Spiritual Preparedness and Movement-Building in the Truth Movement
Have you ever wondered if you're truly ready for Christ's return? Pastor Wanzell unpacks the Parable of the Ten Virgins, revealing how Jesus used ancient wedding customs to illuminate a crucial truth about spiritual preparedness. He exposes the difference between wise and foolish believers, not in their knowledge but in their application of God's Truth. Are you just collecting spiritual knowledge, or are you actively applying it?
Divine Seasons and Transformation
Through Pastor Wanzell's powerful exploration of the number 10 in Scripture, we discover how a decade of faithful "testing" at TMC mirrors Daniel's story—where obedience led to being "10 times better." From spiritual growth spurts to divine release from old limitations, this message reveals how God uses the number 10 to mark extraordinary seasons of transformation. This timely word will ignite fresh hope for God's "undeniable, unique, and unprecedented" move in your life.
The Importance of Deep Connectivity
Pastor Wanzell emphasizes the importance of being "deeply connected" to Jesus to achieve spiritual productivity in our lives, based on John 15, where Jesus identifies himself as the true vine. There are different levels of productivity identified in Scripture that serve as proof of true discipleship. Are you deeply connected so that you give God glory by producing much fruit?
| Level of Productivity | Spiritual Significance |
|---|---|
| No fruit | Lack of connection to the vine |
| Some fruit | Initial stages of spiritual growth |
| More fruit | Increased obedience and testing |
| Much fruit | The proof of true discipleship |
Restoring the Five Fold Ministry
As important as teachers are in the Body, have we elevated them at the expense of other offices? Has the Five Fold ministry become One Fold? Rise on Fire Ministries explores the restoration of the offices God is calling us back to in Ephesians 4. We must consider if this has caused us to lose out on aspects of Christ’s ministry.
Overcoming Spiritual and Emotional Obstacles
Envy is a subtle yet powerful emotion that can distort our perception of blessings and lead us to make illogical comparisons. Through vivid examples, we uncover how envy can cripple our enjoyment of God's gifts and push us to forfeit miracles. To combat these challenges, consider the following areas of focus:
- Spiritual Warfare: Use the Top 100 verses to combat FEAR and engage in prayer.
- Identity: Don’t let intrusive thoughts shake your identity in Christ.
- The Distracted Series: Examine "Distractions In Excess" and the importance of "Intention & Attention."
Faith in Public Life and Social Justice
Speaking Truth to Power: Movement-Building for Social Justice focuses on using dialogue as a catalyst for social change. Our work is made possible by your support as we strive for movement-building for social justice. This includes addressing the Church’s quiet crisis and understanding the danger of religious over-reaction when zeal for God becomes anti-God.