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Nehemiah’s Cry, Stephen’s Fire, Charlie’s Marketplace Witness

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A Prophetic Call to Rebuild What Religion Has Buried.

🧱 I. Nehemiah’s Cry: The Watchman Weeps Before He Builds

“When I heard these words, I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven.” —Nehemiah 1:4

Nehemiah didn’t begin with blueprints—he began with brokenness. He wept for a city in ruins, a people scattered, and a testimony defiled. He didn’t blame Babylon. He confessed the sins of his fathers and his own house. This is the posture of the true reformer:

Eyes open to ruin

Heart pierced by grief

Hands ready to rebuild

“Let us rise up and build.” —Nehemiah 2:18

But not just walls. We must rebuild worship, witness, and the fear of the Lord.

🔥 II. Stephen’s Fire: The Prophet Rebukes the Temple System

“Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost…” —Acts 7:51 “The Most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands…” —Acts 7:48

Stephen stood before the Sanhedrin—not with diplomacy, but with divine indictment. He traced Israel’s history not to flatter, but to expose the pattern of rebellion. He named their addiction to temple worship, their rejection of the prophets, and their murder of the Just One.

They stopped their ears. They gnashed their teeth. They stoned him in public view.

But heaven stood.

“Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.” —Acts 7:56

Stephen’s death scattered the church. But that scattering became sending. The gospel left the building and entered the world.

🌐 III. Charlie’s Marketplace Witness: The Tent That Provokes

Charlie Kirk didn’t preach behind stained glass. He preached in tents, on campuses, in hostile forums. He invited confrontation—not for ego, but for truth.

And like Stephen, he was silenced. Not just by pagans, but by those who had grown comfortable in their own temples. Those who had traded fire for form. Those who had stopped their ears to conviction.

Stephen confronted the religious elite who resisted the Holy Spirit, clung to temple tradition, and rejected the living presence of God. Charlie confronted the cultural elite who replaced public worship with institutional idolatry, fortified temples to Baal, and silenced truth in the name of tolerance. Both exposed the error of their generation. Both provoked the gatekeepers of power. Both bore witness to a gospel that cannot be confined.

And both shared the same Lord—the Just One whom religion crucified and whom heaven vindicated.

But his death stirred millions. Not to vengeance, but to clarity. Not to politics, but to purpose.

“Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” —Mark 16:15

The marketplace is the new Mars Hill. The tent is the new temple. The witness is the new worship.

🗣️ IV. Mars Hill and the Mandate to Go

Saul stood by as Stephen was stoned—arms crossed, heart hardened, breathing threats. He was the enforcer of temple purity, the silencer of Spirit-led fire. But heaven had other plans.

On the road to Damascus, the stone-caster was struck blind by glory. The persecutor became the preacher. The man who stopped ears became the voice that pierced nations.

“How shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent?” —Romans 10:14–15

Paul was sent. Not to temples made with hands, but to Mars Hill. To the altar of the unknown god. To the philosophers, the skeptics, the seekers.

“Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.” —Acts 17:23

He didn’t flinch. He didn’t soften. He declared the resurrected Christ in the heart of pagan Athens.

Paul went from defending stone walls to building living temples—churches planted in hostile soil, letters written in prison, disciples forged in fire.

“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” —1 Corinthians 3:16

🧭 V. How Then Shall We Live?

“And they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.” —Acts 8:4 “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together… but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” —Hebrews 10:25

We must gather—yes. But not to fulfill obligation. Not to rehearse tradition. Not to preserve religion.

We must gather to provoke, to equip, to send forth.

Organized religion has failed. It clings to form while rejecting fire. It resists the Holy Spirit and the living presence of God. It gathers in cathedrals to check a box, not to fulfill the Great Commission. And as cities and towns drift further from God, the message of the Cross remains locked inside these whited sepulchers—beautiful on the outside, but void of life within.

We must scatter again. Not in fear, but in fire. Not in rebellion, but in obedience.

We must rebuild—not monuments, but movements. Not padded pews, but prophetic pulpits. Not mini temples, but mobile tents of truth.

🧱 VII. Why Were the Walls Broken?

“Because ye have forsaken the Lord, he hath also forsaken you.” —2 Chronicles 24:20

The walls of Jerusalem didn’t fall by accident. They were breached because covenant was broken. God’s people abandoned His ways, worshiped idols, and silenced His prophets.

They fell into spiritual seduction—chasing Baal, blending with pagan cultures, trusting in alliances and rituals instead of repentance and righteousness. They honored God with lips but not with hearts. They kept temple routines but rejected the living God.

So judgment came. Babylon invaded. The temple was burned. The city was emptied. The people were exiled.

“This whole land shall be a desolation… and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years.” —Jeremiah 25:11

Seventy years of captivity. Not just political punishment—but spiritual discipline. God used Babylon to purge idolatry, provoke repentance, and prepare a remnant.

Jerusalem lay in ruins. No active testimony of God remained in the land. The stones of the walls they thought would protect them became a testimony against them. Why? Because seventy years prior, they stopped their ears to the Lord’s ways.

And when we trace back seventy years in our own nation’s history, we arrive at a moment when the worship of God was outlawed in the public square and replaced with the worship of Baal. Temples to Baal were fortified in every city and state—taking the form of institutes of education, filled not with truth but with false prophets of Baal. The testimony of God was buried beneath policy, philosophy, and pride.

Nehemiah’s cry came after the sentence was served. His burden was born from history’s warning: If we bury the Word, we will be buried by the world.

🩸 VIII. Final Charge: Rebuild the Wall, Restore the Witness

Nehemiah wept. Stephen burned. Charlie provoked. Paul preached.

Now it’s our turn.

Let the watchmen rise. Let Mars Hill be filled. Let the hardest hearts melt before an awesome God.

Because when one falls, thousands must arise. And when one is sent, the silence is broken.

🙏 Prayer

Lord of the broken wall and the burning heart, we come not with polished plans but with pierced spirits. We confess our comfort, our compromise, our silence. We ask for the fire of Stephen, the clarity of Charlie, the boldness of Paul, and the tears of Nehemiah. Send us into the marketplace, the campus, the tent, the prison, the pulpit. Let our witness provoke, our worship restore, and our walk reflect Your glory. Rebuild what religion has buried. Revive what tradition has tamed. And reign where man-made temples have failed. In Jesus’ name, amen.

📸 Benediction

May the God who scattered the church to save the world scatter you with purpose. May the Spirit who stood with Stephen stand with you in every confrontation. May the fire that fell on the apostles fall again on your tent, your table, your testimony. Go now—not to perform, but to provoke. Not to consume, but to commission. Not to build walls, but to raise altars.

In the name of the Father who sends, the Son who saves, and the Spirit who speaks— Amen.

THE TRUMPET SOUNDS: Lament from the Cave

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THE TRUMPET SOUNDS

A Watchman’s Lament from the Cave
By Allen Frederick

📜 INTRO: The Hour Is Late, But the Mantle Still Falls

There’s a sound in the Spirit that won’t be ignored.
It’s not the sound of applause or algorithm—it’s the sound of the trumpet.
A call to awaken. A summons to confront. A warning to return.

We are living in a time when the moral foundations of America are eroding. This erosion is not just through legislation or culture wars. It also happens through the silence of the church. The pulpits have grown soft. The prophets have grown tired. And many of us—myself included—have found caves more comfortable than confrontation.

But the Lord is not done.
The mantle of Elijah is still falling.
And the question still stands:
Where are the Elijahs?

🔥 ACT I: The Confrontation on Mount Carmel

Elijah’s story doesn’t start in the cave—it begins in confrontation.
He stood alone before a nation that had bowed to Baal. He faced a king who called him a “troubler of Israel.” He also confronted 450 false prophets who had the crowd and the platform.

“How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” (1 Kings 18:21)

The people said nothing.
So Elijah called down fire—not for spectacle, but for separation.
To expose what was false.
To restore what was holy.

📢 ACT I-B: The Prophets of Baal Are Still Preaching

America is flooded with pontificators—self-appointed arbiters of truth.
They spout off about justice, fairness, identity, and inclusion.
But their goal is not righteousness—it’s influence.
They want followers, not disciples.
They want applause, not repentance.

They lie.
They twist.
They seduce.

And the church has grown quiet while they grow louder.

The spirit of Jezebel is alive and well—not just in politics, but in pulpits.
She dominates. She manipulates. She emasculates.
Ahab was weak, but Jezebel was strategic.
Together, they formed a counterfeit kingdom—one that silenced the prophets and exalted false worship.

“There was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do wickedness… whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.” (1 Kings 21:25)

We see it now in churches that worship the woman and not the Man, Christ Jesus.
Whole denominations have been built around the Jezebel spirit—celebrating control, rejecting authority, and redefining truth.

Our society has been made effeminate—not to honor women, but to render men powerless.
The trans and LGBT movement is not just about identity—it’s about erasing masculinity, distorting creation, and dismantling apostolic order.

And the church is not immune.
We have lost our zeal.
We have lost our message.
We have lost our backbone.

🕳️ ACT II: The Cave of Despair—and the Mountain of Encounter

After the fire came the threat.
Jezebel vowed to kill him, and Elijah ran.
Not because he lacked faith, but because he was exhausted.
Disillusioned. Alone.

He found a cave and lodged there.
And the word of the Lord came—not in rebuke, but in tenderness.

“What are you doing here, Elijah?” (1 Kings 19:9)

Elijah poured out his heart:
“I’ve been zealous. I’ve stood alone. And now they seek my life.”
But God didn’t just listen—He summoned.

“Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord.” (1 Kings 19:11)

And then came the drama:
A wind so strong it shattered rocks.
An earthquake that shook the foundations.
A fire that raged with fury.

But the Lord was not in any of it.

Not in the noise.
Not in the bluster.
Not in the spectacle.

“And after the fire came a still small voice.” (1 Kings 19:12)

That’s where God was.
In the whisper.
In the hush.
In the holy.

And here’s the mystery:
While all the noise was happening,
God was not hiding—He was seeking.
Not entertaining the crowd—He was calling Elijah forth.

The whisper was not a retreat from power.
It was the unveiling of it.

The whisper was more powerful than the whirlwind.
More precise than the quake.
More purifying than the fire.

Because the whisper doesn’t just shake the earth—it pierces the soul.
It doesn’t just impress—it commissions.

God wasn’t showing off.
He was drawing near.
He was calling Elijah out of the cave and into the next assignment.

And He’s doing the same today.

🧥 ACT III: The Mantle and the Marching Orders

God didn’t just comfort Elijah—He recommissioned him.
He told him to anoint kings.
To raise up Elisha.
To pass the mantle.

The cave was not his final destination.
It was the place of recalibration.

📣 THE TRUMPET SOUNDS AGAIN

We are living in a similar hour.
The confrontation is needed.
The cave is crowded.
And the mantle is falling.

The church in America must decide:
Will we halt between two opinions?
Will we preach what is popular or what is true?
Will we remain hidden or rise up as gatekeepers of righteousness?

The trumpet is sounding—not just for the return of Christ, but for the return of conviction.

🙏 FINAL PRAYER: A Cry from the Cave

Lord, we hear the trumpet.
We feel the weight of silence.
We confess our comfort, our compromise, our cowardice.

Call us out of the cave.
Remind us of the remnant.
Reignite the fire.

Let the mantle fall again—not on the famous, but on the faithful.
Not on the polished, but on the prepared.

Raise up the Elijahs in every city, every pulpit, every hidden place.
Let them confront with compassion.
Let them speak with clarity.
Let them walk in obedience.

Expose the prophets of Baal.
Silence the voice of Jezebel.
Restore apostolic authority.
Reclaim the Apostle’s mandate.
And let the church rise—not in pride, but in purity.

Let the fire fall—not for performance, but for purification.
We will not bow to Baal.
We will not kiss the idols of culture.
We will follow You.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Do you hear the trumpet sounding? Will you rise to the challenge? Will you share this word with someone who needs to hear it? Will you be an ELIJAH for your church or city? Be sure to like and share and until next time! May the Lord God before you!

Reviving the Church: From Non-Prophet to Spirit-Led Community

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“When the Church Becomes a Non-Prophet Organization”

🔥 The Silent Reformation: When the Gifts Go Missing

The Church today faces one of its most sobering realities. There is a quiet elimination of the very leadership gifts the Holy Spirit gave to equip and mature the Body. In many congregations, only the role of Pastor/Teacher remains visible. Even that role is often reduced to a weekly sermon and administrative oversight. The Evangelist was once a fiery voice calling the lost to repentance. Now, they are more often rebranded as a “missionary.” They are tucked away in foreign fields rather than stirring hearts at home.

But what of the Apostle? The Prophet? These foundational gifts (Ephesians 4:11–13) are not just absent—they are often unwelcome. Mainline churches have institutionalized themselves into a form of godliness in many cases. They deny the power and structure that God originally ordained.

This isn’t just a leadership issue—it’s a spiritual crisis. When the Church becomes a “non-prophet organization,” it loses its ability to:

  • Hear and declare the word of the Lord (Prophet)
  • Pioneer new territory and establish Kingdom order (Apostle)
  • Stir the hearts of the lost (Evangelist)
  • Shepherd and teach with clarity and compassion (Pastor/Teacher)

The result? A body that is undernourished, under-equipped, and often unaware of its true calling.

👤 Apostles as Fathers of the Faith

Apostle Peter

The early Church Fathers were direct disciples of the apostles. They were seen not just as theologians but as spiritual patriarchs. They preserved doctrine, corrected error, and nurtured the Church into maturity. Clement of Rome, for example, emphasized apostolic succession as a way to preserve the integrity of the faith. This idea of spiritual fatherhood was foundational to early Christian identity and governance.

Your framing of apostles as “fathers of the faith” aligns with this tradition. Apostles weren’t just pioneers. They were builders, correctors, and nurturers. They resembled a father raising children into maturity. Consider 1 Corinthians 4:15: “Though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers…”

Fatherhood as a Lost Art in America

Modern sociologists and psychologists have echoed your concern about the decline of fatherhood in American culture:

  • Ray Williams describes America as becoming a “fatherless society,” with massive social consequences including poverty, crime, and emotional instability.
  • Psychology Today notes that the archetype of the father—as protector, moral guide, and stabilizer—has been eroded or distorted in modern narratives.
  • Don Unger, in Men Can, explores how the image and role of fathers have shifted, often being undervalued or misunderstood in both family and cultural life.

🔗 The Church and the Culture Mirror Each Other

The erosion of fatherhood in society is not just a sociological issue—it’s a spiritual one. The Church, by sidelining the apostolic and prophetic offices, has modeled a form of leadership that lacks fatherhood, correction, and generational vision. This absence has echoed into the culture, where natural fatherhood is now seen as optional, replaceable, or even irrelevant.

When the Church no longer raises up spiritual fathers, the result is a generation of believers who:

  • Struggle with spiritual identity
  • Resist correction and accountability
  • Lack maturity and direction
  • Chase trends instead of truth

This mirrors the broader cultural fallout of fatherlessness—emotional instability, rebellion, and a hunger for affirmation in all the wrong places.

The Crisis of Fatherhood: In the Church and the Culture

Explaining the need for these missing offices established by God shows a real lack of understanding on the part of the Reformation Church movement, which basically eliminated the Holy Spirit and gifts entirely. The Reformation Church movement, in its zeal to correct abuses, often swung the pendulum too far, sidelining the very gifts and offices that were meant to empower and mature the Body.

Restoring these offices isn’t just about leadership—it’s about reclaiming the Church’s identity and mission. Without apostles, prophets, evangelists, and Spirit-empowered pastors and teachers, the Church risks becoming a hollow institution rather than a living, breathing organism.

The trumpet sounds for a return to the fullness of God’s design—a Church that hears His voice, pioneers new territory, stirs the lost, and shepherds with compassion and clarity.

📖 Scriptural Support for Fatherhood

The Bible provides a wealth of guidance on the importance of fatherhood, both spiritual and natural:

  • Malachi 4:6: “He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction.” This verse underscores the critical role of fathers in restoring relationships and preventing societal decay.
  • Ephesians 6:4: “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” This highlights the father’s role in nurturing and guiding their children spiritually.
  • Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” This emphasizes the long-term impact of a father’s guidance.
  • 1 Corinthians 4:15: “Though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.” This verse reflects the spiritual fatherhood role that apostles and church leaders are called to fulfill.

By integrating these scriptures, the Church can reclaim its role as a spiritual family, with fathers—both natural and spiritual—leading the way in nurturing, correcting, and guiding the next generation.

🔮 The Misunderstood Prophet: Truth in a Time of Tension

Prophet Daniel in the lion’s den

The prophetic office has always been controversial—because prophets don’t just comfort, they confront. They don’t just predict, they pierce. In a culture (and Church) that often prefers affirmation over accountability, the prophet’s voice is frequently silenced, sanitized, or sidelined.

🧱 What the Prophet Is Not:

  • Not a fortune-teller or spiritual entertainer
  • Not a self-appointed critic with a microphone
  • Not merely someone who “feels things deeply”

🔥 What the Prophet Is:

  • A mouthpiece for God’s heart and mind (Jeremiah 1:9)
  • A watchman who warns of danger (Ezekiel 33:7)
  • A plumb line for truth and holiness (Amos 7:7–8)
  • A builder who equips and strengthens the Church (1 Corinthians 14:3)

🚫 Why the Church Resists Prophets:

  • Prophets disrupt comfort zones
  • They expose hidden sin and institutional compromise
  • They challenge the status quo and call for repentance
  • They often speak what others are afraid to say

📖 Scriptural Anchors:

  • Jeremiah 1:10 – “See, I have set you this day over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to break down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.”
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:20–21 – “Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good.”
  • Amos 3:7 – “Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.”
  • Ephesians 2:20 – “Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone.”

Turning the Church Back into a “For Prophet” Organization

To restore the prophetic office is to restore the Church’s relevance and reverence. A Church that embraces the prophetic voice becomes:

  • A beacon of truth in a time of deception
  • A source of hope in a world of despair
  • A catalyst for repentance and revival
  • A community that hears and responds to the voice of God

The trumpet sounds for a return to the fullness of God’s design—a Church that hears His voice, pioneers new territory, stirs the lost, and shepherds with compassion and clarity. Let us not despise the prophetic gift but embrace it, test it, and hold fast to what is good.

🌱 The Evangelist: Sowers in the Vineyard

The role of the Evangelist is indispensable in the life of the Church. Without those who sow seeds of the Gospel, there can be no harvest. Evangelists are the planters in the vineyard, tirelessly working to bring the message of salvation to the lost.

📖 Scriptural Foundations:

  • Matthew 9:37–38: “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’”
  • Romans 10:14–15: “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’”
  • 2 Timothy 4:5: “But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.”

🌍 The Evangelist’s Mission:

Evangelist John the Revelator

Evangelists are not just preachers—they are heralds of the Kingdom, bringing the good news to every corner of the earth. Their mission is to:

  • Proclaim the Gospel with clarity and conviction
  • Call sinners to repentance and faith in Christ
  • Equip the Church to share the Gospel
  • Pioneer new ministries and outreach efforts

🚨 The Church’s Neglect:

Many churches have sidelined the role of the Evangelist, relegating it to foreign missions or occasional revival meetings. This neglect has led to a lack of evangelistic fervor within local congregations, resulting in stagnation and decline.

🌟 Restoring the Evangelistic Gift:

To restore the Church’s vitality, we must reemphasize the importance of the Evangelist. This includes:

  • Recognizing and affirming those with the gift of evangelism
  • Providing training and resources for effective Gospel outreach
  • Creating opportunities for evangelistic ministry within the local church
  • Celebrating the fruit of evangelistic efforts

The Evangelist is a God-ordained gift to the Church, essential for its growth and health. Let us not ignore this vital role but embrace it with the urgency and passion it deserves.

🌟 The Overlooked Gifts: A Call to Action

Beyond the Evangelist, there are many other spiritual gifts that are often ignored or underutilized in the Church today. These gifts, given by the Holy Spirit, are meant to build up the Body of Christ and advance the Kingdom of God.

📖 Scriptural Basis:

  • 1 Corinthians 12:4–7: “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.”
  • Ephesians 4:11–13: “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

🌈 A Diversity of Gifts:

The Holy Spirit has given a wide variety of gifts to the Church, including:

  • Teaching: The ability to explain and apply God’s Word effectively
  • Healing: A gift of faith and prayer to bring physical and spiritual healing
  • Administration: The ability to organize and lead with wisdom and efficiency
  • Hospitality: A heart to welcome and care for others
  • Discernment: The ability to distinguish between truth and error

🚀 A Call to Action:

The Church must:

  • Identify and nurture these gifts within its members
  • Create opportunities for these gifts to be exercised
  • Celebrate the diversity of gifts as a reflection of God’s creativity and purpose

By embracing the full spectrum of spiritual gifts, the Church can become the vibrant, Spirit-filled community God intended it to be. Let us not quench the Spirit but fan into flame the gifts He has given for the common good.

🌟 The Pastor/Teacher: Builders of Maturity

The role of the Pastor/Teacher is foundational to the Church’s mission of equipping believers and fostering spiritual growth. These leaders are not merely caretakers—they are builders, charged with developing disciples who can carry forward the work of the Kingdom.

📖 Scriptural Foundations:

  • Ephesians 4:11–13: “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”
  • Hebrews 5:12–14: “In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.”
  • 2 Timothy 2:2: “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.”

🌱 The Pastor/Teacher’s Mission:

Pastors and teachers are called to:

  • Equip believers with a deep understanding of God’s Word
  • Foster spiritual maturity and discernment
  • Develop new leaders and disciples from within the congregation
  • Create a culture of growth and multiplication

🚨 The Church’s Challenge:

A vibrant church is one that continually raises up leaders from within, rather than relying on external replacements for pastors and teachers. This requires intentional investment in discipleship and leadership development.

🌟 Restoring the Pastor/Teacher Role:

To restore the Church’s vitality, we must reemphasize the importance of the Pastor/Teacher. This includes:

  • Recognizing and affirming those with the gift of teaching and shepherding
  • Providing training and resources for effective discipleship
  • Creating opportunities for leadership development within the local church
  • Celebrating the fruit of spiritual growth and maturity

The Pastor/Teacher is a God-ordained gift to the Church, essential for its growth and health. Let us not ignore this vital role but embrace it with the urgency and passion it deserves.

🎁 Wrapping It All Together

The Church is called to be a living, breathing organism—a vibrant community that reflects the fullness of God’s design. This means embracing the diversity of gifts, restoring the offices of apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher, and nurturing the spiritual family with fathers and mothers who guide, correct, and inspire.

Let us rise to the challenge of becoming a “for prophet” organization once again. Let us hear the trumpet sound and respond with faith, courage, and action. The harvest is plentiful, the gifts are abundant, and the Spirit is ready to empower us for the work ahead.

May we be a Church that hears His voice, pioneers new territory, stirs the lost, and shepherds with compassion and clarity. The time is now. The call is clear. Let us answer with all our hearts.

THE TRUMPET SOUNDS July 4th 2025

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✈️ Cleared to Fly

What Caesar Demands, Christ Has Already Paid

By Allen Frederick

> “You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men.” —1 Corinthians 7:23

I stood in the airport of the so-called “free world,” holding a valid, state-issued driver’s license… and somehow, it wasn’t enough. A gold-starred “REAL ID” was now required for domestic flight—not as a suggestion, but as federal mandate.

Never mind that I’ve paid taxes, followed the law, verified my identity a dozen times over. Without that special endorsement, I was told I needed to return with more documents, more fees, and more evidence—just to board a plane in the country of my birth. 

And it hit me: freedom in America now comes with a price tag and a paper trail.

Meanwhile, individuals who break immigration laws, many charged with violent crimes, are not only released into our communities, but in some cases celebrated. Protesters march for their freedom. Pilgrimages are made to their holding centers. And the law enforcement officers tasked with keeping order? Swatted, demonized, pelted with rocks and policy restrictions.

We’ve flipped the script. We now punish the obedient while shielding the rebellious.

🪧 No Kings They Cried

This isn’t just bureaucratic madness—it’s biblical déjà vu.

When Jesus stood before Pilate, the crowd cried out, “Not this man, but Barabbas!”—choosing a convicted insurrectionist over the sinless Son of God. And when asked who their king was, they shouted: 

> “We have no king but Caesar!” (John 19:15)

Justice was sacrificed. Innocence was criminalized. 

The guilty walked free, and the righteous was condemned. 

Sound familiar?

Today, policies are being written that mirror that same spirit—calling good evil and evil good (Isaiah 5:20). They release chaos and restrain integrity. Law-abiding citizens are treated like potential threats, while true threats are dismissed for the sake of political expediency or cultural appeasement.

It’s happening again. And the people cheer while the truth is bound.

👑 The King Who Paid It All

But there is a King—one who doesn’t demand a laminated card, a fingerprint, or a gold star to accept me. He requires something far greater: perfection. And knowing I could never achieve it, He paid the price Himself. 

The flight I’m ultimately waiting for won’t depart from Gate A12. It won’t require clearance from TSA or documentation in triplicate. 

My name isn’t written in a database in Harrisburg—but in the Lamb’s Book of Life. 

Stamped not in ink, but in blood.

Yes, there’s an entrance exam. It’s called repentance. 

Yes, there’s a Judge—but He’s also the Advocate. 

Yes, there’s a reservation—and it’s already sealed.

I am cleared to fly, not because Caesar says so, but because Christ declared it finished.

🔊 The Trumpet Sounds Will You Heed the Call?

Let’s be plain: when a nation restricts the righteous and releases the lawless, it is no longer governing in justice—it’s ruling in rebellion. 

This is not freedom. This is fiction. 

And to those who cheer for those who break law while punishing those who uphold it, may I humbly offer a checkup from the neck up: 

You are living out the second crucifixion of righteousness—and calling it justice. You are freeing the insurrectionists of our day while kneecapping the peacemakers God appointed. 

God help us if we remain silent.

📯 Sound the Trumpet—The Gate Is About to Open

While America lights its skies with fireworks and boasts of freedom, let this message ring louder than any cannon blast:

> Caesar may demand your papers. Christ demands your soul. 

> And only one of them can offer you true freedom.

I will not be shackled by systems that punish citizenship while promoting chaos. 

I will not trade in a crown of life for a gold-starred card.

When that trumpet sounds, I won’t be stalled at security. 

I’ll be in the air, caught up, clothed in glory, and carried by grace. 

Because when the Son sets you free—you are free indeed. 

🕊️ Let every chain be broken, every truth proclaimed, and every trumpet sound.

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