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In this powerful follow-up to “Pentecost: The Forgotten Moment,” we shift our focus from the event to the people—those who responded with obedience, and those who didn't. Out of 500 who saw the resurrected Jesus, only 120 waited, prayed, and obeyed. These were the Remnant. This week's message challenges us to evaluate: Are we part of the 120, or are we clinging to comfort like the 380? Discover what it means to be a faithful, obedient remnant in today's culture. Learn to let go of the ropes, say yes to God's call, and pursue the fullness of the Spirit that was launched at Pentecost. It's not about numbers—it's about obedience.

As we continue through our “Live Like…” series is, we are talking about generosity being a normal part of our lives. GENEROUS— A readiness to GIVE more than necessary. And for the Christian, giving is the nature of our Father. As a matter of fact, I'm sure most of you have either heard or said, “You're acting just like your father”

This is our core verse for today Acts 2:1–4 (NKJV)“When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place… Suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind… and there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire… and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit…”

GENEROSITY is ultimately a heart posture, an attitude about giving. GENEROSITY is our norm is a revelation we're still growing in as a church, but we've definitely made it consistent practice.

Let's remember, at it's core GENEROSITY is ultimately a heart posture, an attitude about giving.

Serving is our Privilege” simply allows us the opportunity to discover what God will do through anyone willing to be open to their assignment.

Jesus told us, “these signs will follow them that believe,” we simply have to be open to embracing our new creation. This spiritual reality is for every believer! We are speaking spirits, confined to humanity. And tongues is simple speaking a spiritual language. As a matter of fact Jesus actually told us, “My words are Spirit.”

Jesus Himself didn't even start His earthly ministry until the Holy Spirit came upon Him. Think about it, both the public ministry of Jesus in the gospels and the public ministry of the church through the book of Acts began with the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

The reason “Serving is our Privilege” is we understand that as we offer our lives as a sacrifice to God, He inspires our heart to want to be part of what He's doing. As a matter of fact, Jesus takes it personal when we serve. “When you've done it unto the least of one of these, you've done unto Me.”

Jesus repeatedly made this statement, “The Greatest in the Kingdom will be a SERVANT”

Remember, Spirit within, Spirit upon— Think about it, Jesus is the FIRSTBORN, our example of one born of the Spirit and He's the one who actually said, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me” Don't forget, Jesus repeatedly talked to His disciples about the Holy Spirit.

Live Like. . . Worship is our Desire P6

Pastor John LoBuglio We will be discussing and studying the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the Evidence of Praying in Tongues

Worship is our Desire because; in the words of the apostle Paul, “By the grace of God, I am who I am.” So on our worst day, we still have these new lives Jesus made available for each of us.

Worship is one of the most spiritual things a Christian can take part in. And without question one of the best ways to experience God's presence in a more tangible way from our human position. Here's the thing, WORSHIP IS OUR DESIRE, and I realize that it's not going to be everybody's desire, but I am presenting to you this morning the opportunity to be a part of where we're going.

Worship is a spiritual avenue for the people of God to not only acknowledge, but reverence God for who He is. To connect with our Father on a more authentic level.

When it comes to Living Like… Faith is our Response, we have to realize that in the scriptures, believing and faith flow together. If we think about it, God not only designed us to live by faith, he actually commanded us to. Seriously, if God makes the same statement 4 times, Habakkuk 2:2, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38, THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH

Ultimately, it's faith that gives every believer access to God's world. But like we touched on in our last couple of talks, it's also why unbelief is so deceptively destructive.

In “The Live Like Life” there has to be transformation in our thinking for Faith to be our Response. It's the only way a human can engage in a different dimension, in spiritual living. And believing is the key that unlocks faith.

In this episode of Pause, Mark's recent message on the entire book of Ephesians & what it means to "be the church," was discussed. Walking through Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he reminds us that the church isn't a building but the people of God living out His purposes. The conversation illuminates how our identity in Christ forms the foundation for everything we do as believers. Through practical insights from Ephesians, we learn that being the church requires remembering who we are in Christ, committing to prayer, understanding grace, embracing unity in diversity, using our spiritual gifts, living in the light, and fighting spiritual battles with God's armor. Pastor Mark emphasizes that while following Jesus is simple, it isn't easy—it requires intentional living in a complex world. This comprehensive overview of Ephesians challenges us to move beyond surface-level Christianity and truly embody what it means to be the church wherever we go.#BeTheChurch #EphesiansStudy #ChristianIdentity #ChurchCommunity #PrayerLife #GraceMessage #UnityInDiversity #SpiritualGifts #ArmorOfGod #NeighborhoodChurch #PausePodcast #ChristianPodcast

Join Pastor Johnny as he wraps up his series titled BE THE CHURCH.

Discover what it truly means to BE the church, not just go to church, in this powerful exploration of the Book of Ephesians. Pastor Mark unpacks Paul's letter to the ancient city of Ephesus, revealing timeless truths for today's believers. Journey through essential aspects of church identity: finding our true identity in Christ, understanding transformative grace, embracing unity in diversity, and engaging in spiritual warfare. Learn how the early church in Ephesus - a wealthy, diverse city dominated by pagan worship - mirrors our modern challenges. This comprehensive teaching emphasizes prayer as the foundation for church vitality, healthy relationships as evidence of transformation, and the importance of each believer using their gifts. Whether you're struggling with identity, seeking community, or wanting to make an impact, this message illuminates how being the church is simple but profound.#BeTheChurch #ChurchTeaching #Ephesians #BiblicalIdentity #ChristianCommunity #ChurchUnity #SpiritualGrowth #FaithJourney #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #ChurchFamily

Here's the deal, Live Like… Faith is our Response, starts with the understanding that believing and faith go hand in hand.

Jesus is our passion is birthed out of a relationship. “He who loves Me” It's in relationship that He begins to manifest Himself to each of us. In a Live Like… “Jesus is our Passion” life, we have to realize that it is a life-long process of surrender that keeps us open to transformation, by getting to know Jesus.

Please understand, when we talk about being passionate for the Lord, it's never out of some works approach. Our passion simply grows the better we get to know Him. For example, God is good, Jesus is good, Holy Spirit, good!! And the better we know Him, the clearer this truth becomes. God's plan for His creation hasn't changed. This is why He made us in His image. We're suppose to be an expression of Him. Us in Him, Him in us!

Colossians 3:1-3 (NKJV) “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.”

John 15:16 (AMP) I have CHOSEN you and I have APPOINTED, placed and purposefully planted you, so that you would go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit will remain and be lasting…

We looked at the type of church that God never desired, and the seven warnings or woes that we need to watch out for. Then, we explored the life of Jesus and how He trained and taught the disciples on how to BE THE CHURCH.

The LIVE LIKE life starts with the revelation of who He is. Get this settled, Our WHY will never have sustaining influence until we get our WHO settled. Colossians 3:1-3,NKJV- “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2, Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3, For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the teaching series, "Let's Be The Church" with the second part of "Be People of Prayer." This sermon dives into  segments 4-7 of the prayer wheel developed by Dick Eastman in his book "The Hour That Changes the World." The four types of prayer discussed in this teaching are: Scripture Praying, Watching, Intercession, and Petition. 

Pastor Dan Arnold kicks off the new year by introducing the “Activate” series with the message “Don't Go To Church, BE The Church."Our mission is to advance God's Kingdom by loving Jesus and making disciples. For us, it's all about Jesus. Our hope is that people will feel loved and welcomed. We pray that people will meet God and as a result choose to follow Jesus their whole lives. Come as you are and check us out!

Colossians 3:1-3 (NLT) Since you HAVE BEEN raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of Heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God's right hand. Think about the things of Heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.

John 15:11 (NKJV) “THESE THINGS I have spoken to you, that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full.” Joy is a fruit of His nature, spiritual in its origin, a product of Heaven, but it still has to be yielded to. Remember, Ephesians tells us to put on our new man.

John 15:11 (NKJV) “THESE THINGS I have spoken to you, that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full.”

Matthew 6:33 (NLT) “Seek the Kingdom of God ABOVE ALL ELSE, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” If we approach Jesus' instructions from what Paul tells us in Colossians, when we give our lives to Christ, at that moment God transfers us into the Kingdom of His Son. And having this revelation, one of our priorities is, that we inspire and equip our next generation to embrace the righteous life of God's Kingdom.

Is your church contributing to the leadership problems in the church? In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott sit down with Pastor Joel Wayne, from Chapel Pointe Church, as he talks about the leadership epidemic in the American and the global church. Joel Wayne is the Lead Pastor of Chapel Pointe Church in Hudsonville, Michigan. He is passionate about bringing the gospel to the nations and raising up lay leaders inside of the church. Be The Church, a ministry of Chapel-Pointe Church, provides training, conferences, and curriculum to train leaders within the church both domestically and abroad. In this week's Overtime, Alex and Scott debate the ways that American leadership traits cross-cultures and also inhibit the ability to lead in different cultures. Get that conversation and more at missionspodcast.com/premium. Is God calling you to missions? ABWE can help you find the opportunities and support you need to bring the gospel to the nations, plant churches, and disciple believers. Start the conversation with us today at abwe.org/sendme. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

Matthew 6:33 (NLT) “Seek the Kingdom of God ABOVE ALL ELSE, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” Jesus told His disciples, “Preach the gospel of the Kingdom, telling them the Kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Here's my prayer, that we inspire and equip our next generation to embrace the righteous life of God's Kingdom. Let this sink in, the Kingdom of Heaven is designed for complete reliance on the King and His way of ruling. (His Lordship) kingdom, the kings domain.

Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don't worry about missing out. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now

Matthew 6:31-33 (AMP) “Therefore do not worry or be anxious (perpetually uneasy, distracted), saying, ‘What are we going to eat?' or ‘What are we going to drink?' or ‘What are we going to wear?' 32, For the [pagan] Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; but do not worry, for your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33, But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness, His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God, and all these things will be given to you also.”

Nehemiah shows us the difference one person can make by simply saying yes to what God puts on their heart. The miraculous is that all the people came together for one purpose. FAITHFUL IN WHATEVER WAS NEEDED. “Find your section of the wall”

One of our biggest takeaways from Nehemiah's prophetic example is the difference one person can make by simply saying yes to what God puts on their heart.

The Nehemiah Project is a prophetic look into what God has called His last-day saints to not only be aware of, but be involved in. We have to understand, God's old covenant was coming to a close and these books contain so much revelation that needs uncovered.

Colossians 3:1-3 (NLT) Since you HAVE BEEN raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of Heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God's right hand. Think about the things of Heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.

Today every believer needs this same revelation, He is still the God who sees and makes a way, which includes making a way for us to see, to distinguish us. Get this image settled in your soul, the ram is on the way

Something to keep in mind as we follow our ancestors through the OT, the revelation of Jireh is still just as real today. He is still the God who see and makes a way.

There are layers of spiritual reality concealed throughout the pages of our OT and with the Holy Spirit's guidance, they come to life in our lives. Remember what Jesus told Peter, you didn't get this revelation from a man, but from My Father in Heaven.

The basis of todays teaching comes from Joel 2:28 OT and Acts 2:17 NT Acts 2:17 NKJV “‘In the last days,' God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.”

Romans 8:1, 5 (NKJV) “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.”

So lets unpack this Jehovah Jireh reality; “Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and Abraham said, “Here I am.” “Then on the third day Abraham lifted his eyes and saw the place afar off.” Genesis 22:14 (NKJV) And Abraham called the name of the place, The-Lord-Will-Provide (Jehovah-Jireh); as it is said to this day, “In the Mount of the Lord it shall be provided.”