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Today's witnesses are from Matthew West's website, called popwe.org. If you don't know who Matthew West is, he is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. This website is for the non-profit that he has with his father, a pastor. Matthew and his father encourage people to share their stories. They have various categories of stories. Today, I chose two testimonies from the Marriage/Family Category. Satan is attacking our families, and I think it can help us to see that God is looking out for us. Satan wants to destroy families, but God wants to preserve them. Often, we can hear our own story in someone else's story. When we listen to others tell their story, it helps us see that we are not alone. When we hear how God worked in their situation, it gives us hope that He will work in ours, too! I pray that when you hear these testimonies, you get the faith and hope to believe that miracles can happen in your situation, also. I pray you know that God wants to be there with you, and if you invite Him into your family issues, He can help.Zachary: 2016 started out as one of the most exciting years for me and my wife, Amanda. We were living in Calcutta, India; working at Calcutta School of Music and starting our own company to support local artists and musicians in the city. Amanda was expecting our first baby, Chloe West Ray, and she was due to arrive at the beginning of December. Amanda was in her third trimester when she became very sick one night. We admitted her into the hospital in Calcutta, India on a Monday night. Tuesday morning Amanda was feeling better and Chloe seemed to be doing ok too. Wednesday morning, before we were about to leave the hospital, we went in for one more ultra sound. I can still hear the doctor say, “We can't find a heart beat” as if it was today. We found ourselves sitting in that hospital room broken and confused, with no idea of what the next steps would be.There were very few words of comfort that helped. Although people were praying and offering their words of comfort, it felt like a season of being abandoned by God. The dreams of holding our little girl were stolen and shattered. Grief is a funny thing. The initial sting and pain becomes dull over time, but the memories and dull ache continues. I don't think our hearts are created for this world to overcome “grief” from tragedies or loss of loved ones; it becomes a part of our story, our life. We become a different person. The beautiful thing is that God stays the same and meets us where we are. I can honestly say God tangibly became my refuge in one of the darkest times in my life. He brought a healing into my soul like no earthly person could. We may never be the way we were before, but He shapes us into a new and often stronger person. I don't think we get over grief until we leave this world.We found out the following year that we were expecting another baby. Due to the loss of Chloe, it was difficult to not allow our fear and worry to overwhelm our joy. We simultaneously jumped for joy, and breathed a sigh of relief when our son was born. Karina: When I think of my story, I think of pain, grief, overwhelming sadness, hurt, and betrayal. Then I think of hope, redemption, love, grace, miracles, and my salvation in Jesus.Five years ago, my entire world turned upside down. I experienced betrayal in my marriage after 12 years. I was in so much pain. My life seemed to have been one episode after the next of unfortunate events.I was so broken and so alone. I was in severe depression and taking depression and anxiety meds and using alcohol with it. I was doing anything I could to dull the pain I was in.I'm so thankful that God loved me so much that He pursued me in ways I'd never experienced before. I was blessed to become a part of a church. At a time when I was deeply hurting, I was shown the love of Christ over and over again. My pastor would say during his messages (and he still does) that I MATTERED to GOD. Honestly, I didn't even know that I did. God never left my side and He revealed Himself and His love to me. I had never known love like this before and he poured it out on me in waves and waves. He walked with me through the trials and the storms and he saved me and restored me. Then God led me to become a part of a women's group that has encouraged me, prayed with me and laughed with me. These women have become my sisters. We've shared a bond stronger than any blood relationship I've ever had. Words can't describe the love in my heart that I have for each of them. God has healed me in ways I couldn't see possible five years ago or even three years ago. He resurrected my dead marriage which is a miracle in a way because there was no way I could see this being restored or if reconciliation was even an option. That's the God I serve. He is full of compassion, LOVE, mercy, and GRACE… He pursues us even when we turn our backs on Him. He loved me even when I didn't love myself; He showed me I was His, that I was never forsaken; that I was chosen, a daughter of the One True King. He healed my heart, renewed my mind and made me brand new! The only way I can end this is by saying “Thank You, JESUS” ❤️Thank you all so much for sharing your stories. I pray you continue to rely on the Lord and that He continues to bless your families. I know it can be hard to share your story with the world, and yet when you do, it helps others see God working in their life as well.  Thank you again! www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

My friend Lyric Kinard (lives in Raleigh, married mother of 5 including queer kids, active Latter-day Saint) joins us to share her story around creating support groups and an invitation to attend Gather Southeast (in Raleigh, NC) on Sept 20, 2025). Lyric talks about: Principles for starting a support group Engaging local leaders Importance of speaking up and having a second witness Creating safe spaces at church Gather Southeast Why she wears her transgender scarf to Church Being like Jesus Thank you, Lyric, for being on the podcast and all your work (along with many others in your area) to help LGBTQ Latter-day Saints feel more welcome, loved and needed. It is people like you that give me hope. You are making a huge difference for good. Links: Gather Southeast: www.gathersoutheast.com/ Gather Southeast Newsletter: www.gathersoutheast.com/f/gather-se-newsletter Gather Southeast Instagram: www.instagram.com/gather_southeast/ Gather Southeast Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563441041765 Lyric's e-mail: lyric@lyrickinard.com Resource Files at “Supporting LGBTQ Latter-day Saints”: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1433556613672143

Sermon preached by Harry Fujiwara on Luke 17:11-19

How to Pray | Jesus, Thank You by Collective Church

Daniel Cox delivers a message during the first service out of Colossians 3 verses 1-17. Listen in as Daniel walks us through God's will for our lives.   Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

Jesus, Thank You.

Jesus, Thank You.

Sermon preached by Pastor Adam Copenhaver on Sunday, May 26, 2024

Jesus, Thank You.

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  Today I am joined by Andrea Herzer. Andrea is the author of Incurable Faith: 120 Devotions of Lasting Hope for Lingering Health Issues. She is intimately acquainted with the hardships that accompany debilitating health issues. She has spent the last 20 years with multiple illnesses, including complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Navigating life while undergoing infusions, chemotherapy, more than 100 medical procedures, and all the complications in between has given her deep compassion for those who also suffer. In this episode, Andrea and I navigate the grueling challenge of how to love where you are when you enter a season of physical pain and suffering. We dive deep to face the questions that rise about our faith, knowing God's love for us despite health struggles and how to maintain and even grow in your faith through it all. We also talk about what we can do when someone we love is suffering, how to best serve them and how it can actually change us in the process. Andrea also gives practical advice to those who are walking in pain right now and how to live an abundant life in Jesus… Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation!  You can connect with Andrea through Instagram and you can buy her book!    FAVORITE TAKE-AWAYS: -What exactly is an "abundant life"? Is it the work we do, the activities we enjoy, our bucket lists? Or is it the spiritual abundance we receieve from Christ, meaning in our bodily brokenness we can enjoy an abundant life?  -Some people think health challenges are a barometer of God's love for us and if we only had more faith then we would be cured; in other words, they might think not being healed shows a lack of faith. These ideas of health and faith are not Biblical.  -Job's friends were not helpful or comforting but they did try to do the right thing. It is easy to have good intentions and still do the wrong thing. When we see someone hurting, the best thing to do is ask that friend what they need from us.    REMEMBER: -Jesus was wounded, hurt, and had horrible things said and done to Him. He knows our suffering.  -When people are being hurtful towards us, we can release those things to Jesus through forgiveness.  -When we are suffering, we need to not make it difficult for others to help. We can feel ashamed to receive help but we need to accept it and sometimes the people who want to help us benefit from being our caregiver more than we realize.    Connect with Somer!  Stay connected to Somer and the Love Where You Are podcast through her Facebook & Instagram! Love Where You Are is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org  

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  Today I am joined by Andrea Herzer. Andrea is the author of Incurable Faith: 120 Devotions of Lasting Hope for Lingering Health Issues. She is intimately acquainted with the hardships that accompany debilitating health issues. She has spent the last 20 years with multiple illnesses, including complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Navigating life while undergoing infusions, chemotherapy, more than 100 medical procedures, and all the complications in between has given her deep compassion for those who also suffer. In this episode, Andrea and I navigate the grueling challenge of how to love where you are when you enter a season of physical pain and suffering. We dive deep to face the questions that rise about our faith, knowing God's love for us despite health struggles and how to maintain and even grow in your faith through it all. We also talk about what we can do when someone we love is suffering, how to best serve them and how it can actually change us in the process. Andrea also gives practical advice to those who are walking in pain right now and how to live an abundant life in Jesus… Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation!  You can connect with Andrea through Instagram and you can buy her book!    FAVORITE TAKE-AWAYS: -What exactly is an "abundant life"? Is it the work we do, the activities we enjoy, our bucket lists? Or is it the spiritual abundance we receieve from Christ, meaning in our bodily brokenness we can enjoy an abundant life?  -Some people think health challenges are a barometer of God's love for us and if we only had more faith then we would be cured; in other words, they might think not being healed shows a lack of faith. These ideas of health and faith are not Biblical.  -Job's friends were not helpful or comforting but they did try to do the right thing. It is easy to have good intentions and still do the wrong thing. When we see someone hurting, the best thing to do is ask that friend what they need from us.    REMEMBER: -Jesus was wounded, hurt, and had horrible things said and done to Him. He knows our suffering.  -When people are being hurtful towards us, we can release those things to Jesus through forgiveness.  -When we are suffering, we need to not make it difficult for others to help. We can feel ashamed to receive help but we need to accept it and sometimes the people who want to help us benefit from being our caregiver more than we realize.    Connect with Somer!  Stay connected to Somer and the Love Where You Are podcast through her Facebook & Instagram! Love Where You Are is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org  

What are you thankful for today? It can be the breath in your lungs, the people around you, or an amazing opportunity standing in front of you. Whatever it is, there is always something you can be grateful for.  Today's conversation is about one of Candace's favorite songs on Katy Nichole's album – “Jesus, Thank You.” It is an anthem of gratefulness to Jesus. If there are two things that can shift your mindset, it is gratitude and worship; and this song encompasses both of those things.  In this episode, you will hear Candace and Katy discuss:  The things they are grateful for in this season  How worship and gratitude can shift your mindset and the atmosphere around you The fear of failure – Would you rather fail or wonder what would have happened if you tried?  All season long you can also listen to Candace + Katy's Summer Playlist. Grab the link at Candace.com. Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Candace on TikTok @candacecameronb Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Katy on Instagram @katynicholemusic Katy on TikTok @katynichole_ Katy's Website Katy on YouTube Katy on Facebook For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-3/05 Thank you to this season's sponsors: Colorado Christian University: ccu.edu/candace AccessMore: https://www.accessmore.com/

What are you thankful for today? It can be the breath in your lungs, the people around you, or an amazing opportunity standing in front of you. Whatever it is, there is always something you can be grateful for.  Today's conversation is about one of Candace's favorite songs on Katy Nichole's album – “Jesus, Thank You.” It is an anthem of gratefulness to Jesus. If there are two things that can shift your mindset, it is gratitude and worship; and this song encompasses both of those things.  In this episode, you will hear Candace and Katy discuss:  The things they are grateful for in this season  How worship and gratitude can shift your mindset and the atmosphere around you The fear of failure – Would you rather fail or wonder what would have happened if you tried?  All season long you can also listen to Candace + Katy's Summer Playlist. Grab the link at Candace.com. Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Candace on TikTok @candacecameronb Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Katy on Instagram @katynicholemusic Katy on TikTok @katynichole_ Katy's Website Katy on YouTube Katy on Facebook For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-3/05 Thank you to this season's sponsors: Colorado Christian University: ccu.edu/candace AccessMore: https://www.accessmore.com/

Many of us do not have a problem saying “thank you” to God. However, this sermon helps us understand the importance of demonstrating our gratitude to God. Support the show

Title: Jesus, Thank YouText: Luke 17:11–19Originally delivered 16 Oct. 2022 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PAFor more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.graceupongrace.net

Speaker: Pastor Brad Gray Title: Jesus, Thank You Text: Luke 17:11-19 Date: 2022-10-16, Sunday morning For more information about our church, visit www.stoningtonbaptist.org

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This episode looks at Luke 2:21, “And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.” Jesus's name means “one who saves,” and he certainly lives up to that name. He lives perfectly under the law (signified by circumcision), so that he might redeem us from the law. Praise God!

This episode looks at Psalm 11:6, “Let him rain coals on the wicked; fire and sulfur and a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.” We can rightly plea to God to judge wickedness. As we do so, we should remember with gratefulness that Christ took our cup of judgment and drank it to the dregs for us.

This episode looks at Luke 2:7, “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” We can rejoice again at the humility of the Son of God to condescend to human form for us. We can rejoice along with the animals in the stable at the strength, patience, and innocence this gift of gifts brings to us.

This episode looks at Jonah 1:15, “So they picked up Jonah and hurled him into the sea, and the sea ceased from its raging.” Jonah willingly goes to his death for his own sins, thus saving the sailors. Christ willingly goes to his death for not his own sins but for ours, thus saving all who have faith in him. Jesus, thank you for the cross!

This episode looks at Jonah 1:12, “He said to them, “Pick me up and hurl me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for you, qfor I know it is because of me that this great tempest has come upon you.” Jonah knows that he deserves judgment for his rebellion. Christ came and died for us when we were the rebels and he was sinless. Praise Jesus!

The cross of Christ is an eternal source of gratitude for all who are redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.

1 Timothy 6:15–16

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It easy to think that faith in Jesus is one of the better choices we’ve made in life. But that idea is put to rest with the words that Jesus spoke to Peter when He asked them, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Peter's response and Jesus' reply remind us that it's something even better and much more comforting.

This episode takes a look at Psalm 2:9, “You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.” Jesus judges justly against sin and evil, but for those who are found in Christ through faith the rod becomes a comfort.

Proverbs 14:2 Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord, but he who is devious in his ways despises him. 3 By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them. Today's passage talks about walking and talking and overall ways of people. Solomon speaks of one who walks in uprightness. Now, I know that means being holy and righteous… loving our neighbor as ourselves and God supremely… However in my mind I see this picture of a man standing upright along side of a man crawling on all fours like an animal. I think there might be a correlation between this picture of a man crawling on all fours… debase, feeding the desires of the flesh, following after his senses… not contemplating his life and purpose… one with a degraded sense of morality who has a corrupted discernment between right and wrong… no capacity for love… the kind that shares experiences, goals, dreams, hopes or aspirations. This man is not walking upright and does not fear the Lord but despises him and rejects the purposes God had for man in creating him. On the other hand, the one who is walking upright as a man the way God created… made in his image… is able to worship and fellowship with God… and not because of his own uprightness, but because of the righteousness of Gods Son who walked upright and lived a perfect life that he might impute his righteousness to all who delight in him… Yes God has created in him a new heart… one that has a desire to walk in uprightness in the image of God, mirroring his character. And of course, he still sins but now his new heart turns back to the Lord in repentance and grows in his practical uprightness from day to day. Finally Solomon says: 3 By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them. The truth is that our actions come out from the type of heart we have… one that walks and talks from the perspective of the flesh broken by sin or one that is motivated by the Spirit of God. Justice comes to both. The analogy here indicates that the fool will receive a rod to his back and the upright heart will be preserved. Look, God created man in his image not only for his glory but for our good. He created us in a fashion so that we would have great joy in seeing his glory in Jesus and walking in his ways. Jesus is good news for those who do not walk upright. He calls you to look to him in faith… in delight… He will give you a new heart that will have victory over sin as you walk with him. Father God, thank you for sending your only Son to live a perfect life, then to die for unperfected people. Thank you for giving all who look to you with faith a new heart with the righteousness of Jesus… Thank you for raising Jesus from the grave incorruptible and giving us a new heart that can have victory over sin in this broken world with that same power that raised your Son up… And thank you that you will raise us up one day incorruptible no longer subjects to sin, pain, depression, sickness, disease, hate or death… forever with You, In Jesus name amen.

Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “This shall be the law of the [a]leper for the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought to the priest. 3 And the priest shall go out of the camp, and the priest shall examine him; and indeed, if the [b]leprosy is healed in the leper, […] The post The Blood of Jesus… Thank you Jesus for Your Sacrifice for the World! Glory to God! appeared first on Wonder & Reality.

Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “This shall be the law of the [a]leper for the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought to the priest. 3 And the priest shall go out of the camp, and the priest shall examine him; and indeed, if the [b]leprosy is healed in the leper, […] The post The Blood of Jesus… Thank you Jesus for Your Sacrifice for the World! Glory to God! appeared first on Wonder & Reality.

Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “This shall be the law of the [a]leper for the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought to the priest. 3 And the priest shall go out of the camp, and the priest shall examine him; and indeed, if the [b]leprosy is healed in the leper, […] The post The Blood of Jesus… Thank you Jesus for Your Sacrifice for the World! Glory to God! appeared first on Wonder & Reality.

“The Saviour King” Looking to Jesus for the Fulfillment of All Our Hopes What are your hopes? If all your hopes were fulfilled, would you be happy? Let's be honest: we've experienced fulfilled hopes only to find the happiness to wear off, even disappoint. The gospel provocatively asserts that Jesus is the one hope and fulfillment of our hopes that does not expire or disappoint. Join us Sundays 10:30 am as we learn from Matthew's gospel about how Jesus is the fulfillment of all our hopes.

Matthew 28: 19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." In this sermon, we are asked and challenged with two questions: 1. Are we following Jesus? 2. Are we inviting people to follow us as we follow Jesus? Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you like what you hear, share it with your friends, and don't forget to subscribe and give the podcast a review on iTunes and Spotify. To learn more about Mosaic Church visit www.mosaicchurchtlh.com

Today Pastor Ray talks about being free from the law of sin and death. Have you been set free yet to serve Jesus? Thank you to those who have given, we were at $2,200 needed for the month of January at the end of the broadcast today.

“Let Jesus be your best friend”,  John 15 We are made for friendship Adam needed Eve“The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”” Genesis 2.18 Think about the significance of friends throughout your life None like Jesus Friendship he offers us cannot be earned Friendship he offers cost him dear 1. Jesus defines friendship Only he really knows what friendship is all about Jesus-style friendship Initiative Investment Innocent 2. Living in friendship with Jesus “meno”: stay, continue, dwell, lodge, remain, rest, settle, endure, continue unchanged, persevere, constant, steadfast, indwell, abide…. “to be in close and settled union” Friendship with Jesus means… Time: Spark + Proximity + Time Trust: life and doctrine Telling: proud of our friend Jesus Conclusion What would your life be like with a closer friendship with Jesus? What would your church be like with a closer friendship with Jesus? What would your world be like with a closer friendship with Jesus? Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.tvcoc.org.    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: tvcochrist@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Reading, tvcoc, Thames Valley churches of Christ, ICOC, Tim Dannatt, Malcolm Cox, ICCM, Lower Earley, Southampton, Winchester, High Wycombe, Oxford, Banbury, Deepcut, Frimley, Basingstoke, Salisbury, Amesbury, Sunday School, Reading University, Youth Ministry, Bracknell, Bracknell Leisure Centre, Shevvy Dannatt, Mark Abril, Rachel Abril, Churches of Christ, Christian churches near me, tv coc, International church, churches close to me, Thames Valley, Thames Valley location, Thames Valley church of Christ, the Thames Valley, Gospel of John, friendship

Scripture Reference: Matthew 18:21-35 The sermon from our 2018 Thanksgiving Sunday service. Visit mcleanpres.org/sermons for our full sermon archive. Audio File: 20181125FH.mp3 Sermon Date: November 25, 2018

Scripture Reference: Matthew 18:21-35 The sermon from our 2018 Thanksgiving Sunday service. Visit mcleanpres.org/sermons for our full sermon archive. Audio File: 20181125.mp3 Sermon Date: November 25, 2018

Guest: Mo Isom, All-American soccer player, NYT Bestseller, Author of Sex, Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot. Today on the 5WPD, first ever guest Mo Isom talks candidly about her past with sex, how she is able to now thank God daily for it, and why the church needs to be actively involved in the conversation.   5 Word Prayer: Jesus, thank you for sex.    Links: Sex, Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot – Mo Isom   Produced by Unmutable.

"Love, Forgiveness, & Restoration" Sunday Sermon 7/10/2016 Pastor David L. Goldsberry Note: Unfortunately, the AV tech (that’s me!) didn’t start recording at the beginning. Forgiveness requested. Thank you. Pastor reviewed some of the events in the preceding chapters of John leading up to John 21:1-11. We heard about the disciples and their catch of 153 LARGE fish when they cast their nets on the other side of the boat at Jesus’ direction. That brings us to the primary text for the message; John 21:12-17. We join Pastor as he has stated that “we cannot love Jesus by proxy”. The question: Do I love Jesus? Thank you for listening. We hope you are blessed. You are welcome here. Come as you are.

READ Acts 6:8-8:3 THINK 1. As you think about this message, think, “how does God want my beliefs and or actions to change? What is one thing I can do to bring about this change? 2. Think about the last argument you had were you were wrong. Who was it with? When did you realize you were wrong? What were you focused that caused you not to see the truth? What helped you to see that you were wrong and the other person was right? Why is it so hard to accept truths in these situations? 3. Stephen was brought before the Sanhedrin to explain why he spoke against Moses and God. Why was this a serious crime? 4. Luke says Stephen’s face looked like an angel before he gave his testimony. Why does Luke mention this? 5. Stephen gives a very detailed testimony. What does he want he religious leaders to see or recognize through his testimony? 6. Why don’t the religious leaders recognize the truth about Jesus Christ through Stephen’s testimony? What were they focused on? 7. Who have you shared the truth of Jesus Christ with only to have that person or persons reject it? Why did they reject it? What were they focused on? 8. What were you focused on before you accepted the truth about Jesus Christ? How did your focus change? What helped you to see the truth about Jesus Christ? PRAY Jesus- Thank you for leading me to see the truth of who you really are. You are my Lord and my Savior. Please help me to keep my focus on you. Help me not to get tripped up on things that I may think are crucial to my relationship and worship of you. Help me to always see you clearly. In your name I pray. Amen. LIVE Think about those person or persons who have rejected God’s truth. Pray for them everyday this week that their focus may be turned so they can see Jesus for who he really is and accept him in their lives.

READ Acts 6:8-8:3 THINK 1. As you think about this message, think, “how does God want my beliefs and or actions to change? What is one thing I can do to bring about this change? 2. Think about the last argument you had were you were wrong. Who was it with? When did you realize you were wrong? What were you focused that caused you not to see the truth? What helped you to see that you were wrong and the other person was right? Why is it so hard to accept truths in these situations? 3. Stephen was brought before the Sanhedrin to explain why he spoke against Moses and God. Why was this a serious crime? 4. Luke says Stephen’s face looked like an angel before he gave his testimony. Why does Luke mention this? 5. Stephen gives a very detailed testimony. What does he want he religious leaders to see or recognize through his testimony? 6. Why don’t the religious leaders recognize the truth about Jesus Christ through Stephen’s testimony? What were they focused on? 7. Who have you shared the truth of Jesus Christ with only to have that person or persons reject it? Why did they reject it? What were they focused on? 8. What were you focused on before you accepted the truth about Jesus Christ? How did your focus change? What helped you to see the truth about Jesus Christ? PRAY Jesus- Thank you for leading me to see the truth of who you really are. You are my Lord and my Savior. Please help me to keep my focus on you. Help me not to get tripped up on things that I may think are crucial to my relationship and worship of you. Help me to always see you clearly. In your name I pray. Amen. LIVE Think about those person or persons who have rejected God’s truth. Pray for them everyday this week that their focus may be turned so they can see Jesus for who he really is and accept him in their lives.

READ Acts 6:1-7 THINK 1. As you think about this message, think, “how does God want my beliefs and or actions to change? What is one thing I can do to bring about this change? 2. Life is not fair. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not. If you agree with it, why isn’t life fair? 3. In the first internal struggle of the early Greek-speaking widows were being overlooked by the Aramaic-speaking Jews. Why do you think this was happening? 4. Why was it important for the 12 Apostles to address this issue? What does it say about the value of fairness in the early church? 5. The Apostles have the people choose seven Greek-speaking men? Why do the apostles say the people should choose these men? Why seven? And why Greek speaking? 6. How would choosing these seven men ensure that the Greek-speaking widows would be treated fairly? 7. Think about your family, or your work environment. What makes fairness so difficult to achieve in these places? 8. How have you tried to be fair? What was the result? Did it work? If so, why? Did it not work? If not, why not? 9. Although life isn’t fair, the church should be. What do you think fairness looks like in the church? 10. Does your church value fairness? In what ways does it or does it not value fairness? PRAY Jesus- Thank you that you are just and right. I pray that you would help me to be fair to those around me. I also pray that you would help my church to value fairness, and in doing so, may I be a person who not only values fairness, but practices it with those in my church. In your name I pray. Amen. LIVE What is one thing you can do this week to instill the value of fairness in your family, your workplace, or your church? Go and do it!

READ Acts 6:1-7 THINK 1. As you think about this message, think, “how does God want my beliefs and or actions to change? What is one thing I can do to bring about this change? 2. Life is not fair. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not. If you agree with it, why isn’t life fair? 3. In the first internal struggle of the early Greek-speaking widows were being overlooked by the Aramaic-speaking Jews. Why do you think this was happening? 4. Why was it important for the 12 Apostles to address this issue? What does it say about the value of fairness in the early church? 5. The Apostles have the people choose seven Greek-speaking men? Why do the apostles say the people should choose these men? Why seven? And why Greek speaking? 6. How would choosing these seven men ensure that the Greek-speaking widows would be treated fairly? 7. Think about your family, or your work environment. What makes fairness so difficult to achieve in these places? 8. How have you tried to be fair? What was the result? Did it work? If so, why? Did it not work? If not, why not? 9. Although life isn’t fair, the church should be. What do you think fairness looks like in the church? 10. Does your church value fairness? In what ways does it or does it not value fairness? PRAY Jesus- Thank you that you are just and right. I pray that you would help me to be fair to those around me. I also pray that you would help my church to value fairness, and in doing so, may I be a person who not only values fairness, but practices it with those in my church. In your name I pray. Amen. LIVE What is one thing you can do this week to instill the value of fairness in your family, your workplace, or your church? Go and do it!

Join us in week 46 of our series when we say Thank You Jesus. Several come to tell their story. Luke 17:11-19