Pastor AJ

Pastor AJ

by AJ Platt
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Season 7

The TRUTH about LGBT

What does the Bible ACTUALLY say about those immersed in lifestyles associated with the LGBT? Is it really a matter of preference or just immorality? Pastor AJ and Don discuss with DETRANSITIONER and EX-TRANS Brittany Humes!Devotional: “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27 Hi friends! It’s that time of year again where we’ve got to get REAL about sexuality. By “real” I mean BIBLICAL, AUTHENTIC and TRUE sexuality as God intended it. On that subject you DON’T want to miss this week’s video “NOT Female: The Truth about the LGBT” (linked below) with former transgender Brittany Humes! Now back to our topic … In order to understand REAL sexuality, we’ve got to realize there are only TWO GENDERS. Period. That’s it. That’s how God made us in the beginning: male and female. There simply is NO other category. This INCREDIBLE design for sexuality and intimacy literally lays the foundation for society, culture, marriage, family, relationships and more. PLUS, God’s design is BEAUTIFUL. What I love most about this understanding is that it promotes REAL acceptance – acceptance for the way God ACTUALLY made us – acceptance for God’s GREAT design – acceptance for US, just the way we are, PERIOD. Unlike the counterfeit and perverted substitute, God’s version of acceptance doesn’t require you to cut yourself, bark like a dog OR dress up like another person. This month if you are struggling with gender confusion or ANY other form of UNREAL sexual immorality, just REPENT and God will forgive and love you like you’ve never been loved before! Application:Have you ever read Genesis 1:27 before? What are the implications that God made people male and female? What are some “UNREAL” counterfeit ideas the world tells us about sexuality? How can you help impact your world in this age of sexual confusion? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XioWDDkZrY
S7 · E5
Jun 2, 2023
20:32

Noah's Flood 🌊 REAL?? 🤯 with Geologist Tim Clarey, PhD

STOP accepting theories of our origins involving DEEP TIME!! The fact just DON'T line up. The rocks are crying out AGAINST evolution and Tim Clarey, PhD discusses how in this episode with Pastor AJ!! Devotional: “Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, rebuke your disciples!’ ‘I tell you,” he replied, ‘if they keep quiet, the ROCKS WILL CRY OUT.’” Luke 19:39-40 Friends, I’ve got a question for you today … Can you hear that sound? It’s the ROAR of the ROCKS and I tell you all about it in this week’s video “Noah’s Flood REAL??” (linked below 👇) where I interview geologist Tim Clarey, PhD. You DON’T want to miss this one because the implications are H-U-G-E! Now back to the rocks … Did you know the very ROCKS cry out against evolution and deep time theories of the earth? Yes they do! You may not realize this but the geological column (you know, the layers of rock beneath your feet with fossils in them) was deposited by 🌊 WATER. Mind BLOWN, right? 🤯 🤯 🤯 In addition, it is an accepted FACT even in the secular community that dinosaur bones contain SOFT TISSUE! This is literally IMPOSSIBLE in an old earth model. Even fossil fuels and diamonds have traces of carbon 14! Finally, recently formed rocks through events like the volcanic eruption at Mount Saint Helens date to millions of years with conventional methods. How is this all possible? It’s not. The Bible tells us plainly how the earth was formed and the rocks confirm it. Yet, that’s exactly why the public WON’T accept these facts, because they are AFRAID of the implications. It’s also why creation science SHOULD be taught alongside evolution in academia AND in our “public” schools. Food for thought! Application: Have you ever learned these facts for a young earth? What is your reaction? What are the implications on culture if the Bible is right about a GLOBAL and CATASTROPHIC 🌊 flood? WATCH “The Earth Is Young” linked below and discuss the details with someone else this week! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6jv_TfrWpQ&t=3447s
S7 · E4
May 25, 2023
1:12:28

Who Was the Exodus Pharaoh? with Logan Kiesewetter

Several candidates have been proposed, including Ramses, Thutmose and Amenhotep ... but who was it REALLY?? Logan Kiesewetter gives us his answer AND tells us all about Tim Mahoney's new Patterns of Evidence film: Journey to Mount Sinai Part II in theaters NOW!! Journey 2 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_9mBeDJ8kA patternsofevidence.com Expedition Bible (Amenhotep as the Exodus Pharaoh): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JusQxiTXnE Devotional: “During the night Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, ‘Up! Leave my people, you and the Israelites! Go, worship the Lord as you have requested. Take your flocks and herds, as you have said, and go … There were about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides women and children.” Exodus 12:31-32, 37 WOW friends have I got an INCREDIBLE message for you today! It’s all about how the Bible is actually a HISTORY book. Yes, you heard me right. Along those lines, I discuss the potential identity of the Exodus Pharaoh with my friend Logan Kiesewetter in this week’s video linked below. OK now about that history stuff … Did you know there is an INSANE amount of evidence showing that the stories we read every day in the Bible aren’t just folklore but historical FACT?! Yes there is! I mean, just stop and think about it. IF the Israelites left Egypt in the numbers described above (probably two to three million strong including women and children), we should find some MAJOR evidence for these events. Well guess what, WE DO!!! In FACT, archaeologists have unearthed an interesting site in ancient Goshen, Egypt called Avaris where a Semitic people (probably the Israelites) lived AND abruptly left just like Moses describes in Exodus. Also at this location is what could be the tomb of Joseph with the bones MISSING. Mind blown, right?! I’ll let you find out for yourself who may have been the Paraoh of the Exodus after you watch my video, but the point is this: the Bible is a HISTORY book. It’s FACTS and it should be treated as such by EVERYONE! Application:Have you ever considered that the Bible is REAL history? What are the implications on the world of the Bible being historical FACT? Watch my new video “Who Was the Exodus Pharaoh” linked below and discuss one think you learned with a friend! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9l9TrhLo6E
S7 · E3
May 19, 2023
50:11

Satan Club in Public Schools?

What is happening in our "public" school systems and HOW should Christians respond? Pastor AJ discusses with speaker and evangelist Jed Hill! Devotional: “In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly. And she made a vow, saying, ‘Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life.’” 1 Samuel 1:10-11 Hello friends and HAPPY Mother’s Day to all of our moms! This week’s take away is a topic that’s familiar to our moms. It’s the idea of “EXPECTING” and in this week’s video (linked below) I discussed how we need to RAISE our expectations in our schools to open doors for God’s presence with my friend and evangelist Jed Hill. Now let’s get back to our opening scripture … Isn’t Hannah’s story AMAZING?! She was the beloved wife of Elkanah, a righteous Israelite from the tribe of Ephraim (one of Joseph’s two sons). The BIG problem was that Elkanah’s other wife, MOCKED and MANIPULATED Hannah because she had no children. God, however, was up to something because Hannah was EXPECTING. That’s right. What I mean is that Hannah was expecting before she was “expecting.” In other words, she BELIEVED her Heavenly Father could fix her barrenness and EXPECTED him to do so with her prayer at the Tabernacle in Shiloh. Therefore, we can safely say that Hannah was “expecting” because she was expecting. Consequently, she gave birth to Samuel, Israel’s final judge and the prophet who anointed King David. Oh, baby! Hannah was EMPTY but she had EXPECTATIONS. What are you expecting your Father to do for you today? Application: Read 1 Samuel 1-2. How can you relate with Hannah? Is there anything you need to give over to God with expectations for something new? Tell YOUR MOM how much you love her today! Thanks moms!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rREZ-8jMhMM https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxSh04P3bCYRGR8U8ISYF_g_5oYy2G7_zw
S7 · E2
May 9, 2023
47:38

Matt Walsh Cancelled? Is Big Tech Suppressing Christian Voices?

Recently, commentator Matt Walsh revealed that he's been the target of leftist attacks and demonetization on his social media platforms. Here's why Christians and the church should FIGHT for the right to express Biblical views on culture AND continue to boldly proclaim the Gospel on every social media platform possible ....Matt Walsh Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LnzDoQE_Gc Devotional: “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great BOLDNESS. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” Acts 4:29-30 Good morning friends! If I may, let me encourage you this morning to do something that doesn’t come naturally to most people: be BOLD! “Now hold on one minute, Pastor AJ, boldness isn’t for everyone!” Is that what you’re thinking? It’s ok if you are. But to the contrary, I’m going to encourage you BUCK the system, the system of your own comfort zone … at least for one minute. My reasoning is that you may not REALIZE how crucial your BOLDNESS is to the advancement of the Gospel in your own community, ESPECIALLY when the God’s truth and the church is increasingly threatened by emerging enemies. In our world, these enemies look like immoral activists, abortion clinics and neo-pagans posing as professors who do everything they can to squelch, undermine and prevent people from practicing Christianity. That’s why you’ve GOT to watch this week’s video “Matt Walsh Cancelled? Is Big Tech Silencing Christian Voices?” (linked below) in which I talk about another emerging concern in the form of the apps we use every day. The unfortunate truth is that these people are very much ENEMIES of the Gospel and that’s WHY we need to be BOLD! That’s why the early church prayed for BOLDNESS when their enemies threatened them with violence. The result was that their world was SHAKEN for Jesus and ours will be too if we are BOLD! Application: Have you ever done something BOLD for Jesus? How did God work through the situation? What are your thoughts on the BOLDNESS of the early church in a pagan culture? Watch my new video “Matt Walsh Cancelled? Is Big Tech Silencing Christian Voices?” and ask God to give you one small way you can be more BOLD for Jesus in your community! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgP1EZ0sHy0
S7 · E1
May 1, 2023
36:21
Season 6

Resurrection Impact: Why Our World Needs Jesus

How do we make sense of events like the Nashville shooting in light of the Gospel? Pastor AJ discusses why OUR WORLD NEEDS JESUS and what you can do about it with Don and special guest Bob Popa from the Men's Rally in the Valley! Devotional: “The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.’” Matthew 28:5-6Hi friends and OH MY!! It’s Resurrection time, can you believe it! This is what it’s all about and I discuss ALL THINGS RESURRECTION in my new video “Resurrection Impact: Why Our World Needs Jesus” linked below. I mean, there’s just NO other way to say it. The resurrection is HUGE. It also has HUGE implications on how we should live our lives AND on how we should interact with culture. Because Jesus conquered death we have NOTHING to fear … like EVER! There is literally NOTHING God isn’t working through when we commit our way to his path. He holds all things in his MIGHTY hand and literally works EVERYTHING to good for those of us who are called according to his purpose. So what do we have to fear? He is Risen! He will take your ashes and turn them into amazement, an exclamation point. He will take your mourning and turn it into a monument of his goodness. He will take ANYTHING, EVERYTHING that could and will possible happen to you in this life and TRANSFORM it into goodness and beauty. That’s not what he does, it’s WHO he IS. Jesus was resurrected because he IS resurrection. He IS life. Jesus IS, period. No matter what you’re facing this week REJOICE because of who he is and what he WILL DO with your life for his glory and your blessing in Jesus’ name! Application:What does Jesus’ resurrection mean to you and why?How does the resurrection speak to ANY circumstances you have been, are currently or ever will face?Resurrection Day is upon us, choose one special way to celebrate God’s GREAT Gospel of his resurrection! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95nemRcFiIE
S6 · E11
Apr 6, 2023
32:33

Language, History, Context with Keith Johnson

Does Biblical Hebrew matter? Find out how a better understanding of the original language, history and context of the Bible will change your life! Keith's Biblical Foundation Academy: bfainternational.comDevotional: “Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Peter 1:20-21Hello friends and make sure to PREPARE yourself for this IMPORTANT message … Are you ready?? The Bible interprets ITSELF! I know, incredible right!? I tell you all about this life-changing principle in this week’s new video “Language, History, Context with Keith Johnson” linked below. You’ve heard the expression before that “context is king” and that’s exactly what I’m getting at in today’s message. The Apostle Peter explains this same thing in our opening scripture when he explains that prophecy has Divine origin. Yes! Scripture comes from God, therefore, our interpretation should NOT come from our own ungodly ideas, feelings, sensitivities and/or not-so-good intentions. On the flip side, when we learn to study the context of the Bible, the Holy Spirit will interpret FOR US. One simple thing you can do to allow God to interpret his own book is buy yourself a good study Bible with notes and introductions that help you understand the original CONTEXT. Another think you can do is watch online videos like the ones I create or listen to sermons from your pastor to help you COMPARE Scripture with Scripture (another way the Bible will interpret itself). Put those two principles into practice in your Bible reading experience to get yourself even more in step with God’s will for your life!Application:What is your view of the Bible? Who wrote it?Do you think we can let the Bible “interpret itself” and how can we do this?Watch my new video “Language, History, Context with Keith Johnson” linked below and explain one BIG thing you’ve learned from your own Bible study!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_phiKtgK5BU
S6 · E10
Mar 20, 2023
43:52

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt! with Attorney and Former Atheist Ohav Cohen

Can the Bible Be PROVED True in a Court of Law? Attorney and former atheist Ohav Cohen explains the TRUTH about the Bible AND what is going on RIGHT NOW in Israel!!!Devotional: The Bible Was Proved True (Period) “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities — his eternal power and divine nature — have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” Romans 1:20 WOW friends do I have a BIG takeaway for you today! The Bible has been proven TRUE! BOOM. You heard me right and that statement should be taken quite LITERALLY. In fact, my guest in this week’s video “Legal Proof for the Bible with Attorney and former Atheist Ohav Cohen” (linked below) will tell you all about it! You might wonder how this can be possible yet this is EXACTLY what the Scriptures teach. For example, look at the passage we started with where Paul explains that the Biblical narrative and Creator are “clearly seen” and “understood from creation.” In other words, we can’t claim an excuse for a life of unbelief on Judgment Day! God’s creation is ITS OWN WITNESS, testifying in God’s court of law that he is REAL and the Bible is TRUE. By the way, it’s important to see those two things together. The creation doesn’t testify to another creator or false god. It reflects the story of the Gospel and openly proclaims our need for the new Adam the Lord Jesus our Messiah. Please hear me on this: People reject the Bible and proclaim a different religious narrative like evolution because, in Paul’s words, they “SUPPRESS THE TRUTH by their wickedness” (Romans 1:18). So NO, you are not crazy. You see reality as it should be. You see the beauty of God’s AMAZING Gospel story in what has been made. Can the Bible be proven true in a court of law? It already has been. The Supreme Judge of the Universe has made his decision and declared his judgment to the ends of the earth. He says, “Believe in my Son right now because it is true.” It’s all true. Period. Case dismissed. Application:How can we try to reach some of those who “suppress the truth by wickedness?” Does today's verse give you new insight into how alternative theories about our origins (like evolution or other religious mythologies) started? What is one small thing you can do to repaint our world in God’s narrative? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeCzinCZ8YQ
S6 · E9
Mar 17, 2023
1:06:26

Jesus Revolution Review: What Does Gospel Outreach Look Like?

How good is the new movie Jesus Revolution and what does this real life story teach us about Gospel-driven outreach? Fins out as Pastor AJ discusses with Don and special guests Pastors Rolando and Ruth Rojas! Jesus Revolution Footwashing Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2166EJ-B5E8&t=13s
S6 · E8
Mar 9, 2023
43:25

Bill Nye Lost His Mind? How Has "Science" Become an Enemy of the Gospel?

What on EARTH is going on in our world? Today many can't figure out why people are acting so crazy but MAYBE the answer is in what our schools are teaching our kids through EVOLUTION about where they came from and why they're here. Instead we need to TEACH CREATION SCIENCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS! Big Think Video: https://youtu.be/gHbYJfwFgOU Bill Nye at the Ark Encounter: https://youtu.be/k6Fl7M2GhTE Bill Nye Then and Now Video: https://youtu.be/JtBzNIxaXJM
S6 · E7
Feb 28, 2023
1:00:14
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