Opening Prayer for the UK

Speaker 1

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Speaker 2

Evening . Good evening , good evening . God bless you wherever you are this evening . May God bless you and carry you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ . May the power of God's word strengthen you and may the Holy Spirit just bless you wherever you are . We thank you so much for joining us on the other side of the earth this evening and wherever you are at this moment in time , may the fire of God and the presence of the Holy Spirit carry you right now . We thank you for those that are joining us on RB Christian Radio . We thank you for those that are joining us on live stream across the world , wherever you are .

Speaker 2

We're going to pray right now before we go any further . You know , if you're joining us online and you join us on visuals , you we can see we got that flag on the backdrop there and people are going to go . What's he got that up for there ? We're just going to pray for the uk . You know it's important that we pray for the uk . You know that the lord will bless this nation , that our father , the son , the holy spirit will move . You know very powerfully . You know across this land , you know across the UK , we really need the Holy Spirit to move . We really need the love of God and the power of Christ to move over this nation , and God will just do great and powerful things . In the mighty name of Jesus Christ , but wherever you are joining us across the world at this moment , we pray that . The glory of God and his presence . Thank you for those that are joining us on RB , christian Radio , for those that are joining us across this earth , wherever you are .

Speaker 2

Just as we click different time zones this evening , let's get straight into prayer . For those that are taking notes , you know we're going to go into the Old Testament , we're going to go into the book of Psalm Psalm 18 , and we're going to pick it up in verse 30 . Psalm 18 , verse 30 , and we're going to pick it up in verse 30 . Psalm 18 , verse 30 , and we're going to go through to verse 35 . And we thank you for those that are on radio , thank you to those that are on audio and thank you to those that , wherever you are across this world , and those that are listening to podcasts later on down the line .

Speaker 2

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Speaker 2

Wherever you are , may God bless you and carry you , and the Spirit of God be over you tonight , but without further ado , let's get straight into prayer tonight . Let's get straight into prayer . You know we tonight , but without further ado , let's get straight into prayer tonight . Let's get straight into prayer . You know we need god to bless this nation . We need the father , the son , the holy spirit , you know , to really bless this uk , the great britain , whatever we're called . You know what in the world are we called this evening , who only knows ? But god , father , in the name of jesus , as we come before you , lord , as we gather around the word , as we gather , gather for scripture . Tonight we pray , lord , that the love of God and the power of the Holy Spirit will move . Lord , that you will move by your glory , your presence , your goodness , in the mighty name of Jesus Christ .

Speaker 2

But , lord , we pray for the UK government tonight , lord , we pray that you'll give us a government that believes in Jesus Christ . We pray , father , that you'll give us a government , lord , that lifts up the name of Jesus . So tonight , lord , we pray for the UK . We pray for London , england . We pray for all the home counties . We pray for every area of this nation . Lord , that you will stretch out and you will bless this nation tonight , lord , father , that you will bring this nation to the cross of Calvary , and Lord , that you will touch hearts .

Speaker 2

In the name of Jesus , we pray for every human being , lord , whatever culture we're from , whatever area we're from , from the world . We pray for everybody within the UK . Lord , do not pass this nation by in the name of Jesus . So , father , we lift up this nation . We need you and , father , we thank you for your love and your mercy and your goodness .

Speaker 2

But , lord , again we pray for Number 10 Downing Street . We pray for Number 10 Downing Street . We pray for the Mayor of London . We pray , lord , that you'll bless them , father , that they will know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour , that they , dear God , will know that the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords . They will know the God of Israel , the Father of Isaac , jacob and Abraham .

Speaker 2

But this nation , we bring this nation before you , lord , and we pray for every church , every denomination , every house , every home , every human being , lord , that you will move over their hearts , their mind , their body , their soul and the spirit of the living God will be over them , wherever they are , through the power of the living word of God . Lord , we believe in miracles . So , lord , will you deal with mental health tonight ? Will you deal , dear God , with sickness and disease ? Lord , lord , we thank you that the blind are seeing , the lame are hearing , Lord , god , we thank you , dear God , that , lord , you are healing , lord , and you are moving . Lord , the blind are seeing , the deaf are hearing , the lame are walking and , father , we believe that you raise the dead in the mighty name of Jesus Christ .

Speaker 2

But bless this nation , stir this nation up for the gospel of Jesus Christ . Father , will you move by your full glory over this nation ? Will you bring the church to the gospel of Jesus Christ , will you move in the fullness of the Father , the Son , the Holy Spirit , lord , this nation , we need you . We need you in the educational system . We need you in the educational system . We need you in this life , we need you in homes , we need you on the streets , we need you in in the center of london all the way around .

Speaker 2

Father , we , we pray for everything that happened over the weekend , all those arrests that went on . You know , on saturday , lord , that you will save those , lord in the name of jesus , lord , that you will draw so many people to the cross of calvary . But right now , lord , we pray that salvation will visit this nation and the glory of God and the power of your love and your mercy and your saving grace will do miracles . Because we need you in this nation , lord , we are lost without you . Father , we ask you that you will bless every church , every denomination , that you will move by your spirit lord across every church , lord every tribe , every tongue . Tonight , lord , and you will bring people to the cross of calvary .

Speaker 2

But , lord , we pray for the church , the body of christ . And father , thank you that we are not . We are not kin to lord , that we are not religious , that we are born again . So , lord , we pray that you will help us to understand what it means to be born again , to be spirit filled-filled , to be John 3 , 3 . You must be born again . So , dear God and Heavenly Father also , we pray tonight , lord , for Israel . We pray , lord , for peace through Israel , through Palestine . We pray for the Middle East . That you will move through there , lord , we pray that peace will abound across the globe .

Speaker 2

In the mighty name of Jesus Christ and Father , as we dive into the word of God in Psalms 18 , verse 30 , lord , will you move ? Will you move through the word tonight and bring us to a place of freedom ? Lord , touch those that are worried , bless those that are scared . But , lord , move through the streets of this nation tonight , bring calm and bring peace and remove , dear God , remove the loc locust from the streets . In the mighty name of jesus christ . You are the god that created the heavens and the earth and tonight , lord , let your word impact our lives , impact our spirit . In the mighty name of jesus christ , amen . We thank you for joining us wherever you are this evening across the world .

Speaker 2

We're in psalm 18 , verse 30 , for those that are just joining us and seeing the visuals on the backdrop there we have yes , we do have a union jack on the screen tonight , because this nation needs jesus christ . It is not a political move . It is a move that , lord , will you open the eyes of this nation and , lord , will you pour out your blessing over this nation . So , lord , we need you . You know this nation pour out your blessing over this nation . So , Lord , we need you . You know this nation is in need of God . This nation is in need of the Father , the Son , the Holy Spirit . But we're going to get straight into Psalms 18 . And if you have a Bible , can you grab a Bible and turn to Psalms 18 ? This nation needs God . Every church needs God . Every area of life , every home , every area of life needs God . You know we all need God . We need the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords . He is the great I am , he is worthy of all praise . He is El Shaddai , Jehovah Jireh , jehovah Nissi . You know this nation is in spiritual crisis and we need the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords . So , father , move over us tonight . We pray in Jesus' name , amen .

Speaker 2

We just want to say thank you to 25,000 plus people , 25,000 plus people that are downloading , that are on , you know , across the world , in Spotify , Apple , you know Google . Wherever you are downloading all this stuff , we pray that the fire of God will be over each and every one of you . We thank you so much for downloading the podcast through live streams and through every area of life you know , whatever nation you're in , whatever city you're in . We just want to send out a blessing to you and also for everybody on screen this evening . Thank you to everybody on screen . Thank you to everybody that is faithful to the word of God and you know we can see you're there . You know the stats are high . We want to say thank you to everybody that is watching us on the social networks and for those that are on RB , christian Radio , at this time . Thank you to everybody , wherever you are , across the world , as we just push out the gospel of Jesus Christ . Come on , let's get on .

Speaker 2

He's rambling tonight . He's got his church teeth in , he's got his vicar teeth in . Tonight he can really talk . Psalm 18 , psalm 18 , verse 30 . And it says as for God , his way is perfect . The word of the Lord is flawless . He is a shield for all who take refuge in him , and it says , therefore who is god beside the lord and who is the rock , except our god ? It is god who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect . He makes my feet like the feet of a deer . He enables me to stand on the heights . He trains my hands for battle . My arms can bend a bow of bronze . You give me a shield of victory and your right hand sustains me

As For God, His Way is Perfect

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. You stoop down to make me great . Oh , my goodness , what a banger of a scripture that is when you look at psalms 18 and we're picking up in verse 30 .

Speaker 2

Let's just take our time . You know , I want to let you know and I want to encourage you today , this evening , this hour , wherever you are across the world , that the fire of god and the anointing of god is over you , and you are not a churchgoer , you are not a religious person . You are born again . God is working in your life and the power of god is with you wherever you are tonight . And may the Holy Spirit bring peace to your heart . May the presence of God bring peace to you wherever you are situated across this beautiful earth , and may the Father , the Son , the Holy Spirit just make you feel safe and secure , whatever part of the world that you are in . Come on , let's get straight in and it for .

Speaker 2

As for god , who is this god ? He is the father of isaac , jacob and abraham , he is the king of kings and he is the lord of lords . And for those that are joining us right now , you know , yes , we have a union jack on the screen behind us , because we believe that god is moving through the uk and we're praying for the uk . So , wherever you are , please can you lift up this nation ? This nation needs God like never before . The streets , the towns , the villages , you know , when you look at this scripture that we're in at this moment , verse 30 is very relevant and we need this here in the UK and wherever you are across the world . You know this is the same for every one of us the towns , the cities , the nations that we're in . Each nation , each town , each country needs god like never before .

Speaker 2

But I would put it out there that this nation known as england , you know , known as the uk is is really in a bad place spiritually and we need the power of God like never , ever before . And it says as for God , does this nation know God ? You know I struggle to grasp and understand if this nation and I'm referring to it in many , many ways knows God . You know there are many gods , but does it know the God of the Bible ? Does it know the God of Israel ? Does it know the god of the bible ? Does it know the god of israel ? Does it know the king of kings and the lord of lords ? There are many gods in this nation . There are many gods that are lifted up across this world , but this nation , the uk , you know , great britain , england , whatever the title of the skin is over the door of this nation .

Speaker 2

We need god , we need this god and this what this god says . It says as for god , his way is perfect . We have never seen such a shambles in the uk right the way through the monetary system , right the way through the political agenda , right the way through religion and right the way through the church and education and on the streets . We have never seen so much uproar and so much turbulence . We have never seen so much affray and fear in this nation like never , ever before . Imagine just take this for one moment if each church , if every denomination would take hold of the word of God , if the leaders would take hold of the scripture and the word of God . It says as for God , do these leaders , does this nation , do the leaders that are in power within the church and within the cathedrals , and the bishops , the priests and all that ?

Speaker 2

Do we actually know God ? Do I Do ? I know the God of Israel . I know the God of Israel . I know the Father , the Son , the Holy Spirit . I know my Redeemer lives . I am not a religious person . I am a born-again spirit-filled . I am not owned by the church . I am not owned by religion . I am not owned by Elim . My God , my family don't own me . No one owns me except the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords . He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords . We need to pray for the King of this nation . We need to pray for the monarchy , that they will be saved , that they know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior , because there is only one King and his name is Jesus . There is only one God and he is the God of Israel . He is the creator of heaven and earth . And the Bible says in Psalm 18 , verse 30 , very , very clearly .

Speaker 2

As for God , it is not referring to any other God . It is not referring to the lesser gods . It's not referring to the gods of other religion . It is referring to the God of Israel . It is referring to the God in the religion . It is referring to the god of israel . It is referring to the god in the garden of of eden that said let there be light , and there was . It is speaking about that god . It is speaking about the god . It is speaking about the king . It is speaking about the holy spirit . It is talking about the deity . It is talking about the Father , the Son and the Holy Spirit .

Speaker 2

As for God , jesus says there is only one way to the Father . There is only one way , and that is through the King . And what is the way ? Into the God of Israel ? What is this way ? Who is the way ? You know ?

Speaker 2

You hear across the platforms and across the social networks that there are many ways . There are many ways to God . That God that you serve as a Christian is the same God that we serve from another area . It is not . If you put my God in that level of yours , you have got it completely wrong . You don't know my God because my God is over your lesser God , because there's only one God . There's only one King and his name is God . There's only one King and his name is Jesus . There is only one Holy Spirit . There is the deity , the Father , the Son , the Holy Spirit and this scripture .

Speaker 2

We have to get this right . You know the church , the preachers , the teachers , you know the theologians . We've got to come back to the basic principles of the doctrines of grace . We've got to understand the significant move of israel right now , at this particular point . It will be very interesting if you could ask certain leaders within the church , setting what their , what their understanding is through scripture , what is happening right now across israel . They would not have a clue because they do not lift up israel . They do not support is , they do not even understand .

Speaker 2

There are many denominations that are hanging around and messing around replacement theology , replacing every word where it says Israel , replacing that with the church . You don't touch God's word . Jesus says do not add and do not take away where it says it . When he talks about Israel , he's talking about Israel . When he's talking about the Father , he's talking about the Father . Whatever he is speaking about , he is speaking about . We cannot get into that area of replacement theology where we switch things around and we change this and we change that . It cannot be done . It is critical to understand that the leaders in this nation need to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ . Not only preach the gospel of Jesus Christ , but actually talk and to preach about end times , eschatology , the rapture of the church and who this psalmist is writing and speaking about .

Speaker 2

As for God , there is only one God and he is the God above all the lesser gods . The other gods do not have any power , do not have any say-so . How can anyone from any world religion and I'll use that politely and calmly how can they say that their God is equal with our God ? Because it's the same God ? It is not the same God . The God that I serve spoke this world into existence . The God that I read and speak about . He was before time , he is time himself . He is the great I am . He is the lily of the valley , he is the word , he is the creator of heaven and earth . There is no other God that can create like my God . There is no other God that can save like my God . There is no other God that would send his son , because there is no other God like the God of Israel .

Speaker 2

So when you look at Psalm 18 , verse 30 , it says as for God , see , we got to understand who God is , we got to understand this God , we got to know who this God is , and he is the creator of heaven and earth . And he said let there be light . And he said I am the way , the truth , the life . No one comes to the father except through me , because Jesus Christ is in the Godhead . And Jesus says very clearly to Philip and to the other disciples he says something very profound and he gives out a prophecy . He says I and the father are one . And they did not know how to handle that . But as for god , his way is perfect . When you look at that scripture ,

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Speaker 2

his way is perfect . The word of the lord is flawless , he is a shield ,

(Cont.) As For God, His Way is Perfect

Speaker 2

when you look at this scripture . As for god , his way is perfect . There is perfection in the word , there is hope in the word , there is power in the word .

Speaker 2

Let me tell you something tonight you don't need church , you don't need religion , you don't need your denomination , you don't need the bells and the whistles , need religion . You don't need your denomination , you don't need the bells and the whistles that they are blowing and pushing in the church that you go to . We need Jesus . Not only do we need Jesus , we need this God . And if you are in a church that isn't preaching this God , you've got to get your suitcase , get your towel and get out in the name of Jesus Christ , Because there is only one God , there is only one King and there is only one Holy Spirit .

Speaker 2

There are not any roots , there are no other ways to the God of Israel . It is not the same God that they speak about on the streets . He is the God above all gods . He is the creator of heaven and earth , he is the , the lily of the valley , he is faster than light himself , he is the time , he is the day , he is the evening , he is the bright morning star . Because he is god , and we need to know who this god is . There is only one God , and if anyone says that their God is equal to our God , they do not know what they are talking about .

Speaker 2

Because there is only one God and I'm repeating myself over and over and over again tonight because there is just one God and he is the God of Israel . He is the father of Isaac , jacob and Abraham . He is the king of glory , he is the valley , he is the beginning , he is the end . He sits in unapproachable light . No one can see God and live . And Jesus Christ is the son of God . And Jesus Christ just isn't the son of God . He is Emmanuel , because they gave him a name which is above every other name . And at the name of Jesus , every knee shall bow . On the earth , under the earth , through the earth , every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is what

The Word of the Lord is Flawless

Speaker 2

Lord . When you realize who Jesus is , when you realize who the Holy Spirit is , when you realize that this God , this God of Israel , his way is perfect , his way is perfect . The word of the Lord is flawless . He is a shield and all who take refuge in him .

Speaker 2

If you need refuge tonight , don't come to me , don't come to this church , don't go to any other denomination . Go to the Bible . If you need help tonight , don't come here , don't listen to me . You go and find Jesus Christ , the Savior of the world . Don't chase the Church of England , don't chase Catholicism . Don't chase pastors . Don't chase the TikTok church . Don't chase EGLEM . Don't chase the denomination , you find the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords , and I hear the voice saying where is this Jesus ? He is in the word . He is in the word .

Speaker 2

If you need dealings in your mental health , if you need healing in your heart tonight , if you need your mind restored , if you need a miracle in your life , let me tell you the only book in the world that you will get healing from . Let me tell you the only book in the world that you will get healing from . Let me tell you the only book in the world that you will get salvation from . Let me tell you the only book in the world that you can get saved from is the Word of God . It is Christ , it is the Holy Spirit , it is God . There is nothing like this book , and that book sits in your innermost being . Don't listen to your feelings , don't listen to your understanding , don't understand and don't follow the way of the world . You know . Saturate yourself in the Scripture , saturate yourself in the Word of God , saturate yourself in the Bible .

Speaker 2

The Bible says faith comes from hearing the message , and the message is heard through the Word of God . If God wanted you in church tonight , if God wanted you in a denomination . If God wanted us in that situation , he would say faith comes from hearing the church . He doesn't say that Faith comes from hearing the message . And the message is heard in church . No , the message isn't actually preached in church . The message is watered down in the majority of church . Actually , the majority of preachers don't even know the God of Israel , they don't even know the Father , they don't know the Son , they don't know the Holy Spirit . That's the big thing to say , but that is fact by what they preach and what they teach and what the denomination and the skipping rope that they dance over .

Speaker 2

As for God , the Bible says as for God , his way is perfect , his teaching , his word is flawless . God does not make any mistakes . God does not a preacher . God doesn't need a denomination . God doesn't need anyone to adjust his word . His way is flawless . He does not need anyone to adjust man and woman . His ways are flawless . His teachings are flawless . His creation is flawless . Everything that he has done is flawless , it is without error . His ways are just .

Speaker 2

He is the king . He created man and he created woman . He created the dust of the earth . He created the fish in the sea . He created the dust of the earth . He created the fish in the sea . He created the sun that is suspended in the heavenly realms . He created the moon , the stars . He created everything .

Speaker 2

He is not looking for man to help him out in any way , shape or form , because the Bible says as for God , in Psalm 18 , verse 30 , as for God , his way is perfect . Man is corrupt , Humanity is corrupt , humanity is sin . You know , brother and sister , his way is perfect . So why would God need a sinner to help him out ? Why would a sinner think that they can correct the word of God in certain areas of teaching ? God doesn't need the hand of man , doesn't need the hand of any muppet , dog or anyone to correct his word . His way is factual , his way is spiritual . When you look at the scripture , we are not leaving Psalm 18 , verse 30 . For , as for God , his way is perfect .

Speaker 2

The word of the Lord is flawless , he is a shield . What does it mean when the psalmist writes the word of the Lord is flawless ? It means , as I just said , god does not need any human being to adjust his word . He doesn't need it to be adjusted from Adam and Steve . It's just Adam and Eve . He doesn't need to have it adjusted because his ways are just . His word is perfect . He doesn't need anyone to add and to take it away . If anyone adds and takes away , it is not the word of God . If anyone adds their own interpretation to it , their own scripture , their own underlook to it , it is not the word of God . God's word should not be touched . It should not be removed . The Bible says do not add and do not take away what he has said . From Genesis to Revelations . That is fact . That is flawless . It is perfect in every which way , shape and form .

Speaker 2

If I hang on to his teachings , I will find something very interesting in my life . Let's jump down to verse 35 . You know time is a raising rapidly . Let's jump down to verse 35 . You give me your shield for victory and your right hand sustains me . You stoop down and make me great . Let me tell you , god is making you great , and that's not blowing smoke up your chimney , that's not puffing your chest out , that's not doing anything like that . What do you mean ? God will make you great . What do you mean ? That sounds a bit arrogant

Breaking Bread Together

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. It's not nothing to do with arrogance . It's to do with when I walk through the valley of the shadow of death . I will fear no evil because you are with me . You're rod and your staff . They comfort me . You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies . You know when the enemy comes against you . When the enemy comes against you and it looks like we're about to fall off the peg of life , suddenly God has that moment where he says I am going to show the glory of myself through my son , from my daughter , through their situation . God will make you great . When it looks absolutely abysmal , god will shine his light and that light will be so strong and the enemy will run . When you realize who your God is , when you realize who Christ is , when you realize that salvation is in the hand of the eternal God . He is the God of Israel . He is the father of Isaac , jacob and Abraham .

Speaker 2

Let's gently press through the scripture tonight . It says for who is the God besides the Lord and whom is the rock except our God ? Verse 32, . It is God who arms me with strength . It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect . I cannot make my way perfect . You cannot make your way perfect . We cannot make any way in our lives perfect . But guess what ? Who does ? The steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord . That's what the scripture says . That's what the Bible says . The steps of a good person , the steps of a righteous person , are ordered by the Lord . God has ordained your steps . God has ordained your life . God has anointed you , god has drawn you , god is bringing you , god is shaping you , god is molding you , god is delivering you , god is showing you the way forward . He is the way , the truth and the life . No one comes to the Father except through me . He is the great I am .

Speaker 2

Let's go back to verse 30 of Psalms 18 , and it says as for God , who is the God ? See , when I understand who this God is , suddenly I realize he's untouchable . Suddenly , I realize it's not about religion . Suddenly I realize that church is irrelevant . Suddenly , when I have this relationship with the God of Israel , the father of Isaac , jacob and Abraham , suddenly , when I realize , as for your God , his way is perfect , let me tell you , his way is perfect . There are no flaws in the word of God . The word of the Lord is flawless . He is a shield . If there are arrows being fired at you , where do I go ? If there are bullets being fired at you , if there are axes being thrown at you , where do I go ? I go behind the greatest shield the world has ever seen . I go behind the God of Israel .

Speaker 2

The Bible says in the Old Testament God says to Moses something I find absolutely beautiful . He says I will be an enemy to your enemies . Just hold on to that scripture just for one moment . God says to Moses , and through to the Israelites I will be an enemy to your enemies . Suddenly I realized that the battle belongs to the Lord . But I got to know who the God is . I got to know who God is . I will never understand who God is , but I got to have an outline and a framework of the God of Israel when I understand very , very slightly who this God is .

Speaker 2

Because I will never be able to get the full measure of this God because he's outside of the human mind , he's outside of physics , he's outside of understanding , he's outside of the greatest theologians , he's outside of the preachers , he's outside of the church , he's outside of our processing . For our mind , our cognitive processing , he's outside of everything , because he is the God above all gods . So how do I have a relationship with this God . He calls me and he tells me he loves me because the Bible says he first loved us . I find that so profound as it is .

Speaker 2

I find that so comforting that the Bible says that God first loved us . He loved us first before the foundation of the world . He loves you beyond human understanding . He loves you beyond what you can imagine or ask . He has a plan for you . He has a plan for you in your life , in the Jeremiah 29 . For I know the plans I have for you , declares the Lord . Plans to give you a hope and a future , plans not to harm you in any which way shape possible .

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He is the God of Israel , he is the great I am , he is your God , he is the creator , he is Jehovah Jireh , jehovah Nissi , Jehovah Shalom . He is . He is the way , the truth , the life . No one comes to the Father except through me . See , when you understand and you get a bit of a glimmer of God , and then you say who is this Jesus ? Who is this Jesus ?

Speaker 2

Jesus says in the scripture there'll be many forerunners , there'll be many that come in my name , but they are forerunners of the Antichrist , because there is only one of me , because I am Jesus of Nazareth . There will be many that will come in my name . They will be angels of light , they will be through the eyes of preachers , they will be calling themselves the messenger of God . They will be having labels after themselves . You can see this across the world at this moment in time . But let me tell you there is only one Jesus , there is only one King . There is only one Holy Spirit , there is only one God . There is only one , but they are joined together . You cannot separate , you cannot dissect the Father , the Son , the Holy Spirit . There is power in the Word of God , and God is your rock , he is your shield , he is your rampant , he is your salvation , he is the good book , he is the Word , because he created the Word .

Speaker 2

So , brother and sister , we're coming to the table right now , without further ado . We're going to break bread together . We're going to break bread together and , brother and sister , if you are in a church and you do not break bread every time you go in the house , you need to ask your leaders why are we not breaking bread together ? What is the reason that we are not taking of this cup and we are not breaking bread together ? Show me the biblical scripture where it says don't worry about it . Show me the scripture where it says don't take it . Show me the scripture where it says don't take it every time you come in the house . Show me the scripture where it tells us you don't have to take it .

Speaker 2

The the jesus that I serve says as often as you gather together in my name , as often as you gather . So how do we interpret that ? When there's one and two , we're in church . That's breaking the bread . You don't need to be in a large congregation and there's no excuse for a large church to say we can't because it's not logistically right . Of course it is . Don't listen to that lie , but ask your leaders . Be bold as a lion , be strong and say please , can you tell me why we don't break bread and we do not take of the cup at every service ? When we gather in this what we call church oh , you got to take bread , you got to take wine . We do this as often as we can , and even in the studio , even when I'm on my own , even when there's just two of us , we break bread , as every time that we do that Online services , when it's just even me just recording . I break bread with myself , but I'm breaking bread with brothers and sisters across the globe , just because I visually can't see them .

Speaker 2

What does the great writer , what does Paul , write ? Just because I'm not with you in the physical realm , I am with you in spirit . Father , we thank you for this bread . We're just going to break bread together , right now , in the name of Jesus and as we come before you , lord , will you open our hearts tonight , lord , father , will you stir us ? We break bread and we thank you for this bread that symbolizes the body of Christ . So tonight , lord , as we break this bread , pour out your spirit right now , in the name of Jesus . Come , god , refresh us . We pray . Thank you , lord , that this bread symbolizes your body and , lord , as we break this together now , lord , we thank you that this symbolizes the body of Christ . Bless us , all of us , wherever we are gathered in the greatest name in heaven and earth . Amen , hallelujah , we're going to take it a cup wherever you are across the world , if you're joining us live stream now , across the world , wherever you are , whatever your time zone is , may the Holy Spirit be with you . May the Word of God lead you , may the fire of God fuel you .

Speaker 2

So , father , we thank you for this cup , because this cup symbolizes the blood of Jesus , and we're breaking bread together right now , spirit of the living God . We come to you right now , jesus , and we say thank you , father . Bless this cup , the redemption cup , lord , father , we thank you that this cup is the image , lord , of blood . It isn't blood itself , but what it represents , it's a type of typology . So , lord , as we look at it in the cup tonight , as we just hold it in our hands , we thank you that there is power in the name . But , lord , as we break bread together tonight , as we take it a cup , I thank you that you save sinners like us , that we're washed in the blood of jesus .

Speaker 2

So come , lord , restore us tonight and , for those that haven't broken bread for such a long time , we want to encourage you to do this , even in your own home . Do it on your own . You know . You can just drop onto our podcasting platform and you can . We got a special service on there called communion at home , where you can listen to that . It's just five minutes , just five minutes or the 15 minute , whatever one you want to go for . You can just listen to that and we break bread together . We break bread together . That's what we do . It's just my voice , you know . Breaking bread together .

Speaker 2

So , wherever you are , if you haven't taken bread and wine for ages , start doing it , please , please . You've got to start doing it . You've got to break bread together . You've got to break bread and you've got to take it a cup , even if you're on your own , even if you're on your own . But , father , we ask you tonight , lord , that you will cover us in the blood of Jesus from the crown of our head to the very sole of our feet . In Jesus' name , amen . We're going to hand over to Alex for a second and then we're going to close in a few moments . We've got about 13 , just under 13 minutes before we finish at 9 o'clock this evening . But for those that are joining us , and wherever you are , the scripture referenced tonight is Psalm 18 , verse 30 , down to the end of verse 35 . The Spirit of the Lord is over you tonight . The power of God is with you wherever you are . Alex , come on . What have you got to share this evening ?

Speaker 3

Thank you , reverend , for giving us the powerful reminder of Psalm 18 , words first sung by David , but still alive and speaking to us here tonight . David declared the

Finding Jesus Outside Church Walls

Speaker 3

Lord is my rock , my fortness and deliverer . My God is my rock and his womb . I take refuge in my shield and the home of my survivor and my stronghold . There are a lot of poetic words . They are just living experience of someone who had faced real danger and real enemies and still stood for the battles and still going stronger .

Speaker 3

And here we are tonight , standing under the sight of our nation flag . Right behind us , a member of our identity as a people , and above every flag and every nation flies around every banner . Also , there's a banner of Christ love and his kingdom , or Psalm 20 , verse 7 , as you can hear underneath this music called your kingdom come , it tells us , someone trusts in the , in his trust , and some overhauls his . But trust in the name of the lord of lord , our god and the greatest security does not come from government of any strength , but from God who never changes . So here is today's prayer Father , dear God , tonight we thank you with our faultless as we live in a safe place . We live our life in the nation before you . We are here to bear in peace . Where there is diversion brings unity , where every despair brings hope , let your will be done in our hearts , in our homes and across the land . Wherever we go , just remember we're always beside you . Now we stand together as one nation , so please bring us together as one . Just remember you are our kingdom , amen .

Speaker 2

Amen . Thank you Jesus , thank you , holy Spirit . Father , we thank you , lord , as we're gathered , Lord , in the name of Jesus Christ . Father , we just come before you tonight , lord , and we thank you that there is power in the name of Jesus and Lord , as we rest in you , father , as Lord Alex has been praying , lord , as we just sit and be still in the mighty name of Jesus Christ , we pray Lord for this nation . We bring this nation before you and Lord , we pray Lord that we will have our identity in Christ .

Speaker 2

Lord , it's not about the flag , it's not about the colors of the flag , it's not about who is in number 10 Downing Street , it is not about who is sitting on the throne in Buckingham Palace , but it's who do you serve ? You know , the king of kings is with you . The power of the God is with you . It's not about what is going on on the outside . It's about what's going on on the inside . And let's just remind ourselves this evening that the god that we serve is the god of all gods . He is the great I am . You know , when you look at christ . Christ is the savior of the world . Jesus christ , come to this world , as the living word , the bible says and the word became flesh and made his dwelling among us . So , wherever you are at this , this time in your life , I pray that the presence of the Holy Spirit will strengthen you . I pray that the Holy Ghost will anoint you . I pray that the anointing will be over you tonight , that there is fresh anointing . I pray that the fire of God will be burning in your innermost being and you will have such a hunger and such a desire . You're hungry for the word . You're thirsty for Jesus . You're thirsty , not for church . Don't be hungry for church . Don't be hungry for all that stuff . Be hungry and thirsty for Jesus , because Jesus says I can give you living water . You know you won't find living water in religion . You won't find living water in me . You won't find living water in any one of us , any human being . You will only find that in Jesus . Are you thirsty ? Go to Jesus . Are you hungry ? Go to Christ . You know it is Jesus . Everything is through Jesus , everything is in Jesus . You know he is the way , the truth , the life . No one comes to the Father except through me . Yeah , come on .

Speaker 2

Let's pray for this nation , father . We pray for this government here in the UK . We pray , lord , that you give them a backbone in the name of Jesus . We pray , lord , that you will give them , lord , god , strength to stand , lord , as the wave , wave , dear god , of uncertainty crashes down across the shores of this nation . We pray , lord , that you will give us a government that knows matthew , mark , luke and john . We pray , lord , that you will give us leaders that will preach the gospel of jesus christ . We pray , lord , that you will bring us to the cross of calvary .

Speaker 2

We pray for london , the surrounding areas , we pray for every inch , every millimeter of this nation . We pray for the uk . We pray for wow , scotland and ireland . We pray for the globe . And wherever people are tonight , lord , whatever nation they sit under , whatever unthought authority they are under , they will realize that they are under a greater authority .

Speaker 2

And his name is Jesus . He is the way , he is the life , he is the living word , he is the bread of life , he is the door , he is the good shepherd , he is the great I am , he is the savior of the world , he is the king of kings and he is the Lord of lords and he is the god that he lift thee , he is the redemption king . Do we realize that we got redemption ? Do we realize that we are redeemed ? Do we realize that we are born again ? Do we realize that we are not owned by the church ? Do we realize that church is irrelevant like we've never known it before within the UK , here in England ? Do we realize that the church is falling away , but the kingdom of God is growing ? The kingdom of God is moving . The kingdom of God is alive and well . The church and religion is fading away . The church and religion is just dropping like flies , but the kingdom of God is rising . The kingdom of God is moving . It is the kingdom of God that we've got to be found in . It is the king's domain . It is the king's territory .

Speaker 2

I won't worry about church and the denomination . I won't worry about getting to church on a Sunday morning . I will get to Jesus tonight . I wouldn't leave it to Sunday , you know , because the majority of churches haven't even got Jesus in there . So it a waste of point time waiting to Sunday . Get right into Jesus now . It is Jesus that you need . It is Jesus that I need . Alex needs Jesus . I need Jesus . We all need more of Jesus . So it is Jesus . Don't leave it , please do not leave it until Sunday , because we'll probably end up going to church and we'll get to church and realize that Jesus has left the building many , many years ago and there is no move for the Holy Spirit . It's just euphoria , it's just feelings , it's just a moment move of the human emotion .

Speaker 2

You've got to find Jesus . The only place you'll find Jesus is in the Word of God . You'll find him in your heart . You'll find him in your life . You know you haven't got to wait till Sunday . You ain't got to wait till the prayer meeting . You ain't got to wait until pastor turns the key on the church lock to find Jesus , because he's omnipresent , he's omnipotent , he is the king , he is ruler , he is judge , he is El Shaddai .

Speaker 2

He is with you now . He is in your workspace now . He is in your life , right now . He is at home with you . Right now he's with you sitting on the sofa . Yeah , look to the left and the right , you'll see Jesus . He is with you wherever you are . He's with you as you cook . He is with you as you're on the treadmill in the gym . He's with you as you cut the grass , hoover the carpet . He is with you as you clean your house . He is with you as you commute . He is with you because he created you . He did not wait for you to call him in . He called you into his kingdom . You are born again because of the power of the God of Israel .

Speaker 2

There was no choice . There is no choice . It is called predestination . You can't wriggle out of salvation , can you can shun church , you can push church out . You can say I'm never going to church and jesus will say hallelujah , amen . I don't want you at church , I want you in the word . That is so critical . You know , god wants us in the living word because when we're in the word , the bible says his ways are flawless , his word is perfect , his ways are flawless , his word is perfect , his ways are just . So when we are in his word , we haven't got the corruption of religion . We haven't got the corruption and the denominational differences across the world . We haven't got the corruption of wrong teaching . We haven't got the corruption of being misled . But when you're in

God Stoops Down to Make You Great

Speaker 2

Jesus , the Bible says the word of the Lord is flawless . Tell yourself tonight there are no flaws in the scripture . There are no errors in the word of God . There is no corruption , his way is perfect . His ways are just .

Speaker 2

If you're looking for perfection , don't go to church . If you're looking for perfection , don't go to church . If you're looking for perfection , don't look to a human being . Look to God . If you're looking for a miracle , look to Jesus . If you're looking for a way forward , look to Jesus . If you are looking for financial breakthrough , look to Jesus . If you are looking to sustain whatever is going on , look to Jesus . He is the way . There is no other way . He is the great I am .

Speaker 2

And the Bible says in Psalm 18 , verse 35 , you give me your shield for victory . Imagine that for a moment You've got the shield of victory and who holds that ? Jesus Christ . You give me your shield . When you realize who your God is , when you realize who your God is , when you realize who your king is , when you realize who you walk with , when you realize who brought you in . He is the rock of ages . He is Jehovah Jireh , he is Jehovah Nissi .

Speaker 2

We are out of here . Bang on nine o'clock . I am pushing it . You know , here we go , and I just want to bring this one more scripture to you . We are in Psalms 18 , verse 35 . You give me your shield for victory . You are the right hand that sustains me . You stoop down to make me great . Come on , verse 35 . That's a scripture . To dance up and down on your sofa tonight . That's the scripture . To bounce up and down on the bed tonight . That's the scripture . To run faster on the treadmill in the gym tonight , wherever you are .

Speaker 2

Verse 35 of Psalm 18 . One more time as we get out of here , in the name of Jesus , verse 35 of Psalm 18 . You give me your shield of victory and your right hand sustains me . You stoop down to make me great . You are blessed and highly favored , wonderfully and fearfully made . God has made you , god has called you , god has molded you . Realize who you are , and sister and brother . If you live within the UK tonight , within England , I urge you to pray for this nation , that this nation will turn to Jesus , not to the political drive , not to any political party , but we turn to Jesus Christ . God bless you and good night . We are getting ready to rumble in the mighty name of Jesus Christ . Wherever you've joined us this evening on RB Christian Radio , whether it's on podcast , or wherever you have been listening tonight on social network , may the hand of God be over you Until next time . God bless .

Speaker 1

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