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God Answers by Fire: The Day Fire Fell
Note: to hear the sermon where this article originated, click here: Whether it’s news headlines filled with gore and gruesome violence, or chaos and confusion echoing across our land, we must realize that there is no Plan B — our only hope is a mighty move of God’s...
Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough in 2023
Special note: for those who need help in this area, we recently released a documentary on my 40-day fast that can be viewed here. You choose: Will it be the pain of discipline or the pain of regret? One yields a sense of extreme fulfillment; the other, a lingering...
Deeper Than We Thought: The Stench Has Reached Heaven
Whether it’s Balenciaga sexualizing children and degrading every piece of moral fabric left in our society, or men dressed as women encouraging kids to place money in their G-string, our sickness is worse than Sodom and parallels the days of Noah. Pushing Porn Goes...
An Open Letter to Trump: You Can Help Heal Our Nation
Special note. If you prefer to watch instead of read click here. This is my honest and straightforward commentary. Please make sure to read the entire article before commenting and follow me on my brand new Rumble channel. Whether it’s key evangelical leaders turning...
5 Things that Hinder the Presence of Christ
Watch the sermon here where this article originated. Most believers understand that God is everywhere, but the Bible is also clear that the power and presence of Christ can fill the heart of the believer who completely surrenders to Him. His presence changes...
A Nation Hangs in the Balance — What Can We Learn?
Click here to listen to the audio version and my added commentary. As I write this, it appears that the Democrats will retain control in the Senate. The election results were shocking and eye-opening. There is no doubt that some form of voter fraud took place —...
An Open Letter to T.D. Jakes from California
Let me state up front that I have no ax to grind. Although I don’t necessarily line up in all areas of theology with Bishop Jakes, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Potter's House in 2003 and meeting Bishop Jakes (the clip is here at the 1:40 mark.) A...
His Presence Must be Our Pursuit
(The sermon by the same title is a must-hear; the link is here.) Although God is everywhere, or what theologians call omnipresent, there is a marked difference between a believer who is dry spiritually and dead inside compared to one who is full of passion, desire,...
Christian Nationalism: Do Both the Left and the Right Have it Wrong?
Click here if you’d like to listen to Pastor Shane read the article with extra commentary added https://youtu.be/EMhuiWgMuig Whether it's being called a fundamentalist because you agree with the fundamentals of the faith, a bigot because you challenge false...
Crazy America: Is this Hindering Another Spiritual Awakening?
Listen to the audio version of this article here. Whether it’s violence in our streets or perversion in our schools, something needs to change. You know it’s true when shock rocker Ozzy Osbourne wants to leave “crazy” America! Conviction, Not Cockiness Sadly, the...
Is the Bride of Christ Being Raped?
Listen to the audio version here. I recently attended an event for pastors sponsored by Turning Point USA Faith. One of the speakers made an incredible statement. He said that we can no longer remain silent while the Bride of Christ is being raped. Does that statement...
Only the Pulpits Have the Power to Change America
Listen to the audio version here. One thing is crystal clear in America: If we truly want change, we must re-spark biblical boldness and flame the fires of biblical action. If we won’t fight, then spiritually speaking, we will fade away. I recently attended a large...
The Battle Cry of America — Awake and Arise!
A battle cry is used to summon armies to war. A loud, unified shout could intimidate the strongest of enemies. Confidence in battle often tilts the scale toward victory, whereas timidity, fear, and cowardliness will surely lead to defeat. In these dreadful times,...
Excerpt from my sermon, You Hurt Me! Now What? Of all the tricks of the enemy, of all the things that knock us off course, of all the things that cause division among Christians, being hurt by others is at the top of the list. It’s also the primary reason behind most...
Encountering Storms Even in the Center of God’s Will
When I came back to the Lord in my late twenties, one of the biggest surprises I encountered was that following God is not easy. We get sick and even go through financial, relational, emotional, and mental challenges. My life actually became more difficult, but a...
Spiritual Explosion — “My Eyes Have Seen the King”
The greatest hindrance to a spiritual awakening is our satisfaction without it A desire to truly experience God runs deep within our veins. However, for most Christians, experiencing God is either elusive and frightening or impossible and improbable. But to the...
After Roe v. Wade: Pastors and Leaders – Your Silence Speaks Volumes
I don’t know what’s more disheartening–the anger of many because Roe v. Wade was overturned or the silent pastors and worship leaders who say nothing? (For more on “naming names,” click here.) To tackle this topic, I’m revisiting points from past articles that I’ve...
A Pastor’s Fiery Response to Mitt Romney’s “America is in Denial”
A recent article by Mitt Romney titled America is in Denial caught my eye when a news group boldly proclaimed, “Romney Warns Nation at Risk.” Romney opened with: “Even as we watch the reservoirs and lakes of the West go dry, we keep watering our lawns, soaking our...
How Does God Lead Us?
Whether it is the Spirit leading or forbidding in the book of Acts, or the Spirit leading throughout Christian history, it’s clear that the leading of the Spirit is important. In the Old Testament, it appears that the Spirit of God could be withdrawn completely from...
4 Biblical Ways to Handle the Insanity in our Country
Editorial note: None of these points are new. You can read more about each one in past articles at my website. With severe governmental restraints, “woke” corporations influencing children, prices skyrocketing, and leaders who can't define the word “woman,” we can...
Can I Ask God for Confirmation?
Special Note: To watch the sermon, Can I Ask God for Confirmation, subscribe here. The sermon will be dated 6/26/22. There are many incidents of God giving people a sign throughout the Bible. Although I believe God still does this, I also believe that we must be...
Shootings, Sin, Suffering: What Can Turn America Around?
When I write about turning America back to God, I’m not under the delusion that we can create heaven on earth—evil will always fight against good. I’m talking about the desperate need for God’s people to seek Him: “The Lord is with you when you are with Him. If you...
America—Weak and Woke—We Need More Prophets, Not Puppets
In a recent documentary, I discussed the rapid decline of America and the desperate need for serious prayer and fasting. To say that we are at a crossroads is an understatement—we are in the crosshairs. This is an urgent call to the pulpits of America. America’s...
The Futility of One Nation “Above” God
“We have forgotten God, and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue of our own” (Abraham Lincoln). Over the last few decades, Americans have seen the destruction of the...
Could This Be The Primary Cause Behind Mass Shootings?
As our prayers go out to the families of the recent mass shooting, I recently read an article where the FBI reported that there were 61 active shooter incidents reported in 2021, which is a 52% jump from 2020. If we compare this to Columbine, the trend is alarming....
Treat the Cause Not the Symptom—Change Your Life Before it Changes You
We are at the crossroads: Obesity is an epidemic, plaguing the young as well as the old, reaching alarming levels in children. Diabetes is affecting millions, and cancer and heart disease are the number one killers in America. Are there answers? Yes, but we must speak...
The Great Cost of Preaching Without Prayer—Theology Without Fire
Throughout church history—from the reformation to revival—pivotal shifts have taken place to get us back on track. These critical moments are often centered around sound doctrine, but the catalyst is always prayer, brokenness, and humility. Today we find ourselves in...
Woe to Those Who Call Evil Good
The title for this article comes from the oft-quoted Isaiah 5:20, “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil…” Isaiah’s “woe” was designed to awaken and convict the nation to turn back to God before the hammer dropped. Sadly, that didn’t happen. A lack of fear,...
Pastors: Stop Trying to be Popular—Speak as a Dying Man to Dying Men
As our nation falls deeper into the abyss of sin, one would think that pastors would rise up and follow Paul’s plea: “Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. Act like [mature] men and be courageous; be...
Thunderous Applause Over Murdering Children—Will it Happen Again?
A few years ago, I wrote an article with a similar title when the so-called Reproductive Health Act passed with thunderous applause in the New York State Senate chamber. I could not believe what I was reading: people actually applauded the slaughtering of children!...
Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough-The Physical Affects the Spiritual
You choose: Will it be the pain of discipline or the pain of regret? One yields a sense of extreme fulfillment; the other, a lingering sense of defeat. Ironically, we pray for God to heal when we should also pray for the self-discipline to change harmful habits....
The War on Lukewarm Christianity has Begun: Will You Fight?
*A must-read all the way to the end. Nearly all Christians understand that evil is prevailing at an alarming rate and that we may be on the verge of a massive recession and unparalleled civil unrest. But we aren’t called to run, but to rescue—we must lead in the...
Five Sure Signs of a Dying Church
Due to the state of many churches today, I'm re-publishing this article from 2015. It's more significant now than ever before. Church is boring for most because the power of God has vanished from many congregations...there is a lack of desire to pursue Him in the...
“Business as Usual” Isn’t Going to Cut it Anymore!
A friend of mine recently attended a large gathering of Christian leaders. When I mentioned how powerful it would be if they added times of prayer, fasting, and worship to the schedule, he responded, “That would be a game-changer. But many still have the...
Is This Our Last Stand—Our Last Chance?
Nearly all Christians understand something is off—way off—and that we can no longer confuse God’s patience with His approval. America thinks that she is following God, but she is not. We are drowning in a cesspool of moral filth: “The wicked freely parade and prance...
How to Hear God’s Voice to Know His Will
Let me begin by applauding your desire to know God’s will; this is often a sign of spiritual health. God guides those who are willing to follow. That’s the first key—are you truly willing to obey even if it’s not what you want to hear? Some Things Are Crystal Clear...
Are You Truly Desperate for God’s Presence?
I recently spoke in El Paso, Texas, at a large Hispanic church called Vino Nuevo. You can watch the message here with translation. I appreciated the heart of the pastors I had the privilege of meeting. Their eagerness and desire for revival reminded me of the church...
When the Fire Fades—Reigniting Passion for God
Throughout the Bible, we see that there is only one remedy—one solution, one cure—to rekindle a dead spiritual life: revival. Revival is when we till the soil of our heart through brokenness, humility, and surrender via fasting, prayer, and obedience. God responds by...
The Blessing of Brokenness—Broken yet Unbreakable
A.W. Tozer was famous for saying, “It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until He has hurt him deeply.” Brokenness is painful, but it develops humility and dependence on God that very few experience. In the same way that olives are crushed for their...
The Cure for Spiritual Cancer—Simple but Not Easy
I recently read an intriguing excerpt from a book—paraphrasing, it says: A very prosperous and divided nation is about to implode. Many hold to a form of godliness but deny the true God. As drunkenness and addiction spiral out of control, sexual sin and perversion...
When Ministry Becomes Idolatry by Shane Idleman
I tried numerous times to soften the tone and re-work the language of this article, but God made it clear not to diminish a word. First Corinthians 11:31 says that if we discern wrong thoughts, actions, and attitudes, and repent of them, that we would not come under...
THE GREAT shrinking CHURCH IN AMERICA
It's clear that many churches have closed or have considerably shrunk in size since COVID-19. Reasons range from “church-goers are still scared to return,” to “they prefer watching live feeds.” But why have bold churches experienced tremendous growth? This issue is...
A Measure of Revival in Our Bondage
On October 25, 2021, we began having church every night at 6 pm for two straight weeks. At times, the atmosphere was overwhelming–a full altar, dozens of baptisms, and countless lives changed, both in person and through livestream. As the old-timers used to say, “God...
Anger: One Letter Short of Danger
Of all the struggles facing Christians, anger is at the top of the list. It destroys families, tarnishes character, and leads to destructive behavior. Just as threads of redemption run throughout the Bible, so do tears of anger. We need look no further than the...
What Extinguishes the Presence of the Lord?
Hear the life-changing sermon by the same title here. Many wrongly assume that God’s presence has to do with judgment rather than blessing. Is God’s presence good or bad? Both … It's frightening in regard to judgment, “The idols of Egypt will totter at His presence”...
Should We Celebrate Halloween—Can We Redeem the Theme?
I’m re-releasing this from 2012, with a few changes and additions. There is always an attempt to de-emphasize the true, spiritual significance of some holidays and place emphasis on the secular aspects, such as Santa, toys, bunnies, baskets, and candy. That is a...
The Battle for Courage—A Hill to Die On
Watch the sermon, The Battle for Courage—A Hill to Die On, (Click The Title) It may be a war of words rather than weapons, but America is as divided as it's been since the Civil War. The situation in 2 Chronicles 15:5-7 seems eerily similar to our situation today: “In...
American Christianity Needs a Reality Check and a Backbone
America is clearly in a Civil War—but it’s a battle of words, not weapons. We are divided, tired, frustrated, and fearful. Second Chronicles 15:5-7 seems eerily similar to our situation: “And in those times there was no peace … but great turmoil was on all the...
What’s It Going to Take to Break Us?
“Where are the packed churches whose altars are crowded with repentant and praying Christians?” is the question I’ve been asking a lot lately. From the hope of Trump being reinstated to the audits in Arizona, and from the failed California recall to the upcoming...
My Response to “No Credible Biblical Argument Against the Jab”
In response to Pastor Robert Jeffress saying that we have no biblical grounds to reject the new mRNA experimental drug, I put together a very brief video that was removed from YouTube within an hour. You can view it here. Although I appreciate Pastor Jeffress...
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