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Speaker 2Good evening , good evening . Where are you this evening ? You know we're in the Lord's house . We're in the Lord's house . Where is everybody tonight across the world ? But we want to say thank you to everybody , wherever you are scattered , in the mighty name of Jesus Christ . We're going to break bread together in about 30 minutes time and we're going to gather around the table , but we just want to welcome every one of you in the mighty name of the Father , the Son , the Holy Spirit .
Speaker 2We're going to dive straight in to the book of Matthew . So if we go into Matthew , chapter 24 , it's really interesting . All the things that are happening around the world , especially in America today . Eyes are on America , everything with President Trump and Biden on his way out , and there are many , many things that are happening around the globe and we need to prepare ourselves for the second coming of the Lord , jesus Christ . You know we're always talking about Christmas . We're always talking about the first coming of Christ . Sorry , but we've got to prepare ourselves for the second coming of Jesus Christ and there are many signs . There are many signs at this moment around the world and , if you are with us , grab yourself a Bible , grab yourself a New Testament , turn into the Gospel of Matthew , chapter 24 , and we're going to pick it up . We're going to pick this up . I think we'll go to around about verse four . Let's have a look at verse four .
Speaker 2But wherever you are , we welcome you in the mighty name of the Father , the Son , the Holy Spirit . You know , you know the Bible says the just shall live by faith . We are living in times where we can't live by natural perception , by our sight , by our smell , by our hearing and by what we pick up around our natural senses . We've literally got to live by faith . We've got to literally stretch out , you know , and stretch into Christ . We've got to be prepared for what is about to happen . You know the UK . There are many locusts out . The Bible talks about four different types of locusts , as we've looked at in the book of Joel . Also , the other day we touched the hem of the garment , not Christ's garment I'm talking about when I say the hem of the garment . We were in Revelations , chapter 6 , when we were looking at the four horses that are already out . But at this moment in time I just want to pick up just a few signs that we have to look out for , that we have to be ready for the second coming of Jesus . But wherever you are , we want to encourage you to stay strong in the word of God . We want to encourage you to keep strong in the faith and never give up , whatever your life is looking like at this moment in time .
Speaker 2Yesterday we had an amazing amount of stats that came out . Yesterday we was in 74 nations , countries around the world , the world and uh , 1010 cities across the globe . So wherever you are , whatever city you're in tonight , whatever place that you are at in the mighty name of jesus christ , wherever that may be physically , spiritually , wherever you are , we need to encourage one another . You know , prepare ourselves for the coming of christ , not the first coming . We understand what the first coming of that was and we recognize that as the birth of Christ . But we need to prepare ourselves for the coming of the King . He's coming as ruler and judge and we have to look at the signs around the world . You look at America , you look at Ukraine , especially looking at the UK and looking at the Middle East , and you look at everything around that area of the Middle East , everything that's breaking out You've got the ceasefire and everything that's going on at that moment in time . And you know you're just waiting for the next thing to happen .
Speaker 2But these scriptures are really , really interesting . So let's just dive straight in . We're in the Gospel of Matthew , chapter 24 . We're just connecting to a few things here . We're just ready to go . And we're just connecting to a few things here . We're just ready to go and we hope you can hear us loud and clear in the mighty name of the Lord , jesus Christ .
Speaker 2But before we go any further , let's pray . Father , we thank you for miracles in the mighty name of Jesus Christ . And tonight , lord , we pray for such an outpouring of your spirit over each and every one of us that the fire of God , lord , let it rain tonight . Let the love of God just rain down on everyone across this world . We thank you that you are the coming king , that you are the savior of the world , and all these events that are breaking out across the globe , father , we pray that we won't look at these events and get fearful , but we will look at these events and be filled full of faith , because you are the king of kings and you are worthy of all praise . Spirit of the living gods , will you stir us tonight ? Tonight , jesus , lord , will you bring us to a place of hope ? Will you bring us to a place of strength , lord ? If anyone is tired , lord , take away the tiredness . If anyone is fearful tonight , take away the fear . Lord . Whatever is going on in people's hearts tonight , lord , strengthen us all . But , lord , prepare us for the second coming of the lord , jesus christ . Amen . Good evening and we are ready to press in to the holy word of God .
Speaker 2Verse 4 of Matthew , chapter 24 , and it says Jesus answered watch out that no one deceives you . Oh , my golly gosh , what a posh word that was he used there . And it says there Jesus answered watch out that no one deceives you . Now , that's a really interesting word , isn't it Deceptive ? You know someone's deceiving you . Someone is out to get a hold of you .
Speaker 2The other day , sunday morning , we was looking at Goliath and we was looking at David . We were looking at King Saul , and Saul was a very jealous king . What we've got to be careful of are jealous people around us , so we can bring these two together . You know , we can bring this across the platform from 1 Samuel . What we was in yesterday , you can bring it over and you can look at these scriptures that we're in now .
Speaker 2You've got to be careful of a few things . You've got to be careful of the religious leaders that are out there . You've got to be careful of the worldly people that are jealous that are out there . You've got to be careful of the worldly people that are jealous that are out there to back bike to stab you in the back . So that's familiar saying that we're used to watch out that they don't stab you in the back . That comes from the scripture that was in yesterday when , uh , saul picked up a spear and he and he was throwing it . He threw it at David and he wanted to pierce him and to stab him in the back . But it says twice that david eluded him . David escaped king saul . And there are many times in our lives where we've got to be wise , we've got to be careful , because there are people out there that will want to deceive us really , really important . We've got to be really careful . So , as we pick this scripture up in matthew 24 , this is the signs of the coming of christ , the second coming of christ . We've had the first coming of Christ . We've had all the prophets being fulfilled . We've had all the prophecies foretold and foreseen and foreknown . So we are watching now . We are waiting for the second coming of Christ .
Speaker 2It's very interesting what's happening in America , and especially here in the UK , with everything that's happening in the political agenda and the religious scenes and all that sort of stuff . And then you look at Israel . Israel is a very interesting clock according to heaven . You know , watch out , watch Israel . You know , I think there's going to be some things that are going to be coming out of the woodwork very clearly to do with Hamas and the terrorists . I think that there is a , there is a different drumbeat that is about to explode any moment . Think that there is a , there is a different drumbeat that is about to explode any moment . So , just because there is a peace treaty and there is a deal of peace at this moment and there is a swapping of hostages , we got to be extremely careful that we don't relax and sit back because there is something brewing . You can't trust the devil , you can't trust the terrorists . There is something rolling , uh , inside that drumbeat .
Speaker 2But as we look at these signs , so when we look at the signs , there's widespread deception , false prophets , we've got famines , we've got wars , we've got disasters , we've got persecution of believers and then also what we got in verse 14, . If you just throw your eyes down a minute , this is something that really fascinates me . In verse 14 of Matthew , chapter 24 , I always thought to myself a long , long , long time ago how would this ever be ? And it says and the gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world , a testimony to all nations , and then the end will come . That's really quite interesting , that the word of God will stretch around the globe . And then we could say to ourselves before the power of God will stretch around the globe . And then we could say to ourselves before the power of technology , before the power of the internet , before the mobile devices , how in the world would the word of God get globally and at the same particular point ?
Speaker 2But when you look at us here in this studio , when you really look at the stats and that's why I'm being triggered in this point and this moment in time it's very , very interesting that when you look at the amount of places that this ministry is reaching , that this church is reaching around the world 74 countries around the world , and then it was yesterday we clocked up 1,010 cities . So when you think about the power of technology . It is going to be technology that is transferring the word of god round , and when you look at the cameras , look at you , look at social media , you look at the whole globe . The world has suddenly shrunk . So when you look in verse 14 of matthew 24 , you can clearly see that that is the way that it's going to be the word of god , when the word of god reaches the globe . And what we've got to remind ourselves , there are missionaries right now , far out in places where none of us would really want to go , that are taking the word of God . And you think , how would they take the word of God ? What would they do ? They take it on their device . They would . Obviously . It will be loaded up on the phone , loaded up on the iPad , loaded up on the system that they got , and you can take the word wherever . Now it's really , really interesting how the power of technology , rather , is sweeping around the world .
Speaker 2And what I love to think about is Jesus and Nicodemus . When that great message that Christ preached to Nicodemus you must be born again there was just two human beings there was Christ and there was Nicodemus in that place , and there was that four minute , that greatest message the world has ever heard was four minutes and it was Christ telling Nicodemus . But then we thought to ourselves well , how will this spread around the world ? It is actually a global message . You must be born again . So Christ and Nicodemus , the first two , and then the message comes out from Nicodemus , it is spread out from the word of God . It ricochets around Jerusalem , it ricochets around the Middle East . Then all of a sudden accelerate two and a half thousand years up the time that we are at this moment in time . Then suddenly the technology , the Bible , says you must be born again . How do we get it to these indigenous tribes that are tucked away in places that we will never go through the power of technology ? So verse 14 is a very interesting text . I believe that where we are right now , at this moment in time , it says and this gospel , the kingdom , will be preached in the whole world . We got that right now . Now let's go back to where we started
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Speaker 2Now , in verse four of Matthew , chapter 24 , it says and Jesus answered him watch out that no one deceives you . We've got to be very careful for the deceptive spirits that are out there . What is Christ talking about ? He's talking about two folds that are going on here . He's talking about many will come in his name . He's talking about the false prophets . He's talking about many will come in his name . He's talking about the false prophets . He's talking about the fake churches . He's talking about so much . But also there's an underlining part of that text where he was saying watch , watch out that no one deceives you . You've got to be extremely careful , you've got to be wise at this moment in time .
Speaker 2It says in verse 4 jesus answered watch out that no one deceives you , for many will come in my name , claiming I am the christ , and you will see many deceived . You will hear wars , rumors of wars , but see to it that none of you are alarmed . Be not alarmed by what we are hearing . That scene , sorry . Such things must happen that the end is still to come . Nation will rise against nation , kingdom against kingdom , and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places . All these things will be the beginning of birth pains . We are at the beginning of birth pains . We are watching all these clear signs appearing at one place .
Speaker 2If you have your text open with me tonight and you're in the Gospel of Matthew , chapter 24 , just look at verse 24 and it says For false Christs and false prophets will appear and form great signs and wonders and miraculous deeds to deceive the elect , if that was even possible . So when you even look at verse 24 , it says that was even possible . So when you even look at verse 24 , it says For false Christs and false prophets will appear , performing great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect . Now who is he referring to the elect ? He's referring to the spirit-filled believer .
Speaker 2We've got to be careful that we don't get drawn into fake church , fake religion , fake worship , fake preaching . We've got to make sure that we are in sound doctrine . The Bible is very clear . It talks about sound doctrine . That is where the measure and where the checks come in . That we've got to make sure that we are in the word of God . We've got to make sure that we understand what the text is saying . There's nothing more dangerous than a text taken out of context . You know the text is saying there's nothing more dangerous than a text taken out of context . You know the text is extremely important that we execute , that we exegete the text really , really clear and we understand what the Bible is saying to us .
Speaker 2And then we come on to that word of academic understanding , we might say well , pastor Ben , this is me . I'm speaking just out loud that I'm not an academic in any way , shape or form . You know I'm not an educated person in any way , shape or form . And the way the word of God is revealed to me is through revelational knowledge . And that's not because I am a holy one not from that , by a long shot . But what I'm saying is very clear . God's word is revealed to us . You know we have a mandate , we have a mantle to carry , that we must read the word of God .
Speaker 2It's really important that we read the word of God , that we listen to the word of God , and a great way is that when you're working , when you're living your life and you're commuting , is just listen to the scripture . If you struggle reading , you know , don't allow the academic understanding to stop you from doing what God has for you in your life . You know you are filled with visions and dreams , but you've got to watch out for those deceit , deceptive spirits , I should say , that are coming each and every one of our ways . You know it says in verse four , and Jesus answered watch out that no one deceives you . It's really important that we have to have our eyes open . We need to be like the watchman on the wall , that we are watching and we are waiting . The Bible says test every spirit . It's critical that we test every spirit . But we are living in the end days .
Speaker 2We are in the book of Revelation , we are in and we are getting prepared for eschatology , the rapture of the church , the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ . With what's happening in America , what's happening in China , what's happening in Canada and Australia and New Zealand , what's happening in the UK and especially Israel , when we watch what's happening in them nations , the superpowers the Bible , you know , talks about the superpowers . It talks about the horns of Daniel , the rising up , the last days . We are in these critical last days , but it's a powerful time to be alive because the power of God is moving over this earth like we've never seen and we've never felt before . The glory of God is with you and the Bible says do not be afraid . Christ says this and he says there will be famines , there'll be earthquakes in various places . All these things are the beginning of birth pains . Then you will be handed over .
Speaker 2Oh lord , I don't want to read verse 9 . Should we give it a miss tonight . It says then you'll be handed over to be persecuted and put to death and you'll be hated by all the nations . Because of me , this has already started . This has already been happening at the cross of Calvary . So that's what we've got to remind ourselves , that every area of these texts that we're looking at . I'm jumping about at the moment , but I just want to let you know that we are , and we have been in the end times since the cross of Calvary , because that's when the scriptures really started to move , in the end times .
Speaker 2So when it talks about persecution , you've only got to look at the persecuted church 365 displaced Christians around the world being persecuted for their faith . You look at Iran . You look at Pakistan . You look at them , certain areas you know . You look at Myanmar . You look at South Korea , north Korea , china . You look at all those areas you know persecution has been there for such a terrific amount of years . So this is nothing new under the sun , even though that I'm reading it here , and it says then you'll be handed over and persecuted and put to death . This has been happening since the cross of Calvary . We've had the martyrs of faith . We had those that have given their lives for the gospel of Jesus Christ . So this is not what is going to happen . This is what is already happening . We are watching Christians persecuted around the world . There are certain nations where you can't even have a church , where there isn't church
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Speaker 2We've got to be extremely careful . Wherever we are , you know , to hold on to the word of God . God is with every one of you right now . But we've got to be alerted . We've got to be ready for the second coming of jesus . You know , christ is preparing the bride . He's not preparing the religious church . God is not coming back through christ . He's not coming back as the redeeming king . He's not coming back to redeem the buildings . He's coming back to set the captives free . What do you mean ? He's coming to take us . He's coming to to snatch us out of the earth , off the earth . He's coming back for each and every one of us . Jesus Christ is coming . The Bible says where there be two two in a field , one will be taken , two walking , one will be taken . The Bible is extremely clear . When the coming of Christ , we are being prepared . The world is in birth pains tonight . The world is experiencing groaning .
Speaker 2When you look at these scriptures . Let me read this again . Let me read this through . And it says in verse 3 of Matthew , chapter 24 , as Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives and the disciples came to him privately , tell us , lord , they said . And he said when will all this happen ? They were saying to him , and what will be the signs for the coming of is ?
Speaker 2As you look at these scriptures that we are reading , when they was talking about the sign of the end of the age , they did not realize that Jesus Christ will be the trigger point , that Jesus Christ will be the savior of the world . They were just thinking the end of the world . They didn't realize . Because what they wasn't sure of , what we have now is the word of God . We have the facts . We have what God has already told through the word of God . We have the facts . We have what God has already told . Through the word of God , we know what the end is going to be like .
Speaker 2And if you have the strength , read the book of Revelations . That will cheer you right up . But what's fascinating about the book of Revelation ? You know the book of Apocalypse , chapter six . You read about the horses , you read about famine . You read about plagues , you read about desolation , you read about the power horse , the red horse , the black horse and the white horse , when you read about the horses and you look at the signs and when you bring a correlation between Revelation and the book of Matthew , these signs , we are .
Speaker 2At this point , brothers and sisters , everybody is stretched beyond understanding , everybody is worn out , everybody is fighting for breath . This is really , really is stretched beyond understanding . Everybody is worn out , everybody is fighting for breath . This is really , really a beautiful scripture tonight . This is to encourage us , not to weigh us down , but a trigger point to say Jesus , I want you to prepare me for the second coming Lord , I'm not worried about the 25th of December . That's coming down the tracks already . Lord , I want to be prepared for when you come back .
Speaker 2Eschatology , the rapture of the church . Jesus is coming back for the bride and the bride is being prepared . Not religion , not religion and not these buildings . You know these buildings that were in these beautiful buildings , all the fabric of the building , all this studio . No , if Christ was to come back now , none of this system would be taken . You know nothing of this earth , nothing of materialism is going to be taken . He's taking the human beings known as the Bible-believing believers . He's taking the brothers and the sisters into glory . Every building , every area of religion , all the fine art , all the money that the churches have put together .
Speaker 2Christ is not going to come for the money . He's not coming for the fine art . He's not coming for the Church of England . He's not coming for the evangelical movement . He's not coming for Catholicism . He's not coming for all these tribal movements . He's not coming for the physicality of the movements . He's not coming back for the mechanisms of church . He's coming back for the individual . And he's coming back for the individual and he's coming back for you . Jesus christ is going to take you home to glory , whether you may not even see death itself , and I believe that there are certain ages on this earth that they won't see death , the physical death . They will actually see the coming of the lord jesus christ . We can't have too many years left before Jesus comes back .
Speaker 2The Bible says no one knows . Jesus doesn't even know . It is only God . The scripture is absolutely clear . God is the only one . Yes , I hear the bells and whistles , yeah , but we know that the scripture says that Christ is God and God is Christ . So Jesus does know . He doesn't know in the format that he stands , as in Jesus Christ , the living word . He does not know as the son , god is the only one .
Speaker 2It's very , very interesting when you see what is going on in certain areas of life , when you look at these scriptures . What's really really important as you look at this , this is really really important that we strengthen ourselves in the word of God . And as you read this verse 4 , it says and Jesus said Watch out that no one deceives you , for many will come in my name claiming I am the Christ . How many preachers , how many church systems are out there claiming that we are the church , we are the denomination , we are the daddy , we are the church of Jesus Christ ? We've got to be so careful what church we go to , what ministry we're under . We've got to make sure that we're under sound doctrine . We've got to make sure that we're in the word of God . It doesn't matter if we don't go to church .
Speaker 2I get myself in a little bit of a tricky situation with a few things and a few people here by saying this , because the Bible says do not forget the coming and the forsaken to be together . Yeah , that is true and that is absolutely scripturally right . But what the Bible also says be careful of the dogs , be careful of the fake preachers , be careful . You're better off , you know , to stay at home and to read the word and to sit in your front room , sit in your van , sit in the staff room , wherever you are , read the word of god and ask god to speak to you , because church is so noisy and church is really boring . You know , church is noisy , it's making a noise . You know it's not really preparing us for the second coming of christ . It is preparing us for something that isn't really happening .
Speaker 2So this is what we have in this scripture , out in front of our very eyes in verse four Watch out that no one deceives you . There are many areas of church that will deceive you . They will talk about money . They will talk about and give you a motivational message that it's all about you . They will tell you how great and wonderful you are .
Speaker 2You know the Bible is extremely clear that Christ is coming back for the bride . He's not coming back for religion . He's not coming back for the celebrity preachers . He's not coming back for the celebrity church . He's not coming back for the mega church , as in the building and the fabric . He's coming back for the individual and the individual that he's coming back for . The individual and the individual that he's coming back for . Is it the churchgoer ? Not necessary . Is it the religious person ? Not at all . Is it the good person ? Is it the one that good does , good deeds ? No , he's coming back for the one that is born again . That is the only way that we will ever get into heaven . Because Because the Bible says no one can see and no one can enter the kingdom of God unless you are born again . So going to church is absolutely irrelevant to being born again . Just because I go to church doesn't make me born again . Going to church doesn't give me the ticket into heaven . The Bible is clear . Your name has got to be written in the Lamb's book of life . How does the name , how does your name get written in the book ? In the good book , your name is written by God , by the hand of Christ . How does my name get written ? By the hand of Christ ? Because salvation comes from above . You know .
Speaker 2Turn to that great , great book . Let's turn to the Gospel of John . You know it is a very important subject book . Let's turn to the Gospel of John . You know it is a very important subject that we need to be talking about . We need to be looking at so the signs of the times . We've got earthquakes , we've got famines , we've got wars . We've got deceptive religious leaders out there . We've got fake prophets out there Matthew 24 , verse 11, . Many false prophets will appear and deceive many . We got to be extremely careful of church . There are many preachers and teachers and religious orders out there that are very deceptive and they are moving in a different spirit . They are not moving in the holy spirit . We got to make sure that we're with brothers and sisters that are spirit filled and we got to make sure that we are born again , believers in Christ .
Speaker 2But when you look at that great text , let's turn to that beautiful text of John 3 3 . When you look at John 3 3 , it's a very simple read . It's a very easy read . It's something that can take us to a place that can that . It can only be by faith that we understand this . It says uh , and Jesus replied and he declared I tell you the truth , no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again . So he talks about sight . He says that you will not be able to see this unless you are born again . Then he progresses and he migrates on a little bit further and he says how can a man be born when he is old ? Nicodemus asked Surely he can't enter a second time into his mother's womb to be born again ? Jesus answered I tell you the truth , truth no one can enter the kingdom of god unless he is born of water and born of spirit . Flesh gives birth to flesh , spirit gives birth to spirit . You should not be surprised by my saying this is jesus christ , verse 7 . You know , the gospel of john is a text , a beautiful word to just rest yourself in and to read If you want to do some Christology , studying Christ . The Gospel of John is a beautiful book to look at Verse 7 of John , chapter 3 , it says you should not be surprised at my saying you must be born again .
Jesus does not mention church . He doesn't mention a men's group , he doesn't mention women's ministry . He doesn't mention Sunday school . He doesn't mention the youth group , he doesn't mention the youth band . He doesn't mention the preacher or the teacher . He doesn't mention Elim . He doesn't mention the mega churches , he doesn't mention anything . What he says is you must be born again . That is it .
Speaker 2When you look at this scripture , I love the fact that you can never enter into a church but be born again . I love the fact that Christ does not rely on the fabric of the skin of the building , the bricks and the mortar , the floors , the ceilings . The church , the bricks and the mortar , the floors , the ceilings . The church , the microphones , the cameras . Jesus is not relying and waiting for us to share the gospel , because the gospel has already gone before .
Speaker 2How do you know that ? If you have a bible turn , you know because the spirit world is in front of this material world . The spirit world is in front of this material world . The spirit world is in front of this natural world that we see because we live our lives by the flesh , by ourselves . We live by smell , touch , we live by the senses of the human being . But the Bible says do not conform to the pattern of the world , but have your mind renewed . So what do I do ? I got to live by faith . Three times the scripture says the just shall live by faith . But to live by faith , I've got to live outside of this body , outside of this earth . Suit this human nature that I am , I've got to live outside and above and beyond .
Speaker 2So when Jesus says you can't see the kingdom of God and you can't enter the kingdom of God , he is referring to faith . You've got to believe that you are born again . You've got to believe that Jesus Christ to faith . You've got to believe that you are born again . You know , you've got to believe that Jesus Christ is coming . We've got to believe the fundamental points of Christianity the birth , the death , the resurrection of Christ , the creator . You know God is sovereign , he is just , he is supreme . There is no one higher than the Father in heaven , supreme . There is no one higher than the father in heaven . God is the great god , uh , he is the creator of heaven and earth . He is the one that is coming back to rapture for eschatology . He is the coming king , he is jehovah jireh , jehovah nisi . He is your healer , he is your provider and he is sovereign and all his ways are just .
Speaker 2So when you look at scripture , we have just very , very quickly dipped our toe into the gospel of Matthew 24 , and then there are the signs of the coming of Christ , and the disciples were sitting around the mount listening to Jesus speak and they were saying what is going to be these signs ? And Jesus just reels all these signs off . We have all these signs on this earth . We are just waiting now for the man of lawlessness to be revealed . Oh , I can see some people are going . Oh , is it Donald Trump ? Is this the one you know ? We always pinpoint leaders around the world with the Antichrist . That is all we are waiting for is the Antichrist to be revealed . And there are many signs that we will hear and see the Antichrist very , very soon . Why ? Because we got wars , rumors of wars , and what will happen ? Suddenly the world will talk about peace like it's never spoken before .
Speaker 2But to get into the kingdom of God requires no money . To get into the kingdom of God requires no academic understanding . To get into the kingdom of God doesn't require a church . It is impossible in the skin that we walk in , it is impossible in this transit vehicle of an earth suit that we walk in and we live our lives . It is impossible for any preacher to tell you receive salvation in the name of Jesus Christ . Because no , preacher , it doesn't matter how great they are , it doesn't matter how much smoke they blow up their own chimney , it doesn't matter how great and wonderful they think they are . It doesn't matter how many people follow them on TikTok . It doesn't matter how many books have been written . It doesn't matter how many people follow on TikTok . It doesn't matter how many books have been written , it doesn't matter how many podcasts have been done , it doesn't matter how many sermons they have delivered , because no man , no man can give you salvation , no human being can give you the gift of eternal life , and God has given you eternal life . And what I love about Jesus Christ , he does not require us to go into church to receive Jesus .
Speaker 2We need to be careful . If you've been brought up in church , if you've been nurtured through church , we need to be extremely careful , because we are the ones that could be deceived through religion , through fake preachers and teachers , through the antichrist and , like what I said yesterday , through religion through fake preachers and teachers , through the Antichrist , and like what I said yesterday remember we was talking about the horses in the book of Revelations and we've got many jockeys in pulpits . We really have . We've got many jockeys in pulpits . They can ride them horses , they can ride them horses , and especially that first horse that we were looking at . When you look at . Uh , that , that , that white horse , that very , very interesting . When you got the white , you got the black , you got the power and you got the red . When you look at that , the , the horse , that represents religious deception . We have many , many preachers , we have many pastors that are being very deceptive , and this is what the bible says .
Speaker 2Let me take us back a . Let me take us back a minute . Let us take us back a minute . We're going to go back into Matthew 24 , and we're in verse 4 , and it says Jesus answered Watch out that no one deceives you , for many will come in my name , claiming I am the Christ , and many will deceive many . You will hear wars , rumors of wars , but see to it that you are not alarmed . Sisters and brothers , wherever you are , do not be alarmed . Do not be alarmed by the way the world is moving , by the way the solar system is moving , by the cosmic signs and wonders in the heavens above . You've only got to study astrology and I'm not talking about studying the planets and studying the stars , as in worshipping them , but you've only got to look at the atmosphere . You've only got to study astrology and I'm not talking about studying the planets and studying the stars as in worshipping them . But you've only got to look at the atmosphere . You've only got to look at the destructive devastation that has happened . And how did that happen ? We don't . I don't
know why .
Speaker 2I'm going into this , but I just want to mention this because this is really clear . This is mentioned in the scripture a little bit further on . We haven't had time to get to , but what we have , we have a solar system , we have an atmosphere out there , far beyond the human eye , that has been damaged . It was damaged by what happened in the garden of eden and maybe , if we get chance , we'll do a podcast on that , because when god created the heavens and the earth , he created the perfect earth , the perfect universe . But what happened when the human beings fell in the garden ? There was such a spiritual tear that ripped right through the physical realm and it ripped right the way through . It went all the way through the solar systems . It devastated the planets . The rock fall , everything . You know the spiritual tear when they took from that tree of life , when God said do not touch , everything else is yours . There was spiritual devastation . And what happened was they tore . It tore right the way through . We will never be able to understand it .
Speaker 2But if you study planets and stars and the solar system and you study all that sort of stuff , you will understand what the scripture says about the cosmic signs and wonders . You know what we are seeing because what we are finding , we are watching the universe and the world starting to touch this fabric of this world in which we live in like never before . It is touching . You can see things happening . You've got the sun doing strange things . You've got the moon being turned to blood . You've got stars falling . You've got a shaking within the solar system . You've got all that stuff that is happening outside there and it is coming towards the , the signs of the coming of the king .
Speaker 2But jesus says the only way that we will ever escape all this , the only way that we will ever get through this , is if we're born again . We can can go to church a million times , we can preach a million messages , I can deliver a million podcasts . Unless I am born again , I'm going to hell . That is the fact of the matter . If we are not born again , hell is awaiting and we got to be really , really careful about what this scripture says . The first area that God warns us through Christ , through his word , is very , very clear in verse four . Watch out that no one deceives you , for many will come in my name . You've only got to look at religion . You've only got to look at certain areas of life .
Speaker 2We're going to come to the table in a few minutes . We've got three minutes and 42 seconds and we're going to come to the table . We're going to rest around the table . Grab yourself some bread , get yourself a bit of uh , wine , or , hang on , be a bit careful . There don't get no stellar atores , you know . Just get yourself a bit of grape juice , whatever it may be , you know , take it easy a fruit shoot . Don't get no prosecco . Whatever you do , we can't have anyone wobbling on the other side of the lens this evening . Oh my , my goodness , in the name of Jesus Christ .
Speaker 2So when you look at these scriptures , the signs are out there . The signs are out there . We've got the fake preachers and teachers . We've got the ones that are claiming to be Christ . We've got earth . We've got the earth . We've got nature doing these odd things .
Speaker 2Do not get caught up in global warming . Do not allow this government to trap you in net zero . Net zero will never happen . Net zero is crazy . Global warming is non-existent . You know when you look at it . God created the heavens and the earth and God is not worried about what the governments are saying . He's not worried about save the planet . It is impossible to save the planet . The Bible tells us that the planet will burn up . So it doesn't matter if I'm doing my rubbish correct every time they come around and pick it out . It's irrelevant . There is no such thing as a green energy deal . It is fake . It is coming out of fake governments . It is all about taxation and it is about fear . Do not get caught in save the planet . Do not get caught with tree huggers . You look at the King of England . All he's interested in is saving the planet . Go and plant another thousand trees . Yes , I know it's good , I understand all that for what it means , but actually , another thousand trees ? Yes , I know it's good , I understand all that for what it means , but actually God has provided a great earth .
Speaker 2If you want to know a great deal , if you want to know a terrific amount of what God says about save the planet , about all that sort of stuff , if you're looking for a plan to follow , read Genesis . Genesis tells us how we should be treating the earth . We don't need a government policy coming out of the satanic realms . We don't need another policy telling us about plastic . We don't need another policy telling us all that you know the signs of the times .
Speaker 2When you look at this , we are being deceived in many areas . The Bible says there'll be famines and earthquakes in various places . All these things are the beginning of birth pains . So we're already in birth pains , we're already in this position , we're already in this posture . We're waiting . It says then you'll be handed over . So this has already been happening since the cross of Calvary , verse 9, . Then you 'll be handed over to be persecuted , put to death , and then you'll be hated by all nations .
Speaker 2Isn't hates Christianity ? When you look at what's happening around the world at this moment in time , especially through the Middle East , through China , through all those areas , asia , right the way around , christians are persecuted , christians are running for their lives . And it also says down , as you go a bit further , it says at this time that many will turn away from the faith . This is an interesting text actually . We haven't had time to execute this at all and just to unpack this and do some expository understanding on this . It says there , many will turn away because of the increase of wickedness . And it says at that time , many will turn away from the faith and will be betrayed and hate one another , religion all over , and many false prophets will appear and deceive many Because of the increase of wickedness , and the love of most will grow cold . But he who stands firm to the end will be saved . And it's not talking about being born again . It talks about being saved from the rapture , from everything from eschatology , from , uh , the battle of armageddon and everything that goes on .
Speaker 2It's really , really important that we understand the signs of the times . If you are uh with me online tonight , if you're with us , if you're on radio listening wherever you are across the world , we thank you for joining us across the radio ministry . We thank you for joining us in the world of podcast . But we're coming to the table right now and , wherever you are listening , I think it's really relevant not for us to look at revival , but it's it's to get ready for the coming of jesus , the second coming of christ . Jesus is coming . We've had the first coming of christ . That's been fulfilled
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Speaker 2Those destinational points , as I've always mentioned , the four destinational points of christ . And what are they ? The first destinational points , as I've always mentioned the four destinational points of Christ , and what are they ? The first destinational point was the crib . He came , the crib is empty . The second destinational point was the cross of Calvary . The third one we understand is the grave .
Speaker 2So those three areas of those three scriptures , where the scriptures have been fulfilled . The birth of Christ we've seen the birth of Christ . We've seen Christ crucified . We know that he's been crucified . The scriptures and extra biblical knowledge tells us so . We've seen the coming of Christ as a baby . We've seen him now to the cross of Calvary . And that's not just through the fabric of the text as known as the word of God , it is outside of that as well . The world knows that Jesus , just through the fabric of the text as known as the word of God . It is outside of that as well . The world knows that Jesus went to the cross of Calvary . And then we have a very interesting place where he finished that last bit of ministry as the man , christ Jesus , because when he died on the cross he was a man .
Speaker 2So the third place we know there's four places , four destinations that christ had to hit . But there's one more that's got to be fulfilled . So we have four that have been fulfilled . So let's go back over that again . We've had the crib , we've had the cross and we've had the grave . So when christ entered into the grave , when they carried him to the grave , we clearly understand that the third destinational point as the living word was hit and was fulfilled . And then we understand that the scripture says on the 40th day after the resurrection of christ , on ascension day , he ascended . So when you look at that , where did he go ? The scripture says that he is sitting at the right hand of the Father interceding . So the four key points of the word of God have been hit . They've been struck the cross sorry , the crib , the cross , the grave , the throne . Where he is right now , he's sitting next to God , at the right hand of the Father , interceding for us all , the saints . So there is one more place . What is Christ going to do ? There is only one more fulfillment of the saints . So there is one more place . What is Christ going to do ? There is only one more fulfillment of the word and that is the rapture of the church . Four have been done . We're waiting for one more .
Speaker 2Let's come to the table , father , in the name of Jesus . Lord , we are pushing in on time at this moment in time . And , father , we come before you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ . We thank you for the birth of Christ . We thank you for the birth of Christ . We thank you for the death of Christ . We thank you for the resurrected Christ . We thank you for Ascension Day , that Jesus was taken up and hidden behind the clouds and he is seated at the right hand of the Father .
Speaker 2So , lord , will you prepare us for the coming of Jesus ? Will you remove the devils in our lives ? Will you remove the devils in our lives ? Will you remove those deceivers ? Will you move those people in our lives that are very deceptive , that are trying to take our peace ? Lord , if there's anyone , lord , online , anyone with us tonight that feels that their peace is being taken away , lord , I pray that peace will abound wherever they are at the mighty name of Jesus Christ , that the love of God , the fire of God , the presence of the Holy Spirit will strengthen them and bless them right now , in the name of Jesus , as we break bread .
Speaker 2Wherever you are , we welcome you in the name of the Father , the Son , the Holy Spirit , as we break bread together now , god is with you , wherever you are . We thank God for your life . He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords . Brothers and sisters , wherever you are , break bread with us tonight . He is the coming King , he is the Savior of the world . He is the great I Am . He is Jehovah Jireh , jehovah Nissi . Father , we thank you . We thank you , father , for this bread that symbolizes the body of Christ and as we break this right now , lord , thank you that your body was broken at the cross . Come , holy Spirit , come , lord , strengthen us tonight in the mighty name of Jesus Christ , bless this bread . Amen , amen .
Speaker 2The coming king . Are we ready for the coming king ? The king is coming , the savior of the world , the great I am . He is worthy of all praise and we pray that , wherever you are tonight , don't worry about getting to church , get to the cross . Don't worry about what the church is doing . Find out what Jesus is doing , because 95% of the church , of what we understand , isn't doing what Jesus is telling us to do . That's religion , that's deception .
Speaker 2Find out what God is calling you to tonight . You are blessed and highly favored . You are wonderfully and fearfully made . You know , not many , not not much is being preached around the world at this moment about the second coming of jesus . It's all about christmas , it's all about easter , it's all about motivational preaching . It's all about bigging yourself up , blowing smoke up your own chimney , preparing yourself , seeing how great and wonderful you are . But I want to hear a message that will carry me through the valley of the shadow of death .
Speaker 2I don't know where you are this evening . I don't know what your name is tonight , but I pray , whoever you are , as you break bread and you take this cup with us tonight , that you will feel the love of Jesus Christ and you will realize we don't need church . Tell yourself I don't need church , I need Jesus . I don't need religion , I need the Holy Spirit . I don't need man , I don't need the mechanism . That's what I mean . I don't need the man's makeup of church , I need the Father . There are three areas that I need , that is , the father , the son , the holy spirit . We don't need church .
Speaker 2Don't get yourself in a twist , don't get yourself in a pickle . If you can't get to church , you know , get yourself a bible . If you need a bible , we will get you a bible in the mighty name of jesus christ . Father , we pray that as we break bread , we take it a cup . Cleanse us from the crown of our head to the soul of Jesus Christ , father . We pray that as we break bread , we take it a cup . Cleanse us from the crown of our head to the sole of our feet In Jesus' name amen .
Speaker 2Sisters and brothers , if you need a Bible , wherever you are across the world , we will make sure we get you a Bible . All you've got to do is just shove it on a text , shove it on an email , shove it wherever you've got to shove it . But be careful , pastor Ben , you're skating on thin ice with that one . You know , we will get you a Bible , wherever you are . We will get you a Bible in the mighty name of Jesus Christ . We just need your address , we just need your zip code , your postcode , whatever code it is , but we will get you a Bible . We tell you that now we will get you a Bible .
Speaker 2God has blessed us with Bibles and Bibles , and Bibles , and we always encourage everyone that comes into this church to take a Bible from the church , to actually lift it from the Lord's house , put it under your arm and run out with a Bible under your arm and literally seriously give your Bibles away . Take every time you come to this church I'm expecting people to leave with a Bible and the tracts that we have at the back of the church . We have to give the Bible out . You know , the greatest gift is the word of God . So , wherever you are at this moment in time , I pray , we're going to close in prayer and we're just going to pray that God will bring healing tonight and I pray that wherever you are . I've literally just run just backwards and forwards through the text , but I believe God was laying a foundation tonight .
Speaker 2I believe that the Holy Spirit was teaching and talking to each and every one of us tonight . It's not me , it's the power of God , it is the word of God . You know I'm just trappy . I'm very vocal . You know me by now . You know I can talk for England . If I could get a gold medal for England , I will be the first up there because I can rabbit .
Speaker 2Trust me , brothers and sisters , wherever you are across the world , we thank God for you , whoever you are .
Speaker 2If you need a Bible , if you need to talk to us , we are here , wherever you are across the world .
Speaker 2You know how to link in . You know how to get capture us . You listen to the opening part of the podcast . You listen to the end of that . You'll find ways of for us to communicate . If you are in need , wherever you are across the world , we would love to hear from you . You know , if you need help , we will try to help you in whatever way you want .
Speaker 2But please don't ask for money because we ain't got a bean , we haven't got a Jack Saliva in me pocket , I haven't got a Scooby-Doo in me pocket , but what I have got , I've got Bibles and we got prayer and we got faith . Father , in the name of Jesus , we and we got prayer and we got faith . Father , in the name of Jesus , we thank you that the power of God , the power of God , is moving across this world and tonight , lord , wherever we are scattered in the mighty name of Jesus Christ , we thank you , lord , that we don't need money , we just need belief . We thank you , lord , that we believe that all things are possible to those who believe . So tonight , we believe cancer has gone .
Speaker 2We believe the dead are being raised in the name of Jesus , we believe sickness has no power over our bodies . For those that are not well tonight , for those that are feeling run down in their body , for those that are carrying mental health issues , for those , dear God , that just can't walk properly , that are in pain , that are carrying mental health issues , for those , dear god , for the just can't walk properly , that are in pain , that are suffering , for those that are at home , for those that are in a hospice listening . For those that are in a bed , listening for those that are not well , for those that just that are in prison , that may be listening , for wherever you are , we pray for healing over your life in the mighty name of jesus christ . That the fire of God will heal you . Father , we need healings . We want to see the dead raised . We want to see the blind seeing . We want to see the lame walking in the mighty name of Jesus Christ .
Speaker 2Come Lord , wherever we are across this world . In Jesus' name , amen . God bless you . Wherever you are . May the hand of God always be over you . Never give up . The word of God is with you . We will see you soon . For Wednesday morning coffee and prayer bright-eyed , bushy-tailed , ready to rumble in the jungle with Jesus , wherever you are , we will see you roughly about 9.30 . But we thank you to everybody that downloads these podcasts across the world . God bless , take care , see you later .
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