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The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem serves as an enduring sign of the core meaning of Christmas – which is movement from hopelessness to hope through Christ alone.1. Imagining the scene of hopelessness in Zion - the people of God under attack and being humiliated. (v.1)2. How was hope restored? By God's announcement that He will send a kingly ruler to deliver them, born in Bethlehem. (v.2-3)3. More than His birth is promised – Jesus will… a) stand & shepherd them in the strength of The LORDb) be great c) be their peace d) deliver them from their enemies. (v.4-6)Where do we turn for hope in discouraging times?Into what city was King David born? 1 Sam. 16:1-4, Luke 2:4Who brings together those who are apart? John 10:16, Eph. 2:17-22How will this prophesied shepherd rule? Mt.12:15-21, 2 Cor. 10:3-5

Sign-up for my free 20-day devotional, The Word Before Work Foundations, at http://TWBWFoundations.com--Series: 4 Biblical Ways to Escape the Comparison TrapDevotional: 2 of 4Who has a claim against me that I must pay? Everything under heaven belongs to me. (Job 41:11)On April 7, 2019, Craig Arttez Brewer walked into a Waffle House and started handing out $20 bills to strangers. For whatever reason, Brewer chose not to extend his generosity to all the restaurant's patrons, only some. One customer who did not receive one of Brewer's generous gifts became furious and stormed out of the restaurant. A few minutes later, the customer returned with a gun, shooting and killing Brewer on the spot.This tragic true story illustrates an important truth: God is the creator of the universe. He created us and every good thing in this world, and thus, he is free to do with our lives whatever he pleases. Just as the angry Waffle House customer had no right to Craig Brewer's generosity, we have no right to God's. Because we sinned against our Creator, the only “claim” we have against him is the claim to eternal separation from him (see Romans 6:23). That is what we deserve. Everything else—from our salvation, to our jobs, to the breath in our lungs—is a good and merciful gift of grace.And it is that truth that can free us from soul-sucking comparison. Last week, we saw that confessing our pride is the first way to escape the comparison trap. Here's the second: Thank God for the goodness he has shown—to you and to others. Thanking God for the goodness he has shown you turns your focus away from what you want to what you have already been given. And thanking God for the goodness he has shown others helps you remember that their success too is a gift from God—even if they aren't followers of him!This is where many of us can get hung up. Let's say you're competing for a promotion at work and you lose out to a lying, womanizing colleague who hates the ways of the Lord. That can be a tough pill to swallow. But God's Word promises that “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father” (James 1:17) who “sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous” (Matthew 5:45). And so, we can trust that God knows what he's doing—even when he allows the “unrighteous” to prosper.This morning, I want you to think of just one person you tend to compare yourself to. Thank God for the goodness he has shown them—their talents, prosperity, health, etc.And thank him for the unmerited goodness he has shown you, joining Jacob in praying, “I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant” (Genesis 32:10).

Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we begin a new series on the life-transforming words of Jesus ChristScripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 4:18-19Matthew 8:21-22Matthew 9:9Matthew 16:4Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them along with a prayer that God will use it in their life.To become a TSCM Ministry Partner, click herehttps://www.tomthepreacher.com/supportTo find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"?If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.TomthePreacher.comWe send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email.************ Do you want to have all your sins forgiven and know God personally? *********Check out my video "The Bridge Diagram" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Kjwrlind8&t=1sCheck out my website, www.TomthePreacher.com, to learn more about my ministry and sign up for my daily email. And make sure to request a copy of my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, when you visit my website.Check out my videos on this channel to learn how to answer tough questions challenging our faith.

Is immigration a threat or an opportunity?This is a question Christians are grappling with. The sheer number of people migrating throughout the world makes this a critical issue of our day.Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we look at several verses and principles that can help us think through these questions.Scripture Used in Today's MessageExodus 22:21, 20Matthew 25:34-46Romans 13:1-4Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them along with a prayer that God will use it in their life.To become a TSCM Ministry Partner, click herehttps://www.tomthepreacher.com/supportTo find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"?If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.TomthePreacher.comWe send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email.************ Do you want to have all your sins forgiven and know God personally? *********Check out my video "The Bridge Diagram" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Kjwrlind8&t=1sCheck out my website, www.TomthePreacher.com, to learn more about my ministry and sign up for my daily email. And make sure to request a copy of my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, when you visit my website.Check out my videos on this channel to learn how to answer tough questions challenging our faith.

Only when the gospel of Jesus Christ becomes our primary identity is both unity and diversity possible. Adiaphora – non-essential matters that are deemed scripturally neutral Romans 14:1-9 1Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. 2One person's faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. 3The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them. 4Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand. 5One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind. 6Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. 7For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. 8If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. 9For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living. The goal of the church is unity, not uniformity. It is gospel unity that is proof of the deep work of Jesus to change our lives and how we interact with one another. Romans 14:10-15 10You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat. 11It is written: “ ‘As surely as I live,' says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.' ” 12So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. 13Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister. 14I am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for that person it is unclean. 15If your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy someone for whom Christ died. Romans 14:19-20 19Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 20Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. How can we be a radically united church in a radically divided culture? Find our identity in the gospel of Jesus Christ Practice humility and empathy Embrace diversity Actively listen Pursue reconciliation Pray for unity

Where do people go these days to find the Truth?In a culture increasingly given over to lies and deception, the church must stand as the source and beacon of truth. It's not easy, but it's our calling.Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more and join me in praying that our churches fulfill this responsibility.Scripture Used in Today's Message1 Timothy 3:152 Timothy 4:1-4Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them along with a prayer that God will use it in their life.To become a TSCM Ministry Partner, click herehttps://www.tomthepreacher.com/supportTo find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"?If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.TomthePreacher.comWe send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email.************ Do you want to have all your sins forgiven and know God personally? *********Check out my video "The Bridge Diagram" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Kjwrlind8&t=1sCheck out my website, www.TomthePreacher.com, to learn more about my ministry and sign up for my daily email. And make sure to request a copy of my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, when you visit my website.Check out my videos on this channel to learn how to answer tough questions challenging our faith.

Jesus was called by God to bear our sins, meaning He was about to suffer more than any person had ever suffered.  Going to the cross took immense courage.But do you realize Jesus had opportunity to turn back and abandon His mission?In fact, He had at least TEN opportunities to do so.Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover those temptations and how He handled them.Scripture Used in Today's MessageJohn 19:30Matthew 16:23Luke 9:51Matthew 26:21-25, 45, 83-66Luke 23:9John 19:8-12Matthew 26:53Matthew 27:40John 17:4Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them along with a prayer that God will use it in their life.To become a TSCM Ministry Partner, click herehttps://www.tomthepreacher.com/supportTo find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"?If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.TomthePreacher.comWe send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email.************ Do you want to have all your sins forgiven and know God personally? *********Check out my video "The Bridge Diagram" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Kjwrlind8&t=1sCheck out my website, www.TomthePreacher.com, to learn more about my ministry and sign up for my daily email. And make sure to request a copy of my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, when you visit my website.Check out my videos on this channel to learn how to answer tough questions challenging our faith.

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Proverbs 30:v1-9 1The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out. 2Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man. 3I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One. 4Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name? Surely you know! 5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar. 7Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: 8Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, 9lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.

"Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying,  “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you.”  So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, a three-day journey in extent.  And Jonah began to enter the city on the first day's walk. Then he cried out and said, “Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” Jonah 3:1-4Who needs a Second Chance? We all do! What will you do with yours?

"Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28 "He will wipe every tear from their eye. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain; for the old order of things has passed away. Revelation 21:4Who do you turn to in a time of crisis... when your heart is broken and the grief can feel overwhelming? In the above scriptures we are told to come to our Father. He is our truest confidante and our Comforter. Listen through this brief episode as Dr. Paula offers encouragement and resource to those of you who are in need of a heart healing.

The bible teaches us that God our Father is a compassionate God, Jesus is full of compassion and that you and I, as new citizens in the kingdom of God, are required to be just as gracious to others.   Exodus 33:19 And He said, I Myself will make all My goodness pass before you and will proclaim the name of the Lord before you, and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show compassion on whom I will show compassion.2 Corinthians 1:3-4  Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.Colossians 3:12  12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Exodus 34:6 Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in loving-kindness and truth;Psalm 103:8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in loving-kindness.Psalm 116:5 Gracious is the Lord and righteous; Yes, our God is compassionate.Lamentations 3:22 The Lord's loving kindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail.Psalm 103:3-4Who pardons all your iniquities,Who heals all your diseases;Who redeems your life from the pit,Who crowns you with loving-kindness and compassion;Psalm 119:77 May Your compassion come to me that I may live, For Your law is my delight. Truth Becomes Her To find engaging Bible stories for girls that would help them form a meaningful connection to ScriptMemory Cross A new and exciting Gospel tract used to teach children Bible stories and memorize ScriptureCreation Ministries International Creation Ministries International is a group of non-profit ministries in several countries.Israel365 Connect the many lovers of Israel from all around the world to the Holy Land every single day Readability The only smart Reading & Comprehension Learning App your child can use anytime, anywhere.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=R98ACZW2FNSSW)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/622a9079e8fb640012cb94f3. I pray that God would "give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. 18I, pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance" https://plus.acast.com/s/blueprint-of-faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Romans 14:112 (ESV) Do Not Pass Judgment on One Another 14As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. 2One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. 3Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. 4Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. 5One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. 6The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. 7For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. 8For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lords. 9For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. 10Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; 11for it is written, As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me,and every tongue shall confess to God. 12So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.

Season 1 - Episode 17 Who is the Sun Clothed Woman in Revelation 12? Revelation 12:1 And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: 2 And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. Misconceptions: · The Woman is the Virgin Mary · The woman is the Church and her child is the true Church who are to be raptured out. · “If this be true, and the Child is not caught out until the middle of the week then the Church will have to go halfway through the Tribulation.” – Clarence Larkin Answer: Re-read the verse: Revelation 12:1 And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: 2 And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. Genesis 37:9 9And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me. And he told it to his father, and to his brethren: and his father rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream that thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth? The Woman represents the nation Israel 1. Revelation is to be interpreted literally · This verse was clearly prophesied way back in Genesis 37. Joseph is clearly the 12thstar. · The woman is not a literal woman, but a symbol, say-mi'-on (a sign, mark, token) 2. Compare Scripture with Scripture · Israel is compared constantly to a woman in the Old Testament (Married, Divorced, Widowed, Adulterous Wife. The Church is NOT. The Church is the Virgin Bride of Christ) Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 54:1;47:7-9;Luke 18:1-8; Jeremiah 3:1-25 · The Woman is described as being “with child” and “travailing to bring forth” what scripture does support this being the Church? (None) This is Israel · It was prophesied that Christ would come from Israel · Romans 9:4-5 4Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises; 5Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen. · These verses align with Israel's history o Revelation 12:2 2And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. “The activity of the woman from time of Abraham to the birth of Christ is described in verse 2. The present tense of the verses provides a dramatic setting. The woman is continuously with child. She is continually crying… in the pain of travail. She is continuously experiencing labor to be delivered…Herein, then, are pictured the experiences of Israel as a nation from the moment she was brought into existence with the call of Abraham until the day Christ was born in Bethlehem The entire message of the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi describes what is here set forth in one verse.” Dr. Herman A. Hoyt

1As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. 2One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. 3Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. 4Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own mastera that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. 5One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. 6The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. 7For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. 8For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. 9For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. 10Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; 11for it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confessb to God.” 12So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.

Disciple Up #180 Shepherding: Feeding & Defending the Flock By Louie Marsh, 10-7-2020   Intro. An e-mail poured in! Disagreement on what I said about Witness Lee and the Local Church. Episode 73-74.   So what is the duty of teachers and shepherds when it comes to dealing with doctrinal error and, sometimes, out right heresy? Let's take a look!   Everyone – Leaders Included – Must Watch Their Mouth!   Yes, I am very well aware that we'll be judged for every careless word we speak. I'll go even further we are also commanded not to lie and not to condemn our brothers when we disagree with them   “34You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 35The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. 36I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, 37for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”” (Matthew 12:34–37, ESV)   “4Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand.” (Romans 14:4, ESV)   “6The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. 7For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. 8For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's.” (Romans 14:6–8, ESV)   “1“Judge not, that you be not judged. 2For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when there is the log in your own eye? 5You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.” (Matthew 7:1–5, ESV)   TEACHERS AND SHEPHERDS HAVE DUTIES FROM GOD   FEED AND LEAD:   When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. (Jn 21:15–17).   However, pastors and teachers aren't just commanded to teach and lead the flock. We are also called upon to defend it when necessary. James says teachers are under a stricter judgement and this tension between not being judgmental but being discerning and defending your flock from harm, is part of the weight of that judgement.   Ezekiel tells us that if the watchman doesn't warn those under his care he will be condemned. So yes, I am very aware of this and living with the weight of this greater judgement is something I agreed to take on when I became a teacher and pastor.   WATCHMEN – PROTECTING THE FLOCK   “1The word of the Lord came to me: 2“Son of man, speak to your people and say to them, If I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from among them, and make him their watchman, 3and if he sees the sword coming upon the land and blows the trumpet and warns the people, 4then if anyone who hears the sound of the trumpet does not take warning, and the sword comes and takes him away, his blood shall be upon his own head. 5He heard the sound of the trumpet and did not take warning; his blood shall be upon himself. But if he had taken warning, he would have saved his life. 6But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet, so that the people are not warned, and the sword comes and takes any one of them, that person is taken away in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at the watchman's hand.” (Ezekiel 33:1–6, ESV)   “3Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. 4For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.” (Jude 3–4, ESV)   “5And the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, “Why do your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?” 6And he said to them, “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, “ ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; 7in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.' 8You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.”” (Mark 7:5–8, ESV)   Should We Name Names?   “11But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party.” (Galatians 2:11–12, ESV)   “19holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, 20among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.” (1 Timothy 1:19–20, ESV)   “16But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, 17and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18who have swerved from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are upsetting the faith of some.” (2 Timothy 2:16–18, ESV)   If the people involved are public figures – like I am – the answer is yes!   THE PRICE OF LEADERSHIP:   “1Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.” (James 3:1–2, ESV)   God's judgement is based on what you know.   “20For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.” (Romans 1:20, ESV)   That's the only way His judgements can be just. He can't condemn or justify you if you didn't something was right or wrong.   “47And that servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. 48But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.” (Luke 12:47–48, ESV)   “12Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— 13each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 14If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. 15If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.” (1 Corinthians 3:12–15, ESV)  

PROPHECY HOUR: THE FALLING AWAY! Pastor Dan and Linda Catlin www.prophecyhour.com 2 Thessalonians 2:3-6 “Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;” 4Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. www.prophecyhour.com Please visit www.prophecyhour.com Also https://www.facebook.com/WichitaMissionChurch/ and http://wichitahomeless.com/

Matthew 5:1-8Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.The BeatitudesHe said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.8 Blessed are the pure in heart,for they will see God. Dynamics of BeatitudesSpiritual Poverty --> Mourning over sins --> Attitude of Meekness --> Hunger for Righteousness --> Mercy, Purity, Peace-making Pursuit of Righteousness in 1. Mercy2. Purity 3. Peace-makingPurity in Heart? Is it possible?“Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (I Samuel 16:7)The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart! What is purity of heart?There are two meanings:1.     A clean heart- a hear that is cleansed from dirt, filth, or contamination2.     An undivided heart – being unmixed or having no double allegiance.Psalm 27:3-4Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart,who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully“Purity of Heart Is to Will One Thing.” - Søren KierkegaardPurity of heart is an undivided heart that will one thing!James 4:8Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.  4 You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. Philippians 3:13-14But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, Lord, give me an undivided heart,that I may fear your name. (Psalms 86:11).Seeing God?Entering into God's Presence Experiencing God's Presence 2 Corinthians 4:6 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ “Seeing God is the great goal of being pure.” John Piper

Let Leaders Lead – v.1-4Who are the leaders:Overseeing shepherds – v.2Exemplary – v.3Humble Yourselves – v.5-7The gospel levels and raises us – 1 Peter 5:6Stand Firm – v.8-14Satan’s uses tactics to deceive and destroy people2 Corinthians 2:11Tactic 1 = Twist truthTactic 2 = Remind & shameTactic 3 = Tempt & fan the flame withinFour Promises: God will Restore, Establish, Strengthen, SetTo find out more about BridgePoint Church, located in Gloucester, Virginia and led by Pastor William Erps, visit us online at:https://bridgepoint.church

Ministry and Ministering Thoughts for the New Year i) What such words mean. (Parenthesis: Life of Moses) ii) What we have. iii) What we can bring. Mark 10 42But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. 43But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister 44and whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. 45For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. A Lesson from Moses’ Life: II Corinthians 10 4For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds, 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; ii) What we have. Hebrews 2:18 For in that He himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succour (help) them that are tempted. Matthew 11 28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. iii) What we can bring. II Corinthians 1 3Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4Who comfortethi us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. MARANATHA For 2019:“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee, the Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Join the Dark (Humor) Side Sign Up For Our VERY Infrequent Newsletter Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy. Thank you! LinksMore Than A Spoonie BlogYoung People With Chronic IllnessAudibleAdam Ruins EverythingUniqlo Bras and Bra TopsVictoria JacksonFavorite Podcasts SickBoyStuff You Missed in History ClassLoreJoe RoganDeal With ItMyths and History What is your disorder? *Neuromyelitis optica, depression, adrenal insufficiency. Nmo is similar to MSAt what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *4Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *A funny sarcastic independent little girlWhat would you do if you were not dealing with your invisible illness? *I would’ve been finishing high schoolWhat would you like people to know about your daily life? *Everything is exhausting.What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *Better options to help relieve symptomsDo you have any life hacks? *Yes! 1. water bottles 2. towels dressing gown 3. homeschoolingWhat kind of support do you get from family or friends? *I Need a full-time carer...to make me food and everything because I’m in bed all the time. My friends also help by treating me normally but also getting it.Have you ever had someone not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *I can’t remember an example. But people are always very impressed thanks blind because I manage wellHow has your invisible illness affected your relationships? *I don’t get to spend very much time with my family. But it makes the time we do more valuable, the dynamics of my relationship with my parents and brother are very interesting. They each go above and beyond for me. But don’t see me as broken. They see me as me.Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *That I often blame/doubt myself. Sometimes I worry I’m not trying hard enough. I compare myself.Does the fact that your disease is invisible change how healthcare professionals treat you? *No. I’m very lucky to have had the same team since I was 4, when they didn't doubt me. But I imagine if I were to be newly diagnosed now they would suspect it’s for attention and stuff.What is your best coping mechanism? *PODCASTS! I love them sooooo much n it’s an effortless distraction. I listen to so many that I can’t catch up

Welcome to another snarky episode of the Comics Rack Snarkcast! Join Amy, Darrell and Gerri on another adventure. In this episode we talk: Antman #1, The Valiant, Gotham by Midnight and the coming Top Cow book Postal #1. We also talk about the new ABC series Agent Carter. Questions? Comments? Complaints? Suggested reading? Email us at rookieandthegeek@gmail.com Follow the Taylor Network of Podcasts for news, articles and a variety of podcasts at http://thetaylornetworkofpodcasts.me/ Check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheRookieAndTheGeek Or, just catch us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rookie_Geek

Affordable Podcasting $5.99 a month includes Web Hosting Suppport The Classic Blues at Music Maker Visit Recover in Christ Ministries today Visit our 24 hour family friendly radio streaming station Job 14 1Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble. 2He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. 3And doth thou open thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest me into judgment with thee? 4Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one. 5Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass; 6Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day. 7For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. 8Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground; 9Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant. 10But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he? 11As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up: 12So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. 13O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me! 14If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. 15Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work of thine hands. 16For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin? 17My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and thou sewest up mine iniquity.

Affordable Podcasting $5.99 a month includes Web Hosting Suppport The Classic Blues at Music Maker Visit Recover in Christ Ministries today Visit our 24 hour family friendly radio streaming station Job 14 1Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble. 2He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. 3And doth thou open thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest me into judgment with thee? 4Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one. 5Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass; 6Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day. 7For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. 8Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground; 9Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant. 10But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he? 11As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up: 12So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. 13O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me! 14If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. 15Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work of thine hands. 16For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin? 17My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and thou sewest up mine iniquity.

Affordable Podcasting $5.99 a month includes Web Hosting Suppport The Classic Blues at Music Maker Visit Recover in Christ Ministries today Visit our 24 hour family friendly radio streaming station 2 Corinthians 1 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: 2Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 5For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 6And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. 7And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. 8For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 9But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: 10Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; 11Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf. 12For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. 13For we write none other things unto you, that what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end; 14As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are our's in the day of the Lord Jesus. 15And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; 16And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. 17When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? 18But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. 19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. 20For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 21Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 22Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. 23Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth. 24Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

Do you want the Enhanced Podcast AAC file format? Get our Enhanced Podcast version of this episode using our feed at http://www.gallifreyanembassy.org/podshock/podshock.xml Doctor Who: Podshock Episode 12 Week of the 7th of November 2005 Running Time: 1:06:02 In this episode: In the news - Christmas Invasion transmit date announced, Casting News - Andrew Hayden-Smith, Roger Lloyd-Pack, and Tracy-Ann Oberman, TV Moments, Audio Books on CD, Convention Wrap Up, Cardiff Lit Up, and more. Features - Talking TARDIS Money Bank reviewed, The Deviant Strain by Justin Richards book review, Doctor Who: The Second Key - Big Finish... Feedback - Listener feedback: Dalek Rights, Hip-Hop Daleks, MMM Commentaries, and more. Announcements - New Podcast stores open and a new competition with prizes offered, plus a new way to leave us audio feedback by using the Podshock Public Call Box 206-888-4WHO (206-888-4946). Spoilers - Rumours and speculation about The Christmas Invasion and Series 2 with David Tennant. Hosted by James Naughton (UK), Ken Deep (US), and Louis Trapani (US).

Do you need the MP3 file format? Get our MP3 version of this episode using our MP3 dedicated feed at http://www.gallifreyanembassy.org/podshock/podshockmp3.xml Doctor Who: Podshock Episode 12 Week of the 7th of November 2005 Running Time: 1:06:02 In this episode: In the news - Christmas Invasion transmit date announced, casting news - Andrew Hayden-Smith, Roger Lloyd-Pack, and Tracy-Ann Oberman, TV Moments, Audio Books on CD, Convention Wrap Up, Cardiff Lit Up, and more. Features - Talking TARDIS Money Bank reviewed, The Deviant Strain by Justin Richards book review, Doctor Who: The Second Key - Big Finish... Feedback - Listener feedback: Dalek Rights, Hip-Hop Daleks, MMM Commentaries, and more. Announcements - New Podcast stores open and a new competition with prizes offered, plus a new way to leave us audio feedback by using the Podshock Public Call Box 206-888-4WHO (206-888-4946). Spoilers - Rumours and speculation about The Christmas Invasion and Series 2 with David Tennant. Hosted by James Naughton (UK), Ken Deep (US), and Louis Trapani (US).

Do you want the Enhanced Podcast ACC file format? Get our Enhanced Podcast version of this episode using our feed at http://www.gallifreyanembassy.org/podshock/podshock.xml Doctor Who: Podshock Episode 11 Week of the 24th of October 2005 Delayed/Belated Podcast Time: 1:18:55 In this episode: In the news - Torchwood - Doctor Who spin off series announced, DVD news, Children in Need, Christmas Invasion trailer, Paul McGann in Cardiff and stage show of TVM, NTA Awards, Convention Wrap Up, and more... Spoilers - Rumours and speculation about The Christmas Invasion and Series 2 with David Tennant. Features - Torchwood is discussed. Feedback - Listener feedback: Tim Reflects on Rose Announcements - New Podcast stores open and a new competition with prizes offered, plus a new way to leave us audio feedback by using the Podshock Public Call Box 206-888-4WHO (206-888-4946). Hosted by James Naughton (UK), Ken Deep (US), and Louis Trapani (US).

Do you need the MP3 file format? Get our MP3 version of this episode using our MP3 dedicated feed at http://www.gallifreyanembassy.org/podshock/podshockmp3.xml Doctor Who: Podshock Episode 11 Week of the 24th of October 2005 Delayed/Belated Podcast Time: 1:18:55 In this episode: In the news - Torchwood - Doctor Who spin off series announced, DVD news, Children in Need, Christmas Invasion trailer, Paul McGann in Cardiff and stage show of TVM, NTA Awards, Convention Wrap Up, and more... Spoilers - Rumours and speculation about The Christmas Invasion and Series 2 with David Tennant. Features - Torchwood is discussed. Feedback - Listener feedback: Tim Reflects on Rose Announcements - New Podcast stores open and a new competition with prizes offered, plus a new way to leave us audio feedback by using the Podshock Public Call Box 206-888-4WHO (206-888-4946). Hosted by James Naughton (UK), Ken Deep (US), and Louis Trapani (US).

Doctor Who: Podshock - MP3 Version Do you want the Enhanced Podcast AAC format? Get our Enhanced Podcast version of this episode using our feed at http://www.gallifreyanembassy.org/podshock/podshock.xml Doctor Who: Podshock Episode 10 Week of the 10th of October 2005 Time: 1:06:31 In this episode: In the news - Regenerations in Swansea report, David Tennant to Toast 40th Royal Lyceum Theatre Anniversary, location reports, David Tennant in upcoming Harry Potter movie... Cyber Speculations - How might the Cybermen appear in the new upcoming series? Features - Listener Sean Huxter reviews the new Sonic Screwdriver (toy/pen), we review The Horror of Fang Rock DVD. Feedback - Listener feedback. Announcements - New Podcast stores open and a new competition with prizes offered, plus a new way to leave us audio feedback by using the Podshock Public Call Box 206-888-4WHO (206-888-4946). Hosted by James Naughton (UK), Ken Deep (US), and Louis Trapani (US).

Do you need the MP3 file format? Get our MP3 version of this episode using our MP3 dedicated feed at http://www.gallifreyanembassy.org/podshock/podshockmp3.xml Doctor Who: Podshock Episode 10 Week of the 10th of October 2005 Time: 1:06:31 In this episode: In the news - Regenerations in Swansea report, David Tennant to Toast 40th Royal Lyceum Theatre Anniversary, location reports, David Tennant in upcoming Harry Potter movie... Cyber Speculations - How might the Cybermen appear in the new upcoming series? Features - Listener Sean Huxter reviews the new Sonic Screwdriver (toy/pen), we review The Horror of Fang Rock DVD. Feedback - Listener feedback. Announcements - New Podcast stores open and a new competition with prizes offered, plus a new way to leave us audio feedback by using the Podshock Public Call Box 206-888-4WHO (206-888-4946). Hosted by James Naughton (UK), Ken Deep (US), and Louis Trapani (US).