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i just had a truffle with my mum, and wasnt acting like an obedient daughter your video opemed my eyes as I am hit with the truth and truth sets you free.... thank you Jesus 😭 for putting this video on my feed so i no longer run from praying as an unworthy righteous believer who cant sin, but come running to ur arms asking the savior to cleanse Me❤️
Hey Joe,i love your videos I'm a new Christian struggling with fellowship from the Highlands of Scotland can you recommend anything or advise me of any safe Bible believing churches near to me? I'm desperate to progress to better Christian thing's. God bless you. James
I could only watch the first minute and 30 seconds of this video. You talk about the Church building as a place of glorious fellowship among so called believers. You apparently haven't seen what I have seen in the "church".
I didn't get richer, more popular, more well-liked, more beautiful when I was born again in Christ; my troubles didn't suddenly disappear...but I gained the best gift of all: the Holy Spirit and salvation of my sins. Thank you God!
Truth be told, more often then not when you finally figure it out is when the trouble really starts because that's when the evil one realizes he's lost someone and tries to regain him. Pray for protection. As the prophet said, " If God is for you, who can be against you".
Jesus Christ, The Son of God, The Christ, The Savior promises eternal life ONCE you believe on him alone! Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and rose again the 3rd day! Once Saved Always Saved! Salvation can NEVER Be lost!
I am Armenian and i appreciate you spreading awareness for my people. God told us that Christians will be persecuted, but if we keep our faith in him we will be saved. Over 100 years ago about 2 million Armenians were massacred in their native lands of Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia: There were various reasons for this genocide, one being the facr that we were Christians in the Ottoman Empire. My ancestors were survivors of this genocide. God looked over my great grandpa and grandma for a reason. He wanted them to live to continue their legacy and to create God-fearing offspring who will do the same in the future.
Jesus Christ, The Son of God, The Christ, The Savior of the World promises eternal life ONCE you believe on him alone, Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and rose again the 3rd day! Once Saved Always Saved! Salvation can NEVER Be lost!
It has become more and more difficult to find a church with real Christians....not just fans! I have heard so many "feel good" messages but not the true word.
I have been a Christian for many years. I am 73 and unable to get around due to disabilities. However, I have several women who I know personally but we don't live near each other. We are all Christians around the same age, and we share with each other via email and phone. That is my church. And I thank my Heavenly Fathet for it. 😀. Thank you for your ministry!
We will stumble, as long as we are in this flesh, theres always a chance that we will, and that's why we get up everytime. Stumbling doesn't mean we're not going to heaven, it only means we can't make it, and that's why Jesus did it all, that's why we need Him and need to have faith in Him, that's why having faith in Him that He is our way to heaven, not any of our works, not because we did not stumble, will be our way to heaven. Ephesians 2:8-9 "for it is by grace you are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast" And as this brother in Christ has said, Heaven is a gift, not a reward.
Teenager from the U.S. When I say that accepting Jesus was the best decision of my life, I really mean it. Thanks so much for helping me through these videos and may God bless you beyond what you can ever imagine👏
The bullying just happened to my daughter. There are no other spiritual churches in this small town. They blamed all on her..instead of apologizing and starting over....very sad. Her name is Dara please pray for her.
prayers are going out to her . Tell her to hold on put her strength in Jesus he is with her always and he will guide her and protect her she has angels let them be her shield her enemy's shall not harm her nor shall they prosper against her in Jesus name amen🙏 stay safe 😷
When Jesus first saved me it took me four months afterwards to realize that Jesus was calling me to go to church! I prayed over it and He lead me to a church!
@@daveyloveable I go to a church called Brickworks. I don't know if you live anywhere near but if you do I'm sure you'd be welcome. It's a very small church and it can get quite cold (since we meet outdoors) but I love it there. If you live near or something I'm sure people wouldn't mind you visiting.
@@readerrabbit4566 I am not really good at explaining this but if you need a deeper understanding I’ll read you what the Bible says and how to get saved.”How to know Jesus personally”. “Recognize your a sinner” “Ask Jesus to forgive you” “Turn away from sin” Now my brother/sister. Jesus died for you on the cross. He’s been chasing you ever since you were born. If you seek Jesus, he will seek you! Do you need a better explanation? If you do, I’m always here brother/sister!
I remember my pastor at my church explain the idea of the Gift that is offered by God though Jesus Christ dying on the cross. He said it is like sometimes we feel as though we need to contribute to the “Gift of Salvation” to be saved. But in this mind set it is as if God is giving you a gift at your birthday party and you say “Thank you, but you really should not have. How much was it, let me reimburse you some money to cover some of the cost.” Then God says “No, it is freely giving to you, I love you so much that I sent my only Son to die on cross for you.” If you continue to say “No let me put something towards your kindness.” In doing so we are cheapening the Gift of Grace. I have a saying on my car license plate cover it says “Give Jesus a chance; He died for the opportunity to have a relationship with you.” Another story that comes to mind is the one about “Don’t worry about the debt.” Let’s say a man or women is in front of the judge and they are about to receive their rightful guilty sentencing for speeding tickets they have received. But then someone comes and pays their fines to the judge to legally pardon them. At this point the judge can legally release the guilty person, because their fines are paid in full. This is the same idea of Jesus paying for all our fines/sins at the Cross. The debt is paid, you have been set Free! I hope this all makes sense (I normally never leave comments). I pray that you all have a Blessed Day!
I have 1 fellow christian at my work and just today he looked at me and randomly smiled and said “I always feel really good when I see you bro.” It made my day. Nobody has ever given me such a good compliment. I have very few fellow believers, but when I see them I do feel very good. I know exactly what he meant and how he felt when he said that to me. God bless you Byron.
Jesus Christ, The Son of God, The Christ, The Savior promises eternal life ONCE you believe on him alone! Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and rose again on the 3rd day! Once Saved Always Saved! Salvation can NEVER be lost!
But still God says or said not to forsake the gatherings of believers, we can't grow on our own we need to fellowship will like minded people, with believers, with people who love God
@@Larry._.26 You need group reinforcement to prove in your subconscious that what you think is true, is. If others feel that way too, you feel as if it must be more true than if just your believed it.
We are the church. No man is an island and the people of God are called to be fishers of men. We were told by God to GO and MAKE disciples and therefore we gather with fellow brothers and sisters and we speak of His word. We do fellowship with one another. That's how we grow as a Christian and how we make disciples of all nations
This Pastor is my favorite. Far as I can tell he's speaking the truth all the time. I like listening to him because he gives me fresh new ways of seeing things I am aware of... and lots of things I've never thought of before. Thank you, Brother Kirb!
Heaven is a gift trough Jesus Christ. It's not a reward for those who lived a most Christian life, it's a gift for those who accept Jesus Christ. Even Hitler who commited horrible crimes could be in Heaven if he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior before he died.
@SuperJacksonYT ッ hi friend, Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Heaven cannot be earned, making it a gift from God. However, because all have fallen short of the glory of God, we rightfully deserve hell. God gave us salvation because He is merciful, loving and full of grace. God bless!
To all you who are reading this.. ..God never promised that it would be easy but he has promised us his overwhelming love and comfort. He sees your pain, he knows it's hard, he knows your heart, and he is with you *EVEN WHEN IT DOESN'T FEEL LIKE IT* 😊🙏💕☺️🙌
Is that why he upheld slavery in the bible? Pretty shallow promise of love and comfort when your "gawd" advocates that some of his creations are given permission in his own amoral screed to whip and beat others into submission. Truly what a "loving" "gawd" would do. Leviticus 25:44-46
I came across this video rather recently. I recently had a very terrifying nightmare (a religious nightmare that had the devil try to get me to say horrible things but I would never say them and it still haunts my mind since it scares me so much) and since that day I’ve prayed everyday, repented all of my sins (I used to not repent and I feel awful about that), and I have watched more Christian videos. In the past, I had a bit of an anger problem and couldn’t forgive very well. Now I prayed for those that have wronged me and said I forgive and I pray for forgiveness. I’ve turned to do more charity work and doing more good for the world.
@@incorrba If all paths led to a good destination, you wouldn't need a lighthouse, compass, or GPS. If murdering our neighbor was just as Holy as Loving them, we might have even greater cause for alarm, as we could easily question whether God could condone both equally and still be Loving.
5 Toxic teachings in the church today: 1. Social justice - Where the idea is that the church must help solve the worlds problems (poverty, violence, racism etc.). Sometimes uniting with non Christians do do so. 2. One sided view of Gods character - The idea that God will never judge anyone He only loves people. Joe already covered this 3. Friendship evangelism - The idea where you cant just tell someone they are lost and in danger of going to hell, you have to forge a relationship with them 1st and then over many days/months/years show them that they are lost. 4. Using worldly props to attract unsaved people to the church - The idea is that telling people the gospel directly is too offensive and not effective, so they put on a worldly fleshy show to bring people into the church and then sneak the gospel in somewhere in between all the entertainment. Joe already covered this. 5. Don't judge - The idea that Christians are not allowed to point out anyone's sin.
@@Jo-qc6mk Hi, i dont want to do Joes video any injustice. Joe asked in the video for people to post what they think are 5 toxic techings in the church today. My post only touches on 2 of the 5 that Joe covered in this video.
@@benjamincoetzee1735 Good points. I went to a "seeker sensitive" church right after I got saved. It was soooooo confusing! fellowshipping with a witchdoctor that said John the Baptist was a wiccan, others that said Abortion and same sex marriage are fine, others evolution is fact, others creationists are stupid, all paths lead to heaven etc......These from people who "loved the worship" there and for 5 years at least were in the congregation. I tried to correct all of them and it was so hard because the pastor only preached on "God's Love". I would never have been born again if that was my only source of truth. We must read and study to show ourselves in the faith. 2 Timothy 2:15.
These past few months I have become increasingly bitter about the current happenings in the world, hatred for sin and myself begun to overwhelm all love in my heart, but your videos are renewing the fire within. Thank you for your ministry, Joe.
Jesus Christ, The Son of God, The Christ, The Savior promises eternal life ONCE you believe on him alone! Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and rose again the 3rd day! Once Saved Always Saved! Salvation can NEVER be lost!!
For two years i went to charismatic church and never found God till I stopped going and I now have a relationship with God and have had many prayers answered and im more happy now then ever but I don't have nothing against churches God bless you
I think you missed the point that we should “not forsake our assembling together” and “all the more as you see the day drawing near.” I pray God will lead you and that you will submit yourself to the pastor. As fellow believers, we should all remind ourselves to make certain of His calling and choosing of us (2 Pet 1) and to Test and examine ourselves if we are in the faith (2 Cor 13)
Before COVID I was in a mega church that every week they had a gimmick. One week it was donuts on a pegboard. Then movies with popcorn, then a real snow machine, then a full size Santa sleigh, then hot dogs. You get the idea. The messages were professionally produced and done with excellence. So was the music. First class all the way. But the people were zombies. No love. No greeting a stranger. If they didn't know you they didn't see you. It's time to move on. Mega is big but bigger is not better.
@barb rarick Hi Barb - I know what you're talking about, my husband and I went to several "churches" that were the same as you described. We have finally found a very small church where the WORD is preached and everyone is very loving and uplifting. There are only about 30 of us on a "packed" Sunday, but we hear the Word being preached and the Holy Spirit moves in those services. I just felt that the LORD was asking me to encourage you to not give up finding a church. Pray and ask Him where He would have you go. GOD bless you! 🙏🙏
@barb rarick You are welcome! I wouldn't tolerate that either and my husband has very mild ASD so sometimes he doesn't "get" the social cues and people can be rude. But if they're calling themselves "Christians" then they shouldn't be treating anyone, much less a fellow brother (or sister) that way!!! We'd love to have you both at our church and you'd be welcomed with open arms! I'd still like to encourage you to ask God where he has for you and don't give up! At least there are pastors like this to watch on the internet so you can at least hear the Word. Love you both in the Lord and you'll be in our prayers!
@@briannaprieto3043 Hi, I'm kind of on the shy side too, and I'm autistic. But it's definitely still worth going to church if that's what you mean. And no, it isn't bad to be shy, yes it's good to socialise but being shy in itself isn't bad. Hope this actually made sense, God bless you.
it breaks my heart and makes me cry when I see and think about brothers and sisters in other countries living this poverty and deadly persecutions just makes me want to go over there and suffer with them. because I am no better than them probably worse than them and they go through this, Lord Jesus take away this pain from my brothers and sisters.
I can’t go to a church.. I’m almost homeless and can’t drive ..I love your messages..thinking on what Jesus loves me and what he did for me makes me cry.. I really am isolated and have one friend here but he is Christian but pressures me to date him but I don’t have any want for those things anymore.. I want friends that aren’t seeking me for things I can’t give.. I can’t see my son right now and he’s in the midst of a family keeping from me from him from lies and I keep forgiving them but I still sent him every day some words from the Bible and explain it the best I can but on the computer because that is the only way I can talk to him..I weep every day for him , mostly because I fear his soul and heart is being corrupted by the influences ..I pray every day that he’s listening to God.. 😞
Thank you for this teaching. I am 64 years old and when I get lost or confused, i go back to the foot of the cross and there I find grace, forgiveness and most of all a renewed understanding of my salvation. Yeshua died to save me. It is finished! Hallelujah.
I have never resonated so much with number 5 up until 3 years ago. It's one thing to only say the salvation prayer but it's totally different when you actually accept Jesus Christ as the Lord, and pick up the cross 🙏🙏
I'm totally on board with what you said in this video, 100%. Btw, i'm one of those Christians who feel that if i've not been convicted by a sermon (preaching), i haven't gotten my time's worth. I don't want my ears tickled, i want the meat of the WORD, the Sword of the Lord. ❤️
I became slightly jaded about church, too many priests excepting sin and not following the word of God, I was lost and believed the lies, but one day I woke up, it was like a light went on in my heart and started to reveal the lies, and I feel born again and I will not be fooled again, fool me once shame on you , fool me twice shame on me, I look back at all the times I struggled and all the times where my life could have been so much worse and I realise that it was God who helped me through it all even when I didn't see, he never left me, was always watching me and helping me... Thank you God for all of your love 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I just got out of this season. May I just suggest talking to God? Do it as often as you wish, find a quiet time (personally I do it at night, with a lamp on, reminds me of winter and calmness but anyways).. talk it out like talking to a therapist (never gone before) and reading Job. I can’t help you, I’m so sorry. I know you hear ‘pray’ from a lot of people as advice, but I guess we’re all just as lost together. May God hug you warmly.
I started going back to church 2 weeks ago. That Sunday night I started dreaming of myself carrying a life size wooden cross along the road. I decided God literally wanted me to do that. I told my hubby I planned to do that. He was concerned, so I prayed and fasted upon it. I spoke to my Mum, I told her my plan given by God. My Mum said often dreams are symbolic like the 7 fat cows then 7 skinny cows from Genesis 41. She said God could be telling me well done you have picked up your cross. I thank God for the wisdom of my mother and the encouragement, also the valuable lesson. Lean not on your own understanding. For God has higher thoughts than we do.
@Pali Chretien Hi. I wrote that if a person asks, "How much can I sin and still be a Christian," that is a sign of an unregenerated heart, as those who love God 'hunger and thirst' after righteousness. Are you in disagreement with the Lord of glory? I hope not! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@Pali Chretien Sorry. After my post, you wrote, "Pure silliness and deception." I thought you were talking about me! Hey, may the Lord bless you and yours!
Joe, I've commented in the past on this subject and I reiterate, I've not been able to find a church where I'm confident that the leadership is honest and forthright and doesn't somehow weave dangerous doctrine and heresy into the message. In the last church (Methodist) I joined the associate pastor tried to convince me that the Devil was nonexistent and evil was a cloud that randomly floated about descending on people, reigning havoc in their lives and then floating away again to do the same to someone else. This is an extremely dangerous heresy because if one were to believe in it he'd have absolutely no defense against the evil in this world. When I tried to engage this same pastor in a conversation regarding the end of the age he told me that I shouldn't worry about such things because the last days were atleast one, maybe two thousand years off and then offered to give me a book on biblical prophecy. I brought up the parable of the ten virgins and was told I might study more in earnest so as not to misinterpret schripture.This same pastor was given his own church to shepherd with a congregation of two thousand members. I was mortified. He was replaced with another like him. The head pastor was made a superintendent of the Methodist churches in this area and the head pastor was replaced by a woman who was incredibly "woke" and began a campaign to make her new church as friendly to gay people as she possibly could and in fact, installed several on the board of Directors. Needless to say, that church began hemorrhaging parishioners and I beat a hasty retreat, myself but not before being accused of being a drug user, a drunk and (of all things) a beggar. This because when I tried to make the church cognizant of what had been going on I became known as a "troublemaker". This was around the time the pandemic began, the services were conducted on line and except to call the Methodist Convention there was nothing more I could do so I began praying for them, though I have to say it hurt my feelings. The church before that was a Pentecostal church and apparently I was believed to be a heathen because I refused to speak in tongues but I was not moved to do so. Besides, Paul wrote that if done in a congressional setting and no translation was forthcoming that it was no more then vanity and in the two years I attended there I never once saw the translation made. I felt that if I faked speaking in tongues it would been a slap in the face of the Holy Spirit, perhaps a blasphemy. I was raised in a Jewish household and I considered all of a sudden breaking into Hebrew prayer as I did until I became a Christian but I felt I couldn't do that even to them. Paul said, Prophecy will cease and tongues will fail (?) and my own salvation wasn't dependent on that so I moved on. I've attended a couple of churches since the pandemic ended here in Raleigh but for the most part I've been meeting with a couple of Christian friends and praying with them and we've all been looking for a nice little home church but as yet we haven't been able to find what we've been looking for, sad to say. We are all (all three of us) subscribed to your channel and it seems like it's a help but we'd like to find something atleast close to what we're looking for and I'm sure that eventually it will happen but I'd like you and your base of people to remember us in your prayers, if so inclined. That might help. Thank you for your channel and the good it does. We will be praying for you as well! Maranatha!
It is beautiful to hear someone humble speak the truth in love. God bless you and your family to continue to work in the plans and purposes he has for your life. ❤
The key folks is everyone should have a personal relationship with God. With prayer God will guide you. He will never ask you to sin. Love God ! He loves you.!
I am so wealthy in my Lord and the blessings he has given me. I have lived pay check to pay check most of my life. I have such joy because of the Lord Jesus of Christ!
Thank you Joe for highlighting the persecuted church. These are our brother and sisters in the body of Jesus Christ. If the smallest part of our own body hurts; our whole body feels the discomfort. We must remember our brethren in chains in prayers and resources. Thanks for ALL your encouragements. 🙏🏼⚔️🙏🏼
I am 62 and i am awake but i have not lived my life in god but i now know i must put in the work you have help me so I've never really been into the cell phone but lately I'm indulged heavily to seek the truth and without it I would not have found so I'm grateful but I'm trying to get out of the internet and phone I believe in simple life and I need to get back to it thank you for everything you've done you light in a dark world I'm nothing but love for you and I wish the best to your family thank you so much
The analogy of Disney World for the young girl's birthday was spot on; truly, that is an eye-opening parable regarding some churches. I will be chewing on that one for awhile.
I love your videos Joe. You are gentle in getting your message across and sensitive to the needs of others. You are truly anointed in teaching the Word of God and ministering to others. Thank you for caring about the fate of souls and where others will spend eternity. You are so appreciated. 💜
I love watching you. The problem to me is there are so many corrupt churches, I have been to quite a few. So, when i found you online it gave me a way to enrich my bible knowledge. I found your youtube channel to he a blessing in a time of a world full of corruptness. Where churches are allowing critical race theory and other nonsense to come into Gods home. So I thank you. Your channel is something I have been needing. You teach hard sermons too, not just ones people want to hear, and that is a rarity. So thank you! These type of channels are what people need right now.
Lord we also pray for your forgiveness of our enemies and for your grace that we might forgive them. We also pray for their conversion of heart and soul. You ask us to pray for our enemies and forgive them. Lord, help us to do this. Amen please
Dear brother thank you for this it feels as if a burden has been lifted from my shoulder,it made me realised how necessary it is to go to church.Thankyou again. Shalom
Bless you, Joe. I have a soul, blood in my veins and breath in my lungs. I don't have much else, but all I want to do is commit all that I am to the Glory of our Lord Jesus Christ, to be on fire for the Kingdom of God just as you are. Thank you for your guidance, your friendship, your mentorship and your selfless devotion to this community you lead.
I have to say, I miss the fellowship of having a “church family” and we have searched for one’s that teach the TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH and sadly, EVERY ONE we have found, is in bed with the harlot. 😢😤💔 celebrating Pagan holidays, sugar coated messages, no teaching of repentance, accept and tolerate everyone, or YOU’RE the One who is wrong. IF NOT for CERTAIN teachers on TH-cam, we would only have our bibles and each other. And if these Pastors were local, I might be tempted to squat there! What I can say is TEST the spirit, even with an in person Pastor! Follow with your bible, don’t just let ANYONE speak into your mind and life and call it good.
My husband and I feel the same. We live in the South and it's hard for us to find other christians who keep the real sabbath holy (Saturday) but were trying.
Thank you Joe for your 'straight-up', no compromise preaching, God is doing a wonderful work through you. I pray for your continued ministry every day. Peace and love from Wales. God bless you and all reading this 🙏
Last week I lost 28 videos overnight: below are the videos I managed to rescue. Please let me know if there is a particular video that I lost that you would like me to remake/repost in the next couple of weeks. Here's the list: th-cam.com/play/PLInagh-a_D7QEBUXrWJEmY97n9xxOLV0N.html
I think being born again is about receiving the Spirit of God through believing the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and being babtized. Its men and women who are fighting sin, fighting the lies, and reaching out to the lost saying please join us before its too late!
It honestly hurts to see the things of revelation happening right before our eyes, the persecution of Christians is happening now , just as Jesus said “they hated me so they will also hate you too” the end is honestly here, as a person of Nigerian descent it breaks my heart to see this😞😞
Hi Joe this is Joe from Philadelphia United States, thank you so much for your shows your videos mean a lot to me and I'm sure mean a lot to a thousand other people also thank you and God bless you
Dear Off The Kirb Ministries: Hey Joe! I noticed below that I had commented a year ago. But I want you to know that I'm rewatching this, and I'm being reblessed because of it. You are so Blessed, brother! May the Dear Lord Jesus keep you moving forward! I love you!
It is a good thing that the Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins. Be very troubled when you can sin without feeling bad about it. That means you have sealed yourself off from the Holy Spirit's leading. Whenever that happens, remember to move back to God!
If you feel guilty for sinning, you still have God-given morals which tells you what you are doing is wrong. And I wouldn’t really say when we sin, it’s an accident. When we sin, it is more purposeful in fulfilling a desire that is not of God’s such as fornication, adultery, blasphemy, or lying as a few examples.
No it's not. Jesus took that guilt and shame to the cross. You don't need to co-work with him because you need to feel better. Get back up and continue to fight.
As a teenager of the early 2000’s going to Christian rock concerts literally changed my life hearing the singers from the stage always sharing the hope of Jesus. And here I am like 15 years later and see how much that music protected me and shaped my view and understanding of the Lord. I’m grateful of people’s efforts and taking part in their talents to share Christ. I’m so in love with Jesus because they shared him with me.
Brother Joe... words can't describe how much I enjoy and appreciate your ministry! Your videos are so wonderful! You are so encouraging and very full of insightful wisdom of the Lord Jesus Christ! Thank you so much! God bless you and your family!!!
I am so grateful for this guy I was in a terribly dark time in my life and your videos have helped me not feel alone. I have struggled with my faith for years struggling with addictions and anger and my physical pain. The last few days I&& spent searching for God and for some reason this guy's videos have popped up I haveh many stupid videos pop up but this time it was different. I really am at a crossroads in my life and life has in some ways become unbearable I thank you and appreciate you helping me through Jesus.
Your channel is a breath of fresh air! Thank you! Since we have had to stay home so much due to the Virus, we do watch the service live together with our family at home. Live with family doesn't feel the same as singing and praying with the whole church. Good day to you
I share with my son and brother. I know they hate that I share things, and to be honest I doubt they even watch but I send the goods here and there and they have to do with it as they pleased. Holy Spirit will deal with them. Thank you for being so honest and being YOU for the Father. Hugs.
Been trying to find a church family for my family, haven't found a church that fits or feels right. Longing for a great church that speaks the whole truth.. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ, help my family find a Church home. Everything you are saying we have been running into and run/avoid..
Also, I'm really surprised that a Christian channel that's not full of error and deception actually has a pretty large audience. That's something very rare indeed.
I know now I have to be done with drugs and alcohol. Your unforgivable sin video really spoke to me. Thank you Lord for your tuff love through this ministry.🙏
im 16, and was raised going to a baptist church maybe 3 times a year, we then found a church that was upbeat and talked ab God love and how He saved us and how by grace we are free. And that was it. No repentance, no talk about trials or tribulations. Just jokes and happiness, wealth and health. I was so blinded for 3 years thinking repentance wasn’t necessary, i hadnt even heard the term fear of the lord. It took me reading the whole bible in a month to finally understand all of God, not to say I know everything bc no human does, but I finally know and comprehend Gods Love, and Justice, His mercy and wrath. Its amazing and praise God i found the truth
Paul Costa um no? Salvation is earned by Gods grace and His alone. But sanctification will come along with that, so repentance, a new heart, new desires etc., all i was saying is that we really need repentance not for salvation but to grow closer to God. Our sin separates us, and we are called to flee from it as much as we can, so we have to cut out habitual sin, and all the sin we can for that matter
Paul Costa Paul Costa 1. It’s necessary to deepen a relationship with God. And if they don’t repent, that SHOWS they probably aren’t truly saved. Not because you need it to BE SAVED. But that if your heart is genuine in being saved and you truly do turn to God. You will repent, you will begin to hate your sin BC the Holy Spirit is in you. Henceforth repentance. Repentance is not NEEDED for salvation, but is a byproduct and insanely biblical. Also as far as if we can lose salvation I don’t think so. But I also think that a lot of people claim to be Christian but aren’t saved. I think that a prayer when you’re 8 dosent just cover you so that you can just live however you want. But I don’t think it’s biblical to just lose true salvation. Hopefully that answered your question
Paul Costa 1. Then they don’t truly love Jesus. And as far as biblical evidence you can literally do a word search in the Bible for “abhor evil” or any of the sort of hating evil and SO many verses pop up, for instance: 1 John 3:9 is a verse that proves you will make an effort to turn from sin as a result of salvation. Psalm 97: 10, Psalm 45:7, Romans 12:9, Jude 1:23, revelation 2:6(the works meaning sin) psalm 5:5 and these are just some of the first ones. The WHOLE bible talks about loving righteousness and hating sin. When I say you will hate sin I mean your spirit. Because our flesh LOVES sin. I know mine does, but our spirit hates it, and the Holy Spirit in us (if saved) hates it even more. And I think that for things not specified in the word we have to look to our convictions. Personally I find it hard to believe you can possibly masturbate without any lustful thoughts. Like at all. Just because I struggled with it for so long and I’m the beginning used that as an excuse to keep doing it, but God just kept telling me like “this isn’t what I have for you” “you need to give it up” and so I did, and at this point I forgot the rest of what you said and can’t see it so I will do it in another reply!
Paul Costa 2. Its not about when it’s about the truth behind it in your heart. Ultimately God is the judge. Its a completely different scenario, because the reason I place an emphasis on repentance is BC it SHOWS that someone is saved, along with the fruits of the spirit. What I’m saying is words don’t save you, truly and genuinely accepting what Jesus has done for you does. The 8 year old if true then later wouldn’t become a satanist, and if the 8 year old being true in accepting Jesus dying moments later would go to heaven because she had truly accepted Christ rather than just doing it because the Sunday school teacher told her to( also I love how we keep going back and forth between saying” she “and “8 y-o” 😂) but what I’m saying is ultimately God is the judge.
Thank you so much for being a light when we need it! I love listening to you, thank you for spreading the word of God as it should be. God bless you sir, you are a true gem on the internet! Thank you so much ❤ from Belgium
"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
When I was younger my father had us in churches and we even searched for some. But eventually stopped going. Because we didn’t feel apart of the congregation. I was young but my ideals had formed to be weary of “those” churches. So I eventually alienated my church life. And grew distant. Just recently I yearn for that direction and spiritual guidance due to my reassurance in The Lord from the fear of Covid. I’ve started back praying everyday. I now yearn to be back in church with spiritual guidance. BUT from a true God fearing pastor. I needed to see this video and thank you.
This ministry has touched my life in so many ways. Thank you Joe Kirby, for your humble and gentle nature. Thank you for making God's Word interesting and understandable.
I'd really like the privilege to be able to keep preaching God's Word into your life, so please consider subscribing (click link) : th-cam.com/users/offthekirbstreetpreaching
i just had a truffle with my mum, and wasnt acting like an obedient daughter your video opemed my eyes as I am hit with the truth and truth sets you free.... thank you Jesus 😭 for putting this video on my feed so i no longer run from praying as an unworthy righteous believer who cant sin, but come running to ur arms asking the savior to cleanse Me❤️
Hey Joe,i love your videos I'm a new Christian struggling with fellowship from the Highlands of Scotland can you recommend anything or advise me of any safe Bible believing churches near to me? I'm desperate to progress to better Christian thing's. God bless you. James
From the United States, your ministry is anointed by God and the Holy Spirit is in full agreement. Absolutely love the content 🔥
I can’t go out. I don’t wear a mask. I meet with a pastor virtually, by listening to one
I could only watch the first minute and 30 seconds of this video. You talk about the Church building as a place of glorious fellowship among so called believers. You apparently haven't seen what I have seen in the "church".
I didn't get richer, more popular, more well-liked, more beautiful when I was born again in Christ; my troubles didn't suddenly disappear...but I gained the best gift of all: the Holy Spirit and salvation of my sins. Thank you God!
Amen.
Amen !!!!
God bless you
Truth be told, more often then not when you finally figure it out is when the trouble really starts because that's when the evil one realizes he's lost someone and tries to regain him. Pray for protection. As the prophet said, " If God is for you, who can be against you".
Well said😀
“Heaven is not a reward, it’s a gift” wow that was amazing!
Best i have ever heard. Comforting.
Amen .amen..amen!!
That was an epic statement! God-inspired.
Awesome!
Your crown is a reward don't let the devil steal it
My mothers best friend always said, "I would rather spend an hour sitting beside a hypocrite, than burn eternally with them. Grace be with you all.
That's lovely! One to remember!
Jesus Christ, The Son of God, The Christ, The Savior promises eternal life ONCE you believe on him alone! Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and rose again the 3rd day! Once Saved Always Saved! Salvation can NEVER Be lost!
Christianity is about the relationship with the Saviour Jesus Christ..🙌🏻
Amen Daffney!
Yes it is sister. Amen
Daffney Ranee it’s about a good relationship with Him
Yes it's definetly Relationship over Religion
Agreed!
IT'S PRETTY DISTURBING WHEN SOCIETY KEEPS LIQUORSTORES,DOPESHOPS,STRIPCLUBS OPEN.....YET DEMANDS PLACES OF WORSHIP KEEP THEIR DOORS CLOSED.😡😡😡
EXACTLYYY!! I DON'T UNDERSTAND!! 😡😡😡
Be ye angry and sin not my friend
@@christophermcneil5478 Amen, my brother! I will be sure not to sin.
Yes, its the begining of christian persacution of the church in the US
@@palelegerement7133 Yeah, you're right. I'll delete my comment.
I am Armenian and i appreciate you spreading awareness for my people. God told us that Christians will be persecuted, but if we keep our faith in him we will be saved. Over 100 years ago about 2 million Armenians were massacred in their native lands of Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia: There were various reasons for this genocide, one being the facr that we were Christians in the Ottoman Empire. My ancestors were survivors of this genocide. God looked over my great grandpa and grandma for a reason. He wanted them to live to continue their legacy and to create God-fearing offspring who will do the same in the future.
Given your history and background, do you see persecution of the church in America coming?
wow, Hayots - I pray that you are deeply blessed for your continued faith in God, may you be blessed always!
You have inherited that legacy. I pray you can leave that treasure to the next generation. If not, bring in a great harvest for the coming rapture!
Luke 6
Jesus Christ, The Son of God, The Christ, The Savior of the World promises eternal life ONCE you believe on him alone, Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and rose again the 3rd day! Once Saved Always Saved! Salvation can NEVER Be lost!
It has become more and more difficult to find a church with real Christians....not just fans! I have heard so many "feel good" messages but not the true word.
I’m coming to the conclusion that the people we think of when we say things like that are probably in their homes thinking and saying the same things.
I agree. If you are looking for some excellent Bible teaching, look up Derek Prince videos.
Look up Charles Lawson, you. Won’t regret it.
I,hear ya.
Family devotions - I have also watched Charles Lawson. He’s great. No nonsense preaching :)
I have been a Christian for many years. I am 73 and unable to get around due to disabilities. However, I have several women who I know personally but we don't live near each other. We are all Christians around the same age, and we share with each other via email and phone. That is my church. And I thank my Heavenly Fathet for it. 😀. Thank you for your ministry!
Hope you're doing well! 💗 God Bless
Many blessings to you sir! God be with you always
Blessings to you.
God bless you
God bless you dear brother.💟🐨
I've rededicated myself to God, I've given my life to Christ Jesus that I should not stumble again.
Amen!
God bless you! Know that if you do stumble God forgives.
"A righteous man falls seven times but gets back up"
@@john-ni3pi Thanks for the reply
We will stumble, as long as we are in this flesh, theres always a chance that we will, and that's why we get up everytime. Stumbling doesn't mean we're not going to heaven, it only means we can't make it, and that's why Jesus did it all, that's why we need Him and need to have faith in Him, that's why having faith in Him that He is our way to heaven, not any of our works, not because we did not stumble, will be our way to heaven.
Ephesians 2:8-9 "for it is by grace you are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast"
And as this brother in Christ has said, Heaven is a gift, not a reward.
@@YeshuaIsTheTruth
If?
It’s important to be around true born again Christians. God bless you 🙏
Amen Daniel!
....very few but praying & Sharing Jesus for MORE...
Blessings..
Amen !!!!!
True. But they are hard to find tbh ... many people who go to church are not the real deal 😒
Amen...My thumbs up was the 144th one...Lol Awesome...
Teenager from the U.S. When I say that accepting Jesus was the best decision of my life, I really mean it. Thanks so much for helping me through these videos and may God bless you beyond what you can ever imagine👏
Glory to God.. so happy Jesus has found you! Pray for other teenagers 💜
Same.
Same here!!!
May God bless and keep you, guide you through till Jesus Returns again soon MARATHANA.
May He show you His Calling for your life. 🙏🏻🕊️🕊️🕊️💞😊🎊🦅
Praise JESUS!
The bullying just happened to my daughter. There are no other spiritual churches in this small town. They blamed all on her..instead of apologizing and starting over....very sad. Her name is Dara please pray for her.
Love to you and Dara❤💙💚💛💜
prayers are going out to her . Tell her to hold on put her strength in Jesus he is with her always and he will guide her and protect her she has angels let them be her shield her enemy's shall not harm her nor shall they prosper against her in Jesus name amen🙏 stay safe 😷
@@mgwyn2454 Amen
Only ONE God, don't let the enemies distractions win.
Dear God please bless Dara and deliver her. Let her find her consolation and strength in your Word. Deliver her from her enemies ps56. Amen
When Jesus first saved me it took me four months afterwards to realize that Jesus was calling me to go to church! I prayed over it and He lead me to a church!
Amen sister. Churches are still closed here in the UK. I gave my life to Christ in October and would like to find the right church.
How’d you get saved?
@@daveyloveable I go to a church called Brickworks. I don't know if you live anywhere near but if you do I'm sure you'd be welcome. It's a very small church and it can get quite cold (since we meet outdoors) but I love it there. If you live near or something I'm sure people wouldn't mind you visiting.
@@readerrabbit4566 I am not really good at explaining this but if you need a deeper understanding I’ll read you what the Bible says and how to get saved.”How to know Jesus personally”.
“Recognize your a sinner”
“Ask Jesus to forgive you”
“Turn away from sin”
Now my brother/sister. Jesus died for you on the cross. He’s been chasing you ever since you were born. If you seek Jesus, he will seek you! Do you need a better explanation? If you do, I’m always here brother/sister!
Did you get baptised?
I felt like crying when my country Nigeria and the rest was being mentioned...
God bless you
It's heartbreaking we have been praying for years for this situation at my home church - Joe
God bless you and your country. Ive been praying for you.
Love you ❤️
GOD BLESS you Major Kingsley! I had no idea this was happening until I saw Joes video. I will be praying too!!
@@godslovehasnobounds6376 Amen !!!
I remember my pastor at my church explain the idea of the Gift that is offered by God though Jesus Christ dying on the cross. He said it is like sometimes we feel as though we need to contribute to the “Gift of Salvation” to be saved. But in this mind set it is as if God is giving you a gift at your birthday party and you say “Thank you, but you really should not have. How much was it, let me reimburse you some money to cover some of the cost.” Then God says “No, it is freely giving to you, I love you so much that I sent my only Son to die on cross for you.” If you continue to say “No let me put something towards your kindness.” In doing so we are cheapening the Gift of Grace. I have a saying on my car license plate cover it says “Give Jesus a chance; He died for the opportunity to have a relationship with you.” Another story that comes to mind is the one about “Don’t worry about the debt.” Let’s say a man or women is in front of the judge and they are about to receive their rightful guilty sentencing for speeding tickets they have received. But then someone comes and pays their fines to the judge to legally pardon them. At this point the judge can legally release the guilty person, because their fines are paid in full. This is the same idea of Jesus paying for all our fines/sins at the Cross. The debt is paid, you have been set Free! I hope this all makes sense (I normally never leave comments). I pray that you all have a Blessed Day!
I have 1 fellow christian at my work and just today he looked at me and randomly smiled and said “I always feel really good when I see you bro.” It made my day. Nobody has ever given me such a good compliment. I have very few fellow believers, but when I see them I do feel very good. I know exactly what he meant and how he felt when he said that to me. God bless you Byron.
God bless you,
From one oliver b to another one, this made me happy, god bless you
Matthew 7:13,14 bro. We are a small flock.
This is so sweet 🥹💖
Jesus Christ, The Son of God, The Christ, The Savior promises eternal life ONCE you believe on him alone! Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and rose again on the 3rd day! Once Saved Always Saved! Salvation can NEVER be lost!
God is not interested in Church goers God is interested with those that will worship him in spirit and in truth.
But still God says or said not to forsake the gatherings of believers, we can't grow on our own we need to fellowship will like minded people, with believers, with people who love God
Church is not the building...its the fellowship of believers in one mind....
MEETING TOGETHER is Church.
@@Larry._.26 You need group reinforcement to prove in your subconscious that what you think is true, is. If others feel that way too, you feel as if it must be more true than if just your believed it.
We are the church. No man is an island and the people of God are called to be fishers of men. We were told by God to GO and MAKE disciples and therefore we gather with fellow brothers and sisters and we speak of His word. We do fellowship with one another. That's how we grow as a Christian and how we make disciples of all nations
@@nathalie5716 but a true Christian should have the holy spirit
This Pastor is my favorite. Far as I can tell he's speaking the truth all the time. I like listening to him because he gives me fresh new ways of seeing things I am aware of... and lots of things I've never thought of before. Thank you, Brother Kirb!
I like that, “Heaven is a gift,not a reward.” TY
Heaven is a gift trough Jesus Christ. It's not a reward for those who lived a most Christian life, it's a gift for those who accept Jesus Christ. Even Hitler who commited horrible crimes could be in Heaven if he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior before he died.
@SuperJacksonYT ッ God blesses us but heaven is not the reward because it’s not something we could earn
Amen!
@SuperJacksonYT ッ hi friend,
Ephesians 2:8-9
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Heaven cannot be earned, making it a gift from God. However, because all have fallen short of the glory of God, we rightfully deserve hell. God gave us salvation because He is merciful, loving and full of grace. God bless!
Indeed. However there is a crown for each dedicated Christian. This what makes "feel-good" Christian and dedicated Christian different.
To all you who are reading this.. ..God never promised that it would be easy but he has promised us his overwhelming love and comfort. He sees your pain, he knows it's hard, he knows your heart, and he is with you *EVEN WHEN IT DOESN'T FEEL LIKE IT* 😊🙏💕☺️🙌
Is that why he upheld slavery in the bible? Pretty shallow promise of love and comfort when your "gawd" advocates that some of his creations are given permission in his own amoral screed to whip and beat others into submission. Truly what a "loving" "gawd" would do.
Leviticus 25:44-46
LION OF FIRE - Christian Channel thank you for your comments
Amen!
Amen. He never allows a storm He won't go through with His child.
@@JB-yb4wn Some things were allowed in the Old Testament as a temporary compromise with a stubborn people.
I came across this video rather recently. I recently had a very terrifying nightmare (a religious nightmare that had the devil try to get me to say horrible things but I would never say them and it still haunts my mind since it scares me so much) and since that day I’ve prayed everyday, repented all of my sins (I used to not repent and I feel awful about that), and I have watched more Christian videos. In the past, I had a bit of an anger problem and couldn’t forgive very well. Now I prayed for those that have wronged me and said I forgive and I pray for forgiveness. I’ve turned to do more charity work and doing more good for the world.
God bless you my friend and everyone who is watching this.
Amen!
God Bless you 🙌🏻🙌🏻
God blesd you too dear
God bless you too 🙏
Thank you❤️
"All paths lead to God". That fooled me longer than it should have, and deceives many people that I know.
True brother. Jesus isn't a way to salvation, He is the way to salvation.
@@AirstripBum And the only way ‼️💙🙏🏽
Isn't it ultimately true? If someone said all paths lead to Christ, would you like that better? Didn't God create all?
@@incorrba No
@@incorrba If all paths led to a good destination, you wouldn't need a lighthouse, compass, or GPS. If murdering our neighbor was just as Holy as Loving them, we might have even greater cause for alarm, as we could easily question whether God could condone both equally and still be Loving.
While listening to you Joe, tears were dripping in my eyes. There's a warmth feeling in my heart that sees how Holy our God is. God bless you brother.
5 Toxic teachings in the church today:
1. Social justice - Where the idea is that the church must help solve the worlds problems (poverty, violence, racism etc.). Sometimes uniting with non Christians do do so.
2. One sided view of Gods character - The idea that God will never judge anyone He only loves people. Joe already covered this
3. Friendship evangelism - The idea where you cant just tell someone they are lost and in danger of going to hell, you have to forge a relationship with them 1st and then over many days/months/years show them that they are lost.
4. Using worldly props to attract unsaved people to the church - The idea is that telling people the gospel directly is too offensive and not effective, so they put on a worldly fleshy show to bring people into the church and then sneak the gospel in somewhere in between all the entertainment. Joe already covered this.
5. Don't judge - The idea that Christians are not allowed to point out anyone's sin.
Yes!!!!! I agree
Thnx, I was loooking for a summary comment
@@Jo-qc6mk Hi, i dont want to do Joes video any injustice. Joe asked in the video for people to post what they think are 5 toxic techings in the church today. My post only touches on 2 of the 5 that Joe covered in this video.
@@benjamincoetzee1735 Good points. I went to a "seeker sensitive" church right after I got saved. It was soooooo confusing! fellowshipping with a witchdoctor that said John the Baptist was a wiccan, others that said Abortion and same sex marriage are fine, others evolution is fact, others creationists are stupid, all paths lead to heaven etc......These from people who "loved the worship" there and for 5 years at least were in the congregation. I tried to correct all of them and it was so hard because the pastor only preached on "God's Love". I would never have been born again if that was my only source of truth. We must read and study to show ourselves in the faith. 2 Timothy 2:15.
@@bryguy8203 Amen!
Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
These past few months I have become increasingly bitter about the current happenings in the world, hatred for sin and myself begun to overwhelm all love in my heart, but your videos are renewing the fire within. Thank you for your ministry, Joe.
Jesus Christ, The Son of God, The Christ, The Savior promises eternal life ONCE you believe on him alone! Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and rose again the 3rd day! Once Saved Always Saved! Salvation can NEVER be lost!!
For two years i went to charismatic church and never found God till I stopped going and I now have a relationship with God and have had many prayers answered and im more happy now then ever but I don't have nothing against churches God bless you
Your statement is intriguing. Could you embellish?
Same here
I think you missed the point that we should “not forsake our assembling together” and “all the more as you see the day drawing near.” I pray God will lead you and that you will submit yourself to the pastor. As fellow believers, we should all remind ourselves to make certain of His calling and choosing of us (2 Pet 1) and to Test and examine ourselves if we are in the faith (2 Cor 13)
Funny, that's where I really started my growth. The first time I open the doors to that place and overwhelming peace was there.
Closet gay churches
Before COVID I was in a mega church that every week they had a gimmick. One week it was donuts on a pegboard. Then movies with popcorn, then a real snow machine, then a full size Santa sleigh, then hot dogs.
You get the idea. The messages were professionally produced and done with excellence. So was the music. First class all the way. But the people were zombies. No love. No greeting a stranger. If they didn't know you they didn't see you. It's time to move on. Mega is big but bigger is not better.
@barb rarick Hi Barb - I know what you're talking about, my husband and I went to several "churches" that were the same as you described. We have finally found a very small church where the WORD is preached and everyone is very loving and uplifting. There are only about 30 of us on a "packed" Sunday, but we hear the Word being preached and the Holy Spirit moves in those services. I just felt that the LORD was asking me to encourage you to not give up finding a church. Pray and ask Him where He would have you go. GOD bless you! 🙏🙏
@barb rarick You are welcome! I wouldn't tolerate that either and my husband has very mild ASD so sometimes he doesn't "get" the social cues and people can be rude. But if they're calling themselves "Christians" then they shouldn't be treating anyone, much less a fellow brother (or sister) that way!!! We'd love to have you both at our church and you'd be welcomed with open arms! I'd still like to encourage you to ask God where he has for you and don't give up! At least there are pastors like this to watch on the internet so you can at least hear the Word. Love you both in the Lord and you'll be in our prayers!
I'm kind of on the shy side, is that bad?
@@briannaprieto3043 Hi, I'm kind of on the shy side too, and I'm autistic. But it's definitely still worth going to church if that's what you mean. And no, it isn't bad to be shy, yes it's good to socialise but being shy in itself isn't bad. Hope this actually made sense, God bless you.
@@bethiaprosser1189 God bless you and thank you for your reply!
I just turned 18, and when you said young people get tricked, I felt you and I have studied enough for myself to be reborn💚
I also just turned 18 and started living for the Lord!
you got 18 likes
Now, you got 19 likes. May you Continue to grow in Jesus Christ.
I am turning 18, and I also just started living my life for the Lord 💛✨
Life with christ will be a blessing and bountiful one
it breaks my heart and makes me cry when I see and think about brothers and sisters in other countries living this poverty and deadly persecutions just makes me want to go over there and suffer with them. because I am no better than them probably worse than them and they go through this, Lord Jesus take away this pain from my brothers and sisters.
Amen !
Amen
And Amen
Amen
You are free. If you really want.
I can’t go to a church.. I’m almost homeless and can’t drive ..I love your messages..thinking on what Jesus loves me and what he did for me makes me cry.. I really am isolated and have one friend here but he is Christian but pressures me to date him but I don’t have any want for those things anymore.. I want friends that aren’t seeking me for things I can’t give.. I can’t see my son right now and he’s in the midst of a family keeping from me from him from lies and I keep forgiving them but I still sent him every day some words from the Bible and explain it the best I can but on the computer because that is the only way I can talk to him..I weep every day for him , mostly because I fear his soul and heart is being corrupted by the influences ..I pray every day that he’s listening to God.. 😞
Thank you for this teaching. I am 64 years old and when I get lost or confused, i go back to the foot of the cross and there I find grace, forgiveness and most of all a renewed understanding of my salvation. Yeshua died to save me. It is finished! Hallelujah.
I have never resonated so much with number 5 up until 3 years ago. It's one thing to only say the salvation prayer but it's totally different when you actually accept Jesus Christ as the Lord, and pick up the cross 🙏🙏
Amen Nicole, we must get crucified! - Joe
Amen !!!!
The proof is in the fruit 💗
@@offthekirb
Why are all the commentators black here? You setting up for another Jonestown?
You said it right. Easy Believism is the truth. You have to receive through belief (John 1:12) , not pray for your salvation.
I'm totally on board with what you said in this video, 100%. Btw, i'm one of those Christians who feel that if i've not been convicted by a sermon (preaching), i haven't gotten my time's worth. I don't want my ears tickled, i want the meat of the WORD, the Sword of the Lord. ❤️
All the riches we have in this world when we pass away, well rot away or be broken, the Lord says built our riches in heaven.
That’s not what the wealth gospel preachers teach.
1 Peter 5:7 “Turn all your anxiety over to God because he cares for you.” Jesus loves you dont give up on him!❤!
I became slightly jaded about church, too many priests excepting sin and not following the word of God, I was lost and believed the lies, but one day I woke up, it was like a light went on in my heart and started to reveal the lies, and I feel born again and I will not be fooled again, fool me once shame on you , fool me twice shame on me, I look back at all the times I struggled and all the times where my life could have been so much worse and I realise that it was God who helped me through it all even when I didn't see, he never left me, was always watching me and helping me... Thank you God for all of your love 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I have to admit that I sometimes did stupid things shortly after becoming a Chrisian, but I felt more shame and guilt as before.
Same :(
I just got out of this season. May I just suggest talking to God? Do it as often as you wish, find a quiet time (personally I do it at night, with a lamp on, reminds me of winter and calmness but anyways).. talk it out like talking to a therapist (never gone before) and reading Job. I can’t help you, I’m so sorry. I know you hear ‘pray’ from a lot of people as advice, but I guess we’re all just as lost together. May God hug you warmly.
ive been a Christian for years and i still do stupid things, thank God He still loves me and forgives me!
I started going back to church 2 weeks ago. That Sunday night I started dreaming of myself carrying a life size wooden cross along the road. I decided God literally wanted me to do that. I told my hubby I planned to do that. He was concerned, so I prayed and fasted upon it. I spoke to my Mum, I told her my plan given by God. My Mum said often dreams are symbolic like the 7 fat cows then 7 skinny cows from Genesis 41. She said God could be telling me well done you have picked up your cross. I thank God for the wisdom of my mother and the encouragement, also the valuable lesson. Lean not on your own understanding. For God has higher thoughts than we do.
I’ve received the gift of the Holy Spirit!
I guess you speak jibberish as well
AMEN good job☺
Holy spirit main concern is to let you know that u r sinned,and let you convinced u to turn ur way to God❤️
Not some human miracles but it's the real miracles
Yoooooh Brother Joseph. You have touched a very soft spot that is often ignored by many Christians. Be blessed Brother. 😀
A person who asks, "How much can I sin and still be a Christian" has the echoes of an ungenerated soul.
Its unrepentance
Amen.
@Pali Chretien Hi. I wrote that if a person asks, "How much can I sin and still be a Christian," that is a sign of an unregenerated heart, as those who love God 'hunger and thirst' after righteousness. Are you in disagreement with the Lord of glory? I hope not! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@Pali Chretien Sorry. After my post, you wrote, "Pure silliness and deception." I thought you were talking about me!
Hey, may the Lord bless you and yours!
@@kenshiloh see how easily that was worked out with just a bit of clarification? So much fighting is soo unnecessary!
Love off the Kirb ministries'.....I live a lonely Christian life....but I'm never alone...... JESUS is with me always 🙏💚
Hi Joe
I just wanted to say that God bless you and let your minister prosper
Please do pray that lost souls will be won into the kingdom through this work! - Joe
@@offthekirb I pray Joe. God bless you
Joe, I've commented in the past on this subject and I reiterate, I've not been able to find a church where I'm confident that the leadership is honest and forthright and doesn't somehow weave dangerous doctrine and heresy into the message. In the last church (Methodist) I joined the associate pastor tried to convince me that the Devil was nonexistent and evil was a cloud that randomly floated about descending on people, reigning havoc in their lives and then floating away again to do the same to someone else. This is an extremely dangerous heresy because if one were to believe in it he'd have absolutely no defense against the evil in this world. When I tried to engage this same pastor in a conversation regarding the end of the age he told me that I shouldn't worry about such things because the last days were atleast one, maybe two thousand years off and then offered to give me a book on biblical prophecy. I brought up the parable of the ten virgins and was told I might study more in earnest so as not to misinterpret schripture.This same pastor was given his own church to shepherd with a congregation of two thousand members. I was mortified. He was replaced with another like him. The head pastor was made a superintendent of the Methodist churches in this area and the head pastor was replaced by a woman who was incredibly "woke" and began a campaign to make her new church as friendly to gay people as she possibly could and in fact, installed several on the board of Directors. Needless to say, that church began hemorrhaging parishioners and I beat a hasty retreat, myself but not before being accused of being a drug user, a drunk and (of all things) a beggar. This because when I tried to make the church cognizant of what had been going on I became known as a "troublemaker". This was around the time the pandemic began, the services were conducted on line and except to call the Methodist Convention there was nothing more I could do so I began praying for them, though I have to say it hurt my feelings.
The church before that was a Pentecostal church and apparently I was believed to be a heathen because I refused to speak in tongues but I was not moved to do so. Besides, Paul wrote that if done in a congressional setting and no translation was forthcoming that it was no more then vanity and in the two years I attended there I never once saw the translation made. I felt that if I faked speaking in tongues it would been a slap in the face of the Holy Spirit, perhaps a blasphemy. I was raised in a Jewish household and I considered all of a sudden breaking into Hebrew prayer as I did until I became a Christian but I felt I couldn't do that even to them. Paul said, Prophecy will cease and tongues will fail (?) and my own salvation wasn't dependent on that so I moved on.
I've attended a couple of churches since the pandemic ended here in Raleigh but for the most part I've been meeting with a couple of Christian friends and praying with them and we've all been looking for a nice little home church but as yet we haven't been able to find what we've been looking for, sad to say. We are all (all three of us) subscribed to your channel and it seems like it's a help but we'd like to find something atleast close to what we're looking for and I'm sure that eventually it will happen but I'd like you and your base of people to remember us in your prayers, if so inclined. That might help.
Thank you for your channel and the good it does. We will be praying for you as well! Maranatha!
Watched 3 videos you so far.. I can tell You are helping many youngsters to the LORD! God Bless you🙏🏼
Hallelujah! All glory to God!!
Dear Off The Kirb Ministries: Your videos are a great Blessing to me. Thank you so much and may the Lord Bless you and yours!
Nigerian here😔
God Bless you! You are in my prayers
God bless you and your country. Ive been praying for you
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GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER
God bless you! The Holy Spirit will comfort you! Don’t lose hope! I’m praying for you brother!
“Heaven is not a reward, it’s a gift”, This hit me really hard, thank you for these words.
It is beautiful to hear someone humble speak the truth in love. God bless you and your family to continue to work in the plans and purposes he has for your life. ❤
I am Ethiopian and when he talked about kids in Ethiopia it touchedy heart bcz I saw them struggling
Thanks Joe, I'm 73, I'm really enjoying your sermons. God bless you and your family.
I was amazed by your analogies then realized Jesus spoke in parables. God truly is speaking through you Joe. Keep doing His work.
The key folks is everyone should have a personal relationship with God. With prayer God will guide you. He will never ask you to sin. Love God ! He loves you.!
I am so wealthy in my Lord and the blessings he has given me. I have lived pay check to pay check most of my life. I have such joy because of the Lord Jesus of Christ!
Thank you Joe for highlighting the persecuted church. These are our brother and sisters in the body of Jesus Christ. If the smallest part of our own body hurts; our whole body feels the discomfort. We must remember our brethren in chains in prayers and resources.
Thanks for ALL your encouragements. 🙏🏼⚔️🙏🏼
Can I just mention that this young man is a wonderful illustrator?
I thank you God for me finding Kirb Ministry's bless you all 🙏❤️
I am 62 and i am awake but i have not lived my life in god but i now know i must put in the work you have help me so I've never really been into the cell phone but lately I'm indulged heavily to seek the truth and without it I would not have found so I'm grateful but I'm trying to get out of the internet and phone I believe in simple life and I need to get back to it thank you for everything you've done you light in a dark world I'm nothing but love for you and I wish the best to your family thank you so much
The analogy of Disney World for the young girl's birthday was spot on; truly, that is an eye-opening parable regarding some churches. I will be chewing on that one for awhile.
I love your videos Joe. You are gentle in getting your message across and sensitive to the needs of others. You are truly anointed in teaching the Word of God and ministering to others. Thank you for caring about the fate of souls and where others will spend eternity. You are so appreciated. 💜
I love watching you. The problem to me is there are so many corrupt churches, I have been to quite a few. So, when i found you online it gave me a way to enrich my bible knowledge. I found your youtube channel to he a blessing in a time of a world full of corruptness. Where churches are allowing critical race theory and other nonsense to come into Gods home. So I thank you. Your channel is something I have been needing. You teach hard sermons too, not just ones people want to hear, and that is a rarity. So thank you! These type of channels are what people need right now.
Kingdom hall isn't corrupt. Try it out x
@@yvonnegeldard1880 no it isn't right
Almighty Jesus Christ Thank you for saving me from my Enemies and and dying on the the Cross as the ultimate sacrifice for my sins... Thank you!!!!
Lord we also pray for your forgiveness of our enemies and for your grace that we might forgive them. We also pray for their conversion of heart and soul. You ask us to pray for our enemies and forgive them. Lord, help us to do this. Amen please
Dear brother thank you for this it feels as if a burden has been lifted from my shoulder,it made me realised how necessary it is to go to church.Thankyou again. Shalom
Praise God!
Bless you, Joe. I have a soul, blood in my veins and breath in my lungs. I don't have much else, but all I want to do is commit all that I am to the Glory of our Lord Jesus Christ, to be on fire for the Kingdom of God just as you are. Thank you for your guidance, your friendship, your mentorship and your selfless devotion to this community you lead.
I can feel that the Holy Spirit is speaking through you, i pray God will continue to bless you, your family and ministry
I have to say, I miss the fellowship of having a “church family” and we have searched for one’s that teach the TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH and sadly, EVERY ONE we have found, is in bed with the harlot. 😢😤💔 celebrating Pagan holidays, sugar coated messages, no teaching of repentance, accept and tolerate everyone, or YOU’RE the One who is wrong. IF NOT for CERTAIN teachers on TH-cam, we would only have our bibles and each other. And if these Pastors were local, I might be tempted to squat there! What I can say is TEST the spirit, even with an in person Pastor! Follow with your bible, don’t just let ANYONE speak into your mind and life and call it good.
My husband and I feel the same. We live in the South and it's hard for us to find other christians who keep the real sabbath holy (Saturday) but were trying.
I have the same issue and have driven far and wide.....😥
it's intentional.
Good thing Jesus “tolerates” all.
@PALI PALI I got really good teaching at a Lutheran church
Yes so true we are all sinners Jesus shed his blood for us
Thank you Joe for your 'straight-up', no compromise preaching, God is doing a wonderful work through you. I pray for your continued ministry every day. Peace and love from Wales. God bless you and all reading this 🙏
Corona virus pandemic is an isolation from
churches and God's people.
Stay united and spend more time with God. Jesus is there for us.Amen.
Thank you Father God 🙏, for men like this man! Who is not afraid to say your word! To the people! In jesus's mighty name Amen 🙏 Thank Lord 🙏!!!!
Last week I lost 28 videos overnight: below are the videos I managed to rescue. Please let me know if there is a particular video that I lost that you would like me to remake/repost in the next couple of weeks. Here's the list: th-cam.com/play/PLInagh-a_D7QEBUXrWJEmY97n9xxOLV0N.html
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😮😮 *-Satan-* must be doing something to take u down but it doesn't matter because *JESUS* has conquered it all
I think being born again is about receiving the Spirit of God through believing the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and being babtized. Its men and women who are fighting sin, fighting the lies, and reaching out to the lost saying please join us before its too late!
Thank you brother in christ from Congo, your videos are so helpful, may the Lord Jesus keeps you and your family
Bro the fleshly worldly church is a no go for us anointed spiritual believers keep spreading love I stay in my Christ armor
I never heard of Joe Kirby but, When I woke up early Thursday August 20th I had to Subscribe to what he said in this video. God Bless Joe Kirby. Amen.
"Bad company ruins good morals.”
1 Corinthians 15:33
It honestly hurts to see the things of revelation happening right before our eyes, the persecution of Christians is happening now , just as Jesus said “they hated me so they will also hate you too” the end is honestly here, as a person of Nigerian descent it breaks my heart to see this😞😞
Our precious Brothers who lay down their lifes.
Hi Joe this is Joe from Philadelphia United States, thank you so much for your shows your videos mean a lot to me and I'm sure mean a lot to a thousand other people also thank you and God bless you
Dear Off The Kirb Ministries: Hey Joe! I noticed below that I had commented a year ago. But I want you to know that I'm rewatching this, and I'm being reblessed because of it. You are so Blessed, brother! May the Dear Lord Jesus keep you moving forward! I love you!
If we say that no sin we deceive ourselves.
Feeling ashamed of what sin you commit is good sometimes. Even though it was an accident.
It is a good thing that the Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins. Be very troubled when you can sin without feeling bad about it. That means you have sealed yourself off from the Holy Spirit's leading. Whenever that happens, remember to move back to God!
If you feel guilty for sinning, you still have God-given morals which tells you what you are doing is wrong. And I wouldn’t really say when we sin, it’s an accident. When we sin, it is more purposeful in fulfilling a desire that is not of God’s such as fornication, adultery, blasphemy, or lying as a few examples.
No it's not. Jesus took that guilt and shame to the cross. You don't need to co-work with him because you need to feel better. Get back up and continue to fight.
As a teenager of the early 2000’s going to Christian rock concerts literally changed my life hearing the singers from the stage always sharing the hope of Jesus. And here I am like 15 years later and see how much that music protected me and shaped my view and understanding of the Lord. I’m grateful of people’s efforts and taking part in their talents to share Christ. I’m so in love with Jesus because they shared him with me.
Brother Joe... words can't describe how much I enjoy and appreciate your ministry! Your videos are so wonderful! You are so encouraging and very full of insightful wisdom of the Lord Jesus Christ! Thank you so much! God bless you and your family!!!
I am so grateful for this guy I was in a terribly dark time in my life and your videos have helped me not feel alone. I have struggled with my faith for years struggling with addictions and anger and my physical pain. The last few days I&& spent searching for God and for some reason this guy's videos have popped up I haveh many stupid videos pop up but this time it was different. I really am at a crossroads in my life and life has in some ways become unbearable I thank you and appreciate you helping me through Jesus.
Truly eye-opening reminder of how we should be as Christians. Wonderful video, Brother. God bless you and yours.
I thank God that he led me to your teachings Joe you certainly bring changes in my life may God bless you
God bless you!
Your channel is a breath of fresh air! Thank you! Since we have had to stay home so much due to the Virus, we do watch the service live together with our family at home. Live with family doesn't feel the same as singing and praying with the whole church. Good day to you
The more I watch the more I am loving your channel. Thank you for your messages. So far you have been right on target doctrinally.
God bless us all! We will be saved in Jesus name amen!
Amen !!!!
I share with my son and brother. I know they hate that I share things, and to be honest I doubt they even watch but I send the goods here and there and they have to do with it as they pleased. Holy Spirit will deal with them. Thank you for being so honest and being YOU for the Father. Hugs.
Been trying to find a church family for my family, haven't found a church that fits or feels right. Longing for a great church that speaks the whole truth.. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ, help my family find a Church home. Everything you are saying we have been running into and run/avoid..
Thank you for reminding me that my Father still loves me😭❤️
He will never leave you. Allways remember that. God bless you
Also, I'm really surprised that a Christian channel that's not full of error and deception actually has a pretty large audience. That's something very rare indeed.
That's true indeed.
Was just thinking exactly the same thing.
I know now I have to be done with drugs and alcohol. Your unforgivable sin video really spoke to me. Thank you Lord for your tuff love through this ministry.🙏
Certainly, you've been given the gift to edify by the Spirit.
Thank you, Father.
Thank you, sir.
- A saved American war veteran in Germany
im 16, and was raised going to a baptist church maybe 3 times a year, we then found a church that was upbeat and talked ab God love and how He saved us and how by grace we are free. And that was it. No repentance, no talk about trials or tribulations. Just jokes and happiness, wealth and health. I was so blinded for 3 years thinking repentance wasn’t necessary, i hadnt even heard the term fear of the lord. It took me reading the whole bible in a month to finally understand all of God, not to say I know everything bc no human does, but I finally know and comprehend Gods Love, and Justice, His mercy and wrath. Its amazing and praise God i found the truth
Faith Marie praise the Lord sister
Paul Costa um no? Salvation is earned by Gods grace and His alone. But sanctification will come along with that, so repentance, a new heart, new desires etc., all i was saying is that we really need repentance not for salvation but to grow closer to God. Our sin separates us, and we are called to flee from it as much as we can, so we have to cut out habitual sin, and all the sin we can for that matter
Paul Costa Paul Costa 1. It’s necessary to deepen a relationship with God. And if they don’t repent, that SHOWS they probably aren’t truly saved. Not because you need it to BE SAVED. But that if your heart is genuine in being saved and you truly do turn to God. You will repent, you will begin to hate your sin BC the Holy Spirit is in you. Henceforth repentance. Repentance is not NEEDED for salvation, but is a byproduct and insanely biblical. Also as far as if we can lose salvation I don’t think so. But I also think that a lot of people claim to be Christian but aren’t saved. I think that a prayer when you’re 8 dosent just cover you so that you can just live however you want. But I don’t think it’s biblical to just lose true salvation. Hopefully that answered your question
Paul Costa 1. Then they don’t truly love Jesus. And as far as biblical evidence you can literally do a word search in the Bible for “abhor evil” or any of the sort of hating evil and SO many verses pop up, for instance: 1 John 3:9 is a verse that proves you will make an effort to turn from sin as a result of salvation. Psalm 97: 10, Psalm 45:7, Romans 12:9, Jude 1:23, revelation 2:6(the works meaning sin) psalm 5:5 and these are just some of the first ones. The WHOLE bible talks about loving righteousness and hating sin. When I say you will hate sin I mean your spirit. Because our flesh LOVES sin. I know mine does, but our spirit hates it, and the Holy Spirit in us (if saved) hates it even more. And I think that for things not specified in the word we have to look to our convictions. Personally I find it hard to believe you can possibly masturbate without any lustful thoughts. Like at all. Just because I struggled with it for so long and I’m the beginning used that as an excuse to keep doing it, but God just kept telling me like “this isn’t what I have for you” “you need to give it up” and so I did, and at this point I forgot the rest of what you said and can’t see it so I will do it in another reply!
Paul Costa 2. Its not about when it’s about the truth behind it in your heart. Ultimately God is the judge. Its a completely different scenario, because the reason I place an emphasis on repentance is BC it SHOWS that someone is saved, along with the fruits of the spirit. What I’m saying is words don’t save you, truly and genuinely accepting what Jesus has done for you does. The 8 year old if true then later wouldn’t become a satanist, and if the 8 year old being true in accepting Jesus dying moments later would go to heaven because she had truly accepted Christ rather than just doing it because the Sunday school teacher told her to( also I love how we keep going back and forth between saying” she “and “8 y-o” 😂) but what I’m saying is ultimately God is the judge.
Thank you so much for being a light when we need it! I love listening to you, thank you for spreading the word of God as it should be. God bless you sir, you are a true gem on the internet! Thank you so much ❤ from Belgium
"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
He isn't praying, he is preaching. Those are two very different things.
Amen I receive this in Jesus mighty name, I have to confess I feel I have been Luke warm, Lord forgive me.. Go'd bless you and your ministry..
When I was younger my father had us in churches and we even searched for some. But eventually stopped going. Because we didn’t feel apart of the congregation. I was young but my ideals had formed to be weary of “those” churches. So I eventually alienated my church life. And grew distant. Just recently I yearn for that direction and spiritual guidance due to my reassurance in The Lord from the fear of Covid. I’ve started back praying everyday. I now yearn to be back in church with spiritual guidance. BUT from a true God fearing pastor. I needed to see this video and thank you.
This ministry has touched my life in so many ways. Thank you Joe Kirby, for your humble and gentle nature. Thank you for making God's Word interesting and understandable.