Orphans, Widows, the Poor and Oppressed | Sermon

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  • @rheabarbeau457
    @rheabarbeau457 2 роки тому +226

    Please pray for me I'm homeless sleeping in my van disabled in a wheelchair prayers that doors are open blessings come where I can do God's Will and not my own and fulfill the mission he has set out for me thank you for your prayers and I pray each one of you have healing in any and all areas of your life to God bless

    • @nensi1972
      @nensi1972 2 роки тому +13

      ... 🙏❤️🌹...Please God, protect ,lead, be mercifull for Rhea Barbeau, 🙏❤️🌹

    • @SticksNStones616
      @SticksNStones616 Рік тому +10

      May God bless you 🙏 Amen

    • @ibetteb9419
      @ibetteb9419 Рік тому +8

      🙏🏼

    • @rogervaldillez4879
      @rogervaldillez4879 Рік тому +21

      Father I pray that you watch over Rhea and you show yourself Strong in this person's life in the name of Jesus Christ as stand in the gap and I claim all your provisions and your blessings in this person's life amen and amen.
      God bless you rhea

    • @nensi1972
      @nensi1972 Рік тому +6

      @@rogervaldillez4879 ...Amen ❤️🌹🙏

  • @ForGreaterGloryofGod
    @ForGreaterGloryofGod Рік тому +51

    I grew up in an orphanage, at age of 6. I was abused, mistreated, beaten. All my days, I've been held in God's hands. All my life He have been faithful and all my life He have been so, so good to me. He was close like no other. I've known Him as a Father, only Father I have. I've known Him as a Friend. His goodness is running after me. I have lived in the goodness of my God, my Father. I will sing, talk of the goodness of God, all my life ! I love my Saviour Jesus, my God ❣️🙏

    • @anitan5983
      @anitan5983 6 місяців тому +1

      That's our Father and how blessed are you to know his love

    • @mrahcs8005
      @mrahcs8005 6 місяців тому +2

      I was adopted as a baby, never knew my biological parents, my foster parents abused me physically emotionally mentally. My foster dad was homosexual, liar, manipulator and narcissist. My foster mom she always hurts my feelings since I was a kid I always cry. I started to pray to Him at age 10. Now I'm 36 Jesus Christ blessed me with a loving husband who is a fatherless too and we have 3 beautiful children. Thank you Jesus for all the struggles and pain.

    • @thekingdomheirstv
      @thekingdomheirstv 3 місяці тому +1

      Indeed goodness and mercy flows from God

    • @JanetDowns-qn3rd
      @JanetDowns-qn3rd 3 години тому

      ​@@mrahcs8005amen

  • @georgekuhn5843
    @georgekuhn5843 3 роки тому +162

    Praying daily for finance to buy my farm in South Africa, to work for God by producing food for the 1000's of poor Africans in informal settlements. Prayer, Food and Bibles will be the produce of my farm.

    • @willielee5253
      @willielee5253 3 роки тому +2

      @ George Kuhn, I started giving to a Organization founded by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein who
      advocated the Genesis 12:3 and Isaiah 58 promises as a means to be blessed by God. It's scriptural, it's true and God
      doesn't deny it nor neglect His word
      according to Isaiah 58:6-11. If you give He will guide you in your pursuits 58:11.
      The amount you give is not the issue its
      faithfully giving with expectation as the fulfillment. I hope this blesses you on your journey. God bless!!!

    • @anitaotoo7315
      @anitaotoo7315 3 роки тому +6

      May the Lord help you!

    • @mafikisa
      @mafikisa 2 роки тому +8

      God will bring it to pass. I’m a South African with the a similar dream. I bumped into this video because the Holy Spirit instructed me last night to buy winter blankets for street kids with my salary since it’s winter. I will do just that because He opened my eyes to see that I’m not trusting Him enough to provide to the poor through me.

    • @mukiirageorge583
      @mukiirageorge583 2 роки тому +10

      37 yrs old now i am praying and trusting God for a wife 🙏

    • @kabodick
      @kabodick 2 роки тому +10

      I’ve been praying for a similar situation here in the U.S., to help single moms.

  • @marianawhitaker7001
    @marianawhitaker7001 5 років тому +628

    Thank God for this man preaching, teaching from the Bible , no begging for money, sow a seed for a blessing, no background music, no entertainment , no gimmick or trickery. God help me in every area of my life to have Jesus Christ character. I so want to be healed from some habits that's causing me grief. yet , thankful for many habits that I been delivered from.

    • @larainehruby1376
      @larainehruby1376 3 роки тому +32

      I look upon Derek Prince as a spiritual father because I admire his hard won accomplishments and especially how he has a soft heart (my family calls it a “squishy heart”) that breaks into tears, uncontrollably. I know Our Father must be so glad to have him Home

    • @susanasmith1779
      @susanasmith1779 3 роки тому +4

      Is good this is being addressed!! Im a widow . Ive been to more then a few churches that tell you to come to church But Do not visit the widow . They only help ,visit & invite those that love them only. There is a Big problem in the churches now a days they close their ears and eyes to the needs and cries of the widow ESPECIALLY at Open Door Calvary chapel in Anaheim & New wine of Brookhurst in Anaheim Ca. . Is so sad and cowardly how people in these churches carry themselves thinking they are fooling everyone with their neglect ,abandoning & devouring the widows and others inside the church and everyone keeps quiet about it . Please pray for these people because they do not have God's Agape love and they are being A Very Bad Example!! They pretend to be something they are not they mention love ,compassion, kindness But is only to the ones that love them ,and to the one that are a threat they hate ,accuse, judge,jealous, envy,slander, etc. The worst part is that the ones that it isn't happening to hide and stay quiet like cowards. This is real people and just because it doesn't happen to you it doesn't mean it isn't happening. I know,is Very real cause it happened to me . People in the churches band together to try to harm and hurt me instead of helping me and giving love to a neighbor A widow and All because i was walking in faith in my loss and God was blessing me . Many people hated on me cause i was growing spiritually Nd being blessed by God according to God's word Not the ways of this world 🙏. Is no wonder why God says He will first judge His people cause Many in the churches are devouring others inside the churches and think that their time of judgment will not come and that no one sees this . God sees and knows and If they dont Repent before God's judgment comes upon them 🙏. I keep praying for all these people that continue to do evil to tbeir neighbor. Is so devastating how bad it has become inside the churches now a days all the evil and wickedness. Please,pray for this horrible sin and wickedness inside the churches is spreading like a wildlfire. Please 🙏. God bless 🙌

    • @bee12355
      @bee12355 3 роки тому +21

      A lot of them are always asking for a seed. God said he will take of you as long as you do his will. They shouldn’t have to ask for a seed. God will provide for them by touching the hearts of others to sow into their lives. They shouldn’t have to ask.

    • @francesobrien8980
      @francesobrien8980 2 роки тому +3

      Redemptorist

    • @rickspalding3047
      @rickspalding3047 2 роки тому +4

      How do you know what is God's will?

  • @shushywilson6351
    @shushywilson6351 2 роки тому +236

    I love Derek. His last testimony impacted my life. He is the only person that mentioned this scripture of all the church leaders Iistened too in 70yrs of life. I learned you can't outgive God. The joy and blessing that comes from obedience to this scripture is abundance. He sure opens the windows of heaven and pours out a blessing. He looked after me for 4yrs with no income. He always comes thru at the 11th hour. It's wonderful to hear his voice again. Wonderful man of heaven

    • @MIGHTYRIVERS19
      @MIGHTYRIVERS19 2 роки тому +10

      Shalom , such a testimony , praise THE LORD for caring for you in your time of need , BLESSED BE HIS HOLY NAME ,MUCH LOVE IN CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR

    • @edgardotolentino2974
      @edgardotolentino2974 2 роки тому +5

      Amen bro. Derek. I was really touch n move spiritually. Hallelujah!!!

    • @pjo2386
      @pjo2386 2 роки тому +6

      pope loving prince....''The conference was really a "conference of conferences." Eleven denominational conferences were held each morning. The afternoons included workshops led by almost all the charismatic leaders and teachers in the country. The selection of which workshop to attend often became a major decision. How does one decide between teachers like Francis MacNutt, Bob Mumford, Derek Prince, Roy Harthern, Larry Christenson or Mike Evans?
      Unity in the Spirit
      Each evening the day was climaxed as we gathered at Arrowhead Stadium to praise Jesus as Lord in one united body. Each night had a different theme given by the Lord to which the major speaker addressed the body.''

    • @irinaaleksejeva5365
      @irinaaleksejeva5365 2 роки тому +3

      He was my first teacher sinds I am in church. Three years ago approximately I saw him in my dream, he gave a sign.

    • @pjo2386
      @pjo2386 2 роки тому

      @@irinaaleksejeva5365 Christ alone is the One to follow; Priince taught many things wrongly; dont make an idol or guru out of any man - just saying

  • @rhondawilkins_
    @rhondawilkins_ Рік тому +10

    Thank you Derek Prince! It's 2023 and as a WIDOW, your sermon is the only one I've heard regarding widows and orphans in my 57 years on planet earth. And 50 years as a Christian! I cried out to the Lord when I was widowed after 23 1/2 years marriage and 3 1/2 of those years spent as a caregiver to my husband fighting stage 4 CANCER.

  • @derealovesurvival7549
    @derealovesurvival7549 11 років тому +192

    Heavenly Father I pray for all the widows and Orphans,the Poor and Oppressed
    Use me Father to help where I can
    You made me for a purpose lead me in that purpose
    You gave me my talent guide me show me where and when to use it
    I pray in the name and power of Jesus

    • @marianawhitaker7001
      @marianawhitaker7001 5 років тому +7

      Amen

    • @fea5rrlessfea5rrless42
      @fea5rrlessfea5rrless42 3 роки тому +4

      I agree sister!

    • @kimberlydye4271
      @kimberlydye4271 2 роки тому +6

      Amen! Me to God in Jesus name. Open up doors so that work and will be done in my life and the bride of Christ. Jesus in your name I ask and pray.

    • @Rhiannon.
      @Rhiannon. 2 роки тому +6

      Be a foster parent, adopt a child, visit nursing homes, help the elderly, volunteer for a soup kitchen, make sandwiches for the homeless. Love and Blessings to All!

    • @usharaghavanpillai7606
      @usharaghavanpillai7606 2 роки тому +2

      In Jesus Name Amen!

  • @carlabari9825
    @carlabari9825 2 роки тому +32

    Great Inspiration. Beying a widow myself at 47 y old, drove me more closer to God. I have more compassion to the single mothers, to the poor and to the suffering. I give more than when I was married ; it is a blessing to give and care for the needy. It healed me and blessed me. I have seen the Love of God and Who He is. Thank you Jesus.

    • @torriepenney936
      @torriepenney936 Рік тому +2

      You let the love of God flow...I love you sister. In a not easy time...yet I am compelled to do something. Visit, give of what I have, hug. A single mom I've talked with outside, I went to her door. She was worried about her cat..gone 2 days. I said let's go out and search..despite her doubts. Soon the cat showed up. Mom was relieved and thanked me. Small acts of care mean more than we realize.

  • @_Jesus_Girl
    @_Jesus_Girl 3 роки тому +68

    Reaching the unreached and teaching the untaught, touching the untouched

  • @kathybuckley2338
    @kathybuckley2338 3 роки тому +185

    This man is truly anointed. So grateful for his teachings. May he rest in peace. Love you Mr D. Prince 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @kathryndalton9867
      @kathryndalton9867 2 роки тому +3

      What! Rest in peace? Is he passed away?

    • @eloisegomez497
      @eloisegomez497 2 роки тому +1

      Amen 🙏🕊️✝️💜

    • @nkemuba4189
      @nkemuba4189 2 роки тому +1

      He sure is resting.

    • @lanicewhite376
      @lanicewhite376 2 роки тому +2

      No, he is not resting! He is in glory and God is using him mightily! And just as our works follow us, his works, his words of great wisdom teaching the truths of God continue to teach people every day! Great is his reward!

    • @pjo2386
      @pjo2386 2 роки тому

      ALL CHRISTIANS ARE EQUALLY ANOINTED - NO FAVOURITES W/GOD...btw music, books, sermons not anointed, only the living

  • @user-ht6yi2mi6y
    @user-ht6yi2mi6y Рік тому +6

    I'm a widow disabled. And you're right. I was almost homeless. I moved in with someone that was supposed to be a friend and i moved everything in i had worked for for 30 years. They told me i had to move and i lost everything I owed. I'm asking for them to be blessed. But every month after i pay my bills i have nothing to live on. It's terrible that you work raise your children and alot of others children. Helped people pay their electric bill ,rent etc. But one thing the Lord has taught me you don't need as much as you think you do. I love my Jesus and he'll always take care of me. You can a testimony for people or against people. If the Lord puts someone in my path i still try to help. But it is not me it's the Holy Spirit living in me. I take no credit myself. He has given me a love for people especially children that i never knew it was possible. God bless this ministry.

    • @JanetDowns-qn3rd
      @JanetDowns-qn3rd 3 години тому

      Ht6yi2,mi6y I pray you are being blessed by God I am also widow and disabled many years ago I moved into a friend of 20 years He ended up kicking me out and kept all my furniture and kitchen stuff I felt so betrayed! well that man ended up losing everything he had I didn't want revenge but he really did deserve

  • @sistermaggie9139
    @sistermaggie9139 Рік тому +7

    I really need a touch of God. I am a widow n a orphan. I need God's blessings from you man of God

    • @danialhodgson7814
      @danialhodgson7814 6 місяців тому

      My dear sister in Christ Jesus, this man of God who is speaking passed away in 2003. I really enjoy his teachings. All I can offer you is our Fathers blessing.
      The LORD bless you and keep you: the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you: the LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and bring you peace.

  • @richardkasper5822
    @richardkasper5822 2 роки тому +16

    An honest sermon is a rare gem these days

  • @revivalnationinternational1667
    @revivalnationinternational1667 2 роки тому +13

    Beloveds commenting on this message.I am right in the middle of this.I had 27 orphaned children in my house.There are still more I need to help.I am in need of help.I need your prayers and support.

  • @Sc2greenst
    @Sc2greenst 11 років тому +181

    God has been challenging me on this for awhile now. He has broken me to the very core on this subject. I have spent hours weeping in SHAME over the fact that my church has been playing with religion and not the mission that he has placed us on earth for. I am the biggest factor in my congregations failure. God has been putting every thing this video talks about on my heart and it has been very heavy at times and I have yet to do what God has called me to do. Pray for me that I would do His will.

    • @singmysong1167
      @singmysong1167 6 років тому +6

      Just listened to this sermon today, June 24, 2018. I noticed that you posted this comment 4 years ago. How does it go for you and your congregation today, may I ask? Any difference from 4 years ago?

    • @ivymudzusi3727
      @ivymudzusi3727 5 років тому +4

      You have to start.

    • @kist2512
      @kist2512 3 роки тому +12

      I was abandoned child since the sixth day of my life and brought up in a orphanage where i was mistreated and raped and sexually abused .Please pray for the healing of my mind

    • @thetruth4884
      @thetruth4884 3 роки тому +11

      @@kist2512 don't reply to this 'new life'. I replied him on his deleted comment, then he immediately asks for money and my personal details. He told me to give him 'big money' to buy him a house. This is outrageous, using people's sympathy to scam others. Anyone asking for personal details is a scammer, don't give him your information. We help the poor, but with guidance from God.

    • @thetruth4884
      @thetruth4884 3 роки тому +1

      @@kist2512 get out scammer, delete your fake comments

  • @keffermorris8751
    @keffermorris8751 2 роки тому +45

    God blessed me the day he led me to Derek prince ministrys I so needed a teacher who was not a fake and truly loved the one true God so many times I felt all alone and confused about the word but he helps me to understand so grateful to God praise hes holy name

    • @kimberlydye4271
      @kimberlydye4271 2 роки тому +4

      Me to! Thank You God! Thank You Jesus! Thank You Holy Spirit! Hallelujah! Glory to God!

    • @joelivuso7351
      @joelivuso7351 2 роки тому +1

      He has helped me to understand where I have been going wrong. I have not been looking after my fellow man. Which shows that I don't love my neighbor as I love myself. May the Lord give me the strength I need to change.

    • @forgiven5919
      @forgiven5919 2 роки тому +1

      Yes he helped me through his beautiful humble loving attitude. A very well educated man who could have been arrogant and most arrogant people would never marry a lady with all the orphans. He was a man of God truly and his lamp will be shining for us as long as we have utube.

    • @ronniebattle1310
      @ronniebattle1310 2 роки тому +1

      @@forgiven5919 Encounter Ministries UA-cam channel. (Mark Hemans)#

  • @mayaliya200
    @mayaliya200 5 років тому +38

    Most of us in the west (relatively) are already rich but bombard Heavens door with prayers for more richness (prosperity). While a brother somewhere is struggling to put food in his mouth even for once in a day.
    God already said "Give and you shall be given".
    If you have the morale stand to ask God for prosperity, then give.

    • @rickspalding3047
      @rickspalding3047 2 роки тому +1

      Lol, half the population has nothing

    • @ladennayoung2939
      @ladennayoung2939 2 роки тому

      💜❤️💛

    • @ladennayoung2939
      @ladennayoung2939 2 роки тому +1

      @@rickspalding3047 And give what you do have, if and when the spirit of the Lord lead you to do so, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. It don't have to be a whole lot from one individual or family, but each and everyone of us come together as one. And those that have plenty give more of what they have to those in need, then there would be way more then enough for other's that don't have. God help us. Lord have mercy. Lord help us all, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen. We are selfish, mean, prideful, arrogant, egotistical, rude beings.

    • @ladennayoung2939
      @ladennayoung2939 2 роки тому

      @@rickspalding3047 And that's not of God or from God whatsoever.

  • @rutheicher6800
    @rutheicher6800 2 роки тому +10

    This is healing a wound in my heart. We have 19 children. And 12 years of caring for the fatherless. Our support was threatened because a man of God said orphanages are just humanitarian aid. Money should rather be given to church planters. We have of those children Christians who are now raising their children. This heals that wound thank you!

  • @grace-xm6rx
    @grace-xm6rx 2 роки тому +29

    Today I was fasting and crying for my mom health and mids of my heart cry out, i prayed Lord i just can’t do it without my mom i need her here; then God make me feel the reason to love widows, widower, orphans for they have no one but God and do not boast over them because you feel you are more powerful to them. But provide them and love them even in little ways. 😭😭💕. They would pray to God❤️ for you kindness.

    • @ronniebattle1310
      @ronniebattle1310 2 роки тому

      Encounter Ministries UA-cam channel. (Mark Hemans)+#

  • @Letitbe889
    @Letitbe889 2 роки тому +21

    Yes, I agree with him on the church in America has forgotten the homeless, widows and orphans.

  • @monaattianese9838
    @monaattianese9838 7 років тому +47

    This sermon on caring for those withhout needs to be shouted from the rooftops. This is jesus at His core ....

  • @catherine8326
    @catherine8326 6 років тому +78

    My prayer: God, I'm available, You know my circumstances, please guide me

  • @remongebre647
    @remongebre647 2 роки тому +10

    Heavenly father take away stone heart and give me a heart like Jesus, so that I may walk through being gracious and humble for poor and needy one. Discipline me lord

  • @janetrincon3902
    @janetrincon3902 Рік тому +3

    I REPENT FATHER GOD....PLEASE FORGIVE ME..TY FOR YOURE LOVE AND KINDNESS....TY TY AMEN 🙏

  • @repentancenow
    @repentancenow 2 роки тому +79

    At 18:21 , an African pastor was sick and gave away his relatively brand new car to another less fortunate pastor and was healed.. God's word is true

  • @DevaDeva-zo9cl
    @DevaDeva-zo9cl Рік тому +5

    I have an autism son please pray for me.

  • @olufunmilayoafisunlu1771
    @olufunmilayoafisunlu1771 2 роки тому +23

    He teaches like Charles Stanley. Both of them are so meek, gentle yet strong! They both have this teaching gift which enables people to understand exactly what The Word of God is saying to us clearly 🤔. Plus you feel soothed and relaxed hearing their teaching even though the words might cut you to the core ( if meant gor you). They are truly called and Annointed of God Himself!@

    • @2GleanFromHisWord
      @2GleanFromHisWord 2 роки тому +4

      I agree 💯 percent. They both say it so simple that you can't help but understand and get it.

    • @forgiven5919
      @forgiven5919 2 роки тому +4

      Yes I love Charles Stanley also. He gets choked up sometimes when he talks about God.

    • @olufunmilayoafisunlu1771
      @olufunmilayoafisunlu1771 2 роки тому +2

      @@forgiven5919
      There's another Padtor who chokes up a lot with sincere tears from the very core of his being, and that is Pastor Joe Sweet of Shekinah worship center lancaster.

    • @amoslekgetho5158
      @amoslekgetho5158 Рік тому +2

      Or Charles Stanly teaches like him😂🙈

    • @olufunmilayoafisunlu1771
      @olufunmilayoafisunlu1771 Рік тому +1

      @@amoslekgetho5158 you're right. I stated it the wrong way around.

  • @hawaiigirl8089
    @hawaiigirl8089 2 роки тому +5

    He is my BEST FRIEND! After i greet the Lord God in Heaven, and hug Jesus, i can hardly wait
    To meet Derek, Lydia & Ruth-

  • @maggief1095
    @maggief1095 2 роки тому +7

    This man was so real. The present church needs to peach these things and leave all the unimportant aside.

  • @kimwolfgang319
    @kimwolfgang319 4 роки тому +31

    I’m an orphan i never met my mom I learnt she died after I was born and my dad died just when I was 3 years and ever since till today I’m 30 years and trust me life has always been so tough for me no matter how I’m trying my best. Even inside my marriage My Husband’s family still sees me as nobody. My eyes are even tired of shearing tears

    • @stacyramirez5459
      @stacyramirez5459 4 роки тому +5

      Never give up,live for your King our Almighty God

    • @msnikkydiva
      @msnikkydiva 3 роки тому +9

      Such a similar story we share , be encouraged God will keep you.

    • @kwamekeys7870
      @kwamekeys7870 3 роки тому +7

      Be encouraged my sister. God will turn your story into a testimony. Amen!

    • @willielee5253
      @willielee5253 3 роки тому +1

      @ Kim Wolfgang, I chose giving to Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder of International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Organization and I haven't had failings
      of late because I'm reaching out by scriptures, Genesis 12:3 and Isaiah 58
      which the Rabbi advocated and God
      approved, so, it takes off more than your
      pain's, it enlivens you to life, to God's life
      of giving and receiving, but more. You
      will soon realize it leads to one good thing of God to another. The core of Isaiah
      58 is verses between 6-11, that's when
      after you read it, you'll see there is a way
      by doing God's will according to scripture
      which He can't break or deny. And that's
      being in good company of the blessed.
      By reading it, it seals itself to you, the
      amount of giving isn't the issue its faithfulness to
      God's word and the need of others.
      I hope this helps you in times to come. God bless!!!

    • @karenmazzu
      @karenmazzu 3 роки тому +4

      Bless you for trying your best! God sees that and you. Precious daughter of the King. You are not nobody. God loves you and i love you!

  • @manichairdo6346
    @manichairdo6346 6 років тому +46

    This is incredible teaching with Derek breaking down with the weight of the Lord's compassion in his heart. I have been drawn to the word...'compassion' all day. I'm going to do a word search of that word.

  • @kaliissouledout4jesus928
    @kaliissouledout4jesus928 2 роки тому +29

    Thank you Father for this beautiful vessel. ❤️ God has been teaching me about offense lately. It’s very important to learn to be humble through offense. When someone offends us? Stop and ask Jesus to live through you. The enemy doesn’t know love. I’m not sure who needed to hear this as it’s unrelated to this video. I was just being obedient. God bless us all. Our Groom Jesus is coming soon. ❤️

  • @mariopascalonline9052
    @mariopascalonline9052 2 роки тому +11

    Help people who cannot help you back not those who can repay you.

  • @repentancenow
    @repentancenow 2 роки тому +17

    A girl I went to school with ,an orphan ,had it tough and years later she managed to reach America and is now successful and truly blessed day and night. God's word is true. Now she's the most positive person I know.

  • @willowwobble
    @willowwobble 3 роки тому +10

    Inviting strangers to sleep in our homes? I agree with all Derek said, and it needed saying, but asking needy strangers into one's home needs much wisdom and discernment. There have been cases where children have been molested and killed, and recently I heard of a whole family being stabbed by the guest, with several dying. It's better to invite someone to stay in an outhouse or shed so that the family is protected. Always ask God for discernment and wisdom. Your first responsibility is to protect your family.

    • @repentancenow
      @repentancenow 2 роки тому +2

      Yes discerning and being continually filled with the Holy Spirit

  • @timelwell7002
    @timelwell7002 2 роки тому +4

    This teaching from Derek Prince is in stark contrast to the multimillionaire televangelists who preach an 'easy' message or who encourage their 'flock' to vote for the Republican Party. The teachings of Christ are profound. Indeed, the self-sacrificial life of Jesus Christ was profound.
    Derek Prince doesn't strut around the stage like a peacock, but speaks from his genuine experience and knowlegde of God's Word and the character of God. That's because he understands just how profound the teaching of Christ, and indeed the message of our Heavenly Father to us throughout the Bible really is.
    Where the likes of Falkland Graham, Joel Osteen and Kenneth Copeland reaffirm the bigotry in the hearts of their congregations, Derek Prince challenges that bigotry. Where they make a big show of praying for people, Derek Prince is quietly spoken, and has an assured confidence that stems from having an attitude of servanthood and humility to Almighty God.
    As our wonderful Saviour, Jesus of Nazareth said:
    “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’ Matthew 7 v 21-23.
    I happen to disagree with Derek Prince on a few issues, but he was a sincere and Godly man who has my attention and my respect.

  • @nathancarter1082
    @nathancarter1082 3 роки тому +20

    Love is a very practical way of life.... praise God for His word. May we all be generous in our helping the poor and defenseless

  • @IDidntKnow...
    @IDidntKnow... 2 роки тому +38

    I'm only at 16:00 & I'm already teared up. What a beautiful teaching!

    • @ronniebattle1310
      @ronniebattle1310 2 роки тому

      Encounter Ministries UA-cam channel. (Mark Hemans)+#

  • @rickeybobby9705
    @rickeybobby9705 Рік тому +2

    sir Derek prince, you are a man of many righteousness, you are a man of seeking not destroy for this I say to you that I love your heart and think your hands are for always clean even what you doing private and are rewarded for him private this abundance I could not feel any more than I have and I've watched this video six times since last night and when the sun sets this evening I will carry out this intire video in your name and in the lord's name.. I wish I could meet you

  • @leonardjr.voneye4773
    @leonardjr.voneye4773 Рік тому +2

    This man is a gift from heaven. He has been gone to paradise since I believe the nineties, but his lessons are still as powerful as they were back then. The Word of God is still the same yesterday, today and forever more. Amen 🙏!!!❤😇🙌✨

  • @deborahwesala
    @deborahwesala 2 роки тому +22

    I repent, Jesus. Show me the things I can do to help.

  • @sharon5081
    @sharon5081 5 років тому +66

    What a Preacher! Praise God!

    • @sharon5081
      @sharon5081 5 років тому +3

      Glorious!!!!!!👍👍👍

  • @user-vu7ym6od8c
    @user-vu7ym6od8c Місяць тому +1

    My husband died a very premature death to liver cirrhosis leaving me widowed with 5 beautiful children. Nothing else mattered more to me than holding my children together regardless of the situations we went through. It is now 13 years. I thank God who is truly the father to the fatherless and defender of the widow. We would like to do something using our situation to reach out to the orphans widows and poor. We need your prayer support as we gain the courage to do this. Thank you so much.

  • @anitaalarcon3423
    @anitaalarcon3423 2 роки тому +9

    Amen. We've one porter whose son died of COVID19. She was an old woman begging for help. I collected money for her by laying hands on the envelope. Many shared in our Lab. I gave her groceries. Every colleague I approachef shared. She left for India w/ a gateful heart to all who gave. GOD IS GREAT🙏😇✌️. Then, I got peace of mind after helping her🙏🙏🙏.

    • @sylviemorgan9770
      @sylviemorgan9770 2 роки тому +1

      That's what,giving does to you,it's a blessed,after feeling.

    • @oliviaortiz5157
      @oliviaortiz5157 2 роки тому

      That's great you did that, but remember not to let your left hand know what your right one is doing, get the GLORY FROM THE FATHER, NOT THE POEPLE. He's word says not to sound the alarm on what we do to get praise from the world, but do it in private so he will reward us in public 🙏

  • @xaviersavirimuthu2488
    @xaviersavirimuthu2488 2 роки тому +4

    Our actions preaches louder than words. "Faith without works is dead."
    "Faith Hope n Charity." 1Cori 13

  • @stevesmith1493
    @stevesmith1493 2 роки тому +3

    The poor you will have with you always.
    If a man will not work he should not eat.
    Pure religion is this, taking care of orphans and widows and keeping yourself clean from the world.

  • @ZiggyLu-og3zp
    @ZiggyLu-og3zp 2 роки тому +5

    The Lord truly has caused me to spring forward in this jubilee year. Seems I suffer for 6 and on the 7th year things spring forth! He told me to rejoice 4 months prior because Only He knew all the good that was coming.

  • @gabah742
    @gabah742 2 роки тому +2

    Sheeps on the right hand and goats on the left. I was hungry, I was naked, I was in jail, I was in need...and you were there for me...when did we help you when you were hungry? Naked? In jail? Or in need? If you did it for the least of my brothers and sisters you did it to me! My favorite teaching Jesus taught us on the Bible....

  • @abclosius9166
    @abclosius9166 7 років тому +60

    Thanks lots for posting!!
    Some married women have testimonies of BEING SPIRITUAL WIDOWS as an outcome of their husbands irresponsibility and some of excuses/ being unequally yoke, etc. Some married husbands deprives their wives and kids of many blessings, stealing from his wife and kids.
    MERCY, MERCY, MERCY, MERCY!!
    God is able to resurrect any dead marriage. God makes all things new!!
    Much thankfulness!! Praise Jesus!! :-) :-)

    • @jonathanpietropinto1789
      @jonathanpietropinto1789 6 років тому +4

      AB Closius
      That’s an interesting comment. I have come to a point where I feel so weak as a wife who desires to spread Gods kingdom with my husband, but his hearts desires are somewhere else...this was not so in the beginning. I am so weak and do not want to fight for this on my own. I just want to pursue the Lords call for me to serve the community as Derek preaches and just let God work on my husband, even if he is not by my side.

    • @nowandthennn
      @nowandthennn 5 років тому +4

      Yes , I feel like one of the married widows .

    • @sunshinedancer5509
      @sunshinedancer5509 4 роки тому +8

      Yes, we must be careful who we choose as partners- if we can choose in the first place.

    • @52beats57
      @52beats57 3 роки тому +3

      This is about literal widows

    • @ironylulz
      @ironylulz 3 роки тому +3

      Read Psalm 51 daily it heals

  • @Ana-ox3xj
    @Ana-ox3xj 2 роки тому +11

    I will do whatever you place in my heart Lord.

  • @margaretmujerule8326
    @margaretmujerule8326 7 місяців тому +3

    I take care of 5 ophans in my house while I have my own 4 kids and I can tell you it is not easy to get help from the belivers they are the most hard hearted people around but God is faithful I will do my best till Jesus Christ come

  • @beverlyjones527
    @beverlyjones527 2 роки тому +3

    I am a widow and my husband and I adopted a 16 year old boy as a 3 year old that we fostered from infancy. He literally had no one. We took care of numerous foster children that we followed long after they left our home. I am in terrible need. My husband passed 3 and 1/2 years ago with our adopted son at his bedside. Our home has fallen into disrepair. I have a lot of bad flooring and both of my porches and the railings have rotted and badly need replacing. I have always had a heart for children and have helped a widow when was much younger with a good deal of home repair and charged her nothing. She would not have been able to pay me or anyone else to help her. I really felt that it was my duty to meet her need and she was so grateful. I have had several individuals steal from me. I can hardly get around now at 67 from arthritis in my knees and hips. I had a generator that was brand new in my shed that we used twice and it was stolen. One of my nice saws was stolen by an individual that I helped both physically and monetarily. I let these individuals stay in my my deceased brothers apt beside my house rent free and they stole from me. I pray that God will put myself on someone's heart to help me and my son in our need and protect us from those who have taken advantage of us. My son is 16 and isn't severely mentally handicapped but he does have a learning disability that limits him from doing a lot of the skilled labor we need. I need prayers and help both physically and financially. My prayer is that God will open t g e eyes of someone capable of helping us and provide protection against those who have taken severe advantage of my kindness. Please say a prayer for us.

  • @laurieallentaylor7562
    @laurieallentaylor7562 3 роки тому +32

    I love this man, he touches my heart! Ty for these videos!

  • @sophiamason2238
    @sophiamason2238 2 роки тому +4

    Praise the Lord Jesus Christ! Thank you for your light Lord out of this dark world!!!
    I pray today for the oppressed, the weak, Poor and needy, the widows and the widowers, the homeless and shelterless. God I thank you that you are meeting the needs of your people, your children right now. In the mighty name of Jesus!!!!!!!

  • @derealovesurvival7549
    @derealovesurvival7549 10 років тому +60

    REMEMBER the Orphans, Widows, the Poor and Oppressed...

    • @lucymuhia9507
      @lucymuhia9507 4 роки тому +1

      Amen

    • @derealovesurvival7549
      @derealovesurvival7549 3 роки тому

      Heavenly Father have mercy on our souls we pray for healing for our minds from past abuse and abandonment we pray to have that peace Father God your peace Father we pray knowing you will answer our prayers we ask in the name of JESUS OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR AMEN

    • @leecrotty658
      @leecrotty658 3 роки тому

      And the fatherless

  • @susanmeadors2733
    @susanmeadors2733 2 роки тому +10

    This message is for me today! Thank YOU GOD

    • @oliviaortiz5157
      @oliviaortiz5157 2 роки тому

      Amen 🙏 I've been selfish and self centered, most of my life, have gotten better but must do a 360 right about now!!! This is my ministry and looking forward to see what the LORD IS GOING TO DO, THROUGH HIS LITTLE LAMB 🐑 ME😁😊👍😁😁 I am all in ‼️

  • @KathrineJKozachok
    @KathrineJKozachok 2 роки тому +6

    I'll do something! I want to reach out to the lonely and the hurting.

  • @user-vu7ym6od8c
    @user-vu7ym6od8c Місяць тому +1

    What kind of righteousness has faith?? Iam blessed by this sermon. I'll do something in my widow home being a single mother and beyond. May God continue to bless this ministry.

  • @happycazable
    @happycazable 2 роки тому +4

    How blessed to have such a large family who are still united after all these years. What a wholesome example to the rest of us in these days of families falling apart.

  • @marinagallant1847
    @marinagallant1847 2 роки тому +4

    This is the Biblical definition of ministry...the pure gospel

  • @kareneraman67
    @kareneraman67 2 роки тому +4

    I am doing it for 45 years out of my own pocket. My family did this over 4 generations. In my Time it became to big, I need funding now!

  • @torriepenney936
    @torriepenney936 2 роки тому +3

    The church I attend has forgotten seniors who weren't as mobile. Where s the visitation? I'm single..went far to help a faithful senior. She has mental health issues...children don't visit either.
    I hear people saying Use me. There are many who are alone. Effort to know is seemingly not a priority. I am sad that many sermons focus on building wealth, to build bigger storehouses. Lord...many are crying, doing without. We don't need a revelation to Read Care for those who are alone, under Strains.

  • @latoyaoutloud
    @latoyaoutloud 2 роки тому +5

    His feeling was right. Covid burst a lot of bubbles financially

  • @irilinshabong7428
    @irilinshabong7428 3 роки тому +23

    Righteousness by Faith is Down to Earth, Simple and Practical, Not Sentimental or Religious, that Demonstrates the Love of God-I love it and it has sunk into my heart. 🙏🙏🙏

    • @torriepenney936
      @torriepenney936 Рік тому

      I weep because many are feeling so forgotten. I ve gone out w no particular task to do..thats when someone with a need showed up. I can listen ..and ask to pray with them. Jesus says have faith..step out like something is about to happen.

  • @lydias.8075
    @lydias.8075 2 роки тому +6

    Just came across this message, so beautiful. If there were more people like this what a beautiful world this would be.God help me to reach out to people in need and make them regain hope in Jesus name I pray. Amen.

  • @MIGHTYRIVERS19
    @MIGHTYRIVERS19 2 роки тому +4

    SHALOM , WE CAN ALL HELP THE NEEDY

  • @lwah6217
    @lwah6217 5 років тому +10

    yes this so true. there is so little ministry to the poor, orphans and widows here in this city. Im a recently widowed and can see the great gap. A great need here. Im thankful for the few here who do care. Im not wanting to be negative but I can count on one hand how many reached out to help. So much prosperity teaching but little action.

    • @kist2512
      @kist2512 3 роки тому +3

      I was abandoned child since the sixth day of my life and brought up in a orphanage where i was mistreated and raped and sexually abused .Please pray for the healing of my mind

    • @thetruth4884
      @thetruth4884 3 роки тому

      @L wah this 'new life' is a scammer, I replied to him then he immediately asks for my personal details that is private and to give him a big sum of money to buy a house 😡
      Don't fall into the trap, he is using this video as a opportunity to manipulate our sympathy, anyone asking for personal details like name and country etc is a damnable scammer.

    • @thetruth4884
      @thetruth4884 3 роки тому +2

      Don't let people manipulate you using your sympathy

    • @thetruth4884
      @thetruth4884 3 роки тому

      @@kist2512 this 'new life' is a scammer from india, ignore him

    • @thetruth4884
      @thetruth4884 3 роки тому

      @@kist2512 the LORD Jesus rebuke you, don't scam people in the name of Christ, you child of the devil

  • @melissadavis225
    @melissadavis225 Рік тому +3

    47 seconds in crying and weeping this man really loved God and wanted to share this message I always cry at the spot where he tears up he was the most real person I.seen. in my life next my grannie and the pastor who baptised me back in the day some one who clearly loved people and the Lord and wanted to spread the word... Rip Derek see you when we met up... Im looking forward to it blessing to the homeless person prayers housing has been found ...

  • @dianeorr8937
    @dianeorr8937 3 роки тому +8

    Independence is RELYING on one's own Good Self Will and Judgement. Thus Freedom.
    True Religion is caring for widows IN their DISTRESS. Woe to those who TAKE ADVANTAGE of widows and orphans putting them a life of Dependence and Distress.

  • @Sapphiredpenhafly
    @Sapphiredpenhafly Рік тому +5

    True never begging or talking big talk . But straight from the heart ❤️

  • @trishknaut1031
    @trishknaut1031 Рік тому +3

    Thank you, I was moved by pastors compassion for the untouched,,,and pray I can be like Him,,,

  • @muhozacaleb4897
    @muhozacaleb4897 2 роки тому +2

    This soldier of Jesus Christ has richely blessed me through all his books. I have been so much challenge by his teachings on helping poor and People in need. I thought I was someone Who did what I could in raising orphans and sharing my shelter with an HIV woman with her kid untill their death. I thought that I have done alors but through his teachings I have discovered that I cannot outgive to God. My job contract ended in 2019 and I have a family of 11people to feed,pay their school fees and also pay the tent for our 3bedroom shelter, thanks be to God he is faithful in providing all of this generously. After reading this I recommit to share generously the few that fell in my hand.

  • @kylaweill903
    @kylaweill903 2 роки тому +3

    Preach it brother! I have been a widow for 2 years and now separated my self from a church we once attended since 2001. When our hearts wax cold and we have choosen only parts of the bible to believe , we must get back to our first love

  • @JoseSanchez0795
    @JoseSanchez0795 2 роки тому +6

    Glory to the Lamb of God!!!

  • @gabrielvalentino6282
    @gabrielvalentino6282 2 роки тому +4

    I know people, he makes me cry every Saturday. I love this man as he is uprite and loves the Lord!

  • @narellejohnson1230
    @narellejohnson1230 2 роки тому +6

    This is one of the best sermons ! Truth, truth and more truth ! How important for everyone to hear again and when we forget, hear it again.

  • @MC-fw5vt
    @MC-fw5vt 3 роки тому +8

    "There is no self-righteousness (permitted) in the Bible." Yessir!

  • @gensanchez9535
    @gensanchez9535 Рік тому +1

    Exactly what I've weeping uncontrolibly !!! and praying for God's leading and guidance this year 2023 to show me what to do and where to begin ? I don't know where to start God ..!!! I would cry in prayer to Him , but slowly He's been showing me and giving me boldness to come up and walk to the Homeless people and talk to them sit down with them and pray for them. it's just the most beautiful experience ever !! helping the needy is doing with all your heart it feels like being in God's very Presence.
    you need to experience it to understand it!!
    I'm gonna share some thing that God dropped in my spirit on 05/02/23 1:25 AM it goes likes this
    Ask of Me says the Lord and you will hear of Me... Ask of Me says the Lord and you will find me...
    *Don't forsake My children the broken in spirit and oppressed...
    *Don't forsake the orphans, homeless, *take my message of love to the hopeless...
    *Don't forsake the lost and unwanted generation...
    *Don't forsake the widows among you.
    "For I Am the Lord and Father of them all" I Am that I Am ! says the Lord I Am that I Am, He that is coming soon!!!!! ................
    6 types of people the Lord showed me and it's been like a very heavy burden in my heart every day since the begining of this year. So far I have been helping the home less at the moment but offcourse I've been making donations at my church and I'm pretty church those donations along with all other members are making are reaching out to the orphans, widows, lost . hopefully!!!
    But I' been praying daily for everyone individually and specifickly for all these 6 types of people God put in my heart.
    Please keep me on your prayers ...!! for our Lord Jesus Christ to lead us and guides all of us that having these burdens in their hearts from the Lord for His children*
    And this the 2-nd message from the Lord to my spirit on 05/04/23 8:45 AM when I was driving to work I had to pull over to the side of the road twice to write down what was the Lord was saying and showing me. it goes like this
    "Home for the Homeless" "A House of Prayer is not My House of Prayer if I'm not in it"
    A Homeless problem; we should fix it with an Inward (heart ) solution.
    hunger, thirst, sickness, nakedness and castaway : Ignoring these things is exactly Ignoring God* before your eyes in every day of your busy life.
    Choose this day!!! what would you do? * Hear the cry of His Heart ... W/W/J/D you would also do ?
    A "Home for the Homeless starts in the Home of your Heart"
    Not only their tummies are empty but their hearts also*
    They don't have the privilege to say a Prayer of Thanksgiving in their hearts saying Thank you Lord for our daily bread when there is no bread to eat*
    Sickness; makes you weak and vulnerable; but with a token of love (in action) will make the sick stronger, cause a healing touch from a human to another needy human is a Healing Touch from God*
    Our Heavenly Father wants us; all of us from the least to the most fortunate to sing this song together !! * Not just the most fortunate..... Give thanks with a grateful heart; give thanks to the Holy One; because He is giving Jesus Christ His Son!!!
    And now! Let the weak say I'm strong; let the poor say I am rich because of what The Lord has done for us; Give Thanks...
    Thank You Lord for this Godly man Derek Prince all his sermons are so powerful and anointed by God..
    Shalom!!! to ya'll from SA Texas, USA

  • @elleb1177
    @elleb1177 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Prince Derek, no preacher has been able to break my heart and fill me with the holy Spirit as you have done in your preaching and your teaching of God's glorious word and of our brother Savior King Jesus, I have earnestly sought out your messages in this last year, I wish I had known of you while you were still here with us on the Earth, I would have come to see you, to hear you, because you are a man of God, I hope to see you on the other side.

  • @sharynnpacay3210
    @sharynnpacay3210 3 роки тому +16

    Glory to God for the understanding.

  • @heartways.ilcamminodelcuor919
    @heartways.ilcamminodelcuor919 Рік тому +3

    Humbling truth, inspiring me to be more aware where God places me- and may place me in the future- to "do something!" more . Dereks words speak directly into the heart, his words are transforming. I cannot say which of his teachings are more relevant than others, as they are packed with meaning and wisdom and truth, all of them. What an instrument of God! Thank you for sharing these precious gemstones of Christian teachings with us!

  • @godfreyndiriwenyu9315
    @godfreyndiriwenyu9315 2 роки тому +3

    Greatest Bible teacher of all time. Though he is at rest, Derek Prince is still speaking.

  • @engridelvine2996
    @engridelvine2996 2 роки тому +2

    There must be something I am doing wrong. I am no way near the perfect Christian especially since the pandemic. I have dealt with mental illness, blasphemy, anger, and so on. But, I never stopped reading my word and I looked to My Father in Heaven for emotional and spiritual healing. My older children came against me. My family came against me. I have no one. My children and I are homeless. I keep praying and praying for a door to open. I apply for jobs and either I have to put my children in a way that there will be no supervision or I would have to trust my children to strangers. I have reached out to programs to get assistance no one has openings. I even reach out to Christian organizations only to not be answered or told they have no openings, calling and emailing. I keep praying. My boys keep praying. I just wish I had understanding. My mindset is changing, my ways are changing, I think I am becoming embittered. I have to repent all day. I know I am doing wrong in my heart because I am not hurting, I am aching. I have moved from State to State looking for help. I just don't understand why there is no room or no door. I have a grown daughter that doesn't even check on us. I am broken Lord God. Please help me Father. Please pray for me. Please this is so heavy on my spirit.

  • @rosemahinay7634
    @rosemahinay7634 2 роки тому +2

    Wow , he actually predicted the bubble will burst for Americas prosperity. And that happened in 2008-2009. Derrek prince died in 2003 but what he thought about America's prosperity really came true

  • @j12201980
    @j12201980 2 роки тому +6

    I always love derek prince annointed teaching. Glory to God the highest!

    • @repentancenow
      @repentancenow 2 роки тому +1

      I'm glad I found his teachings,some teachers avoid the supernatural aspect of the saints.

  • @bee12355
    @bee12355 3 роки тому +4

    We should be taking care of the poor, orphans, widows and oppressed, instead of sowing seeds, etc.

  • @melissatran338
    @melissatran338 2 роки тому +3

    Derek is right. Love his teaching and sermons. We are paying for our sins. With inflations and high prices of foods/scarcity of foods. We are so wasteful and most don't appreciate our abundances. God is teaching us lessons and also opening our eyes and mind. Thank you, God!

  • @odunayosundayojo4005
    @odunayosundayojo4005 Рік тому +2

    I'm grateful to God for His mercy and faithfulness...wow..! What a Word! Father, thank you for the entrance of your WORD indeed gives life; i receive capacity to do all that The Word of God instructs now and always in Jesus' name, amen.

  • @angeliasparrow3990
    @angeliasparrow3990 2 роки тому +8

    God is a Wonderful God and I thank Him for you Derick Prince because you lived I have a Blessed Relationship with our Heavenly Father. Derick Prince is a true teacher of the Word of God.

  • @william8698
    @william8698 2 роки тому +5

    A mighty man of God, you are precious and you teach beautifully. Thank you.

  • @leedatsit1799
    @leedatsit1799 2 роки тому +2

    Can't wait to see this brother in heaven.

  • @fiffiebrown7590
    @fiffiebrown7590 Рік тому +2

    I love this man of God so much!! I Praise God for him.

  • @joequiroz6065
    @joequiroz6065 2 роки тому +3

    Listening I understand why our country is in the state it is.
    We are reaping what we've sown.
    The Lord will deliver His remnant, but we will all partake in His judgements.
    Forgive us Father. 🙏🏽

  • @Mark-kk7ec
    @Mark-kk7ec 2 роки тому +4

    bless me oh God with a more obedient heart and strength to overcome ,thank you for all you've done for me 🍷

  • @jesussaves5336
    @jesussaves5336 11 місяців тому +2

    Debt has weighed on me, please pray my strength in the Lord

  • @deborahroy3528
    @deborahroy3528 2 роки тому +2

    Condemned by the world, religions, ungodly, unholy laws, mighty men but take heart the Lord sees and keep right. We are going through trials and tribulations, but keep looking to the Lord.

  • @fiffiebrown7590
    @fiffiebrown7590 Рік тому +2

    I look forward to his sermons. He is full of Gods wisdom.Praise The Lord!

  • @bdubb5390
    @bdubb5390 Рік тому +1

    Remember when giving to those who have less. Lean not on your own understanding. Go to God for answers.

  • @charitywangai1158
    @charitywangai1158 2 роки тому +2

    I am relearning and listening again and again. So help me God

  • @juliettejohnson3510
    @juliettejohnson3510 2 роки тому +2

    I remember listening his message on Orphans & Widows in the year 2000, the anointing of God on him delivered me from depression instantly. I was amazed and it affirmed my belief the Derek Prince truly was a man of God.