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Send us Fan MailEvening Prayer (Giving Thanks, Honoring God, People In Anguish, People Alone, Living For Jesus)Thank you for listening, our heart's prayer is for you and I to walk daily with Jesus, our joy and peaceaimingforjesus.comYouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@aimingforjesus5346Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aiming_for_jesus/Threads https://www.threads.com/@aiming_for_jesusX https://x.com/AimingForJesusTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@aiming.for.jesus

Grant Clark opens in Book of Exodus 31:1–11, using Bezalel and the tabernacle to show what God is building among His people. The message centers on building the base and becoming who we already are, a call to be a Spirit-filled community where God's presence is real, people are shaped by grace, and the church is strengthened for mission.Key Themes 1. Building the Base 2. Becoming Who We Already AreThe Tabernacle “The tabernacle was God's earthly dwelling during the period from Moses to David. As his dwelling, the tabernacle emphasizes God's presence with his people, continuing a theme that has run throughout the book of Exodus.” - Longman and Dillard Bezalel's Calling Bezalel built a place where: - God would dwell by His Spirit - People would worship - People would experience the reality of the forgiveness of sins - People would be defined by their God - People would live as God's peopleVision To start a movement of reproducing churches empowered by the radical grace of Jesus Christ to love San Diego and glorify God Mission To make disciple-making disciples who are being transformed by the radical grace of Jesus ChristCore Values - Gospel - Family - Dependence - Mission - Multiplication - RenewalVerses:- Exodus 31:1–11- Exodus 35:4–10- Proverbs 4:23- 1 Thessalonians 1:5–7

Send us Fan MailMorning Prayer (Goodness of God; People Battling Hurts From Past; Need of Basic Necessities; It Is Well)Thank you for listening, our heart's prayer is for you and I to walk daily with Jesus, our joy and peaceaimingforjesus.comYouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@aimingforjesus5346Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aiming_for_jesus/Threads https://www.threads.com/@aiming_for_jesusX https://x.com/AimingForJesusTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@aiming.for.jesus

Send a textMorning Prayer (hunger for God; people with Crohn's colitis, GERD; educators and students; hunger for God; do all to God's glory)Thank you for listening, our heart's prayer is for you and I to walk daily with Jesus, our joy and peace aimingforjesus.com YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@aimingforjesus5346 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aiming_for_jesus/ Threads https://www.threads.com/@aiming_for_jesus X https://x.com/AimingForJesus Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@aiming.for.jesus

Send us a textMorning Prayer (Praising God; People without heat; Persecuted Christians; Unborn Children)Thank you for listening, our heart's prayer is for you and I to walk daily with Jesus, our joy and peace aimingforjesus.com YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@aimingforjesus5346 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aiming_for_jesus/ Threads https://www.threads.com/@aiming_for_jesus X https://x.com/AimingForJesus Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@aiming.for.jesus

Send us a textEvening Prayer - Knowing God - People With pain - People Who Can't Sleep - Praise to God Thank you for listening, our heart's prayer is for you and I to walk daily with Jesus, our joy and peace aimingforjesus.com YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@aimingforjesus5346 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aiming_for_jesus/ Threads https://www.threads.com/@aiming_for_jesus X https://x.com/AimingForJesus Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@aiming.for.jesus

Genesis 3:1-8   God created this world and decided it was very good. But man came along and essentially said, "I think I know better than you God." Now there is a disconnection, and God remedied it by sending his son to reinstate that connection. Now as a church we have a mission to help people with connection in several ways. Our church body is committed to connecting: People to God People to purpose People to people   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Crossroads Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CrossroadsFairOaks?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=29f93fab-45f2-4463-9a37-f4ad802326f8

Send us a textMorning Prayer - Trusting God; People with employment issues & financial strain; Praise God   #prayer #morningprayer #pray #jesus #god #holyspirit #aimingforjesus #healing #peace #love #bible #employment #financial #financialstruggles #Godourprovider Thank you for listening, our heart's prayer is for you and I to walk daily with Jesus, our joy and peace aimingforjesus.com YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@aimingforjesus5346 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aiming_for_jesus/ Threads https://www.threads.com/@aiming_for_jesus X https://x.com/AimingForJesus Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@aiming.for.jesus

Send us a textMorning Prayer (praising God; people in hospitals; wives _ husbands; pre-believers)  #prayer #morningprayer #pray #jesus #god #holyspirit #aimingforjesus #healing #peace #love #bible #husbands #wives #children #hospitals #praise #praisegod Thank you for listening, our heart's prayer is for you and I to walk daily with Jesus, our joy and peace aimingforjesus.com YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@aimingforjesus5346 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aiming_for_jesus/ Threads https://www.threads.com/@aiming_for_jesus X https://x.com/AimingForJesus Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@aiming.for.jesus

Send us a textMorning Prayer (knowing God; people incarcerated; the least of these; people with breathing problems)  #prayer #morningprayer #pray #jesus #god #holyspirit #aimingforjesus #healing #peace #love #bible #knowinggod #leastofthese #incarceration #incarcerated #prison #breathing #breath #lungsThank you for listening, our heart's prayer is for you and I to walk daily with Jesus, our joy and peace aimingforjesus.com YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@aimingforjesus5346 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aiming_for_jesus/ Threads https://www.threads.com/@aiming_for_jesus X https://x.com/AimingForJesus Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@aiming.for.jesus

The Chat oh my god people or losing there minds lets talk how insane our world has become .Tell us your Halloween stories ?

In this episode of the Mavericks & Misfits Podcast, we explore the profound concept of 'favor with God and man' - a spiritual principle that can transform our lives. This idea, found in Proverbs 3 and exemplified in the lives of Samuel and Jesus, challenges us to intentionally partner with God in every aspect of our existence. We're reminded that favor isn't just about being loved by God or being saved; it's about living in alignment with His will and purpose. As we grow in wisdom, stature, and in our relationships with both God and others, we open ourselves to experiencing supernatural favor. This favor can manifest in open doors, accelerated progress, and divine partnerships that we couldn't achieve on our own. Let's reflect on how we can cultivate this favor in our own lives, honoring God with our finances, relationships, and daily choices. Are we living lives that require God's favor, or are we settling for self-sufficiency?

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In this sermon, Pastor Christopher talks about the conduct of true believers, and how to spot counterfeit Christians. In this passage, he shares with us two points John makes: 1. the Identity of God's Children, and 2. How a Christian Cannot Sin, and what that means. Finally, he talks about the new father and patriarch we gain when we put our trust in God, and how it is important to be involved with fellow believers. Are we complete as believers in Christ? What does it mean to be a child of God? What does it mean by 'A Believer Does Not Sin'? Listen to learn more! LAKEVIEW MISSIONARY CHURCH810 S. Evergreen Dr.Moses Lake, WA 98837509-765-5270www.LakeviewMissionaryChurch.comPastor Christopher sends a weekly update to our church every Wednesday with an encouraging article, prayer requests, and announcements. Subscribe here, http://eepurl.com/hC7SHDScripture taken from the New American Standard Bible, Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973,1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission. 

This week on Continuing the Conversation, Craig and Colin near the wrap-up the Legacy Lens series, which is next week, with an honest and hopeful conversation about rest, friendship, and the people who shape our story. You'll hear how Craig learned to pursue meaningful friendships later in life—and why legacy isn't just about the impact we leave, but the people we love along the way. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at this weekend's special baptism services, where stories take center stage.

Continuing our series on Encounter and Transformation following the account by Luke, we look now at how the apostles were transformed by their encounter with the risen Lord Jesus. We see how to turn to a new life of doing things God's way, taking part in God's kingdom, and enter into God's rest.

Bible Study, March 26, 2025 Text: Revelation 21:1-22:5 Teacher: Matthew Price

Men and women are equally given the Holy Spirit and can be used by God to build people up.  But what about teaching in the church?  What can we learn from the instructions given in 1 Timothy 2-3?

Men and women are equally empowered by the Holy Spirit to encourage and build up the church.  So, what does Paul mean by “women should be silent?” And how do we understand and apply challenging passages of Scripture today?   Taught by Jose Zayas

OUR going home to Heaven is nearer then when we began our race, it is not time to give up but to continue to persevere through daily repenting and weekly fasting believing God's word, please join us every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in our Corporate Fasting, servant of the Lord Jesus,,, Tonight Elvi Zapata will share with you what God has been showing him through dreams and visions regarding the end time, what is about to happen in Israel and around World The Lord Jesus showed me in a vision that when people support this program, The Lords Hour'' He would bless them abundantly, he showed me blessings coming to people's lives from different directions, it was amazing to see what our God can do for his sons and daughters. by supporting this program, you also support, the Poor of Israel Matthew 6:20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. Malachi 3:11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground, neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field,” saith the Lord of hosts. To Support IsraelPoor &Our Ministry www.thelordshour.org Donate@Treasures in Heaven, For Zelle Support Email; zapa999@msn also zapa9999@gmail.com shalom all NEW P.O BOX ,,,,,,THE LORDSHOUR  P.O BOX 6283 ASHEVILLE NC 28816   ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BASIC INSTRUCTION BEFORE LEAVING THE EARTH

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[Part 1 of this two-parter: God, People, Prayer, Mystery: People Need to Pray More]Most Christians believe God is all-loving and all-powerful, but if this is the case, why does evil exist and how does prayer fit into the equation? Part two continues the conversation with author and theologian, Thomas J. Oord, explaining a specific belief in God termed "Open Theism."  Open Theists suppose that not only is God limited in power, but for God to make people with true freewill, the future isn't knowable even to Him.  While most Christians lend no credence to this theological framework, it's yet another way in which  many Christians have attempted to reconcile human suffering with the existence of "an all-loving God."    These questions have been baffling the deepest of thinkers for thousands of years.  It's Jack Hoey, Joey Svendsen and Chip Judd with Thomas J. Oord, taking a deep dive into the existence of God and evil.Thomas J. Oord / Site / God Can't bookJack Hoey / LinkedinChip Judd / InstagramJoey Svendsen, host / InstagramStay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion PageExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

[Part 2 of this conversation airs next week: God, People, Prayer, Mystery: Christians Who Believe God is Limited in Power]Most Christians believe God is all-loving and all-powerful, but if this is the case, how does the existence of evil exist?  And if God has all the power and is all-knowing, how does prayer fit into the equation?In part 1 of this double-header, Roy Jacques, and Joey Svendsen push back on many of Chip Judd's views on prayer.   The two are more willing to say "I don't know," concerning the finer points prayer, pointing to mystery; while Chip's beliefs have more emphasis on a human's responsibility (and ability granted by God) to dictate what happens through prayer.  On this episode Chip Judd / Instagram Roy Jacques / Facebook Joey Svendsen / InstagramStay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion PageExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music   

Trusting in power, wealth, or even religious experiences can give a person a false sense of eternal security. Pastor James preaches from Luke 14 about three types of "Far-from-God People" and Jesus' call for each.

Acts 8:26-40

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the hope we have in being children of God. We uniquely stand out in the world. We not only have a Divine Father who loves us and cares for us now. But, it is going to get exponentially better!

In this episode, “LightFlash Entertainment” CEO Gary Mandale discusses about what it's like to run a Hollywood studio while the evil, greedy writers are all on strike. Plus, Sheena Wintrup, delivery driver at “Zip2U,” talks a little about her job, but mostly about her pet alligators.   ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Tobin Mollett (Gary Mandale) is a Vermont-based improviser and teacher who performs regularly on the Thursday show “Mothra” at Vermont Comedy Club.  Loretta Pontillo (Sheena Wintrup) is an improviser who has performed for many years at UCB, the Magnet and more. She now lives and performs in Burlington, Vermont. Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT.   ABOUT THE PODCAST The Corporation is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.* * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don't tell Dean.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST * Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Stitcher

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As we continue through the gospel of Matthew, listen this week as Pastor Ron preaches out of Matthew 22:34-40 on loving God + loving people. Do we treat others as the image bearers they are? Do we follow the commands of Christ, and how can we grow in that? An important message for all!

interesting how we turn our prayers away from ourselves.. it's less convicting than saying “I keep Sinning”

Welcome to the Declaring W.A.R. segment by the R.S.V.P. Show where we read the Word of God over the airwaves and visit about how we can apply it to our every day lives. We have the opportunity every day to choose to walk with God, worshipping Him and acknowledging Him in all our ways. Listen to this new episode to hear His Word read over the airwaves and some thoughts on the passages shared by your host, April D. Metzler. This show will be streamed Live Every Thursday around 4 p.m. cst God willing, always, of course, y'all We are reading and visiting about: John 7 TOPICS COVERED Rejected by your own family members - Jesus' example Teaching in the temple & amazing the Jews with the knowledge of God People try to stop Jesus from teaching about God and division occurs To know Jesus is also knowing God. What is the Living Water? and more as the Holy Spirit prompts Get your Bible, study pad, and a pen and let's visit! This segment is brought to you as a collaborative effort with WVTC Gospel Radio Network. Connect with WVTC RADIO @ https://www.wvtcradio.com Visit https://www.aprildmetzler.com to learn more about what I do for the Kingdom of God and His glory alone. Heart Reminder: God is faithful and loves you so very much! You are not alone. You are loved. Remember, Jesus loves you and so do I. Subscribe on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@aprildmetzler #wvtcradio #aprildmetzler #rsvpshow #declaringwar #radio #livestream #broadcast #Oklahoma #Illinois #Godsword #Biblestudy #John7 #series --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aprildmetzler/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aprildmetzler/support

We live in the faithfulness of God  People do not want to be accountable  God is in charge and there is going to a pay day  Be ready 

Some organizations make a big splash when they are making a difference in our community. Others are a bit more low-key but create just as large a ripple! Today, we're talking to two of them-- Geeks on God and People Builders Consulting. Geeks on God is a word-of-mouth organization that does one thing. They refurbish laptops to give to people in need. And there is a great need for many underserved youth in our community. They take any Windows 7 or newer laptop, install a new hard drive and software set it free with a new owner along with training if needed. So, if you have an old laptop laying around, please contact me and I will put you in touch with Tim McArdle! Tim works very closely with Toni Strong-Pratt who has founded People Builders Consulting. And her signature program (soon to expand) is My Sistah's Keeper. This program is an empowerment program for adult women who need a support system to help them succeed and move from dependency to indepenency. They learn about financing, career readiness, conflict resolution and more. And upon completion, they receive (you may have guessed) a laptop from Geeks on God. So far, the program has graduated 58 women. And coming in March of 2023, a companion program--My Brother's Keeper! If you ever had a doubt that a tiny organization can have an outsized impact, this conversation will change your mind! Have a listen! LINKS: People Builders Consulting (Website) Geeks on God (No Website Available, But To Donate a Laptop, Click Here!)

Ephesians 6:5-9 ESV Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free. Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.

Pastor David Norris shares on “God, People, and Money” in week 2 of our sermon series “God Over Money”.

Lead Pastor Jack Moraine concludes the sermon series "The Kingdom" with the message "Kingdom of God People in the Kingdoms of this World."

September 21: Saint Matthew, Apostle and EvangelistFirst CenturyFeast; Liturgical Color: RedPatron Saint of bankers, accountants, and money changersA lover of money becomes greedy for God People leave their jobs for all sorts of reasons: more pay, better opportunity, a shorter commute. Today's saint left his job for a better boss. Matthew was at work in the city of Capernaum, a bustling town with a customs house. It was just another day, and Matthew was going about his job of collecting taxes. Nearby, Jesus was doing his job too, curing a paralyzed man. It was an ordinary day for both of them. But after performing His miracle, Jesus walked down the main street of Capernaum, saw Matthew outside of the customs house, and then...the normal day ended. Jesus said to Matthew, simply, directly, and with force, “Follow me.” And then something astonishing happened. Matthew followed Him. Fistfuls of Roman coins may have spilled from his hands, or he may have swallowed a gulp in his throat, quickly adjusted his tunic, and then scurried to walk in the small clouds of dust that puffed up behind Jesus as His sandals slapped the dry ground. In an instant, Matthew's life changed forever and always. He had become a follower, a joiner, of the most important man in the history of the world.The Gospel of Matthew nowhere mentions that it is written by a man named Matthew. But it was attributed to him very early in the life of the Church. It was compiled by 80 A.D., at the latest. Matthew's Gospel is clearly written by a Jew and for Jews. It references the Old Testament repeatedly and notes how Jesus fulfilled those ancient Scriptures. Matthew's Gospel is the only one which identifies him as a tax collector. Mark and Luke refer to him as Levi, which may have been his birth name, while Matthew (“gift of Yahweh”) was his post-conversion name. Because it begins with a genealogy, Matthew's Gospel, but not Matthew himself, is in art represented by a man or by a man's face. After his big moment in Capernaum, Matthew's name consistently appears in the Gospels' lists of Apostles, but little more is said about him, apart from a feast he hosts in honor of Jesus. It is not known where he evangelized or where or how he died. Four churches in France alone claim to have Matthew's head, implying that no one has his head.Christ passes by in every life. Everyone has their chance to say “Yes” or “No,” to stay or follow, to change or remain the same. That moment may come only once and never return. Sudden callings, and sudden conversions, are rare, but they do happen. A life is more likely to plot gradually up or down like a line on a graph than to take a sharp right angle in either direction. Matthew's life angled sharply when his personal trajectory intersected with Christ's. The moment is captured in all of its drama by the painter Caravaggio in his Calling of Saint Matthew. A broad shaft of light beams through the room from above Christ's head. His bony finger points to a well-dressed man at a table with his hands over a pile of coins. The scene unfolds not in the street but in a darkened room. Light and darkness play. Sin and virtue tussle. Past, present, and future hang in the balance. Christ seems to say, “Will you take and eat, will you go and sell, will you come and follow me?” Difficult, challenging questions. But Matthew gave the difficult, generous answer in response, and we remember him today due to that one moment.Saint Matthew, you made the right decision at the right time and so changed your life and those of millions of others who know Christ because of you. Help us to recognize when a pivot point arrives in our own life, when we must change direction, and help us to choose that direction well.

Do you have a hope that is bigger than any pain you could face? Today's guest, Jim David, shares powerful insights he gleaned from documentary interviews.  Jim David is an award-winning filmmaker and skilled storyteller. Among the recognitions of his work are two regional Emmy Awards. In 2021, his film, A Strong Finish, received numerous accolades and earned the Best Documentary Audience Choice award at the 2021 International Christian Film and Music Festival. The film was also an official nominee at the 2022 International Christian Visual Media (ICVM) Crown Awards.   Jim David cites a few examples which inspired his film and the mission to share hope for overcoming impossible crises and hardship. He refers to the Biblical stories of Job and Joseph while describing the way God strengthens us on our journey through this broken world and its trials. His interviews cover emotional and physical suffering, noting how pressing into God helped them through struggles. Jim discusses the biggest takeaways he learned from the heroic and inspiring interviews he captured for the documentary series on hope. Community What is it for me to glorify God through this? Bringing awareness of how to respond to those who go through crisis and suffering Allow some time for lament. Asking questions differs from questioning God People can grow closer to the Lord through a struggle, even though this is not the natural response we expect. David encourages audiences to discover lasting hope through the awe-inspiring faith of those who overcame unimaginable difficulties. We discuss how God remains with us in times of suffering. Jim shares how those he interviewed demonstrated mind-boggling strength in the Lord during horrific circumstances. David invites his viewers to enter into conversations about the relationship between faith and suffering. He underscores the fact that Jesus experienced intense suffering and empathizes with us when we go through pain. Christ also knows the end of the story. Jim David highlights hope as part of the framework defining our purpose. We discuss the power of our mindset and a focus on the eternal. Jim shares his personal struggle with hearing loss and how he learned to recognize the opportunity to hear the Lord's voice in the midst of it. David encourages listeners to reach out to those in crisis and make time to listen to their hearts. He emphasizes hope in the film and how to cultivate benefits from the most difficult times in our lives. Learn more about Jim David's inspirational film at ForAPurpose movie.com. Connect with him at jimdavid.com Check out the film he mentioned at a strong finish at RedeemTV.com I would like to invite you to join The True Crime Mission Fields Program, a life-changing opportunity exclusively joining Christians who have married faith and true crime.   Featuring Chaplain Lori Prather, the products within the True Crime Mission Fields Program allow you to connect your passions and skills as Christians with practical service opportunities within the world of true crime.   You will begin to serve people in difficult circumstances, and have a greater impact in this world than you ever imagined possible.   Access your Free Report: Meet the Christian Who Married Faith with True Crime and receive up to 70% of any collection when you use this link https://www.theunlovelytruthtribe.com/uttylk22r3e?affiliate_id=3727901

In this episode of Religion Today, host Martin Tanner describes how traditional Christianity believes there was a time in the beginning when God alone existed.  Nothing else, not space, matter, energy or life existed.  God created everything ex nihilo out of nothing.  In LDS theology, not just God, but all matter, energy and life, in the form of intelligence or spirit, has always existed.  Joseph Smith explained, as recorded in D&C 93:33 "[T]here is no immaterial matter."  Anything that is created can be destroyed.  Ultimately, LDS theology would say God, through eternal progression, moved from being like humans are now, through progression, into the being he is now.  In that sense, God through progression turned himself into God.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fifteenth episode of season three of Roots: The Unseen Life Dwayne and Jennifer talk about what it practically looks like to walk out the second commandment with unbelievers. They discuss different approaches to take when interacting with unbelievers and looked at Jesus' example. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roots-theunseenlife/support

Sermon Title: God, People, and LGBTQIA+ with LIVE Q&A | HSM Series: More Than Sex | Week: 6 | Scripture: Various Passages | Speaker: Eric Holmstrom | Q&A Panel: Pastor Glenn and Pastor Lisa | Date: February 16, 2022 | To view Pastor Eric's sermon notes, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-PhMuESHOhjpHrKkbPXXv0P3OZOyu1su/view?usp=sharing | For answers and helpful resources to your frequently asked questions about relationships and sexuality from a Biblical perspective, click here: https://bit.ly/3KrkhKk | If you would like to learn more or get connected with our High School Ministry (HSM) at Purpose Church, visit: http://purposechurch.com/hsm

Sermon Title: God, People, and LGBTQIA+ with LIVE Q&A | HSM Series: More Than Sex | Week: 6 | Scripture: Various Passages | Speaker: Eric Holmstrom | Q&A Panel: Pastor Glenn and Pastor Lisa | Date: February 16, 2022 | To view Pastor Eric’s sermon notes, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-PhMuESHOhjpHrKkbPXXv0P3OZOyu1su/view?usp=sharing | For answers and helpful resources […]

This is a topic I've been meaning to address for awhile. However, I have recently been very convicted to share, due to an overwhelming concern we may be placing our focus, and more importantly our dependence, on something that could be ultimately hindering our growth & development in our work and lives.   The reality is that we ALL want to live amazing lives…but I believe we are relying and depending on the wrong things and are ultimately going in the opposite direction of what will allow us to experience the amazing life we envision.   Here is what I know, and believe, beyond a shadow of a doubt, because it is true…   Consistent & Close Relationship with God will make EVERY AREA of life better!   Relationship with God Will make you a better man and the man you are looking to be. Psalms 37:4 makes it very clear…   “Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart”   Very simply put…'delighting in the Lord', means to build a healthy delightful relationship with the Lord…and you can expect life to get better (aka. the desires of your heart).   However, my concern is that people are NOT seeking RELATIONSHIP because they may be distracted by religion!!   I define religion as ‘the set of rules and regulations' one must follow to be in ‘right standing'.   Example: Because I know how powerful relationship with God is…when I ask someone to describe their personal relationship with to me…they immediately reply with something related to their attendance to up church.    MY CONCERNS: People(including us men) are relying more on religion than we are relationship with God People(including us men) are missing out on the real transformative power of a close relationship with God There is a misconception, within many that believe in God, that in order to live a life of success, significance, impact, fulfillment and meaning, that it you find this outside of relationship with God Let me make this clear. When you have a consistent and close relationship with God, he becomes your… Source of strength, energy, & fulfillment (providing endurance and happiness) Secret to peak performance in your work and life (providing more productivity) Solution to any problem or challenge you face (providing peace of mind) People live like their faith is a part or aspect of their life…instead of a way of life.   Therefore, this results in… Many church goers…not a lot of Christ followers Not enough examples of real men Christ followers for other men to model after   This idea of religion and traditional church vs relationship with God, what brought to my attention as a result of my personal story during the peak of the Covid pandemic in 2020. I noticed when the churches shut down, one of 2 things happened to peoples' faith: It decreased because their faith was dependent on ‘traditional church' It increased because they learned how to build a more personal relationship with God that was NOT dependent on traditional church. I experienced #2. And the more I developed a more personal relationship with God, I saw every area of my life (family, marriage, work, business, health) improve, including my ability to handle conflict and crisis.   THE CHALLENGE: Many are depending on church more than they are God Traditionally we have associated our faith with (1)church attendance, (2)serving in the church, and (3)tithing to the church. Therefore… Church has traditionally been perceived as the place where you go to worship God Many believers view service as primarily taking place within the walls of the church Tithing is associated with being a good ‘church goer' We feel like we are doing what we need to do for the ‘faith part of our lives', by checking those 3 boxes off of the list…and therefore believe we are doing what we need to do for our faith.   Yet unfortunately, many people still feel stress, depressed, unhappy, unfulfilled, life lacking meaning, don't know our purpose, making bad decisions, can't hit our goals, etc DESPITE checking off all the boxes of faith.   I once thought this exact same way…but here is what I discovered…   We often depend on religion and traditional church to replace the relationship God is seeking with us in order to transform us. Relationship is the answer…not religion and traditional church!   Don't get me wrong...i'm not saying church is bad! However, what I am saying is that it doesn't replace the thing that actually transforms you…it doesn't replace what you are ultimately looking for and need!   Example: Imagine being dehydrated. Water is what you need…water is what will rehydrate…water is the solution. However, if someone gave you orange juice instead…it would give you hydration, and maybe even some good flavor…but it IS NOT WATER! Don't get it confused…relationship with God is the water you need for the dehydration of your spiritual life. And dehydration looks like stress, unfulfillment, vices, bad habits, etc.   Church as we know it…is supplement, not sustenance! Relationship with God is sustenance! Nothing replaces it!   MY STORY: Once I realized this…my life drastically changed! I was no longer dependent on any place, event, or deed for a connected spiritual life. I became personally responsible for my faith and building this relationship as the foundation and sustenance for my life. This translated into showing up as a great husband to my wife, father to my children, leader at work, clarity in business & life…aka REAL LIFE CHANGE!   Nothing replaces relationship with God…not even church!   Spend DAILY TIME with God that is NOT DEPENDENT on anything but you and your time with Him. Build an actual relationship…I Dare you!! Watch what happens!     If you need help, book a 1:1 Discovery Call with me at https://drbradmd.com