Rise on Fire Ministries

#161 – ╫ 4 Signs of the End: Why Jesus Cannot Come Back This Year [PODCAST]

Haven't you heard? The end of the world is approaching yet again.

Haven't you heard? The end of the world is approaching yet again. As we enter the new year, the Internet is rumoured with signs of the end. But what does the Bible really teach surrounding this? What are the authentic signs we need to look out for to anticipate Jesus' return? If we do not know scripture and prophecy, we will be deceived by rumours. And if you knew scripture, you would know that it is simply impossible for Jesus to come back this year. God has written His bride a love letter in anticipation of His return. And while we will not know the day or the hour, we who live in the light will know the season (1 Thess 5:4). Here is how we know that season, and 4 reasons He cannot come back in 2019.

#160 – ╫ Is God Your Hobby? [PODCAST]

Let’s be real for a moment. Praying for people, reading our bibles, doing “spiritual” things isn’t always fun.

Let’s be real for a moment. Praying for people, reading our bibles, doing “spiritual” things isn’t always fun. In fact, sometimes there’s a lot of other things I feel like I’d rather do. But what do we do with this feeling? And what does this feeling tell us about our relationship with God? I would like to submit to you,: if you always only did everything you do for God for the excitement or fun nature thereof, then God has become nothing more than a hobby to you instead of your lifestyle. We need to test ourselves to see where our heart really lies, and whether it is truly sold for Him.

#159 – ╫ New Age, Paganism & Witchcraft Will Destroy Your Life [PODCAST]

Witchcraft is more diverse than ever before and is being accepted into the mainstream culture more and more every day, even into various churches.

Whether it is the New Age, Paganism, Witchcraft, Yoga, Ouija Boards, Tarot Cards or consulting the dead - witchcraft is more diverse than ever before and is being accepted into the mainstream culture more and more every day, even into various churches. This is the story of a girl who travelled far and wide to receive freedom from evil spirits that have been oppressing her entire life after her deep involvement in various kinds of witchcraft. After seeking to get rid of evil spirits with other forms of witchcraft, she came to a dead end and realized Jesus is her only way out. What God did for her would be something no other witch doctor could match and would change her life forever.

#158 – ╫ Did Jesus Break The Sabbath? [PODCAST]

The Pharisees often came against Jesus, telling Him that He is doing what is unlawful to do on the Sabbath.

The Pharisees often came against Jesus, telling Him that He is doing what is unlawful to do on the Sabbath. At first glance, it seemed like He continuously had no regard for this law. And this belief is evident in much of Christianity, where this 4th commandment has become a mere decoration on our tablets of the ten. But did Jesus really break the Sabbath? Or is there a grave misunderstanding that has come about and caused great deception? The most concerning of all is that if our Messiah truly broke this commandment, it would mean He had sin, for sin is the transgression of the law. I would like to submit, He was teaching something so deep, that it has flown over the heads of many - He has been trying to teach us the spirit of the law. Instead of teaching, it is abolished, He was actually teaching how to keep it properly.

#157 – ╫ Overwhelming Info & Idols of the End [PODCAST]

We have entered a new age of information at our fingertips like never before.

We have entered a new age of information at our fingertips like never before. But how can we sift through all the information, topics, and entertainment without falling into focussing on the things Yeshua would have never focussed on? Are we in danger of creating idols out of our favourite topics and being distracted from the most important things? For example, there is nothing wrong with investigating conspiracies or being a film fan, but when it consumes everything we think and talk about, have we gone too far? In this show, PD Vander Westhuizen joins Jake Grant for a live discussion on the new idol of this modern age.

#156 – ╫ The Greatest & Least in Heaven - Torah Portion: Jethro [PODCAST]

Yeshua spoke of a greatest and least in the heavens in Matthew 5, but who are the "greatest"?

Yeshua spoke of a greatest and least in the heavens in Matthew 5, but who are the "greatest"? Yeshua raised the standard of the law, by giving it meaning, filling it up with love, and walking it out properly for us to see. But did He come to throw away the foundational laws of His Father of which He raised the standard on? You see, Yeshua cannot teach that we may not look at a woman with lust because that is adultery in the heart, yet condone the physical act of adultery. It’s obvious, right? Yet many have taught that He came to do away with much of the foundation (law) of His Father and that we are now left with a "law on the heart" that may be different from the original law of God. We do indeed now have the law written on our hearts - but what does that truly mean according to scripture? And what is that law? These are important questions because we show our love to Father by our obedience to the covenant vows He wrote on our hearts when we said "Yes" to follow Him. Torah Portion: Yitro | Jethro | יתרו

#155 – ╫ I love tattoos, but I'd never get them again - Tattoo Testimony [PODCAST]

Lene had an interesting journey with tattoos.

Lene had an interesting journey with tattoos. After initially seeking to express who she was through getting a tattoo, she later realised it's no longer who she is after Christ came to change her from the inside out. Her new identity was brand new! It didn't need any accessory to tell the world who she was, for He who now lives in her shined brightly of His glory. And while our flesh can still take delight in the things of the world, we need to decide who we will follow - the guiding of the Spirit or desires of the flesh? Lene chose the Holy Spirit. CAN CHRISTIANS GET TATTOOS? - What the Bible Says https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p1SmKmjYK0

#154 – ╫ Pressed For His Glory - Torah Portion: When He Sent [PODCAST]

God is always one step ahead of the enemy's plans, He is never caught off guard nor surprised.

God is always one step ahead of the enemy's plans, He is never caught off guard nor surprised. In the direst situations we can face, where it seems like there is no way out, that God’s promises are about to fail, and that He has forsaken us, God splits the sea and comes through at the very last moment. For at that moment, we realise that it could be nothing but God. He gets the glory and fame, and we are built in faith and character. When you face trials, rejoice! For without them, no man will see God. Torah Portion: Beshalach | When he sent | בשלח

#153 – ╫ Can Christians Get Tattoos? [PODCAST]

What does the Bible really teach about tattoos and what does God think about it?

Tattoos are controversial. In the past, tattoos were always associated with crime, pagans, and evil. But today tattoos have become more acceptable in our culture, and have often even been encouraged by certain church cultures. But what does the Bible really teach about tattoos and what does God think about it?

#152 – ╫ Don't Be Ashamed: Escaping Satan's Lies [PODCAST]

Often in our journeys with God, we can fall into shame, guilt and condemnation when we don't feel like we are "good enough" or "doing enough" for God.

Often in our journeys with God, we can fall into shame, guilt and condemnation when we don't feel like we are "good enough" or "doing enough" for God. Satan takes the opportunity to lie to us, and we listen to the wrong voice. This can be dire, for this shame actually makes us more passive for His Kingdom than anything else. But if you better understand God's character, you'll better understand what He thinks of you. The God who knows every hair on your head is on your side! For you, it all begins with a sacrificial heart unto God and then letting Him work in you. But He can't change your heart if you don't give it to Him - fully this time.