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Notice and appreciate people who stick with you in adversity.A solid rebuke brings healing and hope. Authenticity is not the ultimate goal.
Do you have a local church? In this episode of The Bonfire we are going to talk about the value of a local church. If you need come and you are in Washington, come check out Grace Community Church in Auburn! Jesse also reminds us to be strong in Jesus. We want to be faithful. Jesus will give us courage. Faithfulness to Jesus is our ultimate goal.
Revelation is the final book of the Bible and super important to study. We are starting a new season looking at the book of Revelation so we can truly understand the glorious place that awaits us when we leave this Earth. It's time to make sure Jesus is first in your live. Are you ready?
Pride divides families Being teachable accelerates your faith and development. Humility is the lens through which people see Jesus in you.
Imitate the holiness and unity of the Trinity. Find friends who raise your commitment level to God. Holiness is the overlooked unity factor.
Intentionally cultivate habits so that you will receive and give hope daily for a lifetime as you become like Jesus. Let your vision and forward thinking be filled with biblical Christianity, not cultural Christianity. Jesus prays that we will have complete unity and wants us together to lead our cities to our Savior and His infinite hope.
Hope is a good choice at every crossroad of life. One degree off can land you at the wrong destination. There are hope thieves that are stealing your hope.
Let the word of God and the Spirit of God dwell in your heart. Read the Bible in your home. Be devoted to God's word as a church family. Scripture transforms your city with hope. God's Word and Spirit lead a revival in your country.
Hope Gifts: The Treasure Chest God wants to fill our hearts, homes, churches, and cities with His presence and hope. There are blockers which are restricting the amount of hope you are receiving. The more you receive from God, the more you will overflow with hope.
God makes clear conditional statements designed to guide us to personal growth and faithfulness. The more you reject God, the harder your heart will become. When you know what God wants, do it now.
God always has the final say. Is there something you are doing on your own that you need to give up to God today? God will move in your life and guide you even if it doesn't always feel good.
God wants you to step up and participate. It's not enough to hide out and not be in the game. God is calling you out today! Make today the day you follow Jesus and his plan for your life.
From Genesis to Revelation we learn that the devil is real but there is hope in the name of Jesus. The truth of Jesus can defeat all the lies of the devil in our life.
How many times has God protected you and you haven't even known it. Think back over your life. Perhaps from the wrong job or the wrong relationship. Today we look at God's protection in the book of 2 King's chapter 6.
A delay in something does not mean a denial from God. Today we look at John chapter 11. Be inspired today to cast aside what is hindering you and truly step into the light.
God's power is evident when you align with God's word. Let's look at 2 Kings Chapter 5 together.
The Jericho story is a good one and we are looking at that today as we consider how God's power works. How do we stay the course when we feel like we aren't getting results? How can we keep trusting God?
Prayer unites us, allows us to rely on God, builds our faith and shifts our focus. So how do we pray and how does God respond?
God invites us to his throne and we can be confident in that. How do we pray with the boldness of knowing that God asks us to come before him? It's time to cry out to God together!
Do you ever have the idea in your mind that when you pray you just want God to give you all your requests - a sort of blank check? Let's look at the misconceptions of prayer and use to pray with Faith!
Pastor Jesse underlines the significance of prayer and surrendering to God to nurture faith, drawing parallels to Jesus' surrender in the Garden of Gethsemane. When we mirror Jesus's actions, that surrender results in drawing closer to the Holy Spirit and staying loyal to God. Dedicating time to prayer, having faith in God, and staying steadfast will grow your journey of faith.
Today we are focusing on Nehemiah chapter 1 as we look at what we are to do when we see brokenness. There is brokenness in ourselves and in the world. How does prayer and fasting tie into this? What should we do first? How does God respond when we do this?
Hannah prayed for years as she walked through a disappointing situation. Hear more about this with Pastor Jesse as we look at how to not give up in your prayer life. Be dedicated, pray with your whole heart, and watch God in his faithfulness. In the story of Hannah, the change of a nation was linked to the private prayers of a mother. Be encouraged and don't give up!
How do we make intentional prayer a part of our faith walk? Today Pastor Jesse looks in the book of Exodus to discover how Moses prayed. Prayer helps us grow our relationship with God. Let's all get started in cultivating daily prayer!
1. Be proactive: Take God's light into the darkness 2. Be bold: Stand your ground against false gods. 3. Be persistent: Go the distance until God brings the breakthrough.
Rejection and opposition can rattle your faith.Religious people will undermine your vision.Your greatest test is usually your own doubt. All that matters is what God says!
Jesus set his face like flint to be faithful and finish the mission.
A humble attitude An unwavering courage A new accountability A united team
Three Big Excuses 1 The fear of failure 2 The absence of ability 3 The lack of desire
The person of GodThe promises of GodThe power of GodThe provision of God
1 Make sure what you are doing is from God and for God.2 Remember that God's call is primarily relational. 3 Your calling requires you to continually rely on God. 4 You are a priest who helps people know and walk with God.
In the final episode of the fourth season of "The Bonfire," Jesse Bradley discusses the hope of Jesus and the transformation it can bring to individuals and cities. He uses the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman from John chapter 4 as an example of how personal transformation can lead to citywide change. Bradley encourages listeners to think beyond themselves and their own lives, to consider how they can bring hope to their cities. Let's all work to trust in God and be bold in our faith.
Zacchaeus is an example of generosity and how God can use unlikely individuals in his plans. It's not just about money but about time, talents, and kind words. In this week's episode of The Bonfire, we talk about finding joy in generosity and how to connect it to your whole life.
What is revival?Jesse uses the story of Philip from the Book of Acts as an example of someone who experienced the hope of God and how that led to revival. Revival comes from God and cannot be manufactured or manipulated. How can you pray for an expect revival in your own life?
In this episode of The Bonfire Jesse Bradley discusses the story of Jesus bringing hope to a man possessed by demons in Mark chapter 5. He emphasizes the transformative power of Jesus' hope, which not only changes lives but also grows and spreads. You will be encouraged to trust in Jesus, even when life takes unexpected turns, and to share your stories of how Jesus has changed your life. Don't miss the concept about being a "hope leader" by bringing hope to others. Are you ready to cultivate daily habits that can help you find your mission and vision from God?
Jesus has a clear and consistent message for all of us in scripture. Do not give up. Why do we feel like we want to give up and what can we do about it? How do we build ourselves up with the truth and words of Jesus so we can persevere?
1 Your good emotions can lead to bad decisions.2 Bad solutions steal your peace and delay your purpose.3 When you are in a low place, just start serving.4 God opens doors that you don't deserve.5 God sees your suffering and hears your prayers.6 Your restoration is linked to their restoration.
Today on The Bonfire we dig into the story of Nicodemus and the concept that religion doesn't satisfy. A relationship with Jesus is beyond religion. Find out how to be born again and let's let a fresh wave of the Holy Spirit wash over us.
1 God's favor extends beyond your abilities. 2 God's favor proclaims His unstoppable grace. 3 God's favor makes memories that strengthen your faith. 4 God's favor is saturated with purpose so that more people will be set free.
Jesse Bradley discusses the concept of hope, focusing on the story of Jesus healing a paralytic man in Mark chapter 2. He emphasizes that hope is relational, received, and retold. Hope grows the closer one gets to Jesus, and it is received from Jesus, not from religious practices. Hope is active and requires determination, courage, and faith.
The fear of God courageously follows God's plan The fear of God protects kindness The fear of God resists dark agendas The fear of God leads to God's favor
The Holy Spirit has transformational power! Jesse emphasizes that transformation often involves change and growth, which can sometimes be painful but is ultimately beneficial. The Holy Spirit is a relationship that can lead to shifts in one's life, requiring trust and surrender. Reflect on your personal growth over the past year and identify areas where they want to become more like Christ. Are you ready to be open to the work of the Holy Spirit?
What is and what is not kindness? This could be a big shift as we look at how Jesus treated people and how we should respond with choosing the spirit instead of the flesh as we interact with others.
The Holy Spirit is God and one of the greatest gifts a person can receive. He provides power, comfort, truth, and yes, fire. Today, we're talking about the joy of the Holy Spirit and how the kingdom of God is a kingdom of joy. If you've grown up with negative experiences related to church and God, the Holy Spirit can redeem and heal those experiences, bringing you God's joy through His truth.
When you are on fire, for God, obstacles start to diminish. What seemed and felt daunting, now is happening. We can't do it on our own strength. It's more than just technology and methods and principles and knowledge. We need the fire of the Holy Spirit. Listen to this episode to find out more about the incredible relationship you have with God and how he is a consuming fire.
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