy energizes obedience and not vice-versa" 👏👏
jesus loves you
Wonderfully encouraging, and deep. thank you brother Paul 🙏
Thank you Jesus for using this man so mightily. My prayers for him, that you keep using him to bring clarity with Your Truth.
Thank you Brother Paul and thank God for giving me a heart that gravitates towards teachers of the true Word of God and from men of God who ONLY GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS WILL DO.
This one is like a sliver of light in a dark room. I can't thank enough all those involved in the upload of this video. Much needed help in a much needed situation.
K8
Biblical knowledge-->faith-->joy
-->obedience
May the love of God and the fellowship of the Holly Spirit be with you all
Yes I did this Bible verse (In all things give thanks ) I was saying,when pushing my ailing husband in a wheelchair and as I was quoting that verse a lady sitting in a chair in the waiting area of the Drs office chimes in with the rest of the verse , ( for this is the “Will of God for you” through Jesus Christ . And she said that part of the verse says to me “ YIELD”.
God woke up my thinking . Yes give thanks but it’s important to yield to God. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
"If you believe it, you can't help but have joy." Wow, I needed to hear this! Praise God. Thank you Jesus 🙏🏻✝️🙌🏻
Thanks the Lord be with you
@@paulwasher1755 I watched a video where you were speaking at a Gospel Hip Hop conference. I would love to hear what you think of this Christian rap song that I wrote. ruclips.net/video/423RmEKYyC4/видео.html
I will be sending out another song Titled "Glory be to God" I can't wait for all my brothers and sisters to hear it.
Amazing teaching of God's Word.Thank you Lord Jesus for brother Paul Washer may you continue to bless and protect him and his family.God bless all who are receiving this message in Jesus name 🙏
My heart is burning when I'am listening to this sermon.that I keep rewinding it for so many times, that I don't get to listen the entirety of his sermon..I smile when I hear about Jesus.and my heart again burns just thinking, how I can ever have the reality of PURE JOY in Jesus.o Holy Spirit, help me, Cox I can't do it ....
Amen
The knowledge of the attributes of God
This is a gem
This sermon is one of the best I’ve ever herd at one point I had to pause it and just weep until I caught my breath. It’s full of encouraging guidance I was blessed to be able to hear it, it was amazing.
GLORY BE TO OUR GOD!
Father we thank you for the wisdom you have bestowed upon our brother! Father I pray In the mighty name of Jesus, That my brothers and sisters and all who come across the video will be edified and drawn closer to you!
May You reveal your will to us and empower us to do it! In Jesus mighty name! Amen!
Paul Washer explains the Truth with a quiet, humble spirit. I appreciate your diligence, Pastor. God bless you and yours. ❤️
Thank God for preachers like Paul.
Thank God for him telling the biblical truth; no matter what.
We need this every day; especially this time.
God bless you, brother.
Kind regards from germany
As I listen to his sermons day by day I’m realising that we don’t need to be so dramatic to let people understand the word of God. He shares the word with so much reverence and respect to whom he is preaching about.
“Knowing God is not less than factual knowledge from the Bible about who He is. It’s not less than that, but it is more than that.”
Paul is becoming my favorite preacher
I just want to encourage you Paul, how much I get from your teaching. I am EXTREMELY blessed to hear this teaching, and God willing, I will be relistening to it.
Praise God for His work of grace in you, to bring forth such teaching through you as with this message.
It is refreshing to see someone who comes across as genuine, humble, knowledgeable in the word, and who teaches the Scripture as it is (I do not want to hear what my flesh wants, I want the truth that transforms). I want to encourage you to keep going in the truth no matter how hard it gets, and however much others turn away from the truth. There'll always be some of us who desire the full counsel of God, the truth as it is, undiluted, or breadcrumbs. Keep going - what you say is a breath of fresh air!
I long for the Church to understand the beauty of conviction and repentance, submission and surrender to God. They are beautiful.
And also the wonderfulness of seeing how sinful we are. The more we see how sinful we are, the more that we can see how loving God was in doing what He did on the cross, and the more we know we are (and can only) trust in Jesus for salvation.
People understand God so little. I've always felt like an outcast wherever I've been in Church, because of my teaching of the Bible and desire to do what's right, which many see as being over the top. Yet, I know I am the one with the treasure; and praise be to God for His grace that sustained me through all those times, enabling me to continue longing after His ways, instead of desiring to fit in - praise be to God!!!!
I want to say thank you for the download-able MP3 recording of this message also. Much easier to listen to than on RUclips, and even without Internet, thank you!
Amen and Amen to God be the Glory 🙏🙏🙏
Every part of this sermon is what I needed to hear. Thank you Lord for brother Paul, and thank you for James and I'll Be Honest for making this sermon available!
May God help us all brothers and sisters. To be passionate for his infallible word , worth more than all of the vanities of this world. May God help us to have love for the lost souls and increase the sheep in heaven . God bless.
Yes Lord.
His sermons on holiness have helped me put away my idols and Pursue God only. Pray that I remain true to this.
I've watched many sermons by Paul, and I gotta say - he's smiling more in this one than any other sermon he's done. He is nearly smiling the whole time :) JOY in the Lord my friends, JOY.
What makes him such a great preacher is absolutely his humility in delivery.
This guy....😭😭😭 Thank you Lord for this man.
You know Pastor, last night I was reading through the Bible and saw that text you spoke about how God was a father to the fatherless and a husband to the widow. It was there all along His promises and His answers. The greatest man of faith that ever walked this planet is Messiah . Every time I hear this sermon Tears with hurt and struggles. But now although still with tears with a smile, faith and joy
I love to hear brother Paul speak. Its nice 🙃
He speaks with such compassion
I am a new Child of God. Until just about 2 years ago, I was LOST !!!! I am 59 years old today...05/02/2022. My son Ryan introduced Paul Washer to me, and I sobbed!!! I mean I sobbed, I didn't care who saw me cry. I heard the Truth on that day, and I want to help people, I want to pray for people, I want to shout out, Praise God. I have been changed. The old me is gone, and I love the new Godly Kim. I love Jesus. Jesus is coming soon, and I want all people to go to Heaven, But we all need to go out into this world, and teach the Gospel. And pray for REPENTANCE. God Bless you all.
All I can say is I praise God for His mercy, for His goodness, for His love, His instructions, His consultations, His presence, His holiness, His righteousness, I'm blessed by this preaching. It changed my view and delivered me from self-righteous thinking. I was always acting like God is looking down at me because I have sinned and because often I don't get the things quick and fall into self pity or self-righteousness. God is so good and He is good because He IS good, not because of us ❤️ HalleluYah brother Paul I really love u in Christ
Thanks the Lord be with you
It's not a cure for insomnia but it is strengthening my faith
I took the lowliest and gave them my affection. Wow, what a grand and majestic creator that we serve. Thank you LORD for your love and for sending Jesus Christ to die on our behalf that we may have HOPE. 🙌🙏
Thanks the Lord be with you
Paul washer is full of compassion
Thank you brother Paul. I’ve been listening to your sermons upon sermons fir the last 18 months and it’s so wonderful to hear this from you
Me too Brother
Definitely a blessing
@@rajah3820 ppp
I am a person that love Pastors who preaches bold sound messages from.the Gospel of Christ I love to hear voddie MacArthur Washer they keep me in my Bible.. Sprout even he is dead but His teachings are still alive !!! we need these faithful men that are alive around ..because they teach the true Word let us hold on to it for the days are getting EVIL fill with false teachers spreading deception not teaching the true Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Oh! What a blessing this was!
I have been greatly encouraged, and left in a puddle of tears because the more I see of the grace of God on a wreched sinner like me, the more I am filled with wonder at God's goodness to me. Praise His blessed name!
Thanks the Lord be with you
Amen !!
Amen
Amen.....
My heart burn that I can't explain listening to his sermon...to really KNOW Jesus as ONLY to have HiM as my life....on starts with Knowledge, mercy and Grace thru ThE Holy Spirit alone...
We need you Jesus.....help us ALL
Lord I am a pitiful sinner only by You do I have any hope.
"faith precedes obedience...joy in His Performance not my own"
I love your sermon s. Thanks for your honesty I turned a friend on to your summons.
I think of it like, the Creator is a person. A living.person. He has a mind and out of His mind came this creation; a creation so grand and intricate and intelligently designed that we can't ever comprehend that vast beauty of it all. Even If every human mind was united and perfectly in tact to properly comprehend, it would take eternity to know, experience and understand all that there is to know, experience, and understand....
And that is who we have the privilege to know, believe in, fellowship with and understand to the best of our ability... and He has given us Himself.
WOW 🥺 that's awesome stuff and helpful to realizing and understanding how eternity will never be boring.
Thank you for sharing this and
All
Praise and GLORY and Honor
to our Great Triune God ❣️
@@phlegmbuoyant HalleluYah!!
So refreshing to hear a preacher who is so humble and speaks truth from the Word of God. We all need to hear biblical truths and know how much God loves us. God is on his throne and in control. May Paul be blessed to carry on ministering to the world.🙏➕
Blessed are those who believe without seeing. This verse always lifts my eyes back to the Most High God 🙌🏽🕊🦁👑💞😭🌈🔥🤗🦅
Thank you Mr.Washer. I needed this sermon. Thank you Lord for bringing this sermon upon me. I just had a break through in my walk with Christ after listening to this.
This video and pretty much everything Paul Washer speaks about is such a blessing. Thank you for serving.
Indeed this was that godly preaching that renewed my mind! thank you dear Pastor Paul Washer. My joy should be based on God's performance, not mine. Thank you, God!
Love this. I remember the first time I heard Paul. I had never even heard OF him. I was going to a church that I knew was twisting the Bible to manipulate and control people. I didn't know the Bible well back then and I certainly didn't grow up in a Christian home but I knew manipulation when I saw it and yet they tried to make think I was so lost (and I was) but not about what I was seeing (it was a charismatic church) so after about 8 months of craziness I got on RUclips and searched false Christians...
Imagine God is revealing Himself to you and what He is showing you is contradicting everything going on around you...so I typed in the words "false Christians". As dumb as it sounds it had never occurred to me there would be such a thing, what would be the point? Let alone in leadership. I felt completely alone and lost and confused and beyond afraid. On RUclips the first sermon that popped up was "Are you truly saved?" I watched it and cried the rest of the day. I wasn't crazy or paranoid or possessed. I became obsessed with reading the Bible and I read and read and read and spoke boldly when "Christians" contradicted it. That was between 5 and 6 years ago. I've read the Bible 17 times since then. My relationship with Christ...even if I could write it in words (there are none), it couldn't be comprehended by the human mind if read.
Honestly I have a hard time finding a Sunday morning church but I'm always at Bible studies and I have gained two other sisters in Christ who have joined me at my pace of reading the Bible and we share what we learn each evening.
Sorry for rambling. Anyways this is the first time I've felt that feeling of being alone. It makes me feel unsure and even though I know the Word as much as I can I feel like I forget it when called on to share. I feel less bold (though no human has shaken me) I just feel like.."God, did you leave the 99 for the one? Is that where you are?" And all day long I just keep repeating over and over in my mind, " I will never leave nor forsake you." So this was a timely, a very timely, very needed sermon. It quieted the enemy thoughts that were taunting me. Thank you, for everything. Again not enough words...
Hi Holly. I was just wondering to myself if I could find a Godly church in my area, when I read your comment. I live in a liberally "progressive" area and I don't want to be misled or have my children influenced by worldly people that could harm them... I am not fretting, though, because He knows and that is of great comfort. My walk has been lonely at times, but learning about God has given me foundations to stand on, and that loneliness leaves me. I have had the song It Is Well With My Soul playing in my mind.. I will share it because it is so lovely:
ruclips.net/video/ZYrL9ea1XUg/видео.html
This sermon was incredible... it really was inspiring to hear so many truths. I think I understand now all the comments speaking ill of Brother Paul - he did a good thing here.
I wanted to comment you back because your comment echoed my thoughts. Going by your name, I will bid you closing with peace and calling you a sister in Christ (I, too, am a sister in Christ.) God bless you.
@@mrs.jaywojo5426 This brought tears to my eyes. It was an encouraging response to wake to. Thank you. ❤️
@@hollykurasz5821 I am very happy to hear that. Many blessings to you and yours.
Amen
Amen thank you Lord Jesus
Ohh....Pastor Paul is one of the great preachers in memorial. God bless you Pastor Paul. All glory to God.
Listening all the way from Zimbabwe Africa, your teaching has blessed me a lot thank God you speak to the soul thank you brother Paul .
Look up Conrad mbewe he’s in your province my friend!
And brother voddie bochom
I thank the Lord for Paul Washer. Until we find a good church again, he is my pastor; will always be a guide in my life and walk with Christ. I save and share nearly all of his videos with friends and family. His sermons are down to earth and relatable, heartfelt...Biblical. God bless Him, his family and his beautiful ministry ❤️
Amen
Probably one of the best sermons I’ve ever heard.
Amen..
Am a better Child of God because of my AMAZING AMAZINGly Great loving God..that what makes me to be ..wow, an eye opener
The past few days my heart was so down and heavy. PW’s sermons have reminded me of many truths that I tend to ignore when I am so deep in my pain. God’s characters and promises are the foundation of our joy. God with his infinite wisdom, perfect goodness and sovereignty, knows what is best for his child. Lord help me to hold fast onto your characters and live in obedience to you.
Finishing the video now and it's such a blessing to get biblical knowledge of who God is, His attributes and His plan for our lives. Personally, I struggle with knowing many of these things, not out of excuse but rather pride and shame. I, rather recently, went through a break up with an unbeliever (we weren't married). Getting to know that God is still loving and faithful and that's why He wanted me to give Him the relationship is so beautiful. I truly felt defined by my relationship with my ex and the shame that came with it. I knew I was being disobedient to the Lord but I originally kept the notion that because I don't feeeeel good about letting go of it means that I can work around it instead. But hearing that God loves us more than we love ourselves and He's smarter and wants the best for us is what I need to understand. My life is meant to live for Him and apart from Him there is no goodness. And sometimes, it's not going to feel 'good'. Sometimes you feel like you're doing the wrong thing or you're an embarrassment to God to what you've already invested your life into. But by the promises of His word, I can tell you that God is more powerful than any situation or circumstance you're in and He will take care of you but you're gonna have to trust Him. How do you if what you're doing is right/wrong and how do you learn to trust Him? Get to know Him. Read the Bible, study scripture, spend personal 1-1 time with Him or be in fellowship. How can you know how God is in control and what He wants for you if you don't get to know Him? How can you have peace from a situation, not knowing that He is good and He is in control for good?
For myself, how can I know that God will take care of my desire of marriage if I don't know what His word says about it? I knew the verse, "Don't be unequally yoked." But did I truly know what God's definition of that and why it's so important as a Christian? No, I didn't. I originally saw it as "religious obligation". I truly didn't know that the Bible calls us to run the race of endurance and how that looked like and, not only that, but I had no peace what the idea or decision. I know it says to let go of the weights (sin) that easily traps us but I didn't know how that really looked like and how to consistently do so. I still don't fully know (that's why I'm studying about it right now) but I hope to encourage you to compare God's commandments (what He calls us to do) with who He is and His attributes. If you know God loves you so so dearly and He says not to be unequally yoked because what fellowship do believers have with unbelievers then learn who He is and His why and find peace within His word. God loves you and He knows best. All of the good gifts come from above. Find peace and joy in God's loving kindness, justice and righteousness.
I broke up with my ex twice: the first time I did so out of wanting to be obedient to the LORD but I didn't have peace in it and didn't take the precautions needed to healthily cut ties. Within less than a month we started to talk and date again. I still held on to the identity I resonated with in that relationship and, in a sense, felt personally and morally obligated to do so. I desired the LORD but I was trying to serve two masters. So, with an honest eye, I was trying to seek the LORD as equally to as my relationship. I intertwined those two things because, during the time, I felt like those are the two things that get my up in the morning and give me life. I didn't realize how much I didn't find the LORD as sufficient and still desired the things of this world i.e., always 'feeling good' about every decision you make or compromising a beautiful relationship you can have with a godly spouse in order to fulfill that desire of marriage NOW.
I won't lie, I still think about them sometimes. I still think about how much I got to know them and how I love them. But as I got into God's word and compared it with my thoughts and livelihood, I realized I am being very self-centered and glorified myself through it all. As much as I perceive myself to have good intentions and a "good heart", I was not living in accordance to God's word and, instead, followed my lustful passions without really knowing I was. So, as I continued to study God's word, I find that I don't need to define myself off of my past or the things I've done and how I can carry myself but rather understand God's goodness and plans and that He has me in the palm of His hand (He is in control). He will fulfill my desire of marriage and provide for me circumstantially but apart from those desires do I see Him as sufficient or enough? If He allows to go through seasons where I'm single and you never know, maybe I'll pass away before I get married, but if that happens, will I still love Him? Do I seek God because of His goodness and who He is or am I just wanting to fulfill my desires? It should be both in the sense that you trust Him with your life and desires but understand who He is and His plans so that the joy and peace that surpasses understanding is found resting in Him.
(Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. Jkjk.)
If anyone could keep it in prayer for me, I'm struggling situationally at home and want to do my part to grow and hopefully move out but I want to pray about trusting in the LORD and finding comfort and peace in who He is and His plans for me rather than trying to do everything out of my own strength and understanding. And, I want to compare my situation and attitude with God's word rather than comparing God's word to my situation and attitude (what does this mean to me, taking it in a self-righteous way vs what is God trying to reveal, taking as to humble myself to God and His word)
Jesus love you. Accept Him to be the Lord and Savior, repenting of your sins and giving your life to Him, and He promises eternal life and peace in Him and that He will guide your steps.
Take care!
Amen! Keep your mind in heavenly places where Christ is seated.
A Job mindset. The devil will try and accuse you and take all that you have, but stay faithful, trusting in the Lord, and he'll restore and multiply all that you lost.
He knows the plans for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.
@@Lp2QuickFire amen thank you for the reminder. I’m at risk of losing my job, I have Anti-Christ/buddah believing people as supervisors and I can feel they’re hate towards me when I’ve shown nothing but respect towards them but now I’m starting to get fed up with their disrespect and I feel hatred growing in my heart towards them. Pray for me
@@egthebarberI pray for your safety and your peace in your struggle.
There is one thing I've have noted about Brother Paul the wetness in his spirit a lot of preachings this days are so dry and synthetic I really appreciate your ministry Brother Paul for enduring to teach about who Christ really is.
You can't have faith without biblical knowledge!
Thanks the Lord be with you
the wisdom of Paul Washer is a gift to all of us given by the Lord
God knew how badly I needed this teaching. Thank you brother Paul
Sad to see Paul Washer getting old, it's tough to get such a preacher
Such an encouraging teaching; I don't have any words. What a hope we have
Don’t read my bible as I should but listening to Brother Washer my mind goes back to verses that bears with scripture 😮
1:35:22 seem so so short 😭😭😭. I would so love to talk to brother Paul until dawn !!!! God bless you brother! You've been such a blessing to me over this years!!
How refreshing it is to hear unfiltered Truth. Bless Brother Paul Washer 🙏❤️
Thank you Bro. Paul for obeying the Lord and feeding the sheep God’s wisdom! ❤️
I'm enjoying the vivid fellowship here, especially in the comment section 😁
"Hey Dory, you find Nemo yet?"
If you listened all the way from the start of this message till that line was spoken, I'm pretty sure you learned a lot. God bless you all in Christ Jesus our Lord.
This man is preaching some of the most sound biblical doctrine there is out there these days. Thank you Paul god bless you brother
Thank you, brother Paul. As always God has used you to teach me a great lesson. 😍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks the Lord be with you
@@paulwasher1755 brother Paul, my husband and I are wondering if we can talk to you via phone.?
@@heavenbound7740 Will can talk over Hangout
@@heavenbound7740 send me your email
God is truly speaking through this man I love Paul washers preaching one day when I stumbled upon his preaching for the very first time I got convicted by the holy Spirit this man always preaches the truth he's not afraid he is so bold he's so humble thank you brother Paul God bless you and your family I can listen to your preaching forever
Brother Paul , thank you for being willing .
For sharing the Fathers love for the Son , the obedience of the Spirit. Shaping me into the woman he desires
It’s so refreshing to see brother Paul laughing.