Greg Durante Podcast

Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, and spiritual wickedness in high places. The advancements of the Kingdom are greatly and heavily opposed by the kingdom of darkness. Therefore, force is necessary to obtain what is rightfully ours. It is not about physical force but spiritual force, where faith must be so d...

God, our Father, only wants us to live a full and blessed life. He has promises in His Word about it. Even when the world around us contradicts what we should believe, just keep believing and pressing on. Renew your mind and align it with His Word. He has even sent His only begotten Son, Jesus, for us to live a blessed, full, and abundant life. Trust that He's got the whole world, even you, in His...

Jesus, being our Shepherd, means that we consider Him as the "Shepherd of our souls" or the keeper of our souls. When we let Him lead our lives, we will have everything we need because the "Shepherd" will be watching over every detail of his flock's whole well-being, leading them to safety and abundance.

God’s love for us, His children of the promise, is not just a promise for the good times but also a refuge and source of strength during our darkest days. And to know that He generously gives it all the time, secures our souls that we are really never alone in whatever situations we are in.

Jesus, being full of grace and truth, as what John 1:14 says, embodies the attributes of God, and how God keeps His promises. Jesus Christ's appearance is proof that God is a loving Father, whose love to us is steadfast yet also guided by a standard of righteousness. 

Being a Christian is not limited to personal improvement and maturation alone. We are called to share what we have discovered and accepted when we received Jesus Christ into our lives. We have to step in and know that we have been instructed to go and pursue that goal until the end. 

The Bible says that if we abide in Him, that is, by His Word, He will abide in us. And His Word helps us, builds us, and strengthens us in the everyday life we face. We can hold on to hope despite all the negativities happening around us because His Word also brings us peace. Get near to God. Read the Bible. Trust, and it shall definitely happen.

We have all the power and authority given to us through Jesus Christ. We only have to stand on it and believe, not by ourselves, but by the power of the Holy Spirit in us. All things are possible to those who believe. It will be the Holy Spirit's power that will turn the situation around according to God's will.

As Christians, we believe in this profound truth that Jesus Christ brings us victory over our sin. It is one of the greatest comforts we find in our faith. We have this hope that, whatever challenges we may face in life, no matter how many times we fail in our walk of faith or how many times our faith falters amid adversity, Jesus will never fail or falter. He is our victory!

If you have heard the meaning of each letter of the word "Bible", given by people, they said that it stands for basic instructions before leaving earth. Therefore, there are directions to follow. There is work to do. 

More than being united, Jesus prayed that believers would become one, moving and witnessing so that others might see the hand of God in everything we do. This requires maturity and humility in our spiritual walk so we can have space for others to grow. To forgive and bear one another and attract God's glory and presence.

Do not waste your time mastering the things of the earth. Yes, it is good, but if it's already taking a toll on you, you may be having the wrong priorities. Put God first. Let the Holy Spirit work in you and with you. You'll see, everything will fall into place. You won't have to exert effort more than you can give because it will be the Holy Spirit's power that will turn things in your favor. The...

We have been given the power and authority when we accepted Christ. Here are six of the powers we have that were mentioned in this podcast. The power of the cross, the power of His resurrection, the power of His blood, the power of His Word, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the power of His name. We have the freedom to use these as much as we believe. Use these and share the faith.

The Bible, in 2 Timothy 1:7, clearly states that we have been given the gift of the Spirit of power. Therefore, we do not have to stay in fear. What we have is the capability that God has given us to influence others or direct the course of events in our lives or others' lives. It is with us always. We may momentarily get caught up and be overwhelmed by the onslaught of problems, but that power is...

Be free from everything that's holding you back from experiencing the abundant life that God promises to us. His light is shining already on and in us. His power backs us up in every way and every season of our lives. Let go and let God! 

We have been given the power and the authority in the name of Jesus to do miracles. It is one of the pieces of evidence that God is working in us, making us a living testimony for others to believe in Jesus as well. Let us live in this truth, that the One who is in us is greater than the one who is in the world.

There is nothing in this world that is more powerful than a Christian living in a lifestyle of worship, aided by the power of the Holy Spirit indwelling in the believer. This is reflected in his actions and words, as well as in every little thing he does. Serving God is briefly summarized in that. Serving God is not just about mere presence and actions, but more importantly, it is led and instruct...

There are many things in the world that can overthrow our confidence. A simple act or gesture can make or break our day, and perhaps, some major life decisions, too. We sometimes tend to think that there are no ways to break through; thus, we begin to get stuck in defeat mode. But, one look at the Savior, one word of surrender and repentance, can turn the tide. Let's get our focus on God when thin...

The Bible says in Psalm 90:2, "Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God." This verse talks about how God stays the same from the very beginning, even til the end. And that, along with that, are His characteristics. His goodness, His grace, His faithfulness, and all the other attributes. His Word and H...

A gift is a freely given item given to someone whom the giver believes is worthy to receive it. God deemed us worthy to receive the greatest gift of salvation through Christ, though we have failed to believe in Him many times. He just asks us to receive and believe Jesus Christ, the greatest gift, which connects us again to God, having paid the ultimate price that forever sealed us as children of...

Just like the old Christmas carol, which talks about the many wonderful things about Christ, perhaps the most excellent response is to adore Him altogether. Just think about the Son of God, seated at the right hand of the Father, who once left His majestic abode to live with us, humans, one of just the many creations of God, and then teaching us, healing us, making us whole, dying for us on the cr...

During His lifetime on earth, Jesus never missed a beat of His Father's will. Why? because He is always in communication with His Father. There was no clock or watch during his time, but His prayer time must have been so intense and long that it would reflect in the miracles He performed each day. He makes prayer His focus. As followers of Christ, we must apply and observe this characteristic of J...

We cannot control situations in life. There are ups and downs, lefts and rights, and forward and backward stances. What we can control is how we will react. But it's not always easy to stay on a good path. That's why we need something to get a grasp on. That's where faith comes in. And when a household, in Christians, this means, the church family, operates in faith in God, nothing can stand again...

The blood of the Lamb, the meek and lowly in heart disposition, of the One who shed it, for the redemption of our sins, is still continuously cleansing us from all sins and has forever granted us eternal life, to those who will believe and receive. Its power has also given us access to the throne of God so that we can live there forever. There is now no condemnation, in the powerful blood of Jesus...

The Word of God is alive and active. And God Himself is not a man that He should lie. He is faithful and true. If you can think of all the times He saved you, provided for you, protected you, and lifted you, know that He will do it repeatedly because He loves us that much. Be fully convinced that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.