Great teaching today Pastor Jimmy and thank you always for the Godly leadership you and the other teachers provide here. A lot of great points brought up today. I’ve been thinking a lot the past several months about point 5, Grace, as well as the works mentality of getting to heaven. It seems that there are some misconceptions by the people that think doing good works gets you into heaven. 1) it’s not the good works that get you in, it’s the bad that keeps you out (without Christ). Heaven is a perfect place. I think most unbelievers would say they don’t think Hitlers or ax murderers etc “earned” a right to be there. Because they did too much bad. The standard is perfection to be there, one bad thing keeps you out, on our own. Which is why Jesus lived a perfect, sinless life for us (since we can’t) and traded places for us on the cross, so we can present that to God. He took our bad up on the cross and perfects us in His blood, in Gods eyes. We do good works, not to become saved, but because we are saved. Apple trees make apples and bear fruit. Saved people bear saved fruit (good works). Not to get saved, but because we are saved. If He lives in is, His goodness will pour out of us. This is what James is all about. Can people really just profess that they are saved but live in an ungodly way, then expect to be saved? Clearly, we grapple with sin until He completes our perfection and restores us, body and spirit, on the other side. But we strive for His righteousness and goodness. This is why it is said “you will know them by their fruits”. And also, when He speaks at judgment to those that say Lord, Lord, we did all these things in Your Name. But He responds and says He never knew them, depart, those ***who practice iniquity***. This verse says it will be Many on that day this happens to. This has scared me more than anything else in the Bible since I’ve read it. A large number of people who think they are getting in because of good that they are doing but living and practicing iniquity. Not resisting sin and striving for righteousness. It’s made me take my walk a lot more seriously and look critically at what I think I can allow myself to do. Can I really have modern day idols in my life? Can I really be harsh and judgmental to people and say I am loving God while doing so? What does loving people really mean for me to do? What fruit am I actually eating, in Gods eyes? Is it a sweet and pleasant fruit in His eyes? How much bad fruit am I bearing? I used to allow myself to do a lot more and just pass the rest off on His grace. Not to be legalistic either but it comes down to having a heart fully for God. Anyways, just sharing a little about my walk and also some of these things I’ve been digging deeper into the last several months. God bless everyone’s Sunday.
Father, I pray that You come for us soon in the rapture. I pray that I may be found worthy. Thank You Jesus, for loving me, for saving me, help me to follow You, all the way to Heaven, until I see You face to face. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Thank you so much for this! I was laying in bed this morning being reminded of some really bad things, from years in my past and questioning my salvation - even though I’ve been forgiven and have completely changed from that time. And yes, I did recognize where those thoughts were coming from. Then I see this article! Thank you for such a timely message when I needed to be reminded of who I belong to. I love Jesus so much and can’t wait to hear that trumpet blow!
Almost 11:32 on the East Coast. John and I took communion about a half hour ago, while watching the Western Wall on YouTube live!! We are waiting for the shofar to blow for the start of Rosh Hashanah!! We have our own shofar and will be blowing it as well!! Come LordJesus come, over the next 3 days!! But if not... as Daniel said, we will walk with You, in faith!! Happy Rosh Hashanah TP family!! We love you!! 🌻
My prayer this morning is for all of you, and me. I’m praying that Jesus receive us to himself very very soon, but if not, we won’t be discouraged or hard hearted. Yes even more scoffing will come, but may we still stand firm in our faith and continue to edify the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I need you guys and your loving encouragement, I look forward to seeing all of your names pop up on here and I love the true candidness in which you share what’s on your heart.
God Bless you Jimmy Evans and all your Guest speakers. I learn so much each time I listen or read your articles. This so convicted me! I have accepted Christ and try each day to live my life for him… one of my prayers is;
“Your will, Your way, my heart and my soul, everything that I think, that I say and that I do to be in complete alignment and always and only to glorify You.” Each day I fail and each next day I try… I will stay on His path, I will stay in His word, I will stay in His way and I will stay strong in my faith and His grace until He raptures us! All the Glory to God!
Thank you Jimmy. As I was reading through I know believe in Jesus as my savior, I know it is by faith alone and not works. But the one thing I struggle with is God’s love for others. I am always looking at myself- how I feel, what I need - this just leads to depression. I have confessed to God that I have so little love in my heart for others and asked that Holy Spirit show me how to turn my attention to others and to show me how to love them as God loves them. Praise God He doesn’t give up on us. He will complete what He started in us.
This is rich! Pastor Jimmy is hitting bullseyes! Hey tippers! We are one day closer than yesterday! He's coming back beloved quicker than I have ever known anything else! Stay encouraged and let's just make this platform Bible only. Lets let politics stay outside this place! Agreed? Love you guys! Hi Verna, Jessie, Blondie, Rachel, Jennifer, and and Donna,, Ester, David, Hello, and Somebody and Someone and the 2 other guys I alzheimered on. You know who you are! Yeah you Justin and Steve😊
Checked my heart with each item on the list. ✅ I fail daily but I love Jesus deeply and pray each morning for Him to guide me closer to Him. I’m a work in progress.
My husband has been concerned about whether his father was a believer when he passed away a week ago. He received confirmation from his father. He came to him in a dream to say he was fine and then my husband physically felt his father patting him, as he always did when he was proud of him. My husband continued to feel the patting for a moment even after he awakened. Thanking Jesus for His gift of salvation!
Pastor Jimmy, thank you for making this post shareable! We are praying for your energy & renewal of strength. I had the honor of being in-person at the Tipping Point event & XO Marriage in Austin. Haha I’m exhausted but feel sooo full of an abundance of comfort, wisdom, and excitement! We loved bed both events… y’all are on fire! 🔥 Happy Rosh Hashanah … Shana Tova TP family. Baking challah bread today and gathering w family & friends to celebrate the Feast of Trumpets. We just might be joining y’all too at Jesus’s wedding table! Like Jimmy said… if Jesus tarries, we still have a lot of work to do! Maranatha 🇮🇱🍎🍯🙌🏼🍎💛☁️🔜
Excellent. Dear family please pray for LaRee she has chronic abdominal pain and doctors can not find out what is wrong. Lee is on a cocaine benge and he is self harming help please Jesus help. We are desperate. Thank you
Thank you for your faithful teaching of the word of God. I was brought up Catholic and was saved when I was 23. Those verses you mentioned in Ephesians 2:8,9 spoke to my heart at that time and I put my trust in Jesus alone for my salvation. I had been baptized, confirmed, went to confession, said the rosary, heard the priest say after confession (do the best you can) and the Spirit of God revealed to me that was what Jesus did for me on the cross in dying in my place and for my sins that I could be saved by grace through faith and not by anything that I do. I praise His name for His amazing grace to me!!
Please remember those in Florida in your prayers for safety for all and for all those who will encounter Ian this week. I have lived in SW Florida 26 years now and have weathered (no pun intended) two hurricanes; Charley in 2004 and 13 years later Irma in 2017, both Cat 4 storms. God's protection covered my family, neighbors and my husband and I. Cleanup was massive! Three more hurricanes crossed Florida in six weeks in 2004 (Frances, Ivan and Jeanne) and our name temporarily changed from the "Sunshine State" to the "Plywood State."
"Lord Jesus give wisdom and protection to all who will be impacted by Ian. If it be Your will send angels to the most vulnerable and please keep first responders from harm. Satan comes to steal, kill and destroy but Jesus came to bring life and life more abundantly!
Excellant message! Church must abide in Christ, crucifying the flesh and doing His will. Many will not be prepared for the persecution and martyrdom that is coming and will fall away (Matt. 24:9,10). Examine yourselves and be sure you are in the faith (2 Cor. 13:5). Follow the steps Jimmy has posted.
Give God the glory and praise His holy name. Halleluia!!!
Great teaching today Pastor Jimmy and thank you always for the Godly leadership you and the other teachers provide here. A lot of great points brought up today. I’ve been thinking a lot the past several months about point 5, Grace, as well as the works mentality of getting to heaven. It seems that there are some misconceptions by the people that think doing good works gets you into heaven. 1) it’s not the good works that get you in, it’s the bad that keeps you out (without Christ). Heaven is a perfect place. I think most unbelievers would say they don’t think Hitlers or ax murderers etc “earned” a right to be there. Because they did too much bad. The standard is perfection to be there, one bad thing keeps you out, on our own. Which is why Jesus lived a perfect, sinless life for us (since we can’t) and traded places for us on the cross, so we can present that to God. He took our bad up on the cross and perfects us in His blood, in Gods eyes. We do good works, not to become saved, but because we are saved. Apple trees make apples and bear fruit. Saved people bear saved fruit (good works). Not to get saved, but because we are saved. If He lives in is, His goodness will pour out of us. This is what James is all about. Can people really just profess that they are saved but live in an ungodly way, then expect to be saved? Clearly, we grapple with sin until He completes our perfection and restores us, body and spirit, on the other side. But we strive for His righteousness and goodness. This is why it is said “you will know them by their fruits”. And also, when He speaks at judgment to those that say Lord, Lord, we did all these things in Your Name. But He responds and says He never knew them, depart, those ***who practice iniquity***. This verse says it will be Many on that day this happens to. This has scared me more than anything else in the Bible since I’ve read it. A large number of people who think they are getting in because of good that they are doing but living and practicing iniquity. Not resisting sin and striving for righteousness. It’s made me take my walk a lot more seriously and look critically at what I think I can allow myself to do. Can I really have modern day idols in my life? Can I really be harsh and judgmental to people and say I am loving God while doing so? What does loving people really mean for me to do? What fruit am I actually eating, in Gods eyes? Is it a sweet and pleasant fruit in His eyes? How much bad fruit am I bearing? I used to allow myself to do a lot more and just pass the rest off on His grace. Not to be legalistic either but it comes down to having a heart fully for God. Anyways, just sharing a little about my walk and also some of these things I’ve been digging deeper into the last several months. God bless everyone’s Sunday.
Father, I pray that You come for us soon in the rapture. I pray that I may be found worthy. Thank You Jesus, for loving me, for saving me, help me to follow You, all the way to Heaven, until I see You face to face. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Awesome article! Happy Rosh Hashanah! Starts at sundown. Following is a clock to track Israel time.
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/israel/jerusalem
Thank you so much for this! I was laying in bed this morning being reminded of some really bad things, from years in my past and questioning my salvation - even though I’ve been forgiven and have completely changed from that time. And yes, I did recognize where those thoughts were coming from. Then I see this article! Thank you for such a timely message when I needed to be reminded of who I belong to. I love Jesus so much and can’t wait to hear that trumpet blow!
Almost 11:32 on the East Coast. John and I took communion about a half hour ago, while watching the Western Wall on YouTube live!! We are waiting for the shofar to blow for the start of Rosh Hashanah!! We have our own shofar and will be blowing it as well!! Come LordJesus come, over the next 3 days!! But if not... as Daniel said, we will walk with You, in faith!! Happy Rosh Hashanah TP family!! We love you!! 🌻
Good morning ☀️
My prayer this morning is for all of you, and me. I’m praying that Jesus receive us to himself very very soon, but if not, we won’t be discouraged or hard hearted. Yes even more scoffing will come, but may we still stand firm in our faith and continue to edify the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I need you guys and your loving encouragement, I look forward to seeing all of your names pop up on here and I love the true candidness in which you share what’s on your heart.
Have a blessed Sunday 🦋
God Bless you Jimmy Evans and all your Guest speakers. I learn so much each time I listen or read your articles. This so convicted me! I have accepted Christ and try each day to live my life for him… one of my prayers is;
“Your will, Your way, my heart and my soul, everything that I think, that I say and that I do to be in complete alignment and always and only to glorify You.” Each day I fail and each next day I try… I will stay on His path, I will stay in His word, I will stay in His way and I will stay strong in my faith and His grace until He raptures us! All the Glory to God!
Love and Blessings,
Thank you Jimmy. As I was reading through I know believe in Jesus as my savior, I know it is by faith alone and not works. But the one thing I struggle with is God’s love for others. I am always looking at myself- how I feel, what I need - this just leads to depression. I have confessed to God that I have so little love in my heart for others and asked that Holy Spirit show me how to turn my attention to others and to show me how to love them as God loves them. Praise God He doesn’t give up on us. He will complete what He started in us.
This is rich! Pastor Jimmy is hitting bullseyes! Hey tippers! We are one day closer than yesterday! He's coming back beloved quicker than I have ever known anything else! Stay encouraged and let's just make this platform Bible only. Lets let politics stay outside this place! Agreed? Love you guys! Hi Verna, Jessie, Blondie, Rachel, Jennifer, and and Donna,, Ester, David, Hello, and Somebody and Someone and the 2 other guys I alzheimered on. You know who you are! Yeah you Justin and Steve😊
Checked my heart with each item on the list. ✅ I fail daily but I love Jesus deeply and pray each morning for Him to guide me closer to Him. I’m a work in progress.
My husband has been concerned about whether his father was a believer when he passed away a week ago. He received confirmation from his father. He came to him in a dream to say he was fine and then my husband physically felt his father patting him, as he always did when he was proud of him. My husband continued to feel the patting for a moment even after he awakened. Thanking Jesus for His gift of salvation!
Pastor Jimmy, thank you for making this post shareable! We are praying for your energy & renewal of strength. I had the honor of being in-person at the Tipping Point event & XO Marriage in Austin. Haha I’m exhausted but feel sooo full of an abundance of comfort, wisdom, and excitement! We loved bed both events… y’all are on fire! 🔥 Happy Rosh Hashanah … Shana Tova TP family. Baking challah bread today and gathering w family & friends to celebrate the Feast of Trumpets. We just might be joining y’all too at Jesus’s wedding table! Like Jimmy said… if Jesus tarries, we still have a lot of work to do! Maranatha 🇮🇱🍎🍯🙌🏼🍎💛☁️🔜
Excellent. Dear family please pray for LaRee she has chronic abdominal pain and doctors can not find out what is wrong. Lee is on a cocaine benge and he is self harming help please Jesus help. We are desperate. Thank you
Thank you for your faithful teaching of the word of God. I was brought up Catholic and was saved when I was 23. Those verses you mentioned in Ephesians 2:8,9 spoke to my heart at that time and I put my trust in Jesus alone for my salvation. I had been baptized, confirmed, went to confession, said the rosary, heard the priest say after confession (do the best you can) and the Spirit of God revealed to me that was what Jesus did for me on the cross in dying in my place and for my sins that I could be saved by grace through faith and not by anything that I do. I praise His name for His amazing grace to me!!
My Tipping Point family:
Please remember those in Florida in your prayers for safety for all and for all those who will encounter Ian this week. I have lived in SW Florida 26 years now and have weathered (no pun intended) two hurricanes; Charley in 2004 and 13 years later Irma in 2017, both Cat 4 storms. God's protection covered my family, neighbors and my husband and I. Cleanup was massive! Three more hurricanes crossed Florida in six weeks in 2004 (Frances, Ivan and Jeanne) and our name temporarily changed from the "Sunshine State" to the "Plywood State."
"Lord Jesus give wisdom and protection to all who will be impacted by Ian. If it be Your will send angels to the most vulnerable and please keep first responders from harm. Satan comes to steal, kill and destroy but Jesus came to bring life and life more abundantly!
JESUS BE LORD OF HURRICANE IAN!
Thank you so much for this beautiful reminder from God’s Word.
This blessed me very much this morning and convicts me of things I need to work harder on & seek my sweet Lord Jesus more.
Praying for revival in America & worldwide.
God bless you.
Excellant message! Church must abide in Christ, crucifying the flesh and doing His will. Many will not be prepared for the persecution and martyrdom that is coming and will fall away (Matt. 24:9,10). Examine yourselves and be sure you are in the faith (2 Cor. 13:5). Follow the steps Jimmy has posted.
Give God the glory and praise His holy name. Halleluia!!!