Lions Unchained

Sometimes we make prayer more complicated than it should be. Essentially, prayer is a dialogue with God and it work’s both ways. However, there are some rules when it comes to prayer that must be heeded and it is important to have a theological foundation, when we pray to our Heavenly Father, for ourselves or […] The post Keys to Answered Prayer: Part 1 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph M...

Pride is one of the most dangerous attributes of the human heart.  Some people wear pride as a badge of honor, yet it remains hidden in the darkest depths of both men and angels. Arguably, it is the primary reason for our sinful corruption and the downfall of the angelic and human realms. Few realize […] The post The Peril of Pride first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

The word of God as we have it in the King James Bible, the paragon of all translations, is a living, breathing entity which has the power to save, heal, deliver and transform lives. God’s word is powerful, but most of all, it is alive. And even though I am looking at my own Bible […] The post God’s Word is Alive! first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

Without a doubt, we serve a healing God. When it comes to the topic of healing, the train has left the station, the horse has bolted the yard and the fat lady has sung all her favorite tunes. Healing is for us and healing is a covenant divine right. Join Carl now as he discusses […] The post We serve a Healing God! first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

How we respond to God’s gift of eternal life will directly impact our reward in the life to come. Did you know the bible speaks of some church members being vessels of honor and others, dishonor in the sight of the Lord? The greatest risk God took was offering free will to humanity. What we […] The post Purge yourself for Honor first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

Are you a lover of this world? Do you aspire to be on the front cover of TIME magazine? Are you lauded on social media, with thousands of followers? Have you read ‘how to win friends and influence people’ and live by its tenets? Do you follow popular culture, seeking to be liked by everyone […] The post Do you love this world? first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

Christianity is unique and exclusive because it claims to be the only true passage to heaven. It is based purely upon ‘grace through faith’ (Eph 2:8-9), in contrast to all other religions of this world, which promote ‘works,’ to attain righteousness, in the sight of God. In this broadcast Carl investigates the mysterious ‘sin unto […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 8 first appeared on...

What is the mysterious ‘second death’ spoken of in John’s epistle? Why was there such an urgency to rid Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden after their transgression? What are the rewards for those who overcome in this lifetime? These are the questions which will be answered in this episode. The writings of […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 7 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries...

Everybody knows ‘God is love’ but is this written in God’s Holy Word? And what is the greatest act of love ever recorded in history? Tune in now to find out. In this broadcast, Carl continues his journey through John’s first epistle, with a focus upon God’s sacrificial love toward humanity, expressed by the death […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 6 first appeared on Carl Joseph Minis...

Are you a lover of this world? Are you striving to impress others on a regular basis or the type of Christian regularly persecuted for your faith? These are pertinent questions that every believer must address. God wants all of us, and our everyday decisions to reflect our allegiance to Him. However, when we lose […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 5 first appeared on Carl Joseph Minis...

Why was Cain’s offering unacceptable to God? What drove Cain to commit murder in the very first generation of man? How did Cain’s offering compare to Abel’s? In this broadcast Carl continues his review of John’s first epistle, and investigates what motivates the heart to please God. Religion is man’s means of building a bridge […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 4 first appeared on Car...

Should we listen to teachers of God’s word or is the unction of the Holy Spirit enough for us to get by? Scriptures taken out of context can be dangerous. Carl continues his review of John’s epistle, as we discuss the notion of purification or sanctification, and the importance of not ‘practicing’ sin. As believers […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 3 first appeared on Carl Joseph Min...

In this broadcast, we continue with John’s first epistle and the mysterious Nicolaitans who sought liberty with no consequences. These deceptive Nicolaitans are also referenced in the book of revelation, another book John authored. But is liberty without restraint pleasing to the Lord? Is the law of sowing and reaping still in effect, no matter […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 2 fir...

After Jesus ascended to heaven, John became one of the principal figures of the Church, along with Peter and James. Few realize, the Apostle John later served as Pastor of the church at Ephesus for many years. This ancient Greek City housed the ancient temple of Artemis (pagan mother goddess), one of the seven ancient […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 1 first appeared on Carl Joseph...

Friend, are you born again? Jesus said you MUST be born again and in John’s Gospel, chapter three, there is an insightful interaction between Jesus and Nicodemus, one of the elites of society. If anyone was qualified to be exempt from the need to be born again, it was him. Yet Jesus insisted, he had […] The post You MUST be Born Again… first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

Not many preachers talk about sin anymore, instead we have ‘problems.’ Trouble is, problems can be solved, sin cannot. Only God can solve our sin issue and thankfully He did, via His Son’s precious blood sacrifice. Many preachers avoid the mention of ‘sin’ for fear of offending their congregants. This is a snare of the […] The post What is Sin? first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

‘Take heed, that no man deceives you’ (Matt 24:4). Do you believe Jesus is the only ‘way’ or there are many paths to the summit of salvation? Is Jesus of the bible, the same Jesus who is esteemed in modern culture or is there an occultic imposter waiting in the wings? In this controversial broadcast, […] The post Jesus of the Occult first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

Surrendering to God, includes our finances and this is a controversial topic for some. The mere mention of tithing, sets some Christians in a tailspin. Yet the question becomes, are we still obligated to tithe under the New Covenant? Was tithing established before the Mosaic Law, and if so, wasn’t it always an act of […] The post Have you Surrendered all? (Part 3) LIVE first appeared on Carl...

John the Baptist spoke for us all when he said of Christ, “He must increase, I must decrease” (Jn 3:30). The path to power is a relinquishment of selfish desires which hinder our Christian Walk. We must cast off the sin which so easily besets us and enter into righteousness, which Christ has already prepared […] The post Have you Surrendered all? Part 2 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph M...

The reality is, for the Christian, our life is no longer our own, as Christ purchased it with His own blood. This concept is sometimes difficult to grasp, albeit, scripture backs it up. The reality is, we must lose our life to save it, and serve others to fulfill Christ’s mandate. Selfishness is not a […] The post Have you Surrendered all? Part 1 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministri...

This psalm describes in detail the excruciating pain and suffering which our Lord and Savior underwent to pay our wage of sin. On at least eight occasions, it is referenced elsewhere in scripture and describes the unique moment in history when the Son of God was forsaken. Psalm 22, Psalm 23 and 24 form a […] The post Psalm 22: Psalm of the Crucifixion first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries...

This psalm is one of nine psalms grouped together (psalms 16-24), which describe the prophetical aspect of Christ’s resurrection and His desire to live amongst us. This beautiful psalm is the song of resurrection that is sung in places of worship all around the world. John G. Lake’s bugbear was that Christianity was ‘stuck’ on […] The post Psalm 16: Resurrection of the Messiah first appeared...

In the second part of the series, Carl shares personal testimony of how God has spoken to him through the years. It is imperative we seek to hear God for ourselves. By doing so we will be better equipped to fulfill God’s plan and calling for our lives. In this session, Carl gives specific examples […] The post God Wants to Communicate: Part 2 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

If you mentioned to a friend in passing that you ‘talk to God’ they might think you are off your rocker, however, listening to the Holy Spirit should be a daily habit in every Christians life. As we cultivate the practice of daily Bible reading (logos), our capacity to hear God’s still small voice (rhema) […] The post God Wants to Communicate: Part 1 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Mini...

This messianic psalm is quoted three times in the New Testament, and is a beautiful expression of praise to God. David is in awe of God’s creation and amazed at a God who chooses not only to glorify himself in the heavens, but glorify a weak, sinful people by making His abode amongst them. Ralph […] The post Psalm 8: God’s Crowning Achievement first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .