POPULARITY
Does God desire that we prosper? Absolutely; although his idea of prosperity may differ from ours. In these chapters, Jeremiah wrestles with prosperity prophets--those who preach something similar to what today's "prosperity preachers" teach.
Does God desire that we prosper? Absolutely; although his idea of prosperity may differ from ours. In these chapters, Jeremiah wrestles with prosperity prophets--those who preach something similar to what today's "prosperity preachers" teach.
Does God desire that we prosper? Absolutely; although his idea of prosperity may differ from ours. In these chapters, Jeremiah wrestles with prosperity prophets--those who preach something similar to what today's "prosperity preachers" teach.
Does God desire that we prosper? Absolutely; although his idea of prosperity may differ from ours. In these chapters, Jeremiah wrestles with prosperity prophets--those who preach something similar to what today's "prosperity preachers" teach.
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
God created every man with a divine purpose. Unfortunately there are factors that interfere with God’s plan for people. Most often these factors are people. People sometimes get in the way of what God wants to do. God created a beautiful paradise. In the book of Genesis, He looked down and said “It is good.” When He created man, He looked down and said “This is very good.” How ironic that the very thing that God said was very good, is the thing that frustrates His plan. The truth is that God already knew about the fall of man and all the times that people would frustrate his plan before he even formed the earth. When Adam and Eve sinned, God was in a unique place. He loved them, but hated sin. Satan must have thought that he had God backed into a corner. But God already had a plan for that. We may feel like God is in a corner, but nothing catches God by surprise. He already has the solution to our problem worked out. That solution has been in motion for centuries to come to conclusion as exactly the right time. When a builder builds a house, he uses a set of plans. If the follows those plans, the result is a physical representation of that plan in real life. God has given a plan of salvation. If we follow that plan and not rely on what man says, then what is written will be transformed into a physical representation of that plan in our life. Jesus gave the plan to his disciples. The first step was to wait. They were to go to the upper room and wait. About 120 of them went to wait and then Peter began to speak. Our text out lines God’s plan: Repent, be baptised in Jesus’ name and receive the holy ghost. The bible tells us that there were 3000 people saved on that day. There are those that say that God’s plan is no longer valid; that times have changed. My bible tells me that God is unchanging. The plan that Peter outlined on that Pentecost Sunday is still the same plan today. That is the plan for every man.
Teaching from the Word of God.
Teaching from the Word of God.
Southeast Baptist Tabernacle
Southeast Baptist Tabernacle
Maybe our setbacks aren't setbacks but "set ups". It often depends on how we choose to look at the situations we are facing. We are connected to something greater than us! So we shift our focus off of us to Him and the countless small blessings He surrounds us with.
Today, we listen and learn from a voice of experience, on how to build a future we love more than we regret--thorough principal, process, persistence, and patience.
God has good plans for your life. Listen to our Guest Speaker Pastor Micheal Dickenson as he shares this week with theGrove about God's plans to prosper you. May you hear God's whispers today. #wearetheGrove
An Uplifting and modern take on walking with God. Tune in Every Saturday for a fresh approach to sharing God’s Truth and listen to The Love Talk team dialogue about principles, plans, & promises of God.
We live in a self centered society. If we are not careful, that spirit will manifest itself in our faith. Our faith has to be such that we believe that our life can be blessed by God. This is true, but it is more true that four faith should compel us to be used by God for something that matters to Him. On this weekend we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country. These people were passionate enough about what they believed in to lay down their life for it. God is wanting to move us to a higher calling. He is wanting us to be drawn from where we are to where He needs us to be. The enemy is all that he will ever be, but you and I can grow to more than we can even imagine if we follow God to where He is leading. We can go to another level and overcome any obstacle placed in our path. We have to make up our mind to get out of our comfort zone and move. When something is meant to grow, there is no such thing as standing still. We have to grow. We cannot be content to be the man or woman that we were last year. The enemy does not want us to reach our purpose. He will try to keep us from growing. God has an expected end for us and we are not complete until we reach that place. We cannot be content to be moved from where we were, but must strive to achieve what God has planned for us. He doesn't want to just change us from what we were, He wants to make us into what He desires. There is an all out attack against purpose and destiny. The theory of evolution is an attack. It says that life and mankind is a happy accident. If that is true, there is no true purpose. Nothing could be further from the truth! We are fearfully and wonderfully made by the creator for HIs divine purpose! There has been much talk about “what is my purpose”, but there is more than jsut finding our purpose. The only way to find God’s specific purpose, is to live a life that follows the general will of God. Doing that creates a momentum that allows God to guide us to the path that will reveal that purpose. An object at rest is hard to direct, but one that is moving is more easily moved in the direction it needs to go. God does not do anything without a purpose and an identity. When he creates something, he places into it the potential to achieve His purpose. Within every acorn, is the potential to be a mighty oak. Not everyone makes it. Some acorns fall to the ground. They may sprout, but they fail to grow. The reality is that more acorns die than grow to a mighty oak. There are many people who have potential, but they simply exist and do not grow. We may be an acorn now, but we do not have to remain an acorn. Potential is a paradox: Nothing great ever happens without potential, but potential itself will not become great. We have to add to potential to achieve greatness. In order to move from potential to greatness, we have to begin. If we never begin, all the potential in the world is useless. If the acorn fails to grow, it will die. We have to move past what we have always been. We cannot be content with how things have always been. Some acorns that fall and die do serve a purpose. Some become food for animals. Others will be absorbed back to the soil to provide nutrients. They serve a purpose, but not His purpose. We have to strive to be more than food for squirrels. It is not enough to have a purpose driven life, but must have a destiny driven life. One of the greatest tragedies is someone who serves a purpose, and never realizes their destiny. We cannot settle for a lesser purpose. We cannot settle for a mere function. If we are going to be in a house of God, then let us be a source of strength. Let us be something that matters and makes a difference in the lives of others. There comes a time when an acorn is no longer an acorn, but becomes a tree; the identity changes. Once it becomes a tree, everything changes. God is still calling for oak trees. We do not have to be in the ministry to be an oak tree. God is looking for men and women to are willing to plant themselves to do something to make a difference. He is looking for someone who wants to do something that outlives them. He is looking for someone to fulfil their destiny. It is time for someone to become what God wants them to be. For an acorn to become an oak tree, it has to break out of the shell. For us to achieve what God wants us to be, we have to break out of the shell and resolve that “I will not die an acorn.”
Joy can be found, even in the midst of your darkest hours.
God has divine purpose for every person. Knowing this purpose will help you walk through adversity.
With passion and insight, Andrew Duncan declares key truths from the story of Jesus visiting Zacchaeus' house; including the results that were in alignment with God's purposes for his life and our's.
When you are in a relationship with another person, you will have to deal with differences. They can lead to disappointments - but they are normal, complimentary and completive. How will you respond to them?
When you are in a relationship with another person, you will have to deal with differences. They can lead to disappointments - but they are normal, complimentary and completive. How will you respond to them?
You might fill your living room with photos of the past - images frozen in time. But what picture do you have of your life and your future? And who is in it?
You might fill your living room with photos of the past - images frozen in time. But what picture do you have of your life and your future? And who is in it?
Sermons from Bellevue Presbyterian Church
Sermons from Bellevue Presbyterian Church
Jeremiah 29:11 is often misunderstood as saying God has plan for each individual. While God does have a plan for each person, this verse is bigger than that. God has a plan for US. Not only that but God has the same plan for us.
Sunday sermons from Bellevue Presbyterian Church.
Hopeweaver Community Church
On May 12, 2015 a thunder storm in the Houston area produced heavy rain fall. Our church building was damaged by flood waters. For the first time in 22 years of pastoring, Greater Life church was unable to have service in our own facility. Life changes quickly and unexpectedly. Things happen in a moment that can be devastating. We may hve been surprised by these event, but God is not. There are no accidents with God, only appointments. We are not a victim of chance, because God's hands are in everything. Our text says "I know the plans I have for you." Some would look at the events and see defeat, but God sees an opportunity. Often we pray for God to move, but we do not expect the path that God will take to make that move. The flooding of our church building can be described as a disaster, but God has a plan He knows what He is doing. We must look at our "troubles" and see the divine hand of God and know that He has a plan. He knows the way that we take. Before the storm clouds gathered over our city, God knew what was to come and the end that He has in mind. God's plans always require faith. We cannot understand His operation with the human mind. We must not get lost in the process and trust that God knows. God's plans trump all other plans; even the devil's. God plan has an end; a good end. We will be better, stronger, more caring and wiser when His plan is done. God’s plan will be fulfilled and when we reach the end, we will say Thank you Lord for the blessing us. Here is what we need to do: Pray, Work, continue to support the work, and find out where we fit into The God Project.
This week Rahul pleads with USF students to CRAVE God and His Word. Rahul presents the large list of pros of reading the Bible, as well as showing some of God's promises.
Because of Gods great love we are not consumed and his compassions are new every morning!