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https://www.ronmoore.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/jrn20180521.mp3 Download Into a world dark with sin and death, the light dawned. The question is has it dawned in your heart? Further, has it penetrated your attitudes, thoughts, and actions? In the next half-hour, Ron Moore shines the gracious light of Christ into the shadowed recesses of our souls. Look…and see the transforming power of rebirth.   This Week's Resource Why did Jesus have to die? Could he not have lived a long life, teaching mankind the ways of God, and then returned to his Father in glory? What was so necessary about the Cross and what does it mean for those separated from God? The answer is found and examined in Ron Moore's booklet titled Why did Christ Have to Die? There, supported by numerous scripture passages, Ron offers a clear explanation of the Gospel message.  It's the Good News your loved ones need to hear. Why did Christ Have to Die? is yours for a gift of any amount. We'll send it to you for a gift of any amount. [maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://onrealm.org/TheJourneyMinistry/give/now” text=”GIVE NOW” ]

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The two disciples in Luke 24 were making a 7-mile journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus, but they actually made a spiritual journey. When the Lord first came alongside them, they did not recognise Him. They were spiritually blind, but then He opened their eyes, and their lives were transformed. They were sad and dismayed when they set out. They were changed when their eyes were opened.---The disciples were moved to share the good news -vv33-35-. They were transformed and walked back the 7 miles to Jerusalem now to immediately proclaim the message. They went that very hour. They could not but speak the things they had heard and seen.---Do you know the Christ-- Have you had your spiritual eyes opened-- Do you have fellowship with Him-- Have you the same urgency to proclaim the gospel as the two disciples on the Emmaus Road had--

The two disciples in Luke 24 were making a 7-mile journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus, but they actually made a spiritual journey. When the Lord first came alongside them, they did not recognise Him. They were spiritually blind, but then He opened their eyes, and their lives were transformed. They were sad and dismayed when they set out. They were changed when their eyes were opened.---The disciples were moved to share the good news -vv33-35-. They were transformed and walked back the 7 miles to Jerusalem now to immediately proclaim the message. They went that very hour. They could not but speak the things they had heard and seen.---Do you know the Christ- Have you had your spiritual eyes opened- Do you have fellowship with Him- Have you the same urgency to proclaim the gospel as the two disciples on the Emmaus Road had-

Words: Rev'd Jon SwalesVoice: Rosie SmithMusic: Used with Permission. Chris Sayburn 'It pours'A Lament for Covid & Omicron Variant  (Draft)Father God,Healer of All Hurts.We come to you in our hour of need saying.How Long? O Lord.How Long?We find ourselves caught up in the storm of Covid.We feel stranded and alone,Fearful that we will be cut off from those we love.A new variant,A new wave,Damned if we lock down,Damned if we don't. Catch 22 loaded with suffering.How Long? O Lord.How Long?We face shipwreck and catastrophe,Battered and bruised by the storm of this pandemic.Our nation is in peril,Our NHS is stretched,Our Souls feel anxious and afraid.How Long? O Lord.How Long?Healer of all hurts,We come to you in our hour of need pleading.That you would still the wind and waves,And act,And move,And comfort,And heal,And embrace us in your healing hands.Covenant God,Father of Lights,We bring before your tender love.Those who are sick,Lord have mercy, Christ Have mercy.Front Line workers for protection and resilience, Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy.For energy and patience for those in educationLord have mercy, Christ Have mercy.For the vulnerable and those shielding,Lord have mercy, Christ Have mercy.Step in,Hold back the Wave.Step in and bid the storm to cease.Help us to move,And act,In love,And hope.Father God,Healer of All Hurts.We come to you in our hour of need praising you,That you do not leave us,or forsake us.You have shown your love to us in Jesus. Covenant God,Father of Lights,We come to you in our hour of need praising you,That there is not a hurt you will not heal.Nor a tear you will not wipe away.You have shown your love to us in Jesus.We praise you that in Jesus is a balm to soothe our souls.We praise you that in Jesus there is always hope.We praise that in Jesus all will be well.Until that day,We Weep and Pray.How Long? O Lord, How Long?-Swales, Dec 2021

  WINNING WITH THE WORD “Winning with the Word” is a weekly blog that will help you to be a winner in life by applying God's principles for living the abundant life as found in the Bible, God's manual for life. AN INVITATION TO YOU: To subscribe to this blog, click here.  To subscribe to this podcast, click here. If this blog and podcast have blessed you, please encourage your family and friends to subscribe as well. Thank you! Be sure to check out our Featured Book of the Week at the end of this post. ______________________________________ Do you prefer listening instead of reading? Then click below to listen to today's blog post on podcast. https://media.blubrry.com/winning_with_the_word/content.blubrry.com/winning_with_the_word/WWW_04_19_21_Your_Authority_and_Power_in_Christ.mp3 ______________________________________ Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, novelist and life coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is April 19, 2021, and this is Episode #11 of Series 2021. This episode is titled “Your Authority and Power in Christ” _______________________________ Have you had trouble getting some of your prayers answered? If so, this week's post and podcast may explain why. One of the key reasons we do not get answers to our prayers is that we ask God to do something that He has told us to do. Something which He has already given us the power and the authority to do. God is a God of law and order. He has established spiritual laws, and He will not violate those laws. Indeed, in cases relating to man's dominion on the earth, God has chosen to limit Himself. Brother Kenneth Hagin, who is now with the Lord, told of the time that Jesus appeared to him. While Jesus was speaking, a demon got between Him and Brother Hagin and started creating such a ruckus that Brother Hagin could not hear what Jesus was saying. As you can imagine, Brother Hagin was getting quite frustrated because he needed to hear what the Lord was saying to him. Finally, Brother Hagin blurted out, "Lord Jesus, please send this demon away. I can't hear a thing You're saying!" To Brother Hagin's great surprise, Jesus said, "I can't." Brother Hagin was astounded. "Lord, what do you mean You can't. You're GOD!" "Yes," Jesus replied. "But I have chosen to limit My power and authority on the earth because I have given it to man. You have to command the demon to leave." So, Brother Hagin commanded the demon to leave in the Name of Jesus, and the demon immediately left. As born-again Christ-followers, we have that same authority and power residing in us. A simple illustration will explain how the authority and the power of Christ in us work. Most of us have electricity in our homes. If you walk into a room in your house and it is dark, do you call the electric company to ask them to turn on the lights? No, of course not. You turn on the lights yourself. Why? Because the electric company has already supplied the electric power to your home, but it is up to you to flip on the light switch. If you don't flip on the switch, all the power coming into your house from the electric company will do you no good. Well, the same principle applies to us believers. God has given us the power and the authority to fulfill His Great Commission as He commanded us to do in the Gospel of Mark, chapter 16. That power is on the inside of us. God is the Electric Company. But we have to switch on the power inside us in order to heal the sick, raise the dead, and cast out demons. In other words, we have to flip on the switch of that power to get it flowing. If we do not switch on the power switch, nothing will happen, even though all the power we need is inside us.  How do we flip on the switch? By faith. To expect God to flip on the switch is a wrong expectation. His job is to be the Electric Company, to supply the power of the Holy Spirit. He will not flip the switch for us. Why not?

Church Hurt is Spiritual Warfare but there is Healing in CHRIST: Have you felt pain or experienced abuse by the hand of other those you expected to trust as your brothers and sisters in the Lord? Your pain is real! Beware of the schemes of the devil. Don't give in to the temptation of bitterness - you have already been made free by the Blood of Jesus. #spiritualabuse​ #narcissism​ #innerhealing​ Audio captured from YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/uYL-mxfOZhg To support this ministry or for more information, please visit: https://www.neverforgettheblood.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nftb/support

Have you ever wondered what Scripture means when it calls the Church “The Bride of Christ?” Have you ever wondered what it will be like to be part of what the Book of Revelation calls “The Wedding Supper of the Lamb?” Come listen to the story of the Church in a way that will introduce […] The post The Church as Bride appeared first on Trinity Church.

Grace and Grit Grace: The enabling power and love of God (to believe, grow, and persevere) offered freely and undeserved. Grit: A trait of courage, resilience, perseverance, passion, and character which fuels people to reach an objective. Finding your “Why” Don’t Be Ashamed – Do the Work The Grace of God and the Big Why Paul’s Example of Grace and Grit When Suffering Hits Home Questions: What challenged you or encouraged you from the message today? Have you given thought to your “Why”? What motivates you? Have you ever felt ashamed or scared to share what you believe about Jesus? Why? How does the gospel motivate followers of Christ to live for Jesus and share the gospel? In what ways can Paul’s example encourage us to live more fully for Christ? Have you ever been disappointed or let down by other Christians? How does Paul handle being abandoned by other followers of Christ?

The Bible. It’s been called the foundation of our civilization, a sacred book, even our guide for life. Actually, it’s more than that. Hebrews 4:12 says, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” From ancient times, God decided that He would communicate with humans through language, the written word. He wanted us to have our history and His instructions for living in a form that we wouldn’t forget or lose. In effect, the Bible is like a mirror we can hold up and look into. Do we see a reflection of Christ? Have we spent time with God in prayer today? Are we helping share the Gospel in our daily walk? The Word of God is eternal. We can hold it in our hands, and read it and apply it to our lives. Do yourself a favor and read some of it today! Let’s pray. Lord, thank you for giving us your thoughts, and helping us know you better through your Word. Amen.

On any given Sunday, if a pastor asks by a show of hands how many in the congregation consider themselves followers of Christ, most would raise their hands.  But if he followed up that question with: "And how many of you know what it means to be a follower of Jesus today?" - the number of raised hands would drop considerably.  Maybe even to none.  Why?  Because our view today of following Jesus is a far cry from what it meant in the time of Jesus.  Think about it for a moment.  Today, following Jesus means agreeing to a set of doctrinal facts, going to church regularly, tithing, volunteering for some service ministry, adhering to a moral code, and reading and praying as often as we can.  But in the New Testament, following Jesus meant something quite different. Jesus said, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me" (Matt. 16:24).  Note the components of His invitation.  First, it begins with a conditional clause, if, like a classic if / then statement.  "If you desire to come after Me, then these are the conditions."  Next, we have self-denial or self-subjugation to God.  "If you desire to come after Me, the first condition is to deny yourself."  And finally, we are now privy to the degree to which self-denial must take place.  "If you desire to come after Me, the first condition is to deny yourself even to the point of death, and a horrific death at that."  And only then does Jesus say, "and follow Me."  First, meet the conditions, and then "follow Me." But What About Desire Exactly.  The entire invitation of Jesus hinges on the word, desire.  If you desire, then do the following.  If you don't desire, then this message must not be for you.  Which begs the questions, what is your desire regarding following Jesus?  And is your desire great enough to pay the price necessary to meet His conditions?  Ouch.  This is where it often gets personal. In order to fully understand all of what Jesus said when He revealed His conditions of following Him, let's look at this invitation from all three Gospel accounts.  Only then can we fully understand all the implications and the Cost of Discipleship (to quote Bonhoeffer).  The following is from Matthew 16:24-25, Mark 8:34-35, and Luke 9:23-24: Then Jesus (MK) called the people to Himself (LK) and said to them all, (MK) with His disciples also, (MT) "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross (LK) daily, (MT) and follow Me.  For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake (MK) and the gospel’s (MT) will find it.  For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul (LK) and is himself destroyed or lost? (MT) Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? (MK)  For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes (LK) in His own glory, and (MT) in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works." Today, we will primarily focus on the issue of desire. What is your desire regarding Christ? Have you counted the costs of a deeper relationship with Him? Are you ready to pay the price?  No matter what that price might be? Are you paying any price right now for your commitment to the Lord? Do you know if it will be much different in the future? Are you tired of taking two steps forward and then losing ground once again because you desire something less than all of His fullness manifested in your life?  If so, then keep listening. The following is a study on our Desire to Follow Christ.

“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”. Isaiah 7:14With Christmas approaching, what are your thoughts and feelings about it?Just another holiday season?Gotta go buy some gifts for people that have more than they need?Where is your heart at when you think of Christmas?Is it focused on Christ?Have you seriously contemplated the miracle of Christmas?Is Christmas just another series of endless Hallmark Christmas movies?Have you lost the wonder of it all?

Friend and Lord Recap: • When the kingdom of God comes into the world dominated by the enemy the truth is taught, the sick are healed, the demon-possessed are freed, and sinners are forgiven. • Five conflicts with the Pharisees Mk 2:1-3:6 (forgiving paralytic, dinner at Levi’s, question about fasting, picking grain and healing on Sabbath) o Pharisees – self-righteous, judgmental, exclusive o Jesus – truly righteous, merciful, welcoming Talking to someone about coming to Christ? Have them read the gospels, let them come face to face with Jesus. Mark 2:23-28 – Lord of the Sabbath vv. 23-24. Two observances defined Jews above all else: circumcision & Sabbath Sabbath attests to God as Creator and the divine order of the universe. The Pharisees complain that Jesus’ disciples are harvesting by picking grains. vv.25-26. Jesus reminds them of 1 Sam 21 when David’s men entered the tabernacle and ate the consecrated bread. Jesus didn’t raise the incident to plead for an exception. He is inviting a comparison between himself and King David. There were Eighteen Benedictions recited in the synagogue. Part of it read, “Cause the Branch of David thy servant speedily to sprout, and let his horn be exalted by thy salvation.” vv.27-28 The Sabbath was instituted to bless people to rest in God. v. 27. The Lord’s day is a blessing not a burden. v. 28. Jesus, as Lord of the Sabbath, puts himself in the place of God. Should Christians observe the Lord’s Day? We should rest – even as NT believers, we should do good as well. God rested on the 6th day, not because he needed it, but to set an example for us. It does not earn favor with God, but it does help us trust God instead of striving. We need rest for our own good: spiritually, physically, mentally We need time to honor and love the Lord. Mark 3:1-6 Jesus Heals on the Sabbath v. 2. The Pharisees’ minds were set on finding something to accuse Jesus. v. 4. Jesus’ mind was on mercy toward a crippled man. v. 5. Jesus was angry (indignant) and grieved at their hardness of heart. Jesus example: It’s always right to do good. If we would follow Jesus well, we will look for opportunities to help others, to show mercy and compassion on them, to care for the sick and the poor.

Friend and Lord Recap: • When the kingdom of God comes into the world dominated by the enemy the truth is taught, the sick are healed, the demon-possessed are freed, and sinners are forgiven. • Five conflicts with the Pharisees o Pharisees – self-righteous, judgmental, exclusive o Jesus – truly righteous, merciful, welcoming Talking to someone about coming to Christ? Have them read the gospels, let them come face to face with Jesus. Mark 2:18-22 – Question About Fasting v. 18. John’s disciples and the Pharisees asked why Jesus’ disciples do not fast. v. 19. Fasting is a somber activity – Jews were only required to fast 1/yr: Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). Pharisees fasted 2/wk. Jesus says his coming is like a wedding celebration. “This is not a time for fasting, but celebration – the bridegroom is here.” OT refers to God as Israel’s husband (Isa, Eze, Hos). Jesus is the bridegroom at whose coming we should rejoice. v. 20. Jesus introduces an odd twist – The bridegroom will be taken. When you consider what your sin cost, you will fast and mourn. There will be times when Jesus is hidden – that will be time in life for fasting. Mark 2:21-22 Jesus came to make things new. Jesus doesn’t fit into your box. New patch and old cloth. New wine and old wineskin. In the ancient world the skins of goats were used to hold wine. They were flexible and strong and allowed the new wine to ferment. An old wineskin becomes brittle and weak. The new patch and new wine are incompatible with the old. Jesus is the new patch/new wine. He is not an add-on to your life. The Pharisees represent the old cloth, old wineskin. They were concerned with religiosity, justifying themselves. The Law was fulfilled at Calvary when the perfect sacrifice was offered. The practices of the old covenant have to be thrown out, the new has come. APPLICATION: The question is not whether or not you’ll make room for Jesus in your life. The question is whether you will forsake your old life for new life with him. Mark 2:23-28 – Lord of the Sabbath vv. 23-24. Two observances defined Jews above all else: circumcision & Sabbath Sabbath attests to God as Creator and the divine order of the universe. The Lord’s day is a blessing not a burden. The Pharisees complain that Jesus’ disciples are harvesting by picking grains. vv.25-26. Jesus reminds them of 1 Sam 21 when David’s men entered the tabernacle and ate the consecrated bread. Jesus didn’t raise the incident to plead for an exception. He is inviting a comparison between himself and King David. There were Eighteen Benedictions recited in the synagogue. Part of it read, “Cause the Branch of David thy servant speedily to sprout, and let his horn be exalted by thy salvation.” vv.27-28 The Sabbath was instituted to bless people to rest in God. God instituted the Sabbath. Jesus, as its Lord, puts himself in the place of God. Mark 3:1-6 Jesus Heals on the Sabbath The Pharisees’ minds were set on finding something to accuse Jesus. Jesus’ mind was on mercy toward a crippled man. It’s always right to do good.

Do you find it hard to talk about your life before you came to Christ? Have you forgotten what it was like to be lost? Discover from one of the great testimony psalms the right way to begin your Christian testimony.

Do you find it hard to talk about your life before you came to Christ? Have you forgotten what it was like to be lost? Discover from one of the great testimony psalms the right way to begin your Christian testimony.

"Am I really saved?""Can I ever do anything to lose my right standing with God in Christ Jesus?""What do I have to do to stay in Christ?"Have you ever heard these questions? Have you ever asked one of these questions, or something similar? As we continue our journey through the Psalms of Ascent, we dive into Psalm 125 and see how the people of Israel sang about God as a firmly fixed mountain and how He faithfully surrounds His people. What implications does this song have for you life and your faith? If God and the work of God in Jesus Christ in the cross is as firmly fixed as a mountain, what does that tell us about our salvation?Grab your bible, open it to Psalm 125 and join us as we discover answers to these questions and more as we continue our series: Summer Playlist.

Who is really the Lord of our lives? Are we truly following Christ? Have we been lured into worshiping a facile invented by the well meaning people? Let's talk about that today. www.kingdomrock.org

Who is really the Lord of our lives? Are we truly following Christ? Have we been lured into worshiping a facile invented by the well meaning people? Let's talk about that today. www.kingdomrock.org

What is the usefulness and relevance of movement and posture in corporate worship? This is the second in a series on this topic inspired by a chapter in “Participating in Worship” by Craig Douglas Erickson. Today we look at the issue of standing.  We are very well used to standing in church services. But how we thought about its purpose? Do we know why we stand? There are many postures for prayer, but the most common in the old Testament is standing: Exodus 33:8, 10; 1 Samuel 1:26; Psalm 134; Matthew 6:5; Luke 18:11-13. Jesus stood to pray and expected that his followers would do so also (Mark 11:25). The people of God stood to listen to God as he spoke to them (Exodus 19:17; Nehemiah 8:5). Jesus stood up to speak and to read in the synagogue (Luke 4:16). Why do we stand? I would suggest that we stand to indicate three things: 1. Respect. It’s customary to stand when someone to whom you wish to show respect comes in to a room. Military personnel stand at attention when receiving orders. Those in a courtroom stand when the judge enters.  2. Readiness. When standing one is ready to move, to act, to serve.  3. Confidence. Quoting Eriksson, “As a posture for prayer, standing signifies the freedom and dignity of the new covenant. Adopted as God’s children, Christians may stand before God confident that they have been redeemed. Moreover, standing expresses the confidence of Christians as they await the final coming of the Lord. As the elect, they will be able to stand when God appears (Malachi 3:2). Enraptured in heaven, they will stand before the Lamb (Revelations 7:9; 15:2).  With these thoughts in mind, perhaps we should consider more carefully when we stand in a corporate worship context. Should we stand for the reading of Scripture? Would it be helpful to stand together at the end of the service and receive an exhortation to go out into the world to act for Christ? Might it be healthy to vary our prayer postures at different points in the service and include standing as one way to exult in the confidence we have in Christ? Have you tried something like this? Have you seen something like this done well? Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org). If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: [http://www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org). Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review. “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11) God bless, Malcolm PS: You might also be interested in my book: "An elephant's swimming pool", a devotional look at the Gospel of John mccx, Malcolm Cox, Watford, Croxley Green, teaching, preaching, spiritual disciplines, public speaking, corporate worship, Sunday Sample, Corporate Worship Matters, Tuesday Teaching Tips, Quiet Time Coaching, Coach.me, coaching, coach me, coaching near me, coach, online coaching, savior, quiet time, devotion, God, Jesus, Pray, prayer,

Who am I? What gives me worth? We're told to be who we are, but this can lead to identity confusion. It creates a crushing burden because God did not create us to find out our own identity. He has given us an identity, in Christ. We come to be in Christ through faith. We are chosen, forgiven, and given the Holy Spirit. Are you in Christ? Have you experienced the abundant love and grace that God lavishes on us through Christ? Our sin separates is from God, so it’s only in Christ that we can be forgiven and redeemed and be brought into a right relationship with God. Through a union with Christ, we become heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. Nothing outside of Christ will give any satisfying identity or give you worth.

Can modern eyes (and hearts) blinded by digital-age special effects take in the Transfiguration of Christ? Have we lost the ability to be stunned into silent reverence before God's glory? Kenneth Cavara, a seminarian from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, shares how we can reclaim our sense of wonder in God's holy presence.

How can we live to please Christ? Have a listen to the latest talk in the series - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Have you ever felt stuck in your walk with Christ? Have you felt like the harder you try, the worse things get? Have you been tempted to just walk away and give up? If so, listen as Bobby Bosler explains how to get unstuck. To leave a question or testimony recorded in your own voice, please call our messaging service at (262) 355-THEE. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining the Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

Have you lost the interest & zeal for witnessing, for serving others and for seeing others grow in Christ? Have you become formal in worship instead of being alive in Christ? Do you attend worship services or Bible studies out of religious obligation instead of hungering and thirsting after righteousness? Do you sit in church half asleep or consistently allowing your mind to wonder instead of focusing upon the life changing power of the Word of God? If so, hear and head the command our Lord gives to the church of Sardis.

Twenty-Seven Degrees Whats Your Spiritual Temperature January-26-2019 Its 27 degrees this morning here in Loganville Georgia.  Leviticus 6:12 The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out.  John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 1. Whats your “Spiritual Temperature?” 2. How are you keeping your relationship with Christ above 27 degrees? 3. How are you staying connected? 4. Whats your “desire,” temperature to know Christ? 5. Whats the temperature of your willingness to be intentional in staying connected to Christ? 6. Whats your strategic temperature in the “How” you are keeping your spiritual temperature above 27 degrees? 7. Whats your willingness to be held “accountable,” do you have a circle of accountability partners? 8. Whats your “transparency,” temperature? 9. Whats your spiritual “attitude,” temperature today? I was sitting near our fireplace when I noticed a red hot ember dropped from the fire and it laid off to the one side by itself. It didn’t take long before the red hot ember started to smolder, lost its red hot glow, became dimmer and dimmer and eventually no longer was giving off heat. John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Leviticus 6:12 The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out.  1 Thessalonians 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit. Do not put out the Holy Spirit's fire! Stay Connected!  “The Maximum you are willing to give, will always determine the Minimum your get back.” Desire, Intentional, Strategic, Accountability, Transparency, and Attitude Romans 12:1-2,11 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.  11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. First,  Detachment -  Write out a list of that defense mechanisms you are attached to. What triggers your response to Christ? Have a conversation (Prayer) with God to show you what your attachment labels are! Anger,  Forgiveness, addictions? “We are to detach from the accolades of the world and receive ourselves as Gods’ beloved. Detachment finds its true home in attachment to Jesus only” (Calhoun,2005) Second, Submission - Submission is definitely not popular however submission leads to spiritual maturity (growth). It will align you with God’s Will and freedom. John 3:30 He must become greater; I must become less.” Third, Obedience - Intentional, and eager t! o be obedient. Be accountable! Be teachable! Be approachable! Surrender yourself too Jesus! You cannot do this alone! We are saved by grace and it is only by God working first in us to work through us. Be accountable, submit to one another, we are called into relationships as Jesus was relational.  Be Strategic, Be Intentional, Be Accountable Leviticus 6:12 The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out.  Closing Prayer. Email if you have any questions or would like me to pray with you:  realpurpose.pastorboblenz@gmail.com   References Calhoun, A. A. (2005). Spiritual disciplines handbook: Practices that transform us. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Crossway Bibles. (2007). ESV: Study Bible : English standard version. Wheaton, IL: Author. Foster, R. J. (1988). Celebration of discipline: The path to spiritual growth. San Francisco: Harper & Row. Foster, N. (2014). The making of an ordinary saint: My journey from frustration to joy with the spiritual disciplines. Grand Rapids: BakerBooks.

Project 938 Small Groups Guide Sermon Based When Love Comes to Town: October 21, 2018 What stood out in the Bible about this week’s sermon? What stood out to you most about the sermon as a whole? What was the application of this week’s sermon for our church? What was the application of this week’s sermon for your personally? Community Question: What is it that you really want? What would people say about you (are you good, bad, nice)? Read Ephesians 3:14-21 as a group and write down what you observe about the passage. Talk about initial observations/questions of the passage as a group and then transition into these questions. In his prayer, Paul prays that “Christ may dwell in your hearts.” Experiencing love is an experience of closeness, because love is local. Who are you closest to? What is your proximity to Christ? Have you prayed that God’s love would enter your heart? Paul prays that “he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.” If you pray for additional strength, how could that bring you closer to God’s love? Where do you need strength in your life? When do you feel the fullness of God’s love the most? How might you be able to limit your consumption of the “fillers” in your life (TV, social media, ambition, etc.) to experience his fullness more? We tend to overestimate what we can do in a week and underestimate what God can do in a year. Paul says that God can do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine. What does that statement mean to you? How does the word “immeasurable” add weight to this prayer? How has God done more in your life than you could have imagined or asked? We pray for love because THAT is what we really want. For whom can you pray this prayer over the next week?

In this episode, listen to Part 2 of DJ Bagwell's message, "How Did I End Up Here?" shared at a 2017 men's conference. Have you ever stopped, looked at your life, and realized you've lost some the passion you once had for Christ? Have disappointments or unfair circumstances broken the excitement for life you once possessed? Don't fear! You're not alone and you can get your passion for Christ back - learn how in this message.

It is summer time and many of us are making holiday plans: maps, tickets, dates, etc. In some fashion we are making plans all year long. But when was the last time you sat down to make plans for your ministry to Christ? Have you thought about where your ministry to him is headed over the next few years? This week we take a peek over Paul’s shoulder while he is making his ministry plans and we learn some valuable lessons that help us make plans of our own. | Visit our website at www.crossroadslondon.org/ | Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/likethecbc

Have you ever had doubts about Christ? Have you ever felt uncertain about what the Bible says? Have you ever entertained what skeptics say about the historicity and factual content of the Bible? In this sermon, get equipped with three reasons to believe in Jesus Christ as the Messiah, our Lord and our God. Our Scripture focus will be on John 20:30-31.

062: Kids: A More Meaningful Christmas Topics Activities Gifts Service Activities What is the reason for the season? To celebrate the birth of Christ Have a birthday party for Jesus Look at Christmas lights together as a family Reflect on the symbols of Christmas and how they all bring us back to Christ Decorate your … Continue reading 062: Children: Meaningful Activities The post 062: Children: Meaningful Activities appeared first on Organized Family.

Before the 10 Commandments were part of cinema history or a political football, they were God's self-introduction to his people. Far more than just a list of rules to check off, the 10 Commandments is God revealing himself to us, and what is important to him. He is a God who speaks, who redeems, and who sets apart his people. Has he spoken to you, redeemed you, and set you apart in Christ? Have you turned to him to become part of his people?

Knowing Who You Are In Christ -  How do you practically live out who you are in Christ? Have you attended your own funeral? How you live in a world that lies in the power of the evil one? 

In football, there is always a starting point and an ending point. In our lives, we have a starting point and ending point. Rarely do we know the ending point, so every moment needs to count. Once we begin to walk with Christ, our direction becomes clear. God calls us to a radically new life in Jesus. Are you walking with Christ? Have you left the field? It's time to get in the game again.

How firmly are you rooted in Christ? Have you been sidetracked lately. Listen as Eric teaches some lessons that were directed to the Colossians.

Pastor Ken Whitten addresses the question What's In It for us? Why do you follow Christ? Is it the payoff or simply the cause of Christ? Have you surrendered your all to Him?

How come in our church we do not have someone receive baptism when they profess to believe in Christ? Have you ever wondered why Reformed churches will baptize infants, and then have someone make a public profession of faith? Do we find any Biblical evidence for such a practice? If you are curious about these […] The post Fighting the Fight (1 Timothy 6:12) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Ben Hobson and David Thomas begin their discussion on Chapter 2 in Spiritual Warfare - Training and Recruitment. Which warrior are you? Where do you sit in your training with Christ? Have you been recruited?

Avoir l'esprit altruiste du Christ - Have the unselfish mind of Christ.

Avoir l'esprit altruiste du Christ - Have the unselfish mind of Christ.

Avoir l'esprit altruiste du Christ - Have the unselfish mind of Christ.

Avoir l'esprit altruiste du Christ - Have the unselfish mind of Christ.

Avoir l'esprit altruiste du Christ - Have the unselfish mind of Christ.

Avoir l'esprit altruiste du Christ - Have the unselfish mind of Christ.

Avoir l'esprit altruiste du Christ - Have the unselfish mind of Christ.

Avoir l'esprit altruiste du Christ - Have the unselfish mind of Christ.

Avoir l'esprit altruiste du Christ - Have the unselfish mind of Christ.

Avoir l'esprit altruiste du Christ - Have the unselfish mind of Christ.

Avoir l'esprit altruiste du Christ - Have the unselfish mind of Christ.

Avoir l'esprit altruiste du Christ - Have the unselfish mind of Christ.