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Pastor Mike Impact Ministries
A daily chat with Pastor Mike and other resources to encourage listeners to connect with the Word of God and grow in their faith.
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Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesRomans 1:10 - Thank You For Your Prayers
First,let me thank you for your many, many prayers as we traveled this past week anda half to Egypt, to Jordan, and to Slovakia. And because of your prayers…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 2:4-9 - “Made Us Alive Together With Christ”
Welcometo Pastor's Chat today. Well, this morning I have a special prayer request foryou. Today I am leaving along with my son Jonathan and a nephew Jason…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 2:4-9 - "God Who is Rich in Mercy and Grace..."
Todaywe're looking at Ephesians 2:4-9. In the first three verses, we saw the realityof sin. The reality of sin and how sin works against us. We learned how we…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 2:4-9 - "But God..."
Todaywe move on to Ephesians 2:4-9. When we looked at verse 1-3, we see ourselves assinners. Paul points out what our sin nature is, what our sin condition…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 2:1-3 - Depraved and Doomed
Todaywe're looking at Ephesians 1:1-3. When I read these verses, one of the thingsthat comes to my mind is a series of messages that Dr. Ron Hawkins from…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 2:1-3 - "Sons of Disobedience"
In Ephesians 2, Paul goes on totalk about why we are sinners, why we're dead in our trespasses and sins. Andhe describes the characteristics, the terrible…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 2:1-3 - "Dead in Trespasses and Sins"
The verses in this chapter talkabout living Jesus Christ. Remember we said in chapter one we talk about knowingJesus Christ. Before we can live for Christ, we…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:19-23 - "What is the Exceeding Greatness of His Power"
Today,we need to remember as believers, we are at war. We're not at war with people.We're not at war with ideas and philosophies. My friend, we are at war…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:19-23 - God Uses Ordinary People to Do Extraordinary Things
I'mso amazed how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. I heard thatquote yesterday and how true it is when we look at the situation going on…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:15-18 - "The Riches of the Glory of His Inheritance"
Paulnot only prayed that they would know God, he prayed that they “may know whatis the hope of His calling”. What is the hope of His calling? It isthe hope…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:15-18 - Know God, Have Hope - No God, No Hope
Today we're continuing to look at the Apostle Paul's prayerfor the church, the believers in the church in Ephesus. In this prayer, we findseveral things that…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:15-18a - Knowing God
Today we're talking about one of the most importantsubjects in the entire Bible, and that is that we might know God. Paul'svery first prayer for the church in…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:15-18a - Faith and Love
Todaywe're continuing in Ephesians 1:15-18. Paul desired the Ephesian Christians tounderstand what great wealth they had in Christ. Paul knew of their faith…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:1-14 - Riches for Eternity
Let'sjust review these verses before we move on. First,we need to understand that true riches come from God. What a source ofencouragement to know that the…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:13-14 - The "Guarantee" and "Earnest" of Our Salvation
Herein verses 13 and 14, Paul tells us that we were sealed by the Holy Spirit.Already we've talked about what God the Father has given us. We talked aboutJesus…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:13-14 - Sealed With the Holy Spirit of Promise
Welcometo Pastor's Chat. Today we're continuing to look at the ministry and work ofthe Holy Spirit as we are reading about Him in Ephesians 1:13-14…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:13-14 - The Holy Spirit of Promise
Itis always a great feeling to be back home and in my office for our pastor’schat. We want to give you an update on Brandy Manning that we asked you to prayfor…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:13-14 - Believing and Trusting
Thursday September04 Todaywe will continue to look at Ephesians 1:13-14. We are talking about the God theHoly Spirit and the blessings that He gives us. We've…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:13-14 - Blessings From the God the Holy Spirit
Today,as we go through Ephesians chapter 1, we're looking especially at verses 13 and14. But remember back in verse 12, the Apostle Paul as he's writing to…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:11-12 - "We Have Obtained an Inheritance"
Today, we are looking at Ephesians 1, and we're talking about the riches, the richesthat we have in Christ Jesus. I made the statement the other day that Isaac…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:7-10 - "The Mystery of His Will"
Today,we want to continue in Ephesians 1. Now remember the chapter starts with twolong sentences. The first long sentence begins in verse 2 through verse 6…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:7-8 - "Grace for All Wisdom and Prudence"
Today,we want to continue in Ephesians chapter 1. And we're kind of camping out hereon verses 7 and 8. We've talked about the blessings that we have from God…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:7-8 - Abounding Grace for Freedom from Guilt and Bitterness
Thisis what we are talking about today as we look at Ephesians 1:7-10: "Inwhom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins according tothe…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:7 - The Evidence of Being Forgiven
How do you know you've been forgiven? Do you have assurance thatyou've been forgiven for every sin that you've ever committed? Well,the evidence and the proof…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:7 - Forgiven and Forgotten
I am thankful that I have been forgiven for all my sins. That God now is my Father in heaven. That He loves me. Hecares for me. He meets all our needs…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:7 - Forgiven According to the Riches of His Grace
Ibelieve what we're talking about today is one of the most important things wecan talk about in the Bible and especially in the New Testament, and that is…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:7-10 - "Redemption Through His Blood"
Remember,the theme of Ephesians is about the riches that we have in Christ Jesus. We arein Christ the moment we trust Him to be our Lord and Savior. The Holy…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:3-6 - We Are Accepted in the Beloved
Thethird great blessing we learn from verse 6, is that we are “accepted in theBeloved”. The first time the word “accepted” was used is in Genesis 4:7,where God…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:3-6 - Chosen and Adopted As Sons
Whenwe look at the words “election” or being “chosen” in theScriptures, we're speaking of the fact that God has a special people set apartfor a specific…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:3-6 - Blessings From God the Father
Ephesians1:3-6 is one long sentence. Today we are looking at the blessings that we havefrom God the Father. “Blessed be God and the Father of our Lord Jesus…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:1-3 - We Are Rich In Christ
Todaywe are talking about the riches that we have in Christ Jesus. Sometimeswe think of the wealthiest people on earth such as Elon Musk being worth over$430…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:1-3 - Peace With God
We have talked about God’s graceand how important it is that we experience God's grace before we can experienceHis peace—peace with God. The Bible definitely…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:1-3 - "Grace to You"
Paul writes, "Grace to you and peace from God ourFather and the Lord Jesus Christ." We could spend several weeks juston this one small verse, that starts with…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:1-3 - Saints and Faithful in Christ Jesus
Iremember when I was a child growing up in a family that was very poor. I tell you what, my friend. The moment I found Jesus Christ as a 19-year-oldteenager, I…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:1-3 - Your Faith, Your Love and Hope
Paul pray forthe church at Ephesus during their time of tremendous persecution they wouldknow how blessed they were in Christ. Today we want to give a little…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 1:18-20 - "That Your May Know..."
Wefinished the book of Luke several days ago and today we're going to start ourstudy in the book of Ephesians and will be looking at it for the next…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries2 Corinthians 1:8-11 - “Through Your Prayers… and the Prayers of Many"
Forthe last few days, I have been asking for prayers for some 600 pastors in eastIndia that we partner with to take the gospel to every creature. InJanuary of…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesEphesians 6:19-20 - "And Pray on My Behalf,..."
Iread through the New Testament at least twice a year, sometimes even three andfour times a year. I love reading the New Testament, especially the epistles…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesMark 16 - "Preach the Gospel to Every Creature"
Whenyou read all the Great Commission passages in the Gospels and Acts, Jesus sentthe disciples to preach and share the message of the His suffering…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesMatthew 28:19-20 - Reaching the Unreached
Last evening I was in Roanoke, Virginia, at the GoCenter. You can learn more about the Go Center at: https://www.gpartners.org/gocenter Iwas called to ministry…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 24:48-53 - Joyful Hearts Sharing His Gospel
Thursday August07 JoyfulHearts Sharing His Gospel Luke 24:48-53 48And you are witnesses of these things. 49 Behold, I send the Promise of MyFather upon you…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 24:46-49 - Jesus Gives Us the Great Commission
We'recontinuing to look at the last verses of Luke 24. In these verses, Jesus givesHis last words to His disciples before He ascends into heaven. It is what…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 24:44-49 - "And You Are Witnesses..."
Ihope you've enjoyed going through the Gospel of Luke as much as I have. I'velearned so much, and it's been a great joy sharing this book with you overthese…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 24:36-46 - "Handle Me and See"
This is Jesus' first appearance tothe eleven disciples in the upper room when they're all together. Jesus had told themmany times He would be crucified, and…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 24:36-46 - Jesus Speaks Peace to Troubled Hearts
Luke 24 is the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the difference it makes. Remember the ladies as they came to thetomb, they had perplexed hearts. The disciples…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPsalm 32 - Blessed is the Forgiven Man
Thank you so much for your prayers the last couple days during ourtravels to Colorado. God gave us traveling mercies. We did experience somedifficulty catching…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 24:36-46 - Eleven Resurrection Appearances
BeforeI begin my chat in Luke 24, I'd like to ask for special prayer. This morning,I'll be driving to Roanoke, Virginia. From there, this afternoon my…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 24:25-35
Todaywe're looking at Luke 24:25-35. Luke is the only gospel that tells us the storyabout these two men on the road to Emmaus. While they're walking…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 24:25-29 - The Best Bible Conference Ever
When the womencame to the tomb, they were perplexed because the stone was rolled away, butthere was no body. And the answer was that they needed to remember…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 24:13-25 - Disappointed, Discouraged, and Sad Hearts
"...21 But we were hoping that it was He whowas going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third daysince these things happened. ..."…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 24:1-2 - The Tomb is Opened for Perplexed Hearts
Rememberwhat Jesus said in John 14:1, "Let not your hearts be troubled. Youbelieve in God, believe also in Me”. I love that because you see in thispassage that…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 24:1-7 - "He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!"
The fact and the truth of theresurrection of Jesus cannot be underestimated! John Stott said,"Christianity is in its very essence a resurrection religion. The…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 23 & Psalm 22 - The Psalm of the Cross
Psalm 22 which has been called by many as “The Psalmof the Cross”. There are two passages I really want to encourage you to taketime over the next few days to…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 23:50-56 - Two Courageous Men
Todaywe'll be looking at the last verses of Luke 23:50-56. As we look at thispassage of scripture, we learn that Joseph of Arimathea was also one of theseven…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 23:47-49 - Three Responses at the Cross
Jesus justbreathed His last and had cried out, "Father, into Thy hands I commitMy spirit." Now,there are three responses that Luke records here in these verses…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 23:44-46 - "Father, Into Your Hands...."
These verses cover the last three hours that Jesushung on the cross at Calvary. During the first three hours during the morning fromnine to twelve, Jesus made…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 23:44-46 - Three Hours of Darkness
Forthe first three hours, Jesus hung on the cross, the people mocked Him, theymade fun of Him, they laughed at Him, and they yelled at Him. Thenat the sixth…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 23:44-46 - The Other Side of the Cross
Welcometo Pastor's Chat. Today we continue to look at Luke 23. In the passage we'reexamining, Jesus has been on the cross for three hours. In verses 44…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 23:41-44 - "Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise"
Welcometo Pastor's Chat as we continue to look at Luke 23. Jesus is on the cross inthe passages we've been reading and discussing. Today, in verse 43, Jesus…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 23:32-43 - "Jesus in the Midst"
My friend, when you look at the details of whathappened on the cross and one of these thieves coming to faith in Jesus Christand the promise He received from…