Psalm 103: Physical and Spiritual Restoration
Living in the Truth's Podcast
In this sermon by Joe Granieri centered on Psalm 103, Joe explores through the lens of New Testament identity and the finished work of Jesus. He highlights the life of King David, explaining that David was considered a man after God's own heart because he maintained a constant attitude of praise despite his many personal failures. Joe contrasts the Old Covenant, characterized by law and judgment, with the New Covenant, where believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit and possess a permanent standing of righteousness. He emphasizes that God...
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Personal Revival
Living in the Truth's Podcast
This week's podcast is focusing on the concept of personal revival and spiritual transformation. Joe explains that his personal renewal began after hearing a teaching on identity in Christ, particularly concerning the finished work of Jesus and the significance of the book of Ephesians. He discusses foundational theological shifts he experienced, moving from emphasizing doctrinal knowledge to understanding the absolute goodness of God and rejecting the idea that God causes suffering or is sovereignly "in control" of all earthly events. The commentary...
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An Attitude of Gratitude
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The Christian podcast episode "An Attitude of Gratitude" features Minister Joe Granieri teaching that thankfulness is an essential settled way of thinking for believers, positioning it as God's remedy for all circumstances, including trials and tribulations. Joe asserts that under the New Covenant, Christians already possess authority and do not need to beg God, but must actively "fan into flame the gift of God" within them. A major component of this message is the insistence on the "absolute goodness of God," stressing that God does not cause sickness, calamity, or anger...
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The Extravagance of God: A Hundredfold Blessing
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From the "Living in the Truth" podcast with Joe Granieri, offering a sermon-style teaching that focuses on God's extravagant goodness and the concept of a "hundredfold blessing." Joe uses anecdotes, such as children singing at Yellowstone, and scriptural references—like the story of Isaac in Genesis 26 and New Testament verses—to emphasize themes of faith, divine promise, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Joe encourages listeners to overcome life's "famines" by embracing God's grace and prosperity, asserting that believers should not limit God through incorrect perspectives or...
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Living as an Overcomer in Life
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"Living as an Overcomer in Life" offers a sermon on how believers can become disciples and "overcomers" by maintaining faith despite life's trials. The Joe emphasizes that difficulties such as financial hardship, sickness, and emotional distress are inevitable in a "fallen world" but are not caused by God. Drawing heavily from Biblical accounts, such as the feeding of the thousands and Jesus walking on water, Joe argues that victory is achieved through faith, perseverance, and continuous rejoicing in all circumstances. A key theme is the importance...
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Taking the Limits Off of God
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The sermon offers a powerful message on unlimited faith and the boundless nature of God's power. Joe Granieri encourages listeners to cooperate with God by believing and speaking their faith to receive promises like healing, deliverance, and peace. Central to the discourse is the idea that Christians often limit God through ignorance, wrong teaching, and spiritual complacency, drawing heavily on Old Testament examples of the Israelites who failed to remember God's past miracles. Ultimately, the message stresses that Christ's resurrection power resides within believers, allowing...
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From Believer to Disciple
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This message from the "Living in the Truth" podcast with Joe Granieri centers on the transition from being a spiritual believer to becoming an active disciple of Christ. The speaker emphasizes that discipleship is a process of maturity and continuous growth in grace and knowledge, rooted in the finished work of Jesus. Key characteristics of a disciple are outlined, including resting in Christ's finished work, diligently hearing and obeying God's voice through spontaneous thoughts, and actively engaging in servanthood toward others with genuine, disinterested benevolence. Additionally,...
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Paul's Thorn in the Flesh
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SYNOPSIS Pastor Joe Granieri discusses the nature of Paul's Thorn in the Flesh, arguing against the common interpretation that it was a physical sickness. Instead, the Joe interprets the "thorn" as a messenger of Satan or a demonic spirit that brought persecution to Paul, a view supported by scripture such as 2 Corinthians 12. Joe then addresses the broader topic of whether born-again Christians can be oppressed by demonic spirits in their minds and bodies, concluding that they can be attacked, but not possessed in their spirit. Throughout the sermon, Joe emphasizes that the fullness of...
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4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice
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Joe Granieri presents four keys to hearing God's voice, emphasizing that this ability is accessible to all Christians, regardless of spiritual maturity. The method involves stilling one's mind, cultivating vision by focusing on Jesus, expressing gratitude to God, and then allowing spontaneous thoughts to flow and be recorded, a practice Joe refers to as journaling. He contrasts left-brain (logical) and right-brain (intuitive, imaginative) thinking, asserting that hearing God's voice often engages the right brain through imagery and intuition. Joe also highlights the...
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Are You a Prisoner of Hope?
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Briefing Document: The Power of Hope This document summarizes key themes and ideas from Joe Granieri's sermon, "Are You a Prisoner of Hope?", focusing on the multifaceted nature of biblical hope and its transformative power in a believer's life. Main Themes: Defining Biblical Hope: Hope is presented not as a wishful desire but as a "confident expectation of good" rooted in the absolute goodness of God. It's a forward-looking mindset that transcends past hurts and negative emotions. The Goodness of God as the Foundation of Hope: A foundational belief in God's unwavering goodness, even in the...
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