Podcasts about god spirit

By Aaron Creech - The Day of Pentecost is connected to a harvest, and through that God expects us to produce fruit with the help of the Holy Spirit. In this message, we are going to consider five things to help us know if we are being led by God Spirit.

Faithbucks.com The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tries the hearts. 4 An evildoer gives heed to wicked lips; and a liar listens to a mischievous tongue. 5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker, and he who is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent or go unpunished. 6 Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers. 7 Fine or arrogant speech does not befit [an empty-headed] fool—much less do lying lips befit a prince. 8 A bribe is like a bright, precious stone that dazzles the eyes and affects the mind of him who gives it; [as if by magic] he prospers, whichever way he turns. 9 He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats or harps on a matter separates even close friends. 10 A reproof enters deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred lashes into a [self-confident] fool. 11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a stern and pitiless messenger shall be sent against him. 12 Let [the brute ferocity of] a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a [self-confident] fool in his folly [when he is in a rage]. 13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. 14 The beginning of strife is as when water first trickles [from a crack in a dam]; therefore stop contention before it becomes worse and quarreling breaks out. 15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both an abomination [exceedingly disgusting and hateful] to the Lord. 16 Of what use is money in the hand of a [self-confident] fool to buy skillful and godly Wisdom—when he has no understanding or heart for it? 17 A friend loves at all times, and is born, as is a brother, for adversity. 18 A man void of good sense gives a pledge and becomes security for another in the presence of his neighbor. 19 He who loves strife and is quarrelsome loves transgression and involves himself in guilt; he who raises high his gateway and is boastful and arrogant invites destruction. 20 He who has a wayward and crooked mind finds no good, and he who has a willful and contrary tongue will fall into calamity.

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Douglas Charles Hodgson is back on the high road to talk about Near Death Experiences and Sacred Scripture. In this book he examines striking similarities and parallels between messaging found in accounts of those who have written about their near-death experiences and in accounts contained in the sacred scriptures of the worlds religions. We have a fascinating conversation about heaven, God/Spirit, faith, soul consciousness and oneness. Great conversation ! Nancy's New Book Release Date is November 26th 2024 "A Guide to Angel Communication and Spiritual Law" Visit your favorite bookstore to preorder or visit Amamzon.com or Barnes&Noble.com. https://shorturl.at/DrVZq

Living your life in the fullness of the Spirit.

Living your life in the fullness of the Spirit.

Living your life in the fullness of the Spirit.

Living your life in the fullness of the Spirit.

Living your life in the fullness of the Spirit.

Genesis 1 September 15th, 2024 God's word overcomes and orders the chaos and emptiness of the primordial waters. By His Word, God Spirit forms the chaos and fills the emptiness for human flourishing. In the same way, God's Spirit and Word forms us and fill us for our flourishing in the Word made flesh.

 living today empowered by God Spirit rather than my human effort  

Have you ever wondered if you can hear God? Have you struggled to reinvent yourself? Do you believe that you're made for more but aren't quite sure what that looks like or how to get there? Sandee's life radically changed when she decided to go all in with God and what she sensed He was leading her to do.   Tune into God's Vibes and be inspired by her testimony!   xo/Juliana   Applications are OPEN for the next round of the SDS Life Coach Certification Program.  Learn more and apply HERE: https://julianapage.co/coachingcertification   Applications are OPEN for the God's Vibes Mastermind!  We start 6/1. You'll gain confidence in hearing and responding boldly to God's voice and align with His unique plans for every area of your life. You'll learn to cooperate with God's infinite power and rhythms of grace, and build Spirit-driven success by keeping God's agenda first through Holy Spirit-Led empowerment for your daily operations.  Apply HERE: https://julianapage.co/mastermind  SPONSOR SOMEONE HERE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FQZZBS9PR8EMA   Book a 1-hour Breakthrough Coaching Session! These sessions are special! No long waitlist, no discovery calls, no back and forth emails, just you breaking through! Book HERE: https://calendly.com/julianapagecall/1hr   COURAGE CO. & MORE: Get coached on the God' Vibes Podcast:  Schedule a call here: https://julianapage.co/godsvibeshotline   Unlock your full potential with Courage Co. Masterclass Bundle! Join our monthly masterclasses and 3-day challenges, featuring guest interviews and content on demand. Get session guides and notes, plus ongoing support in our private community feed. With 12 months of personal development, you'll gain the courage to conquer any challenge. Start your journey today! https://julianapage.co/couragecobundle    Check out the Courage Co. virtual community over at www.courageco.org and join us for free challenges, prayer calls and more! Rate the podcast 5 stars and leave a review, peruse www.julianapage.com for a book or the declaration deck!

The purpose of this episode is to discuss the connection between spiritual integrity and personal integrity, provide examples of being in and out of integrity, and offer guidance on getting back into integrity.Key Takeaways·         Spiritual integrity means feeling whole and in communion with God/Spirit. Personal integrity stems from spiritual integrity.·         Out of integrity looks like secrecy, blame, judgment, lack of joy/beauty. In integrity means living openly, taking responsibility, and embodying spiritual qualities.·         To get back into integrity: sit quietly, commune with Spirit, remember oneness. Then take aligned actions.Defining Spiritual Integrity·         Spiritual integrity means feeling complete oneness with God/Spirit - recognizing God as fully present in us. It is wholeness.·         Being out of spiritual integrity manifests as feeling separate, lonely, unmotivated. Having secrets is a sign of misalignment.Linking Spiritual & Personal Integrity·         Personal integrity flows from spiritual integrity. When we're spiritually whole, we naturally live in alignment with values.·         Out of personal integrity looks like not keeping commitments, hiding truth, blaming others, justifying actions.Getting Back into Integrity·         Sit quietly, commune with Spirit, contemplate oneness. Remember you are a unique manifestation of God.·         Then take actions aligned with love, peace, joy. Speak your truth with compassion. Live openly.Next Steps:·         Listeners are encouraged to self-reflect on areas of misalignment and take time to reconnect spiritually.·         The podcast will continue sharing guidance on embodying spiritual principles in daily life.Your support is very much appreciated and comes back to you multiplied!  Not only that, but it is tax deductible!Support the podcastDonate on PayPalOur web siteSupport the Show.

Pastor Dale Benson Last week we celebrated the resurrection of Christ, and we celebrated those who have taken the step to publicly testify to that faith through the sacrament of baptism. So, what's the next step? John 3:5-8 (NLT) - Nicodemus seems confused when Jesus says he must be born again... - So in some regard we can understand being born of "water." Like when a mother's water breaks. There is also indication that when someone outside the Hebrew faith entered the covenant community, they were said to be "born again." This would also involve a water baptism. It was not a baptism of repentance, but rather a ritualistic, covenant ritual also signifying new birth. So you can understand Nicodemus' confusion when Jesus says you must be born again. - But Jesus adds the part of being born of the Spirit… Who Is The Holy Spirit? - God - The Father (very "human" term) - Jesus - The Son (very "human" term)- Came to die for me - The Other Guy - Spirit - Not human term - Spiritual term, mystical term “If I were Satan and my ultimate goal was to thwart God's kingdom and purposes, one of my main strategies would be to get churchgoers to ignore the Holy Spirit.” -Francis Chan, Forgotten God Different Names of The Holy Spirit - The Holy Ghost - The Comforter - The Paraclete - Breath of God - Wind of God - Spirit of God The Person - He will guide you into all truth. - I feel like God is speaking to me. - I feel like God is leading me. - The scriptures seem to be saying. Romans 8:9-11 (NLT) - We seek life... We need to seek the Spirit of God - We seek wisdom… We need to seek the Spirit of God - We seek power... We need to seek the Spirit of God. - Very often we are seeking the attributes and gifts of God rather than God himself. “The Holy Spirit did not come to take the place of Christ's absence. He came to ensure Christ's presence.” -H. Ray Dunning Don't seek God for what He will give you... Seek God and then He'll give you what you need.

Hi Listeners and Viewers! Today's episode is filled with all things spiritual understanding! Kelly Keefe is a groundbreaking thought leader who has channeled her intuition and inner listening system to help others. She is a catalyst for transformation and empowerment. Her book, Rise Above Fear and her program, The Heartspace, supports leaders, entrepreneurs, and spiritual seekers to find the clarity, execution and alignment with God/Spirit they are seeking. For more information about Kelly: https://www.heartspace.coFB @kelly.keefe.10IG: @iamkellykeefewww.lifecoachmaureen.comwww.mydogiseverything.net

So Help Me God // Spirit of Unity // Ephesians 5

So Help Me God // Spirit of Revelation // John 16

So Help Me God // Spirit of Unity // Ephesians 4

Liza Swedarsky, MD currently practices as a gynecologist and minimally invasive surgeon, and is dedicated to eliminating gynecologic and surgical option disparities for women of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds.  She is an Associate Gynecologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Founder and CEO of Heath Vows. She is also a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School. Liza has been named as one of Boston's Top Doctors for the past five years.As a teenager, she thought deeply about how women can live healthily. Her mother was her greatest teacher about faith and taught Liza that God is real, and faith is foundational. She saw her parents' light and love, but also the dark side and the challenges that then penetrated Liza's own being, and her own body. She had an inner knowing at a young age about this internal power. Things would show up in her physical body when there was discord in the home. She started writing letters to God at the age of five. In her first year of medical school, she became educated about the relationship between the environment and the body. She had her own health challenges at age 23, and she realized - after a mystical experience - that the experiences and energy that we navigate directly affects our health.Liza is also a licensed practitioner through the Centers for Spiritual Living and is a seeker and mystic who affirms her consciousness as one with God/Spirit informs her assignment as a medical doctor. She believes in the art of spiritual healing as well as conventional modalities and bridges both worlds to facilitate healing. One of Liza's mystical moments that she shared is when her father was big into corporal punishment.  At six years old, she had a very tough day. That night, an energy woke her up. The Presence told her (without words) that her life is so much bigger than this. She looked for that Energy. She worked on her spiral graph in the middle of the night. Energy was the way she first experienced God.Another mystical moment Liza shared was when she was a third-year medical student. She started having stomach pain. She tried to convince the doctors there was an issue. Her father was of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, and she had an inner knowing that she had an inflammatory bowel disease. No one would take her seriously. She was having a pity party, asking God why she is experiencing this colitis. She got a message in the middle of the night to go to Jubilee Church on Sunday. The service was about healing and sickness. The pastor talked about how disease shows up in the body to teach us something. A Buddhist friend and she talked about intuition. He invited her to ask it what it is showing her. She had an insight. She went into clinical remission and has been for 20 years. She learned to listen to the voice. The voice told her diet is everything. She became conscious about how her body felt around certain people and in certain environments. The process of birthing a baby and the expectations on the doctor when so much happens in the womb, and the team dynamics was hard for her. So, she stopped doing obstetrics. She is internally guided. She also studies ayurveda and is currently a student at the University of Metaphysics pursuing a degree in the Art of Spiritual Healing and Metaphysical Sciences. She has presented workshops bridging understanding of how to apply medical knowledge and spiritual practice to set goals in optimizing health. Her true passion is to care for the whole woman: mind, body, and spirit. She facilitates weekly workshops and presents activities to inspire behavioral changes to help women navigate the social determinants of health. She empowers women to recognize and harness their internal power. Find her on healthvows.orgSupport the showDonate – CelesteFrazier.com

November 1st, 2018 was the day my life, truly, changed forever. And I didn't realize how much it would change. I knew it was massive, enormous, beyond what my early 20's mind could comprehend. This is the day that launched me into becoming an intuitive practitioner, psychic medium, you name it! Fully embracing, embodying and choosing again to be a channel for Spirit in this lifetime. In this episode, I talk about:How it all started My first step when talking to my grandmother (which I actually, highly recommend as a way to acknowledge Spirit!)How I found my mentorHow my practice and my energy has evolvedLetting go of perfectionism in my practice Embracing water-like flow, fluidity in my practiceBecoming more and more authentic as you connect deeper with your intuitive gifts and your guides. How your Spirit Guides mirror your SoulYou may be putting God and Spirit in a boxEmbrace the daily vignettes that is shared with usOpen yourself up to the possibility that God/Spirit are in everything.1:1 MEET YOUR SPIRIT GUIDES MENTORSHIP DISCOVERY CALL BOOK HEREALL OTHER SERVICES HEREIn person sessions begin January.

On the fifth week of his Spirit, Soul, and Body series, and Love God week of Vision Month, Pastor Michael speaks on our emotions and loving what the Father loves. Check out our website for announcements, sign-ups, and important information! Watch our live streams, listen to our worship moments, and our teachings on our YouTube channel! Take a peek at our pictures from Sunday mornings, announcements, worship moments, and teaching clips on our Facebook page! Visit our Instagram to see teaching quotes, and weekly updates on what's going on with our family! If you would like to stay connected to what's happening at Redemption Life Church, fill out our Connect Card! If you would like to give, click here! To give towards our Reach Teams, click here! If you need prayer, click here!

Romans 7:1-6Freed from the Law to Serve in the SpiritRev. Erik Veerman7/2/2023We're starting into Romans 7 this morning. This week when I was preparing, I read a helpful description of how chapters 5 through 7 relate. Each chapter presents a different fruit of our justification. Our justification is how God has made us righteous in his sight through Christ. We are justified. •            The fruit of our justification in chapter 5 is peace with God. •            The fruit of our justification in chapter 6 is holiness, •            and the fruit in chapter 7 is freedom - peace, holiness, and freedom.That's helpful. The freedom described in chapter 7 is freedom from God's law. We are released from God's law. Now, you probably have a lot of questions about that statement. What is God's law? What does it mean to be free from it? How do we then relate to God's law? I think you'll find that chapter 7 addresses those questions.Let me make one more comment before we read. The chapter starts out with the word “or.” “Or do you not know…” That means that these first few verses are a continuation of chapter 6. The question, “should we continue to sin so that grace may abound?” The first 6 verses of chapter 7 answer that question with regard to God's law.You can find Romans 7 on page 1121 in the pew Bibles.We'll focus on verses 1-6.Stand.Reading of Romans 7:1-6Prayer“Live Free or Die.” That expression has been used at different times in history, but you probably know it as New Hampshire's state motto. “Live Free or Die.”You would think, with such a motto, that people living in New Hampshire had more freedoms than the rest of us.Well interestingly, in the mid-1970s, some residents started taping over the “or die” part of the motto their license plates. That didn't sit well with the state. They, then, sued their own residents. Apparently in the “live free of die” state you were not really free… at least when it comes to the use of their motto. Well, the case made it all the way to the US Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the residents.When it comes to human laws, we have a complicated relationship. On the one hand, they are helpful. They provide protection and order and direction to society. On the other hand, breaking the law can lead to difficult situations – punishments and imprisonment. Some civil laws we like, some we hate, some we tolerate. At times, tyranny and abuse can lead to unjust laws.When it comes to God's law, we have a complicated relationship. On the one hand, God's laws are helpful. They provide protection and order and direction to humanity. On the other hand, breaking God's law can lead to difficult situations – certainly immediate consequences, but also the ultimate consequence of offending God. Some of God's laws we like, others we ignore, some we violate. But one thing is for sure, none of God's laws are unjust. To some they just appear to be.Well, Romans 7 seeks to uncomplicate the complicated relationship we have with God's law. It's easy to be confused by different aspects of God's law. But I think you'll find this chapter helpful because it clarifies the purpose of God's law, the penalty of God's law, and what it means to be freed from God's law. To best understand chapter 7, we need to first understand where Paul's readers were coming from. And I want to remind you that he's writing to the church in Rome. The church was pretty diverse – we know that from chapter 16. It included Jewish converts, Roman elites, other Gentiles and Greeks. Typically, when the Gospel reached a new city, the first converts were Jewish. That's because Paul and the other disciples would begin by going to the synagogues. They would preach how Jesus was the fulfillment of the promised Messiah. As the church grew, the disciples and new Christians would branch out to the marketplace and other venues to preach Christ. We're not told exactly how the church began in Rome, but likely it was similar. We're given clues to that in the book. Earlier chapters spoke about Abraham and some of the history of Israel. Paul had also written about the law. Before we even get to chapter 7, he had already used the word “law” 43 times. He's written about “the law and the prophets” he's written about “the works of the law.” And he's talked about the “law written on our hearts.” There's been an underlying assumption that his readers understood God's law. Now look at chapter 7 verse 1. He writes, “do you not know, brothers—” and listen to what he writes next… “for I am speaking to those who know the law.” And then he goes on. You see, they were steeped in the law. Even the Gentile converts would have been taught the 10 commandments and the various laws like the sacrificial laws and other ceremonial laws.But here's was their struggle: Because of their background, their temptation would be some form of legalism. In other words, they would have been tempted to see the law in some way as necessary for salvation. Like believe in Jesus *and* keep God's law, and you will be saved. But, you know, that's not how it works. That's not how salvation works. The problem is that if we are still bound by God's law, then we are also still under its penalty. And that's a problem.So, Paul wants to clear that up. Really, the entire chapter helps to clarify how the Christian should relate to God's law. So, it has deep relevance to us.Now, what these first 6 verses do is bridge the gap between Paul's explanation of our union with Christ and God's law. I already mentioned the important word “or” at the beginning. In other words, as Paul begins to discuss God's law, he does so by relating it to our union with Christ… which includes answering the chapter 6 question of our sanctification.And here's how he does it: he begins with a rhetorical question and then gives an illustration and explanation.The question is right there in verse 1. “or do you not know… that the law is binding on a person only as long as he lives?” He's saying, “Of course the law is no longer in force when someone dies! You know that. Death releases someone from the law.”And in order to explain it, the apostle gives the example of a marriage. Its something that we can understand. By the way, this is yet another illustration of our union with Christ. In chapter 6 we talked about how Jesus described our union with him as a branch grafted into a new root. We also talked about the illustration that Paul used. That we are no longer a slave to sin but a slave to God.Here's a new illustration: A husband and wife are united to one another. They are legally bound. That's the word used here, “bound.” Think of wedding vows – “as long as we both shall live.” While they are both alive, they are bound by the laws of marriage. That makes sense. If one of them commits adultery, the one who broke the marriage vow would be an adulterer or an adulteress. Guilty. Committing infidelity breaks that union. They would face the penalty of breaking the covenant of marriage. Similarly, neither is allowed to marry someone else while their spouse is still alive. They are still married and bound by their vows. But if one of them dies, the living spouse is free to marry someone else. The covenant vow they entered into is no longer in effect. Death has released the living spouse from the binding law.Here's the comparison: Before knowing Christ, we were bound to the law. Let me explain that. The law here is referring to God's law – referring primarily to God's moral law, which the 10 commandments summarize. To only worship only the one true God. To not take his name in vain. To obey our parents, to not commit adultery, nor murder, lie, or covet, etc. We were bound to that law. And there are two aspects to this binding. •            First, we were bound, in and of ourselves, to keep the law… just like a marriage vow in the illustration – you are not to break the vow nor marry someone else. So, bound to keep it. •            And second, we were bound by the penalty of the law… again, just like in the illustration – if you break the marriage law, you are an adulterer and receive the penalty for your adultery.And therein lies the problem. We could not keep the requirements of the law. Therefore we were bound by the penalty of the law. You see, God's law is perfect! But in our sin, which chapter 6 is clear about, we failed to keep God's law. We broke God's law. And do you know what that means we were? Back to the illustration. We were spiritual adulterers. We deserved the full penalty of the law as adulterers. And the penalty of breaking God's law is death. To quote the Apollo 13 lunar mission: “Houston, we have a problem!” The problem is we needed to be released from both the demands of the law (what we were required to do) and released from the penalty of the law.Or to go back to an earlier expression. We needed to “live free or die!” Or maybe it would be better to say, “be freed or die.”Well, the good news for us is that there is a way to be released from the law. In marriage, death breaks the law's binding. The living spouse is released from marriage. When one spouse dies, there is no more marriage. Couples vow, “Till death do us part.”The parallel is that for a Christian, death releases you from both the demands and penalty of the law. Jesus' death for you. Really, your death in his death. Remember that from chapter 6? And this is where the beginning of chapter 7 verse 4 comes in. Go ahead and look at it. “Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ.” In other words, because you are united to Christ, his death released you from the crushing requirements of the law and its penalty. Jesus fulfilled the requirements for you through his righteousness and released you from the law's penalty through his death.This is a beautiful illustration. Part of it is how we are now married (or I should say, betrothed) to Christ. United to him. Like so many Scriptures, Jesus is the bridegroom and we, the church, God's people, are his bride. What this is saying is that we are no longer married to the law of sin and death, but rather, we are married to, united to Christ. That's the second half of verse 4. After it says that you have died to the law through Christ, it says, “so that you may belong to another, to him who has been raised from the dead.” You belong to another, are married to another.Christ has released you from the law through his death, and now you are his bride. But of course, we can't be married to someone who is dead! That's not possible. But Jesus is no longer dead. As it says, he's been raised from the dead. We now belong to him, who died to release us from the law, and who now lives.Are you tracking with the marriage illustration? Let me summarize it so far.For the Christian…1. First, as in a marriage, you were bound to God's law which required perfect obedience to it and death if you broke it.2. Second, as in a marriage, if you break the marriage vow you are an adulterer. You did break God's law and therefore you and I were adulterers – guilty.3. Third, as in a marriage, in order to be released from the requirements and penalty of the law, death needed to happen. Well, death has happened. The death of Christ for you, which released you from the law.4. And fourth, as in a marriage, if your spouse dies, you are free to marry again. Well, you have been! You now belong to Christ. You are betrothed to him as we wait for his return and the great marriage supper of the Lamb. We, the church, are his bride.But let me ask this question: what happens when a person re-marries after his or her spouse died? Well, he or she makes a new covenant vow with that new husband or wife. There's a new marriage contract in place. The old one no longer applies. The new one is now in place.The old is gone, the new has come. Or to put it in terms of Romans 7. We've been released from the old way of the written code (that's the end of verse 6). We've died to it. As it says, we are no longer a captive. No longer imprisoned by it. We've been released. And God has given us a new promise.Ok, for the theologically minded, let me go a little deeper and put this in broader covenantal terms. We were bound by the Covenant of Works. Or sometimes we say the Covenant of life. That was the covenant promise that God established with Adam back in the Garden of Eden. The promise was, if you obey, you will live, if you disobey, you will die. Well, Adam and Eve failed to keep that Covenant. In their failure they and their descendants reaped all the negative consequences. Sin and death, and more sin and more death. Verse 5 of Romans 7 captures the consequences of that… “our sinful passions” were “aroused by the law.” That means in our flesh, our sinful nature, we wanted to break God's law. That simply lead to more sin, or, as verse 5 says, “our sinful passions were at work in our members to bear fruit for death.” Not godly fruit leading to sanctification, but ungodly fruit because it was all leading to death.But in Christ, God released you from the Covenant of Works. You are no longer bound to it. And in its place, God gave you a new Covenant promise. We call it the Covenant of Grace. In Jeremiah 31, the prophet refers to it as the new covenant. We read from Hebrews 10 earlier in the service. Those verses refer back to Jeremiah. The new covenant is not an external covenant based on the law which condemns, but rather in the new covenant, the covenant of Grace, God fulfills our responsibility in Christ. It's a covenant where God's law is not external, but they are now written on our hearts. And as Hebrews says, where God will remember our sins and lawless deeds no more. It's a Covenant of Grace.Released from the Covenant of Works, blessed by the Covenant of Grace.Before we wrap up, there's something else very important in these verses. It goes back to the question that Paul asks in chapter 6. Do we sin that grace may abound? These 6 verses conclude his answer. The answer is in verse 4. Remember, we now belong to Christ who has been raised from the dead… and listen to what it says next “that we may bear fruit for God.” One of the implications of being freed from the law is that our hearts are now turned toward God. So that in him, we might serve him and honor him in our lives. Not because we're trying to be righteous in God's eyes, but because we already are righteous in God's eyes… because he's freed us from the demands and penalty of the law to now serve him.But we don't serve God in our flesh, meaning in our own strength or our own will. No, no, no! We serve God in the Spirit. We serve through the Holy Spirit who is the one who is working in us. That teaching is right there in verse 6. “We are released from the law… so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit and not in the old way of the written code.” You see, it is now the work of God Spirit in us who directs us to bear fruit for God… to pursue the things of God. The Holy Spirit helps us to put away the idols that distract us from him. He reveals the passions of our flesh and turns our hearts to repent, and to again pursue his will. This is the new work in us. The “new way” of God's spirit, as it says.But here's what we do. We drag ourselves back into the old way. We try to put ourselves again under the yoke of God's law. Salvation becomes faith in Christ plus keeping the law. We say, “I'm not good enough,” or “God is not happy with me.” Therefore, “I need to try harder to win God's favor.” In our minds. we check the boxes of God's law. I did this good thing, check. I didn't do this bad thing, check. It's like putting on one of those orange jump suits that prisoners have to wear. And you go about your day acting as if you are still incarcerated. In your mind you are doing things because you want to please the parole board. You have no joy. You're always conscience of the prison uniform that you put on. Even though you have been completely exonerated, your heart and mind are still functioning as if you need to somehow win your freedom.But all that is doing is reverting back into a legalism that relies on the law. It will cause you to feel condemnation because you can't live up to demands of his standard.Brothers and sisters in Christ: God has released you from the curse of the law. You are no longer a captive. You are free. He's taken away the penalty. He's taken away the burden. You are no longer bound. And, instead, he has given you his Spirit. Seeking to bear fruit in your life should not come from the vestiges of the law in you that brings condemnation. Rather, seeking to bear fruit should come from your identity in Christ. You've been given his Spirit. You now belong to him. You are no longer married to the law which brings condemnation. No, you are married to Christ, united to him through the Holy Spirit. And through his Spirit, you desire to and are able to please and honor him in your life, knowing of his grace.Do you see the difference? One path is just trying to take you back to your old self and the old way. You'll never measure up and you'll feel that weight. But the other path is serving with the Spirit. Knowing that you've been released from the law and you now belong to God in Christ. You see, it's out of that new union with Christ, through the Holy Spirit, that you are free to now serve and seek him with a new liberty and peace in Christ.Next week, we'll work through an important question. If being bound to the law brings death… does that mean that the law is bad? Is it evil? Verse 7 asks that very question. So, stay tuned to hear the answer.In summary, the weight of God's law is unbearable. No one can escape its requirements (perfect obedience) or its penalty (death). But if you are in Christ, that is, if you've come to him by faith seeking his forgiveness, you are no longer bound to the demands and curse of the law. No, the law's demands and curse have died with Christ for you and in you. You now belong to him, who is risen. He's given you a new marriage vow, a Covenant of Grace. He promises that he will never leave you or forsake you. And he's given you his Spirit that you may freely serve and love him. So, may we embrace our freedom in Christ and joyfully serve him in His Spirit. Amen?

Ever since the dawn of man, we have been obsessed with ‘the end'.  In the gospel of Thomas, Jesus asks one of the apostles “what do you know of your beginning that you are concerned with your end?”  In my day-to-day life I see more and more opposition to my message, my success, my health and wellness, and even my relationships. It certainly feels like the world is coming to an end. It's easy to want to see justice prevail, watch the wicked be punished, and watch those with good hearts and open minds rise to power, but will it ever be so or is this reality set up against us? Are there actually alien archons in charge of our matrix system of "real" illusions in this reality. Do we have to play by a demonic game to get ahead? Is it possible to yoke/yoga with the divine spirit to see all of our needs met while actively being the hands and feet of the ‘God Spirit' to others? The book of Enoch tells of some mythologies that we honestly have no clue about in our modern society, but the deeper we dig into the esoteric meaning the more we understand that it is ultimately the story of us. * please note always do your own research. This is purely my opinion, and the interpretation I have crafted from my studies based on the original texts. ✝️ Faith

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Jesus told the woman at the world that those who worship God will worship in Spirit and Truth. Are you worshiping God------ Recommend Book- The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer https---amzn.to-2QDcY8a Website- http---www.sermonindex.net-Twitter- https---twitter.com-sermonindex

Pastor Dallas and Quentin speak on controversy regarding the worlds reaction to God Spirit being poured out on the earth. Join us in this Spirit filled conversation concerning the world's response and some christian's as well.   

We all carry places of anxiety, shame, and fear. But what if, instead of trying to control or squash what feels broken in us, we invited God to meet us there?This is holy vulnerability: offering our wounds to our Father so he can love us there.With pastoral tenderness, Kellye Fabian shines a light on the path into holy vulnerability: six unexpected spiritual practices that open us to God's healing and transformation. Holy Vulnerability helps us notice where brokenness is leaking into our lives and then leads us into surrender, common prayer, encouragement, laughter, community, and tangible engagement with creation to find how God mends us with his presence.As we intentionally seek God in our ache―as we step out in holy vulnerability―he will meet us there. And we will be changed.Kelley's Books:Holy Vulnerability; Spiritual Practices for the Broken, Ashamed, Anxious, and AfraidSacred Questions: A Transformative Journey Through the Bible***Support the showQuestions or comments can be sent to steven@nookpodcast.comJoin The Nook Facebook page!Steven's Social Media:Instagram and TwitterCheck out some great Christian apparel: Pace Christian ClothingUse the promo code "STEVEM15" and save 15% on your order!

This Sunday, Pastor Nathan will continue our series, The 7 Spirits of God with a message on “The Spirit of Might”.To learn more about Thrive and to see all our upcoming events visit our website:https://www.livewithpurpose.church/SOCIALS:ThriveCCAthensFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/GIVING:Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/giveGiving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751You were made to thrive.

We're diving into a four-week Advent series on the names of God. In Scripture, naming of people and places tends to be very important, and the same is true of the various names used for and to describe God. Benson & Sean will guide us through 20 of the most well-known names for God, and explore what they mean for us and how they help us better prepare our hearts for Jesus. Plus - a very special four-part Christmas countdown!

This Sunday, Pastor Nathan will continue our series, The 7 Spirits of God with a message on “The Spirit of Reverence”.To learn more about Thrive and to see all our upcoming events visit our website:https://www.livewithpurpose.church/SOCIALS:ThriveCCAthensFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/GIVING:Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/giveGiving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751You were made to thrive.

This Sunday, Pastor Nathan will continue our series, The 7 Spirits of God with a message on “The Spirit of Knowledge”.To learn more about Thrive and to see all our upcoming events visit our website:https://www.livewithpurpose.church/SOCIALS:ThriveCCAthensFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/GIVING:Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/giveGiving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751You were made to thrive.

This Sunday, Pastor Cass will continue our series, The 7 Spirits of God with a message on “The Spirit of Counsel”.To learn more about Thrive and to see all our upcoming events visit our website:https://www.livewithpurpose.church/SOCIALS:ThriveCCAthensFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/GIVING:Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/giveGiving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751You were made to thrive.

This Sunday, Cliff McGraw will continue our series, The 7 Spirits of God with a message on “The Spirit of Understanding”.To learn more about Thrive and to see all our upcoming events visit our website:https://www.livewithpurpose.church/SOCIALS:ThriveCCAthensFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/GIVING:Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/giveGiving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751You were made to thrive.

This Sunday, Biship Sam Cumby will continue our series, The 7 Spirits of God with a message on “The Spirit of Wisdom”.To learn more about Thrive and to see all our upcoming events visit our website:https://www.livewithpurpose.church/SOCIALS:ThriveCCAthensFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/GIVING:Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/giveGiving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751You were made to thrive.

This Sunday, Pastor Nathan will begin our series, The 7 Spirits of God with a message on “The Spirit of the Lord”.To learn more about Thrive and to see all our upcoming events visit our website:https://www.livewithpurpose.church/SOCIALS:ThriveCCAthensFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/GIVING:Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/giveGiving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751You were made to thrive.

In this video, we talk about spiritual awakening, self-realization, and the power of consciousness to help with the great awakening...

Have you ever considered that having boundaries with God / Spirit is a very healthy thing? This is a new concept for most people and something that we should discuss more. Join me today as I sit down with Michelle Wilding as we have a beautiful and interesting conversation around the filters that the voice of god can come through. Diving into the pendulum swing that can happen when we leave and some of the spiritual pitfalls after leaving religion.Are you being a victim to what God is telling you to do?What are the results you are getting out of your life? Are you liking them?This episode really covers so many great insights, thoughts and tools to assist you in navigating the waters after leaving religion. You are not alone! To listen to Michelle's first episode with me where she shares her story of leaving, go here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BenHUKSPCXm5s6agDlC7I?si=Si7V7KY9TKKyCGAISNvdgwLinks:To see more about Michelle & Amanda's upcoming training, click here: https://www.thesoco.org Grab my latest book to assist you in your faith transition: https://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Religion-Those-Leave-Behind/dp/1952566487/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=leaving+religion+%26+those+we+leave+behind&qid=1665446189&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=leaving+religion+%26+those+%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1Looking for more tools? Click here to grab my guided meditation bundle to assist you in unwinding the energetics out of your field so that you can see and feel more cleanly. https://www.amandajoyloveland.com/leavingreligiontools

Dr. Kaci is an Army Operation Iraqi Freedom war veteran, living with PTSD. She decided to study Psychology to help her community and other veterans to overcome their struggles as she overcome her own, earning a bachelor's degree in Applied Management with an emphasis in Psychology. She has faced all sorts of adversity including her mother trying to kill her, abandonment issues, leaving Christianity and religion, divorce & being single with 2 children, 6+ years of celibacy, multiple surgeries & life-threatening illnesses, yet surviving each & growing in the process. We end up having a fascinating conversation with her about a variety of spiritual topics including speaking in tongues and communication in general with God/Spirit. We never actually get to the "sex and love coach" part.  Her website:  https://www.speakingfreedom.org/ Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

Romans 12:1 Rev. Erik Veerman9/4/2022A Life of Worship and Sacrifice Our sermon text this morning is from the book of Romans chapter 12. This is the third time we've considered Romans. • Some of you may remember that our very first sermon series was from the book of Romans, chapter 8. COVID was in its early stages, and so Romans 8 provided that clear and helpful foundation to navigate life in a fallen world… and to remind us of God's unshakeable Gospel.• After that, we studied the book of Acts, which records the beginnings of the New Testament church. And right after Acts, we went back to Romans and looked at chapters 15 and 16. Acts ended in Rome, and Romans 15 and 16 focus on the church in Rome. And so it was a fitting conclusion• Now that we've wrapped up Zechariah, we're going to return to another chapter in Romans. This time chapter 12. A lot of this chapter is about the body of Christ – unity and serving and spiritual gifts. I thought it would be a good chapter to consider in our first few weeks of being an organized church.We'll start with Romans 12:1. Yes, just one verse. And next week, we'll focus on verse 2. Then we'll speed up. These are two very rich and deep verses. I was looking at Dr. Jim Boyce's commentary this past week. He had 10 sermons just on these two verses. But don't worry, we won't go that slow.Romans 12 can be found on page 1126 of the pew Bible.Please stand for the reading of God Word.Reading of Romans 12:1Prayer – Lord, this is your holy scripture. And we pray through your Spirit this morning that you would plant it deep within us. Uncover areas in our lives that need to be renewed and refined by the truth and grace of your word. That we may each glorify you in all things, that we may be living sacrifices holy and acceptable to you. We pray in the name of Jesus, AMenWho do you know who's life is a model of a faithful Christian? Does anyone come to mind? Someone who seeks to live out their faith in all areas of life; who's speech is gentle and caring; who desires to honor God 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Someone who takes life's hurdles in stride. In every difficult situation, God's Word is the first thing that comes to their mind. They are humble and loving. In their work, they always seek to give God the glory. They pray with and for others. They are peacemakers. They're not presumptuous but instead gracious.I know that may sound idealistic, but there are believers in Christ who are such models in these ways. God has refined them over time to become a stable and faithful follower of Jesus in all of life. Do you know someone like that? It could be someone who is gone from this world like a grandparent, or it could be someone who you talk to every day. Maybe another family member, or a friend, a mentor, a dear saint who has taken an interest in your spiritual life. Maybe you just know of them, but everything you hear fits what I described.Well, what's preventing you from becoming like them? What hurdles are in your way and how can you, with the help of God Spirit and grace, overcome those hurdles to become someone like that?What is holding you back from becoming a faithful, Godly, believer in Christ in all areas of your life? …where the Gospel is a part of every decision and every moment.I would submit that Romans 12:1 calls each of us to strive toward that kind of life. And it does that by first laying down a foundation - a reason. And then second, calling us to that kind of life – a life of sacrifice and worship to GodLook at the verse for a moment. The first half of the verse is that foundation or maybe a better word is motivation. It says, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God.”And then the second half describes what we are called to. It says, “to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”So, let's work through those two parts. Let me describe them this way:1. Live a Life Motivated by God's Gospel Mercies2. Live a Life Infused with God's Gospel MerciesYour life, motivated by God's Gospel mercies (meaning the Gospel is the reason you pursue a life honoring to God); and your life, infused with God's Gospel mercies (meaning letting it affect everything – living out the Gospel).Pretty straight forward.1. Live a Life Motivated by God's Gospel MerciesSo number one. Live a Life Motivated by God's Gospel Mercies.And let me say, the first half of this verse represents the entire book of Romans. In fact, this is the big transition point in Romans. The book of Romans as a whole can be divided in the two main parts. Chapters 1-11, and 12-16. Paul was writing to the church in Rome. At the time of his writing, he had yet to visit the church there. He would later, but even before visiting, he still personally knew many in the church from his travels. And he knew that Rome was the most influential city. The church there had been growing, and so he wrote to give them a firm foundation in what to believe and how to live. That's what his letter to them is about.And the book is generally modelled after some of his other letters, like his letter to the church in Ephesus and his letter to the church in Galatia. He starts out with what to believe and then how to live based on these truths.You could say, chapters 1-11 focuses on doctrine and chapters 12-16 focuses on application. People have described that breakout in different ways. Some have said that the first half of Romans is theology and the second half is application, or the first half is mind and the second half is heart. Well, I don't like those description for a couple of reasons. • First, it's all theology. Theology is what we believe, but part of what we believe is the living out of what we believe. • Second, I would argue that the first half of Romans is heart. Heart meaning the very center of our lives, what we believe in and trust. It's our identity in Christ and all that he's done for us.I think it's much better to say that chapters 1-11 give Gospel foundations, and 12-16 give Gospel applications. And let me define that word “Gospel.” In chapter 1, the apostle says that the Gospel is “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…” The Gospel is God's work, saving us from the penalty and power of sin, through Jesus's life and sacrificial death and his resurrection. That's the basics of the Gospel. And God offers it to all and applies it to those who would believe.And in chapters 1-11, that is all worked out. Paul explains God's law, the impact of sin going back to Adam, why sin deserves God's wrath, why Jesus' death, as God's son, could accomplish salvation, how the Holy Spirit unites us to Jesus when we believe by faith, how God is sovereign over all of it, how the Gospel goes forth to all people – Jewish people and Gentiles. And how all of it, is by God's grace.That's the summary of Romans chapters 1-11The reason I'm telling you that, is if look back at chapter 12 verse 1, Paul writes, “I appeal to you therefore.” “Therefore” is a critical word here. Therefore means “I just told you something and now here are the implications of that.” And an important question is, is Paul just referring to what he said in chapter 11? Or is he talking about everything he said up to this point? And I believe the answer is everything he said up to this point. Let me give you two reasons: • First, at the end of chapter 11, the apostle Paul concluded the entire first half of the book with a beautiful doxology. “For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.” It's a conclusion. He's giving God the glory for the wonderful way that he has worked out salvation. It's a fitting end to chapters 1-11. After that ending, it wouldn't make sense for the “therefore” to be focused only on chapter 11. Rather it makes more sense for it to connect to all of what he wrote.• The second reason I believe that the “therefore” is referring to chapters 1-11 is in chapter 12 verse 1. Paul says, “therefore, brothers, by God's mercies.” Or as another English translation says, “in view of God's mercies.” He connects the “therefore” to all of God's mercies. The word “mercies” is plural because it's referencing all of God mercies, which Paul thoroughly addressed in chapters 1-11. Salvation is all about God's mercies, and the first 11 chapters are about salvation.That's what my first point is, “Live a Life Motivated by God's Gospel Mercies.” The Gospel of chapters 1-11 is the motivation to which chapters 12-16 look. That's what 12:1 is saying. And it's a call. Paul begins the verse with “I appeal to you.” The word in the Greek means exhorting and admonishing. In other words, “do what I'm about to say, because of God's Gospel mercies.” Work it out in your life. Respond to it. Live out the Gospel.And, by the way, that word “brothers” is not intended to be limited to men, in this context. The noun is in the plural, masculine form, which refers to all people to whom it's addressed. And because this letter is written to the entire church in Rome, it includes men, women, boys, and girls. And I'll say, it applies to us as well. We're not the church in Rome, but we are the church. And so there's a direct connection to all the church. By the way, isn't this a lot easier than navigating how Zechariah applies to us?Let me summarize the first half of the verse. Through the apostle Paul, God is calling all believers to respond to the salvation that God has given us in Christ. It's not optional!Live a Life Motivated by God's Gospel Mercies2. Live a Life Infused with God's Gospel MerciesAnd that brings us to point #2. How should we respond? What are the implication of God's Gospel mercies for how we live? Look at how it's worded. “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”Before we get into the details, I titled this point, Live a Life Infused with God's Gospel Mercies. To infuse means to fill, to permeate, to saturate, or even marinate. Every part of you should be infused with the Gospel. Like you are at the hospital, and you need a life-saving treatment. And they put an IV in you and that medicine is infused throughout your body. It heals and cures you. That's what the Gospel does. It heals and cures you. And it's meant to works its way all through you. When you bleed, you bleed Gospel blood. That's how much it should affect you.We're “to present our bodies as a living sacrifice,” as it says. That does not mean only your physical body. Here it refers to your whole being. Everything about you. John Calvin, the great French reformer, put it this way, “By body, he means not only our skin and bones, but the totality of which we are composed… [the connection] of all our parts, for the members of the body are the instruments by which we perform actions.”We are physical beings, with souls that are connected to our bodies while we are alive. And the call is to be living sacrifices, not dead sacrifices like the Old Testament animal sacrifices. Our lives are to be ongoing sacrifices. The idea of a sacrifice includes the idea of an offering to God. Sacrifices were to be pleasing to God. So your life should be an offering to him, seeking to please him. Furthermore, sacrifices pointed to God and salvation. So, to be a living sacrifice means your whole life is to display the salvation that he's given you. You are to offer yourself to him and point to the Gospel mercies you have in him. That's why it actually says, “a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God.” Or “holy and pleasing to God.” So, we're to pursue a life that is God honoring; we're to give up things that are not honoring to God. In other words, we are sacrificing our desires and thoughts that don't glorify God, and replacing them with desires and thoughts and actions that are holy and acceptable to him.And the verse ends with one more phrase. Paul writes about being a living sacrifice by saying “which is your spiritual worship.”That word worship is used in different ways. It's basic meaning is to express reverence, adoration, and devotion to God. Once sense of the word worship is when we are gathered together for corporate worship, for a worship service. Like what we have been doing this morning. But that's not the only use of the word. Worship here is not just talking about what we are doing right now, in this worship service. No, the word “worship” in this verse is far more expansive. It means that the totality of our lives are meant to worship God. We are to worship God in all we do. We are to give glory to God in all things because we are a living sacrifice. The word worship is qualified with the word “spiritual.” “Spiritual worship.” In the Greek, the word for “spiritual” is the same word for “reasonable” and “rational.” The living sacrifice is not meant to be understood as special ceremonial, rather it's reasonable or spiritual worship worked out rationally in your every-day life. That means, worship at all times and in all situations. We're to Live a Life Infused with God's Gospel Mercies, which effects everything. That's why we responsively read the very well known first catechism question of the Westminster confession. What is the chief end of man? Man's chief end is… to glorify God and enjoy him forever. The purpose of our existence is to glorify God and we do that by working the Gospel out in all areas of life.I think every pastor at some point has use the example of Eric Liddell, the Olympic runner. Some of you may know Eric Liddell's story very well. Others of you may have never heard of him. I asked my kids if they knew who Eric Liddell was. They said, “Of course, dad, you made us watch the movie!”They were referring to the 1981 movie, Chariots of Fire. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it.Eric Liddell was an Olympic runner. He ran in the 1924 Olympics for Scotland. Liddell actually grew up in the northern part of China. His parents were missionaries. He was educated in London but his heart was set on being a missionary to China.But he was also fast. Very fast. He ran on the Edinburgh (Ed-in-bur-ruh) University track team and then ran for Scotland. Liddell was scheduled to run the 100 meter dash at the 1924 Paris Olympics. The only problem was that the preliminary heats were on Sunday. Sunday is the Lord's day. And as a strong believer, he felt convicted that he should not run on a Sunday. And so, he dropped out of the 100 meter race which he was favored to win. His commitment to the Lord was greater than his desire to race or win. However, he was given the chance to run the 400 meter race, which was on a different day. It wasn't his specialty, but he won in epic fashion. I think he broke 3 world records in the two days of the race and he won the final by an unprecedented 3 1/2 yards.There's a scene in the movie that really captures Liddell's life and commitment. The scene was set a few months before the Olympics. Eric is talking with his sister, Jenny. He shares that he has been accepted by the London Missionary Society to serve in China. And Jenny is thrilled. But he says to her that he has a lot of running to do beforehand. And she's disappointed. She wonderes why he was dedicating so much time to running. She believed he should immediately go to China and serve.And he says this to her… (now remember, this is the movie based on his life) “Jenny, I believe God made me for a purpose, for China, but he also made me fast and when I run, I feel his pleasure.” Indeed, when Liddell ran, he displayed that pleasure from God and for God. He ran in a very free flowing way with such a joyful expression, his head raised high.What Eric was telling Jenny is that in all of life he sought to honor and glorify God. Yes, he wanted to serve on the mission's field, but God had given him this talent and he desired to serve the Lord with it and honor him.To finish the story, after the Olympics, Liddell did go on to serve in China. He came back occasionally to England for study but spent most of his remaining days in China. He served there during World War 2. But the region where he served was taken over by the Japanese. Eventually Liddell was imprisoned at one of the Japanese camps where he died in 1945 at the age of 43.Liddell's whole life was a Romans 12:1 life. He had become so transformed by the Gospel, that it affected everything he did.Every part of your life and my life is to be a spiritual act of worship before the Lord our maker. • In our work, we are to honor him. • In all our relationships, God is to be glorified. • Whatever we think, say, and do, is to be done with a desire holy and acceptable to God. • True faith is not a Sunday only faith. It's an everyday faith from the moment you wake to the moment you sleep.And that necessarily means identifying areas in our lives that do not glorify God. It means understanding that we each need to change. You need to change. I need to change. We can't excuse our actions or words because we think “well, that's the way am.” If you are a believer in Jesus, you are called to conform to the image of Christ…. to “be transformed,” which, by the way, is our subject next week.That means you need to be constantly evaluating your speech (what you say to others), evaluating your motivations (why you do things), and evaluating your thoughts and action (how you respond to temptations and difficult circumstance).A couple weeks ago I mentioned to someone that when I was younger, I struggled with anger. That really surprised them. I said, just ask Amy. In fact, 25 years ago, I accidentally punched a hole in the drywall of my office at work. Some technology thing wasn't working, and I got worked up. That event made me realize that when something didn't go the way I hoped or planned, I would get very frustrated. I wasn't submitting it to the Lord, or trusting in his providence. It was painful to realize my sin but by God's grace it's been an area of growth.What areas in your life are preventing you from being that model of Christian faithfulness? …someone who has the Gospel infused all throughout their life?What is holding you back?Is it Anger? Lust? Apathy? Control? Are you pursuing things more than you are pursuing God? Is your heart turned against someone who has offended or hurt you? Are your words always seasoned with the Gospel or are they at times biting and sarcastic? Are your thoughts pure and blameless? In your daily activities, are you reflecting the Lord, or are you reflecting your own reputation and pursuits? For married couples, are you honoring one another unto the Lord, or are you trying to win an argument or build up grievances – making a record of the wrongs done to you?We could be here a long time, couldn't we? There are many ways in which we are not living sacrifices, not holy, not acceptable to the Lord.But beloved in Christ, there is one who is the perfect living sacrifice; one who in every area of his life displayed the holiness of God; one whose every thought and word and deed was perfectly acceptable to God; One who sacrificed his life for others, but who lives even now. Jesus is the perfect living sacrifice because as God and as a man, a brother, he could give his life and he could triumph over sin.He is the one who makes you acceptable before the Lord. He has done that if you believe in him by faith. Or Jesus can make you holy and acceptable before God, by trusting in him by faith. He's the only one who can. Jesus is the one that Romans 12:1 speaks about. The mercies of God center on Christ, and the mercies of God flow from him and to you. And if you believe in him by faith, he enables you, through the Holy Spirit, to pursue a life holy and acceptable to God, because you are holy and acceptable to him in Christ.So live a life motivated by and infused with God's Gospel mercies BECAUSE God has called you in Christ to be a living sacrifice. All of your life is to be an act of spiritual worship before him.

**DISCLAIMER** We did have some technical issues this episode so we apologize in advance for parts that sound a little robotic our show editor did the best he could with what we gave him.After our gospel song show Slain in the Spirit, you guys had some questions with our takes on church, spirituality, religion, etc. This week's show we take the time to answer some of your questions and dive into how we arrived where we are on our own journeys with God/Spirit. Tune in and share to a friend!Use the link below and create your Buzzsprout account today to get your podcast to listening ears. If you sign up for a paid plan using the link you can land yourself a $25 Amazon Gift Cardhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1905454.BBOTW(Black Business of The Week)IG/FB: @A_Renzzo/ Amir Renzzo .Answer our question of the week on our IG @wasspodcast3 or email us at wasspodcast3@gmail.comSupport the show

Today I share with you something I recently went through that brought out a fear I didn't realize I still had. This experience led me to the scriptures that I will share with you today. How powerful is God's word that just digging a little deeper can really help drive away a lot of the fears we deal with on a daily basis. On this monthly episode of spirit filled Saturday, I pray that what I share with you today will help you overcome your fears as well.  Grab my free guide: 31 Proverbial Affirmations and Insights for Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs http://driveninherpurpose.com/my-gift... Join our Confident Christian Women Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/driveninherpurpose/?ref=share Website: www.driveninherpurpose.com Instagram: @driveninherpurpose Correction Note: Bonus scripture that is mentioned in podcast is in Mark 9:24 "I believe help me overcome my unbelief" and is about a father asking Jesus to help his son (to drive out a demon in him).  

We stan gospel music! We all grew up in the church heavily. But, as we got older and transitioned from more spiritual than religious, the constant was always going to God/Spirit, ESPECIALLY through gospel music. So tune in and catch some of our favs that help us no matter what's happening! The playlist link is below as well! .Use the link below and create your Buzzsprout account today to get your podcast to listening ears. If you sign up for a paid plan using the link you can land yourself a $25 Amazon Gift Cardhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1905454..BBOTW(Black Business of The Week)IG/FB: The Crayon Case@thecrayoncaseGive business email: www.thecrayoncase.comAnswer our question of the week on our IG @wasspodcast3 or email us at wasspodcast3@gmail.com -Wrap UpEnd Question– What are some of yall gospel favs?Gospel Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/slain-in-the-spirit/pl.u-kv9l0gVu7P7gLkDShow Editor: @a_renzzoSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70763153)Support the show

After Jesus rose from the dead, he ascended into heaven and will one day come again. But, he has promised to be with us even now. So, how do we currently experience Jesus' presence? In this collection of teachings, we will look at Jesus as our ever-present Savior, Lord, and Friend, one who is present for us in heaven, present among us in the sacraments, and present in us by his Holy Spirit. John 14:15-18; 15:26 Sermon Notes:  + He will convince us of Jesus  (The Spirit of Revelation)  + He will renew us into the most honorable version of ourselves(Spirit of Renewal) + He will help us feel the reality and intimacy of being perfectly loved children of God(Spirit of Sonship) +He will lead us into a life of meaningful participation in the purposes of God(Spirit Power)

Now that you are activated for a quantum leap this year, are you ready to put your plans into action?We are fast approaching one of the best times of the year to supercharge your growth : the Spring Equinox. Sunday 20th March will officially mark the start of a new cycle in all of our lives for 2022. We have spent months in the darkness of Winter with some pretty tough planetary energies to work with.  After all the planning, we are being urged to FINALLY start moving forward and actively co-creating the life that we want to manifest into reality with God/Spirit/the Universe.Listen to this meditation leading up to and also after the Spring Equinox this Sunday to ensure that you are consistently staying in alignment with change for your highest good. What is it that is truly in your heart that you wish to birth this year?What is it that you want to try but have been having limiting beliefs about?What wounds will you be consciously deciding to heal this year in honour of your growth?How will you be nourishing your soul more now that we will be experiencing longer days?***SEASON 2 SCHEDULED TO AIR IN APRIL 2022***Follow me!Instagram: @thehealingroseholisticsFacebook: www.facebook.com/thehealingroseholisticsWebsite: www.thehealingroseholistics.comPodcast: https://www.thehealingroseholistics.com/whatwildwomenwantpodcast

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:0:00 - Introduction1. 0:45 {Theology Books for Teens/College Age} My 17 yr. old son is into theology. Do you have any theology books you’d recommend for teens/college students that aren’t weighty reads, but offer good, biblical answers to Christian questions? Something that will interest a teenager without getting lost into a huge textbook. 2. 4:24 {Does God Bless in Material Ways?} Does God still bless us in material ways, or was that just for the old covenant and now He solely blesses us in spiritual ways?3. 9:05 {How Does God Speak to Us?} How does God communicate to us outside of the Bible? Does He speak through mediums like words, numbers, coincidences, etc.?4. 12:38 {About Separation from Bishops} How is separation from all bishops okay when all “early church fathers” (especially Cyprian & Ignatius) taught that separation from your bishop can call into question your salvation (Cyprian Epistle 26, Ignatius Phil.)?5. 18:39 {About Revelation/Great Tribulation} Do you have any idea why Revelation 7:14 in the NLT says these are the ones who died, but other translations say they came out of the Great Tribulation?6. 21:40 {How to Initiate Gospel Conversations} How do I start conversations about Jesus with strangers/acquaintances?7. 23:25 {About the Extent of the Atonement} Do the two different stances on the extent of the atonement (unlimited and definite) ultimately represent two different gospels? This is a fear of mine.8. 27:09 {Does Prayer Have a Required Formula?} I talk to God in my head and pray during the day, but my thoughts drift and sometimes I realize I never said “amen.” I know that He’s listening, but if it’s not formatted like a prayer, does it still count?9. 29:00 {How to Find Counsel in Scripture} How do I go about searching the Scriptures to help me find a solution or to come to a decision in an area of my life?10. 32:16 {About being Born of God/of the Spirit} Prior to Pentecost, was anyone “born of God/Spirit” as the Spirit hadn’t been given yet (John 1:13; 3:1-7; 7:39)? Can this discredit regeneration preceding faith/total inability?11. 34:22 {Was Historical Proof of Biblical Events Just Made Up?} I heard that the historians’ consensus for the Patriarchs, the Exodus, and the Conquest of Canaan was that they didn’t happen but were made up later. Any input on this?12. 36:42 {If we Confess our Doubts, Are We Still Saved?} I was having doubts about the atonement, and I was questioning if I really believed it. I had thoughts about me not believing. Am I still saved if confessed those and do believe now?13. 43:08 {Was Jesus Rich? & How to Challenge False Claims} Someone told me “Jesus was rich and that was how He was able to feed the 5,000 and their families.” I know that’s wrong, but where do they find these theories and how do I help them see that’s not true?14. 46:33 {How to Share a Summary of the Gospel} Do you have a simple way to share the Gospel? How can we know what to say to be obedient and share the Gospel effectively without missing any of the essentials?15. 48:42 {Thinking Biblically about Covid Restrictions} My province has new Covid mandates that my pastor is implementing. Reduced attendance, vaccine passport checks, and masks even while singing. I think this is unbiblical. What can I do?16. 52:53 {Advice for Finding a Godly Spouse / Our Desires} I’m 23 yrs. old. 6 yrs. ago, my attraction to women just disappeared. This messed with my head a lot, and also, because of physical problems, I can’t approach girls in order to find a wife. Please, can you advise me?17. 54:29 {Was David’s Son Punished for David’s Sin?} In a past video, it sounded like Mike said David's child dying was "collateral damage.” How is th

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:0:00 - Introduction1. 0:45 {Theology Books for Teens/College Age} My 17 yr. old son is into theology. Do you have any theology books you’d recommend for teens/college students that aren’t weighty reads, but offer good, biblical answers to Christian questions? Something that will interest a teenager without getting lost into a huge textbook. 2. 4:24 {Does God Bless in Material Ways?} Does God still bless us in material ways, or was that just for the old covenant and now He solely blesses us in spiritual ways?3. 9:05 {How Does God Speak to Us?} How does God communicate to us outside of the Bible? Does He speak through mediums like words, numbers, coincidences, etc.?4. 12:38 {About Separation from Bishops} How is separation from all bishops okay when all “early church fathers” (especially Cyprian & Ignatius) taught that separation from your bishop can call into question your salvation (Cyprian Epistle 26, Ignatius Phil.)?5. 18:39 {About Revelation/Great Tribulation} Do you have any idea why Revelation 7:14 in the NLT says these are the ones who died, but other translations say they came out of the Great Tribulation?6. 21:40 {How to Initiate Gospel Conversations} How do I start conversations about Jesus with strangers/acquaintances?7. 23:25 {About the Extent of the Atonement} Do the two different stances on the extent of the atonement (unlimited and definite) ultimately represent two different gospels? This is a fear of mine.8. 27:09 {Does Prayer Have a Required Formula?} I talk to God in my head and pray during the day, but my thoughts drift and sometimes I realize I never said “amen.” I know that He’s listening, but if it’s not formatted like a prayer, does it still count?9. 29:00 {How to Find Counsel in Scripture} How do I go about searching the Scriptures to help me find a solution or to come to a decision in an area of my life?10. 32:16 {About being Born of God/of the Spirit} Prior to Pentecost, was anyone “born of God/Spirit” as the Spirit hadn’t been given yet (John 1:13; 3:1-7; 7:39)? Can this discredit regeneration preceding faith/total inability?11. 34:22 {Was Historical Proof of Biblical Events Just Made Up?} I heard that the historians’ consensus for the Patriarchs, the Exodus, and the Conquest of Canaan was that they didn’t happen but were made up later. Any input on this?12. 36:42 {If we Confess our Doubts, Are We Still Saved?} I was having doubts about the atonement, and I was questioning if I really believed it. I had thoughts about me not believing. Am I still saved if confessed those and do believe now?13. 43:08 {Was Jesus Rich? & How to Challenge False Claims} Someone told me “Jesus was rich and that was how He was able to feed the 5,000 and their families.” I know that’s wrong, but where do they find these theories and how do I help them see that’s not true?14. 46:33 {How to Share a Summary of the Gospel} Do you have a simple way to share the Gospel? How can we know what to say to be obedient and share the Gospel effectively without missing any of the essentials?15. 48:42 {Thinking Biblically about Covid Restrictions} My province has new Covid mandates that my pastor is implementing. Reduced attendance, vaccine passport checks, and masks even while singing. I think this is unbiblical. What can I do?16. 52:53 {Advice for Finding a Godly Spouse / Our Desires} I’m 23 yrs. old. 6 yrs. ago, my attraction to women just disappeared. This messed with my head a lot, and also, because of physical problems, I can’t approach girls in order to find a wife. Please, can you advise me?17. 54:29 {Was David’s Son Punished for David’s Sin?} In a past video, it sounded like Mike said David's child dying was "collateral damage.” How is th