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Anyone who believes in Jesus – is also meant to be an Ambassador of Christ. Now – that's not an easy role. Sometimes being Ambassador requires some tough talk. Other times it's about diplomacy – the question is, knowing when to call a spade a spade, and when to be more … circumspect.   It's Not a Shouting Match One of the most embarrassing things I've ever seen as a Christian – and I've seen it a few times – is some guy standing on a soapbox in a Mall or on a street corner, or as I shared a few weeks ago, at a Saturday morning market, screaming out the so called, "Good News" about Jesus Christ. Now, I'm a Christian and so I will sometimes stop and see if I can understand where they're coming from. And truly, most of the time, I just can't figure it out, but there they stand on their soapbox, with a Bible in their hands and surrounded by some pretty tacky placards normally, screaming the Gospel at people. Do I think God can use that? Sure – I mean, He seems to use the foolishness that I preach sometimes, in peoples' lives, so why not the guy on the soapbox on the street corner? Do I think, however, that it's the most effective way of dealing with the issue? Is it the best way to communicate the incredible love of God, the grace of Jesus Christ, the riches available to those who put their faith in Him? Is it the best way to share that Good News? Not by a long shot; not by a very long shot! And yet, it's easy ... it's so easy for us to imagine that telling people about Jesus is kind of like getting on that soapbox. That it's about two equal and opposite ideologies – God's and the world's – butting heads and locking horns. Over the last couple of weeks and again this week on the programme, we are having a chat about living our lives out as ambassadors of Christ; His emissaries, if you will. If I believe in Jesus; if you believe in Jesus, then one of the things that we have to do with our lives – one of the main things - is to communicate His love; to carry His love out into a lost and a hurting world. That's what the Apostle Paul said in writing to his dear friends at the church in Corinth – way back in the First Century. Second Corinthians chapter 5, verse 20: So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. Each one in our own way, of course but otherwise, how can we possibly claim to be His ambassadors? How can God make His appeal to this world to be reconciled with Him through someone who looks nothing like Him; who sounds nothing like Him? Now, that presents us with something of a dilemma! Does me, anyhow, because what I see is that sometimes Jesus stood up and berated people – not too often, but sometimes He did. He called the religious leaders of the day "hypocrites", "a brood of vipers" and a whole bunch of other things as well. And yet other times, He dealt with people with such tender love and compassion, it kind of moves you to tears when you read about those times. Like the woman caught in adultery – you can read her story in John's Gospel chapter 8. I mean He pretty much puts Himself between her and the angry mob that wanted to stone her to death. Go figure that out!! So how do we reconcile that? How do you or I, if we want to be like Jesus, learn to speak into this world the way that He did? When do we speak with tender love and when do we stand up to be counted and call a spade and spade, no matter who it's going to offend? I guess that's kind of where we are going this week on the programme – looking at how we speak into this world like Jesus. How do we connect His message of love and forgiveness and a new and abundant life to the needs ... the often desperate needs in the lives of the people around us? Do we call a spade a spade and get right into peoples' faces or do we speak with compassion and love? And if it's both of those, how do I know when to use one and when to use the other? Now these questions, as you can imagine, are questions that I have mulled over a lot and as I look at how Jesus communicated, He only got upset ... really upset with people on a handful of occasions. In other words it was the exception rather than the norm. He didn't see His role as God in the flesh, as being one half of a shouting match most of the time. And so far as I can see, He reserved His anger for the people who should have known better; for the people who said they believed in God – the religious leaders. Have a listen – Matthew chapter 23, beginning at verse 12: All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted. But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you lock people out of the kingdom of heaven. For you do not go in yourselves, and then when others are going in, you stop them. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cross the sea and land to make a single convert, and you make the new convert twice as much a child of hell as yourselves. Or when He went into the temple, John chapter 2, verse 15: Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. See, the only time Jesus really got stuck in was when He encountered hypocrisy amongst the religious leaders. When they held themselves out to be clean on the outside but actually, they were filthy on the inside – when they oppressed the people who were looking for God; when the powerful stood over the weak; when the rich exploited the widow and the poor; when the judges were dishonest to the detriment of the ordinary people. You know, when Christians, at least here in Australia where I live, sometimes stand up to politicians and publicly speak out against injustice and wrongs and decisions being made and laws being passed that just aren't in the interests of the common people, like you and me, the most common response of the politicians is that Christians and church leaders should keep their noses out of politics. I couldn't disagree more! When we see wrongs and injustices – and can I say, especially when we see those things in the church; especially when we see hypocrisy amongst God's own people – I believe it's time to stand up and to say so. This isn't a clash of ideologies; it's not a slanging match or a shouting match; it's not some irrelevant joker standing on a soapbox on a street corner - because you know something? The truth … the truth rings out, clear as a bell. Sure, people with vested interests aren't going to like it. Sure, there's going to be a cost, but God's heart ... God's heart is for justice for the poor and the oppressed. And sometimes we are called to speak out. Next, we are going to have a look at the flip side of that coin – the gentle speech of the diplomat; the ambassador.   The Diplomacy of an Ambassador Let's take a look at the flip side of the coin – the diplomacy of an ambassador because Jesus used that much more than that other really direct and angry approach. Most of us, you and I, we have blind spots. In fact, the reason they are called, "blind spots" is that we can't see them. And when it comes to our own blind spots in life, what's amazing is how defensive and touchy we are about them. It's almost that we hold them to be sacred. Let's say that our blind spot is anger – that's the one we are dealing with in our lives - and we are prone to flaring up quickly and someone comes along and points it out to us. Well, they'd better watch out! Or if it's low self-esteem and someone tries to help us with it, we can crawl even further inside our shells. So how do you help someone with their blind spots? Because my blind spots – if I don't deal with them, will end up hurting you and stunting me and you know, my friend, your blind spots, if you don't deal with yours, will end up hurting the rest of us and stunting you. That's what sin does! And before we get all judgemental: Sin! Sin! What century is this guy coming from? Let me read out to you a succinct list of the sorts of things that I'm talking about – just so there's no mistake. Now, I'm reading from the Message translation which is a really contemporary translation of the Bible, written by a guy called Eugene Peterson. It's coming from Galatians chapter 5, verses 19 to 21. Have a listen to what God calls sin: "It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get your own way all the time: repetitive, loveless, cheap sex; a stinking accumulation of mental and emotional garbage; frenzied and joyless grabs for happiness; trinket gods; magic show religion; paranoid loneliness; cutthroat competition; all-consuming-yet-never-satisfied wants; a brutal temper; an impotence to love or be loved; divided homes and divided lives; small-minded and lopsided pursuits; the vicious habit of depersonalizing everyone into a rival; uncontrolled and uncontrollable addictions; ugly parodies of community. I could go on,” writes Paul. “This isn't the first time I have warned you, you know. If you use your freedom this way, you will not inherit the kingdom of God." Now, you don't have to be a rocket scientist here to figure out that the sort of things that God calls "sin", which Paul is talking about here – they are exclusively the things that cause us and other people pain. And the thing that we want to do when someone's sin is causing us pain is we want to give them what for – we want to tell them exactly what we think about them and hold them to account and, if needs be, have a shouting match with them and get our own way – we do! Because what we are driven by is desire to stop our pain. What we are driven by is "wanting" to win. But here's the thing: if what we want to do is to live our lives as ambassadors of Christ then we need to handle these incredibly difficult issues, with His wisdom. And time and time again, when Jesus encountered people whose sin was ruining their lives, He dealt with them with such incredible compassion. Tax collectors back in Jesus day were a really grubby lot – they were dishonest, they rorted the system, they applied extortion and this behaviour was sanctioned by the Romans who occupied Israel – so long as the Emperor got his taxes! So, by the common Israelite, they were despised; they were considered to be the worst sinners of all; they were traitors and turncoats. Let me read you some of Jesus wisdom and how He handled them. Matthew chapter 9, verses 9 to 13 – if you have a Bible, grab it, open it up – Matthew chapter 9, verses 9 to 13: As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And so, he got up and followed Jesus. And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why is it that your teacher eats with tax collectors and sinners?” But when he heard this, Jesus said, “Those who are well don't need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have come to call not the righteous but the sinners." See, you and I, when we see people whose sin offends us or hurts us; when we are on the receiving end of their sin, the thing we want to do, naturally – it's a natural human response – is to cut them off; to cut them out of our lives. That way we are protected; that way we don't have to deal with them; that way we don't have to deal with the pain that they cause in our lives. But what Jesus is saying here is that it was precisely for these people; these sinners; these rejects, that He came and so He went and ate a meal in that house. Here He was, this veritably rock star – huge crowds were following Him - He comes into town, He decides to go and eat with what – the Mayor, the Governor, the church leaders, the synagogue leaders, the bishops? No, no – the tax collectors! Do you see this huge ... huge symbolic act that was going on here? He knew that it would do two things. That He would draw vocal criticism from the religious leaders and He'd also confer honour upon the sinners. And by conferring honour on them, He was building a relationship with them. He was accepting them just as they were; without a word of condemnation or judgement. And my hunch is that that completely changed their attitude towards Him. You know something? They had their blind spots – they were rationalising away their extortion and dishonesty and if Jesus had come and berated them or condemned them or ignored them, nothing would have changed in their lives. Instead He came and ate with them and drank with them and listened to them and took the criticism that everyone else heaped upon Him for doing that – and He built a bridge by honouring them. And so powerful was this that one of them, Matthew, became one of His disciples. He wrote the first Book of the New Testament. You want to be an ambassador of Christ – then we need to learn the language of an ambassador? Being an ambassador, as we saw on last weeks programme, about building relationships and bridges, so that when there are difficult issues that have to be dealt with, there is already a connection of relationship and trust in place, through which to deal with the problem. Think about it – who are the people in your life to whom you give a licence to talk to you about your blind spots? I know who they are in my life – it's the people who have honoured me and stuck with me and who've proven themselves to be wise and trustworthy. They're the ones with that licence! And as I look back, it was through those people – people just like that; people who had eaten with this sinner; loved this sinner; coped with my sins – it was through those very people that I encountered the transforming love of Jesus Christ. They were His ambassadors in my life. They treated me the way He treated those tax collectors and friend, without them I wouldn't be with you here right now. It makes you think.   Preaching with our Ears Today and over these last few weeks on the programme we have been chatting about what it means to be an ambassador of Christ; to live our lives - if we believe in Jesus - as one of His ambassadors. Remember, the Apostle Paul – Second Corinthians chapter 5, verse 20 writes: So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, to be reconciled to God. Now, one of the things that strikes me is how strong differences are across cultures. We've had a man recently join our team here at Christianityworks – his name is Gregory. Now you may or may not have known this but we Australians are fairly direct in the way we speak. Americans on the other hand, are less so – we often joke about that. Gregory will ask where the bathroom is, whereas I'll ask where the toilet is. So we Australians are much more direct. But even more than that, Gregory grew up; spent many of his childhood years in Japan, and so he has a lot of Japanese culture on the inside too – a culture that's very much about politeness and face. And even though we have known each other for a very long time, working together now every day has been a real learning experience for both of us. When I ask him what he thinks, I want him to actually tell me what he thinks. If he thinks I'm off with the pixies on some issue, I actually want him to tell me so. Forget hierarchies – I just want his direct, honest input because that's how we will get the right results. He, on the other hand, can find that just a bit confronting because that's not the cultural background that he's come from. It's just one simple example but it's a good one. Imagine if I, as direct as I am, were sent as Australia's ambassador to the U.S. or even more so, to Japan. I'd have to learn a lot about their cultures before I could communicate effectively on a diplomatic level with those countries. I'd have to find different ways of saying things I want to say. I'd have to listen carefully to what their diplomats were saying to make sure I actually hear what they mean to say. You know something? Sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with the people around us is no different to that. After fifteen years of walking with Jesus, I have a whole different perspective on what success is, what joy is, what happiness is, what sin is, what pain is – and all sorts of things, from someone who has never met Jesus – from someone who doesn't have that relationship with Jesus. Why would I ever imagine I could talk to them as though they have the same perspective as me? You know, for a long, long time in my life, I just wasn't ready for anyone to tell me about this Jesus. I mean, get lost! I couldn't stand those God botherers. I had a totally different perspective to theirs. I just knew that life was about making lots of money and being recognised in my field and being successful. I knew I'd find my pot of gold at the end of that rainbow. I had, back then, a whole bunch of misconceptions about life and where I wanted to be headed and what would make me happy. And I didn't need anyone to preach at me - least of all those God botherers telling me about Jesus. What I needed was someone to listen to me – what I needed was someone to understand me and help me to understand myself. I needed someone to preach to me with their ears – if that makes sense. An ambassador from one country who is about to be sent to another country has to learn about the culture and the language and the issues and the aspirations and the concerns of the country to which he or she is being sent. Someone who lives in one country and is going to be a missionary in another country, well, they have to do exactly the same. I believe the most important asset an ambassador can have are his ears and his eyes – to observe, to perceive, to listen, to see, to understand. Jesus grew up in the Hebrew culture of First Century Israel. He attended school in that culture. He knew how to speak and He had a lot of time listening. He spent time eating and drinking with tax collectors; with sinners. He spent time living with His disciples. He spent time getting to know the issues in peoples' lives. I remember when I was working in a retail buying group – quite some years ago. The chairman of our board was a man called Stan Brown – he owned a menswear store in Sydney. I remember him saying that a shop attendant who walks up to a customer and opens up with, "Can I help you?" well, he'd say it's like asking someone to marry you on the first date. First he said, you need to find out who they are, why are they here, why did they come into your store, what's their taste, what are they looking for? First you have to find a point of connection, he said, then ... then they'll be open to receive any help. As I look at people who God brought to me; the ambassadors whom He sent in my direction when I needed to meet Him, what I realise, is that they, for the most part, preached with their ears – they listened, they understood, they laughed, they cried with me and once they understood – once I really knew they understood – then I relaxed. Then I let them into my thoughts and into my heart – then they were allowed to influence me because they got me. Then they had the opportunity to show me who this Jesus really, really is. The stock-in-trade of an ambassador is diplomacy. It's about trust and communication and understanding and if you and I ... if you and I are going to be ambassadors of Jesus Christ, then that's something I believe we are going to have to learn. When I take the time to get to know you and understand you – whether or not I agree, I have just built a bridge into your life that honours you. When you feel understood, you feel secure and you experience trust and it's exactly the same back in the other direction. Friend, Jesus was an amazing communicator – He was prepared to confront the difficult issues when they needed to be confronted and He was prepared to show compassion because that's what flowed out of His heart to people in need. And it was that bridge of compassion that we can build with people. That's the bridge that, one day, Jesus will walk across. Trust me, that's the bridge and it all comes from preaching with our ears. Go figure!

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In this sermon, Wade Coffey discusses what it means to be a disciple devoted to becoming like Jesus by allowing His rule and reign to grow in every area of life. He unpacks how the Kingdom of God—described by Jesus as a seed or yeast—quietly but powerfully transforms our hearts, values, relationships, and spheres of influence. Through Scripture and practical insight, Wade invites listeners to consider where Jesus is truly reigning in their lives and how discipleship is less about behavior management and more about surrendering to the King who changes everything He touches.

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Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason talk about scripture memorization (02:59). Then, Matt shares what he learned at church on Sunday (16:48). Finally, we're joined by former MLB manager and MLB player Clint Hurdle (21:19) as he shares his transformative journey from a troubled past to a life of faith and leadership. Clint's new book "Hurdle-isms" Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball" released in February 2025.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Stasi is happy to welcome back Liz Wright — best-selling author, international speaker, and CEO and Founder of the International Mentoring Community — whose life is a beautiful testimony of profound transformation because of the love of Christ. Today's conversation is a divine invitation. Jesus is calling us into rest — not just as a moment of pause, but as a way of continually living in Him. Together, they unpack the power of trusting Jesus and the freedom that comes when we surrender and believe. May your heart be drawn closer to Him as you receive the rest He so freely gives!…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Psalm 62:1 (NIV) – Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) – This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.'Hebrews 4:1-3 (NLT) – God's promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. For this good news – that God has prepared this rest – has been announced to us just as it was to them. But it did them no good because they didn't share the faith of those who listened to God. For only we who believe can enter his rest. As for the others, God said, “In my anger I took an oath: ‘They will never enter my place of rest,'” even though this rest has been ready since he made the world.Matthew 11:28 (NLT) – Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.2 Corinthians 3:17 (NLT) – For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.Ephesians 4:23-24 (NLT) – Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God – truly righteous and holy.Philippians 4:19 (NLT) – And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.…..LIZ WRIGHTWebsite: https://lizwright.org/Website: https://www.jointheimc.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lizwrightShow: https://www.god.tv/ministries/liz-wright/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizwrightministries/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizwrightministriesLIZ WRIGHT BIOLiz Wright's story is one of radical transformation. She was miraculously healed of Motor Neuron Transmission Disorder and delivered from the pain of traumatic life events. In a desperate situation, she had a physical visitation from Jesus Christ that turned her world upside down and everything she had believed to be true. She understands suffering and the power of the Cross to heal and restore. Liz is a living miracle!She walks a life of encounters with Jesus as a messenger to His Bride and is called to activate people into encounters and the experience of His love. Liz has done this for thousands across the globe through her ministry.Liz is host of the Charisma podcast Live Your Best Life with Liz Wright, presenter of the TV show Encountering God with Liz Wright, a best-selling author, international speaker, and CEO and Founder of the International Mentoring Community. Her passion is that you would become all that Jesus created you to be.…..Quote: Elisabeth Elliot – “Rest is a weapon given to us by God. The enemy hates it because he wants us stressed and occupied.”…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: https://wahe.art/4jFlAXuSpotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Jesus is the returning King and just Master, calling us to live with purpose. This passage challenges us to embrace His grace and authority, staying faithful and expectant as we wait for His return. Are we truly living ready? Robin Gough March 9, 2025 For more info, visit us at fxcc.org.

» MARCH 2025 Early Bird Offer: Get the 30-Day Unlock God Mode Manifestation Program «  Unlock God Mode is a 30-day program designed to elevate your manifestation skills and and align you with your deepest desires. Join this tranformative course designed to help you connect deeply with life and achieve your goals with clarity and purpose. Claim the early bird sale (limited-time) at unlockgodmode.org * * * In Release Barabbas and Crucify Jesus, Neville Goddard explores the deeper, mystical meaning behind the biblical story of Barabbas and Jesus. He explains that these figures are not historical characters but represent psychological states within every individual. Barabbas symbolizes doubt, limitation, and the mental thief that robs us of our desires, while Jesus represents faith, imagination, and the power to manifest our highest aspirations.Neville asserts that crucifixion is not a historical event from 2,000 years ago but an eternal and ongoing process within every person. Every time we deny our imagination's power and give in to limitation, we "release Barabbas." When we live in the assumption of our wish fulfilled, we "crucify Jesus," fixing the desired state into our consciousness until it resurrects into reality.Key Teachings1. The Meaning of Barabbas and Jesus in YouThe crowd choosing between Barabbas and Jesus is an allegory for an inner psychological struggle.Barabbas (the robber) = Doubt, limitation, fear, and belief in external circumstances.Jesus (the savior) = Faith, imagination, and the ability to assume and manifest desires.Every time you say, "I can't," or "It's impossible," you are releasing Barabbas—allowing doubt to take control.To crucify Jesus means to fix your assumption of the wish fulfilled so firmly that it becomes real.2. The Crucifixion is a Continuous ProcessThe crucifixion and resurrection are not historical events; they happen in every moment of your life.Every time you persist in a desired state despite external evidence, you are going through a spiritual crucifixion.Every dream you hold must be fixed in consciousness (crucified) before it can resurrect into reality.3. The Resurrection Must Be a Living TruthSome people believe the resurrection is a past event, but Neville warns that this is a departure from truth.The true resurrection is the constant realization of desires, proving that imagination creates reality.To say that resurrection is already over is to deny your creative power—the ability to transform your life.4. The Law in Action: A Case Study in ManifestationNeville shares a real-life story of a woman who applied his teachings to manifest her ideal husband:A woman had been divorced for 19 years and believed she would never marry again.She was also in deep financial trouble and unable to send her son to college.A friend, familiar with Neville's teachings, guided her through the imaginal act every night.Together, they imagined the wedding ceremony, feeling the ring on her finger and hearing the words of marriage vows.They persisted for a month, despite external circumstances showing no change.Within weeks, she met a man who checked every box of her ideal qualities.He told her he would never marry again, but she refused to accept that statement as truth.They were married within three months, and he paid for her son's college education.This story demonstrates how living in the end dissolves all obstacles—even when logic says something is impossible.5. The Power of Assumption and FaithWhat you assume persists until external reality conforms to it.Barabbas (doubt) must be released so that Jesus (faith) can be crucified and resurrected in your world.Do not look for proof in the outside world. The external follows the internal, not the other way around.Just as Tesla saw his inventions working in imagination before bringing them to life, we must mentally live in our desired reality first.6. Forgiveness is Changing Your AssumptionForgiveness is not about words; it is about changing your perception of reality.If someone is sick, you must forgive them by seeing them healthy.If someone is struggling, you must forgive them by imagining them thriving.Forgiveness means accepting a new reality—one aligned with your desired state.7. Creation is Already Finished—You Are Simply Selecting RealityEverything already exists—we are just selecting which version of reality to experience.The universe is like an infinite alphabet—you decide how to arrange the letters to create your life's story.If you want wealth, love, success, or health, you must step into the version of yourself who already has it.Practical ApplicationIdentify Barabbas in Your Life – What thoughts are robbing you of your desires? Fear? Doubt? "Logical" reasons why something can't happen?Release Barabbas – Let go of limiting beliefs and excuses. Stop entertaining thoughts that deny your power.Crucify Jesus – Assume the feeling of your wish fulfilled and persist in it, even when reality contradicts it.Live in the End – Feel, see, and mentally dwell in the state of having what you desire.Forgive Through Imagination – Change your perception of people and circumstances by imagining them as you want them to be.Persist Until Resurrection – Do not waver. Your assumption must become so natural that it hardens into fact.Final MessageNeville reminds us that every moment is an opportunity for resurrection. We must actively choose faith over doubt, assumption over logic, and imagination over appearances. The crucifixion is not a historical event—it is a spiritual process of fixing a desire into consciousness. When we truly crucify Jesus (live in the end) and release Barabbas (eliminate self-doubt), our dreams will resurrect into physical reality. ***Download the free Neville Goddard PDF Guide at manifestwithneville.com - Discover the transformative power of Neville Goddard's wisdom with this FREE 60-page guide on his 12 timeless principles of manifestation and reality creation.★ Follow the podcast for daily lectures from the mystic Neville Goddard ★FREE RESOURCES:• Join the FREE Neville Goddard newsletter• Join the FREE Telegram Channel• Feeling is the Secret • Full Audiobook* * *The James Xander Trip Podcast:• Listen on Spotify• Listen on Apple Podc...

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Living for Jesus, Living Like Jesus Part 2 - Lamar Morin Living For Living Like Jesus | Book of Philippians Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Hoffmantown Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Living For Jesus, Living Like Jesus Part 1 - Lamar Morin Living For Living Like Jesus | Book of Philippians Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Hoffmantown Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ephesians 5:15-21 - Living Water Bible Fellowship exists to lead people into a life changing and ever growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Thank you for joining us today. If you have a need or prayer request, please check our links and connect with us.  If you made a decision today for Christ, please call or email us so we can celebrate with you! Phone: 719-589-6351 Email addresses for our leadership: Pastor Jeron - pastorjeron@livingwateralamosa.org Greg Bervig - gbervig@livingwateralamosa.org Luke Smith - lsmith@livingwateralamosa.org LWBF Office - office@livingwateralamosa.org Donations: https://www.livingwateralamosa.org/give Website: http://www.livingwateralamosa.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lwbfalamosa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0GuaHLwY2ZP_rBvw8Ep7g We have an app! From your phone: http://lwbf.app Apple App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/living-water-bible-fellowship/id1417883284?mt=8 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tentapps.livingwateralam Subscribe to our Podcast: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons/id1294034914 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ipbuu6siddg57clx4kinggfjuxm Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=153528&refid=stpr Thank you for watching and listening!

Do we prioritize time alone with Jesus, or let the noise of life pull us away? This week, we dive into the transformative power of personal, intentional moments with God. Through the story of Jesus leading His disciples to Mount Tabor, we see that true strength for public witness starts in private surrender. Jesus calls us to set aside distractions and seek Him, allowing these private encounters to become the wellspring for our life and faith. In Matthew 17, Jesus models solitude, prayer, and a heart open to God's presence. As He chose, led, and revealed Himself to His disciples, He invites us to do the same—reflecting His glory in our lives by meeting with Him deeply and regularly. Together, we'll explore practical steps for intentional time with Jesus, recognizing that these private moments hold the power to ignite purpose and impact the world for His kingdom. Ready to go deeper in your walk with Christ? Take your next step at burnthickory.com/next.

Introduction: Overflowing with Jesus Attention on Jesus Living a life-giving life A life-giving life is a life overflowing with Jesus 3 words that reflect your life? Conclusion:

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In this exploration of stewardship, we're challenged to reconsider our relationship with God's resources. The story of the Rich Young Ruler from Mark 10 serves as a stark reminder that our attachment to worldly possessions can hinder our spiritual growth. Jesus' interaction with this man reveals a profound truth: it's not about what we have, but how we hold onto it. We're called to examine our hearts, asking God to reveal any 'idols' that may be keeping us from fully embracing His kingdom. The message reminds us that true wealth isn't found in material possessions, but in our willingness to surrender everything for Christ. As we reflect on our own lives, we're encouraged to loosen our grip on the things of this world and trust in God's promise of abundant blessings - both in this life and the next. Living Stone Community Church https://www.livingstonecc.org This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

WAYS TO BE INTENTIONAL: Pray for each other Meet each other's real needs Encourage each other Challenge each other WAYS TO BE RELATIONAL IN COMMUNITY: Communicate Be present Be honest Take responsibility Make time for each other

Our calling is clarified in community.Isolation muddies our mission while community clarifies our calling.The question I would ask is are you in community with others that are helping you become more like Jesus and clarify your calling?This is why we talk about this so much here at Calvary that “We Grow best in the context of relationships.”We want to see you grow and live a life that's not consumed fully with obligations but with the pursuit of your ultimate purpose on this earth.In fact, this is why we've designed our LifeGroups specifically the way they are…because we working hard to create a church where:No one walks alone.Where we can learn to live and love like Jesus. And where we can Be deeply known by few.Our schedules are so busy and as school starts up they get even crazier…but is your life so filled with activity that you've lost sight of the activity you were ultimately created to do?Don't allow busyness to rob you of your why.

Genuine fruit bearing is a sign of impending answered prayer! You have been chosen by God for this. It's about Him changing us, not us changing ourselves. Keep your eyes on who Christ is, not on yourself and who you are not. Answered prayer is an extension of what Christ has done in you. Listen to the short podcast, “Answered Prayer Is Jesus Living In Us” & find your favorite streaming app for this episode at https://bit.ly/m/Life-Journeys

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What is important in life is not knowing when Jesus is coming, but how you live in light of his coming! Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 For Scripture, notes, upcoming events, & more: http://bible.com/events/49277039

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From the very beginning, our “JESUS.” banner was a simple proclamation that Jesus is the focus and center of our worship and mission.In this series, we'll learn more about the heart of worship and the very reason why this is all possible: JESUS.

Because we have churches, Christian movies & media, websites, social media reposts and many other Christian things in our culture, Christians might assume that everyone knows the good news of Jesus. But, is that true? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Living The Sent Out Life" from Luke 10:1-3. Chris uses examples from regular life to challenge our assumptions that everyone knows the basics of the gospel message. Chris calls us to be people who pray and people who get to work in God's great harvest. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Jason Cruise, Senior Pastor of ClearView Baptist Church in Franklin, Tennessee continues the sermon series "The Ways of Jesus" with "Living Present With God."

Embark on a thought-provoking exploration in this YouTube video as the speaker challenges our perceptions of Jesus' appearance and unveils a side of Him that goes beyond traditional portrayals. Drawing attention to iconic images of Jesus, the speaker invites viewers to question their preconceived notions and discover the humanity of Jesus through the lens of the Gospel writers. Focusing on a pivotal moment in John 4, where Jesus engages with a Samaritan woman, the video delves into the compassionate nature of Jesus as he navigates through societal boundaries and addresses the woman's deep wounds. Revealing Jesus as the one who seeks to heal and offer grace instead of shame, the video encourages viewers to identify, confess, and give themselves grace for their own wounds, ultimately leading to a transformative encounter with the living water that Jesus provides. Join us in this enlightening series on the Book of John titled "Jesus, Who Is He?" to gain a fresh perspective on a relatable and compassionate Savior.

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As followers of Jesus, we are called to live in harmony and to love one another. On paper, it looks very attractive, but in practice?  Alejandro Duran reminds you to reflect the image of Jesus – true attributes of Christian fellowship. Download the Transcript of Today's Podcast"Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" That was the question of the Philippian jailer who witnessed the miraculous jailbreak of Paul and Silas. But this question has been asked by millions of people throughout the ages - people who realize their sins and shortcomings. Thankfully, the answer isn't a secret! Discover the impact of grace from salvation through transformation when you read Gospel and Grace, the latest in our Pillars of Faith Series. This devotional is perfect for individual study and for sharing Gospel truths with the people you want to reach for Christ! Get this offer for a gift of any amount today.

“From the beginning of time, the enemy has been after women. But Jesus came FOR women.” On May 25th, we got to gather for She Is Community Night! It was a great night filled with community, worship, and teaching from Pastor Kim on what it looks like to be a Woman of the Way. It was an evening that we got to hear the truth of God's Word and had time to respond and commit to steps of obedience. If you had the chance to participate, listening to this message a second time is worth it, and if you were unable to join Community Night, we are so glad that you'll get to hear this!  Here are the questions Kim discussed to process and talk with God about: Which area do I struggle with the most? Why? Making time to be with Jesus Living a surrendered life (serving others) Sharing my story Discipling others What is my next step of obedience? Who am I going to tell what my next step is? If you're able to…and it's safe…grab a notebook and get ready to take some notes! Thanks for listening!  We can't wait for She Is Community Night happening on Monday, July 31st! This is going to be an evening of worship, teaching, friendship, and fun with special guest Amber Smith!  Life is always better together so bring friends with you! You definitely won't want to miss it! Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, and you get registered here!

We continue today looking again at John 4:1-42 in our series, Who is Jesus?. Pastor Dustin Clegg gives us five observations from this passage;(1) Anybody can talk about Jesus to anyone;(2) The way we handle other people's sin matters;(3) We can worship wrongly in right places, but when we worship rightly there are no wrong places;(4) The enemy only needs to distract us to defeat us; and(5) Jesus is able to completely identify with humanity, and He is completely God.Surface Application:Talk to one person this week about how Jesus has changed your life.Deep Cultivation:Ask Jesus to reveal to you the areas in your life where you are distracted and defeated. Refocus completely on Jesus.

Today we continue in the series, Who is Jesus?, as we examine John 4: 1 - 42 and look at Jesus as the Living Water for Parched Souls. Pastor Dustin Clegg has 2 observations from the text:(1) Jesus is driven to save the outcasts of the outcasts.(2) Jesus alone completely satisfies and every other pursuit in our lives leaves us completely thirsty.How do we apply this to our lives today? Our "Surface Application" is dig deeper wells of Living Water instead of building higher fences of culture, race, ethnicity, religion, tradition, etc.For "Deeper Cultivation" we need to spend time asking Jesus to reveal the pursuits of our souls that continue leaving us thirsty. Drop whatever it is, and go back to the Well of Living Water.Pursue Living Water!