Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:31:07 -0800WeeblyTue, 14 Oct 2025 16:26:01 GMThttps://www.lighthouseofchrist.org/christ-like-blog/holiness-is-a-doorway-to-intimacy-with-god-by-john-bevereVideo Description: "Are you desiring to experience the tangible presence of God? Listen to my sermon on Pursuing Holiness."

John first explores recent statistics, which indicate that many people in America are no longer praying faithfully, with many departing from the faith. John explains this is because many people are not experiencing the Presence of God.

People have lost their joy and strength because they have not experienced the Presence of God, due to a lack of Holiness. 

John explains the difference between positional holiness and behavioral holiness.

He shares these relevant Scriptures that tie together holiness and the Presence of God.

Hebrews 12:14 (NKJV) "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:"

John 14:21 (AMP) "The person who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who [really] loves Me; and whoever [really] loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him [I will make Myself real to him].”

He concludes the message by sharing the importance of the Holy Fear of the Lord and how we can live in that reality. 

Our prayer for you is that you would walk in behavioral holiness, the passionate pursuit of a lifestyle that pleases the Lord, so that you can live in the Presence and revelation of the Lord every day, in Jesus' Name, Amen. 

Teaching from the Book: The Awe of God: The Astounding Way a Healthy Fear of God Transforms Your Life https://www.amazon.com/Awe-God-Astounding-Healthy-Transforms/dp/1400336708

John Bevere's website: https://johnbevere.com/

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]]>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:38:36 GMThttps://www.lighthouseofchrist.org/christ-like-blog/learning-to-love-reconciling-people-to-god-through-intercessory-prayerThe title of this video teaching is "Let Go and Hold On: The Power of Intercessory Prayer," by Karen Wheaton.

Karen Wheaton is a seasoned Christian minister who founded and leads the youth ministry, The Ramp. She delivers the following impassioned message about the power of unrelenting faith and intercessory prayer. Karen is one of our favorites to listen to for preaching and encouragement. 

Video Description: "In this powerful sermon, Karen Wheaton delivers a heartfelt message on the calling of an intercessor—those who stand between the darkness of the world and the door of God’s house, praying for the return of loved ones who’ve strayed from their faith. Sharing her personal journey of praying for her daughter, Lindsay, Karen unpacks the biblical story of the Shunammite woman (2 Kings 4) and reveals what it means to "let go physically but hold on spiritually." With vivid illustration and deep spiritual truth, this message is a call to keep praying, keep believing, and never give up."

Relevant Scripture: 2 Cor 5:18-21 (NLT)  "And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him.  For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.  So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”  For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ."

Our prayer for you is that you will step into your calling as an intercessor of God, learning how to pray for family members, your workplace, your city, and your nation.  You are a watchman on the wall.  Hold your ground, in Jesus' Name, Amen. 

For more on Karen Wheaton and her Front Porch Friends Ministry, please visit https://karenwheaton.com/

For information on Karen's youth ministry, The Ramp, please visit https://www.theramp.org/

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]]>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:59:07 GMThttps://www.lighthouseofchrist.org/christ-like-blog/breaking-the-fear-of-man-and-embracing-the-fear-of-god-bill-johnson-sermonVideo Description: Bill Johnson talks about the importance of breaking the fear of man and embracing the fear of God. The fear of man undermines the fear of God, and the two cannot coexist. If we want to be effective in this world as followers of Christ, we must be willing to break the power of the fear of man in our lives. The fear of man often masquerades as wisdom in wanting to seek the counsel of others, but it will always lead us in the opposite direction of what the Holy Spirit is saying, distorting our perception. When facing disappointment, loss, or betrayal, we must follow Jesus’ example of getting alone with God. Only He truly knows how to heal the hurt in our heart and restore us. When we allow God to heal our heart, on the other side of the challenge is great fruit. It is important to have wise friends and accountability, but most important is prioritizing the Presence of God and hearing Him for ourselves. We cannot afford to live under the influence of the fear of man.

Relevant Scripture: "Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe." -Proverbs 29:25 (ISV)

Our Prayer for you is that you will prayerfully consider any areas of your life where fear of man has crept in, and then submit that weakness to the Lord, replacing it with confidence in the Lord and fear of the Lord only.  As a result, it will bring the healing presence of Jesus to ourselves and those around us. In unlocking this Christ-like quality and discipline, you will more fully live your Godly Destiny, Amen. 

]]>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 22:04:05 GMThttps://www.lighthouseofchrist.org/christ-like-blog/the-wild-love-of-god-by-chris-dupre

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In this video, Chris Dupre is interviewed by Sid Roth.  As the interview unfolds, Chris describes a face to face encounter with the wild love of Jesus which delivers him from all sorts of addictions and hurts. However, more importantly, through this encounter Chris learns how to love others others - even those who have hurt him - with the same wild love of Jesus.

We encourage you to watch this video with your heart set to receive an impartation of the wild love of God. Learning to love, like Jesus loves, is critical as you discover, unlock and live your Godly destiny.

]]>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:43:50 GMThttps://www.lighthouseofchrist.org/christ-like-blog/what-is-spiritual-maturity-by-pastor-ken-vance

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In this video, Pastor Ken Vance shares with us why we must move from milk to solid food and how application of Godly principles, rather than just knowing Godly principles, is an indicator of spiritual maturity.

Be encouraged as you consider this brief teaching, and please kindly apply yourself to growing up into the fullness of Christ Jesus, as you discover, unlock and live your Godly destiny.

]]>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:32:18 GMThttps://www.lighthouseofchrist.org/christ-like-blog/spiritual-maturity-by-pastor-teddy-ceasar

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In this video, Pastor Teddy Ceasar shares with us about spiritual maturity.  In his presentation, he touches on the need for patience and pruning by way of maturing and growing into a greater glory and likeness of Christ.

We pray that you mature spiritually such that you successfully discover, unlock, and live your Godly destiny.

]]>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 15:38:09 GMThttps://www.lighthouseofchrist.org/christ-like-blog/testimony-about-gods-love-by-kim-walker

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In this video, Kim Walker shares her testimony of encountering the love of God.  In this series of encounters, Kim learns how much God loves her, how much Jesus loves her, and why God created her.

This testimony is instructive on several fronts.  First, it models how we are to love others as we become more and more Christlike.  Secondly, it links the importance of Godly purpose to God's love for each of us.  Thirdly, we see how personal encounters with Jesus will unlock our Godly destiny by setting us free from those things that keep us bound.

We pray that Kim's testimony encourages you to seek the Lord for yourself as you ask to discover, unlock, and live your Godly destiny.

]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2016 21:02:29 GMThttps://www.lighthouseofchrist.org/christ-like-blog/the-importance-of-christlike-character-by-gateway-worship

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In this video, Pastor Shon Burchett teaches us that being Christ-like equals character.

Further we would suggest that:

1. Character is a prerequisite of being used by God.
2. Your gift will take you places your character cannot hold you.
3. You're never more like Lucifer than when you think you are your gift.

Discovering, unlocking, and living your Godly destiny will require a walk which develops the character otherwise known as being Christ-like.  So, as you walk the narrow path of Godly destiny be sure that you are committed to embracing the Christ-like character necessary to finish your race well.

]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2016 20:15:57 GMThttps://www.lighthouseofchrist.org/christ-like-blog/christ-like-love-by-adrian-rogers

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In this video, Adrian Rogers teaches us about Christ-like love.  He offers four main points which includes:

• Christ-like love is selfless love.
• Christ-like love is steadfast love.
• Christ-like love is serving love.
• Christ-like love is sanctifying love.

By bringing together all of these ideas, Adrian Rogers paints a compelling picture of what it means when we speak of being Christ-like and showing the world the love of Christ.  As you seek to discover, unlock, and live your Godly destiny, you will find that Christ's destiny through your life will include the spiritual and practical application of His type of love to others.

]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2015 20:25:38 GMThttps://www.lighthouseofchrist.org/christ-like-blog/holy-holy-holy-by-francis-frangipane

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In this video, Francis Frangipane encourages us with what it might be like to experience the Holiness of God in Heaven.  He then shares a personal encounter he had with a drop of God's living water.

We pray that you would have a revelation of the Holiness of God and an encounter with His living water, such that you would be forever changed and led to discover, unlock and live your Godly destiny.

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