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The Works of Faith | Pastor Jonnathan Truong | God Manifest
Faith without works is dead.
In this powerful message from James 2:18-26, Pastor Jonnathan Truong unpacks what true biblical faith looks like—not just believing, but demonstrating. Drawing from Abraham, Rahab, and the finished work of Christ, he equips believers to answer questions about legalism, intellectualism, cessationism, and passive Christianity.
Also, Jonnathan shares insight into the cessationists mindset and arguments and biblically deconstructs their claims. With the most ground shattering reveal... that there was clear evidence that individuals became believers before the cross, death, and resurrection of Christ. God is alive and His presence and power dwell within us to empower us to continue reading His Word and doing His works.
You’ll be encouraged to:
✅️ Actively do the works of faith
✅️ Steward and grow the measure of faith God has given you
✅️ Boldly demonstrate the power of the Holy Spirit through healing, signs, wonders, and the gospel
✅️ Stand firm against unbelief and dead religion.
This is more than a teaching—it’s an equipping for every believer who has seen too much of God’s goodness to ever go back.
Join us as we celebrate new beginnings at our new location and continue contending for miracles, salvations, and the manifestation of God’s Kingdom!
📍 God Manifest
Houston, Texas
9720 Town Park
Suite 188
Houston, Texas 77036
Sundays | Doors open 9:30 a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. CST
Watch live or on replay here on YouTube
🌐 Website: godmanifest.com
📖 Pastor Jonnathan’s testimony & books: Available at God Manifest Publishing
If this message stirred your faith, drop a comment below with how God is calling you to walk out the works of faith. Like, subscribe, and share so others can be equipped too!
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The Works of Faith | Pastor Jonnathan Truong | God Manifest
Faith without works is dead.
In this powerful message from James 2:18-26, Pastor Jonnathan Truong unpacks what true biblical faith looks like—not just believing, but demonstrating. Drawing from Abraham, Rahab, and the finished work of Christ, he equips believers to answer questions about legalism, intellectualism, cessationism, and passive Christianity.
Also, Jonnathan shares insight into the cessationists mindset and arguments and biblically deconstructs their claims. With the most ground shattering reveal... that there was clear evidence that individuals became believers before the cross, death, and resurrection of Christ. God is alive and His presence and power dwell within us to empower us to continue reading His Word and doing His works.
You’ll be encouraged to:
✅️ Actively do the works of faith
✅️ Steward and grow the measure of faith God has given you
✅️ Boldly demonstrate the power of the Holy Spirit through healing, signs, wonders, and the gospel
✅️ Stand firm against unbelief and dead religion.
This is more than a teaching—it’s an equipping for every believer who has seen too much of God’s goodness to ever go back.
Join us as we celebrate new beginnings at our new location and continue contending for miracles, salvations, and the manifestation of God’s Kingdom!
📍 God Manifest
Houston, Texas
9720 Town Park
Suite 188
Houston, Texas 77036
Sundays | Doors open 9:30 a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. CST
Watch live or on replay here on YouTube
🌐 Website: godmanifest.com
📖 Pastor Jonnathan’s testimony & books: Available at God Manifest Publishing
If this message stirred your faith, drop a comment below with how God is calling you to walk out the works of faith. Like, subscribe, and share so others can be equipped too!
#WorksOfFaith #FaithWithoutWorksIsDead #GodManifest #PastorJonnathanTruong #HolySpirit #MiraclesSignsWonders #James2 #BiblicalFaith #HoustonChurch




![Raising Kings and Shepherding Lions | PART 3: Becoming Disciples
Raising Kings and Shepherding Lions | PART 3: Becoming Disciples
Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/-OCWgBYU69w
Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/WgfVghee674
Watch Part 3:
https://youtu.be/jNgtpaPnzcE
CHAPTERS:
[00:00] Introduction: A Full House and Ministry Growth
[00:56] Tithes, Offerings, and the Work of Ministry
[01:33] Series Recap: Part 1 & 2 Review
[04:04] The Role of the Body in Maturing Faith (Ephesians 4:11-17)
[08:27] Renewing the Mind: Moving Away from Childish Things
[09:31] Discerning and Appointing Leaders Based on Character
[13:07] The Importance of Character Over Gifting
[16:27] Faithful in the Small Things (Luke 16:10)
[20:06] Accountability for Speech, Thoughts, and Reasoning
[23:00] Living Uncompromised and Disciplined
[25:12] Being Courteous: Representing Christ in Daily Life
[27:34] The Weight of Our Words (Matthew 12:36-37)
[31:18] Out of the Abundance of the Heart (Luke 6:45)
[34:33] Taking Every Thought Captive (2 Corinthians 10:5)
[36:54] Dwell on These Things (Philippians 4:8)
[39:48] True Biblical Discipleship vs. Online Gleaning
[45:12] The Goal of the Shepherd: Leading to Maturity
[51:53] Hearing the Shepherd’s Voice (John 10:27)
[55:11] Crucifying the Flesh: Fasting, Word, and Worship
[57:50] The Gift of Praying in Tongues
[01:00:06] Every Member’s Unique Function (Romans 12:3-8)
[01:03:17] Supporting Your Leaders and the Church
[01:12:20] Building an Army of Mature Lions
[01:14:50] Conclusion: Raising the Next Generation of World Shakers
In the powerful conclusion of the Raising Kings and Shepherding Lions series, Pastor Jonnathan from God Manifest dives deep into what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. While Parts 1 and 2 focused on the call to make disciples and the nature of biblical leadership, Part 3 shifts the focus to the heart posture and responsibility of the believer.
True discipleship is more than just gathering information; it is about transformation, accountability, and active participation in the Body of Christ.
In this message, you will learn:
Introduction: [00:00]
The Role of the Mind: How a renewed mind and self-control in our speech, thoughts, and reasoning are the true measures of spiritual maturity [20:14].
Intimacy Over Information: Why watching a video online isn’t the same as being discipled, and why you need a leader positioned in your life to tend to your wounds and correct your mistakes [41:25].
Crucifying the Flesh: Practical ways to shift from being led by emotions to being led by the Spirit through fasting, worship, and intercession [56:25].
The Bell-Sheep Concept: Understanding how a mature sheep eventually becomes a guide for others, moving from a consumer to a contributor [01:12:45].
Supporting the Kingdom: The biblical mandate for the flock to care for their leaders so they remain free to focus on spiritual defense and provision [01:04:05].
Our goal as a church is not to gather a collection of helpless lambs, but to build an army of mature lions ready to shake the world for the Kingdom of God.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 4:11-17 (Equipping the saints)
1 Corinthians 13:11 (Putting away childish things)
Luke 16:10 (Faithful in the little)
Proverbs 23:7 (As a man thinks)
John 10:27 (My sheep hear my voice)
Galatians 5:24 (Crucifying the flesh)
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![The Undignified King
The Undignified King | Why Jesus Chose Sacrifice Over a Throne
What kind of king forfeits his kingdom for his subjects?
Throughout history, only two kings—David and Jesus—were known for being extravagantly undignified in their pursuit of God and their service to humanity.
In this powerful message, we explore the shocking, unorthodox, and deeply personal path Jesus took to save us—a path that redefined what it means to be a king and a leader. Discover the secret to true intimacy with Christ, found not in pride, but in humility.
We break down the foundational principles of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12), revealing how Jesus’s undignified life is the model for all His followers.
You Will Learn:
The Paradox of Leadership: Why Jesus, who commanded armies of angels, chose to be crushed by His enemies to save them [06:15].
The Kings DNA: Why the spiritual DNA of your leader is woven into the fabric of your identity, and who you choose to imitate matters [09:09].
The Secrets to True Intimacy: A deep dive into the Beatitudes, including the meaning of poor in spirit [13:56] and how meekness is actually power under control [16:16].
The Difference Between Peacekeeping and Peacemaking: How to actively reconcile conflict like Christ, the ultimate Peacemaker [21:30].
Persecution for Righteousness: Understanding why not all suffering is equal in Gods eyes and what truly makes you an heir to the kingdom [24:07].
Jesus is an undignified King calling His followers to live undignified for Him—serving as He serves, and suffering as He suffered.
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