Rise on Fire Ministries

Thousands are returning to the Sabbath & Biblical Feasts, yet many other believers question this. Should Christians keep the Sabbath and Biblical Feast days? Join David Wilber & PD Vander Westhuizen as they dive into the most comprehensive video, they've ever done on this, to answer the 20 hardest questions around the Sabbath & Feast Days! Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

The moment everyone was turning on their television to see what had transpired, I wondered: "how will believers respond? Will they pass the test?" Since it's been a few days, this has become clear. Unfortunately. Heaven is watching. How should we respond to disaster? Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Paul wrote that "The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life." While some of us have become skilled in explaining what his words do not imply, we have missed the key warning Paul is indeed delivering. This has been devastating for many. It has become acceptable to be considered religious while denying God's power. We consider radical love, unity and forgiveness as negotiable instead of inseparable from the meaning of 'believer'. This all is now so serious that it is infiltrating and destroying fellowships. The law is holy, but alone could not deliver Israel from sin. And history is repeating itself as some of God's people live religiously while in bondage. But God is providing a solution. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Some of the suffering in this world cannot be imagined, so how can we reconcile it with the goodness of God? A man born blind, a child who dies before a parent, or a chronic disease? Yet, it was witnessing one such situation that deeply impacted me as a child and drew me to God. Many things will not make sense at first, but all things work together to His glory for those that love Him. I hope this one small example blesses you. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

One of the enemy's greatest deceptions is convincing believers that God has abandoned them, ignored them, or no longer cares. But it's time for us all to discern the voices - our thoughts, people's thoughts, and Satan's thoughts - only God's thoughts matter. We must fully understand and believe what He thinks of us, for that is our identity. When He seats us in heavenly places with Him in Christ, we must believe it. When He seals us with His Holy Spirit as a guarantee, we must believe it. When He calls us and gives us power over the impossible, we must believe it. There's a war going on right now, trying to stop you from believing it. Recognizing and believing in your Heavenly Identity will set you free from living a split-identity with one foot in the world. Let's put an end to that. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Sometimes we can become impatient with people who are slow to "get" the revelation God has revealed to us. But at the same time, have you considered the opposite? Being slow & prayerful to change fundamentals about our faith is so important, yet there are many swayed and tickled by everything they hear. God is calling a people who are steadfast in what they believe, who are credible, test everything, and who can be relied on to bring an accurate account of the plan of salvation. Are you known as such a person? Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Years ago, Jakkie was on the way to become a professional gamer, with tournaments lined up for his team's rise to success. However, his team-mate started receiving demonic attacks, and Jakkie was next. This started Jakkie's incredible journey from Gamer to Preacher. In this interview we will also discuss the relationship between believers in Yeshua and video games, the dangers of technology, demonic influence, attacks, and addictions. We hope you find that this conversation provides a balanced perspective on this subject. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

In this season, some of us are feeling like our faith is slipping, and we're not quite sure why. In the Exodus, Israel felt like they had nothing, even though they had everything. As soon as ungratefulness entered their hearts, the very things that they thought would satisfy their hunger, became their poison. When we start yearning back to how things use to be, or how things could be, we miss what God is doing in the present. And this is how many in Israel never made it to the Promised Land. Make it to yours! Torah Portion: Beha’alotcha When You Set Up בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Miracles are happening all around those of faith! May your eyes see God in these incredible testimonies from a crowd that was sent out - young & old - some of whom had never done so before. They saw incredible Words of Knowledge come to pass, healing, and even being at the right place at the right time as a car crash occurred right in front of them - allowing them to bring Yeshua to those who don't know Him! Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

From one extreme to the next. It is true that some are too quick to consider almost everything a demon, but it just as true that some consider practically nothing a demon. Jesus, the greatest scholar, revealed that demons exist, inhabit people, can be cast out by Himself, and those with faith in Him. He taught about them, and there are numerous Biblical accounts of Him directly dealing with varying forms of demonic influence on people. As much as I wish it weren't the case, demons are still around, and keep people in bondage. We must not only know how to deal with them, but teach people how to avoid getting them in the first place. And since Jesus taught about them, may we break the worldly taboo of teaching about them? Demons prefer the status-quo, because it allows them to operate under the radar. May the light expose the darkness. And may we walk like Yeshua, to give Him glory. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Episode Notes Rise on Fire presents the Feast of Shavuot ONLINE Conference! Join PD and 5 incredible speakers as they explore Shavuot (Pentecost), and our calling to take part in the Holy Spirit's work to usher in God's Kingdom on Earth as it is in Heaven. Join us on June 9th to learn ways to celebrate Shavuot with your family, hear testimonies of miracles and lives being transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit around the world, learn to walk in the Holy Spirit and praise & worship as we exalt the name of Yeshua! Then, stay until the end to join our panel of speakers for a time of international prayer. 🔥 SHAVUOT OFFERINGS: https://www.riseonfire.com/partner/ Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

In the 1st century, the Promised Land didn't seem all it was promised to be. Israel is oppressed under Roman occupation and suffers much bondage. But on Shavuot (Pentecost), Yeshua does the unexpected: Instead of delivering His people to heaven, or setting up His reign on Earth, He brings His Kingdom into the midst of them by giving them the Holy Spirit. Yet today, many believers limit their salvation to an "escape-plan to heaven" from this world, instead of seeing salvation as about more than themselves: The salvation of the world (John 12:47) And understandably, when our trials increase in this world, our eagerness for that escape grows all the more. But perhaps it is for a time like this, that through the Holy Spirit, our eagerness for bringing His Kingdom down should increase all the more, so that multitudes may be saved. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

The problem is, we don't realize that we've been conversing with what Jesus calls "swine", until it's too late. We walk away feeling wounded, worn out, dirty and time-wasted. And worst of all: We've been distracted from the people God actually called us to share our precious pearls with. It's time to stop casting pearls before swine, but to do that, we must learn to identify them. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

In Genesis 21, Abraham plants a strange tree. But what if this Tamarisk tree carries the prophetic nature of the tree that God's people are to become? Join Christina in this short video as she reveals what makes this tree so special and how it prophetically points to our Kingdom calling! Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Episode Notes The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls reveals that the Qumran Community of the 1st-century had many controversial rules & regulations for Sabbath keeping. What is fascinating is that it is these rules that Jesus referenced when speaking to the Pharisees. Jesus is crowned Lord of the Sabbath, amplifying its importance, calling all to believe in God's rest. Now, after 2000 years of Sabbath divisions, He is calling all to enter that rest as He intended, free from the bondage of men. It's time to rediscover the weightier matters of the Sabbath. 🔥 Make a donation to sustain this ministry: https://www.riseonfire.com/partner/ Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

It's important to leave Egypt in haste, but not without waiting in Jerusalem. It's important to cleanse our house from the world, but not without filling it with the Holy Spirit. As we exited Unleavened Bread, we must now look to the Messiah's words to "Wait in Jerusalem", to receive the New Bread from Heaven. Otherwise, we will find ourselves with a clean house, while our evil desires remain, and the world will creep back in through the rest of the year. It's time to break the cycle, it's time for the Promise of the Promised Land. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Martha was very busy serving, after all, the Messiah was visiting! There couldn't be a more important person to serve. But she was troubled about many things, feeling overwhelmed & burned out. Then Jesus called her to the good portion, which would be what empowers her to serve better than ever before. There are troubling things in this life, but there's a place of peace at the feet of Christ for you. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Episode Notes In the season of Counting the Omer, God is calling His people to prepare for Shavuot by returning to holiness. Holiness has become controversial, both in the world & the church, and it's Satan's plan to confuse. But God is restoring the simplicity of walking as Yeshua walked. Torah Portion: Kedoshim / Holy 🔥 Make a donation to sustain this ministry: https://www.riseonfire.com/partner/ Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

When we get hyper-focused on teaching others what the scriptures are not saying, it can be easy to miss what it is actually saying.Read transcript

EVERYTHING hangs on this: If the resurrection happened, Christ spoke the truth, is the Messiah, and every knee will bow to Him. But if the resurrection never happened, He is a liar to be ignored & forgotten. Millions believe He is indeed the First Fruits of the Resurrection, with a promise to raise all from the dead who would believe in Him. Therefore, it is essential that you weigh the evidence, and truly decide for yourself. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Some of us are tossing & turning at night, thinking back on how things use to be in our relationship with God - the excitement, the passion, the devotion. We've fallen in love with many things along the way, but as we end Passover, God is telling us exactly how to return to that first love! Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Many think of the Song of Solomon as a tale between a husband & wife, but it's so much more than that. It contains the prophecy about a Bridegroom's abrupt departure, and a bride being late - missing Him at first. But the Bridegroom is coming again! And as we near the end of Passover, Yeshua is calling His bride to ready herself. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

At the Passover table, the disciples did the unthinkable: Right after Yeshua shares with them about His Body & Blood, a dispute arose among them about "Who is the greatest?" In the midst of one of the most important moments with their Messiah, it seems that they missed who truly is the greatest: A silent lamb about to be slaughtered for the world. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Episode Notes Rise on Fire presents the Feast of Passover ONLINE Conference! Join PD with 5 speakers from 3 continents as we prepare for Passover. Learn how to celebrate Passover with your family, prepare spiritually for the day at hand, praise & worship with believers from all around the world. Then, stay until the end to ask your questions live to our panel of speakers! Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Many of you are facing every trial at once at this moment: It feels like it cannot get any worse. It's more than you could ever handle. It can even feel like God has forgotten about you. This video is for you. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Episode Notes We're going to face storms in life, but Jesus is on board, and is able to calm our storm. But as He said: "Do you still have no faith?" We must walk by faith, take our thoughts captive, and be willing to confront the thoughts and situations we would rather bury. In this video, PD & Christina shares about their past trials and how God helped them overcome the overwhelming stress & pressures of life. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Passover is soon, yet many feast-keepers have lost sight of what Passover is all about. We've fought over dates in the very season that calls us to cleanse our house of leaven. God is calling us to examine ourselves before partaking in the Passover this year. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Many are talking about the Red Heifer and the possibility of a New Temple arriving, many are looking into the skies at Eclipses arriving, but could we be completely missing something that God is doing regarding His Temple? Torah Portion: Tzav | Command | צַו Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

We've become satisfied, complacent, walking through life while missing the deeper faith God is calling us to. He is calling a Generation of Change, will you step forth? Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

It's time to break open a topic that few talk about, yet thousands are struggling with. Believers all over have entered marriages filled with sorrow and confusion due to lacking, or non-existent sexual intimacy. They feel like they've been sold a bag of goods. And at the same time, Satan has swooped in with temptations to draw those marital sexual desires away into cheap sexual lusts outside the marriage. And so the cycle of destruction begins, and at times, even concludes a marriage with great heartache. A comprehensive teaching on how to break the bondage of lust, and 13 reasons believers are struggling with sexual intimacy in marriage. Get the kids to bed, sit down with your spouse, and consider. If we don't talk about this now, where will it end? Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Episode Notes It doesn't begin with pornography - it begins with loneliness, lack of fulfillment & love, or an 'innocent' social media network. It is as easy and dangerous as ever for our eyes to come across things which seek to lead our feet to death. Our culture has normalized shamefulness, and is seeking to slowly but surely tempt you into the ways of the world. And many believing men & women have found themselves in bondage, unable to resist, unable to escape. Join PD with Lex Meyer from Unlearn the Lies as they discuss this timely subject. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fireRead transcript

Just as Yeshua is about to ascend, He tells the disciples that whosoever they forgive will be forgiven; and who they do not forgive will not be forgiven. This overlooked moment is one of the most important in history and is apparent when we look at how the world was about to be changed by the power of Christ's forgiveness through them: Multitudes came to experience the love & power of God through their ministries. But what did it mean exactly for them to forgive the sins of others? And what does it mean for us today? The answer to this question will take us on a journey from the Fall of the Garden and its devastating effect of sickness, to discovering how & why the disciples could heal the sick. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

Our enemy wants to wound us in heart, mind, soul, or strength - to wound our ability to love God and neighbor. We can love Him with our minds, but not our hearts. Or with our hearts, but not our minds. But we can be healed of our wounds and set free from the fear of love.

Remember Minesweeper? In navigating the minefield of our thoughts, we keep stepping on the mines of the enemy. But what if you understood how this game actually worked? It is time to take back your mind, get back your life and overcome overwhelming fear. But it begins with understanding Satan's process of influencing your mind, and how Jesus resisted the devil. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

It can sometimes feel absolutely impossible to love enemies, and it is impossible with man. But with God? Possible. We must allow Him to flow through us, despite our flesh wanting our own way. It can 'feel good' to hate, but love casts out fear. It is time to be planted by the waters of the Holy Spirit, to rely on our Father to heal our trees from death to life. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

We've all heard of unfortunate events - church leaders fall into sin, even leading to the downfall of a church. But God wants to restore servant leadership, and structures of accountability among God's people. I would like to call all to pray for laborers in this area. It is true that some do not want accountability, but it is also true that in some areas there is a lack of mature spiritual leadership to be accountable to. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

Some of Gen-Z is hurting, seeking and struggling. Even when home, feeling like not home. Even when life is peaceful, feeling like chaos. Even when rested, struggling to find rest. But why is this, and what will bring peace to the storm, and light to the darkness? Christina shares her a piece of her own story at Camp Yeshua. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

Episode Notes There are ways of the world that believers adopt without a second thought, and without realizing it, while the Messiah calls it evil. Let's consider what James shares on boasting about tomorrow, the Second Coming, swearing oaths, and the true owner of all riches. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

There are ways of the world that believers adopt without a second thought, and without realizing it, while the Messiah calls it evil. Let's consider what James shares on boasting about tomorrow, the Second Coming, swearing oaths, and the true owner of all riches. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

Episode Notes Everyone is talking about this controversial Super Bowl ad, but is there also something wrong with how Christians responded to it? He Gets Us, but do we get Him? We will also explore Christian discussions regarding whether Jesus only washed His disciples feet, and whether Jesus indeed washed Judas' feet. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

Jesus cursing the fig tree seems like a strange act, yet was done as a call to believers to magnify the power of the cross through walking in the Holy Spirit!

Episode Notes It’s becoming more common to share truth in hate. If we say we love the truth, we must have love for our brother/sister. If we say it’s love to share that truth, we must do so by fruits of the Holy Spirit. When our love for the truth & His word becomes twisted, and is used as a weapon to attack fellow believers on non-fundamental, minor theological disagreements, we become breakers of the very law we say we love. 🔥 Make a donation to sustain this ministry: https://www.riseonfire.com/partner/ Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

Yeshua's treatment of others was controversial in light of the hate-driven culture He was in. Others could not understand how He could be around someone who was in sin, who held opposing theology, or who were arch-enemies of His people. The rescue of sinners & Samaritans was more important to Him than His reputation in the eyes of religious people. We are honored to have Daniel Botkin (Gates of Eden) to discuss with PD this timely matter in the Body of Messiah, so we may better understand how Yeshua expects us to fulfill one of the greatest commandments. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

Mainstream Christianity may have lost sight of everything Jesus died for: For salvation, yet for more - an outpouring. For eternal life in heaven, and eternal life within you, on Earth. To bring living waters through you - now - even before you the great day of face-to-face with Him. He has come to make home in all who call on His name. But will you allow Him to move through your temple? Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

Depression, suicidal thoughts, and rejection trauma is overwhelming among believers and the world alike. But Yeshua can help us heal and fight against every lie of the enemy. We must know how to identify those lies, place our faith in Christ's power to deliver, and keep watch that we end the cycle with us. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

More than anything, the tongue exposes the inward parts of our heart, the kingdom we serve, and sin. James asks: "Who can tame it?" But through the power of the Holy Spirit changing our nature, the tongue will follow. James also warns that the tongues of those with influence will be judged more strictly. The compromise of the Gospel, ticking of ears, and building of own kingdoms among men is of selfish ambition & bitter jealousy - the two symptoms of the corrupted tongue. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

Join PD w/ Pastor Chris Franke as they discuss the importance of the Body of Messiah's return to embracing the diversity of God's gifts, offices and roles. Too often, this is what has been witnessed: To the deliverance minister - everything is a demon. To the healing minister - every disease must go instantly. To the teacher - every issue would be resolved by good scholarship. Some have thought: "if only we had more teaching on this, we could solve every problem" or "if only prophecy can go forth" "if only speaking in tongues was more accepted" "if only everyone did more evangelism" or "if… if… if…" If we can all come together, learn from one another in honor, and give each other room to practice their gifts, perhaps then we can see: Eph 4:13 "Until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ." Instead of callings being that which divide, rather, let them bring us together. Instead of maturity in one gift, the Body can mature into the stature of Christ. Recognizing that it's not just about us, nor what God called us to. It's about His greater purposes working together in all His people. Do not let your tunnel-vision cause you to miss God's-vision happening around you. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

Many have picked a side when it comes to James vs. Paul, and the relationship of faith & works. We have built denominations on this very idea. It can seem as if their words stand in opposition, but what if both authors are saying the same thing, from different perspectives? Understanding these perspectives of Paul & James is essential to having a balanced understanding of the role of faith & works in our lives. And is the key to understanding the gospel itself. Many depend on their works for salvation, and many have abandoned good works entirely. But let us understand our faith to glorify the salvation of Yeshua. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

There is a war raging, a war like no other, a war of Spirit & Truth. But YOU are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a people for His possession. And it's time for you to rise up into the fullness of your calling, to worship in Spirit & Truth. Watch this short film from a recent Rise Up Conference held in Arkansas, as people are saved, baptized, share their testimonies, and share in the presence of the Holy Spirit! A special thank you to our featured speakers that appeared in this video: Pastor Tom Campbell - The Vineyard Fellowship, TN Tyler Lance - Evangelist and Event Organizer Pastor Chris Franke - Hebraic Family Fellowship, OK PD Vander Westhuizen - Rise on Fire Ministries Christopher Mann - Mann International Ministries Anson Mecherle - Teen Testimony Anna Goodman Johnson - Sacred Life Coaching Worship leaders: Isaiah Bowling, Trinity Kerkhoff and Sierra Staley Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire

Every war of this world has started because of the spirit of hatred that rules the heart of the world. Men find fault with one another and divide. Men live & die over racism, nationalism, economics, sexism and even denominationalism. The poor remains hungry, women remain dictated, our citizenship remains worldly, or our assembly racially-single. But according to James 2, partiality is to be put away from believers. God is calling you to breach worldly barriers for Kingdom victories. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire