The Real Reason Why Christians Lack Power

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John and Lisa Bevere discuss the importance of having a genuine relationship with Christ, illustrated through the parable of the ten virgins.

What if being “close enough” to Jesus isn’t actually enough? In this powerful episode, John and Lisa unpack the sobering parable of the ten virgins—where half were ready for the bridegroom, and half were left in the dark. They reveal a striking truth: everyone looked the same on the outside, but only a few carried the oil that truly mattered. And here’s the catch—it’s not something you can borrow. Watch now to learn how to cultivate a deep, authentic relationship with Christ—before time runs out. Additional Resources FREE Show Notes Here: https://page.church.tech/f81a1b97 Get Your FREE Resource, Foundations for New Believers, here: https://messengerinternational.org/foundations-course Order premium meat now through Good Ranchers—use code “CONVERSATIONS" at checkout: https://go.goodranchers.com/bevere Get John’s new book, The King is Coming, here: https://www.amazon.com/King-Coming-Prepare-Return-Christ/dp/1400349672/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 To explore the other podcast shows that are part of the Messenger Network, click here: https://messengerinternational.org/podcasts To help you grow as a follower of Christ, we invite you to download our everyday discipleship app, MessengerX. You…

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Hosts: John Bevere, Lisa Bevere

Topics covered

• Christianity
• spirituality
• relationship with Christ
• preparedness
• faith

Keywords

• Christ
• power
• faith
• ten virgins
• relationship
• spirituality
• preparedness

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