The Word to Wisdom

Beauty for Ashes Scriptures for this episode: Isaiah 61: 1-3,  Luke 4:14-22 Isaiah 61:3 (KJV) To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified. Isaiah 61:3 (NASB) To grant those who mourn i...

Take 3 with John - 3 minute episode. These are our 3 minute midweek podcast episodes intended to encourage you in-between our regular weekly program, The Sower's Seeds. This is about the foundational message of what Jesus did for us.   We're looking at an important verse, Isaiah 53: 4-5.  4. Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by...

Soundness of Mind & Body Part II We encourage you to listen to both Part I and Part II of this short series.  Enjoy! Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace ,  (Peace peace) Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. The word Peace in this verse is from the Hebrew word: shalom ;   completeness, soundness, welfare, peace. Read all of Mark 5! Jesus heals man at tomb in Gadaren...

Soundness of Mind & Body Soundness Soundness of mind Soundness of body 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Read all of Mark 5! Woman with issue of blood - Read full story at Mark 5:27-34 Mark 5: 28, 30-34 (KJV) 28. When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. For she said, If I may to...

Hands Off i.e. Hands Off your problem! This means to let go of your control over the problem. God may have you play a role in the answer but only when you let go of your control. God can’t help us sometimes when we are holding on to our problems too tight.  God won’t force you to let go. Psalms 131 (NIV) 1 My heart is not proud, LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great mat...

Tell Them To Rejoice! Psalm 124 (NASB) “Had it not been the Lord who was on our side,” Let Israel now say, “Had it not been the Lord who was on our side When men rose up against us, Then they would have swallowed us alive, When their anger was kindled against us; Then the waters would have engulfed us, The stream would have swept over our soul; Then the raging waters would have swept over our soul...

Hold Your Peace Scriptures to have on hand while listening: Psalm 46: 10-11 NLT “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude Another version says it like this: Psalm 46: 10-11 NASB Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among...

Live Your Life Scriptures for today:  Philippians 4: 6-8 Psalms 33 Isaiah 35 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whate...

First,  want to thank those whose sent encouragement and support to us last week, it was such a blessing to us, and the timing was perfect! God bless you many times over! js Righteousness - the antidote for evil  " Righteousness will be the antidote for evil. " These words came to me as I prayed one night and I wrote them down.  And, in the times we are in, right here, right now, they ar...

Stand Strong, and don't give up! Happy and blessed New Year to all! This episode was created to encourage you in this time of battle for our nation. This is NOT a battle of flesh and blood enemies and weapons, it's a spiritual battle.   As the Apostle Paul said in Ephesians 6:10-12: A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be...

Merry Christmas from The Sower's Seeds Podcast team.  Thank you for listening to The Sower’s Seeds Podcast. If we have been a blessing to you, please consider making a one time end of year donation. To donate to this podcast work, please click here:  http://strazza.net/donate/ Thank you and have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. John Strazza and the Sower’s Seeds team.  Note: Donation...

Identity Crisis as Sons & Daughters A Message of Freedom to the Church Scriptures to read while listening We are His sons and daughters.   John 1:12. (KJV) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Identity crisis in the church as to our sonship.  1 John 3:1-3. (KJV) Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed...

The Tides Are Turning Part 2 - Feeling Discouraged? Before we get started:  Here is a great page to stay encouraged everyday, and you can even have daily encouragement and prayer sent to your email.  Take a look for yourself here:  www.givehim15.com Are You discouraged? You are not alone.  1 Peter 5:8 (NMB) The false lion Be sober and watch, for your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring...

The Tides Are Turning - Part 1 This episode was created especially to encourage you!  Verses to have on hand while listening Isaiah 27: 1-3, 12 1: In that day the Lord will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, With His fierce and great and mighty sword, Even Leviathan the twisted serpent; And He will kill the dragon who lives in the sea. 2 In that day, “A vineyard of wine, sing of it! 3 “I, the L...

In this short episode I just wanted to take a moment to wish you and your family and friends a warm and blessed Thanksgiving Day.  I also wanted to share an important moment in history that may be an inspiration and encouragement to you.  Here below is a copy of Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation for a day of thanksgiving.  It’s  beautiful.  Enjoy! We’ll come back next week with our normal programing....

Urgent Part 3 - His Truth Is Marching On Our 3rd and final Urgent message. The main topic here is to Hold On Boldly! Don’t give up, God is on the move.  Be strong in the Lord.  Stand tall and do not faint because of  what we hear in this world.   This is always true for us, no mater what it is we’re going through.  In our nation, or just in our own homes, or community. Now the just shall live by f...

Urgent Part 2 - Wilt Thou Not Revive Us Again * Please share this message with a friend, so they can be encouraged too.   Psalm 85:6 Will You not Yourself revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? Good verses to have on hand while listening: Psalm 85:6-8 Luke 18: 1-8 Genesis 18: 22-33 Numbers 13-14 (2 chapters) Will I find faith on the earth?  Jesus Parable of the unjust judge. Luke 18...

Urgent - Here's what we should be doing right now! Please share this message with a friend! Good verses to have on hand while listening 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NASB) Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit; do not despise prophetic utterances. Philippians 4: 4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always; again...

You are a New Creation - Part 2 This episode is a continuation from last week about understanding that we are a new creation when we are born again, we are a new creature.  Knowing this and understanding it are crucial to a victorious walk in Christ.  Good verses to have on hand while listening: Galations 6: 15-16 (NLT) It doesn’t matter whether we have been circumcised or not. What counts is whet...

You are a New Creation This episode is about understanding that we are a new creation when we are born again. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) says that we are "a new creation."  Knowing this and understanding it are crucial to a victorious walk in Christ.  Good verses to have on hand while listening: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold,...

Getting Understanding We will be in Mark 4:24 where Jesus is saying to his disciples to take care, take diligence, give effort, to hear and understand the words we hear from God.  Verses to have on hand while listening: Mark 4:24 Mark 4:24 The Passion Translation Then he said to them, “Be diligent to understand the meaning behind everything you hear, for as you do, more understanding will be given...

Psalm 91 Your dwelling place This episode is about Psalm 91, which today is relevant to so much of what we see going on in the world.  This psalm challenges us to dwell in his presence, and to believe in the faithfulness of our God to protect us.  This is an amazing psalm.  Scriptures to have on hand while listening: Psalm 91, Isaiah 26: 3, John 15.   You can also browse through more than 135 podc...

Our Heavenly Citizenship We are a kingdom of God people, we live in kingdom ways, not worldly says. Here are some verses to have while listening: Philippians 3:20-21 For our citizenship is in heaven , from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ ... Colossians 1: 13 (NASB) For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in...

Pray for America This episode is is so important right now.  We need to pray for our nation, and we can't wait any longer.  I want to encourage you to pray for any nation you live in, and especially America as we come near to our elections.  These are the most important elections we have possibly ever had.  Also please visit: https://www.firewallusa.com Someone recommended it and I thought th...

Faith, Hope, Love, These Three - Part Two This is the second episode of this new series taken from Paul's writing on love, and especially how faith, hope, and love work together. Understanding this is life changing when you begin to see what treasures God has given us in these three powerful forces in our lives; faith, hope and love. In today's episode we'll concentrate on the follo...