House on the Rock Church Podcast

Following in His Footsteps and Greater Works

Jesus declares in John 14:12, “He who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also.” This is a profound call to every believer—to continue the ministry of Christ on the earth. We are commissioned to teach and preach the gospel, to heal the sick, and to minister the power and compassion of God in faithful witness. Freely we have received, and freely we are to give (Matthew 10:8). As we step out in obedience and faith continually, we participate in the very grace we minister, partaking in the flow of divine life ourselves in healing and health.

Ready to Answer: Unafraid!

Integral to your resolve as a believer in “contending for the faith which was once delivered to the saints” (Jude 3) and “always being ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you” (1 Peter 3:15) is this—you must have no fear. You can and should engage others with respect, humility, and grace as you share the truth and point them to the Person of Truth, Jesus Christ. But one thing you cannot afford is fear. Fear silences witness. Intimacy with God emboldens and ensures a resolute stand.

Ready To Answer

In contending for the faith in these last days, it is vital as believers to always be ready to give a defense—to graciously and confidently explain the reason for the hope within you. This readiness comes from a place of deep intimacy with God—cultivated through abiding in His Word and remaining steadfast in prayer. From that place of spiritual grounding, you gain confidence to speak truth in love, addressing questions and countering arguments that stand against the knowledge of Christ.

The Word Of God Is Not Bound - Faith In Action

Last week we looked at Paul's statement to Timothy saying that he was bound in prison for the sake of the gospel, but the word of God is not bound.  We saw that sickness and disease can be a type of prison.

This week we consider how to be set free from the prison of sickness by speaking the Word in faith. The Bible says the Word is within us, even in our mouth. If we don't speak it, we keep it bound. Jesus healed them all and that means you. Your healing is just one word away.

The Word of God is Not Bound

When writing to Timothy, Paul made a statement that can be true for all of us. He said that he was bound in prison for the sake of the gospel but, the word of God is not bound.  Bondage may come in many forms. Sickness and disease can feel like a prison but the word of God is not bound.  You, too, can be loosed from sickness and disease to live a life in freedom because, "the Word of God is not bound!."

Portrait of Love and Mission Incredible

In contending for the faith, believers are called to carry the Father’s heart—walking in love toward those still lost in darkness. As we share the truth of the Gospel, the light of Christ shines through us to open blinded eyes, turning hearts from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. In this divine exchange, souls encounter the mercy of Jesus, receive forgiveness, and are set free from the bondage of the enemy.

The Fear of GOD Brings Healing

The Fear of GOD, as reverencing, referencing, and deferring to GOD, is the foundation of decisiveness, because it removes doubt and wavering and replaces them with Faith. In this class, Ifeoma discusses how decisiveness births inner peace, because the soul is no longer divided. Consequently, inner peace produces healing, because the body thrives in the calm of trust.

 

When you reverence GOD, you honor HIM, remain grateful to HIM, and always acknowledge HIS preeminence. When you reference GOD, you align yourself with HIS truth. When you defer to GOD, you rest in HIS Word, HIS ways, and HIS Love. Together, these three — reverencing, referencing, and deferring to GOD — destroy confusion, silence anxiety, and open the door to wholeness: spirit, soul, and body.

 

How is Your Love?

Jesus had this to say about the last days, “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.” When love grows cold, it is a sign of a heart that is drifting from the fire of first love. There is an urgent need in these times to guard your heart against the constant flood of information—so it does not become hardened, desensitized or numb. A cold heart cannot carry the warmth of the Father’s compassion. As believers, we must guard and protect the free flow of God’s love within us—so that our hearts remain tender toward those who oppose the truth. In doing so, we can continue to speak the truth in love through the Gospel, without hindrance or restraint, with great impact in these last days.

Give No Place to Fear!

Fear is both a spiritual and physical toxin.  It magnifies the enemy, paralyzes the mind, and harms the body—weakening immunity, fueling stress, robbing sleep, and breeding despair.

In this class, Ifeoma shares that the answer to fear is Faith. Where fear destroys, Faith heals.  Maintaining a merry heart instead of yielding to fear is an act of trusting GOD’s Word.  Faith brings peace that calms stress, joy that strengthens health, and life to the whole being.

As JESUS said: “If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth”. Fear says the threat is greater; Faith declares GOD is greater.

Contending in Intimacy

You cannot contend for the faith without first contending in intimacy with God. It is your relationship with the Lord—rooted in the eternal life He has given—that fuels your walk, strengthens your stand, and empowers your faith. intimacy with God through time in His Word and prayer becomes the springboard from which you can effectively contend for the faith in these last days.