The Word to Wisdom

Jesus the living Word John 1:1-5 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.  4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. Verses 14-17  14 And the Wo...

We Are One with Him "But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit."  1 Corinthians 6:17 This amazing verse says so much about our relationship with the Lord. Listen to this episode and be blessed and comforted in the fact that when you are born again, you and God are one. You can also browse through more than 135 podcast episodes.   Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a positi...

You Are Forgiven Scriptures to have on hand while listening: Luke 23:34 Jesus said, Father forgive them for they know not what they are doing.  Luke 23: 44-46 NLT 44 By this time it was about noon, and darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. 45 The light from the sun was gone. And suddenly, the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn down the middle. 46 Then Jesus shouted,...

Let’s Talk About Faith Faith says, "Yes, it's done!" Scriptures to have on hand while listening: Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,  2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, w...

Rebuke the Storm with Peace Scriptures to have on hand while listening. Mark 4:35-41 (NKJV) Wind and Wave Obey Jesus 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into t...

Word of His Power - Part 2 Scriptures to have on hand while listening: The Faith of a Roman Officer Luke 7:1-10 (NLT) 7 When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people, he returned to Capernaum. 2 At that time the highly valued slave of a Roman officer[ a ] was sick and near death. 3 When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some respected Jewish elders to ask him to come and heal his slav...

The Word of His Power Scriptures to have on hand while listening: 1. God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2. has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3. who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things...

Faith Looks Forward This looks into the concept of faith looking forward.  This episode includes some excerpts and concepts from my new book, Faith that Gets Results .  Get this new eBook here: Faith that Gets Results   The paperback will be available next month.  You can also browse through more than 135 podcast episodes.   Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a positive review which will gi...

How the Kingdom of God Works Part 4 & Announcing a new book! Scripture verse to have on hand while listening: Mark 4:24-25 And He said to them, Be careful what you are hearing. The measure [of thought and study] you give [to the truth you hear] will be the measure [of virtue and knowledge] that comes back to you—and more [besides] will be given to you who hear. For to him who has will more be...

How the Kingdom of God Works - Part 3 This is the third episode of the How the Kingdom of God Works.  In this episode we go into the concept that the Kingdom of God is near, and not only near but in us when we receive Jesus within our hearts.    Important verses to have as you listen: John 1: 1-4, 12-14 1 John 1:1-5 Colossians 1:13 Colossians 3:1-3 You can also browse through more than 135 podcast...

How the Kingdom of God Works - Part 2 In this episode we go into a deeper explanation of the parable of the Sower and the Seeds–looking into the four types of ground/heart in the parable.  Along with the first episode, this is a very important and foundational teaching. So much so that Jesus said:  "Do you not understand this parable? How then can you understand all the parables?" Mark 4...

How the Kingdom of God Works - Part 1 Revisited This episode is about understanding the value of God’s word and how the kingdom of God works. Using the parable of the sower and the seeds, this lesson depicts and creates a picture of how the kingdom of heaven works, especially if we desire a fruitful Christian life. Natural laws are used as examples of spiritual truths and laws.  Without understand...

Grace & Truth And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John bore witness of Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, He who comes after me is preferred before me, for He was before me.’ ” And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the law was given thro...

My story about 9/11 This episode is about my experiences on and even before Sept. 11, 2001.  God spared my life on that day in NYC, and this is part of my story.   Thank you for listening!   John Strazza You can also browse through more than 135 podcast episodes.   Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a positive review which will give our episodes greater reach.   Thank you for being part of...

Awaken 1. Awaken to God’s redemptive plan. 2.  Stop walking in fear. 3. Know the season that you are in. 4.  See the spiritual, not the natural. What to do right now ? Spend time in prayer and in the word.  This will open your eyes to the heavenly perspective that God has, and not just the worlds perspective.  Do this so you can be bold and at peace, in spite of the difficulty that is surrounding...

Celebrate our 100th Episode You now have 100 episodes that you can listen to 24/7.  We are so grateful to God for helping us achieve this milestone.   Please share these various series and episodes with your small groups, bible studies, and home churches.   These 100 episodes are a rich resource available any time you need it.   Thank you for listening!  Support link below.    You can also browse...

Understanding The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Please share this with a friend that needs to become better acquainted with the Holy Spirit in a gentle way.  Verses to have on hand while listening: Luke 4:16-19 (NKJV) - from Isaiah 61 16 So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. 17 And He was handed the...

Understanding The Holy Spirit Please share this episode with a friend that could use a simple understanding of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) The Holy Spirit is our friend, comforter, councilor, teacher, advocate, helper, sent to us by the Father.    Don’t be afraid of the Holy Spirit, he’s your friend. John Chapter 14 John 14:15-17...

Hold Your Peace - Revisited This is a revisit of a very relevant episode we did on January 23, 2021.  It was such a blessing to hear it again today, and so much of what we were saying back then is coming into full bloom now. So if it’s your first time hearing this one, or the second time, let it be a blessing to you today, and please do share it with a friend.   Scriptures to have on hand while li...

Great and Precious Promises - Part 3 2 Peter 1: 1-4 1. Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2. Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3. as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, thro...

Great and Precious Promises - Part 2 Scriptures to have on hand while listening: 2 Peter 1:3 (NASB) 3 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:3 (NLT) 3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of...

Great and precious promises Our main verse is in 2 Peter 2 Peter 1:1-4 (NASB) 1 Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; 3 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everythin...

Setting the Captives Free - Part 2 Verses to have on hand while listening: John 8:31-32, 36 NKJV 31. Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide (continue) in My word, you are My disciples (learners, pupils) indeed (certainly). 32. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” -  36. Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. John 15:4 Abid...

Have a happy Independence Day to all!   Thank you for listening!! You can also browse through more than 135 podcast episodes.   Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a positive review which will give our episodes greater reach.   Thank you for being part of this podcast!    Your hosts,  John and Lisa Strazza 

Setting the Captives Free Verses to have while listening.      Please keep all these scriptures close to your heart.  They are key verses about how great our salvation in Jesus is, and how this gospel sets us free. Romans 1:16-17 (NKJV) The Just Live by Faith 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and al...