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Question: If only those in the church are resurrected and taken to heaven at the Rapture, when do Old Testament saints get resurrected? If at the Rapture, then wouldn't they be in the church?Response: Before Christ's resurrection, the souls and spirits of Old Testament believers went upon death to “Abraham's bosom” (Lk 16:22-23), where Christ's soul and spirit went upon His death as did the believing thief crucified with Him: “To day shalt thou be with me in paradise” (Lk 23:43). When Christ ascended to heaven after His resurrection, He took these believers with Him.It cannot only be those who died in faith in Christ since His resurrection, but Old Testament believers as well, who are described as the “saints” who come back with Christ at the Second Coming to the Mount of Olives (Zec 14:4-5; Jude 14), “those who sleep in Jesus” (1 Thes 4:14) and “the dead in Christ” (v. 16) resurrected at the Rapture. If Abraham, who “rejoiced to see [Christ's] day” (Jn 8:56) and David and Isaiah, who foretold the Crucifixion and Resurrection, are not raised from the dead at the Rapture, they never will be resurrected.The only other mention of a resurrection of believers is of those who “were beheaded [by antichrist]…which had not worshiped the beast” (Rv 20:4), completing the “first resurrection” (Rv 20:5). Old Testament saints must therefore be resurrected at the Rapture, and are in the church.All Jews and Gentiles who believe in Christ before the Second Coming are in the church. Those who (whether Jews or Gentiles) only believe when they see Christ return at Armageddon will continue alive into the Millennium as the earthly people.

Passage: Malachi 3:6-18 Sermon Notes: Intro: a. Judgement begins in the House of the Lord b. What do we do? 1. Remember my Love vs 6-7 a. Children of Jacob b. You have Turned Away c. Return to me and I will Return to you 2. Return to the Lord with the Tithe (little to do with money) vs 8-12 a. BRINGING to the Lord not Church TAKING from the people. b. God is after your heart not your stuff c. Giving is God's way to free you back to Him To give please visit: wearetruelove.com/give Join TLC on our social media for updates! YouTube @truelovecommunity Facebook @truelovecommunityministry Instagram @truelovecommunity

Kingdom Come “Jesus Training” Luke 8:1 Jesus redefines the Kingdom of God The Kingdom of God is where the will of God is done by the people of God in the power of God. The people of God are the people of the King The people of the King are disciples of Jesus The first people of the King were “the Twelve” Jesus calls disciples to be “with Him” To be “with Him” is to follow closely to Him We are “with Him” to learn from Him We are “with Him” to be trained by Him Jesus trains disciples for life in the Kingdom Training in the way of Jesus Training to do the will of God Training to be like Jesus Training in the skills of Jesus What are the top 10 Kingdom skills a disciple must learn? (Rate yourself as Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Remember, you haven't learned it until you're doing it. B   I   A              1. Learn to know and trust God B   I   A              2. Learn to handle the Word of God B   I   A              3. Learn to minister to others B   I   A              4. Learn to share the Gospel B   I   A              5. Learn to love people B   I   A              6. Learn to pray B   I   A              7. Learn to take up your cross (live surrendered) B   I   A              8. Learn to overcome temptation B   I   A              9. Learn to breathe (live in the Spirit) B   I   A              10. Learn to disciple another person Jesus invites his disciples to be with him so that he might train them in Kingdom work. God has been “with you” preparing you to step out by faith and help others follow Jesus.

Taking the time to understand that your patterns of relating are dysfunctional is the step that sets our healing journey in motion. It can be both freeing and overwhelming to realize there are different and more productive ways of relating to those in our family now or in our family of origin. But as Kaye and I talk about in this episode, there's a pretty big gap between what the average person sitting in the pews really needs in terms of support and what the local church usually provides. Kaye's got some great insights on why just knowing Christian doctrine isn't enough to handle the messy stuff in our relationships, and why knowing Jesus-is.  In this episode, you'll learn:  Why many people find 12 Step groups more accessible than churches How your healing journey will naturally benefit those you love Why there is redemption in choosing health even when other family members won't  Why the church as a body needs to examine its effectiveness in supporting families in crisis The freedom found in embracing our powerlessness over the actions of others How God used Kaye's vulnerability to invite her into an intimate relationship with Him To register for the Healing Prayer Seminar in Phoenix on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, email Kaye Schneider at:  Kaye.vitalconnections@aol.com   Grab your copy of Lifted From Shame Order your eBook or print book on Amazon here. Print and eBook are available now through the publisher here.

God graciously wired us to thrive through relationships and desires us to live connected and in unity. Yet being human means we've experienced the brokenness of these relationships through disagreements, misunderstandings, and betrayal. In different seasons we are the offender or the offended, and often times we are both at once.  The hope for us is that God has also gifted us with the ministry of reconciliation and He offers hope to overcome these hurts in miraculous ways. It starts with understanding what God did on our behalf to draw us near to him. Learn how to begin this process and why you might be feeling stuck navigating broken relationships.    In this episode you'll learn: The most common reason you are not ready to engage in repairing a relationship Why we can trust God for this specific challenge and why it matters so much to Him To name the various different types of obstacles to reconciliation Why you can feel hopeless when you are the offender in a relationship The hope you can still claim when the other person is not ready to engage in the reconciliation process   Want to win a FREE copy of my book Lifted to Shame? You can enter to win just by leaving a rating and review for the podcast on iTunes! Check out how to do that HERE! Take a screenshot and send it to hello@louisesedgwick.com to win!   

Sermon Notes Adventure of Trust “A Trustworthy Steward Tithes” Malachi 3:10 What is Tithing? Returning to God a tenth of our income A trust training tool Who Should Tithe? People in relationship with God Why Do We Tithe? To obey God by returning what belongs to Him To learn to trust God by putting Him first To support ministry and finance the mission Where Do We Tithe? Storehouse Spiritual leadership Where the local church gathers When Should We Tithe? Whenever you get paid How Do We Tithe? Gratefully Systematically Trusting God Core CHRISTlike Characteristic: Trustworthy steward of God's Resources/Living Surrendered LifeGroup Questions Check in: How has God been using your devotional time? Icebreaker: If you had it your way, what is your favorite thing to do right after your paycheck comes in? What is something you hesitated to buy that paid off later? Which of these responses sounds most like you when you consider tithing: “I just can't afford to tithe right now.” “I really don't understand why tithing matters. The church seems fine.” “It's God's money, I can't imagine not tithing.” Why do you think it is so rare for Christians to tithe? Have a look at the mock planning form. Do you think this family could tithe? How? If God doesn't need our money, why should we tithe? How might your life be different if you decided to spend your money exactly as you think God would spend it if He were in your place? Do you find in your life that you give God the “crumbs” (of your time, of your money) or the first fruits? Read Matthew 6:25-34. How have you experienced God's provision? Share the story!

Prayer Model for John 14:15-18 15 "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever… PRAISE GOD - He is a loving God who never leaves us - He has sent us His Spirit as a helper to be within us forever ASK GOD - For the wisdom to know how to keep His commandments - To help you overcome the hold of sin in your life 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. PRAISE GOD - He is a righteous God Who wants to reveal truth to us - He sets us apart from the world through the Holy Spirit - He dwells within us ASK GOD - To correct any misunderstanding that you may have of His nature and to reveal Himself to you - To give you eyes to see yourself as He sees you – as loved, righteous in His sight and the object of His adoration - To give you eyes to see everyone else as He sees them – as His loved creation whom He desires to reconcile with 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you." PRAISE GOD - He is the redeemer of your soul - He offers relationship with you - He provides salvation for you - He will never leave you or forsake you - He is the soon returning King! Ask God - For the wisdom to identify any misplaced loves or loyalties that should be laid aside - To root out anything that does not reflect Him and replace it with more of Him - To soften your heart so that it can humbly accept His word and obey truth - To continue and complete the work He began in you - For the ability to walk with Him through the Holy Spirit in every day and every moment

May 08 2022 Sunday T. Stacy Hayes  Use The Name Of Jesus This In Him Scripture Study Started On June 21 2021 Go Back And Listen From The Beginning…  The Study In Romans Started on March 30 2022 Go Back And Listen To This Study From The Beginning… Revelation 3:20 KJV/NLT  Open the door… John 16:23  You have the authority… Matthew 7:7-11  Have the Faith in God to expect Him To give you what you need… Numbers 23:19  God is not a liar… Philippians 4:19  All your needs met through Him… 1 Peter 5:8  satan can't hurt you unless you let him… John 10:10  Go Back To June 21 2021 And Start This In Him Scripture Study With Us… Romans 10:9-10  Salvation… Romans 10:17  Faith in God comes from hearing His Word… 2 Corinthians 5:17  We are new creatures in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior… 2 Corinthians 5:21  We are The Righteousness of God In Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior… Mark 10:29-30  100 Fold Return… Ephesians 2:8  We are Saved by Grace through Faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior… Believe God's Word Above All Opinions God Loves The abortion dr's As Much As He Loves The Babies They Are Killing… Mark 10:29-30  100 Fold Return… Share This Podcast On Your Social Media… Website https://the-prodigalson.com Email tstacyhayes@gmail.comWe  YouVersion Bible App https://my.bible.comi iOS App https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prodigal-son/id1450529518?mt=8 …  Android App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.prodical  Social Media https://www.facebook.com/The-Prodigal-SON-209069136315959/ https://www.facebook.com/noreligion1511/ https://twitter.com/noreligion1511 https://www.instagram.com/noreligion1511/ https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCPx4s1CLkSYef6mp4dSuU4w/featured            

To US as -servants of God-, to Fear God means to love, honor, and -worship Him, and to revere and highly exalt Him. But also, to depend upon and trust Him, all of which SHOULD and MUST lead us to humble -obedience to Him- --To, NOT believe God, to NOT believe that He is, and to NOT believe His Holy Word is to disregard and dishonor Him.

Series: Revelation: The Best is Yet to ComeTitle: “How does the Bible end? With an invitation.”Scripture: Revelation 22:10-21; Genesis 3:1-19; John 7:37; 20:31; Isaiah 55:1; 2 Peter 3:1-13(Commentary helps listed at the end)Need:Bottom line: Revelation and the Bible ends with an invitation to come to Him: To watch, wait and witness (despite the suffering) until he returns to take us home to the New heaven and earth.INTRODUCTIONOpening story:God is always working for his people. (Rom 8:28) He's not waiting on us to ask. Ask, yes! But God's working whether we ask or not. God initiates mercy and grace. See Gen 3:1-19.Seminary student Christmas shopping spree. They gave us play money and then let us go in and “buy” gifts for our children. (Isaiah 55:1)Read Genesis 3:1-19; Revelation 22:1-9CONTEXTWe have seen:Jesus and his churches (1-3)The throne and judgments of God (6-16)The whore, the King, and his bride (17-22)It's also noteworthy that these last 2 chapters of Revelation and of the Bible occur when sin has been abolished from the universe. No more sin, shame, guilt, death—it's all history.Bottom line: Revelation and the Bible ends with an invitation to come to Him. (Several, actually) To watch, wait and witness (despite the suffering) until he returns to take us home to the New heaven and earth.OUTLINELAST WEEK invitation 1-2:Two invitations from God to us as we anticipate the New Eden and the reverse of the curse: (6-9)A. Obey God. (6-7)B. Worship God! (8-9)Five more invitations for a total of 7Obey the word. (22:6-7)Worship God! (8-9)Proclaim the truth of God. (10-11)Unlike Daniel, reveal, don't seal his word from the world. Why?Because “the time is near”For each of us it's only a heartbeat away.For all of us, it's never been closer. We're another day closer today.A day is coming when change will no longer be possible. (11) What some say…others say we can still change…“Imagine being at the Grand Canyon and having a tour guide take you to some massive precipice. You look over the edge and realize that the drop is so deep it makes you dizzy. Then the tour guide says, ‘Let the self-assertive fool who wants to destroy himself disregard caution, ignore my instructions, and go over the edge.' Is that what the tour guide wants you to do? P. 4143 things we know in our gut:We all know that we do what we want to do.We all know that we are responsible for what we do.We all know that God will hold us accountable for what we do.“How we respond tot he truth of God's word in this life will confirm our character and determine our destiny forever.” -D AkinPursue the will of God. (12-15)He's coming soon. He will…judge or reward after he…Examines our mindTests our heartGives us according to our waysAs judge, Jesus is fully qualified as he is the omniscient OneAlpha and omegaFirst and lastBeginning and endBe washed in the blood of the lambFor justificationFor sanctificationWashing = “persevering in faithfulness to Christ and refusing to compromise with the world” -D AkinGives us access to Tree of lifeRiver of lifeCity of life…forever!In contrast to those who did/do not. They are left outside the city in the lake of fire (“dogs”)Dogs in that dayStink and are dirtyRoll in their own stinkCannot wash themselvesRespond to the invitation of God. (16-17) Jesus authenticates the message of Revelation in v. 16.Root = source (before David, as God)Offspring = descendant (coming from David, as man)He's the God-man who's the bright morning star (Num 24:17)This passage is Christological. Colossians will expand on this (we'll start that series next week)The “Great Invitation” is a 4-fold invitation (17):The Holy Spirit says come!The bride, the Church of Jesus, says come!The one who hears is invitated.The one who thirsts for abundant, eternal life is invited. (Cf. Isaiah 55:1; John 7:37)Spurgeon says with respect to content and location of these verses:It's placed at the end of the Bible because it's the aim of the Bible.It's like the point of the arrow with the rest of the Bible being the shaft and the feathers.John wrote in his gospel these tings are written so that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the son of the living God, and that by believing you might have life in his name. (John 20:31)As far as you're concerned, this book has missed it's target unless you've accepted his invitation. All the books in the Bible cry to sinners, come to Jesus! Take the water that quenches your thirst!Heed the warning of God. (18-19)Severe warning (adding/subtracting)EveryoneComprehensiveLiterally Revelation (but by implication, all of scripture)Believers love, obey and receive the word.Unbelievers hate, disobey and reject the word.Pray for the coming of God (Return of the King). (20-21)“Yes” - answer the question “I am” - remember who he is“Coming” - second coming/return of the king“Soon” - one heart beat away; 1 day is like 1,000 years to the Lord (2 Peter 3)There is a God.You're not him.Are you ready to meet him?In sum, Revelation ends with a 3-fold posture to assume: watch, wait, and witness.Watch - Keep your eyes on the clouds…He's coming again! He's coming soon! Are you ready?Wait - Persevere. No doubt, suffering will accompany us as we wait. Do not grow weary in doing good in the meantime. Lean into your witness.Witness - This is the great work he's left us to join him in. Exalt the King. Expand the kingdom. As we keep our eyes on the clouds, we also keep our eyes on the crowds (Greg Stier). This is how we're to continue to do good. Our witness will result in invitations being accepted. It may also result in the ultimate witness of martyrdom. If so, so be it. To live is Christ, to die is gain and more of Christ.Ever since Genesis 3, the Garden and the Fall, God has been pursuing us with an invitation to repent and return to him. To repent and believe the truth that sets us free. So it's entirely appropriate that God would end Revelation and the Bible with these grand invitations.CONCLUSIONBottom line: Revelation and the Bible ends with an invitation to come to Him. (Several, actually) To watch, wait and witness (despite the suffering) until he returns to take us home to the New heaven and earth.Closing story:Jim Hamilton's notes“The resurrection guarantees the return.” -JHMines of Moria scene in the Fellowship of the Ring where Gandalf the Grey gives his life to save the Fellowship.Gandalf the Grey is resurrected and then returns as Gandalf the White. He comes back to them to help them finish what they started—to save the world from darkness. P. 411Jesus is coming back and he's inviting you to join him. Of all the ways he could end the Revelation, he chooses to end the letter with an invitation to come to him now.The question is, will you accept his invitation?PrayLord's Supper, 1 Corinthians 11:17-32OTHER NOTES:“The whole point of the book of Revelation is to engender an encounter with Him. An encourager that then empowers us to follow him and his paradoxal way.” - Darryl JohnsonRevelation = Apocalypse = unveiling = breaking through2-fold purpose:Seeks to set the present moment (in all it's brokenness) in light of the unseen realities of the future. Jesus is coming, and bringing with him a whole new creation!Seeks to set the present moment in light of the unseen realities of the present. A fundamental conviction of apocalyptic literature is that “things are not as they seem.”One of the unseen realities of the present is that the time is near. Nothing around us in history or nature tells us the time in near without help from scripture)The great purpose-the pastoral purpose-of Revelation is to open up that more and see Jesus in the midst of it all.Mark 1:15 “The time is fulfilled, the kingdom of God has come near.” Jesus had to tell us this.Matt 24-25: Thrust is the time is near. Believe me. “Be alert” And yet, there's a process that takes time at hand. See kingdom parables too.Jesus talks about the future as imminent AND lots has to happen over time. Wars, rumors of wars, famines, false messiahs, gospel to the whole world…This tension is real.Doesn't every generation feel Ike they're the last one? Makes sense in light of Matt 24-25.Beginning = arche = source and pattern of the series; not just the beginning of the seriesEnd = telos = destiny/purpose of the seriesEx. Acorn's telos is an oak tree and groveThe telos of humanity is to become like Christ.After darkness is complete…Before the faintest sign of dawn…Tiny star seems barely able…but is a reminder that the night will end…will be defeated.The star pulls the morning sun behind it……just as Jesus pulls the kingdom behind him.Maybe your life feels like the darkest part of the night right now. Look to the Bright morning star and remember what he is pulling behind him.Need: To believe Jesus' words, ways and works with respect to the time is near and his handling of our rescue and evil's demise. (My take)OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS:No, God wants you to repent. To change your course heart, mind, soul and strength and follow his ways, words and works.MAIN COMMENTARY HELP:Exalting Jesus in Revelation by Daniel AkinRevelation by Jim HamiltonRevelation by Paige Patterson, New American Commentary seriesBreaking the Code by Bruce Metzger2020 Sermons by Matt ChandlerESV Global Study BibleBible in One Year by Nicky GumbelBible Knowledge CommentaryThe Outline Bible, WilmingtonDiscipleship on the Edge, Darrell W. JohnsonReplyForward

【與詩有約#37】今晚第三十七集！ 領受了牧養的託付後，我們的任務就是要讓我們所牧養的人愛上，或更愛我們的主！今天三首情詩歌讓大家摸著主的愛，也讓我們越唱與主越親近～ 今天節目還邀請了一位神秘嘉賓... 嘿嘿，晚上將帶給大家與以往不同的感受哦！今晚準時鎖定收看，有詩約，別失約啦！ *** 每週四首播: https://bit.ly/2QGk4tR  *** *** 每週六重播on podcast *** 情詩歌中英對照系列： 1. Lord, I just love you 主，我只愛你（職事文摘，第一卷，第一期） 2. The Divine, Romantic story 極深奧秘，莫測大愛 （唱詩人，第五卷，第四期） 3. For her 為祂心愛（唱詩人，第六卷，第四期） 「主，我只愛你」 主，我只愛你，無何能與你比擬。 宇宙中，除了你，還有什麼可寶，可倚？ 主耶穌，我愛你。 「Lord, I just love You」 Lord, I just love You. And there's no one like You. In the whole universe I have no other one like You. Lord Jesus, I love You. 「極深奧秘，莫測大愛」 （一） 在浩瀚宇宙間，隱藏極深奧祕： 是神智慧經綸，遠超人智所及。 照着聖言啟示，神願與人合一： 是神聖羅曼史，顯明祂愛至極。 （副） 哦，神莫測大愛：祂竟成人，過人生， 釘死、復活，成那靈，將人聖別、重生。 人竟成祂配偶，有祂生命、性情，愛裏作他擴增。 神、人合一，聯結、調和且合併－聖城撒冷！ （二） 世人眼瞎心盲，將祂藐視欺侮； 祂在不移愛裏，卻來尋找、眷顧。 祂是神成為人，祂名稱爲耶穌， 是神來作救主，是神與人同住。 （三） 我陷罪惡桎梏，祂來將我救贖； 釘死償我罪債，復活作我永福。 祂、我聯結爲一，我們同入同出； 我得享祂富足，將祂恩愛流露。 （四） 祂愛何等甘美，引我向祂倚投； 耶穌－馨香的名，我愛不住呼求。 得着宇宙至寶，我心夫復何求？ 只願愛祂、事祂，與祂同樂同憂。 「A divine, romantic story」 1 There is a great mystery, a wonderful story; For ages 'twas hidden, now shown in His wisdom; 'Tis a divine romance of God and man in time; Beyond understanding, yet seen in God's speaking. (Chorus) God fell in love with man; For only God's love can Make man just the same as He in life and in nature. We are His expression, His bride, His enlargement; Forever, together, as living, insep'rable as one couple eternally. 2 Though He was rejected by men who were blinded; His love is constraining, His heart still unchanging; Thus in incarnation came He as salvation; His name is called Jesus, and He came to seek us. 3 Though born as a sinner, His blood has redeemed me. He suffered on Calv'ry, then raised up in glory, To regenerate me. Now joined in one spirit I love to enjoy Him, for I've been forgiven! 4 His love is so tender, to Him I'll surrender; His name is so precious, I gladly call, “Jesus!” His Person's so charming, my heart ever winning; I'll hold back no longer, I'll love Him forever. 「爲祂心愛」 （一） 你可知曉你神秘密，自古深藏在祂心裏？ 祂正等待你將全人向祂開啓， 讓祂進入你的心底，啓示祂的永遠目的， 是你得悉祂所欣喜。 （副） 爲祂心愛－召會、新婦，祂來捨身，成功救贖； 爲祂心愛－祂所切慕，祂的傑作，祂的滿足！ （二） 何等奇妙！何等尊榮！蒙主揀選，與祂同工， 成就祂的偉大經綸，滿祂情衷。 享受祂的神聖豐盛，藉祂分賜，供應無窮， 將祂萬般智慧顯明。 （三） 在這享受、滿足之中，才畧識祂諸般恩情： 我猶罪人，與祂爲敵，惡貫滿盈... 祂竟親來歷盡苦痛，“變賣所有”，欣然舍命－ 難測的愛，奇妙莫名！ 「For Her」 1 Don't you want to know your God? What's hidden in His heart for you? How much He longs for you to come And open up — to let Him in to every part Let Him reveal what's on His heart What was the joy set before Him? (Chorus) It was for her the church—His bride It was for her, willingly He died She is the joy deep in His heart His masterpiece—His counterpart. 2 The Lord chose you to be a part Of His great plan, His work of art. What wonder! What a privilege! To satisfy His yearning to share all He is— Divine, unsearchable riches! What wisdom, multifarious expressed! 3 As we enjoy and enter in to all He is  then we'll begin to understand  the feeling in His heart toward us. What love that motivated Him To come to us, despite our sin Why did He go and sell all that He had? 【與詩有約】我們有詩約，別失約囉！ 若是喜歡這個節目的話，歡迎讚以及訂閱哦！ 也請用力的分享給大家！ 禧樂商城https://bit.ly/34ZcCk5 訂閱 Telegram《水深之處》https://t.me/Luke54Taiwan 訂閱 YouTube《水深火熱》https://bit.ly/2QGk4tR 按讚 Facebook《水深火熱》https://bit.ly/2PCk2P6 Powered by Firstory Hosting

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Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8 Pastor Gary Glover This is God’s architecture to handle the difficulties of life: The foundation stone of life! The spiritual house! The precious asset! Questions: Did the Holy Spirit speak to you about anything today? Consider three passages of scripture that are quoted in this section:  Psalm 118:22-23, Isaiah 8:14-15, Isaiah 28:16.  How do these scriptures inform what Peter is saying? What are the implications of a cornerstone?  How can you really tell what the cornerstone of your life is?  What keeps you focused when pressure and demands build up in your life? What three things are stated about Jesus as a living stone in verse 4? What do they mean? Why do you think Peter chose a paradox (living/stones) to describe Jesus? What two metaphors are used to describe Christians in verse 5? How are we living stones? What implications can we draw? (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:6-9; Philippians 1:3-5) What does it mean that we are a “holy priesthood?” In what way are we priests? For what two purposes does a priest exist (see verse 5) ? What sacrifices can we offer that are pleasing to God? What is Jesus to those who believe in Him? To those who do not believe? (6-8) Why?

When David wrote the psalm he was being sorely prosecuted by his enemies. He was praying for them; they were preying on him. Yet throughout the psalm he expresses some rather vehement thoughts. David was not seeking personal revenge. He was above that. Instead, he was praying as God’s anointed king, concerned about the needs of his people. I like the way Psalm 109 ends in verses 30,31. Praise can change a negative situation. It helps us see more clearly and left our hearts to the Lord when the world around us seems so difficult. David not only praises God. That’s a good way to get victory. Instead of thinking constantly about the problem in life, let’s go out and tell others about the One who solves them. Then he makes a third resolution. God is standing at our right-hand (v.31). At the right hand of God is Jesus Christ, our heavenly High Priest, our Advocate. So let’s not be afraid. Let’s not be better. Let’s praise the Lord and realise that He is at our right hand, and we dare not trust anyone or anything but Him *******^******* To trust God when you are surrounded by enemies requires that you walk by faith, not sight. Perhaps you are in a similar situation today. By a courageous act of your will, get your eyes off your enemies and begin praising God. It can change your situation.

YieldingYour Words for 2020This weeks word is from our contest winner, Travis, who got the opportunity to choose this week’s word, Yielding.As you yield freely and fully to the dynamic life and power of the Holy Spirit, you will abandon the cravings of your self - life. - Galatians 5:16 (TPT)What are you yielding to today? Is it to the cravings of your self - life, or is it to the power of the Holy Spirit within you?This yielding is a process, each and every day. The more we turn our attention to Jesus, every problem that seems big, begins to get smaller as we focus on Him.So… are you willing to take God’s hand and trust Him? To yield completely to Him? There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain!Thank You!Become a PatronIf you are one of the many who have been blessed by Cultivate Connection, please consider becoming a monthly patron. Creating space for people to connect with God in this busy world is so vital.As a patron, you empower us to continue producing and developing tools for people to connect with God, discover identity, and awaken purpose for their lives. Learn more on our website at CultivateConnection.comWe Need You!Cultivate Connection is listened to in 129 countries and averages 2,000 listeners a week. Help us reach even more people by sharing this episode on Facebook, Instagram, via email, or whatever other way you prefer.Visit our Facebook page and share your thoughts or ask a question. We read every comment and love responding!Leave a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast app. Your ratings and reviews mean a lot and help this podcast get discovered by others.And lastly, subscribe to Cultivate Collection Weekly, our email providing you with resources and inspiration to help you grow your relationship with God.

God made us for relationships. Through Jesus we are God's adoptive children. But what does it look like to be at home in Him? To really share His life day by day? As Jesus prepares to leave the earth, He talks with His disciples about how they (and we!) can experience an ongoing relationship with Jesus anywhere and anytime.

Have you ever felt alone? Like REALLY alone? Our guess is that you don't like that feeling. The good news is that Jesus promised He would ALWAYS be with you. The question is: Are you with Him?To learn more about Meta Church, visit us online. You can also connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

When God's traits seem exceedingly human (including how He handles anger), what does it mean to draw near to Him To hold ourselves back?

In 1739, just in time for Christmas, Charles Wesley wrote “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” It's been sung each year on stages, streets and malls in classical, pop, country and every style in between ever since. What is all the “harking” about? Each Advent service, we’ll unpack one stanza and mine it for the rich scriptural and theological treasure contained within. Five Verses, Five Life-Changing Ideas, Five Amazing Reasons To Celebrate The Birth Of Jesus! This week we’ll explore the idea of reconciliation with God. Is our relationship with Him all that it can be? Are we walking in the joy of it? What holds us back? What separates us? What keeps us from believing He cares? What keeps us from a rich interactive relationship with Him? To what lengths will He go to be reconciled to you? HARK!!!

How do we best honor God? What does it mean to worship Him? To me, the purest form of worship is just in living out your everyday life in adoration of Him and gratefulness to Him. Today is a tiny invitation to see the holy in the ordinary, to find the sacred in the simple and to be real, raw and honest with yourself and others. Jump right in and let’s be real together! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

God speaks to His children but at times we struggle with hearing His voice. God wants to guide us in our lives. We need His guidance. But how do we understand His voice so we may follow Him? To recognize and become attuned to the voice of God, it begins by applying God’s word, seeking His voice, and expecting to hear from Him.

REFLECTION QUOTES “The universe, they say, is so vast, it makes man utterly insignificant. Why would God have bothered to create such a microscopic speck called the earth and humanity and then get involved with us? Beneath this question is a fundamental failure to see what the universe is about. It is about the greatness of God, not the significance of man. God made man small and the universe big to say something about himself. And he says it for us to learn and enjoy—namely, that he is infinitely great and powerful and wise and beautiful.” ~John Piper “The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens; by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.” ~Proverbs 3:19-20 “Loving a holy God is beyond our moral power. The only kind of God we can love by our sinful nature is an unholy god, an idol made by our own hands. Unless we are born of the Spirit of God, unless God sheds His holy love in our hearts, unless He stoops in His grace to change our hearts, we will not love Him… To love a holy God requires grace, grace strong enough to pierce our hardened hearts and awaken our moribund souls.” ~R. C. Sproul “For the essence of sin is man substituting himself for God (Gen. 3:1-7), while the essence of salvation is God substituting himself for man (2 Cor. 5:21). Man asserts himself against God and puts himself where only God deserves to be; God sacrifices himself for man and puts himself where only man deserves to be.” ~John Stott “Every day, I wake up into Romans 7. Every dadgum day. My alarm goes off and I sit up in bed, my uncoffeed consciousness groggily gearing up for sins–both of omission and of commission. I'm engaged in the flesh before I even get my feet on the carpet. And yet, right there beside me, laid out like the day's outfit for school, are new mercies. Romans 8 lies right there, spooning Romans 7 in a full-size bed, no wiggle room.” ~Jared Wilson SERMON PASSAGE Psalm 24:1-10 (ESV) 1 The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, world and those who dwell therein, 2 for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. 3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. 5 He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. 6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah 7 Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. 8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle! 9 Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. 10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah

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Do you remember what it was like when you realised you had a crush on someone for the first time? You can’t wait to see them, or hear their voice - your heart skips a beat when they send you a text.. you’d do ANYTHING for them, and you’d do it with a smile because you believe you’re in love. Our relationship with God is the same...but are we in love enough with Him to willingly and gladly do what He asks? To want to spend time with Him? To speak to and eagerly wait to hear from Him? Join us this week as we rediscover our “first love” of Jesus.

Jesus, the Son of God, was a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief, rejected by men; yet He had so much power, not just power in heaven, but power on earth. Why did God send His Son alone into a world which would kill Him? To demontrate two things: firstly, that He had power on earth to heal the sick, and secondly, that He could forgive sin. This is why He could say to the paralytic, "Be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you: arise, take up your bed and walk!" 'Our God Reigns' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

God has given us the full armor of God are more. He has also assured us that we have the Christian .44 magnum. This is to give us confidence to stand for Him- To transform us from mild manner reporters to people with power and abilities far beyond mere mortal men. Listen and stand firm-

BECAUSE HE’S WORTH IT - Part 2 - The Heart Of Our Worship (Ephesians 5:18-21) God is on His throne in heaven and He wants to be on the throne of your life. What does that mean and how could it happen? What difference would it make in your life if God was the One teaching you, leading you, empowering you and filling your life with His Presence? And, if all that became true in your life, what difference would it make in how you relate to others, to yourself and to Him? To the level of happiness and fulfillment you would have in your life?

Who is Jesus? Do you really know Him? To know Him is the goal of every believer.

POA e7 Into Scripture Focus Rev 3 1 John 5 John 1 Galations ch 3 To him that overcometh..... Define born again Is it the will of man to be born again? 6DM in concert Trinity Assembly of God Zachery Michael Burgess 6DM's new single Rebecca M Huey Eric Patrick Thomas  Susan Shearer  Youth Pastor Scott Shamel God's outpouring of love Psalm 23  Chase, follow, pursue, hunt Goodness and mercy Zach and Myhre feature film/documentary Bring awareness educate the medical community www.inspireshirt.com www.168film.com 6DM's song for Zach's documentary film Susan Shearer with 168 Film to bring about Zach's lifetime dream of being an actor with the Red Carpet experience in California! Rev 3 To him that overcometh..... To sit down in the Throne of God with God Who overcomes? How? Conquer, overcome, prevail and to get the victory 1 John 5 Define born again Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world John 1 Is it the will of man to be born again? As many as received Him To them gave He power Not of the will of the flesh Nor of the will of man Born NOT after the will of the flesh Born NOT after the will of the man Flesh and Spirit war against each other Christians walk in the Spirit Galations 3 Are you now made perfect by the flesh? KNOW ye therefore! Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made The law was our schoolmaster to bring us to Christ And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise

2006-04-30-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 30, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Acts 20:17-24; II Peter 3:18; Exodus 23:29-30Topic: SurvivalNotes:- Paul did not expect good to happen, a miracle, these did not move him- God has ordained that we suffer tribulations sometimes- Initial state of spiritual euphoria will not last- God owns you, has given you Jesus, all needs met in Him- To be healthy you must grow slowly- We must know what feels like to be a Christian without the excitement, this breaks self-confidence- We don’t grow by experiences, struggles with God or Satan- Would you rather be a tree or a mushroom?- Growth not uniform, everyone different, no shortcuts to be a Christian- People seek blessing, anointing, gifts, live from revival to revival- Christianity is not a sprint, but a marathon- Revival vs. Survival (revival-moths around a light bulb,  survival-to outlive and outlast)- Jumping up does not make you taller- Are you enjoying Jesus or enduring the call- Won't have Damascus road experience, we entertain angels unaware

2006-04-30-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 30, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Acts 20:17-24; II Peter 3:18; Exodus 23:29-30Topic: SurvivalNotes:- Paul did not expect good to happen, a miracle, these did not move him- God has ordained that we suffer tribulations sometimes- Initial state of spiritual euphoria will not last- God owns you, has given you Jesus, all needs met in Him- To be healthy you must grow slowly- We must know what feels like to be a Christian without the excitement, this breaks self-confidence- We don’t grow by experiences, struggles with God or Satan- Would you rather be a tree or a mushroom?- Growth not uniform, everyone different, no shortcuts to be a Christian- People seek blessing, anointing, gifts, live from revival to revival- Christianity is not a sprint, but a marathon- Revival vs. Survival (revival-moths around a light bulb,  survival-to outlive and outlast)- Jumping up does not make you taller- Are you enjoying Jesus or enduring the call- Won't have Damascus road experience, we entertain angels unaware