Hello. I appreciate you so much. I love the word of God. It's 1 am. Meal prepping on a Friday night and taking in this heavenly milk. I'm Haitian and my main issue with most American preachers is that they teach messages about success that I couldn't possibly share with my struggling family in Haiti. As if to suggest that God is here to serve us and if we're not blessed materially, we must NOT be doing something right. It's foolish!! It's juvenile thinking. Whatever happened to partaking in Christ's suffering? thank you sooo much for your wisdom.
Sister, you are seeing a prophesy that was foretold by Amos 8:12, there is a famine for the hearing of the word of God. People have heaped up pastors, teachers, prophets, etc. according to what they want to hear. This is why it is important for us to pray and seek God and test the spirits to see whether they are of God (1 John 4:1).
Bro the amount of people out here on youtube who let Mike Todd's teaching slide is crazy. Thank you for speaking on this brother! I found your channel a little while ago and its amazing what God is doing with your work.
True.... I use to listen him in the very earlies but as i grew in my faith things wasn't adding up to his teaching and i stopped completely and he is the only one on UA-cam who are caught up with these pastors
Corey, I've noticed that too, when you call out a false prophet for their false prophecies, their followers get very defensive of them. I'm sure you remember the Scripture in 2nd Timothy 4 where the Holy Spirit tells us that the time will come when men will reject sound doctrine but instead, will want preachers to tickle their itching ears. I am totally convinced that we are living in those days!
We most definitely are. They will defend heretics more than they will the word of God because they don’t even know what sound doctrine and biblical teaching is
Corey, don't ever stop calling these heretics out!!! What you are doing is working and I'm thankful to know you are handling the Lord's business by keeping us all informed. Thank you so much and may God continue to bless you and your family.
What souls is he saving? God didn’t call us to critique he called us to save and spread gospel. He is not aligned with God original purpose by making these videos.
@@JacksonCreationsArt ..... because there is no scripture whatsoever that says to mark and avoid those who are wolves in sheep's clothing. No scripture that says that at all. It took you five days to respond to what I said. Leave the meaning of scripture to those who know what to do with it because they have a purpose in the body of Christ. Leave the ones who warn of and call out wolves alone. They also have purpose in the body of Christ. Leave Corey alone and you do your job that God called you to do.
@@grandpa_G_7275 are you leading atheists and secular people to God I highly doubt it but what’s your answer? I didn’t get any comments I’m not on here everyday judging other Christians like you.
@@JacksonCreationsArt I didn't judge you, but then that's the response I get from you. I'll stay in my lane and continue to bring those to Christ.....the ones you mentioned that you don't believe I can and you continue on your path to whatever makes you feel good. Have fun.
Pray for a friend who's an alcoholic and doesn't believe in Jesus and there in danger of losing there marriage and jeopardizing the college education thanks.
They need to repent and be baptized. I can pray for them according to God will But unless they believe what God said and accept Jesus as savior, there is no help. RJ brother
Every Christian needs to be reading, meditating upon, and studying God's Word for ourselves. We need to be like the Bereans in the book of Acts. Acts 17:11 NLT: And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.
Sometimes God put people in authority to be more “relatable” as they draw in unsaved souls to Christ! “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:31 (NIV) was highlighted to me for you as I started writing this. Pastor Todd is a growing man in Christ and he is relatable in addition he is reaching those that God has called him to reach. No man is perfect and as long as we are all seeking, trying our best to live in truth (God’s word) and repenting …the only judge that really matters is God, our lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In stead of trying to demote a man of God it would be more god-like to reach out to him to assist with his growth! Pastor Todd is removing religion (which is man made) and putting Gods word into place … We all have to be found, learn and grow…Pastor Todd is transparent in his learning and growing as there is never enough to be learned…blessings to all 🌹
I understand the point you are trying to make and that would be well if Mike Todd was not a Pastor, but he is. And as such, he should revere the Lord and the scriptures more so to assure he is not leading the people astray. Although he may still be learning, this would then require him to handle the scriptures with even more caution. With such a large following he should ensure that the Word of God is being handled accurately and in its context to deliver the Word of God as it is purposed not as we would like to interpret them. This is why not all men should be teachers. “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.” James 3:1 ESV I used to listen to Mike Todd years ago, but the theatrics deterred me from listening any longer and it moved me away into more mature teaching. As for relatability, I would say this is a false presumption. It’s not relatability that people need in their pastor, just as that’s not what Christ came to be for us. He spoke TRUTH with assertiveness without compromise. He spoke it with gentleness when it was deemed. I don’t expect any pastor to be perfect, but I do expect a pastor to strive for progression in his knowledge and understanding of the word and his teachings to grow from milk to hearty food for the soul. In the love of Christ 🙏
We are not called to be "relatable." We are called to preach the word, to rightly divide the word of truth, to be instant in season and out of season. We are called to preach Jesus Christ and him crucified. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 is about people wanting to find someone relatable. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.
@@billyhuey3182 You’re missing the point. No one is called to be “relatable” but people who have similar struggles are “relatable” therefore, it can catch the attention of the unsaved soul to see what God has brought one through (without feeling judge)… For example, Pastor Todd talks about his former porn addiction…if one is struggling with that and that message alone is “relatable” it could draw them in to learn more about the one who healed him, Jesus Christ. The purpose is always about bringing it back to God and spreading the gospel! Blessings, take care 🌹
I like your point about people reaching out to fellow ministers who they have questions about. I’m sure pastors are able to find other pastors and have a conversation with them - especially ministers who are older and more mature in the faith. This is the 2nd video (after the TD Jakes one) I’ve ever seen on this channel. For the regulars, does anyone know if this gentleman has ever personally tried reaching out to Mike Todd to discuss this?
People thought I was crazy last year when I said to stay away from mike Todd and his teachings. I was called judgemental and divisive…even after he spit on his brothers face. I will continue to speak out about people who are especially obviously dangerous to the body
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Corey thank you. I thank God you in love called out this wolf. My ex wife listens to him and many preachers from his church and because of this foolishness that comes from him. She divorced me. She said God told her, of course we know He didn't. I was trying to warn her of this thinking but she follows him and many teachers just like him. Even a lady fake prophet named Tiffany Montgomery. Brother Corey I've learned a lot from you even grew to understand peace through the divorce. It did hurt. Hurt like all get out. Felt like Satan himself was coming through the TV everytime she cut on transformation church. She never wanted to go into the scriptures. But the peace I have only Christ gives which comes from our salvation, Him alone. Again bless you brother. I play a lot of your stuff for my kids who've been taught this stuff prior to me be saved. They see the difference but honestly like many people because they aren't saved don't see the seriousness of the danger of these heretical teachings. But love what you and many others are finally doing. Take care brother.
Well done once again my brother! I heard a preacher on tv say that he preached in the pulpit for twenty-five years before he ever met the Lord. Many supposed Christians who think they are going to Heaven shall be sorely disappointed!
We are PREDESTINED! From the Beginning for Salvation through Sanctification! Amen I AM! Abiding in Him! & He Abides in Me... Not by Works, but by the Heart! We will be Judged!!! AMEN! Delay IS Disobedience! 🔥 HolySpirit Approved! Thank You ABBA Father! 🙏
I AM Here! Born Again! In Power, Love, and MOST importantly! A Sound Mind! SOBER! Vigilant! and Pure in Spirit! SteadFAST in the Scriptures! GLORY be to My Father in Heaven!!! Amen 📚 🙏
Calvisnism is not Christianity at all sir, its a foolish gospel which substitutes God's true form form for another form under Paul,or Appollos not the the true Christ 3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? 4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. 9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Did you catch that? Jesus is the Foundation not calvinism ,its not of God(calvinism) you cant be saved by doing good deeds ,its a man made gospel made to look like its of God yet its not
One thing I think we all constantly have to fight against is our urge to wanna tell scripture what it means based on personal beliefs and ideologies opposed to letting scripture tell us what it means. We end up subsequently telling God what He is trying to convey in His own word. It's a fight and it takes discipline.
I've been so shocked by some of the content from Pastor Mike's services. I loved listening to him in the early years, and his teaching on Relationship Goals was really good.
You are right on point 👉 👈 Brother Cory, it is very important for Christians ✝️ to study the Word of God for themselves 2nd Timothy 2:15, rightly dividing the Word of Truth
💯 Every Pastor is NOT called to every person. These ppl need to find the Pastor that feeds them and keep thier mouth off of Pastor Michael Todd. Truth is, these people will also answer to GOD for what they say about him. Facts is, Pastor MT has blessed myself and many people in places that other pastors couldn't touch. He's different yes But GOD made him that way!!!!👑🔥👑🔥❤❤❤
It's a red flag when a pastor reads one verse and then teaches the rest of the sermon that's no where near the Bible. He's just up there talking. Sad. The crowd doesn't even notice.
They don't want to notice. That's why many of them are there. Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die. People want to go to church and feel churchy without actually being the church.
Before the world knew who Pastor MT was he was preaching sound doctrine and dressing appropriately in the pulpit. He had a sound of he spent time in God and the Word of God but know all that has changed significant. We must pray for him!
You are correct. I attended this church when it was in north Tulsa and just a small little church when he first took over. It’s not the same these days. It’s very sad
You are doing what we're supposed to do.Hopefully,he will listen,take heed and allow His word to transform him to minister the truth. You're right,souls are involved here.
It is literally IMPOSSIBLE, for a truly humble person to say: "I'm humble" for they are too humble to tout their humility. There is a story of a pastor who was given a plaque for 30 years of service and it said: "Most Humble Pastor" the next Sunday they fired him. Why? He wore the sign!
This obviously isn’t true for everyone, but Mike Todd’s assiduously curated fashion and public image feels like such a red flag. It goes beyond just wanting to “look nice.” It feels like he’s intentionally projecting a crafted image of himself
Mike Todd gives me fatty that’s now a hottie and he doesn’t know how to subdue the need to show he is fly now. He spoke of gluttony but having gotten rid of his gluttony has exposed his pride. He can’t believe what he and his wife look like right now. He will trap himself and attract what that dress code brings. He’s exposing himself and family to vultures and people fall when they walk in pride!
People that love God and His Word will search high and low for it because this is more precious than gold and diamonds. People who don't do their research are conformable where they sit.
Thanks Cory, keep doing what you’re doing. Praying for you and the other Brothers / Sisters, who call out these “foolish” men /women and their “foolish shows”. Those who think people like Mike Todd are “HARMLESS “ do not understand the price that was paid to even have a Bible or meet without fear of persecution or death. Mike Todd is a false teacher promoting false teachings to false followers. Amen
Btw why is he dressed/ looking like that? Smh. Anyway, I see more and more why the Bible warns against wealth. Mike Todd is way over his head. I really hope his church fervently prays for him- The Holy Spirit is still in the causing people to repent business.
What I realized as a born again Christian, that people dnt really understand the spirit of our GOD nor ever had a encounter with him. Ppl are trying to hear a popular word instead of knowing God by his word. Hosea4:6 my ppl are destroyed for the lack of knowledge. God doesn’t have a respect of person just because of your platform you still have a charge to keep. Great job Corey
Thank you for bringing so much of the truth out. I found your channel and I’m binge watching all the videos. Your work for the Kingdom is such a blessing and much appreciated. Praise God for your discernment, knowledge, teachings, and the Holy Spirit working in you.
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When you call out a pastor or speak to em in pvt about something that God put on you. They turn around and preach about you in the church saying things like “when devils creep in the church and try to stop, blah blah blah” I nvr went back to that church n prayed for the ppl that do go!..
There is nothing wrong with a person saying they never heard this before I say it from time to time because I literally never heard it before it doesn’t make you less of a Pastor, evangelist, leader, or whatever you are. I do agree, 95% of what he says is wrong
It's very simple and most miss it. The knowledge spoken of in verse 6 is already defined in verse 1. The "knowledge of God " not book knowledge or information knowledge. They are not destroyed for lack of education but for the lack of knowledge of God
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6
BROTHER COREY, no offence please, but after hearing your comments, went to Pastor Michael Todd's UA-cam site, and after watching and listening to his 3+ hours Sunday's "Album..." service, all I can say is GLORY! HALLELUJAH! THANK YOU LORD JESUS, for my soul was TRULY blessed, blessed, blessed! GOD bless!
💁🏽♀️I stopped watching him 2 years ago, after I saw his celebration/anniversary video. Once I saw that stage. My spirit felt it. To no longer watch him. I put 2 & 2 together. Remembering him describing the people he was meeting up with 💵. If you 👀it then you know.
He's talking about bringing light in an esoteric/gnostic sense that seems to tie in with Lucifer's name meaning 'light bearer' and the deception of Genesis 3, "yea, hath God said?". Mike Todd is New Age, not Christian.
Another thing Mike Todd won’t mention is that the disciples were commanded to give away all that they had while preparing for the kingdom.. I guarantee he won’t touch on that scripture, but he will teach about all the material blessings
@@Reading__With__Elegance I dont think most people even watched this part of the series for themselves let alone the 3 parts of the series that he has out right now. Its funny because this series is the 1st time i listened to dude. And it drew me in, and that takes alot. I never heard him twist Elohim's word. Thats the perception they took because they already have a dislike for him.
I'm listening to your video its on 6.41, when you mentioned knowledge and light, I listen to this sermon before and I also looked at the word knowledge and searched the GK and Hebrew words, non means light.
So I’ve watched Myles Munroe many times and he DEFINITELY got this sermon from him because it’s the exact message… sigh… I think I won’t listen to ANY of YALL. I have the Holy Spirit in me I will depend on him who is in me to teach me… y’all doing the most. When I have receive the gift of Discernment, then I’ll consider any of you teachers.
@@BridetoBeing oh ok I get what your saying. I can tell too, Munroe was on a different level when preaching about the kingdom of God. He’s the reason I became born again
@@BridetoBeing oh ok I get what your saying. I can tell too, Munroe was on a different level when preaching about the kingdom of God. He’s the reason I became born again
I understand most of the points you have made. Yet, as Kingdom citizens we are joint heirs with Christ Jesus and have dominion over all evil. Also, as joint heirs we are given the power through Christ Jesus to make declarations here on Earth and that will come to pass of righteous believers of Christ. I encourage you to further your studies on and as Kingdom citizens. * Luke 17: 21, Ephesians 1: 21, John 14: 12- 14, Ephesians 3: 20-21, Romans 10: 9-10, 13, Colossians 1:13, Philippians 4:13, Mathews 18:18
In short the kingdom is his word, the kingdom is in you, acknowledge David he hide his word in his heart that he may not sin against the word, acknowledge Peter Jesus gave him the keys to the kingdom which is the word, (who has the keys now ?) The keys of the kingdom access the key of David, he's the great iam not the great i was, or will be, we must die and rotten and allow God to breath his breath in us, all God was he poured into Christ and all Christ was he poured into his church, his church is his bride, if she looks like him, she will talk like him, walk like him, speak like him, do like him, because she believes him, that explains the ring of fire, the event that happened, it a proposal, in the absence of the son, she defended his word every word of it is how she has life because of his word, Amen
Does anyone notice how Todd literally keeps pausing to hear the shock and awe responses from the audience? That (and money) is literally the why he does what he does in ministry.
It also says next that they can enter in as well. We who died with him are in there with him by his Spirit. Whoever receives me and my words receives him.
💯 Agree with you we must make sure we are always in line with The Lord Almightys word and not differ from the word of The Almighty The Best teacher of The Word of God is the Almighty
This is your 3rd Video you covered on Mike Todd…man, if this ain’t a warning, I don’t know what is! Thank you Corey for your videos that airs out the errors.
I got unfriended becus i posted about him when I disagreed amongst several ppl about something he did ….. it’s sad how ppl can’t decern if something is God or not !!!!! It’s so sad 😞
Thank you for talking about what being blessed truly is, inwardly. I want to be in a place with Christ where I can be in any circumstance but still have joy, peace and be content.
I watched his whole sermon before I saw your video. I pulled out all of the same points you did Brother Corey. It’s scary how many people are eating his stuff up.
15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Leave the men of God alone. They will receive the harshest punishment and I’m pretty sure they have read that verse themselves. So let them be and preach the right gospel.
Brother Corey I am in agreement with you and the Holy Scriptures 🕊️ to GOD 🔥 be the Glory in Jesus ✝️ name Amen 🙏 Continue the fight and contend for the Faith, be not ashamed of the Gospel.........🙌‼️ Reference: 1 Timothy 6:3-5 New International Version 3 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions 5 and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.
This is why all services I personally ask the holy spirit to be invited and to show me personally because some interpretations help other people for what they are going through ( different strokes for different folks) but in alreality the truth is the truth no matters what language you speak it in please please read your word and always realize GOD is everywhere and your Bible is your sword To GOD be The GLORY
Thanks Corey. Great video. It will not help Mike Todd but maybe some that listen to him. If he's doing the best with what he's got, he needs to pour himself into the Scriptures.
@@MC-bp1dm you're absolutely right but I trust Corey's teachings and haven't found anything that didn't correlate with the Bible. I also like the fact he knows Hebrew and Greek the language that was spoken and written.
The Brother is young but I hope he doesn't become destroyed by it. He needs to seek out other brothers and sisters and financially help them as well. He can consider it his alms. One is not to lay down a foundation of their way , but as one body having many members.
Yeah, Todd's church does grow tremendously. But I once heard a pastor say there's a difference between growing (healthily) and swelling. Is Todd's church truly growing, or is it just swelling is the question. 🤔
The thing is that Mike Todd started very humble and heartfelt message. I use to see him back then. Young simple pastor doing his thing. Not sure what happened 😕
I'm a new viewer my question is did Paul preached the gospel of the grace and he preached the kingdom should we be preaching the kingdom or should we be preaching the gospel are the kingdom yes or not
brother Corey keep calling out these heretics who don't know how to rightly divide God's Word and leading HIS sheep astray. don't worry about those who don't agree with you they will answer 4 themselves on judgement day. you keep doing God's work cos you on the right trackand also helping us see these false prophets cos many are being exposed. The heretics have big crowds with itchy ears as the Bible calls them. many will be lead astray only the very elite will listen. God bless my brother🙏
By the way Mike Todd dresses, he clearly loves the world... 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.
Thank you brother Cory for great exegesis of the text. I see people who follow false prophets and false teachers as lacking critical thinking skills. It is all about emotional response to the environment. Keep up the wonderful ministry my brother.
This is why we must STUDY the word of God for ourselves!!
Thats right , never go off of what a person says but what God says
Yes I'm glad you emphasized the word 'study' We should not just skim through but meditate on it and try to learn something.
Amen!
And the words says it plainly. “Study to show thyself approved” worthy to escape these things that are to come upon the earth
Amen!!
Hello. I appreciate you so much. I love the word of God. It's 1 am. Meal prepping on a Friday night and taking in this heavenly milk. I'm Haitian and my main issue with most American preachers is that they teach messages about success that I couldn't possibly share with my struggling family in Haiti. As if to suggest that God is here to serve us and if we're not blessed materially, we must NOT be doing something right. It's foolish!! It's juvenile thinking. Whatever happened to partaking in Christ's suffering? thank you sooo much for your wisdom.
Sister, you are seeing a prophesy that was foretold by Amos 8:12, there is a famine for the hearing of the word of God. People have heaped up pastors, teachers, prophets, etc. according to what they want to hear. This is why it is important for us to pray and seek God and test the spirits to see whether they are of God (1 John 4:1).
I've been blessed by your ministry brother keep up the great work 🙏 please pray for me my names Jack
Thank you for the kind words. And sorry for the late response. I'm just now seeing it
But when did you get their money
I’m sure the same day and surely within a week. God is with Pastor Mike
@@1real-taylor Give us 3 reasons why that’s the case (that God is with Mike Todd)
There is something INFINITELY more important than knowing the scriptures, it's understanding the scriptures..
And even MORE IMPORTANT is obeying the scripture.
@@joycewatt800 there are truths and SHADOW truths in the scriptures. Follow Christ and listen to the Comforter!! All things will be made plain..
Absolutely!! And him knowing Greek and Hebrew gives us a better understanding of God's Word!!
@@tammylennon5822 absolutely not.
Facts and Wisdom.. which is the application of knowledge ..
Bro the amount of people out here on youtube who let Mike Todd's teaching slide is crazy. Thank you for speaking on this brother! I found your channel a little while ago and its amazing what God is doing with your work.
Not to mention how they let his wardrobe slide, too...
@@marthaj67 for real dog
Facts
True.... I use to listen him in the very earlies but as i grew in my faith things wasn't adding up to his teaching and i stopped completely and he is the only one on UA-cam who are caught up with these pastors
I agree, Corey is truly blessed. 🙏
I thank God, and I give thanks to you brethren again Corey for the Lord's work for the flock. For your work of faith, and your labor of love.
thank you
AMEN!!
Corey, I've noticed that too, when you call out a false prophet for their false prophecies, their followers get very defensive of them. I'm sure you remember the Scripture in 2nd Timothy 4 where the Holy Spirit tells us that the time will come when men will reject sound doctrine but instead, will want preachers to tickle their itching ears. I am totally convinced that we are living in those days!
We most definitely are. They will defend heretics more than they will the word of God because they don’t even know what sound doctrine and biblical teaching is
Corey, don't ever stop calling these heretics out!!! What you are doing is working and I'm thankful to know you are handling the Lord's business by keeping us all informed. Thank you so much and may God continue to bless you and your family.
What souls is he saving? God didn’t call us to critique he called us to save and spread gospel. He is not aligned with God original purpose by making these videos.
@@JacksonCreationsArt ..... because there is no scripture whatsoever that says to mark and avoid those who are wolves in sheep's clothing. No scripture that says that at all. It took you five days to respond to what I said. Leave the meaning of scripture to those who know what to do with it because they have a purpose in the body of Christ. Leave the ones who warn of and call out wolves alone. They also have purpose in the body of Christ. Leave Corey alone and you do your job that God called you to do.
@@grandpa_G_7275 are you leading atheists and secular people to God I highly doubt it but what’s your answer? I didn’t get any comments I’m not on here everyday judging other Christians like you.
@@JacksonCreationsArt I didn't judge you, but then that's the response I get from you. I'll stay in my lane and continue to bring those to Christ.....the ones you mentioned that you don't believe I can and you continue on your path to whatever makes you feel good. Have fun.
@@grandpa_G_7275 what ever
Since listening to your channel, I’ve been able to see things clearly and I dive into the word more often. Thank you!
Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”
Luke 12:15
Pray for a friend who's an alcoholic and doesn't believe in Jesus and there in danger of losing there marriage and jeopardizing the college education thanks.
*they're bro and *their bro
They need to repent and be baptized. I can pray for them according to God will
But unless they believe what God said and accept Jesus as savior, there is no help. RJ brother
"They're in danger of losing their marriage."
I'm asking for prayer in a serious matter and I have ppl on here trying to point out my typos I guess. I did misuse there in the sentence.
@@christopherburke7025 whats his name
Every Christian needs to be reading, meditating upon, and studying God's Word for ourselves. We need to be like the Bereans in the book of Acts. Acts 17:11 NLT: And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.
Some people were NEVER CALLED nor were they CHOSEN!! He has his reward..
Many WENT but was not SENT!!!🔆👀
Sometimes God put people in authority to be more “relatable” as they draw in unsaved souls to Christ! “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:31 (NIV) was highlighted to me for you as I started writing this.
Pastor Todd is a growing man in Christ and he is relatable in addition he is reaching those that God has called him to reach. No man is perfect and as long as we are all seeking, trying our best to live in truth (God’s word) and repenting …the only judge that really matters is God, our lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In stead of trying to demote a man of God it would be more god-like to reach out to him to assist with his growth! Pastor Todd is removing religion (which is man made) and putting Gods word into place … We all have to be found, learn and grow…Pastor Todd is transparent in his learning and growing as there is never enough to be learned…blessings to all 🌹
Well stated❤️🙏
I understand the point you are trying to make and that would be well if Mike Todd was not a Pastor, but he is. And as such, he should revere the Lord and the scriptures more so to assure he is not leading the people astray.
Although he may still be learning, this would then require him to handle the scriptures with even more caution. With such a large following he should ensure that the Word of God is being handled accurately and in its context to deliver the Word of God as it is purposed not as we would like to interpret them. This is why not all men should be teachers.
“Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.”
James 3:1 ESV
I used to listen to Mike Todd years ago, but the theatrics deterred me from listening any longer and it moved me away into more mature teaching. As for relatability, I would say this is a false presumption. It’s not relatability that people need in their pastor, just as that’s not what Christ came to be for us. He spoke TRUTH with assertiveness without compromise. He spoke it with gentleness when it was deemed. I don’t expect any pastor to be perfect, but I do expect a pastor to strive for progression in his knowledge and understanding of the word and his teachings to grow from milk to hearty food for the soul.
In the love of Christ 🙏
We are not called to be "relatable." We are called to preach the word, to rightly divide the word of truth, to be instant in season and out of season. We are called to preach Jesus Christ and him crucified. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 is about people wanting to find someone relatable. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.
@@billyhuey3182 You’re missing the point. No one is called to be “relatable” but people who have similar struggles are “relatable” therefore, it can catch the attention of the unsaved soul to see what God has brought one through (without feeling judge)… For example, Pastor Todd talks about his former porn addiction…if one is struggling with that and that message alone is “relatable” it could draw them in to learn more about the one who healed him, Jesus Christ. The purpose is always about bringing it back to God and spreading the gospel! Blessings, take care 🌹
I like your point about people reaching out to fellow ministers who they have questions about. I’m sure pastors are able to find other pastors and have a conversation with them - especially ministers who are older and more mature in the faith. This is the 2nd video (after the TD Jakes one) I’ve ever seen on this channel. For the regulars, does anyone know if this gentleman has ever personally tried reaching out to Mike Todd to discuss this?
Psalm 119.105: «Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.» (ESV)
Amen Amen 🙏 the Word of God will guide the believer in the right direction, to God be the Glory
People thought I was crazy last year when I said to stay away from mike Todd and his teachings. I was called judgemental and divisive…even after he spit on his brothers face. I will continue to speak out about people who are especially obviously dangerous to the body
I gagged when I saw that video.
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Do NOT stop calling wolves out Corey. Let every believer know they are in danger. Amen
Well said and I agree 💯 percent
@@jamesgorham7125 Amen
I truly appreciate the work the Lord has called you to do on this channel.
Yes Amen!!
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Corey thank you. I thank God you in love called out this wolf. My ex wife listens to him and many preachers from his church and because of this foolishness that comes from him. She divorced me. She said God told her, of course we know He didn't. I was trying to warn her of this thinking but she follows him and many teachers just like him. Even a lady fake prophet named Tiffany Montgomery. Brother Corey I've learned a lot from you even grew to understand peace through the divorce. It did hurt. Hurt like all get out. Felt like Satan himself was coming through the TV everytime she cut on transformation church. She never wanted to go into the scriptures. But the peace I have only Christ gives which comes from our salvation, Him alone. Again bless you brother. I play a lot of your stuff for my kids who've been taught this stuff prior to me be saved. They see the difference but honestly like many people because they aren't saved don't see the seriousness of the danger of these heretical teachings. But love what you and many others are finally doing. Take care brother.
With Christ all things are possible. Please fast and pray for the reconciliation of your family and don't give up. God restores.
Maybe she divorce you because of YOU. You sound angry just like this man who made this video. Go pray and drink some water.
What happened with Tiphani Montgomery - referring to your comment about her being a “lady fake prophet”?
Well done once again my brother! I heard a preacher on tv say that he preached in the pulpit for twenty-five years before he ever met the Lord. Many supposed Christians who think they are going to Heaven shall be sorely disappointed!
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Calvisnism is not Christianity at all sir, its a foolish gospel which substitutes God's true form form for another form under Paul,or Appollos not the the true Christ
3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among
you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not
carnal, and walk as men?
4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I
am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but
ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord
gave to every man?
6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the
increase.
7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing,
neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the
increase.
8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one:
and every man shall receive his own reward
according to his own labour.
9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are
God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.
10 According to the grace of God which is given
unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the
foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let
every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Did you catch that? Jesus is the Foundation not calvinism ,its not of God(calvinism)
you cant be saved by doing good deeds ,its a man made gospel made to look like its of God yet its not
Why do we attack other Believers if we see error do we ever reach out to them it's like talking about a person behind there back ijs
One thing I think we all constantly have to fight against is our urge to wanna tell scripture what it means based on personal beliefs and ideologies opposed to letting scripture tell us what it means. We end up subsequently telling God what He is trying to convey in His own word. It's a fight and it takes discipline.
I've been so shocked by some of the content from Pastor Mike's services. I loved listening to him in the early years, and his teaching on Relationship Goals was really good.
You are right on point 👉 👈 Brother Cory, it is very important for Christians ✝️ to study the Word of God for themselves 2nd Timothy 2:15, rightly dividing the Word of Truth
Amen Brother!
💯 Every Pastor is NOT called to every person. These ppl need to find the Pastor that feeds them and keep thier mouth off of Pastor Michael Todd. Truth is, these people will also answer to GOD for what they say about him. Facts is, Pastor MT has blessed myself and many people in places that other pastors couldn't touch. He's different yes But GOD made him that way!!!!👑🔥👑🔥❤❤❤
It's a red flag when a pastor reads one verse and then teaches the rest of the sermon that's no where near the Bible. He's just up there talking. Sad. The crowd doesn't even notice.
They don't want to notice. That's why many of them are there. Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die. People want to go to church and feel churchy without actually being the church.
..neither do they care.
Well He did say that he hates studying scripture, it is tedious to him. So we can't expect much from him
I don’t listen to mike Todd but studying scripture can be tedious… that amo reason why we must die to our flesh everyday…
Thanks!
Thank you so much
Before the world knew who Pastor MT was he was preaching sound doctrine and dressing appropriately in the pulpit. He had a sound of he spent time in God and the Word of God but know all that has changed significant. We must pray for him!
You are correct. I attended this church when it was in north Tulsa and just a small little church when he first took over. It’s not the same these days. It’s very sad
Folks have prayed for him. It's time for open rebuke.
You are doing what we're supposed to do.Hopefully,he will listen,take heed and allow His word to transform him to minister the truth. You're right,souls are involved here.
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Thank you for being a true warrior for biblical truth.
I love your channel, Bro. Corey. It makes the Word of God plain and sheds light on heresy and false teachings that subtly creep into the church.
Amen Amen 🙏 that is the truth 💯 percent
It is literally IMPOSSIBLE, for a truly humble person to say: "I'm humble" for they are too humble to tout their humility. There is a story of a pastor who was given a plaque for 30 years of service and it said: "Most Humble Pastor" the next Sunday they fired him. Why? He wore the sign!
This obviously isn’t true for everyone, but Mike Todd’s assiduously curated fashion and public image feels like such a red flag. It goes beyond just wanting to “look nice.” It feels like he’s intentionally projecting a crafted image of himself
Mike Todd gives me fatty that’s now a hottie and he doesn’t know how to subdue the need to show he is fly now. He spoke of gluttony but having gotten rid of his gluttony has exposed his pride. He can’t believe what he and his wife look like right now. He will trap himself and attract what that dress code brings. He’s exposing himself and family to vultures and people fall when they walk in pride!
People that love God and His Word will search high and low for it because this is more precious than gold and diamonds. People who don't do their research are conformable where they sit.
God bless you Corey for all that you do for Gods' glory
Thanks Cory, keep doing what you’re doing. Praying for you and the other Brothers / Sisters, who call out these “foolish” men /women and their “foolish shows”.
Those who think people like Mike Todd are “HARMLESS “ do not understand the price that was paid to even have a Bible or meet without fear of persecution or death.
Mike Todd is a false teacher promoting false teachings to false followers. Amen
Honestly speaking I think the church will never understand Mike's calling, they'll continue bashing him and his ministry ,
Btw why is he dressed/ looking like that? Smh.
Anyway, I see more and more why the Bible warns against wealth.
Mike Todd is way over his head. I really hope his church fervently prays for him- The Holy Spirit is still in the causing people to repent business.
What I realized as a born again Christian, that people dnt really understand the spirit of our GOD nor ever had a encounter with him. Ppl are trying to hear a popular word instead of knowing God by his word. Hosea4:6 my ppl are destroyed for the lack of knowledge. God doesn’t have a respect of person just because of your platform you still have a charge to keep.
Great job Corey
Thank you Corey for this sound teaching, Amen🕊️
Amen Amen 🙏 Brother Cory is a solid biblical teacher
Thank you for bringing so much of the truth out. I found your channel and I’m binge watching all the videos. Your work for the Kingdom is such a blessing and much appreciated. Praise God for your discernment, knowledge, teachings, and the Holy Spirit working in you.
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What bible software are you using in this video?
Can you respond on what software you are using Mr. Corey?
When you call out a pastor or speak to em in pvt about something that God put on you. They turn around and preach about you in the church saying things like “when devils creep in the church and try to stop, blah blah blah” I nvr went back to that church n prayed for the ppl that do go!..
There is nothing wrong with a person saying they never heard this before I say it from time to time because I literally never heard it before it doesn’t make you less of a Pastor, evangelist, leader, or whatever you are.
I do agree, 95% of what he says is wrong
Judging a man by his clothes, hairstyle and musical taste is often scarily accurate.
Well said
Not always but sometimes who a person is is literally written all over them
That one left the park.
It's very simple and most miss it. The knowledge spoken of in verse 6 is already defined in verse 1. The "knowledge of God " not book knowledge or information knowledge. They are not destroyed for lack of education but for the lack of knowledge of God
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6
BROTHER COREY, no offence please, but after hearing your comments, went to Pastor Michael Todd's UA-cam site, and after watching and listening to his 3+ hours Sunday's "Album..." service, all I can say is GLORY! HALLELUJAH! THANK YOU LORD JESUS, for my soul was TRULY blessed, blessed, blessed! GOD bless!
💁🏽♀️I stopped watching him 2 years ago, after I saw his celebration/anniversary video. Once I saw that stage. My spirit felt it. To no longer watch him. I put 2 & 2 together. Remembering him describing the people he was meeting up with 💵. If you 👀it then you know.
He's talking about bringing light in an esoteric/gnostic sense that seems to tie in with Lucifer's name meaning 'light bearer' and the deception of Genesis 3, "yea, hath God said?".
Mike Todd is New Age, not Christian.
True
Another thing Mike Todd won’t mention is that the disciples were commanded to give away all that they had while preparing for the kingdom.. I guarantee he won’t touch on that scripture, but he will teach about all the material blessings
He did teach on it actually don’t speak to soon
He definitely spoke on that. That's why you should listen for yourself and not go off what others say.
@@jskully9784 they just want a reason not to like him so bad and it’s funny
@@Reading__With__Elegance I dont think most people even watched this part of the series for themselves let alone the 3 parts of the series that he has out right now. Its funny because this series is the 1st time i listened to dude. And it drew me in, and that takes alot. I never heard him twist Elohim's word. Thats the perception they took because they already have a dislike for him.
@@jskully9784 exactly it’s bothering they religious spirits lol
I'm listening to your video its on 6.41, when you mentioned knowledge and light, I listen to this sermon before and I also looked at the word knowledge and searched the GK and Hebrew words, non means light.
So I’ve watched Myles Munroe many times and he DEFINITELY got this sermon from him because it’s the exact message… sigh… I think I won’t listen to ANY of YALL. I have the Holy Spirit in me I will depend on him who is in me to teach me… y’all doing the most. When I have receive the gift of Discernment, then I’ll consider any of you teachers.
You got a problem with Munroe?
@@kingpriest3thos I LOVE Myles Munroe… thats why I know he copied him, Pastor Todd’s word was not a fresh one…
@@BridetoBeing oh ok I get what your saying. I can tell too, Munroe was on a different level when preaching about the kingdom of God. He’s the reason I became born again
@@BridetoBeing oh ok I get what your saying. I can tell too, Munroe was on a different level when preaching about the kingdom of God. He’s the reason I became born again
Literally same, Munroe is the first preacher I’ve encountered to teach on the kingdom, (besides Jesus) it’s so good!
I can't even begin to express how I can't watch/listen to Mike Todd for even five minutes nowdays.
Me too😭😭😭😭😭it’s cringeworthy
I understand most of the points you have made. Yet, as Kingdom citizens we are joint heirs with Christ Jesus and have dominion over all evil. Also, as joint heirs we are given the power through Christ Jesus to make declarations here on Earth and that will come to pass of righteous believers of Christ. I encourage you to further your studies on and as Kingdom citizens.
* Luke 17: 21, Ephesians 1: 21, John 14: 12- 14, Ephesians 3: 20-21, Romans 10: 9-10, 13, Colossians 1:13, Philippians 4:13,
Mathews 18:18
In short the kingdom is his word, the kingdom is in you, acknowledge David he hide his word in his heart that he may not sin against the word, acknowledge Peter Jesus gave him the keys to the kingdom which is the word, (who has the keys now ?) The keys of the kingdom access the key of David, he's the great iam not the great i was, or will be, we must die and rotten and allow God to breath his breath in us, all God was he poured into Christ and all Christ was he poured into his church, his church is his bride, if she looks like him, she will talk like him, walk like him, speak like him, do like him, because she believes him, that explains the ring of fire, the event that happened, it a proposal, in the absence of the son, she defended his word every word of it is how she has life because of his word, Amen
9:08 what program are you using? Logos? I would love this to study the Scriptures deeper! 😊
What people don't realize is that God IS dealing with the wolves by other believers calling out the false teaching
The word is a lamp to my feet.
Knowledge is a light to my feet.
The first one is good enough.
Does anyone notice how Todd literally keeps pausing to hear the shock and awe responses from the audience? That (and money) is literally the why he does what he does in ministry.
It also says next that they can enter in as well. We who died with him are in there with him by his Spirit. Whoever receives me and my words receives him.
💯 Agree with you we must make sure we are always in line with The Lord Almightys word and not differ from the word of The Almighty The Best teacher of The Word of God is the Almighty
This is your 3rd Video you covered on Mike Todd…man, if this ain’t a warning, I don’t know what is!
Thank you Corey for your videos that airs out the errors.
I got unfriended becus i posted about him when I disagreed amongst several ppl about something he did ….. it’s sad how ppl can’t decern if something is God or not !!!!! It’s so sad 😞
Thank you for talking about what being blessed truly is, inwardly. I want to be in a place with Christ where I can be in any circumstance but still have joy, peace and be content.
beloved let us love one another.
I watched his whole sermon before I saw your video. I pulled out all of the same points you did Brother Corey. It’s scary how many people are eating his stuff up.
15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Leave the men of God alone. They will receive the harshest punishment and I’m pretty sure they have read that verse themselves. So let them be and preach the right gospel.
great teaching .
God bless you .
Brother Corey I am in agreement with you and the Holy Scriptures 🕊️ to GOD 🔥 be the Glory in Jesus ✝️ name
Amen 🙏
Continue the fight and contend for the Faith, be not ashamed of the Gospel.........🙌‼️
Reference:
1 Timothy 6:3-5
New International Version
3 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions 5 and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.
The thing is no one is really saved yet, this is the hope we have in the promise given but whom here has heard well done good and faithful servant?
I have a question, do you reach out to the people you disagree with? Like a one on one conversation to discuss it. Just wondering.
This is why all services I personally ask the holy spirit to be invited and to show me personally because some interpretations help other people for what they are going through ( different strokes for different folks) but in alreality the truth is the truth no matters what language you speak it in please please read your word and always realize GOD is everywhere and your Bible is your sword To GOD be The GLORY
He is just like the other prosperity preachers.. what's for him..
Thanks Corey. Great video. It will not help Mike Todd but maybe some that listen to him. If he's doing the best with what he's got, he needs to pour himself into the Scriptures.
This is an excellent example why believers must study the word of God for themselves. 2 Timothy 2:15
We are not allowed to judge motives however we are COMMANDED to judge teachings BY Scripture
The truth is what intetests me!! That's why I listen to you and trust you Corey
Corey is great but never put your trust in man, only in God and His word
@@MC-bp1dm you're absolutely right but I trust Corey's teachings and haven't found anything that didn't correlate with the Bible. I also like the fact he knows Hebrew and Greek the language that was spoken and written.
@@tammylennon5822 I agree his teachings are solid
Todd is a gifted motivational speaker. He should have become a Tony Robins or a Les Brown, not a pastor.
Exactly!
So now at time 51:07 he we have the same ability or power as Jesus 😮
The Brother is young but I hope he doesn't become destroyed by it. He needs to seek out other brothers and sisters and financially help them as well. He can consider it his alms. One is not to lay down a foundation of their way , but as one body having many members.
There are so many juicy topics in the scriptures and we choosing to pull each other down?
Who was the person Corey was displeased with, I might hv missed that part
Yeah, Todd's church does grow tremendously. But I once heard a pastor say there's a difference between growing (healthily) and swelling. Is Todd's church truly growing, or is it just swelling is the question. 🤔
The thing is that Mike Todd started very humble and heartfelt message. I use to see him back then. Young simple pastor doing his thing. Not sure what happened 😕
Right. He went flamboyant over night. He wasn’t always this way. I watched him about 6 years ago and then things started getting strange.
The same thing that happens to all of them….$$$$$$$$$$
@@kennethfraire8152 Agree
When money and fame are present, the message changes.
Pride?
I'm a new viewer my question is did Paul preached the gospel of the grace and he preached the kingdom should we be preaching the kingdom or should we be preaching the gospel are the kingdom yes or not
brother Corey keep calling out these heretics who don't know how to rightly divide God's Word and leading HIS sheep astray. don't worry about those who don't agree with you they will answer 4 themselves on judgement day. you keep doing God's work cos you on the right trackand also helping us see these false prophets cos many are being exposed. The heretics have big crowds with itchy ears as the Bible calls them. many will be lead astray only the very elite will listen. God bless my brother🙏
Hey Corey, what version of Bible do you reference from that also has the Hebrew text. Specifically what you use when you pull it up on your computer?
He's using accordance bible app
Could you elaborate on the Lord's prayer "in earth as in heaven"? And faith without works?
Earlier manuscripts didn't have "who are in heaven"
I never new that, what year did this verse change, Or what bible can I find this in?
This is a great video. The information is accurate and you didn’t attack Mike Todd personally. You went after his misappropriations.
By the way Mike Todd dresses, he clearly loves the world... 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.
Glory To GOD The Father 🙌
Any reason why you chose that number as part of your name
Did you go to him privately first, before shaming him publicly? Book of Matthew speaks of this right?
It talks about it to believers. I doubt Mike Todd is one. Ephesians talks about exposing darkness.
Please can you post the link where you said Mark Todd is an idiot
Thank you brother Cory for great exegesis of the text. I see people who follow false prophets and false teachers as lacking critical thinking skills. It is all about emotional response to the environment.
Keep up the wonderful ministry my brother.
7:56 Mike Todd sounds like a freemason. They seem to equate Light and knowledge
True they talk about enlightenment and equate that with having knowledge