Why Seminaries Fail—and How God Actually Raises Preachers: The Sons Of The Prophet by Ps. Greg Mitchell (2015) | LEADERSHIP MONDAY
2 Kings 2 isn’t a cute Bible-college brochure. It’s a field manual. In this 2015 message, Pastor Greg Mitchell contrasts the “sons of the prophets” model with Elisha’s gritty, relational discipleship. Result: information alone never produced a prophet, but impartation and obedience did.Key themesBible school vs. Bible methodThree traps: head-knowledge pride, spectator Christianity, lip-service to headshipFive marks of real discipleship: impartation, direction, cost, service, supernatural power“Double portion” = inheritance and authority to leadScriptures: 2 Kings 2; 1 Kings 19:19–21; James 1:22; Luke 5:4; Matthew 28:19.Chapters00:00 – Opening and text: 2 Kings 200:34 – Diagnosis: culture in decline02:20 – Do Bible schools fix it?04:42 – Origins of “sons of the prophets”07:01 – Why prophet school didn’t work09:17 – Pastor Mitchell’s Bible-school experience13:01 – Our DNA: a discipleship movement15:18 – Clash with denomination over Bible school17:40 – The new drift back to schooling20:06 – Mistake #1: Information ≠ qualification23:16 – Mistake #2: Proximity without participation27:29 – Mistake #3: Mouth “submission,” resist direction33:17 – What works: the marks of discipleship35:42 – Cost and service before microphones37:42 – Don’t go to a gunfight without the supernatural40:56 – “Double portion” explained: inheritance and authority43:23 – Call to repentance and challenge to actShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v
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The Heart of a Father: God’s Blueprint for Raising Champions by Ps. Raul Rodriguez Jr. (East Bakersfield Ca) | NEXT-GEN FRIDAY
SUBSCRIBE NOW TO HEAR THE AD-FREE VERSION ON OUR PREMIUM FEED:• Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/• Subscribe for only $3.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe• Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5bSummaryFathers are more than providers. They are “satellites”—God-placed guides who see farther, protect better, and aim children toward destiny. In this Father’s Day message from East Bakersfield, Pastor Raul Rodriguez walks through Scripture to show God’s blueprint for fatherhood: presence, protection, patience, and a legacy of integrity.Key ScripturesMatthew 7:9–11 — A good Father gives good giftsGenesis 18:19 — Abraham’s faith and obedience shape a householdMatthew 1:19–24 — Joseph hears God and protects his familyLuke 15 — The Father runs to restore the prodigalBig ideas:• Fathers lead spiritually. Be the priest of your home.• Presence is love. Attention shapes identity.• Protection is spiritual first, then physical.• Teach along the way. Ordinary moments disciple hearts.• Integrity outlives accomplishments.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Next Gen Friday and Father's Day Sermon01:53 The Importance of Fathers in Society05:46 God as the Original Father10:03 Demonstrating Love and Presence as a Father18:13 The Role of Fathers in Protection and Guidance23:54 Teaching and Instructing Children in Faith27:55 Leaving a Legacy for Future GenerationsShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v
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Extending the Kingdom: Why Mega Isn’t the Mission by Pastor Wayman Mitchell | WAYMAN WEDNESDAY
DescriptionPastor Wayman Mitchell calls believers back to the Pentecostal power that transforms lives and sends churches. The kingdom advances in three concentric circles:Personal — Obey your God-appointed “sphere.” Transformation beats information.Church — Discipleship and church planting over megachurch optics. Unity multiplies impact.Fellowship / Nations — “Regions beyond” still wait. Obedience enlarges faith.Highlights include the “confessing 2,000” anecdote, synergy in small churches that plant, Abraham’s costly obedience, a 66-year-old pioneer’s letter from Nepal with healings, and a stirring call to plant churches now.Key Scriptures: 2 Cor 10; Eph 1:17; 2 Pet 3:18; 1 Cor 14; Eph 3:20; Zech 4:10; Ps 133.Chapters00:00 — Wayman Wednesday intro00:38 — Theme: “Extending the Kingdom” (2 Corinthians 10)01:40 — Pentecostal identity and dependence on the Spirit03:55 — Information vs transformation05:35 — Your “sphere” and personal obedience07:35 — Grow in grace and spiritual gifts09:30 — Power working in you beyond limitations10:40 — Church dimension vs megachurch mentality11:35 — The “confessing 2,000” story13:25 — Synergism: enlarged by each other15:05 — Despising the day of small things16:35 — Impact teams and unity that brings blessing18:45 — Together we make a big footprint19:20 — Fellowship dimension: regions beyond20:05 — Abraham leaves to gain what he never had21:20 — Lost years when family outranks calling22:20 — “If we don’t plant, we failed conference”22:50 — “Too old to pioneer?” Nepal letter and miracles25:55 — Decisions shape destiny26:55 — Paul’s missionary road and regions beyond28:10 — The people who are waiting30:15 — China and India: massive harvest fields31:05 — Enlarged when your faith obeys32:35 — China cities list and open doors34:20 — Call to obey: extend the kingdomShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v
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HIGHLIGHTS ONLY: From Atheist Surfer to Pastor: The Radical Salvation of David Abrahams | TESTIMONY TUESDAY [RE-POST]
SUBSCRIBE NOW TO HEAR THE FULL 01:41:00 EPISODE ON OUR PREMIUM FEED:• Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/• Subscribe for only $3.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe• Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5bIn this conversation, Pastor David Abrahams shares his remarkable journey from a Jewish upbringing in London to becoming a pastor in New Zealand. He discusses the challenges he faced growing up in a predominantly non-Jewish environment, his struggles with identity and belief, and how a surfing lifestyle led him to a path of self-discovery. Through various encounters with Christianity and a deep search for meaning, Pastor Abrahams ultimately finds faith and transformation in his life.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Testimony Tuesday01:28 Pastor David's Background and Journey04:10 Growing Up Jewish in a Secular Environment07:01 Teenage Years and Cynicism Towards Faith08:04 Exploring Life Choices and Consequences11:49 Encountering Christianity and Initial Reactions14:39 The Turning Point and Acceptance of Faith16:54 The Encounter with Faith18:10 The Turning Point: Seeking Meaning in Life
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Seeing Beyond: How Men Break Negativity and Lead with Vision by Pastor Jesse Morales | LEADERSHIP MONDAY
DescriptionMen drift toward a limited view. Elisha shows another way. From 2 Kings 6:15–17, Pastor Jesse Morales calls men to pray for vision, lead beyond the problem, and break the negativity bias that cripples faith, marriage, family, and ministry. Jesus prayed for Peter. Paul prayed for the Ephesians. Vision is supernatural and transferable. Ask God to open your eyes.Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15–17; Luke 22:31–32; Ephesians 1:17; Matthew 13:55–58; Proverbs 29:18; Zechariah 4:10; Isaiah 11:3.Chapters00:00 Welcome, setting, text announced00:34 The blind rescuer: “vision beyond sight”02:10 Reading 2 Kings 6:15–1703:20 Our limited view and negativity bias06:10 Where negativity lands in real life08:20 Bringing negativity into salvation10:40 “Where’s Jesus?” — Israel, Martha, John13:30 Leaders must see beyond the moment16:10 Elisha’s prayer: “Open his eyes”18:30 Prayer as the engine of vision21:00 Jesus prays for Peter; Paul for Ephesus23:10 When vision is missing, miracles stall25:40 Prayers for pastors, husbands, fathers27:30 “That’s fixable” — hope that moves men29:20 Small beginnings; failure isn’t final31:00 God equips the called32:30 You can’t transmit what you don’t have33:50 Mauro Prosperi in the Sahara36:10 Altar call: ask for visionShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v
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Welcome to the podcast featuring the latest messages heard around the CFM fellowship. Our churches have been blessed with some of the best preachers around the world, and we want to share! We hope these messages bless you and bring you closer to God. We post four ad-supported sermons per week on this podcast. Much more available on the premium version.
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