So… what exactly is the Gospel? If I were to ask a thousand believers, “What exactly is the Gospel?” many of them would hesitate, and smile with some slight embarrassment, and ask the question right back saying, “I’m not sure, what exactly is the Gospel?” I want to see that change. I want to see every believer to know full well what Jesus did for t…

Resurrection Day This is a message that you can listen to any day of the year. 10 min. episode Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday - Easter ... and may God bless you abundantly. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dw…

Striving and Struggling? I know that many of you are going through very trying times and difficulties. You might even feel overwhelmed. This episode is for you and the verses that we have today are life giving and encouraging. Psalms 46:9-11 (NASB) 9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He bur…

What to do when you're worried and anxious! Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV) New King James Version 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and …

For Independence Day 2023 The Star Spangled Banner O! say can you see by the dawn's early light, ⁠What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, ⁠O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming? And the Rockets' red glare, the Bombs bursting in air, Gave proof th…

God has a redemptive plan and is moving in the earth today. Many people are feeling "justice sick" - meaning they see evil being done on large scale, but they see little or no justice concerning that evil. But God has a redemptive plan and I believe God is moving in the earth is such a powerful way that people will be healed from the lack of justic…

We Have Escaped Praise for Rescue from Enemies - Psalm 124 NASB 1 “Had it not been the LORD who was on our side,” Let Israel now say, 2 “Had it not been the LORD who was on our side When men rose up against us, 3 Then they would have swallowed us alive, When their anger was kindled against us; 4 Then the waters would have engulfed us, The stream wo…

The days ahead - a prophetic word part 2 This is for the least to the greatest of us - based on the promise of Jeremiah 31:31-34: “Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— 32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took th…

A Prophecy - September 2022 This was given to me on Sept. 8th in the morning. It's about prioritizing God's Word in our lives. It is directed to ministries of different kinds, but I believe it will bless every believer who hears it. Support the Show. To make a One Time donation use the Support the Show link above. Please visit our website at: JohnA…

Growing in Prayer Note: I write more on this topic in my book Faith That Gets Results (in the 6th chapter called Faith Speaks.) You can get the book here: Faith That Gets Results Book Verses we are using in this episode about prayer: Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21 (KJ…

The Art of Listening This episode is all about how we listen to God's word and bear fruit. Mark 4:10 & 13 (NKJV) 10. But when He was alone, those around Him with the twelve asked Him about the parable. 13. And He said to them, “Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables? Mark 4:24-25 (NKJV) 24. Then He said to…

The True Message of the Gospel This episode is about the essence of the gospel message that Paul taught in his letter to the Romans, and in almost all of his letters. This very gospel message was given to Paul by Jesus. As we meet and listen to the many beautiful people that we know love Jesus, we also see a need and a hunger to have this message o…

Let your words be few Ecclesiastes 5:1-3 (NASB) 1 Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil. 2 Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; …

This is not a time for fear Please share this episode with someone who needs this message. Isaiah 41:8-16 (NLT) 8 “But as for you, Israel my servant, Jacob my chosen one, descended from Abraham my friend, 9 I have called you back from the ends of the earth, saying, ‘You are my servant.’ For I have chosen you and will not throw you away. 10 Don’t be…

Loving God John 14:15 (NASB) If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. John 14:15 (AMP) 15 If you [really] love Me, you will keep (obey) My commands. Note: keeping God’s commandments will not produce love for God, but rather, loving God will produce a pattern and ability of keeping His commandments—and keeping His commandments is an action of …

Speak the Living Word Verses to keep on hand while listening Matthew 18:19-20 (KJV) 19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Ephesi…

Are You Thriving? We will thrive when we are deeply rooted in God's Word. Scripture to have on hand while listening: John 6:63 (NASB) It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. Thank you for listening - and please do subscribe to this podcast in your favorite podcast app.…

Jesus the living Word John 1:1-5 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness …

We Are One with Him "But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit." 1 Corinthians 6:17 This amazing verse says so much about our relationship with the Lord. Listen to this episode and be blessed and comforted in the fact that when you are born again, you and God are one. Support the Show. To make a One Time donation use the Support the Show li…

You Are Forgiven Scriptures to have on hand while listening: Luke 23:34 Jesus said, Father forgive them for they know not what they are doing. Luke 23: 44-46 NLT 44 By this time it was about noon, and darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. 45 The light from the sun was gone. And suddenly, the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple…

Let’s Talk About Faith Faith says, "Yes, it's done!" Scriptures to have on hand while listening: Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the a…

Rebuke the Storm with Peace Scriptures to have on hand while listening. Mark 4:35-41 (NKJV) Wind and Wave Obey Jesus 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And …

Word of His Power - Part 2 Scriptures to have on hand while listening: The Faith of a Roman Officer Luke 7:1-10 (NLT) 7 When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people, he returned to Capernaum. 2 At that time the highly valued slave of a Roman officer[a] was sick and near death. 3 When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some respected Je…

The Word of His Power Scriptures to have on hand while listening: 1. God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2. has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3. who being the brightness of His glory and the expr…

Faith Looks Forward This looks into the concept of faith looking forward. This episode includes some excerpts and concepts from my new book, Faith that Gets Results. Get this new eBook here: Faith that Gets Results The paperback will be available next month. Support the Show. To make a One Time donation use the Support the Show link above. Please v…

How the Kingdom of God Works Part 4 & Announcing a new book! Scripture verse to have on hand while listening: Mark 4:24-25 And He said to them, Be careful what you are hearing. The measure [of thought and study] you give [to the truth you hear] will be the measure [of virtue and knowledge] that comes back to you—and more [besides] will be given to …

How the Kingdom of God Works - Part 3 This is the third episode of the How the Kingdom of God Works. In this episode we go into the concept that the Kingdom of God is near, and not only near but in us when we receive Jesus within our hearts. Important verses to have as you listen: John 1: 1-4, 12-14 1 John 1:1-5 Colossians 1:13 Colossians 3:1-3 Sup…

How the Kingdom of God Works - Part 2 In this episode we go into a deeper explanation of the parable of the Sower and the Seeds–looking into the four types of ground/heart in the parable. Along with the first episode, this is a very important and foundational teaching. So much so that Jesus said: "Do you not understand this parable? How then can yo…

How the Kingdom of God Works - Part 1 Revisited This episode is about understanding the value of God’s word and how the kingdom of God works. Using the parable of the sower and the seeds, this lesson depicts and creates a picture of how the kingdom of heaven works, especially if we desire a fruitful Christian life. Natural laws are used as examples…

Grace & Truth And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John bore witness of Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, He who comes after me is preferred before me, for He was before me.’ ” And of His fullness we have all received, a…

My story about 9/11 This episode is about my experiences on and even before Sept. 11, 2001. God spared my life on that day in NYC, and this is part of my story. Thank you for listening! John Strazza Support the Show. To make a One Time donation use the Support the Show link above. Please visit our website at: JohnAndLisa.faith You can also check ou…

Awaken 1. Awaken to God’s redemptive plan. 2. Stop walking in fear. 3. Know the season that you are in. 4. See the spiritual, not the natural. What to do right now? Spend time in prayer and in the word. This will open your eyes to the heavenly perspective that God has, and not just the worlds perspective. Do this so you can be bold and at peace, in…

Celebrate our 100th Episode You now have 100 episodes that you can listen to 24/7. We are so grateful to God for helping us achieve this milestone. Please share these various series and episodes with your small groups, bible studies, and home churches. These 100 episodes are a rich resource available any time you need it. Thank you for listening! S…

Understanding The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Please share this with a friend that needs to become better acquainted with the Holy Spirit in a gentle way. Verses to have on hand while listening: Luke 4:16-19 (NKJV) - from Isaiah 61 16 So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day…

Understanding The Holy Spirit Please share this episode with a friend that could use a simple understanding of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) The Holy Spirit is our friend, comforter, councilor, teacher, advocate, helper, sent to us by the Father. Don’t be afraid of the Holy Spirit, h…

Hold Your Peace - Revisited This is a revisit of a very relevant episode we did on January 23, 2021. It was such a blessing to hear it again today, and so much of what we were saying back then is coming into full bloom now. So if it’s your first time hearing this one, or the second time, let it be a blessing to you today, and please do share it wit…

Great and Precious Promises - Part 3 2 Peter 1: 1-4 1. Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2. Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3. as His divine power has given to us a…

Great and Precious Promises - Part 2 Scriptures to have on hand while listening: 2 Peter 1:3 (NASB) 3 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:3 (NLT) 3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we nee…

Great and precious promises Our main verse is in 2 Peter 2 Peter 1:1-4 (NASB) 1 Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; 3 seeing…

Setting the Captives Free - Part 2 Verses to have on hand while listening: John 8:31-32, 36 NKJV 31. Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide (continue) in My word, you are My disciples (learners, pupils) indeed (certainly). 32. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” - 36. Therefore if the Son makes y…

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Setting the Captives Free Verses to have while listening. Please keep all these scriptures close to your heart. They are key verses about how great our salvation in Jesus is, and how this gospel sets us free. Romans 1:16-17 (NKJV) The Just Live by Faith 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for eve…

Faith Righteousness - Part 4 Scriptures to have on hand while listening: Romans 5:1 1. Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2. through whom also we have obtained our introduction (access) by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult (rejoice) in hope of the glory of God. 2 Cori…

Faith Righteousness Part 3 This episode focuses on grace and faith. Good verses to have on hand while listening: Romans 5:1 1. Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2. through whom also we have obtained our introduction (access) by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult (rejo…

Faith Righteousness Part 2 Scriptures used in this episode. Romans 5:1 1. Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Galatians 2:16 16. Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified…

Faith Righteousness continued This is our short 3+ minute midweek episode. It's to encourage you about an important topic - Faith Righteousness - which we are talking about in length in our regular podcast episodes right now. If you haven't heard the first part of this series, then please listen today... it's so important. And I believe it will set…

Faith Righteousness - Part 1 The foundation of faith righteousness is that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus, and not of ourselves, or our own doing. It is the gift of God. God is pleased with you as a son or daughter, and this is the grace in which we stand, all because of what Jesus did for us on the cross. It is the gift of God. This …

Take 3 with John - Faith Righteousness This short 3+ minute episode is an encouragement to remember that our right standing with God, our righteousness, comes as a gift from God through His son Jesus. We could never earn a righteous standing before God, it had to be given by grace... and this truth and grace is where we stand today and forever. Rom…

God’s Banquet Table His word and His presence Psalms 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. The Parable of the Lost Son Luke 15: (19-24) 19 He said he would say …“Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me lik…

Faith that gets results Part 4 final episode of this series. Faith and a Heavenly Perspective Faith is connected to: praise, joy, rejoicing, singing, and gladness. Faith is strengthened by joy. Faith looks ahead with praise. Verses to have on hand while listening: Nehemiah 8: 9-10 (NKJV) And Nehemiah, who was the governor, Ezra the priest and scrib…