Hanging On When You Feel Like Giving Up

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  • @patriciatodd1278
    @patriciatodd1278 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for the excellent sermon!❤

  • @catharinatheunissen967
    @catharinatheunissen967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    Most of the times we are our own biggest problem, we proclaim that we serve God with all of out heart and love our neighbour as our self but yet if things do not go our way we question God and judge our fellow man. At times when I look within to myself I realise with the help of God that I am my own biggest problem. The love of God makes me overcome my own self, thank you JESUS.🙌🙌

    • @SELAHPAUSE
      @SELAHPAUSE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      If only people would realize that flesh is their biggest enemy and not a spiritual being known as the devil they would be able to overcome life obstacles

    • @nancyhouseal2130
      @nancyhouseal2130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Amen!

    • @leevrose9408
      @leevrose9408 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ppp

    • @mikedickison5003
      @mikedickison5003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@SELAHPAUSE the greatest deception Satan would use in all history is to get people to believe he doesn't exist, or at worst he merely is an influence. He will allow you to believe that he is co-equal with god as long as you are short on GOD'S supreme authority and power.

    • @JA71280
      @JA71280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Good afternoon Catharina. I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to say that I completely agree with you. As humans we can all become tired of life and even our calling by God, in many aspects. But we are definitely the problem ourselves, most of the time. We forget that we depend and rest in the Lord when we are exhausted mentally or emotionally, etc. God bless you.

  • @MarianneRWalker
    @MarianneRWalker ปีที่แล้ว +95

    This message may have saved my life...thank you Pastor Begg. I had asked the Lord Jesus, just this day, for a word to help me continue... and behold I came across this message. I thank God for this timely message.

    • @goodson77784
      @goodson77784 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      God Bless You

    • @waynegrobler7432
      @waynegrobler7432 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Keep holding on Mariane. ❤ Trust HIM in the dark 🙏🙏❤

    • @unmaskingpurpose
      @unmaskingpurpose 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He did save my life and idk how to ever understand how. God uses everything down to the blade of grass there are no mistakes in God's systematic way of operation

  • @pauliberg3492
    @pauliberg3492 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Listening to this again,
    and once again, a message well needed.Amen.

  • @frankvita8105
    @frankvita8105 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Abba Father i ask You to forgive us for our sins in Jesus name. I pray for my brother Alistair and all Your children. I pray that You will guard our hearts from despair.and carry us when we grow weary. I pray that You give us the grace to continue in Your Word and to rest in Your all powerful, loving arms. . We pray that the peace of Christ would reign in our hearts and in the world ..that Jesus would return and usher inHis Kingdom. For Your glory. Amen

  • @cameronmnelson
    @cameronmnelson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    DO NOT STOP TELLING YOUR STORIES. I know that man at the end mentioned that he would prefer less stories and more scripture, but your dialogue and stories and hymns and Simon and Garfunkel songs that you intertwine in each message has been a blessing to me as I listen.

    • @L.Fontein7
      @L.Fontein7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Agree! Perfect as is.

    • @vegasrichsave
      @vegasrichsave ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed praise our Lord Jesus 🙏

    • @suestaves2455
      @suestaves2455 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@vegasrichsave
      Amen 🙏🏻

  • @angelawainman7020
    @angelawainman7020 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling!

  • @chrisby777
    @chrisby777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    My dear Alistair Begg. Do you realise how many men are out there (like myself) that would give up anything to be able to preach the way you do! You have a job dear brother. The job you have is to help those of us keep on keeping on! How pathetic I feel when I can’t seem to string two sentences together before going off track and end up waffling on about something completely different. I so appreciate you and your gentle but firm way of teaching. Please be lifted up by the knowledge of knowing that you help men like myself some like myself in the evening of their lives and looking back with regret at what could have been. I so look forward to your sermons please take heart. You bless so many people in so many ways. May God bless you and your ministry.
    Chris Barrett, Western Australia.

    • @moanatamati4128
      @moanatamati4128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Well said Chris!🙏🏾
      I concur with your statement!
      JESUS bless you man in perservering for the crown of life and goal of eternal glory!
      Moana Tamati
      Gooseberry Hill
      Perth Western Australia.
      Maori Aussie!👍🏾

    • @ritamorelli3869
      @ritamorelli3869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen

    • @Thunderhoofranch
      @Thunderhoofranch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen

    • @brendaduncan4347
      @brendaduncan4347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am praying for you my brother. Keep going.

    • @janetpoludniak1938
      @janetpoludniak1938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Just your being there, loving those sheep, you have served well. I've had a couple of great pastors in my life, not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but I've had a couple that had no idea how to live, love or lead... including my own husband, a pastor, who abused me and our children.
      There remaineth three things...faith hope and love, and the greatest of these is love.
      Only One was perfect. They crucified Him. Take heart. In the end, there will be a crown of righteousness, not because WE were or are, but because He IS. God bless. Don't quit unless He tells you to. Stand strong. Endure hardship. Love Christ and follow the best you know how. He knows your heart. It's not so much WHAT we say, but what HE says. Preach the Word. Be instant in and out of season. Jesus loves you, cares for you, guides you, forgives you, and will bless beyond your ability.
      I remember telling my pastor, I loved what you said in your message about.... He looked confused and said, I never said that. It was what the Holy Spirit interjected in my heart while pastor was speaking. Trust God. He called you. He will use you in ways you never dreamed

  • @annesmith6582
    @annesmith6582 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    NOV.12,2024. FORGIVE Pastor Alistair Begg !!! Our HOLY BIBLE SAYS : “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, FORGIVING ONE ANOTHER, as GOD IN CHRIST forgave YOU !" (Ephesians 4:31-32:)

  • @selahs3110
    @selahs3110 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I cannot tell you how timely and encouraging this message was.
    And I'm not a pastor or a pastor's wife.

  • @C4M3120N
    @C4M3120N 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I could listen to this guy talking all day. I love his accent and the way he speaks. I like to fall asleep listening to him. What better way to finish off your day than God's word.

    • @samuelwalton5467
      @samuelwalton5467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The only better way is to begin your day with God's word :)

    • @judylloyd7901
      @judylloyd7901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@samuelwalton5467 One doesn't negate the other! 😳😄😄
      There *is no* better way to *end your day* than with the Word of God.
      Begin *and* end your day with the Word of God. Ending is as important as beginning 😁
      It's both/and, not either/or.

    • @kitcat901
      @kitcat901 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I love it when he calls things “wee” for small.

    • @TheFla904
      @TheFla904 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes always keeps my nightmares at bay

    • @jonpatrick66
      @jonpatrick66 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My favorite way to fall asleep also. 🫶

  • @dhess140
    @dhess140 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you for being so honest and so humble. This world is unsettling. Those without a relationship with Christ are sitting ducks.

  • @monicahart3071
    @monicahart3071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Your teaching is a "ray of hope" in a world of disillusionment. God's Word is always true.

  • @carol4536
    @carol4536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Oh God, please strengthen Pastor Begg as he runs his race. Thank you for our brother. We love him and ask that you give him peace on Sunday nights. Please rebuke the enemy on his behalf and heal his fear and anxiety. Lead him beside still waters and prepare a table before him in the presence of his enemies. Please keep him from evil and temptation. May his cup run over as he dwells in your presence all the days of his life. May all your Shepherds find rest and your sheep be content as they lie down in green pastures. Please put your hedge of protection around us and cause us to go where we do not wish to go in obedience to your voice. We love You, Lord.

  • @HelenCooper-p5d
    @HelenCooper-p5d 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    This was the video that was on my t.v. at the hospital the morning after my stroke. If ever I needed to see this message again, it was that morning. Thank God He speaks to me through faithful people like Alistair. 💕🙏♥️

    • @cindi7955
      @cindi7955 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a blessing it also was a huge help to me.

  • @pamburtness6635
    @pamburtness6635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    The title caught me attention.
    I serve in Women’s ministry but when my son was killed unexpectedly although I continue to serve I can’t pretend that the happiness I once experienced in life has returned! I want to be an encourager I know God is still good! But I don’t know how useful I am. Thank you for all you do!

    • @mistyvaughn5558
      @mistyvaughn5558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I am so sorry for your loss. Both of you. God bless and keep you.

    • @jreese8284
      @jreese8284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Your faithful service in your trials encourages others, even if you don't see it. No matter how you feel, God is still faithful and won't leave you in this dark time. May His tender love encourage you!

    • @ih82r8
      @ih82r8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      God gives us the sabbath, rest to the weary, and comfort to those who mourn. Expectations (real or imagined, from ourselves or others) of being able to bounce back to a former level of service or feeling is not God-given. I would argue that it's inherently worldly.
      When profound events take place in our lives, we are profoundly changed by them. Much as we might like to, we simply can't go back to the state we were in before the event occurred. What we can do is to receive God's peace, his comfort, his provision and bring our tears and needs to him and let him tend to us as a shepherd does to his most fragile lambs. We can run and hide and God will still find us and speak tenderly to us just like he did for Elijah in the desert. We then allow him to minister to the broken and hurting places knowing that our times are in his hands and not the schedule of mankind.
      Then we allow him to lead us back to where he wants us to be. Your grief is something that he can use to help you to better minister to women, for who knows grief so great as the mother who loses a child? Your ashes will be made beauty again, it just takes time.

    • @kennethbailey6634
      @kennethbailey6634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It does that,the death of a love one can be so devasting to our minds.

    • @thefamily6418
      @thefamily6418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ❤️❤️🥺🤗✝️

  • @marydagostino9568
    @marydagostino9568 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Lamb of God...we need Your help. Thank You for Your help.

  • @Dancingwchaos
    @Dancingwchaos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I’m a former Pastor. This is brother is a fresh breath of air! Gods word being taught, not soap boxed!

    • @annmarieoneil3294
      @annmarieoneil3294 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your so right this Man is a Breath of Fresh Air..God Bless from Scotland

    • @One-way
      @One-way ปีที่แล้ว +1

      “Former”….?

  • @nancysmith8541
    @nancysmith8541 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This Pastor is a real Bible teacher I pray for him & his ability to continue with his powerful teachings!
    Thank you! So very much pastor Begg🙏🏼❤️

  • @marianalkire9694
    @marianalkire9694 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Appreciate your teaching.

  • @gw5309
    @gw5309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I'm retired now. I used to listen to Alistair on Moody radio during my hour long drive to and from work. He was so very comforting and made my days so much better. God has richly blessed him

    • @reginaford8575
      @reginaford8575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had the same experience, now retired, but glad to get the sermons on TH-cam daily

    • @garygiff2024
      @garygiff2024 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The most that comes out of listening to this storyteller is getting entertained with a laugh here and there , but no soul being converted out of death into Life in Christ. The whole structure of today,s christianity must be terminated. There were no sermons at all like this man does in first century church. No one comes to repentence listening to dead soul!

    • @truthseeker7612
      @truthseeker7612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@garygiff2024 This was a
      talk/spreach to ministers, not to convert but to encourage and edify. It hit the mark. It did what it was supposed to do. The Word of God will not come back without effect. These ministers didn't need a homily, they needed exactly what was given.
      I'm sure many went home uplifted, emboldened, soothed and more importantly, reminded they are not alone.

    • @garygiff2024
      @garygiff2024 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@truthseeker7612
      Yes , and they all go back home more dead than when they signed in continuing status quo. Status quo is the broad way through the gates of hell. The devil keeps these ( ministers ) to himself as long as they refuse to set all this aside and secretly seek out the face of God in Heaven!

  • @GailThomas-m5i
    @GailThomas-m5i ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love you, Pastor Beggs, so very much. Your honesty and warmth is such a blessing to me. ❤

  • @johncalaway4446
    @johncalaway4446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I am currently experiencing a tough situation and doing everything I can to hang on. It is a long story, but I am seriously struggling. I am worshiping, praising, praying, believing, trusting, fasting, and keeping my faith. I meditate on God's word day and night. I know that God is good and that nothing is impossible for Him. I am in dire need of financial miracle with what appears to be no help in sight. I am 64 and on a tight income and about to lose my home. I am on the verge of giving up and just walking away because nothing seems to go right.
    I am reminded of Elija and the widow woman that had enough oil and flour to make 2 cakes to eat and then die.

    • @susanfenton4647
      @susanfenton4647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Praying for you right now, John.

    • @johncalaway4446
      @johncalaway4446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@susanfenton4647 May God bless you today and everyday. I know that it will be alright because God is in control but I am struggling at the moment.

    • @heathercloete7450
      @heathercloete7450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      🙏 John, God bless you. I'm in a situation where I also need a financial miracle. I have prayed for you. God is faithful. He is our provider. I'm a 64 year old from South Africa. Take heart. However God comes through for you it will be the right way. Trust Him! He loves you and is THE GOOD SHEPHERD.

    • @johncalaway4446
      @johncalaway4446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@heathercloete7450 I will lift you up in prayer.

    • @janetpoludniak1938
      @janetpoludniak1938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Whatever happens, know that God knows and cares. Sometimes, God allows things to push us to where we need to be. When the storm passes, we realize that it was all by His design. I've lost a lot over the years, but I've never been lost to Him. Sometimes we have to let go of what we have for God to give us what we need. He has something for us, but if our hands are full of what we're hanging on to, we can't accept what he wants to hand us. Trust Him. Jeremiah 29, verse 11 says, I know the plans I have for you...and He does know and cares. Keep listening and trusting. He's in the storm with you.

  • @nnaemekaenemchukwu43
    @nnaemekaenemchukwu43 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I love his genuine responses: "I don't know."

  • @Art-w1l8x
    @Art-w1l8x ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This comment is late I'm just seeing this sermon 6/6/23 & pray that the Holy Spirit has you in better position. I feel the same today. Perhaps pray for me lost my son my wife & my job. No booze no drugs but living in my car about to give up but still crying out to God for help for strength

  • @kimberlymartin2314
    @kimberlymartin2314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Heartfelt honesty and not entertainment, this is rare today. 🌹

    • @williamscott7640
      @williamscott7640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How are you

    • @williamscott7640
      @williamscott7640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How are you doing... nice meeting you here... where are you from??

    • @kimberlymartin2314
      @kimberlymartin2314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@williamscott7640 Hello hope you are doing well. I and my husband are doing ok. Thank you.

    • @williamscott7640
      @williamscott7640 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kimberlymartin2314 where are you from??

  • @cqbjd86
    @cqbjd86 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can hear a pin drop in the room when the power of God comes through this man in the most gentle way. That’s the Father in a nutshell. All power of the universe given though a sunflower. How can we comprehend him? Father all glory to you, forgive us of our unbelief and doubt.

    • @annesmith6582
      @annesmith6582 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER, as GOD IN CHRIST forgave YOU !" (Ephesians 4:31-32:)

  • @gregbellinger5765
    @gregbellinger5765 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks for the well delivered encouragement.

  • @wanjirunganga-gichuhi876
    @wanjirunganga-gichuhi876 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was a fantastic lesson that applies to every christian. It is a stark reminder that we should pray for our pastors/shepherds/individuals in the church leadership, leaders of small groups etc. Their struggles are real and could threaten the survival of the very mission to which they were called but thanks to the promise in 1 Peter 5:10 "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast". "Halellujah, glory to God" is my response.🙏🏿

  • @Juxtapose76
    @Juxtapose76 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you. God bless..🙏💖🕊️

  • @clementa2419
    @clementa2419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Great message. The fight is real.....

  • @dorothybandell6592
    @dorothybandell6592 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am very encouraged by the fear and anxiety that even the Disciples felt and what they did to be encouraged. We are human, and we will feel these things, but it is who we turn to that is the most important part. We must turn to God and pray to him.

  • @martindurkin8837
    @martindurkin8837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Covid took my mother and ruined my finances. If I become homeless I won't be hanging on anymore. I need a miracle dear Lord.

  • @Risenishe365
    @Risenishe365 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This sermon helped me immensely a couple years ago while my life was turned upside down. Today I face a new set of challenges and this sermon popped up, only now I can see it clearer. The Lord is my shepherd and I am a sheep who seems to stray. Thank you Mr Begg, and thanks be to God for giving us a solution to every problem we face.

  • @faytunnell4711
    @faytunnell4711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I just want to thank you for preaching the word of the Lord.

  • @dubyredburndarling6334
    @dubyredburndarling6334 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I've had this video in my playlist for almost a year. It just popped up in my yt feed today. God providence is perfect. He's always right on time. Praise be to God 🙌❤️🙏

  • @SiervodeCristo1956
    @SiervodeCristo1956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    May the LORD keep using you. God Bless you and your Family.

  • @goldenrulebanner2896
    @goldenrulebanner2896 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for your honesty.

  • @deadcuddles
    @deadcuddles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    As a pastor, when I finally figured out that I only answer to 1 person, God, it brought me great peace. As things went hard or wrong, the sooner I remembered that the easier it was to not be dragged down by the adversaries. I highly recommend "Unoffendable" by Brant Hansen to help with this. This is a great message by Alister.

  • @pauliberg3492
    @pauliberg3492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thankyou God for blessing Alistair Begg in such a special way,
    always bring the TRUTH, THE WORD, THE SCRIPTURES, GOD PLUS NO ONE, in such a way that I want to listen to him, TO YOU, ALL DAY LONG,
    pastor Begg is blessing forward all the time, it is never about self awareness, it is about Christ awareness.
    God, bless this preacher, this teacher, we, and the world need preachers like him, because Lord, we need YOU AND WE JUST HAVE TO BE REMINDED HOW MUCH..24/7 ALL THE TIME.

  • @chrisby777
    @chrisby777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    “ I am my own biggest problem” I firmly believe that if we are truthful with ourselves that is indeed the problem with a huge percentage of believers. It is certainly true in my own life! Thank you Pastor Begg, I appreciate you more than you know.

    • @b-lo3145
      @b-lo3145 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You Hit It On The Head ! The Bible Teaches Us That Our Biggest Problem Is Our Sin Nature

  • @johnarno4721
    @johnarno4721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What serious Christian doesn't love Alistair Begg? He's a wonderful orator, and a brilliant Biblical scholar. What else can make Bible study more engaging in any pastor? He truly is an American treasure.

    • @annesmith6582
      @annesmith6582 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER, as GOD IN CHRIST forgave YOU !" (Ephesians 4:31-32:)

  • @kccox8516
    @kccox8516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I enjoy hearing Mr. Alistair Begg; he's so intelligent and a wonderful pastor and teacher. May God continue to bless his ministry, life, family, and leading the Sheep to the Shepherd. Amen

  • @RepentTimeIsAtHand
    @RepentTimeIsAtHand 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Glory to the Lamb of God!
    Please pray for my daughter and my grandson.
    Please pray for the Lord's strength and grace for my husband and myself as we weary in a situation that we know we are to be in for his Glory.

    • @malcolmscrivener8750
      @malcolmscrivener8750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      HE knows Jae !

    • @RepentTimeIsAtHand
      @RepentTimeIsAtHand ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@malcolmscrivener8750Came upon this sermon 1 yr later. Thank you for your reply a yr ago.
      6 months ago my daughter discarded my husband, myself, our tiny dog which my grandson calls his own since he could talk. Miss my grandson oh so deeply.
      He has been made to mourn me so I have been told.
      That is truly cruelty to a child.
      I know the Lord knows the suffering and pain that has been caused.
      I have heard she also tossed her then boyfriend who only added to her issues, as well as the many fights they had with another.
      I love her and as long as I have breath I will fight on my knees in prayer for her.
      Satan is a thief. I know how my daughter slanders and how she demeans.
      I pray God brings her to humility, true repentance and unto Salvation in Lord Jesus.
      I learned very recently that my background check was compromised.
      The government agencies have contacted me.
      The penalty is heavy for doing such things.
      God has His timing and His way of revealing things.
      Since my daughter's discard I have had time to help abused children and love being able to do so.
      If I did not have this time I may not have known that someone breached the system with a false heinous charge.
      No weapon formed against shall prosper. Amen
      I believe Satan tried using a false charge against me, but those who surround my work with children have reported the false charge and the breach of government agency.
      This is not in my power to call an investigation off that has begun ....I have been advised anyone connected to the person who did this, in any way will also be investigated. I had no idea how deep cyber crime can truly be and the conspiracy charges even if someone did not actually put the false information in themselves they will be charged.
      I am grateful for the letters of law enforcement and court clerks offices, stating the charge is false.
      I remain in prayer 🙏

  • @pierrejackobs
    @pierrejackobs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you sir

  • @unmaskingpurpose
    @unmaskingpurpose 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for this sermon 🙌 🙏

  • @carolynbohannon4602
    @carolynbohannon4602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    praise God that He knows our frame and we are weak and made of dust. like a father pitied his children the Lord pitied them who love him. I don't have to go around trying to figure it all out. God restores my soul and each day he leads me. He is the one that knows what I came out of and my inner and outer struggles. thank you my dear Father for Christ

  • @jimlove7030
    @jimlove7030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I listened to pass on to a friend since I am not a pastor/shepherd. But I realized it also could apply to being a parent and raising our children. Thank you for teaching and explaining the Word of God!

    • @FelineFamilyVlogs7
      @FelineFamilyVlogs7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking exactly this as a mom who homeschools 2 kids and tries to teach them God's Word. There are days it is very rough and depression is real, as are intrusive fearful thoughts. So many doubts and questions arise "Am I doing enough?" "Am I truly a child of God?" It's hard...I have used these trying times to cry out to God and seek His face. I pray I never give up or go mad. There's a song by Andrew Peterson "Peace, Be Still" its excellent - he mentions a poem in his concert at Keswick "Planting Seeds - inevitably changes my mind...about the rain". There are seasons of rain and drough and harvest...praying for us all during these dark seasons 🙏

  • @justnoted2995
    @justnoted2995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Real authenticity, thank you Alistair Begg.... you live in our hearts, right next to Jesus and scripture

  • @pattih7
    @pattih7 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    True, we sabotage ourselves, as we trip and stumble through life! 😊

  • @eileenpollak4291
    @eileenpollak4291 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3am comes💞 thank you bro. Begg for your message!

  • @1982fsrhonda
    @1982fsrhonda ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes, I say it and let my emotions catch up to what I'm declaring. You are my brother in Christ.

  • @jeanthompson2459
    @jeanthompson2459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awakening sermon, thank you

  • @doughouston3552
    @doughouston3552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    An amazing and Timely message in the day and age we live in. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and humility with us, but especially God's love for us.

  • @renzo2447
    @renzo2447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Thank you for this topic....I found your channel here on TH-cam back in 2020....when I was struggling more than I ever had before in my life....I would listen to your sermons back to back, & I ended up replacing my usual mix of daily videos of things that do nothing but distract me from having to actually look at myself...& it was a slow process at first, I would listen to a sermon and then go back and watch someone play a video game I've already played a thousand times....and I realized, learning more about God was so much better then just distracting myself from myself....well, I was on fire for God, but after a while, something happened, I slipped back, and I ended up sleeping most of each day , and many months went by before I knew it....and I had forgotten all about this channel....well, here I am tonight, struggling much worse then I was the first time I found you...and I suddenly scrolled down to see this video recommended to me..... God is truly a loving, merciful beyond all reason, because I don't even deserve love like that, but He didn't forget me.....thank you so much for your wisdom , Alistair. I'm glad to be back in your flock.

    • @WeRHisPoem
      @WeRHisPoem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Alistair is wonderful . I think it's a combination of many things. I hope you feel better. I suffer from DEPRESSION. It is a comfort to know that many FAMOUS people suffered from it! To me, at least. Anyway, Lincoln, Churchill,, Teddy Roosevelt AND Eleanor, plus Spurgeon, Luther! On and on. And of course Elijah, Job, as well as Jeremiah. Anyway God bless you. I hope that you can find some good Christian friends to share your joys and sorrows and encourage you. Like we're supposed to do. 😀

    • @dylanmoon6121
      @dylanmoon6121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It takes a lot of courage to give a open testimony. God has not given up on you and you are the proof of that. We all struggle and we all slip. Getting back is the only thing that matters

    • @RepentfollowJesus
      @RepentfollowJesus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I hope you get this. All I want to do is sleep. I do not believe I have clinical depression. I think it's situational. Im sorry you have gone through that. But its so lonely with no family or friends and a hubby that works all the time and is pain and goes right to bed and on weekends he either watches TV. Listens to videos or spends the weekend in bed from pain. I have the same pain, possibly worse because there is no way I could work. But he is so quiet and down now. 20 years ago we laughed a lot. He can be very snippy when he hurts and I tell him I'm not snippy with him, uts all about attitude. He says thats fine for me but he can't do it. Im not happy. There's so much more to it. Im trying to get back to sleeping properly and get back in the bible. Please pray for us. I pray you can stay with Begg but check every man's preaching and check it against the word. My favorite preacher since 1994 has lost me for teaching you can take the mark and still be saved. That's not what my Bible says. He was like the dad I never had. I cried. I listen a little once in a blue moon but its not total trust anymore. We can only trust in our Heavenly Father 100^%. Im glad you found your way back. I hope some day I will have something to laugh about . All I look forward to now is Heaven. And sometimes question my salvation. Right now I plan to sit Begg on my bedside table and try to go back to sleep. Nothing to get up for.

    • @chrisby777
      @chrisby777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@RepentfollowJesus oh Mary. How I hurt for you. Your story bought tears to my eyes. So many people are doing it so tough Mary. We must hang on to God even by our fingertips if we have to. He is testing the likes of you and I and so many others. God bless you. Chris.

    • @sorrowinchrist3387
      @sorrowinchrist3387 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is of catholic theology so no good will come from absorbing what he is teaching cause he will mislead you however good attention it might be.

  • @SanctifiedLady
    @SanctifiedLady 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I keep listening to this… it gives me such peace and comfort. I love it.

  • @KManwarren
    @KManwarren 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2 things that are blessing me while I watch this:
    1) Men only in the audience as Pastors and Elders (I just don't see in scripture where there is place AND precedent for women as lead pastors). Thank God for good men and women finding support and community in the body of Christ.
    2) Pastor Begg is wonderful and quirky. Great sense of humor and lots of fun.

  • @j.pomerleau9826
    @j.pomerleau9826 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Regardless of the type, size, position, level or capacity of the ministry you are serving, these lessons, and nuggets of wisdom are useful, applicable, and helpful to the body of Christ as a whole. 😊 ❤ ❤ ❤

  • @gailbarton3799
    @gailbarton3799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My Pastor said to me "Gail, you are your own worst enemy." I have been and pray daily, deliver me from "the evil one"......bless you for your truth, honestly of oneself. Let us press on for His glory!! Toda Raba Pastor Begg.

  • @friendofjesus1680
    @friendofjesus1680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a refreshingly frank discussion from Pastor Begg.

  • @svenamundsen4080
    @svenamundsen4080 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Every time I listen to this message...I hear different things...one day, one aspect will grab my attention..another day, something else. ALL good!! ALL very necessary. Thank you Pastor Begg!!

  • @ruthseilern5400
    @ruthseilern5400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a wise man of GOD, Pastor Alistair Begg is! Thank you Pastor Alistair Begg for your rich sermons you are preaching! It is so beautiful how you speak about your godly children's songs which you recite and sing on a regular basis! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY AND ENTIRE CONGREGATION ABUNDANTLY!!

  • @thecrew777
    @thecrew777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Forgiveness:
    Something that has helped me tremendously with forgiveness, is when I am grumbling, or struggling, even crying from the pain of a wound from someone I care about and not able to forgive, I do this:
    I mentally go kneel at the foot of the cross and look up at my Savior, the only innocent man to have ever lived on this earth, dying a horrible death - and forgiving my sins. All of them. Past, present and future.
    When I mentally get up from that thought, and look again at what I couldn't forgive, I suddenly can't help but forgive. If the perfect and holy Son of GOD can forgive me from His unfathomable cross and forgive me all my sins, how on earth can I hold resentment against any one of my fellow wretches? (We're all wretches here.)
    That makes forgiveness of the worst harms almost instantaneous for me.

  • @celiahardwick1246
    @celiahardwick1246 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Alister Begg your story telling expands the stories in the Bible that makes them more relatable in the times we're living in. I bought your CDs on the story of Joseph. I love it so much. Thank you for not giving up in those times you want to run away. You Bless more people than you realize. God Bless you and enlarge your territory. In Jesus Name Amen 🙌🔥🕊️❤️🥰🔥

  • @lisagreen618
    @lisagreen618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you, thank you Lord, for your gift to the Body of Christ, this preacher. We need to hear the healing truth he brings us.

  • @paulafields3711
    @paulafields3711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    "Love takes the initiative". In healing relationship. Had never really thought of it like that before, yet I should have shouldn't I, since God is always taking the initiative with us, isn't He. Thank you.

    • @mattcichello3000
      @mattcichello3000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes after 3/4 of an hour that was the line that convicted the most. I so appreciate this man's perspective and wisdom and this is a quintessential example of how you know when a speaker or preacher is God gifted or is divinely being used

  • @christinamorales6887
    @christinamorales6887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The wilderness experience can be so brutal and just hanging by a tiny faith thread. Lord help me out of the pit unto solid ground.

  • @coltonnixon9017
    @coltonnixon9017 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lol it's not like it's written in fine print..love it

  • @ishm1592
    @ishm1592 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Unbelievably timely teaching in my present circumstances.
    I appreciate the raw transparency. Always a blessing to listen to Pastor Beggs. God bless him with strength.

  • @marydagostino9568
    @marydagostino9568 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My husband died in February. I think I will listen/watch this every day for awhile. Thank you, Alistair.

    • @SuperNova-..-
      @SuperNova-..- 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm so very sorry to about your husband. I'm sure he was amazing. I love Allister. He's always helped me through difficult times. I hope you the best for you. 🙏

    • @marydagostino9568
      @marydagostino9568 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @SuperNova-..- thank you so much. YOU just helped me. 🫶🤟

  • @maryananamcnana
    @maryananamcnana ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I listen to you most mornings and thank you. I love your sermons. God bless you

  • @lindamartin8655
    @lindamartin8655 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve become a daily listener pastor…I’m so very grateful for your ministry. You are such a blessing in my life…

  • @Idontwanttoputmyname
    @Idontwanttoputmyname 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Raw Honesty at the end of this ..... I'm so glad they left that in❤

  • @thedieselpage
    @thedieselpage ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dear Alistair, I love your work - your passion. Please know that the best way I know to deal with despair as elder/Pastor is to wrap around you those who love you. Your family, your faithful church brothers and sisters and your church leadership should be supporting and defending you, and they will - if they know you are struggling or hurting. I speak with experience on this subject, knowing that every church has its challenges. God bless you, Jim

  • @heidipetrick918
    @heidipetrick918 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for this message Pastor. This is me in a nutshell with confirmation from the Holy Spirit!☺️

  • @jenniferbaldwin1975
    @jenniferbaldwin1975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have learned so much by listening to Pastor Beggs ministry. I have been listening for over 2 years now. I know that God led me to his teachings. His teachings are always Bible based,as it should be taught. Very good lesson. ❤️

  • @donp1088
    @donp1088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pastor Alistair,….Somewhere between the 14th and 18th minutes of this video I closed my eyes and envisioned giving you a tender and affirming hug as I listened to you talking about your emotions and feelings, and wanting to melt into the pavement from despair. I can’t ‘make’ it so, but I would gladly take some of your burdens if only to free your spirit from the abyss of ‘down-ness’ during those times. You are a precious part of the Church body,…so precious! Just how much do I appreciate your teaching and preaching??….enough such that I’d press the “SUBSCRIBE” button 5 more times if it would make a difference👍✝️🫶

  • @SpiritofProphecy999
    @SpiritofProphecy999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man is 1,000% ON POINT!!!!!! This is my life

  • @bizzbuilder
    @bizzbuilder ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We think God that you persevere, and you have stayed with the ministry because you have been such a blessing to me and my family

  • @cynthiamackenzie2273
    @cynthiamackenzie2273 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for reminding us of our own personal responsibility… we get in our own way. Praise God our Savior.

  • @jeeesisalive7548
    @jeeesisalive7548 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this sermon pastor. This really made me cry out to God, asking Him to help not give up on the ministry He has asked me to called me to carry out. God bless you. :)

  • @michaelmorales5234
    @michaelmorales5234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I notice so much quiet people who can't really say that they are hurting . They haven't really understood the Holy Spirit however,I fo remember Pastor Alistair Begg preaching compassionate good news that Helped me to be confident that God is Love and sent His Only Begotten Son in the form of a servant Saviour Jesus called Christ .Thanking our LORD for you Pastor Begg ,good to see you active .

  • @anevil50
    @anevil50 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The interesting thing is we’re all going through this moment he describes about but can’t express ourselves to ppl because they don’t go through it. I’ve found Christ in the most difficult time of my life and all of a sudden these difficult thoughts came running through my mind and I realized that I’m in a good place and the grace of God is upon and I won’t be feared of anything.
    Stand firm in the Faith. Resist the enemy and he will flee

  • @debbiedean3165
    @debbiedean3165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love Alistair Begg,. So clear, so true, so honestly and yet gently in my face that I cannot miss what God is saying to me.

  • @arupsarkar2509
    @arupsarkar2509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent differentiation between Happiness and Joy! Praise the Lord. Thank you Jesus my Lord, my God.

  • @michaellotz1811
    @michaellotz1811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you so much for doing what you do. You are one of, if not the best, Pastors of our time. If I could only choose one Pastor to listen to for the rest of my life, it would be you.

  • @Gardenwork-wi7zy
    @Gardenwork-wi7zy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh pastor Begg, how I wish I could shake your hand and tell you what a blessing you have been to me and my life. I’ve had so many aha moments while listening, and I often refer back to your pastoral advice throughout my life. I am so appreciate. God bless you brother

  • @rhondag3117
    @rhondag3117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a huge encouragement, Allistair! Thank you for bringing these biblically based, honest and accurate messages
    May God breathe grace daily into your heart ❤️

  • @LivingWaters
    @LivingWaters 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Love your content!

    • @benvarepa8304
      @benvarepa8304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Living Waters
      Me too!! I love y'alls content as well!
      Alistair is such a gifted speaker filled with the Spirit and is such a blessing! Im glad to see yall here listening to him, we are of the same Spirit 😁

  • @thebluebutterfly5177
    @thebluebutterfly5177 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is so good! Praise God for Alistair. And as way of an exchange of service. Read the small print, if you’re not prepared to do so then ask yourself whether you truly need it! ❤️🙏🏻❤️

  • @heroclixgaming1695
    @heroclixgaming1695 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pastor Begg keeps it real! No pretensions! God bless you beloved 🙏🏽 ❤

  • @Judithestears
    @Judithestears 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you again...from one little sheep in the deep woods of a little town in Montana. So true...

  • @drewandcharlie7583
    @drewandcharlie7583 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am having a terrible time going to work. The work is a mess the management is a mess they want us to work 48 hour weeks. I’m just so frustrated and done. I want to give up. The election stress is killing me. I just want the world back from 15 years ago.
    I’m ready to quit. Jesus give me faith.

  • @deotan6294
    @deotan6294 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For us specially preachers of all churches, thank you for your persistence in preaching the Gospel. May God continue to sustain and help you all because it's hard to do what you do.

  • @jeanhargis7333
    @jeanhargis7333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I talk to Jesus every day. And He’s interested in every word I say…and no secretary says He’s been called away!

  • @SusanLynch-cu4yp
    @SusanLynch-cu4yp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Pastor, thank you again for opening up God's word to me today. True food for the journey.🙏

    • @marysanchez90
      @marysanchez90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a true man of God. We need more. Ministers like him in our churches!

    • @nicolassmith8069
      @nicolassmith8069 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there

  • @1Piper2Phebe
    @1Piper2Phebe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent teaching and a blessing to anyone who serves the Lord. Thank you so much.

  • @johnklassen2650
    @johnklassen2650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for your honesty. I work as a minister in the mission field. The struggles and ups and downs are something like I've never experienced before. They are normal in the ministry, but what's important is what we do with them. Give it over - look up from where your help comes.

  • @inekeaknoeff7761
    @inekeaknoeff7761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just because you are honest in word and attitude you are trustworthy in explaining Gods word.

  • @Sidetrackification
    @Sidetrackification 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank You kindly for effectively providing the words that help us through our own thoughts!