You are truly on God's path. Our family is making BIG faith moves and of course last night we discovered a stronghold in our son's life. This morning, I woke up heavy and heartbroken but then I got with God, read my bible, prayed, saw this youtube notification and here you are talking about all the things I am researching to help my son overcome. I'm sharing this, my family and I are going to watch it together and I know God will restore us. Thank you for this! May God continue to use you and your ministry! God bless you!
Thank you for this sermon. And, thanks for mentioning David Guzik- He is an awesome man of God in our city of Santa Barbara, CA. We have many mighty men & women in our city. Thank you for your testimony, Victor. Grateful for you & your wife.
Great video Brother. I was a strong christian until 5 years ago. I had a very dramatic conversion, similar things happened to me as did this dear Brother. I became a Mormon at the age of 14. I was devout Mormon for six years, very happy years. Left through a Christian showing me the errors. Sadly came out into nothing. Became an alcoholic. Had a dramatic conversion. I was on fire for God, my husband and I planted a Church. I even went to Bible college, got two theology degrees. Ran a cult ministry. Then our son was born dead. Got one ounce of support from our Church. We then left the ministry, but continued to attend Church, tried to make the best of everything. Then five years ago, we had twins born premature, both died. We have never received one phone call, or any support. I stopped believing for a long time, I was convinced that, I was an atheist. I a trying to believe. However I do not trust Christians anymore, cannot bring myself to attend Church.The hurt at times is unbearable. I helped that many people, but no support has ever been offered, Even at times contemplated, rejoining the Mormon Church, as they offered support and help whenever I needed it, they do look after their own. Sadly here in the UK the evangelical Church is useless!
+savedbygrace1972 Hi. Read your heart felt post. Some quick Advice from a flawed sinner (me). Our faith is in God not people. People will always fail us. God does not promise this life will be without misery, quite the contrary at times. And our faith in God is required to be unconditional. Even when bad things happen. I believe your faith is misplaced in the church not Jesus. And I believe your Faith is like a circuit breaker. When things are good you believe and when bad you don't believe. That's circumstantial faith, not real faith. I say this in Love because I had that kind of misplaced faith and theology until I repented of it and asked God for true faith. Life can be awesome and awful at the same time but I know that my family and I have eternal life with Jesus after this temporary life. Thats his promise and I fully believe it. That is what you can count on! With that kind of faith God warms our hearts even when things are bad! Ps: I Love you fellow brother / sister. I felt God wanted me to share this with you...
savedbygrace1972 I'm so sorry. Can you look for a Church until you find a decent one? I will pray for you. It can take awhile but remember too, I believe that the church is in you. A building doesn't define you. You are a child of God!!!
Can you define a Christian, I was brought up to help my fellow man, I admit I don't go to church every Sunday, but I will help a person in need like the good samaritan. Having said that we had a saying back in England about the regular churchgoers that would not lift a finger to help someone in need, we called them God botherers because they thought the extent of their Christian duty was to pray in church every week, but they are hypocrites. My Idea of a Christian is someone like you Victor that will help and guide people.
Hello Victor, just found you here on UA-cam today. I watched your defending a street punch, then found this video. Thank You Thank You for all you do. Ken
Is it normal to feel lost and/or confused? Sometimes I feel that I am lost and confused about being a Christian, like right now I kinda feel lost and confused because there is so much to Christianity that I don't know about and that I don't know if I can follow it, it's so hard. But I know one thing for sure God guided me towards a church I live near by to ask questions (tomorrow). But it's so hard being a Christian having to follow the rules as perfectly as you can and literally have little knowledge of Christianity. And this morning for some reason I doubted God after reading a Christian article, I'm fine now but I am so confused and have no idea what to do, I can put my faith is the Holy Spirit to guide me to the right path but guiding me isn't fun throughout that path it sucked because I always freak out have have anxiety and etc if I'm going to hell or not. I just want the easiest path possible but I know in order to really learn God has to break you down and fix you again yo be a better whole.
+Duy Diep Hi Duy, I would say that you are in need of basic discipleship to grow in your new faith in Christ. Yes it is some what normal to be a little overwhelmed. Following Christ is not about your ability to strive for perfection but rather following Him in the Direction He is leading. depending on your age and background it is important to fellowship at a solid loving, bible teaching church. I have found a number of good one in the Calvary Chapel Org but thats only one group. here are good teacher that you can look up on youtube and grow as well with Chuck Swindoll, Greg Laurie, Raul Ries, Mike MacIntosh , David Guzack, James McDonald, Tony Evans, Al Pitman, Skip Hetzig, Steve Holt, David Jeremiah, Dr. Charles Stanley; these are only a few and I like to listen via internet where ever I am in the world to KWVE 107.9 GBY YOU !- Victor
+Duy Diep Hi, i highly recommend listening to preacher Paul Washer, as well as pastor Charles Leiter (a compassionate man). Washer can be heard on UA-cam, and also at www.illbehonest.com. Charles Leiter's sermons can be found there as well, along with a wealth of others. It's a nice site.
Ask God - try phrasing it as if you actually would accept his answer unconditionally? Trying to ask your question reminded me that I have a hard time appreciating how little I actually discern the difference between entitlement, privilege and deserving something through effort - but certainly it came to mind that I often miss that the grace and mercy of God is what I need the most when I know I deserve it the least. With me at least - it's probably because I'm a self-centered prick to proud to let myself express how much I need someone - than a glitch in Gods plan :) Great question though - took me down the rabbit-hole. Thank you!
Decent isn't what I aim for - I'm here to see how high the elevator goes until I scream for mercy :) If you take the ladder and only a step - you have seen more than from where you always stood right?
You are truly on God's path. Our family is making BIG faith moves and of course last night we discovered a stronghold in our son's life. This morning, I woke up heavy and heartbroken but then I got with God, read my bible, prayed, saw this youtube notification and here you are talking about all the things I am researching to help my son overcome. I'm sharing this, my family and I are going to watch it together and I know God will restore us. Thank you for this! May God continue to use you and your ministry! God bless you!
Extremely grateful for coming across your videos.. God Bless ✝️
Thank you for this sermon. And, thanks for mentioning David Guzik- He is an awesome man of God in our city of Santa Barbara, CA. We have many mighty men & women in our city. Thank you for your testimony, Victor. Grateful for you & your wife.
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Great video Brother. I was a strong christian until 5 years ago. I had a very dramatic conversion, similar things happened to me as did this dear Brother. I became a Mormon at the age of 14. I was devout Mormon for six years, very happy years. Left through a Christian showing me the errors. Sadly came out into nothing. Became an alcoholic. Had a dramatic conversion. I was on fire for God, my husband and I planted a Church. I even went to Bible college, got two theology degrees. Ran a cult ministry. Then our son was born dead. Got one ounce of support from our Church. We then left the ministry, but continued to attend Church, tried to make the best of everything. Then five years ago, we had twins born premature, both died. We have never received one phone call, or any support. I stopped believing for a long time, I was convinced that, I was an atheist. I a trying to believe. However I do not trust Christians anymore, cannot bring myself to attend Church.The hurt at times is unbearable. I helped that many people, but no support has ever been offered, Even at times contemplated, rejoining the Mormon Church, as they offered support and help whenever I needed it, they do look after their own. Sadly here in the UK the evangelical Church is useless!
+savedbygrace1972 Thank you for your comment. God has a plan for you and He won't ever let you down. Seek Him and Him alone.
+savedbygrace1972 Hi. Read your heart felt post. Some quick Advice from a flawed sinner (me). Our faith is in God not people. People will always fail us. God does not promise this life will be without misery, quite the contrary at times. And our faith in God is required to be unconditional. Even when bad things happen. I believe your faith is misplaced in the church not Jesus. And I believe your Faith is like a circuit breaker. When things are good you believe and when bad you don't believe. That's circumstantial faith, not real faith. I say this in Love because I had that kind of misplaced faith and theology until I repented of it and asked God for true faith. Life can be awesome and awful at the same time but I know that my family and I have eternal life with Jesus after this temporary life. Thats his promise and I fully believe it. That is what you can count on! With that kind of faith God warms our hearts even when things are bad! Ps: I Love you fellow brother / sister. I felt God wanted me to share this with you...
Thanks I think you make some good points. However I can't go back to Church, been hurt so badly by Christians.
savedbygrace1972 I'm so sorry. Can you look for a Church until you find a decent one? I will pray for you. It can take awhile but remember too, I believe that the church is in you. A building doesn't define you. You are a child of God!!!
Can you define a Christian, I was brought up to help my fellow man, I admit I don't go to church every Sunday, but I will help a person in need like the good samaritan. Having said that we had a saying back in England about the regular churchgoers that would not lift a finger to help someone in need, we called them God botherers because they thought the extent of their Christian duty was to pray in church every week, but they are hypocrites. My Idea of a Christian is someone like you Victor that will help and guide people.
Paul Watkins someone who gets to know God 😊
Love the way you pray - and preach, brother. Everything you said makes perfect sense.
Love listening! And the warrior spirit!
Thank you for speaking out for the LORD! Karateka for Christ rock!
Hi Victor, I love this sermon and this church, I lived in Santa Barbara once. God bless your work sir!
I'm thankful our strength is in The Lord. Thanks for the excellent teaching Victor. Really helped me today.
Hello Victor,
just found you here on UA-cam today. I watched your defending a street punch, then found this video. Thank You Thank You for all you do.
Ken
Is it normal to feel lost and/or confused? Sometimes I feel that I am lost and confused about being a Christian, like right now I kinda feel lost and confused because there is so much to Christianity that I don't know about and that I don't know if I can follow it, it's so hard. But I know one thing for sure God guided me towards a church I live near by to ask questions (tomorrow). But it's so hard being a Christian having to follow the rules as perfectly as you can and literally have little knowledge of Christianity. And this morning for some reason I doubted God after reading a Christian article, I'm fine now but I am so confused and have no idea what to do, I can put my faith is the Holy Spirit to guide me to the right path but guiding me isn't fun throughout that path it sucked because I always freak out have have anxiety and etc if I'm going to hell or not. I just want the easiest path possible but I know in order to really learn God has to break you down and fix you again yo be a better whole.
+Duy Diep Hi Duy, I would say that you are in need of basic discipleship to grow in your new faith in Christ. Yes it is some what normal to be a little overwhelmed. Following Christ is not about your ability to strive for perfection but rather following Him in the Direction He is leading. depending on your age and background it is important to fellowship at a solid loving, bible teaching church. I have found a number of good one in the Calvary Chapel Org but thats only one group. here are good teacher that you can look up on youtube and grow as well with Chuck Swindoll, Greg Laurie, Raul Ries, Mike MacIntosh , David Guzack, James McDonald, Tony Evans, Al Pitman, Skip Hetzig, Steve Holt, David Jeremiah, Dr. Charles Stanley; these are only a few and I like to listen via internet where ever I am in the world to KWVE 107.9 GBY YOU !- Victor
Alright thanks Victor Marx I'll be sure to check some of them out.
+Duy Diep Hi, i highly recommend listening to preacher Paul Washer, as well as pastor Charles Leiter (a compassionate man). Washer can be heard on UA-cam, and also at www.illbehonest.com. Charles Leiter's sermons can be found there as well, along with a wealth of others. It's a nice site.
I pray for you
#Depressed? #Anxious? #Suicidal? Know someone who is? This can help! Check out my brother Victor Marx's video! #cutting #Zoloft #prozac #emo #help
if GOD hates lust so much then why can't some of us Christian's have GOD given wife?
Ask God - try phrasing it as if you actually would accept his answer unconditionally?
Trying to ask your question reminded me that I have a hard time appreciating how little I actually discern the difference between entitlement, privilege and deserving something through effort - but certainly it came to mind that I often miss that the grace and mercy of God is what I need the most when I know I deserve it the least. With me at least - it's probably because I'm a self-centered prick to proud to let myself express how much I need someone - than a glitch in Gods plan :)
Great question though - took me down the rabbit-hole. Thank you!
You know you can do all this without a god right?... 'Cause you can. Just be a decent human being with respect for nature and all of it's inhabitants.
Mathias Kangas Though I hear what you're saying, It's also nice to get to know the Creator.
Mathias without GOD we are nothing. GOD created us and wants us to relie on HIM. When you relie on yourself you will fail.
what brought you hear mantias
Decent isn't what I aim for - I'm here to see how high the elevator goes until I scream for mercy :)
If you take the ladder and only a step - you have seen more than from where you always stood right?