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Are you limiting God and what He might be directing you to in your life? Abraham was a man of faith who also listened to God. But the Israelites rescued by God's hand from slavery in Egypt would not listen to God; therefore, God gave them the Mosaic Law. Yes, the Law was Plan B for the Israelites, and it came because the Israelites limited themselves from listening to God! How about believers today…and how about you—are you limiting the voice of God in your life? Join Kevin as we dive in the extraordinary reality of “man limiting the voice of God, then and now!” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.
Faith gives us the ability to consider it joy when facing trials because God has a purpose for the painful circumstance.
Faith gives us the ability to consider it joy when facing trials because God has a purpose for the painful circumstance.
Jesus is the Sabbath. Rest in God's presence. Engage in acts of kindness. Embrace freedom.
Fruit is developed from a seed in the ground. The seed is buried and then is transformed into a plant. Once the plant grows to maturity fruit is the natural byproduct. Fruit is never grown overnight. In the same way the fruit of our lives is not developed overnight. It is planted then cultivated and grown over a period of time. All of us develop fruit from the choices we make in life. The question is what kind of fruit are you producing? If your life was like a piece of fruit and was peeled, would the fruit be sweet or sour?
Fruit is developed from a seed in the ground. The seed is buried and then is transformed into a plant. Once the plant grows to maturity fruit is the natural byproduct. Fruit is never grown overnight. In the same way the fruit of our lives is not developed overnight. It is planted then cultivated and grown over a period of time. All of us develop fruit from the choices we make in life. The question is what kind of fruit are you producing? If your life was like a piece of fruit and was peeled, would the fruit be sweet or sour?
Fruit is developed from a seed in the ground. The seed is buried and then is transformed into a plant. Once the plant grows to maturity fruit is the natural byproduct. Fruit is never grown overnight. In the same way the fruit of our lives is not developed overnight. It is planted then cultivated and grown over a period of time. All of us develop fruit from the choices we make in life. The question is what kind of fruit are you producing? If your life was like a piece of fruit and was peeled, would the fruit be sweet or sour?
Fruit is developed from a seed in the ground. The seed is buried and then is transformed into a plant. Once the plant grows to maturity fruit is the natural byproduct. Fruit is never grown overnight. In the same way the fruit of our lives is not developed overnight. It is planted then cultivated and grown over a period of time. All of us develop fruit from the choices we make in life. The question is what kind of fruit are you producing? If your life was like a piece of fruit and was peeled, would the fruit be sweet or sour?
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. — Galatians 5:1 CALL OUT: Today's callout goes to Jay Riggleman from Williamson, NY, and his group, which is using our study 7 Challenges Men Encounter on RightNow Media. Thank you so much. Do you see what Paul is doing here? Paul is persuading the Galatians that it's time to resist. This text is both a charge and a command. Paul wants believers to anchor themselves in a truth that can only be realized if they refuse to return. They must resist. If they don't, they will be drawn in and dragged down, yoked like slaves to their former ways. What an image! You see, the war a believer fights is fought in our hearts and minds for the soul. Each day, believers go to war empowered with the Holy Spirit—the very power of our risen Savior. As we go to war, we must remember we are not fighting for freedom. Freedom has been won by Jesus. We are also not fighting against people. We are fighting against the temptation within us to submit to any of our former ways. Our former ways are so devious and insidious that the temptation to return is strong. But we must resist. If we don't, it's like walking up to the yoke and willingly putting our neck back in it. That would be preposterous! Today resist. Resist the old temptations. Resist the old thoughts. Resist the old language. Resist the return. Plant your feet and spiritual identity firm in the freedom already won for you. That is good news! #FreedomInChrist #StandFirm #ResistTemptation #AnchoredInTruth #VictoryInJesus ASK THIS: How can you actively resist the temptation to return to your former ways and instead embrace the freedom that Christ has won for you? What practical steps can you take today to anchor yourself firmly in the truth of Christ and avoid being yoked again to the slavery of sin? DO THIS: Resist all your old yokes. PRAY THIS: Father, grant me the strength to resist the allure of past temptations and to stand firm in the freedom that Christ has secured for me. Help me to anchor myself in Your truth and walk boldly in the victory You have provided. Amen. PLAY THIS: Who You Say I Am.
Set free from hurts, habits and hangups 3 things needed to experience freedom: truth, together, time
Often people in bondage live in a state of denial about their situation. Some of us look free, but we are not truly free. The story of Lazarus illustrates this idea. When Jesus called Lazarus out of the grave, Lazarus had to be loosed from burial wrappings. He was alive but still bound. Lazarus was bound because he had died. We are bound because of things in our lives. Pride, hate, jealousy, and bad choices tie us up and restrict us from freedom. In the old testament, God provided for the year of Jubilee, where all debts would be forgiven. It was a fresh start where every man could return to his possessions. Isaiah speaks of the acceptable year of the lord that ties back to the concept of jubilee when he proclaims that we can have life and have it more abundantly. Jesus quoted this scripture from Isiah when he spoke in the temple as a young boy. The difference is that Jesus removed any time constraints when He said those words. The liberty and freedom of jubilee are available to us every day.
Often people in bondage live in a state of denial about their situation. Some of us look free, but we are not truly free. The story of Lazarus illustrates this idea. When Jesus called Lazarus out of the grave, Lazarus had to be loosed from burial wrappings. He was alive but still bound. Lazarus was bound because he had died. We are bound because of things in our lives. Pride, hate, jealousy, and bad choices tie us up and restrict us from freedom. In the old testament, God provided for the year of Jubilee, where all debts would be forgiven. It was a fresh start where every man could return to his possessions. Isaiah speaks of the acceptable year of the lord that ties back to the concept of jubilee when he proclaims that we can have life and have it more abundantly. Jesus quoted this scripture from Isiah when he spoke in the temple as a young boy. The difference is that Jesus removed any time constraints when He said those words. The liberty and freedom of jubilee are available to us every day.
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As we celebrate our 4 year anniversary today, we look at Acts 15 and our DNA as a church.
As we celebrate our 4 year anniversary today, we look at Acts 15 and our DNA as a church.
Galatians 5:1: "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage." (NKJV). Galatians 5:1: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." (NIV). This key verse is transitional, moving the letter of Galatians into a description of Christian life of liberty through the Holy Spirit, moving the emphasis from justification to sanctification. He starts from the conclusion of the last chapter: "Christ has set us FREE", and declares that He has done this, so that we might live and enjoy a life of FREEDOM. Therefore, we should refuse to allow ourselves to return to a life of slavery by embracing legalism. First, we discuss what the Bible means by FREEDOM. It is not freedom to do whatever we want, or to sin as we please. We are not set free to sin, but we are set free from sin. Living under the flesh results in bondage. Freedom means being free to be and live as God created and intended us to be. We were made in God's image to belong to God and to be filled with God's Spirit, and to glorify God by expressing His nature and abilities. There are 2 main aspects to our freedom: (1) Freedom from the Law, and (2) Freedom from sin and self. (1) First, Christ set us free from the external restraint and condemnation of the Law, by bearing our sin and condemnation on the Cross, and then by giving us His imputed righteousness when we believe in Him. On this basis, He justified us and set our conscience free from the guilt of sin. There is therefor no condemnation in Christ (Romans 8:1). Thus, we have been set free from the tyranny of having to keep the Law to win acceptance and favour with God, and access to God and His grace. (2) Second, Christ sets us free from the power of indwelling sin (in our flesh) and our independent self-life, by the gift of His imparted righteousness through the indwelling Holy Spirit. That is, He sets our will free from bondage to sin (the sin-nature in our flesh) - this is sanctification by the Word and by the Spirit, for where the Spirit is there is liberty (2Corinthians 3:17). He initially sanctified our spirit (set it free from sin) in the New Birth, when the Spirit came to indwell it. Now He is progressively sanctifying our soul as we walk in the Spirit, rather than in the flesh. Our justification (freedom from the Law) is the basis for our sanctification, for it gives us legal access to the grace of God in the Spirit, which sanctifies us (Romans 5:1-2, 8:1-6). Thus, in order to enjoy a life of freedom in the Spirit, our hearts must first be established in our justification by grace through faith, which is why Paul first of all emphasised this truth in Galatians 1-4, before moving on to describe our new life in the Spirit (Galatians 5-6).
Galatians 5:1: "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage." (NKJV). Galatians 5:1: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." (NIV). This key verse is transitional, moving the letter of Galatians into a description of Christian life of liberty through the Holy Spirit, moving the emphasis from justification to sanctification. He starts from the conclusion of the last chapter: "Christ has set us FREE", and declares that He has done this, so that we might live and enjoy a life of FREEDOM. Therefore, we should refuse to allow ourselves to return to a life of slavery by embracing legalism. First, we discuss what the Bible means by FREEDOM. It is not freedom to do whatever we want, or to sin as we please. We are not set free to sin, but we are set free from sin. Living under the flesh results in bondage. Freedom means being free to be and live as God created and intended us to be. We were made in God's image to belong to God and to be filled with God's Spirit, and to glorify God by expressing His nature and abilities. There are 2 main aspects to our freedom: (1) Freedom from the Law, and (2) Freedom from sin and self. (1) First, Christ set us free from the external restraint and condemnation of the Law, by bearing our sin and condemnation on the Cross, and then by giving us His imputed righteousness when we believe in Him. On this basis, He justified us and set our conscience free from the guilt of sin. There is therefor no condemnation in Christ (Romans 8:1). Thus, we have been set free from the tyranny of having to keep the Law to win acceptance and favour with God, and access to God and His grace. (2) Second, Christ sets us free from the power of indwelling sin (in our flesh) and our independent self-life, by the gift of His imparted righteousness through the indwelling Holy Spirit. That is, He sets our will free from bondage to sin (the sin-nature in our flesh) - this is sanctification by the Word and by the Spirit, for where the Spirit is there is liberty (2Corinthians 3:17). He initially sanctified our spirit (set it free from sin) in the New Birth, when the Spirit came to indwell it. Now He is progressively sanctifying our soul as we walk in the Spirit, rather than in the flesh. Our justification (freedom from the Law) is the basis for our sanctification, for it gives us legal access to the grace of God in the Spirit, which sanctifies us (Romans 5:1-2, 8:1-6). Thus, in order to enjoy a life of freedom in the Spirit, our hearts must first be established in our justification by grace through faith, which is why Paul first of all emphasised this truth in Galatians 1-4, before moving on to describe our new life in the Spirit (Galatians 5-6).
Welcome to the audio podcast for Dogwood Church in Athens, TX.
Given at St. Anselm's Abbey by Fr. Samuel Springuel on June 26, 2022.
Today's message by Pastor Marc Sharp is the second one leading up to Easter Sunday about the main characters involved with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. The story today is about Barabbas. Who was this notorious prisoner of dubious character that the people demanded to be set free by Pilate? Barabbas was his surname. Do you know what his first name was? If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/.
Today's message by Pastor Marc Sharp is the second one leading up to Easter Sunday about the main characters involved with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. The story today is about Barabbas. Who was this notorious prisoner of dubious character that the people demanded to be set free by Pilate? Barabbas was his surname. Do you know what his first name was? If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/.
Big Question: Are you in bondage? Bondage Defined: The state of being a slave (Oxford) My Testimony: I have been in all kinds of bondages, but today I am free.
Mission Church of the Nazarene
We are all about creating environments where you can connect with people just like yourself, learn more about the God of the Bible, and grow in your faith. You will hear encouraging messages for everyone because we are a church for all people.
We are all about creating environments where you can connect with people just like yourself, learn more about the God of the Bible, and grow in your faith. You will hear encouraging messages for everyone because we are a church for all people.
We are all about creating environments where you can connect with people just like yourself, learn more about the God of the Bible, and grow in your faith. You will hear encouraging messages for everyone because we are a church for all people.
We are all about creating environments where you can connect with people just like yourself, learn more about the God of the Bible, and grow in your faith. You will hear encouraging messages for everyone because we are a church for all people.
How blessed we are to have the freedom that God has given to this country. The freedom that many have given their lives for in the past and even today. As we celebrate this important event in our country, may our hearts be filled with thanksgiving. July 4 is a day of celebration for liberty...but the greatest liberty is to be free of the bondage of sin, and to know the grace and mercy of our faithful God and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Christ has set His followers free!
Christ has set His followers free!
Moving on... from captivity to FREEDOM! John 8 : 31 - 40 Sign up for email updates, send prayer requests, give online and stay connected with us at: www.NorthparkChurch.org Worship Song: Goodness of God Worship Song: Stand in Your Love Kid's Moment: Armor of God, Pastor Candi Maur Host Moment, Jenni Eden Worship Song: So Will I (100 Billion X) Intro Video: The Hope of Freedom Talk Part 1: Pastor Rebekah Townsend Worship Song: Who You Say I Am Video: Central Valley Justice Coalition Talk Part 2: Pastor Rebekah Townsend & Ryan Townsend, Executive Director Central Valley Justice Coalition Worship Song: Freedom Is Here Worship Team: Ryan Townsend, Josh Turpin, Jenni Eden, Teresa Hannon, Michael Solomon, Claude Thompson, Jacob Stout, Jonathan Yoshida, Michael Davis ----------- CONNECT WITH US ONLINE Website: www.NorthparkChurch.org Facebook: www.Facebook.com/NorthparkFresno Instagram: www.Instagram.com/NorthparkFresno YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/NorthparkCommunityChurchFresno
Moving on... from captivity to FREEDOM! John 8 : 31 - 40 Sign up for email updates, send prayer requests, give online and stay connected with us at: www.NorthparkChurch.org Worship Song: Goodness of God Worship Song: Stand in Your Love Kid's Moment: Armor of God, Pastor Candi Maur Host Moment, Jenni Eden Worship Song: So Will I (100 Billion X) Intro Video: The Hope of Freedom Talk Part 1: Pastor Rebekah Townsend Worship Song: Who You Say I Am Video: Central Valley Justice Coalition Talk Part 2: Pastor Rebekah Townsend & Ryan Townsend, Executive Director Central Valley Justice Coalition Worship Song: Freedom Is Here Worship Team: Ryan Townsend, Josh Turpin, Jenni Eden, Teresa Hannon, Michael Solomon, Claude Thompson, Jacob Stout, Jonathan Yoshida, Michael Davis ----------- CONNECT WITH US ONLINE Website: www.NorthparkChurch.org Facebook: www.Facebook.com/NorthparkFresno Instagram: www.Instagram.com/NorthparkFresno YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/NorthparkCommunityChurchFresno
Principle: One of the biggest heart issues in the life of every child is authority. Teaching and modeling the beauty of authority is foundational for us as parents… Music: Upbeat Instrumental Corporate by Fretbound https://www.fretbound.com/ Video Link: https://youtu.be/fbaKYvoxtE4
This sermon teaches about the importance of Salvation is a gift by God through grace, certainly not by dead works.
Baptism of the Holy Spirit and the Birth of the Church Types of Baptisms The Spirit of the Lord is on me (anointing) to: proclaim freedom, proclaim recovery, set the oppressed free, and proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.
Americans enjoy the freedoms afforded them through the sacrifices of others. But when confronted with the absolute slavery of our mortal enemies, sin and death, do we understand the heavy cost of redemption Christ paid on the cross?
Together, these readings point to a central teaching of the liturgy; that God is calling us to orient our lives to Him alone. The post The Liturgy Orients Us to Christ (13th Sunday OT) Year C first appeared on DavidLGray.INFO.
Together, these readings point to a central teaching of the liturgy; that God is calling us to orient our lives to Him alone.
Kameron, Kendra and Kelvin join Pastor Jim to talk about being free in Christ!
Church of the Apostles- Dawsonville, GA
"in Long Beach as it is in Heaven." For more information visit: garden.church
"in Long Beach as it is in Heaven." For more information visit: garden.church