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Title: “Why We Give Thanks” Part 1 Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 FCF: We often struggle gaining assurance of our faith. Prop: Because Disciple Makers praise God for genuine disciples, we must display the fruit of genuine disciples. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to 1 Thessalonians chapter 1. In a moment we'll read from the English Standard Version starting in verse 1. You can follow along in the pew bible, with the page number on the screen, or in the version you prefer. It is a joy and privilege to begin another book series with you. In the nine years I have pastored here I have preached through 14 New Testament books. Perhaps the Lord will give me grace to live long enough to preach through the entire bible before I die. We'll see. Paul begins this letter with a quick greeting and then verses 2-5 are 1 sentence in the Greek. Grammar police may accuse Paul of writing a run on sentence – but such grammar rules didn't exist yet. The entire first chapter, while only being 10 verses long, represents a summary of every theme that will be teased out in the remaining 4 chapters of the letter. So, as you can imagine, chapter 1 is quite dense in its meaning. Covering 5 verses this morning will be quite a herculean challenge. May God sustain us. Please stand with me to give honor to and to focus on the Word of God as it is read. Invocation: Sovereign King, you have purchased us from darkness and redeemed us to light. We are slaves to righteousness now and children of Your holy Kingdom. We praise you for this and thank you that You have given such wonderful gifts to us through Your Son and have indwelled us with Your Spirit. Allow Your Spirit to bear witness to us as we look to Your word and send Him also to give soft hearts to those who have come this morning with hearts of stone. May they be raised to new life in Your Son and baptized into Him with His Spirit. We pray this in Jesus' name and for His sake – Amen. Transition: Long sermon today. I've cut what I could. It is time for you to strive with your flesh and pay attention to what God has revealed. Let's begin, of course, in verse 1. I.) Disciple Makers praise God for genuine disciples, so we must display the cardinal graces of Christ . (1-3) a. [Slide 2] 1 - Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. i. This is only Paul's second letter he has ever sent to a church congregation. ii. His first letter was to the Galatians. iii. The tone of this letter is significantly more positive than the letter of Galatians. It isn't difficult to determine why. iv. Although both letters were written to fledgling churches who were experiencing opposition, the churches of Southern Galatia had abandoned the clear teaching that Paul and Barnabas had taught them in order to believe what the Judaizers were teaching. v. The Thessalonians were enduring. vi. As we noted last week, Paul writes this letter with the assistance of Silas and Timothy. vii. Timothy is relaying information from the Thessalonian church, having recently visited with them. And Silas, here called by his Latin name Silvanus, is the one who writes the letter itself. viii. [Slide 3] Thessalonica is positioned here on the Aegean Sea. It is likely that well over 100,000 people lived in the city with thousands more traveling to and through it on a daily basis. ix. [Slide 4] Thessalonica had a significant Jewish population but of course was predominantly gentile. The religion was certainly paganism but with unique flavors of Egyptian gods being worshipped along with the Emperor cult. x. [Slide 5] The prepositional phrase “in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” is difficult to understand where it fits in. xi. Are they writing to them in God and the Lord Jesus or is the church in God and the Lord Jesus? xii. It is most certainly the latter given the context of the book. xiii. The three companions are writing to this church and Paul takes the opportunity to remind them that they rest safely in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. xiv. This is significant in that Paul, a Jew, is using Old Covenant language of belonging to the community of Yahwehism, but he is doing so in reference to a predominantly gentile assembly. xv. This communicates very clearly that although we should maintain a distinction between the church and Covenant Israel- in the New Covenant that distinction is largely erased. God is creating a new people for Himself out of Israel and the nations. xvi. [Slide 6] Finally, Paul finishes his greeting with what will become his standard greeting to churches to which he writes. xvii. Grace to you and peace. xviii. At this point, if you've been attending our church for any amount of time, you should have a decent definition of God's grace. 1. Certainly, unmerited favor is an… OK… definition. But we can add a little more color to that. 2. [Slide 7] Grace is God's power which He grants to people according to His free will, to enable them to receive or do something which they are unable to get or do for themselves. 3. In the Scriptures we see God's common grace in providing a world full of pleasures and relative happiness even to those who are wicked. 4. We also, and especially see God's saving grace or special grace, which is necessary for any to come to salvation, since all men are children of wrath by nature and dead in their trespasses and sins. 5. But we also see God's sanctifying grace which enables His children to desire and have the power to do as He has commanded them. 6. Understanding this aspect of God's grace is the only way that Paul's comments make any sense. If God's grace is only good to regenerate, convert, and justify a believer – we really have no need to wish it to anyone who is already a believer. 7. But since God's power in His grace continues to mold us and conform us to Christ – we are in constant need of its steady supply. 8. Thus, to wish for, pray for, or desire God's grace to be given to another believer – is to desire their greatest good. 9. We should stop saying – Have a great day, or God bless! 10. Instead, we should say – God's grace to you. xix. [Slide 8] And of course – peace. xx. Peace in what sense? xxi. [Slide 9] Well peace actually works on a few levels especially in the context of 1 Thessalonians. 1. First, there is peace with God. a. Unlike grace, peace with God is not something that we need in steady supply. b. True, we can strain the relationship with our Heavenly Father, but He remains our Father. There is, as Paul says in Romans, no condemnation in Christ. c. Peace with God is secured for us in the death and resurrection of Christ. d. But in another sense, the safety from the wrath of God is not fully applied until the Lord Jesus returns for His church and destroys all His enemies. e. And so, Paul is reminding them of the peace they have with God through Christ's death resurrection and future coming in glory. 2. Second, we could also see a wish for peace or harmony with one another. a. This also works on two levels. b. First is the peace with other believers. i. Paul emphasizes in this book the love that we must have for one another and how it must be abounding and growing. ii. This has ramifications on how we treat one another within the body of Christ and how we hold each other accountable. c. But Paul also speaks to the opposition the Thessalonian church is facing. i. Therefore, Paul wishes peace with outsiders as well. ii. Hoping for a quiet life where they can worship the Lord and live godly lives in peace. iii. Knowing full well that some of the church's family members, friends, colleagues, and co-workers are no doubt aggressively against their conversion to Christ. This is probably the opposition they are facing. 3. Third, we could also see this wish for peace with trials. a. Facing all the issues and problems they are, Paul may also be wishing them spiritual peace. b. Hope. c. That God is not blind to what they are enduring. d. They should trust Him in the midst of all this and continue to live holy lives before Him. xxii. Grace to them and peace is a perfect greeting. xxiii. Paul continues… b. [Slide 10] 2 - We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, i. The first word from Paul, after months of not seeing him and enduring opposition, are words of encouragement. ii. These three companions, who loved them and cared for them, are always giving thanks to God for them. iii. One constant theme throughout this book is that to every disciple-maker's greatest joy… is to see those whom they have discipled grow to be spiritually mature Christ followers. iv. Paul, Silas, and Timothy are overjoyed, they are tickled pink, that the Thessalonians are enduring in their faith. v. So much so, that in their prayers to God, they are always giving thanks for them and constantly mentioning them. vi. But what is the content of their prayers for the Thessalonians? What are they constantly praying to God about them? c. [Slide 11] 3 - remembering before our God and Father your work of faith i. Their prayers consist of recalling or bringing to mind again and again, certain aspects of the Thessalonian's godly character. ii. Grammatically the possessive pronoun “your” connects these three consecutive attributes together as graces God has given them. iii. So, what does Paul mean by their work of faith? iv. Given the context of 1 Thessalonians, it seems like Paul means a faith that produces works, specifically works of obedience and allegiance to the object of their faith. v. At the end of this triad of graces, Paul says “In the Lord Jesus Christ”. vi. Many commentators apply this only to the third grace mentioned. But some scholars see it as applied to all three of these graces. I tend to agree with the minority. vii. In that sense then, their faith, which is rooted in and allied with the Lord Jesus Christ, is the source for their works of obedience. d. [Slide 12] and labor of love i. The second characteristic of the Thessalonian church remembered in thankful prayer is their labor of love. ii. Most likely this expression follows a similar pattern as the first. iii. The labor is produced from or perhaps we could say it is motivated by their love which they have because they are in the Lord Jesus Christ. iv. We love, because He first loved us. v. And so, the Thessalonians, being united to Christ, have a supernaturally gifted love for God, and one another which motivates them to labor for one another in specific acts of love. e. [Slide 13] and steadfastness of hope i. Finally, he is thankfully remembering in prayer the Thessalonians' steadfastness in hope. ii. Again, we should see that hope is the source or the producer of endurance or steadfastness. iii. They can patiently wait and endure because they have a hope that is rooted, not only in the Lord Jesus generally, but in the finished work of Christ on the cross and the promise of His future coming and eternal salvation. f. [Slide 14] in our Lord Jesus Christ. i. In the Lord Jesus Christ, they have been given hope, love, and faith that continues to produce endurance, labor and work. ii. All of these virtues… all of these cardinal Christian graces… are rooted fully in the Lord Jesus Christ. iii. Without Christ there is no work of faith. There is no labor of love. There is no steadfastness of hope. iv. And notice these are rooted in our LORD Jesus Christ. v. We need a King, a sovereign over all things to guarantee that the faith, love and hope that He has given us will produce work, labor, and endurance. g. [Slide 15] Summary of the Point: Paul opens his letter with the encouragement that he, Silas, and Timothy are often thanking the Lord for the Thessalonian church. In this he reveals a repeated theme of this book, that disciple makers of all kinds are overjoyed and thankful to God when those they have ministered to reveal themselves to be genuine disciples by their growth in grace. Specifically, Paul calls out three cardinal graces that every genuine believer has in Christ. Every believer, since they are clothed with Christ, has a faith that produces works of obedience toward God, a love that motivates their labor for God and others, and a hope that builds endurance to weather every storm life has knowing that Christ will return and with Him justice will reign. We could choose from several applications here. None are overtly mentioned in this text. But I think the best application we could take from this text is simply asking the question… would Paul, Silas, and Timothy be thanking God continually… for our church? Are we a church who displays the work of faith, the labor of love, and the steadfastness of hope in the Lord Jesus Christ? That, I think… hits the hardest. Are we as commendable as the Thessalonians? Transition: [Slide 16 (blank)] This is only one aspect of why the evangelists give thanks for the Thessalonian church. Paul continues in verse 4 to develop this theme. II.) Disciple Makers praise God for genuine disciples, so we must evaluate how the gospel came to us. (4-5) a. [Slide 17] 4 - For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, i. What is the word “for” taking us back to? ii. For implies… because or some connection to something previously mentioned. iii. It goes all the way back to verse 2. iv. Paul and his companions always give thanks to God for them and are constantly mentioning them to God in their prayers. v. Specifically, about their character produced by their relationship to their Lord Jesus Christ. vi. But Paul hasn't actually told the Thessalonians why they are thankful. He has told them how… but not why. So, why are they thankful? vii. Primarily, they are thankful to God and mentioning them often because they know… that God has chosen them. God has elected them. God has predestined them. viii. They are brothers which are loved by God. ix. Even though they are being rejected by their family and their friends, they have been chosen before the foundation of the world to join a new family with a new Father who loved them, not because they were special, but because He is special. x. Well, how do the evangelists know that God has chosen these Thessalonians? xi. We might expect Paul to go back to the previous character traits of grace that the Lord has given them… their works, labor, and endurance from faith, love and hope. xii. Indeed, we cannot divorce this from the reason they believe this… because Paul will bring this up later in chapter 1 which we'll see in part 2 of this sermon next week. xiii. But what is the thing Paul points to first as grounds for he and his companions to conclude that they are elect of God? b. [Slide 18] 5 - because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power i. There is some debate over the exact nature of the word because. ii. If you desire to hear the entire debate you can join us on Teams on Thursday night for bible study and prayer group. We will dive deeper into the three basic views. iii. But the view I took is by far the majority among scholars and translations. iv. Paul is saying that they know they are chosen because something occurred. v. Another thing that scholars insist upon here is that Paul is pointing to he and Silas and Timothy's preaching among them. However, Paul does not say “because we preached the gospel to you in power…” he says “because our gospel came to you in power.” vi. Now eventually, Paul will get to their example in the second part of verse 5. But he'll do that for a completely different reason, as we'll see in a moment. vii. But for now, it seems like Paul goes out of his way to DEEMPHASIZE he, Silas and Timothy's role in their reception of the gospel. Which only feeds back into this being the REASON that he knows they are truly elect of God. It wasn't the excellence of their preaching… it was the gospel coming to them in a specific way. viii. How did it come to them? ix. In short – the same way it comes to all who are truly believers. x. We've spoken about this recently, but as a reminder, the general call of the gospel is the preached Word of God. xi. It is when we give a defense for the hope that we have in us before those who are asking questions. It is when we preach the good news of Jesus Christ to unbelievers. xii. This, though, is merely the gospel going out in word. xiii. All our efforts are little more than words preached to a brick wall. There is no inherent power in our preaching of the Word of God. Nor is there any inherent power in our proclaiming of the gospel. xiv. As Paul says in Romans, the gospel is the power… of GOD. God chooses to empower His Word when He wishes to empower it. xv. Did Paul ever see the gospel go out in word only? You betcha. All the time in his missionary journey Luke records for us that “some believed” “as many as were appointed, believed” xvi. Many people heard the gospel but there was no power in the words they preached. xvii. But for the Thessalonian church – the gospel was not preached in word only – but in power. xviii. Listen, in every single person who genuinely receives the gospel of Jesus Christ – they do so because the gospel comes in power. xix. What power you may wonder? xx. My friends, all men are dead in sin, they are children of wrath by nature, they are not righteous, and they do not seek God. xxi. If you have a problem with anything I've just said – I have been quoting the bible. Take it up with God. xxii. The problem with natural man is that we are all born EVIL and WICKED people. Not as wicked as we could be – but with the potential to be as wicked as we could be and without any potential to be righteous. xxiii. No man seeks after God. Why? Because we are spiritually dead. We don't even know we are wicked. If you did an interview in downtown Port Huron and asked the question, “how are we all born, inherently good, neutral, or inherently evil?” 99% would tell you that we are born either good or neutral. xxiv. This is why the gospel must come in power and not merely in word. xxv. If man is only sick with sin, then a good word preached to him may yet convince him of the truth of the word of God. xxvi. But if men are dead in their sin – every proclamation of the gospel requires a supernatural and powerful act of God to convince men that they are evil and deserving of God's wrath. xxvii. My friends… how do we know we are elect of God? xxviii. Because we have been convinced that we are wicked sinners deserving the wrath of God. That is NOT a natural thought. xxix. No man or woman pops out of their mother convinced they are wicked. xxx. Instead, we are ALWAYS either the victims or the heroes. And we are NEVER the villain. xxxi. God's power in the gospel starts with convincing us that we are the villain and only He is the hero. xxxii. But Paul says, not only that the power of God was in the coming of the gospel to them, but also the third person of God was in the coming of the gospel to them… c. [Slide 19] and in the Holy Spirit i. What is the activity of the Spirit? What is the Spirit said to do in the New Testament? 1. He convicts unbelievers of sin – hmmm that sounds familiar… 2. He regenerates those who are spiritually dead – this is so they can respond to the call of the gospel. 3. He seals believers 4. He baptizes them into the body of Christ 5. He assures them of their salvation – hmmm hang on to that one for a moment. 6. He gives spiritual gifts 7. He teaches truth 8. He illuminates the scriptures ii. In short, you don't get the power of God in salvation without the Spirit of God in Salvation. iii. The Spirit of God prepares the soil of the heart to receive the gospel message and cultivates growth in such a person in order that they produce fruit. iv. We don't need sign gifts to confirm upon us the surety of our election. v. Our calling and election is sure when we bear the marks of the Holy Sprit's hostile takeover of our hearts. vi. And finally, Paul says… d. [Slide 20] and with full conviction. i. Again, many commentators insist that this is the preaching of Paul and his companions which was done in full conviction. But Paul isn't talking about how they preached. He is talking about how the gospel came. ii. This speaks to the gospel's convincing power. iii. Not only did it come in power to convict and regenerate… but also in the reception of faith in Christ is without wavering and without compromise. iv. This is the work of the Spirit to confirm the truth upon our hearts. v. When the gospel comes – it comes in certainty and without doubt. vi. That is not to say that there may never be times of doubt and assurance after this… vii. Certainly, this may be the case. viii. But when the gospel comes in power and in the Spirit, it will also come in a certainty and even an eagerness of the person who believes to grab ahold of Christ and Christ alone. ix. In this we may know that our election is true. We cling to Christ alone bearing the scars of the Holy Spirit's regeneration and indwelling. x. And this is how the evangelists knew the Thessalonians were elect of God. Because the gospel came upon the Thessalonians… and affected the Thessalonians… exactly the same way it had affected Paul, Silas, and Timothy. e. [Slide 21] You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. i. The ESV here creates a new sentence. ii. But in the Greek, this clause is still connected in this long sentence with a word that means “just as.” iii. So, Paul is saying, “Just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.” iv. Because he uses the word “to know” again, this indicates to us that there is the mutual ability to know each other by outward signs. v. In other words, The Evangelists know the Thessalonians are chosen of God by how the gospel came to them… just like the Thessalonians knew what kind of men the evangelists were by how they gave of themselves to the Thessalonians. vi. Paul advocates for mutual knowledge of the genuineness of each other's spiritual identities based on God's work in them to share Christlike characteristics. vii. God's power in the gospel affects everyone who receives it… EXACTLY THE SAME. And therefore, it is relatively easy to spot a genuine Christian given enough time… viii. There is no such thing as a Christian who fails to display the cardinal grace of Christ and there is no such Christian who fails to experience the coming of the gospel in power, in the Holy Spirit, and in full conviction. ix. Therefore, they give thanks to God for them, because the evangelists and the Thessalonian church are truly and eternally… family. f. [Slide 22] Summary of the Point: So, Paul's primary point in these opening words remains the same. As disciple makers they have great joy and significant reason for thankfulness because the Thessalonians are living like genuine disciples of Christ. Paul explains that they are thankful because they know that the Thessalonians are brothers and sisters in Christ, loved by God, and chosen before the foundation of the world, because when the gospel came to them, it came empowered by the Spirit and produced a resolute loyalty to Jesus Christ. Paul even compares how the Thessalonians know them as good and godly men as a valid reason that these evangelists can know their spiritual identity. As we move to apply this text, we must ask ourselves the question, would Paul, Silas and Timothy be thanking God because they know we are elect of God? Did the gospel come to us in power? Did the gospel come to us in the Holy Spirit? Did the gospel come to us with full assurance? We should, each one of us, evaluate how the gospel came to us. Conclusion: So, CBC, what have we learned today that informs or corrects our beliefs and shapes and guides our lifestyles? Basics of Faith and Practice: [Slide 23] The intent of this opening chapter is most certainly to encourage the Thessalonian church, who although new to their walk, are living faithfully unto Christ. Paul, Silas, and Timothy are overjoyed and continually grateful in their prayers to God for the news of the genuineness of these believer's faith. If we were the Thessalonians, we would gain great encouragement from the words of Paul to us. But we must first ask the question – are we like the Thessalonian church? Are we displaying the cardinal Christian graces of faith, love and hope? Did the gospel come to us in power and in the Holy Spirit and in full conviction? What if the answer to both of these questions is no? What if it is yes? Let me try to apply this text in a more practical and specific way to us this morning. 1.) [Slide 24] Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm that part of making disciples is praying continually for the spiritual growth and preservation of God's people. a. It seems odd to start with this application since it was not central to anything we've discussed as yet. b. But it must be mentioned how the apostle Paul, Silas and Timothy regularly, constantly prayed to God for those whom they had ministered to. c. God has given all of us the job of making disciples. And my friends, all of us as disciple makers have the responsibility of praying for the spiritual growth and preservation of God's people. d. Our Thursday Night prayer group is attended by almost no one in this room, despite it requiring the least amount of effort to join. e. That is not to say that in order to pray for God's people you must attend. Nor is it to assume that you do not pray any other time for the people of this church. f. But long as it been true that though the church bursts at the seams on Sunday… it is so quiet on prayer group night that you could hear the church mice nibbling on a piece of cheese. g. Why do we forsake prayer? h. Why do we forsake praying together? i. It is a means that God uses to grow us… and it is an activity demonstrated by all disciple makers in the scriptures… chief among them our Lord Jesus Christ who prayed for His own disciples since the devil wished to sift them like wheat. j. How odd it would be that we spend all that time at the beginning of each service taking prayer requests… yet no one prays for them? k. I hope this isn't true. l. Take a lesson from Paul – and pray for God's people. Not their physical ailments only… but for their souls. 2.) [Slide 25] Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm that we can know the spiritual identity of others by observing their lifestyles. a. This shouldn't be a shocking revelation to us. b. After studying so many New Testament books, including James and I John, it becomes apparent very quickly that Jesus does not save us from the penalty of our sin only. c. Instead, He frees us also from the power of sin over us. d. Meaning that God's people are not only able to crucify the sins they didn't want to destroy before, but also they desire to obey the commands of God and love others and preach His Kingdom. e. And not only CAN God's people do this… They will to a progressing degree. f. Faith without works is dead. Love without obedience is fake. Hope that doesn't include Christ as King, evaporates. g. God has no interest in saving us from hell without also saving us TO righteousness. Christ became sin for us that we might become the righteousness of God. h. We have been made into a Kingdom of priests and God's will for our lives is holiness. i. In fact, without holiness NO ONE WILL SEE GOD. j. Again – if you have any problem with what I've just said… I have basically been quoting scripture. So, take it up with God. k. Which leads us to another point…. 3.) [Slide 26] De-Exhortation: “What actions should we stop doing” or “What behaviors do we naturally practice that this passage tells us to stop doing?” We must not assume that because we prayed a prayer or have gone to church all our lives that we are a child of God. a. Praying a prayer, being baptized, writing a date in your bible, walking an aisle, saying the right things, going to church, none of this proves anything. b. The vast majority of the church today is non-Jewish. Yet the Old Testament calls the Jewish people God's chosen people. c. Being affiliated with a group that is called God's people doesn't make you one of them. d. Just as there were Jews who thought they were doing everything God wanted them to, only to reject and kill their own Messiah – so also there are those who have checked all the external boxes of what it means to be a Christian and they do not have a new heart. They have not been born again. e. How can you say that? f. Because they do not have the outward signs that proves that their faith is genuine. g. What are those signs? h. Although the list provided in this text is not exhaustive, it is a great place to start. 4.) [Slide 27] Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” First, we must evaluate whether the gospel came to us in power, the Holy Spirit, and full conviction. a. One thing that every genuine Christian has in common, is a story of the gospel coming to them in power. b. Now that is not to say that every story is the same. Because it isn't. c. Some respond to sermons. Others to reading the Word of God. d. Others respond to an audible voice beckoning them to come. e. Others respond to a dream or vision. f. Still others a tract. And others a song. g. The means of someone receiving the gospel is not what I am talking about. The means is variable. h. The effect. That is of which I speak. And that is ALWAYS THE SAME. i. The Holy Spirit regenerates and indwells a true Christian when the gospel comes to them. The Holy Spirit baptizes them into Christ. j. They become acutely aware of the wickedness and evil of their hearts. They become acutely aware of how destitute they are and how there is no hope for them to change. k. They become acutely aware of how empty and meaningless their life is. l. And then the good news of Jesus Christ a substitute for sinners comes like a blanket to a freezing man. It fills them like a feast to a starving child. It lifts them like a rope tied around their waist out of a pit of vipers. It scoops them up like a basket on a helicopter out of shark infested waters. m. And they cling to that basket, they hold fast to that rope. They eat long and drink deep of that feast. And they cling so tightly to that blanket. n. As if their very life depended on it… BECAUSE IT DOES! o. THAT is what I mean when I say the gospel comes in power, in the holy Spirit, and in full conviction to all who are truly God's elect. p. It is the same story. The details are different. But the effect… the foundation is the same. q. Did the gospel come to you this way? r. If not… Are you sure you have received it? s. If not… You'll have another chance to today. You need only keep hearing. t. But you say – ah yes, the gospel did come to me in this way. I am surely saved. But wait… there is more to say on how to know you are God's true child. 5.) [Slide 28] Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” We also must have and continue to grow in the cardinal Christian graces. a. The disciple makers rejoiced greatly that the young church grew because it grew in the three cardinal graces. b. Maybe you have received the gospel powerfully. Perhaps you felt the sting of sin and knew to some degree the freedom of Christ. c. But you do not obey God's commands with the faith you possess. d. You do not love God above everything else, and/or you do not love others as you love yourself. You do not love other believers the way Christ loved you. e. You do not have an enduring hope because you think little if ever of the return of the King to earth. You are just living day to day and not pursuing His Kingdom first. f. Oh, my friends. We may not be perfect in these – indeed as we study this book we'll see that Paul thinks the Thessalonians could improve in these too. g. But if you are empty of these graces. h. Then you cannot be God's child. These graces, these are gifts of Christ, they are precious stones on the engagement ring which Christ gave to His church. i. If you have no gemstones – how can you say you are engaged to Him? 6.) [Slide 29] Comfort: “What comfort can we find here?” or “What peace does the Lord promise us in light of this passage of scripture?” Only when the gospel came to us this way and we are growing in the cardinal Christian graces, can we be encouraged by the assurance this gives. a. You say, but I have these graces and have received this gospel in power and the Spirit is in me, and I am clinging to Christ alone. b. Then I have only one application for you. c. Take comfort and be assured and encouraged in the Lord. d. Your Spiritual leaders are praying for you and thanking God for you. e. Christ has saved you and He will keep you. f. He is coming again to bind you up and bring you home. g. Worry not about the stains in your garments of past sins that continue to nip at your heels, for He has white robes that He will clothe you in before the wedding feast. h. Look to that day with eagerness and endure to it. 7.) [Slide 30] The Gospel: “What about this text points us to Jesus Christ, the gospel, and how we are restored?” If the gospel did not come to us this way and/or we are not growing in these graces, we must repent of our sin and seek the Lord to save us by His power and to these ends. a. But you say – that isn't me. I did not receive the gospel this way and/or I do not have these graces. b. Oh dear friend. What are you to do? c. You have heard the gospel yet again. One more coal of judgment has been placed on your head. d. Will you even now resist the call of the Lord? e. Will you even now flee from His Kingdom's dominion? f. Are your loyalties so in line with yourself and your father the devil that you would run to him to rescue you from the goodness and grace of Almighty God? g. Friend, the devil's end is sure. He will be cast in the lake which burns with fire and sulfur. But you don't have to join him. h. Maybe this is the day that you will finally turn from your wickedness and flee to the safety of Christ's embrace? i. I hope it is. Find me or an Elder after the service. We'd love to rejoice that you are chosen of God since the gospel has come to you in power. [Slide 31 (end)] Let me close in a prayer by the Church Father Eusebius of Caesarea who is known as the Father of Church History. No other power can be found to remedy the evil or the spirit of injustice that once dominated our race. But your compassion has reached us where we were and restored our lives, lives that had been ruined by violence and immoral living born from human passions. You displayed your restoration power openly, knowing that some would recognize and understand. Others would not. Their brutish natures would lead them to rely only on the testimony of their own senses. In the light of day, then, no one would find room for doubt. You demonstrated your blessed and wonderful healing power, restored the dead to life, and renewed the crippled with only a word. Can we then suppose that rendering the sea as firm as solid ground, calming the raging storm, and finally ascending into heaven-all while turning unbelief to faith by performing these wonders- demanded anything less than almighty power? Can we believe it was anything less than the work of God? O Christ, Savior of humanity, direct the words that celebrate who you are, and teach us to sound your praises. We pray this in Jesus' name, Amen. Benediction: May the God whose robe is light, Whose canopy is space, Whose mercies are tender and firm to the end. Show you such love so that you will say with the psalmist, You are my lamp, O LORD; the LORD turns my darkness into light. Until we meet again, go in peace.

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On today's episode, I'm going to speak freestyle, no prep, just seeing what the Holy Sprit brings forth.Being naked is not a sin , shame is Dress code in church causes more harm than good.Judging others is a sin.Three types of Christian.Everyone should be welcome. Forgiveness and letting go of the past If you would like to hear me expand on any of these topics, or anything else, drop a comment.

Today's guest is Julie Seals. She is a speaker and a prison minister. Her memoir, All My Hope: A Prisoner No More, tells of her dysfunctional childhood, her lifelong health challenges, getting hooked on meth as a teen, hanging out with the Mafia, and serving time in prison for carrying meth across the border. God followed her every step of the way, wooing her to choose Him. After she accepted Christ in prison, Julie dove into His Word, learning everything she could about her identity and life in Him.Julie truly is a HOPE DEALER who is on a mission to offer the hope found in the gospel to all who don't know Jesus.Notable quotes by Julie Seals:·       “I felt the Holy Sprit descend into my living room while I was there on my knees at my lowest point.”·       “We serve a big God who will take us up on our big words of surrender.”·       “Federal prison was one of the best things to ever happen to me.”Bible verses:·       Revelation 12:11·       Matthew 11:12 (Julie's fight verse)Connect with Julie: ·       on her website at julieseals.com·       on Facebook at facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093057408356·       on Instagram at instagram.com/julie_sealsSend me a COMMENT or QUESTION!THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Have a comment about this episode? Click HERE and complete the form.

We all need clarity and help. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal things to you as you sit meditate and spend time with God

The discussion centered on the baptism of the Holy Spirit, with participants sharing personal experiences and scriptural references. Chris emphasized the importance of speaking in tongues as a sign of baptism, citing Acts 10 and 19. Jimmy argued that the Holy Spirit's manifestation varies individually, citing his own conversion experience. The group debated the distinction between the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit, with Chris asserting that speaking in tongues is a necessary sign. They also discussed the practicality of speaking in tongues in public versus private settings, and the need for interpretation. The conversation highlighted the diversity of spiritual experiences and the importance of not imposing rigid doctrines. The discussion centered on the unity and diversity within the Christian faith, emphasizing the common belief in Jesus' death, resurrection, and salvation. Speaker 1 highlighted the importance of academic and spiritual maturity in fostering ecumenical understanding. The conversation also touched on the criticisms of Pentecostalism, with Speaker 3 noting a former intern's view that it caters to low IQ individuals, which was clarified as a comment on poor education rather than intelligence. The participants agreed on the need for intelligent discussions focused on central Christian tenets, rather than personal grievances or misconceptions.

Unity & Love, Holy Sprit please reach neighbors who need to listen to this episode. Thank you for using my voice and altar to share the message. In Jesus Name, Amen.

On todays show James, Chris, Jimmy, and Texas Jim talk about Methodist Church, Holy Spirit, supernatural, healing, revival, Pentecostal, charismatic, spiritual fruit, Bible, prayer, worship, church growth, theology, faith, ministry. Don't miss it!

On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Scott Engebreston continues in our series looking at the Holy Sprit coming in power on the disciples. 

The Bible study given at Calvary Chapel Corvallis on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Uncertain financial times can cause fear in anyone's heart but as Christian's we have to be mindful not to base our decision on our fears but God's love and truth.We know there were people who started this year with plans to ask someone on a date, or propose to their girlfriend, or maybe you are already engaged and now you are thinking about pushing back the date of your weddingBefore you decide NOT to do one of those things strictly because of money and what is happening to the economy we want to challenge some of you and encourage others to lean into God during this time and make sure whatever decision you're making due to finances is Holy Sprit led.| LET'S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM:We post updates in real time of dating tips and relationship advice/ wearejustdating || M U S I CMusic byMusician: Jeff Kaele || S U B S C R I B Ehttps://youtube.com/channel/UCjb3LN4J...New Videos Every Tuesday!Email Updates: https://www.wearejustdating.com/subsc...|| F O L L O W Website | www.wearejustdating.com Instagram | / wearejustdating TikTok| / wearejustdating Facebook | / wearejustdating Threads | https://www.threads.net/@wearejustdatingTwitter | @WeAreJustDating*Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate. By clicking and or purchasing, We may receive monetary reward. It does not alter the price or change your buyer experience. || YOU'LL LOVE THESE VIDEOS TOOWhy adversity is good in dating! | • ADVERSITY Is Good In Dating! | DON'T ... How to have conflict and argue well | • How To Have Conflict & Argue well In ... — T I M & P A U L I N EWe are Tim & Pauline and we have been married since 2018. We have an education and coaching business where we teach single Christians how to choose partners that produce godly marriages through courses, coaching, and community. We've worked with people fresh out of college, to recently divorced, helping them get clarity and strategy that attracts their ideal partner. This channel walks you through the journey of being single, dating, and the early stages of marriage, by sharing information on how to attract, maintain, and grow in a godly relationship of your own!This video is about Christian dating, dating, christian relationships, boyfriend, girlfriend, future spouse, finding the one, singleness, single in my 30s, single in my 20s, God-centered relationships, dating to marry, dating intentionally, mentorship, accountability, purity, faith based relationships

Vanessa concluded the Holy Sprit mini series speakig about the gifts of the spirit.

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Heaven we have a problem!  Sin separates us from God and each other. Listen in to hear how the Holy Spirit works to restore unity in both of these relationships. 

Jesus Sends the Holy Sprit

Have you ever caught yourself being an absolute butthole to somebody who loves you?

Scripture: II Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 53:5, I Peter 2:24, II Kings 1:1-18, John 4:1-54, Luke 9:52-56, Genesis 18:26, Psalm 51:10-11, Ezekiel 36:26, I Peter 2:24, Romans 12:3, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 2:9-10, Joshua 24:15A Network That Beats To The Heart Of GodTopic: A Better Way-Part 6-ConnectHost: John Sandy & Cynthia SandySunday, December 29, 2024https://linktr.ee/thepulsewv

On todays show Texas Jim and the Bible Bunch (James, Chris and Glenn) have Jim talk about God's Conforming us to Christ Through the Holy Sprit and how it doesn't not usually lead to safety ,Peace and Comfort. Don't Miss It!

What does it mean to be spiritually asleep and what leads us there? Listen as Pastor Justin shares what can lead to burnout and how the call is always back to the cross.Scriptures ReferencedExodus 16:3-4; Matthew 11:28-29, Acts 20:7-12; 1 Corinthians 2:2Key InsightsWhen we're tired, we lose focus, we're more irritable, and we're less resistant to temptation.When we're tired, we lose focus, we're more irritable, and we're less resistant to temptation.Some of us have fallen asleep because we're too comfortable.If we truly understood the redemption story, it would consume our entire being.Most of the Christian walk is mastering the mundane, day in and day out. It's showing up on the regular days.You can only fake it for so long before you fall asleep.The Holy Spirit empowers us to become better equipped to advance the Gospel and make disciples.Whenever we are tired, the Holy Sprit will bring us back to the cross.About SpringhouseIf you're looking for a church in Smyrna, TN that is focused on Loving Big, Living Truth, and Healthy Family, we'd love to connect with you. We are home to a vibrant children's ministry, powerful middle school and youth ministries, and incredible ministries for men and women of all ages. Our local and global outreaches include partnerships with missionaries in the US and abroad, Isaiah 117 House, local retirement communities, and more. Additionally, we are home to Springhouse Theatre, an award-winning theatre in the Nashville area. Through the theatre, we serve both the greater Nashville theatre community, and thousands of patrons each year, and we are expanding our vision to impact the culture through the arts into additional mediums and through an expanding network of relationships.We would love it if you would consider joining us in person for one of our Sunday gatherings.Additional Resources Follow the podcast to listen on the goTithes & OfferingsJoin our livestreamChurch websiteDownload the church appGathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 10:30 AMContact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

Part 8 So far, the studies in this series have largely focused on the person of Jesus Christ.  Whilst Jehovah's Witnesses are monotheistic in belief, they are aggressively antitrinitarian in expression. They, like us, believe in one eternal God. The point of divergence comes however when they maintain that the singular being of God is without a plurality of persons.  The doctrine of the Trinity affirms that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society denies this truth and attacks this position throughout its written literature.  The purpose of this teaching is to address the heresy of the Watch Tower as it relates to the person of the Holy Spirit.  Jehovah's Witnesses deny the person of the Holy Spirit and instead teach that the Holy Spirit is God's active force.  Journey with us as we examine this heresy in light of Biblical truth. Download teaching notes (pdf) https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bethesdashalom/8_The_Person_of_the_Holy_Sprit.pdf  

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As pastor takes a look at the word “Christian,” its definition, what it means for us and for the world today, we will see a blueprint God has laid out for believers not just in Antioch long ago but also for us today! The word “Christian” came about from non-believers in the city of Antioch. As persecution caused the Jewish believers in Jerusalem to seek other cities in which to live, many chose to move to Antioch. It was a welcoming city without persecution and the message of Jesus exploded. It was then that Barnabus was sent to encourage these new believers. Barnabus, led by the Holy Spirit, taught these new believers to HOLD FAST to... 1. God's grace - Barnabus shared the truth of what Jesus did on the cross. In our crazy world it's important for us to hold fast to God's grace too, and not allow the enemy to confuse us. 2. Solid instruction - Barnabus and Paul worked to impress the truths of the God onto the hearts of believers, instructing them on how to apply God's truths in their lives and in their hearts. They encouraged them to continue to mature in their faith and to live God-pleasing lives. In our culture, applying God's truths is becoming increasingly confused and corrupt, so it is vital that believers today understand what God desires and what He says, not what is culturally acceptable. Solid instruction and time in the Bible are key. 3. Christian = Disciple - It was here in Antioch that the word “Christian” was first used. It was used by non believers to describe those who wouldn't stop talking about Jesus. The literal translation is “Christ-ers.” Christian only appears 3 times in the Bible but Disciple, Jesus' favorite word for His followers, is mentioned over 200 times in the New Testament. “Followers of The Way (Jesus)” were referred to as Christians - Disciples. Being Jesus' disciple is what God still desires today. He does not want people to simply believe He exists - He wants individuals who willingly follow Him, know the Father, to be filled with the Holy Spirit, walk faithfully, and to seek to demonstrate what Jesus taught. 4. Prophetic gifts - God also desires that we use the gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially the gift of strengthening and encouraging and comforting others. God desires that we earnestly desire the gifts of the Holy Spirit that enable us to carry out the His work. 5. Holy Spirit - The Spirit of God gives insight to what the Lord desires - and the Holy Spirit helps us follow where God leads. What started in Jerusalem with Jews coming to know Jesus as their Messiah, spread to Antioch when persecution moved the “Followers of the Way” to this city. From there, Antioch became the hub of evangelism to the world through the power of the Holy Spirit. These believers relied on the Spirit of God and we too are to rely on the Holy Sprit, like them, to bring us: Understanding Conviction Comfort Guidance Insight Direction And to lead us to faith to win the world for Christ. The Hold Fast Antioch blueprint of Barnabus and Paul is still the blueprint God desires for us to use today. He says for us to Hold Fast to these truths: That we live in the Grace found at the cross. That we soak up solid instruction so that we might be filled with an understanding of God's will and His word. That as Disciples we talk about Jesus all the time and live for Jesus and follow Jesus. That we seek God's prophetic gifts so that we are able to share what God is revealing to the world. That we keep on being filled with the Holy Spirit. Scripture: Acts 11:19-26 and Acts 13:1-3 https://www.awakeusnow.com Check out the video on our website https://www.awakeusnow.com/living-one Check out the video on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOwUarSm3uJrzLI4thAJNXQj  

ABOUT THE NEW We are a people of love and excellence who are result-oriented, spirit-led, word-rooted, prayer-driven, and kingdom-conscious. Led by Pst. Shola Okodugha, we are on a divine assignment to equip and raise men; to release people from strongholds that have stifled them from taking their rightful places, and to give young people an avenue for their God-given gifts to find expression. OUR CREED "As sure as God helps us, We will not give up We will not cave in We will not quit We will not fail We will not die Until our job is done And victory is won" —— Partner with us to spread the influence of God all over the world. Give - https://pay.squadco.com/thenewchurchglobal —— BROADCAST DETAILS Minister: Pastor SHola Okodugha Date: Sunday 11th of August, 2024 Video keywords: Location: The Grandeur Event Centre —— Stay Connected Subscribe to the latest content: http://bit.ly/subscribethenewlive Website: http://wearethenew.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethenew_global/ #wearethenew #sholaokodugha

Join me for an inspiring and challenging conversation with my friend, Melissa Hughes as we share our journeys of integrating faith into our everyday lives and work. We dive deep into how listening to and obeying the Holy Spirit's guidance can lead to unexpected acts of kindness and significant personal growth. Through heartfelt stories and practical advice, Melissa shows us the transformative power of discerning and acting on God's voice in our daily lives. Don't forget to share this podcast with friends and family who might need some spiritual encouragement. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast and follow us on social media for more inspiring stories and insights. Want to connect with Jan? Here are all the best places and FREE stuff

Hey Angels!!! In todays podcast episode I discuss the power of prayer! One of the best things i read said, if prayer wasnt effective, it would be easy. In the bible it says that the word (scripture) is a SWORD. That is powerful especially when you remember that Jesus Christ is the ultimate authority and staying armored up is so important for our protection as believers! If you would like to download my FREE guide on Idolatry (trust me its good) Head over to my website   If you would like a 1:1 Coaching session with me! Head over to https://www.ashachristina.com  If you have enjoyed this episode, please be sure to rate and review this podcast! Thank you for your time, thank you for listening and thank you for your support! And remember to always stay Kind! xo A

The Holy Spirit is our comforter, teacher, and guide.

Sunday | Holy Sprit Part 1

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Most of us would have to admit that the person, work, and ministry of the Holy Sprit is a great mystery. In this series, I hope we move quietly and closely to the One who has been sent to fill us with His presence. He wants to empower us. He can change our attitudes and our emotions. He can warm us with his love, comfort us in our pain, strengthen us when we're weak and fragile, and be our constant friend as we make our journey home.

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In Acts 2-3 we see the Holy Spirit working miracles through the early church to capture the attention of unbelievers and open their hearts to the gospel message. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and He is still calling to the unbeliever. Like the church in Acts 4, we diligently pray that the Holy Sprit work miracles through us as a sign to the unbeliever that the gospel is Truth. [In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit falls on all gathered in the upper room and they begin speaking in unknown tongues. A crowd gathered because they heard their own languages being spoken, giving Peter a chance to share the gospel with unbelievers. In Acts 3, filled with the Spirit, Peter heals the lame beggar and an astonished crowd gathered around, again giving Peter an opportunity to share the gospel with unbelievers. And in Acts 4, Peter and John return to their people after being threatened by the Sanhedrin. They call out to God, saying "29 ...Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. 30 Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” The Spirit shook the place where they were gathered and they were again filled with the Holy Spirit to share the gospel boldly.]

In this episode, Eric McGhee shares his wisdom and insights on the role of fathers in society and the impact of fatherlessness. He discusses the negative effects of fatherlessness and the importance of fathers in providing protection, guidance, and discipline. Eric emphasizes the need for mentorship and support for fatherless families and shares his own journey to becoming a father. He also highlights the importance of seeking wisdom from the Heavenly Father and balancing exposure to the world with godly living. Eric reflects on the emotions and responsibilities of fatherhood and the lessons he has learned along the way.   In this conversation, Eric McGhee discusses the importance of spiritual maturity in children and the role of character development. He emphasizes the need for children to be spiritually mature at an early age to avoid making the same mistakes he did. Eric also shares his perspective on parenting and the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance. Additionally, he talks about his role as a teacher and minister, highlighting the impact of teaching and the call to ministry. Eric concludes by sharing his vision for the future and his plans to increase his online presence.   Takeaways Fatherlessness has a significant negative impact on children and society as a whole. Fathers play a crucial role in providing protection, guidance, and discipline in the family. Mentorship and support are essential for fatherless families to thrive. Seeking wisdom from the Heavenly Father is key to being a godly father. Balancing exposure to the world with godly living is important for raising children. Fatherhood is a journey that requires intentionality, love, and a commitment to the well-being of the child. Children should be encouraged to develop spiritual maturity at an early age to avoid making mistakes and to have a strong foundation in their faith. Character development is more important than academic success or material wealth. Parents should prioritize instilling good character in their children. Relying on the Holy Spirit is crucial in parenting, as it provides guidance and wisdom beyond human intellect. Eric's role as a teacher and minister has shaped his perspective on parenting and his desire to use his gifts to impact others.   After moving from the Washington DC area to Atlanta, Georgia in 2006, Minister Eric McGhee became a member of Faith Christian Center (FCC) in Smyrna, Georgia in 2007. Although Minister McGhee has a long history of working with children and adults of all ages in the field of education, where he has worked on the local, state, and federal levels, he accepted the call to the five-fold ministry as a teacher after rededicating his life to Christ at FCC. Minister McGhee has been at Lionheart Church International since the first service held in Austell, GA in 2011 and is part of the church board and ministry team. He serves as a deacon, an usher, and the Spiritual Growth Class teacher. Connect with Eric Facebook: @emcgheemedia Instagram: @emcgheemedia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EMcGheeMedia Email: emcgheemedia@gmail.com Lionheart Church International Please share Your Voice Must Be Heard with friends, family and others that you believe would benefit. And please take a moment to rate us on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts.   Connect with Marquita Email: voicemustbeheard@gmail.com Instagram: @yourvoicemustbeheardpodcast  

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-21, I Peter 3:18, Ephesians 2:21, I Peter 2:2, James 1:5, II Corinthians 5:17, I Peter 2:21, Hebrews 13:21, I Thessalonians 4:17The Pulse ExperienceSermon:  Being A Misfit Is OkayAssociate Pastor Dwight WallsSunday, January 28, 2024A Network That Beats To The Heart Of GodFor Booking Information: 304-364-4164Email: jay@thepulsechurch.com There Are Three Ways to Financially Support the Pulse-Winfield, WVPayPal:https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HCXFPAHPH8MYA&source=urlText:https://app.clovergive.com/app/giving/thepulse/THEPULSEWINFIELDWVMail: P.O. Box 561 Eleanor, WV 25070Or Give In PersonCheck us out on social media and our website.Website:www.thepulsewv.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/718582154980548/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGXhf2uE9oSMh961HaKJogTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_pulse_winfield?_t=8a2JwTzm8xG&_r=1Instagram:356youth_winfield: https://instagram.com/356youth_winfield?igshid=3s8rb0i8xqbvThe Pulse Winfield Gospel Quest:https://instagram.com/the_pulse_winfield_kidsclub_?igshid=154la475j8arrTwitter:https://twitter.com/thepulsewvApple Podcast:https://thepulsewv-gassaway.simplecast.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pulse-wv-live/id1527607059Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4YZljk4BeOmao9KAo7NYn6?si=bJu7H3MWT5eezEh357OqKAhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7pbbpIgE2Spzqdmd982w2c?si=-5W7mfxhSJyIk-mREfMmHwGoogle Play:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS96NDFMazd0WAhttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9ockc4RE4xaARadio Public:Sermons:https://radiopublic.com/the-pulse-wv-WemdAJPodcast:https://radiopublic.com/the-pulse-wv-live-GymVAJDeezer:Sermons:https://deezer.com/show/3055022Podcast:https://deezer.com/show/3053812I Heart Radio:Sermons:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pulse-wv-87312929?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=truePodcast:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-pulse-wv-live-87312874?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=trueAmazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/22dca9f0-25f7-4cf0-a927-c896dbccd048/the-pulse-wv

Dr. Mark Johnson to Savannah in 2015 to serve as the CEO of the Gateway Community Service Board.  Prior to moving to Savannah he spent 17 years in St. Louis serving as a Medical Director for Behavioral Health and providing outpatient care in downtown St Louis.  A few years ago I had the opportunity to hear Mark share his testimony.  I was struck by how little Mark's testimony was about Mark.  It was more annotated bibliography than autobiography—what Mark labeled at as a collection of bits and pieces of formative content that Mark wanted to share.  His offering bristled authors, artists, movies and scripture —especially scripture.   It's not that Mark's life story is not interesting. He has many stories worth telling.  It's just that Mark chose to use his testimony opportunity to share about the works and words that have formed and discipled him.  He put out some breadcrumbs that — with God's Providence and the work of the Holy Sprit—could direct other curious people to a life of growth and wisdom in Christ.  Mark's unique form of testimony reminds of what R.D. Crouse wrote about concerning the communal aspect wisdom within the Church of Christ: “Do not suppose that wisdom is your private possession, your individual achievement; do not think that you are wise just by yourself alone.  We have wisdom only as a common possession.”  In this episode, Mark Johnson shares some of those bits and pieces with us.  Mark offers rich reflections on paintings by Henry Ossawa Tanner and Rembrandt and unpacks scripture passages that have had particular resonance in his approach to psychiatry and family therapy.  God has given Mark has a deeply informed and humble perspective on what it means to be a person, biologically, psychologically, socially and spiritually.  He is also a keen observer and a careful hearer the Word. It is a real gift to hear him share. 

As the Apostle Peter faced martyrdom, he was moved by the Holy Sprit to write a second epistle to those who had “obtained like precious faith” in Jesus Christ. He was motivated to encourage believers to remember their salvation, to continue to grow in grace, to beware of false teachers and to be diligent knowing that the judgement of the unrighteous come as a thief in the night. His call to diligence as we await the trumpet's sound continues to be intensely relevant for us today!  Download Notes Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy this content, please don't hesitate to leave us a 5-star review and share this podcast with your friends.  We'd like to extend an invitation to you and your family to join us for worship this week at Grace Baptist Church. We'd also love to connect with you online at https://gracekettering.org. Thanks again for checking out this episode, and we look forward to having you join us again right here on the Grace Baptist Church Podcast!

November 19, 2023 | Holy Spirit Series | Acts 1:8 The Spirit led us in a different direction this morning. Why do we need to be filled with the Holy Sprit… to proclaim the Gospel. Do you know JESUS?: ⁠https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠ Need PRAYER?: ⁠https://www.nblongview.org/pray⁠ SUPPORT through giving: ⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

Martin Luther and Huldrich Zwingli were the first of the Reformers in the 16th century. Both were Roman Catholic clergy. Luther was a monk and theology teacher; Zwingli a parish priest. Both of them obtained hot off the press a copy of  Erasmus's  Greek New Testament in 1516. Encountering the raw text of the Bible in Greek helped uncover and correct mistranslations in the Latin Vulgate.  Ultimately Luther was converted as he came to understand Romans 1:17. Zwingli became greatly influenced from preaching through the text of the Gospel of Matthew. After he recovered from near death in the plague of 1519 his breakthrough is recorded in his "plague poem." God's Word is powerful and works the miracle of regeneration and conversion as the Holy Sprit moves in the heart of people.Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donationhttps://www.gsccdallas.org/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

dive into scripture on this topic :- 1 Timothy 2:5 & 4:1- Deuteronomy 18:9-13- Isaiah 8:19- Romans 8:9- John 16:13- 2 timothy 3:16- Jeremiah 33:33- John 10:27-28- 1 Corinthians 2:10-16- Hebrews 11:3This week I have Nate Baker, a music producer and great friend on the podcast sharing about his past in the new age spirituality movement, running from God, his addiction to marijuana and psychadelics and the testimony he now has. We really dive into every aspect of his story - what drew him to this form of 'spirituality,' church hurt, what he was after and how he was trying to get fulfilled but ultimately always feeling empty. We talk a lot about the Holy Sprit and the supernatural, and how God has transformed Nate's life!I hope you are encouraged by this episode, and if you have any testimonials, questions, or want to know more, feel free to reach out via DM on instagram! My account is @lindenmckay and I'd love to connect!I pray that you'd be empowered in your health journey to get honest, endure patiently, and hope unwaveringly –  but above all, that God never leaves you to walk alone. WORK WITH ME — SICK & TIRED OF BEING SICK & TIRED? Reconnect and rebuild your mind, body, and spirit to experience restoration in your health — The Satisfied Way Course & 1:1 Coaching ---------------------------Check out my new E-Book! — Your Simple, Empowering, & All Encompassing E-Book on Nutrition : Satisfied Reishi Mushroom ‘KING' Coffee : https://lindenmckay.myorganogold.com/en/beverages/MY FAV NON TOX + NON PORE CLOGGING SKINCARE – ‘LINDENHOGAN' : ClearstemAmazon Storefront : Links to All My FavoritesLinden's Instagram : @lindenmckayLinden's Website : www.lindenmckay.comEleni + Nate : Website

Today Pastor Mark teaches us how the Holy Sprit guides us in our marriages, and in our relationships with our children and parents.   Speaker: Mark Posthuma   Connect with us online: Website: https://www.cheneyfaithcenter.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheneyfaithcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheney_faith_center

Preacher: Margaret Mendenhall Categories: Wednesday Evening Service Location: Victory Center, 2032 US HWY 64, Guymon, Oklahoma, 73942

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(Acts 2:22-36) When the Holy Sprit came in Acts 2, He came to speak about Jesus. As we study this Scripture we see the demonstration, crucifixion, resurrection, and exaltation of Jesus Christ. We are reminded that as we speak about Him the Holy Spirit begins to work. (07022230126) 

Father encourages to talk about Jesus with the help of the Holy Sprit beginning with service.