http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreightYour host, Steven Streight, online evangelist and Bible teacher, presents sermons on topics the churches of America tend to avoid. enCopyright Steven Streight (C/O Blogtalkradio)Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:15:00 GMTMon, 07 Jan 2013 21:30:00 GMTReligionBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/00782902-bbcd-485b-82b0-f8a552349a47_teven_streight_peoria_womens_club_april_6__2017_at_11_am.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreightYour host, Steven Streight, online evangelist and Bible teacher, presents sermons on topics the churches of America tend to avoid. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comreligion,spirituality,bible,god,faith,jesus christ,salvation,jesus,mystical,social mediaStevenStreightnoYour host, Steven Streight, online evangelist and Bible teacher, presents sermons on topics the churches of America tend to avoid.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2013/01/07/sermon-165-christians-face-extreme-oppositionThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2013/01/07/sermon-165-christians-face-extreme-opposition/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2013/01/07/sermon-165-christians-face-extreme-oppositionMon, 07 Jan 2013 21:30:00 GMTSermon 165 "Christians Face Extreme Opposition" No matter where you live, or who you are, when you live a Christian life, you  will face extreme opposition. You are not here just to live a more abundant life or enjoy a heavenly party. You are in a spiritual war of God vs. Satan and there's no getting around it. Atheists will argue against you. False doctrines will lure you. Deceivers will try to trick you. Bad pastors and corrupt churches will attempt to capture or destroy you. Demons will seek to plague you. Witches will cast spells against you. The ungodly culture surrounds you. Thank God we have the victory in Christ. Let's examine how we can strengthen our spirituality and become mighty warriors for the kingdom of heaven and the honor of God. 00:35:00StevenStreightnoBible,spirituality,persecution,mysticism,cultureNo matter where you live, or who you are, when you live a Christian life, you  will face extreme opposition. You are not here just to live a more abundant lifhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2013/01/07/sermon-164-gluttony-the-sin-you-cannot-hideReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2013/01/07/sermon-164-gluttony-the-sin-you-cannot-hide/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2013/01/07/sermon-164-gluttony-the-sin-you-cannot-hideMon, 07 Jan 2013 05:30:00 GMTSermon 164 "Gluttony the Sin You Cannot Hide" Gluttony is overeating and you can see who is guilty of it when you look at how fat they are. Let's examine why gluttony is a sin that nobody wants to preach or teach about -- and how to deal with it Biblically. 00:40:00StevenStreightnogluttony,food,obesity,sin,spiritualityGluttony is overeating and you can see who is guilty of it when you look at how fat they are. Let's examine why gluttony is a sin that nobody wants to preachhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/27/sermon-163-what-are-you-mentally-feeding-uponChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/27/sermon-163-what-are-you-mentally-feeding-upon/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/27/sermon-163-what-are-you-mentally-feeding-uponThu, 27 Dec 2012 22:00:00 GMTSermon 163 "What Are You Mentally Feeding Upon?" Jesus said his flesh was edible and his blood was drinkable. This dramatic figure of speech refers to "Thy words were found and I did eat them" of Jeremiah. Jesus Christ, the Word of God, the Word become flesh, the True Bread from Heaven, is what our minds should be feasting upon. You've probably heard the expression "chewing it over in my mind". The Word of God, the Bible, is our spiritual nourishment. The more we consume God's Word and spend time in prayer, the more we spiritualize our mind. We are more likely to act upon God's Word, and honor God, when we devote ourselves daily to studying the Bible and having continual conversations with God in our heart. Too often, we mentally feed upon worldly music, songs going through our head. Or we re-play scenes from movies and TV shows or we re-imagine experiences we've had, what people have said or done. Now let's learn how prayer and Bible study helps us to feed upon the Way, the Truth, and the Life, who is Christ Jesus, the Son of God. 00:34:00StevenStreightnoGod,spirituality,Bible,Jesus Christ,mysticalJesus said his flesh was edible and his blood was drinkable. This dramatic figure of speech refers to "Thy words were found and I did eat them" of Jeremiah. Jhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/26/sermon-162-trusting-gods-invisible-and-future-actionsReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/26/sermon-162-trusting-gods-invisible-and-future-actions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/26/sermon-162-trusting-gods-invisible-and-future-actionsWed, 26 Dec 2012 21:30:00 GMTSermon 162 "Trusting God's Invisible and Future Actions" We must stubbornly remain confident in God, trusting in His unseen and upcoming actions on our behalf. It's the other side of the faith coin. We thank God for his visible, past actions that we've already experienced. Then we also trust God for things we have not yet seen. Ferociously stubborn in our confidence, we anticipate joyfully what God is going to do for us. We may not be currently seeing any results, but we know that everything is working itself out the way God wants it to.  00:36:00StevenStreightnoGod,faith,spirituality,mysticism,beliefWe must stubbornly remain confident in God, trusting in His unseen and upcoming actions on our behalf. It's the other side of the faith coin. We thank God forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/26/sermon-161-new-birthing-begins-the-new-heavens-and-earthChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/26/sermon-161-new-birthing-begins-the-new-heavens-and-earth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/26/sermon-161-new-birthing-begins-the-new-heavens-and-earthWed, 26 Dec 2012 05:30:00 GMTSermon 161 "New Birthing Begins the New Heavens and Earth" Jesus said "Ye must be born again" to a human named Nicodemus. This means that following laws and being religious is not the way to salvation. We must have a rebirthing, become new beings on the inside. Having Christ in us, being born again, having the Holy Spirit birthed within us is what we need to enter and reside in the upcoming New Heavens and New Earth. This is why Jesus was born, why the Word became human, and revealed God, and died on the cross. Now our sins can be wiped out and we can become children of God --  beings who can fit into a brand new heavenly realm. This completely new heavenly realm begins with us. As we adjust our minds and behavior to conform to God's Word, we are being designed for greater service on this earth, and eternal service in the next world. In the midst of enemy territory, right in the presence of demonic forces and spiritual darkness, a New Creation is emerging within us and among us, as we head for everlasting glory. 00:33:00StevenStreightnonew birth,Jesus Christ,Bible,heaven,GodJesus said "Ye must be born again" to a human named Nicodemus. This means that following laws and being religious is not the way to salvation. We must have a rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/23/sermon-160-christmas-is-about-the-light-that-saves-usChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/23/sermon-160-christmas-is-about-the-light-that-saves-us/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/23/sermon-160-christmas-is-about-the-light-that-saves-usSun, 23 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMTSermon 160 "Christmas is About the Light That Saves Us" Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God, the Word of God, the Logos, Message, Communication of God. The Word became flesh, turned into a human being, did good deeds, taught and ministered to people, then died on a cross for our sins. When we receive Jesus as our Lord to obey, love, trust, and imitate, we become children of God, born again into the Heavenly Father's family. Thus, we must understand that God is NOT totally mysterious, unknowable, murky, alien, or so far beyond us that we can't even glimpse a single thing about Him. That is an insult to Christ who has declared God to mankind and died for our sins. By studying the Gospels, we learn about the Son of God and therefore God the Father is revealed to us. The Light that saves us is Jesus Christ, the Communication of God, the perfect and complete embodiment of everything we need to know about God. Armed with this wonderful knowledge, we can serve and honor God and fulfill His plan for our lives. Praise God. Thank you Jesus. 00:38:00StevenStreightnoChristmas,God,Bible,Jesus,spiritualityChristmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God, the Word of God, the Logos, Message, Communication of God. The Word became flesh, turnedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/16/sermon-159-how-to-pray-about-tragic-eventsChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/16/sermon-159-how-to-pray-about-tragic-events/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/16/sermon-159-how-to-pray-about-tragic-eventsSun, 16 Dec 2012 09:00:00 GMTSermon 159 "How to Pray About Tragic Events" The shooting spree in Connecticut was a horrible tragedy. How do we pray about such insane and evil events? Does God care about such things? How do we process the information that shocks and disgusts us? 00:33:00StevenStreightnoGod,spirituality,Bible,Jesus,violenceThe shooting spree in Connecticut was a horrible tragedy. How do we pray about such insane and evil events? Does God care about such things? How do we procehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/15/sermon-158-how-to-be-gentle-in-a-violent-worldChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/15/sermon-158-how-to-be-gentle-in-a-violent-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/15/sermon-158-how-to-be-gentle-in-a-violent-worldSat, 15 Dec 2012 08:30:00 GMTSermon 158 "How To Be Gentle in a Violent World" Our hearts go out to the victims in the horrible shooting spree at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Jesus Christ brings the world peace, love, and joy. The demonic forces generate hatred, war, rape, sadism, vandalism, and painful harm to innocent people. Brutal sports. Managerial intimidation. Violent video games. Slasher films. Warmongering. Torture. Rape. Cyber-bullying. Financial fraud. Ruthless competition. Sexist domineering. Con artists. All are forms of mental or physical violence. We are immersed in it. As Christians, we must examine ourselves and see if we contribute to the violence of this world. Do we have traces of anger, revenge, retaliation, or other negative quality within? We must walking softly, speak kindly, move gracefully, treating every object and being with great respect and tenderness, as much as possible. Rarely will we be justified in being harsh, inflammatory, or rough toward another person, idea, or organization. Speaking the truth in love, the servant of the Lord must not strive and argue, but be gentle to all, apt to teach, patient. Pray for the victims' families, school, community, and caregivers involved in this tragic event. Let us go to the holy Word of God for comfort and guidance in how to be more peaceful and sweet to all who share our world. 00:36:00StevenStreightnoviolence,spirituality,God,Bible,JesusOur hearts go out to the victims in the horrible shooting spree at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Jesus Christ brings the world peace,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/14/sermon-157-how-to-seek-and-find-godThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/14/sermon-157-how-to-seek-and-find-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/14/sermon-157-how-to-seek-and-find-godFri, 14 Dec 2012 06:30:00 GMTSermon 157 "How To Seek and Find God" There is only one true God. He wants human beings to feel a desire to know Him and be one with Him. He has infinite blessings to give to us and He wants us to live with Him in heaven forever. God knows that we live in a dangerous realm, called "the world", that is temporarily influenced by the celestial traitor Lucifer, now known as the Devil. God wants to rescue us and protect us. What causes a soul to renounce the material realm and its cravings? What prompts a person to want to be set free from evil within? What leads a mind to go exploring and questing for spiritual reality? In the midst of the confusion, deception, and chaos of this world, there is a way to search for and discover who the real and only God is. Seek and you will find. Here's how to accomplish the most important task of everyone's life. 00:38:00StevenStreightnospirituality,God,divinity,Deity,BibleThere is only one true God. He wants human beings to feel a desire to know Him and be one with Him. He has infinite blessings to give to us and He wants us tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/13/sermon-156-trusting-god-in-danger-and-darknessReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/13/sermon-156-trusting-god-in-danger-and-darkness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/13/sermon-156-trusting-god-in-danger-and-darknessThu, 13 Dec 2012 07:30:00 GMTSermon 156 "Trusting God in Danger and Darkness" Examining Psalm 55 we see how a believer can be confident and calm, even in difficult and depressing situations. Thank God we have records in the Bible of godly individuals struggling with issue that plague us too. It's vital that we study and meditate on God's Word when our life is full of trouble and our minds are coming unglued.  We must realize, and keep reminding ourselves, that once we embark on the path of true spirituality, everything that happens to us mentally, physically, financially, socially, and metaphysically is -- part of our training. Deep spirituality means struggling with thoughts, memories, people, and circumstances. Praise God -- our reward is in heaven and cannot be stolen or defiled. Press onward, upward, and Godward. Your home is your monastery.  00:33:00StevenStreightnofaith,God,Psalms,spirituality,mysticismExamining Psalm 55 we see how a believer can be confident and calm, even in difficult and depressing situations. Thank God we have records in the Bible of godhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/07/sermon-155-god-is-joyfulThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/07/sermon-155-god-is-joyful/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/07/sermon-155-god-is-joyfulFri, 07 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMTSermon 155 "God is Joyful" Did you know that God laughs? Can you conceive of a God who has humor? Have you ever considered how some of the sayings of Jesus Christ are funny? Spirituality is not something silly, it's very serious, but there are some comical aspects of people and what happens in this world. Straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel. Go pay an illegitimate tax with a coin from a fish's mouth, rather than the treasury bag. A coin had Caesar's image on it, so it must belong to him. A camel going through the eye of a needle. When Jesus said these things, his audience must have chuckled. Jesus probably had a twinkle in His eye and a clever smile on His face. He might have even snickered good naturedly. God is not a numb lump of cosmic divinity. Jesus was not a morose surly, holier than thou Pharisee. Joy to the world, God is full of good pleasure, let us now rejoice in Jesus Christ. 00:31:00StevenStreightnojoy,Bible,spirituality,God,rejoiceDid you know that God laughs? Can you conceive of a God who has humor? Have you ever considered how some of the sayings of Jesus Christ are funny? Spiritualithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/05/sermon-154-god-is-happy-even-if-theologians-are-gloomyThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/05/sermon-154-god-is-happy-even-if-theologians-are-gloomy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/12/05/sermon-154-god-is-happy-even-if-theologians-are-gloomyWed, 05 Dec 2012 21:30:00 GMTSermon 154 "God is Happy Even if Theologians are Gloomy"A New York Times Book Review article by Leszek Kolakowski states that it's impossible for God to be happy, because He is Spirit.  Theologicans have historically "reverenced" God out of human experience, theorizing that the Supreme Being, whom Jesus spoke of tenderly as Father, is a numb lump of Divine Energy, a Vague Faceless Deity, with no personality or feelings. The Bible is loaded with references to "the joy of the Lord", "rejoice in the Lord", "the pleasure of His will", and "that My joy might remain in you". Only the dry and dusty old tomes of morose scholastic theologians claim that God is so "exalted", He cannot have any feelings. They have abstractly "reverenced" God right out of human experience, setting Him on some distant, remote level that He is  insensate, completely without empathy,   "un-knowable", residing in an aloof ivory tower of cosmic elitism. The Bible states that God has a wide range of emotions, from anger at the oppression of the poor, and sorrow at the unbelief of lost souls, to delight in those who trust Him. Praise God! 00:40:00StevenStreightnotheology,mysticism,Bible,impassibility,faithA New York Times Book Review article by Leszek Kolakowski states that it's impossible for God to be happy, because He is Spirit.  Theologicans have historicallyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/30/sermon-153-trusting-god-when-he-does-not-rescueThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/30/sermon-153-trusting-god-when-he-does-not-rescue/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/30/sermon-153-trusting-god-when-he-does-not-rescueFri, 30 Nov 2012 08:30:00 GMTSermon 153 "Trusting God When He Does Not Rescue" The Bible tells us to believe in God, to love Him, and to trust Him. This is easy to do when things are going well, when we have smooth sailing, when we go from victory to victory. What about when things go badly, no matter how much we pray, honor God, and praise HIm? How can we maintain our faith and thankfulness, when our prayers seem to be answered with a "No" or  "Not now"? 00:33:00StevenStreightnoprayer,faith,God,Bible,spiritualityThe Bible tells us to believe in God, to love Him, and to trust Him. This is easy to do when things are going well, when we have smooth sailing, when we go frohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/28/sermon-151-atheists-and-evil-men-shall-be-destroyedReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/28/sermon-151-atheists-and-evil-men-shall-be-destroyed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/28/sermon-151-atheists-and-evil-men-shall-be-destroyedWed, 28 Nov 2012 05:30:00 GMTSermon 152 "Atheists and Evil Men Shall Be Destroyed" Psalm 37 contains great inspiration for those who feel exhausted and depressed by the transient success of wicked people, including atheists. The God hater and God rejector may strut around now, but suddenly, without warning and without remedy, they shall be ruined and will regret their love of sin and hatred of believers. It's their own karmic forces unleashed, an enforced reaping what they sow, for when a person becomes an enemy of God and a hater of faith, they become a helpless prey to demonic forces and self-generated darkness. 00:34:00StevenStreightnoatheists,God,Psalms,faith,spiritualityPsalm 37 contains great inspiration for those who feel exhausted and depressed by the transient success of wicked people, including atheists. The God hater anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/26/sermon-151-real-vs-fake-christiansThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/26/sermon-151-real-vs-fake-christians/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/26/sermon-151-real-vs-fake-christiansMon, 26 Nov 2012 22:30:00 GMTSermon 151 "Real vs. Fake Christians" How do you know if you are a real born again, saved Christian? How can you tell if others are real or fake Christians? While only God can fully judge a person's heart, there are clues in a person's life that indicates if they are genuine or phony followers of Jesus Christ. One thing to keep in mind when evaluating the authenticity of a ministry, is that a dangerous mind control cult or an abusive church can have correct doctrine. What they say about themselves is often more important than what they say about Bible doctrines. In this lesson, we'll consider what the gospel of Matthew has to say about the obligations of making Jesus Christ your Lord, the One you trust, love, obey, and imitate. 00:34:00StevenStreightnospirituality,gospel,Bible,God,cultsHow do you know if you are a real born again, saved Christian? How can you tell if others are real or fake Christians? While only God can fully judge a personhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/26/sermon-150-how-worldly-can-a-christian-beReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/26/sermon-150-how-worldly-can-a-christian-be/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/26/sermon-150-how-worldly-can-a-christian-beMon, 26 Nov 2012 05:30:00 GMTSermon 150 "How Worldly Can a Christian Be?" Is there a point at which a Christian is so worldly, his witness has no credibility? Is worldliness different for each Christian individual, or are there dress codes, music restrictions, and behavioral rules that can be established on a Biblical basis? Can a Christian be strict, separatist, consecrated, conservative, and fundamentalist, but still be sinning like crazy? What's the big deal with non-conformity to this world? Can't you just get saved, then live a decent Christian life without worrying about the influence of the world? This lesson will be a response to the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Symposium on Conservative Evangelicals and the strange concepts of Worldly Calivinism and Kingdom Now Theology. 00:44:00StevenStreightnofundamentalism,worldly Calvinism,separtism,piety,holinessIs there a point at which a Christian is so worldly, his witness has no credibility? Is worldliness different for each Christian individual, or are there dreshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/25/sermon-149-demonic-forces-embodied-in-social-institutionsReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/25/sermon-149-demonic-forces-embodied-in-social-institutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/25/sermon-149-demonic-forces-embodied-in-social-institutionsSun, 25 Nov 2012 05:30:00 GMTSermon 149 "Demonic Forces Embodied in Social Institutions" Ephesians states that we fight not against human flesh, but against spiritual wickedness "in high places".  What are these "high places"? Are they some vague, ethereal, celestial sphere floating above the earthly plane? Or are these "high places" the institutions and systems of the ruling elite? Considering demonic conflict as being up in the sky or in the heavenly realm, we tend to blind ourselves to the reality that diabolical forces are haunting the organizations, leaders, and programs that surround us. Our battle is against evil that is controlling and inhabiting government, entertainment, religion, education, corporations, military, banks, health care, agriculture, media, and other systems within society. There is nothing purely "secular". All human activities and groupings tend toward light or darkness to some degree. Everything is busy advancing the kingdom of God (peace, joy, love, equality, justice, excellence, creativity, freedom, productivity, cooperation, hygiene, sanity, progress, altruism, truth, righteousness) ... or the agenda of Satan (mediocrity, misanthropy, dependency, hostility, militarism, war, greed, egotism, exploitation, pollution, crime, despair, perversion, sickness, insanity). 00:39:00StevenStreightnodomination system,God,demonic,spiritual,lifeEphesians states that we fight not against human flesh, but against spiritual wickedness "in high places".  What are these "high places"? Are they some vaguehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/21/sermon-148-saved-by-faith-not-lawReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/21/sermon-148-saved-by-faith-not-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/21/sermon-148-saved-by-faith-not-lawWed, 21 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMTSermon 148 "Saved by Faith Not Law" False religion says we must work our way into heaven, that we must be more good than bad to have eternal life. This error in doctrine negates the whole point of Jesus dying on the cross for our sins. The life of Jesus is what we are to imitate, but the death and resurrection of Jesus is what gives us a home in heaven when we accept that sacrifice. Even in the Old Testament, nobody was saved by law. Abraham believed God and that faith was what made him righteous spiritually, in the eyes of God. Let's look at what the New Testament says about living under the law vs. living in the Spirit by faith. 00:36:00StevenStreightnofaith,religion,salvation,heaven,eternal lifeFalse religion says we must work our way into heaven, that we must be more good than bad to have eternal life. This error in doctrine negates the whole pointhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/19/sermon-147-dealing-with-atheist-insanityThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/19/sermon-147-dealing-with-atheist-insanity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/19/sermon-147-dealing-with-atheist-insanityMon, 19 Nov 2012 05:30:00 GMTSermon 147 "Dealing with Atheist Insanity" Atheists cannot think correctly. Their excuses for rejecting God are lies. They tend to hate God and if you confront them with the true basis of their unbelief, they will become angry with you. Here's how to deal with all this nonsense. 00:35:00StevenStreightnoatheists,God,Bible,faith,spiritualityAtheists cannot think correctly. Their excuses for rejecting God are lies. They tend to hate God and if you confront them with the true basis of their unbeliehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/17/sermon-146-prayer-as-communication-transformationThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/17/sermon-146-prayer-as-communication-transformation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/17/sermon-146-prayer-as-communication-transformationSat, 17 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTSermon 146 "Prayer as Communication & Transformation" Praying is a spiritual practice that is far beyond a mere ritual, rote saying, memorized set of phrases, or emergency measure. Prayer is a breathing of your spirit, inhaling the fragrances of heaven. Prayer is more than just talking with God. Prayer is a weapon in spiritual combat and a technique for spiritual growth into maturity. It also is a form of metaphysical power that transforms the very structure of mind and alters the contents of your heart. Prayer is occupying your thoughts with the presence of God so that you put on the mind of Christ.   00:39:00StevenStreightnoprayer,spirituality,Bible,God,mysticalPraying is a spiritual practice that is far beyond a mere ritual, rote saying, memorized set of phrases, or emergency measure. Prayer is a breathing of your shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/09/sermon-145-secret-dynamics-of-super-faithPrayerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/09/sermon-145-secret-dynamics-of-super-faith/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/09/sermon-145-secret-dynamics-of-super-faithFri, 09 Nov 2012 22:30:00 GMTSermon 145 "Secret Dynamics of Super Faith" The key to faith that works wonders in partnership with God is to understand the origin of faith and its principles of growth. We are called to do supernatural feats in this world. We are not born again to just plod along with a mediocre life and lukewarm spirituality. We are to be like Jesus, think like Him, and do what He did. Super Faith is our right as sons and daughters of God our Father. Super Faith consists of (1) Believing (2) Trusting (3) Obeying. Let's find out how to achieve Super Faith that gives our life an excitement and purpose that is beyond the reach of most pew potato, "do nothing" Churchians. 00:36:00StevenStreightnofaith,miracles,God,spirituality,prayerThe key to faith that works wonders in partnership with God is to understand the origin of faith and its principles of growth. We are called to do supernaturahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/08/sermon-143-gods-blessings-not-decreased-by-evil-societyReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/08/sermon-143-gods-blessings-not-decreased-by-evil-society/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/08/sermon-143-gods-blessings-not-decreased-by-evil-societyThu, 08 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMTSermon 143 "God's Blessings Not Decreased by Evil Society" As the citizens of America become more lazy, dumbed down, and evil, we get the government that reflects our sinful ways. But governments, leaders, and institutions are typically extremely hostile to righteousness. We cannot hope to reform and purify any groupings of unsaved, fallen humans. Our hope is not in political action, but in the new heavens and new earth that will be ushered in by God, after He deals decisively with the devil and those who follow satanic paths. Christians throughout history have suffered and struggled under oppressive governments, sleazy society, and corrupt religious leadership, whether pagan or fake Christian. We ought not get depressed or exhausted by the workings of evil in this world, but continue to work, pray, share our faith, imitate Christ, and praise God. Every passing day brings us one day closer to the eternal kingdom of God.  00:40:00StevenStreightnoGod,government,social,evil,salvationAs the citizens of America become more lazy, dumbed down, and evil, we get the government that reflects our sinful ways. But governments, leaders, and instituhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/07/sermon-144-citizens-of-heaven-not-nationThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/07/sermon-144-citizens-of-heaven-not-nation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/07/sermon-144-citizens-of-heaven-not-nationWed, 07 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMTSermon 144 "Citizens of Heaven Not Nation" As Christians, we should not worry about political battles, who our leaders are, and what happens in our nation. We have concerns, but should not be depressed or angry about anything. Do you really practice the idea that this world is not our home, we're just passing through? We are, ultimately, citizens of heaven, not nation. We are not Americans, we are Heaven's Daughters and Sons.  Celestial Holy Ones. We are in this world, but not of it. We're developing spirituality, on our way to Eternity. We look forward, not to the reformation of this world, but to souls getting saved, then inhabiting a new heaven and new earth. We do not put our hope or trust in any politician or government or economic system. Nothing that happens in politics can have any impact on our inner peace, joy, and righteousness given to us by grace. Let's look a what the Bible says about where our allegiance must be placed and how we should view the political and economic turmoil of this world.   00:35:00StevenStreightnopolitics,elections,spirituality,Bible,asceticAs Christians, we should not worry about political battles, who our leaders are, and what happens in our nation. We have concerns, but should not be depressedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/05/sermon-142-solitude-the-secret-to-spiritual-growthPrayerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/05/sermon-142-solitude-the-secret-to-spiritual-growth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/05/sermon-142-solitude-the-secret-to-spiritual-growthMon, 05 Nov 2012 05:30:00 GMTSermon 142 "Solitude the Secret to Spiritual Growth" In this lesson, we'll examine the value of solitude, private devotions, and contemplation for our growth in spirituality and closeness to God. Our "religious persona" or "spiritual self" often kicks in only when we are in church, around other believers, or participating in a Christian event. As soon as we go back into our ordinary secular lives, how much of our spirituality remains in full force? How much time do we spend alone, in a desolate place, away from the hubub and noise of our world? How much time do we spend in isolation, in the presence of God, undisturbed by people, the media, and secular influences? Some people think that to be a good Christian witness, we have to be immersed in society. They think that separation from society is a sin. Being a hermit, even for a short time for a specific reason, means you are no longer shining as a light in the world, but have retreated from humanity. I suspect that some of these people advocate remaining in society because they're materialistic and want to have one foot in the world and one foot in the Word of God. They want the best of both realms. They condemn the ascetics, hermits, and desert monks for their separation from normal human interactions. But often, these saints needed to get away from both society and church, as both realms of life were horribly corrupt. Depending on Christian fellowship in churchly environments can make us spiritually superficial. It is good to get away, to go off on your own and be alone with God. This practice of solitude and contemplation can make a huge difference in your soul and your walk with Christ. Let's look at how Jesus, Paul, and Jeremiah used solititude to deepen their spirituality. 00:25:00StevenStreightnosolitude,contemplation,meditation,devotions,spiritualityIn this lesson, we'll examine the value of solitude, private devotions, and contemplation for our growth in spirituality and closeness to God. Our "religioushttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/02/sermon-141-sharing-your-faith-vs-arguing-theologyThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/02/sermon-141-sharing-your-faith-vs-arguing-theology/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/02/sermon-141-sharing-your-faith-vs-arguing-theologyFri, 02 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTSermon 141 "Sharing Your Faith vs. Arguing Theology" It was hard to come up with a good title for this lesson.  At first, I thought of "Christians Should NEVER Argue". But I thought some might misinterpret that as "...NEVER contend for the faith with great enthusiasm".  Then I thought of "Christians Should Not Argue in Anger". But that seemed a bit vague.  So I settled upon "Sharing Faith vs. Arguing Theology". I wanted to set our great commission of witnessing (evangelism) against the pointless waste of time that is theological debate. I have seen some pretty bizarre side issues that Christians can get obsessed with. There are doctrines that can become huge stumbling blocks. One is the King James Only or the Textus Receptus Only debate. At times, it seems like people are putting their faith in a Bible version, instead of in the person of Jesus Christ himself.  Some believers think they can overpower atheists with Bible verses and logic. They think they can lead someone to conversion to faith by winning a debate about God. The topics and teachings that Christians argue about is endless. I see them as good excercises in research and reason, but they can spin out of control and be weird delusions and distractions from the main things: leading others to Christ, prayer, struggling against sin in our souls, obeying God, imitating Jesus, loving and serving others. Let's look at what the Bible says about discussions, debates, and arguments -- contending for the faith, but not aggressively striving with people and nitpicking obscurities. 00:37:00StevenStreightnodebate,argument,Bible,evangelism,theologyIt was hard to come up with a good title for this lesson.  At first, I thought of "Christians Should NEVER Argue". But I thought some might misinterpret thathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/01/sermon-140-dangerous-false-theology-of-the-shackReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/01/sermon-140-dangerous-false-theology-of-the-shack/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/11/01/sermon-140-dangerous-false-theology-of-the-shackThu, 01 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTSermon 140 "Dangerous False Theology of THE SHACK" There is a very popular book that pretends to be Christian and Trinitarian, but is actually a crazy New Age perversion of New Testament teachings. This book, THE SHACK by William P. Young, is so obviously damaged and distorted in doctrine, it's astonishing that any pastor or believer could enjoy it, much less endorse it. My God -- have we as the Body of Christ drifted so far away from Biblical truth that we now accept vain imaginations and bizarre re-interpretations of misguided theology? There is absolutely nothing Christian or Biblical about THE SHACK. It takes the reader into a fantasy world where God is no longer defined or understood through His Word. Let's consider the major heresies in THE SHACK and find out why it is purely Satanic and full of damnable lies about God, Jesus, salvation, and spirituality. 00:37:00StevenStreightnoThe Shack,heresy,spirituality,Christianity,booksThere is a very popular book that pretends to be Christian and Trinitarian, but is actually a crazy New Age perversion of New Testament teachings. This book,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/31/sermon-139-pleasing-the-creator-of-the-universeThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/31/sermon-139-pleasing-the-creator-of-the-universe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/31/sermon-139-pleasing-the-creator-of-the-universeWed, 31 Oct 2012 20:30:00 GMTSermon 139 "Pleasing the Creator of the Universe" Think deeply about this: you can bring delight, pleasant feelings, euphoria, happiness, ecstasy -- to the Supreme Being, the God of all creation. It's almost like saying a little ant could cause you to freak out in joy. It seems almost absurd, doesn't it? But it's true. Have you ever been delighted by something. A delicious meal, for example? You savored it, you were extremely impressed with the taste, and after you ate it, you couldn't stop thinking about it, and looked forward to having that meal again. That's how we can make God feel. That's right. I said feel. God has feelings, even though He is Spirit. His Son delighted God and if we trust, obey, and imitate Jesus Christ, we too can make God have a good day today. Let's look at some scriptures that prove God has feelings, God wants humans to delight Him, and God empowers us to do so. When your earthly parents or boss was pleased with you, nice things happened, right? Just imagine pleasing God, the Creator of the entire Universe! Wonderful things will be heading your way! 00:34:00StevenStreightnoGod,Christ,Bible,pleasure,mysticalThink deeply about this: you can bring delight, pleasant feelings, euphoria, happiness, ecstasy -- to the Supreme Being, the God of all creation. It's almosthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/29/sermon-138-halloween-vs-jesus-christThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/29/sermon-138-halloween-vs-jesus-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/29/sermon-138-halloween-vs-jesus-christMon, 29 Oct 2012 21:30:00 GMTSermon 138 "Halloween vs. Jesus Christ" Halloween is the highest "holy day" of Wicca, the religion of witchcraft and sorcery. The Bible condemns the occult in no uncertain terms. Halloween glorifies zombies, vampires, ghouls, slasher films, serial killers, werewolves, ghosts, and other monsters who have real world equivalents. Halloween is based on scaring children and encouraging them to take candy from strangers. There is nothing good or nice about Halloween. Would Jesus go trick or treating? Should a Christian participate in this occult event? Let's look at how Halloween removes a child's heart from salvation, plunging it into darkness. 00:38:00StevenStreightnoHalloween,witchcraft,salvation,occult,BibleHalloween is the highest "holy day" of Wicca, the religion of witchcraft and sorcery. The Bible condemns the occult in no uncertain terms. Halloween glorifieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/23/sermon-137-spirituality-of-riversThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/23/sermon-137-spirituality-of-rivers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/23/sermon-137-spirituality-of-riversTue, 23 Oct 2012 21:30:00 GMTSermon 137 "Spirituality of Rivers" When I walk along the bank of the Illinois River, I feel an immensity, a powerful flowing, nearly invincible, rushing according to its own laws, oblivious to human fussing and folly. In the Bible, the river is used literally and symbolically in connection with spiritual realities, including the inner presence and power of the Holy Spirit, a site where visions occur, and cleansing from sin in baptism. Let's look at some scriptures dealing with the river and its spirituality. 00:38:00StevenStreightnoriver,spirituality,Bible,visions,revelationWhen I walk along the bank of the Illinois River, I feel an immensity, a powerful flowing, nearly invincible, rushing according to its own laws, oblivious to hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/09/sermon-136-how-to-increase-your-faith-powerReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/09/sermon-136-how-to-increase-your-faith-power/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/09/sermon-136-how-to-increase-your-faith-powerTue, 09 Oct 2012 20:00:00 GMTSermon 136 "How to Increase Your Faith Power" Without power to overcome sin, resist temptation, do good works, and manifest healing, we are weak Christians. As our faith declines, our witness becomes of less value, until we eventually become indistiguishable from unsaved atheists. God commands us to trust in Him. He commands us to imitate Jesus Christ. We are authorized to represent Christ in reconciling people to the Father through the cross. The disciples of Jesus asked Him to increase their faith. His answer to them might surprise you. It contains the key to super abundant believing. Let's look at what faith is, why we need more of it, and how to achieve an upsurge in spiritual power and blessings, for ourselves and for others. 00:36:00StevenStreightnofaith,trust,believing,spirituality,powerWithout power to overcome sin, resist temptation, do good works, and manifest healing, we are weak Christians. As our faith declines, our witness becomes of lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/07/sermon-135-how-to-practice-mystical-scripture-meditationThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/07/sermon-135-how-to-practice-mystical-scripture-meditation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/07/sermon-135-how-to-practice-mystical-scripture-meditationSun, 07 Oct 2012 05:30:00 GMTSermon 135 "How To Practice Mystical Scripture Meditation" Transformative contemplation on God's Word is a powerful method of renewing the mind to be more like Christ. Rare are the pastors and Bible teachers who explain exactly how to ponder the scriptures in a meditative manner that permeates the soul. In this lesson, you'll discover the techniques involved in feeding on the Word of God in a slow, prayerful, and deliberate way that enables the Holy Spirit to communicate His wonderful insight. Mystical scripture meditation is not new age or occult. It is the simple process of mentally focusing on what a verse is saying and letting it penetrate deeply into ones consciousness, so that it radically alters the brain in a healing and empowering light form. 00:38:00StevenStreightnomystical,meditation,contemplation,quietism,BibleTransformative contemplation on God's Word is a powerful method of renewing the mind to be more like Christ. Rare are the pastors and Bible teachers who explahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/04/sermon-134-leviticus-vs-ephesians-our-blessings-in-christChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/04/sermon-134-leviticus-vs-ephesians-our-blessings-in-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/04/sermon-134-leviticus-vs-ephesians-our-blessings-in-christThu, 04 Oct 2012 20:30:00 GMTSermon 134 "Leviticus vs. Ephesians Our Blessings in Christ" The first chosen people of God were promised wonderful earthly blessings. Now the body of Christ is promised all the blessings of heaven, the spiritual realm. Comparing Leviticus to Ephesians will inspire you to love and trust God more. 00:41:00StevenStreightnoBible,spirituality,blessings,Jesus Christ,Old TestamentThe first chosen people of God were promised wonderful earthly blessings. Now the body of Christ is promised all the blessings of heaven, the spiritual realm.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/01/sermon-133-spirituality-includes-massive-amounts-of-joyChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/01/sermon-133-spirituality-includes-massive-amounts-of-joy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/01/sermon-133-spirituality-includes-massive-amounts-of-joyMon, 01 Oct 2012 21:30:00 GMTSermon 133 "Spirituality Includes Massive Amounts of Joy" Walking in the Spirit, imitating Jesus, putting on the mind of Christ -- if you don't have tremendous joy, you're doing something wrong. We need to cast all our cares on God and let rivers of living water flow from our souls. We need to focus on the promise and blessings of God, rather than the gloom of the world or our past sinful deeds. If your Christian life could use less anxiety, less frustration, and more joy, the scriptures contain the remedy for your inner most being. 00:38:00StevenStreightnojoy,Bible,spirituality,mystical,Jesus ChristWalking in the Spirit, imitating Jesus, putting on the mind of Christ -- if you don't have tremendous joy, you're doing something wrong. We need to cast all ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/01/sermon-132-your-eternal-destiny-is-sealed-when-you-dieThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/01/sermon-132-your-eternal-destiny-is-sealed-when-you-die/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/10/01/sermon-132-your-eternal-destiny-is-sealed-when-you-dieMon, 01 Oct 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 132 "Your Eternal Destiny is Sealed When You Die" The chief characteristic of Eternity is its irreversability. Death seals your fate. Your eternal destiny is decided in this current life. Your most important and urgent duty in life is to get saved, become a born again child of God, then mature in Christ and strengthen your spiritual life. While it's important to get education or job training, to find a spouse, raise a family, succeed in a career, have a circle of friends, participate in a good church, and have a comfortable retirement -- none of these things will matter when you die and go to your eternal destiny. We must endure whatever society, government, and economic conditions that prevail where we live. We must not be burdened by what's happening in the material world, but stay focused on our moral duties, evangelical responsibility,  spiritual blessings, and eternal life.   00:36:00StevenStreightnoeternity,spirituality,God,Bible,heavenThe chief characteristic of Eternity is its irreversability. Death seals your fate. Your eternal destiny is decided in this current life. Your most importanthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/30/sermon-131-be-not-entangled-with-the-affairs-of-this-lifeThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/30/sermon-131-be-not-entangled-with-the-affairs-of-this-life/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/30/sermon-131-be-not-entangled-with-the-affairs-of-this-lifeSun, 30 Sep 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 131 "Be Not Entangled with the Affairs of This Life" One of the great tempations we face is to get all wrapped up in what's going on in the world. We are lured into the political scene, the sports arena, the entertainment circus, the realm of likes and dislikes, pro and con. We are tempted to express our opinions and debate with others about any number of things. We can be dragged into the liberal vs. conservative, Cubs vs. Cardinals, organic vs. junk food, Apple vs. Google, rock vs. country music, etc. But we as warriors in a spiritual conflict must not be distracted and get sidetracked into such vain arguments and issues. We can have a viewpoint and a set of concerns, but not get completely off on a tangent. Even worse, we can get frustrated, bitter, or depressed by immersing ourselves too deeply in the problems and conflicts of the worldly system that is controlled by Satan. He loves to see us get freaked out and angry at his diabolical schemes. Better to stay focused on what really matters -- the salvation of souls and their maturing in Christ. 00:32:00StevenStreightnoBible,spirituality,spiritual combat,Christ,salvationOne of the great tempations we face is to get all wrapped up in what's going on in the world. We are lured into the political scene, the sports arena, the enthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/29/sermon-130-what-are-the-torments-of-hellReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/29/sermon-130-what-are-the-torments-of-hell/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/29/sermon-130-what-are-the-torments-of-hellSat, 29 Sep 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 130 "What Are the Torments of Hell?" The Bible speaks of eternal fire, hell, the lake of fire. This place of everlasting punishment is described as a place of torment. What are these torments? From where does the torture, pain, and agony come? You may be surprised to discover that one sure source of this misery is self-generated afflictions from within the egos of the damned --  the anguish of not being able to gratify intense cravings, and the relentless guilt connected with gloomy memories. 00:37:00StevenStreightnohell,torments,eternity,damned,evilThe Bible speaks of eternal fire, hell, the lake of fire. This place of everlasting punishment is described as a place of torment. What are these torments? Frhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/27/sermon-129-nahum-how-god-defeats-his-enemiesReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/27/sermon-129-nahum-how-god-defeats-his-enemies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/27/sermon-129-nahum-how-god-defeats-his-enemiesThu, 27 Sep 2012 05:30:00 GMTSermon 129 "Nahum: How God Defeats His Enemies" The short book of Nahum in the Old Testament is a glorious proclamation of how God deals with wicked governments and men. We who love God and belong to the Lord Jesus are commanded to remain peaceful and confident, no matter how evil this world or our nation becomes. It is comforting and inspiring to know what God thinks about the corrupt people who cause so much suffering and thumb their noses at God and HIs righteous ones. The partying of the scumbags will come to a sudden halt. The smug self-congratulations of the monsters of mankind will soon end. But we who are washed by the blood of Christ will be victorious. We will reign in supreme prestige and majesty for all eternity. 00:33:00StevenStreightnoNahum,God,witchcraft,corruption,salvationThe short book of Nahum in the Old Testament is a glorious proclamation of how God deals with wicked governments and men. We who love God and belong to the Lohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/26/sermon-128-more-secrets-of-spiritual-combatThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/26/sermon-128-more-secrets-of-spiritual-combat/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/26/sermon-128-more-secrets-of-spiritual-combatWed, 26 Sep 2012 06:30:00 GMTSermon 128 "More Secrets of Spiritual Combat" An examination of scripture in Daniel, II Kings, Ephesians, and II Corinthians on the invisible warfare that we are waging against the forces of darkness. We are all involved in spiritual combat, even if we don't believe in the spiritual dimension. Even unsaved people, atheists, and those who are enslaved in science falsely so called are participating in spirtual struggles. Unenlightened people are robots, puppets, or zombies in spiritual conflict, easily manipulated by the devil, in subtle or obvious ways. We must fight, not against people per se, but against the demonic powers that influence and embody themselves in people. Spiritual darkness in high places includes governments, churches, corporations, unions, financial institutions, municipal project groups, property development organizations, schools, universities, militaries, social clubs, charities, seminaries, wherever there is prestige, influence, and money. We who are born again disciples of Jesus Christ are on the winning team. Our combat adventures in the mystical realm will bring us eternal rewards and positions of power in heaven for all eternity. 00:37:00StevenStreightnospirituality,spiritual combat,spirit realm,Bible,GodAn examination of scripture in Daniel, II Kings, Ephesians, and II Corinthians on the invisible warfare that we are waging against the forces of darkness. Wehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/25/sermon-127-judas-pretends-to-care-about-the-poorChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/25/sermon-127-judas-pretends-to-care-about-the-poor/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/25/sermon-127-judas-pretends-to-care-about-the-poorTue, 25 Sep 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 127 "Judas Pretends to Care About the Poor" Judas gets upset about a woman pouring expensive perfume on Jesus but his real motive is evil. 00:35:00StevenStreightnoJesus,poor,Judas,spirituality,BibleJudas gets upset about a woman pouring expensive perfume on Jesus but his real motive is evil.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/24/sermon-126-sins-of-church-leadershipReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/24/sermon-126-sins-of-church-leadership/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/24/sermon-126-sins-of-church-leadershipMon, 24 Sep 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 126 "Sins of Church Leadership"At a restaurant tonight, I overheard a conversation in the booth next to mine. A guy was talking to another man and saying "When you asked me how the discipleship program was going, I overstated the numbers to make it sound better than it really was, but that's what Associate Pastors do." "pastoral exaggeration" : pastors bragging to other pastors about how many baptisms they've done or new church members they've acquired.  It's LYING. For pastors and associate pastors to be lying and joking about it, or acting like it's just something the so-called "clergy" do, this is shameful and hypocritical.     Barna Research states that 50% of pastors are tempted by sexual websites. We must hold our church leaders to the standards of God's Word, not let them sin with no consequences. Question and reprove them.  00:32:00StevenStreightnochurch,hypocrisy,sins,God,ministryAt a restaurant tonight, I overheard a conversation in the booth next to mine. A guy was talking to another man and saying "When you asked me how the discipleshhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/20/sermon-125-did-jesus-have-a-wifeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/20/sermon-125-did-jesus-have-a-wife/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/20/sermon-125-did-jesus-have-a-wifeThu, 20 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMTSermon 125 "Did Jesus Have a Wife?" Funny how a tiny incomplete fragment of a papyrus can cause such a stir. Supposedly this fragment has this statement:  "Jesus said to them, 'My wife... she will be able to be my disciple." In Jesus' time and culture, women were considered possessions, with almost no rights or importance.  Jesus defied these traditions constantly and scandalously, speaking to a Samaritan woman who was living with a guy she was not married to. He taught her the most astonishing theology that He ever taught, but other religious teachers might have scorned or stoned her. Jesus having a wife? We know that Israel is often considered the wife of God, and the church is called the bride of Christ, all symbolic. Let's examine what the Bible says about Jesus and His relationship to women, sex, and the disciple He loved. 00:38:00StevenStreightnoJesus,wife,papyrus,spirituality,marriageFunny how a tiny incomplete fragment of a papyrus can cause such a stir. Supposedly this fragment has this statement:  "Jesus said to them, 'My wife... she wilhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/18/sermon-124-salvation-is-a-heart-that-loves-godReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/18/sermon-124-salvation-is-a-heart-that-loves-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/18/sermon-124-salvation-is-a-heart-that-loves-godTue, 18 Sep 2012 21:00:00 GMTSermon 124 "Salvation is a Heart That Loves God" Salvation is not a free ticket to heaven in your back pocket, that allows you to go off and be as sinful, selfish, and pleasure seeking as you want to be. Salvation means repenting from your sinful acts and corrupt nature and turning toward Christ, to start a brand new life. One thing that can prevent us from living fully in newness of life is regret from past behavior. But God gives us a new heart to love Him, and as we keep trying to live a good Christian life, God approves of us and helps us grow. 00:37:00StevenStreightnosalvation,God,spirituality,eternity,ChristSalvation is not a free ticket to heaven in your back pocket, that allows you to go off and be as sinful, selfish, and pleasure seeking as you want to be. Salhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/17/sermon-123-way-of-the-ascetics-vs-suicideReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/17/sermon-123-way-of-the-ascetics-vs-suicide/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/17/sermon-123-way-of-the-ascetics-vs-suicideMon, 17 Sep 2012 21:00:00 GMTSermon 123 "Way of the Ascetics vs. Suicide" This book "Way of the Ascetics" helped me out of suicidal thoughts & initiated me into my 2nd Spiritual Awakening. In 1999, after many years as a backsliding, worldly Christian, I hit rock bottom. I was so destroyed, I could not see how to move a single step forward. Living with a dangerous schizophrenic woman, with no job, a twice broken back, and no possessions, my heart finally snapped out of my long delirium. I cried non-stop for a week. I was so ashamed and disgusted with myself. I had wasted my life, after I got born again. I did good for a few years, but got sidetracked and the devil defeated me in every realm of my life. It took extreme pain and suffering to break through my spiritual apathy. An intense repentance arose from the depths of my soul. But I was also tempted to feel hopeless, forsaken by God, super depressed, culminating in relentless suicidal thoughts. WAY OF THE ASCETICS by Tito Colliander was the one spiritual book, besides the Bible, that delivered my mind from self-annihilation. This simple devotional text helped clear my confusion and despair. I will read sections of this powerful book and insert comments on the beauty of its holiness. It seems to be Out of Print now. I have a copy of it. Here's a PDF file of the text: http://cakravartin.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/way-of-the-ascetics.pdf 00:37:00StevenStreightnoascetics,Greek Orthodox,devotional,suicide,spiritualityThis book "Way of the Ascetics" helped me out of suicidal thoughts & initiated me into my 2nd Spiritual Awakening. In 1999, after many years as a backsliding,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/17/sermon-122-radical-spiritual-revolution-of-jesus-christChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/17/sermon-122-radical-spiritual-revolution-of-jesus-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/17/sermon-122-radical-spiritual-revolution-of-jesus-christMon, 17 Sep 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 122 "Radical Spiritual Revolution of Jesus Christ" There is only one way to God and eternal life and that is through His Son, Jesus Christ. This is the most radical, subversive religious concept on Earth. Jesus revolutionized the entire scene of spirituality and there is no other path to heaven and holiness. 00:36:00StevenStreightnospirituality,Jesus Christ,God,eternal life,mysticalThere is only one way to God and eternal life and that is through His Son, Jesus Christ. This is the most radical, subversive religious concept on Earth. Jeshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/15/sermon-121-jesus-reveals-the-end-of-the-worldChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/15/sermon-121-jesus-reveals-the-end-of-the-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/15/sermon-121-jesus-reveals-the-end-of-the-worldSat, 15 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMTSermon 121 "Jesus Reveals the End of the World" As the Middle East erupts in violence, riots, and killings, our hearts can be full of peace and joy. We pray for our brothers and sisters living in dangerous areas, but we trust God to bring ultimate victory through Christ. The one true God is the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ. All other gods and religions are false. God loves us so much, He had His Son Jesus explain the end of the world, so we would not be in the dark or confused. In this lesson, we establish in the gospel of John some fundamental truths about trusting Jesus, no matter how bad the world becomes. Then we discover in Matthew the signs of His return and the closing agonies of this sinful world, which will be replaced by a new universe (new heaven and earth). 00:37:00StevenStreightnoJesus Christ,End Times,Final Days,prophecy,BibleAs the Middle East erupts in violence, riots, and killings, our hearts can be full of peace and joy. We pray for our brothers and sisters living in dangerous ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/14/sermon-120-jesus-christ-the-end-times-warriorChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/14/sermon-120-jesus-christ-the-end-times-warrior/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/14/sermon-120-jesus-christ-the-end-times-warriorFri, 14 Sep 2012 17:30:00 GMTSermon 120 "Jesus Christ the End Times Warrior" Today, our American embassies are under attack in the Middle East. Our ambassador in Libya was murdered the other day. The Arab Spring seems to have been more about radical extremists than "democracy". We can be angry, fearful, or frustrated as we see all this chaos and violence. Some may look to their "leaders" to provide answers and solutions. Others may stick their heads in the sand, get drunk or high, or watch HBO (it's free this week for la la landers), and try to forget what a mess the world is in. Christian believers can rejoice. The darker this world gets, the brighter we shine, and the more love we feel for our Saviour. We trust in Him, no matter what happens in the world. It looks like we are racing toward the End Times, when God will finally deal with this sinful, evil world. If we are approaching the Last Days of this current world system, our Lord will be coming to take us to heaven, then returning with us and the holy angels to wage war on the devil's kingdom and military powers. Good news: Jesus Christ will defeat all His enemies and the enemies of Israel. The devil and his wicked domination and deception system will be destroyed permanently and will never again harm any living beings. Now we must praise God, share our faith, be thankful, and remain strong in love and prayer. 00:37:00StevenStreightnoGod,Revelation,End Times,Last Days,Jesus ChristToday, our American embassies are under attack in the Middle East. Our ambassador in Libya was murdered the other day. The Arab Spring seems to have been morehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/12/sermon-119-did-jesus-speak-more-often-of-hell-or-heavenChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/12/sermon-119-did-jesus-speak-more-often-of-hell-or-heaven/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/12/sermon-119-did-jesus-speak-more-often-of-hell-or-heavenWed, 12 Sep 2012 05:30:00 GMTSermon 119 "Did Jesus Speak More Often of Hell or Heaven?" I am so tired of hearing one pastor say something, then all the other pastors seem to repeat it unquestioningly. I get weary of the "turn to your neighbor and tell them..." phrase. I don't like the "can I get an Amen?" remark. If your audience wants to say "Amen", it should be spontaneous, not coached. But even more troubling is the common statement: "Jesus talked about hell more than He talked about heaven". This is a total misrepresentation of Jesus. Our Lord was heavenly minded. While Jesus did believe in a fiery hell, and spoke about it plainly and boldly, He spoke of heaven way more often and in greater detail, albeit in poetic similes: "the kingdom of heaven is like...." Be very careful about what you hear from the pulpit and televangelists. When one statement is repeated over and over again by all of them, that is a good sign that there may be error. Check your Bible and hold these parroted statements to scriptural standards. 00:33:00StevenStreightnoBible,hell,heaven,scriptures,JesusI am so tired of hearing one pastor say something, then all the other pastors seem to repeat it unquestioningly. I get weary of the "turn to your neighbor andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/11/sermon-118-false-theology-making-up-myths-about-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/11/sermon-118-false-theology-making-up-myths-about-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/11/sermon-118-false-theology-making-up-myths-about-godTue, 11 Sep 2012 06:30:00 GMTSermon 118 "False Theology: Making Up Myths About God" Lots of people do it. They formulate an idea about God and stubbornly cling to it, no matter what the Bible says. If you tell them Jesus Christ was gentle and kind, but occasionally got angry and went ballistic in the temple, they'll say "Well, I prefer not to think of Jesus that way." People will sometimes say we should forgive and love everyone. When you say there needs to be repentence prior to forgiveness, they'll get indignant and call you judgmental. We must stick to the true theology of the Bible and not usurp the authority of God's Word with our own ideas. 00:38:00StevenStreightnoGod,theology,spirituality,Jesus Christ,BibleLots of people do it. They formulate an idea about God and stubbornly cling to it, no matter what the Bible says. If you tell them Jesus Christ was gentle andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/10/sermon-117-christian-immaterialism-and-godly-livingChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/10/sermon-117-christian-immaterialism-and-godly-living/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/10/sermon-117-christian-immaterialism-and-godly-livingMon, 10 Sep 2012 08:30:00 GMTSermon 117 "Christian Immaterialism and Godly Living" As followers of Jesus Christ, we must deny our worldly lusts for power, consumerism, and greed.  One aspect of mystical, metaphysical, spiritual living is to imitate God and seek to be immaterialist. Immaterialism is the opposite of materialism and hedonism. As spiritual beings, we who are born of God's Spirit should seek those things that are in Christ, above the petty concerns and pleasure-chasing activities of the unsaved world. 00:35:00StevenStreightnoimmaterialism,mystical,spirituality,Christian,GodAs followers of Jesus Christ, we must deny our worldly lusts for power, consumerism, and greed.  One aspect of mystical, metaphysical, spiritual living is tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/08/sermon-116-the-mystery-of-iniquityThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/08/sermon-116-the-mystery-of-iniquity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/08/sermon-116-the-mystery-of-iniquitySat, 08 Sep 2012 08:30:00 GMTSermon 116 "The Mystery of Iniquity" What is the "mystery of iniquity" that is said to be "now working" in the New Testament book of Second Thessalonians? Where is it working? What is it doing? What are we supposed to do in response to it? 00:35:00StevenStreightnoGod,Bible,mystery of iniquity,mystical,religionWhat is the "mystery of iniquity" that is said to be "now working" in the New Testament book of Second Thessalonians? Where is it working? What is it doing? Whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/07/sermon-115-basic-theology-in-romansThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/07/sermon-115-basic-theology-in-romans/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/07/sermon-115-basic-theology-in-romansFri, 07 Sep 2012 06:30:00 GMTSermon 115 "Basic Theology in Romans" Paul's epistle (letter) to the Roman believers of the First Century Church instructs us in fundamental theological concepts (understanding of God). 00:39:00StevenStreightnotheology,spirituality,God,Bible,mysticalPaul's epistle (letter) to the Roman believers of the First Century Church instructs us in fundamental theological concepts (understanding of God).http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/06/sermon-114-jesus-responds-to-a-politicianChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/06/sermon-114-jesus-responds-to-a-politician/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/06/sermon-114-jesus-responds-to-a-politicianThu, 06 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMTSermon 114 "Jesus Responds to a Politician" Find out how Jesus related to the political lunacy of his day, in his reply to reports about Pilate killing some Galileans and Herod wanting to kill Him, and also Peter using deadly weapon to defend Jesus. 00:37:00StevenStreightnoJesus,Bible,politics,spirituality,salvationFind out how Jesus related to the political lunacy of his day, in his reply to reports about Pilate killing some Galileans and Herod wanting to kill Him, and ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/05/sermon-113-jesus-and-the-dysfunctional-personChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/05/sermon-113-jesus-and-the-dysfunctional-person/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/05/sermon-113-jesus-and-the-dysfunctional-personWed, 05 Sep 2012 05:30:00 GMTSermon 113 "Jesus and the Dysfunctional Person" People who have good parents, happy lives, and great success are often far from God. They can be smug, content, not feeling any need for spiritual deliverance. Those who have had a terrible life are often seeking God because this world has harmed and disappointed them. 00:37:00StevenStreightnoJesus,God,Bible,spirituality,dysfunctionalPeople who have good parents, happy lives, and great success are often far from God. They can be smug, content, not feeling any need for spiritual deliverance.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/04/sermon-112-when-church-leaders-go-badReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/04/sermon-112-when-church-leaders-go-bad/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/09/04/sermon-112-when-church-leaders-go-badTue, 04 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMTSermon 112 "When Church Leaders Go Bad" The book of the prophet Micah describes the corruption that entered God's people in the Old Testament times. We can learn a lot from the past as we evaluate the condition of today's churches and leadership. 00:39:00StevenStreightnoMicah,church,God,sin,spiritualityThe book of the prophet Micah describes the corruption that entered God's people in the Old Testament times. We can learn a lot from the past as we evaluate thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/28/sermon-111-shining-your-light-in-darknessChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/28/sermon-111-shining-your-light-in-darkness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/28/sermon-111-shining-your-light-in-darknessTue, 28 Aug 2012 07:30:00 GMTSermon 111 "Shining Your Light in Darkness" Jesus is the Light of the world. With Christ in us, we also are lights in this world. How do you shine your inner spiritual light? What does it mean to let your light so shine before men that they will see it and glorify your Father in heaven? How did Jesus manifest the Light of God? 00:36:00StevenStreightnolight,God,Jesus Christ,evangelism,testimonyJesus is the Light of the world. With Christ in us, we also are lights in this world. How do you shine your inner spiritual light? What does it mean to let yhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/20/sermon-110-how-to-imitate-god-and-christThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/20/sermon-110-how-to-imitate-god-and-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/20/sermon-110-how-to-imitate-god-and-christMon, 20 Aug 2012 21:00:00 GMTSermon 110 "How To Imitate God and Christ" The Bible gives us step-by-step instructions on how to live a life  that is pleasing to God and blesses others. It's not a mystery or a secret. To manifest the power of God and the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ, we must obey God's Word. Ephesians, among other New Testament epistles and gospels, gives us the guidance we need.  00:40:00StevenStreightnoGod,Christ,Bible,devotion,spiritualityThe Bible gives us step-by-step instructions on how to live a life  that is pleasing to God and blesses others. It's not a mystery or a secret. To manifest thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/18/sermon-109-horrible-reaping-of-evil-sowingThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/18/sermon-109-horrible-reaping-of-evil-sowing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/18/sermon-109-horrible-reaping-of-evil-sowingSat, 18 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMTSermon 109 "Horrible Reaping of Evil Sowing" Karma. God's wrath. Payback. It can be really terrible. 00:41:00StevenStreightnokarma,payback,Divine Wrath,God,BibleKarma. God's wrath. Payback. It can be really terrible.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/17/sermon-108-god-with-us-constantlyThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/17/sermon-108-god-with-us-constantly/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/17/sermon-108-god-with-us-constantlyFri, 17 Aug 2012 06:00:00 GMTSermon 108 "God With Us Constantly" God is love and He is with us all the time. Learn how to get into a right relationship with God so that you can enjoy the forgiveness, protection, and guidance of God in your life. Imagine that you have only 7 days to live and you are suddenly in a panic about what will happen after you die. Picture yourself as being sincerely and desperately searching for how to prepare yourself for a good eternity. Psalm 32 contains some keys to establishing a good relationship wih God, which begins with repentance and ends in astonishing joy. When God forgives you for all your mistakes and sins, you are surrounded with songs of deliverance. 00:39:00StevenStreightnoGod,love,spirituality,Bible,ChristGod is love and He is with us all the time. Learn how to get into a right relationship with God so that you can enjoy the forgiveness, protection, and guidanchttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/13/sermon-107-jesus-message-and-messenger-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/13/sermon-107-jesus-message-and-messenger-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/13/sermon-107-jesus-message-and-messenger-of-godMon, 13 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMTSermon 107 "Jesus: Message and Messenger of God" Jesus was both a Message and a Messenger of God. HIs life on earth was a communication about what God the Father is like and His statements are ideas and commands that God has given to humanity. 00:31:00StevenStreightnoJesus,God,Bible,religion,mysticalJesus was both a Message and a Messenger of God. HIs life on earth was a communication about what God the Father is like and His statements are ideas and commhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/01/sermon-106-why-god-answers-your-prayersThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/01/sermon-106-why-god-answers-your-prayers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/08/01/sermon-106-why-god-answers-your-prayersWed, 01 Aug 2012 21:30:00 GMTSermon 106 "Why God Answers Your Prayers" God has good reasons for answering your prayers. Have you ever thought about God's motivation for delivering those who trust in Him? 00:30:00StevenStreightnoGod,prayer,faith,trust,BibleGod has good reasons for answering your prayers. Have you ever thought about God's motivation for delivering those who trust in Him?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/07/30/sermon-105-end-of-secular-authority-and-governmentChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/07/30/sermon-105-end-of-secular-authority-and-government/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/07/30/sermon-105-end-of-secular-authority-and-governmentMon, 30 Jul 2012 21:30:00 GMTSermon 105 "End of Secular Authority and Government" The "times of the Gentiles", as prophesied in the Old Testament, is coming to a close. It's obvious by how the world's rulers have botched things up so badly, most of the planet is bankrupt and messed up in silly wars that make no sense. People are more hatefully divided than ever. Crimes are becoming more insane and barbaric every day. The demons know their party is ending, so the diabolical Domination Systems and dark legions of the damned are kicking up as much smut, violence, craziness, and evil as they possibly can. Soon the Lord Jesus will put a permanent end to all this ungodly, secular, atheist lunacy, and will establish His eternal kingdom of love and glory for all. 00:36:00StevenStreightnoend times,secular,insanity,Jesus Christ,governmentThe "times of the Gentiles", as prophesied in the Old Testament, is coming to a close. It's obvious by how the world's rulers have botched things up so badly,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/07/25/sermon-104-god-of-wrath-god-of-loveChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/07/25/sermon-104-god-of-wrath-god-of-love/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/07/25/sermon-104-god-of-wrath-god-of-loveWed, 25 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMTSermon 104 "God of Wrath, God of Love" Some people make up their minds that God is nothing but love. Others decide that God is primarily wrath and is angry at sin, especially sins they don't commit, all the time. We hear of the Westboro Baptist Church members holding signs that say God hates this or that. Then, on the other extreme, we run into people who think God is only loving, has no anger about anything, and would never send anyone to hell or any kind of excruciating self-examination. Let's open our Bibles and discover the true God, the only God, who is a God of both wrath and love. Let's take a close look at the perfect embodiment and manifestation of God, the Lord Jesus Christ. Was Jesus only loving, or did He sometimes express anger and go ballistic on anybody? ALSO SEE Charles Finney on the Anger of God Against Unrepentant Wicked Men: http://www.gospeltruth.net/1849OE/490131_gods_anger.htm 00:40:00StevenStreightnoGod,wrath,love,Bible,JesusSome people make up their minds that God is nothing but love. Others decide that God is primarily wrath and is angry at sin, especially sins they don't commit,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/20/sermon-103-god-creates-good-thingsThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/20/sermon-103-god-creates-good-things/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/20/sermon-103-god-creates-good-thingsWed, 20 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMTSermon 103 "God Creates Good Things" An examination of Genesis chapter one from the viewpoint of getting back to the basics of theology and who God really is. 00:26:00StevenStreightnoGenesis,creation,Bible,theology,salvationAn examination of Genesis chapter one from the viewpoint of getting back to the basics of theology and who God really is.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/19/sermon-102-prophet-jeremiah-vs-church-and-stateThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/19/sermon-102-prophet-jeremiah-vs-church-and-state/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/19/sermon-102-prophet-jeremiah-vs-church-and-stateTue, 19 Jun 2012 21:00:00 GMTSermon 102 "Prophet Jeremiah vs Church and State" The Prophet Jeremiah has a very sad, scary, and unsatisfying life, when you consider it from the lens of normalcy and earthly happiness. I relate so much to Jeremiah. He had a stern, ferocious message to deliver to the elites in his own nation and to the people around him.  He also was commissioned by God to scold and proclaim doom to all the other nations of the world, or at least the world that formed the environment of his land and time. The book of Jeremiah is so strange and radical compared to most other books of the Bible. It would be as if there was a book in the New Testament that was all about the ministry and sayings of a prophet who said God was going to destroy America (or your nation if you live somewhere else on the globe) and destroy all the Christian churches, burn them to the ground, bring an enemy nation against the USA, and all citizens had to submit and be carried off as slaves into the enemy country. That's the book of Jeremiah.  In this lesson, we consider the bizarre alienation of Jeremiah from his friends, family, culture, religion, and government, and the rest of the world.  If you think you've got enemies and obstacles, and can't find a good church to attend, remember the prophet Jeremiah. There was only one temple in Jerusalem and it was totally corrupt and vile.   00:39:00StevenStreightnoprophet,Jeremiah,Bible,Old Testament,mysticalThe Prophet Jeremiah has a very sad, scary, and unsatisfying life, when you consider it from the lens of normalcy and earthly happiness. I relate so much to Jhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/11/sermon-101-the-timing-of-your-salvation-and-progressChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/11/sermon-101-the-timing-of-your-salvation-and-progress/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/11/sermon-101-the-timing-of-your-salvation-and-progressMon, 11 Jun 2012 17:30:00 GMTSermon 101 "The Timing of Your Salvation and Progress" People who turn to Christ in their later years may feel deep remorse for time wasted in sin. It's tempting to wish we had been enlightened earlier and not have wasted so much time. Those who get born again when they're young may feel that they didn't understand it, fell away into backsliding, and wish they would have been converted at a more mature age. We should be thankful to God, no matter when we get saved or when we stop backsliding and return to the faith of our earlier years. Let's look at two individuals whose timing was unusual: (1) Simeon who was very old and ready to die when he saw the baby Jesus. (2) The thief on the cross who was promised paradise but was dying and had very little time to renew his mind, share his faith, or do anything for God. 00:38:00StevenStreightnofaith,destiny,Bible,salvation,Jesus ChristPeople who turn to Christ in their later years may feel deep remorse for time wasted in sin. It's tempting to wish we had been enlightened earlier and not havehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/10/sermon-100-gods-wrath-is-an-aspect-of-his-loveThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/10/sermon-100-gods-wrath-is-an-aspect-of-his-love/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/10/sermon-100-gods-wrath-is-an-aspect-of-his-loveSun, 10 Jun 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 100 "God's Wrath is an Aspect of His Love" God is love. He is merciful and kind. But God is no chump, wimp, or fool. As followers of God we must also be firm against con artists and those who pester us to exploit us. God is a God of mercy and severity, of goodness, truth and justice. We reap what we sow. God enforces this law on earth and heaven. The wicked, abusive people suffer self-generated punishment, both now, here on this earth, and in the lake of fire eternally. God's wrath is used to stop the evil people and to protect the righteous and innocent. God's angry punishment upholds His honor and is a message to the world. 00:39:00StevenStreightnoGod,Bible,wrath of God,righteousness,justiceGod is love. He is merciful and kind. But God is no chump, wimp, or fool. As followers of God we must also be firm against con artists and those who pester ushttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/06/sermon-99-dune-movie-jeremiah-and-spiritual-trainingChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/06/sermon-99-dune-movie-jeremiah-and-spiritual-training/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/06/sermon-99-dune-movie-jeremiah-and-spiritual-trainingWed, 06 Jun 2012 21:30:00 GMTSermon 99 "Dune Movie, Jeremiah, and Spiritual Training" Some quotes from the David Lynch film Dune and how this film reminds me of the Prophet Jeremiah, Jesus Christ, and the duties and ultimate victory of believers in God. 00:36:00StevenStreightnoDune,science fiction,prophet,Jeremiah,Jesus ChristSome quotes from the David Lynch film Dune and how this film reminds me of the Prophet Jeremiah, Jesus Christ, and the duties and ultimate victory of believershttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/05/sermon-98-prophet-jeremiah-vs-evil-nationThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/05/sermon-98-prophet-jeremiah-vs-evil-nation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/05/sermon-98-prophet-jeremiah-vs-evil-nationTue, 05 Jun 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 98 "Prophet Jeremiah vs. Evil Nation" The young prophet Jeremiah not only had an "abnormal life", he also had to speak truth to "power".  When God is fed up with a nation's wickedness, atheism, and idolatry, those who hate God will suffer terribly, but followers of God will be protected and blessed. 00:37:00StevenStreightnoprophet,Bible,jeremiah,mystical,metaphysicsThe young prophet Jeremiah not only had an "abnormal life", he also had to speak truth to "power".  When God is fed up with a nation's wickedness, atheism, anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/04/sermon-96-abnormal-life-of-the-prophet-jeremiahThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/04/sermon-96-abnormal-life-of-the-prophet-jeremiah/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/06/04/sermon-96-abnormal-life-of-the-prophet-jeremiahMon, 04 Jun 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 96 "Abnormal Life of the Prophet Jeremiah" Most people seem to yearn for an imaginary state they call "a normal life".  The prophet Jeremiah was chosen by God to rebuke the nation of Israel and Judah, and to deliver an unpatriotic message to the sinful people who had betrayed God in horrible ways. As believers, we may not have "a normal life", but we will have a life that honors God and is eternal. 00:34:00StevenStreightnoJeremiah,prophet,Bible,mystical,metaphysicalMost people seem to yearn for an imaginary state they call "a normal life".  The prophet Jeremiah was chosen by God to rebuke the nation of Israel and Judah,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/29/sermon-97-how-to-be-mercifulChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/29/sermon-97-how-to-be-merciful/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/29/sermon-97-how-to-be-mercifulTue, 29 May 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 97 "How To Be Merciful"   Jesus proclaimed, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy".   What does that mean? We think of God's mercy as being His being kind to us and providing a way to escape hell. Is that all there is to mercy?    We think of a warrior pleading "Have mercy" to the enemy with a knife to his throat. Mercy is from the Latin "merces" meaning "price paid, wages". It's related to clemency, being pardoned for a crime whose punishment is the death penalty. It is the basis of justice, morality, altruism, charity, benevolence. Mercy is the opposite of misanthropy, arrogance, uncaring, bullying, torture, revenge, unfeeling, being a miser, having a seared conscience, warmongering, narcissism, exploitation, sociopaths, scams and con artists.   So what is mercy in our daily lives? How do we become merciful? What does it mean to obtain mercy?00:40:00StevenStreightnomercy,spirituality,Bible,Jesus,blessingsJesus proclaimed, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy".   What does that mean? We think of God's mercy as being His being kind to us andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/22/sermon-95-new-heavens-and-new-earthThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/22/sermon-95-new-heavens-and-new-earth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/22/sermon-95-new-heavens-and-new-earthTue, 22 May 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 95 "New Heavens and New Earth" As the world becomes more wicked every day, we must remind ourselves of the final, ultimate outcome. We who are saved believers, reborn followers of Jesus Christ can look forward to an exciting New Heavens and New Earth, an entirely New Universe. Full of eternal creativity and wonder, this everlasting paradise is the home where we will live in delight and joy with our Father God and His Son. The book of Revelation contains a real "and they lived happily ever after" ending for those who trust in Christ. 00:38:00StevenStreightnoRevelation,end times,salvation,spirituality,BibleAs the world becomes more wicked every day, we must remind ourselves of the final, ultimate outcome. We who are saved believers, reborn followers of Jesus Chrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/19/sermon-94-sermon-on-the-mount-spirituality-testChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/19/sermon-94-sermon-on-the-mount-spirituality-test/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/19/sermon-94-sermon-on-the-mount-spirituality-testSat, 19 May 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 94 "Sermon on the Mount Spirituality Test" That's right. You can evaluate your personal spirituality by comparing it with the Sermon on the Mount. 00:36:00StevenStreightnoJesus Christ,Sermon on the Mount,Bible,spirituality,mysticalThat's right. You can evaluate your personal spirituality by comparing it with the Sermon on the Mount.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/17/sermon-93-gods-final-victory-over-sin-evil-governmentsThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/17/sermon-93-gods-final-victory-over-sin-evil-governments/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/17/sermon-93-gods-final-victory-over-sin-evil-governmentsThu, 17 May 2012 21:00:00 GMTSermon 93 "God's Final Victory over Sin & Evil Governments" We need to keep reminding ourselves that God and His people will ultimately triumph over all the sin, insanity, evil, and stupidity of worldly governments and wicked men. If we get distracted and depressed over news reports of fraud, unfairness, war, crime, waste of taxpayer money, lying politicians, traitors in our leadership, we can be full of despair. Instead let's look at the grandiose vision of how God's kingdom will be forced upon the earth in the end times -- and how we will reign with Him in glory -- FOREVER. 00:39:00StevenStreightnoapocalypse,end times,government,spirituality,BibleWe need to keep reminding ourselves that God and His people will ultimately triumph over all the sin, insanity, evil, and stupidity of worldly governments andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/17/sermon-92-near-impossibility-of-self-awarenessReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/17/sermon-92-near-impossibility-of-self-awareness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/17/sermon-92-near-impossibility-of-self-awarenessThu, 17 May 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 92 "Near Impossibility of Self Awareness" With sin blinding the eyes of our understanding, we remain in darkness regarding our personal reality. God's Word, prayer, silence, contemplation, painful introspection, mental struggle, and interaction with other believers can enlighten us about our true condition. 00:36:00StevenStreightnointrospection,spirituality,mysticism,salvation,renewed mindWith sin blinding the eyes of our understanding, we remain in darkness regarding our personal reality. God's Word, prayer, silence, contemplation, painful inthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/15/sermon-91-seductive-sins-cults-self-deceptionsReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/15/sermon-91-seductive-sins-cults-self-deceptions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/15/sermon-91-seductive-sins-cults-self-deceptionsTue, 15 May 2012 19:30:00 GMTSermon 91 "Seductive Sins, Cults & Self Deceptions" One of the most tragic things in life is how easily we can deceive ourselves. Few people are really good at objective introspection. Rare is the person who is fully self-aware. We tend to think all our opinions, ideas, actions, habits and beliefs are totally correct, good, and beneficial. Not only do we have a strong narcisisstic tendency to love everything about ourselves, but we are also easily tricked by sin. Sinful practices often can have an overwhelming impact that makes you justify what you're doing and can enslave you completely. You can have an overwhelming, over-powering sense that you are totally in love with a drug, a sexual sin, abuse of alcohol, a celebrity idol, a politician, gambling, over-eating, and other addictions. Sins can diabolically make you feel extremely happy, peaceful, and right. You can be deceived, but think you're smart. You can be seduced, but think you're strong. You can be mistaken, but think you're right. You can feel intense pleasurable euphoria from a poison that is killing you. You can be obsessed with a person who is manipulating you. You can be devoted and feel spiritually elite in a mind-control cult or an abusive church. You can be evil, but make excuses for it, blame someone else, or be in complete denial. Every sin and error uses some form of mind-control to entice you and keep you under its spell. It's really frightening to think about. Once you break free from something, you can think you were crazy to have been so entranced. We have all been there. We have all been entangled in sin and deception in some realm of life, and have experienced difficulty realizing it and changing our lives accordingly. This is why Bible study, scripture memorization, and fellowship with other genuine believers is so important. 00:40:00StevenStreightnosin,cults,deception,spiritual warfare,mind controlOne of the most tragic things in life is how easily we can deceive ourselves. Few people are really good at objective introspection. Rare is the person who ishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/14/sermon-90-christian-view-of-worldly-events-and-governmentReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/14/sermon-90-christian-view-of-worldly-events-and-government/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/14/sermon-90-christian-view-of-worldly-events-and-governmentMon, 14 May 2012 20:00:00 GMTSermon 90 "Christian View of Worldly Events and Government" It's easy to be annoyed and even angered as we see the nation and the world become more evil, corrupt, and insane. Every day we hear new reports of fraud and waste of taxpayer money, as our taxes and food and gas prices keep rising. We see sin in our leaders who lie and exploit voters with charisma, charm and coolness.  Everywhere, in every realm of life, we see wickedness, depravity, and stupidity reigning supreme and increasing. What are we to think about all this? How much should we allow ourselves to be troubled by it? Should we pray about these situations and plead with God to raise up a mighty army of spiritual warriors to fight in the immaterial realm? The Bible is loaded with instructions on how we are to relate to the activities of this fallen world. 00:37:00StevenStreightnoworldliness,spirituality,evil,metaphysical,mysticalIt's easy to be annoyed and even angered as we see the nation and the world become more evil, corrupt, and insane. Every day we hear new reports of fraud andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/13/sermon-89-jesus-christ-the-perfect-high-priestReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/13/sermon-89-jesus-christ-the-perfect-high-priest/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/13/sermon-89-jesus-christ-the-perfect-high-priestSun, 13 May 2012 06:00:00 GMTSermon 89 "Jesus Christ the Perfect High Priest" How often do you think of Jesus Christ as a priest? The Bible calls Him a high priest, a man who ministers to us the blessings and commands of God. Jesus Christ is the only priest who is perfect, eternal, and able to offer himself as the sacrificial offering for our sins, so we can be spiritually clean forever. Sin is no longer a problem in this world. The problem is sinners. We must confess that we are sinful beings and need a savior.  Then we must trust Jesus as the Lord we imitate, love, and obey. The priestly qualities and ministry of Jesus Christ is examined from Hebrews chapter 5. 00:35:00StevenStreightnoJesu Christ,priest,God,salvation,eternal lifeHow often do you think of Jesus Christ as a priest? The Bible calls Him a high priest, a man who ministers to us the blessings and commands of God. Jesus Chrihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/11/sermon-88-you-were-an-idea-before-the-universe-existedReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/11/sermon-88-you-were-an-idea-before-the-universe-existed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/11/sermon-88-you-were-an-idea-before-the-universe-existedFri, 11 May 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 88 "You Were an Idea Before the Universe Existed"  A close reading of Ephesians shows us things that are truly astonishing, but few pastors ever explain them to us. You were chosen in Christ, to belong to God's family, before He created the universe. You were blessed with every blessing heaven has to offer. you have all these heavenly benefits and powers right now, not when you die and go to heaven. You have them today. You already reside in heaven spiritually. Thus, no demonic forces can touch you if you keep trusting in Christ. Your Lord, the man Jesus Christ, is exalted above all other beings.  There is no entity greater than Christ and His death on the cross purchased all your eternal benefits and current gifts. Learn more in this exciting episode. 00:33:00StevenStreightnometaphysics,religion,spirituality,universe,heavenA close reading of Ephesians shows us things that are truly astonishing, but few pastors ever explain them to us. You were chosen in Christ, to belong to Godhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/04/sermon-87-woe-to-the-false-prophetsReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/04/sermon-87-woe-to-the-false-prophets/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/04/sermon-87-woe-to-the-false-prophetsFri, 04 May 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 87 "Woe to the False Prophets" Some people think God is a chump. They think spiritual things are mysterious and anything goes, so you should not hold any teacher to Biblical standards. But God makes a clear distinction between spiritual truth and mystical deception. The book of the prophet Ezekiel contains some warnings to false prophets and lying leaders that have implications for us today. 00:32:00StevenStreightnoprophets,mystics,theology,occult,magicSome people think God is a chump. They think spiritual things are mysterious and anything goes, so you should not hold any teacher to Biblical standards. Buthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/02/sermon-86-true-spirituality-is-to-hear-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/02/sermon-86-true-spirituality-is-to-hear-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/02/sermon-86-true-spirituality-is-to-hear-jesusWed, 02 May 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 86 "True Spirituality is to Hear Jesus" One test we can make of ourselves or anyone else who claims to have spiritual, mystical, religious insight is: do you hear Jesus? Do you love the words and deeds of Jesus Christ? Do you hear, understand, study, memorize, read often, and obey the words of Jesus? 00:36:00StevenStreightnoJesus Christ,disciple,spirituality,religion,mysticalOne test we can make of ourselves or anyone else who claims to have spiritual, mystical, religious insight is: do you hear Jesus? Do you love the words and deehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/01/sermon-85-wisdom-of-godThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/01/sermon-85-wisdom-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/05/01/sermon-85-wisdom-of-godTue, 01 May 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 85 "Wisdom of God" Proverbs depicts a personalized Wisdom of God. She was with God before He created the universe. God's Wisdome, personified as a wonderful lady, a loyal sister to human beings, is pure, clean, wholesome, opposed to all evil and insanity. We need the Wisdom of God, in His written Word and in the revelation manifestations of word of knowledge, word of wisdom, and discerning of spirits, to avoid the dangers and sins of this world. 00:36:00StevenStreightnoProverbs,Bible,God,intelligence,spiritualityProverbs depicts a personalized Wisdom of God. She was with God before He created the universe. God's Wisdome, personified as a wonderful lady, a loyal sisterhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/29/sermon-84-righteousness-in-governmentReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/29/sermon-84-righteousness-in-government/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/29/sermon-84-righteousness-in-governmentSun, 29 Apr 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 84 "Righteousness in Government" God is angry at corrupt rulers. He plans a major reform in the coming age. An examination of Isaiah chapters 31 - 34 focusing on God's indignation and intolerance for corrupt governments, wicked rulers, stupid presidummies, and lying leaders. The evil institutions and politicians and CEOs will face a terrifying judgement by a holy and righteous God, who expects and demands that all leadership be fair, honest and ethical. Oppression of the poor and the vulnerable classes of society will not be allowed to go unpunished. God will make the diabolical lovers of war, violence, exploitation, and greed face the horrible music of reaping what they sow. This gives us peace of mind and joy in our hearts, as we continue to trust, honor, and love the true God of salvation, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 00:31:00StevenStreightnogovernment,God,politics,leadership,corruptionGod is angry at corrupt rulers. He plans a major reform in the coming age. An examination of Isaiah chapters 31 - 34 focusing on God's indignation and intolerahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/24/sermon-83-safe-in-godReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/24/sermon-83-safe-in-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/24/sermon-83-safe-in-godTue, 24 Apr 2012 06:30:00 GMTSermon 83 "Safe in God" A study of Psalm 5:1-8, I Samuel 23:6-14 and related scriptures on depending upon God for safety and security in this life and in the afterlife. The ephod and casting lots to determine God's will is also touched upon. Those who trust in God are safe in God,. No matter what is going on around them or inside them, believers in the Lord have victory. We can have complete confidence that God knows what time it is in our lives. He knows what needs to happen. God knows our inner conflicts, our weaknesses, and our strong points. David said much in Psalms about how God protected him, but we must associate such affirmations with the sometimes frightening events in David's life. We will more fully understand God's grace and love by knowing how they are manifested in daily events and freaky situations. We are blessed with all spiritual blessings. We have faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We have Christ in us, so we are safe in God. 00:32:00StevenStreightnofaith,theology,divine protection,God,mercyA study of Psalm 5:1-8, I Samuel 23:6-14 and related scriptures on depending upon God for safety and security in this life and in the afterlife. The ephod andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/23/sermon-82-earth-day-should-be-christianizedReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/23/sermon-82-earth-day-should-be-christianized/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/23/sermon-82-earth-day-should-be-christianizedMon, 23 Apr 2012 04:30:00 GMTSermon 82 "Earth Day Should Be Christianized" Shame on the churchians for not coming up with a special day to honor the righteous stewardship of the Earth and its resources. Don't complain that Earth Day is pagan. Get in there and sound the trumpet of Christ. Put a Christian spin on it. Jesus used earthly analogies to speak of new birth and heavenly topics. The earth is sanctified by God's blessings. We examine verses from scripture that tell us how holy God's creation is, and how we must respect it. To harm the Earth is to attack God the Creator of it. 00:30:00StevenStreightnoEarth Day,creation,God,holiness,planetShame on the churchians for not coming up with a special day to honor the righteous stewardship of the Earth and its resources. Don't complain that Earth Dayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/18/sermon-81-negative-affirmations-for-christian-growthReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/18/sermon-81-negative-affirmations-for-christian-growth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/18/sermon-81-negative-affirmations-for-christian-growthWed, 18 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTSermon 81 "Negative Affirmations for Christian Growth"Positive affirmations are counter-productive when they conceal from your awareness negative aspects of your self that must be confronted and eliminated. Seeker-sensitive false prophets tend to shun all talk of sin, repentence, and reckoning ourselves to be dead unto sin but alive unto God. They want to convince people that God sees nothing bad in them. God sees them as inherently fine and dandy. He just wants to polish them up a bit. This perversion of the gospel appeals to the smug arrogance of the fallen, sinful human nature. It speaks to people who don't want to go through the painful process of struggling to overcome sin in their lives. If we have no truly negative qualities, if we are perfect just as we are, then why did Jesus say "Repent" so often, and why are our prisons and mental hospitals full? Why did God punish Moses by not letting him into the Promised Land? Why does the Old Testament talk so often about the wrath and anger of God? Why does the New Testament speak of examining ourselves and testing the spirits? Why does the book of Revelation talk about God's vengeance upon evil rulers and followers of the Anti Christ? Why does the Bible speak of a devil and wicked men, if there is nothing evil in human hearts and society? Why did Jesus cast out demons? Let's examine what the Bible says about us that is negative but therapeutic. If we deny our imperfections and think we can assume a self-righteousness that is contrary to God's Word, we will not be able to attain true spirituality. 00:39:00StevenStreightnoseeker sensitive,false prophets,gospel,repentence,guiltPositive affirmations are counter-productive when they conceal from your awareness negative aspects of your self that must be confronted and eliminated. Seekehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/12/sermon-80-god-is-emotionalThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/12/sermon-80-god-is-emotional/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/12/sermon-80-god-is-emotionalThu, 12 Apr 2012 03:00:00 GMTSermon 80 "God is Emotional" How can you connect with God, on an intimate level, if you think He has no feelings? "God is Spirit", Jesus said. When theologians add, "...and a Spirit has no emotions like humans do." they are merely speculating.  Theologians invent pseudo-scholarly  terms like "divine impassibility" to refer to the alleged impossibility of God to feel pain or pleasure. Is the theology of an insensitive, emotionless God a hoax to enable theologians to go off on cold, dry tangents and complexities? We base our understanding of God, not on theologians, but on God's Word, the Bible.  In the Old Testament, we read about God's wrath, remorse, and tender love for His people and for all sentient creatures. Jesus, the perfect picture of God in the flesh, was troubled in spirit, went ballistic on the money changers, and even was seen crying a few times. It's clear that God does have something similar to human emotions, not based on sin or imperfection like many of ours are, but based on His nature as God. Discover how the emotional qualities of God -- and how this reality brings us closer to Him. 00:35:00StevenStreightnoGod,theology,emotion,feelings,BibleHow can you connect with God, on an intimate level, if you think He has no feelings? "God is Spirit", Jesus said. When theologians add, "...and a Spirit has nhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/10/sermon-79-trusting-god-and-not-selfReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/10/sermon-79-trusting-god-and-not-self/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/04/10/sermon-79-trusting-god-and-not-selfTue, 10 Apr 2012 21:30:00 GMTSermon 79 "Trusting God and Not Self"There are times when we do not see our deliverance, but we continue to stubbornly trust in God.   Consider how to work as hard and smart as you can, using the tools God provides for you, but looking to Him for the solution.    You know you are trusting God and not self -- by how peaceful and joyful you are even when the problem remains unsolved, the job does not appear, the healing is postponed.   Download free mp3 of this sermon "Trusting God and Not Self".00:37:00StevenStreightnotrust,hope,faith,deliverance,believingThere are times when we do not see our deliverance, but we continue to stubbornly trust in God.   Consider how to work as hard and smart as you can, using thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/29/sermon-78-gods-war-against-wicked-governmentsReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/29/sermon-78-gods-war-against-wicked-governments/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/29/sermon-78-gods-war-against-wicked-governmentsThu, 29 Mar 2012 15:30:00 GMTSermon 78 "God's War Against Wicked Governments" God instituted government, but when leaders mislead, exploit, and oppress, God becomes the enemy of government. An examination of how God feels about corrupt rulers, evil kings, and skanky administrations. Find out what God is doing to bring them down, expose their secret dealings, and humiliate them. 00:39:00StevenStreightnogovernment,God,rulers,leaders,authorityGod instituted government, but when leaders mislead, exploit, and oppress, God becomes the enemy of government. An examination of how God feels about corrupthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/19/sermon-77-illuminations-of-god-in-isaiahReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/19/sermon-77-illuminations-of-god-in-isaiah/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/19/sermon-77-illuminations-of-god-in-isaiahMon, 19 Mar 2012 17:30:00 GMTSermon 77 "Illuminations of God in Isaiah" Many people have only a vague idea of God. But God wants us to know Him intimately. When we understand and obey Him, we receive His abundant blessings. The book of the prophet Isaiah reveals many interesting qualities of God.  Isaiah presents us with a God who is reaching out to a sinful people, instructing them in how to return to righteousness. We discover a God who is not pleased when His people merely play church, going through the motions of religious activity, but their hearts are far from Him. We also discover a God who will punish the arrogant elite rules of nations, the corrupt governments that oppress the poor and vulnerable classes of society. God instructs us to not worry about the evil leaders, but to seek Him, return to Him, and trust Him, for He promises to strengthen and protect us. God becomes transparent, to a remarkable degree, in the book of Isaiah, as He declares that He is the only God that exists, and He is a God of great mercy as well as exalted majesty. What a wonderful God we have. Let's make sure we are honoring Him in our lives, and not just in our doctrines and worship services. 00:39:00StevenStreightnoIsaiah,theology,God,righteousness,governmentMany people have only a vague idea of God. But God wants us to know Him intimately. When we understand and obey Him, we receive His abundant blessings. The bohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/16/sermon-76-detached-from-the-worldReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/16/sermon-76-detached-from-the-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/16/sermon-76-detached-from-the-worldFri, 16 Mar 2012 22:00:00 GMTSermon 76 "Detached from the World" Metaphysics is the study of what is beyond physicality, beyond the material realm. Christians are called to be immaterialists, indifferent to the politics and hysterical concerns of worldly people. We care about the poor and those who suffer, but we don't get entangled with the world's turmoil and strife. 00:28:00StevenStreightnometaphysics,immaterialism,asceticism,spirituality,faithMetaphysics is the study of what is beyond physicality, beyond the material realm. Christians are called to be immaterialists, indifferent to the politics andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/14/sermon-75-jesus-the-complete-picture-of-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/14/sermon-75-jesus-the-complete-picture-of-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/14/sermon-75-jesus-the-complete-picture-of-godWed, 14 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMTSermon 75 "Jesus the Complete Picture of God" What is God REALLY like? If He could come down to Earth in the flesh, as a real human being, what would He do? What would He say? This is who Jesus Christ is. God has already done this. He has manifested Himself in the body and mind of His Son Jesus Christ. Find out what Jesus said about His relationship to God the Father and what our response to Christ must be if we want to follow God, live a heavenly life, and go to heaven when we die. 00:35:00StevenStreightnoGod,Jesus Christ,heaven,revelation,imitationWhat is God REALLY like? If He could come down to Earth in the flesh, as a real human being, what would He do? What would He say? This is who Jesus Christ is.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/12/sermon-74-rich-men-howlingChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/12/sermon-74-rich-men-howling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/12/sermon-74-rich-men-howlingMon, 12 Mar 2012 21:30:00 GMTSermon 74 "Rich Men Howling" The Bible is very critical of the rich. Let's look at why this is so. 00:33:00StevenStreightnoBible,wealthy,poor,Jesus,hellThe Bible is very critical of the rich. Let's look at why this is so.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/12/sermon-73-the-miracle-of-being-receptive-to-the-gospelThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/12/sermon-73-the-miracle-of-being-receptive-to-the-gospel/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/12/sermon-73-the-miracle-of-being-receptive-to-the-gospelMon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMTSermon 73 "The Miracle of Being Receptive to the Gospel" If you turned to Christ for forgiveness of sins and eternal salvation, you are one in a million. Jesus said "many are called, but few are chosen", which means only a tiny percentage of humanity accept Christ and get chosen into the family of God by way of this decision to have faith. Raised by an atheist father and a vaguely Christian, non-church going mother, my act of repentance and conversion when I first heard the gospel really explained at a Mennonite church camp -- this was a miracle. I often think about the many who hear and reject the good news of salvation in Christ. The multitudes laugh, scoff, say "I don't believe in that religious garbage" or "God is just a crutch" (the phrase my dad tried to drill into my head). Let's examine what the Bible says about the difficulty that the vast majority have in coming to Christ and accepting the free gift of eternal life. 00:30:00StevenStreightnofaith,unbelief,Bible,salvation,miracleIf you turned to Christ for forgiveness of sins and eternal salvation, you are one in a million. Jesus said "many are called, but few are chosen", which meanshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/11/sermon-72-how-to-overcome-regret-about-the-pastReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/11/sermon-72-how-to-overcome-regret-about-the-past/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/11/sermon-72-how-to-overcome-regret-about-the-pastSun, 11 Mar 2012 05:30:00 GMTSermon 72 "How to Overcome Regret About the Past" If you have a conscience that still works, you will probably reach a point someday where you have regrets about your past. You may look back and wish you could live your life all over again, and not make the same mistakes. When a parent or loved one dies, a morbid remorse can rip your heart to shreds as you scream mentally for them to come back to life so you can treat them better and tell them what you now want to say to them. The Bible gives us ways to overcome this. 00:35:00StevenStreightnoregret,remorse,guilt,sorrow,faithIf you have a conscience that still works, you will probably reach a point someday where you have regrets about your past. You may look back and wish you coulhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/08/sermon-71-my-mom-just-diedReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/08/sermon-71-my-mom-just-died/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/08/sermon-71-my-mom-just-diedThu, 08 Mar 2012 08:30:00 GMTSermon 71 "My Mom Just Died" At approximately 1:35 AM today, my brother called me from the nursing home to inform me that mom had died. She suffered from Alzheimers and was wasting away, going down to 93 pounds. The reality of death that comes to all of us is hard to bear when it arrives for our loved ones. We as Christians must die daily to self and to this wicked but soon to be redeemed world. This spiritual practice of extinguishing our attachment to the material realm and abandoning all our craving will prepare us for when we physically die. I'm pretty sure my mom was saved and will be in heaven. As her oldest son, her first born baby, I have asked God to grant my request and I trust that it has been granted. 00:29:00StevenStreightnodeath,mother,craving,spirituality,heavenAt approximately 1:35 AM today, my brother called me from the nursing home to inform me that mom had died. She suffered from Alzheimers and was wasting away, ghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/07/sermon-70-sit-alone-and-keep-silencePrayerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/07/sermon-70-sit-alone-and-keep-silence/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/07/sermon-70-sit-alone-and-keep-silenceWed, 07 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMTSermon 70 "Sit Alone and Keep Silence" A study of Lamentations chapter 3. It is good to go off to lonely, desolate, remote, inaccessible places, like Jesus did, to get alone with God and your own thoughts. To ponder. To meditate. To contemplate your true spirituality. To endure the harsh light of truth about your inner reality and metaphysical condition. Sometimes you need to be a "lone wolf" Christian, a hermit, separated from both church and society, when both are corrupt, or when you can't find a good church to join. It's not ideal, since we are called as one body in Christ, but Christ is present wherever two or three are gathered in His name.   Learn the secrets of sitting alone and keeping silence as a powerful key to spiritual growth and maturity. "Jeremiah" film may be viewed online for FREE here: http://lionandlambministry.com/index.php/liontube/video/144/The-Prophet-Jeremiah---Full-Version 00:49:00StevenStreightnoJeremiah,ascetic,solitude,meditation,spiritualityA study of Lamentations chapter 3. It is good to go off to lonely, desolate, remote, inaccessible places, like Jesus did, to get alone with God and your own thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/06/sermon-68-focus-on-things-aboveReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/06/sermon-68-focus-on-things-above/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/06/sermon-68-focus-on-things-aboveTue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTSermon 69 "Focus on Things Above" There's a lot going on in the world that is evil, depressing, and demotivating. If you spend too much time watching the news on TV, it could drive you crazy, all that suffering, strife, and negative information.  The demons know their party is coming to a screeching halt soon. That's why they're causing as much turmoil, war, rape, exploitation of the poor, sickness, lunacy, and despair. Satan and his minions hate the human race because we were created in the image of God. Why allow yourself to be sucked into the swirls of confusion, hostility, fear, craving, and lust?  Instead, let's concentrate on Christ, what He has done for us, how He continues to protect and bless us, and how we will someday reside in Eternity with God and the angels and saints. We must obey God's Word and spend more time thinking about heavenly things than we spend thinking about the world's sin and insanity. 00:44:00StevenStreightnofocus,spirituality,religion,truth,sanityThere's a lot going on in the world that is evil, depressing, and demotivating. If you spend too much time watching the news on TV, it could drive you crazy,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/05/sermon-68-is-it-sinful-to-argue-and-debateChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/05/sermon-68-is-it-sinful-to-argue-and-debate/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/05/sermon-68-is-it-sinful-to-argue-and-debateMon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTSermon 68 "Is It Sinful to Argue and Debate?" What does the Bible say about argument and debate? Is it possible to argue someone into faith? Are we obligated to enter heated discussions with people, just because they challenge or attack us verbally? Should we enjoy arguing with people, or it that just a form of intellectual violence?  Should we get into heated discussions on social media? Or should we avoid the temptation to reply with zingers and put-downs? Are there people who hate their lives so much, that they can only find relief from self-loathing by directing their hostility to others? Why should we destroy our peace by getting all worked up about various topics and issues? If we are commanded to be gentle, and not strive against foolish questions, then why do we give in to the temptation to engage in shouting matches? 00:52:00StevenStreightnodebate,argument,faith,Christian,social mediaWhat does the Bible say about argument and debate? Is it possible to argue someone into faith? Are we obligated to enter heated discussions with people, justhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/02/sermon-67-work-out-your-salvationThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/02/sermon-67-work-out-your-salvation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/03/02/sermon-67-work-out-your-salvationFri, 02 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMTSermon 67 "Work Out Your Salvation" "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling" the Bible says in Philippians 2:12. Does that mean we are saved by our works, our deeds? Do we hope to be good enough in our own behavior so that we deserve to go to heaven? So many verses in the New Testament tell us we are saved by grace and not by works. What does it mean then? To "work out our salvation"? Join us as we look at the immediate context of this enigmatic verse -- and discover what we are really supposed to do. 00:21:00StevenStreightnoGod,Bible,Holy Spirit,discipleship,spirituality"Work out your salvation with fear and trembling" the Bible says in Philippians 2:12. Does that mean we are saved by our works, our deeds? Do we hope to be gohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/27/sermon-66-sins-of-the-televangelistsThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/27/sermon-66-sins-of-the-televangelists/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/27/sermon-66-sins-of-the-televangelistsMon, 27 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMTSermon 66 "Sins of the Televangelists" As I watch, briefly, televangelists strutting around on stage, I am astonished at some of the things they say. It's bad enough that they wear big gold jewelry and $1000 suits, which they call "wearing your blessings", when it is actually "showing off your materialism and greed". Yesterday, my favorite female preacher on TV said something that really shocked me. I always admired her and considered her to be "The Next Billy Graham". She's more educational than evangelical, but I loved her sermons. Now, I don't know if I can continue to watch her. I will not say her name. It's not a matter of forgiving her for imperfections, but questioning why she would say such a miserable thing. Can one person really "pastor" a church of thousands? Are numbers important in Christian ministry? Would Jesus, if He were physically on earth today, appear on a televangelism network? What topics are these televangelists avoiding and not preaching sermons on? Is it sin for them to shun these important issues that the church needs to hear about? Is it biblically correct to ask for donations on TV and read off amounts contributed by individual donors ("Sam W. in Texas sent us a check for $500...)? Join us as we confront just a few of the Sins of the Televangelists. 01:07:00StevenStreightnotelevangelists,preachers,religious TV programming,Bible,sermonsAs I watch, briefly, televangelists strutting around on stage, I am astonished at some of the things they say. It's bad enough that they wear big gold jewelryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/27/sermon-65-death-seals-your-fateReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/27/sermon-65-death-seals-your-fate/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/27/sermon-65-death-seals-your-fateMon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMTSermon 65 "Death Seals Your Fate" Eternity is characterized by irreversibility. You can't go back and live your life over again. The judgment you receive from God in the afterlife is non-negotiable. There will be no appeal, no recourse, no reprieve, no pardon available. You either seek God in this life, or spend your eternal afterlife apart from Him. This is a very serious matter. We all need to think very carefully and deeply about it. In most situations of this life, we can backtrack, redo, make amends, start all over again, dig our way out, find an escape, do something to fix the mess we're in. Not after you die. Once you're dead, your life story is finished. All you have to look forward to is a decision that God will make about whether you go to heaven forever or go to hell forever. Forever. A long time. No way out. Be sure your eternal home is a good one. Trust Christ for your salvation. 00:39:00StevenStreightnoeternity,afterlife,heaven,hell,deathEternity is characterized by irreversibility. You can't go back and live your life over again. The judgment you receive from God in the afterlife is non-negothttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/21/sermon-64-doom-for-those-who-reject-christChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/21/sermon-64-doom-for-those-who-reject-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/21/sermon-64-doom-for-those-who-reject-christTue, 21 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMTSermon 64 "Doom For Those Who Reject Christ" It's a very serious thing, your reception or rejection of Christ. To reject Christ is to insult God the Father. When God sent His Son to die for our sins AND to set an example for us to imitate AND to teach the truth about God, it was a greater event than creation of the universe. God takes it very seriously when people mock Christ and stand against those who preach the gospel and share their faith with others. Atheists think faith is a conceptual issue that can be argued about intellectually. But that's stupid. Faith in Christ is the only way to succeed spiritually and enter the kingdom of heaven in this life and in the afterlife. Discover how Jesus sent out his 70 disciples in Luke 10 and what He told them about those who would despise their message. 00:53:00StevenStreightnoevangelism,faith,atheism,salvation,Jesus ChristIt's a very serious thing, your reception or rejection of Christ. To reject Christ is to insult God the Father. When God sent His Son to die for our sins ANDhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/20/sermon-63-developing-a-prayer-lifeChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/20/sermon-63-developing-a-prayer-life/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/20/sermon-63-developing-a-prayer-lifeMon, 20 Feb 2012 22:30:00 GMTSermon 63 "Developing a Prayer Life" Many people think prayer is difficult and they have no idea what to say to God. Others think prayer is just for special occasions. In reality, prayer is easy. It's simply talking to God. Thank Him. Praise Him. Tell God about your problems, troubles, and needs. Intercede for others, praying for God to help them. You can deepen your spirituality by developing a habitual prayer life.  Learn how to make prayer a habit that sustains, encourages, and delights you -- and, by God, gets things done.  00:47:00StevenStreightnoprayer,intercession,Christian,psalms,Jesus ChristMany people think prayer is difficult and they have no idea what to say to God. Others think prayer is just for special occasions. In reality, prayer is easy.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/17/sermon-62-spiritual-victory-in-prayerThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/17/sermon-62-spiritual-victory-in-prayer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/17/sermon-62-spiritual-victory-in-prayerFri, 17 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMTSermon 62 "Spiritual Victory in Prayer" Each prayer is like an experiment. We have or see a need. We pray to ask God to do something, to uphold His own honor, on our behalf or in intercession for others. God hears if we are obedient to Him. He acts as we trust Him. The experimental aspect is that we watch to see how God will unfold His answer in our life experience. We accept what happens as His plan in response to our request and various contingencies and ramifications. We may pray for one thing, but God first has to prepare us to be ready for that thing, so He gives us a trial, test, or tribulation, some form of training, prior to the solution we seek. Or God may initiate a chain of events that arrives at the goal, but not in the way we envisioned it would happen. Or the thing we want to escape is the very thing we need, so it will not be removed, at least not right now. Prayer is simple, but there are rich applications and mysterious angles involved as we ultimately, in all our prayers, seek that His Will be done, on earth (the material realm) as it is in heaven (the immaterial realm). When you see Him working, or consider what He has done, don't forget to praise Him and thank Him and give more of your heart to God. Learn more secrets to gaining spiritual triumph by using prayer as a powerful tool and avenue to results. 00:14:00StevenStreightnoprayer,Bible,faith,trust,powerEach prayer is like an experiment. We have or see a need. We pray to ask God to do something, to uphold His own honor, on our behalf or in intercession for othhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/15/sermon-61-who-can-believe-in-christChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/15/sermon-61-who-can-believe-in-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/15/sermon-61-who-can-believe-in-christWed, 15 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMTSermon 61 "Who Can Believe in Christ?"   Jesus said that only certain types of people are capable of accepting His teachings. Who are these people?    What causes some people to be receptive to the words of Christ, while others aren't the slightest bit interested, if not outright hostile to even hearing the name Jesus Christ spoken reverently?   Jesus said the road was broad that leads to destruction. Why is that so? Why is following Jesus a "narrow path" that most people reject?    Why are some people incredibly hateful toward the very idea of God? Why do some people seem to be at war against religion, spirituality, and faith in God?   What would make a person attack God and the followers of God?   Why don't some unbelievers just ignore those who have faith, much as they may ignore people who believe in UFOs, people who are vegetarians, or people who like music they don't like?   What is it about Jesus Christ and the Bible that some people cannot tolerate?   What is it that makes God-haters so ferocious and aggressively combative?   Where does this extreme hostility and anger come from?00:31:00StevenStreightnoJesus Christ,faith,Christian,God-haters,atheismJesus said that only certain types of people are capable of accepting His teachings. Who are these people?    What causes some people to be receptive to thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/14/sermon-60-apologetics-vs-metaphysicsAtheismhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/14/sermon-60-apologetics-vs-metaphysics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/14/sermon-60-apologetics-vs-metaphysicsTue, 14 Feb 2012 22:30:00 GMTSermon 60 "Apologetics vs Metaphysics" Worldly people are operationally unable to understand anything about God, the divine, the spiritual realm and its events. Their heart is dark, they cannot perceive heaven. Let's examine some of the reasons why seekers can receive truth but scoffers ridicule it. Apologetics, a pseudo-science if there ever was one, attempts to educate unbelief and convert it to faith with a process of information delivery.  Yet Jesus commanded us to not cast our pearls just because someone challenges us to cast them, and certainly not give that which is holy to dogs. We discuss spiritual things with seekers or other spiritually minded people. We don't argue about faith or unbelief or other paths. There is an emotional cause involved in atheism, an irrational origin that is revealed in God's Word, the communication of immaterialism to a material world. We have a better way to handle the "prove your faith is not irrational" quarrelsomeness. 00:41:00StevenStreightnoatheism,faith,evangelism,apologetics,BibleWorldly people are operationally unable to understand anything about God, the divine, the spiritual realm and its events. Their heart is dark, they cannot perhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/11/sermon-59-false-peace-of-the-unbelieverAtheismhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/11/sermon-59-false-peace-of-the-unbeliever/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/11/sermon-59-false-peace-of-the-unbelieverSat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMTSermon 59 "False Peace of the Unbeliever"   The worst thing that can happen to any person is to live a happy life without experiencing anything that forces them into a deep and radical questioning of their core being.   A smug, complacent life is a curse. If your desires are gratified and your goals are fairly consistently achieved, it can be a curse and not a blessing.    You become lulled into a sense of being satisfied with enjoying the world and not ever awakening into a real understanding of your true position in life, from a spiritual and eternal perspective.   Unsaved people often seem to be happy, successful, and content with their lives.    This unrealistic viewpoint is like a thick fog in which they move, in a deep sleep, completely lost but thinking they are making progress and having a lot of fun.   This is because they are blinded by darkness and intoxicated with selfish pleasures.   Ignorant about the evil lurking within them and the doom that awaits them, the atheists and God-haters will one day have a very rude awakening. But it will be too late.   But aside from the consideration of heaven and hell, let's examine why this inattentive state of mind is a disaster, in the here and now, and a very tragic way to live.01:09:00StevenStreightnoatheist,delusion,hedonism,egotism,evilThe worst thing that can happen to any person is to live a happy life without experiencing anything that forces them into a deep and radical questioning ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/10/sermon-58-casting-pearls-before-swine-atheist-debatesAtheismhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/10/sermon-58-casting-pearls-before-swine-atheist-debates/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/02/10/sermon-58-casting-pearls-before-swine-atheist-debatesFri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMTSermon 58 "Casting Pearls Before Swine: Atheist Debates" Faith is a gift, not a human achievement.  There is no record of Jesus ever debating an atheist. So don't you ever do it. Here's why... When Adam and Eve sinned, they immediately died spiritually, and later died physically. Since humans lost their connection to God in what is called The Fall, it's a miracle for any person to trust and try to obey God.  Thus, faith (in God) is a gift. This gift of faith is given to anyone who sincerely turns away from their sins and evil nature, or "repents", and seeks to know and be connected with God. Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. It is mysterious in origin but produces evidence, as we pray and receive answers, and as we obey God and reap the blessings. So how should a Christian respond to atheists who demand an explanantion of why they believe the Bible? Answer: Do NOT respond. You can't explain, argue, debate, or persuade an unbeliever to have faith. You can give your testimony, or recite anecdotal evidence of prayer results, or share the Word of God, but you must not think you can "educate" or  use some kind of spiritual sales techniques to bring a fallen sinner into faith toward God. Learn how to deal with atheists who challenge you to defend your faith, when they are not sincerely seeking God and not attempting to turn away from their sinful lifestyle and selfish mentality. 01:01:00StevenStreightnofaith,debate,atheism,evangelism,witnessingFaith is a gift, not a human achievement.  There is no record of Jesus ever debating an atheist. So don't you ever do it. Here's why... When Adam and Eve sinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/01/21/sermon-57-who-do-you-pray-forThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/01/21/sermon-57-who-do-you-pray-for/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2012/01/21/sermon-57-who-do-you-pray-forSat, 21 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMTSermon 57 "Who Do You Pray For?" Do you ask God to protect, enlighten, save the souls of your family? Your friends? Your co-workers and neighbors?  Persecuted Christians in repressive lands?    How often do we pray for our enemies, literally? Who is angering or harming you right now? Are you praying for them?   We probably forget to pray for people who need it. Yet we have access to much information and news about this world's problems, disasters, wars, suffering, financial ruin.   We explore some aspects of Radical Prayer, praying for homes we pass by, praying for everything, everyone, all the time. 00:57:00StevenStreightnoprayer,God,Bible,spirituality,loveDo you ask God to protect, enlighten, save the souls of your family? Your friends? Your co-workers and neighbors?  Persecuted Christians in repressive lands?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/22/sermon-56-secret-keys-to-christian-meditationChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/22/sermon-56-secret-keys-to-christian-meditation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/22/sermon-56-secret-keys-to-christian-meditationThu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMTSermon 56 "Secret Keys to Christian Meditation" Meditation is based on the Latin root word "mederi" meaning to remedy, a medication. Isn't that interesting? Meditation is a form of mental healing or a fixing of something that is wrong or supplying something that is lacking in the mind.  The Bible tells us to meditate on God's thoughts and principles. But what exactly is the Christian form of meditation?    How can we get the Word of God into our souls so that it becomes our guiding Light and source of abundant Power?   Jesus said we should drink His blood and eat His flesh. Was this a reference to Communion? Or was it symbolic of meditating intensely on Him as the Word of God?   To devour the scriptures, probing and pondering them, and putting them into practice in our daily lives, is the essence of the spirituality that is based on Jesus Christ.   Christian meditation is the clearing of the mind of worldly thoughts as you sense the power of the Holy Spirit to guide your understanding during your study of the Bible.   Discover the secret keys that unlock the power of Christian meditation. 00:54:00StevenStreightnoChristian,meditation,mind,mental,spiritualMeditation is based on the Latin root word "mederi" meaning to remedy, a medication. Isn't that interesting? Meditation is a form of mental healing or a fixinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/17/sermon-55-why-god-is-called-lightThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/17/sermon-55-why-god-is-called-light/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/17/sermon-55-why-god-is-called-lightSat, 17 Dec 2011 20:00:00 GMTSermon 55 "Why God is Called Light" Discover why the Bible says God is light. What does that mean? Why is light a great and common symbol of God?   If God is light, who or what is darkness? What does it mean to walk in light and to be children of light? Why is darkness so dangerous and to be avoided?   When the Word of God refers to light, what is the context and how can we apply this knowledge to our daily lives?   How do we know if we have found the True Light? How do we remain within this True Light and not be deceived by False Light? 01:00:00StevenStreightnospirituality,light,metaphysics,supernatural,BibleDiscover why the Bible says God is light. What does that mean? Why is light a great and common symbol of God?   If God is light, who or what is darkness? Whahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/13/sermon-54-being-great-with-godThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/13/sermon-54-being-great-with-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/13/sermon-54-being-great-with-godTue, 13 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 54 "Being Great with God" Many people want to be great, successful, and famous in a field of endeavor, whether it be art, music, business, technology, literature, philosophy, sports, or some other area.   They dream of others adoring them, writing articles about them, asking for their autograph, and being praised in various media. Often this is a striving for excellance and altruistic achievement, but there is generally a strong ego involved and a need to be loved, recognized and appreciated.   It's good to have noble goals and lofty ideals. But what is the ultimate value of worldly accomplishment? Within 50 to 100 years or less, it's doubtful that anyone will remember what we did or care about us.   Let's be more concerned with pleasing, honoring, and praising God in our brief time here on Earth. What we do for God will be a blessing that endures in the halls of Eternity and we will achieve an exalted status in Heaven.   Discoveer how to be great in God's mind, how to be popular in the everlasting heavenly realms, how to work for the Kingdom of God and receive eternal treasures, rewards, and recognition. 00:59:00StevenStreightnosuccess,motivation,spirituality,Bible,GodMany people want to be great, successful, and famous in a field of endeavor, whether it be art, music, business, technology, literature, philosophy, sports, orhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/10/sermon-53-bad-pastors-and-corrupt-ministry-leadersReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/10/sermon-53-bad-pastors-and-corrupt-ministry-leaders/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/10/sermon-53-bad-pastors-and-corrupt-ministry-leadersSat, 10 Dec 2011 19:30:00 GMTSermon 53 "Bad Pastors and Corrupt Ministry Leaders" One of the biggest problems that Jesus dealt with while on Earth was bad religious teachers. Misguided spiritual authorities can be a very subtle and hard to discern danger.    In fact, the #1 enemy of Jesus Christ and the gospel of salvation was, and still is, Churchianity, the religious leaders who exalt themselves as unquestionable.   They tend to seek personal influence, growing membership, and increased funding,  instead of leading people to the truth about God. They violate the principles of the priesthood of all believers and Christ as the head of the church not as a creed but in actual practice.   We must have our guard up at all times, for even wonderful, sincere, and correct pastors and founders of religious organizations can fall through temptation or false doctrine.   A pastor can be full of correct doctrine about salvation and God, but can also have some weird or evil ideas, or can be sneaking around with sinful indulgences, or behaving in crazy ways, but most of his followers will ignore or explain away such things.   Find out what Jesus said about false prophets and hypocritical Bible teachers. Discover how Jesus dealt with these secret snakes that continue to lurk in churches, temples, and spiritual organizations.   Learn to be bold and uncompromising when you confront a religious leader who is failing to fully obey God's Word, teaching false doctrine, making crazy statements, hiding a wicked vice, or raving about something that is not edifying.   Sooner or later you will encounter a bad pastor or ministry leader. Be prepared mentally and spiritually for the conflict or the decision to leave an organization that may have been good at one time, but is now corrupted. 01:04:00StevenStreightnobad pastors,false prophets,ministry,evangelism,spiritualityOne of the biggest problems that Jesus dealt with while on Earth was bad religious teachers. Misguided spiritual authorities can be a very subtle and hard to dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/09/sermon-52-is-it-sinful-to-play-violent-video-gamesReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/09/sermon-52-is-it-sinful-to-play-violent-video-games/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/09/sermon-52-is-it-sinful-to-play-violent-video-gamesFri, 09 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 52 "Is It Sinful to Play Violent Video Games?" The Red Cross has recently raised the issue of investigating whether the Geneva and Hague conventions should be applied to the fictional recreation of war in video games.   In other words, they are asking if humane treatment should be enforced in video games that simulate war. Is a gamer guilty of vicarious war crimes if he violates international law regulating the conduct of war?   Or should video games operate free from the humanitarian laws governing physical combat and treatment of prisoners?   What message is being conveyed to gamers if they can commit sadistic, brutal acts of cruelty in a video game that would not be acceptable in real life?   In this episode, we'll consider what sin is, how it darkens the heart, and whether cruelty in the imagination, in a fictional realm, is as bad as committing a violent or perverse act in real life.   Is it a matter of separating fictional activity from actual events or is it an issue of what is motivating a person to imagine a sin that he might not ever commit in real life?   What does the Bible say about mental sin vs. actual physical enactments of sinful behavior?   Is there a sharp division between imagination and actualization?    Should Christians consider violent video games as just entertainment, fun, and fictional? Or should Christians abstain from all forms of evil, including vicarious crimes?   Is sin a physical act or can it also be just a thought? Is sin a mode of ungodly behavior or can it also be an attitude of heart, an orientation of soul, a mental event? 01:11:00StevenStreightnovideogame,heart,sin,vicarious crime,psychologyThe Red Cross has recently raised the issue of investigating whether the Geneva and Hague conventions should be applied to the fictional recreation of war in vhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/07/sermon-51-false-light-is-the-darkest-darknessReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/07/sermon-51-false-light-is-the-darkest-darkness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/07/sermon-51-false-light-is-the-darkest-darknessWed, 07 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 51 "False Light is the Darkest Darkness" Many people are going to hell, and their mortal lives are destroyed, because a False Light has blinded them to the True Light.   When a person is groping for truth, seeking God,  craving salvation, and desperate for spiritual truth, a good presentation of the Gospel can reach their hearts. They know they're empty and need to be filled with God's power and rescued by His love.   But those who are satisfied with counterfeit religion, deceptive philosophy, or occult delusions will not be as receptive to God's Word as someone who is void of any semblance of spiritual teaching.   This is a very sad and difficult, the person who thinks they have found what they need, the man or woman who is no longer searching, who is smug and self-congratulatory, who is not interested in examining the claims of Christ.   Sometimes the False Light is a heretical form of Christianity, a devilish distortion of Bible teachings, or a seemingly orthodox church that has been corrupted.   Other times the False Light is a pastor, founder of a ministry, popular Christian author, or religious scholar that people admire and idolize, someone who has taken the place of the Lord, in a subtle or public manner.   When the tragic day arrives that the followers see that the leader is misleading, hypocritical, or sinful, they may lose their faith in God and descend into spiritual numbness and moral apathy. The end result can be a personal wickedness that undoes all the spiritual gains that were achieved, and a feeling of futility.   Beware of following any human being, metaphysical  tradition, or religious institution to the point of relying totally on them for spiritual guidance.   Learn how to be spiritually independent and secure in the Lord Jesus Christ as your only leader and guide. 00:58:00StevenStreightnospirituality,independence,leadership,deception,counterfeitMany people are going to hell, and their mortal lives are destroyed, because a False Light has blinded them to the True Light.   When a person is groping forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/06/sermon-50-a-sneak-preview-of-heavenReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/06/sermon-50-a-sneak-preview-of-heaven/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/06/sermon-50-a-sneak-preview-of-heavenTue, 06 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 50 "A Sneak Preview of Heaven" What will we do in Heaven? Who will be there? How do you get an eternal home in Heaven? What is Jesus Christ doing in Heaven right now?   Will our beloved pets be in Heaven? Will we eat food in Heaven? Will we have sex in heaven? Will there be alcohol or drug highs in Heaven?   Can tribes and individuals who never had a chance to hear about Christ still go to Heaven somehow? What prevents a person from going to Heaven?   Will everyone be equal in Heaven, or will people have different rewards, status, responsibilities, and experiences in Heaven?   How does what we do in this life impact what we experience in Heaven? Are we designing our eterhal life by what we do on Earth right now?    Is there any possibility of sin or sickness appearing in Heaven? Will we have work to do in Heaven? What age will we be in Heaven?   Will we recognize loved ones in Heaven? Will there be music, art, theatre, construction projects, or creativity and innovatin in Heaven?   Will there be any possibility of falling from Heaven into Hell, like Lucifer fell from Heaven and became the Devil? Why can't demons or fallen angels or even Satan himself be saved and admitted into Heaven?   Get a special, Bible-based glimpse of Heaven, along with some personal speculations and theories about Heaven, that will attempt to answer all these questions, and provide some tentative ideas to provoke your own contemplative thinking and Biblical research into this topic. 01:04:00StevenStreightnoheaven,hell,eternity,paradise,spiritualityWhat will we do in Heaven? Who will be there? How do you get an eternal home in Heaven? What is Jesus Christ doing in Heaven right now?   Will our beloved pehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/05/sermon-49-will-heaven-be-boringThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/05/sermon-49-will-heaven-be-boring/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/05/sermon-49-will-heaven-be-boringMon, 05 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 49 "Will Heaven Be Boring?" Some people actually think heaven will be perfect and peaceful, but not all that exciting. They even say they want to have fun now, in this life, because they think heaven will be boring.   One reason people worry that Heaven might be "boring" is because they are too attracted to worldly amusements, shopping, video games, movies, sports, making money, travel, art, music, and various cravings.    They consider these fleshly interests and carnal activities to be exciting and fun, but don't relish spiritual pursuits like prayer, Bible study, evangelism, ministry to the homeless and poor, missionary work, fellowship with other believers, and quiet contemplation.    They also don't realize how creative, exciting, and imaginative God is, as revealed in nature, humanity, and the universe.   Discover what heaven will really be like, based on Bible texts and the application of spiritual truth to daily life. Thrill to the reality that heaven will be far more interesting and exciting than anything the world has to offer. 01:11:00StevenStreightnoheaven,Bible,boredom,fun,spiritualitySome people actually think heaven will be perfect and peaceful, but not all that exciting. They even say they want to have fun now, in this life, because theyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/03/sermon-48-what-god-is-doing-in-the-world-todayThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/03/sermon-48-what-god-is-doing-in-the-world-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/03/sermon-48-what-god-is-doing-in-the-world-todaySat, 03 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 48 "What God is Doing In The World Today" News, which is more speculation and argument than facts and information, reports on what human beings, governments, and corporations are doing in the world.   You rarely hear anyone talking about pride coming before a fall, or reaping what you sow, or leaders taking responsibility for their bad decisions, or sin being punished, yet these are the mainsprings of life and they are the underlying realities of what's going on in the world.   But what is God doing in the world today?   Televangelists are telling us. All they do is talk about what God has done in the past (Old Testament, Gospels, Book of Acts) or what He will do in the future (Book of Revelation). They preach doctrines and success principles, but rarely explain what God's reactions are to what's going on.   Discover what God's activities are in the world and how everything that happens is a result of humanity either obeying or disobeying God's Word.   There is a spiritual war going on between God and the Devil, between the forces of light and the powers of darkness, and the more you understand this scenario, the better you'll understand why things happen the way they do. 00:48:00StevenStreightnospiritual warfare,Bible,politics,news,worldNews, which is more speculation and argument than facts and information, reports on what human beings, governments, and corporations are doing in the world.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/01/sermon-47-lake-of-peace-withinChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/01/sermon-47-lake-of-peace-within/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/12/01/sermon-47-lake-of-peace-withinThu, 01 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 47 "Lake of Peace Within" In the Bible, inner turmoil and anxiety are often symbolized as stormy seas. When we get born again, Jesus calms the turbulent waves within our souls when we look to Him in confidence and love.   Christian theology has tended to limit "peace" to man's reconciliation with God, the serenity that comes from knowing we are not destined for an eternity in hell, and being no longer in a war against God and His laws.   But how do you actually experience tranquility when in the midst of trouble, anxiety, persecution, confusion, poverty, sickness, or failure?   Discover how to feel a smooth lake of peace floating gently in your soul as you trust, obey, and love God with all your heart. 00:39:00StevenStreightnopeace,tranquility,serenity,joy,Jesus ChristIn the Bible, inner turmoil and anxiety are often symbolized as stormy seas. When we get born again, Jesus calms the turbulent waves within our souls when we lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/30/sermon-46-a-steady-trust-in-godReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/30/sermon-46-a-steady-trust-in-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/30/sermon-46-a-steady-trust-in-godWed, 30 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 46 "A Steady Trust in God" How to get rid of anxiety, stress, fear, dread, and despair -- by developing a steady trust in God.   Fear and cowardice are sins. God will not allow such mental disturbances in heaven, so we must eliminate them now.   Our goal in this life is to be as heavenly now as we will be in heaven. We cannot wait for God to perfect us eventually, we must strive for perfection with His power and love to help us.   A sporadic, hit or miss trust in God will not pull us through the tough times ahead. Learn how to refine and reinforce your current faith until it becomes a powerful weapon against all the forces of darkness and tricks of the adversary. 00:52:00StevenStreightnotrust,spirituality,faith,believing,victoryHow to get rid of anxiety, stress, fear, dread, and despair -- by developing a steady trust in God.   Fear and cowardice are sins. God will not allow such mehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/29/sermon-45-the-world-according-to-ecclesiastesReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/29/sermon-45-the-world-according-to-ecclesiastes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/29/sermon-45-the-world-according-to-ecclesiastesTue, 29 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 45 "The World According to Ecclesiastes" Is the chaos and dysfunctionality of this world making you depressed? Cheer up. It has always been messed up, as our tour through the book of Ecclesiastes will show.   There is "nothing new under the sun." Just changing combinations of the same old junk. You drink the same water Jonah jumped into.   All the stupidity and cruelty keeps circulating endlessly, recycling relentlessly, being "reborn" with every new generation.   Nobody learns from the past, or pays attention to the present, or cares about the future. There has NEVER been a "Golden Age" of anything.   The "good old days" and "the coming New Age" are a myth. Some things are getting better, but most things are getting worse.   Ecclesisastes is a book of godly cynicism toward the horrible mess this world is in and how the believer in God should look at it.   This book doesn't pull any punches. It lays out exactly what's wrong with the world system of domination and exploitation. It also gives us a solid, practical viewpoint that can help us manage our lives in the evil, stupid, and insane world in which we sojourn.   "That which is crooked cannot be made straight, and that which is lacking cannot be numbered." Ecclesisiastes 1:15   We will consider the existential, skeptical, ethical, and deconstructive aspects of the contemplative thought that is expressed in Ecclesiastes, and the answers it provides for many of today's troubling issues     Discover how the profound philosophy of Ecclesiastes can actually encourage you to keep striving to succeed and win your battles, for as the world grows darker, you just shine that much brighter. 01:02:00StevenStreightnophilosophy,cynicism,existentialism,spirituality,contemplationIs the chaos and dysfunctionality of this world making you depressed? Cheer up. It has always been messed up, as our tour through the book of Ecclesiastes willhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/28/sermon-44-spirit-vs-fleshReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/28/sermon-44-spirit-vs-flesh/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/28/sermon-44-spirit-vs-fleshMon, 28 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 44 "Spirit vs. Flesh" An examination of Romans 8 and other scriptures dealing with the difference between spirit and flesh, the metaphysical vs. the physical, material realm.   This involves the separation of born again believers from the ideas and practices of the world, which is under the temporary control of dark, demonic, atheistic forces.   How do you know if you are walking in the Spirit, or falling into the darkness of the flesh, the devil, and the world?   Find out how to stay in the light and conduct your affairs in the power and holiness of Christ in you.   Discover the extreme superiority of living according to the spirit, instead of degenerating into a life led by the impulses, thoughts, and cravings of the body and the interests of the worldly mind. 01:00:00StevenStreightnospirit,metaphysics,spirituality,deception,powerAn examination of Romans 8 and other scriptures dealing with the difference between spirit and flesh, the metaphysical vs. the physical, material realm.   Thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/26/sermon-43-are-there-special-anointed-leaders-todayReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/26/sermon-43-are-there-special-anointed-leaders-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/26/sermon-43-are-there-special-anointed-leaders-todaySat, 26 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 43 "Are There Special Anointed Leaders Today?" What does the word "anointing" mean? Is anyone anointed today?    Some false Christian teachers, fake apostles, and bad pastors run to the cover of "touch not my anointed" when you try to examine their doctrines, morality, or "miracles" and test them by the light of God's Word.   What does the Old Testament scriptural phrase "touch not my anointed" mean? To whom did it refer? Did it mean to never question, criticize, or scrutinize a person?   Are special leaders anointed -- or is every Christian believer the recipient of an anointing from God? 01:03:00StevenStreightnoanointing,heresy,test the spirits,bad pastors,false prophetsWhat does the word "anointing" mean? Is anyone anointed today?    Some false Christian teachers, fake apostles, and bad pastors run to the cover of "touch nohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/25/sermon-42-sermon-collecting-for-spiritual-growthChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/25/sermon-42-sermon-collecting-for-spiritual-growth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/25/sermon-42-sermon-collecting-for-spiritual-growthFri, 25 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 42 "Sermon Collecting for Spiritual Growth" Learn how to rapidly grow in spiritual wisdom, power, and maturity by collecting sermons.   How to find audio files of good, FREE sermons on the internet. You can download the mp3s, burn them to CD, and store them in archive cases, creating a wonderful treasury you can hand down to your children.   Specific URLs (website addresses) and names of recommended preachers and teachers will be provided to help you quickly accumulate a "portable seminary" of Biblical knowledge. 00:59:00StevenStreightnosermons,spirituality,Christian,preachers,metaphysicsLearn how to rapidly grow in spiritual wisdom, power, and maturity by collecting sermons.   How to find audio files of good, FREE sermons on the internet. Yohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/24/sermon-41-why-i-love-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/24/sermon-41-why-i-love-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/24/sermon-41-why-i-love-jesusThu, 24 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 41 "Why I Love Jesus" One way that I test the spirits and those who represent Christ is to ask them one question: what do you like best about Jesus?   One time, an old man from a local giant church came to visit. He could barely walk. It was cold and windy outside. When I asked him this question, he seemed taken off guard. He mumbled some theological doctrine, and I felt sorry for him.   If you really love Jesus, and have a genuine relationship with the Lord, you'll be overflowing with reasons why you adore Him.   What is YOUR favorite aspect of Jesus Christ? What is it, more than anything else, that attracted you to the Savior? What did He say or do that made you sit up and pay attention to the Risen Lord?   Here is my reply to this question. What initially caused me to be interested in Jesus and the many attributes, actions, and announcements of Christ that still give me great joy and peace and power. 00:58:00StevenStreightnosalvation,Jesus,Christ,Gospel,eternityOne way that I test the spirits and those who represent Christ is to ask them one question: what do you like best about Jesus?   One time, an old man from ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/23/sermon-40-meditations-on-the-beatitudesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/23/sermon-40-meditations-on-the-beatitudes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/23/sermon-40-meditations-on-the-beatitudesWed, 23 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 40 "Meditations on the Beatitudes" We take a close, fresh look at what is perhaps the most famous sermon of all history, the speech by Jesus Christ known as The Sermon on the Mount.   Due to time constraints, we'll narrow our field of examination and focus on the introductory statements, known as The Beatitudes, or The Blessed Be's, the 8 Blissful States of Being.   Someone recently said that while it's sad to see the 10 Commandments removed from schools and public places, the Sermon on the Mount is so radical, it would never be posted publicly.   President Obama said, in a 2006 speech, in justifying not using the Bible as a basis for politics, that if the Sermon on the Mount was government policy, "so radical that it's doubtful that our own Defense Department would survive its application." Later he said the economy couldn't survive without it.   Why is this sermon of Jesus so controversial? Is it possible to live according to its ideas and demands? Are they hyperbole, exaggerations, ideals expressed in super extreme language just to be memorable? Or are they challenging us to strive for the perfection that is God Himself?   Why would Jesus praise these qualities if they were unattainable or unsustainable? Will He give us the power and wisdom we need to implement such lofty ideals?   If Jesus said "Blessed be..." various types of people, how can we start to be such people in our practical, daily lives? 01:03:00StevenStreightnosermon on the mount,beatitudes,Jesus,Bible,spiritualityWe take a close, fresh look at what is perhaps the most famous sermon of all history, the speech by Jesus Christ known as The Sermon on the Mount.   Due to thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/22/sermon-39-this-world-is-a-hellReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/22/sermon-39-this-world-is-a-hell/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/22/sermon-39-this-world-is-a-hellTue, 22 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 39 "This World is a Hell" A consideration of how this world is as close to eternal hell as the Christian believer will ever get, and is as close to eternal heaven as the unbeliever will ever get.   This world is a hellish place because the devil is the temporary ruler of the domination systems now operating in great wickedness.   "Hell" can be described as a place where Satan is allowed to perform nefarious, diabolical deeds and where hellish events, like war, poverty, rape, child abuse, corporate greed, exploitation, betrayal, depression, frustration, insanity, government corruption, deception, and sadism occur.   Thus, this world is a hell.   In spite of the hellish nature of this fallen and sinful world, there is some beauty, love, and tranquility within it, now and then, and we should also appreciate these positive aspects of life.   This world provides a few moments of relief from hellish events and sorrow, and those sporadic spots of calmness and happiness are the only glimpses of paradise that unsaved people will ever experience.   Bible verses will be examined that speak of this world as a place of growing darkness, where evil forces abound, and yet the light of God's love and peace can also be found.    Realizing that this world is a hell, a precursor or prologue to the ultimate, eternal hell of the lake of fire, we should be more sober, vigilant, and enthusiastic for sharing our faith and leading others to the joy and power and blessings available from God in Christ. 01:05:00StevenStreightnohell,heaven,world,evangelism,salvationA consideration of how this world is as close to eternal hell as the Christian believer will ever get, and is as close to eternal heaven as the unbeliever willhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/19/sermon-38-loving-god-with-your-entire-mindThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/19/sermon-38-loving-god-with-your-entire-mind/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/19/sermon-38-loving-god-with-your-entire-mindSat, 19 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 38 "Loving God with Your Entire Mind" Discover how to love God mentally, with your intelligence, your powers of observation and contemplation.   How to select the most relevant and powerful Bible verses to run through your mind in your combat against sin and deception.   How to contemplate God's Word and the blessings of Nature as you grow in mystical precision and Christian maturity.   How to keep your mind spiritually fresh and dynamic by praising God and thanking Him constantly. 01:02:00StevenStreightnoBible study,memorization,contemplation,mediation,loving GodDiscover how to love God mentally, with your intelligence, your powers of observation and contemplation.   How to select the most relevant and powerful Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/18/sermon-37-spiritual-combat-zone-of-the-mindReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/18/sermon-37-spiritual-combat-zone-of-the-mind/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/18/sermon-37-spiritual-combat-zone-of-the-mindFri, 18 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 37 "Spiritual Combat Zone of the Mind" Discover how to defeat the forces of darkness with special renewed mind techniques, super prayer, intense contemplation, scripture study, and other methods.   Find out how satanic attacks often target your consciousness: anxiety, stress, confusion, false teaching, seductive ideas, mysterious rituals, esoteric technologies, fear, nightmares, panic, depression, guilt, remorse, mental blocks, shyness, obsessions, cravings, delusions, dementia, and other aberrations that will weaken or completely defeat you.   Explore ways to strengthen your mind and build a fortress of spiritual defense internally, with a profound tranquility and sharp insight into mystical realities. 01:05:00StevenStreightnomind,spiritual combat,metaphysical warfare,mystical struggle,supernaturalDiscover how to defeat the forces of darkness with special renewed mind techniques, super prayer, intense contemplation, scripture study, and other methods.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/17/sermon-36-secrets-of-spiritual-combatReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/17/sermon-36-secrets-of-spiritual-combat/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/17/sermon-36-secrets-of-spiritual-combatThu, 17 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 36 "Secrets of Spiritual Combat" Crucial techniques, methods, and insights related to mystical struggle against the forces of darkness.   How to prepare our minds for metaphysical warfare, who the enemy is, how to fight effectively, and how to protect our church. 01:08:00StevenStreightnospiritual,warfare,satan,metaphysical,mentalCrucial techniques, methods, and insights related to mystical struggle against the forces of darkness.   How to prepare our minds for metaphysical warfare, whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/16/sermon-35-discerning-of-spirits-part-4Christianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/16/sermon-35-discerning-of-spirits-part-4/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/16/sermon-35-discerning-of-spirits-part-4Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 35 "Discerning of Spirits Part 4" As we continue our exploration of discernment, or mature judgment in general, and discerning of spirits in spiritual warfare, we examine instances of Jesus dealing with unclean spirits. Discover what spiritual warfare really is, and what the Bible says about our duties as warriors for the Kingdom of Heaven and the glory of God in Christ. We also look at how we engage in spiritual combat against our own darkness, darkness in other individuals, darkness in society, and dark forces in the celestial realms. 01:13:00StevenStreightnospiritual warfare,demons,occult,Jesus Christ,discernmentAs we continue our exploration of discernment, or mature judgment in general, and discerning of spirits in spiritual warfare, we examine instances of Jesus deahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/15/sermon-34-discerning-of-spirits-part-3Religionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/15/sermon-34-discerning-of-spirits-part-3/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/15/sermon-34-discerning-of-spirits-part-3Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 34 "Discerning of Spirits Part 3" We take a close look at how Jesus dealt with the devil, people driven by devilish motivations, and demonic spirits possessing people.   How dark forces inhabit and influence worldly institutions and organizations is also unveiled. 01:08:00StevenStreightnodemons,spirits,angels,spiritual combat,deliveranceWe take a close look at how Jesus dealt with the devil, people driven by devilish motivations, and demonic spirits possessing people.   How dark forces inhabhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/14/sermon-33-discerning-of-spirits-part-2Religionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/14/sermon-33-discerning-of-spirits-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/14/sermon-33-discerning-of-spirits-part-2Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 33 "Discerning of Spirits, Part 2" A continuation of our examination of what the Bible says about discernment, spirits, and the discerning of spirits. 01:10:00StevenStreightnospirits,discernment,discerning of spirits,occult,Holy SpiritA continuation of our examination of what the Bible says about discernment, spirits, and the discerning of spirits.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/12/sermon-32-discerning-of-spirits-1Religionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/12/sermon-32-discerning-of-spirits-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/12/sermon-32-discerning-of-spirits-1Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 32 "Discerning of Spirits, Part 1" Most Christians tend to be weak regarding the discernment of underlying attitudes, motivations, and agendas. Heresies, doctrines of demons, and unbiblical spiritual manifestations abound.    "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." - I John 4:1   If you question the liars and fakes, someone is likely to accuse you of intolerance or lack of compassion. But this sloppy Christianity is exploited by the devil. We need to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.   "...who  by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." - Hebrews 5:14    I have seen trolls on Christian chat rooms who are there just to disrupt and annoy. When I expose them and request that they be banned, I often get "Steven don't be like that" or "we are praying for them" or "maybe he'll learn something here".   Immaturity and lack of teaching is rampant in the churches of America. Few are strong and bold enough to take a stand against trouble makers and clever demonic influencers. There is too much "seeker sensitivity" and pampering of those who do not seek the Lord.   We should improve our ability to see through the wiles of the devil. We need to be on guard against Satan's tricks and maneuvers. Years of Bible study, evangelism, and prayer enable us to quickly spot things that are not right.   In this episode, we'll examine what spiritual discernment means in your own life, how to operate the revelation manifestation of discerning of spirits, and how to effectively confront and deal with the false prophets, deceivers, and disruptors, those who prey on the unsaved and on inexperienced believers. 01:04:00StevenStreightnodiscernment,spirits,deception,disruption,revelationMost Christians tend to be weak regarding the discernment of underlying attitudes, motivations, and agendas. Heresies, doctrines of demons, and unbiblical spirhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/12/sermon-31-spirituality-is-the-goal-not-popularityReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/12/sermon-31-spirituality-is-the-goal-not-popularity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/12/sermon-31-spirituality-is-the-goal-not-popularitySat, 12 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMTSermon 31 "Spirituality Is the Goal, Not Popularity" We must do what we believe in, no matter what anybody else thinks about it. We seek to please God, and do what we enjoy, without needing any support, and without fearing criticism or hostility.   What tends to be popular is that which is worldly, demonic, or vulgar. Don't judge yourself based on how many fans, friends, or followers you have. Trendy things come and go. What is popular today may be despised tomorrow.   Who cares if people ignore or shun you? Who cares if people don't understand or approve of what you're doing? You don't need praise. You don't need support. You just need to know that you're doing your best and doing what God wants you do to do, as best as you can determine His will.   Let your work exist in and for itself. If it remains in obscurity, be happy knowing your skills are improving daily and you do all things to honor God and lead others to Christ.   Noah preached for years, without making a single convert. He was ridiculed and opposed. The whole world laughed at Noah and thought he was crazy. Then -- one day -- the rains came.   Luke 6:26 "Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you. For so did their fathers to the false prophets. 00:59:00StevenStreightnopopularity,fame,independence,devotion,patienceWe must do what we believe in, no matter what anybody else thinks about it. We seek to please God, and do what we enjoy, without needing any support, and withohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/10/sermon-30-spiritual-not-politicalReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/10/sermon-30-spiritual-not-political/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/10/sermon-30-spiritual-not-politicalThu, 10 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 30 "Spiritual Not Political" Christians are not to be entangled with the affairs of this world. We are citizens of heaven and are just passing through whatever nation we find ourselves in.   While we can be aware of political realities, we don' t need to be burdened or inflamed by them. Our leader is Jesus. Our trust is in God. We place no hope in any political party or worldly ideology.   We examine how Jesus responded to two political events in Luke 13, His statements against politics, and the time when some men wanted to seize Him by force and make Him a secular king.   Discover how to be set free from the stress and despair of political problems, so you may promote the kingdom of God with joy, peace, and power. 01:11:00StevenStreightnopolitics,unworldly,secularism,separation,spiritualityChristians are not to be entangled with the affairs of this world. We are citizens of heaven and are just passing through whatever nation we find ourselves in.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/09/sermon-29-gods-love-and-tender-merciesReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/09/sermon-29-gods-love-and-tender-mercies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/09/sermon-29-gods-love-and-tender-merciesWed, 09 Nov 2011 15:30:00 GMTSermon 29 "God's Love and Tender Mercies" When you think about God, be sure to focus primarily on His astonishing love. God is so patient with our stupidity and our sinfulness. God is so generous and ready to forgive us and lavish His blessings upon us.   How much does your life reflect the glorious love and tender mercies of God?   God has severity and can be extremely angry and stern, but let's take a look at His bright side and how we can manifest this marvellous and eternal compassion in our lives. 00:43:00StevenStreightnolove,compassion,mercy,God,kindnessWhen you think about God, be sure to focus primarily on His astonishing love. God is so patient with our stupidity and our sinfulness. God is so generous and rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/08/sermon-28-spiritual-combat-against-guilt-and-regretReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/08/sermon-28-spiritual-combat-against-guilt-and-regret/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/08/sermon-28-spiritual-combat-against-guilt-and-regretTue, 08 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 28 "Spiritual Combat Against Guilt and Regret" One of your biggest enemies in the Christian life is guilt.   You know your sins have been forgiven, but they may still haunt you. You suddenly remember some stupid thing you said or some terrible thing you did. Regret and shame sweep over you. Remorse and self-loathing overwhelm you.   "How could I have been so sinful?" you sigh in deep humiliation. "Why did I do that? What was wrong with me?" you demand harshly from yourself.   Do you fear you may do things in the future that are just as idiotic, selfish, or vile? What are you doing spiritually to fortify yourself so that you will not fall into those old temptations and errors?   Is self-condemnation an objective reflection on our past? Can it keep us humble and on guard? Or is it just a worthless distraction, robbing us of joy, peace, and power?   What does God's Word say about feeling bad about ourselves after our sins have been forgiven? What can we do to prevent our past from haunting and tormenting us? 01:05:00StevenStreightnoguilt,regret,remorse,self-condemnation,forgivenessOne of your biggest enemies in the Christian life is guilt.   You know your sins have been forgiven, but they may still haunt you. You suddenly remember somehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/07/sermon-27-the-church-of-just-jesus-and-youChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/07/sermon-27-the-church-of-just-jesus-and-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/07/sermon-27-the-church-of-just-jesus-and-youMon, 07 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMTSermon 27 "The Church of Just Jesus and You" How to have church with just Jesus and you, when you have not yet found a good church to attend.   You're better off as a "Lone Ranger Christian", unchurched, unattached to any local Body of Christ, than to get involved with a church that is cultish, lukewarm, mediocre, doing the bare minimum, using worldly methods to attract youth, or so far removed from the gospel, it seems like a country club.   It's good to keep looking for a group of Christians to have fellowship with, but you can get all the nourishment you need from your study of the Bible with the Holy Spirit guiding you.    Times of isolation from other believers provide you with the opportunity to focus on your own personal relationship with Jesus Christ, your prayer life, and your private devotions. 00:58:00StevenStreightnochurch,Jesus,Bible study,devotions,prayerHow to have church with just Jesus and you, when you have not yet found a good church to attend.   You're better off as a "Lone Ranger Christian", unchurchedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/05/sermon-26-make-jesus-christ-your-personal-companionChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/05/sermon-26-make-jesus-christ-your-personal-companion/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/05/sermon-26-make-jesus-christ-your-personal-companionSat, 05 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 26 "Make Jesus Christ Your Personal Companion" Jesus Christ doesn't need people who admire His teachings and worship Him from afar.   According to new research by George Barna, only 3% of self-described "Christians" have surrendered their life to God and are sincerely devoted to serving God and other people. Barna goes on to say that "people often fail to realize that the end game of spiritual development is godly character, not worldly accomplishments." (See Barna's book MAXIMUM FAITH).   This startling insight is the fruit of Churchianity. Churches are failing at encouraging people to have a close relationship to Jesus as an example to imitate -- and as a living and real Person who guides, empowers, warns, and corrects them.   What Christ wants is to be your intimate friend and the Lord you love and obey. You have to walk closely with Jesus, so you can imitate Him and represent Him as a light in this world.   Churchianity is what I call people, practices, and institutions that just "play church", going through the motions, participating in programs and activities, but their hearts are far from Christ.   It's easy to go to church, enjoy Christian music, read religious books, and wear tee shirts with Christian slogans -- but not really have Jesus Himself as a constant, living reality in your life.   Learn how to get closer to Jesus Christ, the Lord and Savior, without being a "holier than thou", religious fanatic.   Find out what Jesus said about those who truly love HIm, as opposed to those who think they do, but their lives are worldly and their devotion is lukewarm.   Discover how to increase your power, knowledge, and joy by making Jesus Christ, not religion or church, your best friend, your eternal ally, your intimate companion. 01:07:00StevenStreightnoJesus,Christ,spirituality,devotion,powerJesus Christ doesn't need people who admire His teachings and worship Him from afar.   According to new research by George Barna, only 3% of self-described "http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/04/sermon-25-how-cults-trick-and-enslave-peopleReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/04/sermon-25-how-cults-trick-and-enslave-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/04/sermon-25-how-cults-trick-and-enslave-peopleFri, 04 Nov 2011 21:00:00 GMTSermon 25 "How Cults Trick and Enslave People" Is your church a cult? Is the ministry you support becoming cultish? Is that televangelist a cult leader? What are the warning signs that a group or church is a cult?    How do cults deceive people and suck them in? What tricks do cults use to lure people and keep them from leaving?    What are the worst things that happen to someone in a cult? How can a person get out of a cult? What happens when they leave the cult?   How does an ex-cult member overcome deceptions and get back to the truth? How can they re-enter society and learn how to think independently, trusting in God for deliverance? 01:01:00StevenStreightnocult,brainwashing,religion,deception,deliveranceIs your church a cult? Is the ministry you support becoming cultish? Is that televangelist a cult leader? What are the warning signs that a group or church ishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/03/sermon-24-how-to-spot-a-cult-leaderReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/03/sermon-24-how-to-spot-a-cult-leader/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/03/sermon-24-how-to-spot-a-cult-leaderThu, 03 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 24 "How to Spot a Cult Leader" Another topic you rarely encounter in any church or youth ministry: what a cult leader looks like, how they act, what makes them cultish.   When I was a teenager, cults were generally outside the church and were perscuted or preached against by the traditional denominations.   Nowadays, cult movements and agendas have slithered secretly into the mainstream churches. Could your pastor be a cult leader? What distinguishes a dangerous cult from a non-cultish spiritual operation?   What are the harmful results of joining a cult or following a cultish church leader?   If you decide you have been involved with a cult, what can you do to get out safely? 00:55:00StevenStreightnocults,totalitarian,mind control,discernment,brainwashingAnother topic you rarely encounter in any church or youth ministry: what a cult leader looks like, how they act, what makes them cultish.   When I was a teenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/02/sermon-23-whats-wrong-with-pastors-todayThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/02/sermon-23-whats-wrong-with-pastors-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/02/sermon-23-whats-wrong-with-pastors-todayWed, 02 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 23 "What's Wrong with Pastors Today" A wonderful German Mennonite pastor led me to salvation in Christ when I was a teenager. He taught me that the Bible was the Word of God and worthy of my trust.   Many years later, after a long period of backsliding into sin and spiritual apathy, it was an Assembly of God pastor and a Lutheran pastor who helped rescue and restore me to a right relationship with  God.   I owe much to pastors, but I have also seen some very troubling developments in modern pastoring in America.   Why does a pastor think he must be the head of the church, by leading every single function and activity, and delivering all the sermons?   Why do pastors turn to secular styles of marketing and leadership? Why do they tend to focus on success principles, material prosperity, marriage, and political issues -- while neglecting deeper problems and spiritual issues?   Why are pastors moving away from traditional hymns -- and embracing repetitious, hypnotic praise choruses and contemporary music worship services that tend to be more emotional than doctrinal?   Why do they have "organ recitals", listing the cancers and diseases of members in prayers, when that is private medical information, and the emphasis should be on the organ that needs healing, instead of the disease of the organ?   Why do pastors shy away from preaching about gluttony, warmongering, witchcraft, gambling, sports addiction, cults, false prophets, sleazy televangelists, exploitation of the poor, drugs, secularism, racism, materialism, sexism, and other controversial issues?   Are pastors responsible for the hypocrisy, Bible illiteracy, militarism, and worldliness found in today's churches?   How can we respond to pastoral deficiencies? 01:05:00StevenStreightnopastors,ministers,leadership,Bible,materialismA wonderful German Mennonite pastor led me to salvation in Christ when I was a teenager. He taught me that the Bible was the Word of God and worthy of my trusthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/01/sermon-22-power-of-the-word-of-god-1The Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/01/sermon-22-power-of-the-word-of-god-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/11/01/sermon-22-power-of-the-word-of-god-1Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:30:00 GMTSermon 22 "Power of the Word of God" The Bible is the Word, Mind, and Voice of God.   Discover how God strengthened Jeremiah, the boy prophet, to speak His Word to corrupt political and religious leaders.   Learn how to amplify and magnify God's Word in your own heart, to gain victory in every aspect of your life. 00:52:00StevenStreightnoBible,scripture,power,Word of God,faithThe Bible is the Word, Mind, and Voice of God.   Discover how God strengthened Jeremiah, the boy prophet, to speak His Word to corrupt political and religiouhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/31/sermon-21-ban-halloween-as-occult-abuse-of-childrenThe Biblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/31/sermon-21-ban-halloween-as-occult-abuse-of-children/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/31/sermon-21-ban-halloween-as-occult-abuse-of-childrenMon, 31 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 21 "Ban Halloween As Occult Abuse of Children" Why is Halloween allowed to be a national holiday?   What does the Bible say about witchcraft, sorcery, divination, astrology, and other New Age occult practices?   Halloween is terrible child abuse: frightening young children with demonic masks and costumes and haunted houses.    What a horrible tradition -- having children go house to house, begging for junk food candy, when we have a national childhood obesity problem. Diabetes, tooth decay, hyperactivity, and many other negative conditions are encouraged by children consuming large amounts of candy.   People are more spooky today that in years past. How can you trust strangers, when it comes to handing food to your kids, even in your own neighborhood?    To let your children consume candy and other edible items from people you don't really know -- then the rest of the year tell them not to talk to or accept food from strangers? Contradictory. Absurd. Potentially dangerous.   Michelle Obama should get the President to sign an executive order banning Halloween it nationwide.   Let's also take a deep look at God's opinion of magic and the occult, which much of Halloween is based upon. 00:59:00StevenStreightnoBible,Halloween,occult,magic,sorceryWhy is Halloween allowed to be a national holiday?   What does the Bible say about witchcraft, sorcery, divination, astrology, and other New Age occult practhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/30/sermon-20-most-difficult-command-of-jesusChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/30/sermon-20-most-difficult-command-of-jesus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/30/sermon-20-most-difficult-command-of-jesusSun, 30 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 20 "Most Difficult Command of Jesus" It's not easy to show compassion to your enemies. How many of us have ever done it?   When was the last time you did something, not because you wanted to do it, but because Jesus said to do it?   Do we bless those who curse us, or do we consider that a nice sentiment, but feel we cannot possibly implement or practice such a bizarre command?   Does showing compassion to enemies make us a chump, a masochist, a willing victim, a Stockholm Syndrome martyr who lets anybody walk all over them?    You've probably known people who aren't happy unless they're unhappy. People who seem to enjoy suffering, who play the martyr, who seem like they like being victimized, because it gives them something to complain about, something to attract attention to themselves. It reminds you of the phrase "MIsery loves company".   They seem to want sympathy, and not solutions. They seem to enjoy griping about things, and they resent any suggestion on how to stop enabling the attacker or allowing this suffering to continue.   How does this most difficult command of Jesus work in everyday life? What does it look like in practical application? How is it different from being a wimpy loser who invites others to mistreat them, and is easy to exploit and fun to harm? 01:03:00StevenStreightnolove,compassion,enemies,Jesus,commandIt's not easy to show compassion to your enemies. How many of us have ever done it?   When was the last time you did something, not because you wanted to dohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/29/sermon-19-positive-christian-affirmations-for-mind-healingReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/29/sermon-19-positive-christian-affirmations-for-mind-healing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/29/sermon-19-positive-christian-affirmations-for-mind-healingSat, 29 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 19 "Positive Christian Affirmations for Mind Healing" How to proclaim the promises of God to your own mind -- making devil spirits and evil thoughts flee in terror.   God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ know how to freak out demons and how to destroy negative influences. If you're having trouble keeping your mind free from thoughts of suicide,  hopelessness, fear, dread, craving, cruelty, hatred, or confusion -- this session is for you.   Experience deep and profound mental healing and spiritual deliverance by listening to this recital of positive affirmations from the Bible. Learn how to exorcise all types of evil entities by receiving the Light of Jesus Christ into your soul.   Discover how you can use the power of scripture to frighten and intimidate the demonic forces attempting to hijack your heart. Force the malevolent and deceptive spirits to leave you alone and never come back to haunt you.   Stop losing the battle for your soul. Step up to overwhelming victory by learning how to succeed in mental wholeness and spiritual combat.   "Greater is He (God) that is in you, than he (Satan) that is in the world." - 1st John 4:4 01:04:00StevenStreightnodeliverance,healing,exorcism,spirits,affirmationsHow to proclaim the promises of God to your own mind -- making devil spirits and evil thoughts flee in terror.   God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ knowhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/28/sermon-18-deeper-secrets-of-jesus-christChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/28/sermon-18-deeper-secrets-of-jesus-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/28/sermon-18-deeper-secrets-of-jesus-christFri, 28 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 18 "Deeper Secrets of Jesus Christ" An exploration of some astonishing statements by Jesus Christ as recorded in the gospel of John -- statements that very few churches teach or act like they believe.   Jesus as a role model is not just an ethical or religious application. It means being supernatural on earth, and non-worldly, just like our Lord was.   We, as born again believers, have far more power and authority than many of our pastors and church leaders have explained to us.   Signs, miracles, and wonders were never meant to be limited to Jesus or His apostles or the 1st century church. In addition, there are some other things that Jesus taught, which are routinely ignored in the modern American church.   Find out modern Christians of today can step it up and be what God expects them to be. 01:03:00StevenStreightnoJesus Christ,power,faith,miracles,wondersAn exploration of some astonishing statements by Jesus Christ as recorded in the gospel of John -- statements that very few churches teach or act like they belhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/27/sermon-17-jesus-christ-the-unique-and-only-path-to-godChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/27/sermon-17-jesus-christ-the-unique-and-only-path-to-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/27/sermon-17-jesus-christ-the-unique-and-only-path-to-godThu, 27 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 17 "Jesus Christ the Unique and Only Path to God" An examination of the uniqueness of Jesus Christ -- who He is, what He did, and what He said about Himself. Look at how Jesus was defiant, combative, and antagonistic toward the sanctimonious "holier than thou" religious leaders, the Pharisees, of His day and time. Jesus deliberately poked a stick into the hornet's nest of the dark forces and He exposed the hypocrisy of fake spiritual guides. The Jesus Christ of the Gospels is exalted far above all other spirits, angels, cosmic entities, "Great White Brotherhood", Buddha, Lord Maitreya, familiar spirits, gurus, and false prophets. Today, many people think that all spiritual paths lead to heaven or to the Supreme Being. But Jesus Christ claimed that He was the only path to the Father, the Creator of the universe. Discover astonishing attributes and aspects of Christ. Thrill to the greatness of His powers, position, and presence in the lives of those who believe in Him. Find out how all other spiritual paths are false, dangerous, and disappointing. 01:03:00StevenStreightnospirituality,Jesus,heaven,salvation,religionAn examination of the uniqueness of Jesus Christ -- who He is, what He did, and what He said about Himself. Look at how Jesus was defiant, combative, and anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/26/sermon-16-what-prevents-atheists-from-believing-in-godAtheismhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/26/sermon-16-what-prevents-atheists-from-believing-in-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/26/sermon-16-what-prevents-atheists-from-believing-in-godWed, 26 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 16 "What Prevents Atheists From Believing in God"   Atheists will tell you they don't have enough proof that God exists. But God says only a fool says there is no God. Fools are people whose minds don't work right. God says it's wickedness, love of sin and selfishness, that keeps people from caring about spiritual realities.   Their alleged problems with faith are typically not the real reason, or the sole motivation, for why atheists stubbornly persist in rejecting the idea of God, mocking people of faith, and attacking all expressions of religion.   Behold: the root cause and the shameful, secret dynamics of atheism.    We expect severe repercussions against the announcement and the delivery of this sermon, because we are going to go beyond just the delusional aspects of atheism, and unveil  the hidden sources of disbelief, which atheists will find very disturbing and embarrassing.  01:04:00StevenStreightnoatheism,unbelief,skeptics,irreverence,faithAtheists will tell you they don't have enough proof that God exists. But God says only a fool says there is no God. Fools are people whose minds don't workhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/25/sermon-15-atheists-are-blinded-by-satanAtheismhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/25/sermon-15-atheists-are-blinded-by-satan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/25/sermon-15-atheists-are-blinded-by-satanTue, 25 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 15 "Atheists Are Blinded by Satan" Atheists may claim that science, reason, or philosophy have convinced them that there is no God, but the truth is that Satan has darkened their understanding.   In this episode, we take a look at why atheists typically tend to hate God, and not just disbelieve in Him, and why they often ridicule and try to destroy the faith of believers.   If atheism was a simple, innocent lack of faith, that would be one thing. But, unfortunately, atheism is generally a hostility toward God, spirituality, the Bible, and any expression of religion.   How did unbelief get this added dimension of bitter and aggressive anger at God and those who believe in God? Why are atheists so eager to rid society of all mention of God and all religious symbols? Why do atheists say that religion is a terrible thing that causes only suffering and bad things in this world?   Even if atheists claim they don't believe in God or the Devil, atheism is a deception spawned in the depths of hell, and we'll explore how the Devil uses atheists to advance his demonic purposes. 01:03:00StevenStreightnoatheism,faith,unbelief,demonic,hellAtheists may claim that science, reason, or philosophy have convinced them that there is no God, but the truth is that Satan has darkened their understanding.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/24/sermon-14-atheism-is-a-mental-illnessAtheismhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/24/sermon-14-atheism-is-a-mental-illness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/24/sermon-14-atheism-is-a-mental-illnessMon, 24 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 14 "Atheism is a Mental Illness" Come take a wild ride into the analysis of atheism, its root cause, and its foundation in irrationality.   Atheists cannot reason correctly and have faulty logical processes, which have been corrupted by sin and egotism.   Atheists refuse to believe in God. What keeps a person in a stubborn defiance of God? Why do unbelievers persecute believers? Why do atheists show disrespect for  all religions, yet demand respect for their faith in an atheistic ideology?   Why are atheists so thin-skinned and easily offended by Christmas nativity scenes, crosses, expressions of faith, and other manifestations of religion? What is preventing the light of God's love from shining in their hearts and setting them free?     The Bible says "the fool hath said in his heart: there is no God". Thus, atheism is the philosophy of fools, lunatics, those who are out of touch with reality and suffering from a mind disease.     All of creation is proof that a Creator exists, just like a skyscraper is evidence that an architect and construction crew had to exist.     We will boldly examine what the Bible says about atheists, the exaggerated egotism and addictions to sin that keep them in rebellion against God.   We will also consider the terrible fate of those who never turn away from Satan and refuse to repent and give their hearts to Christ.01:04:00StevenStreightnoatheism,unbelief,skeptics,faith,salvationCome take a wild ride into the analysis of atheism, its root cause, and its foundation in irrationality.   Atheists cannot reason correctly and have faulty lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/22/sermon-13-revelation-letters-to-the-7-churchesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/22/sermon-13-revelation-letters-to-the-7-churches/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/22/sermon-13-revelation-letters-to-the-7-churchesSat, 22 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 13 "Revelation Letters to the 7 Churches" Jesus Christ wrote some letters to Christian churches. You will find these letters in the Book of Revelation (of Jesus Christ) in the Bible.   These letters are rather harsh and critical. Jesus was not happy with most of these churches and He explained why He was displeased.   We'll examine the letters from Jesus to the 7 churches and see what they tell us about the Christian church in America today. 01:03:00StevenStreightnoRevelation,church,Bible study,Jesus Christ,reproofJesus Christ wrote some letters to Christian churches. You will find these letters in the Book of Revelation (of Jesus Christ) in the Bible.   These lettershttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/21/sermon-12-how-to-teach-gods-word-1Religionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/21/sermon-12-how-to-teach-gods-word-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/21/sermon-12-how-to-teach-gods-word-1Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 12 "How to Teach God's Word" Learn how you can make the Bible come alive for others. Whether you're a pastor, Sunday school teacher, youth minister, or a Christian with a burning desire to communicate Biblical truths, this session is for you.   Studies by George Barna and others show that churched people are not much different from the unchurched.   Thus, there is something horribly wrong with church leadership and Bible teachers.   Christians should not be similar to unsaved, worldly, secular people in regard to ethics, divorce, the occult, gluttony, materialism, sports addiction, music, sedatives, Hollywood movies, violent video games, obsession with money, credit card debt, selfishness, lack of self-control, cheating, lying, sloth, etc.   Help end Biblical illiteracy in America. Guided by the Holy Spirit, when your personal Bible study becomes electrifying, you can impart that enthusiasm and knowledge to your class, congregation, and audience.   Use your computer, personality, and offline relationships and interactions to communicate the message of salvation and other spiritual truths to people as they thrill to your insights and zeal.   You don't need to be an "ordained minister", a seminary professor, or a Bible college graduate to teach God's Word.   As a Christian, you have the ministry of reconciliation and the responsibility to share with others your faith and insights from your daily devotions. 00:59:00StevenStreightnoevangelism,Bible teaching,Bible lessons,online evangelist,witnessingLearn how you can make the Bible come alive for others. Whether you're a pastor, Sunday school teacher, youth minister, or a Christian with a burning desire tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/20/sermon-11-how-to-share-your-faith-win-souls-to-christReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/20/sermon-11-how-to-share-your-faith-win-souls-to-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/20/sermon-11-how-to-share-your-faith-win-souls-to-christThu, 20 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 11: "How To Share Your Faith & Win Souls to Christ" Do you enjoy talking to people about the best thing that ever happened to you? Are you so full of God's Word, that it just bursts out of you in great confidence, boldness, and joy?   Are you obeying the command of Jesus to share the gospel with others and win their souls for heaven? Would you like to learn how to reach people in a smart and sweet style that is not offensive or intimidating?   Discover how to lead people to salvation through speaking the truth at opportune times, in love and wisdom, so that they open their hearts to God and cry out to the Lord Jesus for a new birth and eternal life.   Tips on witnessing from Charles Finney and the experience of Steven Streight, Online Evangelist, will help you witness with greater impact and personal satisfaction. 01:05:00StevenStreightnoevangelism,witnessing,soulwinning,salvation,new birthDo you enjoy talking to people about the best thing that ever happened to you? Are you so full of God's Word, that it just bursts out of you in great confidenchttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/19/sermon-10-psalms-how-to-talk-to-godSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/19/sermon-10-psalms-how-to-talk-to-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/19/sermon-10-psalms-how-to-talk-to-godWed, 19 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 10 "Psalms: How to Talk to God" Do you enjoy prayer? Do you pray to God frequently? What do you say when you pray? Would you like to pray more effectively and get answers to your prayers?   Psalms is full of prayers to God. We can learn a lot about God, our relationship to God, and how to talk to God in prayer, by reading the Psalms.   The best "daily devotional book" you can have is the book of Psalms. It is a guide to meditation, contemplation, and spiritual growth.   There is so much solid doctrine and deep information about God in Psalms, it would be a shame to not relish and rejoice in this wonderful collection of Biblical poems.   Come with me on a guided tour of some beautiful Psalms -- and learn how to get close to God and how to talk to Him in praise, in sadness, in trouble, and in victory. 00:59:00StevenStreightnoPsalms,prayer,Bible,devotions,meditationDo you enjoy prayer? Do you pray to God frequently? What do you say when you pray? Would you like to pray more effectively and get answers to your prayers?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/19/sermon-9-proof-that-you-are-savedSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/19/sermon-9-proof-that-you-are-saved/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/19/sermon-9-proof-that-you-are-savedWed, 19 Oct 2011 04:30:00 GMTSermon 9 "Proof That You Are Saved" Do you have eternal life? Are you a son or daughter of God? Can you prove it? How can you be sure you are a saved Christian? How does a person know beyond any doubt that they are born again, sealed with the Holy Spirit, and going to heaven when they die? It would be horrible to just assume you were going to heaven, then find out when you die that you're going to hell. What a miserable experience that would be. Let's not let that happen. Discover the solid evidence of salvation, the signs that indicate something real happened when you accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior. Some Bible teachers mistakenly, in my opinion, state that to even suggest there is evidence of salvation in a person's life somehow negates grace. They say that there are no works involved in salvation, thus no outward signs that salvation has taken place.  I think these teachers are wrong, and I use scripture to show how Jesus and the early apostles mentioned what signs would accompany those who are sincerely following Jesus or are genuine born again believers. If you've never been told how to get saved, or you've never understood what proves a person is born again, or if you've been backsliding and wonder if you ever were truly born again, this lesson is for you. At some point in your life, you will suddenly be alarmed, on your death bed, or when you hit rock bottom, or when a cult leader challenges you, or when you just get tired of being insecure about your salvation -- and you'll want to be able to confirm that you are indeed saved, trusting Christ as your personal savior, and following Jesus as your Master and Lord. 01:02:00StevenStreightnonew birth,salvation,rebirth,eternal life,conversionDo you have eternal life? Are you a son or daughter of God? Can you prove it? How can you be sure you are a saved Christian? How does a person know beyond anyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/17/sermon-8-whats-wrong-with-preaching-todaySpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/17/sermon-8-whats-wrong-with-preaching-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/17/sermon-8-whats-wrong-with-preaching-todayMon, 17 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 8 "What's Wrong With Preaching Today" A person who shares the Word of God and biblical spiritual ideas with an audience is called a preacher and the speech is called a sermon. The problem with preaching today is that many times, preachers read a few Bible verses, then go off on a tangent, in a grand oratory, discussing their ideas, their experiences, their understandings, their reasonings -- instead of sticking to a solid teaching based on what the Bible itself says.   Even the best preachers fall into this mode of using the Bible as a springboard to launch into a sharing, not of what the Bible means or implies, but what their own concepts are, until you have wandered rather far from the scripture text. Or they will preach only topics that the audience is comfortable with and expect. They will avoid preaching about witchcraft, gluttony, consumerism, materialism, gambling, war and pacifism, clergy arrogance, or spiritual pride which is the worst sin of all and the sin that caused Lucifer to fall from heaven. What happens is the focus is on preacher and his ideas, rather than on the Bible. No wonder so many church goers elevate their pastor too highly and will not tolerate any questioning of the man. No wonder so many church goers rarely read the Bible. The preacher is not making the Bible come alive for the congregation. It's like God's message is shoved aside, and the preacher's flesh and mind take over. They may have great intentions, but the substance makes one wonder. While it's good to speak from the heart when delivering a sermon, why not fill your heart with God's Word, then let that Word pour forth from within? A better style of sermonizing, based on examples of sermons in the Word of God, will be described. We will also consider the motivations of the preacher, which are sometimes dubious, deceptive, or even diabolical. 01:02:00StevenStreightnosermons,preaching,oratory,Bible,evangelismA person who shares the Word of God and biblical spiritual ideas with an audience is called a preacher and the speech is called a sermon. The problem with phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/15/sermon-7-imitating-jesus-with-christ-in-youSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/15/sermon-7-imitating-jesus-with-christ-in-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/15/sermon-7-imitating-jesus-with-christ-in-youSat, 15 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 7 "Imitating Jesus With Christ In You" Are we to worship and admire Jesus -- or is that not enough? Are we to do more than just love Jesus? Are we really supposed to imitate Him and act like He did? How can we possibly do this?   John 13:15 "For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you."   What does the imitation of Christ look like in a person's life?   Can we, as average humans,  literally obey such commmands like "love your enemies", "turn the other cheek", "heal the sick", "preach the Gospel",  "deny the self", "be anxious for nothing", "take up the cross", and "love Jesus more than your family"?   Find out why salvation is NOT just "going to heaven when I die". Discover why God expects you to live your life in obedience to the teachings of Christ, and how you can do it because Christ is in you via the Holy Spirit in your heart and the Word of God in your mind. 00:54:00StevenStreightnoJesus Christ,Bible,New Testament,salvation,Christ-likeAre we to worship and admire Jesus -- or is that not enough? Are we to do more than just love Jesus? Are we really supposed to imitate Him and act like He did?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/14/sermon-6-mysterious-theology-of-jesus-christSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/14/sermon-6-mysterious-theology-of-jesus-christ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/14/sermon-6-mysterious-theology-of-jesus-christFri, 14 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 6 "Mysterious Theology of Jesus Christ" The gospel of John is our guide to the theology of Jesus Christ -- and you'll find this lesson to be a wild and wonderful ride toward the upper regions of cosmic truth.   Discover how Jesus performed miracles to astonish and grab people's attention for the message God gave Him to communicate to us.   Jesus said some mysterious things during His ministry on earth. For carnal, materialistic people His teachings remain obscure, bizarre, or impossible to apply in their daily lives.   We will look closely at some strange and wonderful  statements by Jesus Christ and how these sayings apply to us today.   Who was Jesus? Why did He come to earth? What kind of being was Christ? Who was this Father that He spoke of? Why do some people not care about Jesus and what He taught? What did Jesus say about God?    Wipe the slate clean, start from a fresh perspective, open your heart and listen to the teachings of Jesus Christ and let Him bless you and lift you up to the heavenly realm. 00:59:00StevenStreightnoChrist,supernatural,theology,metaphysics,cosmicThe gospel of John is our guide to the theology of Jesus Christ -- and you'll find this lesson to be a wild and wonderful ride toward the upper regions of cosmhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/13/sermon-5-samaria-the-good-samaritan-and-cult-evangelismSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/13/sermon-5-samaria-the-good-samaritan-and-cult-evangelism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/13/sermon-5-samaria-the-good-samaritan-and-cult-evangelismThu, 13 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 5 "Samaria, the Good Samaritan, and Cult Evangelism" Samaria was the center of a rival religion to Judaism and was shunned by the Jews of Jesus' time.   The Samaritans set up a deceptive alternative, a rival religion based on the Torah (5 books of Moses) only, no other scriptures,  to compete with the "spiritually correct" Jewish worship at Jerusalem.    Samaritans were a mixed race of those who followed Jehovah and also worshiped false idols. Jews considered Samaritans to be a dangerous and disgusting mind-control cult.   Jesus even instructed one group of his disciple missionaries to not enter any city of the Samaritans.   So why did Jesus speak of the Good Samaritan? Why was a Samaritan woman at the well the recipient of one of Jesus Christ's most profound spiritual teachings? Why did Philip preach the Gospel to Samaritans who were bewitched and mentally in bondage to a hypnotist sorcerer named Simon?   There's only a few hundred Samaritans left today. They have a small, urbanized community called Holon near Tel Aviv, and their holy land "reservation" atop Mt. Gerizim.   What would be the equivalent of a Samaritan today?   If Jesus were alive on earth today, would He speak of the Good Mormon? The Good Muslim? The Good Jehovah's Witness? The Good Seventh Day Adventist? The Good Scientologist?   By considering these questions and issues, we gain a deep understanding of how to witness to members of cults in our modern day.   We must avoid being holier than thou Pharisees, self-impressed and arrogant about our alleged "correct doctrine". We must love the cult member and not attack the cult, but present the Gospel by speaking the truth in love. 00:56:00StevenStreightnochurch,Christ,cults,evangelical,soulwinningSamaria was the center of a rival religion to Judaism and was shunned by the Jews of Jesus' time.   The Samaritans set up a deceptive alternative, a rival rehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/11/sermon-3-cutting-through-cosmic-hierarchiesChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/11/sermon-3-cutting-through-cosmic-hierarchies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/11/sermon-3-cutting-through-cosmic-hierarchiesTue, 11 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 3 "Cutting Through Cosmic Hierarchies" A devotional study of Ephesians chapter one -- -- in the light of the Gnostic/Hermetic false teaching of layers of heaven with stern angelic gatekeepers.   How Christ cut through all the real (and imagined) cosmic hierarchies to ascend to the highest peak of spiritual power and majesty -- and brought us with Him.   Blessed with ALL spiritual blessings, ALL the mighty gifts of the heavenly sphere -- the born again Christian should never have anxiety, fear, despair, or depression. We are so mightily endowed with everything God can possibly give to a human creature!   There is nothing more God can do to bless us, as we have all the treasures of Christ at our fingertips. Bless God and praise the wonderful name of Jesus the only Lord and Savior. 00:47:00StevenStreightnoChristian,Bible,blessings,Ephesians,spiritualityA devotional study of Ephesians chapter one -- -- in the light of the Gnostic/Hermetic false teaching of layers of heaven with stern angelic gatekeepers.   Hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/10/sermon-2-jesus-vs-the-warmongersSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/10/sermon-2-jesus-vs-the-warmongers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/10/sermon-2-jesus-vs-the-warmongersMon, 10 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 2 "Jesus vs. The Warmongers" Who would Jesus bomb? An examination of what Christ said about violence and retaliation. Live by the sword, die by the sword. Resist not evil with evil. God despises the bloody and deceitful man. Jesus said "I am gentle and mild." Blessed be the peacemakers. 00:31:00StevenStreightnoJesus,violence,war,pacifism,ChristianWho would Jesus bomb? An examination of what Christ said about violence and retaliation. Live by the sword, die by the sword. Resist not evil with evil. God dehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/09/sermon-1-death-bed-meditation-and-personal-renewalChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/09/sermon-1-death-bed-meditation-and-personal-renewal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/10/09/sermon-1-death-bed-meditation-and-personal-renewalSun, 09 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMTSermon 1 "Death Bed Meditation and Personal Renewal"How often do you think about your personal mortality, your day of departing this world? What will your final thoughts and last words be? Do you have a prepared statement for your tombstone? Why not?   Nearness to death, our own or the death of others, can jolt us into the realization that our life perhaps has not been what it was meant to be. Have we failed to live up to our ideals? What can we do about it, right now?   For the Christian, this focus on what we may be thinking as we die can help us to evaluate the direction of our remaining life. For the atheist, pondering your final thoughts might help you find your way to faith. As you lie on your death bed, will you be ashamed of your life? Will you be proud of your selfishness and hedonistic pursuits? Will you bitterly regret your backsliding or your disregard of the teachings of Jesus? Think NOW about what you'll think about on your death bed.   The theme of this sermon exists as a music video -- Str8 Sounds "On Your Death Bed". 00:29:00StevenStreightnodeath,meditation,spirituality,Scripture,ChristianHow often do you think about your personal mortality, your day of departing this world? What will your final thoughts and last words be? Do you have a preparedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/08/03/interview-with-spike-humer-of-successbugEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/08/03/interview-with-spike-humer-of-successbug/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/08/03/interview-with-spike-humer-of-successbugWed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview with Spike Humer of Spike Humer International Spike Humer, of Spike Humer International, acclaimed business coach and marketing strategist, shares his insights into what are the most important things any small business should be doing right now in order to survive and succeed. Discover the most common mistakes small businesses make and how to avoid or overcome them, and succeed, even in a bad economy with shrinking markets.   For 25 years, Spike has been at the forefront of formulating innovative business growth and explosive marketing strategies for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and multi-million dollar organizations. He’s been the “go-to” guy for scores of individuals and business-owners around the world.   Sharing the stage and program platforms with such luminaries and thought-leaders as Tony Blair, Jay Abraham, Chet Holmes, Stephen M.R. Covey, and many others Spike has been applauded for his straight-forward message. Check out SuccessBug on BTR.   Spike’s proven business acceleration strategies have helped generate tens of millions of dollars in revenues for his clients and program attendees. He is renowned for creating quantum leaps in profitability and business performance–all in record time.   Spike’s “10-Day Turnaround Technologies” have engineered entrepreneurial success stories in dozens and dozens of industries the world over.   His “Strategy for Significance” has helped his clients almost instantly earn the attention, trust, and profit-boosting relationships with their prospects and clients. Spike’s “Overnight Entrepreneur” methodology has put countless people on the path to financial-freedom and personal prosperity. 01:02:00StevenStreightnoSpike Humer,strategy,marketing,economy,entrepreneurSpike Humer, of Spike Humer International, acclaimed business coach and marketing strategist, shares his insights into what are the most important things any shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/29/interview-with-langdon-winner-of-rensselaer-polytechnicTechnologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/29/interview-with-langdon-winner-of-rensselaer-polytechnic/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/29/interview-with-langdon-winner-of-rensselaer-polytechnicFri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview with Langdon Winner of Rensselaer Polytechnic Langdon Winner is a political theorist who focuses upon social and political issues that surround modern technological change. His blog is Technopolis.   Professor Winner is the author of Autonomous Technology, a study of the idea of "technology-out-of-control" in modern social thought, The Whale and The Reactor: A Search for Limits in an Age of High Technology, and editor of Democracy in a Technological Society.   Praised by The Wall Street Journal as "The leading academic on the politics of technology", Mr. Winner was born and raised in San Luis Obispo, California.   He received his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from the University of California at Berkeley.   He is Professor of Political Science in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. 01:02:00StevenStreightnoscience,democracy,philosophy,politics,technocratsLangdon Winner is a political theorist who focuses upon social and political issues that surround modern technological change. His blog is Technopolis.   Profhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/27/interview-with-matthew-david-on-mobile-app-developmentTechnologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/27/interview-with-matthew-david-on-mobile-app-development/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/27/interview-with-matthew-david-on-mobile-app-developmentWed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview with Matthew David on Mobile App Development Author and marketing executive Matthew David returns to discuss mobile app development.   Matthew has written books published by New Riders, Wiley, Sam’s, Focal Press and Friends of Ed covering topics such as Flash, HTML, CSS and Mobile development. He is also the author of HTML5: Designing Rich Applications (available in 6 languages), Flash Mobile and the soon to be released HTML5 for Mobile WebSites.   In addition, Matthew has contributed over 400 articles to many Web sites including InformIT.com, Adobe.com, eWeek.com, O’Reilly, Microsoft and Element-K among many others.   To reinforce his written message, Matthew also speaks frequently at conferences, panels and groups around the United States.   Matthew David is VP of Marketing for JamPot Technologies a company that specializes in Mobile Application Development.01:02:00StevenStreightnomobile,marketing,apps,programming,developmentAuthor and marketing executive Matthew David returns to discuss mobile app development.   Matthew has written books published by New Riders, Wiley, Sam’s, Fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/25/interview-with-ken-freedman-of-wfmu-freeform-radioRadiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/25/interview-with-ken-freedman-of-wfmu-freeform-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/25/interview-with-ken-freedman-of-wfmu-freeform-radioMon, 25 Jul 2011 22:00:00 GMTInterview with Ken Freedman of WFMU Freeform RadioKen Freedman is the Station Manager of WFMU (wfmu.org), the longest running and most renowned freeform radio station in the United States. Under his guidance, WFMU became independent of Upsala College, WFMU's original owner.   Freedman also developed WFMU's internet presence, making it one of the most popular and forward looking internet radio stations in the U.S.   He recently founded the Free Music Archive (freemusicarchive.org), an online music library and social site based on curated music licensed under alternative copyrights such as creative commons licenses.   Freedman has served on the board of public science and technology companies and is a technology advisor to the National Federation of Community (NFCB) broadcasters.   He has spoken and presented at conferences sponsored by The Future of Music Coalition, National Public Radio, the Integrated Media Association, and the National Federation of Community Broadcasters. 01:15:00StevenStreightnoWFMU,music,freeform,culture,undergroundKen Freedman is the Station Manager of WFMU (wfmu.org), the longest running and most renowned freeform radio station in the United States. Under his guidance, Whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/22/interview-with-matthew-david-author-html5-rich-internetInternethttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/22/interview-with-matthew-david-author-html5-rich-internet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/22/interview-with-matthew-david-author-html5-rich-internetFri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview with Matthew David author HTML5: Rich Internet Matthew has written books for Friends of Ed, Pearson Press, New Riders, Wiley, Focal Press and Peach Pit. He is also experience at leading teams top deliver bestselling titles books that come with accompanying video training and media. An example is Flash MX Magic, a book written by 7 authors, with an accompanying web site and CD. The book sold over 45,000 copies in 12 languages. Matthew is also the author of 400+ articles. 01:01:00StevenStreightnoHTML5,web design,technology,media,programmingMatthew has written books for Friends of Ed, Pearson Press, New Riders, Wiley, Focal Press and Peach Pit. He is also experience at leading teams top deliver behttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/19/interview-with-shel-israel-of-global-neighborhoodsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/19/interview-with-shel-israel-of-global-neighborhoods/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/19/interview-with-shel-israel-of-global-neighborhoodsTue, 19 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMTInterview with Shel Israel of Global Neighborhoods Shel Israel consults, writes and speaks about social media. He has advised companies of all sizes on how to use social media to achieve pragmatic business goals. His clients have ranged from Fortune 50 companies to two-guys-meeting-in-a-Starbucks. Israel is co-author [with Robert Scoble] of Naked Conversations considered by many to be the seminal book in popularizing social media in traditional businesses.  He is also author of Twitterville and The Conversational Corporation, a Dow Jones, e-book. He is currently working on a new book, The Disruptors—Fire Starters of the Conversational Age.  As he has successfully done with previous books, Israel is posting interview notes and chapter drafts on his blog, Global Neighbourhoods where he invites reader feedback. A former journalist, he has contributed to BusinessWeek, Fast Company, Forbes, Business Intelligence and other publications. He left writing to start and run his own PR agency for many years, before selling it to employees and spending his fulltime energies in social media-related activities. An accomplished public speaker, Israel has keynoted in 10 countries and has spoken—always on social media-related issues—more than 75 times. 01:03:00StevenStreightnosocial media,technology,networks,public relations,marketingShel Israel consults, writes and speaks about social media. He has advised companies of all sizes on how to use social media to achieve pragmatic business gohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/12/interview-with-evo-terra-of-podiobooksPodcastinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/12/interview-with-evo-terra-of-podiobooks/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/12/interview-with-evo-terra-of-podiobooksTue, 12 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMTInterview with Evo Terra of Podiobooks Meet Evo Terra of Podiobooks: free serialized audio books delivered on your schedule.   For the last decade or so, Evo Terra has made his living with digital business strategies. In short, he solves problems. Along the way, he's become entangled in the publishing community.   First it was co-hosting an author interview show that became a nationally syndicated radio program & podcast. Then it was launching a serialized free audio books service. He was even asked to write a couple of books in the "for Dummies" series on the topic. Now he's focusing on authors, leveraging his knowledge in digital marketing, branding and doing business online to help them ultimately sell more books. The rules have changed. What worked in publishing a few years ago won't work today. Because marketplaces for authors exist that simply didn't a few years ago. Authors have to rely less on publishers today, as many of the tools to reach a wider audience are at their grasp.   Success comes when authors figure out the right objectives and strategies first, before choosing which tools to wield. 01:01:00StevenStreightnopodcast novels,books,publishing,authors,storiesMeet Evo Terra of Podiobooks: free serialized audio books delivered on your schedule.   For the last decade or so, Evo Terra has made his living with digitalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/10/interview-with-chuck-hickeyRock Musichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/10/interview-with-chuck-hickey/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/10/interview-with-chuck-hickeySun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMTInterview with Chuck Hickey Chuck Hickey and Steven Streight have made music together under the band names $10 Worth of Musical Instruments and Chuck Hickey and the Love Bites. We have shared many experiences and been housemates in the past.   Listen to Chuck Hickey discuss his musical evolution, Bob Dylan and The Beatles. Chuck also plays some songs from the comfort of his home. 01:05:00StevenStreightnoguitar,rock,folk,interview,performanceChuck Hickey and Steven Streight have made music together under the band names $10 Worth of Musical Instruments and Chuck Hickey and the Love Bites. We have shhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/08/totally-unthinkable-warfare-1-headless-heroes-1Comedyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/08/totally-unthinkable-warfare-1-headless-heroes-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/08/totally-unthinkable-warfare-1-headless-heroes-1Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTTotally Unthinkable Warfare 1: Headless Heroes I participated in the Army's TUWIT (Totally Unthinkable Warfare and Information Tactics) program and become a Headless Hero. My head was  amputated and the organs of seeing, hearing, kissing, thinking, etc. were relocated.   We really freaked out the enemy. They scrambled like hell when headless soldiers ran toward them. It was fun. I was a big hit with the ladies, too.   But at a certain point, I got bored. I wanted them to re-install my head so I could leave the Army and start a normal, headed life.   That's when the story gets really sad.   Songs include Goofy Gorilla and the Banana Train "Fresh Sparks". 00:29:00StevenStreightnoArmy,war,humor,science fiction,weirdI participated in the Army's TUWIT (Totally Unthinkable Warfare and Information Tactics) program and become a Headless Hero. My head was  amputated and the orghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/04/interview-with-richard-millington-of-feverbeeSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/04/interview-with-richard-millington-of-feverbee/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/04/interview-with-richard-millington-of-feverbeeMon, 04 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMTInterview with Richard Millington of FeverBee Richard Millington is the founder of FeverBee Limited, an online community consultancy, and The Pillar Summit , an exclusive course in Professional Community Management.   Richard's clients have included the United Nations, The Global Fund, Novartis, OECD, BAE Systems, AMD and several youth & entertainment brands. Richard is also the the author of the Online Community Manifesto.   In addition, Richard has also worked with Seth Godin (Squidoo founder, author of the world's most popular marketing blog and twelve best-selling marketing books), on community projects.   Based in London, United Kingdom, Richard works to help clients understand best practices for creating thriving online communities and build invaluable communities of their own. In the past 9 years Richard has worked on 10 successful online communities and contributed to success of dozens more.   Richard's blog, FeverBee, which attracts a readership of 3000 community experts, is ranked amongst the top 10 UK marketing blogs and is widely cited for its influence in helping organizations around the world improve their community efforts. 00:59:00StevenStreightnoonline,community,social media,blogs,businessRichard Millington is the founder of FeverBee Limited, an online community consultancy, and The Pillar Summit , an exclusive course in Professional Community Mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/02/fabrication-of-an-artificial-compu-mechanical-universeComedyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/02/fabrication-of-an-artificial-compu-mechanical-universe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/02/fabrication-of-an-artificial-compu-mechanical-universeSat, 02 Jul 2011 06:00:00 GMTFabrication of an Artificial Compu-Mechanical Universe Revealed! The secret agenda of the Robot-Computer  Revolution!   The Machine World has plans to convert the entire universe, all of its matter and energy, into a network of transgalactic machines, thus replicating  their mechanistic idea of a perfect mileau and ideal environment.   End result? A denatured, artifical universe replacing the one we've been living in via the imposition of technological surrogate formations, telecomputational supplantations, and mechanized substitutions.   They are generating black holes and worm holes to speed up the process, that otherwise might take trillions of years to accomplish.   I invade their collider accelerator complex with an intent to generate absolute mayhem and signal decay.   My flexon raygun is jammed, but armed with functional crystal beams and a plan to remotely trigger a vortex riot within the structure, I'm resolved to destroy it completely.   Will I be able to foil the dastardly plot? Or will my human imperfections cause me to slip and slide into abject failure? 00:27:00StevenStreightnosci fi,science,robots,technology,weirdRevealed! The secret agenda of the Robot-Computer  Revolution!   The Machine World has plans to convert the entire universe, all of its matter and energy, inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/01/dream-record-and-playback-system-warningComedyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/01/dream-record-and-playback-system-warning/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/07/01/dream-record-and-playback-system-warningFri, 01 Jul 2011 10:00:00 GMTDream Record and Playback System WARNING ATTENTION.  DRaPS (Dream Record and Playback System) modules shipped last Thursday were mistakenly labeled Level One, but were actually more advanced Experimental Test Units that must be handled VERY carefully.   There are many switches, levers, and buttons that will be unfamiliar to users of Level One Personal units. Without an accompanying manual for the Experimental Test Unit, customers will be bewildered and may try to toy with the unit, flipping and slapping and slamming it, spinning dials hysterically, going every which way with the sliders, trying to get it to work, we must caution all users that this is a dangerous response.   The primary difference in this unit, as compared to the regular Level One Personal Unit, is that it can used for wideband dreamcasting, a very popular activity in the deep technology underground. It's a social media digital broadcaster. You get your friends to Friend your dreamstream, so you can exchange oneiric films with them, in the Dream Share room, just like with the Level One, but you can also teleproject your dreams to those who configure their settings to Dreamwave Input Hub mode: PUBLIC ACCESS. Then anyone on their Friends list can send them their own dreams, right into that friend's DraPS unit, then they can view your dreamcasts whenever it is convenient for them.   There are many other features, and some of them are hazardous when one is not properly trained.   For example, if you sufficently abuse the module, you can accidentally trigger such features as dream merging, projecting dreams onto sleeping persons without them first Friending your unit in Dream Share, project dreams on the sky late at night, dream shields that block unwanted dreamcasts, and a dream synthesizer that produces Dreams on Demand that you can experience when you sleep. 00:38:00StevenStreightnodream,circuitry,technology,weird,novelATTENTION.  DRaPS (Dream Record and Playback System) modules shipped last Thursday were mistakenly labeled Level One, but were actually more advanced Experimenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/30/the-worst-how-to-books-ever-publishedComedyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/30/the-worst-how-to-books-ever-published/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/30/the-worst-how-to-books-ever-publishedThu, 30 Jun 2011 06:30:00 GMTThe Worst How To Books Ever Published I review such titles as: Slightly Positive Affirmations: The Timid Autosuggestion System.   Because I Said So: Human Communication Concepts for Business Managers.   Don't Delegate Golf: How To Keep Underlings Busy So You Can Goof Off.   Shovel Ready Jobs: Your Career As a Grave Digger.   Overhyped, Overbearing and Overbrunched: Radiate Charisma by Being Rude and Obnoxious.   Build Your Dream Home for $1.49.   Advanced Panhandling Techniques in a Sluggish Economy.   We Keep Getting Stranger: A Guide to Asocial Media.   30 Day Guide to Striking It Rich Doing Almost Nothing at All.   I Don't Feel Like It: A Manual for Underachievers.   You Will Know Them By Their Suits (Not Fruits).   Sleep and Get Rich.   Be Your Own Butler.   Make Money WIth Childish Art That Poses as Being Primitive.   Dumbing Down for Dummies: Make People Like You For Being Stupider Than Them. 00:55:00StevenStreightnobooks,book reviews,weird,funny,publishingI review such titles as: Slightly Positive Affirmations: The Timid Autosuggestion System.   Because I Said So: Human Communication Concepts for Business Manhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/29/misadventures-of-a-day-actuarianComedyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/29/misadventures-of-a-day-actuarian/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/29/misadventures-of-a-day-actuarianWed, 29 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMTMisadventures of a Day Actuarian Using a bizarre human resources trick, I land a job as a Day Actuarian. I explain how I got the job with no resume, no interview, no job application, no job description, and no real work load -- and if I can do it, you can too!   I start my day sampling some genetically modified deprogramming music by popular government bands Lonely Horse Ted and His Girlfriend Marsha and Their Worm Ranch, Randy the Robot and His Merry Servomechanism Lads, Eddie Confusion and the Electric Ethnomethodologists, and Jerry Riching and the Multilevel Marketing Scoundrels. 00:53:00StevenStreightnofunny,weird,radio theater,strange,audio artUsing a bizarre human resources trick, I land a job as a Day Actuarian. I explain how I got the job with no resume, no interview, no job application, no job dehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/28/blogocombat-reverse-trolls-self-expressionSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/28/blogocombat-reverse-trolls-self-expression/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/28/blogocombat-reverse-trolls-self-expressionTue, 28 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMTBlogocombat, Reverse Trolls & Self Expression Why I use "blogocombat" to describe a wide range of online discussion, debate, argument, and any form of communication of non-homogenous ideas and variegated opinions.   Why I welcome both destructive and constructive criticism and why I shun anonymous bloggers and anonymous comments, with very few exceptions.   New techniques being used by trolls, including the strange but common phenomenon of the Reverse Troll is examined in great detail. As a veteran hardcore blogger and social media strategist, I reveal some of my deepest secrets related to online debates, professional roundtables, and panel discussions.   I explain how flattery and praise can be used against you, luring you into the malicious web of a bitter and jealous control freak. This "reverse trolling" is described and remedies for  the problem are recommended.   The basic fundamental principle boils down to the Text vs. Text premise: you should not feel elated or angry when reading online text or hearing online speech or viewing online video. You must, in the case of internet discussions, be emotionally dead, neutral, oblivious, with no thin-skinned sensitivity or easy-to-push buttons.   Learn how to express yourself with bold but polite confidence in every situtation online. Discover how to overcome the ploys of trolls and their ilk. Explore proven techniques for communicating your dissent, disagreement, or diverse viewpoint, without making enemies or attacking those who have a different perspective.   Cyber-bullies would fail completely if their intended victims knew some of these practical procedures and methods for dealing with accusations, threats, and complaints. Enter a whole new world of social community conversations, with Vaspers' reasoned and experienced guidance. 01:01:00StevenStreightnoblogocombat,online debate,conversations,roundtables,trollsWhy I use "blogocombat" to describe a wide range of online discussion, debate, argument, and any form of communication of non-homogenous ideas and variegated ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/28/amoeba-miceComedyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/28/amoeba-mice/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/28/amoeba-miceTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMTAmoeba Mice As my wife, myself, and Lt. David Smith return in our spacecraft to Earth, after taking an inspection tour of the Mars Satellite Relay System, which provides the base trunklines of the Interplanetary Internet, I begin to dread facing the freaky amoeba mice that have invaded our home.   In the midst of my trepidations, as I digitally embody myself to visit a street carnival while my physical body waits for the gentle float down to Earth, I muse on Social Media and how it has been defiled and mis-defined. 00:39:00StevenStreightnosci fi,animalistic,UFO,funny,weirdAs my wife, myself, and Lt. David Smith return in our spacecraft to Earth, after taking an inspection tour of the Mars Satellite Relay System, which provides thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/27/dj-bennett-of-killradio-on-internet-radio-djingTechnologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/27/dj-bennett-of-killradio-on-internet-radio-djing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/27/dj-bennett-of-killradio-on-internet-radio-djingMon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTDJ Bennett of KillRadio on Internet Radio DJing    Bennett Theissen began online services working for Rhino Records back in 1995, preparing audio excerpts of new releases for their website.  An expert on artists like Sun Ra and Bob Dylan, he was "Dr. Rhino" answering music questions. Bennett has been with killradio.org since its premiere 11 years ago. Since 2001, Bennett anchors the Weekly News in Review (in conjunction with harpers.org) on killradio every week. Bennett's Chill Room shows can be found on the www.killradio.org archive page, on his podomatic page http://chillroom.podomatic.com/, and at http://www.radio4all.net/index.php/contributor/1541.  01:00:00StevenStreightnodj,radio,internet,music,artBennett Theissen began online services working for Rhino Records back in 1995, preparing audio excerpts of new releases for their website.  An expert on arhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/26/trouble-at-robot-land-labComedyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/26/trouble-at-robot-land-lab/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/26/trouble-at-robot-land-labSun, 26 Jun 2011 04:30:00 GMTTrouble at Robot Land Labs A solar surface-burst vomits up black hole polkadot arrays that have cryptically damaged Robot Land Labs, all 12 top secret underground levels.   Synthetics run amok, mutant creatures slither around, dysfunct droids morph into simulations of lab staff. My female lab assistant, Patti Smarch, may not even be human anymore.   What was I doing, when the super-colliding sunspot erupted? Working on some routine deteriorating spectral summits. My virtual lasso fell into a malicious loop and many hungry mutants started feasting on Russian technicians.   Find out if I can unravel this mess, or will shame myself in a weakly designed and miserably uncertain attempt. 00:35:00StevenStreightnorobot,technology,sci fi,humor,geekA solar surface-burst vomits up black hole polkadot arrays that have cryptically damaged Robot Land Labs, all 12 top secret underground levels.   Syntheticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/25/interview-with-chris-pirillo-of-lockergnomeTechnologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/25/interview-with-chris-pirillo-of-lockergnome/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/25/interview-with-chris-pirillo-of-lockergnomeSat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview with Chris Pirillo of Lockergnome Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, etc. Ladies and gents, the infotaining and irrepressible Lockergnome himself, Chris Pirillo. Participating eccentrically in Internet conversations since 1992, Chris Pirillo launched Lockergnome as a content publishing network and built Gnomedex to be one of the blogosphere’s highly regarded conferences. In 1998, he authored the authoritative book on e-mail publishing — further establishing himself as a thought leader. His presentation style and technology achievements are legendary. And now you have a ringside seat at an intimate Chris Pirillo Experience that will be memorable, instructive, and inspiring. 00:59:00StevenStreightnoLockergnome,Gnomedex,technology,social media,digital mediaGeek, Internet Entrepreneur, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, etc. Ladies and gents, the infotaihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/24/interview-with-cindy-krum-author-of-mobile-marketingMarketinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/24/interview-with-cindy-krum-author-of-mobile-marketing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/24/interview-with-cindy-krum-author-of-mobile-marketingFri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview with Cindy Krum author of Mobile Marketing Cindy Krum -- author of Mobile Marketing: Finding Your Customers No Matter Where They Are -- reveals the secrets to a mobile ad campaign. Cindy Krum is the CEO and Founder of Mobile Moxie (formerly Rank-Mobile) based in Denver, CO. She brings fresh and creative ideas to her clients, speaking at national and international trade events about mobile web marketing, social network marketing and international SEO. Cindy is an SEOmoz Assoicate and hosts a weekly radio show about mobile marketing on WebMasterRadio.fm called Mobile Presence. She writes for industry publications, and has been published in Website Magazine, Advertising & Marketing Review, Search Engine Land, the Bruce Clay Blog, and quoted by many respected publications including Thompson & Reuters, PC World, TechWorld, Internet Retailer, Search Marketing Standard and Direct Magazine. Some of the events that Cindy regularly presents at include Search Marketing Expo (SMX), Search Engine Strategies (SES), adTech, Affiliate Conference and Online Marketing Strategies (OMS). Cindy also served as the co-chair of the SEMPO Emerging Technologies Mobile Web Task Force, and is an active member of the search community. She is passionate about bringing creative online marketing solutions to clients, and working with clients to develop high level, integrated mobile marketing strategies. 00:53:00StevenStreightnomobile,technology,sales,advertising,cell phonesCindy Krum -- author of Mobile Marketing: Finding Your Customers No Matter Where They Are -- reveals the secrets to a mobile ad campaign. Cindy Krum is the CEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/22/rent-a-partyComedyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/22/rent-a-party/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/22/rent-a-partyWed, 22 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMTRent a Party A quick peek into the ugly side of life. A psycho neighbor must be dealt with decisively. I hire Rent a Party to throw a wild party in my apartment, to annoy the neighbor and force him to move. But the Rent a Party goons are loaded with their own problems, so was this a good idea after all? Music selections include Str8 Sounds "Crazy Boss Blues", "Cepheid Variable", and "Inside Sunshine", and Camouflage Danse "Steve's Straight". 00:44:00StevenStreightnoradio theater,humor,music,weird,experimentalA quick peek into the ugly side of life. A psycho neighbor must be dealt with decisively. I hire Rent a Party to throw a wild party in my apartment, to annoy thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/22/interview-w-gini-dietrich-ceo-armant-dietrich-spinsucksBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/22/interview-w-gini-dietrich-ceo-armant-dietrich-spinsucks/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/22/interview-w-gini-dietrich-ceo-armant-dietrich-spinsucksWed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview w/ Gini Dietrich, CEO, Armant Dietrich, SpinSucks Gini Dietrich is Founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, Inc., a firm using non-traditional marketing in a digital world. Author of Spin Sucks,  the 2010 Readers Choice Blog of the Year, a Top 42 Content Marketing Blog from Junta42, a top 10 social media blog from Social Media Examiner, and an AdAge Power 150 blog, Gini has delivered numerous keynotes, panel discussions, coaching sessions, and workshops across North America on using online technology in communication, marketing, sales, and HR. One of the top rated communication professionals on the social networks, Gini was recently named the number one PR person, according to Klout and TechCrunch, on the channels, and number one on Twitter, according to TweetLevel. She also can be found writing at Crain's Chicago Business, AllBusiness, and Franchise Times.   00:57:00StevenStreightnosocial media,business,PR,digital,blogsGini Dietrich is Founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, Inc., a firm using non-traditional marketing in a digital world. Author of Spin Sucks,  the 2010 Readhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/21/interview-with-laura-klein-of-organic-authorityReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/21/interview-with-laura-klein-of-organic-authority/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/21/interview-with-laura-klein-of-organic-authorityTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview with Laura Klein of Organic Authority Owner of Organic Authority, Laura Klein is a bold advocate of our right as consumers to transparent and diverse food choices. Laura Klein upgrades the fading “grungy” image of what it means to go green.    A trained chef with roots in the organic food movement, Laura is a living embodiment of the green lifestyle. She brings intelligence, intoxicating energy and girl-next-door approachability  to the subject of living green.   Never preachy, always positive, Laura encourages small lifestyle changes that save both time and money, off of which adds up to greater personal – and global – good! Visit Laura Klein’s Growing World of Green! Laura brings the good green world to the public in many exciting ways.   Laura Klein Green Products:  Launched in late 2008, Laura’s line of Green Car Cleaning products are available at SamsClub.com. Her eco-friendly grime-fighters include Waterless Wash and Shine, Tire and Dashboard Dressing, Cleaner Degreaser, Car Carpet Spot Remover, Glass & Mirror Cleaner and a Green Car Cleaning Kit - a great way to sample the line. Go to http://www.LauraKleinsGreenCleaning.com to learn more.Laura Klein’s Green Club: Launched in early 2009, Laura’s subscription-based membership website aims to help the population at large create a healthy home by reducing everyday exposure to toxic chemicals – easily and affordably.Featured Expert: A sought after TV personality and media resource on living green and organic food.00:56:00StevenStreightnoorganic,health,natural,vegan,vegetarianOwner of Organic Authority, Laura Klein is a bold advocate of our right as consumers to transparent and diverse food choices. Laura Klein upgrades the fading “http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/19/robot-rejects-vs-the-moon-monstersTechnologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/19/robot-rejects-vs-the-moon-monsters/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/19/robot-rejects-vs-the-moon-monstersSun, 19 Jun 2011 06:00:00 GMTRobot Rejects vs the Moon Mutants I enlist marginally functional scrap robots to save Earthian humanity from the rampaging mutated fiends of Mobile Moon Unit L-73, who diabolically insist on monopolizing the Lunar Elevator to invade the planet that exiled them. Even while the Escape Craft is having engine problems, my valiant robot misfits fight on, thanks to my ROBOTC programming skills and innovative widget enhancements,  to spectacular victory. 00:44:00StevenStreightnosci fi,science,horror,mutants,robotsI enlist marginally functional scrap robots to save Earthian humanity from the rampaging mutated fiends of Mobile Moon Unit L-73, who diabolically insist on mohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/19/with-wayne-hurlbert-on-secrets-of-book-reviewingBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/19/with-wayne-hurlbert-on-secrets-of-book-reviewing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/19/with-wayne-hurlbert-on-secrets-of-book-reviewingSun, 19 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTWayne Hurlbert on Secrets of Book Reviewing Wayne shares ideas for becoming an honest and sought after book reviewer.   He offers suggestions for building relationships with publishers, publicists, and authors to write more book reviews.   Learn how to write a book review that describes the book honestly, and contains your own personal touch. Find out what elements and links to include in every review to provide the best possible reviews.   Discover places to post and share your reviews so that they receive the wide coverage that the author and reviewer deserve. 01:00:00StevenStreightnobook,review,publisher,publicist,marketingWayne shares ideas for becoming an honest and sought after book reviewer.   He offers suggestions for building relationships with publishers, publicists, andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/17/vaspers-adventures-in-robot-landTechnologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/17/vaspers-adventures-in-robot-land/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/17/vaspers-adventures-in-robot-landFri, 17 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMTAdventures in Robot Land I get lost in Robot Land attempting to biolocate the Robot Room where finished units are held prior to being shipped. Confusion ensues as I enter wrong rooms and make a mess of things, pushing buttons that ought not be pushed, clashing with crazed technicians, and waking up sleeping workers. 00:29:00StevenStreightnorobot,music,theater,comedy,humorI get lost in Robot Land attempting to biolocate the Robot Room where finished units are held prior to being shipped. Confusion ensues as I enter wrong rooms ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/17/interview-with-dj-chillroom-bennett-theissen-of-killradioMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/17/interview-with-dj-chillroom-bennett-theissen-of-killradio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/17/interview-with-dj-chillroom-bennett-theissen-of-killradioFri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview with DJ Bennett of KillRadio [ABORTED] **weird**Due to a mix up, this interview did not happen. What does happen is a weird dreamlike series of events that involves crowd uprisings, confusing remarks from the Networked Robot Alliance, a space shuttle launch, a Camouflage Danse song, and a persistent Native American hacker who gets a bit spooky. 00:32:00StevenStreightnoradio,internet,podcasting,music,DJDue to a mix up, this interview did not happen. What does happen is a weird dreamlike series of events that involves crowd uprisings, confusing remarks from thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/16/interview-with-str8-sounds-on-loop-and-sample-musicElectronic Musichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/16/interview-with-str8-sounds-on-loop-and-sample-music/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/16/interview-with-str8-sounds-on-loop-and-sample-musicThu, 16 Jun 2011 03:00:00 GMTInterview with Str8 Sounds on Loop and Sample Music Broadcasting from the InterPlaNet, interplanetary internet system, computer musician Str8 Sounds, is interviewed by an NRA (Networked Robot Alliance) representative.  Streight explains how to use digital audio tools to compose music -- and how to mix songs perfectly by understanding the ear. Practical tips on digital audio composing, track mixing, live performance,  and where to go for free and paid music loops and sound samples to use in your own work. A lecture with music interludes. Tracks include Str8 Sounds "Peace Toad", "Deprivation is Liberation", "In the Midst of the River", "Explosion on the Sun", "Empty Empire" and "Creature from the Glass Lagoon". Also tracks from the Trailblazing Trio, his field recordings project. 01:00:00StevenStreightnosocial media,techno,music,loops,marketingBroadcasting from the InterPlaNet, interplanetary internet system, computer musician Str8 Sounds, is interviewed by an NRA (Networked Robot Alliance) representhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/14/super-extreme-bizarre-perfectionism-for-business-survivalManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/14/super-extreme-bizarre-perfectionism-for-business-survival/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/14/super-extreme-bizarre-perfectionism-for-business-survivalTue, 14 Jun 2011 05:30:00 GMTSuper Extreme Bizarre Perfectionism for Business Survival Excellence is no longer enough. Superior Quality is for slackers. You must push it much further, into Astonishing Products, Ruined Suit Leadership, Extra Freaky Strategy, Euphoric Customer Service. Concrete, hard-knuckled examples of how to do it. Rise above the outmoded Average Typical Businessperson dinosaur preserve now! And survive in a perpetually declining economy and eternally shrinking market. 00:59:00StevenStreightnobusiness,perfectionism,excellence,strategy,managementExcellence is no longer enough. Superior Quality is for slackers. You must push it much further, into Astonishing Products, Ruined Suit Leadership, Extra Freakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/13/interview-with-brett-nordquist-of-ox-consultingBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/13/interview-with-brett-nordquist-of-ox-consulting/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/13/interview-with-brett-nordquist-of-ox-consultingMon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview with Brett Nordquist of Ox Consulting Former product manager at Microsoft, Brett Nordquist runs Ox Consulting, a web design company that provides websites for small businesses. Learn how to promote your tech services, with tips on working with difficult clients. Brett's insight blog is Nordquist Blog. Follow him as Akula on Twitter. I got very interested in Brett when I read a post he wrote called "Just Make the Phone Number Bigger" and it blew me away, it rang true for me, reminding me of my days at Grey Advertising. I now consider Brett to be one of my favorite bloggers. Listen to the deep wisdom of this veteran tech blogger, who's full of practical advice and funny anecdotes from his years at Microsoft, plus transparent insights on being an independent consultant. 01:00:00StevenStreightnotechnology,blogging,social media,web design,Ox ConsultingFormer product manager at Microsoft, Brett Nordquist runs Ox Consulting, a web design company that provides websites for small businesses. Learn how to promotehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/07/interview-with-toby-bloomberg-of-diva-marketingBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/07/interview-with-toby-bloomberg-of-diva-marketing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/07/interview-with-toby-bloomberg-of-diva-marketingTue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview with Toby Bloomberg of Diva Marketing A native of Boston who found her way to Atlanta, Toby Bloomberg is one of the most respected names in Social Media Marketing and Women in Blogging. She is the CEO of Bloomberg Marketing, hosts the Diva Marketing Talks podcast on Blog Talk Radio, and cracks the whip at the Diva Marketing Blog. A gifted and zealous she-blogger, Toby will take you to new heights in social networking for brand building and product sales. With over 15-years experience in marketing, Toby grew-up in the marketing research biz, as her dad ran a successful data collection company. Hooked on the incredible potential of the Internet in 1997, her imagination soared with thoughts on how this media could create old-fashioned, corner grocery store relationships and real-time customer service in a world that seemed to have forgotten the importance of consumer relationships. Accomplishments include: National speaker and facilitator of Social Media Marketing and traditional marketing topics for organizations like the American Marketing Association, Olympic Organizing Committee, PRSA, BlogHer, BlogWorld, 3M, M/A/R/C, Purina, The Women's Congress, BusinessWire, SCORE. Articles published in Marketing News, Atlanta Business to Business, RevenueToday. Quoted in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Atlanta Business Chronicle, and INC. Toby also enjoys serving on boards of the American Marketing Association and the Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association. She also chairs the American Marketing Association's online communities and is moderator of Internet/eCom SIG. 01:00:00StevenStreightnoblogs,social media,marketing,women,businessA native of Boston who found her way to Atlanta, Toby Bloomberg is one of the most respected names in Social Media Marketing and Women in Blogging. She is thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/04/interview-with-yvonne-divita-of-lipstickingBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/04/interview-with-yvonne-divita-of-lipsticking/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/04/interview-with-yvonne-divita-of-lipstickingSat, 04 Jun 2011 19:00:00 GMTInterview with Yvonne DiVita of Lipsticking Learn the social media secrets of Yvonne DiVita, whose Lipsticking blog is a pioneer in the Marketing To Women category. Lip-sticking the blog was established in 2004. Led by Yvonne DiVita, who created the blog as a voice for her book, Dickless Marketing: Smart Marketing to Women Online, the women who blog at Lip-sticking do so to help improve other women’s lives at home and in business. These enterprising she-bloggers enjoy sharing their insights and tips related to  literature, movies, shows, TV, books, social media, parenting, traveling, and  new online tools. 00:59:00StevenStreightnowomen,marketing,social media,blogs,salesLearn the social media secrets of Yvonne DiVita, whose Lipsticking blog is a pioneer in the Marketing To Women category. Lip-sticking the blog was establishedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/03/interview-with-becky-mccray-of-small-biz-survivalEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/03/interview-with-becky-mccray-of-small-biz-survival/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/03/interview-with-becky-mccray-of-small-biz-survivalFri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview with Becky McCray of Small Biz Survival Becky McCray started Small Biz Survival to share her insights and tips as a successful small town entrepreneur. She believes that small town entrepreneurs have a lot to teach other businesses. Becky writes about small business and rural issues, based on her own successes and failures. She and her husband own a retail liquor store and a cattle ranch. Becky also works with city governments on project management and grant writing. Her latest project is Tourism Currents, teaching social media skills to tourism professionals. It's a joint project with Sheila Scarborough. Lately, Becky McCray is in great demand as a small business, social media and small town speaker. 01:00:00StevenStreightnosmall business,marketing,social media,tourism,ruralBecky McCray started Small Biz Survival to share her insights and tips as a successful small town entrepreneur. She believes that small town entrepreneurs havehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/02/interview-with-billy-dennis-the-peoria-punditBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/02/interview-with-billy-dennis-the-peoria-pundit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/02/interview-with-billy-dennis-the-peoria-punditThu, 02 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMTInterview with Billy Dennis the Peoria Pundit Billy Dennis aka Peoria Pundit is a former reporter and editor at small daily and weekly newspapers in Illinois and Missouri. He comments on media, news and politics. He also owns and operates Peoria Pundit blog, Tell Peoria, a blog advertising platform, and The Blog Peoria Project, which promotes community-based citizen journalism in his hometown, Peoria IL. Billy is also the creator of a whole new form of blogging called Scannerblogging, reporting on items he hears on his police band scanner. He also sponsors a monthly Blogger Bash, where local bloggers, politicians, and blog groupies get together at a restaurant and interact with each other in the real world, sharing insights and experiences. Outspoken, humorous, and totally devoted to developing new online media platforms, the Peoria Pundit is someone you'll greatly enjoy, whether you agree with him or not. 00:59:00StevenStreightnoPeoria,local blogging,journalism,blogs,politicsBilly Dennis aka Peoria Pundit is a former reporter and editor at small daily and weekly newspapers in Illinois and Missouri. He comments on media, news and pohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/01/interview-with-bl-ochman-of-whats-next-and-pawfunBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/01/interview-with-bl-ochman-of-whats-next-and-pawfun/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/06/01/interview-with-bl-ochman-of-whats-next-and-pawfunWed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview with BL Ochman of What's Next and PawFun Learn how the giant corporations are using social media and what works -- and what does not. B.L. Ochman, president of her own social media strategy firm, has helping Fortune 500 companies achieve spectacular results by strategically incorporating emerging media into their marketing mix since 1996. Her blog is What's Next. She contributes to Ad Age Digital Next, Mashable, Business Week and others. On Twitter, she is @whatsnext. She is co-founder of the pet lovers' site and blog, Pawfun.com - where you can create and send free photo e-cards of your pets and create a variety of great products featuring your pet’s photo. This is bound to be a really informative and explosive interview, a peek inside the upper realms of blogging and social media marketing from a seasoned and widely respected pro. BL has been a mentor and adviser to Vaspers from the very beginning. 01:00:00StevenStreightnoblogs,social media,marketing,mobile,public relationsLearn how the giant corporations are using social media and what works -- and what does not. B.L. Ochman, president of her own social media strategy firm, hashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/31/small-business-errors-in-social-mediaEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/31/small-business-errors-in-social-media/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/31/small-business-errors-in-social-mediaTue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTSocial Media Content That Achieves Business Goals You have accounts on Twitter, Facebook, a blog, and other social networks. Now what? Achieve corporate objectives by sharing your expertise, links, lists, news items, mobile coupons, videos, podcasts, web tools, product comparison guides, testimonials, site-specific discounts, odd blogs, questions, and other forms of content. Make your social media valuable and interesting to fans, followers, and friends, instead of hammering them with hype or inundating them with inspirational quotes. 00:31:00StevenStreightnosmall business,social media,web content,branding,salesYou have accounts on Twitter, Facebook, a blog, and other social networks. Now what? Achieve corporate objectives by sharing your expertise, links, lists, newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/29/interview-with-wayne-hurlbert-on-podcasting-secretsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/29/interview-with-wayne-hurlbert-on-podcasting-secrets/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/29/interview-with-wayne-hurlbert-on-podcasting-secretsSun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTInterview with Wayne Hurlbert on Podcasting Secrets Blog Business World is the first business blog I ever read. Now, the highly successful, hardcore blogger Wayne Hurlbert reveals his insights and tips on how you, too, can be effective online, for your self or your company's brand. Find out how to begin and then continually improve your podcast. Discover how veteran business blogger, popular book reviewer, and pioneer podcasting expert Wayne Hurlbert got started in this field. Learn the secrets to successful podcasting and entertaining, highly listenable and informative interviews. You won't want to miss this electrifying and tightly-focused, practice-oriented presentation. For pragmatic over-achievers and creative outsiders, and all who want to skip all the hype and speculation and vague generalities, and get right to the meat of podcasting Do's and Don'ts. 01:01:00StevenStreightnoWayne Hurlbert,podcasting,Blog Business World,blogs,interviewsBlog Business World is the first business blog I ever read. Now, the highly successful, hardcore blogger Wayne Hurlbert reveals his insights and tips on how yohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/27/social-media-rules-for-business-and-self-promotionBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/27/social-media-rules-for-business-and-self-promotion/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/27/social-media-rules-for-business-and-self-promotionFri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTSocial Media Rules for Business and Self Promotion Find out how to develop a winning social media strategy for corporate or personal goals. What to do and what to never do, with specific tips on content, interactions, and identifying social networks that are worth participating in. Insights into how to debate topics, how to announce sales and specials, and how to stand out from the competition with genuine sincerity and active altruism. Achieve your objectives, have fun, and avoid the potential problems and very real dangers lurking in social media. Strategic ideas with actual examples and specific instructions. 00:54:00StevenStreightnosocial media,public relations,strategy,marketing,communicationFind out how to develop a winning social media strategy for corporate or personal goals. What to do and what to never do, with specific tips on content, interahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/25/interview-with-roger-hutchinson-naturally-yours-groceryReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/25/interview-with-roger-hutchinson-naturally-yours-grocery/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/25/interview-with-roger-hutchinson-naturally-yours-groceryWed, 25 May 2011 15:00:00 GMTInterview with Roger Hutchinson, Naturally Yours Grocery Discover the secrets of retail success, even in a tough economy. Interview with the manager of  health food and organic produce operation, Naturally Yours Grocery, the largest vitamin and supplement business in Central Illinois. With stores in Peoria and Bloomington-Normal, IL, this operation is growing and heavily invested in social media. Roger Hutchinson reveals his insights as an aggressive David vs. the competitive Goliaths of grocery. He also discusses a variety of healthy diet issues and solutions. Topics include Roger's business career highlights, why consumers are trending more and more to organic products and natural remedies, dangers of genetically modified food, and what his stores offer for radiant health and longevity. 00:31:00StevenStreightnohealth,organic,natural,business,veganDiscover the secrets of retail success, even in a tough economy. Interview with the manager of  health food and organic produce operation, Naturally Yours Grochttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/24/interview-with-merle-widmer-of-widmer-interiorsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/24/interview-with-merle-widmer-of-widmer-interiors/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/24/interview-with-merle-widmer-of-widmer-interiorsTue, 24 May 2011 18:00:00 GMTInterview with Merle Widmer of Widmer Interiors Secrets of business start-up success and sustained profitability, in spite of economic conditions. Merle Widmer is the founder and former CEO of Widmer Interiors, an office furniture retailer. Widmer Interiors was founded in 1964. From 1964 to 1992, Widmer grew to a multi-divisional office mart offering a broad spectrum of office products and services throughout 22 counties in Central Illinois. It remains a strong and growing company. Retired from business, Widmer now spends his time monitoring local politicians and exposing their follies in his Peoria Watch blog. Discover how to leverage focus, prioritizing, delegation, expansion, and an all-consuming desire to grow your business -- while avoiding fatal pitfalls. 00:30:00StevenStreightnoMerle Widmer,Peoria Illinois,politics,business,office furnitureSecrets of business start-up success and sustained profitability, in spite of economic conditions. Merle Widmer is the founder and former CEO of Widmer Interiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/23/managing-brand-and-self-in-social-mediaBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/23/managing-brand-and-self-in-social-media/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/23/managing-brand-and-self-in-social-mediaMon, 23 May 2011 08:30:00 GMTManaging Brand and Self in Social Media How to maximize social media participation to build a positive online brand. Being yourself, with strategic moves, in social media as you represent your company. 00:22:00StevenStreightnobranding,sales,marketing,social media,businessHow to maximize social media participation to build a positive online brand. Being yourself, with strategic moves, in social media as you represent your companhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/22/ban-the-anonymous-internet-trollTechnologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/22/ban-the-anonymous-internet-troll/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/22/ban-the-anonymous-internet-trollSun, 22 May 2011 07:30:00 GMTBan the Anonymous Internet Troll Why anonymous comment posters tend to be trolls and why they deserve no voice in online discussions. 00:18:00StevenStreightnointernet,trolls,anonymous,cyberbully,blogocombatWhy anonymous comment posters tend to be trolls and why they deserve no voice in online discussions.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/21/common-web-usability-mistakesTechnologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/21/common-web-usability-mistakes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/21/common-web-usability-mistakesSat, 21 May 2011 06:30:00 GMTCommon Web Usability Mistakes How to avoid having a website that does nothing and looks stupid. Web usability errors are rampant as designers ignore web norms, user expectations, and customer needs. Even highly intelligent experts and sophisticated organizations have rotten websites. Web designers and technology specialists often have the worst websites of all. Find out what the most typical mistakes are and how to correct them. Make your website effective in achieving your business goals. 00:25:00StevenStreightnoweb usability,web design,vaspers,streight,ecommerceHow to avoid having a website that does nothing and looks stupid. Web usability errors are rampant as designers ignore web norms, user expectations, and customhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/20/big-mistakes-in-small-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/20/big-mistakes-in-small-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/20/big-mistakes-in-small-businessFri, 20 May 2011 04:00:00 GMTBig Mistakes in Small Business Correcting major errors made by small business when sales are declining. How to use superior customer service for branding differentiation, good will, and increased sales. 00:16:00StevenStreightnoStreight,Vaspers,business,marketing,salesCorrecting major errors made by small business when sales are declining. How to use superior customer service for branding differentiation, good will, and incrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/19/vaspers-the-grate-presentsTechnologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/19/vaspers-the-grate-presents/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevenstreight/2011/05/19/vaspers-the-grate-presentsThu, 19 May 2011 05:30:00 GMTBlogocombat Against Trolls How to use Blogocombat against an Internet Troll, based on the Text vs Text premise, the goal of Extreme Blogocombat, and how to spot and deal with a Reverse Troll. 00:16:00StevenStreightnostreight,vaspers,vaspersthegrate,media,digitalHow to use Blogocombat against an Internet Troll, based on the Text vs Text premise, the goal of Extreme Blogocombat, and how to spot and deal with a Reverse T