Grace New Hope Podcast

Been with Jesus // Paul

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023

https://youtube.com/live/Cau0P5FJVO4 1. Man Down and Needs a Medic Acts 9:1-20 a. Paul was struck down on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:1-9) i. Not because God wanted to kill him, but to get Paul out of his own way ii.Ananias asks for understanding; what God is asking sounds crazy (Acts 9:13-16) iii. God responds with further clarification2. “Immediately” Acts 9:20 a. Paul's immediate response is very similar to several others in the Gospels i. The Leper – Mark 1:40-45 ii. The Demon Possessed Man – Mark 5:1-20 iii. The Deaf/Mute Man – Mark 7:31-37 iv. The Two Blind Men – Matthew 9:27-31 v. The Samaritan Woman at the Well – John 4:1-42 b. Your Testimony is your greatest tool3. From the Accused to the Ambassador a. Characteristics of an Ambassador i. Represents a foreign land within the receiving country (Heaven to Earth) ii. Familiar with the culture, social norms, and local economy (peace with all) iii. Well versed in the receiving country's politics and significant historical events (times and seasons) iv. Effectively communicates with people of various cultures and backgrounds (light of the world) v. Understands the receiving country's laws, though not condemned by those laws (you are a new creature) vi. Seeks to advance the interests of their country while residing in the receiving country (spreading the Gospel) vii. Resilient and able to cope with the challenges of working in a foreign land (steadfast) b. The Biblical description of an Ambassador for Christ i. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 1. God is making his appeal to the world through us 2. We are to become the righteousness of God (the example of the Kingdom on earth) ii. John 17:15-18 1. You are not of this world because Christ is not of this world 2. As Christ was sent into the world, so are you!4. The Name of God is Now Upon You Acts 9:15 a. Name (Greek: onoma) = everything that encompasses a person's reputation (rank, authority, hobbies, interests, deeds, exploits, etc) b. Exodus 20:7 i. Name (Hebrew: šēm) = reputation, fame, glory ii. Vain (Hebrew: šāv') = worthless conduct, emptiness of speech c. We are written letters, in the flesh, from God to the world i. 2 Corinthians 3:3 ii. What kind of story are you writing?

Been with Jesus // Nicodemus

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023

https://youtube.com/live/nI4SUZqFG-0 1. Nicodemus Rich-Powerful-Empty-Questioning John 3:1-2 a. Sadducees, Essenes and Pharisees b. Ruler- Sanhedrin c. Prejudice d. Night e. Respectful2. Physical and Spiritual John 3:3-13 a. Pleasant, but aside b. The Kingdom- see/enter c. Physical- Spiritual cleansing. Water=holy d. Son of Man3. Fired or Recruited John 3:14-17 a. Serpent on a stick- Deep Theology b. Fired or hired c. Chosen or loved - the most profound • the world d. Ee-Taow--7;50-51, 19:38-39

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The Devil // Been with Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023

https://youtube.com/live/Uo9j6k1y02g 1. Into the Wild LUKE 4:1-2 a. Led by the Spirit into the wilderness How often do we wind up being in a place longer than we should out of disobedience? b. Being tempted by the Devil • 2 Corinthians 4:4 c. He was hungry • Hebrews 2:18 • Hebrews 4:152. What is your hunger? luke 4:3-4 a. Redirect- The purpose of hunger • Deuteronomy 8:3 b. Do you understand what is your need? 3. What is your price? LUKE 4:5-8 a. The bypass of pain b. Did he have the right to offer it? c. Redirect- it's not about the stuff or the power, it is about the relationship • Deuteronomy 6:134. Who are you? LUKE 4:9-12 a. Do you matter? b. To go against the natural instinct- the looming question of the cross. c. Redirect-I know the father • Deuteronomy 6:16 5. Yo homes, smell ya later LUKE 4:13 a. If you are in the wilderness make sure it is the Holy Spirit and not your sin that has you there. b. The devil might come to you, but don't come to him • James 4:7 • Matthew 10:13

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John- Passion over Power

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023

https://youtube.com/live/i4uE977HO40 1.The power is not in the principalities (3:1–3:2)a.. Political Power b. Religious Powerc. How do you battle power? Ephesians 6:10-13d. Real Power -The Word in the The Wilderness, Hosea 2:142. Identity=Jesus (Luke 3:3-20) Repentant belonging (3-9) - IN*Baptism of Repentance*Particular sins, particularly*Lord may we know the weight of your wrath and the density of your mercy -ChiChib. Live to tell (10-14)—out*How do we make our paths straight? Proverbs 3:5-6Everyone- live a life of___________*Government- __________ your position of care*Soldiers- Do not use your ___________ to harm*1Peter 3:15c. . Point to Jesus (15-22) -up*. Expectation *John 3:29*. Preach Good News Jeremiah 20:9* Our joy is in our identity; our identity is in Christ3. Watch for Jesus (23)*Luke 2:40, 52, 3:23

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Been with Jesus // John + Elizabeth

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023

watch it: https://youtube.com/live/y49xojRmR6c

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Been with Jesus Luke 2:22-38

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023

watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zdNe7amW4I&t=2238s

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The patient expectation of the powerful unknown.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023

https://youtube.com/live/DodK_ng_gPkThe patient expectation of the powerful unknown. - James 51. The values of God's economy. James 5:1-6 a. Wealth is not the enemy- its love is- Prov. 10:22 b. On what do you place value? c. How do you treat those who do not have power?2. Patient Expectation James 5:7-12 a. Be patient- but live in expectation b. Establish your hearts c. We patiently wait even when we do know what we are waiting for d. Do not cut corners.3. Weakened by sin? James 5:13-16 a. Our sin can make us sick b. A Biblical response to life: - Suffering- pray - Happy- rejoice - Sick-Seek Prayer - Pray for people when they are sick4. The power of Faithfulness = Discipleship a. Power invades the weakness b. Elijah was normal c. You pray, God acts= Testimony d. Save that person, Cover others e. The promise is real but not yet seen. f. Thanking God for JamesKairos QuestionsHeart- Who has given you your value in life? Was it different at different times?Soul- Do you devalue others? Who and why? Mind- Read or summarize 1 Kings 17-18: How does God use hard situations to show his power? How does this show Elijah is normal yet a channel of great power?Strength- What do you need patience for today?Neighbor- Who needs your prayers?