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Don't let false faith trick you into laziness
Daily Study: Faith is the spiritual force God has given to us to receive the things we desire in this life. However, there is a false faith that tricks us into laziness, which hinders us from achieving our goals and receiving what we desire. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
What stage of life are you in? Should I accept government funding? And other interesting discussions.
Open Forum: Pastor Amos shared his decision to decline an opportunity to run for City Council, explaining that the role would be a distraction from his God-given purpose. He introduced a four-part decision-making framework—critical, strategic, nice to have, and irrelevant—to help assess opportunities based on alignment with vision, which sparked meaningful discussion among participants. Stephanie raised concerns about accepting government funding for a documentary promoting godly marriage among Gen Z, and Pastor Amos encouraged her to evaluate whether such funding could compromise her message. Ark shared his improving financial situation and a new job offer, leading to a conversation about balancing financial needs and purpose in different life seasons. Stephanie also praised God for resolving her daughter's financial and legal issues through a series of divine interventions. Pastor Amos reflected on the stages of a man's life, from son to king to sage, emphasizing the importance of embracing each season and adjusting one's focus accordingly. The group also discussed the challenges of balancing work, family, and faith, and the importance of trusting God's timing and direction through every phase of life. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Unauthorized projects will stress you out
Daily Study: Just because you can do it or it looks profitable or seems helpful doesn't mean you should do it. The time God has given you on earth is supposed to be filled with projects commissioned by God. When you involve yourself in unauthorized projects (however good they may be), you will stress yourself out because you will be doing it without God. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Create the future you desire
Daily Study: Do you desire better results in your life and calling? If so, you need to be like God and create the future you desire. The way God creates is by speaking the end from the beginning. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
The Point We Are Missing in the Debate About Divorce and Remarriage Being Sinful
Pastoral Chat: Believers often debate whether divorce and remarriage are sinful, but they overlook Jesus' main message in the Gospels. Jesus taught that divorcing with the intent to marry someone else is adultery, emphasizing that the law of Moses does not justify selfish motives. He was not condemning all divorce and remarriage, but specifically the sinful desire to leave a spouse for another person. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
God is not the author of confusion
Daily Study: I have a single thought I want to share with you: "God is not the author of confusion." Any area of your life where there is disorder and/or a lack of clarity, God is not the author of that. An author is someone who creates. God creates peace, which is order and clarity, not confusion. Learn more about this concept and gain insight from Holy Spirit on how to bring peace to all areas of your life and calling. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Do divorced people have to remain single until their ex-spouse dies?
Bible Discussion: We carefully examine what the Bible teaches about divorce and remarriage. We address common misunderstandings, showing that while adultery is a serious sin that can prevent someone from inheriting the kingdom of God, the Bible does not teach that all divorce and remarriage result in adultery. In the Old Covenant, divorce and remarriage were allowed, and Jesus' teachings correct the misuse of divorce by exposing the sinful motives behind wrongful divorces motivated by lust and selfishness. We explore Paul's writings, which emphasize that while God's desire is for marriages to remain intact, there are circumstances, including abandonment by an unbelieving spouse, where divorce and remarriage is permissible. This discussion encourages us to develop a biblically sound conviction on the heart of marriage, not seek a list of rules for breaking a marriage. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Do not allow time to stress you out
Daily Study: As you are implementing the vision God has given you, it can be tempting to believe that you need more time than you currently have to work on your calling. So you start stealing time from your family, friends, and other areas of your life, thinking that if you have more time, you are more likely to succeed in your calling. Well, this scenario will create unnecessary stress in your life. Don't fall into this stress trap because you actually don't need more time. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
God is not testing you with problems
Daily Study: In life, we experience many problems that come up against us. Some problems come in the form of financial hardship. Others come as sickness, or even some come through a close relationship. However, whatever the type of problem, you can be sure that the problems you're facing are not God trying to test you. This is a critical point to grasp, because if you believe that God is sending you problems, then you're going to lack the faith required to remove them. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Separation Is Not a Good Idea, Your Spouse Is Not Your Purpose Partner, and Other Thought-Provoking Topics
Open Forum: Pastor Amos reflected on the evolving nature of God's calling and questioned the continued relevance of the daily podcast, acknowledging the shift in media consumption since 2014. Ark shared the joyous news that his family had been approved as refugees in Canada, allowing him to focus more on his life and business, while Toya credited his podcast for her spiritual growth and expressed interest in the creative labs. Antoinette discussed her transition into private practice and her desire to network and incorporate faith into her work, while expressing preference for the Mighty app. The team explored future directions for the God Idea lab and topics for upcoming meetings. On marriage, Pastor Amos and Ark critiqued separation as unbiblical, favoring group counseling over individual sessions, with Stephanie supporting the idea of joint therapy for couples. They also discussed emotional and physical abuse in marriage, agreeing on the need for discernment and safety in abusive situations, with Pastor Amos clarifying that emotional abuse, while serious, may not always justify divorce biblically. The meeting concluded with a discussion on marriage, singlehood, and voluntary submission, emphasizing mutual respect and spiritual alignment over societal pressures. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Love is the antidote to stress
Daily Study: Stress is a by-product of a fear-filled mind. The bible tells us that fear produces torment, and that is exactly what stress is. It is tormenting your mind with thoughts of death and lack. However, the bible also tells that the antidote to stress produced by fear is love. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Great faith requires understanding authority
Daily Study: To accomplish your entrepreneurial calling, you are going to need great faith. However, most of us have little to no Faith, thus we are not seeing results. One of the main reasons our faith is so weak is because we do not understand authority. God has placed various human relationships in our lives to teach us authority; however, Satan and modern culture are fighting hard to create a generation of believers who rebel against authority in all forms. Thus, we are in danger of significantly weakening our faith because we don't understand authority through our rejection of authority. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Stress renders words of faith powerless
Daily Study: Receiving your blessings (i.e., healing, prosperity, etc.) from God requires you to speak words of faith. However, if you are full of stress, then your words have no power because stress is killing your faith. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Belief in the Resurrection of Jesus Is the Foundation of Our Faith
Easter Service: Our faith is founded on the resurrection of Jesus. If He was not raised from the dead, then He was merely a prophet or a good teacher who died like everyone else. However, His resurrection sets Him apart from all humanity. Others who were brought back to life eventually died again, but Jesus is the only one who rose from the dead and remains alive today. Because the resurrection is critical to our salvation, Jesus ensured that we have an eyewitness account that cannot be refuted. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Do it again with the anointing
Daily Study: Just because you started a particular business or ministry that failed, doesn't mean you should not try again. Failure comes mainly because we lack the anointing. Therefore, if God is speaking to your heart to go back and restart a failed project, then this time it will work because you will be doing it again with the anointing. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
God is not telling you to move on with a new spouse!
Pastoral Chat: There is a troubling trend of people justifying sinful choices by claiming, "God said." From adultery to quick remarriage, Pastor Amos explores why attributing these actions to divine guidance is not only misleading but also a misuse of God's name. Taking the Lord's name in vain isn't just about profanity—it's about putting God's stamp on disobedience. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Forgive yourself for past relationship mistakes to move forward
Daily Study: We all have made mistakes in relationships, but we must forgive ourselves for the hurt we caused, so we can move forward. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Pastor Commits Adultery, Divorces His Wife, and Immediately Moves On — Plus Other Interesting Conversations
Open Forum: Pastor Amos led a dynamic discussion centered on spiritual growth, godly leadership, and cultural awareness. He opened with announcements about an upcoming Easter service and the God Idea Lab registration, encouraging greater engagement and connection among participants. The conversation emphasized the importance of living a holy life, avoiding the misuse of God's name to justify sinful actions, and recognizing the eternal consequences of intentional disobedience. Participants explored the influence of demonic themes in media, the role of politics and social platforms in shaping public perception, and the need for discernment in navigating these spaces. The forum concluded with a strong call for believers to fully commit to God's Kingdom, remain vigilant against deception, and serve as lights in an increasingly dark and distracted world. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
My scripture list to live stress free
Daily Study: A major key to living stress-free is controlling your mind, and the only way to control your mind is to renew your mind daily with the Word of God. Therefore, I am sharing with you my scripture list that I use to renew my mind. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Remove unbelieving people from your circle of influence
Daily Study: The vision that God has given to you requires faith to achieve. However, if you have people in your circle of influence who are casting doubt over your vision, either in words or actions, their unbelief will contaminate your faith. When this happens, your once strong faith becomes ineffective and your vision fails. You need to remove unbelieving people from your circle of influence in order to avoid this scenario, so you can achieve success in your vision and receive all the things for which you are believing in God for. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
God's will requires human choices
Daily Study: The will of God doesn't happen without help. It requires our participation and the participation of other people. This is a major revelation we must have so our faith doesn't get thrown into turmoil if something "God said" doesn't happen or is very slow to happen. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Disobedience, not bad decisions, disqualifies us from our calling
Bible Discussion: We explore the critical distinction between making bad decisions and outright disobedience. Drawing from the lives of Saul and David, we discuss how David's poor choices—even when serious—did not disqualify him because he repented and obeyed God's corrective instructions. In contrast, Saul's repeated disobedience to God's direct commands ultimately cost him his calling. In this discussion, learn why surrendering to God's will—even after failure—keeps us in position, while intentional disobedience risks forfeiting our calling. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Self-deprecating is disrespectful to other people
Pastoral Chat: Self-deprecating behavior, often intended to elevate others by putting oneself down, can actually signal a perceived sense of privilege and come off as disrespectful. This dynamic appears in various settings—gender, ethnic, and professional—where those with perceived power try to appear smaller rather than engaging as equals. True respect comes from meeting others on equal footing, not through false humility or artificial elevation. Like athletes who want to compete at the same standard, people want to be treated as equals, and both giving and receiving self-deprecation should be thoughtfully addressed. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
This is Prosperity!
Daily Study: Prosperity is a constant state of wealth, not occasionally having some money or mostly being able to meet your needs and desires. It is a condition where all your needs and desires are met, and you have more than enough to give to every good cause. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
God doesn't give women in affairs a pass because of power dynamics
Pastoral Chat: There is a growing trend of excusing sinful behavior by shifting blame, particularly in cases where a church leader engages in an affair with an adult woman. While the man's abuse of power is wrong, the woman is often absolved of responsibility due to his authority. However, Scripture teaches that every individual is accountable for their own actions, regardless of external pressure or manipulation. The story of Adam and Eve shows that God holds all parties involved in sin accountable. Adultery is a serious offense in the eyes of God, and both parties in such a relationship must repent rather than deflect blame. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Just repent when you mess up
Daily Study: You are not going to walk the earth perfectly. You will mess up unintentionally and sometimes intentionally do wrong. However, in either case don't ever get down about it, but instead repent to God, take the consequences, and move on. God is not holding our mess ups against us. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Are My Adult Kids Going Crazy? And Other Interesting Topics.
Open Forum: Attendees discussed various topics including parenting, character development, and the challenges faced by the current generation. They also explored the concept of a 12-week virtual business incubator called the God Ideal Lab and the benefits of all-night prayer. Additionally, they touched on the importance of moving forward and trusting God in their current situation, the value of diverse perspectives in parenting and life, and the need for consequences in parenting. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Does God Choose Who Gets Healed?
Daily Study: God does not play favorites when it comes to healing. When a leper approached Jesus, He didn't hesitate—He responded with compassion, saying, "I am willing; be healed," and immediately the man was made whole. This powerful moment reveals God's heart: He is always willing to heal. The Bible reinforces this truth by declaring that God shows no favoritism. Favoritism is a human trait, not a divine one. Healing isn't reserved for a select few—it is available to all who come to Him in faith. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Alone time with God needs to increase as success increases
Daily Study: As you become more successful, your time is going to be more in demand from clients, new opportunities, requests for partnerships, and people asking for advice. To stay centered with God and not become overwhelmed, we need to take intentional long-periods of time to be alone with God. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Move forward by stopping
Daily Study: For most of us, we are doing a lot of things, striving to succeed in our calling. Some things God called us to do and other things we decided to do. However, in either case, when God drops insight in your spirit for a new opportunity or direction, there is a strong possibility that He is also telling us we need to stop doing some things. He tells us to stop doing some things so that we can free up time and resources for the new thing He desires us to do. God Idea Lab: http://godidealab.com Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Is tithing a new testament requirement?
Pastoral Chat: Under the new covenant, tithing is not a commanded or required practice for believers but rather a voluntary act led by the Holy Spirit. While the Old Testament established a structured tithing system and Jesus affirmed tithing when speaking to those still under the law, the New Testament emphasizes giving freely and cheerfully without compulsion. There is no scriptural mandate for believers to give a fixed percentage to the local church, and all giving should be directed by the Holy Spirit, both in amount and destination. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Moving from magical thinking to faith
Sunday Service: Magical thinking involves expecting something to happen or declaring that God will act on your behalf without any promise or direction from Him. Faith, on the other hand, is trusting in a specific word from God and obeying the instructions He has given to bring that word to fulfillment. Many believers today are engaging in magical thinking rather than walking in true faith. Let's examine the key differences between these two contrasting concepts. God Idea Lab: http://GodIdeaLab.com Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Family and friends don't have your faith
Daily Study: When family and friends don't see immediate results from your entrepreneurial calling, they may give you the advice to quit. Why? Because they don't have the faith to handle the challenge of your calling. Everyone's entrepreneurial calling is filled with challenges, and it requires faith to handle that. However, your family and friends weren't given the faith for your calling. God gave you the faith for it. So don't get upset when others don't support or have faith in what God has called you to do. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Is it time for CFE to expand, when wives shouldn't submit, why people fear marriage, and other interesting topics
Open Forum: Pastor Amos shared possible upgrades to CFE, including expanding its mission and reintroducing the God Ideal Lab as a paid sister incubator, while balancing change with CFE's original purpose. He also led a rich discussion on marriage dynamics, using the story of Abigail and Nabal to explore submission, authority, and the complexities of marital roles. Participants debated when it's appropriate for a wife to challenge her husband's decisions and emphasized the need for mutual respect and Christ-like love. The group also delved into fears surrounding love and marriage, highlighting the need to heal from past traumas and embrace selfless love. Throughout, members acknowledged that marriage is both beautiful and difficult, requiring deep commitment, patience, and God's guidance at its center. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Does God bring sickness upon believers?
Daily Study: We are examining the question: Does God bring sickness upon believers? How we answer this question determines whether we seek God for healing or simply accept sickness as part of our lives. The short answer to this question is no—God is not the one making us sick. Let's examine the Word of God to support this answer. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
What are the methods of supernatural healing?
Daily Study: We are exploring five powerful paths to supernatural healing found in scripture. Journey with us as we uncover how healing can manifest through: your own faith put into action, the faith of others on your behalf, the mercy of God, the compassion of God, and the gift of healing operating through others. Each pathway offers a unique glimpse into God's heart and His desire to restore our health. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Can a pastor command their congregation to give a specific amount of money?
Pastoral Chat: In the New Covenant, giving is meant to be a heartfelt, Spirit-led act—not something done under pressure or compulsion. While the Old Covenant required a 10% tithe to support the Levitical priesthood, the New Testament emphasizes generosity based on personal conviction and need. Believers are encouraged to support one another and ministers of the gospel, but nowhere in Scripture is a pastor authorized to demand a specific amount of money. True biblical giving is cheerful, voluntary, and directed by God—not commanded by man. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Achieving your faith project
Daily Study: A faith project is when you go after something you currently don't have the resources to get. For example, buying a house or leasing office space when you don't have the money. In today's study, learn a six-step analysis process to think through and achieve your faith project. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Use your authority to command prosperity
Daily Study: When we speak with the authority God has given us, we are either commanding the enemy to flee or activating angels to work on our behalf. By declaring God's Word and aligning our words with His, we operate under His delegated authority. This causes angels to respond as if God Himself is speaking, moving swiftly to carry out His will in our lives. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Is it a sin for Christians to smoke or drink?
Pastoral Chat: Drinking and smoking aren't sins in and of themselves—there's no scripture that directly forbids them—but for Christian leaders, there are higher standards because these habits can impair judgment. Many believers on social media flaunt their freedom to drink or smoke as a way of being authentic, but just because something isn't a sin doesn't mean it's wise or beneficial. The Holy Spirit may personally convict someone to avoid these things, and in those cases, obedience matters more than public opinion. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
An Exploration of Supernatural Healing (Part 3)
Sunday Service: This is the final part of our three-part series on supernatural healing. In today's message, we are discussing seven suggestions to grow in faith for supernatural healing. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Coaching Value Proposition Collab
Collab: This collab is a working session to refine the value proposition of your coaching business. Having a clear value proposition helps people quickly recognize if your coaching business is right for them and understand how you can help them achieve their goals. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Prosper through what you say in faith
Daily Study: We are exploring the power of saying versus praying, emphasizing the authority God has given believers to speak things into existence. Drawing from biblical examples like Jesus, Adam, and Moses, this study highlights how faith operates through declaring—using words backed by belief to manifest God's promises, particularly in the area of prosperity. Unlike prayer, which is often a request for help, saying is an act of dominion. When we are walking in alignment with God and doing our work well, we have the right to call in our wages and blessings. Just as God spoke the world into existence, and instructed Adam to name creation, we too are called to use our God-given authority to speak boldly and expect results. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
God takes pleasure in you prospering
Daily Study: Being servants of God means we work for Him, and He rewards generously. In fact, He delights in seeing you prosper through your service to Him. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Hearing God, Staying Humble, and Trusting the Process
Open Forum: Attendees dives deep into the challenges and revelations of walking with God in everyday life. Pastor Amos reflects on his journey of trying to merge the Church for Entrepreneurs and local church work, ultimately learning the power of focus and clarity. The conversation explores the balance of faith and doubt, the discipline of hearing God's voice, and the humility required to admit mistakes and stay aligned with God's plan. Stephanie opens up about career frustrations and finds encouragement through faith and perspective. The group also unpacks lessons from Paul's ministry, the importance of preparation in pursuing God's calling, and the dangers of "magical thinking" in faith. Plus, there's a look ahead to the upcoming Collab event and a heartfelt prayer for healing. A rich, honest, and inspiring episode on growth, purpose, and the journey of faith. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Those who are willing and obedient will prosper
Daily Study: If you are willingly following your calling without complaining and are obedient to follow God in your calling, then you should have good things in your life. You should have your needs met and your desires fulfilled from a financial standpoint. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Jesus ordained you to prosper through your calling
Daily Study: When you work, you rightfully earn the paycheck that comes with it. Similarly, when you operate in the calling God has given you, you should experience prosperity through that calling. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
How to properly listen to a sermon
Daily Study: You probably have heard ministers delivering sermons on the same topics from opposing viewpoints. Or you may have heard them teach something you didn't agree with. In today's study, I share how you can properly listen to a sermon from me and other ministers; in doing so, benefit from the sermon and not be led astray by wrong or confusing doctrine. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
An Exploration of Supernatural Healing (Part 2)
Sunday Service: This is part two of a discussion about supernatural healing. In today's message, we are discussing "Does God want everyone healed?", "Your Faith with Action receives supernatural healing" and "A lack of faith, even with a sincere desire and right actions, will not receive supernatural healing." Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Prospering Through Your Calling
Growth Lab: God not only wants us to implement our entrepreneurial calling, but He also wants us to be prosperous through it, whether that calling is in business, non-profit, or ministry. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com