Podcasts about exhorter

Kim Gilson is a teacher, Trained Speaker, Author, Exhorter, Overcomer, and a Believer. She is the author of a book called "Made for Community: A Biblical Model to Activate Your Purpose." Kim's book offers a new way to view ourselves and each other to move forward in God's plans for our lives.In the 1st part of our conversation, Kim shared with us when she realized that she wanted to be an author and what made her decide what topic to write. She also shared how we should see our value in the body of Christ and also a new way to view other people and our relationship with them and most importantly she shared how God created each of us to exist in reciprocal relationships where we pour into and receive from each other, like cups and pitchers. You will also hear Kim give some advice on how to deal with people that don't agree with us.Make sure to follow up so you don't miss the last part of our conversation. I promise you wouldn't want to miss it.  You can buy her book in amazon by going to: https://a.co/d/dOEO4P3 and you can also go to Kim's official website to buy the book and get more information about her or join her Excellivate Community by going to:Kim Gilson – Helping Others Live the Abundant Life They Were Called To Enjoy (excellivate.com)Our prayer is that by listening to our conversation that you will have a reciprocal relationship with others around you and that you will use the gift that God gave you to blessed other people around you.We would love to hear from you so make sure to send us any comments or questions that you may have for us in any of our social media links.Thank you for listening and supporting us and always remember to Come to Jesus Daily! Stay bless and until next time.Connect with us through our Social Media Links:Email us at cometojesuswithannette.mahal@gmail.com Twitter and Instagram: @AnnetteMahal FB: Come to JesusYou can help support our podcast ministry and partner with us reach further to build God's Kingdom by either giving a onetime donation to our coffee podcast ministry or be a part of our monthly supporters. By partnering with us, you will get an invitation to join and be a part of our livestream events as it happens, unlock exclusive post and get a full access to all our bonus/special episodes, shout out to our new members, get a one-time gift for joining, be a part of our special community for our members only, receive a newsletter once a month, and most importantly partner with us as we share God's message to the world and that is by going to:www.buymeacoffee.com/cometojesusYou can also send us a voice message if you are listening in Spotify or by sending your questions or comments to (571)601-0067.

A new MP3 sermon from Lavington Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Gaius the Exhorter and Encourager, Part 3 Speaker: Pastor Gavin Jackel Broadcaster: Lavington Baptist Church Event: Prayer Meeting Date: 8/28/2024 Bible: 3 John Length: 24 min.

What happens when an exuberant personality meets a divine gift? Natalie, our vivacious guest, shares her remarkable journey of embracing the Exhorter Gift. From her high-energy interactions to her profound love for relationships, Natalie reveals how this gift shapes her dynamic lifestyle and the way she connects deeply with others. Be prepared to feel the atmosphere change as she discusses how the Exhorter Gift not only reflects God's character but also leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets.But it's not all sunshine and smiles; we dive into the complexities that come with being an exhorter. Natalie opens up about the often-overlooked need for genuine care and meaningful check-ins, debunking the misconception that those who uplift others don't need support themselves. Join us in this enriching episode, and discover how you too can embrace your natural gifts and contribute to a vibrant, supportive community. Don't forget to connect with the Ruach community for further growth and guidance from the Holy Spirit.

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durée : 00:20:33 - Journal de 12h30 - L'adoption, la nuit dernière, par le Parlement britannique d'une loi qualifiée d'"historique" par le Premier ministre, Rishi Sunak, a aussitôt soulevé un tollé parmi de très nombreuses ONG.

Jesus Is Better | He Is the Great Exhorter | Hebrews 3:12-19This year, we're on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today's sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych exhorts us to believe and trust that God is good.

“God is faithful. At every turn, He will be there.” Today's special podcast guest, Onjalai, is a yielded Vessel. Breast Cancer Survivor. Exhorter. And Joy-Oozer. Godly Unifier. She has only been in Arizona just over a year and is already making her mark as she seeks to encourage and embolden women to actively pursue all God has for them. She is in the process of launching a women's ministry and is eager to see how God will use her own story to point others to Him!What does it mean to know God as your Direction-Giver when you face cancer, miscarriage, divorce, and eviction… simultaneously? Listen in as Onjalai shares her story and how God showed up. With joy and a depth of insight into who God is, I cannot wait for you to hear Onjalai in today's episode. EPISODE LINKSAwaken Ladies Prayer BrunchDefender, by Rita SpringerFollow Onjalai on InstagramWHAT IS NEUE THING?Neue Thing is a non-profit ministry, founded by Cherie Wagner, that exists to equip women with the Word of God. Cherie's life-long passion is two-fold: knowing Jesus Christ and making Him known. Author of Found On My Knees, Awake O Sleeper, Rest, Hope, Psalms for Life, and Knowing Your Name, Cherie writes Bible studies for women that will encourage them to know and believe God's Word, equip them to live it, and empower them to take it and transform this generation for Jesus Christ.CONNECT WITH NEUE THINGWebsite: https://neuething.org/Email Subscription link:https://neuething.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuethinginc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neuethingGive to Neue Thing: https://neuething.org/give/RESOURCESKnowing Your NameFound On My Knees: The Journey from Brokenness to BlessingAwake O Sleeper: EphesiansRest: 30 Days of Exploring God's Invitation to RestHope: Tethered to an Unwavering GodPsalms for Life

A new MP3 sermon from Currytown Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Be An Exhorter Subtitle: Let's Find Out Speaker: Pastor Mike McDaniel Broadcaster: Currytown Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/12/2023 Bible: Acts 27 Length: 25 min.

Do you feel God is telling you to get off social media? I know. I know. It can be quite displeasing. In fact, it's the exact opposite of what all "business gurus" are telling you need in order to have a thriving ministry and business. A lie straight from the enemy! He whispers, "You are not here for entertainment- you're here as God's Exhorter"! Let's be honest... social media can cause delay and distractions. Find out the shocking revelation our faithful LORD revealed to me and why I had to shut it down! Blessings xo- Vertical Ambassador Mentorship-> https://meliadiana.com/vertical-ambassador-mentorship Christian Counseling & Coaching -> https://meliadiana.com/our-services Melia's Books ->https://meliadiana.com/books/ Melia's Academy Courses -> https://meliadiana.com/vertical-relationship-academy

You can check out Charlie Newhart here: Live Events: Reckless Sundays Website: ilovecharlienewhart.com IG: @iamcharlienewhart YouTube: CharlieNewhart About Charlie "Destiny Developer" Charlie Newhart is this generations' Exhorter and Motivator. For several years he was bullied and teased for wearing glasses and being an honor student. Before he had time to try and fit in he was diagnosed with Cancer at the age of 15. Five months after surgery he was told there were more Cancerous tumors in his body and another surgery was needed. Broken, depressed and hurt Charlie went in for the second surgery hoping it was the last. Through prayer, chemotherapy and God's Grace he came out healed at the age of 17. Even after all he went through at a young age he still chose to participate in illegal activities, womanize and self sabotage.   At the age of 23 he was shot at point blank range and nearly killed. This proved to be a turning point in Charlie's life but he still had a long road ahead. After a failed marriage he was a single Father with full custody of three kids at the age of 24. Unable to work due to injuries sustained during the shooting proved to be an opportunity to write and refocus. He connected with a church and recommitted to God.   Over time he wrote and acted in a stage play, then landed an agent who helped him book major roles in commercials, plays, voice overs and film. He has also written a life-changing book entitled. "I Love Myself" the 5 Keys to Successful Relationships which is proving to be a top seller for it's rich autobiographical content. In the book Charlie talks about how he overcame several obstacles and with the help of God chose to love himself in spite of it all.    Charlie's expertise in life, relationships and in business allows him to deliver intelligent, comical, powerful, life changing presentations that apply to Relationships, Sales, Leadership, Change, Self-Motivation and Destiny Development.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can check out Charlie Newhart here:Live Events: Reckless SundaysWebsite: ilovecharlienewhart.comIG: @iamcharlienewhartYouTube: CharlieNewhartAbout Charlie"Destiny Developer" Charlie Newhart is this generations' Exhorter and Motivator. For several years he was bullied and teased for wearing glasses and being an honor student. Before he had time to try and fit in he was diagnosed with Cancer at the age of 15. Five months after surgery he was told there were more Cancerous tumors in his body and another surgery was needed. Broken, depressed and hurt Charlie went in for the second surgery hoping it was the last. Through prayer, chemotherapy and God's Grace he came out healed at the age of 17. Even after all he went through at a young age he still chose to participate in illegal activities, womanize and self sabotage.  At the age of 23 he was shot at point blank range and nearly killed. This proved to be a turning point in Charlie's life but he still had a long road ahead. After a failed marriage he was a single Father with full custody of three kids at the age of 24. Unable to work due to injuries sustained during the shooting proved to be an opportunity to write and refocus. He connected with a church and recommitted to God.  Over time he wrote and acted in a stage play, then landed an agent who helped him book major roles in commercials, plays, voice overs and film. He has also written a life-changing book entitled. "I Love Myself" the 5 Keys to Successful Relationships which is proving to be a top seller for it's rich autobiographical content. In the book Charlie talks about how he overcame several obstacles and with the help of God chose to love himself in spite of it all.   Charlie's expertise in life, relationships and in business allows him to deliver intelligent, comical, powerful, life changing presentations that apply to Relationships, Sales, Leadership, Change, Self-Motivation and Destiny Development.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has called/gifted you from the womb. Jeremiah 1:5 says, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified [consecrated; separated with a calling] you; I ordained [to appoint; to set in place] you a prophet to the nations". There are nine Ministry Team Gifts: These gifts are individualistic and you can have more than one. There is not hierarchy in the giftings – they all work together and need one another – fitly joined together. Join us as Pastor Chris continues our series, Unwrapping the Spiritual Gifts, sharing about the gifts of the Shepherd / Pastor, Exhorter, Serving.

God has called/gifted you from the womb. Jeremiah 1:5 says, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified [consecrated; separated with a calling] you; I ordained [to appoint; to set in place] you a prophet to the nations". There are nine Ministry Team Gifts: These gifts are individualistic and you can have more than one. There is not hierarchy in the giftings – they all work together and need one another – fitly joined together. Join us as Pastor Chris continues our series, Unwrapping the Spiritual Gifts, sharing about the gifts of the Shepherd / Pastor, Exhorter, Serving.

When it comes to being an exhorter, observe two things: 1) Exhortation is a neglected gift. No ministry is more needed in the church today, as that of encouragement. It's so easy to find discouragement and so difficult to find encouragement. Even in the church. Most churches have what's called a ‘cold water committee'. They're always ready to tell you why something won't work and point out how some programme went wrong. They seem to talk louder and longer than the encouragers, which leads to the next point. 2) Exhortation is a needed gift. No matter how well things may be going, or how well someone looks on the outside, every one of us can use some encouragement. In fact, encouragement is so important that the whole church is to be involved in it. ‘Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching' (Hebrews 10:24-25 NKJV). Church is a place where people should be picked up, not knocked down. We need to encourage people when they don't need it, instead of waiting until they do. If you wait too long your encouragement may be too late. Don't wait until something good happens to speak an encouraging word; make it a regular practice. ‘But I don't know what to say,' you protest. Ask God for wisdom and you'll get it. ‘The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary' (Isaiah 50:4 NIV).

An exhorter has the ability to do three things: 1) Confirm. ‘When they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God”' (vv. 21-22 NKJV). An exhorter is a pillar of strength in difficult times. They know how to motivate the tough to get going, when the going gets tough. They throw a life jacket of faith to the believer drowning in a sea of doubt. 2) Console. ‘So they went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia; and when they had seen the brethren, they encouraged them and departed' (Acts 16:40 NKJV). Here the gift of exhortation is demonstrated in its finest form. Paul and Silas had been falsely accused, beaten with rods and thrown into a dungeon with their hands and feet locked in stocks. When word of it reached the church, the believers were really depressed. Remarkably, after they were supernaturally released from prison, instead of looking for consolation and comfort, Paul and Silas went to church and offered it to others. 3) Confront. ‘I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord…these women who laboured with me in the gospel' (Philippians 4:2-3 NKJV). These two prominent women in the church couldn't get along with one another, so Paul took on the role of a peacemaker and confronted them. He was friendly, he was fair, but he was firm. And you must be the same.

The Greek word for ‘exhort' is parakalew. It comes from two words, one meaning ‘alongside of' and the other meaning ‘to call'. This is the root of the Greek word paraclete, which is the name Jesus gave the Holy Spirit. The real ministry of the Holy Spirit is to exhort and encourage us in our walk with God. So you are never more like the Holy Spirit and never more in tune with His ministry, than when you are exhorting and encouraging others. An exhorter can turn a loser into a winner, a shirker into a worker, and a pessimist into an optimist. They inspire others with renewed courage, spirit, and hope. They have a ministry of affirmation and appreciation. It's important to remember the distinction between appreciation and affirmation. We appreciate what a person does, but we affirm who a person is. Now appreciation comes and goes because it's usually related to someone's accomplishments, but affirmation goes right to the heart of a person because it is directed at that person's individual worth. An exhorter has the ability to make you feel good about yourself. They uplift, inspire, motivate, and make you feel better just by being around you. The Bible says that Barnabas was an exhorter. ‘Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord' (Acts 11:22-23 NKJV). So the word for today is: be an exhorter.

The world needs more encouragement. In this special birthday episode, Kalena James and Julie Deem share tips on how you can be a better exhorter in the community. USW FB Group Instagram: USW Podcast @uswkokomo Kalena James @yesitskalenajames Julie Deem @indymompreneur USW Kokomo Website Production by The Business Podcast Editor --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/united-state-of-women/message

Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. You must warn each other every day, while it is still “today,” so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ. Remember what it says:

How many times have you looked around for someone to give you a word of encouragement, a word of knowledge, let you know what may be going on with your friends? Well stay tuned with Pastor Gary and Elder JC Montgomery, Living Stones International creator of The Stone Builders Hour to find your spiritual gift(s). You may have more than one—Exhorter, Prophesy, Wisdom, Faith or Gift of Healing. In fact, there are seven that the Holy Spirit provides to His body so we may glorify —the Church. Check it out and see what gifts you may have—one or all seven. You may ask of God and He will provide you the ability to continue in these gifts or gain new ones.

Driven Pt.4 | Motivational Gifts - Exhorter | Wednesday 6-2-2021 | Pastor Carl Stephens

 The Prophetic is the most controversial of the 5 Fold ministry but today we will look at 5 important components of why we need the prophetic voices in the church today!Opening verses: Eph 2:19-20, Eph 4:11-12Main text: Acts 11:22-30I. Exhortation Acts 11:23a, 1 Cor 14:3II.Calls others to Covanent relationship with God Acts 11:23b, Matt 3:2, Matt 4:17III. Called to community Acts 11:27, 1 Sam 19:20, 2 Kings 2:3IV. Foretell things that will happen Acts 11:28, Acts 21:10-12V. Connects to justice issues Acts 11:29-30, Isa 58:6, Matt 21:12-13Prophetic characteristics: Exhorter, perceptive, principled, corrector, advocate, justice-minded, questioning, truth-teller, passionate, challenging, loyalist, cause-driven, reformerChoose 2 to 3 of the prophetic characteristics that you feel most to define you and why.What are the biggest challenges you face in demonstrating these characteristics?What is one way you can improve on developing and maintaining relationships with others?How can we explore the prophetic more at GLCC?What do you feel God has been speaking to you lately that you can’t shake?

Philosophy to faith in Christ - Bro. Gary Davis. Gary is a Master Machinist and Craftsman. He is an accomplished musician and a student of Philosophy. He is an intelligent man with a huge heart and one of the best exhorters I've ever known. This man has allot to teach and share. He story of learning to overcome intellect and find Faith in Christ is truly inspiring. Enjoy hearing from a very interesting man!

Sermon by Pastor Carl Wood

Happy Thursday, Friends! Day 16 of shelter in place here in Sunny and windy central California. We have not resorted to cannibalism yet. We have resorted to all sorts of pranks, however, including my daughters pretending to be burglars breaking in last night at 1am and filming me coming outside with a machete to see what was going on. We also had every picture in our house today covered with Shrek faces, and my monitor covered with Kim-Jong-Un pictures, so that is something. Shout out to my brother or sister in Harare, Zimbabwe yesterday who downloaded a bunch of episodes of the show! Today was actually one of the best days ever for the show, with over 400 downloads in one day, which is awfully nice of you people - I'm glad you are listening and that we are hearing the Word of God together! Shoutout also to KRF78 for her or his most encouraging iTunes/Apple podcasts review! Excellent podcast for daily Bible study!☆☆☆☆☆I love this podcast. I love the combination of a reading plan with a daily study of pertinent Bible study questions. Highly recommend!Krf78  Today's Bible passages are Leviticus 5, Psalms 3 and 4, Proverbs 20 and Colossians 3. Our focus passage today is derived from Colossians, and is yet again focused more on one verse than the whole passage: 16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.  Colossians 3:16 Today we are going to talk about how the Body of Christ - the Church - was set up in the New Testament. Before we do, I need to remind you that I am the pastor of a church that you should come visit online at: https://www.facebook.com/VBCsalinas/ I would like you to visit in person also, but I guess it's not yet time for that. #pandemic. Anyway - I am a pastor, have been one for a long time. I like pastors. Some of my best friends are pastors. Some of my spiritual heroes are pastors. Keep that in mind when I say this: Far too often, the modern Western church is way, way too pastor-centric, when you compare it to the way "church" is described in the Bible. I present the above passage as exhibit 1. For exhibit two, I invite you to go and search for how many times the word 'pastor' shows up in the Bible. Go ahead...I'll wait. I'm just kidding. The word pastor appears exactly ONCE in the CSB and the NIV, and ZERO times in the ESV. Yes, it appears 9 times in the KJV, but 8 of those times are in the Old Testament book of Jeremiah, and they aren't referring to church pastors, because that book was written hundreds of years before the birth of the church in Acts 2. So - what gives, are pastors illegit? No, I don't believe so. If you search for 'shepherd' and 'elder,' you will find quite a bit more hits, and I believe both of those words are synonymous with pastor when used in the context of the people. You will find that Paul appointed elders (plural) in every church, so they were definitely important - especially those who focused on preaching and teaching. (1 Timothy 5:17) Even then, however, you do NOT get the idea from the New Testament that the church was very pastor-centric. Instead, it was very Jesus-centric and very member-centric. Consider some of these gifts of the Spirit passages: 10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let it be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, let it be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. 1 Peter 4:10-11 7 A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good: 8 to one is given a message of wisdom through the Spirit, to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit, 9 to another, faith by the same Spirit, to another, gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another, the performing of miracles, to another, prophecy, to another, distinguishing between spirits, to another, different kinds of tongues, to another, interpretation of tongues. 11 One and the same Spirit is active in all these, distributing to each person as he wills. 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 26 What then, brothers and sisters? Whenever you come together, each one has a hymn, a teaching, a revelation, another tongue, or an interpretation. Everything is to be done for building up. 27 If anyone speaks in another tongue, there are to be only two, or at the most three, each in turn, and let someone interpret. 28 But if there is no interpreter, that person is to keep silent in the church and speak to himself and God. 29 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should evaluate. 30 But if something has been revealed to another person sitting there, the first prophet should be silent. 31 For you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may learn and everyone may be encouraged. 32 And the prophets’ spirits are subject to the prophets, 33 since God is not a God of disorder but of peace. 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Putting aside the debate about whether or not some of the gifts mentioned above ceased (I believe they didn't)...but no matter what your view of the gifts, I'm sure you can see in the passages we just read that the early church was anything but a one-man-show. It was a Body of Christ show that pointed everybody to the head of the Body of Christ - JESUS.   Lack of proper biblical emphasis on this topic -the gifts of the Spirit - leads to an immature and stunted Body of Christ that depends on the gifts of 3-5 important people while everybody else is along for the ride. Think of the arm-wrestler who lifts everyday on his right arm, but the rest of his body is atrophied. A church that only has 3-4 people evidently serving/using their gifts is a freak show, not the Body of Christ. Everybody is called to USE their gifts for the building up of others. Everybody plays Ball - when that happens, the church GROWS into maturity and fruitfulness.  YOU have a spiritual gift. You are empowered to minister to people and build up the church. Colossians 3:16 gives us this amazing picture of the whole church, lively and active and ministering to each other in various ways. 1 Corinthians 12:7 7 A demonstration of the Spirit is given to each person to produce what is beneficial: Symphero - better for everybody, together-profitable.  Consider - without the Gift of Exhortation - (Parakaleo - called alongside somebody for support) there will be people in the Body who feel crushingly alone, and will despair, suffering far more than they should, and being weakened by it. An Exhorter walks beside those who are suffering - TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE - and fights together with them. GET OFF THE MAT!  Without the gift of giving - many of us would suffer remarkable financial hardships. God, through the gift of giving, provides money through His people at just the right time to fuel the ministries of the church, to provide for the needs of widows, orphans and those who are struggling greatly. My Father in Law has this gift, and I can’t tell you how many times it has been such a rich blessing to us.  Without the gift of leadership, there would be little cohesive togetherness. Some projects simply cannot be done by 1-2 people - leaders are needed in those situations.  Everybody would go their own way, but a gifted leader (not one who leads by power, or bullying, or strength) is a delight to follow and rally around. A gifted leader does not diminish who you are, or your calling in any way, but enhances it!  Without the gift of mercy, those who are suffering would rarely truly be comforted. The truly wounded - the abused, the suffering, would do so in silence, and ultimately come to believe that the church is unloving, or God Himself is unloving. The Gift of mercy TRUMPETS the LOVE of God and the LOVE of His people to those who need to hear it most. When you are suffering, your ability to hear and perceive love is SMASHED. It takes LOUD examples of love, shown consistently over time. This is the gift of mercy. Without the Gift of Service, there would be SO many important things undone when we gather.  Diapers would not be changed in nursery, trash would not be picked up, coffee wouldn’t be made, people wouldn’t be helped when they have their hands full.  This gift almost cheats, because Jesus’ key to greatness is serving. Some are gifted to be GREAT in the Kingdom of Heaven eternally.  Without the Gift of Faith   Probably several of us would have quit gathering together with other Believers. Many would not have been healed or prayed for. In a group like this, the gift of Faith enhances every ministry, every outreach, every prayer offered. When the odds look terrible, and people want to quit, or not even try, the gift of faith sees the majesty and power of God and says, “Behold the Lamb!” Rise up gifted members of the church and embrace your role and calling - even if you are 'sheltering in place' let your light (the light of Jesus in you) shine before men so that they will see Jesus and glorify God the Father!

Happy Thursday, Friends! Day 16 of shelter in place here in Sunny and windy central California. We have not resorted to cannibalism yet. We have resorted to all sorts of pranks, however, including my daughters pretending to be burglars breaking in last night at 1am and filming me coming outside with a machete to see what was going on. We also had every picture in our house today covered with Shrek faces, and my monitor covered with Kim-Jong-Un pictures, so that is something. Shout out to my brother or sister in Harare, Zimbabwe yesterday who downloaded a bunch of episodes of the show! Today was actually one of the best days ever for the show, with over 400 downloads in one day, which is awfully nice of you people - I'm glad you are listening and that we are hearing the Word of God together! Shoutout also to KRF78 for her or his most encouraging iTunes/Apple podcasts review! Excellent podcast for daily Bible study!☆☆☆☆☆I love this podcast. I love the combination of a reading plan with a daily study of pertinent Bible study questions. Highly recommend!Krf78  Today's Bible passages are Leviticus 5, Psalms 3 and 4, Proverbs 20 and Colossians 3. Our focus passage today is derived from Colossians, and is yet again focused more on one verse than the whole passage: 16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.  Colossians 3:16 Today we are going to talk about how the Body of Christ - the Church - was set up in the New Testament. Before we do, I need to remind you that I am the pastor of a church that you should come visit online at: https://www.facebook.com/VBCsalinas/ I would like you to visit in person also, but I guess it's not yet time for that. #pandemic. Anyway - I am a pastor, have been one for a long time. I like pastors. Some of my best friends are pastors. Some of my spiritual heroes are pastors. Keep that in mind when I say this: Far too often, the modern Western church is way, way too pastor-centric, when you compare it to the way "church" is described in the Bible. I present the above passage as exhibit 1. For exhibit two, I invite you to go and search for how many times the word 'pastor' shows up in the Bible. Go ahead...I'll wait. I'm just kidding. The word pastor appears exactly ONCE in the CSB and the NIV, and ZERO times in the ESV. Yes, it appears 9 times in the KJV, but 8 of those times are in the Old Testament book of Jeremiah, and they aren't referring to church pastors, because that book was written hundreds of years before the birth of the church in Acts 2. So - what gives, are pastors illegit? No, I don't believe so. If you search for 'shepherd' and 'elder,' you will find quite a bit more hits, and I believe both of those words are synonymous with pastor when used in the context of the people. You will find that Paul appointed elders (plural) in every church, so they were definitely important - especially those who focused on preaching and teaching. (1 Timothy 5:17) Even then, however, you do NOT get the idea from the New Testament that the church was very pastor-centric. Instead, it was very Jesus-centric and very member-centric. Consider some of these gifts of the Spirit passages: 10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let it be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, let it be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. 1 Peter 4:10-11 7 A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good: 8 to one is given a message of wisdom through the Spirit, to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit, 9 to another, faith by the same Spirit, to another, gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another, the performing of miracles, to another, prophecy, to another, distinguishing between spirits, to another, different kinds of tongues, to another, interpretation of tongues. 11 One and the same Spirit is active in all these, distributing to each person as he wills. 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 26 What then, brothers and sisters? Whenever you come together, each one has a hymn, a teaching, a revelation, another tongue, or an interpretation. Everything is to be done for building up. 27 If anyone speaks in another tongue, there are to be only two, or at the most three, each in turn, and let someone interpret. 28 But if there is no interpreter, that person is to keep silent in the church and speak to himself and God. 29 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should evaluate. 30 But if something has been revealed to another person sitting there, the first prophet should be silent. 31 For you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may learn and everyone may be encouraged. 32 And the prophets’ spirits are subject to the prophets, 33 since God is not a God of disorder but of peace. 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Putting aside the debate about whether or not some of the gifts mentioned above ceased (I believe they didn't)...but no matter what your view of the gifts, I'm sure you can see in the passages we just read that the early church was anything but a one-man-show. It was a Body of Christ show that pointed everybody to the head of the Body of Christ - JESUS.   Lack of proper biblical emphasis on this topic -the gifts of the Spirit - leads to an immature and stunted Body of Christ that depends on the gifts of 3-5 important people while everybody else is along for the ride. Think of the arm-wrestler who lifts everyday on his right arm, but the rest of his body is atrophied. A church that only has 3-4 people evidently serving/using their gifts is a freak show, not the Body of Christ. Everybody is called to USE their gifts for the building up of others. Everybody plays Ball - when that happens, the church GROWS into maturity and fruitfulness.  YOU have a spiritual gift. You are empowered to minister to people and build up the church. Colossians 3:16 gives us this amazing picture of the whole church, lively and active and ministering to each other in various ways. 1 Corinthians 12:7 7 A demonstration of the Spirit is given to each person to produce what is beneficial: Symphero - better for everybody, together-profitable.  Consider - without the Gift of Exhortation - (Parakaleo - called alongside somebody for support) there will be people in the Body who feel crushingly alone, and will despair, suffering far more than they should, and being weakened by it. An Exhorter walks beside those who are suffering - TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE - and fights together with them. GET OFF THE MAT!  Without the gift of giving - many of us would suffer remarkable financial hardships. God, through the gift of giving, provides money through His people at just the right time to fuel the ministries of the church, to provide for the needs of widows, orphans and those who are struggling greatly. My Father in Law has this gift, and I can’t tell you how many times it has been such a rich blessing to us.  Without the gift of leadership, there would be little cohesive togetherness. Some projects simply cannot be done by 1-2 people - leaders are needed in those situations.  Everybody would go their own way, but a gifted leader (not one who leads by power, or bullying, or strength) is a delight to follow and rally around. A gifted leader does not diminish who you are, or your calling in any way, but enhances it!  Without the gift of mercy, those who are suffering would rarely truly be comforted. The truly wounded - the abused, the suffering, would do so in silence, and ultimately come to believe that the church is unloving, or God Himself is unloving. The Gift of mercy TRUMPETS the LOVE of God and the LOVE of His people to those who need to hear it most. When you are suffering, your ability to hear and perceive love is SMASHED. It takes LOUD examples of love, shown consistently over time. This is the gift of mercy. Without the Gift of Service, there would be SO many important things undone when we gather.  Diapers would not be changed in nursery, trash would not be picked up, coffee wouldn’t be made, people wouldn’t be helped when they have their hands full.  This gift almost cheats, because Jesus’ key to greatness is serving. Some are gifted to be GREAT in the Kingdom of Heaven eternally.  Without the Gift of Faith   Probably several of us would have quit gathering together with other Believers. Many would not have been healed or prayed for. In a group like this, the gift of Faith enhances every ministry, every outreach, every prayer offered. When the odds look terrible, and people want to quit, or not even try, the gift of faith sees the majesty and power of God and says, “Behold the Lamb!” Rise up gifted members of the church and embrace your role and calling - even if you are 'sheltering in place' let your light (the light of Jesus in you) shine before men so that they will see Jesus and glorify God the Father!

Join the host as he rallies those with the Romans 12 exhorter gift to deny their carnality, pull down their strongholds, and root out their iniquities to command the blessing of revelation that will revolutionize the world this hour.

Have you ever wondered why you act the way you do or say the things you say? Join Dovetales as we dive into Discovering Your Motivational Gifts; a book by Don & Katie Fortune that will help you recognize who you are in the body of Christ. It can be very difficult to figure out where you belong, and where you should invest your energy after deciding to live for Him. Well, this wonderful book ,that we will discuss in detail, will answer whether you are a :Perceiver( the eyes of the body), Server (the hands of the body), Teacher (the mind of the body),Exhorter (the mouth of the body), Giver (the arms of the body), Administrator (the shoulders of the body),or Compassionate Person (the heart of the body). Download stitcher app on your mobile device or click on link. Download the stitcher app on your mobile device. Or, click on link here.

July 22 - Exhorter gift - Nicki Straza by Freedom House

Have you ever wondered why you act the way you do or say the things you say? Join Dovetales as we dive into Discovering Your Motivational Gifts; a book by Don & Katie Fortune that will help you recognize who you are in the body of Christ. It can be very difficult to figure out where you belong, and where you should invest your energy after deciding to live for Him. Well, this wonderful book ,that we will discuss in detail, will answer whether you are a :Perceiver( the eyes of the body), Server (the hands of the body), Teacher (the mind of the body),Exhorter (the mouth of the body), Giver (the arms of the body), Administrator (the shoulders of the body),or Compassionate Person (the heart of the body). To weigh in on our topic call 646-668-8485 press 1 to be live on the air. Download stitcher app on your mobile device or click on link.

Dovetales is excited to explore and focus on the Motivational gifts we have which are listed in the New Testament (Romans 12:6-8). Did you know that everyone has a motivational gift given to them to be used to glorify God, while in this world? Join us today as I run through the broad strokes of the seven gifts from the best-selling book titled, Discover Your God-Given Gifts by Don & Katie Fortune. This is a wonderful book and I highly reccommend it if you are looking for where you belong and answers to why you do the things you do. Are you a :perceiver )prphet), Server (loves to serve), Teacher (loves to research and communicate  truth), Exhorter (loves to encourage others), Giver (loves to give time, talent, energy to benefit others), Administrator ( loves to organize, lead or direct), Compassion Person (shows love and care to those in need). To weigh in on our topic call 646-668-8485 press 1 to be live on the air. Download the stitcher app on your mobile device. Or click on link here.

***REBROADCAST*** Have you ever wondered why you act the way you do or say the things you say? Join Dovetales as we dive into Discovering Your Motivational Gifts; a book by Don & Katie Fortune that will help you recognize who you are in the body of Christ. It can be very difficult to figure out where you belong, and where you should invest your energy after deciding to live for Him. Well, this wonderful book ,that we will discuss in detail, will answer whether you are a :Perceiver( the eyes of the body), Server (the hands of the body), Teacher (the mind of the body),Exhorter (the mouth of the body), Giver (the arms of the body), Administrator (the shoulders of the body),or Compassionate Person (the heart of the body). To weigh in on our topic call 646-668-8485 press 1 to be live on the air. Download stitcher app on your mobile device or click on link

Have you ever wondered why you act the way you do or say the things you say? Join Dovetales as we dive into Discovering Your Motivational Gifts; a book by Don & Katie Fortune that will help you recognize who you are in the body of Christ. It can be very difficult to figure out where you belong, and where you should invest your energy after deciding to live for Him. Well, this wonderful book ,that we will discuss in detail, will answer whether you are a :Perceiver( the eyes of the body), Server (the hands of the body), Teacher (the mind of the body),Exhorter (the mouth of the body), Giver (the arms of the body), Administrator (the shoulders of the body),or Compassionate Person (the heart of the body). To weigh in on our topic call 646-668-8485 press 1 to be live on the air. Download stitcher app on your mobile device or click on link here. 

-In this episode: This section looks at compatibilities and conflicts between the Exhorter and the Contributor, the Exhorter and the Facilitator, the Exhorter and the Mercy, the Exhorter and the Perceiver, and the Exhorter and the Teacher. We see more clearly how driv

-In this episode: In closing, history indicates that the Exhorter has high standards for self and for family. He emphasizes character, and prods others to strive for excellence.

-In this episode: History indicates that Exhorter strategy, and thus the Exhorter leader, has a finite period of usefulness - we look here at the end of the path. We look at the other extreme as well and see that he also may project hope to those around him.

-In this episode: History shows that optimization of outside entities, as part an initial mental strategy, pushes the Exhorter into a merchandising of externals. Optimization in real time leads him to reject independent imaginative thinkers. He monitors essentials, in

-In this episode: History shows that the Exhorter in leadership sets overall direction and leaves details to others. He works through those who surround him, often delegates to multiple individuals, and channels his authority to those who succeed.

-In this episode: We examine in history how the Exhorter copes with an authority structure. First, he demands sole responsibility, and is quite willing to use skills in manipulation to get this. Second, he learns quickly from those more skilled, and becomes the 'insta

-In this episode: History indicates that the Exhorter's proddings sometimes continue after transition has been completed, generating a momentum in action. This combines with a poor sense for money and for ownership, and with actual physical clumsiness once more indica

-In this episode: We see in history that Exhorter strategy, consistent with being an initial stage in the formulation of self-initiated action, prods others, and itself acts often by talking. It moves against the greatest obstacle, defends the strongest position, and

-In this episode: History affirms that Exhorter strategy is responsible for the initial stages of self-initiated action. It formulates the next step, in an ongoing response to changing external circumstances. This forms him into a great political and military tacticia

-In this episode: History indicates that the Exhorter has a sense of motion that propels him to act so as to maintain continuity of function. Instantaneous action can lead him to get married quickly. Orientation towards a right hemisphere learning style of experience

-In this episode: History shows that the Exhorter leader often attempts to resolves splits in his internal person through altering his external environment it makes him a reformer. There are many intricate twists and turns in the way this operates, and we examine them

-In this episode: We see in history that the Exhorter values loyalty in followers - they must support him emotionally, without hesitation. If someone leaves the inner circle willingly, then he is never allowed to return.

-In this episode: History shows that the Exhorter teases those around him, sometimes in cruel ways. If someone wishes to join the inner circle, then there is often a real rite of passage, which can turn into a formal interview.

-In this episode: History gives many instances of the Exhorter 'disappearing' those who do not agree to act as his willing extensions. We examine the broad emotional foundation upon which this de-selection takes place.

-In this episode: History gives hints that the Exhorter's charisma extends into the paranormal. We look at how this adds a further dimension to his polarization of society, and then examine the 'in-groups' that often form around this energetic leader.

-In this episode: We examine in history the surprising symbiotic bond which forms between the Exhorter and those whom he is leading. It is the core of what makes his 'tours' both magical and mysterious, and suggests a major new factor in political science.

-In this episode: We see in history that the Exhorter manipulates emotions of others, through his personal, 'touchy-feely' style, and urges them to buy into his visions and goals, even as they help to fine-tune what is seen. This forms him into a highly persuasive sal

-In this episode: History reveals the Exhorter as a visionary who fine-tunes his imagination through critical input from others. Optimization occurs in real-time and in real life, through input from people who are really involved.

-In this episode: Historically, the Exhorter is biased toward a learning style based upon experience. He hates abstract subjects, and yet can learn even what is very difficult, at times seemingly without effort, if he feels it is useful.

-In this episode: History indicates that the Exhorter is not easily reproved. He hates 'red tape' and other rules or regulations.

-In this episode: History shows us that the Exhorter has a deep need for approval that leads him often into a field such as politics. Here he is an 'upwards snob' who cares for appearances, and is cheered on by a loving and supporting personal 'fan club.'

-In this episode: History describes the Exhorter as disorganized and often late for appointments. He can be crude and thoughtless, yet with a party-loving sense of humor, and a high tolerance for alcohol.

-In this episode: History indicates that the Exhorter disposes of rank and leads by example. He is a terrific inspiration to others, is best when things are worst, and feels that defeat generates character.

-In this episode: Direct quotes from historical biographies reveal the Exhorter as an optimistic enthusiast who is attracted to crisis, and easily exaggerates. He walks fast, drives fast, and may be brash and garish. He is so effective in an emergency that he may actu

-In this episode: History reveals the Exhorter as strongly imaginative - sometimes even a day-dreamer. He combines work with play, and often prefers night to day. He is usually talking, and can be a very effective communicator.

-In this episode: We see through historical examples that the Exhorter is characterized by energy and charisma that can be released into sexual exploits as well as creative productivity.

-In this episode: We integrate the coordinating role of Facilitator strategy into civilization theory, and prepare for a transition to history and Exhorter strategy.

-In this episode: Facilitator strategy ties together the other modes of thought; it filters input to the mind, and also coordinates the highest results of imagination, as generated by Contributor and Exhorter strategies; we notice here that this gives the Facilitator

-In this episode: The two cognitive styles which together generate imagination look at things very differently - we'll look in detail at some of these distinctions.

-In this episode: The Exhorter deals with crisis; the Contributor optimizes within limits of challenge and adventure; in combination, they implement self-initiated planning and action.

-In this episode: Three individuals in history with energy and imagination, who push others, and who deal with transitions between states, are compared with the contrasting conditions of Tourette's syndrome and Parkinson's disease, to demonstrate the existence of a fu