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The Danger of Criticism: Helping the "Sick in Faith" Without Snuffing the FireHave you ever looked at a newer believer and felt the urge to "correct" their choice of church, music, or Bible translation? In this episode of Word Time, Coach Shaw shares a personal conviction regarding Romans 14:1 and the hidden danger of spiritual pride.We often claim to be "meat-eaters" in the faith, but if our "maturity" causes us to denigrate the very things God is using to light a fire in someone else, are we truly following Christ? We dive into the Greek meaning of "weak in faith," which often translates to being "sick." Just as we wouldn't chew someone out for having a physical cold, we shouldn't condemn those who are still on "spiritual milk."Whether it's the translation of the Bible someone reads or the church they choose to attend, we must have the wisdom to know when to be bold and when to have compassion. Don't let your maturity become a stumbling block for someone else's progress.Key Highlights:The 24-Hour Conviction: A personal story of reversing a critical word given to a friend.Milk vs. Meat: Understanding that everyone has a different timeline and process in their walk with God.The "Sick" in Faith: A look at the Greek word astheneō and why it changes how we view "weak" believers.Canceled Creators: Discussion on Ravi Zacharias, King Solomon, and whether we should "throw away the Proverbs" because of a man's fall.The Role of Compassion: Why maturity should lead to more humility, not more criticism.Matthew 23 Warning: Are we suppressing a fire that the Holy Spirit is trying to light?Key Scriptures:Romans 14:1 – "Accept other believers who are weak in faith..."Matthew 23 – The warning against making converts "twice the son of hell."Matthew 7 – The context of judging others.Psalm 1 – Being rooted and grounded in your own season.#TheDangerOfCriticism #Romans14 #SpiritualMaturity #FaithWalk #ChristianCompassion #WordTime #CoachForChrist #BibleStudyChapters0:00 - Intro: A Quick Word on Criticism0:21 - The Church Recommendation: A Personal Mistake1:25 - The Holy Spirit "Slap Down": Realizing the Hindrance2:11 - Boldness vs. Harshness: Checking Our Overzealousness2:54 - The Music & Ministry Debate: Can God Use "Flawed" Sources?4:14 - The Solomon Example: Do We Throw Out the Proverbs?4:48 - Meeting People Where They Are: Milk vs. Meat5:12 - Bible Translations: The Place for the NIV6:27 - Are We Suppressing a Fire? The Responsibility of Maturity7:36 - Romans 14:1: Defining the "Weak" in Faith8:03 - The Greek Study: Why "Weak" Often Means "Sick"9:41 - Compassion for the Sick: Not Chewing Out the Hurting11:17 - Leaning on Others: The Natural Process of Growth12:12 - Correcting the Record: The Text I Had to Send13:24 - Final Thoughts: Seeking Healing, Not Suppression

Do you ever feel like God is nowhere to be found? Do you ever feel forsaken, abandoned, and forgotten? Maybe that is t he evidence that you have not been left alone. List to this common deception the enemy put on almost all believers.Behold the Lamb: Ministry, Manhood, and the Kingdom WithinIn this powerful, full-length session, we strip away the "fig leaves" of religion to uncover the raw reality of the Kingdom of God. From the classroom to the locker room, the message is clear: God isn't done with you yet. We address the heartbreaking crisis of fatherlessness in today's generation and the vital need for men to stand on the absolute truth of the Word of God rather than their own feelings, giftings, or paychecks.We explore the transition from the Old Covenant "types and shadows" to the once-and-for-all sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb of God. You don’t have to keep "sacrificing another goat" every time you stumble; you have to trust the finished work of Christ. Using the "house cleaning" analogy, we discuss how the Holy Spirit systematically cleanses every room of our lives—from the living room to the attic—transforming us from "glory to glory."Whether you are navigating a career change, leading a family, or just trying to find your footing, this message is a call to surrender your own "mess" for His beauty. It’s time to move past the doctrine of men and step into the rule and government of God within you.Key Highlights:True Manhood: Why spiritual leadership matters more than winning a physical fight.The "Yoda" Effect: How the anointing of the Spirit carries you when you are physically drained.The Kingdom Within: Understanding that the rule of God starts in your heart today, not just on streets of gold.The "House Cleaning" Analogy: A humorous but deep look at how God cleanses our "temples" room by room.Kingdom Career Advice: Why you should never take a job for money, but only for where Jesus leads.From Glory to Glory: Why spiritual growth is a constant, lifelong "graduation" process.Key Scriptures:John 1:29 – "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!"Luke 17:21 – "The kingdom of God is within you."Romans 12:2 – "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind."2 Corinthians 3:18 – "Being transformed into the same image from glory to glory."Philippians 2:5 – "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus."#KingdomOfGod #BiblicalManhood #FaithOverFear #HolySpirit #SpiritualGrowth #BeholdTheLamb #ChristianLiving #ManOfGodChapters00:00 - Intro: Ministry and the Anointing of the Spirit25:40 - The Mercy of God: Chosen Before the Foundation31:28 - God Isn’t Done With You: Stop Trusting Your Feelings44:16 - The Cycle of Sin: Why the Permanent Sacrifice Matters58:38 - From Glory to Glory: The Lifelong Graduation Process1:02:11 - The House Cleaning Analogy: Cleansing the Rooms of the Soul1:06:36 - Kingdom Career Advice: Choosing Jesus Over the Paycheck

What is the difference in Healings?? Listen and be blessed.Faith, Healing, and the Power of Persistence: A Week in ReviewWelcome to "Word Time" as we dive into our classroom week in review. In this session, we tackle the complexities of faith and healing, moving past the "name it, claim it" extremes to find the solid, biblical middle ground. Using the imagery of a coach preparing a team for the playoffs, we explore why healing is often a progression—a "crock-pot experience" rather than a microwave miracle.We contrast the stories of Hezekiah, who received 15 years through a "cake of figs" (medicine), and Elisha, who died in his sickness yet carried an anointing so strong it raised the dead from his bones. Whether you are facing a medical report you didn't want or simply seeking a fresh empowerment of the Holy Spirit, this message is a call to be persistent. Don't walk away from the door just before it opens—keep knocking, keep seeking, and keep standing on the Word.Key Highlights:Context is Key: Why we must read the "66 scrolls" in their entirety, not just isolated verses.The Anatomy of the Body: Understanding 1 Corinthians 12 and the diversity of gifts for the profit of all.Crock-Pot vs. Microwave: Why "seed faith" and gradual progression often build stronger character than instant miracles.Medicine and Miracles: Looking at Hezekiah’s "cake of figs" and why doctors are not a sign of unfaithfulness.The Elisha Paradox: How a man of God can die in sickness and still be a vessel of resurrection power.The Holy Spirit Buffet: A call to persistence based on Luke 11—knocking until the door of empowerment swings wide.Key Scriptures:1 Corinthians 12 – Diversities of gifts and the manifestation of the Spirit.2 Kings 20 – Hezekiah’s healing and the use of medicine.2 Kings 13 – The death and remaining anointing of Elisha.Luke 11 – The persistent friend and the gift of the Holy Spirit.Acts 1 & 8 – The baptism and power of the Holy Ghost.#FaithAndHealing #BiblicalTeaching #HolySpirit #KingHezekiah #Elisha #PersistentPrayer #WordTime #ChristianGrowthChapters0:00 - Intro: Classroom Week in Review0:40 - Beyond the "Name It, Claim It" Movement1:19 - 1 Corinthians 12: Diversities of Gifts and Ministries2:45 - The Purpose of Manifestation: Profit for All3:49 - Gift of Faith vs. The Measure of Faith4:48 - Healing as a Progression: The Seed and the Harvest6:25 - Facing the Report: Detached Tendons and Faith7:31 - Overloading the Muscle: Why God Allows Resistance8:47 - Rooted and Grounded: Rejecting the Spirit of the World10:10 - The Crock-Pot Experience: Hezekiah and the Cake of Figs11:59 - Faith Overcomes Fear, It Doesn't Deny It12:51 - The Elisha Paradox: Anointing in the Midst of Sickness16:23 - Hospital Ministry: Being a Miracle to Others18:48 - God’s Purpose in the Process20:07 - Acts 8: The Difference Between Belief and Empowerment23:01 - Luke 11: The Three Loaves and Persistent Knocking26:34 - How Much More? The Father’s Gift of the Holy Spirit28:00 - Closing Prayer: Encouragement for the Sick and Weary

Burn the Idols: The Radical Reforms of King JosiahWhat does true repentance actually look like? In this study of 2 Kings 23, we look at the life of King Josiah, a leader who refused to settle for partial obedience. While previous kings left the "high places" standing, Josiah tore them down, burned the idols to dust, and completely purged the land of pagan influence.We connect Josiah’s radical actions to our lives today. When the Holy Spirit brings conviction, we have a choice: do we keep our "idols" as souvenirs, or are we willing to burn them? Whether it’s a song, a movie, or a memory that leads us toward sin, true repentance requires us to remove the "high places" in our hearts so we can love the things of God more than the things of this world.Key Highlights:The Josiah Standard: Why Josiah was different from the kings who came before him.Complete Purge: Understanding why Josiah went as far as burning the bones of pagan priests.The Trap of the "High Places": Identifying the subtle idols we leave standing in our own lives.Lessons from Ai: Why Achan's hidden sin caused a whole nation to stumble and the necessity of purging the curse.The Work of Repentance: Practical steps to burning the things that cause us to stumble.Key Scriptures:2 Kings 23 – The reforms of King Josiah.Joshua 7 – The defeat at Ai and the sin of Achan.Psalm 119:104 – Gaining understanding and hating every false way.#KingJosiah #Repentance #SpiritualGrowth #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #HolySpirit #Faithfulness #WordTimeChapters0:00 - Intro: The Best Part of the Day0:13 - Josiah: The King Who Refused to Compromise0:32 - Tearing Down the High Places and Pagan Altars1:05 - What True Repentance Looks Like Today1:16 - Identifying Modern Idols: Movies, Music, and Memories1:40 - The Lesson of Ai: How Hidden Sin Stops Progress2:06 - Purging the Curse: Why the "Burn" is Necessary2:23 - Conviction vs. Convenience: Choosing God's Law2:42 - Closing: Love God More Than the World

Choosing Faith Over Fear: The Example of King HezekiahWhen impending doom arrives at your doorstep, what is your first move? In this session, we contrast the legacy of two kings: Ahaz, who sought help from the world, and his son Hezekiah, who chose to rely solely on the faithfulness of God.We look at the moment Hezekiah received a letter of threat from the Assyrian army and, instead of panicking, literally laid it out before the Lord in the temple. We also explore Hezekiah's personal battle with illness and how his immediate recourse was prayer. Whether you are facing a "Sennacherib" in your professional life or a personal health battle, this message is a reminder that God is faithful to give us exactly what we need, exactly when we need it.Key Highlights:The Legacy of Choice: Comparing the fear-based decisions of King Ahaz with the faith-based leadership of Hezekiah.The Power of Prayer: How one man laying a letter before God resulted in a supernatural victory over 185,000 men.A Personal Testimony: Finding God’s faithfulness in the midst of a battle with leukemia.Wants vs. Needs: Realizing that God’s timing and provision are perfect, even when they don't align with our immediate desires.Key Scriptures:2 Kings 18 & 19 – The account of King Hezekiah and the Assyrian invasion.2 Kings 20 – Hezekiah’s illness and the 15-year promise.Isaiah 38 – Getting your house in order and the power of prayer.#KingHezekiah #FaithOverFear #BiblicalLeadership #PowerOfPrayer #GodIsFaithful #ScriptureStudy #TrustingGodChapters0:00 - Intro: The Best Part of the Day0:14 - King Ahaz vs. King Hezekiah: A Contrast in Faith0:53 - Sennacherib and the Assyrian Threat1:17 - Laying the Letter Before the Lord1:37 - The Reality of the Spiritual Realm: 185,000 Defeated1:53 - Hezekiah’s Illness: "Get Your House in Order"2:07 - The Prayer for Healing and the 15-Year Promise2:22 - The Choice: Do We Believe God is Who He Says He Is?2:38 - Real Reliance: Applying the Word to Personal Struggles2:50 - Faith in the Battle: A Personal Testimony with Leukemia3:00 - God’s Provision: What We Need vs. What We Want3:10 - Closing: God is Good

Faith Over Fear: Learning from King AhazIn this video, we dive into a powerful lesson from 2 Kings and Isaiah regarding how we respond to the "firebrands" of life—those moments of intense fear, anxiety, and life-threatening challenges.Sharing from a deeply personal place of going through chemotherapy and preparing for a stem cell transplant, we explore the contrast between King Ahaz’s fear-driven reliance on the world and the Lord's invitation to stand firm in faith. If we do not establish our faith in Yahweh, we will not be established at all.Let this be an encouragement to view your current trial not as a "Why me?" moment, but as an opportunity to test and grow a faith that is truly unshakable.Key Scriptures:2 Kings 15:37, 16:7Isaiah 7:4, 7:9Chapters00:00 Remission and the Stem Cell Journey 00:46 King Ahaz: Facing Situations of Fear 01:10 Trials as an Opportunity for Faith 01:46 Isaiah’s Message: "Take Care and Stay Quiet" 02:24 The Key: Establishing Your Faith in Yahweh 03:12 The Mistake of Ahaz: Seeking Worldly Help 03:41 Turning "Why Me?" into a Test of Faith 04:08 Closing: Faith Must Be Tested