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Voici l'Évangile du vendredi 18 avril 2025 : Passion de notre Seigneur Jésus Christ (Jn 18, 1 – 19, 42) Indications pour la lecture dialoguée : les sigles désignant les divers interlocuteurs sont les suivants : X = Jésus ; L = Lecteur ; D = Disciples et amis ; F = Foule ; A = Autres personnages. L. En ce temps-là, après le repas, Jésus sortit avec ses disciples et traversa le torrent du Cédron ; il y avait là un jardin, dans lequel il entra avec ses disciples. Judas, qui le livrait, connaissait l'endroit, lui aussi, car Jésus et ses disciples s'y étaient souvent réunis. Judas, avec un détachement de soldats ainsi que des gardes envoyés par les grands prêtres et les pharisiens, arrive à cet endroit. Ils avaient des lanternes, des torches et des armes. Alors Jésus, sachant tout ce qui allait lui arriver, s'avança et leur dit : X « Qui cherchez-vous? » L. Ils lui répondirent : F. « Jésus le Nazaréen. » L. Il leur dit : X « C'est moi, je le suis. » L. Judas, qui le livrait, se tenait avec eux. Quand Jésus leur répondit : « C'est moi, je le suis », ils reculèrent, et ils tombèrent à terre. Il leur demanda de nouveau : X « Qui cherchez-vous? » L. Ils dirent : F. « Jésus le Nazaréen. » L. Jésus répondit : X « Je vous l'ai dit : c'est moi, je le suis. Si c'est bien moi que vous cherchez, ceux-là, laissez-les partir. » L. Ainsi s'accomplissait la parole qu'il avait dite : « Je n'ai perdu aucun de ceux que tu m'as donnés. » Or Simon-Pierre avait une épée ; il la tira, frappa le serviteur du grand prêtre et lui coupa l'oreille droite. Le nom de ce serviteur était Malcus. Jésus dit à Pierre : X « Remets ton épée au fourreau. La coupe que m'a donnée le Père, vais-je refuser de la boire ? » L. Alors la troupe, le commandant et les gardes juifs se saisirent de Jésus et le ligotèrent. Ils l'emmenèrent d'abord chez Hanne, beau-père de Caïphe, qui était grand prêtre cette année-là. Caïphe était celui qui avait donné aux Juifs ce conseil : « Il vaut mieux qu'un seul homme meure pour le peuple. » Or Simon-Pierre, ainsi qu'un autre disciple, suivait Jésus. Comme ce disciple était connu du grand prêtre, il entra avec Jésus dans le palais du grand prêtre. Pierre se tenait près de la porte, dehors. Alors l'autre disciple – celui qui était connu du grand prêtre – sortit, dit un mot à la servante qui gardait la porte, et fit entrer Pierre. Cette jeune servante dit alors à Pierre : A. « N'es-tu pas, toi aussi, l'un des disciples de cet homme ? » L. Il répondit : D. « Non, je ne le suis pas ! » L. Les serviteurs et les gardes se tenaient là ; comme il faisait froid, ils avaient fait un feu de braise pour se réchauffer. Pierre était avec eux, en train de se chauffer. Le grand prêtre interrogea Jésus sur ses disciples et sur son enseignement. Jésus lui répondit : X « Moi, j'ai parlé au monde ouvertement. J'ai toujours enseigné à la synagogue et dans le Temple, là où tous les Juifs se réunissent, et je n'ai jamais parlé en cachette. Pourquoi m'interroges-tu ? Ce que je leur ai dit, demande-le à ceux qui m'ont entendu. Eux savent ce que j'ai dit. » L. À ces mots, un des gardes, qui était à côté de Jésus, lui donna une gifle en disant : A. « C'est ainsi que tu réponds au grand prêtre ! » L. Jésus lui répliqua : X « Si j'ai mal parlé, montre ce que j'ai dit de mal. Mais si j'ai bien parlé, pourquoi me frappes-tu ? » L. Hanne l'envoya, toujours ligoté, au grand prêtre Caïphe. Simon-Pierre était donc en train de se chauffer. On lui dit : A. « N'es-tu pas, toi aussi, l'un de ses disciples ? » L. Pierre le nia et dit : D. « Non, je ne le suis pas ! » L. Un des serviteurs du grand prêtre, parent de celui à qui Pierre avait coupé l'oreille, insista : A. « Est-ce que moi, je ne t'ai pas vu dans le jardin avec lui ? » L. Encore une fois, Pierre le nia. Et aussitôt un coq chanta. Alors on emmène Jésus de chez Caïphe au Prétoire. C'était le matin. Ceux qui l'avaient amené n'entrèrent pas dans le Prétoire, pour éviter une souillure et pouvoir manger l'agneau pascal. Pilate sortit donc à leur rencontre et demanda : A. « Quelle accusation portez-vous contre cet homme ? » L. Ils lui répondirent : F. « S'il n'était pas un malfaiteur, nous ne t'aurions pas livré cet homme. » L. Pilate leur dit : A. « Prenez-le vous-mêmes et jugez-le suivant votre loi. » L. Les Juifs lui dirent : F. « Nous n'avons pas le droit de mettre quelqu'un à mort. » L. Ainsi s'accomplissait la parole que Jésus avait dite pour signifier de quel genre de mort il allait mourir. Alors Pilate rentra dans le Prétoire ; il appela Jésus et lui dit : A. « Es-tu le roi des Juifs ? » L. Jésus lui demanda : X « Dis-tu cela de toi-même, Ou bien d'autres te l'ont dit à mon sujet ? » L. Pilate répondit : A. « Est-ce que je suis juif, moi ? Ta nation et les grands prêtres t'ont livré à moi : qu'as-tu donc fait ? » L. Jésus déclara : X « Ma royauté n'est pas de ce monde ; si ma royauté était de ce monde, j'aurais des gardes qui se seraient battus pour que je ne sois pas livré aux Juifs. En fait, ma royauté n'est pas d'ici. » L. Pilate lui dit : A. « Alors, tu es roi ? » L. Jésus répondit : X « C'est toi-même qui dis que je suis roi. Moi, je suis né, je suis venu dans le monde pour ceci : rendre témoignage à la vérité. Quiconque appartient à la vérité écoute ma voix. » L. Pilate lui dit : A. « Qu'est-ce que la vérité ? » L. Ayant dit cela, il sortit de nouveau à la rencontre des Juifs, et il leur déclara : A. « Moi, je ne trouve en lui aucun motif de condamnation. Mais, chez vous, c'est la coutume que je vous relâche quelqu'un pour la Pâque : voulez-vous donc que je vous relâche le roi des Juifs ? » L. Alors ils répliquèrent en criant : F. « Pas lui ! Mais Barabbas ! » L. Or ce Barabbas était un bandit. Alors Pilate fit saisir Jésus pour qu'il soit flagellé. Les soldats tressèrent avec des épines une couronne qu'ils lui posèrent sur la tête ; puis ils le revêtirent d'un manteau pourpre. Ils s'avançaient vers lui et ils disaient : F. « Salut à toi, roi des Juifs ! » L. Et ils le giflaient. Pilate, de nouveau, sortit dehors et leur dit : A. « Voyez, je vous l'amène dehors pour que vous sachiez que je ne trouve en lui aucun motif de condamnation. » L. Jésus donc sortit dehors, portant la couronne d'épines et le manteau pourpre. Et Pilate leur déclara : A. « Voici l'homme. » L. Quand ils le virent, les grands prêtres et les gardes se mirent à crier : F. « Crucifie-le! Crucifie-le! » L. Pilate leur dit : A. « Prenez-le vous-mêmes, et crucifiez-le ; moi, je ne trouve en lui aucun motif de condamnation. » L. Ils lui répondirent : F. « Nous avons une Loi, et suivant la Loi il doit mourir, parce qu'il s'est fait Fils de Dieu. » L. Quand Pilate entendit ces paroles, il redoubla de crainte. Il rentra dans le Prétoire, et dit à Jésus : A. « D'où es-tu? » L. Jésus ne lui fit aucune réponse. Pilate lui dit alors : A. « Tu refuses de me parler, à moi ? Ne sais-tu pas que j'ai pouvoir de te relâcher, et pouvoir de te crucifier ? » L. Jésus répondit : X « Tu n'aurais aucun pouvoir sur moi si tu ne l'avais reçu d'en haut ; c'est pourquoi celui qui m'a livré à toi porte un péché plus grand. » L. Dès lors, Pilate cherchait à le relâcher ; mais des Juifs se mirent à crier : F. « Si tu le relâches, tu n'es pas un ami de l'empereur. Quiconque se fait roi s'oppose à l'empereur. » L. En entendant ces paroles, Pilate amena Jésus au-dehors; il le fit asseoir sur une estrade au lieu dit le Dallage – en hébreu : Gabbatha. C'était le jour de la Préparation de la Pâque, vers la sixième heure, environ midi. Pilate dit aux Juifs : A. « Voici votre roi. » L. Alors ils crièrent : F. « À mort ! À mort ! Crucifie-le ! » L. Pilate leur dit : A. « Vais-je crucifier votre roi ? » L. Les grands prêtres répondirent : F. « Nous n'avons pas d'autre roi que l'empereur. » L. Alors, il leur livra Jésus pour qu'il soit crucifié. Ils se saisirent de Jésus. Et lui-même, portant sa croix, sortit en direction du lieu dit Le Crâne (ou Calvaire), qui se dit en hébreu Golgotha. C'est là qu'ils le crucifièrent, et deux autres avec lui, un de chaque côté, et Jésus au milieu. Pilate avait rédigé un écriteau qu'il fit placer sur la croix ; il était écrit : « Jésus le Nazaréen, roi des Juifs. » Beaucoup de Juifs lurent cet écriteau, parce que l'endroit où l'on avait crucifié Jésus était proche de la ville, et que c'était écrit en hébreu, en latin et en grec. Alors les grands prêtres des Juifs dirent à Pilate : F. « N'écris pas : “Roi des Juifs” ; mais : “Cet homme a dit : Je suis le roi des Juifs.” » L. Pilate répondit : A. « Ce que j'ai écrit, je l'ai écrit. » L. Quand les soldats eurent crucifié Jésus, ils prirent ses habits ; ils en firent quatre parts, une pour chaque soldat. Ils prirent aussi la tunique ; c'était une tunique sans couture, tissée tout d'une pièce de haut en bas. Alors ils se dirent entre eux : A. « Ne la déchirons pas, désignons par le sort celui qui l'aura. » L. Ainsi s'accomplissait la parole de l'Écriture : Ils se sont partagé mes habits ; ils ont tiré au sort mon vêtement. C'est bien ce que firent les soldats. Or, près de la croix de Jésus se tenaient sa mère et la sœur de sa mère, Marie, femme de Cléophas, et Marie Madeleine. Jésus, voyant sa mère, et près d'elle le disciple qu'il aimait, dit à sa mère : X « Femme, voici ton fils. » L. Puis il dit au disciple : X « Voici ta mère. » L. Et à partir de cette heure-là, le disciple la prit chez lui. Après cela, sachant que tout, désormais, était achevé pour que l'Écriture s'accomplisse jusqu'au bout, Jésus dit : X « J'ai soif. » L. Il y avait là un récipient plein d'une boisson vinaigrée. On fixa donc une éponge remplie de ce vinaigre à une branche d'hysope, et on l'approcha de sa bouche. Quand il eut pris le vinaigre, Jésus dit : X « Tout est accompli. » L. Puis, inclinant la tête, il remit l'esprit. (Ici on fléchit le genou, et on s'arrête un instant.) Comme c'était le jour de la Préparation (c'est-à-dire le vendredi), il ne fallait pas laisser les corps en croix durant le sabbat, d'autant plus que ce sabbat était le grand jour de la Pâque. Aussi les Juifs demandèrent à Pilate qu'on enlève les corps après leur avoir brisé les jambes. Les soldats allèrent donc briser les jambes du premier, puis de l'autre homme crucifié avec Jésus. Quand ils arrivèrent à Jésus, voyant qu'il était déjà mort, ils ne lui brisèrent pas les jambes, mais un des soldats avec sa lance lui perça le côté ; et aussitôt, il en sortit du sang et de l'eau. Celui qui a vu rend témoignage, et son témoignage est véridique ; et celui-là sait qu'il dit vrai afin que vous aussi, vous croyiez. Cela, en effet, arriva pour que s'accomplisse l'Écriture : Aucun de ses os ne sera brisé. Un autre passage de l'Écriture dit encore : Ils lèveront les yeux vers celui qu'ils ont transpercé. Après cela, Joseph d'Arimathie, qui était disciple de Jésus, mais en secret par crainte des Juifs, demanda à Pilate de pouvoir enlever le corps de Jésus. Et Pilate le permit. Joseph vint donc enlever le corps de Jésus. Nicodème – celui qui, au début, était venu trouver Jésus pendant la nuit – vint lui aussi ; il apportait un mélange de myrrhe et d'aloès pesant environ cent livres. Ils prirent donc le corps de Jésus, qu'ils lièrent de linges, en employant les aromates selon la coutume juive d'ensevelir les morts. À l'endroit où Jésus avait été crucifié, il y avait un jardin et, dans ce jardin, un tombeau neuf dans lequel on n'avait encore déposé personne. À cause de la Préparation de la Pâque juive, et comme ce tombeau était proche, c'est là qu'ils déposèrent Jésus.   Cet enregistrement est proposé bénévolement pour répandre la Parole de Dieu

Est-ce de Galilée que vient le Christ ? (Jn 7, 40-53)Méditation par le Père Sébastien AntoniChant Final "Je chanterai gloire" de Matt MarvaneDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Apologetics 101, Part 7

Jesus cried out to the crowd, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. He called his true followers to receive “rivers of living water” in their hearts through believing in him. Someday the Lord will sort out the wheat from the tares (Matt. 13:24-43) and the good fish from the bad fish (Matt. 13:48). But until then, he continues to call us out from the crowd. We are called to be set apart, and God provides opportunities for us to stand up for Christ.  Nicodemus was the most unlikely of true followers. His peer group was Jesus' staunchest critics and opponents. He first came to Jesus by night, yet now he is confronting his peers in defense of Jesus. He is a true follower, evidenced by his burial of Christ (Jn. 19:39). Jesus calls to us the same way he called to Nicodemus: Come out from the crowd! Take-Home Message: Jesus calls his followers out of the crowd. Jesus' Offer (37-39). The People's Response (40-52).The Convinced (40-41a).The Skeptic and the Hostile (41b-44).Generational Questions Baby Boomers (1946-64) – What is true?Gen X (1965-80) – What is real?Gen Y (1981-96) – What is good?Gen Z (1997-2012) – What is beautiful?§  Answering the skeptic and the hostile: Share the gospel of rescue and renewal.The Amazed (45-46).The Authorities (47-49).The Follower (50-52). Message: Rivers of Living Water Scripture: John 7:37-52

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 5, 2024 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Reflecting on the exhortation to abide in the love of Christ (Jn 15:9-17), Fr. Eric gives practical tips as to how to go the way of listening and accompaniment. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Reflecting on the exhortation to abide in the love of Christ (Jn 15:9-17), Fr. Eric gives practical tips as to how to go the way of listening and accompaniment. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

The seven men Luke names here were representatives chosen from the different regions where Paul had planted churches. They were carrying a financial gift from their churches to the poor in Jerusalem, but Paul was bringing them to Jerusalem. They were his offering, they were the fruit of his labors, and when he arrived he would go into the Temple, the place where Jesus had spoken to him commanding him to go to the Gentiles (Ac 22:21), and there he would report to Him that he had obeyed. On the day of Pentecost, as the firstfruits of the wheat harvest were being waved before the Lord to honor Him as the Source of the harvest and to declare that the harvest was holy and belonged to Him, Paul, in his heart, would present his “firstfruits,” to honor God as the Source of all that had taken place, and declaring that the entire harvest, the multiplied thousands of new believers from all around the eastern Mediterranean, belonged to Him. Yes, Paul ministered effectively among the Gentiles, and had become “all things to all men” (1Co 9:22) to reach them, but he was still a Jew inside, and this was his heart-language of worship. He wasn't performing a ritual, he was coming home. He had observed Pentecost all his life, but never had he presented such precious gifts as these. In a sense, Paul is modeling that coming day in which all of us will present to Jesus the fruit of our lives. Not as a work needed to earn our way to heaven, though being fruitless is a dangerous symptom of detachment from Christ (Jn 15:2-6), but as the tangible evidence of our love for Him. When all is said and done, the only lasting treasure we will have to offer Him will be the people whose lives we have helped to draw closer to Him. 

"Est-ce de Galilée que vient le Christ ?" (Jn 7, 40-53)Méditation du Père Jean-Marie PetitclercChant Final : "Je peux voir le soleil" de Be Witness

Join Pastor Nathan as we conclude our series, Navigating a Confusing Culture. In our ninth and final lesson, we turn to the Gospel According to John 15:1-12 as we are encouraged to . . . "Navigate the Confusion by Abiding in Christ". In this lesson, we see: Life can be confusing. Abiding in Christ can help us navigate it.  So let us abide in Christ.. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Fr. Ignacio Llorente - Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ - Jn 6:51-58

Jesus, at the last supper strengthened his disciples, the early church, to do their mission while He goes before us to heaven at the Ascension. Jesus assures us of the reality of heaven, and of our one day, sharing with him in eternal joy. But this hope of heaven is not meant to escape from this world and it's troubles, but rather to fully engage us to labor and share in the mission of Christ helping to bring about the kingdom here on earth. 

ACTS 1:8 A. The word “power” comes from the Greek word “dunamis” which also means “dynamic.” Before we were Christians the Holy Spirit was with (para) us convicting us of sin and drawing us to Christ- Jn. 16:7-8. When we became Christians the Holy Spirit was in (en) us- Jn. 14:16- 17; 20:22; 1 Cor. 3:16. The third experience of the Holy Spirit is then He comes on or upon (epi) us and overflows out of our life- Jn. 7:37-39. Flow- Grk.- Literally to gush forth. Baptize- Grk.- baptize- overflowed. When we experience Jn. 7:37-39 we become a channel through which the Holy Spirit overflows to everyone around us. 1. Example- Glass empty, glass full, glass overflowing with water. IV. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- WHEN IT HAPPENS, WHAT HAPPENS? A. We receive power to witness for Jesus and to serve Him in whatever area He asks us to. We received increased power to overcome sin. The Scripture comes more alive to us. Our relationship with God is more alive and vital. We receive spiritual gifts. When we pray to God and ask for the will. baptism of the Holy Spirit we receive it by faith (Lk. 11:11-13; Gal. 3:2, 5,13-14) just as we received Jesus Christ into our life by faith. At this time we will receive one or more spiritual gifts from God. 1. 1 Cor. 12:11- The Holy Spirit gives to each one as He determines. 1 Cor. 12:28-31- We are to eagerly desire the greater gifts. Acts 9:17-19- The evidence of the gifts may or may not be apparent immediately.  It is important for us to come before the Lord to desire, to pray for, the best of whatever He has for us and to receive them by faith. Heb 2:1-4 - We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2 For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, 3 how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. 4 God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his 

Dave follows up on Matt's sermon asking him some questions about our new mini series on the fruit of the spirit. Questions asked in this podcast: How come we have to battle the flesh if Paul says in v24 that we've ‘crucified' it!?” How is walking with the Spirit connected to abiding in Christ (Jn 15)? How's it connected to sanctification? Is keeping the Lord's commands, generally, a way of keeping in step with the Spirit? Or is obedience to God's commands possible because we walk in step with the Spirit? The Spirit produces this fruit, not us. So do we have a part to play in developing the specific aspects of the fruit? Or do we just walk with the Spirit and leave the details to him? Why should we not simply think “I need to just try harder” when I see uneven fruit in my life? You've said that the fruit can't be faked, but legalism can be (as in showing up at Church etc)... how might we recognise a heart that is legalistic and is trying to fake the fruit? How can a legalistic heart make everything “black and white”? How can a licenseious heart make everything “grey”? What is the good heart in the person more drawn to legalism? What is the good heart in the person drawn towards license? How can I actually recognise if I am keeping in step with the Spirit/bearing fruit? Is it a feeling? Is it tangible? How do I get to the point where I want to “read my Bible, pray everyday?” if I'm a Christian who is not in that place? How can there be “freedom” within “boundaries” as we think about walking with the Spirit?

Passion de notre Seigneur Jésus Christ Méditation de l'évangile (Jn 19, 38-42) par le père Arnaud AlibertChant final: "Jésus" par le groupe Glorious

Passion de notre Seigneur Jésus Christ Méditation de l'évangile ( Jn 19,23-37) par le père Arnaud AlibertChant final: "Géthsémani" par le groupe Glorious

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For the disciples, this particular breakfast would be that and so much more. Check out this week’s message as we begin the final chapter … Reminders From Christ (Jn 21:1-14) Read More »

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For the disciples, this particular breakfast would be that and so much more. Check out this week’s message as we begin the final chapter … Reminders From Christ (Jn 21:1-14) Read More »

 “The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is one of the best attested facts on record. There were so many witnesses to behold that, if we do in the least degree receive the credibility of … Transformed by the Resurrected Christ (Jn 20:19-31) Read More »

 “The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is one of the best attested facts on record. There were so many witnesses to behold that, if we do in the least degree receive the credibility of … Transformed by the Resurrected Christ (Jn 20:19-31) Read More »

Paul reiterates the fact that believers in Jesus no longer live in darkness because they have been set free from sin and death (Col. 1:13). Unbelievers are blinded to the return of Christ (Jn. 3:19-21; Eph. 4:18). However, for Christians, the return of Christ is a consummation of our salvation. Therefore, we are to remain alert and watchful for Jesus's return!

Soul Talk Session 1: Introduction/The Heart of the Matter I. Table Time- Introduction a. Share your name and something you are looking forward to in the Fall/Study. b. If you were to poll people in downtown S-boro, “Why do people do what they do?” What are some things you think they would say? c. What are some internal recurring thoughts people may tend to have? (Think in realms of insecurity, anxious, angry, fearful, etc.) II. Teaching Time:(Prov 20:5, Prov 4:23, Eph 4:17-20, James 1:26, Heb 4:12-16) a. Why do we do what we do? i. The World's Attempts to Diagnose ii. The Bible's Clear Answer (Want and Worship) 1. Principle of Inescapable Influence: b. What is the heart? [James 4:1, Matt 15:18-20] TWO DIAGRAMS iii. Observations: 1. The heat of Trials/Pressure facilitate a response in us (just as the sun facilitates growth) 2. Many times the experience of distress, anxiety, conflict, despair … is the fruit of responses (thoughts, behaviors, actions, etc.) 3. The Worship and Wants of the heart are the core issues that shape our responses. 4. If we want to change and help others change the heart must be the target. c. We are Fallen so our Worship and Wants Go Real Bad Real Fast i. Sinful Desires: ii. Good Desires Gone Bad: Replace God as Treasure/Ruler of Hearts 1. What am I willing to sin to get? 2. What am I willing to respond sinfully over if I don't get it? 3. Generally only exposed by trials unless we are intentional! d. There's Good News for That kind of Problem i. God who Deciphers my Heart (Jer 17:10) ii. Word that Operates on my Heart (Heb 4:12) iii. Redeemer that Forgives, Cleanses, Restores . . . iv. Spirit that Empowers Us and Points to Better Glory of Christ (Jn 16:12-14) e. Goal of the Study i. Listen to Our Souls and Hear our Hearts ii. Listen to What Others Say and Mean, to Draw Out their Heart iii. Speak a Better Word of Gospel Worship and Wants III. Table Time- Application a. What are some of the ways you can tell something deeper is going on inside someone you care about? What are some ways to draw that out? b. What are some obstacles we face in drawing out our own hearts and the hearts of others? Some of the advice have for surface level things we hear? c. How might discerning and dealing w/ the heart level (vs. surface) change/impact your own life, life of friends around you? What excites and scares you about this? d. APPLY: At least three times this week stop and record any problematic recurring thoughts or feelings that you observe. Write some specifics. (Anger, insecurity, anxiety, fear, frustration, stress)

Scripture: John 17:14-19 In praying for His own, Jesus asks the Father to do several things for them.  He prays that the Father will keep them (Jn 17:11,15).  He prays that they would experience Jesus' own joy (Jn 17:13).  Next, Jesus prays that the Father would 'sanctify' believers (Jn 17:17,19). The root of the word 'sanctify' is the word for holiness.  All holiness derives from God's holiness.  The primary idea of 'holy' is to be unique, distinct, separate.  God is utterly unique and separate from His creation.  Since God is separate from His creation, He is, in turn, separate from the corruption of the creation. For a person to be sanctified or holy is to be separated unto God or aligned with God.  Jesus' prayer is for believers to be separated unto God, to live in accordance with His purposes, just as Jesus kept Himself separated unto God to accomplish His purposes (Jn 17:19). The mission of this sanctification is that the world may believe in Christ (Jn 17:21,23).  In one sense, Jesus' mission and the disciples' mission are the same undertaking, namely to proclaim the salvation of God in Jesus Christ. The primary means of the process of sanctification is the word of God.  "Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth" (Jn 17:17).  There is no aligning ourselves with God and His purposes without knowing who God is and what He has said.  And there is no understanding of these things without the revelation of God in the Bible.

"Est-ce de Galilée que vient le Christ ?" Méditation de l'évangile (Jn 7, 40-53) par le père François Lestang Chant final: "Revenez à moi de tout votre coeur" par le Choeur de l'Abbaye de SYLVANèS

Eternal life is more about quality of life than quantity of life. Eternal life begins as soon as you receive Christ (Jn. 3:36, 17:3). When you discover how to experience eternal life, you will enjoy the most satisfying life in this life and the life to come.

Eternal life is more about quality of life than quantity of life. Eternal life begins as soon as you receive Christ (Jn. 3:36, 17:3). When you discover how to experience eternal life, you will enjoy the most satisfying life in this life and the life to come.

Part of what it means to confess Christ is to deny ourselves. This is what John did. When the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” he confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ” ( Jn 1:20 ). The priests and Levites wanted to talk about John. He…

Part of what it means to confess Christ is to deny ourselves. This is what John did. When the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” he confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ” ( Jn 1:20 ). The priests and Levites wanted to talk about John. He…

Ten Million Fierce will Join Shatter SIIU AND REEP evangelism mission, Shatter prayer intercession/spiritual warfare agenda …. with the goal of joining millions of believers in the most powerful, passionate agenda on the planet. It will use the Shatter training courses with the goal that …. Any and every believer in Christ can be surrendered to and launching out to become the powerhouse of a servant in Christ as we were intended to be.I believe the greatest works, exploits and ministry can be done………. needs to be done right now and unto the very end. And we do not have much time to do it, so step up and take hold of Jesus.Not that I have already attained or have already been perfected, but I follow afterit so that I may lay hold of that for which I was seized by Christ Jesus.Philippians 3These are the goals that we will seek in all the ministry here, training we give and …. boots on the groundwork that is being and will be done.CLICK HERE FOR INFO, PRAYER MAP AND AUDIOS FOR 10 MILLION FIERCEFIRST: THE LORDSHIP OF JESUSBECOME VERY POWERFUL AND GROW DEEP IN YOUR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP TO JESUSBe fully given over to Jesus seeking to be under His Lordship, grow dynamically, clothed with and filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. Seeking to grow very deep in the Word of God and the Power of God under the Lordship of Jesus…. seeking to be Christ like in life and speech and bearing fruit just as we are designed to Eph 2:10-11; John 15: Acts 1:8. You cannot do much without becoming power in Christ Jn. 15SECOND: PRAYER INTERCESSIONTO BECOMING POWERFUL IN EFFECTIVE PRAYERBecome deeply knowledgeable in the word and immensely powerful in prayer and intercession. Seeking to do all God wills in prayer and seeking all that God has to advance the Kingdom of Christ. This includes powerful answers to prayer, God's awesome intervention, miracles, signs, and wonders and …. all you see exampled in the book of Acts and all that the promises of God opens up to us… nothing is impossible to those who believe. Ephesians 3:20-21THREE: SOUL WINNINGTO BECOME POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE IN SOUL WINNING/MISSIONTo give yourself to the Great Commission of Christ Matthew 28; Mark 16. To seek to win as many to Christ as you can. To be laboring actively (every week) seeking to win the lost to Jesus with the power of the Holy Spirit leading. To pray for and seek the salvation of your family, work friends, school friends, your neighborhood, city, and nation to be ….to become powerful in 'global evangelism' and seeking to win the MOST…that non should perish. John 3:16-17; John 1:12-; 2 Peter 3 and 1 Timothy 2FOUR: HEALING & RESTORATIONTO BE EXPERIENCED IN PRAYER FOR HEALING AND SEEING LIVES RESTOREDTo know the mission of Jesus in Luke 4 for Salvation, Healing, Deliverance, and restoration. Jesus is Savior, Healer, Deliverer, and restorer. Healing is central to Jesus' life, mission, and the co-mission of the church. To pray for, expect and seek the awesome healing of Jesus. Luke 4; Acts 6-8; James 5; Ps 30; Ps 103.FIVE: SPIRITUAL WARFARETO BECOME POWERFUL AND EXPERIENCED IN SPIRITUAL WARFAREJesus came to destroy the works of satan 1 John 3:8 tells us! Jesus came to expose, expel and defeat satan, demons and fallen angels Colossians 2:15. Jesus saves/delivers us from satan/demons Colossians 1; Eph. 2 and gives us authority to trample on all dark powers…to over come all the power of the enemy and defeat them. Believers must become powerful in the word, in the Spirit and by experience (prayer, resisting and overcoming) in spiritual warfare. Know how to be aware, alert, use your authority, have on the armor and expel demons off - out of people and see the triumph of Jesus… remember demons tremble at Jesus name and the church (believers) are to be so powerful that the 'gates of hell and all that's coming out of them cannot prevail -win over- or withstand the astounding advance of the body of Christ. Ps 23, Ps 91; Luke 10; Eph 6; 1 Peter 5:8.SIX: DELIVERANCETO BE EXPERIENCED DEFEATING AND IN EXPELLING DEMONSTo example a powerful Christ filled, Word filled, Spirit filled life with victory over the world, the flesh, and the devil…over demons and fallen angles. Jesus has given every believer the full authority to tread on, trample and command-order-demand all demons to be expelled. Expel demons from the demonized and be powerful in spiritual warfare prayer against demonic powers, rituals, astral, spells, hexes etc. To come against all dark powers and see their defeat as you win souls and help the church be strong and powerful. Luke 10:19; Colossians 2:15; I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18SEVEN: GREAT EXPLOITSTO LAUNCH OUT IN FAITH TO ACCOMPLISH THE WORKS OF JESUSAs in the book of Acts the up front and center is the mission of evangelism in the power of the Holy Spirit ...with the works of Jesus, healing, deliverance, miracles, signs, and wonders…. Jesus with us in the very work Mark 16:20. Launching out in faith trusting Jesus for all the grace, mercy, power and help that Jesus will give. To see that billions could be saved, the greatest revivals ever can come, that abortion can be abolished, the drug scourge -human trafficking- ritual abuse-corruption in government can all be prayed against with …. power to move mountains... and millions can be set free, evil can be triumphed over and a …. never backing down faith that glorifies Christ in everything will be a powerful witness. Nothing is impossible to them that believe…Jesus Luke 1:37; Eph. 3:20-21; but the people who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits. Daniel 11EIGHT: FIERCETO BECOME FIERCE AGAINST RADICAL EVIL AND SEEK TO DEFEAT ITTo become fierce and outraged against all radical evil that is here and that is to come. To be bold as a lion and confront evil individuals lead them to Christ .... and or see them get jailed. To rise-up and go after-against all radical evil including abortion, human trafficking, satanic ritual abuse, drug trade, corrupt government. To stand against, warn against and get people out of the grip of darkness ....and dark powers. To pray in God's power against all radical evil…. Confront it- expose it and rejoice that Jesus is coming to end all radical evil forever! Pr. 28:1; Ps 23 …walk through the valley of the shadow of Death……we will fear no evil for God is with and for us. Romans 8NINE: REVIVALTO SEEK MASSIVE REVIVAL FOR THE BODY OF CHRISTTo seek to build up the body of Christ and seek the church to become the powerhouse that it should and can be. To do all we can to love one another that the world will know we are Jesus' disciples. To gather in His Name and Presence. To worship, pray, and minister in the power of the Spirit of God and help unleash all the grace and works of Jesus. To seek God for the greatest of revivals ever in history. To seek tens of millions of believers become powerful and hundreds of millions to be saved. Acts 2 4 6 8…TEN: EVEN MORETO BECOME MORE AND MORE POWERFUL IN CHRIST UNTO THE VERY ENDTo never stop growing and becoming powerful in the Word of God, the Spirit of God, and the Works of Jesus that we are created in Christ for Eph. 2:10-. To overcome struggles, to rise again and again in Christ knowing that His mercies are new every day. That each day counts in our growing and doing the ministry of Jesus. The Father will sharpen us to do even more. John 15; Acts 9:22.But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,and all these things shall be given to you.Matthew 6JOIN NOW!Yes, I want to be one of the 10 million fierce and powerful believers as stated here in the 10 points. I refuse to be a subnormal Christian and seek to renounce the fallen world system, the old sin nature (flesh) and the devil…. I surrender to Jesus Christ fully and I will launch out in faith right now to take hold of Jesus and all that He has to fill me with …and to have me accomplish great works for His mission.TOTAL SURRENDER AND LAUNCH OUT IN FAITH TO BECOME AND DO ALL OF THESE 10 BIBLICAL PRINCIPLESSTEP ONEI SIGN UP TO BE ONE OF THE THOUSANDS OF PRAYER INTERCESSORS AND WARFARE PRAYER WARRIORSSTEP TWOI WILL BEGIN TAKING TRAINING COURSES AND KEEP TRAINING DAILYStart with Confronting the Powers and Join in the live ongoing BOOK OF ACTS HERESTEP THREEFILL OUT THE SHATTER SIIU APPLICATION AND SEND IT IN (HERE)STEP FOURJOIN OR START A TEAM (SEE SIIU MINISTRY TEAM MANUAL/coming 5/22/2021 HERE)Sign up with your email to the PREEMPTOR which is free and will be sent out daily with the newest audios, mp3s, course training and updates.THE PREEMPTORMore to be added ALL FREE – Conference Training/audiosSubscribe to the Preemptor News & UpdatesEmail Subscribe“History has yet to see the greatest, the mightiest and the most powerful acts of God in Christ and history may yet see some of the most astounding people of faith that it has ever recorded!”Hebrews 11:6; Daniel 11

Doctrine: True branches bear the fruit of the True Vine     Q: How do I bear the fruit of Christ?       I. Beware of being a barren branch      II. Draw your sap from Christ        III. Yield to the Father's pruning          

Doctrine: We can only come to the Father by having Jesus as our life    Q: How can I come to the Father through the life of the Son?     I. Receive the eternal life Jesus came to procure    II. Pursue the abundant life Jesus came to provide    

Doctrine: Jesus Christ is the embodiment of God's truth to mankind.    Q: How should we respond to the Truth?       App #1 Believe in the Truth Acts 16:31     App #2 Live the truth Ja. 1:22; Matt 7:24-25      App #3 Accurately interpret the truth 2 Tim 2:15      

Guest Speaker: Jamey Simpson from River of Life Church, Athens, Maine    Text:               John 14:1-6    Title:               “I Am The Way”    Big Idea:         If you Want Fellowship with the Father you must Walk with Jesus.         Application:   That you would walk with Jesus all the way to God.     Question:       What does it mean that Jesus is “the way?”Answer:          It means that Jesus is:                         I.          The Way, not just a way.                                          (Start)                         II.        The Way to Walk, not just believe in.                     (Journey)                                III.       The Way to The Father, not just Himself.             (Destination)

Doctrine: Our bodily resurrection is a glorious incitement to peace, purity & plentiful service   I. When are the dead raised bodily?   II. What will our resurrected bodies be like?   A. Physical body with Supernatural properties   B. Beautiful Countenance   III. Why should it matter now that believers will receive resurrected bodies?   A. Peace in our trials   B. Purity in our living

Doctrine: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the keystone event of human history.   Q: Why is Christ's resurrection the keystone of Christianity?   I. Our eternal redemption is secured by it   II. Our bodily resurrection is secured by it

THE SHEPHERD'S HEART Jn 10:11 &14; Ps 23       Doctrine: The Good Shepherd's joy is increased the more His sheep come to Him for mercy and grace      

Doctrine: The Good Shepherd came to save and to shepherd His sheep     Q: What will you do with Jesus the Good Shepherd?     I. Enter His sheepfold through the only Door    II. Follow the Shepherd in and out of His fold    

Doctrine: Only Jesus can fill the eternal hunger and thirst innate in every human heartQ: What should we do with this Bread of Life?       I. Live for that which fills the heart not the stomach      II. Nourish ourself at Christ's table        

Text:               John 10:7-10  Title:               “I Am The Door”     Big Idea:        There is a way into the life of God and Jesus is that way.     Application:   That you would rejoice in Jesus as the way to God.    Question:       What does it mean that Jesus is the door?    Answer:          It means that:                         I.          There is a way into the life of God.                           II.        Jesus alone is that way.

Doctrine: Jesus is the only Light that will lead us to heaven       Q: How should we respond to His Light?      I. Believe the Light      II. Follow the Light    III. Spread the Light     

Doctrine: Jesus Christ is the eternal, self-existent I Am      Q: How should we respond to Jesus - the great I AM?     I. We should Rejoice to see Christ's day as Abraham did     II. We should Rest in Christ's sovereignty as Moses did     

OFFREZ UN CAFÉ AU PRÉDICATEUR : https://fsj.pm/cafe  « La grâce et la vérité sont venues par Jésus Christ » (Jn 1,17) La présence réelle est appelée le Saint Sacrement. Cette distinction traduit que l'eucharistie est le seul sacrement à être davantage qu'un canal de la grâce : elle contient la source même de la grâce, à savoir Jésus Christ, le Verbe fait chair, toujours vivant, toujours présent parmi les hommes. L'humanité du Christ continue d'apporter grâce après grâce à ceux qui s'approchent avec foi du Saint Sacrement de l'autel.

Matthew 26-20-46- 56- 69-75--Be Watchful After the Table---I. Strengthened at the Table--o Thoughtful ------------------------- -vv. 20-22-----o Real ----------------------------- with Christ -Jn. 13-17-------II. Overconfident After the Table--o Be warned about a -------------------------------------- in yourself----o Leaving the Table can be an occasion for -------------------------o Do not mistake your ------------------------------------ for ------------------------o Remain with ---------------------- and ------------------

Scripture Reading: John 6:41-51 This paragraph in John is yet another example of the mystery of human responsibility and divine sovereignty. Jesus chides these unbelieving Israelites for their grumbling. They, like most people today, imagined that Jesus was simply another human being like them. "They said, 'Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does he now say, 'I have come down from heaven'?" (Jn 6:42). People are responsible if they do not heed Jesus' exhortation … "This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever" (Jn 6:50,51). Christ offers Himself to all eternal life. But, the corruption of the human heart is so thorough that no one wants this bread … which is Jesus Himself. "The nature of man since the fall is so corrupt and depraved that even when Christ is made known and preached to him, he will not come to Him and believe in Him without the special grace of God inclining his will and giving him a disposition to come. Moral (per)suasion and advice alone will not bring him. He must be 'drawn'" (J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on John, 1:271). The inability spoken of in John 6:44 … "no one can come to me" … is the inability of desire. People do not come to Christ because they do not want Jesus. And God holds them responsible for this refusal (Jn 5:40). On the other hand, people are 'drawn' by God by His teaching them who Jesus is. And "everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes" to Christ (Jn 6:45). People in hell have only themselves to blame. People in heaven have only God to praise.

"Est-ce de Galilée que vient le Christ ?" Méditation de l'évangile (Jn 7, 40-53) par la pasteur Nicole Fabre Chant final: "Ubi Caritas Deus ibis est" par la communauté de Taizé

Évangile de Jésus Christ selon saint Jean En ce temps-là, Jésus enseignait au temple de Jérusalem. Dans la foule, on avait entendu ses paroles, et les uns disaient : « C’est vraiment lui, le Prophète annoncé ! » D’autres disaient : « C’est lui le Christ ! » Mais d’autres encore demandaient : « Le Christ peut-il venir de Galilée ? L’Écriture ne dit-elle pas que c’est de la descendance de David et de Bethléem, le village de David, que vient le Christ ? » C’est ainsi que la foule se divisa à cause de lui. Quelques-uns d’entre eux voulaient l’arrêter, mais personne ne mit la main sur lui. Les gardes revinrent auprès des grands prêtres et des pharisiens, qui leur demandèrent : « Pourquoi ne l’avez-vous pas amené ? » Les gardes répondirent : « Jamais un homme n’a parlé de la sorte ! » Les pharisiens leur répliquèrent : « Alors, vous aussi, vous vous êtes laissé égarer ? Parmi les chefs du peuple et les pharisiens, y en a-t-il un seul qui ait cru en lui ? Quant à cette foule qui ne sait rien de la Loi, ce sont des maudits ! » Nicodème, l’un d’entre eux, celui qui était allé précédemment trouver Jésus, leur dit : « Notre Loi permet-elle de juger un homme sans l’entendre d’abord pour savoir ce qu’il a fait ? » Ils lui répondirent : « Serais- tu, toi aussi, de Galilée ? Cherche bien, et tu verras que jamais aucun prophète ne surgit de Galilée ! » Puis ils s’en allèrent chacun chez soi.   Source : AELF Méditation Pasteur Nicole Fabre Division parmi les croyants et les auditeurs de Jésus. Mépris de la part des responsables religieux pour le peuple des fidèles… Ces réactions peuvent exister aujourd’hui encore. Mais des personnes font entendre une réaction très différente, qui n’a plus rien à voir avec la division, les partis-pris ou avec le mépris si fréquent : ce sont les gardes, envoyés pourtant pour arrêter Jésus, et Nicodème, un responsable juif. Ils osent avoir leur propre jugement, et se démarquer des réactions de leurs semblables. Les premiers font part de leur étonnement. Ils ont osé écouter Jésus avant de l’arrêter. Et cette écoute les a interrogés profondément : Jamais homme n’a parlé comme cet homme. Nicodème, lui, s’est laissé interroger auparavant déjà. Lui aussi a écouté. Il ne tranche pas encore, mais pour lui, il en va de leur responsabilité devant le peuple de prendre le temps d’écouter Jésus avant de le juger. Seigneur, tu sais que nos Eglises ne vont pas toujours bien. Des divisions sont là, du mépris peut se faire entendre. Et il en est de même pour notre société. Pardon pour tous nos jugements qui tombent avant même que nous ayons pris le temps d’écouter vraiment ceux que nous condamnons. Pardon aussi pour les regards de sachant, le mépris qui peut nous habiter. Et merci pour tous ceux et celles qui prennent le temps véritablement d’être à l’écoute. Donne-nous en ce jour de t’écouter, toi notre Père, et d’écouter vraiment ceux et celles qui nous rencontrerons.  

Message NotesI. WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?A . He is God, the third person of the trinity (Matt. 28:19; II Cor. 13:14)B . The Holy Spirit is a person with all the qualities of God, not an impersonal force (Jn. 16:13).II. WHY DID THE HOLY SPIRIT COME?A . To enable us to know Christ (J. 3:5-7).B . To glorify Christ (Jn. 16:14).C . To lead us into all truth (Jn. 16:13).D. To produce His fruit and gifts in our lives (Gal. 5:22-23; I Cor. 12:7).E. To empower us to be witnesses for Christ (Acts 1:8).III. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT?The word “FILLED” means to be empowered and directed by the Holy Spirit.A . To be filled with and to abide/remain in Christ (Jn. 15:5).B . To experience the abundant and overflowing life (Jn. 10:10b; Jn. 7:37-39).C . To grow, develop, and mature in Christ (Col. 3:16).D. To introduce other to Christ (Acts 1:8).IV. WHAT ARE SOME HINDRANCES TO BEING FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT?A . Lack of knowledge (Rm. 7:15,24).B . Lack of faith (Heb. 11:6).V. HOW CAN WE BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT?A . We are filled with the Holy Spirit by faith (Eph. 2:8-9; Col. 2:6).B . Preparing our hearts to be filled by: 1. Desiring to live a righteous and holy life (Matt. 5:6) 2. Surrendering your life to Christ (Rm. 12:1,2). 3. Confessing known sin in our lives (I Jn. 1:9).C. Our authority is the word of God. Appropriate the filling of the Holy Spirit by faith. 1. God’s command: (Eph. 5:18). 2. God’s promise: (I Jn. 5:14-15). 3. Ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Lk. 11:9-13).Send questions to email@redeemermn.org

“[John the Baptist] confessed, and did not deny, but confessed [the Christ]” ( Jn 1:19 ). If we think of denying Christ, Peter often comes to mind. When asked point blank about Jesus, he denied him, saying, “I do not know the man” ( Mt 26:72 ). On the other hand, Christians often think that the business…

“[John the Baptist] confessed, and did not deny, but confessed [the Christ]” ( Jn 1:19 ). If we think of denying Christ, Peter often comes to mind. When asked point blank about Jesus, he denied him, saying, “I do not know the man” ( Mt 26:72 ). On the other hand, Christians often think that the business…

Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor and co-host of Wrestling with the Basics, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 2. Stars, lampstands, angels and churches: one thing is clear, these letters in Revelation 2 are not John’s private letters to select individuals, but Christ’s own words meant for the whole church. The first letter is for the church in Ephesus. They weren’t struggling with emotions, but with actions, the fruit of our faithfulness to Christ (Jn 14:15). As for Smyrna, they were beset by intense persecution, so Christ encourages them to see their spiritual splendor. Pergamum and Thyatira have demonstrated endurance and good works, but they have also tolerated immorality which threatens to destroy them (see the episode on Zechariah 3 for more on the white stone!). We see ourselves in these churches, weak in ourselves and yet conquerors in Christ.

“Come to Me: Living in the Power, Peace, and Presence of Christ” by Roger Ishii. Released: 2019. Genre: Sermons. The post Come to Me: Living in the Power, Peace, and Presence of Christ (Jn. 15:1-5; Lk. 18:15-17; Mt. 11:28-30; Deut. 30:19-20) appeared first on Grace Fellowship Church.

"Come! See a man who told me everything I ever did! Could this be the Christ?" Jn 4: 29  That dear Samaritan woman! Who would have thought that she, of all people, would be history's first evangelist! But she was!@ No sooner had she found Christ herself than she was off to tell the world about Him! What an example for us today! We should all be doing what she did that day! Message by Pastor Rod Schorr, Calvary Chapel Old Towne, Orange, CA  From his series: The Gospel of John: Truth for a World in the Grip of a Lie

In John 1, we see that Jesus is referred to as the Word. He was with God, in the beginning, and became flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus left and sent the Spirit, and it is by that Spirit that we now give word, the expressing of the thoughts of God to the world. Listen in!Support The Source Wichita: http://thesourcewichita.com/giveSupport the Source Network: https://amzn.to/2MI780mJohn 1:1-5In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.LOGOS3056 lógos (from 3004 /légō, "speaking to a conclusion") – a word, being the expression of a thought; a saying. 3056 /lógos ("word") is preeminently used of Christ (Jn 1:1), expressing the thoughts of the Father through the Spirit.[3056 (lógos) is a common term (used 330 times in the NT) with regards to a person sharing a message (discourse, "communication-speech"). 3056 (lógos) is a broad term meaning "reasoning expressed by words."]John‬ ‭1:14‬ ‭ESV‬‬“And the Word (LOGOS) became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” https://www.bible.com/59/jhn.1.14.esvPaul talks about desiring the spiritual gift of prophecy.... ( PROPHECY HAS A SIMILAR DESCRIPTION )1 Corinthians 14:1-5Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. 2For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 3On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. 4The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. 5Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.PROPHECYCognate: 4395 prophēteúō (from 4253 /pró, "before" and 5346 /phēmí, "assert by elevatingone statement over another") – properly, "speak forth" in divinely-empowered forthtelling or foretelling; prophesy. In the NT, prophesy (4395 /prophēteúō) occurs 28 times, usually of forthtelling which reveals the mind (message) of God in a particular situation. 4395 /prophēteúō ("prophesy") can also refer to foretelling, i.e. predicting the future as the Lord reveals it.Colossians‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭ESV‬‬“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” https://www.bible.com/59/col.3.16.esv See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John the Baptist was a Christian. He was a follower of Christ. Jesus says, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” ( Mt 16:24 ). So, when the priests and Levites asked John, “Who are you?” John answered, “I am not the Christ” ( Jn 1:20 ). John’s confession…

In this episode we see how that it requires The Holy Spirit for Man to know Christ. It is completely impossible for Man (even the one who is Born Again) to know Christ apart from The Holy Spirit. The passages for our text are Luke 3:21-22 and John 1:29-34 with the baptism of Jesus. We also look at John 16:13 where Jesus Himself declares the work of The Spirit of Truth, which is to guide unto all Truth Who Christ Himself is. With John the baptist we also see a spiritual order of coming to knowing Christ: 1- Confessing our ignorance of knowing Christ (Jn 1:31); 2- The Holy Spirit drawing our attention and placing it, and keeping it, upon Christ (Jn 1:32); 3- Seeing Jesus (Jn 1:34); 4- Confessing our testimony: this is The Son of God (Jn1:34). As always, If this has been a blessing, please share it with others. Freely you have received, freely give! May God bless you in the knowledge of Christ His Son, —CrossEyedNed For more content and older podcasts please visit our website: https://www.crosseyedned.com/

This sermon was preached on Sunday 22 April 2018 at Church of the Good Shepherd (English)

Last Barn of the Fall of 2016 with a cold 41 degrees by the end of the evening! 35+ braved the cold and helped bring a sweet end of the year for seniors Abby Butler and Carlos Unda who graduate in December. We finished our "Come and See!" series with a quick trip from the Garden to Golgotha and to the Grave, seeing that Jesus drank every drop from the Cup of Wrath, that we might drink from the Cup of Blessing.

Who are you as a Christian? Who are you in Christ? The world (and we, sometimes) limit who we are to how we behave. But who we are in Christ is so much more than what we do. Who we are in Christ is our identity, our direction, and our destiny. 1 Peter 2:4-12 – In Christ, Christians are: A Royal Priesthood – This was said of the Israelites in Exodus 19:6. You will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” Now it is true of Christians. • Reflect the holiness of God (1 Peter 1:15) • Offer spiritual sacrifices o Sacrifices of our bodies (living in holiness) (Romans 12:1) o Sacrifices of money or material goods (Philippians 4:18) o Sacrifices of praise to God (Hebrews 13:15) o Sacrifices of doing good (Hebrews 13:16) • Intercede for people before God (James 5:16) • Represent God before people (2 Corinthians 5:20) A chosen people – This was said of the Israelites throughout the OT. Deut 10:15 15 Yet the LORD set his affection on your forefathers and loved them, and he chose you, their descendants, above all the nations, as it is today. Now it is true of Christians. Ephesians 1:4-5 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will A holy nation – This was said of the Israelites in Exodus 19:6 (above) Romans 9:25-26 25 As he says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘my people’ who are not my people; and I will call her ‘my loved one’ who is not my loved one,” Paul quoting Hosea – in the original context these passages refer to the spiritual restoration of Israel. But Paul applies this to Gentile believers, that God is a saving, forgiving, restoring God who delights to take those who are “not my people” and make them “my people.” A people belonging to God – we were not the people of God. That title belonged to the Israelites. But now we are the recipients of God’s mercy. The phrase is literally we are God’s “possession.” The word refers to something owned, especially something that has been purchased by the owner. 1 Corinthians 6:20 You were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies Now declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Because who we are in Christ is so much more than we can even grasp. SO MUCH MORE Who we are in Christ is our identity, our direction, and our destiny. 1 Peter 2:4-12 – In Christ, Christians are: A Royal Priesthood – This was said of the Israelites in Exodus 19:6. You will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” Now it is true of Christians. • Reflect the holiness of God (1 Peter 1:15) • Offer spiritual sacrifices o Sacrifices of our bodies (living in holiness) (Romans 12:1) o Sacrifices of money or material goods (Philippians 4:18) o Sacrifices of praise to God (Hebrews 13:15) o Sacrifices of doing good (Hebrews 13:16) • Intercede for people before God (James 5:16) • Represent God before people (2 Corinthians 5:20) A chosen people – This was said of the Israelites throughout the OT. Deut 10:15 15 Yet the LORD set his affection on your forefathers and loved them, and he chose you, their descendants, above all the nations, as it is today. Now it is true of Christians. Ephesians 1:4-5 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will A holy nation – This was said of the Israelites in Exodus 19:6 (above) Romans 9:25-26 25 As he says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘my people’ who are not my people; and I will call her ‘my loved one’ who is not my loved one,” A people belonging to God – we were not the people of God. That title belonged to the Israelites. But now we are the recipients of God’s mercy. 1 Corinthians 6:20 You were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies SO MUCH MORE Who we are in Christ is our ________, our _________, and our __________. 1 Peter 2:4-12 – In Christ, Christians are: ____________________ – This was said of the Israelites in Exodus 19:6. You will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” Now it is true of Christians. • Reflect the _________________ (1 Peter 1:15) • Offer ________________ o Sacrifices of our _________ (living in holiness) (Romans 12:1) o Sacrifices of _______ or _______________ (Philippians 4:18) o Sacrifices of ______________ (Hebrews 13:15) o Sacrifices of ______________ (Hebrews 13:16) • ________________ for people before God (James 5:16) • _________________ before people (2 Corinthians 5:20) _______________ – This was said of the Israelites throughout the OT. Deut 10:15 15 Yet the LORD set his affection on your forefathers and loved them, and he chose you, their descendants, above all the nations, as it is today. Now it is true of Christians. Ephesians 1:4-5 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will __________________ – This was said of the Israelites in Exodus 19:6 (above) Romans 9:25-26 25 As he says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘my people’ who are not my people; and I will call her ‘my loved one’ who is not my loved one,” ______________________ – we were not the people of God. That title belonged to the Israelites. But now we are the recipients of God’s mercy. 1 Corinthians 6:20 You were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies SO MUCH MORE Who I Am In Christ I AM GOD’S… • possession 1Cor 6:20 • child John 1:12 • workmanship Ephesians 2:10 • friend James 2:23 • temple 1 Cor 3:16/ 6:16 • vessel 2 Timothy 2:2 • co-laborer 1 Timothy 5:18 • witness Acts 1:8 • soldier 2 Timothy 2:3 • ambassador 2 Cor 5:20 • minister/instrument Acts 26:16 / 1 Tim 4:6 • chosen Ephesians 1:4 • beloved Romans 1:7/ 2 Thess 2:13 • heritage 1 Peter 5:3 I HAVE BEEN… • redeemed by the blood Rev 5:9 • set free from sin /condemnation Rom 8:1-2 • set free from Satan’s control Col 1:13 • set free from Satan’s kingdom Eph 2 • chosen before foundation of world Eph 1:4 • predestined to be like Jesus Ephesians 1:11 • forgiven of all my trespasses Col 2:13 • washed in the blood of the Lamb Rev 1:5 • given a sound mind 2 Timothy 1:7 • given the Holy Spirit 2 Cor 1:22 • adopted into God’s family Romans 8:15 • justified freely by his grace Romans 3:24 • given all things pertaining to life 2 Pet 1:3 • given great and precious promises 2 Pet 1:4 • given ministry of reconciliation 2 Cor 1:22 • given access to God Ephesians 3:12 • given wisdom Ephesians 1:8 I AM… • complete in him Colossians 2:10 • free forever from sin’s power Romans 6:14 • sanctified 1 Cor 6:11 • useful for the Master’s use 2 Timothy 2:21 • loved eternally 1 Peter 1:5 • eternally kept in the palm of his hand Jn 10:29 • kept from falling Jude 1:24 • kept by the power of God 1 Peter 1:5 • not condemned Romans 8:1-2 • one with the Lord 1 Cor 6:17 • on my way to heaven John 14:6 • quickened by his mighty power Eph 2:1 • seated in heavenly places Eph 1:3 • light in the darkness Matthew 5:14 • candle in a dark place Matthew 5:15 • city set on a hill Matthew 5:14 • salt of the earth Matthew 5:13 • his sheep John 10:14 • a citizen of heaven 1 Peter 2:11 • protected from the evil one 1 John 5:18 • kept by the power of God 1 Peter 1:5 • secure in Christ Jn 10:28-29 • more-than-a-conqueror Romans 8:37 • born again 1 Peter 1:23 • a victor 1 John 5:4 • covered by blood of Jesus Rev 12:11, 1 Pet 1:19 I HAVE… • access to the Father Romans 5:2 • a home in heaven waiting for me Jn 14:1-2 • all things in Christ 2 Cor 5:17 • a living hope 1 Peter 1:3 • an anchor to my soul Hebrews 6:19 • power to witness Acts 1:8 • the mind of Christ 1 Cor 2:16 • boldness and access Hebrews 10:19 • peace with God Romans 5:1 I CAN… • do all things through Christ Phil 4:13 • find mercy and grace to help Heb 4:16 • come boldly to the throne of grace Heb 4:16 • quench all the fiery darts Eph 6:16 • pray always and everywhere Luke 21:36 • defeat (overcome) the enemy Rev 12:11 I CANNOT… • be separated from God’s love Rom 8:35-39 • perish or be lost John 10:28, John 3:16 • be taken out of my Father’s hand John 10:29 • be charged or accused Romans 8:33 • be condemned 1 Cor 11:32

God's Ways are Higher than Our Ways, Vine and Branches, Abiding in Christ - Jn 15:1-27, Is 55:6-13, Gal 5:22-23, 1 Jn 2:27, James 1:2, 1 Cor 15:54-58, Mt 28:19-20

God's Ways are Higher than Our Ways, Vine and Branches, Abiding in Christ - Jn 15:1-27, Is 55:6-13, Gal 5:22-23, 1 Jn 2:27, James 1:2, 1 Cor 15:54-58, Mt 28:19-20

God's Ways are Higher than Our Ways, Vine and Branches, Abiding in Christ - Jn 15:1-27, Is 55:6-13, Gal 5:22-23, 1 Jn 2:27, James 1:2, 1 Cor 15:54-58, Mt 28:19-20

God's Ways are Higher than Our Ways, Vine and Branches, Abiding in Christ - Jn 15:1-27, Is 55:6-13, Gal 5:22-23, 1 Jn 2:27, James 1:2, 1 Cor 15:54-58, Mt 28:19-20

God's Ways are Higher than Our Ways, Vine and Branches, Abiding in Christ - Jn 15:1-27, Is 55:6-13, Gal 5:22-23, 1 Jn 2:27, James 1:2, 1 Cor 15:54-58, Mt 28:19-20