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“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people.”Ephesians 5:3We should be pure because God calls us to be. This is the mindset we need to pursue. It isn't out of fear of consequences, hope for a better future, or anything else. It needs to be out of love and respect for God and his standards. But we will get into that more tomorrow.The question for today is, what is purity? It is ensuring there is not even a hint of sexual immorality in our lives.That is a pretty high standard, and it can feel daunting to achieve that especially if you have been living in this sin for a while. I know I felt like that was an impossible task when I started this journey. But then I learned something that changed everything:This battle is not about what you do, it's about who you are becoming.Sexual purity isn't just about avoiding porn or staying away from the wrong websites. That's surface-level thinking. This journey isn't about what you do—it's about finally being the man God calls you to be. And God is calling you to become a man of honor, discipline, and integrity. Sexual purity is the byproduct of a life that belongs fully to Jesus.The truth is, we live in a world that constantly puts sex in our faces—on our phones, in music, in ads, in movies. So living this new life will not be easy.You are going to have to make some sacrifices that will hurt.I know when I began this journey, two things were true:I was ready to do whatever it tookI was sick of being lied to, by the enemy, by the world, and by myselfSo I'm not going to do that to you. Here is the honest truth: somedays, this is gonna suck. It's going to hurt like hell and there will be moments where you will think life was better before.But remember how you feel right now, ready to be free. Purity is not a one time decision, it isn't a one size fits all step by step guide, and it definitely isn't a pay your way service. So what is it then?Purity is a daily pursuit of God.It is waking up everyday and deciding, just for today, to live for God and with God in every area of your life.Half measures and white knuckling it will not work, but you already know that.You can't live in freedom if you're pretending you don't need it.Begin the Process of Becoming a New ManFollowing Jesus means more than a one-time decision. It's a daily process of surrender. Think of your heart like a house. Have you locked Jesus out of any rooms? Maybe there's a room marked “Lust” or “Shame” or “Private Struggles.” Jesus doesn't want visitation rights—He wants ownership.“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in...” — Revelation 3:20 (NLT)When Jesus knocks, He's not just being polite. He's coming to set you free. But freedom will require sacrifice, intensity, and honor. You won't drift into purity—you'll have to fight for it.The 3 Rules to Start With:No secrets. You can't heal what you hide.Be 100% honest all the time, no matter whatNo compromise. What you allow in small amounts will master you over time.In your allowed media, eye discipline, etc.In your consistencyNo excuses. This is a battle of consistency, you won't win it in a day, but you have to win today.It's time to be matureYou are in control, any...

“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people.”Ephesians 5:3We should be pure because God calls us to be. This is the mindset we need to pursue. It isn't out of fear of consequences, hope for a better future, or anything else. It needs to be out of love and respect for God and his standards. But we will get into that more tomorrow.The question for today is, what is purity? It is ensuring there is not even a hint of sexual immorality in our lives.That is a pretty high standard, and it can feel daunting to achieve that especially if you have been living in this sin for a while. I know I felt like that was an impossible task when I started this journey. But then I learned something that changed everything:This battle is not about what you do, it's about who you are becoming.Sexual purity isn't just about avoiding porn or staying away from the wrong websites. That's surface-level thinking. This journey isn't about what you do—it's about finally being the man God calls you to be. And God is calling you to become a man of honor, discipline, and integrity. Sexual purity is the byproduct of a life that belongs fully to Jesus.The truth is, we live in a world that constantly puts sex in our faces—on our phones, in music, in ads, in movies. So living this new life will not be easy.You are going to have to make some sacrifices that will hurt.I know when I began this journey, two things were true:I was ready to do whatever it tookI was sick of being lied to, by the enemy, by the world, and by myselfSo I'm not going to do that to you. Here is the honest truth: somedays, this is gonna suck. It's going to hurt like hell and there will be moments where you will think life was better before.But remember how you feel right now, ready to be free. Purity is not a one time decision, it isn't a one size fits all step by step guide, and it definitely isn't a pay your way service. So what is it then?Purity is a daily pursuit of God.It is waking up everyday and deciding, just for today, to live for God and with God in every area of your life.Half measures and white knuckling it will not work, but you already know that.You can't live in freedom if you're pretending you don't need it.Begin the Process of Becoming a New ManFollowing Jesus means more than a one-time decision. It's a daily process of surrender. Think of your heart like a house. Have you locked Jesus out of any rooms? Maybe there's a room marked “Lust” or “Shame” or “Private Struggles.” Jesus doesn't want visitation rights—He wants ownership.“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in...” — Revelation 3:20 (NLT)When Jesus knocks, He's not just being polite. He's coming to set you free. But freedom will require sacrifice, intensity, and honor. You won't drift into purity—you'll have to fight for it.The 3 Rules to Start With:No secrets. You can't heal what you hide.Be 100% honest all the time, no matter whatNo compromise. What you allow in small amounts will master you over time.In your allowed media, eye discipline, etc.In your consistencyNo excuses. This is a battle of consistency, you won't win it in a day, but you have to win today.It's time to be matureYou are in control, any...

Matthew 16:13-17 NLT“When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.”There was confusion amongst the people early on, even among his own disciples, about who Jesus truly was. Was He John the Baptist returned from the grave after his execution? Or was He one of the Old Testament prophets coming back for “round two?” Men were trying to identify Jesus as another man, when He was actually God.Is your faith your own? Do you feel you inherited it from someone or maybe felt pressure at some point in your life to believe?Listen closely once again: “Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:13-16 NLT) Courage is making your own decision about Jesus and sticking by it. Each person must make their own choice and “own” their own faith. No one should be talked into a relationship with Jesus, so no one can talk them out of it either. As Jesus told Peter, “You didn't learn this truth from a human, but from God. He reveals the truth to hearts.”Today, for you, all that matters is who you say Jesus is, to you, for you.Let's pray: “Lord Jesus, You are who You said and say You are—the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. As above, so below. Amen.”

EASTER | April 20, 2025Pastor Wes MorrisLuke 24:1-7 (NLT) But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. So they went in, but they didn't find the body of the Lord Jesus. As they stood there puzzled, two men suddenly appeared to them, clothed in dazzling robes.The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn't here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that he would rise again on the third day.”√ GOD'S DELAYS ARE NOT HIS DENIALS. John 11:4-6 (NLT) When Jesus heard about it he said, “Lazarus's sickness will not end in death. No, it happened for the glory of God so that the Son of God will receive glory from this.” So although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus,  he stayed where he was for the next two days.√ GOD RESPONDS TO OUR REAL AND RAW FAITH. John 11:20-22 (NLT) When Martha got word that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him. But Mary stayed in the house. Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died."√ GOD'S PLAN IS ALWAYS BEST.John 11:35-44 (NLT) Jesus wept. The people who were standing nearby said, “See how much he loved him!” But some said, “This man healed a blind man. Couldn't he have kept Lazarus from dying?”Jesus was still angry as he arrived at the tomb...“Roll the stone aside,” Jesus told them. But Martha, the dead man's sister, protested, “Lord, he has been dead for four days. The smell will be terrible.”43-44 Then Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!” And the dead man came out, his hands and feet bound in graveclothes, his face wrapped in a headcloth. Jesus told them, “Unwrap him and let him go!”John 10:10 (NIV) The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.FROM DEATH TO LIFEI. RECEIVE NEW MERCY FOR MY MISTAKES.Psalm 51:10 (NIV) Create a new, clean heart within me. Fill me with pure thoughts and holy desires, ready to please you.Ephesians 2:4-5 (NLT) But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. It is only by God's grace that you have been saved! II. RECEIVE NEW LIFE AND FREEDOM IN CHRIST.Romans 6:4-5 (NIV) We were buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.John 11:25-26 (NLT) Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this?”

Matthew 16:13-17 NLT “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.” There was confusion amongst the people early on, even among his own disciples, about who Jesus truly was. Was He John the Baptist returned from the grave after his execution? Or was He one of the Old Testament prophets coming back for “round two?” Men were trying to identify Jesus as another man, when He was actually God. Is your faith your own? Do you feel you inherited it from someone or maybe felt pressure at some point in your life to believe? Listen closely once again: “Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:13-16 NLT) Courage is making your own decision about Jesus and sticking by it. Each person must make their own choice and “own” their own faith. No one should be talked into a relationship with Jesus, so no one can talk them out of it either. As Jesus told Peter, “You didn't learn this truth from a human, but from God. He reveals the truth to hearts.” Today, for you, all that matters is who you say Jesus is, to you, for you. Let's pray: “Lord Jesus, You are who You said and say You are—the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. As above, so below. Amen.”

Pastor Seth shares a message based out of Mark 2:1-12 NLT: When Jesus returned to Capernaum several days later, the news spread quickly that he was back home. Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there was no more room, even outside the door. While he was preaching God's word to them, four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn't bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My child, your sins are forgiven.” But some of the teachers of religious law who were sitting there thought to themselves, “What is he saying? This is blasphemy! Only God can forgive sins!” Jesus knew immediately what they were thinking, so he asked them, “Why do you question this in your hearts? Is it easier to say to the paralyzed man ‘Your sins are forgiven,' or ‘Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk'? So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!” And the man jumped up, grabbed his mat, and walked out through the stunned onlookers. They were all amazed and praised God, exclaiming, “We've never seen anything like this before!”

Jesus Heals the Centurion's Servant (Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10) Teacher: Pastor Joshua Luis Pereira   (5) When Jesus returned to Capernaum, a Roman officer (Note-  Greek a centurion; similarly in 8:8, 13.) came and pleaded with him, (6) “Lord, my young servant (Note-  Or child; also in 8:13.) lies in bed, paralyzed and in terrible pain.” (7) Jesus said, “I will come and heal him.” (8) But the officer said, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed. (9) I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,' and they go, or ‘Come,' and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,' they do it.” (10) When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to those who were following him, he said, “I tell you the truth, I haven't seen faith like this in all Israel! (11) And I tell you this, that many Gentiles will come from all over the world—from east and west—and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the feast in the Kingdom of Heaven. (12) But many Israelites—those for whom the Kingdom was prepared—will be thrown into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (13) Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, “Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened.” And the young servant was healed that same hour. Matthew 8:5-13 (NLT)   When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people, he returned to Capernaum. (2) At that time the highly valued slave of a Roman officer (Note-  Greek a centurion; similarly in 7:6.) was sick and near death. (3) When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some respected Jewish elders to ask him to come and heal his slave. (4) So they earnestly begged Jesus to help the man. “If anyone deserves your help, he does,” they said, (5) “for he loves the Jewish people and even built a synagogue for us.” (6) So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, “Lord, don't trouble yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such an honor. (7) I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed. (8) I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,' and they go, or ‘Come,' and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,' they do it.” (9) When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to the crowd that was following him, he said, “I tell you, I haven't seen faith like this in all Israel!” (10) And when the officer's friends returned to his house, they found the slave completely healed. Luke 7:1-10 – NLT   (54) The Roman officer (Note-  Greek The centurion.) and the other soldiers at the crucifixion were terrified by the earthquake and all that had happened. They said, “This man truly was the Son of God!” Matthew 27:54 – NLT   In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer (Note-  Greek a centurion; similarly in 10:22.) named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. (2) He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to God. Acts 10:1-2 – NLT   (25) When they tied Paul down to lash him, Paul said to the officer (Note-  Greek the centurion; also in 22:26.) standing there, “Is it legal for you to whip a Roman citizen who hasn't even been tried?” (26) When the officer heard this, he went to the commander and asked, “What are you doing? This man is a Roman citizen!” Acts 22:25-26 – NLT     (10) As the conflict grew more violent, the commander was afraid they would tear Paul apart. So he ordered his soldiers to go and rescue him by force and take him back to the fortress. Acts 23:10 – NLT   When the time came, we set sail for Italy. Paul and several other prisoners were placed in the custody of a Roman officer (Note-  Greek centurion; similarly in 27:6, 11, 31, 43.) named Julius, a captain of the Imperial Regiment. Acts 27:1 – NLT   John 20:29, when he said, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.”     “And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.” Luke 7:2 (NKJV)   (28) “Dear woman,” Jesus said to her, “your faith is great. Your request is granted.” And her daughter was instantly healed. Matthew 15:28 – NLT   (1) Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1 - NLT   (17) So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. Romans 10:17 – NLT (18) Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Matthew 28:18 – NLT   (46) As he traveled through Galilee, he came to Cana, where he had turned the water into wine. There was a government official in nearby Capernaum whose son was very sick. (47) When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Jesus to come to Capernaum to heal his son, who was about to die. (48) Jesus asked, “Will you never believe in me unless you see miraculous signs and wonders?” (49) The official pleaded, “Lord, please come now before my little boy dies.” (50) Then Jesus told him, “Go back home. Your son will live!” And the man believed what Jesus said and started home. (51) While the man was on his way, some of his servants met him with the news that his son was alive and well. (52) He asked them when the boy had begun to get better, and they replied, “Yesterday afternoon at one o'clock his fever suddenly disappeared!” (53) Then the father realized that that was the very time Jesus had told him, “Your son will live.” And he and his entire household believed in Jesus. (54) This was the second miraculous sign Jesus did in Galilee after coming from Judea. John 4:46-54 – NLT   (24) Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre. (Note-  Some manuscripts add and Sidon.) He didn't want anyone to know which house he was staying in, but he couldn't keep it a secret. (25) Right away a woman who had heard about him came and fell at his feet. Her little girl was possessed by an evil (Note-  Greek unclean.) spirit, (26) and she begged him to cast out the demon from her daughter.Since she was a Gentile, born in Syrian Phoenicia, (27) Jesus told her, “First I should feed the children—my own family, the Jews. (Note-  Greek Let the children eat first.) It isn't right to take food from the children and throw it to the dogs.” (28) She replied, “That's true, Lord, but even the dogs under the table are allowed to eat the scraps from the children's plates.” (29) “Good answer!” he said. “Now go home, for the demon has left your daughter.” (30) And when she arrived home, she found her little girl lying quietly in bed, and the demon was gone. Mark 7:24-30 – NLT   "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." This verse supports your point about the importance of faith, like the Centurion's faith in Jesus' healing power. Hebrews 11:6 - NLT

Luke 2:10-11 (CSB) But the angel said to them...11 Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is theMessiah, the Lord...15 When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to oneanother, “Let's go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known tous.”The message was given to the shepherdsThey were is the right place to hearThey accepted and respondedWho is this Savior for?1. A Savior For Your Children.Luke 2:39-41 (NLT) When Jesus' parents had fulfilled all the requirements of the law of the Lord, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee. There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God's favor was on him. Every year Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. Psalm 78:4;7 (CSB) e will not hide them from their children, but will tell a future generation the praiseworthy acts of the Lord, his might, and the wondrous works he has performed...They were to rise and tell their children so that they might put their confidence in God and not forget God's works, but keep his commands.Take every opportunity to include your child in a God moment2.A Savior For Your Family.Hallmark Quotes:“The best Christmas gift is not wrapped in ribbons and found waiting under the tree. It's the love that we give and the love we receive. The best gift is family.”“As long as we have family, we have everything.”As followers of Jesus, we can not lose sight of the main goal: A Savior was born for our family!Acts 4:12 (CSB) There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.Mattthew 1:21 (CSB) She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.How Can I Pray For My Unsaved Loved Ones?, is the title of a blog posted by Amy Swanson onChristianity.comWe need to approach prayer for our unsaved loved ones (family/friends) with the right mind set, in spite ofwhat we see or are told.Therefore, let us come boldly to the throne of our King in petition for the souls of our loved ones knowing He hears our prayer (1 Peter 3:12)He equips us for such a time as this (2 Timothy 3:17)Key Prayer: 1. That unsaved loved ones would be given a new heart (Ezekiel 36:26).2. That unsaved loved ones would be given a renewed mind (Romans 12:2).3. That unsaved loved ones would be given the sight Jesus has recovered (Luke 4:18).4. That unsaved loved ones would have ears to hear (Matthew 11:15).5. To be a light that shines among others (Matthew 5:16).6. To never cease in prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:17).Luke 2:15...“Let's go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known tous.”

Pastor David Morrison
John 6:3-13, Matthew 26:26-29 John 6:3-13 (NLT) * Can you imagine what this scene must have looked like? 5,000 people! * The disciples didn't even have food. * But a little boy offers his 5 small rolls and 2 fish. John 6:11 (NLT) * Jesus gave thanks or said grace. * This prayer was powerful. It took a boy's lunch and fed thousands with it! Why is it important to give thanks before we eat? * When I do this, I am reordering my priorities. I am realizing that: * I am not the source of my sustenance. * I am not alone. * I am blessed. * I belong at this table. John 6:12-13 (NLT) * When Jesus gave thanks, He was saying “God use me.” The value in that moment was in the vessel. * You see, a vessel is most beautiful and valuable when it is used! When there is a vessel willing to be used, God can take the not-enough and turn them into more than enough. Jesus was a vessel of the grace of God, so when we receive God's grace, we also become ones that share it. It begins with a prayer of gratitude: a prayer of thanks. * Gratitude is an act of faith. Gratitude recognizes that I am not the source, I am simply the vessel and however God sees fit to use my life, I can know that nothing is going to be wasted. Matthew 26:26-29 (NIV) * This Thanksgiving Week, we felt it important to share in a sacrament together. *  In fact, the word for this sacrament is Eucharist or Communion. * Jesus, the night He was betrayed, gave thanks! Communion means Thanksgiving.   When we celebrate, we are sitting around the table of the Lord, that all are welcome at, giving thanks by this act of worship. Just as Jesus fed people's stomachs to teach them a spiritual truth, we have a physical element of Christ body and blood...that when we receive, we receive His love and grace! I wonder when Jesus gave thanks what He was thankful for? * For providing the way for grace. * For people to pass it to. * For people to share this time with. * For God's answered promises. * For God's provision. * For God's faithfulness.   You are the vessel. Vessels all come in different sizes, colors, and shapes, each with their own stories; but it is through Christ that we can be filled with the Holy Spirit and show others the life God calls them to.

Matthew 16:13-17 NLT “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.” There was confusion amongst the people early on, even among his own disciples, about who Jesus truly was. Was He John the Baptist returned from the grave after his execution? Or was He one of the Old Testament prophets coming back for “round two?” Men were trying to identify Jesus as another man, when He was actually God. Is your faith your own? Do you feel you inherited it from someone or maybe felt pressure at some point in your life to believe? Listen closely once again: “Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:13-16 NLT) Courage is making your own decision about Jesus and sticking by it. Each person must make their own choice and “own” their own faith. No one should be talked into a relationship with Jesus, so no one can talk them out of it either. As Jesus told Peter, “You didn't learn this truth from a human, but from God. He reveals the truth to hearts.” Today, for you, all that matters is who you say Jesus is, to you, for you. Let's pray: “Lord Jesus, You are who You said and say You are—the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. As above, so below. Amen.”

Today we start Mark chapter 5, and we're going to study a powerful healing that elicited two polar-opposite reactions: awe-filled worship from one group and fright-filled rejection from another. It shows us the kind of impact Jesus has always had on the world: you either love him or hate him. Even today, some people refuse to see the good that Jesus wants to do in the world. Their minds are made up; they reject him at every turn. Whatever their motive – financial, political, relational, emotional – they are determined to fight against Jesus, his teachings, and his followers. These people were around in Jesus' day, and they're still here today. Today we'll talk about demons and authority and the prevailing culture. So let's start with a question: Q. Is there a line that you won't let Jesus cross? I'll follow you as long as…It doesn't cost me too muchI don't have to give up my entertainment choicesYou don't make me look weird or extremeMan vs LegionTalking Point: The story illustrates the struggle within – the battle between our good intentions and the legion of demons that want to keep us in bondage to death. Mark 5:1-10, Ephesians 2:1-2Mark 5:1-5 (NLT) So they arrived at the other side of the lake, in the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus climbed out of the boat, a man possessed by an evil spirit came out from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the burial caves and could no longer be restrained, even with a chain. Whenever he was put into chains and shackles—as he often was—he snapped the chains from his wrists and smashed the shackles. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Day and night he wandered among the burial caves and in the hills, howling and cutting himself with sharp stones.burial caves - As good as deadEphesians 2:1-2 (NLT) Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.The wages of sin is death (in every way)This man had been driven from the town because of the danger he presented to others. Now, isolated, he can only harm himself. The devil does some of his best work in isolation. No one was strong enough - The power of the enemyMark 5:6-10 (NLT) When Jesus was still some distance away, the man saw him, ran to meet him, and bowed low before him. With a shriek, he screamed, “Why are you interfering with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In the name of God, I beg you, don't torture me!” For Jesus had already said to the spirit, “Come out of the man, you evil spirit.”Then Jesus demanded, “What is your name?”And he replied, “My name is Legion, because there are many of us inside this man.” Then the evil spirits begged him again and again not to send them to some distant place.The Man vs Legion - The struggle withinThe man was excited to see Jesus, wanted to worship himLegion was upset to see Jesus, shrieked and screamedThe demons tried to gain control of the situation by addressing Jesus by his full name. There was a common superstition at this time that you had spiritual power over another if you addressed them by their exact name. In their address of Jesus, they have the right theological facts about who he is, but they don't have the right attitude. We talk a lot about having the right information and the right attitude when we come to Jesus. These demons weren't addressing him in this way because they wanted to submit to him but...

A Tribute to My Youth Pastors: Ronnie and Maxine Kennedy Ronnie passed away recently and Maxine passed away a few years ago of cancer. They have 2 boys who are now men with families. They were bi-vocational pastors during the Jesus Revolution in North Carolina and did not know it. Yet, to them, and for many many others, we are indebted to their sacrifices. They bought a bus with their own money to transport us. They had meetings with us awkward teenagers in their house. We were not nearly as grateful as we needed to be to such sacrificial people.  They died not knowing the magnitude of what their sacrifices created. But now… in the presence of Jesus Christ they are amazed at their rewards and the rewards that are still building. They were not treated as the heroes while they were here on Earth, but in heaven they are well known among the heroes and saints of old. How…? Because they suffered the little ones to come to them as Jesus had done before them. The prayed and worked with and reached out to teenagers which few understood or would not even consider them as worthy of time or importance. But Ronnie and Maxine were on a mission! They were called for a time, so others could live eternally and brought to Christ decades later, still growing to reach a lost and dying world . Unsung heroes, visionaries ahead of their time. They looked liked normal people, but they were Saints of God with a calling much like Jesus and his followers. They were normal people with a God filled heart in each one. They gave too much, but it was heaven's gain. “Little is much when God is in it.” “One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.”  Mark 10:13 NLT When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.” Mark 10:14 NLT _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 (Listen to more at: https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ ) Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms ( https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy ) Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

  So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” John 13:34-35 NLT   “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. Matthew 5:14-16 NLT   If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn't love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal 1 Corinthians 13:1 NLT   “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. Matthew 5:14-16 NLT   We are multipliers! We are a Great Commission Church which means we are multipliers. Individually, we are all responsible to disciple those younger in their faith and invite those far from Jesus into a life-giving community. Corporately, we are called to plant churches, pastor cities, and father and mother leaders to multiply the Kingdom impact. We are multipliers!   God's purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. Ephesians 3:10 NLT   When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being. Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock'), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.” Matthew 16:13-19 NLT   1. A PERSON OF POSITIVE INFLUENCE BREAKS THE DISEASE OF ME.   This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends. John 15:12-13 NLT   But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:43-45 NLT   2. A PERSON OF POSITIVE INFLUENCE WILL STOP AT NOTHING TO SEE THEIR LOVED ONES HEALED   Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there was no more room, even outside the door. While he was preaching God's word to them, four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn't bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My child, your sins are forgiven.” Mark 2:2-5 NLT   “Your life is like the morning fog—it's here a little while, then it's gone.” James 4:4 NLT   “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered — how fleeting my life is. Psalms 39:4 NLT   (God) who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. 1 Timothy 2:4 NLT   Then Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like? How can I illustrate it? It is like a tiny mustard seed that a man planted in a garden; it grows and becomes a tree, and the birds make nests in its branches.” He also asked, “What else is the Kingdom of God like? It is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated every part of the dough.”Luke 13:18-21 NLT   We are multipliers! We are a Great Commission Church which means we are multipliers. We are multipliers!      

(Bilingual) このメッセージでは太助牧師が神様がどのように人生を変えてくれるかについて以下の4つのポイントから話します。 In this message Ps Tasuke talks about how God changes our lives in these 4 points: (エゼキエル47:5a,9JCB)それから一千キュビト行くと、水の深さは腰までになりました。この川の水に触れるものはすべて生き生きとする。魚が住める水に変えられるので、死海にも魚がいっぱいになる。この水が流れ込む所はどこでも、すべてのものが生かされる。 (Ezekiel 47:4b,9 NLT)After another 1,750 feet, it was up to my waist.(9)There will be swarms of living things wherever the water of this river flows. Fish will abound in the Dead Sea, for its waters will become fresh. Life will flourish wherever this water flows. 1.イエスと出会い、ザアカイの価値観は変わった Zacchaeus' Value System Changed After Meeting Jesus (ルカ19:5-10 JCB)やがて、そこへ差しかかったイエスは足を止め、ザアカイを見上げると、「ザアカイ。早く降りてきなさい。今晩はあなたの家に泊めてもらうつもりでいますから」と言われました。(6)ザアカイはびっくりして、急いで降りると、大喜びでイエスを家に迎えました。(7)これを見ていた人々の心中は、おだやかではありません。「なにも、あの札つきの悪党の家の客にならなくても……」と言って、つぶやきました。(8)しかし、ザアカイは主の前でこう告白しました。「先生。今からは、財産の半分を貧しい人たちに分けてあげます。税金を取り過ぎた人たちには、四倍にして払い戻します。」(9-10)イエスは言われました。「その告白こそ、今日この家に救いが来たことのあかしです。この人も迷い出たアブラハムの子どもの一人なのだから。メシヤ（救い主）のわたしは、このような人を捜し出して救うために来たのです。」 (ルカ19:5-10 NLT) When Jesus came by, he looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name. “Zacchaeus!” he said. “Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home today.”(6)Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy.(7)But the people were displeased. “He has gone to be the guest of a notorious sinner,” they grumbled.(8)Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!”(9)Jesus responded, “Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham. (10)For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” 2.聖霊が何が正しいかを教えてくれる The Holy Spirit Tells You What's Right (ヨハネ16:13 JCB)しかし、真理である聖霊が来られます。その方の指導を受けて、あなたがたもいつか、すべての真理を知るのです。聖霊は、自分の考えを述べたりしません。ただ、聞くままを伝え、やがて起こることについても話します。 (John 16:13 NLT)When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.  3.聖霊が正しい決断を可能にしてくれる The Holy Spirit Enables You to Make Good Decisions (ピリピ4:13 JCB)力を与え、強めてくださる方によって、私は、神に求められるどんなことでもできるからです。 (Philippians 4:13 NLT)For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. 4.聖霊に導かれる結果、正しい結果がある The Right Results Come When You Are Led by the Holy Spirit (2コリント3:17-18 JCB)主は、いのちを与えてくださる御霊です。御霊のおられるところには自由があります。 (18)私たちには顔の覆いがありません。鏡のように、主の栄光をはっきり映すことができます。そして、主の御霊が私たちのうちで働いてくださるにつれ、私たちはますます主に似た者にされていくのです。 (2 Corinthians 3:17-18 NLT)For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.

(English) In this message Ps Adrian talks about how we can say YES to the right things in the following points: (Ezekiel 47:4 NLT) He measured off another 1,750 feet and led me across again. This time the water was up to my knees. After another 1,750 feet, it was up to my waist.  (Luke 19:1-2 NLT) Jesus entered Jericho and made his way through the town. (2) There was a man there named Zacchaeus. He was the chief tax collector in the region, and he had become very rich. (Luke 19:3-4 NLT) He tried to get a look at Jesus, but he was too short to see over the crowd. (4) So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree beside the road, for Jesus was going to pass that way. (Luke 19:5-7 NLT) When Jesus came by, he looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name. “Zacchaeus!” he said. “Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home today.” (6) Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy. (7) But the people were displeased. “He has gone to be the guest of a notorious sinner,” they grumbled. (Luke 19:8-10 NLT) Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!” (9) Jesus responded, “Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham. (10) For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” (Galatians 5:19-23 NLT) When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, (20) idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, (21) envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God. (22) But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, (23) gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (John 7:37-39 NLT) On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! (38) Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.'” (39) (When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.)

Matthew 16:13-17 NLT “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.” There was confusion amongst the people early on, even among his own disciples, about who Jesus truly was. Was He John the Baptist returned from the grave after his execution? Or was He one of the Old Testament prophets coming back for “round two?” Men were trying to identify Jesus as another man, when He was actually God. Is your faith your own? Do you feel you inherited it from someone or maybe felt pressure at some point in your life to believe? Listen closely once again: “Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:13-16 NLT) Courage is making your own decision about Jesus and sticking by it. Each person must make their own choice and “own” their own faith. No one should be talked into a relationship with Jesus, so no one can talk them out of it either. As Jesus told Peter, “You didn't learn this truth from a human, but from God. He reveals the truth to hearts.” Today, for you, all that matters is who you say Jesus is, to you, for you. Let's pray: “Lord Jesus, You are who You said and say You are—the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. As above, so below. Amen.”

(Japanese) このメッセージでは太助牧師が本当の幸せについて話します。 In this message Ps Tasuke talks about happiness: (マタイ5:1-3 JCB)ある日、大ぜいの人が集まって来たので、イエスは弟子たちを連れて山に登り、そこに腰をおろして、彼らにお教えになりました。(3)「心の貧しさを知る謙遜な人は幸いです。神の国はそういう人に与えられるからです。 (Matthew 5:1-3 NLT) One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, (2) and he began to teach them.(3) “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. (マタイ16:13-18 JCB)ピリポ・カイザリヤに行った時、イエスは弟子たちに、「みんなは、わたしのことをだれだと言っていますか」とお尋ねになりました。(14)弟子たちは答えました。「バプテスマのヨハネだと言う人もいますし、エリヤだと言う人もいます。また、エレミヤだとか、ほかの預言者の一人だとか言う人もいます。」(15)「では、あなたがたは、どうなのですか。」(16)シモン・ペテロが答えました。「あなたこそキリスト（ギリシャ語で、救い主）です。生ける神の子です。」(17)「ヨナの息子シモンよ。神があなたを祝福(マカリオス)してくださったのです。それを明らかにしたのは、人ではなく、天におられるわたしの父です。 (18)あなたはペテロ（岩）です。わたしはこの大きな岩の上にわたしの教会を建てます。地獄のどんな恐ろしい力も、わたしの教会に打ち勝つことはできません。 (Matthew 16:13-18 NLT) When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” (14) “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.”(15) Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” (16) Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (17) Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John,because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being. (18) Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock'), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. 1.神様のことばがマカリオス(幸せ)をもたらす！ God's word brings ‘Makarios (Happiness)!  (箴言29:18 JCB)神を知らない民は好き勝手に振る舞い、手がつけられませんが、国中の人が神の教えを守ろうとする国は幸い(マカリオス、アシュレ)です。 (Proverbs 29:18 NLT) When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful (makarios, ashre).

Celebrate Easter with Hope! Listen in for a message of grace, love, and hope as we retell the Easter story through the eyes of Peter and Jesus' other disciples.  Message Notes:Many times in life, we find ourselves in situations we don't expect or don't know how to escape, but that is when we have a lifeline to the One who can save us, Jesus. Like many of us, Peter found himself in a boat he didn't want to be in, and he didn't know what to do. Luke 5:1-11 (NLT) This was the beginning of Peter's calling when he left the boat and his entire way of life to become a follower of Jesus.  Mark 14:27-31 (NLT) When Jesus told His disciples about how He would be deserted, Peter protested that he would never deny Jesus even to the point of death.  John 18:15-18, 25-27 (NLT) Peter denied knowing Jesus three times. Mark 14:71 (NLT) Peter swore and cursed that he didn't know Jesus.  Luke 22:61-62 (NLT) Jesus looked at Peter, and Peter remembered what Jesus had said about denying Him. Peter was ashamed and wept bitterly.  John 21:3 (NLT) Peter left to escape to his old life. John 21:3-13 (NLT) Jesus replicated the very first meeting with His followers.  John 21:15-17, 19b (NLT) Jesus redeemed Peter by replacing his shame of denying Jesus three times with a new question asked three times. Instead of the memory of his failure, he gained forgiveness and a renewed mission. When we need to get out of the boat we are in, Jesus is the hand offering rescue. Because of Easter…            New life is possible.             Change is possible.             Your marriage can be restored.             You can have victory over your addiction.             You can live a life of joy and hope and purpose. Because of the resurrection of Jesus, you can have a…            Fresh Start            New Beginning            Clean Slate            You can say goodnight to your shame & good morning to joy. Easter teaches us the truth that Jesus didn't come to make bad people good but to make dead people live.---If you're new to Hope or looking to get connected, click here: https://gethope.net/nextsteps/If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond here: https://bit.ly/3aWvIZNTo support this ministry financially to help us continue to love people where they are and encourage them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, click here: https://gethope.net/give/Stay Connected with Hope:Website: https://gethope.net/Hope Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gethopecommunitychurchHope Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get_hope/Hope Twitter: https://twitter.com/get_hopeHope YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/HopeCommunityChurch

It is __________ to be critical. [Galatians 5:15 NLT] “But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another.” Being critical is spiritual _________________. It makes the whole Body of Christ ______________. [Galatians 6:1 NIV] “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.” [2 Corinthians 5:16-20 NLT] “So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view. At one time we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know him now! 17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 18 And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him. 19 For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. 20 So we are Christ's ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” [Luke 19:5-10 NLT] When Jesus came by, he looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name. “Zacchaeus!” he said. “Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home today.” 6 Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy. 7 But the people were displeased. “He has gone to be the guest of a notorious sinner,” they grumbled. 8 Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!” 9 Jesus responded, “Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” When we identify something that is wrong, our goal should be to bring people closer to __________. [Luke 6:39-42 NIV] “He also told them this parable: “Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40 The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher. 41 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 42 How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.” ________________is the pre-requisite for God's call to help ____________ others.

Matthew 16:13-17 NLT “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.” There was confusion amongst the people early on, even among his own disciples, about who Jesus truly was. Was He John the Baptist returned from the grave after his execution? Or was He one of the Old Testament prophets coming back for “round two?” Men were trying to identify Jesus as another man, when He was actually God. Is your faith your own? Do you feel you inherited it from someone or maybe felt pressure at some point in your life to believe? Listen closely once again: “Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:13-16 NLT) Courage is making your own decision about Jesus and sticking by it. Each person must make their own choice and “own” their own faith. No one should be talked into a relationship with Jesus, so no one can talk them out of it either. As Jesus told Peter, “You didn't learn this truth from a human, but from God. He reveals the truth to hearts.” Today, for you, all that matters is who you say Jesus is, to you, for you. Let's pray: “Lord Jesus, You are who You said and say You are—the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. As above, so below. Amen.”

1Timothy‬ ‭4:8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come. 1Samuel‬ ‭22:1-2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there. Then others began coming—men who were in trouble or in debt or who were just discontented—until David was the captain of about 400 men. 1.Spiritual Vital Sign  Psalms‬ ‭19:14‬ ‭NLT‬‬ May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. 2.Spiritual CPR  ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭9:12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don't need a doctor—sick people do. 3.Spiritual health directly affects physical health Proverbs 14:30 NLT A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones. ‭‭ Application 1.Don't just hear, but put God's Word into action James‬ ‭1:22‬ ‭NLT‬‬ But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. 2.An essential part to our spiritual health is maintaining communication with God. Luke‬ ‭18:1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart. 3.Allow God to check the condition of your heart daily Jeremiah‬ ‭17:10‬ ‭NLT But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve. Support this podcast

FRIDAY was a day of PAIN. SATURDAY was a day without HOPE. SUNDAY was a day of FREEDOM. John 19:30 NLT When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Luke 24:21 NLT We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. This all happened three days ago. Message Notes: http://bible.com/events/48671511 Mark 16:9-13 NLT 9 After Jesus rose from the dead early on Sunday morning, the first person who saw him was Mary Magdalene, the woman from whom he had cast out seven demons. 10 She went to the disciples, who were grieving and weeping, and told them what had happened. 11 But when she told them that Jesus was alive and she had seen him, they didn't believe her. 12 Afterward he appeared in a different form to two of his followers who were walking from Jerusalem into the country. 13 They rushed back to tell the others, but no one believed them. Thank you for joining us online this weekend! Livestream Schedule: SATURDAY 6:15 PM SUNDAY 9 AM, 11:30 AM To get to know us more, be sure to check out our website: http://www.coastalcommunity.tv ▼ ▽ Kids Resources at https://coastalcommunity.tv/kids Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel for weekly video messages that will change your life! If you were impacted by this message in any way, please email us at mystory@coastalcommunity.tv ▼ ▽ Location Parkland | 6800 N University Dr, Parkland, FL 33067 ▼ ▽ Get Social Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/coastalchurch/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/CoastalCommunityChurch/ ▼ ▽ Contact Us Email | info@coastalcommunity.tv Get Involved | https://coastalcommunity.tv/next-steps ▼ ▽ Giving https://www.coastalcommunity.tv/give ▼ ▽ Coastal Community Church We exist to reach people and help them become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ! We believe that healthy people grow, that we can't do life alone, that saved people serve people, that we should live generously and that found people find people. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coastalchurch/message

I DeclareWe hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. John 14:6 NLT “I am the way, the truth, and the life. John 8:32 NLT And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”John 8:36 NLT So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.Matthew 16:13 NLT When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”Matthew 16:14 NLT “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.”Matthew 16:15-16 NLT Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”Matthew 16:17 NLT Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being. Matthew 16:18 NLT Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock'), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. Genesis 17:1-5 NKJV When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. And I will make My covenant between Me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly.” Then Abram fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying:  “As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, and you shall be a father of many nations. No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you a father of many nations.I declare I am His masterpiece!I declare Jireh is more than enough!I declare He is my peace, my purpose and my passion! I declare that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!I declare I am a victor, never a victim, more than a conqueror, never conquered!

Sunday, November 8 Shane Frazier | Founding Pastor, Freedom Church   Does the King have dominion of your heart? “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.  Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.  But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NLT "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) “When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. He pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.” So Jesus went with him. A large crowd followed and pressed around him. Mark 5:21-24 (NIV) “And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering.” Mark 5:25-29 (NIV) Let your desperation change your destination. “For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God's children. And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God's glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.” Romans 8:16-17 (NLT) “I write to you, dear children, because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one.” 1 John 2:13-14 (NIV) “Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) “We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NLT) “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 (NLT) “The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy.  My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10 (NLT) Come to the King Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (NLT) Press into the King “Come near to God and he will come near to you.” James 4:8 (ERV) Reach out to the King “From one person God made all nations who live on earth, and he decided when and where every nation would be. God has done all this, so that we will look for him and reach out and find him. He isn't far from any of us.” Acts 17:26-27 (CEV)

Proverbs 18:21 NLT tells us “The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.” I don’t see a third option there. Death or life….James 1:26 NLT If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.“I didn’t tell you to share your opinions or beliefs, I told you to share Jesus and the Good News.” If we are spending more time being right on Social Media, then we are not spending our time right by spreading the Love of Jesus! Proverbs 19:19 NLT “ An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.”OUR WORDS MATTER!!!!!What are we creating with our words? Walls or bridges? Division or unity? Death or life? We need to think, talk, and act like citizens of Heaven. Bringing a glimpse of heaven to earth. Let’s live our lives as citizens of heaven and ambassadors on earth – as representatives of God’s kingdom right where we are. Today, Right Here, Out There!  Matthew 13:54 – 56 NLT  “He returned to Nazareth, his hometown. When he taught there in the synagogue, everyone was amazed and said, “Where does he get this wisdom and the power to do miracles?”55Then they scoffed, “He’s just the carpenter’s son, and we know Mary, his mother, and his brothers—James, Joseph,Simon, and Judas.56All his sisters live right here among us. Where did he learn all these things?”57And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him.”Then Jesus told them,“A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own family.”58And so he did only a few miracles there because of their unbelief.What you call someone is how you see someone; is how you treat someone. His home town, called him the carpenters son, Since the people seen him this way they, called him by name this way, that’s what they received from Him. They missed out on the gift and blessings that He is, because they could not get past this. What you call your wife? What do you call your children? What do you call your Pastor? Your friends? Your Coworkers? Your government leaders? What you call someone, is how you see someone; is how you treat someone.Ask God what He says about them and speak that into their lives. We need to practice building them up and not tearing them down. Our families will never become something we don’t speak into their lives! James 3:3-6 NLT “We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth.4 And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong.5 In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.6 And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.”Although so small, the tongue or more importantly the words we choose to use can set those around us on the right path or we can set it all ablaze by the words we choose to use. I can only change me and when I change me I change us (Kate)We have to first understand how God sees us and what He calls us Names are important to God; otherwise why would he change names? Abram – Abraham = Father of many (Didn’t have any kids at the time and was OLD)Sarai – Sarah = Mother of nations (Didn’t have any kids at the time and was OLD)Simon – Peter = Rock (Wasn’t a rock he was hot and cold / Denied Jesus 3 times) We will dig into this more laterWhat is God calling you? What does he say about you? If you don’t know get in the Word! Matthew 16:13-14 NLT “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples,“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.”Matthew 16:15-16 NLT “Then he asked them,“But who do you say I am?”16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”Matthew 16:17-20 “Jesus replied,“You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.19 And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.”20 Then he sternly warned the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.”Peter did thing and will do things that are not very rock or foundation like. But still Jesus calls him not by how the world sees him, but how God sees him. He is a rock, a strong foundation, and Jesus was letting him know to buckle up this is going to be the ride of a life time.It doesn’t matter what others say about you. It only matters what He says about you. Is the name your holding on to your past? Your mistakes? Your weaknesses? Your opportunities? Your hurts?Don’t let the worlds view of you be your reality, who cares what the crowd says. Just as Jesus asked His second question of Peter, but who do you say I am….. Listen to who the Father says you are his plans are way better. He sees what we don’t and calls that out in us. He brings the best out in us if we let him. God wants you to pick up your new name. Be the new you. We have been born again. We have been made new. Why are we holding onto things of our past? What is God calling you? Close your eyes, Jesus, who do you say I am? When we know who we are, we become grounded by it. Our roots grow deep. We have a strong foundation set by the one who created us. It can’t be taken from us. No matter what’s happening around us or the lies we are being told, who we are in His eye is who we are! Stand firm in that! Who is God calling you to be. Get in the word and find out? Stand firm in those things He reveals to you. No one can take away what God gives us! When we know what the Father is saying about us, when we do, we can do that for those around us. Watch them flourish!  We need to think, talk, and act like citizens of Heaven. Bringing a glimpse of heaven to earth. Let’s live our lives as citizens of heaven and ambassadors on earth – as representatives of God’s kingdom right where we are. Today, Right Here, Out There!   

(Matthew 16:13-17 NLT) “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.” There was confusion amongst the people early on, even among his own disciples, about who Jesus truly was. Was He John the Baptist returned from the grave after his execution? Or was He one of the Old Testament prophets coming back for “round two?” Men were trying to identify Jesus as another man, when He was actually God. Is your faith your own? Do you feel you inherited it from someone or maybe felt pressure at some point in your life to believe? Listen closely once again: “Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:13-16 NLT) Courage is making your own decision about Jesus and sticking by it. Each person must make their own choice and “own” their own faith. No one should be talked into a relationship with Jesus, so no one can talk them out of it either. As Jesus told Peter, “You didn’t learn this truth from a human, but from God. He reveals the truth to hearts.” Today, for you, all that matters is who you say Jesus is, to you, for you. Let’s pray: “Lord Jesus, You are who You said and say You are—the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. As above, so below. Amen.”

Have you ever struggled with missed deadlines, hurried work, increased stress, and lost opportunities because of procrastination? Imagine overcoming procrastination once and for all, so you restore joy for your work, strengthen your relationships, and grow your business. I once was a great procrastinator. My motto was, "Hey anything worth doing is worth putting off!" I felt I was "just wired that way." But over time, I've overcome the Procrastination Plague and you can too. You weren't "just born that way!" Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week: Stop This! Stop saying you "have to"… you don't "have to" do anything. What if I don't? If #1 doesn't cause disaster, why bother? If it still needs to be done have someone else do it. Spiritual Foundations "And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:19, NLT When Jesus cried out, "It is finished!" the wall of sin that separated us from God crumbled, and God unleashed a flood of His grace upon us. That grace is still flowing toward us today, supplying whatever we need in this life, daily loading us with benefits! My friend, the essence of God's grace is SUPPLY. When you are conscious of His supply, instead of the demands of the world, you are under His grace. That's when you will see His abundant provision for every need and situation. So if you're having trouble finding a job, beyond trusting God for employment, see the Lord stirring up the dormant giftings and abilities that He has already placed in you. As you hone these gifts, the Word of God declares that your gifts will unlock doors of opportunities in due season and cause you to stand before great men. Don't just believe you'll be employed, believe God to also prepare, grow and develop you for a position of influence in your industry! Feature Presentation "The Cure for Procrastination" Procrastination is NOT a permanent personality trait. If you tend toward procrastinating, you can change. But first, let's look at some of the pitfalls of procrastination and why this is such a crucial problem. Pitfalls of Procrastination Missed deadlines – Customers, clients, vendors, etc. are counting on us to complete a task or project. But when we put off completing that task or project, we fail to meet its deadline. Hurried or sloppy work – When we postpone a project and then rush to try and complete it, our work tends to be second-rate. We miss details and can't give the project the attention it deserves. Increased stress – When we put off an assignment until the last minute, we sentence ourselves to a life of stress until that assignment is finished. Under stress like that, our health and relationships tend to suffer. Missed opportunities – Entrepreneur Victor Kiam wrote, "Procrastination is opportunity's natural assassin." When we put things off till the "eleventh hour," we're unprepared to take on new opportunities that present themselves. We're stuck, trying like mad to finish the obligations that have been piling up and so these new and exciting opportunities pass us by. Defeated attitude – Eventually, the consequences of procrastination catch up with us and get us down. We feel bad about ourselves for all our missed deadlines, the stress we've caused ourselves, and for letting others down. We find it hard to climb out of this hole we've dug for ourselves. Damaged reputation – Almost without exception, when there are deadlines involved, other people are counting on us. But when we're late or produce less-than-quality work time and time again, we get a reputation for being unreliable. And that can kill any business. As you can see, there's a long, compelling list of the dangers of procrastination. But what causes it? Why do we fall into its trap? A few of the reasons for procrastination might be: Habit Lack of planning Misplaced priorities Distractions Lack of self-discipline Fear of failure Fear of the task itself Unsure of how or where to start on a project All those reasons and more can lead us into the trap of procrastination. So, let's focus on the cure! The Cure for Procrastination Only take on projects that fit. One of the things that promote procrastination is taking on projects that don't fit our mission, values, or what we enjoy. Accepting these makes us regret it later and we drag our feet. In the end, nobody's happy. Get it on the calendar. Put your projects, tasks, appointments and any other crucial dates on a calendar that is easy for you to monitor. This is vital for breaking a procrastination habit. Prioritize tasks. Check your calendar often to determine what's due when. Figure out which projects take priority and tackle them in their priority order. Make a list daily and weekly of what you need to complete to stay on track. Anticipate and eliminate distractions. This takes self-discipline. We especially must resist the temptation to run after those "shiny things" that present themselves to us and distract us from what's really important. Follow through with action. Action is the antidote for both procrastination and fear. You've taken all the above steps, now follow through. Get help when needed. Sometimes a project ends up being much larger than we anticipated. Or perhaps the project involves an expertise that we're short on. If so, partner with someone to help you and do this early enough that you're not dragging them past a deadline as well. Procrastination will ultimately kill our joy for our work, destroy our relationships and undermine our business. If you tend towards procrastination, don't put off following through with these cures for procrastination! Resources Mentioned In This Episode PERMISSION TO PROSPER 2018 Ready to shake off the lies and limitation that stop you from prospering? God's desire for you is that you should "prosper in all things, and be in good health, just as your soul prospers." At PTP 2018 we'll clear the path for you to experience full prosperity, not only in the area of finance but in all 7 major zones of life: faith, fitness, family, fun, finance, friends, fulfillment. Join us at this life-changing event, where we will help you construct your own prosperity blueprint… remove the inner conflicts about money, wealth, and possessions… and learn from our world-famous speakers, including Jeff Goins, and more surprise guests to be announced soon. PTP is your key to unlock the vaults of wealth, wellness, and wisdom that will prosper you and everyone around you. Register now. VIP seating and red carpet perks are also available, including personal time with Ray. To get the details, and to get your ticket now at the lowest possible price, go to permissiontoprosper.com Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will mention you on this show. Get The Transcript Right-Click and "Save As" to Get the PDF Transcript.

Have you ever struggled with missed deadlines, hurried work, increased stress, and lost opportunities because of procrastination? Imagine overcoming procrastination once and for all, so you restore joy for your work, strengthen your relationships, and grow your business. I once was a great procrastinator.  My motto was, “Hey anything worth doing is worth putting off!”  I felt I was “just wired that way.” But over time, I’ve overcome the Procrastination Plague and you can too. You weren’t “just born that way!” Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week: Stop This! Stop saying you “have to”… you don’t “have to” do anything. What if I don’t? If #1 doesn’t cause disaster, why bother? If it still needs to be done have someone else do it. Spiritual Foundations “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19, NLT When Jesus cried out, “It is finished!” the wall of sin that separated us from God crumbled, and God unleashed a flood of His grace upon us. That grace is still flowing toward us today, supplying whatever we need in this life, daily loading us with benefits! My friend, the essence of God’s grace is SUPPLY. When you are conscious of His supply, instead of the demands of the world, you are under His grace. That’s when you will see His abundant provision for every need and situation. So if you’re having trouble finding a job, beyond trusting God for employment, see the Lord stirring up the dormant giftings and abilities that He has already placed in you. As you hone these gifts, the Word of God declares that your gifts will unlock doors of opportunities in due season and cause you to stand before great men. Don’t just believe you’ll be employed, believe God to also prepare, grow and develop you for a position of influence in your industry! Feature Presentation “The Cure for Procrastination“ Procrastination is NOT a permanent personality trait. If you tend toward procrastinating, you can change. But first, let’s look at some of the pitfalls of procrastination and why this is such a crucial problem. Pitfalls of Procrastination Missed deadlines – Customers, clients, vendors, etc. are counting on us to complete a task or project. But when we put off completing that task or project, we fail to meet its deadline. Hurried or sloppy work – When we postpone a project and then rush to try and complete it, our work tends to be second-rate. We miss details and can’t give the project the attention it deserves. Increased stress – When we put off an assignment until the last minute, we sentence ourselves to a life of stress until that assignment is finished. Under stress like that, our health and relationships tend to suffer. Missed opportunities – Entrepreneur Victor Kiam wrote, “Procrastination is opportunity’s natural assassin.” When we put things off till the “eleventh hour,” we’re unprepared to take on new opportunities that present themselves. We’re stuck, trying like mad to finish the obligations that have been piling up and so these new and exciting opportunities pass us by. Defeated attitude – Eventually, the consequences of procrastination catch up with us and get us down. We feel bad about ourselves for all our missed deadlines, the stress we’ve caused ourselves, and for letting others down. We find it hard to climb out of this hole we’ve dug for ourselves. Damaged reputation – Almost without exception, when there are deadlines involved, other people are counting on us. But when we’re late or produce less-than-quality work time and time again, we get a reputation for being unreliable. And that can kill any business. As you can see, there’s a long, compelling list of the dangers of procrastination. But what causes it? Why do we fall into its trap? A few of the reasons for procrastination might be: Habit Lack of planning Misplaced priorities Distractions Lack of self-discipline Fear of failure Fear of the task itself Unsure of how or where to start on a project All those reasons and more can lead us into the trap of procrastination. So, let’s focus on the cure! The Cure for Procrastination Only take on projects that fit. One of the things that promote procrastination is taking on projects that don’t fit our mission, values, or what we enjoy. Accepting these makes us regret it later and we drag our feet. In the end, nobody’s happy. Get it on the calendar. Put your projects, tasks, appointments and any other crucial dates on a calendar that is easy for you to monitor. This is vital for breaking a procrastination habit. Prioritize tasks. Check your calendar often to determine what’s due when. Figure out which projects take priority and tackle them in their priority order. Make a list daily and weekly of what you need to complete to stay on track. Anticipate and eliminate distractions. This takes self-discipline. We especially must resist the temptation to run after those “shiny things” that present themselves to us and distract us from what’s really important. Follow through with action. Action is the antidote for both procrastination and fear. You’ve taken all the above steps, now follow through. Get help when needed. Sometimes a project ends up being much larger than we anticipated. Or perhaps the project involves an expertise that we’re short on. If so, partner with someone to help you and do this early enough that you’re not dragging them past a deadline as well. Procrastination will ultimately kill our joy for our work, destroy our relationships and undermine our business. If you tend towards procrastination, don’t put off following through with these cures for procrastination! Resources Mentioned In This Episode PERMISSION TO PROSPER 2018 Ready to shake off the lies and limitation that stop you from prospering? God’s desire for you is that you should “prosper in all things, and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.” At PTP 2018 we’ll clear the path for you to experience full prosperity, not only in the area of finance but in all 7 major zones of life: faith, fitness, family, fun, finance, friends, fulfillment. Join us at this life-changing event, where we will help you construct your own prosperity blueprint… remove the inner conflicts about money, wealth, and possessions… and learn from our world-famous speakers, including Jeff Goins, and more surprise guests to be announced soon. PTP is your key to unlock the vaults of wealth, wellness, and wisdom that will prosper you and everyone around you. Register now. VIP seating and red carpet perks are also available, including personal time with Ray. To get the details, and to get your ticket now at the lowest possible price, go to permissiontoprosper.com   Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will mention you on this show. Get The Transcript Right-Click and “Save As” to Get the PDF Transcript.

2018/4/15 Kat Yu Categories: Video: https://hongkong.mylifehouse.com/tv/message/every-step-of-the-way *Every step of the way* *路上的每一步* Mark 10:49-52 NLT “When Jesus heard him, he stopped and said, “Tell him to come here.” So they called the blind man. “Cheer up,” they said. “Come on, he’s calling you!” Bartimaeus threw aside his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “My Rabbi, ” the blind man said, “I want to see!” And Jesus said to him, “Go, for your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus down the road.” 馬可福音 10 章49-52節（NCV) 耶穌就站住，說：“把他叫過來。”他們就叫那瞎眼的人，對他說：“放心吧，起來，他叫你了。”他就丟下衣服，跳起來，走到耶穌那裡。耶穌對他說：“你要我為你作甚麼呢？”瞎眼的人對他說：“拉波尼，我要能看見。”耶穌說：“去吧，你的信使你痊愈了。”他立刻看見了，就在路上跟隨耶穌。 Every step will be guided by His word 每一步會是由神的話語帶領 Psalm 119:105 NLT “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” 詩篇 119章105節（NCV) 你的話是我腳前的燈，是我路上的光。 Every step of the way, He is proud of your progress 每一步, 神會為你的進度而感到驕傲 Psalms 84:5 NLT “What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.” 詩篇 84章5節（NCV) 靠你有力量，心中嚮往通到聖殿大道的，這人是有福的。 God is right there with you, so take that next step! 神在你身邊，所以踏出你的下一步！ James 2:14 NLT “What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?” 雅各書 2章14節（NCV) 我的弟兄們，人若說他有信心，卻沒有行為，有甚麼益處呢？這信心能救他嗎？

On the eve of facing the cross, Jesus took special time to kneel and wash the feet of his disciples. He did this to set a powerful example for how we are to seek to serve those around us, all those around us. Joe Scruggs continues our Resolve series by encouraging us to follow this example. An Example to Follow Resolve | Week 2 March 18, 2018 | Joe Scruggs Luke 9:22 (NIV) The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. Luke 9:51 (NIV) Jesus set out resolutely toward Jerusalem. John 13:1-3 (NLT) Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end. It was time for supper, and the devil had already prompted Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God. John 13:4-5 (NLT) So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him. John 13:6-11 (NLT) When Jesus came to Simon Peter, Peter said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus replied, “You don’t understand now what I am doing, but someday you will.” “No,” Peter protested, “you will never ever wash my feet!” Jesus replied, “Unless I wash you, you won’t belong to me.” Simon Peter exclaimed, “Then wash my hands and head as well, Lord, not just my feet!” Jesus replied, “A person who has bathed all over does not need to wash, except for the feet, to be entirely clean. And you disciples are clean, but not all of you.” For Jesus knew who would betray him. That is what he meant when he said, “Not all of you are clean.” Show the Nature of God. John 13:12-15 (NLT) After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, “Do you understand what I was doing? You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. I have given you an example to follow. Types of Jobs We Might Face Might Involve True Humility Might Involve Obscurity We don’t get to choose the people that need to be served. It might simply be a hassle, an interruption. Where do we start? Acts 1:8 (NLT) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all of Judea, and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. Serving often calls for much Wisdom and Discernment Philippians 1:9-11 (PHILLIPS) My prayer for you is that you may have still more love—a love that is full of knowledge and wise insight. I want you to be able always to recognize the highest and the best, and to live sincere and blameless lives until the day of Jesus Christ. I want to see your lives full of true goodness, produced by the power that Jesus Christ gives you to the praise and glory of God. John 13:17 (NLT) Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them

Life Hacks Romans 3:23 ESV For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Sometimes the most put together people are the most empty. Luke 19:5 NLT When Jesus came by, He looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name. “Zacchaeus!: He said...

Today my husband Ray, a paramedic at the hospital in town, texted me that a woman I met several years ago at church and connected with in heart, was in the hospital and had asked for me to come pray for her. She had gotten involved with the wrong crowd and gone on the wrong path. She had been diagnosed by the doctor with a deadly disease, besides her ongoing battle with drug addiction and using meth. The Bible verse God gave me as I was praying at home for her was John 5:6, NLT: "When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?” I visited this woman today in the hospital, gave her a card and a little gift, and asked her this challenging question. Then I prayed for her miraculous healing and deliverance. Do you want to be well? Whatever is troubling you right now--a marriage on the verge of divorce, a troubled relationship with your kids, parents, in-laws, coworkers, boss, or someone else, financial struggles, health issues, losing your home or car, your failing ministry--Jesus can do an instant miracle as He did for this man, who laid by the pool of Bethesda for 38 long years. Jesus can do this for my friend in the hospital today, too. Ask God in faith for your miracle today.

Today my husband Ray, a paramedic at the hospital in town, texted me that a woman I met several years ago at church and connected with in heart, was in the hospital and had asked for me to come pray for her. She had gotten involved with the wrong crowd and gone on the wrong path. She had been diagnosed by the doctor with a deadly disease, besides her ongoing battle with drug addiction and using meth. The Bible verse God gave me as I was praying at home for her was John 5:6, NLT: "When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?” I visited this woman today in the hospital, gave her a card and a little gift, and asked her this challenging question. Then I prayed for her miraculous healing and deliverance. Do you want to be well? Whatever is troubling you right now--a marriage on the verge of divorce, a troubled relationship with your kids, parents, in-laws, coworkers, boss, or someone else, financial struggles, health issues, losing your home or car, your failing ministry--Jesus can do an instant miracle as He did for this man, who laid by the pool of Bethesda for 38 long years. Jesus can do this for my friend in the hospital today, too. Ask God in faith for your miracle today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bethmjones/support

“Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!'” (Matthew 4:19 NLT)When Jesus tells his future disciples that he will make them fishers of men, I don't think he was envisioning them sitting in a boat waiting for bites. To be a successful fisherman, you have to go where the fish are hungry and cast your net (or your line). Jesus planned to use his disciples to draw people to him. He needed them to go to where the people were hungry for hope and share his message! We can do this today and so can our kids. As believers, we need to meet people where they are. There are times when we will witness to others and see great success immediately. Other times we will witness for a very long time and see very little fruit. There may be people that we pray for for a long time before we see God move in their lives (maybe that's even our kids)! But God's calling is to continue to cast our nets and share his good news, even if we don't catch anything.So this week, let's pray that our kids will take an active part in sharing the hope of Jesus, casting their nets far and wide to draw people closer to their Savior.Jesus, you call us to be fishers of men. I pray that _______________ would see the people around them and meet them where they are to share your good news. May they never be ashamed of the gospel, but be ready to share it far and wide. Amen.Get your printed copy of A Life of Faith: Prayer JournalPardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy