YOU DON'T HAVE TO "MISS" GOD | PASTOR BLAKE AUSTIN

Описание: In this heartfelt message, Pastor Blake Austin speaks on the vital role of discernment in the life of every believer. Drawing from personal experience and biblical truths, he emphasizes that hearing from God is not reserved for the spiritually elite—it’s available to all who seek Him. Pastor Blake explores the difference between fleshly and spiritual discernment, the importance of renewing our minds daily, and how consistent spiritual practice deepens our maturity. Through stories, Scripture, and a powerful altar call, he reminds us that nearness to God is the secret to clarity in a chaotic world—and that we don’t have to “miss” God when we walk in intimacy with Him.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro and sermon theme: Discernment in a chaotic world
02:00 – Blake shares how confusion about Israel led him to seek God’s voice
03:00 – Sermon title revealed: “You Don’t Have to Miss God”
04:00 – Discernment of flesh vs. discernment of the Spirit
05:00 – The importance of inviting the Holy Spirit to examine our hearts
06:00 – Conviction is from God; condemnation is not
07:00 – Daily prayer: “Search me and know me, O God”
08:00 – 1 Corinthians 12 and the gift of discerning spirits
09:00 – The Holy Spirit doesn’t withhold wisdom from us
10:00 – God’s wisdom often surpasses our understanding
11:00 – Discernment is divine insight, not intellect
12:00 – Point 2: We need renewed minds to discern clearly
13:00 – Matrix analogy: Red pill vs. blue pill and Romans 12
14:30 – Transformation through the renewal of our minds
15:30 – Point 3: Maturity comes through consistent spiritual practice
16:30 – The early church’s example of discernment
17:30 – Hebrews 5:14 – discernment trained by practice
18:00 – Point 4: Seek godly wisdom zealously
19:00 – Blake’s vulnerable story: getting kicked out of Bible college
21:00 – Encountering the Holy Spirit in a moment of brokenness
23:00 – Proverbs 2: God gives wisdom to those who seek it
24:30 – The shift that comes with true repentance and nearness
25:00 – The need for Spirit-sensitive, godly men in today’s world
26:00 – The unshakable throne of Jesus in a chaotic culture
27:00 – Altar call: Invitation to intimacy and spiritual clarity
30:30 – Final prayer: Confidence that we can hear from God
31:30 – Salvation invitation and closing prayer

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