Thank you . This is the Reverend Ben and Alex podcast show , where the laughs are big , the message is deep and the microphones are occasionally muted by accident . With over 1,400 episodes across more cities than you can shake a tambourine at , we're bringing you fresh music mixes , powerful daily prayers , honest chats and the odd moment where we forget what day it is . Today's joke from the pulpit why did the pastor cross the road To lay hands on the chicken and bless it with gravy ? No chickens were harmed during this episode , only dignity . Want to hear more holy hilarity and heavenly tunes ? Then head over to rbchristianradionet , our home for all things praise , podcasts and possibly broken links . And hey , if you're loving the content and want to help us stay on air , drop a little donation . Three pounds , five pounds or 10 pounds enough for a cup of tea , a biscuit or a waterproof Bible for Reverend Ben . Trust us , accidents have happened . Now strap in , lift your spirit and prepare your soul . It's time for the one , the only , the mighty Reverend Ben and Alex show . Warning excessive joy may occur .
Good evening , good evening . God bless you . Wherever you are across the world , we welcome you . We're having a bit of fun tonight . Wherever you are across the world , may God encourage you and strengthen you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ . Before we go any further , we want to say thank you to everybody that's been supporting us . We want to say thank you to everyone that's been praying for us , say thank you to everybody that has been putting a few quid in the bank . We really really do appreciate that .
Speaker 2You know , here in the church we're hitting some really difficult times at the moment . Things are extremely difficult for every one of us , but let's just be gathered in prayer . So , wherever you are tonight , will you join us for prayer ? Will you just join us as we just rest in the house of the lord ? You know , we're going to start some prayer off right now and we're going to pray for israel and the middle east and everything that's happening around there . There is some serious things that is happening right now on the other side of the globe and we just want to bring that before the lord . So let's just gather our thoughts , you know , gather everything . Wherever you are . We welcome you tonight . May god bless you and strengthen you in the mighty name of jesus christ . And , uh , we want to thank you once more . You know , thank you so much for those that are into the ministry , so those that are praying . You know , we really , really are blessed here . Thank you so much for what you're doing . But , but let's get straight into prayer tonight . Let's just pray for the Middle East . We're going to pray right now for Israel and everything that's happening around there and all that sort of stuff , that corridor right away around .
Speaker 2Father , we come before you , lord , this is the day that the Lord has made . We shall rejoice and be glad and , fathers , we focus on you tonight , the King of kings and the lord of lords . Father , we pray for the peace of jerusalem . We pray , lord , that the fire of god will move all the way through israel tonight , that the joy of the lord shall be their strength . Lord , that you will save lives . We pray for iran . We pray , father god , all the way around the eastern belt . Lord of the middle east , father , we pray , lord , that the presence of the holy spirit will change lives tonight , that lives will be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit . So , lord , we thank you for what you're doing through and with Israel . So , lord , we stand with the biblical Israel . So , father , we ask you , lord , that lives will be transformed , lives will be saved , that people will get to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior through these atrocities that are going on .
Speaker 2Father , we pray for the terrorists . We pray , lord , that you will save the terrorists tonight , lord , and the terrorists , dear God , will know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior . That you will sweep all the way through the Middle East . Father , we pray for the Iran . We pray for the leaders in Iran , lord , that you will bless them from the crown of their head to the sole of their feet . Lord , that they will know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior . Lord , that you will speak all the way through every nation , every tribe , every tongue .
Speaker 2We pray that Jesus Christ will be their Lord and their Savior . That , dear God , that you will lift them up right now , spirit of the living God , make a way where there seems to be no way . Lord , do your great work . Lord , we are blessed and highly favored , wonderfully and fearfully made . But tonight , lord , we pray as you sweep right the way through Israel , through the Middle East . Lord , will you do your great work , will you set the captives free . So , father , as we come before you , lord , on this Monday evening here in the UK , on the 23rd of June 2025 , father , we pray for an outpouring of your Spirit over Israel tonight . That you will protect , that you will make whole , that that you will protect , that you will make whole , that you will set the captives free , that the terrorists , lord , the regimes , will know Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world and the King of Kings will be lifted and exalted right up all the way through the Middle East . Father , lord , we thank you that you are the God of Israel , the Father of Isaac , jacob and Abraham . And as we stand before you on this Monday evening , lord , as we come to the table , as we read the scriptures , we just have a look at the word of God . Father , let there be a great stirring tonight , lord , in the glorious name of Jesus Christ , amen , good evening and welcome to everyone on RB , christian Radio , wherever you are scattered across
the world .
Speaker 2We thank you for supporting this ministry . Thank you to everybody in the world of podcasts . Thank you to everybody on live stream , on camera . Right now , we want to say thank you for those that have been praying for us . We really need your prayers here in this church , here in this ministry . You know we really need the prayers of the saints . Excuse me , my voice is wearing out . You know we need the prayers to Lord . Strength for my voice . We need the prayers to strengthen the ministry of this church , the studio , everything that goes on in here . We pray for an outpouring of the Spirit over every one of you and we thank you for your support . We thank you for your prayers . We thank you for those that have given , that are giving , and tonight , if you can , if you can , go on RB Christian Radio . You know you go on rbchristianradionet and as you look on the bottom right-hand corner you see a little tiny coffee cup . You can support us with just a cup of coffee a month . You'd be surprised how far that will go . It'd be three , five pound or something like that . If you just click that , you click that button , it takes you straight into a simple little method . You can support us . You know we're just buying us a coffee . That goes such a long way . I want to thank you to everybody that has done that already .
Speaker 2But without further ado , let's get straight in the Word of God . We are living in end days . We are living in the power of the Holy Spirit . God is with you wherever you are across the world . For those that are watching in Israel , for those that are in the Middle East watching and listening , may God strengthen you tonight and we pray that a hand of God will be over you in Israel , in the Eastern pocket , all the way around Palestine . We pray that God will save the Palestinians and God will move powerfully in that area of life . Also , for those that are in the Middle East , we pray that the Holy Spirit will bless you tonight . So , thank you to everybody that's watching right now , in the name of Jesus Christ , and we pray that , wherever you are , that you will just rest in the arms of Christ .
Speaker 2Let's turn to Matthew , chapter 7 . We're going to turn to Matthew , chapter 7 . We're in verse 24 . I find that this is critical for me . Nobody else , I'm just speaking to myself . I'm looking in the mirror and I'm speaking to myself tonight . I find that this is absolutely critical and we know what we're going to find in just a few moments . And it says therefore , anyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house upon the rock . The rain came down , the streams rose , the winds blew and beat against that house , yet it did not fall because its foundation was on the rock . But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice , he is like a foolish man who built his house on sand . The rain came down , the streams rose and the winds blew , a beat against that house and it fell with a great crash . Oh , my goodness , gracious me . It is very simple . Tonight , what are you going to say , rev ? What I'm going to say is that we've got to build on the rock . There is only one place to build our lives is on the word of God and every one of you .
Speaker 2Tonight I pray wherever you are , on stream with us , on camera tonight , on podcast with us , whether you are situated on the other side of the world , if you're listening to RB Christian Radio . Wherever you are listening to this audio , we want to encourage you to build yourself upon the rock . Do you know what it is raining ? Do you not realize it is absolutely raining like never before . And I'm not referring to the weather outside the windows , because you look outside your window . The sun is out . We've had beautiful weather the last few weeks , but I want to encourage you right now to build upon the rock of all ages , because it is raining and we've got to be ready .
Speaker 2We've got to be ready because when the streams rose , when the rain fell , when trouble comes , brother and sister , build upon the rock . There is no other way to go but to build on jesus christ . There is no other way . There is no foundation to build upon . It is on the word of god , it is on scripture , it is on prayer . It is in this word . This rock , this word of God will carry you .
Speaker 2And as it rains and as the rain starts to fall , we've only got to look at the Middle East . You've only got to look at Israel . You've only got to look at America , you've only got to look at Ukraine and Russia , china , you've only got to look at the UK . Where does the UK sit tonight ? We know where the UK sits tonight . The UK sits in spiritual trouble . The UK sits in such an issue tonight .
Speaker 2But what we've got to remember is that we are building upon the rock . You are being built , your life is being built on the rock . God has put your feet upon the rock . God is saving you . God is blessing you . God is healing you . God is moving in your life . Maybe you flicked onto this live stream by chance . There's no such thing as chance . In the word of God there's kingdom . God is drawing you . God has saved you . God has set you free . We want to encourage you tonight , as the scripture says in Matthew , chapter seven , verse 24, .
Speaker 2Therefore , anyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice . Lord , I hear your word . Lord , I got to build on your word . I've got to stand on your word
. Lord , your word has got to get me strong . You know , when you look at these scriptures , these are fundamental scriptures to our walk with God . There is nothing finer than building your life upon the rock , the rock of all ages , the king of kings and the Lord of lords . It is critical that we build on the word of God . There is nothing else in this life worth building on except the text of Jesus Christ , from Genesis to Revelation .
Speaker 2You get yourself a Bible and you read this word and you get this word in your spirit . You put this word on your heart . You get the word deep inside your innermost being . You run with the word . You stand with the word . You speak the word over inside your innermost being . You run with the word . You stand with the word . You speak the word over your life . You speak the word over your enemies , over your families , over your life , over your money , over your business , over your schooling , over every area of your life . You put this word right out in front , because the Bible says seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness , and everything else shall be added unto thee . There is power in the name of Jesus . This word is filled with glory . This word is powerful . This word is filled with authority . This word is God's word . You know , this word is like honey on our lips . Wherever you are at this hour , we pray that you will grab yourself a Bible . You will turn to Matthew , chapter 7 , and you will read verse 24 . And it says Therefore therefore , anyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house upon the rock . The rain came down , it is raining . It really is raining spiritually . When you look at the UK , it is raining .
Speaker 2And what I find absolutely fascinating , we are in a spiritual famine at this time . You know we are in a famine in the UK . We have never been in such an unusual position within the UK , spiritually wise . We are in a crisis period in the area of a famine , and I'm not referring to the food , I'm not referring to materialism , because we are brimming over with food , even though there's uncountable food banks , even though there is a food crisis , what we call at this moment in time , but it's not the crisis that we think that it is . It's a different crisis , even though we've got food banks almost on every corner , even though the shelves are stocked in the supermarkets . What I've got to emphasize right now , at this moment in time , we are in a famine period within the UK , and what the famine period is is the Word of God . We are starved of Scripture , we are starved of the doctrine of the Word .
Speaker 2If you have just linked into us tonight , if you are just joining this live stream , matthew , chapter 7 , verse 24 . And when you read this word , this word is critical for you , this word is critical for me , this word is critical for every one of us . Because it is raining in the UK . We are in a deluge of issues , you know when you look , and I'm not referring to the land being brimming over . What I'm referring to . You'll have to forgive my voice tonight . What's really , really important is when you look at this nation and you see what's happening to this nation , it is raining trouble . It is raining trouble . We have a torrent of rain of trouble , and what I've got to do when it rains trouble , I've got to build my house and my life upon the rock of all ages . Wherever you are at this moment , we want to encourage you to build your life on Jesus Christ . Grab a word of God . Wherever you are , god is with you . It is raining in the UK .
Speaker 2You might say , rev , I'm looking out my kitchen window , my studio window . I'm looking out right now . You might be looking out of the kitchen . You might be looking out my kitchen window , my studio window . I'm looking out right now . You might be looking out of the kitchen . You might be looking out your car window . You might be outside listening to this and we know that the sun is out . It's a beautiful day , it's a beautiful evening .
Speaker 2Here in the UK it is not raining as in the rain from the natural heavens above , but it is raining trouble . I want to encourage you tonight that we have never seen so much trouble in the UK . But what helps me get through the trouble ? Verse 23 , you know , sorry , psalm 23, . Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death , I will fear no evil , for you are with me , your rod and your staff . They comfort me .
Speaker 2You know we are living in a time when this nation is being flooded with trouble . It is deluging . It is raining , the streams are rising , it is pouring down , with trouble coming out of number 10 , downing Street , coming out of life itself . When you look at this world , when you look at this nation , you know where does this nation stand at this moment in supporting the biblical Israel , we are really off point . We are really in need of a spiritual miracle . We really need the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords to do a great work in this nation . We are needing an outpouring of the Holy Spirit . We have an outpouring of trouble . We have never been so in such a deluge of trouble . So this scripture that we are in tonight Matthew , chapter seven , verse 24 , therefore , build your life upon the rock . Sister and brother , wherever you are .
Speaker 2If you need a Bible , contact us , find us on the studio , find us on RB Christian Radio . You can contact us here in the studio . You can contact us very easy rbchristianradionet . You can send us an email . If you need a Bible , send us an email and we will get you a Bible . You don't need to pay a bean , you don't need to pay anything . We will get you a Bible somehow , some way . Just give us your address , give us your postcode . Wherever you are across the world , we will get you a Bible . The greatest gift anybody can buy or give anybody is the Word of God . If you need a Bible tonight , send us an email and we will get that . You can find us in the studio right now . We can pick up the emails as we are speaking .
Speaker 2In the mighty name of Jesus Christ , this is live . This is not edited in any way , shape or form . You can gather that my voice is weak because all I do all the day long is record and speak and take services and do everything with my voice . So sometimes my voice gets a bit weak and a bit croaky and it's just hit that place . So I really would appreciate your prayers for my vocal cords and my voice .
Speaker 2In the mighty name of Jesus Christ . But we want to encourage you now . We want to encourage you right now . We are about 15 minutes away from breaking bread together . We want to encourage you right now , in the mighty name of jesus christ , to get a bible and we want you to open that bible to the text that we are in and we want you to read . I want you to read matthew , chapter 7 , verse 24 . Therefore , anyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house upon the rock .
Speaker 2If you have a bible , let's turn into the Old Testament . Let's go to the Psalm . You know there's the Psalm of David , psalm 18 . Let's go to Psalm 18 a moment . If you're just joining us across the world , good evening and welcome wherever you are across the world . But let me tell you it is raining . It is raining like it has never rained before in the UK . It is not the type of rain that we expect to water the garden and the plants . It's not that type of rain . It is absolutely pouring down with trouble . So this why this scripture is so relevant for where we are right now .
Speaker 2In the name of Jesus , god's word overcomes sickness , disease . You know , do you want to see the dead raised . Do you want to see the blind seen ? Do you want to see the blind seen ? Do you want to hear that the deaf are hearing ? Do you want to know that the lame are walking ? There is power . In the name of Jesus Christ , you know there is something happening in the heavenly realms . There is something happening right now . God is with you , the Holy Spirit is with you , but it is raining .
And we are not talking about the natural rain from the cloud system of the heavens above . We are talking about the rain from number 10 , Downing Street . We are talking about the rain of trouble across the world . We are talking about rain that we've never seen before , a spiritual rain .
Speaker 2But it is so critical for , wherever you are to grab yourself a Bible to get in the Word of God , for wherever you are to grab yourself a Bible to get in the word of God , the Bible says you know , seek you first the kingdom of God and his righteousness , and everything else shall be added unto thee . It's raining , so I need to build upon the rock , because when I build on the rock in storm , when I'm standing on the rock , I don't have to worry . If I build my life on materialism , I don't have to worry . If I build my life on materialism , if I build my life on money , if I build my life on social media , if I build my life on church , if I build my life on ministry , if I build my life on family , if I build my life on friends , if I build my life on socializing , if I build my life on social platforms , when it rains , I will fall . You cannot build anything other than on christ . You've got to build your life on jesus christ . You've got to build your everything in the word . You've got to stand on the word . You've got to get in the word now .
Speaker 2This is what the books of psalm says sorry , my voice is cracking up . Verse , uh , verse one . We're going to take it from verse 1 . We're in Psalm 18 , and it says I love you , o Lord , my strength . The Lord is my rock and my fortress , my deliverer . My God is my rock in whom I take refuge . He is my shield , the horn of my salvation , my stronghold . I want to tell you tonight the God that you serve
is the rock of all ages . The God that you serve , he is your rock .
Speaker 2Verse two of Psalm 18 , the Lord
is my rock , my fortress and my deliverer . He is your fortress . He is your rock , he is your salvation . He is your Jehovah Jireh , jehovah Nissi , he is your Jehovah Shalom . He is the great I am . And God is saying , ben , I want you to trust me . God is telling you tonight , listeners , brothers and sisters , wherever you are across this world , he's telling us to trust him . You know he is the rock of all ages , he is the king of kings and the Lord of Lords . He is the great I am . He is worthy of all praise . He is your salvation . He is your Jehovah Jireh . He is your healer . He is your El Shaddai . He is the king above all kings . You know Jesus Christ loves you . Do you realize that Jesus Christ loves you ? And it is raining Tonight .
Speaker 2The sun is out , the beautiful weather outside the studio , wherever you are in the UK , I imagine that you've got , excuse me , you've got some beautiful weather , wherever you are across this globe , across the UK tonight . But let me tell you , if you are living in the UK , you will experience a famine that we've never felt before . A famine of what ? A famine of the Word of God . This is where we are at this moment in time . What do you mean Rev , about a famine of the word ?
Speaker 2We are lacking preachers and teachers of the gospel of Jesus Christ . We've got great shows going on in church . We've got great showmanship , we've got great theatrical performances going on , but what we need , we need the word of God . We need it to reign of the Holy Spirit . We need the glory to fall , and I'm not referring to revival , I'm not referring to all that shake it , name it and claim it .
Speaker 2I'm talking to an out , about an outpouring of the Holy Spirit . I'm talking about God pouring out his glory , his mercy , his favor over this nation . I'm talking about the love of God just to descend on each and every one of us , wherever you are . Do you need the love of God ? Just to descend on each and every one of us , wherever you are ? Do you need the love of Jesus tonight ? Are you hungry for the biblical truths ? Are you going to church and are you getting fed with the word of God , or are you getting fed with sugar-coated preaching ? We have so much stuff in this world that is sugar . You know sugar kills . When you look at what sugar does to the body . Sugar coating preaching is extremely dangerous . What we need is biblical truths , we need doctrines , we need the power of the word , we need the love of Christ . Wherever you are tonight , the word of God is speaking to you . The word of God is speaking to me . The fire of God is over you . The power of the Holy Spirit is in you tonight . The love of the Father , the Son , the Holy Spirit , wherever you are . Just grab yourself a Bible and throw open the Word of God .
Speaker 2We've been in Matthew , chapter 7 . Now we are simply in the psalm . And let's read what the psalm says tonight . The psalmist says in Psalm 18 , verse 1 , I love you , o Lord , my strength . The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer . Verse 2 tells us of three major areas of freedom . When you look at verse 2 , it says the Lord is my rock number one . He says you are my fortress and my deliverer . I'm sorry , my voice is going , but we will be okay .
Speaker 2In the mighty name of Jesus Christ , you know there is power in the name of Jesus . When you look at these scriptures , psalm 18 , verse 2 , the Lord is my rock , my fortress and my deliverer . He is my rock , he is my redeemer . Do you know that God is your redemption ? Do you know that the power of the Holy Spirit is with you Wherever you are . The fire of God is over you tonight and we want to encourage you to come to the gospel of Jesus Christ .
Speaker 2Here in this studio , here in this little studio tucked away in shopping trolley land , we want to encourage you to grab a Bible , to get in the word of God , to rest in the holy word . There is power in the name of Jesus . The love of God is over you . The love of God is with you . The spirit of the living God is with you right now . In the name of Jesus Christ , we want to encourage you , wherever you are across the world , to let the fire of God sit in your spirit , sit in your heart , be with you wherever you are , in the mighty name of Jesus Christ . There is power over you tonight . The love of God is with you . The spirit of the living God is with you tonight . So , father , we thank you that the Holy Spirit is here . We're fine , we've got that . Thank you so much . The Lord is with us . It's okay .
Speaker 2Spirit of the living God , we thank you that there is presence with the Holy Spirit wherever you are tonight . We want to encourage you right now . The fire of God is over you , spirit of the living God . We pray that the redemption power of God , we pray that the redemption work of God will just rest on you Wherever you are . We pray that the love of Jesus Christ will stir your spirit , whatever is going on in your life . We thank you and we praise you tonight that God will redeem you , that God will strengthen you and the glory of God will just touch your heart and your mind . In Jesus' name , father , we pray .
Speaker 2Come on , brothers and sisters , let's get in the Word of God , let's get right in the depth of the Word tonight . Let's get right in the depth of the Word of God that Jesus Christ is with you wherever you are . We want to encourage you , we want to tell you tonight that the love of Jesus is with you right now . Brother and sister , the Lord loves you . The Lord loves you . There is nothing more powerful than the scripture . There is nothing more powerful than the spirit of the living God . The Holy Spirit is with you If you're in Australia , if you're in Swanley , if you're in Dartford , if you're in the UK , if you're in the Ukraine , if you're in Israel , if you're in Russia , china .
Speaker 2I shouldn't be mentioning places , because there are too many places that I haven't mentioned , but God is with you wherever you are . You know exactly what I'm saying . You know that the living God is with you . You know the power of the Holy Spirit is in your life . We want to encourage you to be Jesus followers . We want to encourage you to never give up in the mighty name of Jesus Christ . There is fire over your life , but we want to tell you tonight you've got to get a Bible . You've got to get a Bible . You've got to get this word in your spirit . You know the Bible says faith comes from hearing the message , and the message is heard through the Word of God . There is power in the Word of God . There is power in victory , there is power in hope . There is power in the Holy Word of God . We want to encourage you to get a Bible .
Speaker 2If you need a Bible tonight , if you need that scripture in your life , if you can't get a Bible , get on your phone , get on the device , get on your laptop , get on the iPad , whatever it may be , whatever device you have tonight , go on YouTube and read the Word of God . Get the Word of God coming out from your Alexa , from your iPhone , from your smartphone , from your Alexa from your iPhone , from your smartphone , from your laptop , whatever it may be . Let the fire of God transcend every problem , every situation that you've got . But I want to encourage you tonight to build on the rock of all ages . I want to encourage you tonight to build on the rock of all ages . Put your feet upon the scripture . The Bible says faith comes from hearing the message , and the message is heard through the word of God . The fire of God is with you wherever you are situated . Smile tonight and tell the devil he's got to go . Smile tonight and tell the devil he's got to flee . Smile tonight and let every situation disappear out of your life .
Speaker 2If you need healing tonight , pray for the healing . If you need healing tonight , pray for the healing . If you need a miracle , believe for the miracle . If you need financial breakthrough , believe for the financial breakthrough . If you are tired and if you've got ADHD , if you've got fear , if you've got any issue with your body , lay hands on your body tonight . Come on , I'm going to lay a hand on my chest , father . I pray , lord , for each and every one of us , that we will be healed . I pray for my voice , that my voice will be strengthened in Jesus name . Lord , we pray that cancers will go . We pray that heart disease will go . Lord , as we stand upon the rock , as we stand upon the rock of all ages , father , we believe that we are healed . We believe headaches are gone . We believe backaches are gone . We believe bones are being healed . We believe fear is gone . We believe lungs are being healed . Tonight , in the mighty name of Jesus Christ , we believe in miracles .
Speaker 2Wherever you are across the world , you know , we want to encourage you tonight to grab yourself a Bible wherever you are . In the mighty name of Jesus Christ , grab yourself a Bible . There's nothing more powerful than the Scripture . You know , look what's happening out . In the mighty name of Jesus Christ . Grab yourself a Bible . There's nothing more powerful than the scripture . You know , look what's happening out in the Middle East . You know , what is happening out in the Middle East is scripture . What we are seeing unfold is simply prophecy being played out by governments and across this world .
Speaker 2We want to encourage you not to be fearful tonight . Are you fearful ? Are you worried about what is happening around the world ? Don't worry . If you need strength tonight . If you are anxious , if you are worried , if you are doubtful , you know , just grab yourself a bible .
Speaker 2Turn to psalm 23 . The lord is my shepherd . I shall not want he makes me lie down in green pastures , you know . Thank you to everybody . We're going to come to the table in just a few moments . At nine o'clock , the camera will disappear and we will continue on radio . We want to say thank you to everybody that's listening on rb , christian radio tonight . We want to thank you to everybody that's on live stream with us , want to say thank you to everybody in the world of podcast .
Speaker 2But wherever you are at this moment in time , we need you to grab a bible because we are living in critical days . You know , when you look at Israel , when you look at Iran , when you look at the Middle East , when you look at that corridor that runs all the way around , when you look at Palestine and all those areas of life , we need to pray that the love of God and peace will transcend all understanding and all knowledge . In the mighty name of Jesus Christ . But we believe in miracles . Do you believe in miracles tonight ? Do you need a miracle in your life ? Let me tell you God is real , the power of God is real . Are you searching , are you looking ? Have you had a troubled week , a troubled year , a troubled life ? Do you feel that you are anxious and you are worried about what is happening around the world ? Let me tell you we are about to experience , to see , a war that we've never seen before , and it's got nothing to do with nuclear . It's got to do with land . It's to do with land Everybody is after land and control and it's all to do with Israel . Please , do not , never worry about a nuclear war . You'll have to forgive my voice . It's holding up . I've been speaking all day , all year , all life . We are getting there , but there is power . In the name of Jesus .
Speaker 2We're coming to the table in just a few moments and we want to encourage you , wherever you are , to grab a Bible . But before we come to the table , I just want to read this out in Psalm 18 , verse 1 . I love you , o Lord , my strength . The Lord is my rock , my fortress , my deliverer . My God is my rock in whom I take refuge . He is my shield , the horn of my salvation , my stronghold . There is so much wrapped up in Psalm 18 . We have also been in Matthew , chapter 7 , and that is a clear text that is talking about building upon the rock . You know , and we pray for you tonight as we come to the table in just a few moments . You know we got about five minutes and we're going to come to the table and we're just going to gather our breath , we're going to gather our thoughts and I pray that wherever you are , for those that are listening in israel , for those that are listening in iran tonight , for those that are listening in Israel , for those that are listening in Iran tonight , for those that are listening in Russia and Ukraine and all around the Middle East . May God bless you and carry you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ . We want to encourage you as well .
Speaker 2Go on to rbchristianradionet . If you need a Bible . Please go on to rbchristianradionet . Go into the emails . Just send us an email . We will get you a Bible wherever you are across the world . It is free . You know God will get you a Bible through your letterbox , wherever you are . All we need is your postal address and we will get you a Bible . But may God bless you and strengthen you . We are living in very interesting days , as I said earlier in this service .
Speaker 2It is raining . It is raining , and what I mean by it is raining . It is raining trouble like we've never seen before . The sun is out , the sun is shining . It's a beautiful evening here in the UK . We are looking through the studio window and as you look out through the window of life , it is raining in a way that we've never seen before . It is raining trouble .
Speaker 2There are many people in fear . There are many people in fear . There are many people suffering with mental health . As you know , the suicide rate is climbing . The fear rate is climbing . The pressures at work , the pressures of life , the pressures of just being a human being . Now we have this terrific war breaking out , all this stuff breaking out under the table around the Middle East and through Israel and through that corridor and palestine . We've got issues here in the uk . We've got security alerts are heightening in certain places . We've got all these crazy things happening .
Speaker 2But please , if you are worried tonight , I want to encourage you to get a bible and as we come to the table , I want you to turn to psalm 23 . I want you to turn to psalm 23 . The lord is my shepherd . I shall not want he makes me lie down in green pastures , he leads me beside quiet waters . He restores my soul . He guides me in paths of righteousness for his namesake , even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death . I will fear no evil , for you are with me , your rod and your staff . They comfort me . Grab yourself a Bible , if you don't have a bible indoors . Get on your device , get on your laptop , your smartphone , get on your ipad and simply just google psalm 23 and psalm 91 . Psalm 91 , the entire psalm of psalm 91 and psalm 23 , verses 1 through to 6 . It will give you peace .
Speaker 2Do you need peace tonight ? Are you worried about work ? Are you worried about life ? Are you worried about health ? What are you worrying about tonight ? I want to tell you the God that I serve , the God of Isaac , jacob and Abraham , the God of Israel , the Father of all fathers , the King of kings , above all kings , the Jesus that I serve , the Jesus that I follow , the Holy Spirit , the Holy Spirit , the deity , is with you . Are you searching for answers to life ? Are you tired of your workplace ? Are you weary of just keep working for the system ?
Speaker 2We're coming to the table in around about two minutes and we want to invite you now to grab some bread and some , grab a bit of grape juice and just grab that wherever you are across this world , and we want to encourage you to break bread with us tonight . We are living in a critical time and before we come to the table , I'm just going to pray . I'm going to pray that that god will move through israel and through palestine , and I'm going to pray that god will move all the way through the Middle East . Will you join us tonight , father ? We pray for Israel and , father , we pray for an outpouring of your Spirit over Israel .
Speaker 2Father , we pray for peace through Israel , palestine . We pray for peace all the way through the Middle East . Tonight , in the name of Jesus , we pray for strength , lord , right now , that the glory of God will descend on each and every one of us . But Father , right now , that the glory of God will descend on each and every one of us . But , father , right now , in the Middle East , we pray , lord , that the love of God will be strong . We pray that the fire of the Holy Spirit will be strong . We pray that Jesus Christ will lift up a standard . We pray that terrorism will stop . We pray that fear will decrease . Father , we ask you tonight that you will do a miracle through Israel and all the way around the Middle East . So , father , as we come to the table , as we break bread tonight , let your will be done , let your glory flow , let your power come out tonight , lord .
Speaker 2But , father , we need miracles in our lives . We need the glory of God to shine over this nation and we pray for the UK tonight , lord , that the UK will know Jesus Christ as its Lord and Saviour . For those that are on RB , christian Radio , for those that are on screen and for those that are on audio tonight , wherever they are , I pray for peace in their house . I pray that Christ will move very powerfully , lord , I pray for such an outpouring of your love over their lives that the presence of the Holy Spirit will strengthen people tonight . So , lord , as we are situated here in the UK , as the scripture has been read out , tonight , lord , it is raining and the streams are rising . There is trouble everywhere .
Speaker 2But tonight , lord , we need a miracle . So will you build us upon the rock of all ages ? Will you put our feet upon the rock so that we will find that we have stable ground under our feet . So wherever anyone is tonight , lord , let the joy of the Lord be their strength , let your holy presence be with them , let your mercy rain down on them , let your glory just penetrate their heart . Tonight we're at the table . We're going to have the Lord's prayer right now . So we invite you to grab a bit of grape juice , a bit of bread , and let's break bread together right now . The Lord's prayer . As we start this , as we go into the communion time together , the Lord's prayer is about to follow right now .
Speaker 3I invite you to say the Lord's Prayer with me , our Father , who art in heaven . Hallowed be thy name . Thy kingdom come . Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven . Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us of our trespasses , as we forgive those who trespass against us , and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil , for thine is the kingdom , the power and the glory , forever and ever . Amen .
Speaker 2Amen , amen , amen , amen . We want to invite you wherever you are . We want to invite you right now , wherever you are tonight . We want to invite you to come to the table and we want to invite you to come to the table and we want to invite you to break bread . So , father , wherever we are across this world , we break bread together , not as religious people , not as churchgoers , but we break bread tonight , lord , as born again , spirit-filled believers in the deity , believers from genesis to revelation . I thank you , lord , that I'm not a churchgoer . I thank you , lord , that I'm not steeped in religion . I thank you , lord , that I am free , because who the sun sets free is free indeed . So bless this bread as we break this together , as it symbolizes the body of christ in Jesus' name , amen .
Speaker 2Do you know what we are living in ? Really powerful days . We are living in very significant days and , yes , it is raining . And , for those that are joining us at this moment in time , I'm not referring to the rain that softens the dry earth . I'm talking about the rain of trouble , the rain of trouble . Grab yourself some bread , break bread with us together right now . Get yourself a small glass , you know , of grape juice , whatever it is , because this symbolizes the blood of Jesus that was shed at Calvary . And do you know what's happening in the Middle East ? Do you know what is really going on ? It's all about the God of Israel . There is a spiritual battle that is going on against light and darkness , truth and lies , the cross and other entities . This is scripture . What we are seeing , this is beyond human understanding . We are watching prophecies being fulfilled through the word of God .
Speaker 2So this cup that I hold in my hand , this cup is just grape juice , but what it symbolizes is the blood of Jesus that was shed at Calvary's cross . So , father , will you cleanse me from the crown of my head to the sole of my feet ? So , father , we thank you for the power of the word of God . And you know , this cup that we hold here at Christ , held around the Passover table , it was the cup of redemption . Do you know that Genesis , from Genesis , chapter one , to Revelations , is about redemption ? Do you know the whole Bible is about redeeming , bringing back , restoring . Do you need bringing back ? Is your mind awash tonight ? Are you fearful of life ? You know Christ has redeemed you .
Speaker 2It's not about going into church , it's about believing . It's about having a belief . So , father , I believe in the deity , the Father , the Son , the Holy Spirit , and will you cleanse me , from the crown of my head to the sole of my feet , in the name of Jesus . Father , I thank you for this cup . It symbolizes the blood of Christ that was shed at Calvary's cross .
Speaker 2In Jesus' name , amen , wherever you are tonight , I want to invite you to pray this prayer . I want to invite you to pray this , father , in the name of Jesus , will you give me strength in my life , father ? Will you help me ? Lord , I don't go to church , god , I struggle to believe . But , lord , I need help in my life . So tonight , lord , as I sit indoors , as I sit in the van , as I walk across this life , lord , father , in the name of Jesus , I'm asking you to come into my life and to restore me and to heal me , to set me free tonight . So , father , I'm struggling to believe , I'm struggling with life , I'm not sure I'm scared to go to church , but tonight , jesus , tonight , god , if you are real , will you touch my heart , please , god , I need you . Amen .
Speaker 2Sisters and brothers , alex is just going to bring a prayer to the table and then , in just a few moments . You know we've got about nine minutes left before we finish this service tonight , but we want to encourage you tonight to be a jesus follower . It's not about going to church , it's about being in the word of god . If you need that bible , we will get you a bible . Find us on rbchristianradionet , email us , we will get you a bible . They are free . We will get you a bible wherever you are across this world . Alex , you got a prayer for us yes , I have .
Speaker 4Let us pray . Lord jesus , you are the solid rock beneath our feet , the firm foundations that hold when everything else is shaken . Today we heard your word . Now help us live it . Help us build Wisely , not quickly , deeply , not just visibly . May we not be heathers only , but faithful doors . And now we come to the table . We remember the ones who face the ultimate storms . The cross , it did not fall . You bought the flood of judgment so we could
stand secure in grace you are . You are our living water , our bread of life and a constant stone of life , and a constant stone . Wash us clean , lord of a trust with mercy . Straighten us from the scared of moments and remember your body broken , your blood poured out not on sand but on a rock solid Promise that you will never leave us or shaken us . Bless every heart in judgment . Please help us build this country and build everything around us . We do not want anyone to be gone , amen .
Speaker 2Amen , sister and Brother . Thank you , alex . I want to take us back to the beginning , where we was earlier on , in Matthew , chapter 7 . You know God is calling you . The Holy Spirit is leading you . I want to take us back to the beginning , where we was earlier on in Matthew , chapter 7 . You know God is calling you . The Holy Spirit is leading you .
Speaker 2Maybe you've been in a church a thousand years . Maybe you've never been in church because it's irrelevant . The church is irrelevant to what is happening . The church in the UK is extremely weak . The church in the UK is finished . In the UK is extremely weak . The church in the UK is finished . The church in the UK has no relevance to what really is happening around the world and what is happening within society and culture and the practicality of life . So if you are in church and you're finding that church isn't getting you to the place , that it should leave the church and grab yourself a Bible , because it's about the word . It's not about the building , it's about believing , it's about belonging to the kingdom , because the kingdom has nothing to do with this structure around us . The structure is going to stay here , but the kingdom of God is what I've got to be found in .
Speaker 2So , as we come to the close and we've just got a few minutes left tonight , I want to start reading from Matthew , chapter 7 , verse 24 . Therefore , anyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house upon the rock . The rain came down , the streams rose , the winds blew and beat against the house , yet it did not fall because its foundation was on the rock . But anyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house upon the sand . The rain came down , the streams rose and the wind blew against that house , and it beat against that house and it fell with a great crash .
Speaker 2Don't build your life on finances , don't build your life on work , don't build your life on mortgages . Don't build your life on government , don't build your life on the church . Build your life upon the rock , because when you've got a firm foundation , you've got a place to stand . When you've got a place to stand , you've got a place of hope . And I pray that , wherever you are tonight in the close of this service , that you will realize that the Redeemer is redeeming , that the King is coming and the King is in the house . The King is in your life , the King of kings and the Lord of lords . He is the great . I am Built upon the rock . What is the rock ? The rock is God . What is God ? God is the word . What is the word ? The word is Jesus .
Speaker 2If you have a Bible in these clothes of this service , turn to one . John . The gospel of John , john , chapter one . In the beginning was the word , and the word was with God . He was with God in the beginning .
Speaker 2Build your life on Jesus , build your life on the rock of all ages . Build your life on the power of the Holy Spirit . It's not about church , it's not about this ministry , it's not about this building . It's not about religion . It's not about Catholicism , it's not about anything to do with religion . It's about building your life on Jesus Christ .
Speaker 2Listen to this music Come Jesus , come , come Holy Spirit , redeem us , carry us . Lord , wherever you are tonight , we pray that you will build your life on the rock , and that rock is God . That rock is the King of Kings , that rock is the great I Am . Build your life on the king , the scriptures that we've been in tonight . They will lead you , they will guide you , they will carry you , they will nurture you , they will strengthen you , they will lead you , they will give you hope , because it's not about church , it's about the king , it's not about religion , it's about the creator of heaven and earth , it's about Jesus , and I want to tell you , in the close of this service , that Jesus Christ loves you .
Speaker 2Jesus Christ went to the cross for you . Jesus Christ said at the cross of Calvary Father , forgive them , for they know , no , what they do . There was bloodshed at the cross . The crown of thorns was pressed upon his forehead . They crowned him the king of the Jews . They crowned him the king of the Jews , the king of the Jews . He's the king of the Jews , the king of the Jews . He's the king of your life , he's the king of my life . He's the king above all kings .
Speaker 2And you can't give up . You've got to stand on the rock of all ages . You've got to build your life upon the rock . You've got to build your life on Jesus . You've got to press into the word of God . You've got to build your life on Jesus . You've got to press into the Word of God . You've got to hold on to the Scripture , because it is the power of the Scripture , it is the power of the breath of God . The same breath that brought Christ back to life on the third day , the same power that spoke this world into existence is speaking into your heart tonight . You are healed , you are saved , you are blessed , you are redeemed , you are chosen . God loves you , but build your life on Jesus , build your life on hope , build your life on the blood of Christ . Build your life on the foundation that is above everything else . May God bless you as we come to the close of this service .
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