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The Lord’s Present Move (4) | Show Strength and Take Action
“But the people who know their God will show strength and take action” (_Dan. 11:32b_).
This week’s episode concludes the series entitled, “The Lord's Present Move,” with speaking from brother Minoru Chen. In this portion he shares the positive history seen with Judas Maccabeus as an inspiration for our service today in standing for God's building and caring for Christ and the church. This meeting was held in October 2010 in Irvine, California.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/12/minoru-chen-irvine-october-2010/_
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5 days ago
God's Economy in Faith (2) | The Linking Faith—the Faith of the Overcomers
Revelation 2 and 3 reveal that the Lord is walking in the midst of the local churches and speaking to each church according to its condition. At the same time, these messages given to the different churches are what the Spirit is speaking to all the churches as the Body of Christ. In this series of podcasts, we bring you the Lord’s speaking in local and regional conferences so that we may hear what the Spirit is speaking to all of us today.
This week, we continue with message two from a regional conference with brother Ed Marks from April 23-24, 2022 in the church in New York City. The general subject of this conference is "God's Economy in Faith". The title of this message is “The Linking Faith—the Faith of the Overcomers.”
The original recording and outlines can be found at:
https://livingtohim.com/2022/06/ed-marks-nyc-april-2022/
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Jun 27, 2022
The Lord’s Present Move (3) | Being Purified and Cleansed
“And some of those with insight will fall, in order to refine the people and to purify and cleanse them, until the time of the end” (_Dan. 11:35a_).
This week’s episode continues the series entitled, “The Lord's Present Move,” with speaking from brother Minoru Chen on living a life only for God's purpose and not seeking anything for ourselves. This meeting was held in October 2010 in Irvine, California.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/12/minoru-chen-irvine-october-2010/_
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Jun 20, 2022
The Lord’s Present Move (2) | Handing Over Everything
“It is one thing to have a heart to serve the Lord; it is another thing to be willing to hand over everything. Have we handed everything over to the church? If we have not, what should we do? We all know that we should hand over ourselves to the Lord. But practically speaking, have we handed ourselves over?”
(Witness Lee, _Messages Given During the Resumption of Watchman Nee's Ministry_, Chapter 60, Living Stream Ministry)
This week’s episode continues the series entitled, “The Lord's Present Move,” with speaking from brother Minoru Chen on living an overcoming life and being today's Zion (the overcomers) in today's Jerusalem (the church). This meeting was held in October 2010 in Irvine, California.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/12/minoru-chen-irvine-october-2010/_
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Jun 13, 2022
The Lord’s Present Move (1) | The Working Saints’ Responsibility and Advancing in Prayer
“We dig the well through prayer. The more thoroughly we pray, the deeper we dig… If we want our spirit to be strong and released so that God can flow out of us, we must exercise our spirit through prayer daily. Then our spirit will be strong, and we will be able to express the sense within our spirit." (Witness Lee, _The Exercise of the Spirit and the Building of God_, chapter 5, Living Stream Ministry)
This week’s episode begins a new series entitled, “The Lord's Present Move” with speaking from brother Minoru Chen on the working saints’ responsibility in the church life, striving to pursue the Lord, and exercising to go higher and deeper in our prayer. This meeting was held in October 2010 in Irvine, California.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/12/minoru-chen-irvine-october-2010/_
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Jun 10, 2022
God's Economy in Faith (1) | Running the Christian Race
Revelation 2 and 3 reveal that the Lord is walking in the midst of the local churches and speaking to each church according to its condition. At the same time, these messages given to the different churches are what the Spirit is speaking to all the churches as the Body of Christ. In this series of podcasts, we bring you the Lord’s speaking in local and regional conferences so that we may hear what the Spirit is speaking to all of us today.
This week, we begin a new series with message one from a regional conference with brother Ed Marks from April 23-24, 2022 in the church in New York City. The general subject of this conference is "God's Economy in Faith". The title of this message is “Running the Christian Race So That We May Obtain the Prize by Looking Away unto Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of Our Faith.”
The original recording and outlines can be found at:
https://livingtohim.com/2022/06/ed-marks-nyc-april-2022/
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Jun 6, 2022
Supply, Function, and the Meal Offering (4) | Passing Through the Third Stage of the Experience of Life
“[The third stage of the experience of life] brings us to the starting point of another aspect in the Christian experience, and this serves as a great turning point for a Christian before the Lord….it is at this stage that a Christian begins to walk formally in the way of the cross, having the experience of the cross and walking entirely under the cross. Therefore, from this time on, his spiritual walk enters into a new stage” (Witness Lee, _The Experience of Life_, Chapter 9. Living Stream Ministry).
In this week's episode we conclude the series entitled, “Supply, Function, and the Meal Offering,” with speaking from brother Ron Kangas on our passing through the third stage of the experience of life in the midst of our ordinary daily living. This meeting was held in November 2010 in the Northwest of the United States.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/11/november-2010-james-lee-and-ron-kangas-fellowship-with-young-adults-in-the-northwest/_
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May 30, 2022
Supply, Function, and the Meal Offering (3) | Learning to Live a Life of the Meal Offering
"All limitation is for our benefit….In our home, at work, and in the church, God has provided us with many limitations. These are opportunities from the Lord to smooth out our rough edges….We should not struggle to be free. Freedom will not build us up. The building work comes when we are restricted in our environment” (Watchman Nee, _The Collected Works of Watchman Nee_, Volume 43, Chapter 82, Living Stream Ministry).
In this week's episode we continue the series entitled, “Supply, Function, and the Meal Offering,” with speaking from brother Ron Kangas on four matters related to our learning to live a life of the meal offering. This meeting was held in November 2010 in the Northwest of the United States.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/11/november-2010-james-lee-and-ron-kangas-fellowship-with-young-adults-in-the-northwest/_
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May 26, 2022
Shepherding Words (10) | Should We Not Warn One Another?
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. _Ephesians 6:10-13_.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Should We Not Warn One Another?,” originally published on October 28, 2021. Today, many Christian teachers speak only words of comfort and affirmation while avoiding the numerous warnings that are given throughout the New Testament. If we are faithful to the Lord and His word, we shall see that these warnings are the healthy teaching that will motivate us to live an overcoming Christian life which prepares us to stand before the judgment seat of Christ, when we shall receive either reward or punishment (_2 Cor. 5:10_). Having been warned, we should also warn others, not out of fearmongering but out of love.
May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
The original article can be found at: _https://shepherdingwords.com/should-we-not-warn-one-another/_. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.
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May 23, 2022
Supply, Function, and the Meal Offering (2) | Dealing with the Heart
“We must deal with the problems of our heart one by one. We must deal with a heart that leans toward things other than God, an indifferent heart, a divided heart, and a heart that is not absolute, not calm, and full of worries and cares. Then it will be easy for our spirit to contact the Spirit” (Watchman Nee, _The Sufficiency, Pursuit, and Learning of the Lord's Serving Ones_, Chapter 9, Living Stream Ministry).
This week’s episode continues the series entitled, “Supply, Function, and the Meal Offering,” with speaking from brother James Lee on dealing with the heart to receive the supply from the Lord. This meeting was held in November 2010 in the Northwest of the United States.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/11/november-2010-james-lee-and-ron-kangas-fellowship-with-young-adults-in-the-northwest/_
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May 16, 2022
Supply, Function, and the Meal Offering (1) | Discouragement and Pride
“And the apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith. But the Lord said, If you have faith like a mustard seed, you would have said to this sycamine tree, Be uprooted and be planted in the sea; and it would have obeyed you” (_Luke 17:5-6_).
This week’s episode begins a new series entitled, “Supply, Function, and the Meal Offering,” with speaking from brother James Lee on how we can be delivered from discouragement and pride in our service to the Lord. This meeting was held in November 2010 in the Northwest of the United States.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/11/november-2010-james-lee-and-ron-kangas-fellowship-with-young-adults-in-the-northwest/_
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May 10, 2022
Serving in the Priesthood (4) | A Testimony of Prayer
“You shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and unto the uttermost part of the earth" (_Acts 1:8b_).
This week's episode concludes the series entitled, "Serving in the Priesthood." Brother Benson Phillips shares his testimony of prayer and how the Lord led him to migrate several times through his years in the church life. This meeting was held during the 2010 July semiannual training in Anaheim, California.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/07/2010-summer-training-working-saints/_
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May 4, 2022
Serving in the Priesthood (3) | Birthright
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired for a possession, so that you may tell out the virtues of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light" (_1 Peter 2:9_).
This week's episode continues the series entitled, "Serving in the Priesthood" with sharing from brother Gerald Chan on the birthright. Our birthright includes not only the double portion of the land but also the priesthood. This meeting was held during the 2010 July semiannual training in Anaheim, California.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/07/2010-summer-training-working-saints/_
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Apr 28, 2022
Shepherding Words (9) | Our Basic Choice
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. _Ephesians 6:10-13_.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Our Basic Choice,” originally published on April 2, 2021. After leading them…
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Apr 25, 2022
Serving in the Priesthood (2) | Testimonies (2)
"Now Jehovah said to Abram, Go from your land / And from your relatives / And from your father’s house / To the land that I will show you…And I will bless you…And you shall be a blessing" (_Gen. 12:1a-2_).
This week's episode continues the series entitled, "Serving in the Priesthood" with testimonies from brothers and sisters on their experiences of migration, blending, and learning to coordinate with others. This meeting was held during the 2010 July semiannual training in Anaheim, California.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/07/2010-summer-training-working-saints/_
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Apr 18, 2022
Serving in the Priesthood (1) | Testimonies (1)
“Now David, having served his own generation by the counsel of God" (_Acts 13:36a_).
This week's episode begins a new series entitled, "Serving in the Priesthood" with testimonies from brothers and sisters on their experiences of living and serving in their localities. This meeting was held during the 2010 July semiannual training in Anaheim, California.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/07/2010-summer-training-working-saints/_
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Apr 12, 2022
Being Energized (4) | Entering Into a New Era
“And when they had so besought, the place in which they were gathered was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness" (_Acts 4:31_).
This week's episode concludes the series entitled, "Being Energized" with testimonies from working saints and a word of conclusion from brother Minoru Chen. This meeting took place in February 2010 in Irvine, California.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/02/minoru-chen-south-orange-county-february-2010/_
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Apr 10, 2022
Rekindle, Reset, Reconsecrate (3) | Reconsecrate
Revelation 2 and 3 reveal that the Lord is walking in the midst of the local churches and speaking to each church according to its condition. At the same time, these messages given to the different churches are what the Spirit is speaking to all the churches as the Body of Christ. In this series of podcasts, we bring you the Lord’s speaking in local and regional conferences so that we may hear what the Spirit is speaking to all of us today.
This week, we continue with message two from a young working saints and young families conference given by brother Ricky Acosta from March 11-13, 2022 to the churches in the northeast United States. The title of this message is “Reset.”
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2022/03/ricky-acosta-northeast-march-2022/_
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Apr 4, 2022
Being Energized (3) | How to Be Filled
"When we pass through the stages of fellowship, confession, and consecration, we enter into a prayer life. It is in this prayer life that we pray ourselves into the Spirit—the essential Spirit, the economical Spirit, the all-inclusive Spirit. Then we learn how to follow this Spirit by exercising our spirit. If this is the case with us, we are really vital" (Witness Lee, _Fellowship concerning the Urgent Need of the Vital Groups_, Chapter 24, Living Stream Ministry).
This week's episode continues the series entitled, "Being Energized" with speaking to the working saints by brother Minoru Chen in February of 2010 in Irvine, California. In this episode, brother Minoru gives five practical points on how we can be filled with the Spirit.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/02/minoru-chen-south-orange-county-february-2010/_
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Apr 3, 2022
Rekindle, Reset, Reconsecrate (2) | Reset
Revelation 2 and 3 reveal that the Lord is walking in the midst of the local churches and speaking to each church according to its condition. At the same time, these messages given to the different churches are what the Spirit is speaking to all the churches as the Body of Christ. In this series of podcasts, we bring you the Lord’s speaking in local and regional conferences so that we may hear what the Spirit is speaking to all of us today.
This week, we continue with message two from a young working saints and young families conference given by brother Ricky Acosta from March 11-13, 2022 to the churches in the northeast United States. The title of this message is “Reset.”
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2022/03/ricky-acosta-northeast-march-2022/_
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Mar 28, 2022
Being Energized (2) | Overcoming Our Lack of Power
“That I might be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, a laboring priest of the gospel of God, in order that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, having been sanctified in the Holy Spirit" (_Romans 15:16_).
This week's episode continues the series entitled, "Being Energized" with speaking to the working saints by brother Minoru Chen in February of 2010 in Irvine, California. In this episode, brother Minoru speaks on the need to overcome our lack of power by being filled with the Holy Spirit.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/02/minoru-chen-south-orange-county-february-2010/_
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Mar 25, 2022
Rekindle, Reset, Reconsecrate (1) | Rekindle
Revelation 2 and 3 reveal that the Lord is walking in the midst of the local churches and speaking to each church according to its condition. At the same time, these messages given to the different churches are what the Spirit is speaking to all the churches as the Body of Christ. In this series of podcasts, we bring you the Lord’s speaking in local and regional conferences so that we may hear what the Spirit is speaking to all of us today.
This week, we begin with message one from a young working saints and young families conference given by brother Ricky Acosta from March 11-13, 2022 to the churches in the northeast United States. The title of this message is “Rekindle.”
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2022/03/ricky-acosta-northeast-march-2022/_
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Mar 21, 2022
Being Energized (1) | The Next Generation Rising Up
“If all the working ones would rise up, some in the homes, some in the small group meetings, and some in the district meetings, with everyone being a pillar and a core member, they will become fully useful, and the situation will be very glorious" (Witness Lee, _Messages Given to the Working Saints_, Chapter 7, Living Stream Ministry).
This week's episode begins a new series entitled, "Being Energized" with speaking to the working saints by brother Minoru Chen in February 2010 in Irvine, California. In this episode, brother Minoru shares how the time has come for the younger generation in the Lord’s recovery to rise up and become pillars in the church.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/02/minoru-chen-south-orange-county-february-2010/_
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Mar 17, 2022
Shepherding Words (8) | God’s Economy, Different Teaching, and the Central Line of the Bible
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. _Ephesians 6:10-13_.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “God’s Economy, Different Teaching, and the Central Line of the Bible,” orig…
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Mar 14, 2022
Grasping the Opportunity (6) | Testimonies
“Out from whom all the Body, being joined together and being knit together through every joint of the rich supply and through the operation in the measure of each one part, causes the growth of the Body unto the building up of itself in love" (_Ephesians 4:16_).
This week's episode concludes the series entitled, "Grasping the Opportunity" spoken to the working saints in Anaheim, California during the December training in 2009. This episode contains testimonies of brothers and sisters from different localities regarding their experiences as working saints in the church life.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2009/12/several-co-workers-winter-training-2009/_
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Mar 8, 2022
Grasping the Opportunity (5) | Migration
“And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and disciple all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (_Matthew 28:18-19_).
This week's episode continues the series entitled, "Grasping the Opportunity" spoken to the working saints in Anaheim, California during the December training in 2009. In this episode brother Benson Phillips speaks on opening to the Lord concerning migration and on the importance of the working saints to the future of the Lord’s recovery.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2009/12/several-co-workers-winter-training-2009/_
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Feb 28, 2022
Grasping the Opportunity (4) | The Backbone of the Church
“All those on earth today are wasting time and missing valuable opportunities. But we need to redeem every moment and grasp every opportunity. In order to live such a life, we need to be filled with Christ and saturated with Him." Life-Study of Colossians, Chapter 30.
This week's episode continues the series entitled, "Grasping the Opportunity" spoken to the working saints in Anaheim, California during the December training in 2009. In this episode brother Benson Phillips speaks on the working saints as the backbone of the church life and on grasping the precious opportunities to serve the Lord.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2009/12/several-co-workers-winter-training-2009/_
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Feb 27, 2022
Building Today’s Ark—the Church as the Corporate Expression of Christ (3) | The Corporate Christ
Revelation 2 and 3 reveal that the Lord is walking in the midst of the local churches and speaking to each church according to its condition. At the same time, these messages given to the different churches are what the Spirit is speaking to all the churches as the Body of Christ. In this series of podcasts, we bring you the Lord’s speaking in local and regional conferences so that we may hear what the Spirit is speaking to all of us today.
This week’s message is titled: “Being Saved from the Crooked and Perverted Generation to Be the Corporate Christ as Today’s Ark.” This is the final message of a conference given by brother Ron Kangas from August 13-15, 2021 to the churches in central Texas, hosted by the church in Austin. The general subject of the conference is, “Building Today’s Ark—the Church as the Corporate Expression of Christ.”
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2021/11/ron-kangas-texas-aug-2021/_
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Feb 21, 2022
Grasping the Opportunity (3) | Practicing the Enjoyment of God
"We should all be clear that prayer is to breathe in God. It is to breathe out everything that belongs to us and to breathe in God and everything of Him. Prayer is a kind of breathing. Although we mention many things in prayer, our goal is to breathe. We breathe out everything that is within us through prayer. At the same time, we breathe in everything of God through prayer. This is prayer." How to Enjoy God and How to Practice the Enjoyment of God, Chapter 12.
This week's episode continues the series entitled, "Grasping the Opportunity" spoken to the working saints in Anaheim, California during the December training in 2009. In this episode brother Dennis Higashi speaks on practicing the enjoyment of God.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2009/12/several-co-workers-winter-training-2009/_
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Feb 19, 2022
Building Today’s Ark—the Church as the Corporate Expression of Christ (2) | Rapture of the Overcomers
Revelation 2 and 3 reveal that the Lord is walking in the midst of the local churches and speaking to each church according to its condition. At the same time, these messages given to the different churches are what the Spirit is speaking to all the churches as the Body of Christ. In this series of podcasts, we bring you the Lord’s speaking in local and regional conferences so that we may hear what the Spirit is speaking to all of us today.
This week’s message is titled: “The Rapture of the Overcomers.” This is message two of a conference given by brother Ron Kangas from August 13-15, 2021 to the churches in central Texas, hosted by the church in Austin. The general subject of the conference is, “Building Today’s Ark—the Church as the Corporate Expression of Christ.”
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2021/11/ron-kangas-texas-aug-2021/_
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Feb 14, 2022
Grasping the Opportunity (2) | Not Being Fashioned According to this Age
“I exhort you therefore, brothers, through the compassions of God to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be fashioned according to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and well pleasing and perfect" (_Romans 12:1-2_).
This week's episode continues the series entitled, "Grasping the Opportunity" spoken to the working saints in Anaheim, California during the December training in 2009. In this episode brother Gerald Chan speaks on not being fashioned according to this age and our service in the church.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2009/12/several-co-workers-winter-training-2009/_
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Feb 12, 2022
Building Today’s Ark—the Church as the Corporate Expression of Christ (1) | Days of Noah
Revelation 2 and 3 reveal that the Lord is walking in the midst of the local churches and speaking to each church according to its condition. At the same time, these messages given to the different churches are what the Spirit is speaking to all the churches as the Body of Christ. In this series of podcasts, we bring you the Lord’s speaking in local and regional conferences so that we may hear what the Spirit is speaking to all of us today.
This week, we begin with message one from a conference given by brother Ron Kangas from August 13-15, 2021 to the churches in central Texas, hosted by the church in Austin. The general subject of the conference is, “Building Today’s Ark—the Church as the Corporate Expression of Christ.” The title of this message is “Knowing That the Situation before the Lord’s Coming Will Be Like That of the Days of Noah, Living a Properly Balanced Human Life, and Being Raptured before the Great Tribulation.”
The original recording can be found at:…
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Feb 10, 2022
Shepherding Words (7) | Reading Only the ‘Pure Word’ – A Dangerous and Unbiblical Notion
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. _Ephesians 6:10-13_.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Reading Only the ‘Pure Word’ – A Dangerous and Unbiblical Notion,” orig…
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Feb 7, 2022
Grasping the Opportunity (1) | Caring for God’s Need
“And I sought a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the breach before Me for the sake of the land so that I would not destroy it" (_Ezekiel 22:30_).
This week's episode begins a new series entitled, "Grasping the Opportunity" spoken to the working saints in Anaheim, California during the December training in 2009. In this episode brother Gerald Chan speaks on our being perfected that we may be useful in the Lord's hand.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2009/12/several-co-workers-winter-training-2009/_
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Feb 6, 2022
Trailer for 2022
Hi everyone! We hope you’ve been enjoying the Living to Him podcast!
This month marks the one year anniversary of the podcast, so we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year, and let you know what we have planned for this coming year.
The Living to Him Podcast began out of a burden to re-release fellowship given to the working saints, in short excepts, through an easily to access podcast format. That fellowship to the working saints, which began in 2007, initiated the burden for the Living to Him platform, and has formed the content of the podcast over the past year. We hope you’ve been nourished and enlivened by these short episodes to live to the Lord in your daily life.
In addition, in July of 2021, we began to release audio recordings of articles from the website Shepherding Words.com. These articles from the co-workers in North America touch on important matters which may not be commonly talked about, including the sanctity of human life, the relationship be…
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Jan 31, 2022
Eight Points of Fellowship (5) | Questions and Response
“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, With what shall we be clothed? For all these things the Gentiles are anxiously seeking. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" (_Matt. 6:31-33_).
This week’s episode concludes the series entitled, “Eight Points of Fellowship” spoken to the younger generation of saints in the Pacific Northwest on November 15, 2009. In this episode brother Ron Kangas responds to questions submitted by the audience.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2009/11/ron-kangas-northwest-november-2009/_
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Jan 24, 2022
Eight Points of Fellowship (4) | Dealing with Money and Practical Service
“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not dig through nor steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" (_Matt. 6:20-21_).
This week’s episode continues the series entitled, “Eight Points of Fellowship” spoken to the younger generation of saints in the Pacific Northwest on November 15, 2009. In this episode brother Ron Kangas shares the seventh and eighth points on dealing with money and having a heart for practical service in the church.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2009/11/ron-kangas-northwest-november-2009/_
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Jan 17, 2022
Eight Points of Fellowship (3) | Working Diligently and the Growth in Life
“That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit into the inner man, That Christ may make His home in your hearts through faith, that you, being rooted and grounded in love" (_Eph. 3:16-17_).
This week’s episode continues the series entitled, “Eight Points of Fellowship” spoken to the younger generation of saints in the Pacific Northwest on November 15, 2009. In this episode, brother Ron Kangas shares the fifth and sixth points on being diligent and faithful in our work, and the growth in life.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2009/11/ron-kangas-northwest-november-2009/_
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Jan 10, 2022
Eight Points of Fellowship (2) | Consecration and the Humanity of Jesus
“Because narrow is the gate and constricted is the way that leads to life, and few are those who find it" (_Matt. 7:14_).
This week’s episode continues the series entitled, “Eight Points of Fellowship” spoken to the younger generation of saints in the Pacific Northwest on November 15, 2009. In today’s episode, brother Ron Kangas gives the third and fourth points on our living a life of consecration and a life in the humanity of Jesus.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2009/11/ron-kangas-northwest-november-2009/_
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Jan 6, 2022
Shepherding Words (6) | Concerning Allegorizing the Bible
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. _Ephesians 6:10-13_.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Concerning Allegorizing the Bible,” originally published on October 26, 2020.…
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Jan 3, 2022
Eight Points of Fellowship (1) | Our Journey and Our First Love
“But I consider my life of no account as if precious to myself, in order that I may finish my course and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus to solemnly testify of the gospel of the grace of God” (_Acts 20:24_).
This week’s episode begins a new series entitled, “Eight Points of Fellowship” spoken to the younger generation of saints in the Pacific Northwest on November 15, 2009. In today’s episode, brother Ron Kangas gives the first two of eight points on realizing that God Himself has ordained a personal journey for each one of us, and that while on this journey, we must maintain our first love for our Lord, the Beloved.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2009/11/ron-kangas-northwest-november-2009/_
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Dec 27, 2021
Principles for Our Vital Living (5) | Six Points for Our Vital Living
"By faith Abraham, being called, obeyed to go out unto a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he dwelt as a foreigner in the land of promise as in a foreign land, making his home in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the fellow heirs of the same promise; For he eagerly waited for the city which has the foundations, whose Architect and Builder is God" (_Heb. 11:8-10_).
This week's episode concludes the series entitled "Principles for Our Vital Living" with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in August 2009 in Anaheim, California. In today’s episode, brother Benson Phillips gives six practical points for our vital living, which include living the life of the altar and the tent.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/08/ron-kangas-benson-phillips-anaheim-august-2009/_
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Dec 20, 2021
Principles for Our Vital Living (4) | The Need for the Lord’s Blessing
"The Christian life is a life that hinges on the Lord's blessing. If the Lord's blessing is with us, we will not be off the mark by too much even when the practical arrangements are not altogether desirable." Messages for building up New Believers Volume 1, Chapter 1.
This week's episode continues the series entitled "Principles for Our Vital Living" with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in August 2009 in Anaheim, California. In today’s episode, brother Ron Kangas speaks on the fourth principle of seeking and depending on the Lord’s blessing in our Christian life.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/08/ron-kangas-benson-phillips-anaheim-august-2009/_
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Dec 13, 2021
Principles for Our Vital Living (3) | Serve the Lord Diligently
"Do not be slothful in zeal, but be burning in spirit, serving the Lord" (_Rom 12:11_).
This week's episode continues the series entitled "Principles for Our Vital Living" with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in August 2009 in Anaheim, California. In today’s episode, brother Ron Kangas speaks on the third principle of serving the Lord diligently in a simple and pure way in the church.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/08/ron-kangas-benson-phillips-anaheim-august-2009/_
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Dec 6, 2021
Principles for Our Vital Living (2) | “No Longer” Consecration
"For the love of Christ constrains us because we have judged this, that One died for all, therefore all died; And He died for all that those who live may no longer live to themselves but to Him who died for them and has been raised" (_2 Cor. 5:14-15_).
This week's episode continues the series entitled "Principles for Our Vital Living" with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in August 2009 in Anaheim, California. In today’s episode, brother Ron Kangas speaks on the second principle of realizing that we already belong to the Lord and living to Him by having a “no longer” consecration.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/08/ron-kangas-benson-phillips-anaheim-august-2009/_
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Nov 29, 2021
Principles for Our Vital Living (1) | Seeking First His Kingdom
"Therefore do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, With what shall we be clothed? For all these things the Gentiles are anxiously seeking. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" (_Matthew 6:31-33_).
This week's episode begins a new series entitled "Principles for Our Vital Living" with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in August 2009 in Anaheim, California. In today’s episode, brother Ron speaks of the first principle of seeking first His kingdom in the midst of our practical human circumstances.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/08/ron-kangas-benson-phillips-anaheim-august-2009/_
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Nov 25, 2021
Shepherding Words (5) | Forgiveness and the Building Up of the Body of Christ
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. _Ephesians 6:10-13_.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Forgiveness and the Building Up of the Body of Christ,” originally published…
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Nov 22, 2021
Carrying out the New Way (5) | Migration
"Acts 8:4 says, 'Those therefore who were scattered went about the land bringing the good news of the word.' It was sovereign of God that the scattering of the believers from Jerusalem to other localities through the persecution should carry out the spreading of the gospel..." (Witness Lee, Life-study of Acts, Message 22. Living Stream Ministry.)
Today's episode concludes the series entitled, "Carrying out the New Way," with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship with the working saints in Anaheim, California on July 4, 2009. In this fellowship, brothers Benson Phillips and Gerald Chan shared their burden regarding our migration. As the Lord scattered the believers in Acts 8, may He scatter us today for His ultimate move!
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/07/working-saints-summer-training-2009/_
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Nov 15, 2021
Carrying out the New Way (4) | The Ministry of Prayer
The Lord’s move can be as slow as a wagon or as fast as an airplane; it depends on our learning to cooperate with the Lord in and through prayer. In particular, we should pray to be vitalized, to have vital companions, to have the gospel as part of our living, and to move in God’s move through migration.
Today we continue the series entitled, “Carrying out the New Way,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship with brother Andrew Yu on July 4, 2009 in Anaheim, California. In this episode, our brother shares practical points on how we can cooperate with the Lord for His move.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/07/working-saints-summer-training-2009/_
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Nov 8, 2021
Carrying out the New Way (3) | Our Testimonies (3)
"And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and disciple all the nations... Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you all the days until the consummation of the age" (_Matthew 28:18-20_).
Today's episode continues the series entitled, "Carrying out the New Way," with testimonies from working saints regarding migration, corporate prayer, and the practice of a vital living, taken from a time of fellowship on July 4, 2009 in Anaheim, California.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/07/working-saints-summer-training-2009/_
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Nov 1, 2021
Carrying out the New Way (2) | Our Testimonies (2)
“The Christ in Hebrews is the present Christ, who is now in the heavens as our Minister and our High Priest, ministering to us the heavenly life, grace, authority, and power and sustaining us to live a heavenly life on earth. He is the Christ now, the Christ today, and the Christ on the throne in the heavens, who is our daily salvation and moment-by-moment supply” (_Heb. 1:3_, footnote 4).
Today we continue the series entitled, “Carrying out the New Way,” with additional testimonies of saints from different localities endeavoring to take the new way, taken from a time of fellowship on July 4, 2009 in Anaheim, California.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/07/working-saints-summer-training-2009/_
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Oct 31, 2021
Shepherding Words (4) | Three Foundational Truths and Why They Matter
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. _Ephesians 6:10-13_.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Three Foundational Truths and Why They Matter,” originally released on Octobe…
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Oct 26, 2021
Carrying out the New Way (1) | Our Testimonies (1)
“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon (_Matt. 6:24_).”
This week's episode begins a new series entitled "Carrying out the New Way," with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship on July 4, 2009 in Anaheim, California. In today’s episode, we hear testimonies of saints from different localities who are all endeavoring to enter into a vital living in the midst of their circumstances.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/07/working-saints-summer-training-2009/_
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Oct 18, 2021
Our Practice (3) | A Fresh Consecration
“And when they entered, they went up to the upper room where they were residing…. These all continued steadfastly with one accord in prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers” (Acts 1:13-14).
Today’s we conclude the series entitled, “Our Practice,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship with brother Andrew Yu in Los Angeles, CA in May 2009. In this episode, our brother shares regarding our need for a fresh “upper room” consecration, and our need to have specific companions with specific times of prayer together.
The original recording can be found at: https://livingtohim.com/2009/05/andrew-yu-los-angeles-may-2009/
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Oct 11, 2021
Our Practice (2) | A Normal Life and Service
We never drift into a normal Christian life. Rather, we must practice and pursue. A normal Christian life begins with the realization that we are different from the world, and the desire to be constrained by the Lord to live to Him (2 Cor. 5:14-15).
Today’s we continue the series entitled, “Our Practice,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship with brother Andrew Yu in Los Angeles, CA in May 2009. In this episode, our brother shares many practical points on having a normal Christian life and service from the outline of message 8 in the book Messages Given to the Working Saints (Witness Lee, Living Stream Ministry).
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/05/andrew-yu-los-angeles-may-2009/_
For more on this topic, we encourage you to read Messages Given to the Working Saints, which can be found at _https://www.livingstream.com/en/christian-practice/13009001-messages-given-to-the-working-saints.html_, as well as on all major eBook platforms.…
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Oct 4, 2021
Our Practice (1) | Vitalized for Service
The inner life is for the daily life, and the daily life is for the church life. In the matter of our practice, we need to be those who take the initiative to serve, but first we need to be vitalized.
Today’s episode begins a new series entitled, “Our Practice,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship with brother Andrew Yu in Los Angeles, CA in May 2009. In this episode, brother Andrew describes the steps for our practice of the Christian life, with the first step being our living and the second step being our service.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2009/05/andrew-yu-los-angeles-may-2009/_
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Sep 27, 2021
Being Numbered (5) | Our Reports (3)
“I exhort you therefore, brothers, through the compassions of God to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1
Today’s episode concludes the series entitled, “Being Numbered,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in Anaheim, CA in April 2009. In this episode, several brothers share their experiences of presenting their bodies for practical service in the church and prayer for God’s move on earth.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/04/minoru-chen-andrew-yu-itero-april-2009/_
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Sep 24, 2021
Shepherding Words (3) | God’s Government and God’s Grace
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “God’s Government and God’s Grace,” originally released on October 26, 2020.…
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Sep 20, 2021
Being Numbered (4) | Our Reports (2)
“Practice these things, be in them, that your progress may be manifest to all.” 1Timothy 4:15
Today’s episode continues the series entitled, “Being Numbered,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in Anaheim, CA in April 2009. In this episode, several brothers share their experiences of practicing with others to pursue the truth together and be built up in a vital way for God’s testimony and move.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/04/minoru-chen-andrew-yu-itero-april-2009/_
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Sep 13, 2021
Being Numbered (3) | Our Reports (1)
In the book of Numbers, God numbered the Levites who could enter into the service of the Tent of Meeting. These ones had the privilege to directly handle the holy things of the tabernacle for God’s testimony and move. Today, we have the opportunity to bear the same burden for the church.
Today’s episode continues the series entitled, “Being Numbered,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in Anaheim, CA in April 2009. In this episode, brother Andrew Yu shares on our need of a “Tsaba” consecration to enter into the priestly and levitical service. Additionally, several brothers share their experiences of entering into a corporate vital living in their localities for God’s testimony and move.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/04/minoru-chen-andrew-yu-itero-april-2009/_
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Sep 6, 2021
Being Numbered (2) | Related to the Lord’s Testimony
In the book of Numbers, God numbered the Levites who could enter into the service of the Tent of Meeting. These ones had the privilege to directly handle the holy things of the tabernacle for God’s testimony and move. Today, we have the opportunity to bear the same burden for the church.
Today’s episode continues the series entitled, “Being Numbered,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in Anaheim, CA in April 2009. In this episode, brother Minoru Chen wants us to see that the burden of the church is already on our shoulders, and that we must rise up to do the actual work of building the church.
A link to the full audio can be found in the episode notes.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/04/minoru-chen-andrew-yu-itero-april-2009/_
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Aug 30, 2021
Being Numbered (1) | Related to Consecration
In each of the three Old Testament books of Exodus (ch. 30), Leviticus (ch. 27), and Numbers (ch. 4), God’s numbering of His people is mentioned. While each record of numbering has a different perspective and emphasis, they all have much to do with our spiritual experiences today.
This episode begins a new series entitled, “Being Numbered,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in Anaheim, CA in April 2009. In this episode, brother Minoru Chen expounds the numbering in Exodus which was based on redemption and the numbering in Leviticus which was based on consecration.
The original recording can be found at: https://livingtohim.com/2009/04/minoru-chen-andrew-yu-itero-april-2009/
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Aug 23, 2021
Preaching the Gospel (3) | Companions
Matthew 18 reveals that the church life is practiced in reality in the two’s and three’s. It is possible for us to be involved in many services in the church without having a companion with whom we pray and open up our hearts.
This episode concludes our series on “Preaching the Gospel,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in Anaheim, CA on January 7th, 2009. In this episode, brother Andrew Yu urges each of us to find a companion to pray with every week for our revival, daily living, functioning, and practice of the God-ordained way.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2012/05/meeting-with-young-adults-in-anaheim-benson-phillips-and-andrew-yu-january-7-2009/_
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Aug 16, 2021
Preaching the Gospel (2) | Exercising to Preach the Gospel
John 15:4 and 11 say, “I am the vine; you are the branches. He who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit….These things I have spoken to you that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be made full.” These verses show us that when we preach the gospel and lead others to salvation, our joy is made full.
This episode continues the series entitled, “Preaching the Gospel,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in Anaheim, CA on January 7th, 2009. In this episode, brothers Benson Phillips and Andrew Yu share their burden for our exercise to preach the gospel in a regular way.
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2012/05/meeting-with-young-adults-in-anaheim-benson-phillips-and-andrew-yu-january-7-2009/_
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Aug 13, 2021
Shepherding Words (2) | The Relationship between Living Stream Ministry and the Local Churches
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “The Relationship between Living Stream Ministry and the Local Churches,” origin…
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Aug 10, 2021
Preaching the Gospel (1) | Twelve Points for an Overcoming Life
If we practice having a scheduled living, daily consecration, morning revival, reading the word and the ministry, praying daily, and calling on the Lord continually, we will live an overcoming life. These personal practices will strengthen us to pray with our companions, attend meetings, shepherd others, and preach the gospel.
This episode begins a new series entitled, “Preaching the Gospel,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in Anaheim, CA on January 7th, 2009. In this episode, brother Benson Phillips speaks on twelve points for our living an overcoming life.
A list of the organic practices for an overcoming living read by brother Benson can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2010/12/organic-practices-for-an-overcoming-living/_
The original recording can be found at:
_https://livingtohim.com/2012/05/meeting-with-young-adults-in-anaheim-benson-phillips-and-andrew-yu-january-7-2009/_
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Aug 2, 2021
Our Heart (3) | Dealing with the Thorns
“We need to let the divine cardiologist thoroughly diagnose us.” He knows our heart and He has a way to deal with every thorn in our heart.
Today we conclude the series entitled “Our Heart,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship with brother Ron Kangas in Anaheim, CA on January 14th, 2009. In this final episode, brother Ron describes how the Lord as the divine cardiologist deals with the thorns in our heart.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/01/ron-kangas-anaheim-january-2009/_
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Jul 26, 2021
Our Heart (2) | Anxiety, Riches, Pleasures
We have an enemy who does not want our heart to be available to the Lord. Rather than attacking us directly, the enemy causes thorns to grow up alongside the Word that has been sown in our heart.
Today we continue the series entitled “Our Heart,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship with brother Ron Kangas in Anaheim, CA on January 14th, 2009. In this episode our brother expounds three categories of thorns: the anxiety of the age, the deceitfulness of riches, and the pleasures of this life, and emphasizes the importance of our exercise to turn our heart to the Lord every morning so He can make His home in our heart.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/01/ron-kangas-anaheim-january-2009/_
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Jul 19, 2021
Our Heart (1) | Having A Heart Without Thorns
The parable of the sower reveals that God’s economy is carried out by the Triune God as a man, the Lord Jesus, sowing Himself as the word into our heart. In each account as recorded in Matthew, Mark and Luke, thorns are mentioned. These thorns signify the anxiety of the age, the deceitfulness of riches, and the pleasures of this life, all of which utterly choke the word, preventing it from growing in our heart and bearing fruit.
In this episode, we begin a new series entitled “Our Heart,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship with brother Ron Kangas in Anaheim, CA on January 14th, 2009. In this message entitled “Having a Heart Without Thorns,” brother Ron expounds on the different categories of thorns, and describes how the Lord deals with them in our heart.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2009/01/ron-kangas-anaheim-january-2009/_
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Jul 12, 2021
Our Existence (3) | The Constraining Love of Christ
“For the love of Christ constrains us,” was the Apostle Paul’s testimony of the powerful mighty tide that energized and motivated him to live to Christ (2 Cor. 5:14). It is this same positive love that must be activated in us in order for us to overcome all the negative loves in the present age and live for the Lord’s appearing (2 Tim. 4:8).
In this episode, we conclude the series entitled “Our Existence,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship given by brother Ron Kangas to the young adults in San Francisco on December 6, 2008. Brother Ron completes his fellowship concerning God’s will and God’s purpose with the matter of loving God and living to Him.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2008/12/ron-kangas-san-francisco-december-2008/_
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Jul 8, 2021
Shepherding Words (1) | Preserving Human Life
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. - Ephesians 6:10-13.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on _ShepherdingWords.com_, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
Beginning this week, the Living to Him podcast will release narrations of select articles every month in order that we may all be equip…
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Jul 6, 2021
Our Existence (2) | The Purpose of God
In Second Timothy, the apostle Paul speaks of God's purpose as having become his own purpose. In chapter 1 verse 9 he says, “Who has saved us...not according to our works but according to His own purpose…”; and in chapter 3 verse 11 he says, “But you have closely followed...my purpose…”
In this episode we continue the series entitled “Our Existence,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship given by brother Ron Kangas to the young adults in San Francisco on December 6, 2008. Brother Ron continues his fellowship on how God's will is embodied in His purpose, and how our life has meaning only when God's purpose becomes our purpose.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2008/12/ron-kangas-san-francisco-december-2008/_
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Jun 28, 2021
Our Existence (1) | The Perfect Will of God
Revelation 4:11 is the unique verse in the entire Bible that tells us why we exist: “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, for You have created all things, and because of Your will they were, and were created.”
In this episode, we begin a new series entitled “Our Existence,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship given by brother Ron Kangas to the young adults (or working saints) in San Francisco on December 6, 2008. Brother Ron brings us back to the desire of God’s heart and His perfect will as the meaning of our existence.
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2008/12/ron-kangas-san-francisco-december-2008/_
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Jun 21, 2021
Miraculously Normal Living (6) | Show Strength and Take Action
“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; / And before you came forth from the womb, I sanctified you. / I have appointed you as a prophet to the nations. Then I said, Alas, Lord Jehovah! / Indeed, I do not know how to speak, / For I am a youth. But Jehovah said to me, / Do not say, I am a youth; / For everywhere I send you, you shall go; / And everything I command you, you shall speak" (Jeremiah 1:5-7).
In this episode, we continue the series entitled “Miraculously Normal Living,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in the summer of 2008 in Southern California. In this episode, brothers Dennis Higashi and Andrew Yu exhort the working saints to not despise their youth, but to show strength and take action by picking up an area of service with a companion.
The book referenced in this series can be found at: _https://www.livingstream.com/en/christian-practice/13009001-messages-given-to-the-working-saints.html_
The original recording can be found at: _https://living…
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Jun 14, 2021
Miraculously Normal Living (5) | Our Present Situation
“Breathing is something too ordinary and too normal, not outstanding in any way, yet it is miraculous….The Christian life that we have is one that is normal, without one bit of peculiarity, yet it is also miraculous; it is a story of the Triune God living within us." (Witness Lee, Messages Given to the Working Saints, Chapter 4. Living Stream Ministry).
In this episode, we continue the series entitled “Miraculously Normal Living,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in the summer of 2008 in Southern California. In this episode, brothers Rick Scatterday and Albert Lim gave their personal testimonies on how they practiced to live a normal yet miraculous life as working saints.
The book referenced in the speaking can be found at: _https://www.livingstream.com/en/christian-practice/13009001-messages-given-to-the-working-saints.html_
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2008/06/various-co-workers-anaheim-june-2008/_
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Jun 7, 2021
Miraculously Normal Living (4) | A Normal Life and Service (2)
“In order to have the proper service, we must first consecrate our bodies and our time….We have to say to the Lord, “Lord, my body is purchased by You. It is Your possession. I am consecrating it to You.” To offer up the body, we have to offer up our time, because the body is in the time." (Witness Lee, Messages Given to the Working Saints, Chapter 8. Living Stream Ministry).
In this episode, we continue the series entitled “Miraculously Normal Living,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in the summer of 2008 in Southern California. In this episode, Brother Benson speaks of the importance of offering up our body for the practical church life and service. The book referenced in the speaking can be found here: https://www.livingstream.com/en/christian-practice/13009001-messages-given-to-the-working-saints.html
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2008/06/various-co-workers-anaheim-june-2008/_
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May 31, 2021
Miraculously Normal Living (3) | A Normal Life and Service (1)
“We should have a budget for our time, our energy, and our finances...even our energy has to be budgeted….Timewise, every week and every day we should set aside some time for the Lord." (Witness Lee, Messages Given to the Working Saints, Chapter 8. Living Stream Ministry).
In this episode, we continue the series entitled “Miraculously Normal Living,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in the summer of 2008 in Southern California. In this episode, Brother Benson speaks on the importance of having a normal living by budgeting our time, our energy, and our finances. The book referenced in the speaking can be found here: https://www.livingstream.com/en/christian-practice/13009001-messages-given-to-the-working-saints.html
The original recording can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2008/06/various-co-workers-anaheim-june-2008/_
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May 24, 2021
Miraculously Normal Living (2) | Meeting the Lord’s Present Need
“In order to meet the Lord's present need, we must first recall our past experiences and vision. I believe that all of you have had some experiences and some vision in the past. Now we have to recall them….Third, we have to renew our past commitment and consecration. In the past many of us have had a heart for the Lord and have consecrated ourselves to the Lord. Now we need to have these renewed. Fourth, we need to set aside some time and specifically budget our lives. We have to set down some guidelines for our lives. In our daily lives we should set aside some time for the service of the Lord." (Witness Lee, Messages Given to the Working Saints, Chapter 6. Living Stream Ministry).
In this episode, we continue the series entitled “Miraculously Normal Living,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in the summer of 2008 in Southern California. In this episode, Brother Minoru continues to share what it means to live to the Lord and how we can meet the Lord’s present ne…
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May 17, 2021
Miraculously Normal Living (1) | Living to the Lord
“The real meaning of being full time is to live to Him. To go full time does not mean to drop your job and become a preacher… A full-timer is one who lives to the Lord. Every believer, without one exception, should be such a one. As long as you are a believer, you have to realize that you should be one living to Him. We have to live to Him because He is ours and we are His." (Witness Lee, Elder’s Training Book 8, Chapter 8. Living Stream Ministry).
In this episode, we begin a new series entitled “Miraculously Normal Living,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in the summer of 2008 in Southern California. In this episode, Brother Minoru describes what it means for us to live to the Lord, which is the real meaning of being a full-timer.
You can find the original recording at: _https://livingtohim.com/2008/06/various-co-workers-anaheim-june-2008/_
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May 10, 2021
Our Response (6) | Carrying out the Burden
“The meetings and services in the past did not create enough opportunities for the saints to serve…. Today everywhere abounds with opportunity, from preaching the gospel by visitation, through the home meetings, to the small group meetings and the district meetings." (Witness Lee, _Messages Given to the Working Saints_, Chapter 6. Living Stream Ministry).
This week we continue the series entitled “Our Response,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in December 2008 in Anaheim, California. In today’s episode, we hear testimonies of saints who had begun carrying out this burden for the working saints by practicing a vital living and serving in the church.
You can find the original recording at: _https://livingtohim.com/2008/12/andrew-yu-working-saints-winter-training-2008/_
The December 2007 fellowship referenced in the speaking can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2007/01/12222007-andrew-yu-and-gerald-chan-winter-training/_
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May 3, 2021
Our Response (5) | Receiving the Burden
“The working saints are the backbone of the church. When a man has trouble with his backbone, his whole body is in trouble.... The backbone is a very important part of a man's body. In the same way the working saints are very important in the new way in the Lord's recovery." (Witness Lee, _Messages Given to the Working Saints_, Chapter 6. Living Stream Ministry).
This week we continue the series entitled “Our Response,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in December 2008 in Anaheim, California. In today’s episode, we hear testimonies of saints who had received this burden for the working saints and begun practicing a vital living both personally and with their companions.
You can find the original recording at: _https://livingtohim.com/2008/12/andrew-yu-working-saints-winter-training-2008/_
The December 2007 fellowship referenced in the speaking can be found at: _https://livingtohim.com/2007/01/12222007-andrew-yu-and-gerald-chan-winter-training/_
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Apr 26, 2021
Our Response (4) | A Positive Storm
“Whenever God visits us and revives us, His Spirit blows on us like a mighty wind to bring a spiritual storm into our life, into our work, and into our church, causing us to be dissatisfied and concerned about our spiritual condition and to have a turn in our spiritual life" (Ezekiel 1:4, footnote 2. Recovery Version, Living Stream Ministry).
This week we continue the series entitled “Our Response,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in the Spring of 2008 in Anaheim, California. In today’s episode, we hear testimonies of saints who experienced a positive storm and responded both personally and with their companions.
You can find the original recording on livingtohim.com _here_.
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Apr 19, 2021
Our Response (3) | A Total Consecration
“There is the need of revival and an overcoming living. To practice Ephesians 4:11-16, there is the need of total consecration. In everything, seek the growth in life and in all things, grow up into the Head, which is Christ. The more consecrated we are, the more we will receive... It is never too late to start, and it is never too much to get up after we fail.” - Andrew Yu (April 2008)
In today’s episode, we continue our series entitled "Our Response,” featuring a short word by brother Andrew Yu spoken in April 2008 on the need to take ownership of our spiritual life. Every morning we have to make a resolution to live spiritually.
Also included is a report of how working saints in Taipei had been endeavoring to enter into the same burden. You can find the original recording on livingtohim.com _here_.
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Apr 12, 2021
Our Response (2) | Commission, Commitment, Companionship
Commission, commitment, and companionship. These three words summarize how we, as beneficiaries of the co-workers’ fellowship, can rise up to respond to the Lord’s burden for our generation.
In this episode, we continue our series entitled "Our Response,” featuring testimonies from saints who have taken definite steps to live out the God-man living and carry out the God-ordained way.
May we all receive the Lord’s commission, make a commitment to Him and to one another, and form companionships to answer the Lord’s call for our generation.
You can find the original recording on livingtohim.com _here_. The December 2007 fellowship referenced in the speaking can be found _here_.
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Apr 5, 2021
Our Response (1) | A Review of the Burden
There are many obstacles that hinder us from having a vital living, and we often try to overcome them by ourselves, only to fail. The secret is to face the obstacles together - by praying together, fellowshipping together, researching the ministry together, and addressing them together - so that we can enter into a vital living.
In this episode, we begin a new series entitled “Our Response,” with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in the Spring of 2008 in Anaheim, California. In this meeting a number of young adults or working saints gave their testimonies of how they endeavored to enter into a vital living. We hope that by listening to these sharings, we would all be encouraged to pursue what we have heard thus far. You can find the original recording on livingtohim.com _here_.
The 3 fellowship times referenced in this episode are included in the first two series of this podcast, “Being Vitalized” and “Our Commission”, and their full recordings can be found on li…
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Mar 30, 2021
Our Commission (5) | The Way to Carry Out Our Commission
This week concludes the series on our commission as working saints in the church life. After hearing the Lord's speaking to us throughout this series, how can we find a direction forward in our present circumstances? In this final segment, brother Minoru Chen presents a number of items on how we can apply this fellowship to make our consecration practical and effective.
This is episode 5 of 5 of the series entitled “Our Commission,” with excerpts taken from brother Minoru Chen’s message given to working saints (or young adults) in Irvine, CA on February 6th, 2008. His burden was to help us see the role and commission of the working saints based on the principles set forth in Numbers regarding the Levitical service. You can find the original recording on livingtohim.com _here_.
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Mar 22, 2021
Our Commission (4) | Five Items of a Productive and Fruitful Living
In last week’s podcast, brother Minoru Chen cautioned us regarding the dangers of being idle and unfruitful as revealed in 2 Peter Chapter One. This week, brother Minoru shares further from Peter’s words a comprehensive antidote to such a condition. God has provided everything we need to live a fruitful life in His kingdom. By recalling, responding, being renewed, receiving, and resolving we can practically apply this provision in our experience.
This is episode 4 of the series entitled “Our Commission,” with excerpts taken from brother Minoru Chen’s message given to working saints (or young adults) in Irvine, CA on February 6th, 2008. His burden was to help us see the role and commission of the working saints based on the principles set forth in Numbers regarding the Levitical service. You can find the original recording on livingtohim.com _here_.
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Mar 15, 2021
Our Commission (3) | The Danger of Becoming Idle and Unfruitful
In episodes 6 and 7 of our previous series, “Being Vitalized,” brother Andrew Yu warned us regarding the problems of leaking and drifting. In this episode, brother Minoru Chen speaks of the danger of becoming idle and unfruitful according to 2 Peter 1:8. Such conditions, if not avoided, will have a devastating impact on our Christian life and church life.
This is episode 3 of the series entitled “Our Commission,” with excerpts taken from brother Minoru Chen’s message given to working saints (or young adults) in Irvine, CA on February 6th, 2008. His burden was to help us see the role and commission of the working saints based on the principles set forth in Numbers regarding the Levitical service. You can find the original recording on livingtohim.com _here_.
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Mar 8, 2021
Our Commission (2) | Uplifting Our View of the Working Saints
The way we view ourselves dictates our actions and behavior. Therefore, we need an uplifted view, the divine view, to see that as working saints we should be the core of the church. If we realize this, we will take the lead to pick up the burdens of the church, and the whole church will benefit.
In this episode, we continue the series entitled “Our Commission,” with excerpts taken from brother Minoru Chen’s message given to working saints (or young adults) in Irvine, CA on February 6th, 2008. His burden was to help us see the role and commission of the working saints based on the principles set forth in Numbers regarding the Levitical service. You can find the original recording on livingtohim.com _here_.
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Mar 1, 2021
Our Commission (1) | Our Role and Commission
In the book of Numbers, God asked Moses to number His people according to their age. In particular, God charged a specific group of Levites “to do the work of service and the work of bearing burdens in the Tent of Meeting (4:47).” Although these age groups are Old Testament types and not to be applied literally in the New Testament, we can apply their spiritual principles to the church life today.
In this episode, we begin a new series entitled “Our Commission,” with excerpts taken from brother Minoru Chen’s message given to working saints (or young adults) in Irvine, CA on February 6th, 2008. His burden was to help us see the role and commission of the working saints based on the principles set forth in Numbers regarding the Levitical service. You can find the original recording on livingtohim.com _here_.
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Feb 22, 2021
Being Vitalized (9) | Setting Proper Goals - Part 2
Being Vitalized for a Normal Christian Life and Service. Sometimes when we find ourselves drifting in our spiritual life, we may want to blame the current of the world. However, the real reason we drift is because there is no direction in our Christian life. Therefore, even a small current will eventually carry us away if we do not set proper goals.
In this episode, brother Andrew Yu challenges us to get the direction of our life under control by setting waypoints and having our companions check us. This practical fellowship can help us avoid the leaking and drifting away in our Christian life.
The accompanying reading material used in this meeting is Brother Watchman Nee’s message entitled “_Leaking and Drifting_” from The Collected Works of Watchman Nee, Volume 21.
This and the original audio recording can be accessed on our website _here_.
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Feb 15, 2021
Being Vitalized (8) | Setting Proper Goals - Part 1
Being Vitalized for a Normal Christian Life and Service. The book of Hebrews was written to all of us. As those who believe in the Lord Jesus, we have left the world behind us and are pursuing toward something before us. In order to arrive at our destination, we have to set proper goals in our life to keep us on the right track.
In this third episode taken from a fellowship in 2008, brother Andrew Yu concludes the reading of Brother Watchman Nee’s message entitled “_Leaking and Drifting_”, with an exhortation to the working saints to commit to changing the way we live by setting up waypoints and being accountable to companions.
This and the original audio recording can be accessed on our website _here_.
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Feb 8, 2021
Being Vitalized (7) | The Danger of Drifting - Part 2
Being Vitalized for a Normal Christian Life and Service. In Hebrews 2:1, the apostle Paul admonished the Hebrew believers to “give heed more abundantly to the things which have been heard lest perhaps we drift away.” The Greek word for drift conveys both the meaning to leak or slip away, as well as to drift away with the current and become lost.
In this second of three episodes taken from a fellowship in 2008, brother Andrew Yu leads the reading of Brother Watchman Nee’s message entitled “_Leaking and Drifting_” from The Collected Works of Watchman Nee, Volume 21. Watchman Nee is burdened that believers would not allow the things of Christ to leak away. This and the original audio recording can be accessed on our website _here_.
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Feb 1, 2021
Being Vitalized (6) | The Danger of Drifting - Part 1
Being Vitalized for a Normal Christian Life and Service. In the Bible there are three kinds of living: the living that was in Egypt before salvation, the living in the wilderness after salvation, and the living in the good land as the goal of our salvation. In this first of three episodes taken from fellowship given by brother Andrew Yu in 2008, our brother was burdened that we, as the real Hebrews or river crossers, would not get stuck wandering in the wilderness but would enter into the good land, signifying a new kind of living, a vital living.
The accompanying reading material used in this meeting is Brother Watchman Nee’s message entitled “_Leaking and Drifting_” from The Collected Works of Watchman Nee, Volume 21. This is episode 6 of 9 in the series on “Being Vitalized for a Normal Christian Life and Service”. Original message recording and reading material can be accessed on our website _here_.
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Jan 25, 2021
Being Vitalized (5) | Companion Prayer
Being Vitalized for a Normal Christian Life and Service. “Nothing is real to you until you bring it to prayer. Everything you hear is inspiration. Until you pray, it’s not yours.” In this fellowship from 2008, brother Andrew Yu challenges us to all find a vital companion in the new year and get together with them weekly to pray. “If two or three see this revelation, touch the power of Christ's resurrection, and pray in one accord, they will shake the ends of the earth—Matt. 18:18-20; Acts 1:14; 4:23-33” (Crystallization-Study Outlines—Acts, Chapter 1, Section 1). This is episode 5 of 9 in this series.
Original message can be found _here_.
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Jan 21, 2021
Bonus | Special New Year Fellowship
In this special new year fellowship, brother Minoru Chen shares with us his personal experience and practice of spending a longer period of time with the Lord at the beginning of each new year. During such a time with the Lord, our brother encourages us to practice 6 things: recall, rehearse, reflect, repent, renew, and reset. He also encourages us to gather our family together for a dedicated time in the Lord's presence and reaffirm that our household is for the Lord.
May the Lord gain our fresh consecration as we start this year and begin a new chapter with Him. "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." - James 4:8a
Video link can be found here
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Jan 18, 2021
Being Vitalized (4) | Redeeming the Time
Being Vitalized for a Normal Christian Life and Service. As believers, we need to realize the importance of the period of time between our 20's and 40's in determining our usefulness to the Lord. In this fellowship from 2007, brother Gerald Chan shares his burden for those of us going through this stage of life to redeem the time so that there could be a progressive manifestation of our function in the Body of Christ. This is episode 4 of 9 in this series.
Original message can be found _here_.
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Jan 10, 2021
Being Vitalized (3) | Seven Points of Vital Living - Part 2
Being Vitalized for a Normal Christian Life and Service. “There should not be a condemnation of where they are, but an aspiration of where they want to be!” In this episode, brother Andrew Yu continues his fellowship on “7 Points of Vital Living,” and how we must practice to have an exercised, vital living. This is episode 3 of 9.
Original message and speaking notes are available here.
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Jan 10, 2021
Being Vitalized (2) | Seven Points of Vital Living - Part 1
Being Vitalized for a Normal Christian Life and Service. What is it to have a vital living? In this fellowship, brother Andrew Yu shares “7 Points of Vital Living”: (1) Schedule for living (2) Morning revival (3) Pursuit of the truth (4) Companion prayer (5) Contacting people (6) Church meetings, and (7) Sanctified finances. This is episode 2 of 9.
Original message and speaking notes are available here.
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Jan 10, 2021
Being Vitalized (1) | Having a Normal Life and Service
Being Vitalized for a Normal Christian Life and Service. As Christians, how should we live our lives today? “A Normal Life and Service” is the subject of the concluding chapter of _Messages Given to the Working Saints_ (Witness Lee). In this episode, taken from a fellowship in 2007, brother Andrew Yu draws on that message and shares his burden for the next generation of working saints to have a consecrated living and service. This is episode 1 of 9.
Original message and speaking notes are available here.
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Dec 29, 2020
Trailer | Living to Him Podcast
A trailer and invitation to subscribe to the upcoming Living to Him podcast. The first series of this new podcast is entitled "Being Vitalized for a Normal Christian Life and Service". This series will focus on seven steps to have a vital living according to the God-ordained way.
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