ABOUT THIS SERMON

From government mandates and global control to corporate rivalry and media censorship, the world operates on politics—a system driven by self-interest, rivalry, and division (James 4:1). Yet Jesus Christ declared that His followers are "not of this world" (John 17:16) and commanded His Church to come out of its divisive ways.

Tragically, political games are not confined to secular governments. Drawing from the Corinthian Church, the rivalries between the Pharisees and Sadducees, Absalom’s subtle rebellion, and Korah's challenge to governance, this message demonstrates how smooth talk, private interpretations, and party spirits divide believers. To stand as the "pillar and ground of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:15), the Church of God must weed out political games, speak the same thing, and cultivate uncompromised unity in Christ.

In this video, you will explore:

• Global Political Upheaval: How modern censorship, economic control, and global mandates reflect the prophecy of Revelation 13 & 17. • 1 Corinthians 1: Why Paul pleaded with the Church to "speak the same thing" and eliminate divisions. • Factions in the Jewish Religion: How Pharisees and Sadducees prioritized political influence over God’s truth (Acts 23).

• Absalom's Subtle Rebellion: How Absalom used smooth words and flattery to steal the hearts of Israel (2 Samuel 15).

• The Root of Factionalism: Tracing rebellion back to Korah, Adam & Eve, and Satan's original fall (Numbers 16 & Revelation 12).

• Becoming Pillars of Truth: Fulfilling 1 Timothy 3:15 and Revelation 3:12 by standing unified in the uncompromised Word of God.

"Politics leads to strife, politics leads to division, politics leads to destruction. There is no place for politics in the Church of God, the family of God, or the Kingdom of God."

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KEY SCRIPTURES DISCUSSED

• James 4:1–3 — Where do wars and fights come from?

• Revelation 13:1–17 & 17:12–14 — Global authority, political control, and unified Beast power

• 1 Corinthians 1:10–13 — "That you all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions"

• Acts 23:6–10 — Dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees

• 1 Peter 1:17–25 — Redeemed from the tradition of men by the precious blood of Christ

• 2 Peter 1:19–21 — "No prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation"

• 1 Timothy 3:15 — The house of God, which is the pillar and ground of the truth

• 2 Samuel 15:1–12 — Absalom stealing the hearts of the men of Israel

• Romans 16:17–18 — Avoiding those who cause divisions with smooth words and flattering speech

• Acts 20:28–30 — Savage wolves rising up to draw away disciples after themselves

• Revelation 3:12 — Becoming a pillar in the temple of God

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CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction & Global Political Shifts

04:45 - James 4: The Origin of Fights & Human Ambition 06:05 - Corporate Control, Healthcare Mandates, & Media Censorship

08:15 - Revelation 13 & 17: End-Time Political Power & Control 13:20 - 1 Corinthians 1: "Speak the Same Thing" — Divisions in Corinth

20:40 - Acts 23: Pharisees & Sadducees — Factions in the Jewish Church

26:55 - 1 Peter 1 & 2 Peter 1: Redeemed from Tradition & Rejecting Private Interpretation

36:30 - 1 Timothy 3:15: The Church as the Pillar and Ground of Truth

40:45 - 2 Samuel 15: Absalom's Flattery & Stealing the Hearts of Israel

46:30 - Proverbs 26 & Romans 16: The Danger of Smooth Words & Flattery

52:20 - The Spiritual Root of Politics: Korah, Adam & Eve, and Satan's Fall

55:30 - Acts 20: Savage Wolves & Men Speaking Perverse Things

58:45 - Revelation 3: Philadelphia & Becoming Pillars in God's Temple