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If you take the Bible seriously, it will alter the way you think and the way you live. The Bible is unsafe to our current way of living and getting more so with each passing day. Join us in being unsafe to our culture and the prevalent current worldview.
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Recorded live at our weekend gatherings, these messages feature Pastor Ken Brown and other pastors on staff at City Light Church in Ocala, FL. Our hope and prayer is that you'll be encouraged, blessed and inspired through these messages. You can find out more information by visiting us online at mycitylight.org.
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The Bible is clear that resurrection is a reality, and this life is not all that there is. While death is the end of physical life, it’s not the end of human existence. Many have believed in error that there is one general resurrection at the end of the age, but the Bible teaches that there will be not one resurrection, but a series of resurrection…
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Sexual sin is extremely prevalent in our society today, and sadly, even the church is guilty of participating in these ungodly acts. In the New Testament, the original wording for sexual immorality is translated from the word “porneia.” It means “a surrendering of sexual purity,” and it’s primarily used to describe premarital sexual relations. Toda…
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As Pastor Ken continues his teaching series through the book of Isaiah, he’ll be reminding you that the Lord requires repentance and that one day you’ll see Him face to face. The first thing to understand about the final judgment is that it cannot be avoided. Regardless of how you may choose to interpret prophecy on the end times, the Bible says, “…
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The word “paths” refers to one’s course of conduct. The word for “righteousness” in the original language means, “adhering to moral standards like honesty, justice, and uprightness.” When you follow God’s path, it’ll always lead to true satisfaction. Today, Pastor Ken will be reminding you that in the same way a shepherd guides his sheep along the …
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How does one experience perfect peace and is it even attainable? Today, Pastor Ken will offer listeners great hope through these Truths found in Scripture. Those who trust in the Lord completely, with all of their being, are not fazed by the ever changing circumstances of life. We can know with certainty that God will take care of us. Do you believ…
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In the midst of life’s difficulties, have you found it challenging to remain faithful to the Lord and live at peace with your situation? In today’s message, Pastor Ken will acknowledge this reality for many but will offer hope as communicated in Isaiah. If you keep your heart and mind fixed on the Lord, He will strengthen and sustain you. This is a…
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The principle of God being our ultimate security has existed since the beginning of mankind. He wants to be our source of peace, hope, and life, and there is no better way to live. In today’s teaching, Pastor Ken will show how Isaiah’s writings specifically and uniquely communicate this concept. There are many ways to describe peace and security, b…
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Imagine the most luxurious, glorious feast you could ever think of, including a guest list filled with other believers praising the Lord! Today, Pastor Ken will paint a picture of what the feast following the Tribulation will look like for Christ-followers. Navigating the various challenges of life, it can be hard to not get caught up in “the here …
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What were the preparation steps of a Jewish wedding, and how does it relate to end times prophecy? In today’s message, Pastor Ken will bring these two ideas together by highlighting the feast that awaits believers in the last days. What a joyous day it will be when all Christ's followers come together to celebrate the reign of King Jesus on earth! …
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What will that sacred moment feel like when all of humanity exalts the name of Jesus upon His return to earth? In today’s teaching, Pastor Ken will unpack the specifics of this prophecy as he continues through Isaiah. Everything that is taking place in our world is just preparing the way for Christ’s second coming. We can have hope in this truth, a…
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Consider the triumph resulting from Jesus’ death and resurrection. Today, Pastor Ken explains how the spiritual corruption of humanity was healed by the atonement on the cross. Members of Christ’s kingdom will never have to share the realm of the dead. He recovered His created world from the evil one. Jesus intentionally engaged the world in spirit…
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Have you ever felt frustrated by the increasing ungodliness in the world? Today, Pastor Ken explains why our culture has become so ungodly. Many people desire to live without any restrictions and do things their way. The unbelieving world wants to live as if God does not exist. Just like the times before the fall of Judah, people are rejecting God'…
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Jesus is our Kinsman Redeemer. In today’s message, Pastor Ken teaches us of Jesus’ purpose when He returns at the end of the tribulation. Jesus comes to redeem people from their sins and to be the avenger of blood. He proclaims release to the captives, sight to the blind, and buys us from the captivity of sin. He also judges sin. Jesus read from th…
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If God is good, then why would He pour out such wrath on the world during the tribulation? In his message today, Pastor Ken explains why sin is judged. Despite generations of God's love being poured out to us, over one-fourth of the Bible demonstrates the love we have received and the consequences of rejecting it. God has always extended His grace …
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What is the cause of all the devastation and tribulation the world will endure after the rapture? Today, Pastor Ken gives us that answer. He says the cause of all our problems is sin. It is always fatal. This curse of sin devours the earth. Sin is the result of a man following his selfish desires. When people live according to their whims and have …
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Will there be people here on earth after the rapture and what will happen to them? In today’s message, Pastor Ken explains the events that take place after Jesus comes for His church. The Bible teaches there will be famine, pestilence, and biological warfare. The people who remain will suffer great tribulation. There will be those who are saved aft…
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Do you know someone who puts a lot of weight on position, or role in life? For so many people their goal in life is to “better” their position, or to make more money. So much so that they miss out on important parts of their lives. In some cases, they may even miss what God has for their life because they are too focused on what they want. In today…
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Do you know someone who watches everything that is going on in the world, and may even be afraid of what’s to come? Some people get so caught up in what the media is saying, and what the world is doing that they live in constant fear of what’s next. In today’s message, Pastor Ken reminds you, as a follower of Christ, to keep your eyes firmly on God…
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Have you noticed lately that there is this trend towards an, “it’s all about me” attitude? It seems there is an increasing number of self-help leaders and books telling you how to know the real you. They would have you believe the way to discover the truth about yourself is to look within yourself. In today’s message, Pastor Ken explains that the r…
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Have you ever had to come up with a strategy for a team you were on? Maybe you were on a team at work and had to come up with a strategy to increase productivity. If more than one of you came up with a strategy, you probably had more faith in your strategy, right? In today’s message, Pastor Ken reminds you that it doesn’t matter what the situation …
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Have you ever tried to sell something you didn’t really like or believe in? If you don’t have a problem lying to people, and maybe yourself, then you could sell anything no matter how you feel. In today’s message, Pastor Ken explains that to sell something, without lying, you have to really believe in whatever it is and really want others to have w…
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Everyone has needs to be met on a daily basis, and not everyone trusts the same source for those needs. Too many times people look to other people, or to worldly sources to supply their daily needs. In today’s message, Pastor Ken explains that you shouldn’t look to anything or anyone but the Lord to provide everything you need. Sure other people ma…
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You may encounter situations in which you doubt God's purpose and prefer to do your own thing. Relying on yourself can often lead to the realization that you were on the wrong track all along. In today's message, Pastor Ken describes how you can start putting your total trust in God. Your creator knows what's best for you. Even if God's path appear…
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There may be instances when we rely on earthly methods, to overcome a challenge in our lives. But do you know how God is pushing you closer to Him? In today's message, Pastor Ken clarifies why God closes certain paths in your life. When you've exhausted all of your choices, you tend to turn to God for help. God desires that you put Him first in all…
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Have you ever thought how inventive Satan can be, in preventing believers from growing in their faith in God? In today's message, Pastor Ken explains how the enemy uses various techniques to keep you from God. During COVID, Satan did everything he could to keep believers from attending church. He may have an insight about a weakness that you may ha…
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Much like the Edomites, we occasionally fall short. We are susceptible to the enemy's temptations and addictions, and we may find ourselves trapped in sin. But is it too late for you to return to God? In today's message, Pastor Ken addresses the need for repentance and seeking forgiveness. When you identify your shortcomings, you can repent and see…
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You might have heard the term "There is a consequence to everything." Even though God has a compassionate heart, when we sin, we must face His judgment. But do you know how to repent for your sins? Pastor Ken explains in today's message, how you can be saved from God's wrath. When you put your faith in Jesus and receive salvation, He gives you the …
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Have you ever wondered why God has a unique relationship with Israel? You can observe how the Bible talks about God, redeeming the people of Israel from their sins on several occasions. But do you know what other plans He has for Israel? In today's message, Pastor Ken explores the millennial earth. When the judgment period ends, God will build a ne…
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There will be a time when Israel will not be considered the only people of God. In today’s message, Pastor Ken says there will be a complete reversal of the predominance of God’s preferred kingdom. God will enlarge it. He will include all the Middle Eastern nations and prophecy says they will worship God. God will take back all His nations from the…
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Many prophecies of the Old Testament, which seemed unlikely even a hundred years ago, are now coming to fruition due to political forces in the Middle Eastern region. Today, Pastor Ken reminds us these prophecies are coming true today. He says the Pharoah’s wise men had more wisdom than the rulers today. His men acknowledged that the plagues were t…
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Prior to the Messiah’s second coming, prophecy teaches that Egypt will have many problems. Today, Pastor Ken reminds us of these events to come. The Bible says there will be feuding and insurrection between the Egyptians, which is happening today with the Muslim Brotherhood. There is also a reference to the Egyptians turning to idols, and many have…
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There will always be those who claim to be sovereign or who pretend to be gods. In today’s message, Pastor Ken reminds us of the Egyptians, who had many gods, and learned through trials, that Yahweh was the one true God. God was referred to as the “cloud rider.” When confronted by Caiaphas, Jesus said that he was the “cloud rider.” Caiaphas would h…
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God will eventually destroy His enemies. In today’s message, Pastor Ken shares the battle of Judah against the Syrians. In one night, the Angel of the Lord conquered Syria and preserved His people. In the same way, God will send Christ to end the battle of the Beasts’ armies against Israel in the end times. Overnight, the Angel of the Lord will sur…
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In many of the Old Testament books, the word "rivers" refers to armies. Today, Pastor Ken explains this idiom and how it is used in prophetic history. He cites several references to these armies or rivers to demonstrate how Gentile nations have positioned themselves against the nation of Israel. These armies are powerful, and cruel and seek to conq…
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Imagine what a day that will be - when Jesus again sets His feet in Jerusalem! Pastor Ken, today, teaches us that when this occurs, all the false ways to God will be washed away. No one will say that Allah and Jehovah are equal. No one will think that all roads lead to heaven. People will recognize it's through Jesus alone that we get right with Go…
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Is that where you are? Are you worn out trying to fix your problems your way? Today, Pastor Ken tells you that Jesus offers peace when you’re willing to give up and let Him fix your problems. That's what God is after. He brings trouble to drive you closer to Him. Why would anyone turn to Him if they never had any problems? He knows how to get your …
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We tend to think we’re self-sufficient. However, today, Pastor Ken teaches us that living in faith means that we face the facts and deal with our sin. We live a lie when we reject God's help and attempt to handle our lives without Him. Our pride gets in the way of our salvation. We face real consequences when we reject God's way and try to make our…
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There seems to be injustice and corruption pressing from every side these days. Do you long to see God's righteousness and justice come to Earth? What a day that will be! In his message today, Pastor Ken reminds you of God's promise to put Jesus on David's throne to rule justly. God's love demands justice. He wouldn't be loving if He didn't rule ri…
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Who can turn God's hand away from His purposes? Certainly, Pastor Ken's reminder today is great news. God has purposed in His heart to destroy Satan on the hills of Israel one day. It's hard to imagine what an Earth reconciled to God will be like. We're so used to living in a world full of corruption. But God promises to bring His Kingdom fully to …
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Does that blow your mind, too? When you think about it, it’s incredible and amazing. Pastor Ken explains it beautifully today when he says that God, who holds ultimate power, is interested in each one of us personally. God can't wait for us to be with Him in Heaven. How awesome is that? And to think that we can access God anytime, anywhere, by simp…
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Wow, can you imagine witnessing Jesus' glory? That would change how you view Jesus. Today, Pastor Ken describes Jesus’ bold attack against Satan during the Transfiguration. Here Jesus showed His disciples that He was God. When we think about Jesus, do we see Him as God? Many times, we see Jesus as our own private good luck charm. We carry Him aroun…
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What about you? Do you reflect God's glory? Or are you impressed by your own beauty? Pastor Ken, today, notes that Satan took pride in what he thought was his own beauty. However, God is The One who is beautiful, and Lucifer simply reflected that. We, too, can easily get caught up in this same thinking. If we aren't careful, we can confuse God's gl…
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Do you think that The Bible is old-fashioned and needs re-thought? Did God change His mind since He wrote The Bible? In his message today, Pastor Ken declares that The Bible is still what God thinks. He didn't change His mind to fit the way we think. Some folks today twist what God's Word says to conform to their thinking. But we really don't have …
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If you look at social media, you’ll notice something very unusual. Let’s first look for “#SelfLove.” This hashtag has over 26 million posts. If you look for “#JesusChrist” you’ll see that Jesus Christ has only around 3 million posts. And THIS is what’s wrong with society… The world values the false teaching of self-love over the name of Jesus. So w…
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Do you ever take a second to look at people who serve God? Whether it’s at church or in their everyday lives, people who serve God for His glory have the Holy Spirit radiating all around them. But what happens when their goal changes? What if they weren’t serving God but serving themselves? The same thing happened to someone you might know as Lucif…
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Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden, and God gave them one rule: eat from any tree in the garden, but NOT from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. One day, a serpent persuades both Adam and Eve to eat from the forbidden Tree, breaking God’s one rule. From that day forward, Satan has been in the ear of humanity… deceiving and keeping us fro…
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What would be the best part about living in the United States? The freedom to choose! In many countries, you don’t have the right or the liberty to pick certain aspects of your life. And that’s the beauty of being human: free will. When God created you, He gave YOU the option to pick, say, and do whatever you want. Why? Because God chose you. Ultim…
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If someone told you that you were about to miss out on an opportunity of a lifetime, would you keep listening? Today, Pastor Ken wants you to hear something that might change your life. If you do not have Jesus Christ in your heart before you pass away, you will not go to heaven. You will be eternally separated from God. And this is the type of mes…
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Let me ask you a few questions: how many people in your life would do anything for you? How many of those people would drop everything to be at your side? And out of ALL those people, how many would lay down their lives for you? I bet that list you got shorter with every question. But someone is willing to take a beating for you: someone who took a…
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Do you have someone in your life you long to be with? I think it’s safe to say that everyone has significant others in their lives. Whether it’s your spouse or your family, relationships are good. But did you know that there’s someone who wants a relationship with you? The Word of God says that when you come near Jesus, He will come near you. So in…
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