That They May All Be One Podcast

Escaping the Rat Race

Recently I was remembering a song by Glenn Campbell called, "like a rhinestone cowboy."  As I reflected on it and its lyrics I thought about the book of Ecclesiastes. 9      That which has been is that which will be,           And that which has been done is that which will be done.           So there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9 NASB The rat race has always been since sin came into the world.  What is saddening is people want to escape the rat race after they have done everything they can to succeed in it.  But, as a Christian we are called to get out of it and leave it alone.  So, how do we do this?  Watch and discover how. Support the show [https://paypal.me/unitedinchristjesus]

Asking for the Wrong Things

When sin entered the world it changed the very nature of mankind.  Instead of looking too and enjoying the presence of GOD our CREATOR we began to seek our own lusts.  Over the millennia this nature has devolved into more and more evil.  Looking at the world around us it becomes evident we are in need of greater grace.  We must always be on guard, especially now, against the flesh and desires of our own hearts...it leads only to destruction. This is an urgent plea for us to be on guard and to mourn; to be prepared for what may lie ahead in the very near future. Grace and peace to all who are in CHRIST JESUS. Be dressed in readiness!  let him who has ears let him hear. Support the show [https://paypal.me/unitedinchristjesus]

When They Think Their Service is to God

As I was praying and thinking about the next episode something traumatic happened at a political rally.  After taking some time to just think about what had happened it became apparant what topic I should discuss. GOD'S Word tells us one of the main signs of the last days, before the coming of the LORD JESUS, will be a massive increase in lawlessness - things will continually go from bad to worse.  But, what does that mean, when these things begin to take place, for the Christian. This episode we examine what it will look like, what to expect and how we (as Christians) should live in those times. I pray this episode will be used of GOD to help strengthen you and have you walk in love and faith.  Above all may GOD the FATHER be glorified, through the LORD JESUS CHRIST by the power of HIS HOLY SPIRIT.  Amen. 18      “If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you.  19      “If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you.  20      “Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A slave is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you; if they kept My word, they will keep yours also.  21      “But all these things they will do to you for My name’s sake, because they do not know the One who sent Me.  (John 15:18–21 NASB) 1      “These things I have spoken to you so that you may be kept from stumbling.  2      “They will make you outcasts from the synagogue, but an hour is coming for everyone who kills you to think that he is offering service to God.  3      “These things they will do because they have not known the Father or Me.  4      “But these things I have spoken to you, so that when their hour comes, you may remember that I told you of them. These things I did not say to you at the beginning, because I was with you.  (John 16:1–4 NASB) **use of video or sound from United In Christ Jesus (UCJ) is permitted on by approval of UCJ.** Support the show [https://paypal.me/unitedinchristjesus]

Three People, One Message, One Moment - Now

Prior to attending church today I still had not firmly fixed on the topic for the podcast.  During church we were having communion and then it came to me. Communion is all about the incarnation, death burial, resurrection and return of CHRIST JESUS.  We, in Scripture, are told to be on the alert and dressed in readiness for the return of our KING.  Then it struck me so very clearly - we don't know when we are going to give an account.  Are we ready? This episode I look back at three people GOD brought in my life.  Two of which I know have already passed away and I feel fairly certain the other person has as well (though I do not know for certain).  These three people all had something in common though they are different ages.  Above and before we get to them there is one message I MUST share with you!  It is of the most urgency that I share it with you.  Please please please watch and listen!  Please! 1      Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand,  2      by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain.  3      For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,  4      and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,  5      and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.  (1 Corinthians 15:1–5. NASB) Support the show [https://paypal.me/unitedinchristjesus]

Building Your Strength

There is a quote from a Pastor Allen Jackson that has stuck with me ever since I heard it.  He says, "If you're going to have strength you should expect a little resistance."  Many who profess to be Christian think our life should be one of smooth sailing.  We should not expect much in the way of persecution for our following of CHRIST.  But what we find out ids the Christian life, if it is in pursuit of following CHRIST, will result in challenges often to difficult for us to handle on our own. 5      “If you have run with footmen and they have tired you out,           Then how can you compete with horses?           If you fall down in a land of peace,           How will you do in the thicket of the Jordan?  6      “For even your brothers and the household of your father,           Even they have dealt treacherously with you,           Even they have cried aloud after you.           Do not believe them, although they may say nice things to you.” (Jeremiah 12:5–6 NASB) If we desire to follow CHRIST in a holy manner we must expect to have gradually more and more difficulties.  Join in and find out why and how we meet these challenges. Grace and peace. Support the show [https://paypal.me/unitedinchristjesus]