Faith Lessons Joey Sandlin

A Deep look into Fasting For Spiritual Growth and Victory

In this richly insightful episode of Faith Lessons, we embark on a journey to explore the potent impact of fasting on spiritual growth. We draw upon foundational biblical teachings and explore how faith, bolstered by fasting and prayer, equips us to stand firm against every adversity.Our discussions traverse beyond mere religious semantics. We undo common misconceptions about fasting, spotlight its role in personal transformation, and expound how it channels God's favor and empowerment in life’s battles. Furthermore, we examine fasting's pivotal position in ordaining church leaders.Our conversation intrepidly dives into the heart of prayer and spirituality, guided by biblical principles and narratives from the lives of spiritual icons. We unpack the transformational potency of fasting, as demonstrated by Jesus in Luke 4:13-14, and the spiritual disciplines adopted by great religious figures.Apart from empowering spiritually sound decision-making, we illuminate the other myriad benefits of fasting, such as intensifying our focus in prayer, fostering a yearning to know God better, and facilitating divine revelations. Our discussions culminate in underlining fasting's role in breaking cyclical behavioral patterns and increasing our control over earthly appetites.We also touch upon the dangers of subscribing to flawed moral systems and the destructive repercussions of sinful behavior. In contrast, we advocate for the path of righteousness illuminated by Biblical doctrines and steadfast commitment to honesty and moral rectitude.Ahead, you can look forward to an in-depth analysis of The Kiss of Judas, a significant event in the Biblical narrative with profound spiritual implications. Stay tuned for an enlightening discussion that promises to deepen your understanding of the Scriptures and fortify your spiritual walk.

Unveiling Powerful Laws for Victorious Living

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Embark on a spiritual journey with this episode of our podcast series, Faith Lessons. We take a dive into God's Word, revealing deep spiritual mysteries in Luke 6:36-38, and discuss the unparalleled power of faith in daily life. Learn the importance of three spiritual laws: embodying mercy, resisting  judgment, and honoring parents - keys to a victorious life through Christ. Understand the unconditional necessity of these laws despite our varying degrees of faith.
We further analyze the distinctions between man-made, natural, and God's laws, emphasizing the supreme importance of the latter due to their unchanging, absolute nature. We utilise the Biblical story of King David to illustrate how adherence to God’s laws offer strength and lead to abundant blessings and victories. We also touch upon modern familial relationships and the repercussions of not honoring one’s parents.
Next, we challenge societal norms and advocate for the grace of God over judgment. Through a powerful narrative, we underscore the transformative role of the church and highlight the immediate impact of spiritual transformations. We conclude with an up-close look at the inescapable law of sowing and reaping, and the onus on us to sow good seeds of kindness, generosity, and mercy. This episode is a moving exploration of spiritual truths and a reminder of God's omnipresent guidance in our lives.

Understanding Abundance & Jesus' Role as our High Priest

Welcome to a captivating episode of "Faith Lessons," where we seek to empower ourselves to stand strong in the face of adversity, remaining centred in life's tumultuous storms and aligning with the triumphant lifestyle God intends us to embody. This episode intimately explores the concept of abundance as depicted in the Book of John, highlighting God's divine tools for ensuring our faith stands unwaveringly against evil's challenges.Discover how Jesus never abandons us in our trials, acting instead as our tireless advocate who continually intervenes for our benefit. Learn insights on how Jesus caters to our needs, bringing assurance, provision, and uplifting reassurances throughout our unique journeys. Understand the important role of maintaining resilient spirits in enduring and overcoming life's trials and tribulations, with a spotlight on Christ's critical role as our steadfast High Priest.Delving into the mysteries of our faith, this episode reveals the enlightening reality that our real suffering often arises from the anticipation or fear of facing trials, rather than the trials themselves. This episode serves to educate us on the essential role of positivity, resilience, and the personal relationship we nurture with our Creator. These diligently presented reminders fortify our faith, enhance our understanding of Jesus' divine role on our behalf, and empower us to rise victoriously over life's battles.Further unfolding the narrative, this episode illuminates God's work in the darkest scenes of our lives, reinforcing the idea that suffering, trials, and even persecution are platforms for growth, leading ultimately to triumph and elevation in life. Dwelling on scriptures and personal reflections, the episode emphasizes consistent expressions of love and gratitude towards God. It encourages delivery of awe-filled worship, profound faith, and trust to the divine High Priest, clearing the way for divine intervention and providence in our journey.Finally, this episode dives deeply into understanding the unparalleled role of Jesus. It covers the purity of His life, His death, and resurrection for our trespasses, underlining the divine reconciliation He attained for us through His sacrifice. The episode also sheds light on Jesus' role as our spiritual advocate, guaranteeing our salvation and pitching for us in times of shortfall. As we turn our lives over to Jesus and embrace the purification offered by His sacrificial blood, we gain a powerful advocate who guides us steadily into heaven and towards eternal victory.

Finding Tranquility and Satisfaction in Faith

Welcome to another enriching chapter of "Faith Lessons," where we delve into applying Bible doctrine for a victorious life amidst life's trials. This episode lays emphasis on the essentiality of a strong foundational understanding of your faith to withstand life's challenges. Centered around the powerful symbolism of the Lord as our shepherd in Psalm 23, we unearth profound truths. It’s these truths that permit us to face adversities and transcend death with God's peace deeply embedded within us.Our spiritual journey's leadership, our chosen pastors, plays a crucial role in guiding us through these complex cycles of life. Like sheep feeding on their shepherd’s teachings, we too are nurturers consuming teachings of our chosen spiritual leaders. Hence, aligning with leaders bearing good fruit in line with the Scriptures becomes essential.Being believers, our journey is about submission to God completely, making Him our shepherd. We explore our dependency on God’s Word, His guidance and commandments that positions us to live in His divine will grants us access to the right spiritual sustenance.The speaker shares impactful insights about relating to ourselves as fragile creatures, like sheep, dependent on God as our shepherd. Acknowledging our vulnerabilities and dependencies on God’s grace for survival and existence, the understanding of our fragility compared to our strength through Christ’s benevolence is explored.We dive into the belief that all abilities, accomplishments, health, intellect, and all positive attributes are directly and inescapably linked to God’s divine intervention. And with this belief, we're urged to consistently give God the glory for the milestones we reach and victories we celebrate. Using the metaphor of finding peace and restoration in 'green pastures', our spiritual connection with God is likened to tranquil and nourishing pastures that comfort and soothe our souls. This reformative peace is acquired through prayer, meditation, and the quiet moments spent in the presence of God.To conclude, the speaker passionately reiterates the absolute need for God for true peace and fulfilment in life, asserting if we have God, we have everything we need. In our journey towards a fulfilling life, he stresses making God our primary desire, with materialistic needs taking a backseat, thereby, residing under the wholesome guidance of the Good Shepherd.Using the metaphor of a shepherd disciplining and comforting his sheep with his rod and staff, this episode demonstrates how the Heavenly Father disciplines and comforts those he loves. We are encouraged to perceive hardships in life, not as signs of God's indifference, but as proof of His love and investment in our growth. Join us on this journey of faith, and allow God to play His role as your Good Shepherd, transforming your trials into triumphs, and guiding you onto a path of spiritual victory.

Break the Curses off your life! Pastor Joey Sandlin

In this enlightening episode, Pastor Joey Sandlin embarks on a spiritual journey to explore the contentious doctrine of generational curses. Drawing on biblical references, including Exodus 34:7, the insightful pastor provides a remarkable analysis of generational curses, explaining that these are not a reflection of our faults but a peek into our inherited predispositions.
Helping us to identify and understand the various manifestations of generational curses, Pastor Sandlin depicts the effects of these spiritual challenges in our lives, ranging from financial hardships and chronic illnesses to mental and emotional breakdowns. But he doesn't leave us in despair. With his pastoral wisdom, he equips us with spiritual techniques to counteract and break free from these curses, emphasizing the potency of positive affirmations and an unwavering focus on blessings.
Moving further into the discourse, Pastor Sandlin makes us aware of seven discernible indicators of active curses and offers strategies to halt such patterns. Throughout, he underscores the irresistible power of words and speaks to the importance of using them beneficially, advancing blessings and success.
There’s more to this episode than merely enlightening listeners about generational curses. It's a guide to a spiritual transformation, a road-map to breaking the chains of generational curses and embracing the liberty Jesus gives.
In addition, Pastor Sandlin also warns against various activities that potentially attract curses to our lives. The importance of respect, the peril of withholding tithes, and the danger of trusting in man rather than God form the core of the narrative, urging listeners to live righteously. He furnishes us with strategies to combat curses that may emanate from representatives of Satan and provides a sense of the consequences attached to disobeying God's commands.
At the end of the session, he leads a prayer to break any curses operating in the listeners’ lives and eradicate any hindrances to received blessings, ultimately liberating each listener. Listen in to this faith-filled episode and emerge spiritually transformed, ready to taste the triumphant life God destined for you.

Navigating Life's Obstacles With Jesus Christ

Immerse yourself in Faith Lessons as we explore the faith in Jesus and how it helps us triumph over life’s woes. This episode dives into key Bible doctrines, simplifying them for everyday use. Discover the beauty of serving God and applying gospel truths to achieve success in life. We offer teachings on living victoriously in Christ.Examine the importance of regular church attendance despite reproach. Uncover how such commitment offers spiritual protection and focuses on the role of fellowship with other believers in spiritual growth. We delve into identifying a suitable church that emphasizes the pure Word of God.In this enlightening episode, we examine the traits of a Spirit-led church – one that upholds God’s counsel, teaches sanctity, underscores Jesus's authority, and fosters real worship. A church that upholds God’s word and is a place where God's presence is truly felt. We discuss the significance of a church’s vision and its mission to win souls.We present churches as places for the development of your calling and continuous spiritual growth. Explore the role of followers in the church and their expectation from pastors to guide them away from false doctrines. This engaging episode will push you to rethink your understanding of a church's role and seek a place of worship that promotes a thriving Christian community.The speaker advises on the need to protect your religious beliefs, in particular, your church and church leaders. Stressing on the importance of maintaining respect for the leaders and avoiding negative influences on the spiritual support systems. He warns against allowing minor offenses or disagreements to deter you from regular church attendance & concludes by encouraging viewers to strengthen their spiritual commitments.

Breaking Temptations

In this episode of the enlightening "Faith Lessons" series, dive deep into the teachings of Lord Jesus Christ, exploring the importance of sound doctrine, patience, and the neglected topic of fasting in a world driven by quick fixes and hastiness.Discover the profound impact of fasting through a careful analysis of its role in the lives of influential Christian figures and its power in overcoming temptations and addictions. Learn from Jesus Christ's 40-day fast and experience a transformative pathway to spiritual discipline and strength.Experience the unveiling of the oft-ignored potency of fasting, prayer, and spiritual discipline in standing firm against life's varied temptations. Grasp a deeper understanding of Matthew Chapter 17, Verse 21, and witness the immeasurable strength Jesus harnessed through prayer and fasting to cast out evil spirits.Learn to combat the three critical areas of temptation: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. Through fasting and prayer, gain control over evil machinations and safeguard your faith from worldly traps. Get inspired by Jesus Christ's resilience during His fasting period in the wilderness, warding off all of Satan's temptations.Equip yourself with the right spiritual armor - fasting, prayer, and discipline - that makes you invincible before the onslaughts of Satan's ploys. The episode renders practical and insightful methods to heighten your spiritual stamina and capacity.Explore the true strength of faith, as illustrated through a man's striking near-death experience, his defiance against a grave illness, and the realization of the power of prayer, fasting, and a strong bond with God. Understand the importance of living a disciplined life and the role of fasting in resisting temptations and subduing fleshly desires.Identify the enemy's tactic of attacking the mind first and the essentiality of training the mind to align with the spirit. Unfold the power of the Bible as a tool for thought renewal and victorious living.Examine the process of temptation, the harmful impact of sin, and the path to victory offered by God's word. Live a life dedicated to serving and pleasing God, with the promise of a prosperous, successful, and powerful existence.Understand the power that our thoughts possess to conceive actions and shape destiny. Discover practical ways to control thoughts and abstain from sinful actions. Understand the perils of worldly influences and cultivate strategies to resist hovering temptations. Ensure a life of peace, harmony, and obedience to God's will.

Overcoming Temptations Through Faith and the Word of God

Become a Partner Today In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the empowering force of faith and explore how as Christians we can use the Word of God as a tool to overcome challenges and temptations. We interpret biblical scriptures with personal insights and experiences, empowering you to gain an enhanced understanding of temptations. We provide practical advice on recognizing signs of temptation and share Greek interpretation of "pierozo" to provide an enlightening perspective on temptation, faith, and character development.
We discuss the inherent spiritual responsibility and personal accountability of each individual in making moral choices. Emphasizing that the actions of others should not dictate our own, we stress the importance of guidance only from the Holy Spirit and God's word. We inspire Christ-centered resilience against societal pressures and encourage everyone to uphold personal conviction for spiritual growth.
For any follower of Christ, it's crucial to possess strong convictions based on Word of God and maintain our integrity even in adversity. We share moving life stories about this spiritual character and the transformative power of immediate response to God's call. As we uncover personal faith, tackle the understanding of temptation and discuss transformational moments in our lives, we aim to empower you to lead a life committed to God's divine Word.
Dwelling upon the challenges of temptation, we encourage everyone to face them head-on, thus building character and fortifying faith. Using biblical verses, we delve into the origins and consequences of sin, urging everyone to remain faithful to God and vigilant against the enemy's deceit. The goal isn't to berate, but to inspire everyone to live a powerful Christian life, aware of and resistant to temptations.
We urge all to endure hardships as God's resilient children, living in victory rather than succumbing to temptations. We stress the importance of submission to God's will as the ultimate resistance against temptation. Navigating life with integrity and inspiring others in the process, we remind you of God's pride when we trust Him to help us resist worldly temptations. The journey of faith carries lessons for daily life, aiding in overcoming trials and living a victorious, gratifying life.

Use Me Lord! Lessons from Joey Sandlin

In this inspiring episode of "Faith Lessons" with Joey Sandlin, listeners are guided on a pathway of victorious living through deep-rooted faith and trust in God - seeing each life challenge as an opportunity to exercise faith and depend on God's wisdom.Joey Sandlin emphasizes the importance of daily seeking God, realizing that true triumphs are birthed from a connection to Jesus. He warns against the dangers of pride and the crucial role of prayer in seeking protection, guidance, and healing.Further, Joey resonates a profound call - "Use Me, Lord" - which he believes to be a universal call for Christians who genuinely love the Lord and wish to serve as instruments in His divine plan. He talks about being fruitful branches plugged into Jesus, the divine vine.The episode concludes with a thoughtful exploration of contemporary stratums faced by the younger generation - drug addiction, sexual identity confusion, and encourages a reliance on the power of God to seek genuine solutions.Humility, Love and Faith: Keys to Spreading the GospelIn this enlightening discussion, the speaker underscores the crucial role of humility, love, and faith in spreading the gospel and emphasizes younger generations' needs. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of what it entails to be used by God as a tool to reach others.Heartfelt anecdotes pepper the episode, providing a relatable context to humility, love, and equal respect for all, regardless of socioeconomic status. The speaker's experiences teach about empathy and humility - grounding the listener in the importance of recognizing divinely given blessings as the source of our achievements and privileges.Love is considered, notably in the context of ministry. The episode amplifies the commandment to love others as Jesus did, without allowing political, denominational, or socioeconomic differences to deter this mandate.Trusting in God's Timing: A Journey to Church LeadershipIn this heartfelt sermon, the speaker shares his journey to church leadership. After being unexpectedly placed center-stage during a crowded meeting at Solid Rock Church, he recounts the lesson of humility and patience he learned about recognition and his wisdom in letting God guide him.The pastor emphasizes respecting all roles within the church, from evangelist to intercessor, submitting ourselves to God's divine gifts, and maintaining steadfast faith, humility, and assertiveness; thus transforming into bold warriors of faith through God's grace.Cultivating Faithfulness in God’s KingdomThis episode highlights faith and faithfulness as critical components of the Kingdom of God. Stressing that all believers, regardless of position, must embody faithfulness and consistency, listeners are reminded to rely on faith to fulfill their callings.The story of Joseph is brought into focus as an example of faithfulness, regardless of the circumstances. The episode urges believers to live with a burning desire to be utilized by God, maintain a prayerful lifestyle aligned with His word, and demonstrate unyielding integrity.The concluding note emphasizes being bold and fearless while walking in faith. Listeners are reminded of the need for humility, acknowledging our dependence on God for strength and resilience. The faithful and consistent amplification of our faith equips us to be useful in God's kingdom.

Navigating Life's Storms

Welcome to a riveting episode of 'Faith Lessons' that seeks to embolden and enlighten the journey towards victorious living despite life's adversities. Draw strength from divine insights and discover how to triumph over every day challenges and life's global calamities. Listen as we highlight that one key life lesson - storms are inevitable - and how, as ministers of God, using our varying callings, can help you become a person of robust faith and power.Our mission is to equip you with the essential tools that you need to thrive as a powerful Christian, regardless of life's storms and trials. We believe, regardless of circumstances, we can all live a victorious life, as God's word from John 10 entails for us to live an abundant life. Join in as we embark on this journey of faith, crafting a powerful toolkit to tackle life's storms head-on.We will delve into the transformative power latent in scripture and explore its application in our lives. Our goal, as Christians, should be consistent self-improvement towards higher glory. By exploring familiar Bible stories like Matthew 7's parable of the wise and foolish builders, we will learn how obedience and wisdom can fortify us against life's storms.Discover how the Word of God and a strong relationship with our Creator empower us to live truly fulfilled lives. We advocate the belief that through our relationship with Jesus, we can glean strength and wisdom to transform ourselves daily and become more Christ-like. Remember, God is willing to aid our transformation, and He does so through His Word, His Holy Spirit, the people around us, and the circumstances we face in life. Thus, let us decide to live victorious each day through faith in Him.In this captivating discourse, we shall underline the role of knowledge in our spiritual journey, the importance of sound spiritual dietary habits, the need for self-change, and the urgency for spiritual self-reliance in current times. We will also address why refusing to submit to known truths can be dangerous, thereby shedding light on our need to act upon divinely revealed knowledge.Learn about God's transformative word and how, if we choose to accept it in humility, it can bring about new growth and resurrection in our lives. Discover how connecting with Him can provide answers through divine revelation. You'll also gain an understanding of the fear of the Lord, not as literal fear, but as the impulse to love what He loves and hate what He hates.Gift yourself the blessings that come from acknowledging the word of God, living by His rules, and letting His word transform us. Our goal is to guide you to lead a fulfilling life that is not only a beacon of knowledge for future generations but also a testament of His love, grace, and teachings.