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Prophecy for today is all about receiving from God and giving to others. Prophecy is real and God wants to use our lives in this way. That’s what today’s message, “The Prophetic Gifts”, is all about.

In our passage today, we will read the message that was given to the church at Pergamum. The church in this city had been faithful to the person and message of Jesus Christ even in the face of martyrdom. However, the influence of this pagan city and the spread of false teaching had introduced all kinds of compromise. Jesus makes it very clear – in order to remain faithful to Him, we must repent and allow no room for compromise in our lives.

What is a false prophet? It’s not that hard to discern because the Bible tells us several ways to discern them. I invite you to stick around for Pastor Ben’s message, “False Prophets”, which brings clarity to this important question.

Pastor Ben shares the 12th chapter from his book "Prophesy".

Jesus is the pivot point of all time. Everything in the Old Testament pointed towards Him and everything after His death and resurrection looks back to Him. That’s why it’s of the utmost importance we fashion all that we are and do according to Jesus. So, what does that look like? Stay tuned for Pastor Ben’s message and learn more about “Prophets of Jesus.”

In our passage today, we will read the message that was given to the church at Smyrna. This was one of only two churches that did not receive a complaint or correction from the Lord Jesus. The church at Smyrna experienced very serious persecution which certainly took a toll on them in every way, but we will see how Jesus called them to continue their faithfulness to Him despite what may come against them. It is their faithfulness under pressure that we admire and learn from today that you and I may be faithful to the end regardless of our surrounding circumstances – He is worthy!

Where is charismatic ministry going? How can we know how to prophesy God’s way? How can we know what is and isn’t authentic? Pastor Ben address’s this he as teaches the foundation behind all prophecy in today’s message, “Prophets of Old.”

Pastor Ben shares the 11th chapter from his book "Prophesy".

The book of Revelation begins with the apostle John seeing a vision of the glorified Christ that was so powerful he could not remain standing.  Through this vision, Jesus gave John a message for the seven prominent churches of Asia Minor that he had a personal and pastoral relationship with. Jesus had something specific to say to each of the seven churches in addition to the unfolding future events that would be true for all of them.  In our passage today, we will read the message that was given to the church at Ephesus.  This was a powerful church that had many things right while at the same time they had something deeply wrong.  They had lost their first love which is a reference to their clearest devotion to Christ which will always manifest through our love for others.  As we read the words of Jesus to His church, I pray that we will hear and heed the same message in our own lives as well. 

What’s your theology of prophecy? Do you believe it is just something to study about in the Old Testament? Or is it something empowering, uplifting, and life-changing for today? Today Pastor Ben answers these questions and shows us the reality of prophecy for today.

Pastor Ben shares the 10th chapter from his book "Prophesy."

You’ve probably noticed that prophecy is multi-faceted and often misunderstood. A simple definition will always fall short, no matter what. Today Pastor Ben takes a deep look at what scripture has to say and brings clarity to the question, “What is Prophecy?”

Pastor Ben shares the 9th chapter from his book "Prophesy."

Today Pastor Ben tells his own story of getting to the place where he is now, a man hungering for more of God and deeply desiring others to know and experience God’s realness also. The interesting part is that he wasn’t looking for God, but God was relentlessly pursuing him!

Pastor Ben shares from the eighth chapter in his book, "Prophesy."

In our world we need to exchange our version of Jesus for a true and transformational vision of Jesus. That is the potential of this passage and book that sits before us today. Jesus encountered John so that he would write a message to the seven churches of Asia Minor. Jesus is still standing in the midst of His church with a lot to say and He calls us to both see Him and hear Him. What happens when we get our eyes off of everything else and focus on Jesus and what He is saying? That is what we are about to learn today as we dive deep into chapter one of the book of Revelation.

Pastor Ben shares from the seventh chapter in his book, "Prophesy."

In our text today, we will see that before Jesus shows us the plan He desires to remind us of who He is and so He pulls back the curtain to reveal His glory and power as we trust Him for the unfolding future.

Have you ever been confronted about how different you are from God? Have you ever been angry with Him? Today, Pastor Ben concludes his series in the book of “Jonah” with a message entitled “Running from the Heart of God.” In it, he’ll not only show how God is bringing a message the city of Nineveh, but He’s bringing the same message to His prophet Jonah. It’s a message for many of us, the ones who are running away from God. 

False prophets will intentionally lie by telling people what they want to hear in order to gain favor or even a following of others.   -  The fundamental issue regarding false prophets is that they are not Christians, and therefore do not have the Holy Spirit living inside them.