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KC and his neighborhood friends help kids learn God's Word and understand how to apply it to their every day lives through Bible stories about Jesus, Bible memory verses, object lessons and so much more!  Jesus showed people that God is good when He taught them God's Word and healed the sick.  Kids learn that Jesus wants us to show others that God is still good today by imitating Jesus.  “Imitate God in everything you do.”  Ephesians 5:1 #kids, #christiankids, #storiesforchristiankids, #fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #biblelessonsforkids, #biblestoriesforkids, #followjesus, #imitategodineverythingyoudo, #hidegodswordinyourheart, #storiesforkids, #storiesofjesus, #christiancharacterforkids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #biblestoriesforpreschoolers, #bekind, #beeselfcontrolled, #pacoandthefish, #beeattitudes, #jesusnmeclubhouse, #fishbitesforkids, fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #ronandcarriewebb

KC and his neighborhood friends help kids learn God's Word and understand how to apply it to their every day lives through Bible stories about Jesus, Bible memory verses, object lessons and so much more! Jesus showed people that God is good when He taught them God's Word and healed the sick. Kids learn that Jesus wants us to show others that God is still good today by imitating Jesus. “Imitate God in everything you do.” Ephesians 5:1 #kids, #christiankids, #storiesforchristiankids, #fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #biblelessonsforkids, #biblestoriesforkids, #followjesus, #imitategodineverythingyoudo, #hidegodswordinyourheart, #storiesforkids, #storiesofjesus, #christiancharacterforkids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #biblestoriesforpreschoolers, #bekind, #beeselfcontrolled, #pacoandthefish, #beeattitudes, #jesusnmeclubhouse, #fishbitesforkids, fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #ronandcarriewebb

KC and his neighborhood friends help kids learn God's Word and understand how to apply it to their every day lives through Bible stories about Jesus, Bible memory verses, object lessons and so much more!  Jesus showed people that God is good when He taught them God's Word and healed the sick.  Kids learn that Jesus wants us to show others that God is still good today by imitating Jesus.  “Imitate God in everything you do.”  Ephesians 5:1 #kids, #christiankids, #storiesforchristiankids, #fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #biblelessonsforkids, #biblestoriesforkids, #followjesus, #imitategodineverythingyoudo, #hidegodswordinyourheart, #storiesforkids, #storiesofjesus, #christiancharacterforkids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #biblestoriesforpreschoolers, #bekind, #beeselfcontrolled, #pacoandthefish, #beeattitudes, #jesusnmeclubhouse, #fishbitesforkids, fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #ronandcarriewebb

When KC visits his good friend, Clownsy, he learns about using his imagination to practice imitating God. “Imitate God… in everything you do,” Eph. 5:1.#kids, #christiankids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #storiesforchristiankids, #biblelessonsforkids, #imitategodineverythingyoudo, #jesusnmeclubhouse, #jesusislord, #salvationthroughjesuschrist, #believeonjesus, #fishbytesforkids, #fishbytes4kids, #fishbitesforkids, #fishbites4kids, #ronandcarriewebb, #roncarriewebb

We are being transformed, not just improved, not just reformed. The scripture says we are being transformed. We are being made new. We are being transformed into his image. In lifestyle and character, we are to be in the image of Jesus. This is why Ephesians 5:1 says we are to “imitate God in everything we do because we are his dear children.”Main Points:1. Without realizing it, every day, we who believe in Jesus are leaving an impression of Him on others. Not with brushes and paint, but with attitudes, actions, and relationships.2. All of us are being transformed. We are not yet complete. We are not like Jesus in every area of our lives. We are in process. We are not who we used to be and we are not yet who we are going to be.3. If we want to be like Jesus, we must spend time with Him. How else can we discover what He is like? In what other way could we learn his character? There is no other way.  Today's Scripture Verses:Ephesians 5:1-2 - “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 - “We all . . . are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”John 15:4 - “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

March 23, 2025. Week 12 in our series, "Ephesians: Since Jesus is Our King. " In the book of Ephesians.

When KC visits his good friend, Clownsy, he learns about using his imagination to practice imitating God. “Imitate God… in everything you do,” Eph. 5:1. L8 #kids, #christiankids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #storiesforchristiankids, #biblelessonsforkids, #imitategodineverythingyoudo, #jesusnmeclubhouse, #jesusislord, #salvationthroughjesuschrist, #believeonjesus, #fishbytesforkids, #fishbytes4kids, #fishbitesforkids, #fishbites4kids, #ronandcarriewebb, #roncarriewebb

In this sermon on Ephesians 5:1-5, the speaker emphasizes the call for believers to imitate God as beloved children and to walk in love, mirroring Christ's sacrificial love. The importance of avoiding sexual immorality, greed, and other sinful behaviors is highlighted, as these are inconsistent with a life dedicated to God. The struggle against worldly desires is acknowledged, alongside the need for reliance on the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance. In this sermon on Ephesians 5:1-5, the speaker emphasizes the call for believers to imitate God as beloved children and to walk in love, reflecting Christ's sacrificial love. The sermon highlights the importance of avoiding sexual immorality, greed, and other sinful behaviors, as these are inconsistent with a life dedicated to God. It acknowledges the struggle against worldly desires and emphasizes the need to rely on the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance.In conclusion, the sermon urges believers to evaluate their lives based on their identity as imitators of God, encouraging a commitment to love, moral integrity, and transformation in Christ.In conclusion, the sermon calls believers to evaluate their lives based on their identity as God's imitators, encouraging a commitment to love, moral integrity, and transformation in Christ.

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Hello, Kindly listen to teaching titled IMITATE GOD'S GOODNESS BY DOING GOOD (Galatians 6:9-10) by Rev. Barbara Mugisha from 3pm Service of Sunday, 5th January 2025

On Sunday, Pastor Eric continued the series of Live Above the Noise with a talk titled “Imitating Greatness”. Paul makes this statement in Eph. 5:1 Imitate God as dear children. Take a moment and think about the gravity of this command. In one of Paul's other letters he says “Imitate me as I imitate God”. However in this letter he raises the bar. One thing children are great at is imitation. Imitation is one of the quickest ways to develop, learn social skills, and grow in confidence. It is normal and natural to imitate someone you admire. In this letter Paul is drawing the attention of the readers to choose to imitate God. Let's remember following God is not only for the purposes of admiration and observation, it's a decision to move in the direction of God. When we imitate Him we are choosing to learn who He is, how He thinks and what is pleasing to Him. This is the essence of spiritual formation.So this week, take a moment and dwell on this idea of Imitating God and seek to find out what is acceptable and pleasing to him. Let's make it our goal to be a people who Imitate Greatness. For more info, you can go to our website, check us out on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube. If you would like to support STUDIO financially, you can do so here.Have a great week!

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SERIES: EPHESIANSSCRIPTURE: Ephesians 5:1-21SERMON: IMITATE GOD

We left Paul in chapter 4 listing a bunch of sins that need to stop happening in a believer's life. He will continue this list in chapter 5 but sandwiched in between these lists is a command to “Imitate God.” In the Greek this means to mimic, to impersonate. How do we impersonate someone? We watch them, the mannerisms, how they talk and act, we study their lives and then we start to act like them. We may not be them but we act just like them and when people hear us and see us, they hear and see the person we are impersonating. But how can we impersonate a God we cannot see? We look at Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us. We study the life of Jesus and do what he did!

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Message for 09/22/2024 "When People Wrong You" by Justin McTeer. *All verses are NLT unless otherwise noted* Genesis 1:27-28 - So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. 28 Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Matthew 18:15-35 - “If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. 16 But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. 17 If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won't accept the church's decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector. 18 “I tell you the truth, whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven. 19 “I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. 20 For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” 22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! 23 “Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who decided to bring his accounts up to date with servants who had borrowed money from him. 24 In the process, one of his debtors was brought in who owed him millions of dollars.25 He couldn't pay, so his master ordered that he be sold—along with his wife, his children, and everything he owned—to pay the debt. 26 “But the man fell down before his master and begged him, ‘Please, be patient with me, and I will pay it all.' 27 Then his master was filled with pity for him, and he released him and forgave his debt. 28 “But when the man left the king, he went to a fellow servant who owed him a few thousand dollars. He grabbed him by the throat and demanded instant payment. 29 “His fellow servant fell down before him and begged for a little more time. ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it,' he pleaded. 30 But his creditor wouldn't wait. He had the man arrested and put in prison until the debt could be paid in full. 31 “When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened. 32 Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, ‘You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me.33 Shouldn't you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?' 34 Then the angry king sent the man to prison to be tortured until he had paid his entire debt. 35 “That's what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart.” VALUE 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 18 And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him.19 For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. 20 So we are Christ's ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” 21 For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ. RESPONSIBILITY Matthew 18:15 - If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. Ephesians 5:1-2 - Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. Ephesians 5:6-8 - When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. 7 Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. 8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. PURPOSE Matthew 18:15 - If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back OUT Matthew 6:12 - and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. Matthew 6:14-15 - If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. 1 Timothy 1:15 - This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. If my sinfulness appears to me to be in any way smaller or less detestable in comparison with the sins of others, I am still not recognizing my sinfulness at all. - Bonhoeffer

This is the sixth episode of our study on the book of Ephesians. On this episode, we talk about how the standard for how we live our lives and love others is God Himself. Imitate God, in everything you do, for you are His dear children. If this message blessed you, please consider supporting this ministry. For Card and MPESA, please follow this link https://checkout.mookhpay.com/link/adullam or use MPESA till number 5379741

The world would love you as one of its own if you belonged to it, but you are no longer part of the world. I chose you to come out of the world, so it hates you. John 15:19 NLT   He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them. 2 Corinthians 5:15 NLT   'Don't be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. Galatians 6:7-10 NLT   Bless those who persecute you. Don't curse them; pray that God will bless them. Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don't be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all! Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.” Don't let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. Romans 12:14-21 NLT   DO YOU WANT JUSTICE OR FREEDOM? DO YOU WANT VENGEANCE OR PEACE?    Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Romans 12:17 NLT   Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. Hebrews 12:15 NLT     for I can see that you are full of bitter jealousy and are held captive by sin. Acts 8:23 NLT   Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. Ephesians 4:31-32; 5:1-2 NLT   YOUR GREATEST FREEDOM IS WHEN YOU UNDERSTAND YOU DON'T NEED GOD TO CHANGE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES. YOU NEED GOD TO USE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES TO CHANGE YOU FOR THE BETTER.    In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Psalms 118:5-6 NLT   3 QUESTIONS TO KEEP ME ACCOUNTABLE TO MY COMMITMENT AS A DISCIPLE   1. ARE MY CHOICES LEADING ME TOWARD COMPROMISE?   You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12 NLT   WE BECOME MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO COMPROMISE WHEN WE HAVE NEGATIVE REFLECTIONS OR UNHEALTHY ASSUMPTIONS.    'But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62 NLT   So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today. Matthew 6:34 NLT   2. ARE MY ACTIONS REPRESENTING HEAVEN?   Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 NLT   PRAYERFULLY ASK YOURSELF DAILY, “HOW WOULD JESUS RESPOND” AND THEN OBEY THAT.   Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 NIV   Makarios: Joy which has its secret within itself, that joy which is serene and untouchable, and self-contained that joy which is completely independent of all the chances and changes of life.   AS GOD'S CHILDREN WE ARE CALLED TO STRIVE FOR PEACE AS WE… LOVE OUR ENEMIES But I say, love your enemies! Matthew 5:44 NLT PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES Pray for those who persecute you! Matthew 5:44 NLT pray that God will bless them. Romans 12:14 NLT BLESS OUR ENEMIES Bless those who persecute you. Don't curse them. Romans 12:14 NLT BE THE BIGGER PERSON Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone; Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.” Romans 12:18;20 NLT 3. AM I CLOSED OFF TO THE NATURE AND HOLINESS OF GOD?   Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NLT   My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. John 10:10 NLT     Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? Matthew 16:24-26 NLT

August 11, 2024 -- Vicar John Alwood -- "The New Self" -- Ephesians 4:17 - 5:2 17 So I tell you and encourage you in the Lord's name not to live any longer like other people in the world. Their minds are set on worthless things. 18 They can't understand because they are in the dark. They are excluded from the life that God approves of because of their ignorance and stubbornness. 19 Since they no longer have any sense of shame, they have become promiscuous. They practice every kind of sexual perversion with a constant desire for more. 20 But that is not what you learned from Christ's teachings. 21 You have certainly heard his message and have been taught his ways. The truth is in Jesus. 22 You were taught to change the way you were living. The person you used to be will ruin you through desires that deceive you. 23 However, you were taught to have a new attitude. 24 You were also taught to become a new person created to be like God, with a life that truly has God's approval and is holy. 25 So then, get rid of lies. Speak the truth to each other, because we are all members of the same body. 26 Be angry without sinning. Don't go to bed angry. 27 Don't give the devil any opportunity to work 28 Thieves must quit stealing and, instead, they must work hard. They should do something good with their hands so that they'll have something to share with those in need. 9 Don't say anything that would hurt another person Instead, speak only what is good so that you can give help wherever it is needed. That way, what you say will help those who hear you. 30 Don't give God's Holy Spirit any reason to be upset with you. He has put his seal on you for the day you will be set free from the world of sin. 31 Get rid of your bitterness, hot tempers, anger, loud quarreling, cursing, and hatred. 32 Be kind to each other, sympathetic, forgiving each other as God has forgiven you through Christ. (5) Imitate God, since you are the children he loves. 2 Live in love as Christ also loved us. He gave his life for us as an offering and sacrifice, a soothing aroma to God. --(GW) http://www.bethanylutheran.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/Bethany.Long.Beach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/c/BethanyLutheranLongBeach

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the World

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the World

Big Idea: We are mirrors designed to imitate God Problem: God's image is lost. Everything we put in His place causes pain, sorrow, or longing. Solution: Christ is the exact imprint of God come to restore us Vision: Look at Christ and don't take your eyes off. Steps to Change: Admire God again, mirror Him with love, fight to keep your eyes on Him. Moment of all in: Imitate God and live a life of sacrificial love that mirrors Christ's love This recording is from the sermon series “A New Humanity”. Scripture reading from Ephesians 5:1-2 At The Grove Church, we strive to build a flourishing city, together. Engaging both believers and skeptics, we foster an environment for honest conversations about faith, doubt, and the transformative power of the Gospel. Stay connected to The Grove Church Website: https://thegrovechurch.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegrovechurchofficial Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrovechurchofficial Full Sermon Audio: https://soundcloud.com/thegrovechurchofficial Podcast: https://tr.ee/c0BcdkUV3C Support Our Ministry https://grovechurch.churchcenter.com/giving If you found value in this video, please like, share, subscribe, and be a part of our growing online family. Blessings and thank you for joining us on this journey!

Big Idea: Walk in Christ's light and love Pain: We long for a connection, satisfaction, and joy that we can't find; leaving us empty. Healing: Christ knows and loves us, satisfies our cravings, and gives us the joy of heaven Vision: Leave the darkness and become the light by uniting to the love, delight, and joy of Christ Steps to Change: Go to Christ, find what you seek, come alive to His love, delight, and joy. Moment of All In: All your power to walk in light and love is in Christ; give yourself to Him. Steps to Change: Admire God again, mirror Him with love, fight to keep your eyes on Him. Moment of all in: Imitate God and live a life of sacrificial love that mirrors Christ's love This recording is from the sermon series “A New Humanity”. Scripture reading from Ephesians 5:1-14 At The Grove Church, we strive to build a flourishing city, together. Engaging both believers and skeptics, we foster an environment for honest conversations about faith, doubt, and the transformative power of the Gospel. Stay connected to The Grove Church Website: https://thegrovechurch.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegrovechurchofficial Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrovechurchofficial Full Sermon Audio: https://soundcloud.com/thegrovechurchofficial Podcast: https://tr.ee/c0BcdkUV3C Support Our Ministry https://grovechurch.churchcenter.com/giving If you found value in this video, please like, share, subscribe, and be a part of our growing online family. Blessings and thank you for joining us on this journey!

Do you get annoyed with your body due to allergies or food intolerances? What about sickness or your current fitness levels? If you've ever experienced frustration with your body due to it's appearance or abilities, today's episode will help you SO much. I'm sharing how we can practically show ourselves self compassion in the midst of experiencing body frustrations. The Bible tells us to cloth ourselves in compassion, which shows we don't need to be perfect in order to deserve compassion, since God gave that command knowing full well we were imperfect beings! Past episodes mentioned: Should Christians Do Yoga? With Guest Denika SpadaforaWorking With Controversial Topics as a Christian (being a faith-based yoga teacher) Bible verses mentioned: Colossians 3:12 “So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline.” Psalm 125:8 “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” Ephesians 5:1 “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.” Connect with Nyla: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Her Holy Hustle Christian Business Podcast⁠⁠⁠

Guest speaker Johnathan Reed shares his heart for Fostering children through a biblical lens.

Discussion QuestionsSermon Overview:Relate to one another in the church according to God's sacrificial love for you.1. General principle: Imitate God's sacrificial love in your every day relating to one another (5:1-2)2. Specific application: When sinned against, imitate God's kindness and forgiveness (4:31-32)Digging Deeper:    1. The main point of this passage was that we should relate to one another according to God's sacrificial love for you. What other things tend to guide us as we relate to one another? Examples include treating people based on how they treat you, what their status is, what you can get from them, etc.2. What problems emerge when we deal with people based on the answers in the first question? For example, what are the downsides of treating people based on how they treat you?3. Why is treating people based on God's sacrificial love a much better way to live?4. f you were sinned against, what would imitating God's kindness and forgiveness look like?5. What are the greatest challenges you face to consistently love other people at CrossWay?6. Look again at the list of items in verse 31 that should be put away. Do any of them resonate as something to be addressed in your life?BitternessWrath: an outburst of rageAnger: steady festering of anger; lingering animosityClamor: quarreling, shouting back and forthSlander: defaming or speaking poorly of othersMalice: a general ill-will towards others7 If you are a follower of Jesus, how have you experienced being a loved son or daughter of God (5:1)?  For some inspiration, consider: God pursued us when we were still sinners, he graciously sent Jesus for rebels, he was kind to us when we were unkind to him, he first forgave us, he adopted us when we orphaned ourselves because of our sin, he promises us a future with him, not based on our performance but based on Jesus'.8. How should the answers from question #7 help us pursue what God calls us in 4:32? In other words, how should the gospel help us be kind, tenderhearted, and forgive one another?9. What problems are created if the gospel doesn't motivate being kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving one another?Prayer

In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at Ephesians 5:1-5 at how the deep sacrificial love God has for us should overwhelm and captivate our hearts to obey the command to imitate His love toward others.

Message for 04/14/2024 "Give Freely" by Justin McTeer. *All verses NLT unless otherwise noted* Matthew 10:1-8 - Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness. 2 Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter's brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James's brother),3 Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew (the tax collector), James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, 4 Simon (the zealot), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him). 5 Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions: “Don't go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans, 6 but only to the people of Israel—God's lost sheep. 7 Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received! Matthew 17:24-27 - On their arrival in Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked him, “Doesn't your teacher pay the Temple tax?” 25 “Yes, he does,” Peter replied. Then he went into the house. But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Peter? Do kings tax their own people or the people they have conquered?” 26 “They tax the people they have conquered,” Peter replied. “Well, then,” Jesus said, “the citizens are free!27 However, we don't want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us. Matthew 9:16-17 - “Besides, who would patch old clothing with new cloth? For the new patch would shrink and rip away from the old cloth, leaving an even bigger tear than before. 17 “And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. For the old skins would burst from the pressure, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine is stored in new wineskins so that both are preserved.” Matthew 10:5-8 - 5 Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions: “Don't go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans, 6 but only to the people of Israel—God's lost sheep. 7 Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received! Matthew 28:18-20 - Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 10:8b - Give as freely as you have received! 1 Peter 3:15b-16a - And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. 16 But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Ephesians 5:1-2 - Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. John 13:34-35 - So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” Matthew 18:21-35 - Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” 22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! 23 “Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who decided to bring his accounts up to date with servants who had borrowed money from him. 24 In the process, one of his debtors was brought in who owed him millions of dollars. 25 He couldn't pay, so his master ordered that he be sold—along with his wife, his children, and everything he owned—to pay the debt. 26 “But the man fell down before his master and begged him, ‘Please, be patient with me, and I will pay it all.' 27 Then his master was filled with pity for him, and he released him and forgave his debt. 28 “But when the man left the king, he went to a fellow servant who owed him a few thousand dollars. He grabbed him by the throat and demanded instant payment. 29 “His fellow servant fell down before him and begged for a little more time. ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it,' he pleaded. 30 But his creditor wouldn't wait. He had the man arrested and put in prison until the debt could be paid in full. 31 “When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened.32 Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, ‘You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me. 33 Shouldn't you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?' 34 Then the angry king sent the man to prison to be tortured until he had paid his entire debt. 35 “That's what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart.”

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. 1 John 3:1 ESVSo then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. Ephesians 2:19-22 ESVHow to be Family1) Calling A sense of calling is critical to contentment in community. I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3 ESV2) CommitmentNo one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God. Luke 9:62 NLTLet your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation. James 5:12 ESV3) PatienceWith all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 ESVProud people are rarely ever patient. - Humility creates a patient place in your heart for others. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 ESVSelf control is a patient response to disappointment and frustration. 4) Grace For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 ESVGrace is a gift that must be shown to be known.Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 NLTAbove all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8-9 ESV5) CompassionImitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT Love without compassion isn't the love God gave or the love God gifted us to give.Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLTPut on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:12-14 ESV

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. 1 John 3:1 ESVSo then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. Ephesians 2:19-22 ESVHow to be Family1) Calling A sense of calling is critical to contentment in community. I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3 ESV2) CommitmentNo one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God. Luke 9:62 NLTLet your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation. James 5:12 ESV3) PatienceWith all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 ESVProud people are rarely ever patient. - Humility creates a patient place in your heart for others. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 ESVSelf control is a patient response to disappointment and frustration. 4) Grace For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 ESVGrace is a gift that must be shown to be known.Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 NLTAbove all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8-9 ESV5) CompassionImitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT Love without compassion isn't the love God gave or the love God gifted us to give.Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLTPut on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:12-14 ESV

Message for 04/07/2024 "Authority from God" by Justin McTeer. *All verses are NLT unless otherwise noted* Ephesians 5:1-2a - Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. Matthew 9:27-34 - After Jesus left the girl's home, two blind men followed along behind him, shouting, “Son of David, have mercy on us!” 28 They went right into the house where he was staying, and Jesus asked them, “Do you believe I can make you see?” “Yes, Lord,” they told him, “we do.” 29 Then he touched their eyes and said, “Because of your faith, it will happen.” 30 Then their eyes were opened, and they could see! Jesus sternly warned them, “Don't tell anyone about this.” 31 But instead, they went out and spread his fame all over the region. 32 When they left, a demon-possessed man who couldn't speak was brought to Jesus. 33 So Jesus cast out the demon, and then the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed. “Nothing like this has ever happened in Israel!” they exclaimed. 34 But the Pharisees said, “He can cast out demons because he is empowered by the prince of demons.” Mark 11:27-33 - Again they entered Jerusalem. As Jesus was walking through the Temple area, the leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders came up to him. 28 They demanded, “By what authority are you doing all these things? Who gave you the right to do them?” 29 “I'll tell you by what authority I do these things if you answer one question,” Jesus replied. 30 “Did John's authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human? Answer me!” 31 They talked it over among themselves. “If we say it was from heaven, he will ask why we didn't believe John. 32 But do we dare say it was merely human?” For they were afraid of what the people would do, because everyone believed that John was a prophet. 33 So they finally replied, “We don't know.” And Jesus responded, “Then I won't tell you by what authority I do these things.” Matthew 16:13-15 - When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” 15 Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” John 5:19 - So Jesus explained, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does. John 12:49 - I don't speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me has commanded me what to say and how to say it. John 14:30-31 - “I don't have much more time to talk to you, because the ruler of this world approaches. He has no power over me, 31 but I will do what the Father requires of me, so that the world will know that I love the Father. Come, let's be going. Matthew 16:21-23 - From then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, and that he would suffer many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but on the third day he would be raised from the dead. 22 But Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. “Heaven forbid, Lord,” he said. “This will never happen to you!” 23 Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God's.” Matthew 6:14 - “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. Matthew 22:15-22 - Then the Pharisees met together to plot how to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested. 16 They sent some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to meet with him. “Teacher,” they said, “we know how honest you are. You teach the way of God truthfully. You are impartial and don't play favorites. 17 Now tell us what you think about this: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” 18 But Jesus knew their evil motives. “You hypocrites!” he said. “Why are you trying to trap me? 19 Here, show me the coin used for the tax.”When they handed him a Roman coin, 20 he asked, “Whose picture and title are stamped on it?” 21 “Caesar's,” they replied. “Well, then,” he said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.” 22 His reply amazed them, and they went away 1 Peter 3:14-16a - But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don't worry or be afraid of their threats.15 Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.16 But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Matthew 16:24 - Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.

Mylon & Christi Le Fevre in Los Cabos, Mexico teach that we are called to imitate our Heavenly Father.

Jimmy Foolin' interviews his special guest, Jesus Christ, as they discuss the best selling book of all time, the Bible! ”Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.“ ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ (originally aired 3/30/21) #kids, #christiankids, #storiesforchristiankids, #podcastforchristiankids, #familybibletime, #familydevotions, #trustinthelord, #imitategodineverythingyoudo, #Hewilldirectyourpaths, #followjesus, #jesusfollower, #ihavedecidedtofollowjesus, #discipleship, #lovethelordwithallyourheart, #fishbytesforkids, #fishbitesforkids, #ronandcarriewebb, #roncarriewebb

Featuring Justin Patterson. Recorded live at Freedom Fellowship Church in Tontitown, Arkansas on Sunday, March 17, 2024.    Visit us online at freedomfellowship.com

You're welcome in the clubhouse where KC and his friends learn to share God's Word.  In this episode, kids learn to follow Jesus by imitating Him.  Bible memory verse:  Ephesians 5:1, "Imitate God in everything you do."  L5 #christiankids, #biblestoriesforkids, #kids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #biblelessonsforkids, #puppets, #imitateGod, #Jesus, #jesusisourleader, #fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #ronandcarriewebb

Pastor Luke Simmons demonstrates that work is part of God's design for us and offers four dangers to avoid. ARTICLES MENTIONED:8 Motivations for Work: https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/articles/8-motivations-for-work25 Ways to Imitate God in Work: https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/articles/25-ways-to-imitate-god-in-work00:00 - Introduction04:59 - Genesis 1:2806:39 - Genesis 2:1509:06 - 3 Lessons from Gen 1-215:26 - Danger #1: Work as Optional16:18 - Danger #2: Work as Bummer18:42 - Danger #3: Work as Dictator26:20 - Danger #4: Work as Identity**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

"Thank you God, I love you."You say these words to take you there, to bring you back Here. The words fill you. And then the Word fills you,and you can see Its Promise. LookpasteverythingtoLove.Get full of the feeling,and fulfillment will come quickly.* I Love you,Niknikki@curlynikki.comPlease help me keep the show ad free + Get Merch!▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings"Prayer is making eye contact with God, and a prayerful life is maintaining that eye contact at all times."-Isha Das "Use few words or none when you pray.Imitate God as God speaks.When was the last timeGod spoke to you in soliloquies?When we learn a language, we do so by imitation and repetitionThe language of heaven is silence.Imitate that. Repeat that."-Fr. Antony Hughes via @monkindocs "Don't recall. Let go of what has passed.Don't imagine. Let go of what may come.Don't think. Let go of what is happening now.Don't examine. Don't try to figure anything out.Don't control. Don't try to make anything happen.Rest. Relax, right now, and rest."-Tilopa"There comes a time when nothing is meaningful except surrendering to Love!"-Rumi**"You must have the mind that was in Christ Jesus.  If you want to be healthy, let the healthy mind, the healthy thought; the healthy attitude be in you. If you want to be successful, let the successful feeling be in you. Get full of the feeling and fulfillment will come quickly."-Rev Ike"22 So Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God.23 "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says 24 "Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them."-Mark 11:22-24"When time is right, I the Lord will make it happen."-Isaiah 60:22"mother-to-be • As you wait in wonder for your little miracle, keep your eves fixed on the gracious Miracle Maker."-@wildflowerpagesSupport the show