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This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to consider: How would you spend Christmas if you’d never heard of Jesus? That question may seem imaginary, but it’s not. Last year, 3.10 billion people spent Christmas unaware that Jesus ever came to Earth, mostly in the 10/40 Window. Their last Christmas looked tragically different than ours. Take a moment to watch this video and reflect. Learn how you can make a difference this Giving Tuesday at: http://messageministries.org/mm-giving-tuesday Christmasblessingproject.com

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 objectives and tactics in this raging battle for souls? We’ll continue to uncover the biblical truth in part two of our discussion about the objectives of Satan's Kingdom on Invasion of Light Podcast. 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 00:00 Introduction 02:56 The Importance of Understanding Satan's Schemes 04:02 Objective #2: Blind to the Gospel 15:43 Overview: Ways Satan Blinds 16:36 Tactic #1: Keeps Us Oblivious to Spiritual Realities 18:25 Tactic #2: Misleads into False Worship & Idolatry 21:11 Tactic #3: Strangles Genuine Spiritual Hunger 22:17 Objective #3: Deceive & Inoculate the Church 30:48 Satan's Final Fate 31:24 Responding in Prayer & Outro

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. 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 Chapters: 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

What did Jesus say He came to do? How do His words impact our objectives as ambassadors of His kingdom? Prepare to be stirred and challenged as we uncover the biblical objectives of the Great Commission! P.S. - This is part two of our mission objectives mini-series! Catch part one here: https://youtu.be/1f_JeU_rD74 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 00:00 Introduction 01:53 Objective #3: Promote Obedience to King Jesus 16:24 Objective #4: Reconcile the Lost to God 26:21 Objective #5: Destroy the Works of the Devil 33:56 Responding in Prayer

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! Get the book or download two free chapters at https://www.invasionoflight.tv Learn more about Message Ministries at http://www.ShareGodsHope.com 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 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 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Why We Must Know the Objectives of God's Kingdom 04:30 What is the Kingdom of God? 11:40 Objective #1: Glorify God 21:56 Objective #2: Bring God's Kingdom to the Whole Earth 31:58 Responding to the Lord in Prayer

Jesus commanded us to change the world, and He gave us all the promises we need to do it! In this episode of Invasion of Light podcast, we'll 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 https://www.invasionoflight.tv Learn more about Message Ministries at http://www.ShareGodsHope.com 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

Do you have a Chapter 7 Christianity? Would you start reading a novel from Chapter 7? Of course not—you want to understand the backstory! Yet countless believers try to decipher the gospels without studying their Old Testament backstory. In this clip, JJ Weller discusses the doctrinal problems this creates and why we need to read the New Testament with first-century glasses.

Jesus commanded us to pray daily, "Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven!" (Matthew 6:10 NKJV). But what does this prayer mean? Brian and JJ discuss in this clip from Episode #3 of Invasion of Light Podcast.

Ever think you're too weak to make a radical difference in the world? Be encouraged: Jesus can use your simple, weak obedience to change the destiny of nations! In this highlight, JJ Weller unpacks this shocking reality from the Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32) and the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:26-40). Full episode video: https://youtu.be/2xXWMa980w0 Full episode audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-christianity-still-change-the-world-invasion/id1168118169?i=1000564308982 Invasion of Light book: www.invasionoflight.tv

The Jesus Movement swept thousands of young people into God's kingdom in the 60s and 70s. These radical new disciples lived in fiery compassion for the lost, seeking every opportunity to live out their faith and win others to Jesus. But what has happened to the Jesus Movement Generation since then? What happened to that unbridled passion for souls? Brian Weller talks straight to his generation about the decline he's witnessed and how to repair it.

Ever feel afraid to share Jesus with the lost? Be encouraged: you're not alone! Learn how Noah and the Apostle Paul faced down fear in this clip from Invasion of Light Podcast. Full episode video: https://youtu.be/rJ7dKPxakUk Full episode audio: https://podpoint.com/message-ministries-and-missions-podcast/can-christianity-still-change-the-world-part-2-ot-prophecies-invasion-of-light-podcast-2 Invasion of Light book: www.invasionoflight.tv

Ever doubt Jesus can use you to radically impact the world? Let these stories build your faith! God used everyday Christians like YOU to save D.L. Moody, Charles Spurgeon, and John Wesley—and He can use you to draw many to Christ, too!  Full episode video: https://youtu.be/2xXWMa980w0 Full episode audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-christianity-still-change-the-world-invasion/id1168118169?i=1000564308982 Invasion of Light book: www.invasionoflight.tv

As times get darker, many believers face crucial questions. Can Christians still expect to impact society for good? Can we still expect God to use us to lead many to Jesus? The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) answers loud and clear. If we'll obey Jesus, every Christian can bear exponential fruit until the day Jesus returns.

In Matthew 24:14, Jesus declared, "This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." In this clip, Brian and JJ discuss the one crucial task we must complete before Jesus will return: evangelizing every nation, tribe, tongue, and unreached people group with the gospel of Jesus Christ! It's high time for the church to refocus our efforts towards the 10/40 Window. Check out the rest of Episode #1 of Invasion of Light Podcast at: https://youtu.be/2xXWMa980w0 To get Invasion of Light our download two free chapters, please visit www.invasionoflight.tv

In this highlight, JJ Weller reads an excerpt from R.A. Torrey's classic book, The Power of Prayer and the Prayer of Power. In this century-old excerpt, R.A. Torrey discusses the hard questions: Could we be in the very last days? Are we nearing the great and final apostasy? And should believers expect societal decline and merely wait for Jesus' return, or keep contending for revival and awakening through prevailing prayer? Buckle up - Torrey's remarks are sure to stir and challenge you! Catch the rest of the video podcast at: https://youtu.be/2xXWMa980w0 Get two free chapters of Invasion of Light at: www.invasionoflight.tv Catch the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-christianity-still-change-the-world-invasion/id1168118169?i=1000564308982

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

Does the Old Testament say anything about Jesus's kingdom changing the world? We'll dive in deep to ignite your faith in Episode #2 of Invasion of Light Podcast. Miss the first episode? Check it out here: https://youtu.be/2xXWMa980w0 Get the book or download two free chapters at www.invasionoflight.tv Subscribe on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-ministries/id1168118169

Countless Christians feel convinced we’re in the very last days of history. Unfortunately, some use this belief to justify laziness towards God’s call. Should we stop working to disciple souls and societies, or should we pray for impact and keep laboring to advance the influence of Jesus' reign? Brian and JJ discuss the biblical answer in this short from Episode #1 of Invasion of Light Podcast. Check out the rest of Episode #1 of Invasion of Light Podcast at: https://youtu.be/2xXWMa980w0 To get Invasion of Light our download two free chapters, please visit www.invasionoflight.tv

What is the greatest ability every Christian needs to fulfill God's call? Brian answers in this clip from Episode #1 of Invasion of Light Podcast. Check out the rest of Episode #1 of Invasion of Light Podcast at: https://youtu.be/2xXWMa980w0 To get Invasion of Light our download two free chapters, please visit www.invasionoflight.tv

In Acts 26:18, God calls us "to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’" JJ Weller discusses what this means for believers in this clip from Episode #1 of Invasion of Light Podcast. Check out the rest of Episode #1 of Invasion of Light Podcast at: https://youtu.be/2xXWMa980w0 To get Invasion of Light our download two free chapters, please visit www.invasionoflight.tv

The gospel has transformed lives and societies since the dawn of the early church. But today, many Christians believe the world is too dark for another major move of God. In this highlight, Brian and JJ discuss some biblical promises Jesus gave that can keep us full of faith in God's world-changing power. Check out the rest of Episode #1 of Invasion of Light Podcast at: https://youtu.be/2xXWMa980w0 To get Invasion of Light our download two free chapters, please visit www.invasionoflight.tv

In this short clip, Brian and JJ Weller discuss biblical reasons why Christianity can still change the world. Check out the rest of Episode #1 of Invasion of Light Podcast at: https://youtu.be/2xXWMa980w0 To get Invasion of Light our download two free chapters, please visit www.invasionoflight.tv

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 the book or download two free chapters at www.invasionoflight.tv

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Have you ever struggled to trust God in seasons of change? Here are some clear biblical promises to strengthen your faith in challenging times and transitions.