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Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 30:36

Peter's VisionHoly Moments • May 15, 2022Teacher: Dave Brown--3 Basic Questions to Ask When Reading Scripture1. What's the background?2. What's happening in the text?3. What does that mean for me today? Acts 8:1 NIV“On [the day Stephen was stoned] a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.”Acts 10:9-23 NIVAbout noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles and birds. Then a voice told him, “Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.”“Surely not, Lord!” Peter replied. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven. While Peter was wondering about the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found out where Simon's house was and stopped at the gate. They called out, asking if Simon who was known as Peter was staying there.While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Simon, three[a] men are looking for you. So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them.”Peter went down and said to the men, “I'm the one you're looking for. Why have you come?” The men replied, “We have come from Cornelius the centurion. He is a righteous and God-fearing man, who is respected by all the Jewish people. A holy angel told him to ask you to come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say.” Then Peter invited the men into the house to be his guests.What's Happening in the Text?Acts 10:44-45 NIVWhile Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all The Who heard the message. The circumcised believers [Jewish believers] who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles.What does it mean for today?Jesus is for me too!1. God is Faithful.Genesis 17:1-8 NIVWhen Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.”Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram[b]; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you. I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. The whole land of Canaan, where you now reside as a foreigner, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God.Romans 8:35, 37-39 NIVWho shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.2. God's faithfulness is not limited to our understanding.Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.3. When we see the Holy Spirit move; we need to get on board.Acts 11:15-18 NIVAs I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning…So if God gave them the same gift he gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could stand in God's way? When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God saying, “So then, even to the Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to salvation.

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Help My Unbelief - Dealing With Doubt | Week 2

Bannockburn Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 42:09

John 6:60–69 (NIV) On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you? Then what if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before! The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life. Yet there are some of you who do not believe.” For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray him. He went on to say, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled them.” From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.” Three considerations when we struggle in a season of doubt: 1. Consider our motives for following Jesus. Following Jesus for the material benefits. Following Jesus with a mob mentality. Jesus is not as concerned about how many followers He has as much as the kind of followers He has. 2. Consider the trust level required. 3. Consider the alternatives. Everyone has to go somewhere. To walk away from Jesus is at the same time rejecting everything about Jesus. To walk away from Jesus is at the same time embracing another worldview system entirely. There is no such thing as a worldview structure that is doubt free.

21 Days of Payer: Day 10 Divine Appointments

Revival Life Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 2:53

DAY 10: Prayer Point: Divine Appointments Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37 Luk 10:25-37 NIV On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” (26) What is written in the Law? he replied. “How do you read it?” (27) He answered: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind' […] The post 21 Days of Payer: Day 10 Divine Appointments appeared first on Revival Life Church Boca Raton, FL.

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“GO!”

Bikers Church Cape Town

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 20:55

“GO” This is more than a Theme for a year; it's a life time commitment. The most effective way to do it, is to just “do it” Matthew 28:19 (NIV) - 19 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, This instruction is very clear; however, it would appear the problem lies by the implementation of this command, not a suggestion. Acts 4:12 (NIV) - 12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” If we don't “Go” how will mankind be saved? What is God's heart toward the lost? 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV) – The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 1 Timothy 2:4-5 (NIV) – 4Who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus. John 3 :16-17 (NIV) – 16For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. The question is, why would God delay the coming of the Lord, when I'm sure He knows it is impossible that the whole world will repent? The only answer can be, that God knows it is POSSIBLE This is where you and I come into God's great plan of salvation We have been called to “GO” 2 Corinthians 5:19-20 (NIV) – 19That God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 20We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as through God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. I thought about calling this message “It's Time to Go” but I was afraid you'd get up and leave. But one thing is for sure: We have reached a great crossroad as a church… We have come to a STOP sign - and pause for the cause. We look right and left and consider God's will, we must not just sit and idle, we should rather turn the throttle and say, it's GO time! Mark 16:15 - “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. What are the first 2 letters of the gospel? GO! Psalm 126:6 - Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy carrying sheaves with them. Nothing happens until we go! If no one reaches no one get touched Acts 5:20 - Go, stand, and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. Most Christians are standing, but you must stand out. Many Christians are breaking some ground; but you must breakthrough. Not many are going, don't you be one of them! God reminded me of the Prophet Jonah. How similar this story is to many Christians today? Jonah 1:1-5 (NIV) – The word of the Lord cam to Jonah son of Amittai: 2”Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord. 4Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. 5All the sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. NOTICE GOD called him!! When God said GO to Nineveh – Jonah decided to Go to Tarshish Verse 2: You must be aware that God sees the ungodly world and how desperately they need to hear about the Saviour. What we learn from Jonah is that there are consequences to our disobedience Verse 5: Notice the indifference of Jonah The sailors were struggling for their lives, and Jonah had the answer -- he was taking a nap! Romans 13:11 (NIV) – And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber. Because our salvation is nearer now that when we first believed. Is Jonah's life a reflection of your life. How many people will end up in hell because you didn't go What are the regular excuses you make because you are not Going? Jonah 4:2 (NIV) – He prayed to the Lord, “Isn't this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity. What are you allowing into your life that is causing you to choose comfort, convenience, avoidance? What are you afraid of when it comes to sharing your faith? 2 Timothy 3:12 (NIV) – On fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. Do you really believe that you are called to GO?

This Will be a Sign to You (Christmas day 2021 - Service in the Dome)

Weekly Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 12:11

By Charlie Lacey | Luke 2: 1-20Luke 2: 1-20 (NIV)On the night Jesus was born, angels appeared to a group of Shepherds in the hills above Bethlehem and announced the most joyful news that the world has ever heard. A Saviour has been born! Since that day, so much has pointed to the fact that these events are true and that Jesus came into the world to bring us back into a right relationship with God.

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14. Discernment : Reading The Room - 9 Spiritual Gifts

Lifehouse Tokyo ライフハウス東京

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 22:52

1 Cor 12:8-10 NIV 8.To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9.to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10.to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues (languages) and to still another the interpretation of tongues (languages). We live in a Physical world, with a spiritual reality. a discernment (diakrisis - conclusion between different options) Heb 5:14 NIV But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. Answers the Question: —> What at work here? one of 3 answers. Either:- 1.God? 2.Evil? 3.human attitudes/personality? Some call it 'seeing in the Spirit'. OT examples: 2 Ki 6:8-18 NIV Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a place.” 9 The man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down there.” 10 So the king of Israel checked on the place indicated by the man of God. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places. 11 This enraged the king of Aram. He summoned his officers and demanded of them, “Tell me! Which of us is on the side of the king of Israel?” 12 “None of us, my lord the king,” said one of his officers, “but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” 13 “Go, find out where he is,” the king ordered, “so I can send men and capture him.” The report came back: “He is in Dothan.” 14 Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by night and surrounded the city. 15 When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked. 16 “Don't be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 18 As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Strike this army with blindness.” So he struck them with blindness, as Elisha had asked. Jesus knew all influences. Jn 2:23-25 NIV Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, many people saw the signs he was performing and believed in his name. https://biblehub.com/niv/john/2.htm#footnotes (d) http://biblehub.com/john/2-24.htm (24)But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people. http://biblehub.com/john/2-25.htm (25)He did not need any testimony about mankind, for he knew what was in each person. Lk 10:25-28 NIV On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”http://biblehub.com/luke/10-26.htm (26)“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”http://biblehub.com/luke/10-27.htm (27)He answered, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind' https://biblehub.com/niv/luke/10.htm#footnotes (c) ; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' https://biblehub.com/niv/luke/10.htm#footnotes (d) ”http://biblehub.com/luke/10-28.htm (28)“You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” 1.The case of seeing evil influences. Acts 16:16-18 CEB 16 One day, when we were on the way to the place for prayer, we met a slave woman. She had a spirit that enabled her to predict the future. She made a lot of money for her owners through fortune-telling. 17 She began... Support this podcast

Ascension Sunday 2021 | Pastor Terry A. Smith

TLCC

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 58:15

Pastor Terry A. Smith Devotional Plan for: Week of May 17 - May 23 This past Sunday at TLCC we celebrated Ascension Sunday, which celebrates when Jesus ascended to heaven. Traditionally, it is celebrated as a feast and it is one of the ecumenical feasts of Christian churches, along with the celebrations of the Passion, Easter, and Pentecost. Our devotions this week focus on the passages in Luke and Acts that account for the time between Jesus's resurrection and his ascension. Monday - Read Acts 1:1-3 Acts 1:1-3 NIV: "In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God." As we study the story of the first century church our goal is not simply to learn about our ancestors in the faith. Our goal is to find the power and simplicity of the gospel. We want to find what they had. The book of Acts was written by Luke. Acts is actually the shortened name of the book. It is actually called the Acts of the Apostles, or the Acts of the Holy Spirit. Some have suggested the book could have been titled "The Continuing Acts of Jesus Christ". Luke was a physician by trade and was known as a careful historian. The details he records in this book have been verified by history and archaeology. He was a companion of the apostle Paul on a couple of his missionary journeys. What does the Book of Acts proclaim? 1. Acts tells us how the Christian movement came into beginning. Acts has been called a transitional book because it serves as a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. It is the historical link that joins the life of Christ with the growth of the Christian church. As such it answers the question many first-century observers would have asked: "Where did this new movement come from?" Luke doesn't tell us everything we might like to know, but he includes every essential detail from the earliest days of the Christian movement. This is apologetics at its best showing the readers the Christian faith is firmly rooted in the facts of history. 2. Acts shows us how the church is to respond when living in a predominately pagan culture. First, with a bold witness for the Lord Jesus Christ. That is, we are speak up and not be silent. Second, with visible love for each other. It was said of the early Christians, "Behold, how they love one another." These two things—bold witness and visible love—have been the hallmark of the church in every age of persecution and hostility. They still hold true today. 3.. Acts teaches us about the worldwide mission of the Christian church. What started in Jerusalem will one day reach to the farthest corners of the globe. That was Jesus' plan from the beginning. He always intended that his followers would take his message and go in every direction with the good news. Finally in Acts 1:3 Luke says that Jesus spoke about the Kingdom of God. As his followers we are to do the same. Our primary goal is not to change the moral focus of our country. Our primary goal is not to build great organizations or to eliminate the pain and suffering in the world. Our primary goal is not to build a greater America. Our primary goal is to tell the world about Jesus. Our job is to tell the world about God's love, forgiveness, and the new life that can be ours through Christ. This message crosses national, political, ethnic, racial, economic, and gender boundaries. Reflection Question(s): How can you be a better witness for Jesus at work, school, or in the community? - Ryan Moore – Pastor of Care Tuesday - Read Acts 1:4-8 Acts 1:4-8 NIV: "On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gif

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Encounters with Jesus: Discipleship After the Resurrection

Conversations at Valley Life Church - Valley Life Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 28:36

On Sunday, April 11, 2021, Pastor Stuart Nice shared a message in person and online via YouTube Live and Zoom. In our discussion this week, Pastor Stuart leads us in conversation from John 20:19-23 about encountering Jesus after his resurrection. In this story, Jesus surprises his disciples by appearing before them at a secret gathering. During that encounter, Jesus blesses them with peace twice and commissions them to be his ambassadors in the world by the power of the Holy Spirit.John 20:19-23 (NIV)  On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”http://bit.ly/John20_19-23NIV

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Season 3: Life Foretold, Easter 2021

Willamette Christian Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 32:58

I've accepted Jesus • https://willamette.cc/follow-christ • Let us know you made this decision, and we'll help you discover what's next! Find Community • https://willamette.cc/community • Growth happens best in community. Community Life starts this week! I'm New • https://willamette.cc/sunday/join-us-in-person/im-new • Find opportunities to engage and grow! Sermon Notes - April 4th, 2021Luke: Life Foretold - Brian Becker Luke 24:1 (NIV)On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. Luke 24:2-3 (NIV)They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus Luke 24:4 (NIV) While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. Luke 24:5-6a (NIV)In their fright, the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” Luke 24:6b-7 (NIV)Remember how he told you, while he was still with you Galilee: ”The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.“ Luke 24:8 (NIV)Then they remembered his words. Luke 11:29 (NLT)As the crowd pressed in on Jesus, he said, “This evil generation keeps asking me to show them a miraculous sign. But the only sign I will give them is the sign of Jonah. Luke 11:33 (NLT)What happened to him was a sign to the people of Nineveh that God had sent him. What happens to the Son of Man will be a sign to these people that he was sent by God. Luke 11:31 (NLT)“The queen of Sheba will stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for she came from a distant land to hear the wisdom of Solomon. Now someone greater than Solomon is here—but you refuse to listen. The story of Jonah shows us how far God will go to rescue even the worst of people. The story of the Queen of Sheba documents how far even good people have to go to come to God. Luke 11:29 (NLT)As the crowd pressed in on Jesus, he said, “This evil generation keeps asking me to show them a miraculous sign. But the only sign I will give them is the sign of Jonah. Matthew 12:40 (NLT)For as Jonah was in the belly of the great fish for three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights. Luke 11:33 (NLT)What happened to him was a sign to the people of Nineveh that God had sent him. What happens to the Son of Man will be a sign to these people that he was sent by God. Luke 11:31 (NLT)“The queen of Sheba will stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for she came from a distant land to hear the wisdom of Solomon. Now someone greater than Solomon is here—but you refuse to listen. Luke 11:32 (NLT)The people of Nineveh will also stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for they repented of their sins at the preaching of Jonah. Now someone greater than Jonah is here—but you refuse to repent.

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Hope Is Alive

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 24:59

Luke 24:13-27 (NIV) On the Road to Emmaus 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. Footnotes: [a] Luke 24:13 Or about 11 kilometers

On the Third Day

Hope Unlimited Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 72:13

On the third dayJohn 2:1 NIV On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there,Genesis 1:9-10 NLT Then God said, “Let the waters beneath the sky flow together into one place, so dry ground may appear.” And that is what happened. God called the dry ground “land” and the waters “seas.” And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:11 NLT Then God said, “Let the land sprout with vegetation—every sort of seed-bearing plant, and trees that grow seed-bearing fruit. These seeds will then produce the kinds of plants and trees from which they came.” And that is what happened.Genesis 1:12 NLT The land produced vegetation—all sorts of seed-bearing plants, and trees with seed-bearing fruit. Their seeds produced plants and trees of the same kind. And God saw that it was good. John 2:2 NIV and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. John 2:3 NIV When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”John 2:4 NIV “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” John 2:5 NIV His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”John 2:6 NIV Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. John 2:7 NIV Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.John 2:8 NIV Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” And They did so,Galatians 6:10 TPT Take advantage of every opportunity to be a blessing to others, especially to our brothers and sisters in the family of faith!John 2:9 NLT When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. John 2:10 NLT “A host always serves the best wine first,” he said. “Then, when everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensive wine. But you have kept the best until now!”John 2:11 NLT This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed his glory. And his disciples believed in him.

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The Light of the World • I Am Week 1

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 27:40

The Light of the WorldI Am | Week 1March 7, 2021 | Adam Barnett--John 7:37-38 NIV On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” John 8:12 NIV “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”1 John 1:5 AMP This is the message [of God’s promised revelation] which we have heard from Him and now announce to you, that God is Light [He is holy, His message is truthful, He is perfect in righteousness], and in Him there is no darkness at all [no sin, no wickedness, no imperfection].John 8:12 is an exclusive claim. I am the light of the world.John 8:12 is an inclusive claim. I am the light of the world.John 8:12 is a missional claim. I am the light of the world.John 8:12 is an existential claim. Whoever follows me...will have the light of life. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness.

Freedom from worry

Parkside Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 20:05

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life ? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?" Luke 12:22-26 (NIV)On this week's episode, we explore the very difficult topic of how we can have freedom from the worry of money.To listen to the corresponding sermon, please visit our YouTube channel via:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8PgM6rOgPo&t=10s

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Turn The Power On | Be Filled With Power | Andy Elmes | 21st February 2021

Family Church Gosport

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 56:15

This is week two of a series called Turn on the Power. The message today is titled Be Filled With Power. The series is about knowing the power of God and His divine ability in our daily lives. In John 7:37-39 we see Jesus making a prophetic statement for our experience the other side of the cross where we now live! – NIV “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.” In the verse here Jesus qualifies the statement by saying that this Spirit would emanate from the centre of our being, our belly, our heart, our inner most self…..So His holy spirit was not to live in buildings, but to live in those who were and are His followers. Jesus was announcing in that scripture that which was fulfilled in the day of Pentecost. A key question to ask now is how does a person experience this situation or the baptism of the Holy Spirit personally? It's profound maybe but simple as it involves faith, just as in anything we receive from God. Did we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we believed? It's not about straining, attaining or travailing but receiving! There is no Holy Spirit part 1 and part 2! The Bible says we are born of the Spirit, belong to God and His Spirit now lives in us - we are temples of the Holy Spirit. Some people unfortunately have received the baptism of salvation, but not yet experienced the baptism or the infilling of the spirit, so have not yet experienced the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Gods plan was to reposition us in salvation and empower us. The filling of the Holy Spirit is relationally oriented, rather than us being in a special place, building or meeting. We can receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the infilling of the Spirit by other people praying for as Paul did in scripture, but also by simply coming to God and asking in prayer. Often we wait for something to ‘fall on us' rather than experiencing something that God is now releasing from ‘within us'. This is not something outside of us but a releasing of that which is dwelling in our inner most parts (John 7 scripture again). Often when people don't experience the power of God or the ability of God in their lives, it's because a section of their lives has not yet been submitted to God. We must come before God saying “Lord, I will not hold back an area of my life”. We need to be being regularly refilled or infilled with the Holy Spirit just as our cars require refuelling. In Ephesians 5:18 scripture tells us to be filled with the Spirit rather than wine that leads to debauchery. Paul is telling us not to be satisfied with broken things giving momentary pleasure but with the Holy Spirit. Other translations say “Be filled with the Holy Spirit”. This is the present continuous tense, ie an ongoing reality or experience in the life we live for God. This needs to be our daily prayer. Support this podcast

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Turn The Power On | Be Filled With Power | Andy Elmes | 21st February 2021

Family Church Guildford

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 56:15

This is week two of a series called Turn on the Power. The message today is titled Be Filled With Power. The series is about knowing the power of God and His divine ability in our daily lives. In John 7:37-39 we see Jesus making a prophetic statement for our experience the other side of the cross where we now live! – NIV “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.” In the verse here Jesus qualifies the statement by saying that this Spirit would emanate from the centre of our being, our belly, our heart, our inner most self…..So His holy spirit was not to live in buildings, but to live in those who were and are His followers. Jesus was announcing in that scripture that which was fulfilled in the day of Pentecost. A key question to ask now is how does a person experience this situation or the baptism of the Holy Spirit personally? It's profound maybe but simple as it involves faith, just as in anything we receive from God. Did we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we believed? It's not about straining, attaining or travailing but receiving! There is no Holy Spirit part 1 and part 2! The Bible says we are born of the Spirit, belong to God and His Spirit now lives in us - we are temples of the Holy Spirit. Some people unfortunately have received the baptism of salvation, but not yet experienced the baptism or the infilling of the spirit, so have not yet experienced the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Gods plan was to reposition us in salvation and empower us. The filling of the Holy Spirit is relationally oriented, rather than us being in a special place, building or meeting. We can receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the infilling of the Spirit by other people praying for as Paul did in scripture, but also by simply coming to God and asking in prayer. Often we wait for something to ‘fall on us' rather than experiencing something that God is now releasing from ‘within us'. This is not something outside of us but a releasing of that which is dwelling in our inner most parts (John 7 scripture again). Often when people don't experience the power of God or the ability of God in their lives, it's because a section of their lives has not yet been submitted to God. We must come before God saying “Lord, I will not hold back an area of my life”. We need to be being regularly refilled or infilled with the Holy Spirit just as our cars require refuelling. In Ephesians 5:18 scripture tells us to be filled with the Spirit rather than wine that leads to debauchery. Paul is telling us not to be satisfied with broken things giving momentary pleasure but with the Holy Spirit. Other translations say “Be filled with the Holy Spirit”. This is the present continuous tense, ie an ongoing reality or experience in the life we live for God. This needs to be our daily prayer. Support this podcast

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Turn The Power On | Be Filled With Power | Andy Elmes | 21st February 2021

Family Church Bridgemary

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 56:15

This is week two of a series called Turn on the Power. The message today is titled Be Filled With Power. The series is about knowing the power of God and His divine ability in our daily lives. In John 7:37-39 we see Jesus making a prophetic statement for our experience the other side of the cross where we now live! – NIV “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.” In the verse here Jesus qualifies the statement by saying that this Spirit would emanate from the centre of our being, our belly, our heart, our inner most self…..So His holy spirit was not to live in buildings, but to live in those who were and are His followers. Jesus was announcing in that scripture that which was fulfilled in the day of Pentecost. A key question to ask now is how does a person experience this situation or the baptism of the Holy Spirit personally? It's profound maybe but simple as it involves faith, just as in anything we receive from God. Did we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we believed? It's not about straining, attaining or travailing but receiving! There is no Holy Spirit part 1 and part 2! The Bible says we are born of the Spirit, belong to God and His Spirit now lives in us - we are temples of the Holy Spirit. Some people unfortunately have received the baptism of salvation, but not yet experienced the baptism or the infilling of the spirit, so have not yet experienced the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Gods plan was to reposition us in salvation and empower us. The filling of the Holy Spirit is relationally oriented, rather than us being in a special place, building or meeting. We can receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the infilling of the Spirit by other people praying for as Paul did in scripture, but also by simply coming to God and asking in prayer. Often we wait for something to ‘fall on us' rather than experiencing something that God is now releasing from ‘within us'. This is not something outside of us but a releasing of that which is dwelling in our inner most parts (John 7 scripture again). Often when people don't experience the power of God or the ability of God in their lives, it's because a section of their lives has not yet been submitted to God. We must come before God saying “Lord, I will not hold back an area of my life”. We need to be being regularly refilled or infilled with the Holy Spirit just as our cars require refuelling. In Ephesians 5:18 scripture tells us to be filled with the Spirit rather than wine that leads to debauchery. Paul is telling us not to be satisfied with broken things giving momentary pleasure but with the Holy Spirit. Other translations say “Be filled with the Holy Spirit”. This is the present continuous tense, ie an ongoing reality or experience in the life we live for God. This needs to be our daily prayer. Support this podcast

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Turn The Power On | Be Filled With Power | Andy Elmes | 21st February 2021

Family Church Waterlooville

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 56:15

This is week two of a series called Turn on the Power. The message today is titled Be Filled With Power. The series is about knowing the power of God and His divine ability in our daily lives. In John 7:37-39 we see Jesus making a prophetic statement for our experience the other side of the cross where we now live! – NIV “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.” In the verse here Jesus qualifies the statement by saying that this Spirit would emanate from the centre of our being, our belly, our heart, our inner most self…..So His holy spirit was not to live in buildings, but to live in those who were and are His followers. Jesus was announcing in that scripture that which was fulfilled in the day of Pentecost. A key question to ask now is how does a person experience this situation or the baptism of the Holy Spirit personally? It's profound maybe but simple as it involves faith, just as in anything we receive from God. Did we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we believed? It's not about straining, attaining or travailing but receiving! There is no Holy Spirit part 1 and part 2! The Bible says we are born of the Spirit, belong to God and His Spirit now lives in us - we are temples of the Holy Spirit. Some people unfortunately have received the baptism of salvation, but not yet experienced the baptism or the infilling of the spirit, so have not yet experienced the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Gods plan was to reposition us in salvation and empower us. The filling of the Holy Spirit is relationally oriented, rather than us being in a special place, building or meeting. We can receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the infilling of the Spirit by other people praying for as Paul did in scripture, but also by simply coming to God and asking in prayer. Often we wait for something to ‘fall on us' rather than experiencing something that God is now releasing from ‘within us'. This is not something outside of us but a releasing of that which is dwelling in our inner most parts (John 7 scripture again). Often when people don't experience the power of God or the ability of God in their lives, it's because a section of their lives has not yet been submitted to God. We must come before God saying “Lord, I will not hold back an area of my life”. We need to be being regularly refilled or infilled with the Holy Spirit just as our cars require refuelling. In Ephesians 5:18 scripture tells us to be filled with the Spirit rather than wine that leads to debauchery. Paul is telling us not to be satisfied with broken things giving momentary pleasure but with the Holy Spirit. Other translations say “Be filled with the Holy Spirit”. This is the present continuous tense, ie an ongoing reality or experience in the life we live for God. This needs to be our daily prayer. Support this podcast

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Turn The Power On | Be Filled With Power | Andy Elmes | 21st February 2021

Family Church Waterlooville

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 56:15

This is week two of a series called Turn on the Power. The message today is titled Be Filled With Power. The series is about knowing the power of God and His divine ability in our daily lives. In John 7:37-39 we see Jesus making a prophetic statement for our experience the other side of the cross where we now live! – NIV “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.” In the verse here Jesus qualifies the statement by saying that this Spirit would emanate from the centre of our being, our belly, our heart, our inner most self…..So His holy spirit was not to live in buildings, but to live in those who were and are His followers. Jesus was announcing in that scripture that which was fulfilled in the day of Pentecost. A key question to ask now is how does a person experience this situation or the baptism of the Holy Spirit personally? It's profound maybe but simple as it involves faith, just as in anything we receive from God. Did we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we believed? It's not about straining, attaining or travailing but receiving! There is no Holy Spirit part 1 and part 2! The Bible says we are born of the Spirit, belong to God and His Spirit now lives in us - we are temples of the Holy Spirit. Some people unfortunately have received the baptism of salvation, but not yet experienced the baptism or the infilling of the spirit, so have not yet experienced the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Gods plan was to reposition us in salvation and empower us. The filling of the Holy Spirit is relationally oriented, rather than us being in a special place, building or meeting. We can receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the infilling of the Spirit by other people praying for as Paul did in scripture, but also by simply coming to God and asking in prayer. Often we wait for something to ‘fall on us' rather than experiencing something that God is now releasing from ‘within us'. This is not something outside of us but a releasing of that which is dwelling in our inner most parts (John 7 scripture again). Often when people don't experience the power of God or the ability of God in their lives, it's because a section of their lives has not yet been submitted to God. We must come before God saying “Lord, I will not hold back an area of my life”. We need to be being regularly refilled or infilled with the Holy Spirit just as our cars require refuelling. In Ephesians 5:18 scripture tells us to be filled with the Spirit rather than wine that leads to debauchery. Paul is telling us not to be satisfied with broken things giving momentary pleasure but with the Holy Spirit. Other translations say “Be filled with the Holy Spirit”. This is the present continuous tense, ie an ongoing reality or experience in the life we live for God. This needs to be our daily prayer. Support this podcast

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Turn The Power On | Be Filled With Power | Andy Elmes | 21st February 2021

Family Church Havant

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 56:15

This is week two of a series called Turn on the Power. The message today is titled Be Filled With Power. The series is about knowing the power of God and His divine ability in our daily lives. In John 7:37-39 we see Jesus making a prophetic statement for our experience the other side of the cross where we now live! – NIV “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.” In the verse here Jesus qualifies the statement by saying that this Spirit would emanate from the centre of our being, our belly, our heart, our inner most self…..So His holy spirit was not to live in buildings, but to live in those who were and are His followers. Jesus was announcing in that scripture that which was fulfilled in the day of Pentecost. A key question to ask now is how does a person experience this situation or the baptism of the Holy Spirit personally? It's profound maybe but simple as it involves faith, just as in anything we receive from God. Did we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we believed? It's not about straining, attaining or travailing but receiving! There is no Holy Spirit part 1 and part 2! The Bible says we are born of the Spirit, belong to God and His Spirit now lives in us - we are temples of the Holy Spirit. Some people unfortunately have received the baptism of salvation, but not yet experienced the baptism or the infilling of the spirit, so have not yet experienced the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Gods plan was to reposition us in salvation and empower us. The filling of the Holy Spirit is relationally oriented, rather than us being in a special place, building or meeting. We can receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the infilling of the Spirit by other people praying for as Paul did in scripture, but also by simply coming to God and asking in prayer. Often we wait for something to ‘fall on us' rather than experiencing something that God is now releasing from ‘within us'. This is not something outside of us but a releasing of that which is dwelling in our inner most parts (John 7 scripture again). Often when people don't experience the power of God or the ability of God in their lives, it's because a section of their lives has not yet been submitted to God. We must come before God saying “Lord, I will not hold back an area of my life”. We need to be being regularly refilled or infilled with the Holy Spirit just as our cars require refuelling. In Ephesians 5:18 scripture tells us to be filled with the Spirit rather than wine that leads to debauchery. Paul is telling us not to be satisfied with broken things giving momentary pleasure but with the Holy Spirit. Other translations say “Be filled with the Holy Spirit”. This is the present continuous tense, ie an ongoing reality or experience in the life we live for God. This needs to be our daily prayer. Support this podcast

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Turn The Power On | Be Filled With Power | Andy Elmes | 21st February 2021

Family Church Portsmouth

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 56:15

This is week two of a series called Turn on the Power. The message today is titled Be Filled With Power. The series is about knowing the power of God and His divine ability in our daily lives. In John 7:37-39 we see Jesus making a prophetic statement for our experience the other side of the cross where we now live! – NIV “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.” In the verse here Jesus qualifies the statement by saying that this Spirit would emanate from the centre of our being, our belly, our heart, our inner most self…..So His holy spirit was not to live in buildings, but to live in those who were and are His followers. Jesus was announcing in that scripture that which was fulfilled in the day of Pentecost. A key question to ask now is how does a person experience this situation or the baptism of the Holy Spirit personally? It's profound maybe but simple as it involves faith, just as in anything we receive from God. Did we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we believed? It's not about straining, attaining or travailing but receiving! There is no Holy Spirit part 1 and part 2! The Bible says we are born of the Spirit, belong to God and His Spirit now lives in us - we are temples of the Holy Spirit. Some people unfortunately have received the baptism of salvation, but not yet experienced the baptism or the infilling of the spirit, so have not yet experienced the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Gods plan was to reposition us in salvation and empower us. The filling of the Holy Spirit is relationally oriented, rather than us being in a special place, building or meeting. We can receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the infilling of the Spirit by other people praying for as Paul did in scripture, but also by simply coming to God and asking in prayer. Often we wait for something to ‘fall on us' rather than experiencing something that God is now releasing from ‘within us'. This is not something outside of us but a releasing of that which is dwelling in our inner most parts (John 7 scripture again). Often when people don't experience the power of God or the ability of God in their lives, it's because a section of their lives has not yet been submitted to God. We must come before God saying “Lord, I will not hold back an area of my life”. We need to be being regularly refilled or infilled with the Holy Spirit just as our cars require refuelling. In Ephesians 5:18 scripture tells us to be filled with the Spirit rather than wine that leads to debauchery. Paul is telling us not to be satisfied with broken things giving momentary pleasure but with the Holy Spirit. Other translations say “Be filled with the Holy Spirit”. This is the present continuous tense, ie an ongoing reality or experience in the life we live for God. This needs to be our daily prayer. Support this podcast

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Turn The Power On | Be Filled With Power | Andy Elmes | 21st February 2021

Family Church Waterside

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 56:15

This is week two of a series called Turn on the Power. The message today is titled Be Filled With Power. The series is about knowing the power of God and His divine ability in our daily lives. In John 7:37-39 we see Jesus making a prophetic statement for our experience the other side of the cross where we now live! – NIV “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.” In the verse here Jesus qualifies the statement by saying that this Spirit would emanate from the centre of our being, our belly, our heart, our inner most self…..So His holy spirit was not to live in buildings, but to live in those who were and are His followers. Jesus was announcing in that scripture that which was fulfilled in the day of Pentecost. A key question to ask now is how does a person experience this situation or the baptism of the Holy Spirit personally? It's profound maybe but simple as it involves faith, just as in anything we receive from God. Did we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we believed? It's not about straining, attaining or travailing but receiving! There is no Holy Spirit part 1 and part 2! The Bible says we are born of the Spirit, belong to God and His Spirit now lives in us - we are temples of the Holy Spirit. Some people unfortunately have received the baptism of salvation, but not yet experienced the baptism or the infilling of the spirit, so have not yet experienced the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Gods plan was to reposition us in salvation and empower us. The filling of the Holy Spirit is relationally oriented, rather than us being in a special place, building or meeting. We can receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the infilling of the Spirit by other people praying for as Paul did in scripture, but also by simply coming to God and asking in prayer. Often we wait for something to ‘fall on us' rather than experiencing something that God is now releasing from ‘within us'. This is not something outside of us but a releasing of that which is dwelling in our inner most parts (John 7 scripture again). Often when people don't experience the power of God or the ability of God in their lives, it's because a section of their lives has not yet been submitted to God. We must come before God saying “Lord, I will not hold back an area of my life”. We need to be being regularly refilled or infilled with the Holy Spirit just as our cars require refuelling. In Ephesians 5:18 scripture tells us to be filled with the Spirit rather than wine that leads to debauchery. Paul is telling us not to be satisfied with broken things giving momentary pleasure but with the Holy Spirit. Other translations say “Be filled with the Holy Spirit”. This is the present continuous tense, ie an ongoing reality or experience in the life we live for God. This needs to be our daily prayer. Support this podcast

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God gives free refills.

Bikers Church Cape Town

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 31:23

YouTube Link: God gives free refills. “God chose me because I was weak enough.” Hudson Taylor By: Pastor George Lehman Mark 2:17 (NIV) – On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” A distraught patient called her physician. “Tell me, Doctor, do I have to take the medication you prescribed for the rest of my life” “Yes, that’s right,” the doctor replied. “Then how serious is my condition?” the woman wanted to know. “Why do you ask?” “Because” the patient cried, “I just picked up my prescription and it’s marked ‘no refills!’” There are times we think God has left us. Have you ever experienced that feeling of ‘emptiness’? (You can do with a refill from God). Just ask someone who just bit a ‘red hot chilli’ and has an empty glass of water. Or when you’re travelling down the fast lane and your bike stops because you forgot to put in fuel – your fuel tank shows ‘empty’. The stress of ‘empty’ when your bank account is empty and you still have stop orders to come off. As Christians we also, at times, have to deal with the feeling of an ‘empty dwindling faith’. I know faith is supposed to grow and not dwindle but we all experience faith famines at one or other time in our walk with God. That feeling of emptiness. The good news is, you’re not alone. You can draw comfort to know some of the great heroes of the bible saw their faith dwindle. An amazing example was John the Baptist. Matthew 11:11 (LB) - Truly, of all men ever born, none shines more brightly than John the Baptist… He was a mighty preacher – boldly and courageously challenged people to repent. He clearly knew who Jesus was and why He came. Matthew 3:8 (NLT) – Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God. John1:29 (Amp) - The next day John saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Look! There is the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sin of the world!” Later, circumstances were not so great – John finds himself in prison. Suddenly, the truth wasn’t so clear anymore. In fact John was in Prison because of his believe in Jesus was strong. John experienced an emptiness – his faith began to dwindle. Luke 7:18-19 (Amp) - And John's disciples brought him [who was now in prison] word of all these things. And John summoned to him a certain two of his disciples and sent them to the Lord, saying, Are You He Who is to come, or shall we [continue to] look for another? John’s question makes us realise that the radical followers of Jesus need a ‘faith refill’ too! Let me remind you: David Abraham / Moses The prophets (Elisha / Jeremiah) So many heroes of the bible needed a ‘refill’. So, don’t feel too bad if you feel that way at times. Sometimes you may feel so useless, like a failure, ‘what an excuse for a Christian I am’. Giving up becomes a serious option in your mind. Here’s more good news Jesus gave John’s messengers a specific answer - it holds the key to ‘refilling’ your faith. Luke 7:22 (Amp) - So He replied to them, Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the good news (the Gospel) preached to them. Jesus never dragged out his favourite sermon file or all the prophetic words He could have quoted. John needed a life-line, not a lecture. He told John to look again at what He (Jesus) was accomplishing. Question: Can it be that simple to replenish your faith? If there was more, Jesus would have said so. He would have given John a detailed plan, or a list of requirements. Jesus was fully aware of John’s emptiness. Nothing has changed after all these years. ‘Faith refills’ are still free and can still be accomplished by focusing on Jesus. Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV) - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Don’t over-complicate the process. So many people think to get a ‘faith refill’ - something so valuable and so precious they must get it through some physical effort; more religious activities; restart our daily devotions for the thousandth time; get another Christian book; and we come and re-commit again and again and again… All these crazy activities, even well intentioned, will: - Sap your strength. - Dull your senses. - We will miss out on His small, still voice with all the noise. Luke 10:38-42 (Amp) - Now while they were on their way, it occurred that Jesus entered a certain village, and a woman named Martha received and welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord's feet and was listening to His teaching. But Martha [overly occupied and too busy] was distracted with much serving; and she came up to Him and said, Lord, is it nothing to You that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me [to lend a hand and do her part along with me]! But the Lord replied to her by saying, Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; There is need of only one or but a few things. Mary has chosen the good portion [that which is to her advantage], which shall not be taken away from her. God is calling us to ‘refill our faith’ by sitting at Jesus’ feet. And as Jesus said to John, that we will see again what Jesus did and is doing; what He said and the difference He makes in people’s lives. So that we can, once again, remind ourselves why we fell in love with Him in the first place. When that happens, mark my words: - You will be changed. - Your strength will be renewed. - Your passion will be re-kindled. - Your joy will be restored. - And your faith will be refilled. - o O o -

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Following Together | Responding When Jesus Speaks | PART 9

Avalon Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 42:05

While following Jesus is hearing and obeying, the Israelites are a constant example that it is impossible to do so in our own strength. We need to abide. Series: Following Together, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Exodus 19:3-20, Luke 11:28, Exodus 19:4, Exodus 19:5, Exodus 19:6, Exodus 19:7-8, Exodus 19:16, Exodus 19:18, Exodus 19:19, Exodus 19:20, Exodus 32:1, John 15:5, Video: https://www.facebook.com/avalonchurch/videos/1240313883008582, Webpage: https://www.avalonchurch.org/sermons/following-together-responding-when-jesus-speaks-part-9/, Discussion Questions: 2020-10-18_following-together-part-9_discussion-questions.pdf, Notes: Jesus said, Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and obey it. –Luke 11:28.... The Lord called to Moses from the mountain and said, “Give these instructions to thefamily of Jacob; announce it to the descendants of Israel: –Exodus 19:3 (NLT)‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians. You know how I carried you on eagles’ wingsand brought you to myself. –Exodus 19:4 (NLT)Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure fromamong all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me. –Exodus 19:5 (NLT)And you will be my kingdom of priests, my holy nation.’ This is the message you must giveto the people of Israel.” –Exodus 19:6 (NLT)The people all responded together, “We will do everything the Lord has said.” So Mosesbrought their answer back to the Lord. Exodus 19:7-8 (NIV)On the morning of the third day, thunder roared and lightning flashed, and a dense cloudcame down on the mountain. There was a long, loud blast from a ram’s horn, and all thepeople trembled. –Exodus 19:16 (NLT)All of Mount Sinai was covered with smoke because the Lord had descended on it in theform of fire. The smoke billowed into the sky like smoke from a brick kiln, and the wholemountain shook violently. –Exodus 19:18 (NLT)As the blast of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God thunderedhis reply. –Exodus 19:19 (NLT)The Lord came down on the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the top of themountain. So Moses climbed the mountain. –Exodus 19:20 (NLT)When the people saw how long it was taking Moses to come back down the mountain,they gathered around Aaron. “Come on,” they said, “make us some gods who can lead us.We don’t know what happened to this fellow Moses, who brought us here from the land ofEgypt.” –Exodus 32:1 (NLT)“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear muchfruit; apart from me you can do nothing. –John 15:5 (NLT)Ask yourself: What is the focus of your story? How much of your story is Jesus’ story?

#11 - The Gospel of John

Daily Read

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 10:03

John 4:27-42 (NIV) On today's episode of Daily Read, we pick up on the third and final section of the story of the woman at the well. When John first introduces us to the woman at the well through this tense cross-cultural moment with Jesus, what with her being socially ostracized with a complicated marital status, you don't get the impression that this would be the first evangelist to the Samaritan people. But you'd be wrong. For most of us, the agrarian life of the 1st century is extremely difficult to imagine. But there is a reason that most agrarian cultures in the world hold celebrations at harvest time. Imagine the waiting, imagine that your very sense of time is based on where you are in relationship to harvest. In this passage, John's gospel is telling us that harvest time has come! Not just for the Samaritans, but for the whole world. ----------REFLECT---------- 1. You can almost image the disciples scratching their heads when Jesus tells them to look at the fields. In what ways do you struggle to see the harvest fields today? 2. This Samaritan woman doesn't really have the credentials one might expect in a representative of Jesus, but her testimony transforms her town. How does this story challenge how you see who's fit to represent Jesus? 3. Up until now in Chapter 4, Jesus is talking about water that doesn't come from wells and food that we don't know about…. What would it look like to bring your thirsts to Jesus and ask him for a drink? What would it take to become satisfied by the food that he eats? ----------CONNECT---------- IVP Daily Devotionals ivalabama.org >> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dailyread/message

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Spiritual Thirst • John Week 6

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 13:09

Spiritual ThirstJohn | Week 6June 21, 2020 | Bill Clark--John 7:16 NIV My teaching is not my own, it comes from him who sent me.Jesus claimed he was speaking for God, not about him.John 7:37-39 NIV On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.Everyone has spiritual thirst—they may just not know it.What if there is a God?

GO – 2

LOVE JOY CHURCH

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 30:24

Mark 16:15 (NLT) …“Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” Acts 1:8 (NIV) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Growing pains Acts 8:1-8 (NIV)…On that day a great […]

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Episode 2 - Grieving by yourself (You are honoured and God loves you!)

Grieving With Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 23:56

How do you rely on God when you feel overwhelmed? We don’t want to make it seem like it’s a walk in the park but the Word promises us that: “When we pass through the waters, God will be with us; and when we pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over us. When we walk through the fire, we will not be burned; the flames will not set us ablaze. For He is the Lord our God, the Holy One of Israel, our Savior...” – ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43:2-3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ On this episode of Grieving with Jesus, Jola and Mobolaji share how they handled their frustration after loving a loved one. Listen and be encouraged! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jola-mobolaji/message

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The Emmaus Road

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020

Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) On the Road to Emmaus 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread. Footnotes: Luke 24:13 Or about 11 kilometers

How The Resurrection Changes Everything

Providence Christian Church - The Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 29:27

“When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, ‘He is out of his mind.’”Mark 3:21 (NIV) “On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.”Luke 24:1-3 (NIV) Because of the resurrection we can… Experience new life. “While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!Luke 24:4-6 (NIV) Experience new peace. “When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.” Luke 24:9-11 (NIV) “While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 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 24:36-39 (NIV)

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3 Words for a New Season 新しいシーズンのために3つの言葉

Lifehouse Osaka ライフハウス大阪

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 29:46

2019/7/14 Ps Luke Kennedy ルーク　ケネディ牧師 Categories: Video: https://osaka.mylifehouse.com/tv/message/3-words-for-a-new-season 3 Words For A New Season New Season - Spring New Word - Reiwa New Moment 1.Sing (Isaiah 54:1 NIV) "Sing, barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy, you who were never in labor; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband," says the Lord. (Acts 16:25-26 NIV) About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. (26) Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone's chains came loose. 2.Stretch (Isaiah 54:2-3 NIV) "Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. (3) For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in their desolate cities. (Luke 6:6-10 NIV) On another Sabbath he went into the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was shriveled. (7) The Pharisees and the teachers of the law were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal on the Sabbath. (8) But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said to the man with the shriveled hand, "Get up and stand in front of everyone." So he got up and stood there. (9) Then Jesus said to them, "I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?" (10) He looked around at them all, and then said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He did so, and his hand was completely restored. 3.Re-imagine (Isaiah 54:4 NIV) "Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. (Matthew 16:18-19 NIV) And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. (19) I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." (Ephesians 3:20 NIV) Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 新しいシーズンのために3つの言葉新しいシーズン - 春新しい言葉 - 令和新しい瞬間（時） 1.歌う (イザヤ 54:1 JCB) 「子どものない女よ、歌え。エルサレムよ、大声を張り上げ、喜びの歌を歌え。今や、捨てられた女のほうが、夫のある女より、祝福されているからだ。 (使徒16:25-26 JCB) 真夜中ごろ、パウロとシラスは、主に祈ったり、賛美歌をうたったりしていました。ほかの囚人たちもじっと聞き入っています。その時です。(26)突然、大地震が起こりました。牢獄は土台からぐらぐら揺れ動き、戸という戸は開き、囚人たちの鎖もはずれてしまいました。 2.引き延ばす (イザヤ 54:2-3 JCB)住まいを広げ、部屋を造れ。(3)以前の着物は小さくなり、今にもはち切れそうだ。あなたの子孫は、外国の捕虜になっていた間荒れはてていた町々を取り戻し、祖国を占領していた国々を支配するようになる。 (ルカ 6:6-10 JCB) 今度は別の安息日のことです。イエスは会堂で教えておられました。ちょうどそこに、右手の不自由な男が居合わせました。(7)安息日だというので、律法の専門家やパリサイ人たちは、イエスがこの男を治すかどうか、様子をうかがっていました。何とかしてイエスを訴える口実を見つけようと必死だったのです。(8)彼らの魂胆を見抜いたイエスは、その男に、「さあ、みんなの真ん中に立ちなさい」とお命じになりました。男が言われたとおりにすると、(9)イエスはパリサイ人たちに、「ひとつ聞きたいのですが、安息日に良いことをするのと悪いことをするのと、どちらが正しいでしょうか。人のいのちを救うのと、いのちを奪うのと、どちらが正しいでしょうか」とお尋ねになりました。(10)それから、会衆をぐるりと見回し、男に、「さあ、手を伸ばしなさい」と言われました。男がそのとおりにすると、なんと彼の右手はすっかり治っていました。 3.もう一度、想像する (イザヤ 54:4 JCB) 恐れてはいけない。あなたは二度と辱めを受けない。若いころの恥も、やもめの時代の悲哀も、永久に思い出さない。 (マタイ 16:18-19 JLB) あなたはペテロ（岩）です。わたしはこの大きな岩の上にわたしの教会を建てます。地獄のどんな恐ろしい力も、わたしの教会に打ち勝つことはできません。(19) あなたに天国のかぎをあげましょう。あなたが地上でかぎをかけるなら、天でも閉じられ、あなたが地上でかぎを開けるなら、天でも開かれるのです。」 (エペソ 3:20 ALIVE訳) 神の力が私たちの内に働くとき、神は私たちが求めるものや、考えることをはるかに上回ったことを行うことができる。

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Journey into Hope

Christ Church Downend: All recordings

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019

Bible readings: Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) On the Road to Emmaus 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive.24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.

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Dense Fog A Head

Weekly Sermons by Pastor Bret Yaeger

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 29:41

1 Peter 4:1-19 (NIV) On the morning of December 11, 1990, 12 people were killed, 42 people were injured and 99 vehicles crashed when dense fog formed within just a couple of hours just north of the Exit 36 bridge on I-75 in Bradley County Tennessee. It all occurred because fog hinders our vision and […]

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Open to others: invitation and hospitality

Christ Church Downend: All recordings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018

Bible reading: Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) On the Road to Emmaus 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.

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You Asked For It, Week Two

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 38:00

“How to deal with difficult people” Again I say, don't get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. 2 Timothy 2:23-24 (NLT) 2 Types of Difficult: Difficult because they are DANGEROUS. I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. Romans 16:17 (NIV) Difficult because they are DIFFERENT. Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1-2 (NIV) Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:1-2 (NIV) We don't follow the pattern of the world. For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. Romans 12:3 (NIV) We practice self-awareness. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:4-8 (NIV) We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Romans 12:4-8 (NIV) We respect each other's differences. Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9-18 (NIV) Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:9-18 (NIV) Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Romans 12:9-18 (NIV) If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:9-18 (NIV) We have to make every effort. We leave the rest up to God. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 12:19-21 (NIV) On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Romans 12:19-21 (NIV) Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:19-21 (NIV) So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 (NIV) All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 (NIV) We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 (NIV) God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 (NIV)

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Overflowing Life From The Hand Of A Good God

COF Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 35:53

Speaker: Mark Shook Title: Overflowing Life From The Hand Of A Good God 2 WAYS TO APPROACH LIFE 1. ____________________ mindset. 2. ____________________ mindset. “My cup overflows!” Psalm 23:5 NIV “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” John 7:37-38 NIV “I am the holy Lord God, the one who rescues you. For your own good, I teach you, and I lead you along the right path. How I wish that you had obeyed my commands! Your success and good fortune would then have overflowed like a flooding river.” Isaiah 48:17-18 CEV OVERFLOWING LIFE = To be filled _______________ capacity with an _______________ supply of God’s goodness. HOW CAN I EXPERIENCE AN OVERFLOWING LIFE? 1. Stay _______________ to _______________ every day. But if you stay in me and obey my commands, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted! My true disciples produce bountiful harvests. This brings great glory to my Father. “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Live within my love. When you obey me you are living in my love, just as I obey my Father and live in his love. I have told you this so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your cup of joy will overflow!” John 15:7-11 TLB 2. Stop ________________ and start being _________________. “Do everything without complaining and arguing.” Philippians 2:14 NLT “No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 TLB 3. Stop ________________, and start being _________________. “It’s healthy to be content, but envy will eat you up.” Proverbs 14:30 CEV “Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.” Ecclesiastes 4:6 NCV 4. Stop being _________________, and start being _________________. “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. Let each one give as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion—for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace overflow to you, so that by always having enough of everything, you may overflow in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 TLV

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Finding Freedom, Week Twelve

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 46:19

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV) “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” John 4:23-24 (NIV) Intimacy Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. Deuteronomy 6:5-9 (NIV) War Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NIV) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:10-12 (NIV) For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NIV) And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. Revelation 12:11 (NKJV) A River God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. Psalm 46:1-4 (NIV) On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified. John 7:37-39 (NIV) Obedience I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding. Psalm 119:30-32 (NIV) “If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments.” John 14:15 (AMP) A Mirror But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 (NIV) Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 (NIV) And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 (NIV) People are not looking for our perfection… they are looking for our Jesus. About midnight… Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken.At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone's chains came loose. The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted, “Don't harm yourself! We are all here!”The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Acts 16:25-30 (NIV)

No More Nails-7 Mile Miracle. Pastor David Rathel. 04.08.18

Rivertown Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 38:04

NO MORE NAILS, SEVEN MILE MIRACLE, 04.08.18 Luke 24:30-35 NIV 30When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” 33They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread. John 20:19-20 NIV On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 John 20:24-25 NIV 24Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” John 20:26-28 NIV 26A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

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God's Comforting Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2017 25:43

There are big supernatural topics in the Christian faith, and when we can't understand or see them, it's difficult to know how to handle it. Bill Clark concludes our Angels series by encouraging us to look for God's unseen but comforting presence. God’s Comforting Presence Angels | Week 2 October 15, 2017 | Bill Clark The Hum of Angels What do we do with the supernatural dimensions of the Christian Faith? The presence of God, Father, Son and Spirit, is experienced every minute around the world - though God is unseen. BIG EVENT Angels Whatever else angels do — they point the way to Jesus. Luke 24:1-6 (NIV) On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!… Acts 1:10-11 (NIV) They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” When Christ returns, He will rule as God’s Son over all creation. Revelation 5:13 (NIV) Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!”

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The Burning Heart

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 31:52

Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) On the Road to Emmaus 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread. FOOTNOTES: Luke 24:13 Or about 11 kilometers

The Burning Heart

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 39:32

Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) On the Road to Emmaus 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread. FOOTNOTES: Luke 24:13 Or about 11 kilometers

The Burning Heart

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 34:34

Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) On the Road to Emmaus 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread. FOOTNOTES: Luke 24:13 Or about 11 kilometers

The Holy Spirit, Week Three: How

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2017 43:14

In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Acts 1:1-5 (NIV) On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:1-5 (NIV) Baptizo = to submerge or immerse completely On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. John 20:19-22 (NIV) Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. John 20:19-22 (NIV) I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 (NIV) Salvation = Eternal life / the Baptism of the Holy Spirit = Power in THIS life. When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:1-4 (NIV) While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” Acts 19:1-6 (NIV) They answered, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” So Paul asked, “Then what baptism did you receive? ”John's baptism,” they replied. Paul said, “John's baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” Acts 19:1-6 (NIV) On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Acts 19:1-6 (NIV) To Communicate the Gospel to other Nationalities All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren't all these who are speaking Galileans? Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? Acts 2:4-8 (NIV) To Personally Communicate with God For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 14:2 (NIV) For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding. 1 Corinthians 14:14-15 (NIV) To Strengthen other Believers I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified. 1 Corinthians 14:5 (NIV) To Strengthen Ourselves A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church. 1 Corinthians 14:4 (NLT) But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit… Jude 20 (NLT) My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God's power. 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 (NIV) We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. No, we declare God's wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began… 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 (NIV) Glory = the fullness of God “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 (NIV) But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God's deep secrets. 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 (NIV) Remove the Barriers Request Receive Release The Holy Spirit's goal is not to make you WEIRD, but to make you POWERFUL.

Love Your Neighbor

Faith Mountain Church - Old

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2017 29:01

We are commanded to love our neighbor. But what does that mean? What does loving our neighbor look like and who is our neighbor? Bill continues our Love(d) series with a great message about how we are to love those around us. All of those around us. Love Your Neighbor Love(d) | Week 3 January 22, 2017 | Bill Clark To love is itself a gift from God. Our neighbor can be anyone who has fallen into life’s ditch. Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” Love isn’t love if it doesn’t include loving our neighbors. No human being ISN’T our neighbor. Pity never helped anyone. If I were that person, what help would I wish for? Go where your heart and your head meet.

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Bring Your Gifts - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2015 42:39

How far will we go? Why do we go? What will we bring? Matthew 2:11 NIV - On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

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God Of The Underdogs, Week 4: My Past is Too Bad