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Jesus had already succeeded, before the cross. He is saying to you,"You're not late.You're right on time—My Time.Rest in this:You've already succeeded in Me.This isn't the end.This is the soil.And yes,something beautifulis growing.I promise you.Drop the entire imageof the body—The cage of the body.And only My Spirit is left.Only My Light.I was pierced,and this Light spread out,and became You.Your approach to life is entirely different now.You know what you have there.You know I am (t)Here.Only My Perfect Will is Here.I Love you.

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Listen in as David Schrock discusses his essay "Entering Pilate's Unholy of Holies: How Jesus's Cross in John's Gospel Fulfills the Day of Atonement" with Trent Hunter and Ardel Caneday. Timestamps Intro – 00:44 David Schrock's and Ardel Caneday's Backgrounds on the Priesthood - 02:22 Why Should One Say Pilate's Quarters is Inverted as a ‘Unholy of Holies'? - 05:15 An Argument from Silence - 09:47 Ardel's Further Thoughts on the Matter - 12:05 An Argument from Irony - 14:15 John's Movements in Chapters 18 and 19 - 19:53 The Subtleties of John's Temple Imagery - 26:07 Jesus the True Priest vs. the False Priests - 31:57 Reading John 14 in its Whole-Literary Context -33:39 What are Some Pastoral Takeaways from the Work that Has Been Done? - 38:06 Ardel's Encouragements - 40:30 “We Can Sense John's Smile, Even If We Can't See His Face” – 44:05 Closing Thoughts and Commentary Recommendations - 46:00 Outro - 48:49 Resources to Click “Entering Pilate's Unholy of Holies: How Jesus's Cross in John's Gospel Fulfills the Day of Atonement” – David Schrock “How John's Prologue Placards the Glory of God's Son: 10 Things About John 1:1-18” – David Schrock “Seeing New Creation Light in John 2-4: Three Ways Jesus Replaces the Darkness of the Old Covenant” – David Schrock “Three Literary Mountains; Seeing the Chiastic Structures of John 7” – David Schrock “Seeing John 9 with New Eyes: A Few Notes on Literary Structure” – David Schrock “The Clothes Make the Man: Seeing the Priesthood of Christ in John's Gospel” – David Schrock Theme of the Month: One Passion, Four Gospels Give to Support the Work Books to Read The Gospel According to John (The Pillar New Testament Commentary Series) – D. A. Carson John: Jesus Christ is God (Focus on the Bible Series) – William F. Cook The Anatomy of the Fourth Gospel: A Study in Literary Design – R. Alan Culpepper John (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary Series) – Edward W. Klink John: The NIV Application Commentary – Gary M. Burge Heaven on Earth: The Temple in Biblical Theology – T. Desmond Alexander & Simon Gathercole Jesus as the Fulfillment of the Temple in the Gospel of John – Paul M. Hoskins That Scripture Might Be Fulfilled: Typology and the Death of Christ – Paul M. Hoskins  A Theology of John's Gospel and Letters: The Word, the Christ, and the Son of God, (Biblical Theology the New Testament Series) – Andreas J. Köstenberger Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord? A Biblical Theology of the Book of Leviticus (New Studies in Biblical Theology) – L. Michael Morales The Priesthood of Christ and His Ministers – Andre Feuillet trans. Matthew J. O'Connell  The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God – G.K. Beale Graded Holiness: A Key to the Priestly Conception of the World – Philip Peter Jenson “Hebrews,” by George H. Guthrie in Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament – ed. G.K. Beale and D.A. Carson Jesus the Priest – Nicholas Perrin

Distractions are the silent purpose killers that leave us feeling underdeveloped and paralyzed by the weight of fear-driven decisions. In this powerful video, we explore the devastating impact of distractions on our journey to purpose and the keys to overcoming them.

On what we place our focus becomes bigger in our lives. When we put our focus on God, its amazing how much greater God appears when we place our focus on Him and his greatness. Pastor Wade Haskins from Freedom Church in Bel Air, MD shares the amazing power of having A GOD FOCUS.

Ezra had to prioritize some work before going back to Jerusalem.

Ezra had to prioritize some work before going back to Jerusalem.

Ezra had to prioritize some work before going back to Jerusalem.

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When I was shopping for engagement rings I spent many hours looking for exactly the right diamond. I was plagued by the question, What if I miss the best one? According to economic psychologist Barry Schwartz, my chronic indecision indicates that I am what Schwartz calls a "maximizer," in contrast to a "satisficer." A satisficer makes choices based on whether something is adequate for their needs. Maximizers? We (guilty!) have a need to always make the best choice. The potential outcome of our indecision in the face of many choices? Anxiety, depression, and discontent. In fact, sociologists have coined another phrase for this phenomenon: fear of missing out. We won’t find the words maximizer or satisficer in Scripture, of course. But we do find a similar idea. In 1 Timothy, Paul challenged Timothy to find value in God rather than the things of this world. The world’s promises of fulfillment can never fully deliver. Paul wanted Timothy to instead root his identity in God: “Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6), Paul writes. He sounds like a satisficer when he adds, “But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that” (v. 8). When I fixate on the myriad ways the world promises fulfillment, I usually end up restless and unsatisfied. But when I focus on God and relinquish my compulsive urge to maximize, my soul moves toward genuine contentment and rest.

Join us for today's Our Daily Bread devotional by Adam R. Holz, taken from 1 Timothy 6:6-11. 

Is money, sex, and power ruling your life? We need to constantly be reviewing and examining our lives to see if, and how, our faith is making a difference in our daily lives, and doing so in a way that lines up with Jesus being our true Lord and King.

ALC Recommends: "Chop Wood, Carry Water" by Joshua Metcalf “But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great.” - Acts 8:9-10 ESV

A Powerful Prayer “Lord, Teach us to pray” … Luke 11:1 Model Prayer for us Two Parts: First about God vs. 9 10, 13b Second about us Complete: Covers God's worthiness Covers all of our needs Concise: 65 66 words Numbers 12:13 Six Elements to this Prayer: 1.God's Person (vs. 9) 2.God's Purpose (vs. 10) 3.God's Provision (vs. 11) 4.God's Pardon (vs. 12) 5.God's Protection (vs. 13) 6.God's Pre-eminence (vs. 1. God's Person Matt 6:9 NKJV "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Our relationship changed at salvation-Our Father John 1:11-12 NKJV •Our reverence for Him In Heaven, Hallowed be Your Name Eccl 5:2 NKJV Act 4:24-31 NKJV 2. God's Purpose Matt 6:10 NKJV Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. 1.Future Kingdom "The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!" (Revelation 11:15) 2.My life "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matt 6:33 NKJV 3. God's Provision Give us this day our daily bread. Matt 6:11 NKJV Jesus Christ is the Bread of Life He is our Manna "And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content." (1 Timothy 6:8) Isa 46:3-4 NKJV 4. God's Pardon And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Matt 6:12 Micah 7:18-19 Psalm 103:2-3 5. God's Protection And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Matt 6:13 •Tempting vs. Testing •Deliver from evil evil one •World system •Fleshly desires •Devil tempts 6. God's Pre-eminence For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Matt 6:14 •Back to who God is •“An explosion of •Our prayer is to begin and end with God •Focus on Him changes our perspective on our lives Conclusion When I consider His: •Person •Purpose •Provision •Pardon •Protection •Pre-eminence The result is: 1. I must worship For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever, 2. I must forgive And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, 'I repent,' you shall forgive him." (Luke 17:4) Eph 4:31-32 NKJV Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. (32) And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.

What would constitute a healthy church---What's the core element or emphasis we are looking for at a time when humanism is raging as hard as it is in the church---It's a God-focus, a God-knowledge, a God-centeredness, vs. a man-centeredness.--But what does this look like- Here's an engaging conversation on what constitutes a healthy church on this edition of Generations.---This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Nigerian Muslims killed 50 Christians last week, Airlines want mask mandate to end, Idaho and Oklahoma move to protect babies---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The God Focus vs. Man Focus - Emphasis of the Healthy Church Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 3/30/2022 Length: 31 min.

Focus on God's Truth. Let go of every wound that has pierced you and give them to God. Release your hurt to Him who endured the torment of your sufferings, to free you from the pains of your past. Remember, you are God's child! Turn away from the enemy's half-truths to God's Full Truth! Look away from all that distracts in the natural world, and fasten your glaze on Me.You can be confident God's Immeasurable Mighty Power is at work continually within you to overcome the world, defeating its power. He protects you and watches over you, and the evil one cannot touch you. He guards your heart through your Life-Union with Christ from the evil influences of the world system – the culture of the world.

God Focus by Light House Harlow

1 Samuel 17:38-47

THE SACRAMENTS AND WORSHIP OUTLINE • Heaven meeting earth ◦ In the beginning ▪ Image of God ▪ Temple cosmology ▪ Eden – the garden/mountain of God, where heaven meets earth (Genesis 2, Ezekiel 28:13-16) ◦ Old Covenant ▪ Tabernacle and temple modeled after Eden (Exodus 28, 1 Kings 7) ▪ Priests representing the people to God, and God to the people (Exodus 28) ◦ New Covenant ▪ Pentecost (Acts 2) ▪ “God has raised us up with Him…” (Ephesians 2:4-7) ▪ Heavenly temple (Hebrews 9) ▪ “You have now come” (Hebrews 12) ▪ Revelation and the New Jerusalem ▪ “The communion of saints” ◦ Does it feel like we come to worship with the expectation of heaven meeting earth? Do we sell short the concept of the “Communion of Saints” (ἁγίων κοινωνίαν)? • “Holy Ones” ◦ Qedosh'im/Hagioi ◦ Exodus 15:11, Psalm 89:5, 89:7, Romans 15:25, 1 Corinthians 1:2, 1 Corinthians 14:33, Ephesians 1:1, Ephesians 2:19, Revelation 5:8, Revelation 20:9 ◦ What does this mean? • “Sons of God” ◦ Bene Elohim/Huioi tou theou ◦ Job 38:7, Job 1:6, Job 2:1, Luke 20:36, Romans 8:14, Romans 8:19, Galatians 3:26, ◦ “You will judge angels” ◦ “Sons of God, equal to the angels” • “The Assembly” ◦ Edah/Ekklesia ◦ Leviticus 8:3, Psalm 82:1, Psalm 89:5, Acts 2:47, Hebrews 12:23; Revelation 2:1 • The Incarnation ◦ The Word became flesh (John 1) ◦ God incarnate in us “the Body of Christ” – 1 Corinthians 12:27, Ephesians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 10:16-22 (ἁγίαν καθολικὴν ἐκκλησίαν from the Apostle's Creed) ◦ Early heretics denied that Christ came in the flesh (1 Timothy 3:16, 1 John 4:2, 2 John 1:7 • Why is the Eucharist just symbolic, then, and not incarnational? ◦ The Body: 1 Corinthians 10:16, 1 Corinthians 12:27 ◦ Partaking of the Lord's Supper in an unworthy manner: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 These were basically ubiquitous, in our collective experience of Communion, growing up. • Focus on remembering Jesus's death • Focus on "getting right with God" to avoid partaking in an unworthy manner These were very common • Focus on private relationship with God • Focus on the sacrifice's accomplishment, and forgiveness It looks like 25% or fewer of us had any of these as part of our Communion experience. • Focus on healing divisions, where possible • Focus on meeting with God corporately for a meal together • Focus on parting of the communion elements “in private” • Focus on being knit together as the Body of Christ, connected to Christ, our Head • Focus on proclaiming Jesus's death • Focus on individually meeting with God for a meal together • Focus on “discerning the body” when partaking What I'm curious about - which of the items that were rare do you see specifically called out in 1 Corinthians 11:17-34? Do you feel like the practice of Communion that you grew up with was incomplete in some way, after reading this passage? I have some thoughts that hit me a few days ago on this, reading through the passage, and will post on these later today. I want to see what surfaces for all of this. DESCRIPTION Passover Jesus instituted the Eucharist on Passover. Passover was instituted by God through Moses on the night the final of the 10 plagues hit Egypt, death of every firstborn son. Each Israelite household was to take a lamb on the 10th day of Nisan, care for it for 4 days and then on the 14th, slaughter and eat it. This is meal was to be performed every year, in remembrance of God's Exodus of the Israelite's from out of Egypt. Moses describes it like this: "Now the length of time the Israelite's lived in Egypt was 430 years. At the end of the 430 years, on the very day, all the regiments of the Lord went out of the land of Egypt. It was a night of vigil for the Lord to bring them out from the land of Egypt, and so on this night all Israel is to keep the vigil to the Lord for generations to come. The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “This is the ordinance of the Passover. No foreigner may share in eating it. But everyone's servant who is bought for money, after you have circumcised him, may eat it. A foreigner and a hired worker must not eat it. It must be eaten in one house; you must not bring any of the meat outside the house, and you must not break a bone of it. The whole community of Israel must observe it. “When a foreigner lives with you and wants to observe the Passover to the Lord, all his males must be circumcised, and then he may approach and observe it, and he will be like one who is born in the land – but no uncircumcised person may eat of it. The same law will apply to the person who is native-born and to the foreigner who lives among you.” So all the Israelite's did exactly as the Lord commanded Moses and Aaron. And on this very day the Lord brought the Israelite's out of the land of Egypt by their regiments." Exodus 12:40‭-‬51 NET New Testament *Judas' Betrayal Matthew 26:26‭-‬30 NET While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it, gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat, this is my body.” And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood, the blood of the covenant, that is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, from now on I will not drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 NET For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night in which he was betrayed took bread, and after he had given thanks he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, he also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, every time you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For every time you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. For this reason, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. A person should examine himself first, and in this way let him eat the bread and drink of the cup. For the one who eats and drinks without careful regard for the body eats and drinks judgment against himself. That is why many of you are weak and sick, and quite a few are dead. But if we examined ourselves, we would not be judged. But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned with the world. *Is John 6:53-58 about the Lord's Supper? 1 Corinthians 10:14‭-‬22 NET So then, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. I am speaking to thoughtful people. Consider what I say. Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread that we break a sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all share the one bread. Look at the people of Israel. Are not those who eat the sacrifices partners in the altar? Am I saying that idols or food sacrificed to them amount to anything? No, I mean that what the pagans sacrifice is to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be partners with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot take part in the table of the Lord and the table of demons. Or are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we really stronger than he is? DIDACHE Chapter 9. The Thanksgiving (Eucharist) Now concerning the Thanksgiving (Eucharist), thus give thanks. First, concerning the cup: We thank you, our Father, for the holy vine of David Your servant, which You made known to us through Jesus Your Servant; to You be the glory for ever. And concerning the broken bread: We thank You, our Father, for the life and knowledge which You made known to us through Jesus Your Servant; to You be the glory for ever. Even as this broken bread was scattered over the hills, and was gathered together and became one, so let Your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom; for Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever. But let no one eat or drink of your Thanksgiving (Eucharist), but they who have been baptized into the name of the Lord; for concerning this also the Lord has said, Give not that which is holy to the dogs. [Matthew 7:6] Chapter 10. Prayer After Communion But after you are filled, thus give thanks: We thank You, holy Father, for Your holy name which You caused to tabernacle in our hearts, and for the knowledge and faith and immortality, which You made known to us through Jesus Your Servant; to You be the glory for ever. You, Master almighty, created all things for Your name's sake; You gave food and drink to men for enjoyment, that they might give thanks to You; but to us You freely gave spiritual food and drink and life eternal through Your Servant. Before all things we thank You that You are mighty; to You be the glory for ever. Remember, Lord, Your Church, to deliver it from all evil and to make it perfect in Your love, and gather it from the four winds, sanctified for Your kingdom which You have prepared for it; for Yours is the power and the glory for ever. Let grace come, and let this world pass away. Hosanna to the God (Son) of David! If any one is holy, let him come; if any one is not so, let him repent. Maran atha. Amen. But permit the prophets to make Thanksgiving as much as they desire. Definitions An ordinance is a religious ritual whose intent is to demonstrate an adherent's faith. Examples include baptism and the Lord's Supper, as practiced in Evangelical churches adhering to the doctrine of the believers' Church, such as Anabaptist's, all Baptist churches, Churches of Christ groups, and Pentecostal churches. -Google Calvin Calvin's definition of Sacrament - "An external sign, by which the Lord's seals on our consciences his promises of good-will toward us, in order to sustain the weakness of our faith, and we in our turn testify our piety towards him, both before himself, and before angels as well as men. We may also define more briefly by calling it a testimony of the divine favor toward us, confirmed by an external sign, with a corresponding attestation of our faith towards Him." According to Calvin, Augustine defines sacrament as a visible sign of a sacred thing, or a visible form of an invisible grace. Connection between Greek μυστήριον and Latin sacramentum. "And it is well known, that what the Latins call sacramenta the Greeks call mustéria (mysteries)." "Hence it is that the term was applied to those signs which gave an august representation of things spiritual and sublime. This is also observed by Augustine, 'it were tedious to discourse of the variety of signs; those which relate to divine things are called sacraments' (August Ep. 5. ad Marcell)." (READ ALL FROM BOOK P. 492 IF TIME PERMITS) From the definition which we have given, we perceive that there never is a sacrament without an antecedent promise, the sacrament being added as a kind o appendix, with the view of confirming and sealing the promise, and giving a better attestation, or rather, in a manner, confirming it… PRACTICAL STEPS 1a. Participate and become 1b. Partake of the Body so that we become the Body (we are what we eat) 2. Focus on God at the meal 3. Focus on the Body in Communion 4. Get right with God before partaking (Confess sins, make peace with others, etc.) 5. Eat in a worthy matter

There are foundational truths found in Scripture that we may not question but may not be able to defend. In their song, "Image of God," We Are Messengers sings of a truth that has a profound impact on our daily lives. Let's gain a Biblical perspective on being made in the image of God in our study this week. In this week's episode, I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Explore a topic Utilize outside resources Read in context The 30 Day Music Challenge Systematically poring over Scripture as it relates to a topic Using a resource like Wayne Grudem's "Systematic Theology" as an outside resource to guide your study Additional resources I used in my study prep for this episode: "The Image of God - An Approach from Biblical and Systematic Theology" - DesiringGod.org Article "Tim Keller on the Image of God" - Focus on the Family Article "3 Reasons We Must Preach on the Image of God" - Lifeway Research Article "What it Means to be 'Made in the Image of God'" - Focus on the Family Article "In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character" - Book by Jen Wilkin "God and the Transgender Debate" - Book by Andrew Walker God's creation was VERY GOOD - Genesis 1:31 God's creative brilliance climaxes with humanity - Genesis 1:26-29 God is the master artist that brought humanity to life Imago Dei is Latin for "image of God" We were created to glorify God - Isaiah 43:1-7 God retains ownership over our lives - Psalm 24:1-2 In the fall, God's image is distorted, but not lost - Genesis 9:6 Even though marred by sin, humans retain enough of God's image to be described as "made in the likeness of God" - James 3:9 Even though God retains authority, we like to make our own plans - Ecclesiastes 7:29 As Christ followers we set our feet on the path of image-bearing renewal - 2 Corinthians 3:18 When Jesus returns, the transformation will be complete - 1 John 3:2 Because we are image bearers our time in God's Word is crucial to know Him and thereby be able to represent God to a lost and dying world "God is Designer and Creator. The earth and everything in it are His. Therefore, He gets to set the plans and directions for our lives." Additional Resources Lyrics - New Release Today An acoustic version of "Image of God" featuring Vince Gill - YouTube Video "The Image of God - An Approach from Biblical and Systematic Theology" - DesiringGod.org Article "Tim Keller on the Image of God" - Focus on the Family Article "3 Reasons We Must Preach on the Image of God" - Lifeway Research Article "What it Means to be 'Made in the Image of God'" - Focus on the Family Article "In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character" - Book by Jen Wilkin "God and the Transgender Debate" - Book by Andrew Walker Weekly Challenge Read the first two chapters of Genesis and really focus on how God created humankind in the beginning. Utilize some of the outside resources (both free articles and books you may want to purchase) to explore what it means to be created in the image of God. Read the Scripture references in the show notes above in context and ponder how our image-bearing fits into the truths found in these various sections of Scripture. If you want to focus on a larger chunk of Scripture, consider 1 John 3 as it dials into the conduct that should be evident in the life of a believer made in God's image who represents God to the world.

Psalm 46:10 KJV Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. This episode brought to you by The Church Connected

Do you feel guilty because you can't always get up at 6 am for 30 minutes with God? Do you struggle to connect with God in the “right” way?  I've got a secret. There is no right way.  There are many ways to connect with and abide in God throughout our day. Depending on our lifestyle and season of life, we might need to change our expectations. And that's okay!  In this episode learn to: Release the quiet time guilt Be present with God Focus on God during different seasons Abide with God right where you are Resources Dwell App Abide App YouVersion App Ebook: 6 Ways to Focus on Jesus Daily NIV Dramatized Bible Connect with Tara:  Instagram Tara L. Cole  Facebook - Tara L. Cole Writer OverACup Community Facebook Group

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Hold Together :: Hold On To The Passionate Pursuit of God (Focus)

Hold Together :: Hold On To The Passionate Pursuit of God (Focus)

In Matthew 6:33 the Lord told us to, seek first the Kingdom and His righteousness. By focusing on the Kingdom of God we find the life He intended for us.

What you profess to believe in is an important part of your life. Yesterday, I spoke about the history of the creed that many Christian churches, spanning denominations, hold as their true beliefs. Growing up Catholic, I rattled off the Apostles’ Creed by memory. However, it wasn’t until I started reading the Bible daily that what I was professing in that creed was way bigger than just mere words. If you truly believe what you are reciting, then you SHOULD hold a Biblical Worldview. Everything you do should center around the beliefs you are affirming. What I plan to do in the next few posts is deconstruct the Apostles’ (or Nicene) Creed. Hopefully, it will bring to light what we are really professing when we say it.... Keep reading in my blog.... If you truly want to be born again and have the assurance of salvation and a 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven and that you won’t be left behind at the Rapture, this is what you have to do… Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit. Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly… “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.” Jesus Christ is coming back soon! Are you ready? Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory! Subscribe and share! --- 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/seek-the-truth/message

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7-21-19

Part one of the series "Battle Born"

How does one react when a child strays away from God? Focus on the Family counselor Geremy Keeton shares ways parents can handle this situation. Linda and Jen Barrick give testiomy to the power of God's grace from their new devotional 'Priceless'. Later, Darryl Dash shows how we can grow more in our walk with God from his book 'How to Grow'.

Today we welcome Nik Ripken, author of "The Insanity of God" and the new book "The Insanity of Obedience". Listen as Nik recounts his family's journeys as they were obedient to God's call to tell others about His love for them.

A quiet time, or the time we spend with God, is meant to leave us feeling more passionate than before. But too often, guilt and a hyper-focus on rules and human judgment can cloud the clarity necessary to see how God is trying to speak to and lead us. This is why we need a “sacred space” to clear our minds of everything that could distract us to weigh us down. With sacred focus such as this, we are freed up to engage in sacred listening, where we read the Bible to hear God’s voice rather than to be told what we are doing wrong. This allows us to enter into a sacred conversation with God, where we can talk to him about our thoughts, emotions, and desires. Join Russ Ewell and friends in the second part of this series as they discuss this need to understand the importance of God’s forgiveness in the midst of our own guilt and self-judgment, in order to become more passionate and confident in our purpose. Also discussed is the introduction of our new DIY studies. These studies are not only meant for teenagers, but for anyone looking to learn how to build a personal relationship with God that is not dependent on another person. DIY studies are meant to help us learn how to have these times with God on our own, along with creative ways we can connect, which will look different for each individual.

Origins. Beginnings. “Who God is” is the foundation of all beginnings. To know who God is gives us a window into who we are and really all reality. Everything – including ourselves - begins with God. Everything -including ourselves - comes from God. Where do you long to know, see, and live in the “big picture.” This is our focus today, Head, Heart, and Hands!

GOD Focus not Self Focus Big Problem, Bigger GOD !

GOD Focus not Self Focus Big Problem, Bigger GOD !

Nehemiah 5:14-19 - Nehemiah illustrates what a good leader should be. He leads by serving and setting an example. He sacrifices to help others. he desires that God pay attention to what he has done and the reasons he has done it. He lives his life for the approval of one (God).

Continuing in our series on Following Jesus Head First,this message focused on thinking right about our thinking right. In it we looked at 3 things we can do to help us when difficulties come along and cause us to struggle in thinking about what is true, honorable, just, and pure (Philippians 4:8).

Continuing in our series on Following Jesus Head First,this message focused on thinking right about our thinking right. In it we looked at 3 things we can do to help us when difficulties come along and cause us to struggle in thinking about what is true, honorable, just, and pure (Philippians 4:8).

Doing Ministry Well interviews Samy Tanagho!  Samy runs Glad News Ministries with his wife and is the author of Glad News: God Loves You My Muslim Friend.    Samy highlights 3 ways to do ministry well: Spend time with God Focus on God’s Presence Serve Live and Walk with God By FAITH Lose Your Life For Jesus’ Sake Resources mentioned in today’s episode: Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young —> http://amzn.to/1HstQEm Take Time To Be Holy: 365 Daily Inspirations To Bring You Closer To God - Samuel Logan Brengle —> http://amzn.to/1KWN582 If you liked this podcast please rate, comment and subscribe on Itunes! Doing Ministry Well is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. If you want to know more about the host check out Jim’s blog at www.jimjessbaker.com  The post Episode 10: Samy Tanagho appeared first on Doing Ministry Well.

North to south. Here to there. Transition doesn’t happen without the bridge and yet its significance is often overlooked. In this series, our new Senior Pastor Sam Haddon explores the Bible’s insight into life’s transitions. Whilst destination is important, whether or not we get there will first depend on how we deal with “The Bridge”. Reading: Joshua 1:10-11(NIV) Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: The Bridge - Week 4: From God Focus to Getting Ready Reading: Joshua 1:10-11 (NIV)

North to south. Here to there. Transition doesn’t happen without the bridge, and yet its significance is often overlooked. In this series, our new Senior Pastor Sam Haddon, will explore the Bible’s insight into life’s transitions. Whilst destination is important, whether or not we get there, will first depend of how we deal with “The Bridge”.

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