Why the Name of Jesus and Gifts of the Spirit Is All God’s Grace

Podcast: Light on Life Season 8 Episode 50

Why the Name of Jesus and Gifts of the Spirit Is All God's Grace

In today’s podcast, we take up the Name of Jesus and its connection to God’s grace and power. The medieval theologian John Duns Scotus was visiting Rome, and the Pope took him into the Vatican treasuries. Running his hands through the silver, the Pope said, “No longer does the church have to say, ‘Silver and gold have I none.’” The theologian replied, “That’s true, but also no longer can we say, ‘In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise and walk.’” 1 That’s an impactful and telling story that illustrates what happens when money becomes the focus of one’s life. We must cling to the Name of Jesus and hold it in high esteem in our lives. There is nothing like the Name of Jesus for restraining anger, assuaging the swellings of pride, healing the wound of envy, restraining the course of wantonness, quenching the flame of lust, moderating the thirst of covetousness, and putting to flight all lasciviousness. For when I name Jesus, I set before myself the image of the Man, meek and lowly, kind of heart, sober, chaste, merciful, peerless in purity and holiness, and at the same time, the Almighty God, who heals by His example, and strengthens us by His help.2 Having access to Jesus’ Name and the power invested in it is our focus on today’s Light On Life.

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#S4-039: How to Use the Name of Jesus to Live A Miracle Life [Podcast]

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#S4-039: How to Use the Name of Jesus to Live A Miracle Life [Podcast]

You Can Use the Name of Jesus to Live A Miracle Life

Did you know that until the year 1100, most people in Europe had only one name? With the population increasing it became difficult to distinguish among people, so surnames (last names) were added. These names came primarily from four different sources: A man’s occupation such as John Cook or John Miller; location such as John Overhill or John Brook; a man’s relationship with his father like John’s son would be Johnson; and lastly personal characteristics like John Small, John Short, John Longfellow, or Peter Widehips. How did Jesus acquire His Name? In these week’s podcast, we are going to look at how Jesus acquired His Name as a man and how you, as a man, can use this divine weapon in your everyday life.

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#S4-038: Why Rebuking Darkness Directly is Greater Faith in God [Podcast]

Rebuking Darkness Directly is Greater Faith in God

Some people think that there is no Satan. That he is just some red-suited Halloween costumed figure who only comes out in October. The Word of God teaches otherwise. Perhaps the following story will be instructive to them. Once there was a boxer who was being badly beaten. Battered and bruised, he leaned over the ropes and said to his trainer, “Throw in the towel! This guy is killing me!” The trainer said, “Oh, no, he’s not. He’s not even hitting you. He hasn’t laid a glove on you!”At that point, the boxer wiped the blood away from his eye and said, “Well, then, I wish you’d watch that referee. Somebody is sure hitting me!” 1 There is an enemy loose on planet earth who’s trying his best to lay his gloves on you. Rebuking darkness is the path to overcoming satanic hinderances and you can do it in Jesus Name.

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#S4-036: Want Victory Look At Jesus Shocking Geographic Throwdown [Encore Podcast]

Jesus Issued Satan a Throw Down and So Can You

There was a show on the Food Network called ‘Throw Down’ where a renowned chef would travel and challenge the best cooks at their own favorite specialty. Jesus issued Satan His own version of a Throw Down. It was a geographic throw down and we are going to look at in this week’s Light on Life podcast as we continue to look at Jesus majestic victories over the host of darkness.

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#S4-035: How Jesus Destroyed Demons One on One [Encore Podcast]

Jesus Destroyed Demons with the Power of His Words

A form of exorcism is a daily occurrence at a Miami hospital treating several hundred patients a month who ask to have evil spirits driven from their bodies. “Usually, we treat 600 to 700 a month,” says Dr. Hardat Sukhdeo, director of Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Crisis Intervention Center. “But last month we had 900 people come for help … we worked our tails off—maybe there was a strong pull from the moon or something.” The belief that demons can infiltrate a person’s body is old hat to the Jamaicans, Haitians, Bahamians, Cubans and Puerto Ricans who live in the Miami area, he said. The patients are given strong tranquilizers to calm them; then staff members try to soothe away their fears. 1. Tranquilizers and TLC are not how you deal with demons. It’s the Name of Jesus that get’s it done. What can we learn about the power of the Name by looking at how Jesus dealt with demons?

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Why We Should Listen to the Word of God in the Person of Jesus

The Book of Hebrews

You Can Know God's Will if You Listen to Jesus.

It is almost impossible to talk and listen at the same time. If we do most of the talking, we cannot hear God speaking to us. In When I Relax I Feel Guilty, author Tim Hansel notes: An American Indian was in downtown New York, walking with his friend who lived in New York City. Suddenly he said, “I hear a cricket.” “Oh, you’re crazy,” his friend replied. “No, I hear a cricket. I do! I’m sure of it.” “It’s the noon hour. There are people bustling around, cars honking, taxis squealing, noises from the city. I’m sure you can’t hear it.” “I’m sure I do.” He listened attentively and then walked to the corner, across the street, and looked all around. Finally, on the corner, he found a shrub in a large cement planter. He dug beneath the leaves and found a cricket. His friend was astounded. But the Cherokee said, “No. My ears are no different from yours. It simply depends on what you are listening to. Here, let me show you.” He reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of change.… And he dropped it on the concrete. Every head within a block turned. “You see what I mean?” he said as he began picking up his coins. “It all depends on what you are listening for.” In a church filled with a variety of sounds, the truth rings clear when we close our mouths and train our ears to listen for God’s Word.1

For more on the Book of Hebrews please see the following post: How to Unravel the Puzzle Which Is God’s Will

[Tweet “You have to look into God’s Word with precision and effort. Lazy people get very little from God.”]

#S3-024: How You Can Destroy Satan’s Hindrances in Jesus Name [Podcast]

How to Use the Name of Jesus to Live a Miracle Life

Some people think that there is no Satan. Perhaps the following story will be instructive to them. Once there was a boxer who was being badly beaten. Battered and bruised, he leaned over the ropes and said to his trainer, “Throw in the towel! This guy is killing me!” The trainer said, “Oh, no, he’s not. He’s not even hitting you. He hasn’t laid a glove on you!”At that point, the boxer wiped the blood away from his eye and said, “Well, then, I wish you’d watch that referee. Somebody is sure hitting me!” 1 There is an enemy loose on planet earth who’s trying his best to lay his gloves on you. But, you can overcome all of his hindrances in Jesus Name.

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#S3-021: Want Victory? Look at Jesus Shocking Geographic Throwdown [Podcast]

How to Use the Name of Jesus to Live a Miracle Life

There was a show on the Food Network called ‘Throw Down’ where a renowned chef would travel and challenge the best cooks at their own favorite specialty. Jesus issued Satan His own version of a Throw Down. It was a geographic throw down and we are going to look at in this week’s Light on Life podcast as we continue to look at Jesus majestic victories over the host of darkness.

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[Tweet “One day in Jesus ministry, He became the instigator. He issued the devil a throw down.”]

#S3-018: How God Reacquired Adam’s Stolen Authority [Podcast]

How to Use the Name of Jesus to Live a Miracle Life

In last week’s podcast, we left off with a glimpse at the Divine Council. Today, we are going to tie some things up and give an overview so you can see how all these individual podcasts link together. Also, we are going to look at how God reacquired Adam’s stolen authority.

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#S3-016: How to Obliterate Temptation in Jesus Name [Podcast]

How to Use the Name of Jesus to Live a Miracle Life

Some people fall into temptation, but a great many make plans for disaster ahead of time. “Son,” ordered a father, “Don’t swim in that canal.” “OK, Dad,” he answered. But he came home carrying a wet bathing suit that evening. “Where have you been?” demanded the father. “Swimming in the canal,” answered the boy. “Didn’t I tell you not to swim there?” asked the father. “Yes, Sir,” answered the boy. “Why did you?” he asked. “Well, Dad,” he explained, “I had my bathing suit with me and I couldn’t resist the temptation.” “Why did you take your bathing suit with you?” he questioned. “So I’d be prepared to swim, in case I was tempted,” he replied. 1 Putting temptation in it’s place is what we are talking about in this week’s Light on Life Podcast.

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#S3-015: How the Mighty Names of God Energize Your Life [Podcast]

How to Use the Name of Jesus to Live a Miracle Life

In this week’s podcast, we re-engage the series on the Name of Jesus. We left off, in ‘Why the Name of  Jesus Works for Your Life‘ with a question Moses asked God after He told him to go to Egypt and deliver Israel. Moses asked God for His Name. What was God’s response and how does it help us understand Jesus Name?

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#S3-012: Why the Name of Jesus Works for Your Life [Podcast]

How to Use the Name of Jesus to Live a Miracle Life

Did you know that until the year 1100, most people in Europe had only one name? With the population increasing it became difficult to distinguish among people, so surnames (last names) were added. These names came primarily from four different sources: A man’s occupation such as John Cook or John Miller; location such as John Overhill or John Brook; a man’s relationship with his father like John’s son would be Johnson; and lastly personal characteristics like John Small, John Short, John Longfellow, or Peter Widehips. In these week’s podcast, we are going to look at Jesus acquiring His Name as a man and how you, as a man, can use this divine weapon.

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[Tweet “This hand-off, this go and use my Name in my place is a legal statute on earth called the power of attorney.”]