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Should Christians be active in politics? In this message from El Paso, Pastor Paul Stephens explains why he believes prayer, informed voting, and public engagement matter for followers of Jesus.Drawing from Proverbs 29:2, Ephesians 5:15–16, and 1 Timothy 2:1–2, he discusses elections, work and economic policy, freedom of speech, public order, and abortion. He closes by urging Christians to examine the issues, vote according to their convictions, and pray for leaders whether or not they supported them.What responsibility do you think Christians have in public life? Share your thoughts respectfully below.Scriptures discussed: Proverbs 29:2; Ephesians 5:15–16; 1 Timothy 2:1–2; Deuteronomy 8:18; 2 Thessalonians 3:10–12; Acts 4:17–29.0:00 Elections, faith, and your vote0:29 Why Christians should pray for leaders2:36 When good people do nothing4:31 Why elections matter8:19 The moral questions behind your vote9:44 Recognizing moral decline13:16 How leadership shapes a nation16:11 Socialism, capitalism, and work20:48 Teaching children responsibility22:36 Freedom of speech and Christian beliefs25:53 Law, order, and peaceful protest29:45 Abortion and the right to life38:56 How should a Christian vote?40:37 Praying for leaders you didn’t choose41:38 Invitation to follow Jesus44:46 Forgiveness and freedom from guilt46:01 Faith, culture, and closing prayer## CONNECTFind a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgEnjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review:Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser:  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369vMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: EFE3AWOXAF0UNXFQ

Could you lose your direction without realizing it? Pastor Wayman Mitchell examines how small compromises accumulate—and why returning to biblical foundations matters. Preached Friday night at the 2004 Prescott Bible Conference, “The Old School” draws from Jeremiah 6:13–17, especially the call to seek the old paths and walk in them. Using illustrations from navigation, metal refining, and Israel’s memorial stones, Mitchell challenges listeners to examine their convictions, their conduct, and the direction of their lives. He also addresses discipleship, evangelism, repentance, and confidence in God when facing eternity. The central question: Are you practicing what you believe, or simply identifying with people who do? 00:00 Introduction: finding your direction 01:36 A backup when modern navigation fails 03:34 “The Old School”: Jeremiah 6 05:03 How spiritual drift happens slowly 07:26 Leaving the old paths 08:11 Are you actually making disciples? 09:45 Losing touch with your original purpose 10:46 A warning from the Assemblies of God 12:46 The pressure to compromise 15:15 Testing the composition of your ministry 18:08 Remembering your spiritual landmarks 20:06 Does relevance build a movement? 21:15 How small compromises spread 22:55 Losing the ability to blush 26:21 Changing standards at Wheaton College 28:59 The desire for acceptance and recognition 30:30 The call to return and repent 32:42 Can you drift without knowing it? 34:24 Moral purity and lasting truth 35:51 Confidence when facing eternity 38:49 Salvation and religious exclusivity 40:14 Outreach and the responsibility to warn 41:57 The call to build and plant 42:57 Mark and Michelle Aulson in Davao 45:31 Returning to a reliable spiritual compass ## CONNECT Find a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.org Enjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v

When life gets too hard, what does God want you to do? The prophet Jeremiah was overwhelmed by the difficulty of his calling. God's response was not what he expected: "If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses?" (Jeremiah 12:5) Preaching Running with Horses at the Waltham Forest Bible Conference, Pastor Fred Rubi challenges one of the most dangerous mindsets in Christianity: "This is too hard." Through the remarkable early struggles of baseball legend Willie Mays, a personal lesson from Pastor Harold Warner, and the brutal endurance training of Navy SEALs, Pastor Rubi reveals what it takes to persevere when circumstances seem overwhelming. God hasn't called us to a comfortable life without resistance. He is developing something in us that cannot be produced any other way. In this message, discover: Why discouragement can become more dangerous than difficulty itself. How ordinary discipline prepares us for extraordinary spiritual responsibility. Why faith is never an excuse for laziness or passivity. How God uses pressure, opposition, and perseverance to develop spiritual strength. What it really means to run with horses. One of the sermon’s most memorable challenges is simple: "Jeremiah, don't ring the bell. Don't ring the bell." You may be exhausted. You may be discouraged. You may feel completely inadequate for the task in front of you. But God may be preparing you for something far greater than you can accomplish in your own strength. Chapters 00:00 When You Feel Like Giving Up 00:38 Running with Horses: The Call Beyond Your Strength 01:52 Jeremiah 12: Can You Compete with Horses? 03:12 Willie Mays: Don’t Let a Bad Start Stop You 06:09 The Danger of “This Is Too Hard” 10:43 Pastor Warner’s Example of Perseverance 14:59 When Even Paul Felt Overwhelmed 15:55 Navy SEALs: Don’t Ring the Bell 16:56 Learn to Run with the Footmen 18:08 “Increase Our Faith”: The Lesson of Duty 19:42 What God Taught Me on a San Francisco Beach 21:33 God Finds People Who Are Working 23:32 How God Uses Struggle to Prepare You 24:42 The NFL Analogy: Why Training Matters 26:32 Learning to Handle Hurt and Opposition 28:04 Elijah: Running with Horses by God’s Power 30:09 The Best Way Out Is Through 31:52 Jeremiah’s Fire: A Calling You Can’t Shake 33:56 Real Passion Comes Through Suffering ## CONNECT Find a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.org Enjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 64QQQJHKHFXRRLXB

Does guilt still shape the way you see yourself—even when you believe God forgives?In this Wayman Wednesday message, Pastor Wayman Mitchell explains how the blood of Jesus, the word of our testimony, and Christ’s completed work relate to living an overcoming life.Preaching from Revelation 12, he explores:• Why the Christian life involves spiritual conflict• What it means that Jesus died in our place• The relationship between forgiveness, guilt, and redemption• Why speaking openly about your faith matters• His biblical case for “pleading the blood” Read alongside the message: Revelation 12:7–12; Ephesians 6:10–12; John 6:63; Colossians 1:12–14; Luke 12:8–9; Revelation 1:5. #WaymanMitchell #WaymanWednesday #ChristianSermonChapters00:00 Opening highlights00:27 Is pleading the blood biblical?01:25 The overcoming life: Revelation 1203:18 Understanding spiritual conflict05:14 Pleading the blood in prayer07:25 Christianity and spiritual power08:19 Why Jesus died in our place11:57 Redemption is a completed work12:51 Guilt and our need for forgiveness13:38 The power of your testimony14:48 Taking up the cross and dying to pride16:10 The biblical case for pleading the blood17:25 Healing testimonies from Mexico City19:52 Songs of redemption21:19 Freedom from guilt and shame## CONNECTFind a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgEnjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review:Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser:  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369vMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: GDYLE4FPV3UBRSKM

What happens when fear, failure, or disappointment causes you to stop moving forward?Some people spend years waiting for their circumstances to change. Others attempt something difficult, experience failure, and quietly decide never to try again. But what if the greatest danger isn't failing?What if it's remaining exactly where you are? Preaching on the opening Monday night of the Waltham Forest UK Bible Conference, Pastor Nigel Brown delivers a powerful challenge from 1 Timothy 4:15–16 about spiritual growth, hidden preparation, and giving everything you've got to God's purpose for your life. God is often developing something in us long before anyone can see the results. David spent years in obscurity before facing Goliath. The disciples struggled with insecurity and comparison before becoming pillars of the early church. Yet hidden growth was never meant to remain hidden forever.Through unforgettable illustrations from history, ministry, and everyday life, Pastor Brown challenges believers to confront the fear that keeps them from growing. In this message, discover: Why seasons of obscurity don't mean God has forgotten you.How past failures can quietly become excuses for staying stuck.Why visible spiritual progress matters more than perfection.How fear can keep you from fulfilling God's calling.Why giving your best to God requires intentional growth and personal responsibility. A powerful challenge from the message:"You have to fear being a non-event more than the fear of the unknown." Your life is moving forward whether you realize it or not. The question is whether you're growing into the person God has called you to become. 00:00 The Purpose of Conferences 03:15 Evaluating Impact: Humanitarianism vs. Humanity 06:33 The Alabaster Box: A Symbol of Sacrifice 09:26 The Spirit of Sacrifice vs. Self-Preservation 12:20 The Power of Generosity and Faith 15:29 Hidden Progress and Growth 18:34 The Call to Action: Breaking the Alabaster Box 20:01 The Journey of Transformation 22:11 Hidden Progress: The Importance of Evidence 25:04 Moments of Revelation and Change 37:27 Overcoming Youthful Challenges in Ministry 41:20 The Importance of Growth and Responsibility 45:58 Giving Your All: The Path to Progress 54:03 Facing Fear and Embracing Growth 01:00:21 The Call to Action: Stepping Out in Faith ## CONNECTFind a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgEnjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review:Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser:  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v ## SUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISMGet the **Taking the Land Premium Subscription**:✓ No ads ✓ Early releases ✓ Full-length Testimony Tuesdays **Supercast | $3/month** https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/**Spotify | $3.99/month** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe**Apple Podcasts | $4.99/month** https://apple.co/4owjo5Z**All proceeds go to world evangelism.** Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 1BBNUZU4ZMX7KIIK

Is your phone receiving more of your attention than God, your family, or your calling? In this challenging message from the San Antonio Bible Conference, Pastor Packia Raj exposes how social media can quietly influence our attention, identity, relationships, and spiritual direction. Using 1 Samuel 15:22–23, he shows how repeated distraction can become control—and why obedience, discernment, and the lordship of Jesus are essential in a screen-saturated world. This message will challenge you to examine: - What receives your first attention each day - How comparison creates discontentment - Whether your feed is shaping your faith - The influence of online voices and algorithms - Practical boundaries that can protect your calling - How to put your focus back on Jesus “Views are not validation. Followers are not your fruit. Virality is not the truth.” Chapters 00:00 Opening and Scripture reading 01:30 The “emergency” that was a social media post 03:18 When social media competes with God’s voice 04:19 “To obey is better than sacrifice” 05:30 The screen as a new battlefield 07:27 “When the Screen Steals Your Soul” 10:43 The battle for your attention 11:39 Attention, affection, and phone habits 13:09 Putting God first in the day 15:03 Is social media controlling you? 17:25 The comparison trap 18:53 Looks maxing and image pressure 22:22 Body image and suicidal thoughts 23:39 Doomscrolling and exposure to harmful content 25:38 Screen time and relationships 27:11 When feeds and algorithms shape faith 28:22 Rebellion finds a microphone 31:16 Why followers and views don’t prove truth 34:19 Guarding what enters through your eyes and ears 35:31 When online content weighs down your faith 36:59 Setting boundaries and closing harmful doors 39:50 Algorithms versus spiritual direction 40:48 Hearing the voice of Jesus 42:22 The central question: who is Lord of your life? 43:19 “Heaven still has the pulpit” 45:20 A challenge to check your heart and set boundaries 46:27 Call to repentance and salvation 48:25 Choosing eternity over a six-inch screen 49:22 Invitation to return to God 50:48 Altar call to break unhealthy screen habits 52:16 Prayer for surrender and refocusing ## CONNECT Find a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.org Enjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v ## SUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISMGet the **Taking the Land Premium Subscription**:✓ No ads ✓ Early releases ✓ Full-length Testimony Tuesdays **Supercast | $3/month** https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/**Spotify | $3.99/month** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe**Apple Podcasts | $4.99/month** https://apple.co/4owjo5Z**All proceeds go to world evangelism.**

Are you living on what God did years ago—or experiencing Him now?In this vintage message from February 11, 1976, Pastor Wayman Mitchell warns that even genuine spiritual victories can become idols when we turn them into monuments and stop moving forward with God.Preaching from Hebrews 2:1–9, Mitchell draws lessons from the bronze serpent, Abraham’s encounter with El Olam—the everlasting God—and Elisha’s cry at the Jordan: “Where is the God of Elijah?”God is not only the God of yesterday. He is the everlasting God who is working today.Chapters00:00 — America’s Revival Heritage05:09 — The Danger of Idolatry and Past Experiences12:14 — The Everlasting God25:53 — The Remedy: A Living Faith Today27:45 — Understanding Our Identity in God35:12 — The Call to Return and Embrace God36:19 — Invitation to Experience God’s Love## CONNECTFind a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgEnjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review:Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser:  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v

Easy faith may feel comfortable—but it cannot prepare you to carry real responsibility.Opening the San Antonio Bible Conference, Pastor Richard Rubi explains what Paul meant by an “eternal weight of glory.” God’s glory is more than a powerful emotion or an extraordinary church service. It is God working through ordinary people whose faith has been strengthened by affliction, devotion, discipleship, and obedience.Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:16–18, Pastor Rubi challenges Christians and church leaders to reject lightweight Christianity, embrace the responsibility God has placed upon them, and become people whose lives and words carry spiritual weight.In this message:• Why hardship can produce deeper spiritual strength• The difference between revival and discipleship• Why conversions cannot be manufactured• How conviction, commitment, and responsibility produce spiritual authority• What happens when a church preserves its activity but loses God’s presence• Why “the glory is found in the devotion”Chapters0:00 Introduction and Acknowledgments0:33 The Importance of Challenging Education3:11 Understanding Glory in Ministry16:31 The Weight of Glory17:23 Becoming Heavyweights in Ministry22:51 The Difference Between Revival and Discipleship28:22 The Call to Witnessing29:57 The Weight of Responsibility32:07 The Call to Discipleship33:10 The Challenge of Cultural Conformity36:40 Direction in Discipleship38:23 The House of Glory41:32 Living with Purpose and Weight46:19 The Importance of Commitment47:29 Seeking Glory in Ministry## CONNECTFind a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgEnjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review:Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser:  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v ## SUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISMGet the **Taking the Land Premium Subscription**:✓ No ads ✓ Early releases ✓ Full-length Testimony Tuesdays **Supercast | $3/month** https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/**Spotify | $3.99/month** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe**Apple Podcasts | $4.99/month** https://apple.co/4owjo5Z**All proceeds go to world evangelism.**

Sending someone into the harvest field sounds exciting at conference. But who pays the moving costs? Who helps them find a home? Who supports them when the job doesn’t come through? Who answers the phone when ministry gets difficult? Preaching from Romans 10:14–15, Pastor Artie Aragon delivers a direct challenge to churches and pastors about what it really means to SEND. From decades of ministry in Chinle, Arizona, Pastor Aragon explains that church planting cannot simply be celebrated from the conference platform. Sending people requires sacrifice, financial provision, discipleship, personal involvement, and a willingness to believe God for supernatural resources. One statement captures the seriousness of the message: “We as senders, we have to get the sending part right.” Pastor Aragon shares remarkable stories from Chinle’s church-planting ministry, including sending workers overseas, supporting international works, and watching God provide resources that seemed impossible for a small reservation church. If God can help Chinle reach beyond itself, He can help any church that is willing to see the need, count the cost, and keep sending. Chapters 00:00 Opening and the call to send01:14 Romans 10: The chain of responsibility03:44 Why those who respond are called beautiful04:37 Sending begins with a God-given burden06:05 God’s heart for those who are lost08:15 The Great Commission is not optional10:12 Pastors develop and send workers11:05 Counting the real cost of sending13:35 The Prescott pattern for church planting15:28 Seeing the need through Jesus’ eyes18:42 Reaching the lost beyond church programs19:02 The cost of raising and releasing workers22:35 Sending means staying involved24:08 Why church planting can’t be done on the cheap26:11 The sending church’s financial responsibilities28:19 Real startup costs for a church plant29:00 Partnership and ministry support31:29 Why ongoing support matters33:53 True riches and supernatural provision35:48 Financial breakthrough that keeps churches sending38:35 Releasing and supporting international workers40:23 A $320,000 church plant and its impact42:42 Lessons from stories of sending45:08 Closing appeal: see the need, love, and pray ## CONNECTFind a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgEnjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v## SUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISMGet the **Taking the Land Premium Subscription**:✓ No ads ✓ Early releases ✓ Full-length Testimony Tuesdays **Supercast | $3/month** https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/**Spotify | $3.99/month** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe**Apple Podcasts | $4.99/month** https://apple.co/4owjo5Z**All proceeds go to world evangelism.**

Does your life feel small because nobody seems to notice what you do? In this 2017 sermon, Pastor Wayman Mitchell explains why unseen faithfulness matters—and why we must not despise small beginnings. Preaching from Zechariah 4:10, Mitchell challenges the idea that size, crowds, and recognition determine the value of God’s work. Through biblical examples and experiences from Wickenburg, Prescott, and Guam, he shows how meaningful ministry often begins in overlooked places. If you’re serving without recognition, discouraged by slow progress, or wondering whether your contribution makes a difference, this message offers a challenge: embrace the work God has placed before you. In this message: Why gathering a crowd is different from building a church What small beginnings can teach us How God works through overlooked people and places Practical ways to serve people who are easily forgotten Why recognition is not the measure of faithfulnessChapters 00:00 Opening praise and Zechariah 403:05 The rebuilt temple and the older generation’s grief04:15 “Do not despise the day of small things”05:43 Embracing obscurity06:13 The obsession with church size08:24 Small churches, mega churches, and proselyting11:11 What obscurity means13:11 Jeremiah’s call not to seek great things15:25 A ministry of tearing down and rebuilding16:20 Prescott’s rough beginnings20:05 Jesus, Nazareth, and the overlooked21:34 John the Baptist and Amos: unlikely messengers23:31 Wickenburg and faithful work without recognition25:31 Faithful pastoring in Brazil, Indiana27:26 Isaiah 58 and rebuilding the old waste places28:54 The vision for the islands29:51 Guam, the Marianas, and church planting33:35 David’s hidden preparation for Goliath35:56 Creative ministry among the overlooked37:04 Rehab ministry and the fruit of service38:30 The value of churches built on broken people39:01 William Booth’s calling among London’s poor40:30 A missionary reminder: “We’re not home”41:09 Final challenge: obscurity may be God’s plan CONNECT Find a CFM Church near you Enjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review: Apple Podcasts PodchaserSUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISM Get the Taking the Land Premium Subscription: No ads Early releases Full-length Testimony Tuesdays Supercast | $3/month Spotify | $3.99/month Apple Podcasts | $4.99/monthAll proceeds go to world evangelism. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: P7MKIAAWYZU4162T

Does your part matter when someone else gets sent, seen, or celebrated? Pastor Ray Rubi explains why the people who faithfully support the mission are essential to everything God is doing.Preaching Monday night at the 2026 Bible Conference in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Pastor Rubi explores “The Critical Partnership”—the relationship between those committed to stay in the local church and those called to go and preach the gospel.Through David’s example in 1 Samuel 30:17–25, this message shows why those who go into battle and those who stay with the supplies share in the victory.Discover:• Why serving behind the scenes has lasting significance.• How a strong local church makes world evangelism possible.• How sending workers creates opportunities for others to grow.• Why missionaries and their home congregations need each other’s prayers.• How to move from drifting to committed service.Whether you are preparing to go, faithfully serving at home, or returning from a season of ministry, this message will challenge you to embrace your part in God’s purpose.What is one practical way you can strengthen your church’s mission this week? Share in the comments.Subscribe for more Bible preaching and conference messages.#RayRubi #ChristianSermon #WorldEvangelism00:00 — Welcome to the Bible Conference00:59 — The Critical Partnership03:35 — Why the Fellowship Kept Growing04:35 — The Local Church and World Evangelism08:34 — David’s Battle and the Equal Share10:31 — The Local Church as a Home Base20:16 — The Role of Those Who Stay29:20 — Preparing and Sending Those Who Go47:23 — A Strong Home Base Enables Expansion59:38 — Invitation, Prayer, and Closing Exhortation## CONNECTFind a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgEnjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review:Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser:  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v

Your life is being spent whether you realize it or not. The real question is: What are you spending it on? Preaching from 2 Timothy 4:6–8, Pastor John Perry confronts one of the unavoidable realities of life. Our time is limited. Every day takes something out of us. Like the battery in your phone, your life is constantly draining. You cannot choose whether your life will be spent. You can choose what it will be spent on. In this message, Pastor Perry challenges believers to live with eternal purpose, to fight a fight worth fighting, finish a race worth finishing, and keep a faith worth keeping. One line captures the message: “Don't just die old. Die finished.” The tragedy isn't simply that life is short. The tragedy is pouring your life into something that ultimately doesn't matter. Main Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6–8 Additional Scriptures: Romans 12:1, 2 Corinthians 12:15, 1 Corinthians 15:31, Matthew 24:46, Hebrews 9:27 Original sermon title: You've Got to Die From Something If this message challenged you, share it with someone who needs to reconsider what they're giving their life to. YouTube Chapters00:00 — The Sermon’s Opening: Death and Purpose03:09 — The Question Behind the Message05:04 — “You’ve Got to Die From Something”06:32 — Pouring Your Life Out for God09:06 — Sin, Death, and Eternity14:33 — Becoming a Living Sacrifice18:09 — Spending Your Life on What Matters22:10 — Life Is Like a Draining Battery24:31 — Don’t Just Die Old—Die Finished27:44 — Fight, Race, and Faith: Finishing Well Find a CFM Church near you:https://cfmmap.org Enjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review: Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3vy1s5b Podchaser:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v SUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISMGet the Taking the Land Premium Subscription: ✓ No ads✓ Early releases✓ Full-length Testimony Tuesdays Supercast | $3/monthhttps://taking-the-land.supercast.com/ Spotify | $3.99/monthhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe Apple Podcasts | $4.99/monthhttps://apple.co/4owjo5Z All proceeds go to world evangelism.

Has your faith become comfortable - but stopped changing you?In this 1976 message, Pastor Wayman Mitchell explores Jesus’ teaching about new wine and old wineskins. His challenge is personal: are we still responding to the Holy Spirit, or have we become satisfied with yesterday’s experience?This episode of the Wayman Wednesday Podcast examines the nature, expression, and relevance of the gospel—and the danger of allowing a living faith to settle into religious routine.Discover why the gospel calls for responsive hearts, how its message reaches people across cultures and generations, and why Mitchell emphasizes an ongoing filling of the Holy Spirit.Chapters00:00 Introduction: The Gospel as New Wine00:31 Why the Gospel Must Be Revolutionary01:47 When Religion Becomes Routine03:01 Luke 5:36–39 — New Wine and Old Wineskins04:32 What “New Wine” Represents05:04 A Gospel of Change, Power, and Surrender07:14 The Gospel’s Transforming Effects08:22 The Permanent State of the Gospel08:58 The Danger of Putting New Wine in Old Wineskins11:11 The Gospel Needs Flexible Receptacles13:00 Carrying the Gospel Across Generations16:08 A Gospel Relevant for Every Age18:13 Why the Gospel Must Meet Today’s Needs20:20 Old Religious Structures and New Wine21:20 Becoming Expressions of the Gospel22:20 The Danger of Aged Wine24:00 When People Prefer Mild Christianity26:19 The Cure: Be Filled with the Holy Spirit27:57 Keeping the Gospel Fresh and Active29:09 Pentecost: Drunk with New Wine30:29 The Holy Spirit’s Transforming Power31:10 What Is Happening Here?## CONNECTFind a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgEnjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v## SUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISMGet the **Taking the Land Premium Subscription**:✓ No ads ✓ Early releases ✓ Full-length Testimony Tuesdays **Supercast | $3/month** https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/**Spotify | $3.99/month** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe**Apple Podcasts | $4.99/month** https://apple.co/4owjo5Z**All proceeds go to world evangelism.**

Why does it sometimes look like people can disobey God and still succeed? In Numbers 20, Moses directly disobeyed God. He struck the rock instead of speaking to it. Yet something surprising happened: water still came out abundantly. That uncomfortable contradiction raises questions almost every believer eventually faces. Why does someone with bad character sometimes prosper?Why can dishonest people succeed?Why can someone faithfully do what is right and still struggle?Does obedience really matter when wrong sometimes seems to work? Using the story of Moses, Psalm 73, Peter, Jonah, and examples from ministry, this sermon examines the danger of turning biblical principles into rigid formulas. God’s blessing is not always an endorsement of someone’s character. Sometimes what looks like approval is actually God’s patience. Sometimes God is helping other people in spite of a flawed messenger. And sometimes we simply have not reached the end of the story yet. “God always pays, but not always by Friday.” If you are discouraged because you have been doing right without seeing the results you expected, keep your heart right and keep trusting God. If things are going well while you know something in your life is wrong, don’t mistake God’s patience for His approval. Repent and fix it. Scripture: Numbers 20:7-12, Psalm 73, 2 Peter 3:8, Revelation 2:21, Daniel 5:21, John 21:15 Subscribe for more biblical preaching, sermons, and messages designed to strengthen your faith and help you follow Jesus. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome and Ministry Report from Spain01:24 — When Wrong Works Right02:49 — Moses Strikes the Rock04:43 — God’s Principles and Life’s Formulas07:05 — The Danger of Rigid Formulas10:47 — When Formulas Make Us Cruel12:25 — Why Life Has Exceptions17:32 — The Danger of Gushing Water20:10 — God’s Timing Is Not Our Timing26:07 — God’s Patience, Love, and Sovereignty33:30 — Repentance, Restoration, and Choosing to Do Right CONNECT Find a CFM Church near you:https://cfmmap.org Enjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review: Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3vy1s5b Podchaser:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v SUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISM Get the Taking the Land Premium Subscription: ✓ No ads✓ Early releases✓ Full-length Testimony Tuesdays Supercast | $3/monthhttps://taking-the-land.supercast.com/ Spotify | $3.99/monthhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe Apple Podcasts | $4.99/monthhttps://apple.co/4owjo5Z All proceeds go to world evangelism.

What if the thing you keep asking God to remove is the very thing He intends you to conquer? Preaching from 2 Samuel 23:20 at the 2026 Sydney Conference, Pastor Dan Stephen looks at Benaiah, one of David's mighty men, who didn't run when he found a lion in a pit. He went after it. This message is a challenge to reject spiritual passivity, confront the battles standing between you and your calling, and recover an aggressive confidence in what God can do. There will always be adversaries when God opens a door. The question is whether we retreat from the lion or chase it. In this sermon: Why difficulty is often connected to destiny The difference between self-confidence and God-confidence How passivity quietly buries calling Why discipleship keeps your spiritual edge What happens when believers attempt something bigger than themselves How a few courageous decisions can completely change your future Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20 Message: Chase the Lion Speaker: Pastor Dan Stephen Event: 2026 Sydney Bible Conference If this message challenged you, share it with someone who needs to stop retreating and start moving forward. CHAPTERS 00:00 Chasing Lions: The Call to Action02:21 We Are a Lion-Chasing Fellowship04:44 Destiny Comes Through Difficulty07:08 Benaiah Chases the Lion09:36 Stop Being Hunted. Become the Hunter.11:51 The Aggressive Spirit of Great Men15:17 No Reserves, No Retreats, No Regrets18:31 The Spirit of Aggression in Destiny20:21 God Wants a Backbone, Not a Wishbone22:53 Don’t Be a Passive Generation25:32 Every City Is Difficult28:09 How to Develop an Aggressive Spirit30:06 Discipleship Keeps Your Edge32:21 The Delight of Destiny: God Backs Aggressive Men34:47 Keep Knocking Until the Door Opens37:07 Aggressive Faith During COVID39:20 A Few Decisions Can Change Your Destiny SUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISM Get the Taking the Land Premium Subscription: No ads Early releases Full-length Testimony TuesdaysSupercast - $3/monthhttps://taking-the-land.supercast.com/ Spotify - $3.99/monthhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe Apple Podcasts - $4.99/monthhttps://apple.co/4owjo5Z All proceeds go to world evangelism. CONNECT 📍 Find a CFM Church near you:https://cfmmap.org ⭐ Enjoying Taking the Land? Leave a five-star review: Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3vy1s5b Podchaser:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v Subscribe to Taking the Land Podcast for more Bible preaching from The Potter’s House Christian Fellowship.