The first thing he did, however, which is key, was to immediately confess that he was a sinner and to cry out to the Lord for mercy. Despite the awfulness of the situation, how sweet it is that David knew full well the character and nature of God, in that He is a God of mercy and is loving and kind. God is approachable, even to us—even in our sinfulness.

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America Has Changed: Israel, Iran & the Election Aftermath

Iranian officials celebrate the reported Republican losses in the U.S. midterm elections while issuing new threats against President Trump, as Israel faces its own...

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Living Through the Birth Pangs: How Christians Should Prepare for the Last Days

Jesus warned that the last days would include wars, unrest, pestilence, earthquakes, deception, and other painful events described as birth pangs. Today we'll discuss...

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Israel’s Election Deadlock, U.S. Midterms & the Coming Antichrist | CONNECT Q&A

Israel faces a political deadlock following its latest election, with Netanyahu's coalition struggling to secure a majority and the possibility of another election growing....

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Fool’s Gold: How to Tell God’s Wisdom From Satan’s Lies (James 3:13-18)

How can you tell whether the wisdom you're following is truly from God or a deception disguised as something good? Scripture gives us a clear...

State Of The Church

A Defection From Truth And Loss Of Discernment In The Last Days

There is a generation of church history in which many people will defect from the truth and repudiate—or refuse to accept—all or part of the Word of God and divorce themselves from long-held teachings and moral statutes upheld by the church. It is important to note that here, the “church” is not a reference to true believers, but rather, to a group that Jesus referred to that includes “tares among the wheat” (Matthew 13:25). This same generation of church history will define truth by what is believed rather than letting truth define what is believed.

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Tongue Depressors – The Destructive Power of Your Words (James 3:1–12)

How much damage can a few careless words really do? Our words have the power to encourage, heal, and strengthen, but they can also...

Christian Persecution

Western Society Blindly Demands The Coexistence Of All Belief Systems While Pushing For The Extinction Of The One That Stands For Truth

You may have seen cars with bumper stickers on them with the word COEXIST. There is a subtle though clear message tucked away behind this single word. The message is that religion is the problem behind many or even all of the world’s problems. We’re told that if religious groups could just “celebrate the common ground” between them and tolerate their differences, the world would be a better place. Sadly, the T in COEXIST is in the form of the cross, and thus Christianity is lumped together with some other religions represented by symbols that coincide with the other letters in the word. The Christian message of “love your enemies and do good to those who hate you” is lumped in with other religions, including one that has been known for religious extremism since its inception. While all religions have their extremists, Islam is more known for adherents that exhibit extremist behavior than other groups.

Morality

In The Last Days, Moral Depravity Will Become A Human Right

Our world has become the opposite of what it used to be. The moral and character flaws that are listed in Romans 1:28-32 have always been part of life in a fallen world, but there has long been a clearly defined line between good and evil. Even during the periods of history when evil seemed to be dominant and tyrants were brutal in their rule, people knew the difference between right and wrong, and good and evil. Good was still good, and evil was still evil. Yet Paul says in Romans 1 that when a nation (or the world) rejects God’s existence and authority, a moral perversion will spread and lead to a time when the moral and character flaws in Romans 1:28-32 will become dominant.

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Welcome to Paristine | MidEast & Beyond

Israel is on high alert as reports emerge of military preparations for a possible confrontation with Iran, while President Trump signals continued support for...

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‘Jesus Never Said That’ Is Not a Biblical Argument

People often say, “Jesus never said that,” as a way to dismiss clear biblical teaching. But does something have to appear in the recorded...

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Is Europe Preparing the Way for the Antichrist? | CONNECT Q&A

Could artificial intelligence become a tool in the Antichrist's coming system? As Europe faces growing unrest and the world moves toward greater technological control,...

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Barry Stagner: Is Your Faith Dead or Alive?

Is your faith dead or alive? And how can you know the difference? James reminds us that faith without works is dead. But does that...

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Spiritual Warfare: What Satan Can and Cannot Do to a Christian

What does spiritual warfare really look like in the life of a Christian? Barry Stagner explains why Satan cannot take your salvation, but will...

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CONNECT Q&A – Bible, Prophecy, Current Events

Join us for a Q&A live from CONNECT to answer your questions related to general Bible, prophecy, current events, and more! Amir will be...

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Barry Stagner: Pride and Prejudice – The Sin Hiding in Plain Sight in the Church

The world measures people by wealth, appearance, status, and success. God looks at the heart.

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The Great Commission Is for Every Christian

Jesus did not give the Great Commission as a suggestion for a select few. Every Christian is called to share the gospel, and our...

Latest Videos - Israel

Israel Was 90 Seconds Away From Its Own 9/11

Israel was reportedly just 90 seconds away from a 9/11-style catastrophe when an alleged plot to crash a passenger jet carrying 174 Israelis was...

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How Do We Know the Bible Is God’s Word? 3 Reasons to Believe

How can we know the Bible is truly the Word of God and not simply another religious book?

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Barry Stagner: Understanding the Gifts of the Spirit (Part 2)

This is Part 2 of “Understanding the Gifts of the Spirit.” Barry continues the series by focusing primarily on the baptism of the Holy...

Israel & Middle East

Israel’s Existence Today Confirms That God’s Prophetic Clock Is Ticking

For those who claim that modern Israel is not Biblical Israel, I would ask: Then why is everything written about Biblical Israel by the prophets happening to the modern state of Israel? Why is the world gathered against her? Why are there efforts to divide the city of Jerusalem? Why is the city a burdensome stone to all the nations? The fact is, Israel’s existence today confirms the fulfillment of prophecies that tell us God’s prophetic clock is moving toward its foretold end. Israel is the timepiece by which last-days events can be measured.

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Barry Stagner: How Do You Know When God Is Speaking to You?

How can you tell the difference between God’s leading and your own emotions, desires, or plans?

Christian Persecution

What The Growing Hatred Of All Things Christians Tells Us About The Direction Of Our World

To see just how delusional our world has become, consider the way that many politicians and world leaders are protecting and even promoting the practice of Islam, which refuses to submit to non-Muslim governmental systems and is not simply a religion but a political system as well, and promotes Sharia law. Yet Western society blindly demands the coexistence of all belief systems while pushing for the extinction of the one that stands for truth, the Christian faith.

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Can Christians Struggle With Depression? A Biblical Response

Can a faithful Christian battle depression, panic attacks, or anxiety and still be walking with God? Barry Stagner confronts the harmful idea that every...

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Barry Stagner: Understanding the Gifts of the Spirit

The gifts of the Holy Spirit weren't given for entertainment or simply to create an experience. They were given to glorify God, build up...

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What Does It Really Mean to Repent? The Biblical Meaning Explained

What does it actually mean to repent? Is repentance simply changing your mind about Jesus, or should that change also transform the way you...

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Barry Stagner: Faith That Works (James 1:19-27)

Knowing God's Word is important, but biblical faith doesn't stop with knowing. It acts. Faith keeps working. Faith keeps doing. Faith keeps giving. Faith keeps...

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Bible Prophecy Q&A: The Ark, Rapture & Millennial Temple

Where is the Ark of the Covenant, and could it still be hidden beneath the Temple Mount? This Q&A explores the mystery surrounding the...

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IDF Snatches Top Hamas Intelligence Chief in Gaza

Israeli forces capture a top Hamas security chief in a daring operation deep inside Gaza City, potentially unlocking critical intelligence about the terror organization....

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Is It Biblical Doctrine or Just Culture? How to Tell the Difference

How do you know whether a Bible passage is a timeless command or simply addressing an ancient cultural practice?

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Bible Prophecy Q&A: Rapture, Israel & the Tribulation

Does the Feast of Trumpets reveal when the Rapture will happen, or does that undermine the biblical doctrine of imminence? This Q&A examines the...

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Barry Stagner: The Power to Prevail — James 1:9-18

Temptation may be powerful, but it doesn't have to win. James 1 reveals how temptation draws us in, why it requires our cooperation to succeed,...

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Prophecy Update: Where Is the Rise of Islam Leading?

Where is the growing influence of radical Islam headed, and what does Bible prophecy tell us about what ultimately comes next?

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Bible Prophecy Q&A: Iran, Israel & the Millennium

Israel may severely weaken Iran, but Bible prophecy indicates Persia still has a future role in the coming Ezekiel 38 coalition. What happens between...

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Barry Stagner: Overcoming Temptation

Join Pastor Barry Stagner for this episode of "Take Five" on Overcoming Temptation

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Barry Stagner: Walking In Truth — What God Is Doing Through Your Trials (James 1:1-8)

Beginning a new study through James, Pastor Barry examines one of the hardest commands in Scripture: to count it all joy when we encounter...

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Turkey, Syria, And The Road To The Next War

Turkey is moving deeper into Syria, Israel has drawn a clear red line, and Damascus may once again become the flashpoint to watch. Could...

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Do Christians Have to Go to Church? What the Bible Actually Says

Do Christians really need to attend church, or is the church simply wherever believers happen to be? Discover why fellowship matters, when online church can...

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Barry Stagner: Decently And In Order — What The Church Is Supposed To Be

The church is not called to blend into the world. We are called to be salt and light, to stand firm on biblical truth,...

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Bible Prophecy Q&A: Israel, the Rapture & Ezekiel 38

Are today's conflicts preparing the world for the war described in Ezekiel 38? This Q&A tackles major questions surrounding Israel's future, the Tribulation, the...

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How to Spot a False Teacher: Biblical Tests Every Christian Should Know

How can you tell whether a teacher, prophet, or apostle is truly speaking from God? Barry Stagner lays out biblical tests for false teaching,...

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What Does It Really Mean to Pray ‘In Jesus’ Name’?

Why do some prayers go unanswered even when we end them with “in Jesus’ name”? Barry Stagner explains that praying in the name of...

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An Evening of Bible Prophecy

"An Evening of Bible Prophecy" with Amir Tsarfati and Barry Stagner

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Is The Middle East Closer Than Ever to Ezekiel 38?

Is Trump’s proposed Hamas disarmament deal a real step toward ending the Israel–Hamas war or mostly political optics? In this episode, Amir Tsarfati and...

Deception

Imminent: The Timing Of The Rapture May Be Unknowable, But Where It Sits On The Prophetic Timeline Is Not

What about the timing of the rapture? That’s another hotly debated subject in the church. While most acknowledge the day and hour is unknowable, is that day and hour before the tribulation, during the tribulation, or at the end of the tribulation? (These are the pre-, mid-, and post-tribulation rapture views). Does not knowing the day or hour mean we can’t know anything about the timing of the rapture in relation to the tribulation? That depends on which timing view you hold to. If you believe in a pre-tribulation rapture, then seeing things develop that will be fulfilled during the tribulation should stir up a sense of expectation and excitement because it could happen at any time. But if you are mid- or post-trib, then you know that because the tribulation has not yet begun, there is no expectation that the rapture could occur within the next three-and-a-half or seven years.

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Is This the Clearest Sign We’re Living in the Last Days? – Special Q&A

What is the single most important prophetic sign believers should recognize today? In this Connect Q&A from Melbourne, Amir Tsarfati and Barry Stagner answer...

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Barry Stagner: Have You Committed the Unpardonable Sin? Take 5

Have you ever feared that you committed the unforgivable sin or blasphemed the Holy Spirit? Discover what the Bible says about forgiveness, salvation, unbelief,...

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Barry Stagner: Extra-Biblical Revelation Explained | Take 5

Does God still speak to Christians today, or does He guide believers exclusively through the written Word? Learn how to distinguish genuine spiritual direction...

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Barry Stagner: The Truth the Church Cannot Afford to Lose

What are the truths Christians must never compromise? As the world grows increasingly hostile to biblical truth, many churches are abandoning sound doctrine in...

Israel & Middle East

The Fig Tree: Within The Span Of A Generation, Israel Will Bud As A Nation And Look Upon The One Whom They Pierced

If we are going to follow a chronological order of events that pertains to the last of the last days, we must begin with the regathering of the Jews into their land and the rebirth of the nation Israel. Jesus said, "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: 'When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place."

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Do Not Be Deceived: Culture, Sin, and What the Bible Actually Says

Jesus warned that deception would mark the last days, and one of the clearest signs is culture redefining sin while pressuring Christians to do...

Morality

Moral Corruption: Our World Has Grown Accustomed To Embracing Lies

We live in a time when the level of mental straying from long-held and obvious truths tells us we are near the end of the church age and approaching the tribulation. We have become familiar with new terms being invented to accommodate the beliefs of a deluded world. Gender dysphoria is one of those terms. This refers to the condition of feeling one’s emotional and psychological identity as male or female is the opposite of one’s biological sex. The key word here is feelings; the individual’s gender is determined by their feelings and not the facts of genetics and biology. This indicates a mental straying from what is actually true. In other words, you can use orange spray paint on an apple and try calling it an orange, but it won’t change it from being an apple.

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Lordship Salvation Explained: Is Jesus Savior and Lord?

What is Lordship Salvation, and How Should Christians Understand Obedience, Grace, Faith, and Assurance?

State Of The Church

Answering Two Distorted Views Of Jesus’ Millennial Kingdom

Some have offered the solution that the millennium is not literal but figurative. They say there will be no actual millennium in which Jesus rules the earth and the glorified saints rule with Him. Still others say we are already in the millennium, or that Jesus can’t come back and begin the millennium until the church has dominion over the world. What does Scripture say? Is the millennium an actual future time period? Will we literally return with Jesus, and will He rule the world from David’s throne?

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