
O God, Please Use Me to Reach the Unsaved! [podcast]
Preparation and Prayer to be Used of God
“Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?” Proverbs 15:11
The eternal souls of men for whom Christ died lie in the balance between Heaven and hell. God the Father sent Christ for us and for them and Christ has sent us to reach them. This is what we call the Great Commission.
“As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” John 20:21
Just what is the Great Commission? The Great Commission is a co-mission between our LORD Jesus Christ and His people — on a mission to win sinners to His eternal kingdom. Christ’s Great Commission includes not only the winning of lost souls but thereafter also to teach the Word of God to all men, especially to those Christ saves into His kingdom (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20).
Someone, to some extent, obeyed Christ’s commission and this is how you and I were saved. “But just what was Christ’s mission in the first place?” someone might rightly ask.
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10
“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” 1 Timothy 1:15
It would be utterly impossible to truly know and follow Jesus and not want to see other souls saved. It’s impossible to know Christ and not reach out to others to know Him. With this in mind, how many today do we see who claim to know Him and yet have no heart for participation in reaching lost souls for whom He bled to save?
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 31 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.” John 15:13-16
If I truly possess saving faith, I will be actively seeking to save the lost for whom my Master died, and commanded me to “Go” reach (Mark 16:15).
What Excuse Shall Stand?
“A converter has to be alive to convert others. Dead people don’t have the chance to convert others!” Samina Lloyd
At the root, it is due to the wicked, soul-damning sin of self-idolatry that Christ and His work are neglected today. Such is the fruit of a Hell bound life of idolatry (Revelation 21:8).
Some complain of not having enough money to win souls.
“I can be rich without money.” David Livingstone
Some complain and excuse themselves from preaching Christ’s Gospel.
“Fever seems to forbid; but I shall work for the glory of
Christ’s kingdom—fever or no fever.” David Livingstone
Some in this wicked generation balk and murmur at what they consider a sacrifice—such as giving up a futile pleasure.
“People talk of the sacrifice I have made in spending so much of my life in Africa . . . It is emphatically no sacrifice. Say rather it is a privilege.” David Livingstone
Ask Yourself
Is the extent of my “Christianity” attending church services two to three times weekly? Is this what Jesus commanded of His people, of me in the Gospels? Is this God’s purpose for me on earth? Is this what we see in the book of Acts where the history of the early New Testament Church is recorded? A fresh reading of this book will reveal that the so-called “Christianity” we see today in America has little resemblance to that of the early believers.
Want to see just how many frauds, wolves in sheep’s clothing we have today in the modern church world? Here you go:
Think about how many times in churches the pastor is heard repeatedly instructing the people to ….
- Join the church.
- Go to a new members class.
- Join the choir.
- Be an usher.
- Give to a building fund or some other frivolous project.
- Attend “church” every Sunday.
- etc.
Yet let’s compare. How many times do we hear pastors say:
- Follow Jesus. In order to follow Christ, He commands you to deny self, take up the cross, and follow Him daily (Luke 9:23-24; 14:27).
- Repentance is an absolute original Gospel essential (Luke 13:3; Acts 17:30).
- Jesus warns that if you are ashamed of Him, He will be ashamed of you (Luke 12:8-9).
I am merely stating this so that we can reevaluate our lives according to the command and pattern recorded in Scripture which is what we will all be judged by in the end (John12:48; Romans 2:16). We should recognize, as most Christians already do, that men tend to wane from the truth as they go on in traditions and in building their own kingdoms and lose sight of the LORD Himself and His precious precepts. Their organizations, their church business, their books, their programs, and their agendas take precedence over our LORD’s simple instructions to preach the Gospel. Were we not warned of this, especially concerning this final hour?
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.” 1 Timothy 4:1
Those saved today must be taught what God’s Word says or they will very likely be swept away in the strong current of the false church and waste their lives feeding that beast and miss the call of God to participate in evangelizing lost souls, and helping believers learn His Word.
Did not our LORD tell us that traditions make His Word void? See Mark 7:13; Colossians. 2:8). The true disciple of Jesus must follow Him and He told us He is “the truth.” (John 14:6). To follow the truth is to reject following mere man’s religious tradition.
The Church revealed in the book of Acts obeyed God by being baptized in the Holy Ghost, preaching Christ, and they saw our LORD save multitudes (Mark 16:15-20). They cast out devils, went from house to house fellowshipping with each other, turned the world upside down, openly upbraided sinners when the Holy Spirit quickened, had dreams and visions, prayed in tongues as the Holy Spirit gave them utterance, prayed constantly and consequently walked in the power of God, etc. Is this not the fulfillment of what our LORD
sent us, His people, to do?
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.” Mark 16:15-20
As Satan himself would have it, most of the new versions of the Bible, which come from corrupt manuscripts and were concocted by greedy, God-less men and women, either cast doubt upon or altogether remove this explosive Great Commission passage spoken by the Son of God in commissioning His people. Should we be surprised that the enemy of Christ and all souls would strategically attack this passage? Read it again in light of this question.
Many today sit back and wish for a “move of God” and they wait in vain. The LORD is waiting on them to render simple obedience, beginning with the obedience of humbly asking Him to use them. Those who are doing so are experiencing exploits being done by Christ through the simple obedience of His people just as He promised here in giving His Great Commission command to His Church.
Beware: A fresh reading of the book of Acts could change your life, especially if you will acknowledge that the same God – there’s only one – who moved then, is alive and well today, working among His people (Mark16:15-20; Hebrews 13:8). This may result in putting you on fire for Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, and living a true New Testament life – an adventure like no other! As an individual who will soon stand before the Almighty to be judged for what I did and did not do in my earthly life, I must remove myself from every trace of modern day religion, lukewarmness, and apostasy. I must reject all that does not resemble the New Testament Christianity recorded in Scripture. New Testament Christianity was all about loving God and preaching Christ and the Law in obeying the Great Commission – to edify the saints and reach the lost.
Here’s a taste:
“Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word.” Acts 8:4
Notice here that there was a Church-wide effort to evangelize the unsaved – “they.” Persecution had hit Jerusalem and many of the believers were “scattered abroad” which means dispersed throughout the world, out from Jerusalem. Jesus foresaw this. Just before Pentecost when He filled His people with the Holy Ghost, Jesus said:
“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1:8
“Yes Jesus! Prepare me to be sanitary, holy, sanctified, cleansed and purified! Breaking and stripping anything out of me that is not of you! There is no other way to become a vessel of honor fit for the Master’s use!” Karen Cochran
YOUR PRAYER: Holy Father, thank You for finding and saving me into Your eternal family. Please wash my sins away afresh in the precious blood of Jesus here and now and please fill me with Your Holy Ghost. Prepare and use me dear LORD. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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The Importance of Pureness of Heart [podcast]

“He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.” Proverbs 22:11
With pureness of heart, our words shall issue forth with grace and seasoning and be more readily received by those who hear.
“Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” Colossians 4:6
David’s Prayer
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.” Psalms 19:14
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8
“O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Matthew 12:34
“A Clean Heart”
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.” Psalms 51:10-11
When we wisely join in fellowship, life with fellow truth seekers, such will assist the work of God who is quickening us to honestly admit, repent afresh and confess any sin God brings to light. Anyone else ever camped out on Psalms 51—the prayer of repentance and confession of the man after God’s own heart, David?
“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. 13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.” Psalms 51:12-13
The New Testament believer is to ever examine himself to see whether or not he is in the faith.
“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?” 2 Corinthians 13:5
“If”
“But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.” Deuteronomy 4:29
Prayer: Father, in Jesus’ name, here and now if never before, I submit my life to You—to Your Lordship. From this moment forth I will serve You. Jesus You are the Master of my life from now on. I love You Jesus. Please use me for Your glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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God is Ready to Forgive and Plenteous in Mercy [podcast]

“For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.” Psalms 86:5
God is…
- “good”
- “ready to forgive”
- “plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.”
“But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.” Psalms 86:15
Our LORD is…
- “a God full of compassion”
- “gracious”
- “longsuffering”
- “plenteous in mercy and truth”
“His Compassions Fail Not”
“Refusal to pray because of the guilt of your sins is like refusing to take you bath because you are dirty. Pray.” Augustine Mario
“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:21-23
Notice that the prophet Jeremiah could have hope, knowing that God is merciful. Wow. Read that passage again above.
OTHER than blasphemy of the Holy Ghost, what sin did you or anyone else commit that is unforgiveable? None! Go to the throne of His grace to obtain mercy and grace, receive these gifts, let it go, and press forward (Hebrews 4:14-16; Philippians 3:13-14; Hebrews 9:14; 1 John 1:9, etc.). Divine Mercy by the Blood of the Lamb!
“Consideration of God’s mercies not only begets gratitude, but induces a large consecration to God of all we have and are. So that prayer, giving and consecration are all linked together inseparably.” EM Bounds
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Having a Pure Heart Requires the Cross Life [podcast]

“Great Podcast. Thank you. When I think about Mat 5:8 I think of Psalm 24 3 “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?” 4 “He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.” Who is worthy to stand in God’s holy presence? Only those who are living holy and righteous lives! Those disciples who are free from pride and sin and are maintaining inner purity. With no idolatry, hypocrisy and deceit in their hearts! They hungry and thirst for the righteousness of God! Matthew 5:6. And are living in a New Jerusalem state of mind!”
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23
“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” 1 Timothy 6:12
“We either allow God to throw us into the fire of affliction, using His fullers’ soap to cleanse, purify, and burn away the dross (impurities) and refine our character, or we will be thrown into the flames of eternal hell forever on the day of Judgment. Only the pure in heart will see God (Matthew 5:8). Better to burn now in the refiner’s fire so you don’t burn forever in the fire that will not be quenched!
Mark 9:49 “For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.”
“Everyone will be salted with fire in one of two ways: (1) either by fiery tribulation in this life, which comes to those who genuinely follow Jesus Christ (Luke 14:33-34; John 15:18-21), or (2) by the fire of hell in the next life, which comes to those who reject Jesus in this life (vv 47-48).” Life in the Spirit Study Bible.
We must endure hardships and remain faithful until the end of our lives! And who shall stand when He appears? Only those who endure until the end will be saved (Matthew 24:13). And receive final salvation!” Karen Cochran
Jesus, Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith
Hebrews 12
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.”
“For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.” Galatians 5:17-18
“Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.” Proverbs 20:11
“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?” 2 Corinthians 13:5
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 7:16-21
David, a man of God said to have a heart after the LORD, had fallen into gross sin and was in desperate danger and need of repentance and mercy from God. Here’s a portion of that prayer of repentance:
“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thytender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions:and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. 5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. 6 Behold, thou desirest truth in parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiterthan snow. 8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.” Psalms 51:1-8
If your life is not all about CHRIST, you are in trouble. Stop. Re-turn afresh to the LORD. Declare JESUS CHRIST as the LORD, Savior, Master, First Love of your life in this world! Do it with force! Memorize Galatians 6:14.
“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?” Galatians 6:14
Only the “pure in heart … shall see God”, shall be with God.
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8
“Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.” Psalms 51:4
You must come clean, completely clean. Get honest or go to hell. You have a choice to make.
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.” Proverbs 28:13
Genesis 3 – Adam blamed Eve and Eve blamed the serpent. Neither blamed themself.
“And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. 13 And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.” Genesis 3:12-13
Nothing has changed.
“How few ingenuously confess their own sin! They see not their guilt. They are continually making excuses for their crimes; the strength and subtlety of the tempter, the natural weakness of their own minds, the unfavorable circumstances in which they were placed, etc., etc., are all pleaded as excuses for their sins, and thus the possibility of repentance is precluded; for till a man take his sin to himself, till he acknowledge that he alone is guilty, he cannot be humbled, and consequently cannot be saved. Reader, till thou accuse thyself, and thyself only, and feel that thou alone art responsible for all thy iniquities, there is no hope of thy salvation.” Adam Clarke
Of the 4 types of heart soil that the Word of God lands on, only the 4th is right with God and will be with Him eternally.
“in an honest and good heart”
“But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.” Luke 8:15
Prayer: Precious holy Father, please have mercy upon me for my sin of not putting You first, not honoring You. I repent, I return now to You Jesus and denounce self-idolatry and spiritual adultery. I love You supremely LORD. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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