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May 11, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon   A FIRED-UP FAITH (Titus 2:11-15)  Neal Pollard  Introduction  A. Faith Can Become ___________ (Laodicea) Or even __________ (Ephesus)  B. A Fired-Up Faith Is One That…    I. APPRECIATES _______________ (11)    A. Where It __________ __________    B. _________ It _____________    C. What It _________ With    D. ________ It Came _________    II. ____________ RIGHT _____________ (12)     A. _________ Teaches Us to Say _______ To Certain Things     B. _________ Teaches Us to Say ______ To Certain Things    III. LIVES WITH ____________ (13)    IV. UNDERSTANDS ________ WE ARE AND ________ WE'RE __________  (14)    A. Grace Is ______________    B. Grace Is ______________    C. Grace Is ______________    D. Grace Is ______________    Conclusion  A. Grace Is __________ for ________ To Those Who Don't Deserve  __________.    Duration 34:15

Message by Chris Brown on December 7, 2024. Grace - Is it a prayer before dinner, the movements of a figure skater, a biblical word for theologians, or the heartbeat of every Christian's life? Today we unwrap the most powerful gift we have ever been given that many of us may have left unused or unpracticed for quite some time. WARNING: This message will radically change every life that accepts and applies it. Video available on Vimeo at https:www/vimeo.com/1029862925 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-221248.html

Patrick responds to an email about removing life support (00:31) Ken - You mentioned that a priest should wear a stole during confession. Is a confession valid if they do not? (06:47) What are the Valid forms of matter for the sacraments? (08:36) Mike - My sister is fallen away Catholic. Is there an Audio Book you could recommend for her to listen to? She cites Luke 9: 49-50 this as a source that Jesus didn't care what type of Christian you were. How do I respond? (15:42) Grace – Is there something called a “Dry Mass?” (21:26) Mark - Can someone go to mass twice a day on a regular basis to receive Jesus twice? (25:01) Patrick - I am struggling with sin and have been trying to go to confession weekly. Last week I felt really distant but after confession I felt like it pulled me back. (27:40) Roger - I have only made one confession in my 40 years of being a Catholic. Should I set up a time to have confession with a priest or just go at the normal time and stand in line? (32:47) Teresa - Is there a limit to how many people can be announced for the mass intentions? (38:47) Anna - Are spouses living in sin if their marriage should be annulled? (43:02) Dan - How should I read the Bible? (46:41)

Join Pastor David Oghenerobor on this series "Grace Is___". Understanding the Grace Teaching...

Join Pastor David Oghenerobor on this series "Grace Is___". Understanding the Grace Teaching...

Join Pastor David Oghenerobor on this series "Grace Is___". Understanding the Grace Teaching...

Join Pastor David Oghenerobor on this series "Grace Is___". Understanding the Grace Teaching...

Join Pastor David Oghenerobor on this series "Grace Is___". Understanding the Grace Teaching...

Join Pastor David Oghenerobor on this series "Grace Is___". Understanding the Grace Teaching...

Our Outline Today: “The Simplicity of the Message Makes All The Difference!”For Abraham, the Wording of the Good News Made All the DifferenceFor Us, Under Grace, the Word of Grace Is the Power of God for SalvationToday, for Jew or Gentile, Salvation is by Faith Alone, Through the GospelHow Glorious Is Our Salvation? Christ's Sacrifice Is All Sufficient!

LAW - DEMAND VS GRACE – SUPPLY Exodus 3:1-5 LAW (Demand) “Thou Shall Not” Exodus 20:3-17 1Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. 3So Moses thought, “I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up.” 4When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” And Moses said, “Here I am.” 5“Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Luke 15:20-22 GRACE (Supply) “GOD gave HIS only Begotten SON” –John 3:16 20 And he arose and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet Hebrews 12:18-24 The Mountain of Fear (Law) and the Mountain of Joy (Grace) 18You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, 20because they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.” 21The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.” 22But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, 23You have to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24You have to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. The Purpose of the Law The law reveals God's absolute, immutable permanent expectations. God's principle behind the law will never change. The Law provides us with social and personal directive –Fallen World The Law reveals our sinfulness, which shows us our needs for Christ. Exo 19:8 -And all the people answered together and said, “All that the LORD hath spoken we will do.” And Moses returned the words of the people unto the LORD. ONLY Christ fulfilled the Law. Christ fulfilled the Law in every respect, so that when he died on the cross-He remained spotless, sinless Lamb of God, qualified to take away my sins and your sins. LAW/DEMAND VS GRACE/SUPPLY “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 (NKJV) LAW/DEMAND VS GRACE/SUPPLY Both Law and Grace were instituted by God Truth is on the side of “Grace” Is the “Law” true? Yes, it is….But not “the truth” The Law demands righteousness from sinfully bankrupt man Grace provides/Supplies righteousness as a “Gift” The Law says, take off your shoes, the place you are standing is a Holy Ground Grace says, put on shoes, in his feet, my son has return, he has right to stand in my presence. The law was given by Moses, but grace came by Jesus Christ. Every system of morality/religion is about man trying to reach God with his discipline and good works, but in Christianity, God came down to where we were to lift us up to where He is! GRACE/SUPPLY “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30)

Patrick responds to an email about removing life support Ken - You mentioned that a priest should wear a stole during confession. Is a confession valid if they do not? What are the Valid forms of matter for the sacraments? Mike - My sister is fallen away Catholic. Is there an Audio Book you could recommend for her to listen to? She cites Luke 9: 49-50 this as a source that Jesus didn't care what type of Christian you were. How do I respond? Grace – Is there something called a “Dry Mass?” Mark - Can someone go to mass twice a day on a regular basis to receive Jesus twice? Patrick - I am struggling with sin and have been trying to go to confession weekly. Last week I felt really distant but after confession I felt like it pulled me back. Roger - I have only made one confession in my 40 years of being a Catholic. Should I set up a time to have confession with a priest or just go at the normal time and stand in line? Teresa - Is there a limit to how many people can be announced for the mass intentions? Anna - Are spouses living in sin if their marriage should be annuled? Dan - How should I read the Bible?

Patrick answers questions about John's gospel, if it's a good idea to shop an smaller pharmacies in protest of the abortion pill, and is it always necessary to receive a penance after confession Danny - What is the best way to talk with a family member who is looking into another type of Christianity? Denise - Fulton Sheen talked about a great battle which gave me hope in when looking at our world today. Mark – In reference to John's gospel, can the bible contain all that is evil but not all that is good? Ben – Question about Denise Prager's “The Rational Bible.” Francisco - Separation from Catholics and Orthodox: Who separated from whom? Grace - Is it a good idea for people to switch their prescriptions to smaller pharmacies in protest of the abortion pill? Linda - Is it always necessary to receive a penance after confession? Toni - What does the Church teach about non-Catholic burial? Cori - What should I do now that the Pro Act Abortion Bill passed? I heard that now they are going to defund prolife centers. What should I do?

Encore Presentation from 7/11/22 Patrick responds to an email about removing life support Ken - You mentioned that a priest should wear a stole during confession. Is a confession valid if they do not? What are the Valid forms of matter for the sacraments? Mike - My sister is fallen away Catholic. Is there an Audio Book you could recommend for her to listen to? She cites Luke 9: 49-50 this as a source that Jesus didn't care what type of Christian you were. How do I respond? Grace – Is there something called a “Dry Mass?” Mark - Can someone go to mass twice a day on a regular basis to receive Jesus twice? Patrick - I am struggling with sin and have been trying to go to confession weekly. Last week I felt really distant but after confession I felt like it pulled me back. Roger - I have only made one confession in my 40 years of being a Catholic. Should I set up a time to have confession with a priest or just go at the normal time and stand in line? Teresa - Is there a limit to how many people can be announced for the mass intentions? Anna - Are spouses living in sin if their marriage should be annuled? Dan - How should I read the Bible?

Patrick responds to an email about removing life support Ken - You mentioned that a priest should wear a stole during confession. Is a confession valid if they do not? What are the Valid forms of matter for the sacraments? Mike - My sister is fallen away Catholic. Is there an Audio Book you could recommend for her to listen to? She cites Luke 9: 49-50 this as a source that Jesus didn't care what type of Christian you were. How do I respond? Grace – Is there something called a “Dry Mass?” Mark - Can someone go to mass twice a day on a regular basis to receive Jesus twice? Patrick - I am struggling with sin and have been trying to go to confession weekly. Last week I felt really distant but after confession I felt like it pulled me back. Roger - I have only made one confession in my 40 years of being a Catholic. Should I set up a time to have confession with a priest or just go at the normal time and stand in line? Teresa - Is there a limit to how many people can be announced for the mass intentions? Anna - Are spouses living in sin if their marriage should be annuled? Dan - How should I read the Bible?

A new MP3 sermon from First Christian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Grace Is a Full Meal Deal Subtitle: Daily 180 Speaker: Dr. T. J. Gentry Broadcaster: First Christian Church Event: Video DVD Date: 12/14/2022 Length: 3 min.

Encore Presentation (from July 11) Is it a sin of murder to remove life support? Ken - You mentioned that a priest should wear a stole during confession. Is a confession valid if they do not? What are the Valid forms of matter for the sacraments? Mike - My sister is fallen away Catholic. Is there an Audio Book you could recommend for her to listen to? She cites Luke 9: 49-50 this as a source that Jesus didn't care what type of Christian you were. How do I respond? Grace – Is there something called a “Dry Mass?” Mark - Can someone go to mass twice a day on a regular basis to receive Jesus twice? Patrick - I am struggling with sin and have been trying to go to confession weekly. Last week I felt really distant but after confession I felt like it pulled me back. Roger - I have only made one confession in my 40 years of being a Catholic. Should I set up a time to have confession with a priest or just go at the normal time and stand in line? Teresa - Is there a limit to how many people can be announced for the mass intentions? Anna - Are spouses living in sin if their marriage should be annuled? Dan - How should I read the Bible?

Patrick responds to an email about removing life support, reviews the valid forms of matter for the sacraments, addresses how many times a person can go to Mass each day, and how to read the Bible Ken - You mentioned that a priest should wear a stole during confession. Is a confession valid if they do not? What are the valid forms of matter for the sacraments? Mike - My sister is fallen away Catholic. Is there an Audio Book you could recommend for her to listen to? She cites Luke 9: 49-50 this as a source that Jesus didn't care what type of Christian you were. How do I respond? Grace – Is there something called a “Dry Mass?” Mark - Can someone go to mass twice a day on a regular basis to receive Jesus twice? Patrick - I am struggling with sin and have been trying to go to confession weekly. Last week I felt really distant but after confession I felt like it pulled me back. Roger - I have only made one confession in my 40 years of being a Catholic. Should I set up a time to have confession with a priest or just go at the normal time and stand in line? Teresa - Is there a limit to how many people can be announced for the mass intentions? Anna - Are spouses living in sin if their marriage should be annulled? Dan - How should I read the Bible?

Book interview with David Finnegan-Hosey for “Grace Is a Pre-existing Condition: Faith, Systems, and Mental Healthcare”

Sunday AM Sermon by Pastor Dell Young: "Grace Is" from GracePoint Valdosta (2/6/2022 11:55:52 AM). The post Grace Is appeared first on GracePoint Valdosta.

The October 2nd edition of Local Fidelity features an entire hour of new music from New York City artists. Tune in to hear new tracks from My Tree, My Son The Doctor, Habibi, Gustaf, The dBs, Phranque, Razor Braids, Cryspot, Parrot Dream, Endearments, Fair Visions, Vanderwoolf, Goscaster, and Bren! Playlist: Maitri "Liteshine" from Where the Grace Is on My Tree Music My Son The Doctor "Rubber Hands" from Rubber Hands - Single Habibi "Somewhere They Can't Find Us" from Somewhere They Can't Find Us - Single Gustaf "Cruel" from Audio Drag for Ego Slobs on Royal Mountain Records The dB's "Tell Me Two Times (New York Rocker Sessions)" from I Thought You Wanted to Know: 1978-1981 on Propeller Sound Recordings Phranque "Love Bomb" from Love Bomb - Single Razor Braids "Not Dead, Not Yet" cryspot "Warm Warmer... Disco!" from Welcome To - EP on 1310548 Records DK Parrot Dream "Red Circle" from Red Circle - Single on Good Eye Records Endearments "Ocean" from Ocean - Single Fair Visions "The Soft Machine" from Modern Kids - EP on Hatchet Head Vanderwoolf "Panic" from Panic - Single Bren "Prom Dress" from Prom Dress - Single on 3007932 Records DK2

Paul Gray is a Pastor, teacher, and family man. He has authored multiple books including: "Notes From Papa", "Grace Is", "Convertible Conversations" and "The Fish Net Experience". He is also co-author of "Godly Men Make Godly Fathers". Paul hosts a popular Podcast, Grace to All, and has recently started “Pure Light Walker” an online 8-week course. Paul Gray joins me on this episode to discuss God as pure light with no trace of darkness and all the lifegiving joyful implications of that foundational truth. Product, course and more information is available at: www.gracewithpaulgray.com FREE complete “How to Hear God” book: https://bit.ly/3cTNb49 FREE chapter from “Marked by Love”: https://markedbylovebook.com/free-chapter/ Go to website for additional resources, including my FREE mini-book, “Rare and Beautiful Treasures”, and a FREE Activation for your spiritual senses on Video/audio: https://catherinetoon.com Social Media Handles: Facebook: @CatherineToonMD Instagram: @catherinetoon LinkedIn: @CatherineToon Twitter: @CatherineToonMD YouTube: @CatherineToon, MD Pinterest: @catherinetoonmd

Visit  https://DelaflorTeachings.com/futuring  to learn more about how to design your desired futures and receive a Futuring journey audio meditation in either English or Spanish.If you want to know what GRACE IS, you must listen to this week’s podcast with Veronica Villanueva.During this episode Veronica and I spoke about:1. Knowing what the energy of Grace is2. Cancer3. Relationships4. Choices and the power of God through it allVeronica Villanueva discovered her “why” after being diagnosed with stage IV cancer in 2016. She knows she is alive today to share grace, blessings, and the lessons that cancer has taught her. Her “incurable” disease gave her the gift of knowing herself, loving herself, and sharing herself with others in a profound way. Through her work as a trained Cordon Bleu chef and certified health coach, Veronica aims to inspire others to embrace a holistic lifestyle built on a commitment to growth, eating healthy foods, taking the time to create memorable moments, and of course, fostering loving relationships.This is one of the rawest conversations we have had.So make sure to listen, take notes, and apply.Veronica’s story and wisdom can help you experience more aliveness and wellness in your life.To learn more about Veronica, visit her web page at http://veronicavillanueva.com/Visit  https://DelaflorTeachings.com/futuring  to learn more about how to design your desired futures and receive a Futuring journey audio meditation in either English or Spanish.

Title: Grace, Mercy, and Peace to You Text: I Timothy 1:1-2 FCF: We often struggle depending on God alone to make us into what He desires us to be. Prop: Because God is our everything, we must trust the Lord to do all that He asks in us. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to I Timothy chapter 1. Today we will only dip our toes into Paul’s first letter to Timothy. Then next week we will take a break to observe the Lord’s Table. Then, God willing, we will be right back into the first chapter of I Timothy again. As a greeting to Timothy, we may be tricked into thinking that there isn’t much here. Especially as we compare the other greetings Paul gives to those he writes to in his other epistles. They are remarkably similar. Then when we compare all of these greetings to Greek and Jewish forms of salutations, we could walk away thinking – this is more or less simply Paul saying – Hey Timothy, it’s me Paul! What is clear, is that what had become a traditional and somewhat meaningless expression of greeting, had been repurposed by the early church as a genuine expression of doctrinal confession and devotion. This is probably why John didn’t want people greeting false teachers. As we dive into this greeting, there are subtleties here that are specific to Timothy and the problem of Ephesus. And the truths Paul mentions in this greeting are powerful and important for Timothy to cling to, if he is to lead this church well. I am in I Timothy 1 starting in verse 1. I’ll be reading from the NET which you can follow in the pew bible on page 1337 or in whatever version you prefer. And if you don’t have a bible of your own, please take a pew bible. Transition: So let’s officially crack this book open and see what we can find. I.) God is the origin and future hope of His people, so we trust the Lord to do all He has asked of us. (1) a. [Slide 2] 1 – From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus i. A a well-known character in the New Testament. Having written as many as 14 of our 27 New Testament books, Paul’s input is hard to ignore. Certainly, Paul was one of the most educated and theologically versed apostles. ii. And yet he was not given the honor of becoming an apostle like the others. Unlike each of the 11 disciples and Matthias, all of whom could be commended for exercising small steps of faith to follow Christ, especially after seeing Him raised from the dead, Paul fought hard against the teachings of Christ. iii. As we supposed in our study of Galatians, many scholars guess that all of Paul’s theological world was crashing down around him. As he wrestled against the law and his failure of it, he endeavored to kill those who pushed him to doubt. The Christians. He hunted and helped kill many. iv. Paul rightly calls himself the least of the apostles… and it is in his least status combined with all that he wrote and did, that we see Christ amplified in him all the more. Having just left John, the one whom Jesus loved, perhaps the first disciple to have received new life in Christ, to now read Paul – one who kicked against the goads… and the last of the apostles to be called…it is truly a stark contrast. v. And yet, even in contrast of these two apostles, we see the unity of the Spirit as they, through their humanity, do communicate the same truth, the same gospel, the same Lord, through the inspiration of the same Spirit. vi. Paul was – like all the rest – an apostle of Jesus Christ. vii. Does this mean Christ’s apostle? viii. Does this mean an apostle for Christ? ix. Does it mean a role or gift given by Christ? x. I contend that no matter how you view this – the message is still the same. Like the rest – Paul would be nothing without Christ. xi. Paul continues describing his apostleship… b. [Slide 3] By the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus i. Calling God our Savior is an odd title. Outside of the Pastoral Epistles, it is only used twice in the New Testament. It is, however, a common phrase in the Old testament, especially in Isaiah. ii. Paul does not indicate that he is speaking with reference to God the Father here. It could be that he intends to assign the title of Savior to God the triune. iii. However, seeing Christ Jesus sandwiching this on either side, and with the reference to God the Father in verse 2 – we may need to see this as a title for God the Father. iv. But if we assume the Triune God is in view, it actually helps to explain all possibilities. 1. We know Christ is referred to as our Savior – in that He added humanity to Himself, obeyed the law in our place, bore the wrath of God, and sprinkles our sins clean – advocating for us before the Father. Certainly, He is our Savior. 2. However, Christ makes clear that the Father sent Him for this purpose. Christ submits to the will of the Father in the garden of Gethsemane. God the Father speaks of the redemptive plan and His sending of a Messiah in the Old Testament. So, God the Father certainly could be called the Savior. 3. And what about the Spirit? The Spirit descended upon Christ at His baptism. The Spirit raised Christ from the dead. Paul says in another context that if Christ be not raised than we would still be in our sin. The Spirit proceeds from Christ as the wielder of grace in our hearts, indwelling us and enabling us to live as God would have us live. And so – is the Spirit our Savior? How could He not be? v. As our feeble minds attempt to dissect, poke, and prod our Triune God – we must realize that we do not have to try to understand the “Tri” in triune. It is almost always the “une” that gives us fits. vi. Remember…they is one. vii. And God commanded Paul to be an apostle of His Messiah. God takes a proactive and personal role in Paul’s apostleship. And not only Paul’s - but each and every one of the disciples. viii. And certainly, in what is a letter to Timothy- but is clearly meant to be a source for instruction for his church- Paul insists that his authority to dictate how the church should be gospel-formed – derives from God and Christ. If Paul is commissioned by God and Christ, then Timothy is too since he was commissioned by Paul. ix. God chose and called his apostles. x. God is the savior and commander of His church. And Christ Jesus is… c. [Slide 4] our hope i. What is the future of His church? ii. Christ Jesus. iii. The hope of the church rests in the work of Christ. There is no beginning of the church without God and there is no hope for the church without Christ. iv. So from beginning to end, God is the origin and future hope of His people. d. [Slide 5] Passage Truth: So although Paul is certainly not teaching something new to Timothy here, he is confirming the bedrock of the Christian faith. That God the Triune is the commander of the apostles to establish and grow His church. And that in Christ all who are His have hope. e. Passage Application: Paul gives no application. In a very real way – the application is the rest of the letter. But perhaps implied here is Timothy’s song of agreement? Perhaps a hearty Amen is what is needed here. f. [Slide 6] Broader Biblical Truth: As we zoom out from I Timothy and think back – simply through the books we’ve studied together in Foundations and in the preaching form this pulpit… Do you not see that God the Triune is the initiator, the source, the origin of His people? Adam and Eve would still be hiding their sin had it not been God who pursued them. They’d still be clothed in the work of their hands if God did not make a blood sacrifice for them and clothe them in the flesh of their substitute. God is the source of and the blessed hope of His people. The very canon of scripture tells us this. He is creator in Genesis and the blessed hope in Revelation. He has never stopped being this to His people. g. Broader Biblical Application: So how does that impact our lives? Two words. Trust and praise. If we are His children – we trust Him because he called us out, we who were not a people and made us His people. We trust him because in Christ we have hope. And we praise Him because without Him being the origin of our identity and our future hope – we would still be lost in our sin. Transition: [Slide 7(blank)] So God is our origin for new life and identity as His people and He has given us future hope in His Son. So we know where we came from and where we are going. But there is a, very small by comparison, middle portion of our lives that is still unaccounted for. The here and now. The mortal coil. This earthly existence. What about that? God started us and will complete us – but are we left to survive until that day? To Timothy, his dear friend, Paul wants to give more. II.) God is the sustainer and Lord of His people, so we trust the Lord to do all He has asked of us. (2) a. [Slide 8] 2 – To Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. i. Timothy – a young man with great promise as we will see soon. ii. Paul calls him a genuine child. iii. Genuine typically speaks of legitimate. However, in this usage it means genuine, real, or true. iv. Paul is absolutely convinced of Timothy’s faith being alive. He’s seen it on display. He knows it could be no other than the Spirit of God in Timothy. b. [Slide 9] Grace, Mercy, and Peace i. This is almost Paul’s typical greeting, although he does add one word here. ii. Let’s deal with each of these individually. What exactly is Paul asking or praying for Timothy to have? iii. [Slide 10] Grace 1. In classical Greek this word was used to describe a wind from the gods. A favorable push toward a purpose or direction that would be for the good of that person and to accomplish what the god wanted them to do. 2. Many in evangelical circles describe grace as divine favor. Not a wrong definition but merely a weak one. Grace Is not simply God showing you favor- rather – Grace is God putting wind in your sails. Wind that blows you to the place He wishes you to go. 3. [Slide 11] “…Grace is the soteriological activity of God, decreed from eternity, which is made manifest to man and effective in his salvation in Christ’s act of redemption and which continues and perfects the work of redemption in us…” 4. And whenever the bible speaks of grace, I have been convinced, that almost interchangeable with the word you can insert the Spirit of God. Indeed, grace means wind from the gods and the word for spirit in Greek is the word for wind. The Holy Spirit is the Holy wind. 5. Paul’s first word of prayer for Timothy is that God would grant him This Spirit – Grace - so that he will be able to continue to listen, learn, and obey. iv. [Slide 12] Mercy 1. Grace and mercy are often blended together in the writings of the New Testament. Mercy in the old testament was translated as lovingkindness or steadfast love. However, it seems that with evolving word usage, the word “grace” took over that aspect of mercy in the New Testament. So, although mercy, especially from God, can mean compassion, pity, or help – probably set here in addition to grace, its meaning is somewhat different. 2. Here, mercy is when God does not give us what we have rightfully earned. It is his patience, his longsuffering, and his forgiveness. Evidence for that is when Paul uses this word next – it is in reference to his sinful state being forgiven. 3. If Grace is God’s divine wind, blowing our boat toward His purpose and objectives, Mercy is God sending a whale to save us from death and to spit us up on dry land. 4. The interesting thing here is that Paul, in only two of his 13 epistles, puts mercy in his greeting. In 10 of the other 11 letters Paul greets his readers with the expression “Grace and peace” from God. Galatians being the only exception in which there is no greeting at all. 5. So, what are the only two letters he writes that has grace, mercy, and peace? I and II Timothy. 6. It begs the question, why did Paul desire for Timothy to have mercy from the Lord? 7. My thoughts originally went to the nature of the pastoral ministry and his desire for God to be more merciful to him because he had more responsibility placed on his shoulders. However, Titus being in the same position as Timothy, is not greeted with mercy added. 8. So why is it only Timothy that Paul desires more mercy from the Lord for? a. He is a young man. b. He is struggling with timidity. We see this even in Paul’s later letter to him. c. Much of Paul’s words to him are geared toward leading God’s people. d. And the situation in Ephesus seems to be a little worse than in Crete. He is facing attacks from without, and you get the impression that those of the assembly in Ephesus are also a little difficult to manage. e. When we put all this together, I think Paul as much as he loved Timothy and trusted him – knew that his charge in Ephesus was going to be a challenge. He was going to make some mistakes. He was going to flounder a bit. So Paul asks for God to grant him mercy. v. [Slide 13] And Peace 1. Certainly not a simple byproduct of grace and mercy – yet completely dependent on grace and mercy – peace is a gift from God by which our relationship with God is set right and in which we trust and hope in Him. 2. Just as Christ is the future hope in verse 1, so God is the supplier of that present hope in peace. 3. There is no peace for one who is not receiving grace and mercy from God. 4. A good desire for Timothy – that he would depend and trust on God and be at peace in His soul toward God and toward his heavy task. c. [Slide 14] From God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord! i. Although we’ve certainly not tried to hide the answer - what is the source for these requests? ii. Before we learned that the origin and the future hope for God’s people is God Himself. iii. And here – what is the provision, protection, and sustenance of God’s people? iv. God Himself. v. He is origin and hope, alpha and omega, commander and Lord, provider, sustainer and protector. vi. Indeed – as we have come to know and to believe – God is everything for His people. Is it any wonder why His name is – I AM? God does not just give everything to His people – He IS everything to His people. d. [Slide 15] Passage Truth: Paul here prays for God to bless his true son in the faith with continued provision, protection and sustenance. God is the source of help for our present need. Why – because He is all we truly need. e. Passage Application: Certainly coming close to pushing Timothy this way – Paul insists upon him continuing to look to God for all that Paul is about to put on the shoulders of this young man. f. [Slide 16] Broader Biblical Truth: Zooming out from I Timothy we see that God is the great I AM. He is all that we need. Not simply supplying all we need – but that He is all we need. He is the beginning, the end and all in between. Whatever the task He asks of us, whatever the high and lofty expectation is – we know that he has abundantly supplied all that we could ask or think in Christ. That His grace, mercy, and peace will be with us and sustain us until our faith is made sight. g. Broader Biblical Application: And so we look to the author, sustainer, and perfector of our faith to press us onward toward the prize. We trust Him to conform us to the image of His dear son. We don’t do this passively as though waiting for him to do something in us – but actively knowing that as we go forward to obey Him – He will supply all that is necessary to do just that. Trust – and praise. That is what is required of us as we see the sum total of what God is toward His people. A message we have certainly seen all throughout the epistles of John – and here it is also. Transition: [Slide 17(end)] So how then shall we live? Conclusion: Timothy’s task is daunting. The crisis in Ephesus is ominous. The people are somewhat rebellious. And he is young, timid, and inexperienced. But is our context much different? It seems like on the lips of everyone I talk to, we recognize the decay and almost certain crumble of the foundation of our culture. We understand that what calls itself Christianity in America has largely failed. We know that amid the voices claiming to be of Christ – so few actually are. Because of this, so many are rejecting their faith and apostatizing because they see the inconsistencies of the gospel that isn’t actually the gospel. They see the glaring problems in a good news that is not Christ crucified for sinners. So now for the first time in my life, and perhaps in yours, the percentages of those claiming to be Christian in this culture is in decline. But friends – this is not a bad thing. Rather this is God tearing down idols. This is God purifying His church – and friends – may I be daring enough to suggest to you that He has only just begun. And what we see as difficult battles today, may only be the tip of the iceberg as we approach the total rejection of bible believing Christianity in favor of bible appreciating Christianity. Our culture is just as ominous as Ephesus. Our task just as daunting as Timothy’s. Our churches filled with people just as rebellious as Timothy’s was. And friends – I know… I know that you are just as timid as Timothy was. We face uncertain… but glorious days. My friends – generations before us were not blessed to stare down such blatant evil in this culture. My friends – the generations before us were not blessed to have such a high percentage chance of suffering for the name of Christ as you and I do. My friends – as the assembly of the Lord of Hosts, the immortal, invisible, the all knowing, only wise God- This is our time to shine brighter still as the darkness pervades. And for it we… will… suffer. But in our suffering, His name will be glorified. How are we to do this? We who are just as timid as Timothy – and probably more than he? How can we face such days ahead? How can we endure? How can we persevere? You have been commissioned by God the Savior and by His Son, Jesus Christ our hope! As His child, you can come to His throne to receive mercy and find grace whenever you are in a state of need! And His peace, a peace which passes all understanding, will be given to you who continue to believe! This is not just a greeting friends… it is our battle cry. How was Timothy to lead these people? How are we to engage this culture and potentially suffer because of it? It is only by, through, and in Him that we consist. He is what we need. Only Him. Even if we lose everything else… and all we have is Him…. He is all we need. And in glory, we will see Him… and we will be like Him. Forever. You and I are Timothy – and this culture is our Ephesus. We have much work to do – but make no mistake – it is God alone, in Christ alone, by His Spirit and grace alone that we can so move toward this abundant work… let alone to do it. But I confess – if I’m honest - we are not ready. May God grant us mercy to be prepared. And how do we prepare? Start today by rejecting all your fears, failures, worries, regrets, sin and shame, and cling to God alone. What you feel and why – has little to do with anything. The vastly more important question is – To whom will you run? If you have confessed these truths – you know there is only one answer. Where else should we go? God alone has the words of life. Is He truly all we need? We better find the true answer to that question. Because soon… He may be all we have.

In this episode David Finnegan-Hosey chats about his new book, Grace Is a Pre-Existing Condition: Faith, Systems, and Mental Healthcare. We chat all about the American healthcare system and how faith can help us re-imagined a new healthcare system that works for everyone! Guest Bio/Info: David Finnegan-Hosey is College Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministries at Barton College. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder following a series of hospitalizations in 2011, Finnegan-Hosey writes and speaks on the intersections between mental illness, faith, and the process of healing. Find David here: davidfinneganhosey.com Twitter: @FoolishHosey Special music by Tigerwine: Spotify: Tigerwine Instagram: tigerwinemusic Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga

In this brief piece, Pastor Prosper addresses the question of whether or not "Grace Is a License To Sin" by discussing the reason for Grace in relation to Sin. Stay Connected!

It’s time to recalibrate! To learn of the very proactive benevolence of God freely demonstrated in Christ. We begin a new teaching series titled “GRACE IS”

Abnormal Grace 1 Corinthians 15:3-10 “3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. 6 After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, 8 and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born. 9 For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.” 1. Grace Is the Defining Point for Life's Direction 1 Corinthians 15:9-10a “For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God…” Philippians 3:4-6 “If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless.” 2 Corinthians 11:23 ”I have been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. 24 Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one.25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, 26 I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. 27 I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked.28 Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. 29 Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn?” 2. Grace Is Where Our Identity Begins 1 Corinthians 15:10a “I am what I am…” 3. Grace Must Be Recognized to Do Its Work 1 Corinthians 15:10b “…and his grace to me was not without effect.” 4. Grace Fuels the Purpose of God 1 Corinthians 15:10c “No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.”

Kriss and Dpalm review the latest episode The Flash, Memorabilia. We geek out about some of the items in the Flash Museum, wonder if the show is really going to make Red Death (the evil Bruce Wayne from Earth -52 who is connected to the Speed Force) a villain for an upcoming show and discuss what really might be going on with Grace (Is she controlling her Uncle?). This is a pretty straight forward episode but can have some big consequences later on down the line. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=8468270 When Sherloque wants to use a memory machine on Barry and Nora to help gain access to Grace's memories, Nora panics, fearing her parents will find out the secrets she's been keeping from them. Nora secretly decides to use the machine on her own which ends in disaster after she gets trapped inside Grace's mind. Barry and Iris go in after their daughter and Iris is brokenhearted by what she finds. Meanwhile, Ralph tricks Cisco into going out for a night out on the town.   Kriss and Dpalm record the Mailbag at the end of every month. If you want to send in your own questions and thoughts, email us: Mailbag@MTRNetwork.Net   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!

GRACE IS... AMAZING - PASTOR JEREMY by Eastgate Church

Episode 58! We want to know: Ever Get Busy In A Hot Tub? Up Front: Anne Frank. Women's March largest protest is US history. Brazilian vampire bats are feeding off humans. Celebrity Shade: Will and Grace IS coming back. Sorta. Ginger Spice had a baby. Jamiroquai is back! Everything in the Pixar movies are all connected! A Dog's Purpose tortured their dogs on set in unsafe stunts. Nerd News: Deadpool is a Darkhorse in award season. Could WW make 2017?? Full Power Ranger trailer came out. Also ... Pete Marston dies (son of Wonder Woman creators). He built the Wonder Woman museum. Hate: Wes - Remakes on Netflix; The Little Prince, A Series of Unfortunate Events RichyRich - Social media referees Love: Wes - The Real O'Neals (dance opening), Bonus: Big Movement RichyRich - YurBuds Shouts: Ian Carlos @ianxcarlos) Chris Riley (Instagram: Cap Lucky) Donnie Rust

Women's Bible studies are a surprisingly controversial topic in Christian conversations. You'd think they would be a no-brainer, but instead it can be divisive and complicated.  In today's episode I address the elephant in the room when it comes to popular authors like Beth Moore and Sara Young and what place they should and shouldn't have in Bible based churches. I explain the problematic theology that pops up in women's groups around the country and also why it IS so attractive. We look at a list of suggested criteria for vetting a Bible study you might use and I have some tips for leaders too.  Suggested guidelines: Ask your pastor for suggestions and/or to vet the resource you are considering. Does the material frame the conversation around a theology of the cross? Or a theology of glory? What role does Scripture play? Is the Bible a book of rules or the story of our rescue? There should be law AND Gospel both. So something about sin and also something about Jesus saving us from that sin. What is the suggested answer to the sin problem? [red flags] Does author distinguish between passive righteousness and active righteousness? Does the study see Jesus as a coach? A magic helper? Or a Savior? What is the author’s view of the Means of Grace? Is the author anti-sacramental? The links: Lisa Cooper's paper - "An Evaluation of Beth Moore's The Patriarchs study in View of the Two Kinds of Righteousness" Lisa's List  - Evaluating Christian Women's Bible Studies Katie Schuermann Heidi Goehmann Donna Pyle Oh I forgot to mention on the show that the CPH LifeLight studies are a good solid study of Scripture. Not gender-specific, just for all believers!  Thanks for listening! Share with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the show! To continue the conversation, find me on TWITTER, go to the facebook page, or email me! - angiejean.99@gmail.com. Check out blog posts on www.shefindstruth.com! Production Notes · music - Spoke in the Wheel by Electric Tangerine Audio at http://audiojungle.net/user/ElectricTangerine · Vocal Introduction by Kena Clark ·  Intro/Outro Production by Bradley Hofbauer  

Last week on The Allender Center Podcast, we shared a conversation with Dan Allender and his daughter, Amanda, and son-in-law, Jeff, as they welcomed their newborn daughter. (Listen here: Grace Is in the World.) This week, Dan and his wife, Becky Allender, reflect on the glory of a new life in the world and the experience of becoming grandparents again.

Aug 16th... Rev Peter Cammarano Jr - shares his Sermon…"Grace: Is there an unforgivable sin? by Chapelwood UMC - Lake Jackson TX

Disappointed With the Listeners, April Fools' Day, Who Jesus Picks, Brackets of Awesomeness, Listener Uniforms, Stories of Grace, Bird Fear, The Toast Wedding Reception, Tips For Introverts, The Scandal of Grace, The Rocket Car, Like Brant of FB   Quotes;   "I'll let the listener decided if what you're saying is irrational or not"   "Challenge Brant, love Sherri"   "God favors the humble"   "Grace IS scandalous"

This is the final message in the "Grace Is..." series.

Subject: God's Amazing Grace. How does Grace work in our Lives? Speaker or Performer: William Pope Scripture Passage(s): Various Date of Delivery: April 30, 2012 Why is Grace Amazing?What is Grace and what does Grace do for us? Do only believers experience Grace? Is it only for salvation or does Grace play a part in our everyday lives?

On today’s CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike and Jillian discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including: Tamara Tunie is returning to As the World Turns so that Jessica can usher Bonnie off screen. Wouldn’t it be nice if she stuck around? Would Jessica and Dusty make a good couple? How did One Life to Live’s Tika Sumpter end up in a conversation about Tunie’s return? ATWT has to pull it out if it wants to survive. Watching what is happening to ATWT is déjà vu of what happened to Guiding Light last year. Could ATWT avoid cancellation if they stepped it up? Guiding Light filmed its last episode ever this past week. Jamey believes no soap in its end game has ever created a couple with as much buzz as Otalia. The show has nothing to lose, why not give fans what they want? It really takes some doing to piss off Daytime Confidential’s J. Bernard, but Guiding Light figured out a way to do it. We didn’t know it was possible. The rivalry between Forrester Creations and Jackie M. heated up as both fashion houses competed for bragging rights. Would Jillian buy anything from either collection? Should The Bold and the Beautiful hire a fashion consultant? Does B&B have a hit on its hands with Brad and Katie? Wally Kurth returned to Days of Our Lives as Justin Kiriakis. Jamey reacts to his return while Luke questions if Justin was making eyes at Hope. Jamey wants Judi Evans back in Salem as Adrienne asap. Devon and Tyra had sex on The Young and the Restless. Did anyone actually want to see it or enjoy watching them grope each other? Tatyana Ali stole the scenes and she can act. Y&R needs to figure out how to keep her around. Y&R needs to integrate the Winters family better. Should Rafe and Heather become Y&R’s Will and Grace? Is the JT we remember back? Mike and Jamey want Mary Williams to return. Mike is upset about how Sharon is being written. Jamey has a shout out for a Lane fan listener.