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Believing God's Word Despite Unmet Expectations - Matthew 11-1-19-Sermon Notes--1- -------------------- is the promised King - vv1-15-a. By responding to the doubts of John - vv1-6-b. By highlighting the ministry of John - vv7-15-2- -------------------- is the promised King - vv16-19-Digging Deeper---Why did John begin to doubt that Jesus was the Messiah- What was John expecting the Messiah to do---How was John the Baptist's ministry unique- What does John's ministry say about Jesus---Are there ways God has not met your expectations- How should you respond- -Other Passages to Consider- -Isa 26-19- 29-18-19- 35-5-6- 61-1- Mal 3-1-4- 4-4-6- 1 Pet 1-3-12.
Can we really believe the Bible? Can we trust that it’s true? Yes we can! We can have confidence in the Bible. Main Scripture passage 2 Peter 1:16-21
Vehicles that are serviced through regular maintenance schedules are usually pretty reliable and last a long time. The same way is with our physical and spiritual lives! The physical is obvious, but the spiritual way to stay healthy is to stay in a close relationship with Jesus. This comes by way of regular reading of your Bible and talking with Jesus through prayer. The wonderful byproduct to this type of behavior is not just a healthy life, but a life that wants to share Who you know! That's just some of what we'll learn as we continue our message entitled "Believing God's Word!"
There are countless ways to drink coffee. Whether it's hot, cold, cold brew, nitro, french pressed, straight black or a pile of ingredients, you've got lots of choices! However when it comes to the truths of the Bible, you can't pick and choose what works for you and what doesn't. Even though you might not like what the Bible has to say, it's not up for debate. Pastor Mark will urge you not to get caught up in the details, but accept God's Word regardless of your opinion or understanding. As you keep reading the Bible and continue keeping the faith, God's plan and purpose for you will become clear, when you're "Believing God's Word."
"Believing God's Word - Luke 1:18-25 ESV" from Faith Fellowship St Pete, St Petersburg, FL by Colin Munroe, Senior Pastor. Released: 2020.
Pastor Felix and Dr Akintade shares on experiencing rest and healing through the power of faith in the Word of God. What does it really mean to believe? Find the answers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pastor-felix/message
By Pastor Robert Rosales Scriptures - Ephesians. 6:10-18 (NKJV) - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— - Matthew 16:18 (NLT) - Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. - 2 Timothy 3:16 (NKJV) - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, - Numbers 23:19 (NKJV) - “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? - Psalms 119:89 (NKJV) - Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven. - Matthew 24:35 (NKJV) - Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. - Joshua 1:8 (NKJV) - This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. - Joshua 24:14-15 (NKJV) - “Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord! 15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” - 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 (NIV) - Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. 2 But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled. Message Points Signs that I'm NOT reading God's Word: 1. I'm making bad or wrong choices 2. I'm fearful regarding the future. 3. I'm tolerating sin in my life. 4. I'm looking and acting like the world. 5. I'm not hearing from God. Q1: What is the Armor of God? A1: Armor of God is essentially the Word of God Q2: What is Belt of Truth? A2: The Belt of Truth is the Integrity of the Written Word of God. Q3: How do I put on the Belt of Truth? A3: Put on the Belt of Truth by Reading and Believing God's Word. Q4: How do I use the Belt of Truth? A4: I use the Belt of Truth by Applying God's Word to My Life
By Pastor Gil Dirmann Scriptures - Ephesians 6:10-18 (NKJV) - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints - Matthew 16:18 (NLT) - Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. - 2 Timothy 3:16 (NKJV) - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, - Numbers 23:19 (NKJV) - “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? - Psalms 119:89 (NKJV) - Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven. - Matthew 24:35 (NKJV) - Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. - Joshua 1:8 (NKJV) - This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. - Joshua 24:14-15 (NKJV) - “Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord! 15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” - 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 (NIV) - Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. 2 But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled. Message Points Q1: What is the Armor of God? A1: Armor of God is essentially the Word of God. Q2: What is Belt of Truth? A2: The Belt of Truth is the Integrity of the Written Word of God. Q3: How do I put on the Belt of Truth? A3: Put on the Belt of Truth by Reading and Believing God's Word. Q4: How do I use the Belt of Truth? A4: I use the Belt of Truth by Applying God's Word to My Life.
What does it mean to believe God's word, no matter what? How do we live with unshakable hope, unblinded faith, and sights clearly set on heaven? That is exactly what we're talking about in this week's episode of the Embracing a Simpler Life podcast! Elisa Pulliam shares her story of hardship, along with God's receptive work in her life and all He's taught her through His word about faith regardless of circumstances. Elisa has so much wisdom to share, I know you will be blessed! All things Elisa! Elisa Pulliam is passionate about helping women experience a fresh encounter with God and His Word for the sake of impacting the next generation with Kingdom Hope. Her latest book, "Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight through Believing God's Word," is described as "more than a devotional, it's a tool for growing deep spiritual roots." Elisa is the founder of More to Be, a ministry devoted to equipping women with biblical resources, coaching, and mentor training. She also is the owner of the Kaleo Agency, and as a creative strategist, she helps female entrepreneurs, coaches, and writers develop their brand marketing in order to convey their message and maximize their mission with ease. Connect with Elisa at MoretoBe.com or KaleoAgency.net. You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter! Find her new devotional Unblinded Faith HERE. And check out her free 90 Days of Faith Challenge here! Scriptures Referenced 2 Corinthians 3:16-18, "...And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." 2 Corinthians 4:4, "The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body." John 17:3, "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." Episode Sponsor: Phonics Museum App by Veritas Teaching children to read as early as possible is one of the best things parents and teachers can do for a child’s future academic success, but knowing how or where to start is overwhelming and oftentimes confusing for parents, but it doesn’t have to be… The Phonics Museum is the first complete solution that with little to no parental or teacher involvement will take a child that can’t recognize letters, all the way to reading real books. Visit www.phonicsmuseum.com/easl to claim your two-week free trial! For More Subscribe to our email list here. We'd love to be able to stay in touch with you! Subscribe to our podcast on iOS here. To subscribe on Android, click this link and select your podcast listening app. Or copy this link into your favorite podcast listening app: http://embracingasimplerlife.libsyn.com/rss Leave an iTunes review here. These help more people find the Embracing a Simpler Life podcast and are greatly appreciated! Follow Embracing a Simpler Life on Facebook and Instagram! Get Katie's book here: Heavenly Minded Mom: A 90 Day Journey to Embrace What Matters Most
Pastor Mike continues in the theme of Spiritual Hunger this morning by discussing what it really means to "Believe" what God's Word says. Is it really that easy just to believe? Scripture says that Abraham believed God and it was credited as righteousness, in another passage it says the even the demons believe and they shudder. Is there a different kind of believing going on here? Listen in and ask God to show you this morning how you believe. Are you believing as Abraham did or are you believing as the demons did? Very important to know the difference if you're concerned about your eternity...
Pastor Mike continues in the theme of Spiritual Hunger this morning by discussing what it really means to "Believe" what God's Word says. Is it really that easy just to believe? Scripture says that Abraham believed God and it was credited as righteousness, in another passage it says the even the demons believe and they shudder. Is there a different kind of believing going on here? Listen in and ask God to show you this morning how you believe. Are you believing as Abraham did or are you believing as the demons did? Very important to know the difference if you're concerned about your eternity...
Pastor Mike continues in the theme of Spiritual Hunger this morning by discussing what it really means to "Believe" what God's Word says. Is it really that easy just to believe? Scripture says that Abraham believed God and it was credited as righteousness, in another passage it says the even the demons believe and they shudder. Is there a different kind of believing going on here? Listen in and ask God to show you this morning how you believe. Are you believing as Abraham did or are you believing as the demons did? Very important to know the difference if you're concerned about your eternity...
Pastor Mike continues in the theme of Spiritual Hunger this morning by discussing what it really means to "Believe" what God's Word says. Is it really that easy just to believe? Scripture says that Abraham believed God and it was credited as righteousness, in another passage it says the even the demons believe and they shudder. Is there a different kind of believing going on here? Listen in and ask God to show you this morning how you believe. Are you believing as Abraham did or are you believing as the demons did? Very important to know the difference if you're concerned about your eternity...
What should be our reaction to the Bible and the words of God? Drawing from his own story of conversion, Associate Professor of German Dr. Grant Henley shares reflections on a passage of scripture that has special meaning for him: John 7:40-46. This account of the Hebrews' reaction to the teachings of Jesus—"No one ever spoke like this man!"—eventually drove Dr. Henley to repentance and faith. Emphasising that hearing God's word with a right heart requires appreciation and awe, Dr. Henley devotes the rest of his message to the topic of marriage and relationships. He shows how undivided devotion to God is the prime goal of both marriage and singleness, and concludes with the story of meeting his own wife, Amy.
Andrew Wommack Most Christians do not know how to receive a miracle from God. Learn how to grab a hold of miracles and make them happen. Believing God's Word is the most important step to receiving a miracle. We do not just naturally grow up believing God -- it takes renewing our minds. By finding out what the Bible teaches, you can plant the Word of God and begin to experience your own miracles.