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Happy Monday! Today, Pastor Jeff starts a five-week new series called MAGNIFIED. This week, we will Magnify God. Mark 10:13 13 People were bringing little children to Jesus. They wanted him to place his hands on them to bless them. But the disciples told them to stop.

Good morning! Join us as Pastor Josh speaks on the hidden power of Thanksgiving. Did you know that gratitude can transform survival into peace? Discover how the first Thanksgiving wasn't just about celebrating abundance, but finding reasons to be thankful even in hardship. Learn why fault-finding isn't a superpower and how cultivating gratitude can guard your heart and mind. From Biblical wisdom to modern psychology, we'll explore the profound impact of thankfulness on our lives. Tune in for insights on how to practice Thanksgiving as a lifestyle, not just a holiday. This message will challenge you to see blessings in every situation and experience the peace that surpasses understanding. Don't miss this powerful teaching on living a life of gratitude! #dailygratitudepracticeforhappiness #dailyreflection #thepowerofthanksgiving #startagratitudejournal #howgratitudechangesthebrain CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Thanksgiving 01:10 - The First Thanksgiving 04:13 - Magnify God with Thanksgiving 06:15 - What to be Thankful For 08:25 - Thanksgiving Etiquette 11:38 - A Drink Offering 17:17 - Fault Finding is Not a Superpower 22:30 - Thanksgiving vs Complaining 24:32 - Thanksgiving Opens the Door for Peace 27:58 - The Danger of Fault Finding 33:55 - The Benefits of Positivity 37:37 - Closing Prayer 38:53 - Introduction to the Music Industry 39:04 - How Did You Get into the Music Industry? 39:40 - The First Song You Wrote 39:55 - The First Song You Released ...Return the original chapters if this is not possible.

In this message, Pastor Jennie Lusko helps us shift our focus and find peace by magnifying God in the busy of our lives. Drawing from the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, we'll see how she chose surrender and worship even in the face of uncertainty, magnifying the Lord in her soul. We'll learn how to make much of Jesus in every moment and keep Him at the center of our hearts this season.

The whole duty of the Christian can be summed up in this: feel, think, and act in a way that will make God look as great as he really is.

I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.

This is part 4 of the series titled Powerful Praise. In this message Pastor Vern teaches on magnifying God instead of the problem. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pacbible.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vern-frank/support

Sermon Text: Luke 1:57-66 Sermon Date: 10/06/2024 Speaker: Brian Crawford . Check us out at: https://citylightvicksburg.org/ Or check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/citylightvicksburg . The birth of John is a story of God’s assurance, mercy, authority, and worth. God’s Assurance - l when the lord speaks, you can be sure. The process of going through a birth in old age, as Elizabeth, would be hard. But John’s birth shows that we can be sure of God making good on his Word. God’s birth is a reminder that when He speaks, we can be sure. God’s Mercy - It's written that He “Magnified His mercy” for her. The Lord is making his own mercy bigger in Elizabeth’s life, by giving her this promised child. God’s mercy in our life helps us to recognize the mercy He has given us. Make room in your life for this mercy. Magnify God in your soul for making you an heir to the Kingdom of God! God’s Authority - in Jewish customs, it was not normal to name a child after random name, but rather someone in the family. But they submit to God’s authority over them, and choose the name John. The family’s response would be “who is John! We don’t have a single John in our family.” Don’t miss the fact that they received a promise for God, and almost immediately there’s the pressure to compromise in this divine commission! But when the Lord calls us, we should be willing to follow. Our own desires on this earth is not as important as our calling from God. God’s Worth - as soon as Zachariah’s mouth was unlocked, he began to adore, praise and speak prophesy. The very first praise offered is not for his son, John, but for Jesus to come. Any blessing we receive for God is to be used in service to God. And Zachariah prophesied that John comes to prepare the way for Jesus, who saves the world through the tender mercy of our God. Even in the midst of hardship or discipline, when we come out and open our mouths, the first thing we say can be praise for his mighty worth.

Sermon Text: Luke 1:57-66 Sermon Date: 10/06/2024 Speaker: Brian Crawford . Check us out at: https://citylightvicksburg.org/ Or check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/citylightvicksburg . The birth of John is a story of God’s assurance, mercy, authority, and worth. God’s Assurance - l when the lord speaks, you can be sure. The process of going through a birth in old age, as Elizabeth, would be hard. But John’s birth shows that we can be sure of God making good on his Word. God’s birth is a reminder that when He speaks, we can be sure. God’s Mercy - It's written that He “Magnified His mercy” for her. The Lord is making his own mercy bigger in Elizabeth’s life, by giving her this promised child. God’s mercy in our life helps us to recognize the mercy He has given us. Make room in your life for this mercy. Magnify God in your soul for making you an heir to the Kingdom of God! God’s Authority - in Jewish customs, it was not normal to name a child after random name, but rather someone in the family. But they submit to God’s authority over them, and choose the name John. The family’s response would be “who is John! We don’t have a single John in our family.” Don’t miss the fact that they received a promise for God, and almost immediately there’s the pressure to compromise in this divine commission! But when the Lord calls us, we should be willing to follow. Our own desires on this earth is not as important as our calling from God. God’s Worth - as soon as Zachariah’s mouth was unlocked, he began to adore, praise and speak prophesy. The very first praise offered is not for his son, John, but for Jesus to come. Any blessing we receive for God is to be used in service to God. And Zachariah prophesied that John comes to prepare the way for Jesus, who saves the world through the tender mercy of our God. Even in the midst of hardship or discipline, when we come out and open our mouths, the first thing we say can be praise for his mighty worth.

Passage: Malachi 2:1-9 Sermon Notes: Intro: 1. Heart of the book of Malachi—Return to the Lord a. I have loved you b. Have the right worship of me 2. Today: Listen! Be my people I. We are His Priest a. Magnify God to the world like a Telescope II. We are to Live out the Priesthood a. Honor God b. Speak of God c. Teach others about God To give please visit: wearetruelove.com/give Join TLC on our social media for updates! YouTube @truelovecommunity Facebook @truelovecommunityministry Instagram @truelovecommunity

Magnify God and He'll Look After Your Problems | A Blessed Morning Prayer To Begin The Day With GodSUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/CONNECT WITH US:YouTubeTwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook

Throughout the series, we talked about the negative things that we can do with our words, but what does God call us to actually use our mouth for. find out in this message you can use your mouth and your words to magnify God! We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Throughout the series, we talked about the negative things that we can do with our words, but what does God call us to actually use our mouth for. find out in this message you can use your mouth and your words to magnify God! We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Throughout the series, we talked about the negative things that we can do with our words, but what does God call us to actually use our mouth for. find out in this message you can use your mouth and your words to magnify God! We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Throughout the series, we talked about the negative things that we can do with our words, but what does God call us to actually use our mouth for. find out in this message you can use your mouth and your words to magnify God! We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Pastor Jeremy Johnson preaches a message "MAGNIFY" and explains when we MAGNIFY God instead of the problem, you're able to get a kingdom perspective. 

Sermon: Strength through trials, (Job 1:6-12)

Christmas - 2: Rob HindMarsh talks on Magnify God Luke 1:39-56 read by Sarah Francis. Playing time: 45 minutes.

Magnify God for his magnanimous mercy.

A Blessed & Uplifting Morning Prayer To Praise and Magnify God (He Is Worthy Of It All)SUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.org

The whole duty of the Christian can be summed up in this: feel, think, and act in a way that will make God look as great as he really is.

Magnify God with Thanksgiving through. We need to magnify God, why we magnify God, and the way we magnify God. Can we help you with your walk with God? We'd love to hear from you! https://www.thebibleway.com/contact/send-a-message.

Psalm 69:30,"I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving."

I struggle with feelings of discouragement or disappointment.  This episode is dedicated to those in the same struggle.  Be encouraged beloved because I've learned some vital keys that helps me overcome these feelings.  We can overcome because Jesus already overcame!  Let's go on the journey of victory.

Singing Christmas Carols is wonderful. Mary dings the first Christmas carol and it gets us to Magnify God and focus on others. What a great song she sung!

The whole duty of the Christian can be summed up in this: feel, think, and act in a way that will make God look as great as he really is.

Have you ever doubted if your writing is "Christian" enough or if you're even sharing the right message?On today's episode, I share about my own writing doubts and what God revealed to me through His Word about them. Hint: it all comes down to magnifying Him!You'll also discover the benefits of writing in community and the 3 M's of writing.Subscribe and share this episode with a writing friend at inkandimpact.com. 

So much of our thinking is built around the idea that we want other people to think well of us. We want to look good. We want to be right. We want to make a positive impression. Jesus speaks to this mindset here in Matthew 5 and he gives us a radically different way to live. Jesus tells us to live consumed by what others think, not about you, but about God. Live so that others see your life, hear your word, and observe your works and they don't say anything about you. They give glory to God. The way to follow Jesus is to magnify God, not ourselves.

Missional Monday: Of Course We Want Our Church to Grow—We Just Don't Want to CHANGE Join us Monday June 6th for great conversation on whats happening in the world of christianity and the local church as we discuss this great article Missional Monday: Of Course We Want Our Church to Grow—We Just Don't Want to CHANGE Change The conversation starts at 7pm cst....  don't miss it!!!!!!! "Taking The Limits Off Radio", A non-traditional radio show with a vision to spread the Truth of God's Word; that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ, through biblical teaching and relevant information. A talk show that "breaks the chains off the norm" to promote a realistic conversation with God and his people. You can also watch the simulcast  on Facebook Live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TTLORADIO/ Twitter @TTLORadio INSTAGRAM, follow us TTLORadio  IHEARTRADIO, Download on ITUNES or SPOTIFY WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC

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Some Christians accept Jesus Christ as the Son of God because He was born miraculously of a virgin without a human father. God responds to this claim in His final Scripture, the Holy Quran, which states He also created the Prophet Adam PBUH with no father. Prophet Adam PBUH was born without a father or mother. Our mother, Eve (Hawa), was created from a male without a female. Does that make Prophet Adam PBUH a God?  If we follow Christian logic, doesn't this make Prophet Adam PBUH a greater God than Jesus Christ since he was born without a father and a mother? Of course not! Prophet Adam PBUH is not God, nor does the logic followed by some Christians make any sense! Even the Angels were created from light without fathers or mothers, and the Devil was created from fire without a father or mother. “Verily, the likeness of Iesa (Jesus) before Allah is the likeness of Adam. He created him from dust, then (He) said to him 'Be!' – and he was" (Quran 3:59) Declining to call Jesus Christ the Son of God is not to belittle or insult Jesus Christ; instead, it is done to Glorify and Magnify God. Allah is the One and Only and far above having a child or a partner in His Divinity. God, the Almighty, can create whatever He Wills. When He intends to create something, He declares to it, Be, it instantly comes into existence. If He Wills that Jesus Christ or the Prophet Adam PBUH be made without a father, he can easily make this possible. The act of Jesus Christ being created without a human father indicates God's ability to create whatever He Wills. 

1. Recognizing God's Grace v1 2. Resolve to Magnify God for His Grace v3 3. Reasons to Rejoice in the Grace of God v2-7 4. Responding to the Grace of God by Faith v8

1. Recognizing God's Grace v1 2. Resolve to Magnify God for His Grace v3 3. Reasons to Rejoice in the Grace of God v2-7 4. Responding to the Grace of God by Faith v8

The whole duty of the Christian can be summed up in this: feel, think, and act in a way that will make God look as great as he really is.

A lack of gratitude is very revealing of a person's character. This message draws from Psalms like Psalm 69 to see each person's need to magnify God with thanksgiving. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/church-of-christ/support

In today's Bible based mindful morning devotion, we continue in Psalm 69:30-32 and look at how praising, thanking, and seeking God changes our perspective. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/start-with-scripture/support

Magnify God over that difficult situation, that tough circumstances, chaos and uncertainty. God is shifting things in your favor!

As we keep our bodies healthy and strong we are prone to fall into the ditch of self-glory, pride, and vanity. Especially when we get to a place that feels good such as having physical transformation. And to find our way OUT we need to look at what drives us to take care of our bodies in the first place. Take note of the three questions we go over in this episode to guide you in your health and fitness journey. Use it to examine your TRUE motives, to ultimately MAGNIFY GOD and HIS awesomeness, and to walk out this Christian life as He calls you to. Stay Courageous & Fit, Jaclyn ************* Who are we kidding? As followers of Jesus, it's easy to get comfortable and do what everyone else is doing! Even though we know that this world is not our home it's easy to conform to its customs and patterns. And unless we spend time in the quiet with the Lord and examine our true reasons for getting healthy and fit, we will keep pursuing worldly motivations and expectations of the culture and not realize that it was sucking our spiritual health dry like bones in a desert. That's why I created faith-filled, one-on-one coaching. For those of you who are believing the lie that you have to do this alone. If you feel ashamed, unworthy, and insecure about starting or you don't know how to begin your health journey as a Christian, this is for you. Trust me I know that it's never easy to expose weak points and strongholds. But I remember what our guide book for life says in James 5:16, Provers 28:13, Acts 3:19, Psalm 32:3. (Really. Stop. I encourage you to open up the scriptures and read what God says in His word in those verses.) A perfect example of not being open and honest to expose our weak points is being in bondage to food, coffee, or sweets or even secretly wanting a “better-looking” body. Yes, I went there! Does any of this sound familiar? I am all too familiar with these struggles as a Christian female because I've been through it all. If you are ready to admit that you need personal direction and guidance on what steps to take next when it comes to your health and fitness then let's do your next chapter together! Pssst… don't worry. I won't be telling you to count macros or yell in your face to accept that donuts are evil. I WILL be walking alongside you and show you how to keep your heart, soul, mind, and body healthy while encouraging you to keep facing in the direction where Jesus is calling you to be. EMAIL ME RIGHT NOW if you're ready to break free from the shackles around your ankles and replace shame and frustration with freedom in Christ! STEP 1: Email me at jaclyn@courageousfitfemale.com  (Subject line: Coaching with Jaclyn OR Coaching Menu) STEP 2: Expect an email from me for your next steps. (Note: Please give me 24-48 hours. Off on the weekends) ⭐️-----------------⭐️ Leave me a voice message. Click the link below: http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/voicemessage  ⭐️5 MOST RECENT EPISODES⭐️ BONUS: Learn from My Fitness Failures & Food Mistakes So You Can Skip the Potholes and Knockout those Setbacks! Plus, 5 Uncommon Tips. 99: 5 Common MISTAKES Christian Women Make When Setting Weight Loss & Fitness Goals 98: How to Know if Seeking Fitness, Weight Loss & Health the World's Way is MISLEADING You to be OVERCONFIDENT in Yourself! 4 Ways to Recognize. 97: How to Know if Seeking Fitness, Weight Loss & Health the World's Way is MISLEADING You to be OVERCONFIDENT in Yourself! 4 Ways to Recognize. 96: SELF-HELP & Leaning on Your Own Understanding. Why it Leads to Discouragement & Feelings of Failure! -------------------------- Download your Spiritual Care Checklist http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/Spiritual-Care-Checklist  SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! http://go.courageousfitfemale.com/YouTube  DISCLAIMER: This podcast show is not intended to treat or diagnose. Before participating in any fitness activity or practicing anything shared on this podcast be sure to get your physician's advice and approval. If you feel you need medical advice I encourage you to seek prompt attention.

There are only two things that you can do on Earth that you cannot do in Heaven: sin and to share God's grace with non-believers.Our Roles as believersWe are to….- Magnify God's Name- Model God's character- Member of God's family- Messenger of God's love- Maker of DisciplesPsalm 39:4-5Show me, Lord, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is.You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you.Everyone is but a breath, even those who seem secureEphesians 5:15-17Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

In this episode we discuss how to worship and serve God.

Magnify God

The whole duty of the Christian can be summed up in this: feel, think, and act in a way that will make God look as great as he really is.

David continues his This is Us series, with Magnifying God in worship.

Stop daydreaming and talking about the good old days; they are not coming back! However, there's grace for every season. These present days are good, if you'll tap into the resources of God for this season by persistent faith. LK 18:7-8 (MSG) "So what makes you think God won't step in and work justice for His chosen people, who continue to cry out for help? Won't He stick up for them? I assure you, He will. He will not drag His feet. But how much of that kind of PERSISTENT FAITH will the Son of Man find on the earth when He returns?" We all need to move into the season called "Now". There's grace for "Now"! A lot of us are struggling because we are still living in "Then" and using its resources for "Now". The same way the world's currencies (Naira, Dollar etc) are updated from time to time; our Faith, which is the currency of God ought to be updated. Many people are discouraged because they are using yesterday's faith for Now. God is calling us to Persistent Faith. The days are not likely to get easier, but with persistent faith comes greater grace and new strength! Many of us have quit because we are tired. Persistent faith may get tired, but it shakes it off and takes another step forward. Tiredness is not a reason to give up; it is a reason to know that there are resources to download from the Lord! A good example of persistent faith is found in MK 10:46-52 Blind Bartimaeus didn't let the voices of his critics get to him. The more they tried to silence him, the more he cried out to Jesus! The things that attempts to silence our faith are; Voices that reminds us that we have failed before in a particular area, Fear, Voices that reminds us of how long we have been trying! Without our agreement, they can't win. Don't let anything shut down your faith. You've got to keep speaking what you believe. Don't let any negative voice settle before you counter and bring them to the obedience of Christ. Say what you want God to do for you again and again! Your faith has a voice and God knows the frequency of that voice!! The people that criticized Bartimaeus were the ones Jesus asked to fetch him. Those that treated him like he was just an annoying fellow changed their minds and called him "lucky one"! This is why you can't give up. People can say what they want, but you must hold on to your confession of faith. On the day of breakthrough; people that complain and whine about their problems end up reciting them, instead of asking for solutions. Instead of rehashing your problems, always speak with the voice of faith. Magnify God, not your problems! AND THOSE PERSISTENT IN FAITH WILL WIN!

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In a message shared at Bridges on Sunday, March 1 senior leader Murray Smith discussed how we magnify God - or make him bigger in our current circumstance.

Welcome to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, we begin our Prayers of Christmas series. Our first sermon in that series is "Prayer is About Magnifying the Lord". The notes can be found below. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: Prayer is About Magnifying the Lord Magnify God by Thanking Him for His Impact on Your Life Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on this World Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on His People Context Luke 1.39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, 42 and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” Magnify God by Thanking Him for His Impact in Your Life 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on this World 50 And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. 51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; 52 he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; 53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on His People 54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, 55 as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.” 56 And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home. Big Idea: Prayer is About Magnifying the Lord Magnify God by Thanking Him for His Impact on Your Life Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on this World Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on His People Truth: Prayer is about magnifying God’s work in your life, in the church, and in the world. Application: Live knowing that magnifying what God is doing creates intimacy between you and God. Action: Prayer Goal for the Week: Focus your prayers on what God is doing for His glory and less on what you want Him to do for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Sunday morning messages from Mt. Carmel in Luray, Virginia

Prayer is about magnifying the Lord--1- Magnify God by thanking Him for His impact on your life-2- Magnify God by praying for His impact on this world-3- Magnify God by praying for His impact on His people

Gospel Hope Church Podcast

Jesus Christ is a Central and revered figure in the Islamic faith. A fundamental pillar of Islam involves the fundamental belief in all of God’s Prophets and Messengers, that He has sent down to relay His Message to humanity. Anyone who does not believe in any of God’s Messengers or Prophets is considered a disbeliever in Islam. Muslims hold all Prophets of God in high esteem, including Jesus peace be upon him. Muslims love and admire Jesus peace be upon him and will not speak the name of Jesus, or Isa in Arabic, without respectfully adding the words ‘peace be upon him’ following the reference. Aside from Christianity, Islam is the only other religion that requires followers to believe in Jesus Christ. God’s last and final Prophet, Muhammad narrated, ‘He who bears witness that there is no true god except Allah, alone having no partner with Him, that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger, that 'Isa (Jesus) is His slave and Messenger, and he (Jesus) is His Word which He communicated to Maryam (Mary) and His spirit which He sent to her, that Jannah (Paradise) is true and Hell is true; Allah will make him enter Jannah accepting whatever deeds he accomplished.’ Jesus Christ is mentioned over 25 times in the Holy Quran. The mother of Jesus is Mary (Mariam in Arabic). She was a very pious and righteous woman. According to the Quran, she is the holiest and greatest of all women that ever lived. Mary has the great honor to be the only female mentioned by name in the Holy Quran and even has a whole Chapter named after her. "And [mention] when the angels said, "O Mary, indeed Allah has chosen you and purified you and chosen you above the women of the worlds" (Quran 3:42) The mother of Mary, Hannah, was at one time a barren woman who longed for a child. She made a vow to God that if He gifted her with a child, then she would consecrate him to His service in the Holiest of all Temples, the Temple of Solomon, to be a scholar or a priest. God answered her prayers and gifted her with a girl child. Hannah was saddened at the child’s gender, as usually only male children were given in service. Following her promise to God, she instructed that Mary is raised at the Temple. Her Uncle Zechariah, who was a Prophet of God raised her. As Mary got older, Prophet Zechariah would visit her in her chamber at the Temple, where only he had access, and he would observe that she feasted on the best of foods and cold drinks. He would ask who had delivered these feasts when no one else had keys to the chamber. She then would respond, ‘Allah!’ She was blessed by miracles from God, even before the birth of Jesus Christ. According to the Quran, Angel Gabriel walked into Mary’s chamber. Terrified that someone had come to harm her or to remove her chastity, she cried out, ‘I seek refused from Allah!’ Angel Gabriel responded, ‘I am not an enemy, I am Allah’s servant and a messenger who came to deliver glad tidings to you, that Allah would bestow upon you a child.’ She replied, ‘How can I have a child if I don’t have a husband, and no man has touched me?’ Angel Gabriel then responded: “Allah creates what He Wills. If He decrees a thing, He says unto it only: Be! and it is.” (Quran 3:47) Jesus’ real name is Esau (Hebrew) or Yeheshua (Classical). The Christians of the West gave the Latin name, Jesus,. The letter ‘J’ does not exist in Aramaic, so Jesus himself would not recognize the name, Jesus. Mary gave birth to Jesus in the valley of Bethlehem, away from the people, after which she then returned. The Quran confirms that Jesus was born of a virgin woman. When they saw her with her newborn child Jesus, they said: "…O Mary, you have certainly done a strange thing. O sister of Aaron, your father, was not a man of evil, nor was your mother unchaste" (Quran 19:27-28) Mary didn’t speak but pointed at her child. "So she pointed to him. They said, ‘How can we speak to one who is in the cradle a child?’ [Jesus] said, ‘Indeed, I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and made me a Prophet. And He has made me blessed wherever I am and has enjoined upon me Prayer and Zakah as long as I remain alive and [made me] dutiful to my mother, and He has not made me a wretched tyrant. And peace is on me the day I was born, and the day I will die, and the day I am raised alive’" (Quran 29-33) The Quran references the miracles that Jesus performed by the power and will of God, even in his infancy, when he spoke in the cradle to defend his mother’s chastity and innocence. The word Messiah is the title of Jesus. The word Messiah comes from the Arabic and Hebrew word mesaha, which means to rub, to massage, to anoint. In religious context, the word translates to mean ‘the one that has been anointed.’ It was common to appoint or anoint a King or Judge of Israel on the head with oil when taking office, as a sign of his inauguration. In the law of previous nations, they would rub a person’s head with special water when they converted to their religion. This practice lives on today, in the form of a Baptist ritual. Prophet Jesus was anointed as the next Prophet by his cousin, John the Baptist, the preceding Prophet. Jesus peace be upon him is called by four noble titles: The Messiah, the Messenger of Allah, A Word from Allah, and A Spirit from Allah. Muslim’s belief and understanding of Prophet Jesus stands in accordance with God’s final Book, the Holy Quran, and narrations of God’s last Prophet, Muhammad peace be upon him. Jesus Christ was a mere prophet of God; whose mission was to confirm the Torah which was revealed before him. He did not come bearing a new law, but only abrogated some laws to make life easier for the Children of Israel—the nation that lived before us. Jesus was sent to teach the same general Message, which was taught by all the previous prophets of God; that we must worship and follow the One God and shun every false god. God created Jesus Christ without a human father, just as Prophet Adam peace be upon him was born without either a human father or mother; Allah just said Be, and it Was. Declining to call Jesus the son of God is not done to belittle or insult Jesus; instead, it is done to Glorify and Magnify God. Allah is the One and Only, and He is far above having a child or a partner in His divinity. One should realize that Jesus never claimed to be the son of God, let alone God Himself. Through a careful study of the Bible, one would conclude that Jesus never called himself a god or God’s son. Nowhere does it state in the Bible that Jesus proclaimed himself as God. Instead, others made that proclamation after Jesus’ departure. Jesus, peace be upon him, only preached the teachings he received from God the Almighty. Prophet Jesus was only a servant and slave of God. He is not the son of God in the sense he was the begotten Son of God, instead; he is—metaphorically -the son of God in the sense that all righteous people are the sons of God. Yet this title is not to be taken literally as many Christians have done in error. There are many individuals labeled ‘sons of God’ in the Bible including Prophet Jacob, Solomon, and Adam peace be upon them as this was a common saying amongst the children of Israel. As Jesus Christ grew into adulthood, he began to travel and preach God’s Message throughout the land of Palestine to the children of Israel. He taught the scripture that God sent to him, known as the Injeel, which translates to mean ‘Good News’ or ‘Gospel’; confirming the truth of previous Holy Books of God. "And [I have come] confirming what was before me of the Torah and to make lawful for you some of what was forbidden to you. And I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, so fear Allah and obey me"(Quran 3:50) To reinforce his Message, God granted Prophet Jesus peace be upon him the ability to perform miracles; such as fashioning birds from clay, then blowing into them to turn them into real birds—healing lepers and the blind, and even resurrecting the dead, all by the will and power of God the Almighty. Never did Prophet Jesus peace be upon him take credit for performing the miracles by himself, without the power of God. According to the Bible, many verses show that Jesus never took credit nor stated that he could perform miracles on his own: ‘…All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth’ (Matthew 28:18) ‘I can of mine own self do nothing …’ (John 5:30) ‘…I with the Finger of God cast out devils…’ (Luke 11:20) Prophet Jesus peace be upon him preached and stressed that no deity is worthy of worship except the One true God; and only through Him (the One true God, Allah, which is the unique name of God) can one obtain salvation in the hereafter. Prophet Jesus peace be upon him attracted an inner circle of devoted followers who listened to his teachings with humility; a ring known as the disciples. Jesus Christ peace be upon him preached the same general Message as the Messengers and Prophets before him. According to the Bible, ‘One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, ‘Of all the commandments, which is the most important?’ “The most important one,’ answered Jesus, ‘is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one’ (Mark12:28-29) Never did Prophet Jesus, nor any other Prophet, preach that God is part of a Trinity. Because the Children of Israel had gone astray from the straight path of God, Allah, the Glorious, sent them their final Prophet, Jesus Christ, to remind them that this is their last chance to fulfill God’s commandments. When Jesus Christ continued to preach God’s Message, commanding them to do certain things and to avoid certain things, instead of believing him and following him, they got frustrated by him; turning their backs on him and rejecting him, plotting against him. According to the new testament, a group of hypocritical and self-serving men of the Children of Israelites plotted against Prophet Jesus peace be upon him. They complained to the Roman authorities, who were pagan idol worshipers who had political power at the time; this because the children of Israel were only a minority. The Children of Israel complained that Prophet Jesus peace be upon him was preaching something new, and they provoked the Romans to rise against him; making the Roman governor believe that the call of Jesus Christ conveyed direct threats against the Roman power. His people claimed that Jesus Christ was an agitator speaking against the emperor which was not true. The Roman governor issued an order that Prophet Jesus peace be upon him is arrested, then crucified by hanging him on a cross and starving him; a common form of shame killing.    According to the Christian narrative, which Muslims do not believe, the Roman authorities found Jesus Christ, arrested him, then put him on the Roman cross—where he died. They eventually buried him, only to see him resurrected and returned from the dead. He announced to everyone he was the son of God. However, in reality, according to the Holy Quran, God states: "And [for] their saying (in boast), ‘Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah.’ And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it except the following of assumption. And they did not kill him, for certain. Rather, Allah raised him to Himself. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise." (Quran 4:157-158) So according to the Holy Quran, they neither killed nor crucified Prophet Jesus peace be upon him; rather, God placed a resemblance of Prophet Jesus peace be upon him on another person to make him like Prophet Jesus. The Christians were differing amongst themselves as to the truth of the matter, as they themselves were in doubt and had no certainty what happened. In all actuality, God rescued His Prophet by raising Prophet Jesus’ soul and body up to Himself. The Israelites and the Roman authorities never could harm him, crucify him or kill him; this version of events was only an assumption. According to some Islamic scholars, God punished Judas, the traitor by casting him in a resemblance to Prophet Jesus peace be upon him. So, they crucified him instead, assuming it was Jesus Christ. According to the New Testament, Jesus Christ returned to his followers. Whereas Christians believe that he returned from the dead, Muslims believe that he never died. His followers were terrified at his reappearance, as they thought he had been crucified. Then Prophet Jesus said: ‘Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have’ (Luke 24:39) Jesus Christ then asked for food, so he could eat before them like a human being would, not a spirit or a ghost. After he proved his existence, he told them God had willed him to leave; and that in his absence they should preach and teach his Message and be faithful to God. He promised them finally that another would come after him. Whereas Christians believe that Prophet Jesus was referring to the Holy Spirit in the context of this statement, Muslims believe that his words referenced the Prophet, Muhammad peace be upon him. Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him is mentioned and prophesied in Scriptures of all major world religions. In the Old Testament, God the Almighty speaks to prophet Moses: ‘’I will raise up for them (the Israelites) a Prophet like you from among their brethren (the Israelites); I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them (the Israelites) everything I command him.’ (Deuteronomy 18:18) This verse is referencing Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, who came after Prophet Moses and after Prophet Jesus peace be upon them. Prophet Muhammad is also mentioned by name in Song of Solomon Verse 5:16 in Hebrew. The Hebrew word used there is ‘Muhammuddim.’ The letters ‘im’ in the end indicates a plural variation of a term that translates to mean respect majesty and grandeur. Without the 'im’ suffix, the name would be ‘Muhamud’; translated to mean ‘the praised one’ or ‘altogether lovely’ in the Authorized Version of the Bible. Gospel of John 16:12-14 Jesus Christ states: ‘I have much more to say to you, more than you can now them bear.’ God did not find it fit for mankind to receive the whole Message of Islam (the way of life of submitting fully to God) at that point, as they would not have been able to bear the Message in its entirety. So, Jesus Christ says: ‘But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will glorify me…” (Gospel of John 16:12-14) This Spirit of truth is none other than God’s last and final messenger of mankind, meant to be followed until the last day. Prophet Muhammad, who came after Jesus Christ, preached the same general Message as Prophet Jesus and every other Messenger and Prophet before him. After the departure of Prophet Jesus, controversies sparked amongst his followers. They questioned whether the person who returned was really Jesus Christ. A severe split erupted in the Christian faith, revealing a broad spectrum of opinions regarding Prophet Jesus and his role in the world.  Prophet Jesus was a mighty messenger of God, but he was only a mortal human being. He was born from a mother; he ate and drank; he would sleep and use the bathroom; he suffered pain and emotions. This differentiates him from God the Almighty, as God need not eat, sleep, or drink. He was only a servant and slave of God. The Trinity—the father, the son, and the holy spirit—and the concept that Jesus died for our sins is firmly rejected in Islam. “O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So, believe in Allah and His messengers. And do not say, ‘Three’; desist - it is better for you. Indeed, Allah is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs”    (Quran 4:171) God makes it clear in the Quran that the act of ascribing a son to Him, angers him. Ascribing a son to God is beneath the Almighty. God states: “And they say: ‘The Most Beneficent (Allah) has begotten a son (or offspring or children)’ Indeed you have brought forth (said) a terrible evil thing. Whereby the heavens are almost torn, and the earth is split asunder, and the mountains fall in ruins. That they ascribe a son (or offspring or children) to the Most Beneficent (Allah). But it is not suitable for (the Majesty of) the Most Beneficent that He should beget a son” (Quran 88-92) According to the Holy Koran, the one that calls God part of the Trinity is a disbeliever who will face a painful punishment. The Quran states: "They have certainly disbelieved who say, ‘Allah is the third of three’ And there is no god except one God. And if they do not desist from what they are saying, there will surely afflict the disbelievers among them a painful punishment" (Quran 5:73) The Quran then says: "The Messiah, son of Mary, was not but a messenger; [other] messengers have passed on before him. And his mother was a supporter of truth. They both used to eat food. Look how We make clear to them the signs; then look at how they are deluded" (Quran 5:75) It’s important to mention that Prophet Jesus peace be upon him did not come down with a new Law, nor did he come out to abolish the Old Testament (Torah); instead he came to affirm, teach and preach the previous law, the law of Moses. According to the Holy Koran and the Bible, the Children of Israel were veering away from the laws and disobeying the commandments of God. Prophet Jesus’ mission was to confirm the Torah that was previously sent, to render certain things lawful to facilitate life for the Children of Israel and to proclaim and re-affirm the belief in One God. Prophet Jesus peace be upon him was the last in a long line of Messengers sent to the Jewish people. Prophet Jesus peace be upon him and the Book he came down with, the Injeel (Gospel), was not meant for non-Israelites. According to the Bible, Jesus states: ‘I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of Israelites’ (Matthew: 15-24) In another verse, 'These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not. But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel' (Mathew 10:5-6) So, my dear Christian brother and sister, why are you spreading the Gospel to those for whom it was never meant? Jesus states he was sent ‘only to the Children of Israel’ and not for everyone else. God has sent another Book after the Gospel—his final Book, the Holy Quran—and his last and final Messenger--Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him — which is meant for our nation, the latest nation to exist on earth until the end of time. Christians believe that every child is born with the taint of the original sin committed by our parents, Prophet Adam and Eve peace be upon them; a sin committed when disobeying our Creator and eating from the forbidden tree. According to Islam, the notion of the original sin is inconsistent with the concept detailing justice of the Almighty, the All-Merciful, the All-Loving How can God, the All-Just, make an innocent child responsible for or to bear the guilt of a sin committed by a distant ancestor? It is not just for one soul to carry the burden of another, and there is no justice to be found in one person being punished for saving another when they never committed the sin themselves. Islam teaches that everyone is responsible and will be held accountable for their own actions and that everyone is accountable for their own salvation. Salvation only comes from the act of Believing in the One God and following His commandments. Christians believe that since all men are born in this sinful state, it is necessary that a Christian believes in the atonement; the idea that Jesus Christ died for our sins. However, nowhere in the Bible did Jesus explicitly state that he would die to save mankind from sin. According to the Holy Quran and the Bible itself, one can receive forgiveness of sins from God solely through sincere repentance sought directly from God. If God, the Almighty, wished and willed to forgive humanity, then he certainly could have done so without the need of sacrificing Jesus Christ, his supposedly ‘begotten son.’ The idea that all one has to do to attain salvation is to simply believe Jesus Christ died for their sins, without the need of any worship nor the need to follow the Holy Law because Jesus Christ fulfilled it for them, was never preached by Jesus Christ himself—nor is it even in the Bible. Muslims believe that Jesus is still alive and that he will return to this world in the last days before the Day of Judgement. Muslims believe in the second coming of Jesus Christ. Muslims believe that Jesus Christ will return and preach the true Oneness of God as he has always done, and; he will not preach the trinity. Jesus Christ will prove to the Jews that he never was crucified and will prove to the Christians that they were wrong to ascribe him as divine. Imam Mahdi will be alive at the time of his return, also the time of the Battle of the Great Armageddon that Christians also predict. Muslims will fight on the side of Prophet Jesus peace be upon him, who will be their leader. According to the Holy Quran, God will ask Prophet Jesus peace be upon him on the day of Judgement: "…O Jesus, Son of Mary, did you say to the people, 'Take me and my mother as deities besides Allah?’ He will say, ‘Exalted, are You! It was not for me to say that to which I have no right. If I had said it, You would have known it. You know what is within myself, and I do not know what is within Yourself. Indeed, it is You who is Knower of the unseen. I said not to them except what You commanded me - to worship Allah, my Lord, and your Lord. And I was a witness over them as long as I was among them; but when You took me up, You were the Observer over them, and You are, over all things, Witness. If You should punish them - indeed they are Your servants; but if You forgive them - indeed it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.” (Quran 5:116-118) Muslims are the true followers of Jesus Christ, following what Jesus Christ preached and taught. To my dear Christian brothers and sisters, it’s imperative you research and learn the real Message of Jesus Christ. God, the Almighty has distinguished man above His other creations, by providing him the gift of reason. One would not be considered a rational being if he or she believed in faith without using their intellect, without investigating, rationalizing, analyzing, examining, pondering, and reflecting over what he or she believes and just blindly following their Church and pastor. To my dear Christian brother or sister, take the time to research and think for yourself.

"Magnify God and not the problem." - Steven Rozek shares how Praising Before the Breakthrough gets God's attention. Listen in this week from Steven Rozek as he shares this weekend for Palm Sunday. - Welcome to Church ALIVE - where you can always find content that's fresh, real and powerful for your life!

Fourth in Series "Western Branch and Beyond". In keeping with the mission of JMBC, we discover that we must MAGNIFY God's name in worship so that we may reach our community for Christ. Listen as Pastor Tommy Larson explores what it means to "magnify" and examines what the church must do to ensure only God and His Son are the focus our worship.

As we begin the new year, we are reminded that our mission, based on Matthew 28:18-20, is to LEAD people to Christ, HELP them become devoted followers of Christ, EQUIP them for missions and ministries, and to MAGNIFY God's name in worship. Listen as Pastor Tommy Larson challenges each of us to prayerfully consider our role in meeting this mission; to commit/recommit our lives to Christ; to rekindle a passion within ourselves to meet the practical needs of those in our community; and to respond to the opportunities around us.

June 3, 2018 Choosing to Rejoice, Always God has joy– Adam/Eve had joy in the Garden and Satan came and steals their joy. It is a command to “Be Joyful” Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. James 1:2 - Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, John 16:24 - Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. Proverbs 17:22 - A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. John 15:11 - I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-9 - Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Paul wrote these words while in prison and soon to be executed. We will have struggles but we can still be filled with joy. Paul said that in verse 11 - for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. Verse 12 to 13 - I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. In Psalm 22 the psalmist is in despair - My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I find no rest. In Psalm 23 – the psalmist is full of joy Joy is not a feeling, but a command – It is obedience to God to be joyful. Joy is a choice!  An attitude to practice it. We make that decision to be joyful. I will obey Jesus or I will let my feelings control me. Rejoice always – focus on the hope we have in Christ. Despite trouble, my soul is find because Jesus and His Spirit control us. How do I obey this command to be joyful? Examine your relationship with Jesus – Trust Him to save you Walk with Jesus – Think about Him, ask Him to help you. Determine to be like Him. Be obedient to Jesus. Think about the big picture – eternity – Magnify God – troubles get smaller. Take care of strained relationships ASAP. Forgive people quickly Praise God. Magnify God. Don't withdraw – get busy serving the Lord. Bring Glory to His name. Think about God every day. He will bring you Joy. Say I am not going to live by my feelings, rather by my faith in the Lord Jesus. I really do trust Him. Do you know joy? It is available. Do you want joy?  Decide I'm going to be joyful.  

Brent Worthington / Luke 1:46-55

Join us Monday 3/7/2016 as we discuss this great article How Worship Can Be a Witness http://www.churchleaders.com/worship/worship-articles/274657-how-worship-can-be-a-witness-2.html The conversation starts at Noon....  don't miss it!!!!!!!   "Taking The Limits Off Radio", A non-traditional radio show with a vision to spread the Truth of God's Word; that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ, through biblical teaching and relevant information. A talk show that "breaks the chains off the norm" to promote a realistic conversation with God and his people. You can also watch the simulcast on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/taking-the-limits-off-with-dana-devon Live from the Brand New "Taking The Limits OFF Studios"

Raising the Bar - Magnifying God With Our Money - Luke 12:32-34: A church wide commitment campaign to transform the culture of our church family. | Pastor Josh Trevino

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Daniel talks about as we magnify God, we become more like Jesus.

Daniel talks about as we magnify God, we become more like Jesus.

We are in a series right now called The Core. We are looking at the core values of The Heights. Last week we talked about our commitment to Scripture. This book contains every answer we need for faith and life. It is completely accurate and totally authoritative. Today we look at a second core value: our church wants to consistently encourage and inspire you with the worthiness of God.

Stop telling God about your problems, and start telling your problems about your God.

This was an open mic night at our weekly "Connect" meeting. Erin shared a few awesome thoughts on thanksgiving and opened it up to the students afterwards - their stories are great!

We have to magnify God's nameIn our private livesIn our public livesTime:MorningMinister:Rev. W.B. SlompTexts:Belgic Confession: Article 29Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 36Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 37