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Luke 5:1–11 (ESV) On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.Jesus: “Follow Me.”He Is Always Inviting, Drawing (body, soul & spirit)helkuo - to tug, draw or drag, metaphorically by an inward powerTo His DisciplesTo Everyone He MetThrough His Disciples To OthersAfter His ResurrectionHis Disciples After His AscensionThrough His ChurchInto Modern DayIt's The Defining Mark Of ChristianityMore Than LikingMore than AttendingMore Than BelievingFOLLOWINGHe Is Always Drawing, In General:John 12:32 (ESV) And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will DRAW all people to myself.”John 3:16 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.Matthew 11:28 (ESV) Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.The Crowd:Jesus is speaking, Lake of GennesaretFisherman, merchants and customersPeople who have come to hear JesusBUT Individually:Matthew 11:27 (ESV) All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.John 6:44 (ESV) No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day.John 6:65 (ESV) And he said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.”Peter:Night fishing, nothing caught, washing nets, end of shiftJesus requested to get into Peter's boat, requests that he push outJesus teaches the crowd but Peter is trapped to listen.Jesus does what He always does - “trust me” - “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Requires obedienceMake no sense - “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! Obedience unlocks the miracle - But at your word I will let down the nets.” And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. That moment is the miracle that DRAWSThat moment REQUIRES a RESPONSERejectionLikeabilityBeliefFollowFOLLOW: they left everything and followed him.This is not a natural encounter, interaction and decision.It unlocks everythingLeave everything and follow.

Immeasurably More // FramedEphesians 3:14-20 (ESV)“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.”Here is Paul's Prayer• I pray that from His unlimited resources, He will empower you with inner strength - with deep fortitude - by his spirit.• As we trust in Him, Christ will take up residence in us (not just drop by every now and then).• Then our roots will grow down into the depth of God's love and will keep us strong.• And when it comes to understanding that love - may we know the scope of it and experience it. In this letter, Paul has continuously pointed us and all people to the generosity of God in Christ. • Ephesians 1:3 - Blessed with every Spiritual Blessing in Christ• Ephesians 1:7-8 - Riches of Grace - lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding • Ephesians 1:18 - Riches of His Glorious Inheritance • Ephesians 2:5 - God is Rich in Mercy• Ephesians 2:7 - Incomparable Riches of His Grace• Ephesians 3:8 - Unsearchable Riches of ChristThis is Paul's prayer and mine for us today…That we may know, and in turn experience, and then lean in to and ultimately live out of this vast love of God. This love is expressed in John 3:16-17 (ESV)“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”This love is defined in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (ESV) “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.”This love is given dimension here in Ephesians 3• Infinitely long and high and wide and deep - more so than we can ever understand fully…• And Paul says the love of God is “too great for us to understand fully.”• There is nowhere we can go that we are out of the scope of his presence and therefore nowhere we can go where we are out of the scope of his love, for “God is love” (1 John 4:8 and 16) and as the psalmist says in Psalm 139 “where can I go from your presence.”• Are we willing to allow this love of God to encapsulate us - to frame us - to define us? If not why not? Guilt, shame, doubt, etc.Are we willing to allow this love to transform us?When we take a look at people around us, we don't have an excuse to look at people outside of this frame. Are we willing to love even as we have been loved (John 13:34)? The love of God for humanity is infinitely long and high and wide and deep.So… here's a searching question for each of us…Who do we need to reframe? Where do we need to start?May our love and the way we live be the testament to the love of Christ and may his love lived out through us be the agent of transformation in our world. Our part really is to be awake to these truths, willing to live in and practice these truths and expectant of God to do the immeasurably more than we can even begin to imagine!

Come to Jesus by Jefferis Kent Peterson, 2.2.2025 at Wimberley Christian Church Be Reconciled to God (the message begins with the introduction of our new missionary support in Uganda: https://youtu.be/c5lKLR0xDlc, but since wasn't mic'd you can watch it here:) “that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:19–21 (ESV) No Matter what sin you have committed, God is not counting it against you: incest, adultery, rape, fornication, homosexuality, pedophilia, murder, theft – God is not holding it against you. Skull and Bones – and Secret Societies = Control Satan knows your deepest sins, he helped you commit them so that you would be enslaved by guilt, fear of exposure, fear of consequences. While he holds those secret sins, he is your master and you fear the light. Masons e.g. Matthew 5:34–37 ESV But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. Let what you say be simply ‘Yes' or ‘No'; anything more than this comes from evil. John 3:19–20 ESV And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. John 3:16–18 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. 1 Peter 2:24 ESV He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. It is as if Jesus committed your sins and you didn't! That is what it means to be cleansed. 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:21 ESV For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Psalm 27:8 (NLT) - My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds,“Lord, I am coming.”Psalm 88.13 CEB - I cry out to you, Lord! My prayer meets you first thing in the morning!1. WE SEE… 2025 as the Year of Faith and Miracles in Carmel ChurchPsalm 77:14 - You are the God of miracles and wonders! You still demonstrate your awesome power.Matthew 9:28–30 (NKJV) - Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They saidto Him, “Yes, Lord.” 29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be to you.” 30And their eyes were opened.Romans 10:17 (NKJV) - faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.1. Attend church weekly2. Read a chapter in the Bible daily3. Meditate on verses dailyHebrews 11:6 (NLT) - And it is impossible to please God without faith…Ephesians 1:19 (NLT) - I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's powerfor us who believe him…2. WE SEE… a growing church with 1000 people attending on SundaysJohn 3:16 (ESV) - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes inhim should not perish but have eternal life.3. WE SEE… a more prosperous and generous church with $200,000 in monthly giving 4. WE SEE…resources & strategies to reach the next generation in our city5. WE SEE… greater involvement in meeting urgent needs in our city and around the world6. WE SEE…new “Life Classes” that will equip, train and release people to live a successfulChristian life. WHAT IS YOUR STEP OF FAITH?What is the Holy Spirit speaking to you about how you can live out the vision God hasgiven our church for 2025?(Scriptures for salvation)Romans 5:1 (NLT) - we have been made right in God's sight by faith, we have peace with Godbecause of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.Romans 10:13 (NKJV) - “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved”1 John 1:9 (ESV) - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanseus from all unrighteousness.

Psalm 27:8 (NLT) - My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds,“Lord, I am coming.”Psalm 88.13 CEB - I cry out to you, Lord! My prayer meets you first thing in the morning!1. WE SEE… 2025 as the Year of Faith and Miracles in Carmel ChurchPsalm 77:14 - You are the God of miracles and wonders! You still demonstrate your awesome power.Matthew 9:28–30 (NKJV) - Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They saidto Him, “Yes, Lord.” 29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be to you.” 30And their eyes were opened.Romans 10:17 (NKJV) - faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.1. Attend church weekly2. Read a chapter in the Bible daily3. Meditate on verses dailyHebrews 11:6 (NLT) - And it is impossible to please God without faith…Ephesians 1:19 (NLT) - I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's powerfor us who believe him…2. WE SEE… a growing church with 1000 people attending on SundaysJohn 3:16 (ESV) - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes inhim should not perish but have eternal life.3. WE SEE… a more prosperous and generous church with $200,000 in monthly giving 4. WE SEE…resources & strategies to reach the next generation in our city5. WE SEE… greater involvement in meeting urgent needs in our city and around the world6. WE SEE…new “Life Classes” that will equip, train and release people to live a successfulChristian life. WHAT IS YOUR STEP OF FAITH?What is the Holy Spirit speaking to you about how you can live out the vision God hasgiven our church for 2025?(Scriptures for salvation)Romans 5:1 (NLT) - we have been made right in God's sight by faith, we have peace with Godbecause of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.Romans 10:13 (NKJV) - “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved”1 John 1:9 (ESV) - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanseus from all unrighteousness.

John 1:4-5 | The Life from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe John 1:4-5 IN JESUS IS LIFE Life Comes First God is Not a Thing That Has Life Life Is God's Gift To Creation THE LIFE WAS THE LIGHT OF MEN THE LIGHT SHINES Genesis 2:7 (ESV) then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. Genesis 3:19 (ESV) By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return. John 20:31 (ESV) these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 17:3 (ESV) And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. John 5:24 (ESV) Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. John 6:63 (ESV) It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. John 14:6–7 (ESV) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” John 17:3 (ESV) And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 2 Corinthians 4:6 (ESV) For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Psalm 16:11 (ESV) You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe John 1:1-3 WHAT DOES THE WORD MEAN? Greek — logos Hebrew — dabar Creation Revelation Salvation THE WORD IS JESUS Creation Revelation Salvation THE WORD IN THE BELIEVER Creation — You Have Been Made New Revelation — Know God! Salvation — Enjoy Hope! 2 Timothy 4:8 (ESV) Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. Genesis 1:1,3 (ESV) In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. … And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Acts 17:28 (ESV) “In him we live and move and have our being”; as even some of your own poets have said, “For we are indeed his offspring.” Psalm 33:6 (ESV) By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host. Jeremiah 1:4 (ESV) Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Psalm 107:20 (ESV) He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction. John 1:29–30 (ESV) The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.'” John 1:3 (ESV) All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. Colossians 1:16–17 (ESV) For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Hebrews 1:1–2 (ESV) Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. John 3:17 (ESV) For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. John 14:6 (ESV) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Hebrews 1:3 (ESV) He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature. Mark 9:7 (ESV) This is my beloved Son; listen to him. John 6:68 (ESV) Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of life. Romans 8:1 (ESV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 4:1–2 (ESV) I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

2 Corinthians 9:5-8 (ESV)So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance for the gift you have promised, so that it may be ready as a willing gift, not as an exaction.The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.John 3:16 (ESV)“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

John 17:6 | I Have Manifested Your Name from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe John 17:6 2024-09-22 | ProPresenter TITLE: I Have Manifested Your Name SCRIPTURE: John 17:6 I HAVE MANIFESTED YOUR NAME THEY HAVE KEPT YOUR WORD THE PEOPLE YOU GAVE ME Exodus 6:2–3 (ESV) God spoke to Moses and said to him, “I am the Lord. I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, as God Almighty, but by my name the Lord I did not make myself known to them. Matthew 1:21 (ESV) She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. 2 Corinthians 4:6 (ESV) For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Exodus 34:6–7 (ESV) The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation.” John 14:9 (ESV) Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. Colossians 2:9 (ESV) For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, John 6:37 (ESV) All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. John 10:29 (ESV) My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. Hebrews 1:1–4 (ESV) Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. Hebrews 2:1 (ESV) Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 1 John 1:1–4 (ESV) That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.

Pastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week's message, “God is Love." Key Verses: John 3.16-17 ESV: ““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Psalm 22.1-5 ESV: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest. Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. To you they cried and were rescued; in you they trusted and were not put to shame.” 1 John 4.9-10 ESV: “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” Romans 5.8 ESV: “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 8.38-39 ESV: “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”  Sermon Topics: Love, Silence, Trouble, Shame If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends on social media. For more information about PNEUMA Church, visit our website at mypneumachurch.org. Connect with Us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mypneumachurch YouTube: https://youtube.com/mypneumachurch Facebook: https://facebook.com/mypneumachurch Thank you for listening, and may God bless you. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Welcome 00:56 - John 3.16–17 ESV 01:56 - God is Love

‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13‬:‭4‬-‭8‬, ‭13‬ ‭(NIV‬‬) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”4 Greek Words For LoveStorge - familial love or natural affections, especially between parents and childrenPhileo - deep friendship or brotherly loveJohn 11:34–36 (ESV) And he said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.” Jesus wept. So the Jews said, “See how he loved him!”Eros - (not in the NT) - romantic or passionate loveAgape - highest form of love referring to sacrificial love seeking the well-being of others (referring to God's love for us and the love Christians are called to have for one another)Experiencing The Love Of God Equips You To Give/Receive True Love1 John 4:19 (ESV) We love because he first loved us.Parents, children, spouse, friends, neighbors and enemiesTrue love for God is possible in response to His loveReligion is created when we try to love God without the revelation of his love.“God grant me a revelation of your love for me.”The revelation of God's love is something we walk in. It is a status, It is something we wear. It is like a superpowerRomans 8:35, 38-39 (ESV) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.Self love is a poor substitute for the revelation of God's love.The revelation of God's loves enables us to love correctlyThe love you have experienced prior to that is incomplete, possibly even poisoned.Loving others out of a broken experience will be limited.In choosing a potential spouse, choose someone who loves God firstMatthew 10:37 (ESV) Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.LOVE: The Sacrificial DECISION To Seek The Well-Being Of Others1 Peter 2:4 (ESV) As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious.God chose to love you.God would not command you to do something that you could not chooseMatthew 22:39 (ESV) And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.Matthew 5:44–46 (ESV) But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?Falling into love leads to falling out of loveThat type of love is emotionThat type of love is attraction“You can't help who you love” is not a true statement. “You can't help who you are attracted to” is the correct response.Attraction is often impacted by brokenness and traumatic experiencesChildhood traumaBroken relationshipsGroomingIn marriage, attraction is important, but the decision to love is paramount.Fall in love means you can fall out of love.At moments it will feel like being trapped.The decision will unlock the emotion LOVE: The SACRIFICIAL Decision To Seek The Well-Being Of OthersJohn 3:16 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.John 15:13 (ESV) Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.LOVE empties its vault to increase the value of someone else.Anyone who demands things under the umbrella of love is likely manipulation.If you loved me then you would….God will deal with your narcissism through others.“Oh, this is how you feel God…”LOVE: The Sacrificial Decision To Seek The WELL-BEING Of Others1 Corinthians 13:6 (NIV) Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.“Well Being: God's BestSome forms of love are out of alignment with AGAPECare for feelingsCare for comfortCare about being likedCare about being acceptedEx: During the pandemic, riots, and current woke agendas “how will that show the world the love of God?”Love in spite of sin, but we can never affirm sinIllus: the man sinking because of the concrete block he is holding needs someone to love him without affirming the block.True love does not pull people out of the boundaries of God's Word. True love seeks to center others within God's Word, sometimes at the expense of:Their feelingsTheir comfortTheir cultural There are more important things than how people feelRejoices with the truthEphesians 4:15 (ESV) Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.

This episode will share various Bible Verses about God's Eternal Life For Us and also share Scriptures about people who rejects Jesus Christ, also Goats, Tares, False converts, False Teachers, and so Forth. May will all adhere to the whole counsel of God and consume it all unto our hearts, mind, soul, and spirit offering our bodies up unto the Lord as a living sacrifice holy and pleasing unto Him with the help, mercy, grace, and total dependency on the Father, the Lord, and Holy Spirit to sustain us. Here are the Bible verses featured in this episode GOD'S ETERNAL LIFE FOR US EP1 John 3:16 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Romans 6:23 ESV For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. John 17:3 ESV And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. John 5:24 ESV Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. Romans 2:6-8 ESV He will render to each one according to his works: to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. Matthew 7:21-23 ESV “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.' Matthew 25:46 ESV And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” —————————————————————————- Galatians 6:7-8 ESV Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Romans 10:13 ESV For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” John 3:36 ESV Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. Matthew 7:13-14 ESV “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblequestionsandanswers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblequestionsandanswers/support

The Kingdom MindsetJohn 17:15–18 (ESV) I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.Proverbs 23:7 (KJV) For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.Mindset: This Is Not My KingdomI am not a citizen here. This is not my homePhilippians 3:20–21 (ESV) But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.Exiled From EdenExiled In EgyptIsrael Exiled in Assyria721 BC Assyrian King Shalmanessar 2 Kings 17:6 (ESV) In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria, and he carried the Israelites away to Assyria and placed them in Halah, and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes.Judah Exiled in BabylonKing Jehoiakim failed to pay tribute to NebuchadnezzarNebuchadnezzar laid siege to JudahSolomon's Temple destroyed Israel was deported fro Judah to Babylon in 597 BC. Jesus Exiled To EarthJohn 3:17 (ESV) For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.John 8:23 (ESV) He said to them, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.John 14:30 (ESV) I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me,You & IJohn 17:20–23 (NIV) “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.John 17:20–23 (NIV) “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.1 John 3:1 (ESV) See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.1 John 3:13 (ESV) Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you.1 Corinthians 7:31 (ESV) …For the present form of this world is passing away.This is not my home.This place is not my focusThis world story is not my storyMy story may be celebrated here on some level, I have a kingdom story There is a kingdom bigger celebration of my storyRevelation 20:12 (ESV) And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done.We don't want to become so occupied in winning battles (marriage, career, home, survival, kids, college) that we lose the war (healing, salvation, kingdom advancement)SLIDE: Kingdom Mindset: I Have ImmunityWe are so worried about the world infecting usThis is not my kingdomThis king is not my kingThese laws are not my lawsThis economy is not my economyThis culture is not my cultureThis worlds limitations are not my limitationsHealing, resources, favor, supernatural distinction.Matthew 7:7–11 (ESV) “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!These punishments are not my punishmentYou can't put me in jail - Isaiah 54:17 (NASB95) “No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.I can enjoy my Kingdom benefits NOWSLIDE: Kingdom Mindset: I Am Here To ConquerI will not be conqueredI will not just surviveI will thrive!Joshua 1:3–6 (ESV) Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses. From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun shall be your territory. No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.Matthew 11:12 (ESV) From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.Build KingdomShare KingdomAdvance KingdomAdd To Kingdom

Romans 2:25–29 | Who is the Circumcision? from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Romans 2:25–29 CIRCUMCISION, A MATTER OF THE HEART WHO ARE THE PEOPLE OF GOD? Romans 8:3–4 (ESV) For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Ephesians 2:11–13 (ESV) Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

FIRM FOUNDATIONSong by Cody CarnesReleased December 2021Written during a “shaky season” - (covid, political unrest, riots, etc.)Based on what Jesus teaches us in: Matthew 7:24-27Jesus tells this parable at the end of the sermon on the mount Sermon that teaches people how to live. Matthew 7:24-27 (NIV) “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”Sand Castle - crumbling from below when the water hitsA solid foundation, like a rock, stays put and everything built upon it stays strongBuild your house on GOD GOD IS OUR FOUNDATION “Christ is my firm foundation” ~ “The Rock on which I stand” ~ “My house is built on you” “I'm standing strong on you” ~ “I've built my life on Jesus” ~ “I'm safe with You”Isaiah 26:4 (ESV) Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.Psalm 62:6 (ESV) He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.Psalm 18:2 (ESV) The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my strongholdDon't know what we've put our faith in until we weather a stormWe can see how solid our foundation is when we go through a storm2020 revealed that for a lot of people THERE WILL BE STORMS “When everything around me is shaking” ~ “Joy in chaos” ~ “Rain came, wind blew”John 16:33 (NIV) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”Storms are promised Caused by: the enemy - since the Garden of EdenOthers - impacted by their selfish motivationsOurselves - Not doing what God tells us - Doing the oppositeJesus experienced storms - metaphorically and literallyIn the boat with the disciples - sleeping during the storm - Matthew 8:24-27 “Suddenly a furious storm came up… waves swept over the boat. Save us! We're gonna drown! You of little faith. Why are you afraid?” Walking on water to meet his disciples - Matthew 14:22-33 but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Calls Peter out of the boat - when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Walked through the storm on water - a firm foundation because of his faithDon't doubt the one who you are putting your faith in. James 1:2-3 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.This doesn't make sense until you go through something and experience the joy of drawing closer to God. James 1:6 (NIV) But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. Don't look at the storm or your circumstances. Look to the one who can save youSpeak God's promises over your life, over your situationGOD IS WITH YOU “He's faithful through generations” ~ “I've got peace that makes no sense” ~ “I'm gonna make it through”Psalm 100:5 NIV For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV Bible story after story of God's faithfulness - from beginning to endGarden of Eden to Revelations Bible full of stories of people messing upForgives us - gives us chance after chanceGod makes a way - sent Jesus Philippians 4:6-7 NIV Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Peace that makes no sense The feeling of the holy spirit wrapping his arms around meStorm didn't end, but everything was going to be alright Joshua 1:9 NIV …Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”Stand on the rock of Christ - not crushed by fear. Faith in the one who made you - not fear in the storm around you!Hebrews 13:5 NIV Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”Deuteronomy 31:8 ESVWe put our faith in a lot of things. Money- too much, too littleThe bridges we drive over. - person who welded or boltedThe tires on our cars - blow offThe roof over our heads - crashes downOurselves - disappointment - wrong expectationsOur family, friends - death or betrayal - disappointmentOur health - failing Speak God's promises over your life. Speak God's truth! PUT YOUR FAITH IN JESUS“I've never been more glad that I put my faith in Jesus” ~ “He's never let me down” ~ “He won't (fail)”James 4:8 NIV Come near to God and he will come near to you.Why do I have faith in Jesus? As I have drawn nearer to God, he has drawn nearer to me.As I seek him, he is there. You need to seek him. Faith without works is dead. Believe through your actions. Not just your words. He has shown up in the storms of my life. 1 John 5:4 ESV For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.I have experienced what the bible talks about. Victory from the stormThose moments are anchor points for me. My foundation (faith) is firm and growing. Ephesians 2:8 ESV For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GodIt is not by my own doing but through the grace of God who has saved me. He's never let me down. I have let myself down, others have let me down, but not God. Not always the way I thought he'd bring me throughBut always faithful! John 3:16 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.The basis of my foundation is this! I believe Jesus came and died for our sins. I believe in his resurrection powerI sing because Jesus died for me. He alone is worthy of praise. - GREAT ARE YOU LORD!

Built For This – Four Pillars of Discipleship                                                                                               1.      Believe - Love of GodMatthew 22:36-39 (ESV)“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 2.      Belong - Love othersActs 2 (ESV) 3.      Become - Mature and Grow 4.     Build - Transform the World Ephesians 4:11–16 (ESV)“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.” 1.      Believe My Trust Pleases GodHebrews 11:5–6 (ESV)“By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Jesus Came to Rescue MeJohn 3:17 (ESV)“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” God Actually Wants MeLuke 15:1–7 (ESV)Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, 'This man receives sinners and eats with them.“So he told them this parable: What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.' Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. “  Real Reconciliation Is Available NowColossians 1:19–23 (ESV)“For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard… “The Ministry of ReconciliationActs 2:21 (ESV)“Everyone who calls upon the name … will be saved.” 2 Corinthians 5:17–21 (ESV)“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” Romans 10:8–15 (ESV)“The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” Who is in my Sphere of Influence?

Is It Okay For Believers To Backbite/Gossip? Episode Two Is it okay for a Believer to Gossip? In accordance to God's Word, the answer is no. I will share some Bible verses today on why it is displeasing to the Lord for Believers to gossip in Episode Two of “Is it okay for a Believer to Backbite|Gossip?” Verse One:Titus 3:2 ESV To speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. Verse Two:Ephesians 4:29 ESV Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Verse Three: John 3:16 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Verse Four:Proverbs 10:18 ESV The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool. Verse Five:1 Timothy 5:13 ESV Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not. Verse Six:James 4:11-12 ESV Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? Verse Seven: 1 Peter 2:1 ESV So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Verse Eight: Proverbs 18:8 ESV The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. Verse Nine: James 1:26 ESV If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. Verse Ten: Proverbs 17:9 ESV Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. Biblical References and Translation https://www.openbible.info/topics/backbiting English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblequestionsandanswers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblequestionsandanswers/support

1 Timothy 1:15 | A Trustworthy Sayingfrom CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15 THE TRUSTWORTHY SAYING CHRIST JESUS CAME | The Person of Jesus INTO THE WORLD | The Presence of Jesus TO SAVE SINNERS | The Power of Jesus Matthew 1:21 (ESV) She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. Isaiah 7:14 (ESV) Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. John 3:16–17 (ESV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Romans 1:16 (ESV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes …

In the end, it's not what you have gathered, but what you have given that tells the story about your life.John 3:16-17 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.Generosity is found within 3 primary places in our life as believers. 1) Finances – Tithe & offerings, and generosity with others. 2) Time – Towards God, our family, and our world. 3) Purpose – What is your purpose? How is the love of God being displayed in your life?Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.Deuteronomy 14 teaches some incredible lessons on tithing. 1) Tithing is a celebration! Whether in seasons of little or much, returning to God what is His should be a celebration. They ate, drank, they celebrated. 2) It was never about legalism. God allowed them to sell their land to bring in the cash to travel unencumbered to the temple or place of worship. Some people get caught up in tithing to the penny, or the first thing that leaves my bank account must be my tithe. Make sure in honoring God you're not making up rules to please yourself rather than God. 3) It was brought to their place of worship. Where you worship, is where your tithe goes. Unrestricted.

Building Your Legacy - Pillar 7 – Power  By Pastor George Lehman Without God's Power we will never live a Legacy leaving life. “God opens doors…but it is your job to walk through them.”  – Joe Pellegrino There is absolutely nothing holding you back. 1 Corinthians 4:20 (NIV) – For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. We have lots of talkers but few walkers. This a very encouraging verse for all those who belong to the Kingdom of God. We have power available 24/7. What Power? God's Power! First, we have to realize that God is a King and He rules His Kingdom In God's Kingdom He is in charge – what He says goes. When we choose to follow Jesus, we leave our little kingdom where we tried unsuccessfully to control everything. We have entered a Kingdom where He reigns supreme (Jesus is Lord) If we are going to build a lasting legacy, we are going to have to rely on the power that is within us. 1 Corinthians 3:16 (Amp) – Do you not know and understand that you [the church] are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells [permanently] in you [collectively and individually]? NOTE: the “YOU” in this passage is plural (more than one) in the Greek Paul was speaking to Christians collectively as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Then he says: 1 Corinthians 6:19 (Amp) – Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is within you, whom you have [received as a gift] from God, and that you are not your own [property]? Here he addresses the individual believer. Not only does the Holy Spirit dwell in the church, as a group of believers but dwells within each individual believer. We have access to His unlimited power through the Holy Spirit. “Let us use it!” Romans 8:11 (NIV) – And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. This speaks of a legacy living power filled life, God living through us! When we come to church it's because we want to learn how to walk in the Power of almighty God Christ doesn't just want to modify our behavior; He wants to *revolutionize our lives. *change something radically (Afrikaans – Draai / Verandering bring) Power in the Pillars of our Legacy: John 14:16 (CEV) – Then I will ask the Father to send you the Holy Spirit who will help you and always be with you. We need His Power to pray #1 Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) – And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people. There is no excuse not to pray. We need His Power for Purity #2 Philippians 4:8 (NIV) – Finally, brothers and sister, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things We need His power to change our Persona #3 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) – For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:6 (Amp) – That is why I would remind you to stir up (rekindle the embers of, fan the flames of, and keep burning) he [gracious] gift of God, [the inner fire] that is in you by means of the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination]. We need His power to establish our Priorities#4 Matthew 6:33 (NIV) – But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. We need His Power to Persevere#5 James 1:12 (NIV) – Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. We need His Power to live on Purpose #6. 2Timothy 1:8-9(NIV) – 8So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. 9He has saved us and called us to a holy life-not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time. We need Gods Power #7 if we are going to leave a Godly legacy. How would your life look differently if you were walking in God's power in greater ways? What is stopping you? Have you settled for just being a Sunday Christian? One who doesn't really read the word or seek to live it out in your daily life. In what areas do you need to wave the white flag and surrender to Jesus and ask for a fresh touch of His power? Psalms 62:11-12 (NIV) – 11One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God 12and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and “You reward everyone according to what they have done.”

Psalm 19:6-11 | The Law of the Lord from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11 REALITY IN LIGHT OF THE GLORY OF GOD THE LAW OF THE LORD ALIGNS PERFECTLY WITH REALITY REDEMPTION IN LIGHT OF THE LORD GOD Deuteronomy 6:1–9 Psalm 36:9 (ESV) For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light. 2 Corinthians 4:6 (ESV) For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. London Baptist Confession * True believers are not under the law as a covenant of works, to be justified or condemned by it. * It directs and obligates them to live according to its precepts. * It also exposes the sinful corruptions of their natures, hearts, and lives. * As they examine themselves in light of the law, they come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred of sin … * … along with a clearer view of their need for Christ and the perfection of His obedience. * The law is also useful to the regenerate to restrain their corruptions because it forbids sin. * The punishment threatened by the law shows them what even their sins deserve and what troubles they may expect in this life due to their sin … * The promises of the law likewise show them God's approval of obedience and the blessings they may expect when they keep it ...

Psalm 19:1-6 | The Heavens Declare the Glory of God from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Scripture: Psalm 19 THE HEAVENS DECLAR THE GLORY OF GOD JESUS IS THAT SUN C. S. Lewis I take this to be the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the greatest lyrics in the world. Romans 1:19–20 (ESV) For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. Romans 1:22–23 (ESV) Claiming to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. Acts 28:26–27 (ESV) — Paul quotes Isaiah at the end of Acts … You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive.” For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed 2 Corinthians 4:6 (ESV) For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Thanks for tuning in I will be sharing more Bible verses with you today on God's Grace For Us Episode 4. Titus 2:11-14 ESV For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. Ephesians 2:1-10 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— I am going to pause this podcast episode momentarily to ask you a Bible trivia question, and I will give you the answer at the conclusion of my podcast episode. What book in the Bible, did Jesus prayer for all believers? Now back to my podcast . And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. ————————————————- John 3:16 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 2 Peter 3:18 ESV But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. Ephesians 4:7 ESV But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. 1 Peter 5:10 ESV And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. Oh I almost forget, the answer to the Bible trivia question, So, the answer is the book or shall I say the Gospel of John Chapter 17:-20-23. This will conclude my podcast God bless and take care everyone. English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. #godsgrace #god #jesus #faith #love #bible #blessed #godsplan #grace #godisgood #godslove #christian #bibleverse #jesuslovesyou #jesuschrist #godislove #godsmercy #holyspirit #biblestudy #godlovesyou #godisincontrol #jesussaves #trustgod #prayer #godfirst #christ #hope #christianquotes #peace #blessings --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblequestionsandanswers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblequestionsandanswers/support

THIS IS EPISODE 3 OF GOD'S MERCY FOR US WITH SCRIPTURAL TRANSCRIPTION 1 John 1:9 ESV If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Deuteronomy 4:31 ESV For the Lord your God is a merciful God. He will not leave you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers that he swore to them. John 3:16 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Psalm 145:9 ESV The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made. Psalm 23:6 ESV Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Proverbs 28:13 – “No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” (UTV) Isaiah 30:18 – “Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.” (UTV) This will conclude my podcast. English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. #godsmercy #godsgrace #faith #jesus #godisgood #jesuschrist #christian #godsplan #godslove #love #bible #bibleverse #trustgod #christianity #god #holyspirit #blessed #grace #pray #godswill #mercy #godfirst #praisethelord #jesuslovesyou #godisincontrol #christ #peace #godsword #forgiven #joy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblequestionsandanswers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblequestionsandanswers/support

This is episode 4 of God's Grace For Us Ephesians 1:7 ESV In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 1 Peter 4:10 ESV As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: Acts 20:32 ESV And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Romans 5:15 ESV But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man's trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. John 3:16 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 1:17 ESV For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Titus 2:11-14 ESV For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. This will conclude my podcast for today. May we all continue to grow in the knowledge grace and obedience of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. #godsgrace #god #jesus #faith #love #bible #blessed #godsplan #grace #godisgood #godslove #christian #bibleverse #jesuslovesyou #jesuschrist #godislove #godsmercy #holyspirit #biblestudy #godlovesyou #godisincontrol #jesussaves #trustgod #prayer #godfirst #christ #hope #christianquotes #peace #blessings --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblequestionsandanswers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblequestionsandanswers/support

Pastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week's Easter message, “Belief." Key Verses : Mark 9:14-24 ESV “And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him. And he asked them, “What are you arguing about with them?” And someone from the crowd answered him, “Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a spirit that makes him mute. And whenever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid. So I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able.” And he answered them, “O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me.” And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. And Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood. And it has often cast him into fire and into water, to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can'! All things are possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!”” John 3:16-18 ESV ““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.” Sermon Topics: Belief, Faith, Easter

God's Sovereign Call “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Ephesians 1:1–2, ) Paul was called, Paul was chosen by the will of God. He was chosen against his will. He did not seek, ask, or desire. He was chosen by the Grace of God. In fact, he was radically opposed to God and hated God. He fought God with all his might! “Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,” (Ephesians 3:7–8, ESV) “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent (violent) opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” (1 Timothy 1:12–17, ESV) (He knows your destiny!) “Then he (Jesus) appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.” (1 Corinthians 15:7–10, ESV) Paul's will was involved. He had to yield to God and say yes to the calling., BUT WHO WOULDN'T? But God is the one who called him to this ministry. He didn't invite himself! But the Good News for Paul is the Same as it is For YOU. You are called and You are Chosen! (if you be in Christ) : “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,” (Ephesians 1:3–7, ESV) Note here that Paul continually repeats that God is accomplishing everything according to the purpose of his will! “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.” (Ephesians 1:11–14, ESV) People don't like the word “predestination,” because it implies we don't have free will. But we have to be faithful to what the scripture says, and Paul mentions it several times here in this passage. Predestination has to do with the Sovereign will and ability of God to accomplish everything according to his will in spite of the resistance and rebellion of mankind. And the key here is that you are predestined in LOVE to be conformed to the image of Jesus. Predestination has to do with the ultimate plan of salvation, but it does not mean we cannot resist or choose to cooperate. We still have temporal freedom of our will, to the degree we are not enslaved to sin, addictions, and oppression. For if we are under the devil's power, we are indeed not free in our will, but enslaved. Jesus came to free us from slavery and restore the freedom of our will. Jesus Said: “Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:34–36, ESV) Because before we come to Jesus, our wills are indeed enslaved, just as Paul was to hatred and violence, it makes sense why Paul says, : “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:7–10, ESV) We cannot throw out predestination because it makes us uncomfortable or because we are concerned for those who have not yet accepted their calling to Jesus. A pastor I know once said wisely, “Preach grace and let election happen.” Our calling is to call all to repentance, and let him who will come Come! But the Good News is God is working to bring to salvation all He has called and HE CANNOT BE STOPPED! He will have his own! No man can stop him and that should give us hope and courage when we preach the good news of God's grace and forgiveness. And you should be encouraged because you were called and chosen! Paul does indeed paint a picture of the natural man outside this grace of salvation. We don't have the ability to choose God unless God chooses us: “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” (Ephesians 2:1–7, ESV) There are plenty of scriptures that indicate that God is indeed in control. We preach the good news of God's forgiveness, but the Sovereign God is a faithful judge of human kind. He is able to judge the human heart and know whether someone truly wants God or prefers hatred. Paul was in rebellion, but God saw his heart. He chose Paul in spite of his rebellion, just as he offered forgiveness to the thief on the cross next to him. While we may not like the idea of God's right to judge the souls of men, there are plenty of scriptures that reveal God's ability and right to do so. “All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.” (John 6:37, ESV) “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.”” (John 3:17–21, ESV) “Jesus answered them, “Do not grumble among yourselves. No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day.” (John 6:43–44, ESV) “In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.”” (Luke 10:21–22, ESV) Finally the Good News: Your destiny is kept in Him, and not by yourselves, your own strength or power. Your salvation is not dependent upon how good you are or how good you can be; it is dependent upon the grace of God and his love for you. In Him you are secure. In ourselves we have no hope!

Titus 3:3-7 | The Goodness & Lovingkindness of God from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Preacher: Joel Fair Scripture: Titus 3:3-7 CG Questions In verse 3 or our passage Paul describes the state of humanity before God intervenes in verse 4. Whenever there is a conversation around the Gospel it requires talking about sin. How do you describe sin in your life, both in confession and in order to better relate to those you are speaking to about grace? Do you tend to see salvation as what God has brought you to or as what he has taken you from? How does this understanding of God saving us point to His goodness and loving kindness? How does Satan use the lie of a "Jesus and ..." salvation in your life? Where do you struggle to believe that "he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy"? Read Ezekiel 36:22-29 together. What does this prophecy have to do with what Paul tells timothy about the work of the Spirit in saving sinners? What have you done to deserve the blessing promised to you in Christ? How does this motivate you to good works, including telling everyone about God's grace? What are the good works God is currently producing in your life? Scriptures & Quotes Thomas Merton But the man who is not afraid to admit everything that he sees to be wrong with himself, and yet recognizes that he may be the object of God's love precisely because of his shortcomings, can begin to be sincere. His sincerity is based on confidence, not in his own illusions about himself, but in the endless, unfailing mercy of God. Psalm 145:9 (ESV) The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made. Psalm 31:19 (ESV) Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind! John 3:16 (ESV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Psalm 136:3 (ESV) Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever; Hosea 11:4 (ESV) I led them with cords of kindness, with the bands of love, and I became to them as one who eases the yoke on their jaws, and I bent down to them and fed them. Psalm 145:17 (ESV) The LORD is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works. John Piper God loves to lavish kindness on us. The bigger your conception of God, the more amazing this is. God is the creator of the universe. He holds the galaxies in being. He governs everything that happens in the world, down to the fall of a bird and the change in your hair color. He is infinitely strong and wise and holy and just. And Paul says, he is kind. And because of this kindness we were born again. Let your very existence as a Christian tell you every hour of every day: God is kind to you. Ephesians 2:10 (ESV) For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Titus 2:11–14 (ESV) For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. Titus 3:1 (ESV) Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, Psalm 25:6 (ESV) Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Ephesians 2:4–7 (ESV) But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 
5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Colossians 1:15 (ESV) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Ezekiel 36:25–28 (ESV) I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. You shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers, and you shall be my people, and I will be your God. Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly It is one thing, as a child, to be told your father loves you. You believe him. You take him at his word. But it is another thing, unutterably more real, to be swept up in his embrace, to feel the warmth, to hear his beating heart within his chest, to instantly know the protective grip of his arms. It's one thing to hear he loves you; it's another thing to feel his love. This is the glorious work of the Spirit. Romans 8:16–17 (ESV) The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. Brennan Manning We should be astonished at the goodness of God, stunned that He should bother to call us by name, our mouths wide open at His love, bewildered that at this very moment we are standing on holy ground.

The Story of Christmas in Four Phrases 1.      God with us.Matthew 1:23 (NIV)“the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”[which means “God with us”]. Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”2.      God for us. Luke 19:10 (ESV)“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Titus 2:14 (NIV)“[Jesus] gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.” John 3:16-17 (ESV)“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” John 10:18 (NIV)“No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again…”  3.      God in us.2 Corinthians 1:22 (NIV)“[God] set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” Colossians 1:27 (NIV)“God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” 1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV)“…your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?” 4.     Us with God.Revelation 21:1-4 (ESV)“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God... And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,  Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”Revelation 22:20 (ESV)“Surely I am coming soon.”

Isaiah 9:6-7Summary: The incarnation of Jesus Christ is the beginning of the establishment of God's eternal Kingdom. Jesus has come to redeem and rescue but one day in the future, He will take His place as the One True King.Isaiah 9:6–7 (ESV) 6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.Understanding the Big Picture of the Kingdom.1)   God is Creator and King.  Genesis 1:1 (ESV)n the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.John 1:1–5 (ESV) 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4In him was life, and the life was the light of men.5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.2)   The devil leads a rebellion against the LORD.Isaiah 14:12–15 (ESV) 12“How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low! 13You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north; 14I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.' 15But you are brought down to Sheol, to the far reaches of the pit.3)   The Devil is judged BY GOD!  Luke 10:18 (ESV) And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.4)   The Devil leads man to rebel against God.Genesis 3:15 (ESV) I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”5)   God promises a Savior and KING to the world. Gen 3:14,15Genesis 3:14–15 (ESV) 14The Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. 15I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”6)   Jesus brings us the Good News of His Kingdom.John 3:16–17 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.7)   HE CONTINUES THE WORK OF THE KINGDOM THRU HIS CHURCH.Matthew 28:18–20 (ESV) And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”8)   AT THE APPOINTED TIME HE WILL RETURN TO PUT HIS KINGDOM INTO FULL EFFECT!Revelation 19:11–16 (ESV) 11Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.12His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. 14And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. 15From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.9)   The One True King will reign forever and ever.Revelation 21:1–6 (ESV) 1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

Isaiah 9:6-7Summary: The incarnation of Jesus Christ is the beginning of the establishment of God's eternal Kingdom. Jesus has come to redeem and rescue but one day in the future, He will take His place as the One True King.Isaiah 9:6–7 (ESV) 6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.Understanding the Big Picture of the Kingdom.1)   God is Creator and King.  Genesis 1:1 (ESV)n the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.John 1:1–5 (ESV) 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4In him was life, and the life was the light of men.5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.2)   The devil leads a rebellion against the LORD.Isaiah 14:12–15 (ESV) 12“How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low! 13You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north; 14I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.' 15But you are brought down to Sheol, to the far reaches of the pit.3)   The Devil is judged BY GOD!  Luke 10:18 (ESV) And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.4)   The Devil leads man to rebel against God.Genesis 3:15 (ESV) I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”5)   God promises a Savior and KING to the world. Gen 3:14,15Genesis 3:14–15 (ESV) 14The Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. 15I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”6)   Jesus brings us the Good News of His Kingdom.John 3:16–17 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.7)   HE CONTINUES THE WORK OF THE KINGDOM THRU HIS CHURCH.Matthew 28:18–20 (ESV) And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”8)   AT THE APPOINTED TIME HE WILL RETURN TO PUT HIS KINGDOM INTO FULL EFFECT!Revelation 19:11–16 (ESV) 11Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.12His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. 14And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. 15From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.9)   The One True King will reign forever and ever.Revelation 21:1–6 (ESV) 1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

Advent is a time to celebrate, a time to anticipate, and a time to participate.God expressed His love to the world through Jesus. John 3:16 (ESV)“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”Isaiah 9:6 (NJKV)“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”We celebrate the gift of Jesus, we anticipate being with Jesus, and we participate in imaging the love of Jesus to the world.Philia - brotherly affection Eros - romantic loveStorge - love for familyAgape - the God kind of love1 - God's love is unconditional. Genesis 3:15 (NIV)“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; He will crush your head, and you will strike His heel.”God demonstrated His unconditional love in the moment man fell. He had already set in motion His redemptive work.Romans 5:8 (NIV)“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”2 - It takes God to love like God. Conditional love is only given as long as the condition continues to be met. Agape is pure and cuts across anything.God sent His Son to us because He crossed all barriers.He paved and showed us the way of love. 1 John 4:16-18 (NIV)“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God is in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”As we celebrate the Advent season, we have the opportunity to express love right where people are, without condition. 3 - Love lays it all downSong of Songs 5:2-7 (NIV)“I slept but my heart was awake. Listen! My beloved is knocking: ‘Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my flawless one. My head is drenched with dew, my hair with the dampness of the night.' I have taken off my robe— must I put it on again? I have washed my feet— must I soil them again? My beloved thrust his hand through the latch-opening; my heart began to pound for him. I arose to open for my beloved, and my hands dripped with myrrh, my fingers with flowing myrrh, on the handles of the bolt. I opened for my beloved, but my beloved had left; he was gone. My heart sank at his departure. I looked for him but did not find him. I called him but he did not answer. The watchmen found me as they made their rounds in the city. They beat me, they bruised me; they took away my cloak, those watchmen of the walls!”We cannot properly anticipate wrapped in the layers of this world, keeping our comforts.Psalm 130:6 (NIV)“I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.”Advent draws our hearts to the reception, celebration, and reflection of God's love.

Luke 2:14 | A Multitude of the Heavenly Host from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Scripture: Luke 2:14 A MULTITUDE OF THE HEAVENLY HOST OUTLINE OF THE PRAISE GLORY TO GOD PEACE ON EARTH WITH WHOM HE IS PLEASED Job 38:7 (ESV) when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Angels, from the realms of glory, Wing your downward flight to earth, Ye who sing creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth; Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. Charles Spurgeon We must learn from this, that if salvation glorifies God, glorifies him in the highest degree, and makes the highest creatures praise him, this one reflection may be added—then, that doctrine, which glorifies man in salvation cannot be the gospel. For salvation glorifies God. Psalm 148:1–2 (ESV) Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts! Colossians 1:19–20 (ESV) For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. Psalm 148:13 (ESV) Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven. John 3:16–17 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Charles Spurgeon No greater proof of kindness between the Creator and his subjects can possibly be afforded than when the Creator gives his only begotten and well beloved Son to die. Ephesians 2:14 (ESV) For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility Charles Spurgeon When I read that, and found the angels singing it, I thought to myself, “Then if the angels ushered in the gospel's great Head with singing, ought I not to preach with singing?

City on a Hill: Love Your Enemies Worship Minister Derick Mickan Matthew 5:43–48 July 17, 2022   Big Idea: God's calling on us is not OUTRAGE, but to ENGAGE the world around us. John 3:17 [ESV] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him. Loving your enemies involves a COUNTERINTUITIVE mindset. [vv. 43–45] Loving your enemies EXPOSES your motives. [vv. 46–47] Loving your enemies will mean MATURING in love. [v. 48] Instead of displaying OUTRAGE, try showing love that REDEEMS. - Begin dialogue with people instead of picking fights. - Stop posting divisive things on social media. - This week, specifically show love to someone who has opposed you. John 13:34–35 [ESV] A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

No CondemnationRomans • July 10, 2022Teacher: Leanne Benton--Romans 8:1-4 NIV“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.”Romans 7:14-20 NIV“We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. I do not understand what I do. For what I was to do, I do not do, but what I hate I do. And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do — this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.”Romans 8:1-2 NIV“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”Condemnation = declaration of guilt and the sentence for it... both pronouncement AND punishment.NO condemnation. NO declaration of guilt and NO eternal punishment.John 8:36 NIV“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”Romans 8:1 NIV"...for those who are in Christ Jesus."Romans 8:3-4 ESV“For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.”Galatians 4:4 NLT“But when the right time came, God sent his son, born of a woman, subject to the law, so that he could adopt us (redeem those under the law) as his very own children.”The law in condemning sin can only and always get a verdict of GUILTY.David Wells"God's HOLY love rescues us from God's HOLY wrath."Holy Spirit = Conviction, not condemnation.1. Self-CondemnationCraig Groschel“Most of life's battles are won or lost in the mind.”2 Corinthians 12:9-11 NIV“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.”2. Condemnation from OTHERSAdam Barnett“We often focus on other people's sanctification process instead of focusing on our own.”Luke 6:42 NIV“How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.”Gossips, slanderers, wickedness, evil, greedy, and depravity.Romans 2:1-4 NIV“You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Now we know that God's judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgment? Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?”John 8:5-11 NIV"In the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?" "...But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground." "At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there." "Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" "No one sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin."3. The ACCUSER1 Peter 5:8-9 MSG“Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You're not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It's the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on your faith. The suffering won't last forever. It won't be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ — eternal and glorious plans they are! —will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, He does.”Revelation 12:10 ESV“And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God.”John 3:18 NIV"Whoever believes in him is not condemned..."Psalm 103:8-12 AMP“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in compassion and loving kindness. He will not always strive with us. Nor will he keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins [as we deserve], nor rewarded us [with punishment] according to our wickedness. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear and worship Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”Psalm 34:22 NIV“The Lord will rescue his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.”Romans 8:1-2 ESV“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.”

The verse of the day for June 14th is from John chapter 3 verse 17. This is a beautiful promise from God's Word that Jesus came to save, not judge or condemn us. Sometimes we assume being a follower of Jesus means being a good person. God knew our sin, but didn't send his Son to cast judgement but share salvation. John 3:17 Verse of the Day for June 14th (ESV) For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. (KJV) For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (MSG) God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. (NIV) For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (NLT) God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. Today's Spiritual Reflection and Devotional When I read John 3:17, I am always struck by the compassionate heart of God. He didn't come to this world to condemn us or to find fault with us. He came to help us. He came to put the world right again. And that is such a beautiful thing. We live in a world that is so full of hurt and pain. There is so much division and turmoil. But God reminds us that he is not content to leave us in that state. He came to heal us and to bring us back into right relationship with him. And that is such good news for all of us. No matter what we have done or where we find ourselves in life, God is always ready and willing to help us get back on track. All we need to do is turn to him and ask for his help. And he will be there for us, just as he has promised. Prayer for Today Heavenly Father, we thank You that You did not send Jesus into the world to condemn it, but rather to save it. We acknowledge that we are sinners in need of a Savior, and we praise You that You provided that Savior in the person of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We pray that You would use us as Your instruments to proclaim the Good News of salvation to a lost and dying world. Help us to be bold in our witness, sharing the message of hope with those who are trapped in a cycle of sin and despair. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

The problem has always been death. From the moment Adam and Eve did not trust God and took for themselves something they were not meant to life has been cut short. From that moment on we have all had to struggle with the reality of death and God has always pointed to the solution to death: Christ. Echoes of life surround Jesus and points us all to a time when we too rise up, along with all of creation.Daniel 7:13-14, 12:2-4 (ESV)“I saw in the night visions,and behold, with the clouds of heaven    there came one like a son of man,and he came to the Ancient of Days    and was presented before him.And to him was given dominion    and glory and a kingdom,that all peoples, nations, and languages    should serve him;his dominion is an everlasting dominion,    which shall not pass away,and his kingdom one    that shall not be destroyed.And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. 4 But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.”John 3:16-21 (ESV)“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.  Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.  And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.  For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.”

I was inspired by one of my students the other day when she innocently played a on the church speaker, right after baptismal that was BAD!  She was a brand new believer and I kindly told her, “when you become a Christian, you shouldn't listen to music like this.” She said, “Really? Well….what exactly does it mean to be a Christian?”   As I heard her heart, I thought to myself, “I wonder how many more people are asking this question?”  So, this is why I decided to do this podcast.  This episode is for believers and new believers.  This will teach you how to witness and have the tools to equip you to lead people to the Lord This is what it means to be a Christian: 1. Have Faith……to believe…to be convinced, to be persuaded! You BELIEVE in Jesus and The radical, miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit, that He is the Son of God, the son of man. You believe that He existed and that He lived and died for you. He paid for you with His own blood.   You believe that He was raised from the dead in 3 days by the resurrection power of God.  You believe that He ascended to heaven and that He sent the Holy Spirit to abide with you forever.   You believe that the same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead lives inside of YOU.   You believe that all things are possible with Jesus! You believe that your name is written in the Lamb's book of life and you are going to heaven.  2. Embrace His teaching:  John 8:31-32 TPT Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, “When you continue to embrace all that I teach, you prove that you are my true followers. For if you embrace the truth, it will release true freedom into your lives.” Be merciful Luke 6:31 Walk in forgiveness Luke 6:37 Seek Goodness Luke 6:45 Respect others Luke 14:11 BE kind Luke 14 3. My heart is devoted to Him Mark 12:30-31 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, Love your neighbor and Love yourself Part of your love and  devotion is prayer and worship. 4. Do the things that Jesus did Jesus was always listening the voice of His father and obeying him.  Jesus said, If you love me, you'll obey me.  So…..be discipled…learn how to hear his voice, learn how to obey, learn how to grow in God because the sky is the limit.   Now HOW DO  I become a Christian?  Steps to Becoming a Follower of Jesus Christ Believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord. Acts 16:31 ESV And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” John 3:16 ESV  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord.  Romans 10:9 ESV   Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Be filled with the Holy Spirit. Repent Be baptized in the name of Jesus. Acts 2:38 ESV  And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 22:16 ESV And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.' Be transformed by the power of God & RENOUNCE.  Romans 12:2 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. Renounce your sin: Galatians 5:1 New King James Version Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Read Colossians 3:1-10 New King James Version Go out and make disciples, bring others to Jesus, tell others your story, your testimony.  Matthew 28:19-20 New International Version 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Ephesians 2:1-10God's salvation does not merely touch a part of your life. Being saved is about experiencing a whole life in and through Jesus Christ.John 3:16–17 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be savedthrough him.John 10:9–10 (ESV) 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.Acts 2:21 (ESV) And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.'Romans 10:9–10 (ESV) because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.Romans 10:13 (ESV)For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”1 Corinthians 1:18 (ESV)For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, butto us who are being saved it is the power of God.1 Timothy 1:15 (ESV) The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.Titus 3:4–5 (ESV) But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy SpiritApplication Questions:Have you been saved by Jesus Christ as the scripture teaches?How do you know that you are saved?What real life difference does your salvation make on a daily basis?How does being saved impact the way you treat other people?What changed in your life when you were born-again?Where have you gone backwards towards the old life?What is God changing now?How do you take salvation for granted? How does this impact your relationship with Jesus Christ?Do you ever doubt your salvation? What should I do with that?How does being saved make me more responsible to God?What happens when I die if I'm saved or if I'm not saved?How is Jesus making you whole?

Ephesians 2:1-10 God's salvation does not merely touch a part of your life. Being saved is about experiencing a whole life in and through Jesus Christ. John 3:16–17 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 10:9–10 (ESV) 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. Acts 2:21 (ESV) And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.' Romans 10:9–10 (ESV) because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Romans 10:13 (ESV)For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 (ESV)For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Timothy 1:15 (ESV) The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. Titus 3:4–5 (ESV) But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit Application Questions: Have you been saved by Jesus Christ as the scripture teaches? How do you know that you are saved? What real life difference does your salvation make on a daily basis? How does being saved impact the way you treat other people? What changed in your life when you were born-again? Where have you gone backwards towards the old life? What is God changing now? How do you take salvation for granted? How does this impact your relationship with Jesus Christ? Do you ever doubt your salvation? What should I do with that? How does being saved make me more responsible to God? What happens when I die if I'm saved or if I'm not saved? How is Jesus making you whole?

The Good News For and Through the Church The Good News in 4 Phrases  1. God with us. Matthew 1:23 (NIV)“‘The virgin will conceive and give birth to a Son, and they will call Him Immanuel' (which means ‘God with us').” Isaiah 14:7 (NIV)“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a Son, and will call Him Immanuel.” John 1:14 (ESV)“The Word 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.” Hebrews 1:3 (ESV)“He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature, and He upholds the universe by the word of His power.” John 3:16-17 (ESV)“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.” “He who was the Son of God became the Son of man, that we who are sons of men have the promise that we can become sons of God.”- Pastor David Cook 2. God for us.  Luke 19:10 (ESV)“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Titus 2:14 (NIV)“(Jesus) gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are His very own, eager to do what is good.” 1 Timothy 1:15 (ESV)“The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.” John 10:18 (NIV)“No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again.” 3. God in us. 2 Corinthians 1:22 (NIV)“(God) set His seal of ownership on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” Colossians 1:26-27 (NIV)“The mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord's people. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” 1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV)“Your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God…” 4. Us with God.  Revelation 21:1-4 (ESV)“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 22:20 (ESV)“Surely I am coming soon.” 

On tonight's episode: Romans 10:9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Matthew 19:26  "But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." 2 Timothy 2:15 ESV Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. Romans 8:28  "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." John 1:12 ESV But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God 1 John 4:1-2 ESV Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God John 3:16-18 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Mamajailove.wordpress.com/ https://anchor.fm/mamajailove https://www.youtube.com/mamajailove #bibleversesforsleep #2021Biblestudy #bibleforbed --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mamajailove/support

God is generous with His words, works, and love. If God were to give you the greatest gift, what must He give? The answer: Himself. Don't miss this timely word from Pastor Tim Matthews! Focus Scriptures Hebrews 11:6 (ESV) “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV) “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Sermon Highlights How beautiful is God that the prerequisite to pursuing Him is to believe that He REWARDS those who seek Him? The generosity of God should grab our hearts, demand our attention, win our affections, and empower our actions. God is generous with his words. He speaks consistently (at many times) and creatively (in many ways). Whether through prophets, angels, a burning bush, or a still small voice, the authors of scripture is constantly communicating that God speaks. We serve the God who gives, Our Father is generous with His words. Knowing this, what are we to do? Answer: When God speaks, listen. The author of Hebrews writes that our ability to hear and our spiritual maturity and usefulness are connected. God is generous with His works. Psalms 121:1-4 (ESV) “I lift my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber Behold, he who keeps Israel will nether slumber or sleep.” God is generous with His love. John 3:16 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believe If God were to give you the greatest gift, what would He give? The answer: Himself

Generosity changes the world. When God gave his Son at the cross, he radically changed both our eternal and daily lives. Every day, we have more than we could possibility need. So now what? Let’s change the world, too! Let’s use what God has given us to brighten, encourage, and spread eternal hope to those around us. Gather with us this month at Bethany as we worship our generous God— who transforms our homes and hearts to be like his.John 3:16-17 (ESV)“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Scriptures:John 3:16 ESV - “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.Romans 5:8 ESV - But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.Titus 3:5 Good News Translation (GNT) - 5 he saved us. It was not because of any good deeds that we ourselves had done, but because of his own mercy that he saved us, through the Holy Spirit, who gives us new birth and new life by washing us.Real-Esteem: Finding your true identity in Christ - Printed/eBook Available in http://www.eyniith.com/booksDo you want to know Jesus for yourself? - http://www.real-esteem.com/salvation-message

Scriptures:John 3:16 ESV - “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.Romans 5:8 ESV - But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.Titus 3:5 Good News Translation (GNT) - 5 he saved us. It was not because of any good deeds that we ourselves had done, but because of his own mercy that he saved us, through the Holy Spirit, who gives us new birth and new life by washing us.Real-Esteem: Finding your true identity in Christ - Printed/eBook Available in http://www.eyniith.com/booksDo you want to know Jesus for yourself? - http://www.real-esteem.com/salvation-message

Building MY Legacy Pillar 7 – Power “The cross exists because we have failed.” “God opens doors…but it is your job to walk through them.” – Joe Pellegrino 1 Corinthians 4:20 (NIV) – For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. This a very encouraging verse for all those who belong to the Kingdom of God What Power? God’s Power! First we have to realize that God is a King and He rules His Kingdom In God’s Kingdom He is in charge – what He says goes. When we choose to follow Jesus we leave our little kingdom where we tried unsuccessfully to control everything. We have entered a Kingdom where He reigns supreme (Jesus is Lord) If we are going to build a lasting legacy, we are going to have to rely on the power that is within us. 1 Corinthians 3:16 (Amp) – Do you not know and understand that you [the church] are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells [permanently] in you [collectively and individually]? NOTE: the “YOU” in this passage is plural (more than one) in the Greek Paul was speaking to Christians collectively as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Then he says: 1 Corinthians 6:19 (Amp) – Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is within you, whom you have [received as a gift] from God, and that you are not your own [property]? Here he addresses the individual believer Not only does the Holy Spirit dwell in the church, as a group of believers but dwells within each individual believer. We have access to His unlimited power through the Holy Spirit. “Let us use it!” Romans 8:11 (NIV) – And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. This speaks of a legacy living power filled life, God living through us! When we come to church it’s because we want to learn how to walk in the Power of almighty God Christ doesn’t just want to modify our behavior; He wants to *revolutionize our lives *change something radically (Afrikaans – Draai / Verandering bring) Power in the Pillars of our Legacy: John 14:16 (CEV) – Them I will ask the Father to send you the Holy Spirit who will help you and always be with you. We need His Power to pray Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) – And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. We need His power to change our Persona 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) – For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control We need His power to establish our Priorities Matthew 6:33 (NIV) – But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. We need His Power to Persevere James 1:12 (NIV) – Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. We need His Power for Purity Philippians 4:8 (NIV) – Finally, brothers and sister, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things We need God’s power if we are going to leave a Godly legacy. How would your life look differently if you were walking in God’s power in greater ways? What is stopping you? Have you settled for being a Sunday Christian? One who doesn’t really read the word or seek to live it out in your daily life In what areas do you need to wave the white flag and surrender to Jesus and ask for a fresh touch of His power? Psalms 62:11-12 (NIV) – 11One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God 12and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and “You reward everyone according to what they have done.”

Power Hour w/ Ms. B - If it's True, How Is It Working For You, Mini-Series Topic: Fear I discuss how I am processing the current rapidly changing events surrounding the Corona Virus. Scripture - 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Scripture - Positive Affirmations: I am now attracting exactly the kind of relationship I want. Power Hour w/ Ms.B shares scriptures on various topics with a discussion on how you may apply it to your situation and inspiring you to "Talk To The Storms In Your life" www.stormtalk365radio.com https://www.facebook.com/StormTalkMinistries/stormtalk365radio Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Storm Talk 365 Radio, any of the affiliates or concerned parties represented by the network. All information, content, and music provided solely for general information, reference and entertainment purposes only.No copyright infringements implied. **We Do Not Own The Rights To Any Music. Used For Entertainment Purposes Only** https://www.facebook.com/StormTalkMinistries/ https://twitter.com/stormtalkmin https://www.instagram.com/stormtalkministries365/ www.stormtalk365radio.com https://www.facebook.com/stormtalk365msb/ Tags: religion spirituality biblestudy christianity talkshow inspiration encouragement stormtalk365 powerhour ms.b biblestudy scriptures

I just wanted to share my thoughts and encourage my friends and family to have peace and and trust in the Lord. Scriptures shared: 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." Psalm 121: 1 "I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from?" And prayed Psalms 91 Song selection: Benjamin Dube ft. Mahalia Buchanan - Sovereign God Youtube link: https://youtu.be/7wMT4lOHhVk?list=RD7wMT4lOHhVk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kingdom-talk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kingdom-talk-podcast/support

3 John 1:2 // “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” You are only as healthy as your soul. The baggage I hold influences the quality of my soul. Hebrews 12:1 (ESV) // “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…” Where Can Baggage Come From? Unfulfilled Expectations Untreated Pain Unhealthy View of Self Unrepentant Sin How Do I Get Rid Of Baggage? Look at It Psalm 32:5 (ESV) // “I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,' and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah.” The only baggage that can't be dealt with is unacknowledged baggage. Know You're Not Alone Romans 3:23 (ESV) // “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…” Leave it with Jesus John 3:16 (ESV) // “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Psalm 23:3 (ESV) // “He restores my soul…”

> For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named > — Ephesians 3:14–15 (ESV) # 1. Heights We Can Rise To ## Gaining Inner Strength > that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, > — Ephesians 3:16–17a (ESV) ## Grasping Christ's Love > that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge. > — Ephesians 3:17–19 (ESV) > For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. > — John 3:16 (ESV) > The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. > — Revelation 22:17 (ESV) ## Glorying in God's Fullness > that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. > — Ephesians 3:19 (ESV) > Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. > — Ephesians 3:20–21 (ESV) # 2. Hurts We Must Run From > But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.” > — Revelation 2:4–7 (ESV) # 3. Helps We Can Rely On > His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. > — 2 Peter 1:3–8 (ESV)

Matthew 2:11 ESV And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”Ever had difficulty finding the perfect gift? But when you find it, you know it…The Magi brought specific gifts for their recipient…Gold, The Gift For A King Magi recognized Jesus as a king - Matthew 2:2 (ESV) saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”Magi brought Jesus gold, the customary a gift from one Kingdom’s King to another.Queen of Sheba visited king Solomon and brought him gifts, including 120 talents of gold, or 7936lbs or $186,273,792How much gold would the wise men have brought Jesus? Gold is currently $1467 oz. An iPhone 5 size would be $47,000.John 18:33, 36–37 (ESV) So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”Revelation 19:11–16 (ESV) Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords. The gift of gold was the perfect gift for our King, Jesus!Frankincense, The Gift For A PriestFrankincense is an aromatic gum resin. Produced by scraping the bark of certain. When burned as incense, it creates a strong and beautiful aroma. The cost of frankincense precluded it from being common. It was burned to worship God.Exodus 30:34–37 (ESV) The Lord said to Moses, “Take sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum, sweet spices with pure frankincense (of each shall there be an equal part), and make an incense blended as by the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy. You shall beat some of it very small, and put part of it before the testimony in the tent of meeting where I shall meet with you. It shall be most holy for you. And the incense that you shall make according to its composition, you shall not make for yourselves. It shall be for you holy to the Lord.Hebrews 4:14–16 (ESV) Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.The gift of frankincense was the perfect gift for our Priest, Jesus!Myrrh, The Gift For A SacrificeMyrrh is a fragrant spice derived from the sap of a tree native to the Near East.Like frankincense, it can be used as incense,It also had wider usage as a perfume, anointing oil, balmJohn 19:38–39 (ESV) After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds in weight.Myrrh, the perfect gift for our sacrifice, Jesus, Jesus, the Perfect Gift For UsNo other gift is so uniquely fashioned for each and every one of us!John 3:16–17 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.Matthew 26:26–28 (ESV) Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

AMEN, a customary statement at the end of a prayer or during preaching to express our agreement with what is said and the hope that it will take place. But, AMEN is much so more than just a statement.AMEN is a Person, and His Name is JESUS - Revelation 3:14 (ESV) “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. AMEN is who God is molding you to be - Romans 8:29 (ESV) …he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son… AMEN is an attitude, a posture, a way of life.AMEN is the resounding YES to all that God says. AMEN is the response that unlocks the abundance of Heaven.The Carte Blanche Amen Carte Blanche is a cheque that is already signed but has no numerical value entered, yet.The Carte Blanche AMEN says Yes to God before He says it, no matter what He says.Failure to make key life-decisions in advance is to wait until seated at the final sales desk with 1000 high-pressure voices appealing to every wrong motive.The Carte Blanche AMEN agrees with God before He whispers a Word. Luke 21:14 (ESV) Settle it therefore in your minds... beforehand… GOD Is Always Good, Is Always For Me, And His Word Leads Me To His BEST.He is always good. - Mark 10:18 (ESV) …No one is good except God alone. He is always for me - John 3:16 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Luke 4:19 (ESV) to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Romans 5:8 (ESV) but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. His Word is always for my best - Psalm 119:105 (ESV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. John 6:63 (ESV) …The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. Romans 8:28 (ESV) And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. best does not mean easy, problem free, comfortable… The Carte Blanche Amen Know That Positioning Him First In All Things Allows All Things To Work For His Best. Exodus 20:2–3 (ESV) “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me. Matthew 6:33 (ESV) But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Luke 14:26 (ESV) “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. first in devotional life, relationship, church participationTHE CARTE BLANCHE AMEN Knows That EVERY Blessing We Enjoy Comes From His Hand And Belongs To Him. James 1:17 (ESV) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights… Deuteronomy 8:17–18 (ESV) Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day. 1 Timothy 6:17–19 (NIV) Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. Luke 19:32–35 (ESV) And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. Mark 14:13–16 (ESV) And he sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him, and wherever he enters, say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says, Where is my guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ And he will show you a large upper room furnished and ready; there prepare for us.” And the disciples set out and went to the city and found it just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover. everything I have is His – I am a stewardfor my enjoyment, but he can call for it whenever he wantsTHE CARTE BLANCHE AMEN Knows That Sex Is A Gift From God, A Sacred Act Meant For The Marriage Bed Alone.the Bible begins with sex, as God created itit contains the blueprint of The Kingdom - seedno sin like sexual sins that will impact your life (spirit, soul and body)Hebrews 13:4 (ESV) Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. 1 Corinthians 7:4–5 (ESV) For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. 1 Corinthians 6:16–20 (ESV) Or do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, “The two will become one flesh.” But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. sex is for procreation and pleasure, between a man and woman, committed to one another in the covenant of marriage.

AMEN is a customary statement at the end of a prayer or during preaching when we are in agreement with what is said and hoping that what is said will take place.Jeremiah 28:6 (ESV) and the prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! May the Lord do so; may the Lord make the words that you have prophesied come true, and bring back to this place from Babylon the vessels of the house of the Lord, and all the exiles. AMEN is much more than a statement.AMEN is also a Person, and His Name is JESUSRevelation 3:14 (ESV) “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. AMEN is an attitude, a posture, a way of life. AMEN is a resounding YES to all that God says. AMEN is the response that unlocks the abundance of Heaven. Are You AMEN? This series is focused on living the AMEN life and experiencing AMEN results. AMEN includes:agreement: embracing the things God saysdeclaration: verbalizing your buy-in to His truthalignment: adjusting your life to His Wordcelebration: joyfully navigating through His truth for others to seeAMEN: Agreementembracing the things God saysIn your world, there are the people you completely disagree with, others you agree with, and a few you agree most of the time with. There’s no one you agree with all of the time, for many different, including the fact there is no one who is every always right. But the reality is… THERE IS! GOD IS always right.Hebrews 6:18 (ESV) …it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. Matthew 9:9 (ESV) As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. AMEN hungers for, seeks out and creates atmospheres to hear God speak.God’s created man with the ability to hear Him. It’s in our DNA.Genesis 3:8 (KJV 1900) And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. God’s voice gives birth to life in our lives!John 6:63 (ESV) The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. Once you hear it, you will want more and more and more!Psalm 119:17–20 (ESV) Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me! My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times. But EVERYTHING in this world tries to drown out the Voice of God.Acts 28:27 (ESV) For this people’s heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed…While He can speak unexpectedly, God speaks more often in atmospheres that are conducive to you listening. It’s less about setting the atmosphere for God than for you.His Presence is keyGather with my church family in His PresenceBible, prayer in His Presencelistening to preaching, podcasts, reading booksworship music in the backgroundcontrolling distractionsspiritual leaders, spiritual conversationsHearing His Voice is so important because His Voice will:reveal things you don’t know but need to in order to experience your best lifereveal things you believe that are completely and are causing you to act in ways that are taking you in the wrong direction.AMEN recognizes God’s Voice and presses in to hear what He is saying.Learning when God is speaking is a key part of following Jesus.Matthew 14:25–29 (ESV) And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. When He Speaks, you will sense it spark your spirit-man, much like temptation will spark your sinful-man.This is something you can cultivate and grow into. He will highlight words on a page, emphasize words being spoken, impresses things in your mind as you think about them or cause them to burn in your mouth as you speak them.While there are many environments and mediums in and through which God will speak, the key is the Holy Spirit. He is the one who is talking!John 16:13–14 (ESV) When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. The Holy Spirit is key to hearing. Press into Him!Luke 11:13 (ESV) If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” AMEN already agrees with God before He whispers a Word.We struggle to agree wither others when we have a differing opinion because we TRUST ourselves more than them, our understanding of our situation more than theirs, our understanding of the people in our world more than theirs, our experience more than theirs. We struggle to TRUST! AMEN can agree in advance because it trusts:that He is good.trust He is for you.Sent His son - John 3:16 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. proclaimed the Day of His favor - Luke 4:19 (ESV) to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” that He does not lieHebrews 6:18 (ESV) so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. demonstrated His best in spite of our worst Romans 5:8 (ESV) but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. that His way is the betterIsaiah 55:9–11 (ESV) For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.

Mankind is born on this earth, blind. It’s not physical blindness. It is spiritual blindness: But God is the great revealer of hidden things. He gives VISION to see what actually is:Matthew 13:44, ESV “The kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.2 Corinthians 1:19–20, NLT For Jesus Christ, the Son of God, does not waver between “Yes” and “No.” He is the one whom Silas, Timothy, and I preached to you, and as God’s ultimate “Yes,” he always does what he says. For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory.One of the most effective tactics of every demon in hell is to suggest and insist that God is the one to blame every time the Devil steals, kills, or destroys. This tactic further characterizes him to be against us and ultimately, the God of NO. 2 Corinthians 4:4, ESV In their case the God of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.GOD wants to show you what Heaven already sees – HE is the GOD of YES!1. God’s Says YES to Everyone & Jesus Is the Proof John 3:16–18, ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.Luke 4:19, ESV “to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”Matthew 11:28, ESV Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.John 12:32, ESV “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”2 Peter 3:9, ESV The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.2. Seeing His YES Invites Our YESMark 2:14, ESV And as he passed by, he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.3. Our YES Puts the Rest of Heaven’s YESES Within Reach2 Corinthians 1:20–22, The Message Whatever God has promised gets stamped with the Yes of Jesus. In him, this is what we preach and pray, the great Amen, God’s Yes and our Yes together, gloriously evident. God affirms us, making us a sure thing in Christ, putting his Yes within us. By his Spirit he has stamped us with his eternal pledge—a sure beginning of what he is destined to complete.

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Morning Show w/ Ms.B -" Self Control" Fruit of The Spirit Series Discussion on personal self control while dealing with situations in life. Are we more concerned with living than preserving life itself? Galatians 5:22-23 ESV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Proverbs 25:28 ESV A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. James 1:20 ESV For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. ★★★COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER★★★ We do NOT own these published podcasts ,songs nor the images featured in any of the videos NOT produced by Storm Talk 365 Radio/ Storm Radio 24/7.. All rights belong to its original owner/owners. No copyright infringement intended. For promotional purposes only. www.stormtalk365radio.com https://www.spreaker.com/user/ms.bonita https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC36hcruA_LclIHbfRlreAoA?view_as=subscriber https://www.facebook.com/stormtalkradio247/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormtalk365radio/?ref=bookmarks https://www.facebook.com/The-Prophetic-Storm-321753668232402/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Storm-Chronicles-494007287651339/ https://www.facebook.com/canyoubeliveitwithmsb/ https://www.facebook.com/StormTalkMinistries/ https://www.facebook.com/stormtalk365msb/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormtalk365radio/

Morning Show w/ Ms.B -" Self Control" Fruit of The Spirit SeriesDiscussion on personal self control while dealing with situations in life. Are we more concerned with living than preserving life itself?Galatians 5:22-23 ESV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.Proverbs 25:28 ESV A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.2 Timothy 1:7 ESV For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.James 1:20 ESV For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.★★★COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER★★★We do NOT own these published podcasts ,songs nor the images featured in any of the videos NOT produced by Storm Talk 365 Radio/ Storm Radio 24/7.. All rights belong to its original owner/owners. No copyright infringement intended. For promotional purposes only.www.stormtalk365radio.comhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ms.bonitahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC36hcruA_LclIHbfRlreAoA?view_as=subscriberhttps://www.facebook.com/stormtalkradio247/https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormtalk365radio/?ref=bookmarkshttps://www.facebook.com/The-Prophetic-Storm-321753668232402/https://www.facebook.com/The-Storm-Chronicles-494007287651339/https://www.facebook.com/canyoubeliveitwithmsb/https://www.facebook.com/StormTalkMinistries/https://www.facebook.com/stormtalk365msb/https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormtalk365radio/

Ever watched a football game on TV and seen a guy in the end zone holding a sign up of John 3:16? Football. Basketball. Baseball. And even golf!! Why would someone hold up this sign? What does it say? John 3:16 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” This has to be the most well-known verse in the Bible. When I was […]

Ever watched a football game on TV and seen a guy in the end zone holding a sign up of John 3:16? Football. Basketball. Baseball. And even golf!! Why would someone hold up this sign? What does it say? John 3:16 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” This has to be the most well-known verse in the Bible. When I was […]

Morning Show w/ Ms.B -" Self Control" Fruit of The Spirit Series Discussion on personal self control while dealing with situations in life. Are we more concerned with living than preserving life itself? Galatians 5:22-23 ESV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Proverbs 25:28 ESV A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. James 1:20 ESV For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. ★★★COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER★★★ We do NOT own these published podcasts ,songs nor the images featured in any of the videos NOT produced by Storm Talk 365 Radio/ Storm Radio 24/7.. All rights belong to its original owner/owners. No copyright infringement intended. For promotional purposes only. www.stormtalk365radio.com https://www.spreaker.com/user/ms.bonita https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC36hcruA_LclIHbfRlreAoA?view_as=subscriber https://www.facebook.com/stormtalkradio247/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormtalk365radio/?ref=bookmarks https://www.facebook.com/The-Prophetic-Storm-321753668232402/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Storm-Chronicles-494007287651339/ https://www.facebook.com/canyoubeliveitwithmsb/ https://www.facebook.com/StormTalkMinistries/ https://www.facebook.com/stormtalk365msb/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormtalk365radio/

Morning Show w/ Ms.B -" Self Control" Fruit of The Spirit SeriesDiscussion on personal self control while dealing with situations in life. Are we more concerned with living than preserving life itself?Galatians 5:22-23 ESV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.Proverbs 25:28 ESV A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.2 Timothy 1:7 ESV For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.James 1:20 ESV For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.★★★COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER★★★We do NOT own these published podcasts ,songs nor the images featured in any of the videos NOT produced by Storm Talk 365 Radio/ Storm Radio 24/7.. All rights belong to its original owner/owners. No copyright infringement intended. For promotional purposes only.www.stormtalk365radio.comhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ms.bonitahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC36hcruA_LclIHbfRlreAoA?view_as=subscriberhttps://www.facebook.com/stormtalkradio247/https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormtalk365radio/?ref=bookmarkshttps://www.facebook.com/The-Prophetic-Storm-321753668232402/https://www.facebook.com/The-Storm-Chronicles-494007287651339/https://www.facebook.com/canyoubeliveitwithmsb/https://www.facebook.com/StormTalkMinistries/https://www.facebook.com/stormtalk365msb/https://www.facebook.com/groups/stormtalk365radio/

15 Minutes w/ Ms.B - Race Galatians 3:28 ESV There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Romans 2:11 ESV For God shows no partiality. Acts 17:26 ESV And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, James 2:9 ESV But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. Romans 10:12-13 ESV For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” www.stormtalk365radio.com

The Importance of Why Jesus HAD to be raised from the Dead.  Morning Service:  The most important holiday for Christians is not Christmas but Easter.  Because in Easter we celebrate the victory of Jesus over our sin, over death, over evil.  Jesus has reconciled man to God by paying a debt you and I cannot pay.  [1Co 15:12 ESV] Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? [1Co 15:13 ESV] But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. [1Co 15:14 ESV] And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. [1Co 15:15 ESV] We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. [1Co 15:16 ESV] For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. [1Co 15:17 ESV] And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. [1Co 15:18 ESV] Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. [1Co 15:19 ESV] If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. [1Co 15:20 ESV] But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. [1Co 15:21 ESV] For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. [1Co 15:22 ESV] For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. [1Co 15:23 ESV] But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. [1Co 15:24 ESV] Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. [1Co 15:25 ESV] For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. [1Co 15:26 ESV] The last enemy to be destroyed is death. [1Co 15:27 ESV] For "God has put all things in subjection under his feet." But when it says, "all things are put in subjection," it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him. [1Co 15:28 ESV] When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all. Are You Trusting In Jesus as your only way that God is going to allow you into Heaven? [Heb 10:29 ESV] How much worse punishment, do you think, will be deserved by the one who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has profaned the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has outraged the Spirit of grace? [Heb 10:30 ESV] For we know him who said, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay." And again, "The Lord will judge his people." [Heb 10:31 ESV] It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. [Jhn 12:48 ESV] The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. [Jhn 10:25 ESV] Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness about me, [Jhn 10:26 ESV] but you do not believe because you are not among my sheep. [Jhn 10:27 ESV] My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. [Jhn 10:28 ESV] I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. [Jhn 10:29 ESV] My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. [Jhn 10:30 ESV] I and the Father are one." [Jhn 14:21 ESV] Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him." Do You Know Him? Main Service Easter 2016 More presentations from Jeff Rossignol

The Meta Narrative for the Christian is an Amazing Story! 1. The Daily Grind of life[Ecc 2:22 NIV] What do people get for all the toil and anxious striving with which they labor under the sun?[Ecc 2:23 NIV] All their days their work is grief and pain; even at night their minds do not rest. This too is meaningless. [Ecc 12:13 ESV] The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.[Ecc 12:14 ESV] For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil. The Invitation; “You just can't say no.”[Eph 1:3 ESV] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,[Eph 1:4 ESV] even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love[Eph 1:5 ESV] he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,WHY? [Eph 1:6 ESV] to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.How Did He Do It?[Eph 1:7 ESV] In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,[Eph 1:8 ESV] which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight[Eph 1:9 ESV] making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ[Eph 1:10 ESV] as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.CAN'T Lose It!1. God planned it. [Eph 1:11 ESV] In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,[Eph 1:12 ESV] so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. Discovering a spiritual world very few even know about.  God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit is Real. [Luk 3:21 ESV] Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened,[Luk 3:22 ESV] and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." Discovering the Great War and realizing one is part of it.  [Eph 6:12 KJV] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].  [1Pe 2:9 ESV] But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellences of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.[1Pe 2:10 ESV] Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.[1Pe 2:11 ESV] Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.[1Pe 2:12 ESV] Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. You are special and have a special call. [2Co 5:17 ESV] Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.[2Co 5:18 ESV] All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;[2Co 5:19 ESV] that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.[2Co 5:20 ESV] Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.[2Co 5:21 ESV] For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Old friends begin to separate.[1Pe 4:1 ESV] Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,[1Pe 4:2 ESV] so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.[1Pe 4:3 ESV] For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.[1Pe 4:4 ESV] With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you;[1Pe 4:5 ESV] but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. Discover new friends who are special too.[Heb 10:24 ESV] And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, [Heb 10:25 ESV] not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Finding God's People at the local Church; [Act 2:42 ESV] And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. [Act 2:43 ESV] And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. [Act 2:44 ESV] And all who believed were together and had all things in common. Embrace purpose & call. What about you?Do you identify with the any of these chapters?What chapter are you in right now? [Jhn 6:43 ESV] Jesus answered them, "Do not grumble among yourselves.[Jhn 6:44 ESV] No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day.[Jhn 6:45 ESV] It is written in the Prophets, 'And they will all be taught by God.' Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me--[Jhn 6:46 ESV] not that anyone has seen the Father except he who is from God; he has seen the Father.[Jhn 6:47 ESV] Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. Are you more interested in what God wants or what you want?Everything that keeps you busy on your schedule is in God's creation, not yours. Are the very things God has given you are the things you use to hate God. Hate God?  Well sure, if God is not part of your daily life, for any reason.In God's Universe, In God's Solar System, On God's Planet, In God's Country, In the Body God gave you, . . what part your daily schedule is set aside for God's Will?  [Jhn 3:16 ESV] "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.[Jhn 3:17 ESV] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. I can't make you a Christian, I can't make you love God. I can trick you into thinking you're a Christian, but I can't make you true Christian.  The Purpose & 5 Disciplines.  If this is bothering you that I bring this up every week? Something is wrong. Every week I give you New Bible verses, but the conclusion is always the same. Love God, Love People.And this is what it looks like.  5 Disciplines. Every Sunday we get a chance to make course corrections our lives. We are reminded where true North is on our God compass. What changes do you need to make in your life, to live even more of God's Commands? Young Adult Books; Chapter 8; Embrace Purpose and CallMore presentations from Jeff Rossignol

God has a plan that cannot be changed. For those who Trust in Jesus Christ, you are part of that plan.  Check this out![Rom 8:1 ESV] There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.[Rom 8:2 ESV] For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.[Rom 8:3 ESV] For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh,[Rom 8:4 ESV] in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Enjoy the slides from the message as you listen along.  Chapter 5, You are special and equippedMore presentations from Jeff Rossignol Chapter 5, You are special and equippedvar siteUrl="http://www.authorstream.com/";var pid="2654953_635830807908090000";var es='425x354';More presentations from Jeff Rossignol Chapter 5, You are special and equippedvar es='425x354';var pId="2654953_635830807908090000";siteUrl="http://www.authorstream.com/";More presentations from Jeff Rossignol

Memorial Day 2105 Temporal Life, Eternal Life 60 people at the Memorial service around a memorial. Of men and women who died in wars to fight and protect our country and our freedom. Folks visiting grave sites.  Annual Paw Paw Alumni Banquet.  Evening Schedule:  Tribute to Deceased Members: 1905-2015. 110 Years! Time Verses.[Jas 4:13 ESV] Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit"--[Jas 4:14 ESV] yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.[Jas 4:15 ESV] Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that."[Jas 4:16 ESV] As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.[Jas 4:17 ESV] So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. Time Verses.[Eph 5:15 ESV] Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,[Eph 5:16 ESV] making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.[Eph 5:17 ESV] Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. We are commanded to Know for sure we are going to Heaven. [1Jo 5:13 ESV] I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life. Step One;  Level the playing field. Who is a sinner?  I am and You are. 12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.13 “You shall not murder.[c][Mat 5:21 ESV] "You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.'[Mat 5:22 ESV] But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, 'You fool!' will be liable to the hell of fire.14 “You shall not commit adultery. [Mat 5:28 ESV] But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.15 “You shall not steal. (Regardless of value)16 “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.  (Lie)17 “You shall not covet   If we broke even one of these laws once we are guilty of breaking it all. [Jas 2:10 ESV] For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it. [Psa 130:3 ESV] If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? [Rom 3:23 ESV] for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, A Good God MUST punish sin. A Good God is a Just God. Romans 6:23 EsvFor the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.John 3:36 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not HelpfulWhoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.God's Judgement is Terrifying![2Th 1:8 ESV] in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.[2Th 1:9 ESV] They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might,So now all humanity has a problem. God is good and holy, We are evil in God's site and He must punish us.  The Throne[Rom 14:12 ESV] So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.So here you are before the complete righteous throne of God. God asks you.   “Why should I let you into my Heaven”?What will you say? . . . . .Will you try to justify yourself? I did good, I went to church, I walked the isle, I prayed the sinners prayer, I was part of the Lions club, Kiwanis, I gave to the red cross, I believed in social justiceWill you come up with an excuses? I didn't know you were there, How was I supposed to know the Bible was the right religion? Will you blame God for your life?  You God placed my with my abusive, alcoholic, broke parents, You let my loved ones die in that accident,  your local church did me wrong, You made me have those sexual desires, You made me that way.  Let's look at the One and Only Right Answer!God so Loves the World.   Here is HOW God So Loved the World.  He sent someone to take His Wrath in Your Place. [Jhn 3:16 ESV] "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.[Jhn 3:17 ESV] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.Propitiation.  God's Righteous Judgement; Wrath is satisfied. [1Jo 2:2 ESV] He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.[1Jo 4:10 ESV] In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.How did God make Jesus the propitiation for our Sins? [2Co 5:21 ESV] For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.Jesus is our substitute Sinner, even though He Never Sinned.God made Jesus the object of His Wrath to Satisfy His Justice.  God Mercy & Grace saved us from God's Justice.  [Rom 8:1 ESV] There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.[Rom 8:2 ESV] For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.[Rom 8:3 ESV] For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh,[Rom 8:4 ESV] in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.Legal Transaction. Need volunteers.What do you do with this information?Admit: You are evil and deserve God's Justice. Trust: Jesus Christ substituted Himself in your place. Took God's punishment on your behalf. God can legally declare you justified before Himself and allow you a relationship with Him. Ask God to let the sacrifice of Jesus Christ be applied to you. Yield yourself to God as His servant and tell Him you will learn His Will and Obey.  Let's visit the Throne of God Again.  Here is the one and only right Answer. [Job 42:1 ESV] Then Job answered the LORD and said: [Job 42:5 ESV] I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you;[Job 42:6 ESV] therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes."I know I am an evil sinner deserving your Wrath.I stand here forgiven because You had Jesus take my punishment for me. Jesus Christ my Savior and Lord is the only reason I can come into your Heaven. I bring you nothing else.  God Commands everyone to repentActs 17:30 ESV / 5  The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, You need to trust in the deepest part of your heart, that it is only the sacrifice of Jesus Christ instead of you to satisfy the Justice of God that you deserve.  When Jesus returns it will be too late for anyone else. [2Th 1:7 ESV] and to grant relief to you who are afflicted as well as to us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels[2Th 1:8 ESV] in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.[2Th 1:9 ESV] They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might,[2Th 1:10 ESV] when he comes on that day to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed. Please See the Slide Show Here.