The role of the Church is to be light in the midst of darkness. She is not to conform to the world but to reflect the purposes of the Lord in a culture that resists Him. Join me this week as I share some important truths about the role of followers of Jesus and how that we must be willing to be different in the world that we are in.…

Join me this week live from Italy as my dear friends Ken Pounders, Eric Miller, and myself discuss God's love for the nations as well as share about the incredible time of ministry we have had in Gela, Sicily (Italy) over the last several days. Prepare to be blessed and stirred!Von Keith Collins

A vision from the Lord instilled into the heart of an individual is more than a noble idea or endeavor. When the Lord instills His mandate into our hearts, we are never the same again. As we study the lives of those who impacted their generation with the Gospel, we behold those who faithfully fulfilled their holy calling. Join me on "Maintain the F…

There is a direct connection between a life of holiness and joy. Despite the fact that many misunderstand and even misinterpret the Biblical definition of holiness, the fact remains that we are called to live a life of righteousness, obedience, and holiness. Join me on "Maintain the Flame" this week and prepare to be deeply encouraged and challenge…

There is a trap that many believers fall into. This place is one of living a life void of transparency. When we cease to be transparent before the Lord, others, and even ourselves, it is then that the enemy can get a foothold and eventually cause destruction. However, there is divine grace available to those who chose to live open before the Lord. …

When Jesus is rightly seen in His glory, it is then that hearts are set ablaze. The great need of this generation is to have God's people know Him and make Him known. Join me on "Maintain the Flame" this week as I share an important message that is sure to stir your heart and cause you to yearn for a deeper experience with the Lord.…

Please join me this week on my "Maintain the Flame" podcast as I share with Brian Guerin some key elements related to our desperate need for another Great Awakening in America. It is no secret that our nation continues to spiral downward and the only real hope is for the church to get revived and for the nation to be awakened. Be prepared to be sti…

The life of Samuel was one of divine interruption. He shows up on the scene in Israel during a season of darkness, compromise, tolerated perversion among the high priest Eli's sons, etc. His very presence represented the Word of God, and his prophetic calling was one based on righteousness, the worship of the God of Israel alone and an adherence to…

The Bible is very clear in James the first chapter that sin has a cycle to it. The fact is that when one acts on their lustful desires there is a door that opens that many times leads to bondage and even death. This is clearly true for people who do not follow Jesus. However, even among those who profess Jesus as Lord, there is still a pathway that…

To be a follower Jesus means that our lives must consist of a mindset that is eternal. Our passion, focus, and agenda must consist of a view that is altogether eternal. We must refuse to become intertwined with the spirit of this age and do as Paul instructs in Colossians 3:2 by "setting our minds on things above..." Be prepared to be challenged an…

Galatians 6:9 declares, "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.". There is a great need in this hour for followers of Jesus to be bold and determined in their faith. Despite the darkness that has encompassed our world, the role of the church is to shine the light of God's love and truth while refusin…

Galatians 6:9 declares, "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.". There is a great need in this hour for followers of Jesus to be bold and determined in their faith. Despite the darkness that has encompassed our world, the role of the church is to shine the light of God's love and truth while refusin…

The life of a follower of Jesus is one of deep joy and contentment. However, there are trials that we face due to the fact that Jesus is the Lord of our lives. Also, he allows us to face challenges and it is during these times that we learn how pressure produces enlargement in God's kingdom. List to this week's "Maintain the Flame" podcast and lear…

In every generation, there are those that respond to the unbiblical cultural conditions and awaken to the truths of God's Word. These individuals refuse to compromise, and they dare to stand in opposition to the ungodly societal norms. Join me this week on Maintain the Flame as I share an urgent message entitled 'The Awakening of a Generation.' Pre…

We must impact others through our relationship with Jesus Christ. It is not enough to teach others learned behavior patterns even if those patterns are noble. The great need is to make disciples who make disciples. Join me this week as I share a message entitled, "Passing the Baton" and prepare to be encouraged and challenged by what you hear.…

The love that Jesus has for His church is beyond description. This love is an empowering force that equips us to live in victory and to accomplish God's will for our lives. Prepare to be blessed and encouraged as you listen to my Maintain the Flame podcast this week where I share an important message entitled, "Rightly Discerning the Love of Jesus …

Throughout history, individuals have been used by the Lord in the arena of prayer and intercession. These individuals have shouldered the heart of God Himself and as a result, there have been glorious seasons of visitation and revival. This week I share some important thoughts on "Standing in the Gap." Be prepared to be encouraged and challenged by…

James 1:15 declares the following, "Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death." Here we behold a cycle that eventually results in death. The sad reality is that we live in an hour where sin is not only tolerated, it is oftentimes now celebrated. Listen to this week's message that I re…

A primary mandate upon our lives is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who in turn do the same. We must not fail in this holy task and our willingness to pass the baton to the next generation is paramount. Join me this week on my Maintain the Flame podcast and be prepared to be encouraged and challenged as I share on the important subject of "Genera…

Our Christian walk should not be lived in the past exclusively. However, Scripture is clear that we must remember the works of our God from generation to generation. We must also deliberately instill these realities into future generations. Be prepared to be greatly encouraged as you listen to this week's Maintain the Flame podcast where I share an…

Our Christian walk should not be lived in the past exclusively. However, Scripture is clear that we must remember the works of our God from generation to generation. We must also deliberately instill these realities into future generations. Be prepared to be greatly encouraged as you listen to this week's Maintain the Flame podcast where I share an…

We find ourselves in the midst of many ministry/church models that focus primarily on the needs of people while neglecting the desperate need to have God's manifest presence in our midst. Every great move of God was birthed from desperate hearts who came to the realization that the fire of God had to be manifested in their generation. Prepare to be…

We find ourselves in the midst of many ministry/church models that focus primarily on the needs of people while neglecting the desperate need to have God's manifest presence in our midst. Every great move of God was birthed from desperate hearts who came to the realization that the fire of God had to be manifested in their generation. Prepare to be…

Our walk with the Lord should be characterized as an ongoing, ever-growing experience. There is no end to the love, glory, holiness, power, etc., of Jesus Christ! He invites us to pursue him incessantly and by doing so, he is continually and wonderfully experienced. Join me on my "Maintain the Flame" podcast this week and prepare to be blessed and …

Hebrews 12:29 declares that "God is a consuning fire." This depiction of the Lord is intense and glorious. His nature is all-consuming and when He manifests His glory by way of holy fire, everything in His path is consumed. Throughout Scripture and history, we behold how God reveals His nature through fire, and on this week's Maintain the Flame pro…

Throughout history, there have been a few people who entered into a deep place with the Lord where He shared His heart and burdens with them. These individuals have been instrumental in helping to foster revivals and God's eternal purposes around the world. Prepare to be challenged and stirred deeply as you listen to Pt. 2 of "Bearing the Burden of…

Throughout history there have been a few people who entered into a deep place with the Lord where He shared His heart and burdens with them. These individuals have been instrumental in helping to foster revivals and God's eternal purposes around the world. Prepare to be challenged and stirred deeply as you listen to Pt. 1 of "Bearing the Burden of …

If you long to make Jesus known, please join me this week on Maintain the Flame Podcast. Prepare your heart to be stirred, prompted, and activated in God’s call as I share about the vital call to make disciples!Von Keith Collins

The Bible gives us a clear description regarding our role as followers of Jesus Christ. Our mandate to live as a community, or as a family of believers is foundational to our growth, strength, maturity, joy, accountability, etc. Join me on this week's "Maintain the Flame" podcast and prepare to be challenged as I share some vital truths regarding w…

Join me this week on my “Maintain the Flame” podcast where we will explore the depths of the love that Jesus has towards His followers. By listening you will discover how God’s love produces joy, freedom, holiness, obedience, and an eternal paradigm. Prepare to be impacted by this important episode.Von Keith Collins

The enemy is desirous to hinder God's people from fulfilling their destiny. He will use distractions, fear, temptation, intimidation, etc. in order to accomplish this. However, when we realize how the Lord sees us and how He equips us by His Spirit to accomplish His purposes, then we find supernatural grace to run the race that is set before us. Jo…

Join me on my "Maintain the Flame" podcast this week where I share a very important message that I recently preached entitled, "Obtaining Grace Through Transparency." During this message, I share about the power of God's empowering grace in our lives and how transparency opens the door for this amazing divine assistance to be present at every stage…

This week I share an important message on the subject of transparency that I recently preached in NC. I know that you will be encouraged, challenged, and inspired as you listen.Von Keith Collins

In this episode, I join my friend Brian Guerin of Bridal Glory International as we talk about the need for another "Great Awakening" in America. The hour is urgent and the mandate for the church to arise is vital during this hour of history. Make sure to listen and be challenged and encouraged on this important and timely episode!…

The nature of God is altogether holy. He reveals this throughout the Bible. However, holiness should also be an inwrought quality permeating throughout the life of every follower of Jesus. On this Maintain the Flame episode I share some vital information on a program entitled, "The Joy of Biblical Holiness - Pt. 3." Prepare to be encouraged and cha…

The nature of God is altogether holy. He reveals this throughout the Bible. However, holiness should also be an inwrought quality permeating throughout the life of every follower of Jesus. On this Maintain the Flame episode I share some vital information on a program entitled, "The Joy of Biblical Holiness - Pt. 2." Prepare to be encouraged and cha…

The nature of God is altogether holy. He reveals this throughout the Bible. However, holiness should also be an inwrought quality permeating throughout the life of every follower of Jesus. On this Maintain the Flame episode I share some vital information on a program entitled, "The Joy of Biblical Holiness." Prepare to be encouraged and challenged …

We find ourselves in an hour where we must embrace the cost of what it really means to follow Jesus. Our allegiance to Him must be clear as the Church arises in this hour to assume her rightful place in America and the nations. Listen to my "Maintain the Flame" podcast this week as I share some pointed truths that must be heard and embraced if we a…

In John 15:2 the Lord describes a vital process in the life of every true believer. He says the following, "...every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit." This picture is one of challenge, but at the same time, it is only through the process of being broken that we become qualified to carry the glory of God in our tim…

In John 15:2 the Lord describes a vital process in the life of every true believer. He says the following, "...every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit." This picture is one of challenge, but at the same time, it is only through the process of being broken that we become qualified to carry the glory of God in our tim…

There are many things that vie for our attention. Life can be filled with many distractions that pull us away from what is really important. Let me encourage you to take 30 minutes this week and to listen to an important message that I share on "Maintain the Flame" entitled, "FIRST PRIORITIES (Pt. 4)." Prepare to be challenged, encouraged, and stir…

There are many things that vie for our attention. Life can be filled with many distractions that pull us away from what is really important. Let me encourage you to take 30 minutes this week and to listen to an important message that I share on "Maintain the Flame" entitled, "FIRST PRIORITIES (Pt. 3)." Prepare to be challenged, encouraged, and stir…

There are many things that vie for our attention. Life can be filled with many distractions that pull us away from what is really important. Let me encourage you to take 30 minutes this week and to listen to an important message that I share on "Maintain the Flame" entitled, "FIRST PRIORITIES (Pt. 2)." Prepare to be challenged, encouraged, and stir…

There are many things that vie for our attention. Life can be filled with many distractions that pull us away from what is really important. Let me encourage you to take 30 minutes this week and to listen to an important message that I share on "Maintain the Flame" entitled, "FIRST PRIORITIES." Prepare to be challenged, encouraged, and stirred as y…

There is a great need for personal and corporate revival in this hour. As society continues to drift into darkness, the light of God's Word must be upfront and centered as the church aligns itself with God's purposes today. Let me encourage you to take 30 and listen to this "Maintain the Flame" podcast as I share about the theme of "REVIVAL."…

The church was birthed through fire on The Day of Pentecost in The Upper Room. The result was an immediate power and boldness that rested upon them. That day Peter preached with fire and 3,000 souls were gloriously transformed. We must embrace our desperate need for the Holy Spirit to move and manifest within our own lives, as well as within the ch…

There is a great necessity to maintain our first love experience with Jesus. Life presents many distractions that attempt to thwart our passions away from the Lord. However, we must deliberately live in such a way that nothing comes between us and our Jesus! Be prepared to be encouraged and stirred this week as you listen to a program entitled, "Ma…

There is a great need for God's people to persevere in this challenging time of history. Hebrews 10:36 declares the following, "You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised." Let me encourage you to listen to a recent message I spoke in Atlanta, GA recently, and prepare to be encouraged and…

There is a great need for God's people to persevere in this challenging time of history. Hebrews 10:36 declares the following, "You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised." Let me encourage you to listen to a recent message I spoke in Atlanta, GA recently, and prepare to be encouraged and…

There are marker seasons in history when the church must arise to meet the challenges at hand. This is clearly one of those seasons and as followers of Jesus, we must live in a state of personal revival and refuse to accept anything else. May your heart be stirred as you listen to this week's Maintain the Flame podcast entitled "Revival or Nothing.…