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Discerning the Times
Blessings to Israel presents "Discerning the Times"...a program committed to encouraging you to view current events through the lens of the Bible.
Episodes
Discerning the TimesThe Lukewarm Church - Church at Laodicea
Continuing our series in the book of The Revelation – looking at the church at Laodicea of Revelation 3:14-22. The saying is, “save the best for last”. We find…
Discerning the TimesThe Faithful Church - Church at Philadelphia
Continuing our series in the book of The Revelation – looking at the faithful church of Revelation 3:7-13.
Discerning the TimesThe Birth of Jesus Christ - Luke 1 - 2
We celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior with a narration of the account from the gospel of Luke.
Discerning the TimesDoes the New RNC Platform Align with the Bible on Abortion?
Is the Republican party moving away from the Bible with its 2024 RNC platform? In light of changes, what should the Christian do? Those are the two questions…
Discerning the TimesWhere Do We Go When We Die? - Overview
We kick off a new series with an overview of what happens to us upon death. We will separate reality, based on scripture, from myths.
Discerning the TimesA Rapture Study: One Taken, One Left | Guest: Ayo Shosanya
Today's guest is Ayo Shosanya. He is the founder of Himitsu Ministries (himitsustudy.com). The purpose of Himitsu is two-fold: to share the gospel with…
Discerning the Times2024 Election - Closing Thoughts
We'll recap the 2024 election results. Subtopics: Biden outperformed Kamala in every county of the nation. Democratic strategist declares: "We are not the…
Discerning the TimesPastor Alton Williams Explains Why Black Men Are Leaving the Democratic Party
Why are black men leaving the Democratic party? Pastor Alton Williams explains that it is the party's emasculation of men.
Discerning the TimesDid Kim Clement Prophesy Donald Trump’s Presidency in 2007?
Was Kim Clement’s prophecy a foreshadow of the outpouring of God’s Spirit in the latter days? Why do so many hate Donald Trump? Is it because God has raised…
Discerning the TimesPastor Donnie Swaggart Rebukes the Black Church - Part 2
Why won't the "black church" stand for righteousness? We will conclude our look at that question which was recently posed by Pastor Donnie Swaggart in light of…
Discerning the TimesPastor Donnie Swaggart Rebukes the Black Church - Part 1
Why won't the "black church" stand for righteousness? We will discuss that question which was recently posed by Pastor Donnie Swaggart in light of Bishop J…
Discerning the TimesKamala's Mockery of 'Jesus is Lord'
Kamala Harris fires back at pro-lifers by mocking their declaration that Jesus is Lord at a rally in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Discerning the TimesThe Dead Church - Church at Sardis - Part 2
Continuing our series in the book of The Revelation – looking at part two of the dead church of Revelation 3:1-6. Sardis – capital city of Lydia, prominent in…
Discerning the TimesThe Dead Church - Church at Sardis - Part 1
Continuing our series in the book of The Revelation – looking at the dead church of Revelation 3:1-6. Sardis – capital city of Lydia, prominent in Asia Minor…
Discerning the TimesOut From Among Them - Greek Fraternities & Sororities - Part 1
Is there anything wrong with being a member of Greek fraternities & sororities? We discuss the topic this week with Minister Endia Bass, founder of Out From…
Discerning the TimesThe Hamas Attack on Israel - One Year Later
We welcome this week, special guest Elder Sherrard McKoy of the Upper Room Church of God in Christ. He joins us for an update on the war in Israel as we are…
Discerning the TimesArtificial Intelligence Version of the Bible? - Part 2
PART 2!! - We have the King James Version, the New International Version, and many other translations of the Bible. What about the Artificial Intelligence…
Discerning the TimesWill Artificial Intelligence Rewrite the Bible? Yuval Noah Harari Thinks So - Part 1
We have the King James Version, the New International Version, and many other translations of the Bible. What about the Artificial Intelligence Version (AIV)?…
Discerning the TimesThe god of Blackness – Spirit of Compromise | Pastor Alton R. Williams
Alton R. Williams, pastor of World Overcomers Church (Memphis, TN) delivers a sermon that addresses the spirit of compromise that has infiltrated the church.
Discerning the TimesGreeting the Seven Churches - Revelation 1:4
We look today at the opening greeting to the seven churches of Revelation.
Discerning the TimesZionism & the Black Church - Part 2
We are joined this week by guest Dumisani Washington to discuss his book Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel will be a Defining Issue for…
Discerning the TimesZionism & the Black Church - Part 1
We are joined this week by guest Dumisani Washington to discuss his book Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel will be a Defining Issue for…
Discerning the TimesThe Unveiling of Jesus Christ - Revelation 1:3
We look this week at the fact that there is a blessing for reading, hearing, and keeping the things that are written in the book of Revelation.
Discerning the TimesHeadlines: Olympics Ceremony, Israel, Kamala & Identity Politics
A lot of things are happening in the world. We take this week to look at current events (Olympics opening ceremony, Israel, and identity politics) from a…
Discerning the TimesThe Unveiling of Jesus Christ - Revelation 1:1-2
The word “Revelation” is a translation of the Greek word apokalypsis, which means “an unveiling”. The word “revelation” is found eighteen times in the New…
Discerning the TimesAntichrist & Trump Worship (Revelation 13:3) - Part 2
Was the assassination attempt of Donald Trump fulfillment of Revelation 13:3 (And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly…
Discerning the TimesAntichrist & Trump Worship (Revelation 13:3) - Part 1
Was the assassination attempt of Donald Trump fulfillment of Revelation 13:3 (And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly…
Discerning the TimesCan You Understand the Book of Revelation?
“Don’t read that book – it will drive you crazy – it will make you lose your mind!” That was the all-too-often response that I would hear as a child when the…
Discerning the TimesDo Not Conform to the World | Dr. Cedric Oliver
We will listen to part 3 of a sermon given by Dr. Cedric Oliver, former pastor of Embassies of Christ in Gary, Indiana. Pastor Oliver teaches that we are to…
Discerning the TimesWas the Assassination Attempt of Trump a Fulfillment of Prophecy?
Was the assassination attempt of Donald Trump a fulfillment of prophecy? We reflect on the assassination attempt of presidential candidate Donald Trump…
Discerning the TimesOur Choices Have Consequences | Dr. Cedric Oliver
We will listen to part 2 of a sermon given by Dr. Cedric Oliver, former pastor of Embassies of Christ in Gary, Indiana. Pastor Oliver teaches that choices have…
Discerning the TimesWho You Vote For Matters | Trump vs Biden
We will listen to part 1 of a sermon given by Dr. Cedric Oliver, former pastor of Embassies of Christ in Gary, Indiana. Pastor Oliver teaches that choices have…
Discerning the TimesA Nation in Rebellion - Consequences of Sin
There is a spirit of rebelliousness and lawlessness that is sweeping our nation and it is a direct result of sin. We look at this and more by covering a recent…
Discerning the TimesThe Corrupt Church - Church at Thyatira - Part 2
Join us this week as we continue a verse by verse study of the Church at Thyatira, also known as the Corrupt Church of Revelation 2:18-29.
Discerning the TimesThe Corrupt Church - Church at Thyatira - Part 1
Join us this week for a verse by verse study of the Church at Thyatira, also known as the Corrupt Church of Revelation 2:18-29.
Discerning the TimesThe Compromising Church - Church at Pergamos
Join us this week as we continue a verse by verse study of the Church at Pergamos, also known as the Compromising Church of Revelation 2:12-17.
Discerning the TimesIdolatry Among Professing Christians - Part 2
Brian gives his background and explains how idolatry among professing Christians motivated the call to ministry.
Discerning the TimesIdolatry Among Professing Christians - Part 1
Brian gives his background story and explains how idolatry within professing Christians motivated the call to ministry.
Discerning the TimesThe Persecuted Church - Church at Smyrna - Part 2
Join us this week as we continue a verse by verse study of the Church at Smyrna, also known as the Persecuted Church of Revelation 2:8-11.
Discerning the TimesCollege Campus Anti-Israel Protests - A Burdensome Stone
College campuses throughout America are exploding with anti-Israel protests. What does this stem from? We explore that the Bible prophesied thousands of years…
Discerning the TimesThe Persecuted Church - Church at Smyrna - Part 1
Join us this week for a verse by verse study of the Church at Smyrna, also known as the Persecuted Church of Revelation 2:8-11.
Discerning the TimesWhy Israel?- Part 2
Part 2! - We welcome this week, special guest Elder Sherrard McKoy of the Upper Room Church of God in Christ. He joins us to discuss why Israel is so important…
Discerning the TimesWhy Israel? - Part 1
We welcome this week, special guest Elder Sherrard McKoy of the Upper Room Church of God in Christ. He joins us to discuss why Israel is so important to our…
Discerning the TimesFreemasonry & Witchcraft
This week we discuss Freemasonry, how it compares to witchcraft, and the fact that many in the church are a part of this secret society. We welcome Pastor John…
Discerning the TimesThe Loveless Church - Church at Ephesus - Part 2
Join us this week as we continue a verse by verse study of the Church at Ephesus, also known as the Loveless Church of Revelation 2:1-7.
Discerning the TimesJaden Ivey, Joe Rogan: Jesus is Coming Back!
As we commemorate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we take a look at proclamations for Him by Jaden Ivey, Joe Rogan, C.J. Stroud, and the Oklahoma…
Discerning the TimesThe Loveless Church - Church at Ephesus - Part 1
Join us this week for a verse by verse study of the Church at Ephesus, also known as the Loveless Church of Revelation 2:1-7.
Discerning the TimesIsrael, Hamas, and End Times - Part 3 - Gary Hamrick
PART 3!!! - In light of the war between Israel and Hamas, Pastor Gary Hamrick presents a Biblical perspective of the events. We continue this week with part…
Discerning the TimesIsrael, Hamas, and End Times - Part 2 - Gary Hamrick
In light of the war between Israel and Hamas, Pastor Gary Hamrick presents a Biblical perspective of the events. We continue this week with part two in our…
Discerning the TimesIsrael, Hamas, and End Times - Part 1 - Pastor Gary Hamrick
In light of the war between Israel and Hamas, Pastor Gary Hamrick presents a Biblical perspective of the events. We discuss understanding why your worldview…
Discerning the TimesBishop Wooden on the Divine 9: There is Only One God
Bishop Patrick Wooden Sr., pastor of the Upper Room Church of God in Christ speaks to the idolatry of the Divine 9 Greek fraternities & sororities.
Discerning the TimesIntroduction to the Seven Churches
We begin our series on the letters to the seven churches of Revelation with an introduction of the message that Jesus prepared for seven congregations of Asia…
Discerning the TimesWhy I Renounced Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity - Part 2
We welcome Marcus Pierre as this week's guest as he shares his testimony concerning why he chose to renounce the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. Marcus Pierre is an…
Discerning the TimesWhy I Renounced Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity - Part 1
We welcome Marcus Pierre as this week's guest as he shares his testimony concerning why he chose to renounce the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. Marcus Pierre is an…
Discerning the TimesThe Biblical Illiteracy Crisis - Part 4
PART 4! - There is a pandemic that is sweeping our society today. It is not COVID-19, but is the plague of Biblical illiteracy. Join us as we discuss the way…
Discerning the TimesShould Christians Be Involved In Freemasonry? - Part 2
This week we continue to discuss the teachings of Freemasonry that oppose biblical Christianity, examine some of its roots, answer the question "is in fact a…
Discerning the TimesShould Christians Be Involved In Freemasonry? - Part 1
This week we discuss the teachings of Freemasonry that oppose biblical Christianity, examine some of its roots, answer the question "is in fact a religion"…
Discerning the TimesMark of the Beast Foreshadows
As we celebrate the first advent of Christ, we look at indicators for His second advent in this special Christmas message. We look this week at how COP27 and…
Discerning the TimesRapture, Second Coming, or Both? - Part 2
PART 2!! - Jesus stated, " Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken…
Discerning the TimesRapture, Second Coming, or Both? - Part 1
Jesus stated, " Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the…