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Immeasurably More // God's Blessing to You Through Christ “The Gospel is the principal article of all Christian doctrine…Most necessary is it that we know this doctrine well, teach it to others, and beat it into their heads continually.”  Martin Luther Ephesians 1:1-3 (NKJV)"Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ..." God's Blessing to You Through Christ 1.     Made You a Saint 2.     All Flow from God Through Christ to YouEphesians 1:3 (NKJV)“God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us.” James 1:17 (NKJV)“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” 3.     Are First for Your Greatest Need, Which Is Spiritual“Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ.” 4.     Are Not Going Anywhere“Spiritual Blessing...in Christ.” 

Elder Ben Stahl's sermon powerfully displays the real, true, and supernatural Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. There are many counterfeits, but there is only one truth. Galatians 1:1-12 NKJV - Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me,To the churches of Galatia:3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.Only One Gospel6 I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, 7 which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.10 For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.Call to Apostleship11 But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia!Each Lord's Day9:30am & 5:30pm203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC, 28098(704) 931-8094ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Acts‬ ‭27‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “…Paul advised them, saying, “Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives.”” ‭‭ When anyone is advising you, ask yourself ‘what is the source or the basis of the advice they're giving you?'.

1 Corinthians 1:1-2 (NKJV)Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to … Continued

S I recently gave a talk at my church and I really enjoyed preparing for that and giving the talk and thought the topic would be a good one for us to discuss on this podcast.   I'll provide a link to the entire talk which was streamed on Youtube and lasts over an hour. I encourage you to check it out since there's a lot more discussion in that than we'll have time for you on this podcast.   My intent with this Selah episode is to hit the main points from that talk, and to make some application to the workplace.   So let me start by giving some context on this talk.   In our Messianic congregation, we have worship and teaching similar to most churches.  A few things that are different than what I was used to before attending this church include that we publically read a couple chapters before the Pastor gives his teaching, then we have what we call Oneg, which is basically a potluck meal, and then we have what we call Torah Talk, which is another teaching that normally involves a lot of participation from those attending and often allows to go a little deeper into certain topics from the reading that there wasn't time for in the main teaching.   We call the readings the parashat.   Wikipedia's definition of a parashat is "a section of the Torah (Five Books of Moses) used in Jewish liturgy during a particular week. There are 54 parshas, or parashiyot in Hebrew, and the full cycle is read over the course of one Jewish year."   So we follow that Jewish tradition.  Every parashat has a traditional name which is normally a Hebrew word found in the parashat that kind of sums up the overall message from that Parashat.   My talk was based on Lev 14-15 and the Parashat was called "T'zria".  These passages are primarily about T'zaraat which is often translated as leprosy but really refers to a skin disease.    This lesson had both physical and spiritual lessons.   The first lesson was that Disease is usually contagious and therefore for the good of the whole, the infected person is quarantined.    The scriptures talk a lot about keeping ourselves unspotted from the world.   Ps 1:1 says "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;”:   In 1 Corinthians 15:33 NKJV Paul says “Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”   James 1:27 NKJV says “Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” There was a lot of discussion during this talk about how we should apply these in our lives.  It reminded me of how so often the Christian walk is filled with tension, in a good way.  In this case, we should not mingle and be spotted by unbelievers, but at the same time we are to be like Jesus and love on unbelievers and those who are entrapped by sinful lifestyles that we're not currently struggling with. I think the key in working this out is to know where we are in our walk.  If we're spiritually weak, we need to be very guarded not to let the world impact us.  If we're spiritually strong, relatively speaking, we need to be salt and light and be about the Father's business while there is light during the day, sharing the Gospel, and blessing others. This is certainly true in the workplace.  There can be a lot of temptations in the workplace and opportunities to sort of blend in and be worldly and sinful.  Our job is to be set apart, but to also always be ready give an answer to everyone who asks us the reason for the hope that we have.   In  John 17:15 NKJV Jesus said “I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one.”   One of the great things about working in the marketplace and not in "full-time" ministry is that it's so easy to live out this prayer from our Savior.   Going to work each day, we are in the world, but our job is to keep ourselves from the evil one while at work. That's just the first lesson I discussed and there were 6 lessons, but I'm going to keep this short so I can get to other parts I usually cover in my Selah episode, especially I didn't do that in the last episode. Again, if you want to hear more check out the full teaching at the link in the shownotes. https://youtu.be/ySVAHjI-hLI   E I want to use E portion of the Selah episode to stat a new series calling Essentials, scriptures we can all look to when we're frustrated, confused in our world, asking ourselves “what do I do?”  These essentials will not be specific to the workplace, I'll try to continue to reference those work specific passages in the L or Logos section. I guess you could say what's special about the passages I've selected is that they help us narrow in on what should our Christian walk look like, to serve as a guidepost for us to reflect, assess, and adjust as needed.   I'm not going to teach or comment on these scriptures but will try to let them speak for themselves and ask you to spend time meditating on these each week and ask God to show you how He wants you to apply them to your life now. I also ask you to look into the context for these passages, what comes before and after them and the mindset the original writer had.  I will intentionally keep these brief and leave it up to you to pursue and investigate the context of each.   Titus 1 For an overseer,  as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. Titus 1:7-9 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Titus%201:7-9&version=ESV   L   Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken."   You often this passage used at weddings, but I'd like to talk about teamwork in the workplace.  Do you value the members of your team at your work?  Are you a good team member?  You may be thinking, "I'm not part of a team" and my response to that is that you may be part of a team but aren't thinking about it and trying to do things on your own.   I had the priviledge to attend my 2nd Nascar race yesterday with one of my daughters and her fiance at the Martinsville Speedway, sometimes referred to as the paperclip since it's one of the short tracks still regularly used.   It was a lot of fun overall.  It rained a little when we got there but it stopped quickly and didn't delay the race very long.  One comment I have to make is that just about everyone there seemed like they were at some level of drunkeness.  The first time I went to a Nascar race I went with some people that chose to get drunk.  At the time I was still a tee-toteler and had been for a number of years, so that was awkward.  I now drink in moderation but I guess my comment was that for the most part the people I saw didn't seem very happy, and I was driving to the event and chose not to drink and it was a joy to not feel the need to include that in the event.  Just something I was thankful for in addition to having a good time with daughter.   But the main reason I bring up the race was to make an application from the verse today from Ecclesiastes. I was rooting for Chase Elliott.  He was leading after the first 2 stages of the race, which made up over half the race.  Then in the beginning of the third stage, Chase's pit crew had a slower pit time than William Byron, #24 and so coming out of the pit William Byron took the lead and he never let it go and went on to win the race.  Unfortunately Chase Elliott got kind of lost in the pack and ended up, I believe in 10th place.   This reminded me how important teamwork is.  Whether it's with our wife, or at our job, or other parts of our life, we should resist the temptation to be the Lone Ranger and take the time and effort to work well with others, which may include giving them credit or helping them to develop their skills. It will pay off for them and for us, and it's biblical, meaning it's God's way.    A https://www.patreon.com/christianmenatwork https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/christianmenatwork   H   Jokes   My friend told me he couldn't afford his water bill - I sent him a get well card

I have always been fascinated by the biographies of the Kings of Judah as told in 2 Chronicles chapters ten to thirty-six. The author summarizes each king's life with a short epitaph and one particular one has been on my mind for a while.Thus king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem and reigned. Now Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he became king; and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the Lord had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. His mother's name was Naamah an Ammonitess. And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord. 2 Chronicles 12:13-14 (NKJV)Rehoboam, the son and successor of King Solomon was the fourth king of Israel: his reign started off with the split of the united monarchy of Israel into the Northern and southern Kingdoms, Israel and Judah respectively as a result of his stubbornness and refusal to receive counsel from the elders. He later on followed God and his kingdom was established, only to abandon God after enjoying great success and prosperity. The pattern we see in Rehoboam's life of starting out well (maybe not really well in his case), honoring and depending on God and yet abandoning God in times of great prosperity is not a unique one. We see this same sequence repeated in the lives of almost all the Kings of Judah. Over the 23 years I have been a Christian, I have met a number of outstanding Christians, people whose faith and character I admired greatly. However, I have also been disturbed whenever I have found out that one of these dear ones had abandoned the faith or had become lukewarm in their walk with God! Perhaps, you too have experienced seasons of apathy towards God or know people who have walked away from the faith; this should humble us knowing that, that could just as well be us a few years down the road. On the other hand, there are also characters in the Bible who finished really strong despite how they started. Paul, who formerly opposed the gospel and relentlessly persecuted the church, at the end of his life as he sat chained in the Roman prison, well aware of his eminent execution wrote to Timothy: For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:6-8 (NKJV) Paul, at the end of his life, was confident he had run his race and finished well. Note, that Paul wrote this of himself and not someone else. I often wonder if I will be able to say the same thing about my life in that moment God calls me home! That, my friends, is the challenge I would like to leave us with my message today. What was the difference between characters who finished strong like Paul (2 Tim 4:6-8), and other Biblical characters who abandoned the faith or finished poorly? Well, someone might say, the others were Old Testament characters who did not have the indwelling presence of God, but what about New Testament characters like Demas, one of Paul's co-workers who Paul writes of in 2 Timothy 4:10: Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. I believe the answer lies in 2 Chronicles 12:14 – He did evil because he did not prepare his heart to seek the Lord. The difference between Paul and Rehoboam, I believe, was in the preparation of their hearts to seek the Lord or what we might call a commitment to an ongoing sanctification of their lives to the Lord. 1 Corinthians 10:11 tells us that the things that happened to these Biblical characters took place as examples for us and were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of ages has come. You and I are to learn from those who followed God whole heartedly to the end as well as those who did not – what they did or did not do should serve as a guide for keeping our faith burning in these end times we live in. Let us see other warnings from scripture about departing from the faith or growing cold towards God:Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron… 1 Timothy 4:1-4 (NKJV) Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God Hebrews 3:12 (NKJV)No one in their sound mind ever plans to abandon the faith and yet by not preparing our hearts to seek the Lord on a regular basis, that's exactly what we are doing. Just like water naturally flows toward the path of least resistance, we too will tend to move further from the things of God because it requires no effort. Running the race set before us and keeping the faith to the end will not magically happen, it is going to take effort and continuous preparation on our part. This should be a sobering thought! It is equally important to remember that the grace of God is available for the very purpose of enabling us run well. Titus 2:11-12 states ‘For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age.' Grace, contrary to some unbiblical teachings out there, is not a license for sin but rather what enables us live godly, and apart from the grace of God, none of us can stand to the end! Paul, in 1 Corinthians 15:10 tells us that the grace of God enabled him to labor abundantly for the kingdom, rather than to slack off! Let's look at other scriptures regarding this concept of ongoing sanctification in a believer's life:Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13 (NKJV) Steven J Cole in his commentary on this scripture writes: ‘Once we possess salvation,we must learn to hold in tension these two seemingly contradictory truths that the Bibleclearly affirms: that salvation, from start to finish, is God's work; but, also, at the sametime, salvation requires diligent effort on our part.' But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear 1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV) Peter is essentially asking us to set our hearts apart for the Lord Jesus and nothing or no one else. He is also quick to add that in times of adversity, the world will see and ask us about the blessed hope we live with as a result of this sanctification.Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you … James 4:7-8 (NKJV) Submission to the Lordship of Jesus Christ should be the posture of our hearts 24/7, and it's from that posture that we are empowered to resist Satan and stay the course. The writer of Hebrews 12:1-4 instructs us to lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, to run with endurance the race set before us looking unto Jesus. A note on weights – these are not necessarily sinful things but rather things that might slow us down or side track us in our walk with Christ. It could perhaps be the English Premier League for the young men, and that has taken the throne of God in your life or soap operas, or perhaps your jobs! See also 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (Run in such a way that you receive the prize), Ephesians 6:10-18 (Put on the whole armor of God), 2 Corinthians 7:1 (Cleanse ourselves from filthiness, perfecting holiness in the fear of God) My purpose in sharing this message is to remind us of Paul's admonition to the Corinthian church in 1 Corinthians 10:12: Therefore, let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he falls; and so, I will not labor to tell us what preparing our hearts should look like but rather highlight the importance of communion with God through prayer, meditating on the Word, living out the truth we know, plugging into Christian fellowship and being in accountable relationships with other believers as some of the ways we can pursue daily sanctification, stay the course and finish strong. Remember, no one wakes up one day and decides they are quitting the faith, but rather it is one thought, one choice, one action at a time as we drift off toward the things of this world, and that is why we are all called to a daily sanctification for as long as we live in this physical body. The song, Slow Fade, by Casting Crowns and particularly the chorus speaks into this: It's a slow fade when you give yourself awayIt's a slow fade when black and white have turned to greyThoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paidWhen you give yourself away People never crumble in a dayI leave you with Paul's encouragement in 1 Timothy 6:12 – Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. (NKJV)I pray that you will be filled with the knowledge of God's will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you will walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of Him; that you will be strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and long suffering with joy. Colossians 1:9-11Question to ponder: How is you heart today? How about your walk with the Lord lately?Pray for the Church of Christ to stand strong and to have an increasing impact on society in this dark time, not forgetting those among us who are going through trials of all kinds in this season.

That's Just Not Me... | In Jesus' Eyes Perris Valley Church 3.7.21     In the Eyes of Jesus, you are a Saint.     Ephesians 2:19 19 So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family Romans 1:7 (NKJV) To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:1 (NKJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the Saints who are in all Achaia: Philippians 1:1 (NKJV) Greeting Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the Saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons In the Eyes of Jesus, you are Appreciated. Romans 10:13-15 for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." 14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" Through the Eyes of Jesus, you are Reconciled! Romans 5:10-11 For if, while we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 11 Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. Through the Eyes of Jesus, you are Victorious! Ephesians 1:18-20 (NLT) 19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God's right hand in the heavenly realms. 1 John 5:4 (NKJV) For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. John 16:33 (NKJV) 33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 (NLT) 54 Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: "Death is swallowed up in victory.  55 O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" 56 For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. 57 But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. In the Eyes of Jesus, you are Loved. Romans 8:37-39 (NLT) 37 No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. 38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.     You can support this ministry by texting any amount to 84321. Search for Perris Valley Community Church. Your support also funds Digital Online Church, a church that reaches the world!

Day 23 - Romans 14:17 "for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." (NKJV) Paul gives us some perspective about what is and is not important when it comes to Kingdom of God, and the gifts He offers us.

Our devotion this morning comes from Philippians 3:12-14 (NKJV) Paul says he’s putting the past behind and him and channeling his time, focus and energy on reaching forward to the price of God in Christ Jesus. The question for us today is are we living our life as if there is truly a prize ahead, … Episode 98 Read More » The post Episode 98 appeared first on Josh S. Clark.

FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY How would you like to know what your driven-money is driven by? The two most anxiety stimulating topics we have is about money or sex. Both reach into the most personal spaces of our identity. For someone to talk about that space touches us in our biological nervous system. To become vulnerable and transparent about these topics reveals our emotional fragility. Why? Our primal brains are asking, “Am I safe?”, then “Do I belong?”, and finally “What can I learn?”, in that exact sequence. Money and sex makes us feel vulnerable, exposed and threatened. Because of our griefs, losses and traumas - that have been sustained over a lifetime - we are embedded with coding in our subconscious processing. Have you ever wondered why you feel such shame around your imperfections with money? What if we could help you separate from the shame-voice by safely exploring the neuroscience behind why you spend the way you spend, or save the way you save, or give the way you give? Every Jesus-follower I have ever met wants to be great managers of money, but feel they are flawed and disappointing to God. It’s time to open our hearts to Jesus’ teachings about our challenges with money and let His healing graces restore our souls!   If you can't make it next week or in person, tune in by live stream at mylifepointe.com/sermons .  BEGINS:  March 1, 2020 WHERE:  LifePointe Church | 2080 E 151st Street | Olathe (Kansas City) TIME:  10am   TODAY’S MESSAGE   FINANCIAL HABITS, PATTERNS AND FANTASIES ARE NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED OF; THEY ARE SOME OF OUR GREATEST TEACHERS! __________________  THE HEART IS WHERE EVERYTHING STARTS!   PROVERBS 4:23 NIV Above all else, GUARD YOUR HEART, for EVERYTHING YOU DO flows from it. __________________ THE ABUNDANCE OF GOOD AND THE ABUNDANCE OF PAIN COME FROM THE ABUNDANCE OF THE HEART.   LUKE 6:45 NKJV (Jesus said) A good man out of the good treasure of his HEART brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his HEART brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the HEART his mouth speaks. __________________   THE HEART HAS DRIVERS THAT WILL DEFILE OR RECONCILE.   MATTHEW 15:19-20 NKJV (Jesus said) For out of the HEART proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies. 20 These are [the things] which DEFILE a man…  __________________ HEART Soft / Hardened Good / Evil Strong / Weak Understanding / Deceived Whole / Broken Desires / Lusts Cheerful / Heavy Wise / Foolish Upright / Unyielding  __________________ IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS DRIVING YOUR HEART FOLLOW THE TRAIL OF “BREADCRUMBS” LEFT BY YOUR MONEY PATTERNS.   MATTHEW 6:21 NKJV (Jesus said) For where your TREASURE [RICHES; MONEY] is, there your HEART will be also. __________________  OUR HEART PATTERNS CAN BE FOUND IN OUR MONEY PATTERNS.   1 TIMOTHY 6:9-10 NKJV (Paul said) But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the LOVE OF MONEY is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their GREEDINESS, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.  __________________ FINANCIAL DISORDERS & MORALITY  Chronic self-defeating and self-destructive financial behaviors are not driven by our rational, thinking minds; they stem from psychological forces that are outside our conscious awareness and their roots run deep into our past. __________________  5 KEY CHILDHOOD DRIVERS   1.       RIGID AND/OR DISENGAGED FAMILY SYSTEMS 2.       ABANDONMENT 3.       PARENTS WHO WERE EMOTIONALLY ENMESHED WITH CHILDREN 4.       A HISTORY OF TRAUMA (INCLUDING FINANCIAL) 5.       ABUSE (PHYSICAL, VERBAL, SEXUAL - OVERT AND COVERT) __________________  THE CHOICE TO GROW & BE FREE  It isn’t a moral issue to have a behavior disorder; however, it is a moral issue to continue the disorder without addressing and reprocessing the root causes.  __________________ ACTIVATION Out of everything we talked about today, what is your ONE NEXT STEP that you need to take?  ASSESS THE “ROOTS” OF YOUR PRESENT CHOICES RE-SURRENDER TO GOD’S FINANCIAL PLAN PURSUE EMOTIONAL HEATLH TOWARDS MONEY  

TODAY’S MESSAGE 1 JOHN 2:20, 27 NKJV But you have an ANOINTING from the Holy One, and you know all things. ... 27 But the ANOINTING which you have received from Him ABIDES IN YOU … and you will ABIDE IN HIM. Anointing = “rub on or pour over,” or SOAKED!!   ANOINTED WITH WHAT? LUKE 4:18 NKJV (Jesus said) The SPIRIT OF THE LORD [is] upon Me, because He has ANOINTED Me… ACTS 10:38 NKJV (Peter said) … how God ANOINTED Jesus of Nazareth WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT and WITH POWER, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.   The presence of God – His Spirit – is rubbed on, poured over and abides in the believer!   JOHN 16:7; 14:16-20 NKJV [Jesus said] …It is to YOUR ADVANTAGE that I go away; for if I do not go away, THE HELPER will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.14:16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another HELPER (Comforter, Counselor, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener, and Standby) , that He may ABIDE WITH YOU FOREVER-- 17 the SPIRIT OF TRUTH, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees HIM nor knows HIM; but you know HIM, for HE dwells WITH YOU and will be IN YOU. ACTS 1:8 NKJV [Jesus said] But YOU shall RECEIVE POWER when the HOLY SPIRIT has COME UPON YOU; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.   ANOINTED WITH WHAT AND FOR WHAT? POWER TO SAY THINGS POWER TO KNOW THINGS POWER TO DO THINGS   1 CORINTHIANS 12:7-11 NKJV But the MANIFESTATION OF THE [HOLY] SPIRIT is given to each one for the PROFIT OF ALL. MANIFESTATION – to cause something to be fully known; exhibition; expression.  PROFIT OF ALL – to bring together so as to make beautiful; symphony; harmony.   PROFIT Husband / Wife Parent Christian Witness Negotiator Employee Supervisor Friend Teacher Student Church Leader Church Volunteer Evangelist   1 CORINTHIANS 12:7-11 NKJV 8 for to one is given the WORD of WISDOM through the Spirit, to another the WORD of KNOWLEDGE through the same Spirit, 9 to another (SPECIAL) FAITH by the same Spirit, to another GIFTS of HEALINGS by the same Spirit, 10 to another the working of MIRACLES, to another PROPHECY, to another DISCERNING OF SPIRITS, to another different kinds of TONGUES, to another the INTERPRETATION of tongues.   HOW DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT MANIFEST? POWER TO SAY THINGS Prophecy Different Kinds (Unknown) Tongues (Languages) Interpretation of Tongues (Languages)   POWER TO KNOW THINGS Word of Wisdom Word of Knowledge Discerning of Spirits   POWER TO DO THINGS Special Faith Gifts of Healings Working of Miracles   POWER TO KNOW THINGS  Word of Wisdom - The supernatural ability to gain INSIGHT, PERCEPTION, or INWARD KNOWING - of certain facts in the mind of God, pertaining to issues that are PAST or PRESENT, and that you would not have any other way of knowing.   Word of Knowledge - The supernatural ability to receive a revelation of God’s WISDOM, PURPOSE and DIRECTION in a situation and relates to FUTURE issues. and that you would not have any other way of knowing. Discerning of Spirits – The supernatural ability to SEE INTO THE SPIRIT REALM, enabling you to RECOGNIZE if something is DIVINE, HUMAN or SATANIC. This is not “discernment” of people’s thoughts, motives, attitudes or condition.   POWER TO DO THINGS Special Faith - The supernatural ability to BELIEVE God’s promises in an EXTRAORDINARY WAY, never doubting but remaining confident of God’s provision and protection regardless of insurmountable obstacles, and BEYOND HUMAN EFFORT. This is beyond “normal Christian faith” that we demonstrate in our everyday life of faith. Gifts of Healings - The supernatural ability to be God’s supernatural and miraculous intermediary for CURING people WITHOUT the use of NATURAL MEANS. This is not to be confused with natural medical sciences, procedures or discoveries. Working of Miracles - The supernatural ability to PERFORM INTERVENTIONS, which are perceived by observers to have NO BASIS IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF NATURE, so as to glorify God and prove that He is real. This is not to be confused with idly standing by as we watch a miracle; it is the “working” of miracles   1 CORINTHIANS 12:7-11 NKJV 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually AS HE WILLS (as he determines – NIV).   HOW DO I INCREASE THESE MANIFESTATIONS? DESIRE earnestly spiritual gifts ACTIVATIONS OF FAITH is required Energized by LOVE   1 CORINTHIANS 12:31; 1 Corinthians 14:1 NKJV [Paul said] EARNESTLY DESIRE the BEST GIFTS… 14:1 Pursue love, and DESIRE SPIRITUAL [GIFTS], but ESPECIALLY that you may PROPHESY. ROMANS 12:6 NKJV Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, [let us use them]: if PROPHECY, [let us PROPHESY] in proportion to our FAITH. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:31; 1 Corinthians 14:1 NKJV [Paul said] earnestly desire the best gifts… 14:1 Pursue LOVE, and desire SPIRITUAL [GIFTS], but ESPECIALLY that you may PROPHESY.   WHAT IF … NEXT 21 DAYS? HOLY SPIRIT WORKSHOP Pointe.info/workshops

TODAY’S MESSAGE 1 JOHN 2:20, 27 NKJV But you have an ANOINTING from the Holy One, and you know all things. ... 27 But the ANOINTING which you have received from Him ABIDES IN YOU … and you will ABIDE IN HIM. Anointing = “rub on or pour over,” or SOAKED!!   ANOINTED WITH WHAT? LUKE 4:18 NKJV (Jesus said) The SPIRIT OF THE LORD [is] upon Me, because He has ANOINTED Me… ACTS 10:38 NKJV (Peter said) … how God ANOINTED Jesus of Nazareth WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT and WITH POWER, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.   The presence of God – His Spirit – is rubbed on, poured over and abides in the believer!   JOHN 16:7; 14:16-20 NKJV [Jesus said] …It is to YOUR ADVANTAGE that I go away; for if I do not go away, THE HELPER will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.14:16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another HELPER (Comforter, Counselor, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener, and Standby) , that He may ABIDE WITH YOU FOREVER-- 17 the SPIRIT OF TRUTH, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees HIM nor knows HIM; but you know HIM, for HE dwells WITH YOU and will be IN YOU. ACTS 1:8 NKJV [Jesus said] But YOU shall RECEIVE POWER when the HOLY SPIRIT has COME UPON YOU; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.   ANOINTED WITH WHAT AND FOR WHAT? POWER TO SAY THINGS POWER TO KNOW THINGS POWER TO DO THINGS   1 CORINTHIANS 12:7-11 NKJV But the MANIFESTATION OF THE [HOLY] SPIRIT is given to each one for the PROFIT OF ALL. MANIFESTATION – to cause something to be fully known; exhibition; expression.  PROFIT OF ALL – to bring together so as to make beautiful; symphony; harmony.   PROFIT Husband / Wife Parent Christian Witness Negotiator Employee Supervisor Friend Teacher Student Church Leader Church Volunteer Evangelist   1 CORINTHIANS 12:7-11 NKJV 8 for to one is given the WORD of WISDOM through the Spirit, to another the WORD of KNOWLEDGE through the same Spirit, 9 to another (SPECIAL) FAITH by the same Spirit, to another GIFTS of HEALINGS by the same Spirit, 10 to another the working of MIRACLES, to another PROPHECY, to another DISCERNING OF SPIRITS, to another different kinds of TONGUES, to another the INTERPRETATION of tongues.   HOW DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT MANIFEST? POWER TO SAY THINGS Prophecy Different kinds (unknown) tongues (languages) Interpretation of tongues (languages)   POWER TO KNOW THINGS Word of wisdom Word of knowledge Discerning of spirits   POWER TO DO THinGS Special faith Gifts of healings Working of miracles   1 CORINTHIANS 12:7-11 NKJV 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually AS HE WILLS (as he determines – NIV).   PROPHECY  1 CORINTHIANS 14:3 NKJV But he who PROPHESIES speaks EDIFICATION and EXHORTATION and COMFORT to men. PROPHECY — the ability to communicate truth through inspired speech (in a timely and relevant manner for strengthening, encouragement and comfort)   TONGUES & INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES                            1 CORINTHIANS 12:10 NKJV …to another PROPHECY, …to another different kinds of TONGUES, to another the INTERPRETATION of tongues. TONGUES — the ability to speak a spontaneous message from God, in a language you do not know, to a person or group of people INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES — the ability to interpret a message of one who is speaking in miracle tongues into the language of the listeners as a message from God.   NUANCES OF TONGUES AND INTERPRETATION The GIFT OF TONGUES is for outward ministry, not private devotions. The GIFT OF INTERPRETATION is not a translation.   HOW DO I INCREASE THESE MANIFESTATIONS? DESIRE earnestly spiritual gifts ACTIVATIONS OF FAITH is required Energized by LOVE   1 CORINTHIANS 12:31; 1 Corinthians 14:1 NKJV [Paul said] EARNESTLY DESIRE the BEST GIFTS… 14:1 Pursue love, and DESIRE SPIRITUAL [GIFTS], but ESPECIALLY that you may PROPHESY. ROMANS 12:6 NKJV Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, [let us use them]: if PROPHECY, [let us PROPHESY] in proportion to our FAITH. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:31; 1 Corinthians 14:1 NKJV [Paul said] earnestly desire the best gifts… 14:1 Pursue LOVE, and desire SPIRITUAL [GIFTS], but ESPECIALLY that you may PROPHESY.   WHAT IF … NEXT 21 DAYS? HOLY SPIRIT WORKSHOP Pointe.info/workshops   DEVOTIONAL TONGUES? BEGIN HERE Pointe.info/Tongues

SOAKED Jesus has promised that He would never leave us or forsake us. However, Christians talk about feeling the presence of God versus not feeling the presence of God. What does this mean? To further extend the idea, Jesus talks about a concept called “the anointing.” The word “anointing” refers to God’s Spirit and means He will “rub on or pour over” us with powerful presence. In this new series SOAKED we will discover practical applications of God’s present anointing, what it is and how to activate it at home, in relationships, for breakthrough and so much more. We will see how there are nine different expressions, or manifestations, that God desires to express in our daily lives. Yet, God wants us to be sober, in knowing we have responsibility to activate; and activation is not about moral or hyper-spiritual standards. Anybody and everybody can access this amazing place with God. You aren’t going to want to miss a Sunday. Invite a friend and come see us! A relationship that is not experienced is really not a relationship at all! Let's take a dive in the deep end and get soaked. TODAY’S MESSAGE 1 JOHN 2:20, 27 NKJV But you have an ANOINTING from the Holy One, and you know all things. ... 27 But the ANOINTING which you have received from Him ABIDES IN YOU … and you will ABIDE IN HIM. Anointing = “rub on or pour over”   ANOINTED WITH WHAT? LUKE 4:18 NKJV (Jesus said) The SPIRIT OF THE LORD [is] upon Me, because He has ANOINTED Me… ACTS 10:38 NKJV (Peter said) … how God ANOINTED Jesus of Nazareth WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT and WITH POWER, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.   The presence of God – His Spirit – is rubbed on, poured over and abides in the believer!   The Supreme Ruler Over All (Sovereign) Present Everywhere (Omnipresent) All-Knowing (Omniscient) All-Powerful (Omnipotent) Unchanging (Immutable) Unlimited (Infinite) The Source of All FUTURE Things (Providential) The Source of ALL CREATED Things (Creator) Indestructible Life (Incorruptible) Unique In Every Way (Incomparable) Capable of Being Known (Knowable) Gracious (Empowering) Passionate/Affectionate In Attachment (Love/Mercy) Extensive In Pleasure and Delight (Joy) Contented Wholeness and Prosperity (Peace) Unrelenting In Lavish Care (Patience) Generous Hearted (Kind) Good (Benevolent) Tender Hearted (Meek) Invested in Relationships (Interpersonal) Overwhelmingly Rich in Character (Glorious)    THE INCREDIBLE VALUE OF GOD WITH US! HEBREWS 13:5-6 NKJV …for God Himself has said, "I will NEVER LEAVE YOU nor FORSAKE YOU." 6 So we may BOLDLY say: "The LORD [is] my helper; I WILL NOT FEAR. What can man do to me?" JOHN 16:6-7 NKJV [Jesus said] But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to YOUR ADVANTAGE that I go away; for if I do not go away, THE HELPER will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. JOHN 14:16-20 NKJV [Jesus said] And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another HELPER (Comforter, Counselor, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener, and Standby) , that He may ABIDE WITH YOU FOREVER-- 17 the SPIRIT OF TRUTH, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees HIM nor knows HIM; but you know HIM, for HE dwells WITH YOU and will be IN YOU. 1 JOHN 4:4 NKJV You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU, than he that is in the world. 2 CORINTHIANS 6:16 NKJV And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: "I will DWELL IN them and WALK AMONG [them] (KJV “IN THEM”). I will be their God, And they shall be My people."   OLD TESTAMENT VERSUS NEW TESTAMENT ANOINTING MATTHEW 27:51 NKJV Then, behold, the VEIL OF THE TEMPLE was TORN IN TWO from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split… 1 CORINTHIANS 6:19 NKJV [Paul said] Or do you not know that YOUR BODY is the TEMPLE of the HOLY SPIRIT [who is] IN YOU, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 1 CORINTHIANS 6:19 AMP Do you not know that your body is the TEMPLE (THE VERY SANCTUARY) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received [as a Gift] from God? You are not your own,   FILLED WITH ALL THE FULNESS OF GOD! EPHESIANS 3:19 AMP [That you may really come] to know [practically, THROUGH EXPERIENCE for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [WITHOUT EXPERIENCE]; that you may be FILLED [through all your being] unto ALL THE FULLNESS OF GOD [may have the RICHEST MEASURE OF THE DIVINE PRESENCE, and become A BODY WHOLLY FILLED AND FLOODED WITH GOD HIMSELF]!    IF WE ARE ANOINTED, THEN WHY?  Why do we pray for God to be “with us?” Why do we pray for God to “visit us?” Why do we pray for God to “come by here, Lord, come by here?” Why do we pray for power? Why do we pray for God to “touch us?” Why do we pray God would “revive us?”   IF THIS IS TRUE – WHY DO I FEEL LIKE I’M DISTANT (WILDERNESS)? We must BELIEVE FIRST, not experience first We ACTIVATE the brain’s “experience” CIRCUITS Imagine and arouse feelings of His acceptance Imagine and arouse feelings of His delights Imagine and arouse feelings of shamelessness Imagine and arouse feelings of wisdom Imagine and arouse feelings of power   WHAT IF … NEXT 21 DAYS HOLY SPIRIT WORKSHOP Pointe.info/workshops 

SUNDAY JUNE 30 - FAQ BIO Do you ever sit around wondering about certain spiritual questions like… “Is it wrong to go dancing?” “Should a Christian get a tattoo?”  “Will we be married in heaven?” “Do people turn into angels in heaven?”  “Is it wrong to trust in horoscopes?” “Is it OK to spank your kids?”  “What’s up with the whole dinosaur stuff?” “Is there ‘for real’ an unforgiveable sin?” You’ve got questions? The Bible has the answers. And where the text is unclear, we will give you our opinions and what has formed them. Some of life’s most fun, most interesting, most shocking, and most trivial questions will be discussed with real questions from real people.   Q&A RULES: The Bible is the STANDARD OF TRUTH Wherever the BIBLE SPEAKS CLEARLY, I will stand with it and will not waiver a bit Where the BIBLE DOESN’T SPEAK DIRECTLY to an issue, I will look for PRINCIPLES TO APPLY If I CAN’T FIND PRINCIPLES that apply, I will give MY OPINION Let’s do it all with a SPIRIT OF GRACE, compassion, empathy and shared experiences. Nobody is a “STUPID IDIOT!” 1 PETER 3:15 NIV Always be PREPARED TO GIVE AN ANSWER to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with GENTLENESS and RESPECT. 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 NIV All SCRIPTURE is God-breathed and is useful for TEACHING, REBUKING, CORRECTING and TRAINING in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.   TOPICS IN FAQ SERIES - FOUR CATEGORIZED TOPICS God’s Love, Salvation & Eternity Bible Interpretation, Faith & Science Church Community & Relationships with Unbelievers Moral Behavior & Sexuality   TODAYS MESSAGE - MORAL BEHAVIOR   1 - MORALITY & ETHICS - What is morality?   DEFINITION Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.   TWO CATEGORIC VIEWS OF MORALITY 1.   MORAL RELATIVISM 2.   MORAL ABSOLUTISM   MORAL RELATIVISM: The view that moral standards and judgments are only relative to the subject opinion of the individual and that no standpoint is privileged over all others.   MORAL ABSOLUTISM: The view that there are absolute standards and judgments that universally apply to all people and cultures.   BOOK – CHRISTIAN ETHICS – NORMAN GEISLER _______________ 2 - MORALITY & ETHICS - Can I participate in things that AREN’T EXPLICITLY “CHRISTIAN?” JAMES 4:4 NLT … Don't you realize that FRIENDSHIP with the WORLD makes you an enemy of God? JAMES 4:17 ESV So whoever KNOWS THE RIGHT THING to do and FAILS TO DO IT, for him it is SIN.   8 FILTER QUESTIONS  Does God clearly say you should or should not participate? Is it congruent with your values and life vision? Does it emotionally dysregulate you or diminish your love for Jesus? Does it infringe upon your conscience? Does it diminish your own story in Jesus? Does it compel “secrets” with those you trust? Does it open you to moral vulnerabilities? Would you like to see your Pastor/Pastor’s wife doing it? _______________ 3 - SANTA CLAUS – What should I tell my kids about Santa? _______________ 4 -  CURSING – What determines whether something is a curse word, since nowhere in the bible is there a list found of inappropriate words? MATTHEW 15:18-20 NKJV [Jesus said] But those things which proceed out of the MOUTH COME FROM the HEART, and they DEFILE a man. 19 For OUT OF THE HEART proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies. EPHESIANS 5:4 NIV [Paul said] Nor should there be OBSCENITY, FOOLISH TALK or COARSE JOKING, which are out of place, BUT RATHER THANKSGIVING. EPHESIANS 4:29 NKJV [Paul said] Let NO CORRUPT WORD proceed out of your mouth, but what is GOOD for necessary EDIFICATION, that it may impart GRACE TO THE HEARERS. _______________ 5 - DEMON MOVIES - Is watching a show or movie with demons in it a sin. PROVERBS 4:23 NIV Above all else, GUARD your HEART, for everything you do flows from it. 2 PETER 2:7-8 NKJV [God] delivered righteous Lot, [who was] oppressed [VEXED] BY THE FILTHY CONDUCT of the wicked 8 (for that righteous man, dwelling among them, TORMENTED [HIS] RIGHTEOUS SOUL from day to day by seeing and hearing [their] lawless deeds)-- EPHESIANS 5:8-12 NIV For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have NOTHING TO DO with the fruitless deeds of DARKNESS, but rather expose them. 12 It is SHAMEFUL EVEN TO MENTION what the DISOBEDIENT DO IN SECRET. _______________ 6 - NATIONAL LAWS - Is it a sin to break NATIONAL LAWS LIKE SPEEDING? ROMANS 13:1-5 NKJV Let every soul be subject to the GOVERNING AUTHORITIES. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever RESISTS THE AUTHORITY resists the ORDINANCE OF GOD, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be UNAFRAID OF THE AUTHORITY? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. 4 For he is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to [execute] wrath on him who practices evil. 5 Therefore [you] must be subject, not only because of wrath but also FOR CONSCIENCE' SAKE.   QUESTIONS Does God care if I drive 56 MPH in a 55 SPEED ZONE? Does God care if I park for 1 MINUTE over my paid PARKING METER TIME? Does God care if eat 3 SAMPLE GRAPES at the grocery store, or are the 2 EXTRA “THEFT”?   FILTER QUESTIONS Is my heart in an ATTITUDE OF SUBMISSION? Am I predisposed to PAY THE PENALTY? Does it violate OTHER PEOPLE’S RIGHTS? Does it put OTHER PEOPLE IN DANGER? Does it VIOLATE “LOVE” with anyone, including police officers? _______________ 7 - DEPRESSION & MEDICATION - Is it wrong to take medication for depression/anxiety as a Christian? PROVERBS 17:22 NKJV A merry heart does good, [like] medicine… Science of Freedom Workshop _______________ 8 – YOGA & KARATE - Is it wrong to for a Christian to participate in yoga or martial arts? ROMANS 14:14 NIV As one who is in the Lord Jesus, I am fully convinced that NO FOOD is UNCLEAN IN ITSELF. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then FOR HIM it is UNCLEAN. _______________ 9 - HOROSCOPES – Is it wrong for a Christian to read their HOROSCOPES or to go to PSYCHICS? ISAIAH 47:13-15 NIV…Let your ASTROLOGERS come forward, those STARGAZERS who make predictions MONTH BY MONTH…Surely they are like stubble; the fire will burn them up…Each of them goes on in his ERROR… DEUTERONOMY 18:10-12 NIV Let no one be found among who… who practices DIVINATION or SORCERY, interprets OMENS, engages in WITCHCRAFT, or CASTS SPELLS, or who is a MEDIUM or SPIRITIST or who CONSULTS THE DEAD. Anyone who does these things is DETESTABLE TO THE LORD… ISAIAH 8:19 NIV When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists…SHOULD NOT A PEOPLE INQUIRE OF THEIR GOD?    

2019/5/12 Pastor Richard Welsh 韋日卓牧師 Categories: Video: https://hongkong.mylifehouse.com/tv/message/stirring-up-faith Stirring up faith 挑旺信心 (2 Timothy 1:1-5 NKJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, (2) To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (3) I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, (4) greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, (5) when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. 提 摩 太 後 書 1:1-5 CUV [1] 奉 神 旨 意 ， 照 著 在 基 督 耶 穌 裡 生 命 的 應 許 ， 作 基 督 耶 穌 使 徒 的 保 羅 ， [2] 寫 信 給 我 親 愛 的 兒 子 提 摩 太 。 願 恩 惠 、 憐 憫 、 平 安 從 父 神 和 我 們 主 基 督 耶 穌 歸 與 你 ！ [3] 我 感 謝 神 ， 就 是 我 接 續 祖 先 用 清 潔 的 良 心 所 事 奉 的 神 。 祈 禱 的 時 候 ， 不 住 的 想 念 你 ！ [4] 記 念 你 的 眼 淚 ， 晝 夜 切 切 的 想 要 見 你 ， 好 叫 我 滿 心 快 樂 。 [5] 想 到 你 心 裡 無 偽 之 信 ， 這 信 是 先 在 你 外 祖 母 羅 以 和 你 母 親 友 尼 基 心 裡 的 ， 我 深 信 也 在 你 的 心 裡 。 (Proverbs 13:22a NKJV) A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, 箴 言 13:22上 CUV [22] 善 人 給 子 孫 遺 留 產 業 ； 1. The ‘bounce’ of faith 1. 信心的’回彈’ Psalm 78:5-7 NLT [5] For he issued his laws to Jacob; he gave his instructions to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children, [6] so the next generation might know them- even the children not yet born- and they in turn will teach their own children. [7] So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands. 1. 詩 篇 78:5-7 CUV [5] 因 為 ， 他 在 雅 各 中 立 法 度 ， 在 以 色 列 中 設 律 法 ； 是 他 吩 咐 我 們 祖 宗 要 傳 給 子 孫 的 ， [6] 使 將 要 生 的 後 代 子 孫 可 以 曉 得 ； 他 們 也 要 起 來 告 訴 他 們 的 子 孫 ， [7] 好 叫 他 們 仰 望 　 神 ， 不 忘 記 神 的 作 為 ， 惟 要 守 他 的 命 令 。 2. Create memorable ‘bounce’ moments 2. 創造紀念性的’回彈’時刻 (Psalm 45:16-17 NKJV) Instead of Your fathers shall be Your sons, Whom You shall make princes in all the earth. (17) I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations; Therefore the people shall praise You forever and ever. 詩 篇 45:16-17 CUV [16] 你 的 子 孫 要 接 續 你 的 列 祖 ； 你 要 立 他 們 在 全 地 作 王 。 [17] 我 必 叫 你 的 名 被 萬 代 記 念 ， 所 以 萬 民 要 永 永 遠 遠 稱 謝 你 。 3. Get in position to catch and throw the ball 3. 預備好接及拋球 (2 Timothy 1:6-7 NKJV) (6) Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. (7) For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 提 摩 太 後 書 1:6-7 CUV [6] 為 此 我 提 醒 你 ， 使 你 將 神 藉 我 按 手 所 給 你 的 恩 賜 再 如 火 挑 旺 起 來 。 [7] 因 為 神 賜 給 我 們 ， 不 是 膽 怯 的 心 ， 乃 是 剛 強 、 仁 愛 、 謹 守 的 心 。

TODAY’S EPISODE BIG QUESTION What are the BLANKS You REQUIRE BEFORE you BELIEVE?   BIG IDEA Whatever you REQUIRE FIRST – the BLANK – reveals where your REAL DEVOTION LIES!   WHAT/WHO IS ON THE THRONE? The REAL AUTHORITY over your life is whatever lies in your BLANK!   FIRST? YOU DO NOT HAVE TO… SEE FIRST UNDERSTAND FIRST VERIFY SCIENCE FIRST HAVE THE AFFIRMATION OF YOUR GROUP FIRST YOU CAN SIMPLY CHOOSE GOD FIRST!   A BIG BLANK “I DON’T HAVE ENOUGH FAITH, THEREFORE I CAN’T BELIEVE GOD’S PROMISE!”   ROMANS 12:3 NKJV [Paul said] For I say… to everyone who is among you… GOD HAS DEALT to EACH ONE a MEASURE OF FAITH. ACTS 10:34 KJV [Peter said] Of a truth I perceive that GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS.   THE FAITH ADVANTAGE – IF HE RESPECTS PEOPLE WISDOM:  JAMES 1:5-8 NKJV If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 [he is] a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. VICTORY:  1 JOHN 5:4 NKJV For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. MOVE MOUNTAINS:  MARK 11:22-23 NKJV So Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God. 23 "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. ANSWERED PRAYER:  MARK 11:22-24 NKJV So Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God. … 24 "Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive [them], and you will have [them]. PEACE:  ISAIAH 26:3 NKJV You will keep [him] in perfect peace, [Whose] mind [is] stayed [on You], Because he trusts in You. PHYSICAL HEALING:  Mark 5:25-34 NKJV 30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, "Who touched My clothes?" … 34 And He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction." SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY:  1 PETER 5:8-9 NKJV Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, … WORD OF GOD - POWER:  Hebrews 4:2 NKJV For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard [it]. DEEP REST:  HEBREWS 4:3 NKJV For we who have believed do enter that rest… HAPPINESS:  PROVERBS 16:20 NKJV He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy [is] he. RICH PRESENCE OF GOD:  JOHN 11:40 NKJV Jesus said to her, "Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?" PLEASE GOD:  HEBREWS 11:6 NKJV But without faith [it is] impossible to please [Him], for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and [that] He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.    MARK 9:21-27 NLT "How long has this been happening?" Jesus asked the boy's father. He replied, "Since he was a little boy. 22 The spirit often throws him into the fire or into water, trying to kill him. Have mercy on us and help us, IF YOU CAN." 23 "WHAT DO YOU MEAN, 'IF I CAN'?" Jesus asked. "Anything is possible if a person believes." 24 The father instantly cried out, "I do believe, but help me overcome my UNBELIEF!” 25 When Jesus saw that the crowd of onlookers was growing, he rebuked the evil spirit. HEBREWS 4:1-2, 6 NKJV - 1 Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed the GOSPEL WAS PREACHED to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, NOT BEING MIXED WITH FAITH in those who heard [it]. ... 6 Since therefore it remains that some [must] enter it, and those to whom it was first preached did not enter because of DISOBEDIENCE (UNBELIEF – KJV)…    2 KINDS OF UNBELIEF BASED ON IGNORANCE A REBELLIOUS ATTITUDE   ROMANS 10:17 NKJV So then faith [comes] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.   If you have God’s Word for something…you have faith for it!   SIMPLE CHOICE Faith is activated by a choice, and everyone has the ability to freely choose!   CALL TO ACTION Out of everything we talked about today, what is your ONE NEXT STEP that you need to take?   ASSESS WHAT ARE YOUR BLANKS CHOOSE TO RE-SURRENDER TO GOD FIRST PUT GOD’S WORD AS YOUR FIRST AND FINAL

TODAY’S EPISODE BIG QUESTION What are the BLANKS You REQUIRE BEFORE you BELIEVE?   BIG IDEA Whatever you REQUIRE FIRST – the BLANK – Reveals where your REAL DEVOTION LIES!   WHAT/WHO IS ON THE THRONE? The REAL AUTHORITY over your life is whatever lies in your BLANK!     JOHN 20:24-29 NKJV The other disciples therefore said to Thomas, "We have seen the Lord." So he [Thomas] said to them, "UNLESS I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I WILL NOT BELIEVE." …27 Then Jesus said to Thomas, "Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand [here], and put [it] into My side. DO NOT BE UNBELIEVING, BUT BELIEVING."   FIRST? YOU DO NOT HAVE TO… SEE FIRST UNDERSTAND FIRST VERIFY SCIENCE FIRST HAVE THE AFFIRMATION OF YOUR GROUP FIRST CHOOSE GOD FIRST!   2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-2, 4, 7 NKJV [Paul said] … I will come to VISIONS and REVELATIONS of the Lord: 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago--whether IN THE BODY I do not know, or whether OUT OF THE BODY I do not know, God knows--such a one was caught up TO THE THIRD HEAVEN. ... 4 how he was caught up into Paradise and heard INEXPRESSIBLE WORDS, which it is NOT LAWFUL FOR A MAN TO UTTER. ... 7 And lest I should be EXALTED ABOVE MEASURE by the ABUNDANCE OF THE REVELATIONS, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be EXALTED ABOVE MEASURE. EPHESIANS 3:17-19 AMP [Paul prayed] … that Christ may dwell in your hearts THROUGH your FAITH. And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love, 18 be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully EXPERIENCING that amazing, endless love]; 19 and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal EXPERIENCE] the LOVE OF CHRIST which far surpasses [mere] knowledge [without EXPERIENCE]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the FULLNESS OF GOD [may have the RICHEST MEASURE of the DIVINE PRESENCE, and become A BODY WHOLLY filled and flooded with GOD HIMSELF]!   EXPERIENCE IS The INVOLVEMENT IN what is happening, rather than abstract reflection on an event. The CONSCIOUS AWARENESS of time, space, thought, imagination, emotion, sensation, environment, relationships, memories and purpose.   1 CORINTHIANS 2:7, 9-10, 13-14 NKJV [Paul said] But we speak the WISDOM OF GOD in a mystery, the hidden [wisdom] which God ordained before the ages for our glory, ... 9 But as it is written: "EYE has not seen, nor EAR heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him." 10 But GOD HAS REVEALED [them] to us through His SPIRIT. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. ... 13 These things we also speak, not in words which MAN'S WISDOM teaches but which the HOLY SPIRIT TEACHES, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the NATURAL MAN does not RECEIVE the things of the Spirit of God, for they are FOOLISHNESS to him; NOR CAN HE KNOW [THEM], because they are SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED.   KNOWLEDGE??? Apologetics, Christian philosophy and the sciences give comfort, BUT CANNOT GIVE FAITH!   ROMANS 10:17 NKJV So then FAITH [comes] by HEARING, and HEARING by the WORD OF GOD.    SIMPLE CHOICE FAITH is activated by a CHOICE, and EVERYONE has the ABILITY to FREELY CHOOSE!   HEBREWS 4:1-2, 6 NKJV Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed the GOSPEL WAS PREACHED to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, NOT BEING MIXED WITH FAITH in those who heard [it]. ... 6 Since therefore it remains that some [must] enter it, and those to whom it was first preached did not enter because of DISOBEDIENCE (UNBELIEF – KJV)…   CALL TO ACTION Out of everything we talked about today, what is your ONE NEXT STEP that you need to take? Pull out your phone and email it to yourself right now. NAME THEM! ASSESS WHAT ARE YOUR PRESENT BLANKS CHOOSE TO RE-SURRENDER TO GOD FIRST PUT GOD’S WORD AS YOUR FIRST AND FINAL  

BLANKS Do you have self-imposed contingencies to really believe God? Do you first require a scientific understanding, a profound experience, an undeniable miracle, to feel a certain way, to enjoy a series of unobstructed successes, or _______ ? Whatever you require to be put in the BLANK as the precursor to your faith elevates the BLANK as a supreme idol. These stipulated BLANKS will disrupt the depths of your heart, torment the narratives of your mind and create chaos in your closeness to God. Because trust is never about the BLANK first; it’s about the choice to believe first. God cares about BLANKS, but only after He sits alone on the throne of your heart. History is filled with the stories of people who were stuck as slaves to BLANKS; that is until they broke allegiance to the BLANK to trust God completely. Then real encounters with God, and even miracles happened! If you are stuck, or know someone who is, join us for a powerful, insightful and encouraging series called BLANKS.   TODAY’S EPISODE BIG QUESTION What are the BLANKS You REQUIRE BEFORE you BELIEVE?   BIG IDEA Whatever you REQUIRE FIRST – the BLANK – Reveals where your REAL DEVOTION LIES!   JOHN 20:24-29 NKJV Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said to him, "We have seen the Lord." So he [Thomas] said to them, "UNLESS I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I WILL NOT BELIEVE." 26 And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, "Peace to you!" 27 Then He said to Thomas, "Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand [here], and put [it] into My side. DO NOT BE UNBELIEVING, BUT BELIEVING." 28 And Thomas answered and said to Him, "My Lord and my God!" 29 Jesus said to him, "Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. BLESSED [are] those who have not seen and [yet] have believed."      FIRST? YOU DO NOT HAVE TO… SEE FIRST UNDERSTAND FIRST VERIFY SCIENCE FIRST HAVE THE AFFIRMATION OF YOUR GROUP FIRST   SIMPLY CHOOSE GOD FIRST!   PROVERBS 3:5 NKJV [Solomon said] TRUST in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING.  HEBREWS 11:1 AMPC Now FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, [a]the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the PROOF OF THINGS [WE] DO NOT SEE and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is NOT REVEALED TO THE SENSES]. … 3 By FAITH we UNDERSTAND…   FAITH is the ACCESS POINT to greater UNDERSTANDING and WISDOM!   NATURAL UNDERSTANDING and NATURAL WISDOM IS NOT the ACCESS POINT to GREATER FAITH!   PSALM 111:10 NKJV [The Psalmist said] The FEAR of the LORD [is] the BEGINNING OF WISDOM; a GOOD UNDERSTANDING have all those who DO [His commandments].  PROVERBS 9:10 NKJV [Solomon said] The FEAR of the LORD [is] the BEGINNING OF WISDOM, and the KNOWLEDGE of the Holy One [is] UNDERSTANDING. PSALM 119:104-105 NKJV [The Psalmist said] THROUGH YOUR PRECEPTS I get UNDERSTANDING; … 105 Your word [is] a LAMP to my feet and a LIGHT to my path. PSALM 119:130 NKJV [The Psalmist said] The entrance of YOUR WORDS gives LIGHT; It gives UNDERSTANDING to the SIMPLE.  JAMES 3:15 AMP [James said] This [superficial] WISDOM is NOT that which comes down FROM ABOVE, but is EARTHLY (secular), natural (SENSUAL) (unspiritual), even DEMONIC. 1 CORINTHIANS 2:7, 9-10, 13-14 NKJV [Paul said] But we speak the WISDOM OF GOD in a mystery, the hidden [wisdom] which God ordained before the ages for our glory, ... 9 But as it is written: "EYE has not seen, nor EAR heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him." 10 But GOD HAS REVEALED [them] to us through His SPIRIT. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. ... 13 These things we also speak, not in words which MAN'S WISDOM teaches but which the HOLY SPIRIT TEACHES, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the NATURAL MAN does not RECEIVE the things of the Spirit of God, for they are FOOLISHNESS to him; NOR CAN HE KNOW [THEM], because they are SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED.   CALL TO ACTION Out of everything we talked about today, what is your ONE NEXT STEP that you need to take? Pull out your phone and email it to yourself right now. NAME THEM! ASSESS WHAT IS REQUIRED FIRST RE-SURRENDER TO GOD’S TRUTH PUT GOD ON THE THRONE OF YOUR HEART  

MODEL OF BEHAVIOR HEART CORE BELIEFS (EMOTIONAL BELIEFS) CONSUMING THOUGHTS COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR (HEALTHY OR UNHEALTHY)   THE ENERGY THAT POWERS OUR ENTIRE BEING IS EITHER FEAR OR LOVE!   THE BIBLE - HEART IDENTITY is generally synonymous with the Bible’s use of the word “HEART.” NEUROSCIENCE - THE BRAIN’S LIMBIC SYSTEM IDENTITY is generally synonymous with neuroscience’s use of the LIMBIC SYSTEM of the brain (fight, flight and freeze).   SYNONYMS OF IDENTITY NEUROSCIENCE – LIMBIC SYSTEM THEOLOGY – HEART PSYCHOLOGY – IDENTITY   The healing balm for our wounds is only found in: INTIMACY with GOD, OURSELVES and OTHERS. ONLY INTIMACY RESTORES IDENTITY!   RADIOACTIVE COMES FROM TWO WORDS:  “Radio,” which means access or transmission of radiant energy, or in a radius “Active” which means “compelled movement.” EXPRESSING RADIANT ENERGY THROUGH ACTIVATIONS!   I’m waking up Feeling it in my bones Enough to make my systems blow Welcome to the revolution, the new age I’m RADIOACTIVE!   LOVE IS AN ENERGY!   JOHN 15:9-12 TPT (Jesus said) I LOVE each of you with the same LOVE that the Father LOVES me. You must continually let my LOVE NOURISH YOUR HEARTS. 10 …for I continually live NOURISHED and EMPOWERED by his (the Father’s) LOVE. 11 My purpose for telling you these things is so that the JOY that I EXPERIENCE will FILL YOUR HEARTS with OVERFLOWING GLADNESS! 12 So this is my command: LOVE each other DEEPLY, as much as I have LOVED you.   GOD LOVES YOU WITH ENERGY, NOT JUST FORMALITY!   A RENEWED MIND AND A RESTORED SOUL ARE POWERED BY ACTIVATIONS OF LOVE!   1 JOHN 4:16 NKJV …GOD IS LOVE, and he who ABIDES IN LOVE abides in God, and God in him.   LOVE IS THE ENERGY FORCE WITHIN GOD’S NATURE!   MATTHEW 22:37-39 TPT Jesus answered him, “LOVE the Lord your God with every PASSION of your heart, with all the ENERGY of your being, and with EVERY THOUGHT that is within you.” … “LOVE your FRIEND (NEIGHBOR) in the same way you LOVE YOURSELF.”   GALATIANS 5:6 NKJV (Paul said) … but FAITH Working (GR – energeo = energy) through LOVE.   WE ARE NEVER HEALTHIER, OR MORE LIKE GOD, OR IN TOUCH WITH HIS NATURE, THAN WHEN WE ACTIVATE LOVE TOWARDS OTHERS, AND EVEN SELF!   MY VALUE AND IDENTITY IS IN THE CAPACITY TO LOVE!   LOVE IS THE PUREST ESSENCE OF SELF, AND IS THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL PERSONALITY, GIFTINGS AND TALENTS!   OUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS, TALENTS AND ABILITIES BECOME RADIANT WHEN ENERGIZED BY LOVE!   1 CORINTHIANS 13:3 NKJV And though I BESTOW ALL MY GOODS to feed the poor, and though I GIVE MY BODY TO BE BURNED, but HAVE NOT LOVE, it PROFITS me nothing.   LOVE IS AN ENERGY FORCE, NOT A BEHAVIOR!   LOVE IS RADIANT ENERGY TO GOD, TO YOURSELF AND TO OTHERS … EVEN YOUR ENEMIES!   1 CORINTHIANS 8:1 NKJV Knowledge puffs up, but LOVE EDIFIES (GR - builds).   LOVE WAS NEVER INTENDED TO BE A FORM OR PRETENSE!   LOVE REALLY, WITH REALISM, WITH ABANDON, STEPPING THROUGH FEAR AND TREPIDATION, BREAKING THROUGH FORM AND PRESENTATION!   DON’T ESCAPE THE MOMENT, WHATEVER IT IS, TO BE FULLY PRESENT!   1 PETER 1:22 NKJV (Peter said) …obeying the truth through the Spirit in SINCERE LOVE of the brethren, LOVE ONE ANOTHER FERVENTLY with a PURE HEART…   1 PETER 1:22 NKJV (Peter said) …obeying the truth through the Spirit in SINCERE (GR = anupokritos – without hypocrisy – not pretending – not being an actor) LOVE (GR = philadelphia – emotional love) of the brethren, LOVE ONE ANOTHER (GR = allelon – mutual – reciprocal) FERVENTLY (GR = ektenos – ardent – deep – intense – not formal) with a PURE (GR = katharos – without protective or prejudiced walls/barriers) HEART…   LOVE RADIATES PAST THE TRAUMA WOUND, AND BEAMS HEALING FROM THE HEART!   INTIMACY (in to me I see)   INTIMACY IS… SHARED EXPIENCE MOMENTS OF MUTUAL CONNECTION SPARKLING PRESENCE   IF YOU WANT A FUN LIFE, HAVE A FERVENT LOVE LIFE!   WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?   JOHN 15:9-12 TPT (Jesus said) I LOVE each of you with the same LOVE that the Father LOVES me. You must continually let my LOVE NOURISH YOUR HEARTS. 10 …for I continually live NOURISHED and EMPOWERED by his (the Father’s) LOVE. 11 My purpose for telling you these things is so that the JOY that I EXPERIENCE will FILL YOUR HEARTS with OVERFLOWING GLADNESS! 12 So this is my command: LOVE each other DEEPLY, as much as I have LOVED you.   Happiness is not a final destination, but a barometer of how functionally aligned we are to God, ourselves and others.   CALL TO ACTION   Out of everything we talked about today, what is your ONE NEXT STEP that you need to take? (Pull out your phone and email it to yourself right now. NAME THEM!)   PRACTICE BEING RADIOACTIVE THIS WEEK TO Hostile Dismissive Rejecting Disinterested Hurtful PEOPLE!  

TODAY'S SERMON NOTES:   CHURCH MACRO PURPOSES EVANGELISM RELATIONSHIPS SPIRITUAL TRAINING MINISTRY WORSHIP    SPIRITUAL PROGRESS BULLSEYE What is the BULLSEYE? What is our SYSTEM? Who are we TARGETING?   MARK 16:15 AMP (Jesus said) GO into all the world and PREACH and PUBLISH openly the GOOD NEWS (the GOSPEL) to every creature [of the WHOLE HUMAN RACE]. PREACH – kēryssō - To share with gravity and authority! GOSPEL – euaggelion – evangelism/evangelist –  enthusiastic advocate (Websters)   1 CORINTHIANS 14:1, 23-25 NKJV (Paul said) PURSUE LOVE, and desire spiritual [gifts], but especially that you may prophesy. ... 23 Therefore if the WHOLE CHURCH comes together in one place, and all SPEAK WITH TONGUES, and there come in [those who are] UNINFORMED or UNBELIEVERS, will they not say that YOU ARE OUT OF YOUR MIND? SLIDE 15 24 But if all PROPHESY, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is CONVINCED BY ALL, he is CONVICTED BY ALL. 25 And thus the SECRETS OF HIS HEART ARE REVEALED; and so, falling down on [his] face, HE WILL WORSHIP GOD and report that GOD IS TRULY AMONG YOU. 1 CORINTHIANS 9:19-23 NKJV (Paul said) For though I am free from all [men], I have made myself a SERVANT to all, that I MIGHT WIN THE MORE; 20 and to the JEWS I became as a Jew, that I might WIN JEWS; …21 to those [who are] WITHOUT LAW (GREEKS/GENTILES), …that I might WIN THOSE [WHO ARE] WITHOUT LAW; 22 … I have become ALL THINGS TO ALL [MEN], THAT I MIGHT BY ALL MEANS SAVE SOME. 23 Now this I do for the GOSPEL'S sake, that I may be partaker of it WITH [YOU]. 1 CORINTHIANS 1:22 NKJV (Paul said) For JEWS request a SIGN, and GREEKS seek after WISDOM;   SUNDAYS EVANGELISM - SUNDAY ARROW TEMPLATE GRAPHIC   QUESTIONS Do we have a TARGET audience and WHY? Non-believers Untaught believers 25-35 year-olds Educated Higher Income Skeptical Social Media Matters Wants it REAL   What is the BEST WAY to REACH THEM? 47.06% - Friend/Family Invited Me 21.57% - Web Search 13.73% - TV Commercial 13.73% - Other (Web Partner Referral) 01.96% - Postcard 01.96% - Street Banner/Drive By Campus   Relational Investments Personal Invite Shared Social Media LifePointe Global Media Platform (Website, Podcast, Etc.) Bridge Events Conferences (Marriage, Parenting, etc.) Family Fun (Trunk/Treat) Community Service Projects   What if my friends come when I am SERVING? Remember that fruitfulness is our mission Let them see your enthusiasm for the role Ask them to meet you after your “shift” for lunch Have them text you when they arrive so you can hop over to say hello   What can I do NOW to help LP REACH OUT? Love your church (live in harmony!) Be an enthusiastic advocate (it’s all about attitude!) Share relentlessly on social media Surrender judgmentalism and political opinions Utilize invite cards - invite weekly   How do we measure a WIN? How many SOCIAL MEDIA posts and shares? How many INVITE CARDS am I/are we giving? How many VISITORS came?   1 CORINTHIANS 1:10 NLT (Paul said) I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to LIVE IN HARMONY with each other. Let there be NO DIVISIONS in the CHURCH. Rather, be of ONE MIND, UNITED in THOUGHT and PURPOSE. MOVING FORWARD THIS WEEK WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH THIS?  HOW WILL YOU USE IT TO HELP/SERVE OTHERS?

Our Quick Devotion comes from Philippians 4:12-13 (NKJV) Paul says listen I’ve been low and destitute and I’ve abounded with plenty, but through it all I’ve learned that I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all … Episode 20 Read More » The post Episode 20 appeared first on Josh S. Clark.

Our Quick Daily Devotion comes from Philippians 4:12-13 (NKJV) Paul says listen I’ve been low and destitute and I’ve abounded with plenty, but through it all I’ve learned that I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in …Continue reading "Quick Daily Devotion, Episode 20"

Our devotion comes from Philippians 4:11 (NKJV) Paul who is in prison as he writes the book of Philippians states that he’s learned to be content in whatever state he’s in. Contentment in our current situation is a matter of us choosing to trust God. It doesn’t mean that we don’t strive or work towards … Episode 19 Read More » The post Episode 19 appeared first on Josh S. Clark.

Our devotion comes from Philippians 4:11 (NKJV) Paul who is in prison as he writes the book of Philippians states that he’s learned to be content in whatever state he’s in. Contentment in our current situation is a matter of us choosing to trust God. It doesn’t mean that we don’t strive or work towards …Continue reading "Quick Daily Devotion, Episode 19"

Our devotion this morning comes from Philippians 4:4-7 (NKJV) Paul lays out 5 things we must do in order to experience the peace of God which surpasses all understanding. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 … Episode 17 Read More » The post Episode 17 appeared first on Josh S. Clark.

Our devotion this morning comes from Philippians 4:4-7 (NKJV) Paul lays out 5 things we must do in order to experience the peace of God which surpasses all understanding. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 …Continue reading "Quick Daily Devotion, Episode 17"

Our devotion this morning comes from Philippians 4:4 (NKJV) Paul writes the book of Philippians from jail and isn’t it ironic that the book is often referred to as the book of joy? Just shows that we can choose joy in the Lord in whatever circumstance we find ourselves in! 4 Rejoice in the Lord … Episode 16 Read More » The post Episode 16 appeared first on Josh S. Clark.

Our devotion this morning comes from Philippians 4:4 (NKJV) Paul writes the book of Philippians from jail and isn’t it ironic that the book is often referred to as the book of joy? Just shows that we can choose joy in the Lord in whatever circumstance we find ourselves in! 4 Rejoice in the Lord …Continue reading "Quick Daily Devotion, Episode 16"

Our devotion this morning comes from Philippians 3:12-14 (NKJV) Paul says he’s putting the past behind and him and channeling his time, focus and energy on reaching forward to the price of God in Christ Jesus. The question for us today is are we living our life as if there is truly a prize ahead, …Continue reading "Quick Daily Devotion, Episode 16"

ENCOUNTERS:  HOW TO KNOW WHAT GOD IS LIKE Have you ever wondered what God is like? Maybe you desired a real encounter with God, but didn’t know what to expect, or how to activate such an experience. This series is for you. How do you move through the mystery to the subjective and finally to the objective? God wants you to encounter Him more than you want too. Jesus came to give us experiences with Him. You will not only love the teachings, but we desire you to have new encounters that will capture your heart!   2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-2, 4, 7 NKJV [Paul said] … I will come to VISIONS and REVELATIONS of the Lord: 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago--whether IN THE BODY I do not know, or whether OUT OF THE BODY I do not know, God knows--such a one was caught up TO THE THIRD HEAVEN. ... 4 how he was caught up into Paradise and heard INEXPRESSIBLE WORDS, which it is NOT LAWFUL FOR A MAN TO UTTER. ... 7 And lest I should be EXALTED ABOVE MEASURE by the ABUNDANCE OF THE REVELATIONS, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be EXALTED ABOVE MEASURE.   EXPERIENCE IS EXPERIENCE is the INVOLVEMENT IN what is happening rather than abstract reflection on an event. EXPERIENCE is the CONSCIOUS AWARENESS of time, space, thought, imagination, emotion, sensation, environment, relationships, memories and purpose.   STAGES TO AN ENCOUNTER Unaware > Aware > Learning > Enlightenment > Encounter   EPHESIANS 3:17-19 AMP …19 and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal EXPERIENCE] the LOVE OF CHRIST which far surpasses [mere] knowledge [without EXPERIENCE]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the FULLNESS OF GOD [may have the RICHEST MEASURE of the DIVINE PRESENCE, and become A BODY WHOLLY filled and flooded with GOD HIMSELF]!   CALL TO ACTION: Genuinely desire encounters Let God’s Word inspire your vision Engage intense rituals Completely immerse and surrender

Our devotion this morning comes from Philippians 3:7-8 (NKJV) Paul by most people’s standards had it all before coming to have a personal relationship with Jesus. He was a respected leader, very religious, very well educated, knew the scriptures backwards and forward and came from the right family. Yet even with all of this and … Episode 14 Read More » The post Episode 14 appeared first on Josh S. Clark.

Our devotion this morning comes from Philippians 3:7-8 (NKJV) Paul by most people’s standards had it all before coming to have a personal relationship with Jesus. He was a respected leader, very religious, very well educated, knew the scriptures backwards and forward and came from the right family. Yet even with all of this and …Continue reading "Quick Daily Devotion, Episode 14"

QUESTIONS? Have you ever had someone in your life that… That seemed to DIMINISH YOU That caused you to OPERATE AS HALF OF YOURSELF That squashed a PIECE OF YOUR HEART AND SOUL MADE YOU UNSETTLED just by the way they projected themselves?   Maybe it is someone who is an over-the-top NARCISSISTIC Or the distrust feelings while being with a GOSSIPER Or the anxious feelings of being a future the topic of your CRITICAL “friend” Or the subservience feelings while standing down to a BULLY Or the insecure feelings as you hope things are still good with a PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE Or maybe even the emotional drain of an ever-complaining NEGATIVE person.   How do you DEAL WITH such people? How do you STAY HEALTHY and RETAIN ENERGY for life? How do you REGULATE and live as your WHOLE SELF, rather than a DIMINISHED VERSION of you?   LAST WEEK: It’s NOT about dealing with DIFFICULT PEOPLE; it’s about dealing with DIFFICULT ME-OPLE.   EMOTIONAL HEALTH: Do You Find Yourself Trending Towards… Seriousness Irritability Impatience “Not caring” Being stuck Absence of hopeful Imaginations Unfeeling   TODAY: Emotional health requires I put a COMMA in the DRAMA!   WHY WE ALLOW DRAMA: We are unaware of drama’s impact on our brain We are fatigued emotionally   We think drama increases our connection with others   HOW DO WE STOP THE DRAMA? Remember, I’m NOT a DRAMA STORY Refuse the DELUSION of perfection Remember, I can’t CONTROL people or things Ask, “WHAT CHOICES do I have?”   DRAINS News/Media Social Media Posts Reading Product Reviews Critical Reviews Sports Losses Authority Relationships Subordinate Relationships Peer Relationships Stresses (Economic, Health) Grievous Memories CHARGES (SATURATION) Worship Thankfulness The Word Prayer Declarations Church “Experience” Environments Healthy Relationships Rest Unhurried Life-Focus Hopeful Imaginations   EPHESIANS 4:17, 19, 23, 27, 29, 31-32 NKJV [Paul said] This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer WALK as the rest of the Gentiles [outsiders] walk, in the FUTILITY (frailty) OF THEIR MIND, ... 19 who, being PAST FEELING (cease to feel pain or grief – callous and apathetic), have given themselves over to LEWDNESS (lack of restraint), to work all uncleanness with greediness. ... 23 and be RENEWED in the SPIRIT OF YOUR MIND… 27 nor give PLACE to the DEVIL. ... 29 Let NO CORRUPT WORD (putrefied, poor or unfit, worthless) proceed out of your mouth, but what is GOOD (joyful, excellent, honorable) for necessary EDIFICATION (builds up, stirs heart in holiness), that it may IMPART GRACE to the hearers. ... 31 Let all BITTERNESS, WRATH, ANGER, CLAMOR (outcry, grievous sharing), and EVIL SPEAKING be put away from you, with all MALICE (desire to injure or cause trouble). 32 And be KIND to one another, TENDERHEARTED, FORGIVING one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.   ACTION STEPS 1.   How will you overhaul at least ONE SYSTEM to STOP the DRAINS? 2.   How will you overhaul at least ONE SYSTEM to BOOST your CHARGE? Write it down now. Tell somebody you trust. Come to the rest of the series!

On our website, you will find teaching on different areas of faith. The audio podcast series, “Removing Doubt from the Heart,” addresses numerous vital aspects of faith. These articles address another part to faith, one that is by no means less important. Why are we doing this? We are contending earnestly for the faith! Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ (Jude 1:3-4 NET). There was a faith that was once for all delivered to the saints, and in these articles, we are contending earnestly for it. Do you know how faith was viewed in apostolic times? You may think you know, but allow this series to challenge you, and possibly, to bring you additional light to whatever concept of faith you may have. Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified (2 Corinthians 13:5 NKJV). These articles have to do with examining and testing yourself to see whether the faith you and me have is genuine. …That the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ… (1Peter 1:7 NKJV) We need some solid information properly drawn from the Scripture to know about this genuine faith in order to function and live by it. For the righteousness of God is revealed in the gospel from faith to faith, just as it is written, “The righteous by faith will live.” (Romans 1:17 NET) Real Bible faith is not commonplace. Actually, before the coming of the Lord, it may be in comparatively short supply. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? (Luke 18:8 NET) What a question! It's there as a challenge to you and me in Christ. I want to be among those that Jesus says when He comes, “I found faith in him.” Don't you? I am doing my part earnestly so that the message of faith gets out to the Body of Christ. Are you doing it too? You can help spread the word by forwarding these articles and the audios on the subject of faith on our website. We need this message of faith today  because we are closer to His coming!   The key that unlocks Paul’s own views and interpretations Here is how we will begin to study this side of the subject of faith. We begin with a question.   How did the great apostle Paul (and others) use the word faith? How can we be 100% positive as to the apostolic interpretation of that word 2000 years ago? Wouldn’t that be the most important consideration when reading the epistles? We do not want to take our modern idea of the definition of faith and read it back into the New Testament. Yet, that is precisely what is done on many fronts. The key that unlocks Paul’s own views and interpretations can be found in the many quotations, references, and allusions from the Old Testament in his epistles. But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:14-17 NKJV). Paul was not filling up space when he quoted Old Testament Scripture. It was the basis for his teaching. Paul’s doctrine (teaching) was centered on the Old Testament, the Holy and inspired-by-God Scriptures. The New Testament wasn’t yet written in his day. All that existed in his day was the Old Testament. For some reason, many believe that Paul’s doctrinal position came uniquely via a special revelation unrelated to the Hebrew Old Testament. Paul’s doctrine or teaching was constructed out of that already revealed in Holy Scriptures, according to 2nd Timothy 3:15 and 16. The Hebrew Bible was his foundation even though he wrote in Greek, and quoted from the Greek Septuagint translation of the Old Testament. We will say much more about all that in the next article. To make it even harder to swallow for those in the grip of modern interpretations, Paul stated that the OLD TESTAMENT Hebrew Bible (The Holy Scriptures) was “able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” Paul was solidly basing the salvation message he taught through faith in Christ Jesus on the Old Testament Holy Scriptures. What? Paul was preaching Jesus and salvation through faith by using the Old Testament? That alone, throws some traditional thoughts into a tailspin, and we are just getting started! Paul’s doctrine was rooted and grounded in the Hebrew Holy Scriptures. Yet, some foolishly throw out the Hebrew Holy Scriptures in favor of Paul’s epistles viewed according to new interpretations that have nothing to do with the apostle’s doctrine. Some even throw out the words of Jesus in the Gospels, and have proclaimed Paul the “savior” of the Gentiles. It is truly disgusting how some deny the words of our Lord today. Not only is it repulsive, it is deeply anti-Christ to reject the words of our Master, Jesus. If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words… (1Timothy 6:3, 4 NKJV) We must consent to the words of Jesus in the Gospels (and Acts and Revelation), and to the doctrine which accords with godliness. [1] Those that reject these are full of pride, they don’t know anything, and they are obsessed with disputes and arguments. Have you come across any people like that? They believe that the words of Jesus and the Old Testament are irrelevant for believers today because they believe His words were contrary to grace and were under the law. Is that teaching anti-Christ and anti-God? Yes it is. It is also anti - the Holy Scriptures. To present this study properly, a few things must be addressed before we begin a discussion on the subject of faith and believing. It is vital to understand the immense importance of the Old Testament to New Testament word studies. According to David H. Stern’s translation, The Jewish New Testament, there are 695 verses of the Old Testament quoted from Matthew to Revelation.[2] Those are direct verse quotations (or parts of verses), but there are many more references and hints to Old Testament passages in the New Testament. Roger Nicole, in the The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, [3] stated that some of the quotations and references in the New to the Old Testament could be as high as 4,105: “The New Testament contains an extraordinarily large number of Old Testament quotations. It is difficult to give an accurate figure since the variation in use ranges all the way from a distant allusion to a definite quotation introduced by an explicit formula stating the citation’s source. As a result, the figures given by various authors often reflect a startling discrepancy…. C. H. Toy lists 613 such instances, Wilhelm Dittmar goes as high as 1640, while Eugen Huehn indicates 4105 passages reminiscent of Old Testament Scripture. It can therefore be asserted, without exaggeration that more than 10 per cent of the New Testament text is made up of citations or direct allusions to the Old Testament. The recorded words of Jesus disclose a similar percentage. Certain books like Revelation, Hebrews, Romans are well nigh saturated with Old Testament forms of language, allusions and quotations.”[4] Did you get that? Certain books like Revelation, Hebrews, and Romans are well nigh saturated with Old Testament forms of language, allusions, and quotations. My question is simple. How could we possibly understand books like Romans, Revelation or Hebrews without looking closely at the Old Testament verses quoted and alluded to in them? If we don’t study the Old Testament, especially the sections or verses quoted in the New, we are left with a huge doctrinal and interpretational void. Many have made up new interpretations because they have completely ignored the Hebrew Biblical text. So that we are clear, ignoring the original Hebrew of the Old Testament is not a new problem, but one that has dogged the Church relentlessly for centuries. We will tackle that issue on a basic level in these articles. If so many verses, references, and allusions to the Hebrew Scripture are all over the New Testament, does that make the Old Testament obsolete, or does it grant the Old Testament a place of prominence in the New Testament? Yes, the Old Testament has a highly visible and prominent place in the New Testament. It has a place of honor and respect, and it is indispensible to gain a right doctrinal perspective in the New Testament. Since Paul quoted profusely from the Old Testament Holy Scriptures, should we pay close attention to these quotations? Here’s a verse I quoted above to start our study of faith. Paul cites an Old Testament verse as a proof text for what he was teaching. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” (Romans 1:17 NKJV) Paul quoted a part of Habakkuk 2:4 in the second half of Romans 1:17.[5] Where was Paul’s definition of faith coming from? Was it from some special revelation only given to him? No! His definition of faith was from the Old Testament, written centuries before he wrote Romans 1:17. If Paul quoted from an Old Testament verse, then he was relying on its definition and message. More to come!   NOTES: [1] Doctrine is the same Greek word in 2nd Timothy 3:16 and 1st Timothy 6:3. [2] Lederer Messianic Publications; 1st edition (September 1, 1989) [3] Zondervan, Grand Rapids, 1979, Vol. 1, p. 617 [4] Roger Nicole, “New Testament Use of the Old Testament,” Carl F.H. Henry, ed., Revelation and the Bible. Contemporary Evangelical Thought. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1958 / London: The Tyndale Press, 1959. pp.137-151. See also: https://biblicalstudies.org.uk/pdf/rev-henry/9_ot-in-the-nt_nicole.pdf . [5] Galatians 3:11 and Hebrews 10:38 also repeat, “the just shall live by faith.”   So you hear another audio teaching on "Removing Doubt from the Heart", here is Part 28: "ONLY BELIEVE."