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Grace is rarely just a moment; more often, a long season; and ideally, your forever reality. We focus on the moment when a person comes to faith in Christ as though that were the starting of the story: “I was saved at 6:14 p.m., on Sunday night, May 5.” But we at length discover how our eyes were truly opened—how the Spirit had been softening our hearts, erasing our old prejudices, and nudging us toward faith—all to bring about that moment of decision. All that God did was surely grace—before we ever came to “Yes!” And starting points are never all the journey, important as they are. By staying in His grace, we find the power of Jesus to both save us and to change us—to take away the guilt-stained past, and keep us from much future foolishness and pain. Grace working over time is just as fully undeserved—and unexpected—favor as that sweet moment when we welcomed Christ and all He gives. “He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6). Grace is the word that best describes a forever friendship with Jesus. So stay in it. -Bill Knott

Grace is rarely just a moment; more often, a long season; and ideally, your forever reality. We focus on the moment when a person comes to faith in Christ as though that were the starting of the story: “I was saved at 6:14 p.m., on Sunday night, May 5.” But we at length discover how our eyes were truly opened—how the Spirit had been softening our hearts, erasing our old prejudices, and nudging us toward faith—all to bring about that moment of decision. All that God did was surely grace—before we ever came to “Yes!” And starting points are never all the journey, important as they are. By staying in His grace, we find the power of Jesus to both save us and to change us—to take away the guilt-stained past, and keep us from much future foolishness and pain. Grace working over time is just as fully undeserved—and unexpected—favor as that sweet moment when we welcomed Christ and all He gives. “He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6). Grace is the word that best describes a forever friendship with Jesus. So stay in it. -Bill Knott

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Jan 8, 2023 – The servant of Jesus Christ – Phil 1:1-2 – Of all possible identities, Paul describes himself as a servant or slave of Jesus Christ. A slave belongs to another person, a slave's schedule is dictated by the master, and a slave has no rights, only responsibilities. But Paul is not just a slave but a slave of Jesus Christ, the one who loves him and gave his life for him and whose lordship can unlock his greatest potential. To be Jesus' slave includes seeking him in the morning and returning to him throughout the day, knowing His Word and will, being in fellowship with other believers, and obeying Him. Jan 15, 2023 – I thank my God every time I remember you – Phil 1:3-8 – Paul is sincerely affectionate towards the Philippians for two main reasons. First, they are true friends who have been there for him in times of crisis, including his current imprisonment. Secondly, they are partnering with him in the gospel, even through suffering. True friends stick by you in times of crisis, and true Christians continue to faithfully serve even when it means self-sacrifice. Take time to express thanks to those who have been true friends and true partners in the gospel in your life. Jan 22, 2023 – Our desperate need for a wise and discerning love – Phil 1:9-11 – Paul prays for the Philippians to have a love that is growing in knowledge and depth of insight. It is not always easy to know what the loving thing is to do in relationships. We can develop a wise and discerning love by getting to know the love of God, especially as displayed in the life of Jesus, by asking the Holy Spirit to help us discern what is best, and by making it our goal to love like Jesus and bring glory to God. Jan 29, 2023 – How to face suffering with courage, joy, and hope – Phil 1:12-19 – Paul tells the Philippians about the hardships he has experienced as he has been imprisoned and slandered by others. But instead of being angry or bitter or depressed, he expresses courage, joy, and hope. This is because his meaning, purpose, and identity are found in God and the gospel of Jesus Christ, not in anything in this world. He knows that God works all things for good for those who love Him. And he knows he is following a Lord who suffered and died unjustly for him. Feb 5, 2023 – To live is Christ and to die is gain – Phil 1:20-26 – Paul does not know if he will get out of the prison or die there, but declares that for him, to live is Christ and to die is gain. This is a powerful belief because it gives us a purpose that death can not take away. If you live for anything other than Jesus, to die is not gain but loss. This belief also gives us a fearlessness towards death, because it will be better to be with Jesus. It also gives us a life of eternal significance. We can give ourselves fully to serving Jesus, knowing that it all matters eternally.

Tonight's subject is “Foreknowledge.” We're told in scripture that “Thus said the Lord of hosts, ‘As I have planned, so shall it be; as I have purposed, so shall it stand. And the Lord will not turn back until he has executed and accomplished the intents of his mind'” (Is. 14:24; Jer. 23:20). Now the structure of God's plan is given us in the Book of Romans. Here we have it in five terms: “Those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his son. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified” (8:29). Now here, in these five terms we have a very strong case for predestination, and there is no way that you can interpret these terms and avoid that conclusion. But does it rob us on this level of our freedom?—no. “He who began a good work in us will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:6). He will bring it to completion. But on the surface of his being, where we are, while that work is taking place in us we are not robbed of our freedom. On the contrary, the certainty that our salvation is in the hand of God frees us from worldly anxieties; and then we can say with Paul, “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us” (Rom. 8:37). LARGE SUMS OF MONEY TRAINING https://realityrevolutioncon.com/largesumsofmoney Buy My Art - Unique Sigil Magic and Energy Activation Through Flow Art and Voyages Through Space and Imagination. https://www.newearth.art/ BUY MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Reality-Revolution-Mind-Blowing-Movement-Hack/dp/154450618X/ Listen to my book on audible https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Reality-Revolution-Audiobook/B087LV1R5V The New Earth Activation trainings - Immerse yourself in 12 hours of content focused on the new earth with channeling, meditations, advanced training and access to the new earth https://realityrevolutioncon.com/newearth Alternate Universe Reality Activation  get full access to new meditations, new lectures, recordings from the reality con and the 90 day AURA meditation schedulehttps://realityrevolutionlive.com/aura45338118 I strongly suggest my good friend Bri Seeley's programs for business and entrepreneurship! You can find all about Bri and her programs at https://www.Briseeley.com/reality The Profitable By Design course: https://chiefexecutiveprime--bornforthis.thrivecart.com/pbd/ Join our Facebook group The Reality Revolution https://www.facebook.com/groups/523814491927119 For all episodes of the Reality Revolution – https://www.therealityrevolution.com https://www.facebook.com/The-Reality-Revolution-Podcast-Hosted-By-Brian-Scott-102555575116999 Join our The Reality Revolution Discord server https://discord.gg/Xbh6H88D8kJoin Us On Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheRealityRevolution/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_reality_revolution/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mediaprimeSpoutible: https://spoutible.com/BrianScottMeWe: https://mewe.com/i/brianscott71Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@brianscttAtlantis: https://atlantisworld.love/Brian_ScottTribel: https://www.tribel.com/brianscott/wallPost.News: https://post.news/@/Brian_ScottHive Social https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hive-social/id1480835284 Music By Mettaverse and epidemic sound 

In this episode of the Ordinary Radicals podcast, Jonathan Hayashi, and Brandon Boatner talk about winning over wayward Christians.   What do you do when the one you love is wayward? How do you go about having gospel conversation with family members?  Some highlights from today's episode. • We sadly see this scenario quite common.  • It is IMPOSSIBLE for us to restore someone to faith. Only God can.  • The modern church movement with A.B.C. of salvation. They have water down the gospel.  • If they truly believe, they will never walk away from the faith.  • Denying the holiness of God in the heart? Takes a constant struggle there with the action.  • People can say, “I do not like you” that can quickly turn to, “I don't believe in you”  • What is going on? As men, we are taught to absorb our own emotions. That's a problem.  • Not only men cry, but God cries. So, we should experience those emotions.  • Life is not just a bunch of snap shots of pictures. It is more like a movie clip that moves forward.  • False thinking process, “God allows that to happen, therefore, God doesn't care for me”  • A person may have genuinely not been born again, or they could have hardened their hearts in sin.  • Dialogue, “Oh yeah, Jesus doesn't understand pain, betrayal, or hurt cause he hasn't felt it”   Here's the breakdown outline from today's conversation. 1. How Do You Share the Faith to One who has Denied Christ?  - Common scenario: Husband who leaves the faith and wife who stays faithful.  - Is the person in exile? Sojourn? Is it even possible?  - The passage on apostasy (Heb 6:1-5).  - Lordship Salvation & Easy Believism.  - “He who has begun a good work will complete it by the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:7). 2. Empathy with those in Lamentation.  - Psalms, majority of them are not happy.  - Grieving the Holy Spirit that can eventually lead to quenching the Holy Spirit.  - The parable of the Four soils (Matt 13:1-23).  - Hebrews 12:15-16 speaks of the issue of the root of bitterness.  3. What is the Plan to Go about with Wayward Christian?  - Counseling approach by, “Taking time” with the person.  - “Men don't cry.” Well, the shortest verse in the Bible, “Jesus wept” (John 11:35).  - Let people cry and have a shoulder to cry on.  - “He who gives an answer before he listens, it is folly and shame.” (Prov 18:13).  - Give the benefit of the doubt. “What is going on down in the heart?”  - People don't overcome problems in just an hour. Give some time to walk through the narrative.  - Every situation is different. You can't just expect to take two tablets and move forward.  4. Burden person walking into a church?  - Spiritual warfare could be going on. There may be a dysfunction in their theological belief.  - Evangelism & Apologetics comes into the conversation.  - Restoration: The heart of the gospel from the garden and God bringing us back to the cross.  - “Blessed be the God of all comfort and the God of all mercies” (2 Cor 1:3-4).  Resources mentioned in today's podcast • The Majesty's Men Feedback If you have a question, you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here at jonathanhayashi.com. Thanks for listening! If you have found this podcast helpful, go to iTunes and leave a rating & review! That is one simple way you can help me get this in the ears of as many people as possible. Thanks for the help! Ordinary Radicals Podcast is a member of the HNR.GD Network

Psalm 16 is also called a Messianic Psalm because it so clearly is speaking of Jesus, His life, His death and His resurrection. We know this especially from Peter's message on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2:25-32. These verses begin with Peter quoting David from Psalm 16, “For David says concerning Him…”. Then in verse 29, Peter said: "Men and brethren, let me speak freely to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne, he, foreseeing this, spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ, that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption. This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses.” Peter said that David was a prophet and God allowed him to “foresee” the resurrection of the Christ a thousand years before Jesus was even born! My friend, the resurrection of Jesus from the grave is at the foundation of everything we believe concerning life, death and eternity! When we really believe this, we will find fulness of joy and peace in our hearts despite the trial or circumstance we might be in. Even when we are facing death or experiencing the passing of a loved one or friend, we will have hope! Today, presently, Jesus “shows us the path of life” in that we have the guidance of the Holy Spirit to make the right choices and decisions concerning our families, our jobs, our relationships, our futures, and anything else we are facing! Today, we can enjoy the presence of Jesus in every aspect of our lives if we take the time and make the effort to always “set the Lord before us”. We must do this as a daily discipline in reading our Bibles, praying, praising and worshipping the Lord. In a very practical way, this is accomplished by doing the “eleven things” we read about in Psalm 15. Isn't it interesting that Psalm 15 ends with: “He that does things shall never be moved”. And David says the same thing here in Psalm 16: “Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved”. You will only be able to do the eleven things in Psalm 15 if you “set the Lord before you and make sure He is at your right hand”. Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages us to do this also: “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” The path of life that He shows us on earth today will end in even greater life when we enter heaven. The focal point of heaven is not gates of pearl, streets of gold, or even angels and glorified saints. The central glory and joy of heaven is Jesus Christ (Rev. 4-5). Then we shall be in His presence and experience fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore. In our glorified bodies, we shall be like Jesus Christ (Phil. 3:20-21; 1 John 3:1-3), and we shall worship and serve Him forever. The pleasures of heaven will be far beyond any pleasures we have known here on earth, and as we enjoy the Lord and serve Him, we will not be restricted or encumbered by time, physical weakness, or the consequences of sin. So magnificent are the glories of heaven that the apostle John could hardly find words in the human language to describe it (Rev. 21-22). Is Jesus Christ the Lord of your life? Have you accepted your inheritance and are you making the most of it for His glory? Do you anticipate being with Christ in glory? Is He the joy of your life today; for if He isn't, when will you be prepared to enjoy Him for all eternity?

John 16:15 “All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose it to you.” The concept of the Holy Trinity is reflected in this verse. Jesus spoke of His father, Himself, and the Holy Spirit as one, yet distinct. All that belongs to the Father, belong to Jesus, and the Father and the Son both sent the Holy Spirit (14:16; 15:26). Jesus informed His disciples that the things the Holy Spirit discloses are the things of the Father and the Son. Jesus said, those things “are the Fathers” and “are Mine.” What are we? All who belong to the Father and the Son are recipients of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus called “the Spirit of truth.” The apostle Paul referred to the Holy Spirit as “the Spirit of God” (1 Cor. 3:16), “the Spirit of the Lord” (2 Cor. 3:17), “the Spirit of His Son” (Gal. 4:6), “the Spirit of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:9), “the Spirit of adoption”(Rom. 8:15), “the Spirit of promise” (Eph. 1:13), and “the Spirit of life” (Rom. 8:2). The writer of Hebrews spoke of “the Spirit of grace.” Living to love with Jesus is the same as living to love with the Holy Spirit. This life is not a normal, natural life. His love is supernatural—literally it is a superpower. The worldview, mindset, and attitude of Christ is the way God's love flows in our lives to everyone He puts in our paths. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father and the Son, and those in whom He dwells, have received the things freely given us by God. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

What are you willing to put your name on? As a professional engineer, architect or a medical doctor you have the privilege of signing official prescriptions, reports, drawings, etc. As a person of integrity, you're not going to put your signature on things that are below approved standards. In Phil. 2:9-11, we see God putting his name on the life & work of Jesus Christ (Phil. 2:6-8). Why? Because all he did aligned perfectly with God! Therefore God highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name. God's evaluation is clear. Men & women also have the chance to evaluate the life & work of Jesus. Do we see him as God sees him, or as the collective ‘wisdom' of humanity sees him. If your evaluation aligns with God's, you see him as he really is, God, & you confess that to all. With whose evaluation of Jesus do you line up: God's or man's?

Thank you for joining us for “Testimony Tuesdays” with Bill and Cara. We have a very special guest with us today all the way from Guatemala, Daniel Morales with (Linaje Escogido) Chosen Lineage / Chosen Generation is here with us today! He will be sharing his amazing testimony of how God raised him and his brother up from the ashes of a broken family to send them forth into the incredible ministry they now have. Spend some time with us today and allow the Spirit of the Lord to birth a New Vision in you right now, in whatever situation you may be going through. There is no life or circumstance that God cannot turn around for his glory!” “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” ~ Phil. 1:6   Share this broadcast with your friends and get ready to experience the unlimited power of God! Get connected with us and watch “Greater Glory” on our Facebook Page! Sundays at 9 AM & 7 PM and Wednesdays at 7 PM for inspiring messages that will raise your faith and grow you in the Word! Don't miss a message, Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighTowerMinistry.org Bookings/ Churches / Conferences: ContactUs@HighTowerMinistry.org  Stay Connected: PrayerRequests@HighTowerMinistry.org Subscribe to YouTube:  https://www.youtubechannel/UC_s14njTA8GQ5oBFb4Zs_uA/featured .com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighTowerMinistry.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hightowerministries_usa/ Website: www.HighTowerMinistry.org   Unlocking Glory and the Unlocking Glory Study Guide are available on our website (signed copy with free shipping within the US). Also available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles.  

INTRODUCTION One of the central things we are called to do is praise the works of the Lord. But the glorious thing is that we are also called to remember that we are ourselves the work of God. God's wisdom is so intricate and ingenious that He can create works that are capable of praising His works. And that is what we are. THE TEXT “A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: Before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth. Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: For great is the glory of the Lord. Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: But the proud he knoweth afar off. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: Thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: Forsake not the works of thine own hands” (Psalm 138). SUMMARY OF THE TEXT The reference in this psalm to the temple should not be sufficient to make us set aside the ascription to David. The psalmist will praise God with a dedicated heart (v. 1), and he will do it in the presence of all the false gods. He will worship toward the temple, praising God's name for His hesed and truth, because God magnifies His Word above all that His name represents (v. 2). In the day that he cried out, God reinforced the strength of his soul (v. 3). A prediction is then made—all the kings of the earth will praise the King of all the earth (v. 4), and they will sing about the ways of the Lord (v. 5). God is higher than all height, but still has respect for the lowly. The proud He knows also, but is only willing to touch them with a long stick (v. 6). God is one who delivers us from the very midst of trouble (v. 7). God will certainly finish His own work; He knows how to complete it (v. 8). God's hesed is forever, and the psalmist consequently pleads with Him not to forsake the work of His own hands (v. 8). THE SINGING OF KINGS As we are going to see in a moment, God has great regard for the lowly. But He regards the conceited from afar. But in His great kindness and grace, one of the things he does is that He condescends to invite even kings into His kingdom. And one of the great wonders of grace is that they come. This psalm is one of the great promises. God is going to make a great choir out of humbled kings. In vv. 4-5, we see that all the kings of earth are going to sing His praises. The kings of the earth are told to kiss the Son, lest He be angry (Ps. 2: 10-12). The kings of the earth are going to bring their glory and honor into the New Jerusalem (Rev. 21:24). All the kings will see God's glory (Is. 62:2). Paul teaches us that God wants all kinds of men to be saved, even kings (1 Tim. 2:1-4). The kings of earth will fear the glory of the Lord (Ps. 102:15). THE MOST HIGH AND THE LOWLY Even though God is the Most High God, He nevertheless has concern for the lowly. A lowly and humble creature is not too low for Him to touch. What troubles us is a concern of His. He does not consider us worms. But if we puff ourselves up in our conceits, then we do indeed become worms, very haughty worms. The issue is not the size of our hands, or the size of our minds. The Lord created us this way, and He declared in the day of creation that our size was, along with all other things, “very good.” What He does not care for is the swollenness of our pride. Sin is not finitude; sin is inflated with massive amounts of spiritual helium. “For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones” (Isaiah 57:15, NKJV). THE WORK OF HIS OWN HANDS We are indeed the work of God's hands. The psalmist here prays a prayer that is manifestly within the will of God. We know that it is because of what God promises us. “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you . . . being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:3–6, NKJV). Not only has He begun a good work in you, He has begun a good work that is you. “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10, NKJV) The word rendered workmanship is poiema, and can be rendered as creation, artifact, art-work, or accomplishment. You, my friend, are laid out on God's workbench. BROUGHT TO COMPLETION What man does by himself always comes up empty. As Spurgeon put it, we are talking about “Cain's sacrifice, Pharaoh's promise, Rabshakeh's threats, a Pharisee's prayer.” But what about Christ's sacrifice? Christ's promise? Christ's threat? Christ's prayers? What are you trusting? Who are you trusting? You might be tempted to trust in your own sensations—your afflictions make you feel like you are being crushed beneath the weight of numerous troubles. But take heart. You think you are being crushed like grapes. And so you are, but God is making His specialty wine. What is your vintage?

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The preaching and Baptism “of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 3:3) prepare us for the coming of the Lord, Jesus Christ. The historic work of John the Baptist was completed with the first advent of our Lord Jesus in the flesh, but the ministry of the forerunner continues in the preaching of Law and Gospel and in Holy Baptism. Through His messengers, the Lord calls people of all nations to “see the salvation of God” (Luke 3:6). Our haughtiness is removed and our mountains of pride are brought low, but the Lord humbles us in order to exalt us in His mercy. As the Lord has begun this good work of repentance in us, so also does He perfect it by His Word and Holy Spirit, and He “will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:6). He purifies us to be His priestly people, precious in His sight and abounding in faith and love, so that we offer our very lives in righteousness to the Lord (Mal. 3:3–4). -----------------------------Visit our website: https://www.trinitysheboygan.org/​​​​Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A Learn more here: https://www.onelicense.net/Support the show

Today's podcast is a meditation on the scriptures of our identity in Christ, from the verses below. Who We Are and What We Have In Christ "Through him and for his name's sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith” (Romans 1:5) “We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand” (Romans 5:1-2). “Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him!” (Romans 5:9) “when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son… how much more… shall we be saved through his life!... rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ through whom we have now received reconciliation” (Romans 5:10-11). “those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ” (5:17). “through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous” (5:19). “Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, [so] we too may live a new life” (6:4). “count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus” (6:11). “you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God” (7:4). “we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code” (7:6). “there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death” (8:1-2). “You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you” (8:9). “you received the Spirit of Sonship… Now if we are children, then we are heirs – heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ” (8:15, 17). “And those he predestined, he also called; those he called; he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified” (8:30). “in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us” (8:37). “you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another” (Romans 15:14). “in him you have been enriched in every way – in all your speaking and in all your knowledge” (1 Cor 1:5). “we have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us” (1 Cor 2:12). “we have the mind of Christ” (1 Cor 2:16). “All things are yours” (1 Cor 3:21). “you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God” (1 Cor 6:11). “the man who loves God is known by God” (1 Cor 8:3). “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘yes' in Christ.  And so through him the ‘Amen' is spoken by us to the glory of God” (2 Cor 1:20). “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.  For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing” (2 Cor 2:14-15). “in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God” (2 Cor 2:17). “Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God.  Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.  He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant – not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life” (2 Cor 3:4-6). “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit” (2 Cor 3:18). “through God's mercy we have this ministry” (2 Cor 4:1). “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!  All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ” (2 Cor 5:18-19). “Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God's power we will live with him to serve you” (2 Cor 13:4). “So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law” (Galatians 2:16). “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.  The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God” (Gal 2:20). “So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith” (Gal 3:9). “He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit” (Gal 3:14). “You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ” (3:26-27). “So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir” (Gal 4:7). “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.  For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.  In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will – to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.  In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.  And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ'” (Eph 1:3-9). “In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity to the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory” (Eph 1:11-12). “the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.  That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also the one to come” (Eph 1:18-21). “God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions… and God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus” (Eph 2:4-7). “For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Eph 2:10). “in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ” (Eph 2:13). “In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.  And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit” (Eph 2:21-22). “In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence” (Eph 3:12). “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us” (Eph 3:20). “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.  From the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work” (Eph 4:15-16). “filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:11). “my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:19). “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Col 1:13-14). “Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Col 1:27). “Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Col 2:3). “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.  In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ, having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead” (Col 2:9-12). “These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ” (Col 2:17). “For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.  When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory” (Col 3:3-4). “put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator” (Col 3:10). “the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thess 1:12). “that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thess 2:14). “This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time” (2 Tim 1:9). “the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory” (2 Tim 2:10). “He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life” (Titus 3:5-7). “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them” (Heb 7:25). “And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all” (Heb 10:10). “who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood” (1 Peter 1:2). “In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade – kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time” (1 Peter 1:3-5). “Through him you believe in God” (1 Peter 1:21). “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed” (1 Peter 2:24). “and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also – not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God.  It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God's right hand – with angels, authorities, and powers in submission to him” (1 Peter 3:21-22). “Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord” (2 Peter 1:2). “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.  Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires” (2 Peter 1:3-4). “God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son” (1 John 5:11).

We sift the ash of burnt-out days, and wonder why our faith seems hesitant, half-formed, not ready for the fray.   Where was our patience when the boss was overbearing? What happened to our pledge of gentleness when someone threw a verbal brick? Why didn’t self-control rise up and save us from temptation?   We want our virtues quickly: why can’t they grow like cultures in a Petri dish? But God’s Word teaches us that all good things need rain and sun; dark and day; bud and flower and long development.   “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal 5:22-23).   The finest fruit takes time to grow: there are no hothouse virtues. Our thinking and our living both mature as we accept the Spirit’s promptings in each day. Tomorrow will be sweeter than today. Our growth in grace will come in God’s good time.   “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6).   So stay in grace. -Bill Knott

We sift the ash of burnt-out days, and wonder why our faith seems hesitant, half-formed, not ready for the fray.   Where was our patience when the boss was overbearing? What happened to our pledge of gentleness when someone threw a verbal brick? Why didn’t self-control rise up and save us from temptation?   We want our virtues quickly: why can’t they grow like cultures in a Petri dish? But God’s Word teaches us that all good things need rain and sun; dark and day; bud and flower and long development.   “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal 5:22-23).   The finest fruit takes time to grow: there are no hothouse virtues. Our thinking and our living both mature as we accept the Spirit’s promptings in each day. Tomorrow will be sweeter than today. Our growth in grace will come in God’s good time.   “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6).   So stay in grace. -Bill Knott

We sift the ash of burnt-out days, and wonder why our faith seems hesitant, half-formed, not ready for the fray.   Where was our patience when the boss was overbearing? What happened to our pledge of gentleness when someone threw a verbal brick? Why didn’t self-control rise up and save us from temptation?   We want our virtues quickly: why can’t they grow like cultures in a Petri dish? But God’s Word teaches us that all good things need rain and sun; dark and day; bud and flower and long development.   “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal 5:22-23).   The finest fruit takes time to grow: there are no hothouse virtues. Our thinking and our living both mature as we accept the Spirit’s promptings in each day. Tomorrow will be sweeter than today. Our growth in grace will come in God’s good time.   “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6).   So stay in grace. -Bill Knott

In Paul’s letters he often, implicitly or explicitly, tells his readers not only to understand and follow what he teaches, but to imitate him. Nowhere is this theme stronger than in Philippians 3, reaching a climax in Philippians 3:17: “Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” Not only does Paul instruct believers to imitate him; he has been building up a cadre of leaders who exemplify the pattern of life he has been teaching, so that they can serve as models for others to follow. Some reflections:(1) Almost certainly one of the reasons why Paul provides so many details about Timothy and Epaphroditus (Phil. 2:19–30) is so that they may serve as models to be admired and emulated. Paul says of Timothy, “I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 2:20–21). He expects the more godly among his readers to react instinctively and resolve to become like Timothy. Paul is even more explicit with respect to Epaphroditus. After detailing the man’s Christian courage, Paul adds, “Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him” (Phil. 2:29)—not only “him,” but “men like him,” for Paul teaches patterns of life that should be admired and imitated.(2) Paul’s suggestion that the Philippians imitate Timothy and Epaphroditus, and his instructions that they follow his own example and the pattern of living Paul had regularly taught (Phil. 3:17), is proffered in part as an antidote to the alternative models that surround us. The assumption is that we inevitably imitate someone. There is always an abundant supply of bad models. Paul warns against “those dogs” (Phil. 3:2) who were trying to impose observance of Jewish covenantalism. Doubtless they appeared wonderfully pious. The apostle similarly warns against the “enemies of the cross of Christ” (Phil. 3:18) who, judging by the context, are almost certainly professing Christians who do not really grasp what the Gospel is about and who do not really live with eternity’s values in view. They too must have had some plausibility, or Paul would not have warned against them. Christians must be intentional in choosing whom they should imitate, or else they may drift toward poor models.(3) Paul’s strong exhortation that the Philippians follow his example is saved from self-righteousness and religious cant by his insistence that he himself has not arrived, but is still on a pilgrimage (Phil. 3:7–16).So follow someone who follows Christ; follow a pilgrim who insists that you live up to what you have already attained, and then press for more. This podcast is designed to be used alongside TGC's Read The Bible initiative (TGC.org/readthebible). The podcast features devotional commentaries from D.A. Carson’s book For the Love of God (vol. 2) that follow the M’Cheyne Bible reading plan.

Part seven of our series, "Kingdoms In Conflict: A Study of the Book of Daniel." Study Questions 1. How is the life of following God a long obedience in the same direction? 2. What does it mean to live as a pilgrim and a disciple? A life of excellence in service Then this Daniel becamedistinguished above allthe other high officials andsatraps, becausean excellent spirit was in him. And the king plannedto set him over the whole kingdom. -Daniel 6:3 1. Why do the way that we work and our attitude toward our work matter to God? 2. What do you find difficult about seeing your work, whatever it might be, as service to the Lord? 3. What could it actually look like to go about your work, social life, other stations of life for the glory of God? 4. How can the way we live spread the fragrance of the knowledge of Christ? Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 2 Corinthians 2:14 A life of conviction and integrity Thenthe high officials andthe satrapssought to find a ground for complaint against Daniel with regard to the kingdom,but they could find no ground for complaint or any fault, because he was faithful,and no error or fault was found in him. -Daniel 6:4 1. Where in your personal and professional life is there temptation to violate your Christian convictions? What keeps you strong in temptation? When/why are you more susceptible to giving in? 2. What do you consider a life of integrity? How do our lives sometimes fail to match up with who we claim to be and what we claim to believe? 3. In our sinful world and personal imperfection, what does it mean to live an upright and blameless life? 4. What daily practices will help us grow in conviction and integrity? Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,but he who makes his ways crookedwill be found out. -Proverbs 10:9 A life of relentlessly seeking God When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went to his house wherehe had windows in his upper chamber opentoward Jerusalem. He got down on his kneesthree times a day and prayed andgave thanks before his God, as he had done previously.Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and plea before his God. -Daniel 6:10-11 1. What does our prayer life indicate about our level of dependence on God? 2. How does God mature us in discipleship through prayer? 3. What is typically the content of your prayers? Is there a balance of thanksgiving, petition and plea? 4. Do you have set disciplines to foster growth in your knowledge of God and delight in Him, or does drifting more accurately describe your spiritual life? One aspect of [our] world that I have been able to identify as harmful to Christians is that anything worthwhile can be acquired at once. We assume that if something can be done at all, it can be done quickly and efficientlyThere is a great market for religious experience in our world; there is little enthusiasm for the patient acquisition of virtue, little inclination to sign up for a long apprenticeship in what earlier generations of Christians called holiness. -Eugene Peterson. Trust in the saving power of a faithful God Then Daniel said to the king,O king, live forever!My Godsent his angeland shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blamelessbefore him;and also before you, O king, I have done no harm.Then the king was exceedingly glad, and commanded that Daniel be taken up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, andno kind of harm was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. -Daniel 6:21-23 1. Where have you seen the faithfulness of God at work in the book of Daniel so far? 2. What does it mean that Daniel was rescued from harm because he was found blameless before God, had done no harm to the king, and had trusted in his God? 3. How would you encourage someone who is struggling through a difficult season and is calling out to God, but their circumstance doesnt seem to be changing? 4. How does Gods promise to save all who trust in Him give you confidence and hope for life today? I make a decree, that in all my royal dominionpeople are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel, forhe isthe living God,enduring forever;his kingdom shall never be destroyed,and his dominion shall beto the end.He delivers and rescues;he workssigns and wondersin heaven and on earth,he who hassaved Danielfrom the power of the lions. -Daniel 6:26-27 For prayer and reflection: At the end of your life, what would you like your legacy to be? What would you consider a faithful and fruitful life in service to God? What do you need to do now to start cultivating that? What areas of your life do you need to recognise as areas God has placed you in for His glory? Where have your personal and private life not matched up? Are there sinful thoughts or habits that you have allowed to creep in that need to be killed before they grow? As the Spirit leads, write down practical, intentional actions you are going to put in place starting now. Share them with someone and commit them to the Lord in prayer. It is not about performance or trying to earn favour with God, every one of us falls short in this. Daniel was powerless to save himself from the lions, completely dependent on the mercy of God, as we are powerless to save ourselves from sin and death. It is all of grace. Be encouraged as you take steps walking forward in greater faithfulness to God, knowing that His grace is sufficient in our weakness. Persevere knowing that in life and death He will never leave your side, and take courage knowing that He, the founder and perfector of our faith, the one who began a good work in [us] will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ (Phil.1:6). He is the living God, the King on the throne of the Kingdom that will endure forever, and He welcomes us to be part of that Kingdom Glory to God! Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, andsin which clings so closely, andlet us runwith endurance the race that isset before us,looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith,who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despisingthe shame, andis seated at the right hand of the throne of God Thereforelift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees,andmake straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of jointbut rather be healed.Strive for peace with everyone, and for theholinesswithout which no one will see the Lord.Hebrews 12:1-2, 12-14

Kathy and Sara have covered how loved we are, that we are chosen and accepted and today they discuss redemption! The entire bible is about redemption. From before time began, we were chosen. God knew he would have to rescue us because we couldn’t rescue ourselves and He always had a plan. His plan is to redeem us. From the garden to now, we have tried to rescue ourselves but if you have been living in moralism long enough you have realized that you just can’t do it! Sara and Kathy discuss the exhaustion they reached and the realization that they couldn’t do it on their own. Many of us are in the same boat, fully aware of our need for a rescue but unsure of where to go. You are already redeemed, you just have to choose to believe it! God is calling you to surrender and allow Him to carry out the good works in you! You’ll never be able to do it and that is good news because there is a God who knows all things and created all things that loves you that began a good work in you and He will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ(Phil. 1:6)! He is ready to give you the grace to believe and mercy to step into an unknown that takes you deeper and deeper with your Father. Tune in this week to hear some good news!

YOURS FOR THE TAKINGBy Neville Goddard9/18/1967 The whole vast world is yours for the taking, and I mean that literally. Every statement in scripture is to be accepted literally and fulfilled literally—the law on this level and the Promise on a region beyond the wildest dream of man. Yet when fulfilled, it will be fulfilled literally, as the law on this level is fulfilled literally. Tonight, we will devote ourselves to the law on this level. Now, first of all, there's only one cause, only one source of all the phenomena of the world, only one. We call it God. God is truly a person, in the most literal sense, housed in man. Believe it…I know from experience. God the Creator is like pure imagining in ourselves. He works in the very depths of our souls. He began a good work in us and he will bring it to completion on what is called in scripture “at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil.1:6). Well, Jesus Christ is simply the unveiling, the unfolding of his creative power, his wisdom; for Christ is defined in scripture as the power and the wisdom of God (1Cor.1:24). When he unveils it in us, we are that power, we are that wisdom. “He underlies all of our faculties, including perception, but he streams into our surface mind least disguised as creative, productive fancy.” You sit down to wonder “What can I do to transcend my present limitations of life?” and you dwell upon means. Forget it. He's not asking you to consider means; he is asking you to define ends. He speaks to you through the medium of desire. What do you want? “What wantest thou of me?” You find it all through scripture and you name what you want. Now, we're told in scripture that his ways are past finding out—you read it in the 11th chapter of the Book of Romans—“They are unsearchable, inscrutable, past finding out” (verse 33). So, don't be concerned with the ways and the means that God will employ to fulfill the end which he urges upon you through the form of desire. So, “What wantest thou of me?” You name it…because it's coming upon you through desire. Well then, leave it alone in faith. Can you believe it, just as though it were true? BUY MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Reality-Revolution-Mind-Blowing-Movement-Hack/dp/154450618X/ Listen my book on audible https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Reality-Revolution-Audiobook/B087LV1R5V Music By MettaverseThe ShiftThrough The VeilJourney Through The MultiverseReturn HomeField Of Oneness ➤ Listen on Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2KjGlLI➤ Follow them on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2JW8BU2➤ Join them on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2G1j7G6➤ Subscribe to their channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvjffON2NoUvX5q_TgvVkw  All My Neville Goddard Videos In One Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo8kBZsJpp3xvkRwhbXuhg0M   For all episodes of the Reality Revolution – https://www.therealityrevolution.com   Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RealityRevolutionPodcast/   Join our facebook group The Reality Revolution  https://www.facebook.com/groups/403122083826082/   Subscribe to my Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOgXHr5S3oF0qetPfqxJfSw #nevillegoddard #audiobooks #imagination #newthought #lawofattraction #totalhumanoptimization

What is Essential in your life Part 4: Not Good Enough: The Power of God's Goodness Genesis 50:15-21 It may seem odd on the Sunday after Independence Day to share a sermon on the power of God's goodness! In fact, it may seem odd not to focus on God's grace “shed on thee,” or on America as a “shining city on a hill.” Never mind that Jesus called the church to assume this position among all the nations of the world. The whole notion of a “royal priesthood” might pale in comparison to the power of the state (1 Peter 2:9). Nevertheless, we ask: How does the power of God's goodness provide a message of hope to a people struggling to remain faithful in a time of uncertainty? Indeed, how may we, as God's chosen, overhear what God is saying to us as both citizens and disciples? In a world becoming fragmented through racism and war, in a nation becoming fractured by violence and poverty and drugs, —the promise of God's goodness remains steadfast.Despite our worst intentions, God redeems. God can take the fragile pieces of our lives and weave them into a new creation, working behind the scenes to shape a whole new future. That future brings Redemption-the hope of forgiveness, acceptance, and freedom. Jesus is Prophet, Priest, and King. In Him we have a new record, regeneration, freedom, the Holy Spirit, a new heart, a new power, a new heaven, and a new earth. Things are not the way they are supposed to be right now. We are in a strange interim time. Jesus will return and make all things new. Between now and then we have a foretaste and appetizer for what is to come. Life is fleeting but there is real hope. We have the promise of a future hope for tomorrow. The kingdom has come, you have been delivered from sins penalty, the kingdom is coming, you are being delivered from sins domineering power, there will be no evil, no suffering, no pain, no injustice, no death, humanity will rule over God's creation with joy. You can already taste it now (taste and see that the Lord is good). Our hope is in Him making all things new and He will do it! He is making us new every day! Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ Phil 1:6 God desires the transformation of the entire world not just one particular people. Our church desires to become like our community not the other way around. This includes welcoming the stranger and the outcast (the one thrown away and left to die). This does not mean compromising the gospel, it means being a church of multi-ethnicity and multi-cultures. One Lord, one faith and one baptism. We are more than good enough. We are the children of the most-high God! Grace and Peace, Stephen

Continuing our series in Philippians, Pastor Will Hawk teaches us on a life worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Phil. 1:27). A Worthwhile Life Has INTEGRITY. A Worthwhile Life Has UNITY. A Worthwhile Life Has AGONY. A Worthwhile Life Is ETERNALLY OPTIMISTIC. This sermon was recorded on April 5, 2020.

In desert canyons, ferns will flourish, sprouting from the bone-dry walls. None of them is kept alive by current rainfall: little ever reaches them. But rain that cooled the mesa 500 feet above 20 years ago seeps down through sedimentary rock to deliver needed moisture. The source is slow, no doubt, but savingly it keeps the green things growing. So it is with grace in us. The saving wrought by Jesus’ sacrifice began a flow that still is watering whatever’s dry in us. We may have been “saved” in a moment, but the slow water of deep holiness seeps down to the stony layers of relationships and attitudes and deserts we’ve never even hoped to water. One day, we give up grudges, half-surprising ourselves—and certainly surprising those who wounded us. Weeks later, we begin to reach beyond our comfort zone to love the unloved and the graceless. Our most important relationships—our friendships and our marriages—begin to shift: we hold our tongues; we listen more; we offer comfort where we once doled out our wit or scorn. The grace that saves us always changes us—sometimes at once; more often slowly,imperceptibly. This is as fully Jesus’ work as blazing, noonday turnarounds. “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6). Allow what’s dry to grow toward green. And stay in grace. -Bill Knott   Note: If you are blessed by GraceNotes, we invite you to subscribe.

In desert canyons, ferns will flourish, sprouting from the bone-dry walls. None of them is kept alive by current rainfall: little ever reaches them. But rain that cooled the mesa 500 feet above 20 years ago seeps down through sedimentary rock to deliver needed moisture. The source is slow, no doubt, but savingly it keeps the green things growing. So it is with grace in us. The saving wrought by Jesus’ sacrifice began a flow that still is watering whatever’s dry in us. We may have been “saved” in a moment, but the slow water of deep holiness seeps down to the stony layers of relationships and attitudes and deserts we’ve never even hoped to water. One day, we give up grudges, half-surprising ourselves—and certainly surprising those who wounded us. Weeks later, we begin to reach beyond our comfort zone to love the unloved and the graceless. Our most important relationships—our friendships and our marriages—begin to shift: we hold our tongues; we listen more; we offer comfort where we once doled out our wit or scorn. The grace that saves us always changes us—sometimes at once; more often slowly,imperceptibly. This is as fully Jesus’ work as blazing, noonday turnarounds. “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6). Allow what’s dry to grow toward green. And stay in grace. -Bill Knott   Note: If you are blessed by GraceNotes, we invite you to subscribe.

In desert canyons, ferns will flourish, sprouting from the bone-dry walls. None of them is kept alive by current rainfall: little ever reaches them. But rain that cooled the mesa 500 feet above 20 years ago seeps down through sedimentary rock to deliver needed moisture. The source is slow, no doubt, but savingly it keeps the green things growing. So it is with grace in us. The saving wrought by Jesus’ sacrifice began a flow that still is watering whatever’s dry in us. We may have been “saved” in a moment, but the slow water of deep holiness seeps down to the stony layers of relationships and attitudes and deserts we’ve never even hoped to water. One day, we give up grudges, half-surprising ourselves—and certainly surprising those who wounded us. Weeks later, we begin to reach beyond our comfort zone to love the unloved and the graceless. Our most important relationships—our friendships and our marriages—begin to shift: we hold our tongues; we listen more; we offer comfort where we once doled out our wit or scorn. The grace that saves us always changes us—sometimes at once; more often slowly,imperceptibly. This is as fully Jesus’ work as blazing, noonday turnarounds. “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6). Allow what’s dry to grow toward green. And stay in grace. -Bill Knott   Note: If you are blessed by GraceNotes, we invite you to subscribe.

Sermon Summary 2 Corinthians 5:6–7 (ESV) 6 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. Pastor Chris shared a message that has been in his spirit, and on his heart, for about 8 months – By Faith. We are to live “by faith” according to God’s Word. Our sight is limited to contained reality. When we exert human effort to accomplish works for ourselves, even for the church or the kingdom, we become exhausted with anxiousness, striving, and worry. Our Lord and Father invites us to trust Him to shed stress, worry and fatigue of doing and thinking of all the possible outcomes ourselves. Rather, we are to point our feet in the direction of faith (not feelings) and begin taking a step. Faithfulness will challenge us to give up control, comfort, and self-reliance. These are smokescreens of the enemy. Chris emphatically challenged us to surrender our own ideas, initiatives, and imperatives and anticipate that God will replace them with His. Corrie Ten Boom, a survivor of the Holocaust describes faith as an acrostic: Fantastic Adventure In Trusting Him Consider these two lists which sum up the tension that exists in us when we should trust God, yet rely on ourselves: Seven Weaknesses of Walking by Sight 1. Human Sufficiency 2. Human Resources 3. Human Wisdom 4. Human Ingenuity 5. Human Calculation 6. Human Strength 7. Human Comfort   Seven Strengths of Walking by Faith 1. Christ's Suffienciency 2. Christ's Resources 3. Christ's Wisdom 4. Christ's Power 5. Christ's Direction 6. Christ's Enablement 7. Christ's Stretch Three Aspects of Biblical Faith 1.  Faith Pleases God ” 1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.” 1 John 2:16 (ESV) 2.  We are Saved by Faith to Walk in Faith “8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8–9 (ESV) “The righteous shall live by his faith.” Habakkuk 2:4 (ESV) “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 (ESV) God is saying, “Believe me!” Walk without the end in mind, but expect the miracle of God to provide. He loves it when we say, “I don’t know how this will happen, but I’m going to trust you!” It doesn’t seem to make sense, but I know that God is good and gives good gifts to His children. 3.  Faith is to be Exercised Regularly “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6) “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise” (Proverbs 13:20) “8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. Hebrews 11:8–9 (ESV) 11 By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised.” Hebrews 11:11 (ESV) “17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son 19 He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.” Hebrews 11:17, 19 (ESV) God wants us to join Him in the adventure! Discussion Questions 1.  How do you think we can build churches to endure in an increasing godless world? 2.  In what ways are believers tempted to walk by sight? 3.  Share a time when you were prompted by the Spirit to walk in faith. What was your answer? What was His response? 4.  What are some faith accounts in the Bible that have motivated you to “walk by faith?” Application Questions 1.  What is a need or godly desire that you have that could only be accomplished by stepping out in faith? 2.  Seek the Lord in prayer for a faith-step you will take this week. Once you have the answer, share with someone what it is and commit to sharing the results!

2019 May 12: The Grace And Peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ - Phil 1:1-2 by Pastor Chad A. Miller

http://PatriarchMinistries.com One of the goals of the Truth of the Spirit podcasts is to remind you of the Spirit filled facets of our Christian faith, sometimes returning to the basics to allow you better access to teachings and actions of those inspired by the Holy Spirit. Please join Patti Brunner and Truth of the Spirit to explore Basics of Faith with the Basics to Reading the Bible for Catholics. The Church "forcefully and specially exhorts all the Christian faithful… to learn 'the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ‘ (Phil 3:8) by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures” (Catechism #2653). Anybody can pick up a bible, open it, and start reading it. I want to explain to you how the bible is structured so you can understand how wonderful the bible is! The bible teaches us the ancestral history of Jesus true man. But it does more. It helps us to see that Jesus is true God. The Bible is a communication from God to Man. The entire Bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit using human writers to record and share the truth. The Bible shares the Formation & History of God’s people: from Creation and man’s sin to establishment of the Law given to Moses, to the establishment of the Kingdom of David, from rejection of God’s law to the coming of the promised Messiah, the birth of Christ and salvation and then the establishment of the Church.

What is Community? “Community” is a compound word; “com” means with and “unity” means what the word says…unity or being unified or having a common union.  In short, God wants believers to dwell in union and in community having the same mind that is in Jesus Christ (Phil 2:1-11). Psalm 133:1 “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” Small groups is not a part of our church. They are our church. The Bible calls the church, “The Body of Christ.” A body is made up of individual cells. If your cells are healthy, your body is healthy.   5 Reasons why we have small groups.   Small Groups are Biblical. Small Groups are Personal. Small Groups are Flexible. Small Groups are Expandable. Small Groups are Economical. What do small groups do? Acts 2:41-47   They studied the Bible together. (The Apostles Doctrine) They Fellowshipped together. They took communion together. (Broke Bread in small group) (1 Corinthians 11 – Koinonia) They prayed for each other. They helped each other in practical ways. (They gave to anyone who had need) Ephesians 5 They ate together. (They ate with glad and sincere hearts.) They sang together. They brought unbelievers to Jesus. (And the Lord added to the church daily.)   Romans 12:4-5 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.   Ezekiel 37:1-14 The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry. 3 He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?”   Together, we can do much.   Alone, we can do little.

Expositional Preaching by Pastor David W. Forrest on the book of Philippians. The average day in this life, causes us to glance over the "Day of Jesus Christ". What a day it shall be for those who believe, and for those who do not. You must know Jesus! Call on Him today... for tomorrow or even today could be HIS day.

Expositional Preaching by Pastor David W. Forrest on the book of Philippians. The average day in this life, causes us to glance over the "Day of Jesus Christ". What a day it shall be for those who believe, and for those who do not. You must know Jesus! Call on Him today... for tomorrow or even today could be HIS day.