Dr. Tony Evans discusses living a life that prioritizes eternity over earthly pursuits, emphasizing the importance of spiritual growth, usefulness to God, and a fruitful Christian walk. Tune in as he challenges believers to consider our actions, motivations, and impact in light of eternity, urging us to seek a deeper relationship with God and prioritize Kingdom values.
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Dr. Tony Evans is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, founder and president of The Urban Alternative and author of over 100 books, booklets and Bible studies. The first African American to earn a doctorate of theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, he has been named one of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World by Baylor University. Dr. Evans holds the honor of writing and publishing the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American. His radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on over 1,400 radio outlets daily and in more than 130 countries. Dr. Evans’ sermons are also streamed and downloaded over 20,000,000 times annually.
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Stay ENCOURAGED… 8:12
Useful & Fruitful, now that's What's Up…
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Stay In PRAYER 🙏 9:29
I praise you God. You know what my needs are and as I continue to increase my faith i cast all my cares upon you. Grace and peace beautiful family in Jesus Christ
Hypothetically speaking.
There was a very noble man who had inherited his grandfather’s ten bedroom mansion overlooking the beach. He was very thankful for the home that had provided him and his family with a place to live. One summer evening after hosting a large party for his friends, it had been discovered that one of his guest had accidentally started a huge fire by not properly extinguishing their cigarette. The cigarette had caused a huge five alarm fire that had totally destroyed everything. When he was asked about how he felt about losing everything, he said he is just EXTREMELY GRATEFUL that he and his entire family were able to make it out of the destructive fire ALIVE.
There was a very wealthy man who lived in a huge mansion nested in the rolling hills of California. He took great pride in his sprawling estate in the beautiful hills. One summer evening while he was out of town on a business venture, a powerful fire storm had unexpectedly swept through his property and destroyed absolutely everything that he had owned. Unfortunately, not only did the fire destroyed his property, but it had also claimed the lives of his ENTIRE family. When he was asked about how he had felt about his painful losses, he said with tearful eyes, “ I am really gonna miss my EXPENSIVE home.”
Can you see just how EVIL human behavior can become when we are bent on pursuing and attaining earthly riches over pursuing an ongoing LOVING relationship with Christ?
📖 1 Timothy 6:5-10 📖
5 and constant friction between people of (corrupt) minds, who have been ROBBED of the TRUTH and who (think) that godliness is a means to FINANCIAL GAIN.
6 But GODLINESS with (contentment) is GREAT GAIN. 7 For we (Christians) brought (nothing) into the world, and we can take (nothing) out of it. 8 But if we (Christians) have food and clothing, we (will) be content with that. 9 Those (professing Christians) who want to get RICH fall into temptation and a TRAP and into (many) FOOLISH and HARMFUL desires that plunge people into RUIN and DESTRUCTION. 10 For the love of moneyis a root of (all kinds) of EVIL. Some (Christian) people, eager for MONEY, have wandered (from the FAITH) and pierced THEMSELVES with (many GRIEFS.
The PROSPERITY gospel is extremely DANGEROUS to say the least!!!…..I did not say it, Jesus did!!!
Sent with much LOVE take care and God bless you all ❤️🙏🏾🕊❤️🕊🙏🏾❤️
Praise God for everything he has done
Thank you Dr. Tony Eavns for reminding me what I believe I have through the meals/gift cards/Bibles given/words of encouragement/etc. to disenfranchised individuals I've enountered over the years, a mercy account.
We better hear what Holy Spirit is saying, because THIS IS IT! FINAL CALL!!!! Lord, grant your children grace, mercy & a boldness for You like never before! In Jesus’ name.
After my only child died with a brain growth..my only child….. i can assure you i am useless
I am finished i know
Yes i know my parents and daughter made it there..they were pure of heart and hard working
I am asking The Lord for his will be done in my life and praise his holy name
And please LORD bless my daughters with a husband
And please let me be fruitful and graceful for all things that you do for me I love you LORD
There is no way u get into heaven like this hes saying u can live even in the lifestyles he said and even the people in heavan look down on them in shame but let them in heavan that makes no sense truly accepting jesus u can live in a sinful lifestyle
Brother Tony, you are a true man of God. Hallelujah
My mom gets up every day at 3 am to talk to Jesus. I know that's it her prayers that have kept me going. My grandma taught my mom to talk to Jesus. A few weeks ago my grandma was diagnosed with cancer, last night my grandma was talking to Jesus and He told her He had healed her. All the pain is gone. We woke up at 3 am to talk to Jesus and thank Him. Please join me in thanking Him and making my grandma's miracle whole.
What a powerful and sound message. Thank you, Dr. Evans. 🙏🏽
I LOVE YOU LORD
Glory to Almighty God. !
Good information , meant to be heard , this day. !5/6/2024
Thank you for this message ❤
“And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and ye shall know that I am the LORD. And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth? Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but say unto them, The days are at hand, and the effect of every vision. For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.”
Ezekiel 12:20-24 KJV
Think about this for a moment.
We live in a fallen world, because this world has been cursed by God. Christ had told His disciples that SATAN is the god of this world. He also had forewarned them to NOT LOVE this fallen world and the corruptible THINGS that are in this world, because if they did, they would not have the LOVE of Christ dwelling within them. To put it in perspective, this WORLD is God's ENEMY!!
Knowing that, why would a preacher tell his congregation that God's desire is to offer His children the WORLD? 😁………and why would they foolishly BELIEVE it?
Answer; they have been subconsciously indoctrinated into satanic belief. It is Satan who offers professing Christians this world, not Christ!
📖 Matthew 4:9 📖
“All this I (Satan) will give you,” he said "if you will bow down and worship me.”
📖 James 4:4 📖
You (adulterous) people, don’t you know that friendship with the WORLD means enmity against God? Therefore, ANYONE who (chooses) to be a (friend) of the WORLD becomes an ENEMY of God.
Even though some desperate people may (try) to love both their spouse and their side chick at the same time, it is unnatural to think that it CAN (truly) be possible to LOVE them both equally. If NO ONE is willing to put up with an adulterous relationship with their spouse, then why would we think that God would be willing to put up with one with us and this WORLD? He DOES NOT share!!
Love you all ❤️🙏🏾🕊❤️🙏🏾🕊
John 313 acts also says King David Didn’t ascend to heaven either YESHUA will comeback to reign on earth not in heaven Teaching about heaven after death is not biblical at all If anything GOD BRINGS HEAVEN DOWN TO THE NEW EARTH LOL THE MEEK SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH THE KINGDOMS OF THIS WORLD HAS BECOME THE LORDS YESHUA , IF WE WENT TO HEAVEN WHY WOULD IT SAY THE KINGDOMS OF THIS WORLD LOL OR A MAN IS DESTINED TO DIE ONCE AFTER THIS THE JUDGEMENT
I like you Tony but your wrong in your understanding
Great word as always ❤
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This convicted me.
Psalm 103:11-22 God knows we are dust that would fade away like a flower as soon heat arise so praise Him for His undescribable love
Please? Where to find weeping, disappointment, gnashing in heaven in the Bible Thank you ❤
The Bride is at the party. The wedding party. The Bride is born again believers that wore the engagement ring of salvation and didn't lose the wedding proposal. (Didn't lose their salvation)
Praise the Lord, Amen…
There is God to glorify, a reward to receive and a grand entrance to make… amen!
Good morning Mr., Evans. Thank You for giving me the understanding of Revelations. We have been studying Revelations for the pass month and this is a highlight on what it would be like. I love your teaching I am so glad for social medial, when I found your Page in the last 2 yrs. Thanak you so much.
Lord let there be a great rejoicing when I enter into heaven to spend eternity with You
In Dr. Tony Evans' sermon, particularly at the 13:45 mark, he presents an interpretation of "outer darkness" related to the parable of the talents that significantly diverges from traditional biblical understandings. I disagree with his view that this refers to lesser rewards within the Kingdom of God. Instead, I believe "outer darkness" is associated with judgment and exclusion from the Kingdom, symbolizing profound regret and eternal suffering, not a diminished heavenly reward.
Dr. Evans also discusses 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 around the 3:45 mark, suggesting that persistent sinful behavior affects the quality of a believer’s experience in heaven rather than their salvation. This interpretation could lead some to underestimate the gravity of unrepentant sin. Traditionally, the phrase "will not inherit the kingdom of God" indicates that those living in unrepentant sin demonstrate their lack of true regeneration and salvation, not just a risk of lesser rewards. This traditional view is supported by the broader context of Scripture, which emphasizes the transformative effect of genuine faith, evidenced by a changed life (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Moreover, the "servant" in the parable aligns more closely with those described in Hebrews 6:4-8—individuals who have been exposed to the truths of the gospel yet fall away, indicating they were never truly regenerated. Their hearts are like the thorny ground mentioned in the Parable of the Sower; they initially receive the gospel but are ultimately overwhelmed by worldly cares, leading to spiritual death (Matthew 13:22). This is further supported by 1 John 2:19, which states that their eventual departure from the faith reveals they were never genuinely part of it.
These interpretations underscore the severity of God’s judgment on unbelief and nominal faith, stressing the eternal consequences for those who fail to develop a genuine, transformative relationship with Christ. This understanding of the gospel serves as both a promise of hope for the truly faithful and a sober warning for the unrepentant.
PTL
Not me
I'm thankful for this sermon.
On the day of judgement-God will review your character,conduct and contribution.He will examine your declarations,deeds and desires (motivations)
Watch that old movie Liam Nelson about people that believeed in the second .coming of Christ Liam Nelson was a prophet for Christ way way back 2:42 2:42 1900th Century and how people sacrificed themselves and how the people in Japan sacrifice d and one made stayed alive because he was afraid.themselves but I believe that when you get before you go heaven just you are sorry. LORD help me PROVERB AKA RUSSELL SOL COLEMAN I DREAMED YOU MADE IT TO HEAVEN WITH WHITE SILK PAJAMA😅S. ❤❤❤❤❤ ON EATING YOUR FAVORITENTHISBPERDONVIS ME AND YOU BECAUSE WHEN PEOPLE KEEP CALLING CRIME STOPPERS AND THEY DON'T REAP THE REWARD IT IS NOT A SNACK OF PEANUTS ..LISTEN TO EARTH QUAKE KELLY. ❤❤❤ AND THE GUY THAT I HEARD THE OTHER NIGHT THAT SAID HE DIED FOR 3 minutes but it felt like eternity.
But But But But their are people have traumatic experiences that caused them to fall. BOSHOP KENNETH Carter talked about the fall of man. Due to ADAM and Eve eating the forbidden apple. God had warned them. Faithful Central Bible Church. And Billy Ingram spoke well a guest speaker at MARIANTHA talked about how to take care of yourself when you date. We'll I Got TO GO! You can have a conversation with God and say you're sorry. ❤❤❤❤❤.
Yeah that is true that is why in NEW Orleans people dance at the second line when people eat BECAUSE ALL SOULS GO TO HEAVEN I Believe All of that when people die e all the guest are not talking crazy or cursing but it is a fun and lovely time. I have been taught from a little a little baby until my old arthritis bowed pigeon feet legs. When people say things about people that. Are good that is something to think about all souls go to heaven Lord help me JESUS I AM PREACHING TO SOMEONE YEAH LIke JUDY GARLAND sang in the WIZARD OF OZ! I am going to bed now goodnight. But I am going to stop playing this YOUTUBE MESSAGE FROM TONY EVANS so I can sleep.
Read your Bible. There is a hell.
Amen Pastor💜🙏💜
None of this is biblical. I need scriptures to back this up. No one knows how our entrance to Heaven will be until we actually enter Heaven. (Ecclesiastes 10, 13-15, (1 Corinthians 2:9)
I've enjoyed listening to Dr Tony Evans, even though I disagree on some issues. This lesson has me spiritually disturbed, and not because it touched my heart and soul. I am a student of the Bible, not a scholar like Dr Evans, but one does not need to be to understand the Bible. This lesson, to any reader of the Bible is just false. To think God would allow some to enter Heaven to applause and others bood? How hurtful! Or be excluded from a heavenly party, or have to work as a janitor? Based on what? Not all have the same talents and abilities, unless you know precisely what you were supposed to do, above not committing sin, how could God and why would He make you feel like a failure. That's not my understanding of Heaven. More like some Christian colleges where you don't fit in. This could hurt someone's faith, not feeling they'll be good enough , good enough to enter but not accepted.
YES AND AMEN IN 2024
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Amen 🙏🏽