Rise on Fire Ministries

#172 – ╫ Behind the Mask: Religious Appearances Without Relationship [PODCAST]

While men can be fooled, God will not be, and will not marry a bride only in it for appearances.

Studies show that couples who spend more on their wedding ceremony and engagement ring are at a higher risk of divorce later in the marriage, compared to couples who spent less extravagantly on their wedding. But why? Similar to some couples who may be marrying for status, wealth, the show of a big ceremony, or the outward appearances - many think they can be a bride who marries God for the same reasons. Many go to church every week, keep every festival, attend every bible study, every conference, and from the outside, their relationship with God appears to be beautiful. Yet they were doing it all for show and the approval of fellow churchmen instead of for the sake of their intimacy with God. While men can be fooled, God will not be, and will not marry a bride only in it for appearances. He is looking for a bride equally yoked, in love with her Bridegroom, who will never compromise.

#171 – ╫ Call No Man Rabbi? [PODCAST]

A rabbi walks through the streets of Jerusalem.

A rabbi walks through the streets of Jerusalem. As he walks to the feast, all the men and women stare and call on him: "Rabbi! Rabbi!" As he gets there, he continues to the uppermost room. Everyone stares, everyone says: "Rabbi! You are here!" And he loves to be called Rabbi. Jesus saw this over and over again, these men knew and taught the word and were highly respected. Now there's nothing wrong with respect, but they loved to be called "master", "teacher", "esteemed one", "mighty one". They loved exaltation - sometimes even to the point of being exalted like a god - where their word was like the Word of God. In Matthew 23, Jesus warns His disciples to be wary about this doing of some Pharisees, and instead tells them to call each other "brothers." Can we call others by a title such as rabbi, prophet, apostle, etc? What was the point Jesus was really trying to make? Mat 23:8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.

#169 – 3. How to Prepare - Reigniting Spirit & Truth Audiobook (Track 7) [PODCAST]

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This is a sample of the Reigniting Spirit & Truth Audiobook narrated by PD Vander ### # Westhuizen. Get the full book in CD or download at: https://www.SpiritTruthBook.com

#170 – ╫ Let God Bring The Increase - The Parable of the Growing Seed [PODCAST]

God has called us to spread the truth He has revealed to us. But sometimes it's hard, sometimes people don't listen, and sometimes it feels like it's all in vain and we'll never be "skilled enough" to see many come to Christ.

God has called us to spread the truth He has revealed to us. But sometimes it's hard, sometimes people don't listen, and sometimes it feels like it's all in vain and we'll never be "skilled enough" to see many come to Christ. But Jesus told a parable to His disciples that showed them that similar to how we water & plant a tree, yet aren't the ones to actually make it grow, we are called to plant and water seeds in people, yet it is God who ultimately brings the increase. This means it's not as much about your eloquent speech or "skill" as it is about doing your duty of watering and planting and seeing God do what He does best: to bring the increase. Almost every single parable Jesus ever told had to do with the great commission. He could have spoken about many things, but over and over He chose to spoke about this Kingdom life we are supposed to live - fearlessly, boldly and continually.

#168 – 2. A War is Coming - Reigniting Spirit & Truth Audiobook (Track 4 - 6) [PODCAST]

This is a sample of the Reigniting Spirit & Truth Audiobook narrated by PD Vander Westhuizen.

This is a sample of the Reigniting Spirit & Truth Audiobook narrated by PD Vander Westhuizen. Get the full book in CD or download at: https://www.SpiritTruthBook.com

#167 – 1. Introduction - Reigniting Spirit & Truth Audiobook (Track 1 - 3) [PODCAST]

This is a sample of the Reigniting Spirit & Truth Audiobook narrated by PD Vander Westhuizen.

This is a sample of the Reigniting Spirit & Truth Audiobook narrated by PD Vander Westhuizen. Get the full book in CD or download at: https://www.SpiritTruthBook.com

#166 – ╫ AUDIOBOOK RELEASED! (+ GIVEAWAY) [PODCAST]

HOW TO ENTER COMPETITION: (1) Share the audiobook announcement video on Facebook or Twitter (2) Comment the reason the audiobook will bless you/a friend

HOW TO ENTER COMPETITION: (1) Share the audiobook announcement video on Facebook or Twitter (2) Comment the reason the audiobook will bless you/a friend in the YouTube video comment section GET THE BOOK: https://www.SpiritTruthBook.com/ LINK TO SAMPLE AUDIO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Oii2agudQ&list=PLGPWv0TEfUP9T5fwVPUpW4xQ7VfN966uY The Reigniting Spirit & Truth book has sold thousands of copies of which I'm incredibly humbled by - all glory to God! The audiobook version of the book is now available at many online retailers worldwide. I narrated it myself so you'll hear my voice talking through the various topics explored, such as: the delicately balanced walk of Spirit & Truth God calls us to, casting out demons, speaking in tongues, the gift of healing, the Sabbath, the true role of the law of God, etc. The book is a great starting point for many who has a feeling that there needs to be "more." The "more" we often look for is right inside our Bibles - sometimes we just need new eyes to see what is staring us right in the face. If you don't have the energy or time to read a book, get the audiobook for you or a friend and you can listen to it while going about your day. Contest rules: https://www.riseonfire.com/audiobook-giveaway-contest-rules/

#164 – ╫ Why Africa Is Struggling [PODCAST]

Why does Africa struggle?

Why does Africa struggle? While each country has its problems, few have the developmental problems the giant African continent faces. Africa is one of the richest continents in the world in precious metals and other resources - it has everything it needs to prosper - but why are large portions of this continent so often left behind in poverty, crime, war, corruption, racism and many other evils? As with all things in life, the root reason is spiritual; and here is why Africa is still struggling.

#163 – #1 Key To Choosing "THE ONE" [PODCAST]

To marry, and whom we marry is the biggest decision in life next to deciding to follow Christ.

To marry, and whom we marry is the biggest decision in life next to deciding to follow Christ. Yet often this decision is rushed into by people who aren't both completely "sold out" to God. The marriage will seem fine at first, but soon things start crumbling. We then throw our hands to God and ask "why", yet we married someone who never truly died to themselves. Marriage is supposed to have a primary purpose of glorifying God. It's not primarily about you, your spouse, house or kids. It's supposed to be about Him. And if both individuals aren't on fire for Him, He simply won't come first. A marriage that doesn't put Him first, is a marriage based on the things of this world, a marriage that will suffer at the hand of lukewarmness and unbelief.

#162 – ╫ Lifting Moses Above Jesus [PODCAST]

After multiplying the bread and fishes, Yeshua says something controversial.

After multiplying the bread and fishes, Yeshua says something controversial: That Moses did NOT give them the bread from heaven, but rather it is the Father who brings forth bread from Heaven. This teaching was so controversial that much of the crowds left His audience. It can become so easy for us to get fixated on the bread that God gives to temporarily satisfy, that we miss what the bread is actually pointing to. These people were dependent on the manna from Moses to save them, yet Yeshua said their ancestors partook in that manna and still died in the wilderness! God calls us to look upon the true bread that He has provided, the true bread from heaven that everything else points to. If we worship the shadow instead of the substance it points to, we will likewise die in our wilderness - and that substance is Yeshua - not the laws of Moses.