In the first episode of Today in Missions, Brian Weller exhorts us to remember God's call at all costs. Jesus rose from the dead—but then He passed the baton to us! Now, we must live compelled by His love, empowered by His Spirit, and devoted to His Great Commission. Please let us know your thoughts by leaving a review! Watch the video and subscribe to our channel at https://youtu.be/FEBr8FqQmgA?si=sTZ2KonCq1EHZ7Au Learn more about Message Ministries at http://www.ShareGodsHope.com Read Brian's co-authored book at invasionoflight.tv Sponsor a native missionary to the 10/40 Window for as little as $100 monthly at https://messagemissions.com/adopt-a-ministry-directory/

Let's continue our deep dive into how Jesus changes the world! In the last podcast, we discussed how God uses your witness to awaken and draw the lost to Jesus. We saw the biblical truth: mankind is so hardened that we never come to Jesus until God appeals to us supernaturally (John 6:44-45). But God wants to use you to make that appeal (2 Cor. 5:20)! In this episode, we dive deeper into the themes of man’s sin and God’s drawing. We ask: ° How did we become so horrendously blind and corrupt in the first place? ° Who’s to blame for sin—God, or us? ° How does the wrong answer compromise the gospel and harm our hearers? ° How should a biblical view of sin affect our preaching? Then, we wrap up with some deeply encouraging conversation about the convicting and converting power of God’s Word. Don’t miss it—tons of scripture today! You might be thinking about this episode for a while! Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/xUBo2wvA45U Episodes posted every other Tuesday at https://www.youtube.com/messageministries Get the book or download two free chapters at https://www.invasionoflight.tv Learn more about Message Ministries at http://www.ShareGodsHope.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-ministries/id1168118169 Subscribe on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ydawTcsx5hEjKwmT4NPMb Subscribe on Google Podcasts at: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb2Rwb2ludC5jb20vZmVlZC82NDY5

Jesus is ready to use us to transform lives and touch societies. Then what's His primary strategy to change the world? The Bible's answer is crystal clear. Jesus changes the world by making His appeal through us! Brian and JJ discuss this Tuesday in Invasion of Light Episode 12. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-YztKAQQxr4 Episodes now posted every other Tuesday at https://www.youtube.com/messageministries Get the book or download two free chapters at https://www.invasionoflight.tv Learn more about Message Ministries at http://www.ShareGodsHope.com Episodes now posted every other Tuesday at https://www.youtube.com/messageministries Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-ministries/id1168118169 Subscribe on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ydawTcsx5hEjKwmT4NPMb Subscribe on Google Podcasts at: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb2Rwb2ludC5jb20vZmVlZC82NDY5

A FORGOTTEN KEY to REVIVAL: God's Waiting on Us! Jesus promised we can experience TRUE revival. Christians claim they long for revival. Then why does revival still tarry? Are we waiting on God, or is God waiting on us? The biblical answer is an oft-forgotten key to genuine revival. We'll continue discussing the biblical answers in today's episode of Invasion of Light Podcast. Look forward to some powerful quotes from Catherine Booth and Charles G. Finney! Watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe: https://youtu.be/8VF3b79WP3E Get the book or download two free chapters at https://www.invasionoflight.tv Learn more about Message Ministries at http://www.ShareGodsHope.com Episodes now posted every other Tuesday at https://www.youtube.com/messageministries Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-ministries/id1168118169 Subscribe on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ydawTcsx5hEjKwmT4NPMb Subscribe on Google Podcasts at: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb2Rwb2ludC5jb20vZmVlZC82NDY5

Jesus promised we can experience TRUE revival. Christians claim they long for revival. Then why does revival still tarry? Are we waiting on God, or is God waiting on us? The biblical answer is a oft-neglected key to revival. We'll discuss in today's episode of Invasion of Light Podcast. Part 2 to come! Watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe: https://youtu.be/YB3HyAz1QcY Get the book or download two free chapters at https://www.invasionoflight.tv Learn more about Message Ministries at http://www.ShareGodsHope.com Episodes now posted every other Tuesday at https://www.youtube.com/messageministries Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-ministries/id1168118169 Subscribe on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ydawTcsx5hEjKwmT4NPMb Subscribe on Google Podcasts at: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb2Rwb2ludC5jb20vZmVlZC82NDY5

What's behind the confusion and decline in modern society? Should Christians throw in the towel or take a stand for what's good, true, and beautiful? And according to the Bible, what's the only way to avoid societal collapse? We'll explore the Bible's answers in episode 9! We have six new shows recorded and in the pipeline! Glad to be back. Episodes now posted every other Tuesday. Watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V7_6_QwYG4 Get the book or download two free chapters at https://www.invasionoflight.tv Learn more about Message Ministries at http://www.ShareGodsHope.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ydawTc... Subscribe on Google Podcasts at: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...

Christian, Jesus has called you to fight for God’s glory by standing up to Satan’s kingdom of darkness in the overcoming power of the Holy Spirit. But what are Satan’s primary tactics and objectives in this raging battle for souls? We’ll keep uncovering the biblical truth in part two of our mini-series about Satan's objectives. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oPeX--RZsA This is part two of our mini-series on Satan's tactics and objectives! Catch part one here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fy7EsGJpd5E Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-satan-really-wants-in-the-battle-for-souls-pt-1/id1168118169?i=1000578807334 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/19BTmg8Au9cS5kac7XZgPF Get the book or download two free chapters at https://www.invasionoflight.tv Learn more about Message Ministries at http://www.ShareGodsHope.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-ministries/id1168118169 Subscribe on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ydawTcsx5hEjKwmT4NPMb Subscribe on Stitcher at: https://www.stitcher.com/show/message-ministries Subscribe on Google Podcasts at: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb2Rwb2ludC5jb20vZmVlZC82NDY5

God has called you to fight Satan’s Kingdom of Darkness by the blood of Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the sword of God’s Word. But what really is the Kingdom of Darkness? Why do we need to understand it? And what are Satan’s primary objectives in this raging battle for souls? We’ll start uncovering the biblical truth in today’s episode of Invasion of Light Podcast. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy7EsGJpd5E Get the book or download two free chapters at https://www.invasionoflight.tv Learn more about Message Ministries at http://www.ShareGodsHope.com Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Welcome 02:39 Why must we understand Satan's Kingdom? 10:29 Nature and Organization of Satan's Kingdom 16:08 Objective #1: Steal, Kill, and Destroy 26:17 Exhortation; Responding to the Lord in Prayer Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-ministries/id1168118169 Subscribe on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ydawTcsx5hEjKwmT4NPMb Subscribe on Stitcher at: https://www.stitcher.com/show/message-ministries Subscribe on Google Podcasts at: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb2Rwb2ludC5jb20vZmVlZC82NDY5

PART 2 Jesus won, Satan lost, and God’s kingdom is changing the world through you and me, Christ’s ambassadors! But what is God’s kingdom all about? What are our given objectives in this raging battle for souls? Prepare to be strengthened and challenged as we uncover the biblical truth in today’s episode of Invasion of Light Podcast! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6MXiJXjF4I This is part two of our mission objectives mini-series! Catch part one here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/1f_JeU_rD74 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-dont-forget-your-objectives-in-the-battle/id1168118169?i=1000576231737 Podpoint: https://podpoint.com/message-ministries-and-missions-podcast/christian-dont-forget-your-objectives-in-the-battle-for-souls-invasion-of-light-podcast-5 Get the book or download two free chapters at https://www.invasionoflight.tv Learn more about Message Ministries at http://www.ShareGodsHope.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-ministries/id1168118169

Jesus won, Satan lost, and God’s kingdom is changing the world through you and me, Christ’s ambassadors! But what is God’s kingdom all about? What are our given objectives in this raging battle for souls? Prepare to be strengthened and challenged as we uncover the biblical truth in today’s episode of Invasion of Light Podcast! Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqpT7_P8Knk Get the book or download two free chapters at https://www.invasionoflight.tv Learn more about Message Ministries at http://www.ShareGodsHope.com Check out the first four episodes here: Episode 1: Can Christianity Still Change the World? https://youtu.be/2xXWMa980w0 Episode 2: How the O.T. Promised Jesus Would Change the World https://youtu.be/rJ7dKPxakUk Episode 3: How the Cross DESTROYED SIN, LAUNCHED the Kingdom & CHANGES the WORLD: https://youtu.be/dEh8zJkS090 Episode 4: Christ’s COMMAND to CHANGE the WORLD (& the Promises YOU NEED to Fulfill It): https://youtu.be/1f_JeU_rD74 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-ministries/id1168118169

Jesus commanded us to change the world, and He gave us all the promises we need to do it! In this episode, we will dive deep into the call and promises of God to ignite your faith in Jesus’s world-shaking power. Prepare to be stirred, encouraged, and refreshed! Get the book or download two free chapters at www.invasionoflight.tv This episode completes the series: Can Christianity still change the world? Check out the first three episodes here: Episode 1: Can Christianity Still Change the World? https://youtu.be/2xXWMa980w0 Episode 2: How the O.T. Promised Jesus Would Change the World https://youtu.be/rJ7dKPxakUk Episode 3: How the Cross DESTROYED SIN, LAUNCHED the Kingdom & CHANGES the WORLD: https://youtu.be/dEh8zJkS090 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-ministries/id1168118169

For the last two shows, we’ve been discussing the question: can Christianity still change the world? This week we’ll discuss a crucial aspect of the New Testament’s answer: on the cross, Jesus paid for all sin, destroying the main obstacle in the way of His kingdom’s renewing power. Now, He has launched His redeeming reign and is transforming the world, person by person, soul by soul! We took a bit of a holy detour towards the end; don’t miss it - we believe the Lord will use it to refresh you! Invasion of Light Podcast will return in a few weeks because JJ and his wife just welcomed their newborn son, William. We’ll get back to the show as soon as we possibly can! In the meantime, make sure to catch up on the first two episodes and spread the word about Invasion of Light Podcast! Get the book or download two free chapters at www.invasionoflight.tv Check out the first two episodes here: Episode 1: https://youtu.be/2xXWMa980w0 Episode 2: https://youtu.be/rJ7dKPxakUk Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-ministries/id1168118169

Did the Old Testament promise that Jesus' kingdom would change the world? Psalm 22:27-28 declares that one day, “All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the Lord, And all the families of the nations Shall worship before You. For the kingdom is the Lord’s, And He rules over the nations.” Yet even with promises as powerful as this, many believers still struggle to believe Jesus can use them to transform the world around them. In this episode, Brian and JJ Weller discuss what the Old Testament prophets had to say about Jesus' impact on the world, and what that means for us as His ambassadors. Prepare to be stirred, encouraged, and challenged by God's promises! Check out the video version of this podcast at: https://youtu.be/rJ7dKPxakUk Get Invasion of Light or download two free chapters now at: https://www.invasionoflight.tv Invasion of Light Podcast is a media ministry of Message Ministries & Missions. Learn more about our mission at https://messagemissions.com

In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commanded us to “Go…and make disciples of all the nations…teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you” (NKJV). For centuries, the church obeyed this commandment, preaching the gospel to whoever would hear, and changing the very fabric of society in the process. But today, with darkness closing all around us, many believers have lost hope that the church can still make a radical difference in the world. In this episode of Invasion of Light Podcast, we’ll tackle the question head-on: “Can Christianity still change the world?” Get Invasion of Light or download two free chapters now at www.invasionoflight.tv Invasion of Light Podcast is a media ministry of Message Ministries & Missions. Learn more about our mission at www.ShareGodsHope.com

God's Word is packed full of wonderful promises to his people, and in times like these, we must look to Him in all things and trust the words He has spoken to us through the Bible. As we meditate on God's promises, our faith rises, reminding us God truly is in control. So be encouraged today, and don't be afraid of what's ahead!

Jesus said, "I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) Jesus is building that church, and we see the reality of it sprinkled across the land, and I praise God for that. I also praise God for the pastors and Bible teachers who faithfully teach God's Word the way God wants it. But what happened with the rest that calls themselves a "church" but embraces a watered-down version of the gospel, the world's woke philosophy, and anti-biblical teaching and rhetoric? In this brief message, we'll explore the answer to this question "What happened to the church?"

God's Truth Matters is a message urging believers to embrace God's absolute truth described in God's Word. Brian teaches our opinion doesn't matter to God if it conflicts with God's Word. His Word is the final say on everything from spiritual matters to vitally important moral issues like morality, gender, abortion, etc. This message examines why God's truths found in Scripture must be first and foremost in every believer's life and a message we must preach in love if we want to see people come to a knowledge of God's truth. Brian also shares examples of how many people, including some Christians, have adapted their beliefs to the world system. God's Truth Matters does matter if we want to be dedicated, passionate disciples of Jesus Christ.

(This audio was taken from the video by the same name.) This morning I woke up from a very vivid dream. To be honest, I generally don't remember dreams. When I do, it usually contains a message for me or others from the Lord. This has happened a few times in the last couple of months. In this short dream, a person was lying facedown on some stairs going downward. I could see they were gasping for air and sensed their terror. In the dream, there was another person in the room at the very bottom of the stairs. That person was encouraging the desperate one to breathe. In this dream, I was there but was unseen. After observing the situation, I walked to the other side of the room, to a table. I looked closely and saw a Bible on it. I then looked back at the person lying facedown on the stairs and suddenly woke up. When I woke out of that deep sleep, I realized this dream had some spiritual significance to it. At first, I began to think of the people around the world gasping for natural air during this pandemic. I thought about how terrible that would be and prayed for God's mercy on those that are sick in that way. Then the Lord showed me the meaning behind this dream. He showed me that the person in this dream was not gasping for natural air but for pure, supernatural air. I could sense the dark desperation in their heart, and the fear and anxiety overwhelmingly them. I asked the Lord what He was saying to me in this dream. His answer was clear, "Take a deep breath."

I was thinking this morning about the term “social distancing.” Few had ever heard of it before the COVID-19 Crisis. Now everyone knows the term, and governments everywhere encourage us to practice it. But I’m not talking about social distancing in this devotional. Instead, I want to introduce a little-known practice that the whole Christian community should avoid. I call it “God-distancing.” What is it?

This morning I woke suddenly out of a deep sleep. In my dream, I heard one loud knock on the door. The visitor didn’t knock twice or in series. Just once—loud and clear. Then I awoke. The knock came from someone expecting to be heard. I knew it was the Lord waking me up, so I got up immediately and began to pray and seek Him. I sensed He had something specific to say about that knock. Was it a message to me? Was it a message to His people? Was it a message to unbelievers? Was it a message to everyone? Suddenly the light came on, unlocking the mystery. The Holy Spirit reminded me of Revelation 3:20: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20 NKJV). I knew that God is sending a wake-up call to the church.