Author Archives: deweybertolini

The Demoniac of the Decapolis

Posted on December 28, 2014 by deweybertolini

Whenever I talk about Satan, demons, spiritual warfare, or anything remotely related, the numbers of distractions in the room increase exponentially.

This is a pattern I have documented over 40 years of ministry. Regardless of time of day, day of week, season of year, or venue in which I teach, it’s as if the devil himself does not want anyone (including you) to hear what the Bible teaches about our (and God’s) archenemy.

That was certainly true at Safe Haven when I recorded this PODCAST.

Coincidence? Don’t know for sure.

What I do know for sure… What I can say without fear of contradiction is that the principles you will learn in this message from the life and ministry of Jesus to a demon-possessed man, Satan does NOT want you to hear.

Don’t be surprised at the numbers of distractions that you will face when you try to hear this.

Please remember that depending upon your web browser and connection speed, it might take up to 60 seconds for this podcast to begin to play.

God bless you as you listen. And PLEASE share a link to this podcast with your family and friends.

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A Sparkling New Message from a Frail Old Man

Posted on December 21, 2014 by deweybertolini

He is truly an unsung hero of the Christmas Story.

Ironically enough, as you will learn in this Christmas-themed PODCAST, his name means “one who listens.”

Are you ready to listen?

Having read the biblical accounts of the birth of Jesus, I have no doubt that you have heard of him. But I would be very much surprised if you knew much about him.

THAT is about to change.

Ready to view the coming of Christ through a slightly different lens? My Yuletide gift to you, in a little more than 30 minutes.

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If it is a blessing to you, PLEASE share a link to this podcast with your family and friends.

God bless you as you listen. And have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS.

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We are ALL in the Same Boat Together

Posted on December 14, 2014 by deweybertolini

Ever feel spiritually inferior? Like you don’t measure up? Like you can’t measure up?

Then you are in the right place. This message is for YOU!

In this PODCAST, we bid a fond farewell to the parables.

I cannot put into words how much I have enjoyed our study of each of them. The seven parables of Matthew 13 speak so clearly to us, revealing to us exactly what Jesus said the spiritual climate in the world in which we are now living would be like. With pinpoint accuracy, He said it would be so. And it is.

So somewhat sadly, we turn the page and move immediately into the next phase of Jesus’ ministry.

I do say “immediately” because we read this in Mark 4 (as we harmonize the four Gospels and present Jesus’ life and ministry in chronological order)…

… And I’ve got to tell you, I cannot help but to chuckle when I read this:

“Jesus taught them using parables; privately to His disciples He explained everything. On that same day when evening had come, He said to them, Let’s go over to the other side of the lake.”

#Oh.My.Friends, you have NO IDEA — and there #Is.No.Way that I can adequately convey to you the idea — of JUST how terrified AND terrorized disciples were to hear this.

But I will try.

Now, before I get into all of that, a couple of thoughts… Thoughts that you will hear in this podcast.

Trust me, you are in for a treat. This is one hoot of a story.

Please remember that depending upon your web browser and connection speed, it may take up to 60 seconds for this podcast to begin to play.

God bless you as you listen.

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Does Hell Really Exist? What Would Jesus Say?

Posted on December 7, 2014 by deweybertolini

It has become THE doctrinal debate of our time — Is there really a Hell? Needlessly so. Unnecessarily so. With absolutely no reason for this to be a debate. 

Jesus’ own words ended this debate, 2000 years ago, courtesy of the Parable of the Dragnet. As you will hear clearly and unambiguously in this PODCAST.

Turns out that the Bible is amazingly straightforward about whether or not there is a Hell; if so, what it is truly like, who will be going there, and why they will be going there.

As I often say, It’s amazing what we learn when we read the Bible. Well, get ready to be amazed.

Please remember that depending upon your connection speed and web browser, it may take up to 60 seconds for this podcast to being to play.

God bless you as you listen.

And PLEASE share a link to this podcast with your friends.

Happy listening.

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TWO Parables for the Modest Price (FREE!!!) of One

Posted on November 30, 2014 by deweybertolini

You are in for a Thanksgiving treat! One PODCAST consisting of two precious parables.

Why these two parables don’t get more attention, I’ll never know. For contained within them are two of the most blessed truths of our faith.

The two parables of which I speak: The Parable of the Buried Treasure, and the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price. Two parables that, despite their similarities, reveal two totally distinct but equally precious truths.

If you need a jolt of overwhelming encouragement, you need look no further.

Please remember that depending upon your web browser and connection speed, it might take up to 60 seconds for this podcast to begin to play.

God bless you as you listen. And PLEASE share a link to this podcast with your friends. Enjoy!!!

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan (A First Person Rendition)

Posted on November 23, 2014 by deweybertolini

It is without a doubt one of the most beloved and timeless stories in the entire Bible, courtesy of Jesus Himself.

In this PODCAST, you will hear the story has you have never heard nor read it before.

A story for Jesus’ day; a story for our own day.

A story for Jesus’ disciples; a story for us as Jesus’ disciples.

Just imagine that the principle player in the story told you his story in his own words, in his own voice.

A much needed story for us all to hear, especially at this tender time in our nation’s history, especially in this day when so many precious people are so woefully divided one from another.

This is one of those special stories that gives us a glimpse into the enormous heart and sizable soul of Jesus.

A Thanksgiving gift, from my heart to yours.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

Please remember that depending upon your web browser and connection speed, it may take up to sixty seconds for this podcast to begin to play.

God bless you as you listen. And please share a link to this podcast with someone you love.

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Take Heart! (Jesus Said It Would Be So…)

Posted on November 16, 2014 by deweybertolini

OK… So… I am rarely one to say “I told you so.”

But sometimes I just can’t help myself.

As you will hear on this week’s PODCAST, my dear friends, I told you so. All courtesy of Jesus. All centered upon a #MostSignificantParable.

One of a duet of parables, actually. The first having been discussed at length last week. The second to be discussed here and now.

Get ready to think. Be prepared to process. Buckle yourself in as we once again (thanks to Jesus) shift a paradigm.

In short, get ready to view the world differently.

Please remember that depending upon your web browser and connection speed, it may take up to 60 seconds for this podcast to begin to play.

God bless you as you listen!

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The Parable of the Mustard Seed

Posted on November 9, 2014 by deweybertolini

Oh, my friends. You are about to be amazed…

In this PODCAST, you will be amazed that in such a few words, Jesus taught such a tremendously timely and thought-provoking parable.

Exactly WHAT the disciples (and US!) needed to hear; exactly WHEN they (and WE!) needed to hear it.

If the world seems to be spinning out of control…

If it seems that we are losing…

If life becomes for you at times overwhelming…

If you ever feel oh so tired, weary, worn down…

Then you are in for a treat, courtesy of Jesus.

 

Please remember that depending upon your web browser and connection speed, it may take up to 60 seconds for this podcast to begin to play.

God bless you as you listen!

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The 3rd Most Meaningful Holiday of the Year

Posted on November 2, 2014 by deweybertolini

It’s a day that receives NO recognition.

I don’t know why. I have no explanation. It’s simply a fact.

This holiday (Holy Day) is the 3rd most important date on our calendars. 3rd only to Christmas and Easter.

And yet, year after year, it comes and it goes with nary a mention. As happened #JustLastWeek!!!

So in this PODCAST, we are going to mention it. What this holiday is. How it came about. What it means to you and me.

And why we are the poorer for not observing it.

Get ready to feel affirmed, my friend. Because truth be told, this Holy Day is in reality YOUR day.

Please remember that depending upon your web browser and connection speed, it might take up to 60 seconds for this podcast to begin to play.

God bless you as you listen.

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God WILL Answer Your EVERY Prayer (Seriously! IF You Pray Like This…)

Posted on October 26, 2014 by deweybertolini

Welcome to this Jesus in HD Encore PODCAST.

I am coming off of an exhilarating week with the best students in the world, the Joshua Wilderness Institute students. So in my absence, and for your edification and enjoyment, I have reached way back into the archives, all the way to Podcast #61.

This was at the time a wonderfully received and enormously helpful discussion that brought so much peace to so many troubled (and sometimes tortured) souls.

If you were ever going to hear just one message on the mysterious and majestic practice we call prayer, let this one be the one. For here we come to the crux of the matter regarding this glorious thing we call prayer.

So much is going to become so clear in just the next few minutes: Questions about unanswered prayers. Questions about why God even designed this thing called prayer. Questions about the purpose of prayer. Questions about what we ought to pray for, and what we don’t need to pray for.  Why prayer sometimes doesn’t seem to work. Yet why every time we pray biblically, it ALWAYS works.

So much to talk about. I am so glad you are here to share in this discussion with us.

PLEASE NOTE that depending upon your web browser, it may take up to 60 seconds for this podcast to begin to play.

HAPPY LISTENING, and may God richly bless you as you listen.

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