Thank you. I have been so stressed, so beyyyyyyyond done with the family this year. You are so right. I am going to the Lord in prayer over this, then I am endeavoring to make it a reality. ( to the best of my ability )
*I'm favoured only God knows how much I praise Him,* $230k every 4weeks! | now have a big mansion and can now afford anything and also support God's work and the church.
Only God knows how much grateful i am. After so much struggles I now own a new house and my family is happy once again everything is finally falling into place!!
I started pretty low, though, $5000 thereabouts. The return came massive. Joey is in school doing well, telling me of new friends he's meeting in school. Thank you Evelyn Vera, you're a miracle.
Wow...I know her too she is a licensed broker and a FINRA agent she is popular in US and Canada she is really amazing woman with good skills and experience.
Being in construction, I'm up to my eyes in sin all around me all day long. All the Christmas parties are loaded with drinking, swearing, blasphemy, and my family isn't much better, but they look at me like I'm the crazy one. When I'm not focused on Christ, my flesh quickly creeps up and causes inward turmoil. What peace I have when I'm sowing to the Spirit, and how quickly the world is ready to take it away. All I do is love on people, and look forward to Sunday worship and fellowship to get me through. Glory, hallelujah, Christ is born! Merry Christmas!
I agree. I talk about theology and share the good news of Jesus Christ when I can. I bought some Gospel tracks to hand out to people and drop around the jobsite!
I don't agree with this man, but then I'm American I DON'T HAVE TO, SO far, thank Godness and followers of our original Constitution. When Jesus was born, many brought presents in appreciation, So we do it for each other. Taking that away from people in words and deeds destruction of our economy decades ago... by legends in their own minds... Since people KNOW what is crude, rude and sociably unacceptable he should talk to them. And maybe they should think about staying away from society. I am missing my relatives so bad, because Christians and other criminals box checkers decided I didn't need what I worked for was working towards and opportunities or my relatives. But they blame God.
@@tommas2674Sorry Bud, I think you missed his point! I don’t recall him saying anywhere in the vid NOT to give others gifts! I apologize if I’m wrong about that…
Hang in there Ryan... stay the course. Stay focused on Christ, stay in The Word, and for encouragement in our modern times, check out Answers in Genesis.
My goal is to just give everyone around me a small sense of joy and hope. I want to shine His light onto others. This world beats us down day by day and for some, they either don’t ever seek Christ or don’t know Him. I want to show Him through my love. Right or wrong, that’s how I roll. I Never ask for anything in return but for others to simply come and have a good evening without worrying about anything.
If people came over our house there would be no getting drunk in our home because we don’t drink. If we are in someone’s home and there is drinking getting out of hand we excuse ourselves early and go home.
Yup. God isn't against or called wicked alcoholic beverages.....Jesus made wine himself......it the getting DRUNK that is the evil. Personally just tried some type of glass bottle beer for the first time at Thanksgiving in my late 20's. It was supposed to be light, whatever that means, and I Personally thought it was absolutely disgusting! A couple sips to be polite (it was a middle eastern Christian who was trying to show proper hospitality. And got 😮 beer when he learned my brother can't stand wine.....doesn't really like beer either, but we all tried it. We had so desperately wanted to bring something like that because it shows respect, so we let him. He doesn't really drink anything himself is the funny part! Got 3 sips in before my gag reflex said "don't you try that agaib"
Going in I have a " a Drunk Larry " . Not spoken in 5 months due to incident involving his alcohol intake. Certainly not the first time with this person. NOT at all looking forward to this encounter. Prayers PLEASE that I handle this with Holy Spirit quitting me.
I am an "expert" at this since my husband is not saved, and he actually thinks that I am a kook for believing Jesus is Lord and the words of Scripture are literally God's words. When we got married, I believed, but it was a luke warm belief. I was saved years earlier but allowed myself to be lured into the world instead of staying focused on Jesus. About 7 years ago, I felt like I was being pulled back HARD to the Lord. The Holy Spirit was convicting, and I was feeling it. Ever since, I listened to the Holy Spirit and made a hard right back to the Lord. Being around my husband has prepped me to be a lone wolf amongst unrepentant sinners.
Hang in there and keep serving the Lord and loving, submitting to and respecting your husband. I had to wait 12 years for my atheist husband to come to Christ. All in God's good timing
You are doing a great service for your husband -- doesn't Scripture say that he will be saved based on YOUR Salvation ?? I mean, how can a "rib" be saved without the rest of the "body" enjoying the benefits of that salvation ??
Sending prayers for you! Keep serving Jesus. Your walk can win him and I pray that it will. Stay strong in the Lord! God bless you! 💕✝️ Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives 1 Peter 3:1 Also, I highly recommend you read Created to be his helpmeet by Debi Pearl. It’s a wonderful book based on biblical principles on being the wife that God has called you to be. I gave it to my sister last Christmas and she started to apply it to her life. There are changes in her husband and he is even entertaining the thought of going to church! It has helped my marriage as well. Glory be to God! 🙌✝️💕
I am not married, so I may not fully understand the pain of having an unsaved spouse, but I'm so sorry he hasn't come around yet, keep praying, God's will will be done. We will be praying for you!
Yes!!! And stop judging and condescending. Love love love! Nurture the relationships you have with the lost. Care for them. Remember you were once lost too and you'd want grace, mercy and love coming your way too
If you are having family at your houseand they get drunk then do not have alcohol. If itnis your house itnis your rules. Never understood why so many people need to have alcohol at every dinner or event. If you need to drink alcohol at every party you attend then there is a good chance you are an alcoholic.
I would ask for prayer for myself am I specifically salvation to actually be saved because for the longest time I believe that I am not a child of God and no matter how much I beg or cry out to him it's not possible and I don't know what to do
You don’t have to do anything except repent of your sins and accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. I was saved about 3 years ago and I am just now barely figuring out that I really don’t have to do anything except those two things. I will be praying that God brings His peace to your mind and your heart.
@jenniferelliott8415 Thanks. It's very scary. I keep trying to think about what repentance means how to truly do it searching it on the internet reading Systematic Theology by Wayne grudem trying to understand genuine trust in Jesus and repentance and it's like it's not happening truly for me in a way not causing change or obedience so that's why it's scary
Admit you're a sinner..you have broken God's commandments. We're all sinners and Jesus came to save us. He died on the cross taking the punishment for your sins upon himself, he was buried and rose again the 3rd day according to the scriptures. If you believe that in your heart and confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, you WILL be saved. It's faith in Christ alone. That saves you and when you take that by faith. God forgives you and he adopts you as his child. Don't complicate it hun, Jesus said it is finished.
You’re saved by our lord Christ Jesus precious shed blood, not by how much, or how long you beg. The power of the Holy Spirit to keep you, doesn’t diminish, or increase based on your feelings. Dear brother Romans 10 verse 9-10 says,”That if thou shall confess with thy mouth the lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,thou shalt be saved.10. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Get into Gods word daily to help you grow in your relationship with our Lord. God bless you.
I do understand your point and agree and have been in those places...and will be again this year. I can serve and be kind and be loving (by God's grace), but is there any advice for initiating a Gospel conversation?
Have you seen “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever “? It’s what Christmas is all about. Showing the love of Jesus to the world. Whether it be uncle Larry or the Herdmans. I hadn’t seen “national lampoon’s Christmas vacation” before this year because my mom wouldn’t let us, and now I completely understand why. It’s not appropriate for kids. I’m glad I waited until I was well into adulthood to watch it. It was nice to watch something other than turbo man in “Jingle all the way.” Or the “Santa clause” with Tim Allen this year. Even though my parents told us not to believe in Santa Clause, we always watched stuff in TV about him, including the old claymation videos and bought way too many presents. 🎁 I no longer give gifts as I can’t afford to give gifts to all of my extended family members who don’t appreciate it anyway. Instead, I eat with the homeless in the soup kitchen and go to church whenever the doors are open. I’m learning that the true meaning of Christmas is about sharing the love of Christ that He gave to us. 😊
If you want to get biblical about holy days. The list in Leviticus chapter 23 are the original holy days that have both Old Testament and corresponding New Testament historical event fulfillment. For example, the Feast of Weeks was fulfilled in the New Testament in Acts chapter 2. The Feast of Trumpets is the next New Testament historical event. Moreover, Yahweh says, "These are My feasts" in Leviticus 23 verse 2. He didn't say that these were "Jewish feasts." All other ecclesiastical calendars are man-made traditions.
THANK YOU! My husband and my first Christmas was quite interesting and required him to re- watch The Grinch with a new perspective! By the way, this started my in laws (all of them) to stop liking me. I’m just fine with that though. Anyhoo, here’s the story: my husband’s family are non-practicing Catholics, I’ve always been active in my Parish. Every Christmas Eve his entire family gets together to celebrate and exchange gifts. Starts at 4 and ends apparently when everyone is passed out pissed! His words, not mine. I informed him in November that we would be attending Mass on Christmas Eve and we chose what time. Compromise is good, I always attended Midnight Mass but he chose 6p. Well you’d think we’d have set his entire family’s houses on fire with their reaction to us not only arriving late but because of “church”! We arrived half past 7p and I kid you not, all but the wee ones were lit! Positively pissed! And boy did we get an earful but I smiled, said my “hello’s & Happy Christmas” and went into the kitchen to promptly to save the meal they’d forgotten about, that was burning! I was 3 months pregnant and I don’t drink alcohol. Yes, I’m the black sheep of my family as we are Irish/Scottish and I don’t toast to Tuesday! 🤣 I finished the Christmas Eve feast and set it all out, then told everyone it was ready. The looks on their faces were hilarious, they’d completely forgotten about the food. It was a mad dash to the dishes and silent as they scarned! Afterwards I was told it was my fault they’d forgotten about the food because I insisted on attending Mass. I simply smiled and said ‘It was my pleasure!’! My husband chuckled, then told his family to stop the rubbish with me. Good man. By 11p, I couldn’t comprehend a word they were saying as it was mainly slurring and mumbling while some were passed out on the table. We left. I asked my husband if every Christmas Eve was like that and his response was, ‘NO! The food was amazing, not burned at all!’! Then proceeded to tell me all family get togethers were like that, including Easter. Oookay! We chatted about the meaning of Christmas, I had him go first. Then I explained my meaning of Christmas. Once home, I popped in The Grinch VHS and asked him to watch it with me. He got it. When my MIL rang the next day to yell at me about “this Mass nonsense”, I had to stop her and let her know that our children would be raised as I was and we would be attending Mass every Sunday as well as Holy Day’s. Christmas is the celebration of God’s greatest gift given to us. JESUS! Not what WE give to one another and definitely not a reason to get so drunk you forget about the meal! 30 years later now, we don’t see much of them as my husband, finally, opened his heart to God and Jesus 3 years ago and is a 4th degree Knight of Columbus. For 26 years I prayed that he would open his heart. He rarely attended Mass with me and our children. Now, he’s the first one ready to walk out the door! Hallelujah 🙏, God answers prayers. I’ve always been pleasant, polite and respectful with my in laws but they do not like me one bit. I’m too Christian, I come from a wealthy family, I’m uptight for not allowing swearing about our young children, the list goes on! Our kids are in their mid to late 20’s now and rarely go to the get togethers on my husband’s side. It’s sad but they asked them to not say certain words several times, again my fault which I happily take blame for but have nothing to do with. They especially get upset when they are quietly blessing their food and getting yelled at for doing so! None of them can stand the copious amounts of alcohol consumed and ridiculous behaviour. They much enjoy my family as its loving, polite, calm and no vile language or behaviour. I’m no priss, I served in my military for over 20 years. I pray for my husband’s family daily and wish them the best but I no longer go around. My husband takes his mum to lunch once a week but even that is taxing on him. I’ve corrupted him with God! 😁 Rather a good thing to be corrupted with in my eyes. Happy Christmas all and many blessings to you! 💚🍀
I get what you are saying Todd…but honestly everyone’s story is different. “Uncle Larry” might be trying to destroy your family (wife, kids etc). Even mother and father might be a threat to your family. Only so much “saving” attempts one can try before we have to shake the dust off our feet and go back to protecting our family.
Most people are poor because they're lazy. I have no problem giving to people who can't work because of a disease or they're crippled. however, I'm not gonna help you when you're just lazy and don't want to work.
@Cantthinkofahandle117 it's not about it being exactly his birthday. It was chosen for when we celebrate his birth... and Christmas is only pagan if it's not to celebrate Jesus like everything else 😅
I know we need to share the true meaning of Christmas with lost family members, but… some family members or friends of the family may not have good intentions about spending time with us and showering our kids with gifts. I think we all need to be very wise and discerning about who we open our home to, and be careful that gifts are not being used to manipulate the kids. I find it hard to talk about this with anyone without causing offence but it’s true. Don’t just let anyone into your home because they have presents for the kids. Ask yourself why.
In your video where you are knocking the Joel Osteen mother Mary movie, you seem to have an issue about Catholics. Catholic Director this Catholics making Mary a goddess that etc. Do you think Catholicism is good or bad?
@@Hartman0914 So he should then be aware that the Catholic Church invented Christmas by merging it with the pagan yule feasts. And that Americans band the celebration of Christmas till 1836 and it then became a national holiday in the 1870's. The Catholics, from day one, turned away from a feast of the lord to celebrate feasts of demon gods. Easter is what replaced The Lords Supper in 325 A.D and in 2024 the Olympic Games revealed that they have control of the Lords Supper.
I say let the world have the roman catholic so-called "Christmas season" and let us true Christians celebrate the birth of Christ when he was truly born; which most Biblical scholars agree was sometime in the latter half of September.
im sure not pinning my hopes on COVENANT THEOLOGY---HOW DO YOU CONCERN YOURSELF WITH THE SALVATION OF OTHERS IF YOU BELIEVE THAT ONLY SOME WERE CHOSEN, TODD???
But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave- just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:25-28 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. 1 John 2:6
Thank you for your very helpful videos. OK, now that I've said the positive thing, here goes the negative. The good certainly outweighs the bad. Remember, a little leaven leavens the WHOLE lump. My, I believe, constructive criticism is showing a foul-mouthed Chevy Chase, that the Lord has saved people from, as someone that we as leaders watch is being a stumblingblock to others who would say, "Well, Pastor Todd Friel watches it." Pastor, do you really think movies like that are OK to watch?
Absolutely nothing in the bible saying that we should celebrate Christmas (actually saturnalia), not even the date of the birth of Jesus is cited nor even a commandment saying anything about it!
Remember very clear from scripture in the same manner God sent Jesus Jesus has sent us. Us who harbor God the Holy Spirit living in them sanctified by the truth of scripture and being sanctified by the truth of scripture. “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also sent them into the world.” John 17:17-18 LSB
Begging God is not salvation. Repentence. A change of mind about sin. Its sin against God and he must punish. Accepting the blood atonement for your sin which Jesus paid. Romans 3:25
Mr. Friel, good message but true followers of Christ should not focus on Christ's birth. He's not a baby any more and the focus should be on his sacrifice for our salvation. God asks us to be faithful to His commandments and not conform to the patterns of the world.
Todd, "the spirit of...'The Mass of Christ' which is what Rome originally called it, followed by 'The Christ Mass' and finally reinvented as 'Cristmas' HIS NAME IS JESUS CHRIST, NOT JESUS Crist...repeating, "the spirit of cristmas" is the spirit of antichrist. Jesus Christ (long i) never commanded anyone to celebrate, honor, worship, remember His birth. Neither did Paul. Neither did ANY NT Author. Neither did ANYONE in the NT. Neither did ANYONE in the early Church. Yea, it was illegal in, what later became the U.S.A., in the Massachusetts Bay Colony to enjoin oneself to cristmas. We, the Redeemed of The LORD, are to remember His death burial & Resurrection; Romans 6:4-12. We are to "watch and pray" Luke 21:36 But we are NOT to worship Satan, which is EXACTLY what anyone that indulges in such wickedness is doing.
Or you could simply stay away from family members who you have shared Christ with and want nothing to do with Him. Why subjugate yourself and your family to their sin? Most could absolutely care less about your faith. Didn’t the early Christians shake the dust off their feet when they were rejected with disdain?
I've learned that Christmas is a pagan holiday and I will not be taking part in this anymore and Jesus wasn't born on December twenty-fifth, more likely than ever He was born in late summer around August or September; I learned that the middle of December some celebrate the sun God, not Jesus's birth
It is true that the sun god of Rome was celebrated, and Jesus was most likely not born in December, but there is actually a slight difference that may or may not be helpful, there is nothing wrong with not wanting to be celebrate in the way it is Saturnalia is, though Christmas is actually what Constantine instituted which was believed to be meant to veer away from Pegan belief in Rome, in an attempt to make Rome more Christian, it was chose as a date to commemorate his birth. The part of Christmas that is Pegan really just boils down to the gift giving and date. If you want to celebrate Christmas in August or September, there is nothing wrong with that, but Christmas wasn't really the same as Saturnalia. I suppose my point is just because some other holiday is Pegan, doesn't mean you can't celebrate Christ on the same day, it obviously wouldn't be right to worship Saturn on the 25th, but Christmas was meant to worship Christ, that's the way I look at it anyways. I respect your devotion to pleasing God in not celebrating Pegan holidays though, and maybe I'm wrong about it, but from my current understanding, this is how I view the 25th. Also if it hurts your conscience to celebrate Christmas, then don't, celebrate Christ, but the holiday is not technically Biblical, the whole scenario could well be compared to what Paul said about eating food sacrificed to an idol, - 4 So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that “An idol is nothing at all in the world” and that “There is no God but one.” 5 For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”), 6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live. 7 But not everyone possesses this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that when they eat sacrificial food they think of it as having been sacrificed to a god, and since their conscience is weak, it is defiled. 8 But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. 9 Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak. 10 For if someone with a weak conscience sees you, with all your knowledge, eating in an idol’s temple, won’t that person be emboldened to eat what is sacrificed to idols? 11 So this weak brother or sister, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. 12 When you sin against them in this way and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. 13 Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother or sister to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause them to fall. - 1 Corinthians 8:4-13.
@@Thelonelymailbox Colossians 2:16-17 16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. 17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.
@@24azion I don't know if I fully understand the context in which your speaking, however if my comment came of as judging I apologize, I was merely trying to inform of the context from which Christmas was created. I was trying to say there was nothing wrong with celebrating Christmas, I apologize if it came off cold or judgmental.
I attend a church that holds to the regulative principal of worship so they go out of their way to NEVER mention Christmas or Easter or any day. All Sundays the same. So it’s nice having someone share how to minister at Christmas!! My elders don’t!!
approx 2:21 -- the Law was for the JEWS, not gentiles -- Jesus came to save us from far more than just the constraints of the Law -- Jesus was the Second Adam that saved us from the Sin/Curse of the First Adam (Romans 5:12-26) -- Adam didn't have a Law/Command Contract written in stone (Exodus 24:12).
Ppl who argue this are completely ignorant and misinformed. In numerous passages throughout the Law like Num. 15:16, God very clearly states that the Gentiles in the Israelite community were being held responsible for observing the _same_ laws and customs. Secondly, Jews didn't exist as a ppl until about 550 yrs after Moses died. Third, Jews only make up a comparatively tiny fraction of the Israelite nation. Nowhere does it say the Law was only for them.
YOU: Secondly, Jews didn't exist as a ppl until about 550 yrs after Moses died. Third, Jews only make up a comparatively tiny fraction of the Israelite nation. Nowhere does it say the Law was only for them. *ME: Read the book of Daniel -- Daniel uses Judah/Israel (Jews/Israelites) interchangeably.* When the Northern Kingdom got into idolatry, those that wanted to follow the Law Contract of Moses moved to the Southern Kingdom/Judah to worship/sacrifice at the Temple with the Levite priests. The Northern Kingdom was dispersed by GOD forever and are totally unimportant. *When the Southern Kingdom/Judah returned from the Babylonian Captivity, they had all 12Tribes represented and were called ISRAEL (12Tribes of Jacob).* There is no such thing as "lost Tribes" -- you can clearly see the Northern Kingdom of ASHER being represented in Israel in Luke 2. *There is no difference between Jew/Israelite.*
YOU: Num. 15:16, God very clearly states that the Gentiles in the Israelite community were being held responsible for observing the same laws and customs *ME: LOL. The OT Law/Command Contract of Moses written in stone* (Exodus 24:12) *was for the nation of Israel to obey perfectly in order to be RIGHTEOUS with God* (Deut 6:25). *NT Believers are RIGHTEOUS FOREVER in the eyes of God because of the sacrifice/resurrection of JESUS and our faith in JESUS -- SEE Hebrews 10:10,14, Romans 5:1-2, 2Corinth **5:21**, etc.* NEW CONTRACT -- see 2Corinth 3:3-11 -- NT Believers (Jew & Gentile) have RETURNED to the original FAITH CONTRACT of the GENTILE Abraham given 430 years BEFORE the Law/Command Contract of Moses for the nation of Israel/12Tribes of Jacob -- SEE Galatians 3:11-26 -- *Abraham was RIGHTEOUS by FAITH -- see Genesis 15:6, Romans 4:1-4 -- and now NT Christians (Jew & Gentile) are RIGHTEOUS BY FAITH -- Romans 5:1-2.* Two different contracts with GOD.
Very "pithily" said... time to grow up Church...! into the likeness of Christ.. having our minds Renewed (metamorphis) to think, act and manifest the Wisdom of His Love conforming to Him ! if you are truly Born again .. be ready to bear, care and forebear ! and thus fulfill the Law of Christ... what a gift !
This is my concept of God: The Subatomic God Imagine a deity so tiny that it makes quarks look gigantic. This Subatomic God exists at a scale smaller than the smallest particles we know. It operates in the quantum realm, influencing the very building blocks of reality. Unlike the traditional idea of gods who work on a grand scale, this one is all about the tiny details. It’s like an invisible force that guides the interactions of subatomic particles, shaping the universe in subtle but profound ways. This God embodies the mysteries and complexities of quantum mechanics, reflecting the unpredictable and intricate nature of existence.
@BillBiggs1 The Subatomical Coherence Model: Energy, Chaos, and Free Will Hey everyone! I wanted to share a cool idea called the Subatomical Coherence Model. It’s a way to connect the tiny interactions of particles to big concepts like order, chaos, and even free will. It mixes physics, chaos theory, and philosophy to show how the universe balances structure and randomness. Key Points: Energy Equation: This captures the energy of a tiny particle, influenced by mass, force, chaos, and time. Formula: E=M⋅(A2+ΔA)⋅(F+δF)⋅(C+Cchaos)⋅e−τt Coherence Function: Shows how coherence (or order) changes over time, including some wavy oscillations. Formula: Ψ(t)=Ψ0⋅e−τt⋅cos(ωt+ϕ) Interaction Potential: Models the potential energy between particles, combining gravity, electrostatic forces, and coherence. Formula: V(r)=−rG⋅M1⋅M2+r2k⋅Q1⋅Q2+λ⋅e−r0r Philosophical Twist: Partial Determinism: This idea suggests that while universal laws guide outcomes, there’s still room for free will. Subatomic coherence represents order, and chaotic fluctuations show unpredictability. Why It’s Cool: Physics: Helps us explore quantum systems where order and chaos mix. Philosophy: Bridges the gap between determinism and free will. Interdisciplinary: Connects chaos theory and complexity science.
Why do you always bring the world into your videos, Todd? For entertainment purposes?? Hmmm... My family stopped watching your show for that exact reason... God calls us out of the world...not to look just like it...
I attend a church that holds to the regulative principal of worship so they go out of their way to NEVER mention Christmas or Easter or any day. All Sundays the same. So it’s nice having someone share how to minister at Christmas!! My elders don’t!!
Mr. Friel, Thank you for helping us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus Christ and giving us the right perspective!
Just Put Jesus First!!!
Thank You Jesus!!!
Thank you. I have been so stressed, so beyyyyyyyond done with the family this year. You are so right. I am going to the Lord in prayer over this, then I am endeavoring to make it a reality. ( to the best of my ability )
My Church Family and I will have a Great Time... Celebrating what the Lord did for us...not what society says ...
What the Bible says ✝️
Wise words, Brother Todd! Merry CHRISTmas!
*I'm favoured only God knows how much I praise Him,* $230k every 4weeks! | now have a big mansion and can now afford anything and also support God's work and the church.
Only God knows how much grateful i am. After so much struggles I now own a new house and my family is happy once again everything is finally falling into place!!
Wow that's huge, how do you make that much monthly?.. I have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??
It's Ms. Evelyn Vera doing, she's changed my life.
I started pretty low, though, $5000 thereabouts. The return came massive. Joey is in school doing well, telling me of new friends he's meeting in school. Thank you Evelyn Vera, you're a miracle.
Wow...I know her too she is a licensed broker and a FINRA agent she is popular in
US and Canada she is really amazing woman with good skills and experience.
Being in construction, I'm up to my eyes in sin all around me all day long. All the Christmas parties are loaded with drinking, swearing, blasphemy, and my family isn't much better, but they look at me like I'm the crazy one. When I'm not focused on Christ, my flesh quickly creeps up and causes inward turmoil. What peace I have when I'm sowing to the Spirit, and how quickly the world is ready to take it away. All I do is love on people, and look forward to Sunday worship and fellowship to get me through. Glory, hallelujah, Christ is born! Merry Christmas!
Same here, work in utilities. Remind yourself how much all of us are wretched and how we all need His mercy and grace every minute of the day.
I agree. I talk about theology and share the good news of Jesus Christ when I can. I bought some Gospel tracks to hand out to people and drop around the jobsite!
I don't agree with this man, but then I'm American I DON'T HAVE TO, SO far, thank Godness and followers of our original Constitution. When Jesus was born, many brought presents in appreciation, So we do it for each other. Taking that away from people in words and deeds destruction of our economy decades ago... by legends in their own minds... Since people KNOW what is crude, rude and sociably unacceptable he should talk to them. And maybe they should think about staying away from society. I am missing my relatives so bad, because Christians and other criminals box checkers decided I didn't need what I worked for was working towards and opportunities or my relatives. But they blame God.
@@tommas2674Sorry Bud, I think you missed his point! I don’t recall him saying anywhere in the vid NOT to give others gifts! I apologize if I’m wrong about that…
Hang in there Ryan... stay the course. Stay focused on Christ, stay in The Word, and for encouragement in our modern times, check out Answers in Genesis.
My goal is to just give everyone around me a small sense of joy and hope. I want to shine His light onto others. This world beats us down day by day and for some, they either don’t ever seek Christ or don’t know Him. I want to show Him through my love. Right or wrong, that’s how I roll. I Never ask for anything in return but for others to simply come and have a good evening without worrying about anything.
Need this; thank you.❤️✝️👑🎄
It will be with, me, myself and I. Simple that way.
Couldn't have put it more pithely myself, spot on! Joy to the world!!!
I love this! This is so encouraging and purposeful.
Christ is King
Very wise and titivating Mr. Todd! Thank You Sir!
Yes Amen 🙌♥️
If people came over our house there would be no getting drunk in our home because we don’t drink. If we are in someone’s home and there is drinking getting out of hand we excuse ourselves early and go home.
Yup. God isn't against or called wicked alcoholic beverages.....Jesus made wine himself......it the getting DRUNK that is the evil.
Personally just tried some type of glass bottle beer for the first time at Thanksgiving in my late 20's. It was supposed to be light, whatever that means, and I Personally thought it was absolutely disgusting! A couple sips to be polite (it was a middle eastern Christian who was trying to show proper hospitality. And got 😮 beer when he learned my brother can't stand wine.....doesn't really like beer either, but we all tried it. We had so desperately wanted to bring something like that because it shows respect, so we let him. He doesn't really drink anything himself is the funny part! Got 3 sips in before my gag reflex said "don't you try that agaib"
Happy Birthday Jesus Christ!! Thank you for rescuing me from death!!
What is the actual birthdate of Christ, may I ask?
Going in I have a " a Drunk Larry " . Not spoken in 5 months due to incident involving his alcohol intake. Certainly not the first time with this person. NOT at all looking forward to this encounter. Prayers PLEASE that I handle this with Holy Spirit quitting me.
Sorry to hear about the troubles your having with "Larry," I hope and pray that your next encounter will go smoother than previous ones!
Thankfully, i won't have to worry about such problems because i won't be celebrating Christmas.
I do not understand the emphasis on a day that cannot be found or verified anywhere in the Scriptures.
Thank you Todd
Needed the reminder
So helpful, thank you
I would love to have a family to visit or for them to visit. I don't understand the negative connotation with this situation.
This is great everyday behavior 😊 a good way to approach the great commission
Right on the money as usual Todd!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
I am an "expert" at this since my husband is not saved, and he actually thinks that I am a kook for believing Jesus is Lord and the words of Scripture are literally God's words. When we got married, I believed, but it was a luke warm belief. I was saved years earlier but allowed myself to be lured into the world instead of staying focused on Jesus. About 7 years ago, I felt like I was being pulled back HARD to the Lord. The Holy Spirit was convicting, and I was feeling it. Ever since, I listened to the Holy Spirit and made a hard right back to the Lord. Being around my husband has prepped me to be a lone wolf amongst unrepentant sinners.
Hang in there and keep serving the Lord and loving, submitting to and respecting your husband. I had to wait 12 years for my atheist husband to come to Christ. All in God's good timing
You are doing a great service for your husband -- doesn't Scripture say that he will be saved based on YOUR Salvation ?? I mean, how can a "rib" be saved without the rest of the "body" enjoying the benefits of that salvation ??
Sending prayers for you! Keep serving Jesus. Your walk can win him and I pray that it will. Stay strong in the Lord! God bless you! 💕✝️
Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives 1 Peter 3:1
Also, I highly recommend you read Created to be his helpmeet by Debi Pearl. It’s a wonderful book based on biblical principles on being the wife that God has called you to be. I gave it to my sister last Christmas and she started to apply it to her life. There are changes in her husband and he is even entertaining the thought of going to church! It has helped my marriage as well. Glory be to God! 🙌✝️💕
I am not married, so I may not fully understand the pain of having an unsaved spouse, but I'm so sorry he hasn't come around yet, keep praying, God's will will be done. We will be praying for you!
Yes!!! And stop judging and condescending. Love love love! Nurture the relationships you have with the lost. Care for them. Remember you were once lost too and you'd want grace, mercy and love coming your way too
Very nice, everyone should invite Mr Sal Vation to Christmas!
Thank u for reminding us about the goal!!
Felt a much-needed touch from God by watching this. Thank you. A merry Christmas to everyone from the UK
If you are having family at your houseand they get drunk then do not have alcohol. If itnis your house itnis your rules. Never understood why so many people need to have alcohol at every dinner or event.
If you need to drink alcohol at every party you attend then there is a good chance you are an alcoholic.
It's so we can tolerate our relatives
good advice Todd
Burl & Ives 😂😂😂😂😂 Thank you, Todd!
Thanks for the great advice! Will do! Honor, Glory, and Praise to Lord Jesus!
Funny, and then "ouch." Well done. And correct.
Todd, thanks for the advice.
I would ask for prayer for myself am I specifically salvation to actually be saved because for the longest time I believe that I am not a child of God and no matter how much I beg or cry out to him it's not possible and I don't know what to do
You don’t have to do anything except repent of your sins and accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. I was saved about 3 years ago and I am just now barely figuring out that I really don’t have to do anything except those two things. I will be praying that God brings His peace to your mind and your heart.
@jenniferelliott8415 Thanks.
It's very scary.
I keep trying to think about what repentance means how to truly do it searching it on the internet reading Systematic Theology by Wayne grudem trying to understand genuine trust in Jesus and repentance and it's like it's not happening truly for me in a way not causing change or obedience so that's why it's scary
Admit you're a sinner..you have broken God's commandments. We're all sinners and Jesus came to save us.
He died on the cross taking the punishment for your sins upon himself, he was buried and rose again the 3rd day according to the scriptures. If you believe that in your heart and confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, you WILL be saved.
It's faith in Christ alone. That saves you and when you take that by faith. God forgives you and he adopts you as his child.
Don't complicate it hun, Jesus said it is finished.
It's not about feelings, but about obedience and belief in the Risen Christ as Lord and Savior of your soul. Repent and believe.
You’re saved by our lord Christ Jesus precious shed blood, not by how much, or how long you beg. The power of the Holy Spirit to keep you, doesn’t diminish, or increase based on your feelings. Dear brother Romans 10 verse 9-10 says,”That if thou shall confess with thy mouth the lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,thou shalt be saved.10. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Get into Gods word daily to help you grow in your relationship with our Lord. God bless you.
I do understand your point and agree and have been in those places...and will be again this year. I can serve and be kind and be loving (by God's grace), but is there any advice for initiating a Gospel conversation?
Greatest gift to give family is Jesus
Have you seen “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever “?
It’s what Christmas is all about. Showing the love of Jesus to the world. Whether it be uncle Larry or the Herdmans. I hadn’t seen “national lampoon’s Christmas vacation” before this year because my mom wouldn’t let us, and now I completely understand why.
It’s not appropriate for kids. I’m glad I waited until I was well into adulthood to watch it. It was nice to watch something other than turbo man in “Jingle all the way.” Or the “Santa clause” with Tim Allen this year. Even though my parents told us not to believe in Santa Clause, we always watched stuff in TV about him, including the old claymation videos and bought way too many presents. 🎁
I no longer give gifts as I can’t afford to give gifts to all of my extended family members who don’t appreciate it anyway.
Instead, I eat with the homeless in the soup kitchen and go to church whenever the doors are open.
I’m learning that the true meaning of Christmas is about sharing the love of Christ that He gave to us. 😊
Woohoo! First time I've ever seen 1K likes switch to 1.1K likes! Very cool. God bless you Todd :)
If you want to get biblical about holy days. The list in Leviticus chapter 23 are the original holy days that have both Old Testament and corresponding New Testament historical event fulfillment. For example, the Feast of Weeks was fulfilled in the New Testament in Acts chapter 2. The Feast of Trumpets is the next New Testament historical event. Moreover, Yahweh says, "These are My feasts" in Leviticus 23 verse 2. He didn't say that these were "Jewish feasts." All other ecclesiastical calendars are man-made traditions.
🙏🏻I CELEBRATE🙏🏻THE BIRTH OF YESHUA AND HIS RESURRECTION🙏🏻
"Make Christmas about your mission to save sinners too." - Todd Friel
Our job is to share the gospel. Only God can save sinners.
I never find out about get family get together's until after it's all over and see the pics on Facebook! 😢
I am so sorry.
Oh wow. 😮. I am so sorry they treat you that way.
@@KadeSound ❤ Thank you.
@@PinkieJoJo Thank you ❤
I like Fortis Institute more and more.
Jesus never celebrated Christmas. So i dont treat it as a spiritual holiday. Its just a time for fun decorations and family get together
Jesus didn't celebrate Easter or Thanksgiving either😂
THANK YOU! My husband and my first Christmas was quite interesting and required him to re- watch The Grinch with a new perspective! By the way, this started my in laws (all of them) to stop liking me. I’m just fine with that though. Anyhoo, here’s the story: my husband’s family are non-practicing Catholics, I’ve always been active in my Parish. Every Christmas Eve his entire family gets together to celebrate and exchange gifts. Starts at 4 and ends apparently when everyone is passed out pissed! His words, not mine. I informed him in November that we would be attending Mass on Christmas Eve and we chose what time. Compromise is good, I always attended Midnight Mass but he chose 6p. Well you’d think we’d have set his entire family’s houses on fire with their reaction to us not only arriving late but because of “church”! We arrived half past 7p and I kid you not, all but the wee ones were lit! Positively pissed! And boy did we get an earful but I smiled, said my “hello’s & Happy Christmas” and went into the kitchen to promptly to save the meal they’d forgotten about, that was burning! I was 3 months pregnant and I don’t drink alcohol. Yes, I’m the black sheep of my family as we are Irish/Scottish and I don’t toast to Tuesday! 🤣 I finished the Christmas Eve feast and set it all out, then told everyone it was ready. The looks on their faces were hilarious, they’d completely forgotten about the food. It was a mad dash to the dishes and silent as they scarned! Afterwards I was told it was my fault they’d forgotten about the food because I insisted on attending Mass. I simply smiled and said ‘It was my pleasure!’! My husband chuckled, then told his family to stop the rubbish with me. Good man. By 11p, I couldn’t comprehend a word they were saying as it was mainly slurring and mumbling while some were passed out on the table. We left. I asked my husband if every Christmas Eve was like that and his response was, ‘NO! The food was amazing, not burned at all!’! Then proceeded to tell me all family get togethers were like that, including Easter. Oookay! We chatted about the meaning of Christmas, I had him go first. Then I explained my meaning of Christmas. Once home, I popped in The Grinch VHS and asked him to watch it with me. He got it. When my MIL rang the next day to yell at me about “this Mass nonsense”, I had to stop her and let her know that our children would be raised as I was and we would be attending Mass every Sunday as well as Holy Day’s. Christmas is the celebration of God’s greatest gift given to us. JESUS! Not what WE give to one another and definitely not a reason to get so drunk you forget about the meal! 30 years later now, we don’t see much of them as my husband, finally, opened his heart to God and Jesus 3 years ago and is a 4th degree Knight of Columbus. For 26 years I prayed that he would open his heart. He rarely attended Mass with me and our children. Now, he’s the first one ready to walk out the door! Hallelujah 🙏, God answers prayers. I’ve always been pleasant, polite and respectful with my in laws but they do not like me one bit. I’m too Christian, I come from a wealthy family, I’m uptight for not allowing swearing about our young children, the list goes on! Our kids are in their mid to late 20’s now and rarely go to the get togethers on my husband’s side. It’s sad but they asked them to not say certain words several times, again my fault which I happily take blame for but have nothing to do with. They especially get upset when they are quietly blessing their food and getting yelled at for doing so! None of them can stand the copious amounts of alcohol consumed and ridiculous behaviour. They much enjoy my family as its loving, polite, calm and no vile language or behaviour. I’m no priss, I served in my military for over 20 years. I pray for my husband’s family daily and wish them the best but I no longer go around. My husband takes his mum to lunch once a week but even that is taxing on him. I’ve corrupted him with God! 😁 Rather a good thing to be corrupted with in my eyes. Happy Christmas all and many blessings to you! 💚🍀
Avoid fights, avoid family.
This is my 10th Christmas on my own, 😢
🙏🏻YOU (MYSELF) are NOT alone🙏🏻we have the FATHER, SON and HOLY GHOST with US🙏🏻
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I get what you are saying Todd…but honestly everyone’s story is different. “Uncle Larry” might be trying to destroy your family (wife, kids etc). Even mother and father might be a threat to your family. Only so much “saving” attempts one can try before we have to shake the dust off our feet and go back to protecting our family.
How about people giving up their wealth and selling their materialistic things, give them all to the poor.
You first.
Most people are poor because they're lazy. I have no problem giving to people who can't work because of a disease or they're crippled. however, I'm not gonna help you when you're just lazy and don't want to work.
We just got flack about Christmas being a pagan holiday from our Hebrew Roots relatives!
Cut through the Red tape.. Do what you feel is Right.... Think of that Manger and who lay in it...✝️
It IS a pagan holiday, do a little research. Jesus was most likely born in late September /early October so it's not about his birth either.
@Cantthinkofahandle117 it's not about it being exactly his birthday. It was chosen for when we celebrate his birth... and Christmas is only pagan if it's not to celebrate Jesus like everything else 😅
@WTLGPodcast You're rationalizing.
@WTLGPodcast yes , absolutely... The actual Date isn't Important....
It's that He Came to Us ,
For Us. We'll stick with December 25th... that's OK
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I know we need to share the true meaning of Christmas with lost family members, but… some family members or friends of the family may not have good intentions about spending time with us and showering our kids with gifts. I think we all need to be very wise and discerning about who we open our home to, and be careful that gifts are not being used to manipulate the kids. I find it hard to talk about this with anyone without causing offence but it’s true. Don’t just let anyone into your home because they have presents for the kids. Ask yourself why.
we played pin the nails to the jesus game, got it at the christian book store
I love Bigelow’s ginger & turmeric tea.
So, Santa is real, Wretched is the perfect name for this silliness.
He's sixty percent real and forty percent fake
Well, there was a Saint Nicholas who was real.
Thank you. It was good to be reminded about what is most important. It not me: its the lost and most of all Jesus Christ.
In your video where you are knocking the Joel Osteen mother Mary movie, you seem to have an issue about Catholics. Catholic Director this Catholics making Mary a goddess that etc. Do you think Catholicism is good or bad?
See Todd's video titled 'when did the Roman Catholic church go wonky' for your answer. Short answer: bad, false Gospel.
@@Hartman0914 So he should then be aware that the Catholic Church invented Christmas by merging it with the pagan yule feasts. And that Americans band the celebration of Christmas till 1836 and it then became a national holiday in the 1870's. The Catholics, from day one, turned away from a feast of the lord to celebrate feasts of demon gods. Easter is what replaced The Lords Supper in 325 A.D and in 2024 the Olympic Games revealed that they have control of the Lords Supper.
So true
Amen
And if nothing else crazy drunk, Uncle Larry won't come back next year cause some people really hate it when you preach the gospel to them.
I say let the world have the roman catholic so-called "Christmas season" and let us true Christians celebrate the birth of Christ when he was truly born; which most Biblical scholars agree was sometime in the latter half of September.
Sure buddy with hersey written throughout all of protestantism
im sure not pinning my hopes on COVENANT THEOLOGY---HOW DO YOU CONCERN YOURSELF WITH THE SALVATION OF OTHERS IF YOU BELIEVE THAT ONLY SOME WERE CHOSEN, TODD???
its the bible you need to contend with not todd romans 9 for one example.
Who is Larry ?
But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave- just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:25-28
He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. 1 John 2:6
Thank you for your very helpful videos. OK, now that I've said the positive thing, here goes the negative. The good certainly outweighs the bad. Remember, a little leaven leavens the WHOLE lump. My, I believe, constructive criticism is showing a foul-mouthed Chevy Chase, that the Lord has saved people from, as someone that we as leaders watch is being a stumblingblock to others who would say, "Well, Pastor Todd Friel watches it." Pastor, do you really think movies like that are OK to watch?
Absolutely nothing in the bible saying that we should celebrate Christmas (actually saturnalia), not even the date of the birth of Jesus is cited nor even a commandment saying anything about it!
Then why did a host of angels celebrate the birth of Jesus before lowly shepherds if His birth is not worth celebrating?
Remember very clear from scripture in the same manner God sent Jesus Jesus has sent us. Us who harbor God the Holy Spirit living in them sanctified by the truth of scripture and being sanctified by the truth of scripture.
“Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also sent them into the world.”
John 17:17-18 LSB
Phil Johnson brother.
Begging God is not salvation. Repentence. A change of mind about sin. Its sin against God and he must punish. Accepting the blood atonement for your sin which Jesus paid. Romans 3:25
Santa Claus is coming to town!
Mr. Friel, good message but true followers of Christ should not focus on Christ's birth. He's not a baby any more and the focus should be on his sacrifice for our salvation. God asks us to be faithful to His commandments and not conform to the patterns of the world.
How can followers of Christ not focus on something the Bible actually talks about?
Todd, "the spirit of...'The Mass of Christ' which is what Rome originally called it, followed by 'The Christ Mass' and finally reinvented as 'Cristmas' HIS NAME IS JESUS CHRIST, NOT JESUS Crist...repeating, "the spirit of cristmas" is the spirit of antichrist.
Jesus Christ (long i) never commanded anyone to celebrate, honor, worship, remember His birth. Neither did Paul. Neither did ANY NT Author. Neither did ANYONE in the NT. Neither did ANYONE in the early Church. Yea, it was illegal in, what later became the U.S.A., in the Massachusetts Bay Colony to enjoin oneself to cristmas.
We, the Redeemed of The LORD, are to remember His death burial & Resurrection; Romans 6:4-12.
We are to "watch and pray" Luke 21:36
But we are NOT to worship Satan, which is EXACTLY what anyone that indulges in such wickedness is doing.
His name is YESHUA. Hebrew.
Larry, repent, repent for the kingdom of God is at hand.
Or you could simply stay away from family members who you have shared Christ with and want nothing to do with Him. Why subjugate yourself and your family to their sin? Most could absolutely care less about your faith. Didn’t the early Christians shake the dust off their feet when they were rejected with disdain?
I stopped believing it that Jesus Christ was born on that day it's not in the bible book
A thousand Amens my brother, Hallelujah! 100% right on the mark! Merry CHRISTmas sir!!!🥰😇
What scripture designates Dec.25 as Christ’s birthdate?
No scripture for day, just traditional day to celebrate!
I've learned that Christmas is a pagan holiday and I will not be taking part in this anymore and Jesus wasn't born on December twenty-fifth, more likely than ever He was born in late summer around August or September; I learned that the middle of December some celebrate the sun God, not Jesus's birth
Everyday is the Lord's day. Reclaim the day the pagan used and honor our God.
Psalm 118:24
It is true that the sun god of Rome was celebrated, and Jesus was most likely not born in December, but there is actually a slight difference that may or may not be helpful, there is nothing wrong with not wanting to be celebrate in the way it is Saturnalia is, though Christmas is actually what Constantine instituted which was believed to be meant to veer away from Pegan belief in Rome, in an attempt to make Rome more Christian, it was chose as a date to commemorate his birth. The part of Christmas that is Pegan really just boils down to the gift giving and date. If you want to celebrate Christmas in August or September, there is nothing wrong with that, but Christmas wasn't really the same as Saturnalia. I suppose my point is just because some other holiday is Pegan, doesn't mean you can't celebrate Christ on the same day, it obviously wouldn't be right to worship Saturn on the 25th, but Christmas was meant to worship Christ, that's the way I look at it anyways. I respect your devotion to pleasing God in not celebrating Pegan holidays though, and maybe I'm wrong about it, but from my current understanding, this is how I view the 25th. Also if it hurts your conscience to celebrate Christmas, then don't, celebrate Christ, but the holiday is not technically Biblical, the whole scenario could well be compared to what Paul said about eating food sacrificed to an idol, - 4 So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that “An idol is nothing at all in the world” and that “There is no God but one.” 5 For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”), 6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.
7 But not everyone possesses this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that when they eat sacrificial food they think of it as having been sacrificed to a god, and since their conscience is weak, it is defiled. 8 But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. 9 Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak. 10 For if someone with a weak conscience sees you, with all your knowledge, eating in an idol’s temple, won’t that person be emboldened to eat what is sacrificed to idols? 11 So this weak brother or sister, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. 12 When you sin against them in this way and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. 13 Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother or sister to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause them to fall. - 1 Corinthians 8:4-13.
@@Thelonelymailbox Colossians 2:16-17
16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. 17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.
@@24azion I don't know if I fully understand the context in which your speaking, however if my comment came of as judging I apologize, I was merely trying to inform of the context from which Christmas was created. I was trying to say there was nothing wrong with celebrating Christmas, I apologize if it came off cold or judgmental.
@@Thelonelymailbox I'm agreeing with you. We have freedom to celebrate it or not as long as we are doing it for the Lord.
I attend a church that holds to the regulative principal of worship so they go out of their way to NEVER mention Christmas or Easter or any day. All Sundays the same. So it’s nice having someone share how to minister at Christmas!! My elders don’t!!
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What on earth?
Then why is Sunday such a special day to meet for worship for them, I wonder?😂
🙏🏻AMEN TODD🙏🏻Christmas & Easter are pagan!!!
Ho ho ho. What a joke
approx 2:21 -- the Law was for the JEWS, not gentiles -- Jesus came to save us from far more than just the constraints of the Law -- Jesus was the Second Adam that saved us from the Sin/Curse of the First Adam (Romans 5:12-26) -- Adam didn't have a Law/Command Contract written in stone (Exodus 24:12).
Ppl who argue this are completely ignorant and misinformed. In numerous passages throughout the Law like Num. 15:16, God very clearly states that the Gentiles in the Israelite community were being held responsible for observing the _same_ laws and customs. Secondly, Jews didn't exist as a ppl until about 550 yrs after Moses died. Third, Jews only make up a comparatively tiny fraction of the Israelite nation. Nowhere does it say the Law was only for them.
YOU: Secondly, Jews didn't exist as a ppl until about 550 yrs after Moses died. Third, Jews only make up a comparatively tiny fraction of the Israelite nation. Nowhere does it say the Law was only for them.
*ME: Read the book of Daniel -- Daniel uses Judah/Israel (Jews/Israelites) interchangeably.* When the Northern Kingdom got into idolatry, those that wanted to follow the Law Contract of Moses moved to the Southern Kingdom/Judah to worship/sacrifice at the Temple with the Levite priests. The Northern Kingdom was dispersed by GOD forever and are totally unimportant. *When the Southern Kingdom/Judah returned from the Babylonian Captivity, they had all 12Tribes represented and were called ISRAEL (12Tribes of Jacob).* There is no such thing as "lost Tribes" -- you can clearly see the Northern Kingdom of ASHER being represented in Israel in Luke 2. *There is no difference between Jew/Israelite.*
YOU: Num. 15:16, God very clearly states that the Gentiles in the Israelite community were being held responsible for observing the same laws and customs
*ME: LOL. The OT Law/Command Contract of Moses written in stone* (Exodus 24:12) *was for the nation of Israel to obey perfectly in order to be RIGHTEOUS with God* (Deut 6:25). *NT Believers are RIGHTEOUS FOREVER in the eyes of God because of the sacrifice/resurrection of JESUS and our faith in JESUS -- SEE Hebrews 10:10,14, Romans 5:1-2, 2Corinth **5:21**, etc.* NEW CONTRACT -- see 2Corinth 3:3-11 -- NT Believers (Jew & Gentile) have RETURNED to the original FAITH CONTRACT of the GENTILE Abraham given 430 years BEFORE the Law/Command Contract of Moses for the nation of Israel/12Tribes of Jacob -- SEE Galatians 3:11-26 -- *Abraham was RIGHTEOUS by FAITH -- see Genesis 15:6, Romans 4:1-4 -- and now NT Christians (Jew & Gentile) are RIGHTEOUS BY FAITH -- Romans 5:1-2.* Two different contracts with GOD.
The one and only Church of God celebrates the Feast of the Nativity.
What on earth are you raving on about ?
Very "pithily" said... time to grow up Church...! into the likeness of Christ.. having our minds Renewed (metamorphis) to think, act and manifest the Wisdom of His Love conforming to Him ! if you are truly Born again .. be ready to bear, care and forebear ! and thus fulfill the Law of Christ... what a gift !
This is my concept of God:
The Subatomic God
Imagine a deity so tiny that it makes quarks look gigantic. This Subatomic God exists at a scale smaller than the smallest particles we know. It operates in the quantum realm, influencing the very building blocks of reality. Unlike the traditional idea of gods who work on a grand scale, this one is all about the tiny details. It’s like an invisible force that guides the interactions of subatomic particles, shaping the universe in subtle but profound ways. This God embodies the mysteries and complexities of quantum mechanics, reflecting the unpredictable and intricate nature of existence.
God works on all scales because he created every detail making up the big universe.
@KadeSound I agree
Lol
What in the world is subatomic. 😬🫣🤔sounds like a nuclear submarine
@BillBiggs1 The Subatomical Coherence Model: Energy, Chaos, and Free Will
Hey everyone! I wanted to share a cool idea called the Subatomical Coherence Model. It’s a way to connect the tiny interactions of particles to big concepts like order, chaos, and even free will. It mixes physics, chaos theory, and philosophy to show how the universe balances structure and randomness.
Key Points:
Energy Equation: This captures the energy of a tiny particle, influenced by mass, force, chaos, and time.
Formula:
E=M⋅(A2+ΔA)⋅(F+δF)⋅(C+Cchaos)⋅e−τt
Coherence Function: Shows how coherence (or order) changes over time, including some wavy oscillations.
Formula:
Ψ(t)=Ψ0⋅e−τt⋅cos(ωt+ϕ)
Interaction Potential: Models the potential energy between particles, combining gravity, electrostatic forces, and coherence.
Formula:
V(r)=−rG⋅M1⋅M2+r2k⋅Q1⋅Q2+λ⋅e−r0r
Philosophical Twist:
Partial Determinism: This idea suggests that while universal laws guide outcomes, there’s still room for free will. Subatomic coherence represents order, and chaotic fluctuations show unpredictability.
Why It’s Cool:
Physics: Helps us explore quantum systems where order and chaos mix. Philosophy: Bridges the gap between determinism and free will. Interdisciplinary: Connects chaos theory and complexity science.
Why do you always bring the world into your videos, Todd? For entertainment purposes?? Hmmm... My family stopped watching your show for that exact reason... God calls us out of the world...not to look just like it...
Not loving the beard.
JESUS. English
Amen
I attend a church that holds to the regulative principal of worship so they go out of their way to NEVER mention Christmas or Easter or any day. All Sundays the same. So it’s nice having someone share how to minister at Christmas!! My elders don’t!!