Welcome to the weekly audio podcast of Pastor Eddie Smith and Faith Family Church in Jefferson, South Carolina. For more information, visit www.faithfamilychurchsc.com
In this powerful message, we're challenged to embrace our true identity as redeemed children of God. The central theme revolves around understanding the full extent of Christ's redemption - not just from sin, but from sickness and poverty as well. We're reminded of the 'great exchange' that took place at the cross, where Jesus took our sin, sickness, and poverty so we could receive His righteousness, health, and abundance. The message emphasizes that many believers are living far below their privileges, unaware of what truly belongs to them in Christ. We're encouraged to renew our minds with God's Word and to start seeing ourselves the way God sees us - as kings and priests, meant to reign in life. This perspective shift is crucial for us to walk in the fullness of our redemption and to overcome the challenges we face in our daily lives.
In this powerful message, we're challenged to embrace our true identity as redeemed children of God. The central theme revolves around understanding the full extent of Christ's redemption - not just from sin, but from sickness and poverty as well. We're reminded of the 'great exchange' that took place at the cross, where Jesus took our sin, sickness, and poverty so we could receive His righteousness, health, and abundance. The message emphasizes that many believers are living far below their privileges, unaware of what truly belongs to them in Christ. We're encouraged to renew our minds with God's Word and to start seeing ourselves the way God sees us - as kings and priests, meant to reign in life. This perspective shift is crucial for us to walk in the fullness of our redemption and to overcome the challenges we face in our daily lives.
As we approach Easter, we're reminded of the profound significance of Palm Sunday and Holy Week. The story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem teaches us about recognizing our time of visitation and the importance of genuine praise. Just as the crowds waved palm branches symbolizing victory and provision, we too should lift our praises to God. The cleansing of the temple serves as a powerful metaphor for our own spiritual lives - are we keeping our temples pure and dedicated to prayer? This message challenges us to examine our hearts, guard our spiritual gates, and ensure we're not merely putting on a religious façade. As we reflect on Jesus' journey to the cross, we're called to deepen our relationship with Him, truly knowing Him and the power of His resurrection. Let's prepare our hearts for Easter by drawing near to God, serving others in love, and embracing the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice.
As we approach Easter, we're reminded of the profound significance of Palm Sunday and Holy Week. The story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem teaches us about recognizing our time of visitation and the importance of genuine praise. Just as the crowds waved palm branches symbolizing victory and provision, we too should lift our praises to God. The cleansing of the temple serves as a powerful metaphor for our own spiritual lives - are we keeping our temples pure and dedicated to prayer? This message challenges us to examine our hearts, guard our spiritual gates, and ensure we're not merely putting on a religious façade. As we reflect on Jesus' journey to the cross, we're called to deepen our relationship with Him, truly knowing Him and the power of His resurrection. Let's prepare our hearts for Easter by drawing near to God, serving others in love, and embracing the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice.
In this powerful message, we're reminded of the crucial difference between having God's Word 'for us' versus having it 'in us'. The parable of the sower from Luke 8 serves as a central focus, illustrating how our hearts are like different types of soil receiving God's Word. We're challenged to examine: are we allowing God's promises to truly take root in our hearts, or are they merely surface-level knowledge? The message emphasizes that faith isn't just about hearing the Word, but about letting it penetrate deeply into our being. We're encouraged to be like Mary, who 'pondered' God's words in her heart, or like Abraham, who was 'fully persuaded' by God's promise. This teaching invites us to reflect on our own faith journey - are we truly allowing God's Word to transform us from the inside out, or are we merely going through the motions? It's a call to move beyond surface-level Christianity and into a faith that's deeply rooted and unshakeable.
In this powerful message, we're reminded of the crucial difference between having God's Word 'for us' versus having it 'in us'. The parable of the sower from Luke 8 serves as a central focus, illustrating how our hearts are like different types of soil receiving God's Word. We're challenged to examine: are we allowing God's promises to truly take root in our hearts, or are they merely surface-level knowledge? The message emphasizes that faith isn't just about hearing the Word, but about letting it penetrate deeply into our being. We're encouraged to be like Mary, who 'pondered' God's words in her heart, or like Abraham, who was 'fully persuaded' by God's promise. This teaching invites us to reflect on our own faith journey - are we truly allowing God's Word to transform us from the inside out, or are we merely going through the motions? It's a call to move beyond surface-level Christianity and into a faith that's deeply rooted and unshakeable.
In this message, we delve into the profound power of our words and how they shape our reality. The central message revolves around activating the blessing of God in our lives through faith-filled speech. We explore the concept that our tongue is the 'original pen,' writing our future with every word we speak. The main scripture discussed is Proverbs 18:21, reminding us that 'Death and life are in the power of the tongue.' This truth challenges us to examine our daily speech and align it with God's promises. We're encouraged to speak life, health, and blessings over ourselves and others, regardless of our current circumstances. This message invites us to reflect on how our words might be inadvertently limiting God's blessings in our lives and challenges us to start speaking His truth over every situation.
In this message, we delve into the profound power of our words and how they shape our reality. The central message revolves around activating the blessing of God in our lives through faith-filled speech. We explore the concept that our tongue is the 'original pen,' writing our future with every word we speak. The main scripture discussed is Proverbs 18:21, reminding us that 'Death and life are in the power of the tongue.' This truth challenges us to examine our daily speech and align it with God's promises. We're encouraged to speak life, health, and blessings over ourselves and others, regardless of our current circumstances. This message invites us to reflect on how our words might be inadvertently limiting God's blessings in our lives and challenges us to start speaking His truth over every situation.
In this powerful message, we're reminded that the blessing of God is activated through our faith. We're called to shift our focus from the visible problems to the invisible promises of God. Just as God spoke the world into existence, we too can speak life-changing words of faith. The key is to immerse ourselves in God's Word, making it the final authority in our lives. By doing so, we align ourselves with Abraham's blessing, which includes salvation, healing, prosperity, and peace. We're challenged to stop identifying with the old Adam and embrace our new identity in Christ. This isn't just about positive thinking; it's about allowing God's Word to transform our minds and, consequently, our reality. Are we ready to let faith be the vehicle that transports heaven's blessings to earth in our lives?
In this powerful message, we're reminded that the blessing of God is activated through our faith. We're called to shift our focus from the visible problems to the invisible promises of God. Just as God spoke the world into existence, we too can speak life-changing words of faith. The key is to immerse ourselves in God's Word, making it the final authority in our lives. By doing so, we align ourselves with Abraham's blessing, which includes salvation, healing, prosperity, and peace. We're challenged to stop identifying with the old Adam and embrace our new identity in Christ. This isn't just about positive thinking; it's about allowing God's Word to transform our minds and, consequently, our reality. Are we ready to let faith be the vehicle that transports heaven's blessings to earth in our lives?
In this powerful message, we're invited to explore the profound concept of 'activating the blessing' in our lives. The central theme revolves around understanding and embracing our identity as children of Abraham through faith in Christ. We're reminded that the blessing God bestowed upon Adam and Eve, and later upon Abraham, is still active and available to us today. The key scripture discussed is Genesis 1:28, where God's original blessing of fruitfulness, increase, and dominion is established. This blessing isn't just about material prosperity, but encompasses every aspect of our lives - spiritual, physical, and emotional. We're challenged to see ourselves as God sees us, to speak faith-filled words, and to live in the reality of our covenant relationship with Him. The message draws interesting parallels between natural inheritance and spiritual inheritance, emphasizing that our true identity and blessings come not through physical lineage, but through our faith in Christ. This teaching is deeply relevant to our daily lives, encouraging us to activate the blessing through faith, obedience, and aligning our words and actions with God's promises.
In this powerful message, we're invited to explore the profound concept of 'activating the blessing' in our lives. The central theme revolves around understanding and embracing our identity as children of Abraham through faith in Christ. We're reminded that the blessing God bestowed upon Adam and Eve, and later upon Abraham, is still active and available to us today. The key scripture discussed is Genesis 1:28, where God's original blessing of fruitfulness, increase, and dominion is established. This blessing isn't just about material prosperity, but encompasses every aspect of our lives - spiritual, physical, and emotional. We're challenged to see ourselves as God sees us, to speak faith-filled words, and to live in the reality of our covenant relationship with Him. The message draws interesting parallels between natural inheritance and spiritual inheritance, emphasizing that our true identity and blessings come not through physical lineage, but through our faith in Christ. This teaching is deeply relevant to our daily lives, encouraging us to activate the blessing through faith, obedience, and aligning our words and actions with God's promises.
In this powerful message, we're reminded of the transformative power of God's blessing in our lives. The central theme revolves around activating the blessing of Abraham, which is available to all believers through Christ. We explore the story of Joseph in Genesis 39, highlighting how the blessing of God operated in his life even in the midst of adversity. This narrative challenges us to recognize that God's favor can elevate us in any circumstance, just as Joseph rose from slave to ruler in Egypt. The message emphasizes that the blessing is not just about financial prosperity, but encompasses every aspect of our lives - including salvation, healing, peace, and joy. We're encouraged to step out of our comfort zones, increase our giving, and align ourselves with God's kingdom principles to fully activate this blessing. This teaching invites us to examine our own lives, identify areas where we might be limiting God's blessing, and take bold steps of faith to experience the fullness of what God has for us.
In this powerful message, we're reminded of the transformative power of God's blessing in our lives. The central theme revolves around activating the blessing of Abraham, which is available to all believers through Christ. We explore the story of Joseph in Genesis 39, highlighting how the blessing of God operated in his life even in the midst of adversity. This narrative challenges us to recognize that God's favor can elevate us in any circumstance, just as Joseph rose from slave to ruler in Egypt. The message emphasizes that the blessing is not just about financial prosperity, but encompasses every aspect of our lives - including salvation, healing, peace, and joy. We're encouraged to step out of our comfort zones, increase our giving, and align ourselves with God's kingdom principles to fully activate this blessing. This teaching invites us to examine our own lives, identify areas where we might be limiting God's blessing, and take bold steps of faith to experience the fullness of what God has for us.