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Episode 162: Who Are you? First, we must recognize the importance of understanding our identity is found in who Jesus is and what He has done. We must learn to distinguish the difference between the lies and the truth. We are created in the image of God. We are His Masterpiece. As a Daughter of the King, we need to stop the negative self-talk, the self-doubt, and stop listening to who the world says we are. We need to get into God's word and know who it is that He says we are. We are His and He is ours. As a Daughter of the King, He is always with us. He is our good, good Father. We can know that anything that comes our way first goes through His hands. He is at work on our behalf, He will defend us, protect us, lead us, and guide us. We can trust Him and rest in Him - even when it makes no sense. Today is the day to decide that we trust Him. We stand firm on His promises. We believe His word is true. Take some time to read and study Ephesians 1. Reading God's word is how you get to know who God is. As you read it, ask Him what He want you to know. Look for how you apply His word to your everyday life. We would love to share some amazing truths with you about your identity. Visit https://www.engageformore.com/freeresources and download the booklet, "Who Are You?" Reach out to us today and let's schedule a time to talk about how we can help you - https://forms.gle/utvdGEX5uths18tX9 The Engage for More Podcast is so honored to be included on the TOP 100 CHRISTIAN PODCAST by FeedSpot. Check out the list at https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_podcasts/ CONNECT WITH US AT: ▶︎Website: https://www.engageformore.com ▶︎Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EngageforMore ▶︎Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/163312072559573 ▶︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/engageformore/ We exist to encourage you to engage and experience the more Jesus came to offer. Learn more about our Coaching Programs: https://www.engageformore.com/coaching Here's Pam's book - https://a.co/d/er42DKW Here's Pam's Blog - https://www.pampegram.com/master-what-matters Here's Pam's Website - https://www.pampegram.com #engageformore #identity #christianliving #dailydevotional
For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:10 NLT)God, the Master, created you to be His Masterpiece. You are perfectly designed to do His good work.
This week John talks about how God has a purpose for each and every one of us! You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Why Me? Important Points: Why does God Love Me? Because I am His Masterpiece! Why should I Be the One? Because I Am Chosen! Why do Bad Things Happen to Me? God's strength is Displayed through My Weakness! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Psalms 22:1-8 1 Peter 2:21-24 Acts 15:8-9 Ephesians 2:8-10 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 1 Corinthians 13:12 Galatians 6:7-9 Romans 13:12 1 Peter 1:6-7 James 1:2-4 2 Corinthians 12:7b-10
Guest Speaker Dave McTaggart brings us a word of encouragement that we are all Gods masterpieces and created for a purpose. The post His Masterpiece appeared first on Gospel Mission Church.
Did you know that God calls you His Masterpiece? You, just as you are right now, are priceless to God. Come, and find out how seeing the good in yourself can change your life.
God has a beautiful story written for you, His Masterpiece, you the enemy tries to steal from you and interupt your story so that you spend so much time absorbed by the wounds and trying to heal and break free that you don't actually have the healed time to go live the empowered, God-written story! It's a deception. Healing is possible. You can heal from mental and emotional pain, overcome stuck points, and break free from what holds you back. If you would like to try Michelle's Empowerment Oasis program and her Empowered Freedom Framework to finally gain a strategic view and plan for taking back the power God has already provided for you to step into your best life yet, reach out to Michelle@mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com for a free 15 minute Discovery Call to share what your needs are and see how the program can be helpful for your needs.
Remember growing up with a dream to become something specific? Like wanting to become a firefighter. Or an astronaut. Or maybe even a professional soccer player. Well, the problem is that most people cannot seem to discover their purpose, or the ‘why' behind their existence on this Earth. We need to stop trying to look within ourselves and instead look to Jesus. Look up to the one who calls you, His Masterpiece. Let Him be the influence of your life.
We may KNOW God's Word says in Ephesians 2:10 that, "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." And yet, we still struggle with seeing ourselves as GOD sees us. We don't always LIVE like we are who God says we are! In this lagniappe edition of Rinse and Repeat, I explore what it means that we are His workmanship - His MASTERPIECE - and what that means for how we see ourselves. Join me for this special, deeply personal edition entitled, "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall... You are Who God Says You Are." (RAR2022EP39)
TESTIMONIES………………06/23/02 Revelation 12:11 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. Martyria a testifying A WITNESS the office committed to the prophets of testifying concerning future events (Rev. 19:10 Jesus =Spirit of Prophecy…) what one testifies, testimony, i.e. before a judge evidence given (judicially or genitive case):—record, report, testimony, witness. Some Meanings…..a)A formal written or spoken statement (that is evidence) given especially in a court of law…b) PROOF provided by the existence or appearance of something (Testament, proof, evidence)..c) a public recounting of a religious conversion or experience…The story a WITNESS tells,,,An open , public declaration of FAITH WORDS/SYNONYMS………….Judgment, TRUTH, Confession, DEMONSTRATION, declaration, Evidence, WITNESS, Confirmation, RECOLLECTION, Testimonial, REVELATION, attest to something, validation, SUBSTANTIATE, proof, Precepts of God(like 10 commandments) The person(s) giving TESTIMONY has special qualifications or credentials to give credence to what they say or show Always GIVEN in the Public Arena ACTS 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be [a*]witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” *Martys…derivative of Martyria…also from where we get the word Martyr a witness in a legal sense an historical sense one who is a spectator of anything, e.g. of a contest in an ethical sense those who after his example have proved the strength and genuineness of their faith in Christ by undergoing a violent death Most literally One who bears witness by death II Timothy 1:6-8 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, MIND TRAFFIC #101!! 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 14 For the love of Christ ###compels us###, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. Galatians 5:5-6 5 For we [not relying on the Law but] through the [strength and power of the Holy] Spirit, by faith, are waiting [confidently] for the hope of righteousness [the completion of our salvation]. 6 For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love. ### If you Have FAITH you will Take ACTION Eph. 2:10 For we are His Masterpiece created unto unto useful, excellent, distinguished 7& honorable deeds, products,& arts of wonder,,, ACTS 2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved (declared,demonstrate, prove by argument)of God among you by miracles and **wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know(Mk. 16:15-18) Wonder (Noun and Verb): A PRODIGY "something strange," causing the beholder to marvel, is always used in the plural, always rendered "wonders," and generally follows semeia, "signs;" the opposite order occurs in Act 2:22, 43; 6:8, RV; Act 7:36; in Act 2:19 "wonders" occurs alone. A sign is intended to appeal to the understanding, a "wonder" appeals to the imagination, a power (dunamis) indicates its source as supernatural. "Wonders" are manifested as Divine operations in thirteen occurrences (9 times in Acts); three times they are ascribed to the work of Satan through human agents, Mat 24:24; Mar 13:22; 2Th 2:9. Revelation 12:11 b and they DID NOT Love their lives to the DEATH ACTS 22:20 ‘Mar—toos' (from Martyria) & also means ‘witness'(Rev.17:5,6..Blood of the Martyrs) Does LIVING out the real TRUTH(Testimony) in our Lives demand/compel ones death if Necessary?…example ‘This is the hill I will die on'
It's been an incredible week at Riverbluff's 2022 VBS! GOD has done some amazing things in the lives of many children, teens, and even the ministry partners! This week's theme verse for VBS is Ephesians 2:10. The entire week was all about how GOD, the Master Artist, is working to redeem, reclaim, and transform us, His creation, to the original design He planned for us. We are HIS “Masterpiece” in Christ Jesus! Disastrously, there is a great soul destroying scheme that the ancient enemy of the LORD has deployed. It sets out to deface and deform GOD's great work in us. When we succumb to that scheme, much devastation eventually follow; but JESUS has given HIS followers specific ways to overcome this evil scheme! In this message, Pastor Joe Still leads us to look to JESUS for best ways to experience life as the “Masterpieces” HE created us to be!
In speaking about God desiring to make us His Masterpiece, what do you think that looks like when He is finished? We learned that He does it to show what a life that is yielded to Him can become. Now, when that happens, we become a people of Faith and Praise. This is the place we get to that glorifies God.
Mother's Day is a special day. It is the day when we celebrate the very person that God used to bring us into this world. At the same time, Mother's Day is a can be a really difficult day for many. But no matter where you may be in your life situation this Mother's Day, please be encouraged that God is faithful in both the good times and the hard times. Join Pastor Jacob Danieley and Westside Fellowship as they celebrate Mother's Day by examining Naomi, from the book of Ruth, to learn how God is able to turn our mess into His Masterpiece!
Christopher Pastore is Associate Professor of History at the University at Albany, State University of New York.Focusing on early American environmental history, his most recent book, titled Between Land and Sea: The Atlantic Coast and the Transformation of New England (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2014), examines the Narragansett Bay watershed from first European settlement through the early nineteenth century. As a journalist, he has contributed articles on sailing or related topics to the New York Times, Boat International, Cruising World, Newport Life, Offshore, Restoration Quarterly, Real Simple, and Sailing World, where he worked as Associate Editor. He also served as Editor of American Sailor and Junior Sailor, the official publications of U.S. Sailing, the sport's national governing body. In 2005 (paperback 2013), he published a biography of Nathanael Herreshoff titled Temple to the Wind: The Story of America's Greatest Naval Architect and His Masterpiece, Reliance (Lyons Press, 2005).Christopher Pastore holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in American History and M.S. in college teaching from the University of New Hampshire as well as a B.A. in Biology from Bowdoin College and M.F.A. in nonfiction Creative Writing from the New School for Social Research, where he has taught courses in the Writing Program for fourteen years. During the 2018-2019 academic year he was a Marie Curie COFUND Fellow at the Trinity College Dublin Long Room Hub Arts & Humanities Research Institute.Learn more about Christopher at: www.christopherpastore.comChristopher's faculty page: https://www.albany.edu/history/faculty/christopher-pastoreYou may order his book Between Land and Sea at: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674281417Original music for podcast composed by Nela Ruiz Music Soundtrack Composer For Films | Nela Ruiz Music Composer (nelaruizcomposer.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
You are one of a kind and THE ONE AND ONLY GOD of the entire universe sees you as His Masterpiece...even in weight loss!
You are not mass produced You are one of a kind and THE ONE AND ONLY GOD of the entire universe sees you as His Masterpiece...even in weight loss!
‘For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. ‘ Ephesians 2:10 The post “His Masterpiece!” – March 20, 2022 first appeared on Meadowood Baptist Church.
Date: 3/15/2022 Name of podcast: Everything You See Episode title and number: Knocking Down Your Walls and Going to God Episode Five Terri and Wendy discuss what it is like to choose God over going to the barricade. They share how this goes against our independent culture, but how fulfilling it is to do so. Terri and Wendy talk about various steps to being vulnerable before God. They encourage listeners to identify what type of relationship they are in both with a partner but with God as well. Being before God means being fully naked and vulnerable. They discuss God strengthening each person by how He proclaims the truth about their identity. Finally, they wrap up with allowing yourself to be delighted in by God. 1- Identify What Kind of Relationship you Have With Others2- Identify What Kind of Relationship you Have With God3- Going to God as you are, with your raw emotions and scars4- Being Strengthened by God and Allowing Him to Identify You as His Masterpiece 5- Allow God to Delight in you Connect With Us: 1-We would LOVE for you to contact us: Website: everythingyousee.org Email: info@everythingyousee.org 2-Share the episode with others: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1907983/10251109 Buzzsprout: If you follow the below link, it lets Buzzsprout know we sent you and gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan. It also helps support our show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1890278
God delights in loving and favoring you because you are His Glorious Inheritance of His Beloved Son Jesus Christ. He claimed you as His Inheritance before the foundation of the world to be His child. And He drew you to Himself through His Great Love that never weakens and made you His Masterpiece to accomplish the good works He prepared in advance for you to do. You have also received an Inheritance from God, Who gave you the Holy Spirit as the Unbreakable Seal of My Promise that guarantees you will receive all your inheritance promised. He gave you access to all His riches of living in union as one with Christ including His Power, Wisdom, Righteousness, Holiness and Redemption.
The challenges you face make you stronger, depending on God's Grace in you to always be more than enough. For His Power finds its full expression through your challenges, relying on your Oneness with Christ to infuse you with His Explosive Power to conqueror every challenge.Your life is hidden in Christ with God. It was always God's Perfect Plan to reveal you as His Delightful child through your union with Jesus to prove His Passionate Love is yours forever. Now, you are One in union with Him, and there is no power in all creation that can distance you from God's Passionate Love.His Endless Love flowing from your intimate relationship with Jesus is the Power of Unity on display throughout all eternity to revealing you are His Masterpiece of Love in Christ. God rejoices over you continuously, wrapping you in His Presence with Unfailing Love that calms all your fears because you are joined to Him, Who cannot fail you.
In this message Pastor Saddler reminds us that we are created by God and are His Masterpiece. We are precious to Him and should worship him with our lives!
Description: One day she discovered she was more than a conqueror. She was a survivor Fierce and strong, bold and confident. She is me and I am Her! Unapologetically a piece of the Master, because I am His Masterpiece! A Mother's Love, Tested!! Yashica B! Click here for a free preview of Yashica's Book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B093585JKX&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_G8KDTVQJYFHRHDYB91JT Find Yashica's Book: A Mother's Love Tested on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Love-Tested-Why-Not/dp/1734932627 Reach out Yashica on Facebook and other social media - @Yashica B
Aaron spends time looking at our next element, Creativity. Through his talk he unpacks the idea that we are made in the likeness of The Creator who invites us to participate in His Masterpiece by contributing and cultivating our unique creativity.
Hi yall! In this episode Tori and I talk about seeing yourself the way God sees you. You are truly His Masterpiece and you need to remind yourself of that daily. Also we are doing a HUGE GIVEAWAY at 10:30am est time 7/29 with Thrive Bibles! We are giving away 40 domestically and 10 internationally! You can find out how to enter on our Instagrams! (linked below) Huge thanks to Thrive Bible and Tyndale Publishing for making this possible!Worship Song Below:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1XUP9dXSoN4Fi5IB51ZWWi?si=h143-AqcR-C-m-fyM_86SgPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/themastersfamOur Instagrams: Tori's- https://www.instagram.com/torimasters/Chad's- https://www.instagram.com/chadmasters/Podcast- https://www.instagram.com/themessymasterpiecepodcast
God has rooted you and grounded you securely in His Deep Love to keep you strong, empowering you to discover the great magnitude of His Love and experience all its varied dimensions. Endless Love so far-reaching and deeply intimate pouring out on you, filling and flooding you with God Himself.He never gives you a spirit of fear, but His Endless Love drives out fear and expels every trace of worry and stress because there is no fear in Love. He has given you the Holy Spirit's mighty power at work in you; He pours Endless Love into your heart and gives you a calm and well-balanced mind filled with sound reasoning to do what pleases God.From the Beginning, God planted His Deep Love within you to be activated by His Living Water to create you into His Masterpiece. He loves you with an Everlasting Love and handpicked you out for Himself before He made the universe in eternity past to be revealed as His child holy and blameless before Him in Love.
Blessings! As we are coming to a close with the message series The Midst, Pastor Jack details the Love that we must have to begin to be a part of Healing for our Culture. Our call is clear and it begins with loving one another even amongst our differences. We are Reminded that MOSAIC is Broken pieces coming together to make something beautiful. Can we be the piece that the lord is calling to come together for His Masterpiece?
HELLO, WELCOME TO EPISODE 8 OF BEING TOUCHED BY MERCY AND LIVING ON GRACE PODCAST. I AM YOUR HOST PATRICE BUTTS AND BECAUSE OF THE RESPONSES WE RECEIVED FROM LAST WEEK'S PODCAST, I CAN OFFICIALLY SAY I NOW HAVE A CO-HOST. HEY DWAYNE.DISCLAIMER: YOU MUST BE IN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST JESUS TO FULLY GRASP THESE TEACHING AND TO LIVE THIS KIND OF ABUNDANT LIFE!Recap: LAST WEEK WE TALKED ABOUT THE TROUBLES OF LIFE AND LEARNING TO WALK IN THEM AND NOT ALLOWING FEAR TO OVERTAKE YOU BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT HE LOVE US AND THAT HIS LOVE CONQUERS ALL. OUR FEARS, OUR TRIALS, AND OUR PAIN.THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Introduction: WHO ARE YOU TO GOD? A MASTER DESIGN WITH A MASTER'S PLAN!EPHESIANS 2:1010 For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (NIV)10 For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (NLT)A masterpiece is precious -extremely valuable to the Artist. John 3:16 is the clear evidence of this.ROMANS 5:8 says, “But God demonstrated His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.As a Sinner, we are His Masterpiece and as a Saint, we are His Masterpiece. Some of us needed a whole lot of help to get to this point in our lives.Here is where God says we are his workmanship (work of art, masterpiece). Workmanship-We are fearfully/wonderfully made. Fearfully in Hebrew means made with great reverence, heart-felt interest, and with respect. Wonderfully- Hebrew unique/set apart. (PS 139:14)2 Corinthians 5:2 says “God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us so that in him we might become the very righteousness of God. Now tell me if that's not Masterpiece then I do not know what is. We are Master Designs with a Master's Plan.The word Masterpiece means work done with extraordinary skill, do we understand the skillfulness of God. God is all-powerful, He can speak and nothing becomes everything. We are God's design, no one can clone you, no one can replicate you, no one can emulate you, and I know they try, but no one can genetically copy you. We are God's masterpiece. A masterpiece is described as a work that is given much critical thoughts when it is considered the greatest work of a person's career. As children of God aren't we constantly being talked about, criticized, & ostracized. Can I say I am a Master Design with a Master's Plan?“Created in Christ Jesus for good works.” The workmanship, the work of art, the masterpiece that God has been showing off in us was created in Christ Jesus. God has united us with Christ through His death, burial, and resurrection, and gave us eternal life through Him. This means our strength does not come through our willpower, but through Christ in us. As Christ lives in us, He wants to continue doing good works as He did on earth. Christ told his disciples that they would do greater works than He had done. Meaning carrying the gospel message to the utmost parts of the world. (Jn. 14:12) God has important work for each of His children to do, but it must be accomplished through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen!!! You can find me on FB/Instagram, Google, Apple iTunes, Spotify, Buzzsprout. Continue to share, tell a friend, tell somebody.Next week we will dive into GETTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL! IS IT UNFORGIVENESS THAT'S HOLDING YOU BACK? Study this week EPHESIANS 4:30-32.3 $25 gift cards giveaway to Amazon, Walmart, Visa. Tuesday, June 1st, I will announce the winners.Thanks for joining this podcast. There will be a new episode uploaded every Thursday starting at 6 am! ENDING PHRASEREMEMBER MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS, IT TAKES GRACE TO MAKE IT!
THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE is a life of Valiant and Courageous Service. We are crafted in the image of God, as His Masterpiece, to do great things… the things He has given us life to do!!!
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Welcome friends! God has created us to be His Masterpiece. As you listen today you will learn more about being His Workmanship and His Workers. We are not saved by good works but for good works. Lead Pastor, O'Mar Stennett speaks to us from Ephesians 2:10. Let us not be just hearers of the Word but doers also! Blessings!!
Learn how to get free from feelings of less than, because you were made for more. Has anyone ever told you that God calls you His Masterpiece? Sweet friend, that means you are a Piece of the Master! In the world we live in though, we often find ourselves believing we’re not enough, but we will be once we lose weight and get fit. God doesn’t want us living like this. He only made one you, and you are priceless to Him. Let those words wash over you! Get Free! Join me for day 6 of the #strongconfidenthisdevo video and podcast series. Faith Fuel Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9 Song “Not Backing Down” by Blanca Remember you are Strong. Confident. His. Start seeing yourself through His eyes, listen HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-confident-his-with-kim-dolan-leto/id1504962677 or here https://www.kimdolanleto.com/strong-confident-his-podcast Follow along with your devotional. Grab your copy of the Strong. Confident. His. Faith & Fitness Devotional HERE: Get Weekly Faithmail!
If God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power and He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, then you too as a living creation in Christ, His Masterpiece, born anew by the Spirit and anointed by God with the power of the Holy Spirit, will going about doing good, healing all oppressed by the devil for God is with you! Ephesians 2:10 states that you are a masterpiece unto Good Works You have been created, set apart, handpicked, chosen, consecrated, ordained by God to walk in good works. Join Apostle Cathy Coppola as she brings this word from Ephesians 2:1-10 For more information visit our website at www.cathycoppola.org
Having doubts about your faith? Today Pastor Nat addresses the assurance factor and reminds you that God’s gift of salvation is never repealed. The Lord has called you His Masterpiece and He’s waiting for you to come back to Him today. Download the Transcript of Today's PodcastIn the midst of everything that’s going on, the pressure to be self-sufficient and ‘do it yourself’ is high, but it isn’t the life God offers. That’s the way of this world--to direct us to try harder and work smarter so that we can take care of ourselves. But the way of the cross points toward the place where we stop striving . . . stop pushing . . . stop seeing things as self-initiated effort, so that we can instead fall into the boundless, liberating, refreshing grace of God!In the face of these difficulties the world is offering right now, no matter where people stand spiritually, we want to help bring them one step closer to Jesus and His grace! Will you help us in that mission by supporting the work that God is doing through Back to the Bible?As our thanks for your gift of any size, In The Grip of Grace by Max Lucado will help you lean into God’s grace in fresh ways. Be renewed through this study of His Word as we close this last chapter of 2020 and begin 2021.
In this Episode taken from Ephesians 5:8-11 we continue to discuss Not only How God wants to 'Expose us Before The World', but that he intends to use us,His Church to 'Restrain' or Hold back evil in the world, as we shine forth our Beautiful Portrait in His Light. {0:43-1:58} Reading of Text Eph. 5:1-11 {1:58-3:00} As I studied this passage vs. 11 was high-lighted to me (reading again vs. 8-11) , this was revealed to me as an answer to the darkness, that is being "The Great Exposure"... {3:06-3:31} THREE Key POINTS so far 1) We are being developed in God's Darkroom as a beautiful Portrait, that God intends to show off to the world...2) Light is essential for exposure, Exposure is Birthed in Light....3) We are God's Treasure/Inheritance that is protecting in order to reveal this at the right time. { 3:31- 4:12} Col. 1:12 Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to share in the Inheritance of the Saints In Light.....the word LIGHT comes from the Greek word 'PHOS", from which we derive our word Phosphorus...also in scripture LIGHT is often referred to as "REVELATION" ( Greek= APOKALYPSIS) {4:12-4:28} The Portrait,The Inheritance,, FELLOWSHIP with both God & Man,Light are all crucial for God to Bring about THE GREAT EXPOSURE He desires for this palnet {4:35-5:00} Example of Moses & the right amount of light needed to expose a picture {5:00-5:33} The uncovering,unveiling, revealing of a secret or what is hidden requires a Revelation {5:50-5:56} Only in the Light of Revelation can our Inheritance be found {6:05-6:14} Without fellowship In the Light w/God & the Saints this whole 'Exposure' Process will FAIL! {6:14-6:36} a re-reading of {4:08-5:00} {6:36-6:45} Since Light is so critical to this process lets look @ some more points for clarity {6:45-6:53} POINT #4 Fellowship with God & His Saints will Increase the LIGHT you Have. {6:53-7:38} Proverbs 4:18 "The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day." ...Your Masterpiece, Treasure, that God desires to SHINE Through is meant to shine more brightly each day you walk with Him...This increased brightness increases as we walk with Him & have Fellowship with His Saints. {7:38-7:57} Fellowship = KOINONIA in Greek, meaning joint participation,association,contribution,community, fellowship, intercourse...AND of course we are talking about this taking place with other humans as well as ABBA {7:57 -9:30} 1 John 1:7, NIV: "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin."...........Fellowship with God+Saints as we walk together in God's Light...We can never walk ALONE, there are no 'Spiritual Lone Rangers' In The Kingdom of God....We need BOTH the Darkroom experience w/ God+Each other!....The enemy will 'pick off' loners & deceive them.....The sign of a healthy Saint= ONE that is in fellowship WITH the Body of Christ , BOTH creating together Masterpieces, Inheritances,Treasures to show off to the World.....A LONER Lacks Light , is deceived, & the enemy may pick them off! {9:30-11:15} 2 Corinthians 3:18, NLT: "So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord........Some say this 'Mirror' could be our Brethren...that is we reflect God's Glory back & forth between us as we fellowship together & this will cause us to ascend into Higher levels of God's Glory, light, & Revelation... UNVEILED FACES..speaks of being vulnerable & exposed...JAMES exhorts us to 'confess our faults to each other.'...There is a time to 'open up' about faults & shortcomings with the Brethren..this will foster an authentic brokenness & humility leading to us burning ever brighter & with more clarity before the world...When we are walking in God's LIGHT we will be drawn to others Walking In Light that have the same hearts...Just as bugs are drawn to light. {11:15 -13:13} FELLOWSHIP brightens the illumination inside of us for enabling God to create the 'Masterpiece' w/in us.....'Iron sharpens Iron'...Also Iron POLISHES Iron as well...EXAMPLES of dirty 1955 Chevy Belair & Going out with a spot on my shirt compared with allowing ourselves to be cleaned up, corrected, polished by each other in the Body of Christ, too often we are too proud to allow this....However for ABBA to put on 'The Corporate Art Show' he desires with the Body of Christ we will need to be as clean & polished as possible! {13:13 -18:33} POINT # 5 God is Creating a RESTRAINER Both to Expose & Hod back the Darkness....and that Restrainer is YOU & I...we have entered a Time of Darkness as never before in 2020...II Thessalonians 2:1-12 The rise of the Anti-Christ,,,The AX is roaming the earth possibly , yet not yet fully revealed...We could say, that 'The Ungodly Picture' is currently in the development process even now....vs.6 "RESTRAIN" means to withhold, hold back something,...A FORCE of some kind is Holding back something,,,what it is holding back is the revealing & formation of the AX govt....some commentators/scholars believe this WITHHOLDING FORCE to be The Holy Spirit, & I would agree with that, However I see this as The Bride of Christ with God's Spirit inside of them holding back the darkness....that is The Sons & Daughters of God Fully showing forth God's Glory as His Masterpiece...Then the 'Restrainer' will be taken out of the way...I believe that comes through the Rapture....I like the TPT Translation here..."The One Who Now PREVAILS"....as we PREVAIL with God, As we shine Brighter & Brighter we hold Back darkness {18:37-20:12} DANIEL 11:31-32 The people that KNOW their God, shall be strong & Do EXPLOITS....speaking of End Time events of Jewish Christians in the Tribulation having the AX take over their temple & eliminate sacrifices....This verse can also apply to our time as The Bride/Masterpiece/Treasure will arise & DO EXPLOITS as we Become that 'Great Exposure' to the world....as God's LIGHTS resisting the darkness...we are also speaking of APOKALYPSIS/Revelation...an uncovering, an unveiling.... {20:13-22:02} RE. 1:1 The APOKALYPSIS of Jesus Christ...21 chapters of end time visions Ephesians 1:17,18 A Spirit of REVELATION....Lk. 2:32 Jesus to bring a light of REVELATION....Romans 8:19 The whole earth groans for the REVELATION of the sons of God...Ro. 16:25 The Bride of Christ will be established by a wore of REVELATION {22:02-23:25 } We as The Church/Bride of Christ are that GREAT EXPOSURE that is beginning to shine brighter & brighter to the world.......I am beginning to believe in this trying year of 2020...with Covid19, Racial riots, unemployment, election uncertainty, that this is the beginning of God's great Exposure to the world as Habakkuk prophesied of the Glory of God covering the world as the water covering the sea {23:25-30:14} Examples of Men/Women of God who processed with ABBA in the Dark room who did great works for God in their Time.....MOSES...perhaps God is calling you as a chain breaker today?...GIDEON.....God saw Him as Warrior that would defeat the enemy......eventually, God's light will 'break out of us' confounding & defeating the enemy...King SAUL....are you hiding today from God's call on your life.....David.....was not even PRESENT for His own anointing as King!...God LOOKS at the Heart!....ESTHER...called out of obscurity she had to be brave & step up, even endangering her life....Have you been called "For Such a Time as This?" ...It may be uncomfortable for You to step out just as it was for Esther..................GET in the Darkroom with ABBA & find out who he wants you to BE...forget your own ideas!......He wants to EXPOSE His sons & daughters to the world to bring Revival, Revelation, Refreshing! {30:14 Ephesians 5:8-11 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. Fruit never strives to bring forth fruit...as it's in the light & well watered a tree brings forth good fruit...we are HIS garden it says in Song of Solomon...being in His Presence in the Darkroom, the fruit will just begin to develop & will just Flow out from you! You are his Highly favored sons & daughters today & your time for exposure to this world has come!The whole earth is now groaning for the EXPOSURE of God's sons & daughters...this is YOUR HOUR To step up...step out..show courage,,,so be EXPOSED & SHINE!...Hold back & defeat the forces of the enemy...This is Your Time! Amen!
Have you befriended the enemy in your mind that says you're not good enough? Have you struggled with a poor self-image and low confidence for the majority of your life? Well, you're not alone sister! For over a decade I've believed the lie that I'm not ______ enough. Fill in the blank. From I'm not pretty enough to not talented enough, women all over the world have grown up with a distorted view of who they are. My hope is that by sharing my story you will realize you are not alone and that there are some very practical tools to begin accepting yourself just as God created you, His Masterpiece.
How do you see yourself? How do you see others? Do you see yourself as a beautiful creation of God? Do you also see others as God’s beautiful creation? How we see ourselves and others is so important. This week on the Depth Podcast, Brandie Muncaster shares with us her new children’s book: *Garden Tales: A Seed's Story. Her book focuses on who we are in Christ. Through the seed’s search for her identity and the Gardener’s gentle and loving answer, Brandie reminds us that God sees all of us as beautiful and that He made each one of us for a purpose. This children’s book is phenomenal! I know as you read the truths in this book, it will touch your heart just as much as your kids and grandkids. Knowing we are God’s beautiful creation as well as seeing others the way God sees them will be life-changing. Remember we are all His Masterpiece! I promise you that you do not want to miss this episode. Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Brandie’s book, *Garden Tales: A Seed's Story. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click on the book ministry tab in my profile. Brandie Muncaster is a wife, mother to three beautiful children and author of the brand-new children’s book *Garden Tales: A Seed's Story. Brandie started writing because she has a passion for helping people discover what it means to live and walk in their true identity. She and her husband have been married over a decade. Some of their favorite things to do as a family to pass the time are playing sports, spending time at the beach and the mountains, doing puzzles and playing scrabble. They happily reside in Charlotte, NC. You can connect with Brandie at www.brandiejmuncaster.com Book Recommendations: *How We Love Our Kids by Milan and Kay Yerkovich *Boundaries by Townsend and Cloud *Amazon Affiliate Link
Do you struggle with: Finding balance? Having a healthy body image and teaching it to your kids? Giving God your stress and problems, but taking them back? Needing to surrender parts of your life to Him to find peace? If so, this is for you… On today’s new show, bold Jesus follower, beautiful busy mama, Barre 3 owner, Karie Johnson, and I talk about all of this and more on Strong. Confident. His. I have to share my goal, when I started the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast, I saw the power of bringing real women on the show who are doing extraordinary things. I want to help you realize that you can dream big dreams too, conquer your fitness goals, and find bold confidence in yourself through Christ. Too often we hear the word of God and even inspiring stories about people doing the very thing we long to accomplish, but somehow we count ourselves out. I don’t want that to be you! Romans 12:2 tells us, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. " Our minds are the battlefield, they are where we win or lose everyday. Renewing our minds to God’s truth enables us to overcome the lies that hold us down, the anxiety that paralyzes our progress, and find success in surrender to Him. Whatever’s holding you back, I’m praying that the power it has over you is gone! If there’s something holding you back today, will you tune in and take action? Nothing happens without action, and I’m here to be your accountability partner. Join My Power Up Challenge! Make sure to Subscribe/Rate/Review to the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast, and head over to my social media. Tell me how taking a scripture to your workouts or how my Free Spotify Christian Playlists are powering your workouts. When you do, you’re automatically entered into my Power Up Challenge! I pick one winner every week, and you’ll either get a 10-minute call from me, a copy of my best-selling christian fitness book Faith Inspired Transformation, the FIT workout series or some fun Christian swag. I’m invested in your success. If you’d like to get fit, gain control over your appetite and feel more confident, make sure you go to my site and download my free resources. Tune into the show, and get a renewed mindset founded in the Word, and a big dose of faith-filled motivation. I want to remind you that God only made one you. He calls you His Masterpiece. You are a piece of the Master. Let that sink in for a minute... And remember: You are Strong. Confident. His. Until next time... From my heart to yours, God bless, Kim Links Mentioned In This Episode: Faith Inspired Transformation https://www.kimdolanleto.com/getfit Strong. Confident. His. Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-confident-his/id1504962677 Free Resources https://kim-dolan-leto.mykajabi.com/offers/rfNp3pwt/checkout My Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto/ P.S. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I’m celebrating women becoming God’s best version of themselves! For the next 5 days, I’m offering the entire digital Faith Inspired Transformation Program for just $27.00! https://www.kimdolanleto.com/getfit Here’s what you get: My Best Selling Christian Fitness Book: 10 Steps to Your Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T. 3 Workouts from The Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T. Workout Series Bonus #1. The Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T. Audio Book Bonus #2. Access to F.I.T. Sisters-in- Christ Private Facebook Community This program has changed the lives of thousands of women and I want you to be next. Get F.I.T. today! https://www.kimdolanleto.com/getfit
We discovered that God says, YOU ARE ESSENTIAL. You are essential because: You are Chosen, You are a part of His Plan, You are His Masterpiece.
How would it change your life if you truly understood how God sees you? He sees you as his WORKMANSHIP... His MASTERPIECE ... His WORK OF ART. Not just to admire from a distance but created for a purpose... for good works. Brought to you today from our special guest and longtime member, Elizabeth Stanley
How would it change your life if you truly understood how God sees you? He sees you as his WORKMANSHIP... His MASTERPIECE ... His WORK OF ART. Not just to admire from a distance but created for a purpose... for good works. Brought to you today from our special guest and longtime member, Elizabeth Stanley
Have you ever noticed in a museum, at the bottom of a work of art, the Artist has written his name on it? God has written His Name upon you, His Masterpiece. Today, Pastor Jim shares on what makes us God’s Masterpiece.
Subject: Our Mess, His Masterpiece; The Story of Joseph Speaker or Performer: Pastor Doug Ellison Scripture Passage(s): Genesis 45:16-28 Date of Delivery: October 20, 2019
Subject: Our Mess, His Masterpiece; The Story of Joseph Speaker or Performer: Pastor Doug Ellison Scripture Passage(s): Genesis 45:1-15 Date of Delivery: October 13, 2019 ** VIEW SERMON
Marc Lucas has Phoebe Bartlett from Hope & A Future discussing how God takes our mess and makes it His Masterpiece! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Subject: Our Mess, His Masterpiece; The Story of Joseph Speaker or Performer: Pastor Doug Ellison Scripture Passage(s): Genesis 42:7-26 Date of Delivery: October 6, 2019
Subject: Our Mess, His Masterpiece; The Story of Joseph Speaker or Performer: Pastor Doug Ellison Scripture Passage(s): Genesis 41:37-57 Date of Delivery: September 29, 2019
Subject: Our Mess, His Masterpiece; The Story of Joseph Speaker or Performer: Pastor Doug Ellison Scripture Passage(s): Genesis 40:1-23 Date of Delivery: September 22, 2019 ** VIEW SERMON
Subject: Our Mess, His Masterpiece; The Story of Joseph Speaker or Performer: Pastor Doug Ellison Scripture Passage(s): Genesis 39 Date of Delivery: September 15, 2019 ** VIEW SERMON
Subject: Our Mess, His Masterpiece; The Story of Joseph Speaker or Performer: Pastor Doug Ellison Scripture Passage(s): Genesis 37:12-36 Date of Delivery: September 8, 2019 ** VIEW SERMON
God wants us to get to the place in our lives where we are living both a Holy Contented and Holy Discontented Life. This kind of life will evoke a "Enough is Enough" mentality in two ways. First we realize that even in the most horrible situations of Life, that Jesus is our victory. He always loves and blesses us with His presence and hope and faith that, no matter what happens, we are gonna win. Thus we can say having Jesus is Enough, and Enough is Enough. However, there is also a dynamic of discontentment, when we realize there are things in our life that are not right. We've decided to live broken, or disappointed, or defeated, even though Jesus has come to give us an "abundant" life. We find ourselves in a "Comfortably Numb" lifestyle, though Jesus has plans to make us His Masterpiece. The moment we realize, this is not God's plan and we rise up with a Holy Discontentment and cry, "Enough is Enough"; then we Cry out to Holy Spirit, come close to Jesus, pray earnestly to the Father and Seek the Lord with all of our hearts, at that point, things begin to change. This message, the third installment of the sermon series, "Enough is Enough", and sets a ground work for next weeks message, Part 2 of Holy Discontentment. Blessings!
God wants us to get to the place in our lives where we are living both a Holy Contented and Holy Discontented Life. This kind of life will evoke a "Enough is Enough" mentality in two ways. First we realize that even in the most horrible situations of Life, that Jesus is our victory. He always loves and blesses us with His presence and hope and faith that, no matter what happens, we are gonna win. Thus we can say having Jesus is Enough, and Enough is Enough. However, there is also a dynamic of discontentment, when we realize there are things in our life that are not right. We've decided to live broken, or disappointed, or defeated, even though Jesus has come to give us an "abundant" life. We find ourselves in a "Comfortably Numb" lifestyle, though Jesus has plans to make us His Masterpiece. The moment we realize, this is not God's plan and we rise up with a Holy Discontentment and cry, "Enough is Enough"; then we Cry out to Holy Spirit, come close to Jesus, pray earnestly to the Father and Seek the Lord with all of our hearts, at that point, things begin to change. This message, the third installment of the sermon series, "Enough is Enough", and sets a ground work for next weeks message, Part 2 of Holy Discontentment. Blessings!
"No one has the right to label you and determine your identity, only God your creator! He says you are as His Masterpiece." Pastor Ron TermaleLegacy Church meets every Sunday at 300 Avenger Dr, East Greenwich, RI at 10:00 am. We pray that these messages increase your faith and strengthen your walk with Jesus Christ, our Lord, and Savior. We invite you to listen and join us on Sunday morning. Thank you!BLOG: www.LegacyChurchRI.com/blogLike and Follow us on social media:Facebook: /LegacychurchRIInstagram: @legacychurchRIFor more information about the church visit: LegacyChurchRI.com
Authentic Spirituality 2019 #4 Realize I’m Raised With Christ, Eph. 2:1-10 By Louie Marsh, 5-19-2019 TO BE AUTHENTICALLY SPIRITUAL… 1) I ACCEPT & ACT on my condition outside of Christ. WE ARE SPIRITUALLY… SEPARATED FROM GOD. 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins Ephesians 2:1 (ESV) ACTIVE SINS = transgressions - knowingly crossing a boundary PASSIVE = sins - missing the mark ENSLAVED You followed the ways of this present world and its spiritual ruler. This ruler continues to work in people who refuse to obey God. All of us once lived among these people, and followed the desires of our corrupt nature. We did what our corrupt desires and thoughts wanted us to do… Ephesians 2:2-3a (GW) To the WORLD Kosmos – organized system of things, culture – not planet To the DEVIL To our OLD NATURE 9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? 10 “I the LORD search the heart and test the mind… Jeremiah 17:9-10a (ESV) CONDEMNED 3 … and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. Ephesians 2:3 (ESV) WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT? 47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Luke 7:47 (ESV) 47 Impressive, isn't it? She was forgiven many, many sins, and so she is very, very grateful. If the forgiveness is minimal, the gratitude is minimal." Luke 7:47 (MSG) By refusing to admit or believe this – and by conveniently leave it out of our Gospel presentations we are doing ourselves, those we talk too, and God Himself a disservice. It degrades the non Christian’s real problem – they’re not just dysfunctional – they are spiritually dead, hopelessly enslaved and condemned! It degrades our understanding of things too, and produces in us and many of our converts a lack of depth in understanding of our wonderful Savior and salvation. It degrades Christ! We turn Him from the all mighty wonderful Savior of the NT into someone who comes along to help us, give us some band aids, and boost our self image! 2) I BELIEVE & RECEIVE what we can become by Grace. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, Ephesians 2:4 (ESV) Who? GOD What Did He Do? SAVED. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, Ephesians 2:4-6 (NIV) MADE ALIVE RAISED UP SAT DOWN All of this IN CHRIST! What motivated Him? His MERCY (vs. 4a) LOVE, (vs. 4b) GRACE (vs. 5 & 8) KINDNESS. (vs. 7) Why Did He Do This? TO MAKE AN ETERNAL EXAMPLE OF HIS GRACE! that he might display in the coming ages the surpassing riches of his grace in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:7 (Darby) HOW Did He Do This? 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV) By GRACE Thru FAITH “This” = SALVATION A GIFT Results – ALL GLORY GOING TO GOD! 3) I GRASP & GLORIFY Whose I am! For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) We are GOD’S work. We are HIS MASTERPIECE BUT – only IN CHRIST! Made To FULFILL God’s plan for me! 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. 13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, declares the LORD, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile. Jeremiah 29:11-14 (ESV)
Pastor Dummitt preaches about how we are the handiwork of God, God's WORK of ART, His Masterpiece. It started with salvation and being quickened from Death to Life!
On Sunday Geoff Hall kicked off our Global Vision Focus "Created Anew so we can do". We are His Masterpiece. To listen to his message click below
Do you ever feel unwanted, unworthy, or wonder if you're enough? The world tells us to look to job titles, possessions and relationships for our value, but God tells us to look to Him. Check out this week's message as we unpack Ephesians 2:10 to discover that our ultimate value is determined by the Artist… and you are His Masterpiece.
Do you ever feel unwanted, unworthy, or wonder if you're enough? The world tells us to look to job titles, possessions and relationships for our value, but God tells us to look to Him. Check out this week's message as we unpack Ephesians 2:10 to discover that our ultimate value is determined by the Artist… and you are His Masterpiece.
Do you ever feel unwanted, unworthy, or wonder if you’re enough? The world tells us to look to job titles, possessions and relationships for our value, but God tells us to look to Him. Check out this week's message as we unpack Ephesians 2:10 to discover that our ultimate value is determined by the Artist… and you are His Masterpiece.
Do you ever feel unwanted, unworthy, or wonder if you're enough? The world tells us to look to job titles, possessions and relationships for our value, but God tells us to look to Him. Check out this week's message as we unpack Ephesians 2:10 to discover that our ultimate value is determined by the Artist… and you are His Masterpiece.
Do you ever feel unwanted, unworthy, or wonder if you’re enough? The world tells us to look to job titles, possessions and relationships for our value, but God tells us to look to Him. Check out this week's message as we unpack Ephesians 2:10 to discover that our ultimate value is determined by the Artist… and you are His Masterpiece.
Have you ever felt as though life was passing you by? Maybe you are an empty nester, a retiree, or someone who feels you have not accomplished as much as you should have? Some Historians say it took 120 years for Noah to complete the Ark. It took 40 years for the children of Israel to enter the Promise Land. It took Leonardo Da Vinci 3 years to paint the Lord’s Supper and 10-12 years to paint the Mona Lisa. Is becoming a Master Piece about the time or is it about the process? Today’s message on INTENTIONAL will strengthen your faith in such a way, that you will begin to see that God is taking your life in steps and stages to get you to the one point of being His Masterpiece.
The Truth is that we are God's workmanship, His Masterpiece, we are His own special people, and He has pre-planned a life of activity full of purpose for us Ephesians 2:10
1.28.18 Called to Serve --Ephesians 2:1-10 Love entails Service. We are called to serve out of regard for the other. Service is not the same as only doing service projects. As Paul states, we are His Masterpiece, created new to do good works, but don't boast, we are not saved By works, but For works. We are most alive when we dethrone ourselves to serve others.
God don't make no junk! So never see yourself as anything less than how God sees you. Ephesians 2:10 reveals to us that despite all our fears and failures we are His “Masterpiece”.
God don't make no junk! So never see yourself as anything less than how God sees you. Ephesians 2:10 reveals to us that despite all our fears and failures we are His “Masterpiece”.