Christians Beware: Are You Just Showing Leaves Without Bearing Fruit?
Kelly K Ministries is back with another powerful teaching, and this time, they’re breaking down the often-misunderstood story of Jesus cursing the fig tree in Matthew 21.
On the surface, it might seem like an odd moment, why would Jesus curse a tree just for not having fruit? But as Kelly K explains, this wasn’t about the tree at all. It was a lesson about Israel, and more importantly, about us as believers.
Many Christians today have all the outward signs of faith: the right words, the church attendance, the social media posts, but when it comes to producing real spiritual fruit, they’re running on empty. The message in this video is clear: God isn’t interested in superficial Christianity. He desires a faith that’s alive, bearing love, joy, peace, patience and all the fruits of the Spirit, no matter the season.
If you’ve been feeling spiritually dry, this teaching is a wake-up call to get plugged back into the Holy Spirit and start producing the fruit that truly matters. Check out Kelly K Ministries’ latest video and be encouraged to live out a faith that goes beyond appearances!
Have you ever wondered what God was doing before He created the universe? It’s a question that comes up a lot, and it might seem like a tricky one to answer. But according to Christian apologist Ken Ham, the answer is actually simple: “There was no before.”
At first, that might not make sense. After all, we live in a world where everything has a past, present and future. But Ham explains that our whole concept of time itself was created by God.
“In the beginning—that’s time. God created the heaven—that’s space. And the Earth—that’s matter. Space-mass-time continuum. That’s when He created time.”
In other words, before creation, time didn’t even exist. And if there was no time, then asking what God was doing before He created is kind of like asking, “What’s north of the North Pole?” It’s a question that assumes something that isn’t there.
Of course, that’s hard for us to wrap our heads around. After all, we’re created beings, living within time. But the Bible tells us that God isn’t like us—He is eternal. As Ham puts it, “He’s the Alpha and Omega.” When Moses asked for God’s name, He answered, I AM. Not I was or I will be, but I AM.
Now, some people argue that the Earth must be billions of years old because otherwise, what was God doing all that time? But Ham pushes back against that logic: “It doesn’t matter how old you say the Earth is—five billion years, ten billion, a zillion—you could keep going back forever. It just doesn’t make sense.” That’s because time itself only began when God spoke creation into existence.
And what about those who say the days of creation weren’t really six days? According to Ham, the Bible makes it clear: “The Hebrew word for ‘day,’ when it’s qualified by evening, morning, number, or night, means an ordinary day.” He points to Exodus 20:11, which says, “In six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth.” Ham argues that “that’s where we get our seven-day week from—the six days of creation and God’s rest on the seventh.”
So, how old is the universe? The Bible doesn’t come out and say, “The universe is 6,000 years old,” but Ham explains that it does give us enough information to calculate it. “From Genesis 1:1 all the way through Genesis chapter 1, everything was made in six days. Then you have Adam, who lived 930 years. At 130, he had a son, Seth. Then you follow the genealogies in Genesis 5 and 11, all the way to Abraham, then from Abraham to Christ, and from Christ to today—it adds up to about 6,000 years.”
This, of course, raises another question: If Jesus said He would return, why hasn’t He yet? Ham points to 2 Peter 3:8, which says, “A day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years is like a day” to God. “He’s outside of time—He doesn’t experience it like we do,” Ham explains. And as for the delay? The Bible tells us, “It’s not His will that any should perish.” In other words, “He’s giving people more time to repent.”
So, what was God doing before creation? The answer, according to Ken Ham, is simple: “God is.” He is eternal, existing outside of time. And while we may not fully understand that, we can trust that the Creator of the universe knows exactly what He’s doing.
A New Spiritual Reformation Is Sweeping America, Are You Ready?
Something is shifting in America.
It’s not just political or cultural—it’s spiritual. A new wave of reformation is beginning, and whether we recognize it or not, the church is at a crossroads. We’ve prayed for revival, we’ve gathered in circles to prophesy and decree, but now it’s time for something more. As Lance Wallnau recently put it, “Reformation is ‘Where do you go?’ You can’t keep circling and praying and prophesying—you reconstruct it.”
For years, America has been a land of awakenings and revivals, but unlike Europe, we’ve never truly had a reformation. That’s about to change. There’s a new spiritual mantle being released—one that doesn’t just refresh the church but reshapes it.
The days of passive Christianity are over. What’s coming is something apostolic, something bold, and yes, something controversial. “It’s a different muscle, it’s a different attitude, it’s a different authority,” Wallnau explained. “And we’re used to the pastor, the evangelist, the teacher and the prophet—this one is going to be the most controversial.”
Trump and the Wrecking Ball of Reformation
For many, Donald Trump’s role in all of this is undeniable. Love him or hate him, he has become a force of disruption in both politics and culture, tearing down systems that have long been entrenched in corruption. As Wallnau described it, Trump is “literally deconstructing what we call the administrative state. What Satan had built into the system—bam! bam!—like Samson, he’s clubbing Philistines left and right.”
But here’s the real challenge for the church: When the walls fall, what comes next? Far too often, Christians have been content to gather and pray while the world around them crumbles.
“We are so used to circling, prophesying, praying and decreeing that we actually don’t know what to do,” Wallnau said. “Reformation is where you go in and put it back in order the right way, where it blesses the people the right way and the enemy’s out.”
Of course, for this shift to truly take hold, the church itself needs to undergo its own reformation. Too much of modern Christianity has settled for performance-driven experiences instead of real encounters with God.
“We used to have glory clouds, now we have smoke machines,” Wallnau lamented. “We used to have the lightnings of God, now we have light machines.”
The American church needs a return to true spiritual power. It’s not enough to have polished sermons and entertaining worship sets—we need the real, undeniable presence of God. This isn’t just about personal revival; it’s about transformation at every level.
Time to Step Forward
A new mantle is falling. A new assignment is being released. The question is: Who will take it up? Revival is not enough anymore—we need reformers. And reformers don’t just pray about change; they step into the battle and make it happen.
Trump may be a wrecking ball, but the real work begins when the dust settles. Will the church rise up and reclaim its role in shaping America? Or will we sit back and let someone else define our future?
Is the Veil Between Worlds Tearing? Proof That We’re Living in the Days of Noah
If you have the eyes to see and the ears to hear, it’s becoming crystal clear that things are being exposed at an unprecedented level.
In his latest prophetic broadcast, Joseph Z breaks down the seismic shifts happening in our world, from the long-awaited release of the Epstein list to the Vatican’s looming transition. He highlights the hypocrisy of elites like Bill Gates, who preached green energy but are now backtracking as AI and cryptocurrency demand massive power consumption.
More than just political and economic corruption, Z warns that the spiritual veil between realms is thinning: science, media and even pop culture all are being used to push an agenda that leads to demonic deception and control.
This is why now, more than ever, believers must wake up, pray and stand firm in these turbulent times. Z connects the dots between CERN, AI, occult influences and global power shifts, revealing how they all fit into a larger prophetic picture. But he doesn’t just bring warnings; he offers hope.
The church is still here, holding back the tide of darkness, and God is not finished with the world just yet. Watch Z’s full breakdown to get the whole story behind today’s headlines and see why the next few years are crucial in shaping the future.
Most people only take communion once a month at church—some even less. But according to Isaiah Saldivar, this sacred act isn’t something you should limit to just a few times a year.
“You should be doing it more than that,” he says. In fact, he shares a powerful testimony of a friend who was struggling with serious health issues but began taking communion daily and “was dramatically healed.”
“There’s actually power in taking communion,” Saldivar explains. “There’s supernatural [power] that happens when you take communion.” But many believers aren’t sure how to do it at home. That’s why he breaks it down into six simple steps.
1. Prepare Your Heart
Before anything else, take a moment to reflect. Saldivar points to 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, where Paul warns about taking communion in an unworthy manner: “That is why many of you are weak and sick, and some of you have even died.”
He explains that in Paul’s time, people were using the Lord’s Supper as an excuse for gluttony while others went hungry. “He wasn’t saying you have to be perfect… Paul is saying do it in a worthy manner, for the right reasons,” Saldivar clarifies. Before taking communion, examine yourself, repent and approach it with reverence.
“You can pray a prayer like this,” he suggests: ‘Lord, cleanse my heart and prepare me to receive Your body and blood with gratitude.’
Next, get your communion elements ready. Saldivar keeps it simple: “What I like to use is this little thing here—you can get these on Amazon. It’s all-natural unleavened bread and just some grape juice.”
But if you don’t have pre-packaged elements, that’s OK. “You can also get matzah bread and just get a big thing of grape juice if you want to be a little more cost-efficient.” He emphasizes that it’s not about the exact elements but what they represent. “Use what you have… It’s about the meaning behind it.”
3. Read and Reflect on Scripture
Before partaking, Saldivar suggests reading 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 (MEV):
“On the night in which He was betrayed, took bread. When He had given thanks, He broke it and said, ‘Take and eat. This is My body which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.'”
Saldivar explains, “We’re doing communion in remembrance of what Christ has done.” He also recommends reading Isaiah 53:5: “He was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.”
4. Partake of the Bread
Now it’s time to take the bread. Saldivar demonstrates, holding it up: “I would say, ‘This is His body, broken for me. I eat this in remembrance of Christ.’”
As you eat, take a moment to reflect. “Thank Jesus and remember His sacrifice,” he says.
5. Drink the Cup
Then, take the cup. “You can hold the cup and say something like, ‘This is His blood poured out for my sins. I drink this in remembrance of Him.’”
Saldivar encourages viewers to use this time to reflect on the power of Christ’s blood. Then, drink the cup with gratitude. “Thank You, Lord. Thank You, Jesus, for shedding Your blood for me.”
6. Give Thanks and Pray
To close, Saldivar always prays a prayer of gratitude: “Lord, thank You for Your sacrifice. Help me, Lord, to remember what You’ve done. Help me, Lord, to live a life worthy of what You’ve done.”
He reminds viewers, “Communion is so powerful. It’s declaring the blood of Jesus. It’s declaring what Christ has done on the cross.” He even shares that he has “heard testimony after testimony of people getting healed through taking communion” and others who “have gone through deliverance while taking communion.”
Saldivar encourages believers to take communion regularly, at least once a week. “Take it regularly. Take it with reverence, though. It’s not a ritual… There’s healing in this.”
To wrap up, he asks his viewers: “When’s the last time you took communion? Besides right now, if you took it with me, when’s the last time you took communion?” He urges them to consider making it a consistent part of their faith.
Maybe this is something we’ve overlooked for too long. If communion is as powerful as Saldivar says, then perhaps it’s time to bring it into our daily lives, not just as a church tradition, but as a personal declaration of faith, healing and gratitude.
Are We Entering the Final 50 Years? The Prophetic Signs You Can’t Ignore
Something remarkable is happening right now in our world—something many believers might be overlooking. According to ministry leader John Bevere, we have entered a critical prophetic window that could be the final 50 years before Jesus’ return.
This isn’t just speculation. There’s biblical precedent for it, and Bevere believes the signs are all around us.
The Final Jubilee: What It Means for Us
For centuries, Jewish scholars have taught that most biblical prophecies would be fulfilled in the last 50 years of an age—a period they call the final Jubilee. Why is this significant now? Because both Israel and the Roman Catholic Church have declared 2025 to be the Year of Jubilee.
“We have 50 years,” Bevere says. “We’re in the final 50 years.”
That alone should make us pay attention. But it doesn’t stop there.
Bevere points to 2 Thessalonians 2, which warns that a great apostasy—a mass falling away from the faith—must happen before the Antichrist is revealed. And we’re already seeing this unfold.
“How many people today of those 66 million people that have walked away from the faith,” Bevere asks, “how many of those people believe they’re just fine with Jesus?”
That’s the deception. They believe they’re okay, but they have veered off course. Jesus Himself warned in Matthew 24:4, “Take heed that no one deceives you.”
And here’s the reality: deception is the number one sign of the times.
Bevere explains why deception is so dangerous:
“Deception is so scary—why? Because it’s deceiving! The person who’s deceived believes with all their heart they’re right.”
This is happening now. People are drifting away from biblical truth, believing they’re still in good standing with God. Churches are watering down doctrine. False teachings are creeping in. And the falling away is accelerating.
The Urgency of the Hour
Many believers have become complacent, thinking they have plenty of time. But Jesus specifically warned against that mindset.
“Because the person who says, ‘The Lord delays His coming,’ is the person that becomes worldly.”
The early church didn’t think this way. They gathered together, talking about prophecy, watching for signs, living with an expectation that Jesus could return at any moment. They weren’t doom-and-gloom—they were fired up for the kingdom.
And that’s exactly what Bevere is calling the church to do now.
Christians Beware: How ‘Christ is King’ Is Being Twisted Online
We live in a broken world where words are weaponized, and even the phrase “Christ is King” has become a point of contention.
A new report from the Network Contagion Research Institute, co-authored by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and the Rev. Johnnie Moore, warns that “extremist actors have co-opted Christian language” to push “exclusionary ideologies.”
This isn’t just an academic exercise. The study highlights a five-fold spike in mentions on X of “Christ is King” from 2021 to 2024, particularly around Easter, when researchers say that “roughly 17% of all mentions [were] linked to hateful rhetoric.” The report claims that figures such as Nick Fuentes and Candace Owens have amplified the phrase in ways that promote antisemitism.
Moore, president of the Congress of Christian Leaders, emphasized that while he does not believe the phrase itself is hateful, it has been misused. “I certainly don’t believe that it’s antisemitic to say Christ is King or Jesus is Lord,” he clarified. “It’s a Christian phrase, but like all phrases, it can be used by people who hate others in a hateful way.”
This is where the real issue lies—not in the phrase itself, but in the battle over its meaning.
The report acknowledges that “Christ is King” has “deep theological roots in the Christian, but especially, Catholic tradition, deriving from various New Testament sources.”
Moore expressed concern over the digital manipulation of religious speech. AI-driven analysis, he noted, helped identify bot activity designed to push antisemitic content and distort public discourse. “There was an avalanche of antisemitic content,” he said, pointing to how bots have also been used to attack figures like Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.
Arrested for John 3:16? Pastor Faces Charges in Attack on Christianity
In a move that seems more fitting for a dystopian novel than a democratic society, a 76-year-old retired Baptist pastor in Northern Ireland has been charged under the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act for delivering an open-air sermon based on John 3:16.
As reported by The Christian Post, pastor Clive Johnston, a former president of the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland, now faces allegations of attempting to “influence” individuals accessing abortion services and of failing to leave the area when instructed by police.
His supposed transgression? Sharing a message of God’s love without any mention of abortion.
The incident occurred on July 7, 2024, near Causeway Hospital in Coleraine, where Pastor Johnston preached to a small gathering of about a dozen people. The group sang hymns and displayed a wooden cross, but notably lacked any placards or references to abortion.
Despite this, authorities deemed the service a violation of the buffer zone regulations. Simon Calvert, Deputy Director of The Christian Institute, aptly described the prosecution as “an outrageous restriction on freedom of religion and freedom of speech.”
In Scotland, the introduction of 200-meter buffer zones around abortion clinics has led to alarming interpretations of the law. United States Vice President JD Vance recently highlighted concerns that such laws could criminalize individuals for praying in their own homes if visible from the street.
Initially dismissed as misinformation, Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay, who introduced the buffer zone bill, later conceded that “performative” prayer inside one’s home could indeed be illegal, depending on who is passing by the window.
The implications are chilling. When a government begins to dictate where and how individuals can express their faith, even within the confines of their own homes, it signals a disturbing shift away from foundational freedoms. The arrest of a 74-year-old grandmother in Glasgow for holding a sign that read, “Coercion is a crime, here to talk, if you want,” further exemplifies this overreach. Her peaceful offer of conversation was met with handcuffs and charges under the new buffer zone law.
These developments should serve as a wake-up call.
As governments increasingly sideline religious freedoms in favor of secular ideologies, the persecution of Christians in the West becomes not just a possibility but a mounting reality.
Red Heifer Delay: A Prophetic Setback or a Secret Plan?
The search for a perfect red heifer—an essential requirement for Jewish purification rites—has hit another obstacle. According to Rabbi Azariah Ariel of the Temple Institute, they cannot confirm if any of the five red heifers currently in Israel meet the strict biblical criteria outlined in Numbers 19. A few stray white hairs are enough to disqualify them, meaning new calves must be bred, raised and examined before the purification ceremony can take place.
On the surface, this seems like a significant delay, potentially pushing back the timeline for the restoration of Temple services by several years. But a closer look at Rabbi Ariel’s wording raises an intriguing possibility: Is this truly a delay, or is there more happening behind the scenes?
He stated, “At this moment, it is unclear whether we have in our possession in Israel a red heifer that is verifiably kosher.” That’s a precise and cautious choice of words. Could it be that a suitable red heifer exists but is not being publicly confirmed for security reasons?
The Temple Mount: A Growing Flashpoint
Meanwhile, Jewish interest in the Temple Mount and the rebuilding of the Third Temple is surging. What was once a fringe movement is gaining mainstream traction, with activist groups pushing harder for access and worship rights. Even political figures are getting involved.
For example, former Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir openly supported Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount, challenging the long-standing restrictions that have prevented Jews from openly worshiping at the site. Additionally, a growing number of Jewish groups are visiting the Temple Mount, sometimes praying openly—an act that was previously prohibited but is now being met with decreasing police enforcement.
All of this raises a crucial question: Are these developments leading us toward the construction of the Third Temple?
While the Temple Mount remains a deeply contested site, the red heifer ceremony itself would not take place there. According to biblical tradition, the sacrifice must be performed on the Mount of Olives—territory controlled by Israel. This means that, theoretically, the purification rite could happen without immediate political interference. However, any movement in this direction would likely escalate tensions dramatically, both in Israel and across the Middle East.
For Christians watching these events unfold, the red heifer holds significant prophetic implications. In the Old Testament, its ashes were required for purification before entering the temple. However, the New Testament reveals a greater fulfillment: Christ Himself. Hebrews 9:13-14 explains that while the ashes of a heifer sanctified the flesh, it is the blood of Christ that truly cleanses and redeems.
Truth Is Under Attack: Exposing the End-Times Crisis
Have you felt it?
The world is shifting—fast.
Chaos, division and fear are growing stronger by the day. Rabbi Kirt Schneider is calling it what it is: a great eruption of darkness.
In his latest message, Rabbi Schneider highlights a key turning point in this decline: the federal legalization of same-sex marriage. “The floodgates really opened when the United States legalized federally accepting same-sex marriage,” he says. From that moment, society began unraveling. Then came COVID-19, rewiring people’s minds and breaking down human connection. “Everyone’s mind is connected to their technology… it has separated humanity.”
Beyond social breakdown, global hostilities are rising, and political divisions have turned into outright hatred. “People can no longer just disagree. Now, if you disagree, you’re hated.” But the biggest danger isn’t political—it’s spiritual.
Jesus warned in Matthew 24 that mass deception would come, and Rabbi Schneider says it’s here. “Many will come in my name saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many.” This deception has even infiltrated the church, with many denominations compromising on biblical truth.
And it’s only getting worse. “The next huge wave of mass deception… is Christian leaders teaching their congregations: You don’t have to believe in Jesus to be saved.” Many will claim that all religions lead to heaven, ignoring the clear words of Christ.
Despite the darkness, believers have hope. “Look up,” Rabbi Schneider reminds us. “Your redemption draweth nigh.” Now more than ever, we must cling to God’s Word and refuse to be swept away by deception.
Want to hear more? Watch Rabbi Schneider’s full message and prepare—because the times are changing, and the truth has never been more important.
This article originally appeared on Charisma News, and is reposted with permission.
