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Temptation vs Testing: What’s Really Happening in Your Wilderness?

There’s a divine difference between temptation and testing—one is meant to destroy you, the other to develop you. In this message, we walk through Luke 4 and Mark 1 to uncover the power, purpose, and process behind Jesus’ wilderness experience.

Before He preached a single sermon, Jesus was driven by the Spirit into the wilderness. Why? Because spiritual authority is formed in private before it’s released in public.

In this teaching, you’ll learn:

• Why the Spirit sometimes leads you into hard places.

• How to tell the difference between a temptation from the enemy and a test from God.

• The 3 strategies Satan uses—and how Jesus resisted every one.

• The key to walking out of your own wilderness with power.

We’ll also break down the original Greek, highlight key scriptures like Deuteronomy 8 and Luke 4, and give you practical steps to follow the way of Jesus in your own life.

🎯 Whether you’re in a spiritual battle or preparing for one, this message will help you discern, fight wisely, and grow in obedience.

Final reminder: You don’t win in public unless you’ve first been faithful in private.

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Before Jesus ever preached a sermon, worked a miracle, or cast out a demon—He stepped into the water.

Not for sin.

Not for show.

But to fulfill all righteousness.

This episode takes you deep into the baptism of Jesus and the bold testimony of John the Baptist. Why did the sinless Son of God submit to a baptism of repentance? What does it mean to “Behold the Lamb of God”? And why does your obedience precede your influence?

In this episode:

• Why Jesus’ baptism was a prophetic act of repentance-identification

• The 4 things Jesus did before He preached: Baptized. Affirmed. Filled. Tested.

• What it means to live from the Father’s affirmation, not for it

• How baptism declares: “I belong to Jesus now—and my past is buried.”

• Why you can’t just admire Jesus… you must imitate Him

BEHOLD. The Lamb who takes away the sin of the world.

FOLLOW. His rhythm of surrender, not your own ambition.

REPENT. Because your new beginning starts in the water.

AXIOMS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• “Before Jesus picked up a mic, He picked up submission.”

• “Repentance is not rejection—it’s your reintroduction to God’s rhythm.”

• “The baptism of Jesus was not about His need to repent—it was about His resolve to obey.”

• “Beholding the Lamb begins when you bury your pride.”

Ready to draw the line in the sand?

The water is waiting.

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One word lit the desert on fire — REPENT.

Before Jesus stepped into the public eye, God sent a wild, raw, untamed man to prepare the way: John the Baptist.

He wasn’t soft. He wasn’t safe. He didn’t suggest.

He commanded: REPENT — for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.

This episode is an unapologetic deep-dive into the forgotten power of repentance:

• 💥 What repentance actually means (hint: not guilt, but reversal).
• 🧪 Why “fruit” is the test, not the goal.
• 🧨 How repentance dismantles pride, excuses, and religious image.
• 🔥 Why we don’t just need the Holy Spirit—we need the fire too.
• 💡 What to do when you don’t feel like repenting.

Repentance isn’t about shame. It’s about surrender.

It’s not just a confession. It’s a collision—between your sin and God’s mercy.

🛑 Stop scrolling. Start turning.

🗣 AXIOMS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• “Repentance is the root; fruit is the proof.”
• “The fire of repentance doesn’t start in your feelings—it starts at your feet.”
• “The Holy Spirit isn’t a vibe; He’s a fire.”
• “God doesn’t care about your label—He’s after your loyalty.”

✝️ If you’re tired of being numb, if you’re done faking peace, this is your word: REPENT.

Don’t delay. Don’t deflect. Don’t harden.

God is not mad at you. He’s making room in you.

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What was Jesus doing for the first 30 years of His life? Why does Scripture highlight His growth instead of skipping straight to the miracles? In this message, we unpack Luke 2:40 and 2:52—two powerful verses that summarize the formation of Jesus in His youth.

Jesus, though fully God, submitted Himself to the ordinary, slow, and sacred process of human development. He grew—in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and people. Not because He lacked anything in divinity, but because He chose to model humanity at its fullest.

Through deep biblical insight, original Greek word studies, and practical wisdom, this sermon answers:

• Why did Jesus have to grow if He was sinless?

• What does it mean to be “strong in spirit” and “filled with wisdom”?

• How can we grow in favor with God and people today?

Whether you’re in a season of waiting, growing, or obscurity—Luke 2 reminds us: formation is not wasted time. It’s the way of Christ.

Key Takeaways:

• Formation is God’s method for greatness.

• Favor is grown, not grabbed.

• You don’t have to be fully formed to be fully loved.

Next Steps:

1. Pursue wisdom daily

2. Strengthen your spiritual capacity

3. Live by grace, not performance

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This Father’s Day, we’re getting real about what it means to be a father — not just in name, but in legacy. Proverbs 20:7 reminds us that the integrity of a righteous man blesses generations after him. But what happens when fathers are absent? And what does it look like when men step up to lead, love, and be present?

In this honest and hope-filled episode, we:

• Redefine fatherhood beyond biology
• Honor father figures who stand in the gap
• Unpack the quiet strength of Joseph, Jesus’ earthly dad
• Speak to the wounds left by absent fathers — and how healing begins with ownership
• Lay out 5 powerful ways to become a present, Godly man

Whether you’re a dad, hope to be one, or are healing from one — this message will speak to your soul and call you higher.

What was Jesus doing between the manger and the start of His public ministry? In this episode, we explore the often overlooked “silent years” of Jesus’ life. Based on Luke 2:39–52, we unpack how the Son of God was shaped in obscurity—growing in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and people.

We also confront three major myths:

• Did Jesus perform miracles as a child?
• Was He fully aware of His divine mission from birth?
• Did He travel to India or Egypt to learn secret teachings?

What we discover is this: before the spotlight came the shadow. And in that shadow, Jesus teaches us the power of quiet obedience, hidden growth, and faithful preparation. If you’re in a season where it feels like God is working behind the scenes, this message will remind you that obscurity is often God’s training ground.

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In this episode, we journey through Matthew 2:12–23, a story that is often overshadowed by the more familiar scenes of the Christmas narrative. While we celebrate the joy of Christ’s birth, this passage reveals the raw and unsettling reality of His early days: warnings in dreams, midnight escapes to Egypt, and the tragic massacre of the innocents. Through Joseph’s quiet obedience and the Magi’s faithfulness, we witness God’s hand preserving the promise. This is not a sanitized story; it’s a powerful reminder that faith is often forged in discomfort, obedience in the shadows, and hope in the midst of mourning. Join us as we reflect on what it means to follow God when the path is unclear—and how our everyday obedience can protect what He’s birthing in our lives.

🎙️ The Table is Set: A Feast of Covenant and Grace

In this episode, we explore a meal that changed history—a table prepared with prophetic whispers, heavenly anticipation, and a covenant sealed with love.

Join us as we journey through Luke 22:14–23 and Revelation 19, discovering:

🍞 The Table of Desire – Jesus’ deep longing to share the Passover meal, knowing the weight of the cross ahead.

🍷 The Cup of Covenant – The new covenant sealed in His blood, echoing the promises of Exodus and Jeremiah.

💔 The Shadow of Betrayal – How betrayal and unworthy hearts can sit at the same table, and what it means for us today.

💍 The Betrothal Connection – The Last Supper as a foreshadowing of the marriage supper of the Lamb.

This isn’t just a message about Communion—it’s an invitation to experience covenant love, to examine our hearts, and to step into the intimacy Jesus offers.

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Approach Communion with reverence and anticipation.
• Reflect on the covenant relationship with Christ.
• Recognize God’s invitation to intimacy and grace.

🎧 Tune in and be challenged: Will you come to the table hungry and humble?

📖 Scripture References: Luke 22:14–23 | Revelation 19:7–9 | 1 Corinthians 11:27–29

💬 Let’s Connect: Share your thoughts or reflections with us!

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