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We Want To Hear From YOU! I want to deliver to you the basics, as I talk to you about something so basic, so obviously important to a believer, but also so casually addressed, and so wavering in our consistency.  I am talking about the reality of God.  Some of you are likely saying Pastor I believe in God, you don’t have to convince me there is a God.  And that’s good but sometimes we have to be reminded of the depth of the very essence of God and what that actually means to us as believers. Many of us believe in God and don’t have to be convinced there is a God but can’t talk to a skeptic or unbeliever about the character of God outside of what He has done for us. Yes, be happy, and share your testimony, but know that God is so much bigger than what he’s done in your life.  He was here before each one of us and will be here beyond each of our lives and it is important that we are able to share God, the very essence of His being with others.  It’s our conversations that are essential in the building of the Kingdom of God Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org

We Want To Hear From YOU! Here's the revelation: Growth isn't always found in adding something. Sometimes growth is found in subtracting something. Sometimes spiritual maturity looks less like learning a new Bible verse  and more like finally letting go of an old grudge. Less fear. Less pride. Less gossip. Less complaining. Less trying to control outcomes that belong to God. Today, before you make your To-Do List, make a Not-To-Do List. And let the list include: ❌ Don't assume the worst. ❌ Don't complain. ❌ Don't entertain unforgiveness. ❌ Don't revisit doors God closed. ❌ Don't give fear a microphone. ❌ Don't forget who God has been. Because your breakthrough may not be waiting on something you need to start doing. It may be waiting on something God has been asking you to stop doing what you have been doing. Closing Song: "My Not To-Do-List" - Written and Produced By Deborah Ocasio Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org

We Want To Hear From YOU! Truth is valuable and always worth exploring.  Truth has a way of grounding the ungrounded.  Truth has a way of rerouting the misdirected.  Truth has a way of renewing the minds of the tired and the frustrated.  Truth makes quitting a hard “no”  Closing Song: "Thats A Hard No" written and produced by Deborah Ocasio Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org

We Want To Hear From YOU! I am going to open this message with a word of advice: “Know the Flavor of the Kool-Aid Before You Take A Sip.”When I was growing up in Philly, we had a saying: “You're all in the Kool-Aid and don’t even know the flavor.” www.BibleDeliverance.org Closing Song: Speak To My Heart by Donnie McClurkin Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org

We Want To Hear From YOU! Alright, let me lovingly disrupt a popular slogan. Everybody loves to say,  “We’re all God’s children.” It sounds warm.  It sounds inclusive.  It sounds like something you’d put on a coffee mug with a sunset behind it. And some of you are already ready to say Amen—not because it’s biblical, but because we tend to think that being a child of God is automatic because He created us all, and on top of that, because He created us all with purpose. All true, however, biblically speaking, we are not automatically God’s children. That may make some of you cringe, but it is absolutely Scripture. God’s divine plan was never for humanity to be born into forced allegiance with Him Closing Song: God's Legitimate Children - produced by Deborah Ocasio Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org

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We Want To Hear From YOU! Today, before blaming the devil, blaming people, blaming circumstances, or blaming yesterday, ask yourself: "What part of this belongs to me?"  That question may sting for a moment, but it will also set you free. Because accountability is not punishment.  Accountability is the doorway to transformation. The devil may present his plate with candles, pie, and fancy decorations. But God's table always serves something the enemy can never provide: Truth, peace, purpose, and life. Choose wisely. The plate may look simpler, but the outcome is infinitely better. Have a blessed day, and remember: Mature believers don't spend their lives explaining their behavior. They spend their lives examining their behavior and owning their missteps. And that examination is often where God releases the next level of anointing. Again, be blessed. Closing Song:  This One's On Me written and produced by Deborah Ocasio Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org

We Want To Hear From YOU! Day in and day out, I hear people talk about their goals, desires, and dreams, which are usually followed by comments of defeat.  Things like if I had this, or knew this one, or if I was better at this, or if I could do this then I could…And the kicker statement is… I have been just praying for a miracle, praying God opens some doors or releases his favor on me. Winners don’t pacify defeat; winners are not just dreamers; winners are more than talk.  Winners are doers.  A winning athlete understands the hard work it takes to secure a win and the determination and focus required to be declared a champion. Ecclesiastes 5:33 A dream comes with much business and a fool's voice with many words. In other words, stop talking about your dreams and complaining about your inability to fulfill them. Fulfilled dreams require that you be about your business, begin working on them, make the sacrifices, and elevate your level of determination. I talk to people every day who have dreams of owning their own business, but they profess to need more start-up capital to move forward.  And guess what? They live and embrace that excuse, and guess what? They will likely die never owning that business and fulfilling their dream.  Why? Because they accepted defeat. Sometimes our biggest enemy is our dreams.  Why do I say that? Because we have envisioned exactly how we think everything should play out. We envision success but never plug in the plan for obstacles, never pull in the plan that includes the what if and the stumbling blocks. And because we dream big, we think we have to have all the finances intact, and we don’t put enough thought into downsizing our dream to get it off the ground. Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org

We Want To Hear From YOU! When we were young, we couldn’t wait to grow up and make our own choices. We thought freedom meant, “I can do what I want!” We didn’t always realize that our choices come with a passenger list. The people traveling with us on this journey of life may include those we know and love—our children, family, friends, and community. But the ripple can reach even farther: our choices today may shape what future generations experience, including people we may never meet or even see. We may make a decision in one moment, while someone down the road is still feeling its effects. Closing Song: Our Choices Don't Travel Alone - Written & Produced By Deborah Ocasio Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org

We Want To Hear From YOU! Today we're going to talk about somebody whose name has been dragged through the church for generations. And no, I'm not here to defend Jezebel. The woman had some serious issues! But I am here to challenge how we've been using her name. Somewhere along the way, the church turned Jezebel into a label for women who are outspoken, strong-willed, independent, or simply refuse to be controlled. A woman speaks her mind, and somebody whispers, "That's a Jezebel spirit." Hold on now! Closing Song: Jezebel: Not Just A She (written & produced by Deborah Ocasio) Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org

We Want To Hear From YOU! Songs: Live Like I Believe, Beyond My Desire, The Thanks I Breathe, My Life As A Praise, and Chosen. All written & produced by Deborah Ocasio (follow Deborah Ocasio on your favorite music listening platform) Available on YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, and more. Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org

We Want To Hear From YOU! Scriptures: Matthew 16:21–23; Luke 23:20–34; Acts 3:17–19; Ephesians 4:26–27 Good morning, family. Here’s a question that might make you put your coffee down: Can we love God—and still get in the way of what God is doing? Can we mean well and still give bad advice? Can we think I’m protecting somebody while encouraging them to disobey God? Can our intentions be good while our direction be wrong? According to Scripture, yes. Closing Song: Correct My Direction (written & produced by Deborah Ocasio( Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org

We Want To Hear From YOU! What has been shaping my mind lately?What thoughts have I entertained too long?What patterns have I normalized?What voices influence my thinking most?Does my thinking align with the Word of God?Because a renewed life begins with a renewed mind. And when your heart and mind become aligned with God…  peace changes,  discernment increases,  clarity sharpens,  wisdom grows,  and purpose becomes harder to derail. Your mind is powerful. Which is exactly why you cannot afford to leave it neither unguarded. Proverbs 4:23: "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation... present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." God woke you up to a new day, now honor him and his purpose for you by renewing your heart and mind, Closing Song: A New Day For Renewal - written and produced by Deborah Ocasio Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org

We Want To Hear From YOU! I have a question this morning, and before you answer too quickly, give it a minute. Do you believe in God? Most of us just said, “Of course I do!” Okay. But do you believe God? See what happened there? I removed one little word—in—and suddenly the question got nosy. Because believing in God means I believe He exists. Believing God means I take Him at His Word—even when my circumstances are standing in the witness box testifying against everything He said. Romans 4:3 says: “Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.” Closing Song: Not just IN - I Believe God (written and produced by Deborah Ocasio) Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org

We Want To Hear From YOU! This morning, I pray that my transparency sparks something in you, something that launches you straight into your God-given purpose. When you ask most people about their purpose, they’ll list their goals or their dreams. But that’s not the purpose. Goals are what you want to achieve. Purpose is why you’re here. Why, God created you. What is your assignment in His plan? Purpose is an assignment, not the agenda. It’s given, not originated by you. It’s what God entrusted to you Closing Songs - Lord Use Me and Pursuing Purpose both produced by Deborah Ocasio Support the show www.BibleDeliverance.org