I don’t know what’s happening in everyone else’s home church, but let me tell you what we’re experiencing.
Our pastor has begun preaching a message of repentance, saying things like, “It doesn’t matter who becomes President, no man can save this country!”
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”
I’ve watched him transform to preach this end time message, and he’s on fire for the Lord. But as soon as his messages became politically incorrect, people began to walk out of the services – right in the middle of his messages. Tithes and offerings are down 50%, and he’s getting letters saying he needs to repent for his messages!
Saints, a huge separation is taking place. I agree and am praying fervently that the blinders will come off. And I’m confident that the great shaking to come will jolt many wide awake. Our Lord is merciful in bringing this shaking.
Note: The photo above is only symbolic, not a real physical fight.
Author: Diana Pulliam
Diana Pulliam has been a Christian since the age of 22, but it wasn’t until 2008, while going through an especially trying time, that she asked God what He intended for her life. She told Him she wanted her life to give Him glory, but didn’t see how it was making any difference at all for His kingdom. She asked Him to not hold anything back, she wanted everything He intended for her, and was willing to do whatever He told her to do.
Two weeks later, during her quiet time with the Lord, she heard the Holy Spirit say, “Clean your house and write.” The last few years, He has given her dreams and visions about the times in which we live. In 2011, she started the blog The Mighty Hand of God as a place to write whatever the Lord inspires.
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Diana, Just heard the rebroadcast of your Pastor on TRUNEWS with Rick Wiles. It was on air June 28th. The interview was great! But yet very sad that people are rejecting the message of the cross when it is preached from the pulpit. It seems they would rather hear a politically correct sermon. You are blessed to be in that church where the truth is going forth. Thanks for sharing this.
George,
It’s been amazing to see what God has done. Miracle after miracle. First, James Bailey taking notice of the comment I made on someone’s post. The next morning I got up, and he had printed it as a post! Then it impacted Rick Wiles, who brought Pastor Bates on for an interview. Then Charisma did a story on it too!
A lot of pastors and lay people all over the U.S. and elsewhere where impacted by the message of not compromising and filtering the Word of God for political correctness. Pastor Bates has been getting tons of support all over social media, etc. This past Sunday, we had a lot of new faces at Church, folks said they’d heard the interview and came to show their support. God has used Z3News in a big way to speak to His pastors and teachers about standing strong in these last days.
Blessings to you!
On Jun 12, 2016, I was meditating on Acts 18:1–6. This is what I received and I thought I’d share it with you all:
Because the Church has rejected my message, I will take what belonged to them, what could have belonged to them, and give it to those who today are my enemies, and they will receive it with gladness.
Those who today are the objects of my wrath, those whom you call unbelievers, I will go to them, and they will receive what my own people have rejected. I will call them my people, and they will call me their God.
Sujit,
That’s a beautiful message, and just like the Father to take what was offered, yet rejected, by the self righteous “church,” and give it to those regarded as “unworthy and sinful” by that same “church.” What an awesome God we serve! Thank you!
I guess I have a problem with this type of preaching. Or at least, let us get more specific with what pastor is saying. What exactly is the repentance that he is referring to? Do WE have to repent for believing some man or woman can save this country? I do believe yes, true, no man or woman can save this country. But, to say God wouldnt not have a will at all in this election, so elect anybody, I think would be misleading. It does matter who we vote for, especially for president. I think the plan of the enemy would be for us to lay down our arms number one, and second, dont even vote or put conscious moral thought or prayer into picking a president. I think pastors are still led by fear in not speaking out more boldly about certain political candidates due to possible loss of tax exempt status. Again, I am wholly for repentance, but repentance from exactly what sin or transgression?
Jerry,
When our pastor says it doesn’t matter who is elected President, that they cannot save this country, he always makes clear that “only God can save this nation!” That is his point, not that we shouldn’t vote. Voting isn’t the topic at all, it’s the fact that people in America seem to believe the individual they elect is the person who will turn the nation around. The repentance of this nation, a turning to God, is our only hope.
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I wanted to add my comments on this post. This is not an advertisement, just my personal opinion!
Yes, there are a LOT of “feel good, soft gospel, no repentance “churches out there today, preaching a watered down gospel to satisfy the itching ears of many today. Remember in Revelation 2 & 3, only 2 out of the 7 Churches were
pleasing to Jesus, and only 1 (the Philadelphia Church) was blameless.
I have been to many, before I found the one I am at now, and have been for 20 years. I am VERY happy with our Pastor, he teaches the whole Bible, from Genesis to Revelation! And he knows that God will hold him accountable for what he teaches us. So, he teaches everything, that sin is sin, and holds nothing back! As far as the Tithes & offerings, the Pastor knows nothing about who gives what, and that is the way it should be! We have other people that do the books & finances, so the pastor can focus on spreading the whole, true Word of God! We are a Non-Denominational, Bible Teaching Church!
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Aloha from Hawaii,
Sailor Dale
Sailor Dale,
Thank you so much for this good report. It’s very helpful to the Body of Christ to be aware of those churches preaching the non-compromising, unfiltered Word of God. Many are in areas where it’s difficult to find a church with a pastor who’s not bowed his knee to political correctness. Appreciate your information!
Blessings to you!
James, I thought I’d let the z3news family know that Trunews contacted me today to get in touch with my pastor, Terry Bates, in an effort to bring him on the program. Pastor Bates agreed and will be on Trunews June 28th!
I believe the Lord is bringing this issue to the forefront and using z3news and Trunews to do it! Are pastors going to open their mouths and speak what they hear the Father speak – the Word of the Living God, or will they choose to cower in the corner and only speak what ‘s allowed by the government?
I want to thank everyone in advance of your prayers of support for these brave men of God!
God Bless!
That is so awesome! Sounds like God is promoting your pastor for his faithful obedience and used your comments to do it. I love hearing that because we are in a war. The enemy wants to silence the message of repentance, which is the true message of the Bible. I thank God for Rick Wiles broadcasting it all over the world, exposing the schemes of the devil. Ha ha!
I pray God reaches everyone He wants to hear that broadcast, especially on fire believers in your area who will more than replace the ones who walked out and stopped tithing. What a great turn around that will be! Please keep us posted on how it plays out. Thanks!
A Bible verse from 2 Timothy comes to mind:
For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.
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It seems that many in our churches just want to be entertained. Come as you are (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing)…. but…. then we’ll give you a latte and give you a feel good lecture for a hour and you can be on your way.
Joe,
Sad, but so true. Been to a few places just like that!
I am thankful for people like Franklin Graham who have been going state-to-state holding mini crusades and calling believers and America to repentance. The hour is late. I pray for my family and the church at large to wake up. We were born for such a time as this.
I too don’t have dreams and visions, but God has given me other gifts that are needed for the Body of Christ. Maybe not as dramatic or exciting, but just as important. Help me Lord to use my gifts for your glory!
Debbie, a big AMEN to that! Franklin Graham came to our city a few weeks ago and circumstances were that I couldn’t attend the event. But he is such a blessing to the Body of Christ!
Diana, could you tell us what the nearest big town to your church is? I too, live in Oklahoma and have been church hopping trying to find a church like you are describing. I just want to know if there is any possibility it might be near me. I live near Oklahoma City.
Bonnie, it’s in Oklahoma City! if you’d like to give James your email to forward, I’ll contact you with details.
God Bless!
James, please give Diana my email address, thank you.
califgal33@hotmail.com
Diana,
Thank you for this post and you are so correct and timely with it. Even in our very small church (maybe 40 ppl) we have had so many walk away due to them not liking the word of truth that our Pastor preaches. Some are still very worldly and are continuing to live in their sins thinking that we are not truly in the times that we are. Many I think are just offended by messages of repentance and end times even though some have been very strong core members in our church. Our attendance and tithing has gone down drastically and we have even discussed just going to house services instead of renting the center that we do. We pray for more true believers in Jesus and continue to spread the Word and will not break and give in to the evils of this world. For we are not of this world! I’m praying for your Pastor and church for I’m sure the warfare will come with the message he is giving. Let him remain on fire for the Lord and thwart all evil! We are in the end times and Matt is correct, your Pastor should not relent as it will save souls. We know that the changes happen first within our churches and that is exactly what is taking place. People are leaving churches that are not teaching the times we are in, and then there are people leaving the ones that do. It’s a sifting process that must take place. God Bless and may the Lord protect you under His Mighty Wings. Much love.
Well said, Shannon! The Church is definitely going through a sifting process, and that’s the way Pastor Terry describes it. May the Lord give His true and faithful Pastors the strength and courage to say what they hear Him say, and do what they see Him do. I ask for wisdom, guidance, and protection for all of us as we maneuver the waters ahead.
Yes, the modern American church is in chaos. They have been fed only parts of Scripture and not he whole word of God. Very sad. I even did a cartoon on a related subject. Here is the link. http://www.artwanted.com/imageview.cfm?id=1403211&SGID=24857
James, thanks for sharing. I love that cartoon!