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In this episode, Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) Program Director Eric Ludwig, PhD, CFP® welcomes Steve Parrish, JD, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®, AEP®, a fellow professor at The College and retirement planning expert, discuss recent shockwaves across financial markets and how financial professionals can best respond — especially when talking with their clients nearing or in retirement. They explore strategies to ensure clients' assets are secure, put them at ease with historical context, and more. Find all episodes now at TheAmericanCollege.edu/Shares.
What does the future hold for your Social Security under the new Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency? Nationally-renowned financial thought leaders Jamie Hopkins, Jeff Levine, Eric Ludwig, and Steve Parrish share their insights with Big Al Clopine, CPA at the American College of Financial Services' Horizons Conference in San Diego, CA on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 521. First, the College's President, George Nichols, gives a brief overview of the institution and their inaugural conference. Plus, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al spitball on whether Ricky and Lucy in Wisconsin even bother saving for retirement - they're expecting to inherit about 20 million dollars. When should Tybob in Arizona collect Social Security? Are Roth conversions right for him? Should he go for Medicare or Medicare Advantage? Speedy Racer in Georgia needs a retirement spitball, and Gilligan in New York shares insight for other Gilligans trying to avoid a retirement shipwreck. Free financial resources & episode transcript: https://bit.ly/ymyw-521 DOWNLOAD the Social Security Handbook WATCH Are You Ready for Retirement? On YMYW TV DOWNLOAD the Retirement Readiness Guide DOWNLOAD the Key Financial Data Guide READ about all of today's guests ASK Joe & Big Al for your Retirement Spitball Analysis SCHEDULE your Free Financial Assessment SUBSCRIBE to YMYW on YouTube DOWNLOAD more free guides READ financial blogs WATCH educational videos SUBSCRIBE to the YMYW Newsletter Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:10 - The American College of Financial Services and The Horizons Conference with George Nichols III, CAP® 03:59 - What is the Future of Your Social Security Under the New Administration? 13:11 - Watch Are You Ready to Retire? on YMYW TV and Download the Retirement Readiness Guide 14:05 - Should We Bother Saving for Retirement? We're Inheriting $20M. (Lucy & Ricky, WI) 19:05 - When to Claim Social Security? Should I Do Roth Conversions? Medicare vs. Advantage? (Tybob, AZ) 23:28 - I'm 50 With $2.4M Saved. Should I do 72(t) Tax Elections and Retire Right Now? (Speedy Racer, North GA) 33:12 - Download the Key Financial Data Guide for free 34:30 - Comment: Your Podcast Is Impactful for the "Gilligans" (Gilligan, NY) 40:48 - Next Week on the YMYW Podcast
This week on The Driven Podcast, John Marcar and Charlotte Vowden bring you three incredible guests from the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show 2025. global motorcycle adventurer Charley Boorman, Ace Cafe reviver-turned-owner Mark Wilsmore and motorcycle racer turned commentator Steve Parish.Charley Boorman is a household name thanks to his global adventuring on two wheels alongside his best friend and Hollywood movie star Ewan Mcgregor. In the early noughties, Charley and Ewan embarked on a new TV show that took the world by storm: Long Way Round. Almost a quarter of a century later, the two friends are still at it, and Charley joins us to talk about his new series 'Long Way Home', which airs on AppleTV+ this spring.Mark Wilsmore is a passionate Londoner who has an unrivalled love for the city he calls home. In the early 1990s, Mark was pushed to the forefront of a revival that would turn out to be one of the most significant brand re-births of our time—the brand: The Ace Cafe, London. Mark is responsible for bringing what is arguably London's most iconic motorcycle venue back to life, which closed its doors in 1969. He was responsible for a reunion in 1994, which would later result in an official re-opening in 1997. Mark shares his story of the modern-day era of the Ace Cafe.Steve Parrish is an acclaimed motorcycle racer who shot to fame following his success on two wheels between 1976 and 1986. After retiring from motorcycle racing, Steve went on to compete in the sport as a team manager for Yamaha while also embarking on a new challenge - Truck Racing. Steve later turned his hand to commentary, and the stories he has from all chapters of his career so far are remarkable. In this third segment of the podcast, we get a glimpse into some of those fantastic tales.INTERVIEW TIMINGS: Charley Boorman > 4:30 - 36:47Mark Wilsmore > 37:29 - 1:11:32Steve Parrish > 1:12:50 - 1:50:31All three conversations were recorded on-site at the MCN London Motorcycle Show at the London Excel on February 14th 2025. For details on how to obtain tickets for future events, please visit https://www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com/_______________________________________________The Driven Podcast brings you motoring-focused discussions, observations from the automotive world, and interviews in which we explore our guests' careers, exploits, and anything else worth discussing.We will also keep you up to speed with the latest automotive news stories and insights into the cars and motorcycles we're reviewing at Driven. Find yet more content on our website, YouTube channel and social feeds, which are readily available to explore via the links below.To find out more about Driven and The Driven Podcast, please visit driven.site and find us on social media by the same name: @driven.siteTo contact the show, email us via podcast@driven.site© 2024-2025. All rights reserved. Driven and the driven logo are registered trademarks of Paramex Digital Limited. Other brands or product names featured within this podcast or associated media are the trademarks of their owners, respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reverend Brian Gibson writes:"My name is Brian Gibson. I am sixty years old and have been married to Michelle for 32 years. We met on July 4th of 1992 and were married on September 12th of 1992. We have three children Adam, Kevin, and Annalise. We also have four grandchildren Haley, Hagen, Gabby, and Amelia. My daughter, Annalise, was the catalyst in my wife and I returning to church. She was friends with Drew Edwards, son of Joey Edwards, and asked if we could go to her dad's church. We attended on that Sunday and our faith journey began.I began seminary at the age of fifty. My first professor, Steve Parrish walked in with long hair and sandals and a notebook the size of two Bibles. Introduction to the Old Testament was begun. During my spiritual walk, my wife lost her mother and I lost my brother and mother. I also lost a great deal of my eyesight to a disease known as optic neuritos. Those stumbling blocks led me to almost end my faith walk. If it had not been for Tiffany McClung, Barry Anderson, and Courteney Pace, I would have closed the book on the calling God has told me to take. I am also grateful the strength my family gave me and continues to give me to this very day."Music is provided by Pierce Murphy, Caldera Blue. Source: https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/through-the-olive-branches/caldera-blueComments: http://freemusicarchive.org/Additional comments: modifications made to shorten and loop song for introduction and closing of podcast.Copyright Attribution and License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode, The Annuity Man and Steve Parrish discuss: What are QLACs? Transferring longevity risks Creating a secure income floor in retirement How annuities are priced Key Takeaways: QLACs (Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts) are a pro-consumer annuity product that allows transferring longevity risk by using IRA assets for lifetime income guarantees via insurance companies. Longevity risks require pooling mortality credits via longevity annuities from highly-rated carriers to ensure lifelong income. QLACs provide a secure income floor in "chapter two" (retirement), avoiding RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) and offering no fees. Annuities are better for longevity risk pooling and income than the flawed 4% withdrawal rule. Annuities are primarily priced based on life expectancy, interest rates play a secondary role in that computation. "Older you is not going to be the same as the younger you. Take my word for it. You want to have peace of mind. You're not going to want to have to call your broker every month when the economy is going crazy. You want to play with your grandkids, go golfing, whatever, and to know that you've locked in some income." — Steve Parrish Connect with Steve Parrish: Blog posts: https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveparrish/?sh=61590d633079 Connect with The Annuity Man: Website: http://theannuityman.com/ Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!
In this episode, The Annuity Man and Steve Parrish discuss: People don't understand annuities Preparing for diminished capacity Life expectancy is good and getting better Managing your retirement plan Key Takeaways: Annuities are not an investment, it's a form of insurance that makes investments even better. Address problems in advance while you still can. Think about how your bills will be paid, how your money will be invested, and how it can be protected from being abused by others when the time comes that your capacity is diminished. Plan to live past the life expectancy age - especially these days where technology was forced to advance to cope with the pandemic. Retirement is not just an event, it's a change in life. Think of the behavioral and emotional aspects of it, not just the money. But when it comes to money, keep these three things in mind: your social security, medicare, and your benefit pension plan. "Guess who the last person would be that knows that you have diminished capacity - you" — Steve Parrish Connect with Steve Parrish: Blog posts: https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveparrish/?sh=61590d633079 Connect with The Annuity Man: Website: http://theannuityman.com/ Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g Get a Quote Today - https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!
This week we're joined by the brilliant Steve Parrish! 10 years after our first podcast together, we chat with Steve over a morning Xpress Coffee to look back at some of his career highlights, the lesser-known practical jokes, the Macau incident, his love for Scarborough's Oliver's Mount, the Goodwood revival weekend and much more! As you'd expect it's a very entertaining chat with Stavros!Enjoy!https://www.henrycole.tv/post/an-evening-with-henry-cole Our Patreon Page is live! https://www.patreon.com/join/9993138Off Track Merchandise: https://www.hmycustoms.co.uk/off-track-podcastRidinGraphics: https://www.instagram.com/ridingraphics/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/ridingraphics/?locale=en_GBFacebook: Off Track Podcast https://www.facebook.com/OffTrackTheMotorcycleRacingPodcast/ Instagram: @offtrackpodcastukhttps://www.instagram.com/offtrackpodcastuk/Twitter: @offtrack_https://twitter.com/OffTrack_ Us... IG: @thedaveneal | Twitter: @daveneal | Facebook: Dave Neal IG: @bencurrie61 | Twitter: @BenCurrie61 | Facebook: Benjamin Currie #61
A new MP3 sermon from New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A Miracle that came out of a Mud Hole Subtitle: Power Conference 2024 Speaker: Steve Parrish Broadcaster: New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 1/2/2024 Bible: John 9 Length: 95 min.
A new MP3 sermon from New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A Miracle that came out of a Mud Hole Subtitle: Power Conference 2024 Speaker: Steve Parrish Broadcaster: New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 1/2/2024 Bible: John 9 Length: 95 min.
A new MP3 sermon from New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A Middle Aged Miracle Subtitle: Power Conference 2024 Speaker: Steve Parrish Broadcaster: New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 1/2/2024 Length: 97 min.
This week Keith and Harry are joined by former Grand Prix Rider and British Champion, Steve Parrish! Fresh off the back of the Goodwood Revival and announcing his retirement, the former teammate to Barry Sheene looks back at the San Marino Grand Prix action, gives us his opinions on the Japanese manufacturer disasters in 2023 and we pay tribute the Mike Trimby who sadly passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. Follow our hosts:Harry: https://twitter.com/imharrybenjaminKeith : https://twitter.com/KeithHuewenFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/omgmotogpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/omgmotogp/YouTube: / @omgmotogpProduced by MotorMouth Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jake and Scott have Steve Parrish in the studio to talk about the main card for UFC 285. Kris Waggoner joins the team to help with Googling. Follow us on Twitter @ubetsmart to get free sports betting plays daily.
Social Security forms the foundation of most American's retirements. And deciding when to claim those benefits is hugely important. This week, Wade is joined by friend of the show, Bob French from Retirement Researcher, to talk about Wade's new paper with Steve Parrish in the Journal of Financial Planning "Which Social Security Claiming Strategy Generates the Highest Legacy Value?" Using actual historical returns this paper examines how claiming your benefits early would have fared compared to claiming later - and what impact that would have had on your retirement. Listen now to learn more! Links "Which Social Security Claiming Strategy Generates the Highest Legacy Value?" https://www.financialplanningassociation.org/learning/publications/journal/JAN23-which-social-security-claiming-strategy-generates-highest-legacy-value-OPEN This episode is sponsored by McLean Asset Management. Visit https://www.mcleanam.com/roth/ to download McLean's free eBook, "Is a Roth Conversion Right For You?"
Hello everyone and welcome once again to Ultimate Motorcycling's weekly podcast—Motos and Friends. My name is Arthur Coldwells. Our first segment features the new Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory. Senior Editor Nic de Sena brings us his report on the flagship version of Aprilia's upright middleweight machine. He gives us insight into whether it's worth spending the extra money on the Factory version, and also of course, whether this sporting Aprilia is really the motorcycle for you. ------------------ The next guest segment of Motos and Friends is brought to you by the faster and most technologically advanced, 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa—one of the most iconic sportbikes ever. Check it out in person at your local Suzuki dealer now, or visit suzukicycles.com to learn more. ------------------ In this segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with (arguably) one of the most interesting Suzuki race riders of all time. the iconic RG500 alongside teammate double World Champion Barry Sheene. The two were almost as famous for their exploits off-track, as for their success on it. Those were the days! Steve also raced the Isle of Man TT for about ten years where he won 13 Silver Replicas, and got a podium finish. His insight into that particular brand of mayhem are fascinating. But there's waaay more to Steve Parrish than his motorcycle racing. He is also the most successful Semi-Truck racer ever, and, little known piece of useless trivia—he's my birthday twin: 24th February. He is a natural entertainer and you can't miss his recounting of the world's most entertaining—and arguably terrifying—double-decker bus ride ever. If any of you were actually on that hell-ride then we'd love to hear from you! From everyone here at Ultimate Motorcycling, we hope you enjoy this episode. Steve's book ‘The Parrish Times' on Amazon Instagram @SteveStavrosParrish http://www.steveparrishracing.com/ https://movolytics.com/
In this episode, The Annuity Man and Steve Parrish discuss: Why we need simple retirement solutions Transitioning from accumulation to decumulation How inflation affects insurance companies The benefits of delaying your social security Key Takeaways: There's a huge need to decrease the complexity surrounding retirement. Retirees or pre-retirees today are already worrying about the economy, laws and proposed laws, misleading advertisements, and the fact that they're not as sharp as they used to be. Accumulation is all about maximizing your returns for a minimum amount of risk. When you've crossed the line of retirement, the risk becomes you run out of money before you run out of oxygen. You would want to have money to live off of in your second chapter; that should be your focus. Insurance companies are good investors in bonds. As interest rates go up, the rate gets higher on bonds, which gives the insurance companies more to work with. Inflation is helping insurance companies. Delaying your claim of your social security until 70 has some benefits. You can fill in the difference with annuities and other strategies. Social security is a great gift, but take it in the future. That will help greatly with flexibility in what you can do with annuities. "The fact is that more of us worry or know about situations of people living too long rather than dying too soon. I see annuities simply as longevity insurance." — Steve Parrish Connect with Steve Parrish: Articles: https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveparrish/?sh=685dc0883079 Connect with The Annuity Man: Website: http://theannuityman.com/ Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!
With Paddy Hopkirk and Steve Parrish in conversation with Charley Boorman.
Charley Boorman is an English TV presenter, travel writer and actor. As a noted motorbike enthusiast, Boorman is widely known for a series of three long distance motorcycle rides with friend Ewan McGregor, documented in Long Way Round, Long Way Down, and Long Way Up. Charley is in conversation with Steve Parrish, so be prepared for some lively conversation!
Matt Fisk and Todd listen in as Steve Parrish tells stories of his and his son's experience in Iraq with the Mississippi National Guard including how his son was wounded, a baptism across the wire, the power of Psalm 91 to a warrior, and what happens when angels literally have your back!
Matt Fisk and Todd listen in as Steve Parrish tells stories of his and his son's experience in Iraq with the Mississippi National Guard including how his son was wounded, a baptism across the wire, the power of Psalm 91 to a warrior, and what happens when angels literally have your back!
Grateful Dead Live at SIU Arena, U of Southern Illinois on 02-07-1979 Steve Parrish tells the story of how Jerry supposedly took four valium as a joke before he went on stage to play at Southern Illinois University. After listening to his epic licks from the show, Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt question the validity of the story. They also discuss Congress's latest attempt to pass the SAFE Banking act.Produced by PodConXDeadhead Cannabis Show - https://podconx.com/podcasts/deadhead-cannabis-showLarry Mishkin - https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkinRob Hunt - https://podconx.com/guests/rob-huntDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonDeadhead Cyclist - https://deadheadcyclist.com/Photo courtesy of Jay Blakesberg
Henry Cole, tv presenter, producer and director best known for World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides, The Motorbike Show, Shed and Buried and Find it, Fix it, Flog it talks with Steve Parrish about his life in the fast lane. Please note that Henry's choice of words can be very adult!
In this episode, The Annuity Man and Steve Parrish discuss: People don't understand annuities Preparing for diminished capacity Life expectancy is good and getting better Managing your retirement plan Key Takeaways: Annuities are not an investment, it's a form of insurance that makes investments even better. Address problems in advance while you still can. Think about how your bills will be paid, how your money will be invested and how it can be protected from being abused by others when the time comes that your capacity is diminished. Plan to live past the life expectancy age - especially these days where technology was forced to advance to cope with the pandemic. Retirement is not just an event, it's a change in life. Think of the behavioral and emotional aspects of it, not just the money. But when it comes to money, keep these three things in mind: your social security, medicare, and your benefit pension plan. "Guess who the last person would be that knows that you have diminished capacity - you" — Steve Parrish Connect with Steve Parrish: Blog posts: https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveparrish/?sh=61590d633079 Connect with The Annuity Man: Website: http://theannuityman.com/ Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g Get a Quote Today - https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!
#83: You've worked hard all your life. At retirement, it's time to kick back and relax, right?Not so fast.You still have to get THROUGH retirement.That means knowing how to draw down your portfolio to:meet all your monthly cash flow needscushion against unexpected expensesminimize tax liabilityideally help your kids / grandkids, give to charity, or leave a legacyensure your retirement nut doesn't run out before you doThis is very challenging because you have to forecast things you simply can't know with certainty. Inflation rates. Market returns. Sequence risk. Tax rates. Your health condition and anticipated healthcare needs.So, how can retirees plan their retirement portfolio withdrawals to actually enjoy retirement and not worry about running out of money?This week, I sit down with Steve Parrish, Co-Director of the Center for Retirement Income at The American College of Financial Services, to talk about tax-efficient portfolio withdrawal strategies in retirement.We discuss:Key principles retirees should understand when deciding which assets to draw down and in what sequenceHow those principles change when you have alternate monthly income sources (like rental real estate, pension, etc)Why your wealth bracket determines what is the most tax-efficient sequence of portfolio withdrawalsHow soon-to-be and current retirees can protect themselves against sequence of returns riskWhen it makes sense to use legal tools like tax-free gifts, GRATs, etc, to reduce tax liability on retirement assetsWhy you might want to pay taxes now to do annual Roth conversions to ratchet down your IRA/401ks and the ticking tax time bomb attached to themPortfolio withdrawal advice for early retirees (FIRE)Check it out here:https://hackyourwealth.com/retirement-withdrawal-strategiesDo you worry about running out of money in retirement? If so, what is the biggest reason why – not saving enough, spending too fast, market tanks during retirement, something else? Let me know by leaving a comment.Don't miss an episode, hit that subscribe button...If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any upcoming episodes!Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotifyI need your help, please leave a listener review :)If you liked this episode, would you leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts? It'd mean the world to me and your review helps others find my podcast, too!Links mentioned in this episode:Steve ParrishThe shockingly un-simple math behind safe withdrawal rates (HYW035)How to FIRE with confidence, step by step (HYW060)How to use a bond tent to reduce sequence risk (HYW068)How long will your retirement savings last?Schedule a private 1:1 consultationHYW Facebook community Intro/Outro: Old Bossa by Twin Musicom.
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Taking calls from Bernie Ecclestone, friendships with Mario Andretti and surviving wild rides with Steve Parrish on the road to the Indy 500 and the Olympic Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Parrish is an Adjunct Professor of Advanced Planning and the Co-Director of the New York Life Center for Retirement Income. He’s also an Adjunct Professor at Drake University Law School, where he teaches estate planning. Steve is an expert in estate and financial planning with a specialized focus in issues of business ownership. He’s a regular contributor to Forbes and the Journal of Financial Service Professionals, and he has lent his expertise to outlets including InvestmentNews, MarketWatch, The Wall Street Journal Radio, HR Magazine, and the Journal of Financial Planning. Today, Steve joins the podcast to talk about the ever-evolving retirement landscape, exit strategy planning for people who have no intention of retiring, even late in life, and the important questions every retiree should be asking their financial advisor. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/179 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Weekly Retirement Newsletter: RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading
My guest today is a rarified drummer that can vacillate effortlessly between the studio and a live setting. It's not your typical live musical setting. Often there are beatniks and lifers who come to the shows to grab the essence of the live music experience. The one were time and place seem to stand still as even those with anticipatory tendencies are hanging on every note, lyric and fate. Doing this in Casino's and Community Colleges and renovated Cathedrals and Roller Rinks. Flying from LA to SF for a weekend at the Keystone in Palo Alto or the Paramount Theatre in Seattle....then it's back to the studio..... Playing gospel sessions with Michael Omartian swinging the band on a White Horse, always trying to drive the music forward, studying and trusting. Other sessions follow pre click track with Kinky Friedman, live touring with Brian Garofalo and Joan Armitrade and like Ed Greene and Ndugu Chancler, Jim Keltner, Earl Palmer and James Gadson he knew how to hold it down in all music because he came up not knowing anything about anybody else. He met people in person connected musically. The lack of interconnection made it so that if you were hip to music you kept seeing the same cats. No emails or texts or tweets just the human connection- con alma. 2nd Chapter Acts or Linda Ronstadt or Larry Marshall. PART II There's no way for me to formally communicate with Jerry Garcia and John Kahn. They got up and exited this planet quite some time ago. In 1982 The Jerry Garcia Band was looking to find a steady date. Kreutzman was filling in and so was Errico but they wanted someone a little more permanent. Who's the hot guy in town Kahn asks to Michael Stewart. Why don't you look into my guest Stewart replies. He's busy. But still able to fly to Keystone Palo Alto where the irascible Steve Parrish is there to greet him with a Russian Lullaby and the best sounding drums this side of Kat Man Du: My guest held the drum chair with The Jerry Garcia Band for 10 years. A period of time that featured missions in the rain and slouching towards Gomorrah, appearances and roller rinks in E. Setauket NY and 24 minute Shining Stars to younger audiences whose brains were addled with potent marijuana and psychedelia. His drumming style is contagious and his connection with Garcia and Kahn is evident when there might be a lull my guest picks it up with some White Horse gallop that perks up Jerry and there is instant unanimity on stage. He joined the band at the height of Jerry's drug addiction....some might say he would rather be high than on stage playing. My guest can attest to the fact that even in this precoma period Jerry gave it his all and enjoyed challenges from band mates....if you were going to challenge him you better be ready to get pushed back on....my guest did that time and time again until he got that call from the aforementioned Parish about where he wanted his drums sent. As quickly as the liftoff was was as abrupt as the landing. But my guest just dusted himself off and continued on with Bob Dylan. Señor David Kemper welcome back to the Jake Feinberg Show.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-feinberg/support
The “Jerry Area” We introduced Hippies to granola at Woodstock. They had never seen it before, and we brought it to them in little Dixie cups. It was unheard of. Some people had heard of Muesli, but barely. We made the granola in our free kitchen Tom Donahue, the father of FM radio, was putting together this sequel to Woodstock, Medicine Ball Caravan. Warner Brothers was desperate to do a sequel to Woodstock. The idea was to have a caravan of buses driving across the free world and stopping hither and yon to do concerts. Warner Brothers would fly in their stars to do that. That’s how I ran into Larry Brilliant and was hired to be one of the doctors on the trip. He jumped on the bus with his wife Girija, and he was Dr. America. Seva is such a beautiful cause. To be able to go to the other side of the world and enable people that are blind to not bump into sh*t anymore. You get psyched! What a gift. It was so easy to pitch artists for this particular cause, because it is so self-evident, and we have helped five million people on the other side of the world. I make calls to artists, and they find it very difficult to say no to me. My first task when Seva was first put together: We were given a small grant from Steve Jobs to gather in Heartlands, MI—Larry and a lot of docs and health workers and Danny Rifkin from The Grateful Dead—to do something. I went to Detroit to get on an aircraft, and who should be on that plane but the Grateful Dead and they didn’t have parachutes. I went to the drummers first and Jerry always says, ‘Might as well.” Bill Graham didn’t know we were putting on the show and it was a benefit. He was screaming, “Why am I the last one to find this stuff out?!” I was backstage in the “Jerry Area” with Steve Parrish and we were exploring some vegetation. Bill came back and handed me this note. I opened it up and it was a check for $10,000. I said, “My God, Bill, why are you doing this?” He said, “Because you did not hit on me, my friend.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-feinberg/support
We're joined by special guest Matt, the DTV Connoisseur, as we delve into the life and work of one Ronald L. Marchini. Though they were mainstays of video stores in the 80's and 90's, finding a Marchini movie was a treat, because there aren't that many of them. We talk all things Steve Parrish, John Travis, and Jake Turner (his alter egos), proper name pronunciation, yellow shirts, and so much more. A "top seven" list is discussed, which should be helpful for the Marchini newbie. It's flat-out fun!
Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, is joined by Steve Parrish, Co-Director of The American College and Adjunct Professor of Advanced Planning, to discuss how the current events, along with the SECURE Act and CARES Act, are affecting retirement planning.
Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, is joined by Steve Parrish, Co-Director of The American College and Adjunct Professor of Advanced Planning, to discuss how the current events, along with the SECURE Act and CARES Act, are affecting retirement planning.
Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero talk NHL enforcers & 70s and 80s pitch invasions. They also ask why Phil May looks like Cadfael...Join the Bar on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @distantpodGet your 8 free beers at beer52.com/distantAll of the clips are on our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPg-dFSGVMfzeE6ITe8ZAw Episode 5 detailsRound 1 of clipsElis - Jonah Lomu v England 1995https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfFSD_VJDF8Steff - 1973 Shamrock Rovers v Brazil - an all Ireland football team….https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwTU8XmZkcAMike - John Facenda reads 'If.'https://youtu.be/LyinyctgHOI This week's Documentary choice is from MikeICE GUARDIANS on Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzqIoa5z8gsRound 2 of clipsSteff - Bernard Hopkins confronts Joe Calzaghehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euaw-9AMHGE Elis - Leeds Utd v West Brom 1971https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zud5vwvwBDs&t=1sMike - Derek Quinnell debuthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=-l0TeTPiH0s&feature=emb_logo BooksSteff - The cyclist who went out in the cold by Tim Moore https://amzn.to/2WU4XiIMike - Barry Sheene by Steve Parrish https://amzn.to/3edpTqLElis - Born to Run by Christopher McDougall https://amzn.to/2WSroVe
Is there anything Steve Parrish can not do. Superstar on 2 wheels, 4 wheels and 6 wheels. Best friend of the cult hero Barry Sheen - we had the pleasure 17years to the day from his passing to get his old friend on and understand the world of motorcycle racing as it was done in it's hay-day. Some hilarious stories about his youth and the antic he used to get up too. BR8 are so grateful for your time.
Not only is Carl Fogarty a demon on the track but he is also a King of the Jungle! Foggy is a household name thanks to winning the 2014 - I'm a Celebrity, Get me Out of Here TV show. However his racing career on the track is also extraordinary. He is one of the most successful Superbike racers of all time chalking up 59 victories and 4 World Superbike Championships. Here he is having a right old natter with Steve Parrish, who couldn't get a word in edgeways!
“And then GOD answered: “Write this. Write what you see. Write it out in big block letters so that it can be read on the run. This vision-message is a witness pointing to what’s coming. It aches for the coming—it can hardly wait! And it doesn’t lie. If it seems slow in coming, wait. It’s on its way. It will come right on time.” Habakkuk 2:2-3 MSG Action Steps:Get A Vision Write It Down- list out the vision the God has for me so that when the vision becomes faint, unlikely, or I become discouraged, I can look back to it and allow it to propel me to keep going Do It - all the vision planning doesn’t mean anything unless I actually put my hand to the plow and begin the work. It’s not going to be easy but the end result with be well worth it. In our day and age, everyone seeks instant gratification and rewards. We constantly strive to reap the harvest before the seed has even been planted. The only way to truly reap: work and patience. Very rarely is pursuing God’s vision for our lives about the destination. It’s never about a milestone or title. The true harvest, is not reaching the finish line, it’s how we finished; who we have become to get there. It’s always about the journey God leads us on and how He helps us become who He has destined us to be, because if we are not prepared to receive the harvest when it comes, much of will be lost and ultimately we will be left unfulfilled. So I will run the race and fight the good fight not solely because of where I will end up, but who I will become.
Matthew 2:11 ESV And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”Ever had difficulty finding the perfect gift? But when you find it, you know it…The Magi brought specific gifts for their recipient…Gold, The Gift For A King Magi recognized Jesus as a king - Matthew 2:2 (ESV) saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”Magi brought Jesus gold, the customary a gift from one Kingdom’s King to another.Queen of Sheba visited king Solomon and brought him gifts, including 120 talents of gold, or 7936lbs or $186,273,792How much gold would the wise men have brought Jesus? Gold is currently $1467 oz. An iPhone 5 size would be $47,000.John 18:33, 36–37 (ESV) So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”Revelation 19:11–16 (ESV) Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords. The gift of gold was the perfect gift for our King, Jesus!Frankincense, The Gift For A PriestFrankincense is an aromatic gum resin. Produced by scraping the bark of certain. When burned as incense, it creates a strong and beautiful aroma. The cost of frankincense precluded it from being common. It was burned to worship God.Exodus 30:34–37 (ESV) The Lord said to Moses, “Take sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum, sweet spices with pure frankincense (of each shall there be an equal part), and make an incense blended as by the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy. You shall beat some of it very small, and put part of it before the testimony in the tent of meeting where I shall meet with you. It shall be most holy for you. And the incense that you shall make according to its composition, you shall not make for yourselves. It shall be for you holy to the Lord.Hebrews 4:14–16 (ESV) Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.The gift of frankincense was the perfect gift for our Priest, Jesus!Myrrh, The Gift For A SacrificeMyrrh is a fragrant spice derived from the sap of a tree native to the Near East.Like frankincense, it can be used as incense,It also had wider usage as a perfume, anointing oil, balmJohn 19:38–39 (ESV) After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds in weight.Myrrh, the perfect gift for our sacrifice, Jesus, Jesus, the Perfect Gift For UsNo other gift is so uniquely fashioned for each and every one of us!John 3:16–17 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.Matthew 26:26–28 (ESV) Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
We have a tendency to romanticize Bible stories. As each unfolds in our mind, they do so on a big screen with an epic soundtrack and dynamic visual effects. We often miss that each one took place on an average day, in a regular neighborhood, and in the lives of common people, just like you and me. But they were common people with remarkable qualities. And it was those remarkable qualities that positioned those common people to experience God giving birth to the miraculous in their lives! This series is to draw your attention to those common people, to see the us in them, and do lean into their remarkable qualities so that His eternal purposes can come to life in our lives.Matthew 2:1–12 (ESV) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: “ ‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’ ” Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.A Few “Myths” In Our Manger Scenes:The word for wise men is MAGI. The word describes people with an unusual capacity of understanding based on astronomy, science, alchemy and spirituality functioning in the service of the King. These men were from the region of Babylon, part of ancient Mesopotamia, modern-day city of Baghdad in Iraq. This was historically a breeding ground for such individuals as seen in the Biblical narratives of individuals including the prophet Balaam and the likes of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They were in service to the king and served as liaisons to the surrounding nations. There were likely not three men. There were at least two because “MAGI” is plural. The idea of three MAGI is likely based on the three gifts given, but there was most likely a small caravan of MAGI and their team.The wise men did not arrive at the stable. They did not greet Jesus while He was lying in the manger. Realistically, Jesus was two years old and was visited by the MAGI while living in a house (Matthew 2:11). That means that the depiction of MAGI standing in the stable, with angels, with shepherds or with barn animals is inaccurate.The depiction of their journey being across grassy hills and sloping meadows under a bright star is incorrect. The MAGI crossed some of the most extreme desert areas and conditions on the planet, mountains, cliffs and extreme freezing temperatures.While they saw the star initially, it disappeared. As a result, they headed to Jerusalem where Herod, the current king resided. While they knew what the star represented, they did not know the prophecies stating that the Messiahs’ birthplace would be in Bethlehem. After dialoguing with Herod in Jerusalem, the made their way toward Bethlehem, and in the process, the star reappearedMatthew 2:9 (ESV) After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was.The star that appeared in Matthew 2:9 was clearly not an astronomical star. Stars don’t rise in the west, nor do they hover in the earth’s atmosphere and come to rest over residences. It was likely a supernatural sign they experienced, much like the Israelites experienced with the pillar and cloud while travelling through the wilderness. Common People With Remarkable Qualities:The Wise Men Continually Positioned Themselves To Hear From Heaven.They were not necessarily godly men, but they WERE listening to Heaven.They knew about a significant star that was to appear when the Messiah was born.They were knew scripture because they knew the significance of the star: Matthew 2:2 (ESV) saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”How did they know about the star?Balaam contracted by Balak, king of Moab from the region of Babylon to curse the Israelites as they travelled through to the Promised Land.Balaam was a wise man based in Pethor near the Euphrates and close to Babylon. Balaam was warned by God not to curse Israel, and instead blessed them three times: Numbers 24:17 (ESV) I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near: A STAR SHALL COME OUT OF JACOB, AND A SCEPTER SHALL RISE OUT OF ISRAEL; it shall crush the forehead of Moab and break down all the sons of Sheth.Balaam was likely of the ranks of wise men from that region.Their understanding of the coming Messiah would have been further informed by Daniel’s oversight and teaching. Daniel, after being deported to the same region, and after being thrown into the lions den, rose to become chief of the wise men, shaping their teaching and instruction.Daniel 9:25–26 (ESV) Know therefore and understand that from the going out of the word to restore and build Jerusalem TO THE COMING OF AN ANOINTED ONE, A PRINCE, there shall be seven weeks. Then for sixty-two weeks it shall be built again with squares and moat, but in a troubled time. And after the sixty-two weeks, an anointed one shall be cut off and shall have nothing. And the people of the prince who is to come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary. Its end shall come with a flood, and to the end there shall be war. Desolations are decreed. The star stirred something, but they leaned in further, and further, and further. They researched, the gathered a team, they journeyed to Jerusalem. They talked to Herod. One step led to the next and the next.Hearing God’s voice becomes easier and easier as you intentionally lean in to Him. Matthew 2:10 (ESV) When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.Jeremiah 29:12–14 (ESV) Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord… Hebrews 11:6 (ESV) … and that he rewards those who seek him.2020 will be a year of pressing in, and finding the better than you can imagine, the unexpected, the miraculous! The Wise Men Were Guided By Strong Conviction, The Result Of A God-Breathed Vision.The Wise Men heard something from heaven and believed it.They were not satisfied to have the head knowledge, they wanted to experience it first-hand.There were committed to experiencing it, regardless of cost.it cost considerable energy: approximately 732 miles; 239 walking hours; 30 travel days of 8 hours a day.it cost considerable time: preparations beforehand, the time gone.it cost considerable resources: the cost of a caravan over that periodtoo often we believe things about God that don’t actually affect how we act.KNOWLEDGE only needs information but VISION is impartation! Impartation happens as you get close enough for something to become a part of who you are.The Wise Men didn’t just hear about heaven, they leaned in far enough that heaven began to rub off on themThe wise men got a dose of VISION.VISION develops conviction that cannot be deterred by things like distraction, cost or even opposition! The Wise Men Were “Worshippers”worship is so much more than what we during the music on a Sunday, but it is a part of it. Are you guilty of being a worshipper???Matthew 2:11 (ESV) And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.fall down – prostrateworshipped – to express by attitude and action ones allegiance to and regard for deity.gave fits of gold, frankincense and myrrh – great expense!In their case, Jesus did them no miracle, had answered no prayer, had healed no disease, had saved them from no dire situation, had not forgiven a single sin.In their case there was no Holy Spirit for them to have a sense of His presence like we doAnd yet, they worshipped Him for who he was ALONE! and it was extravagant!Unlike them, we not only know who He is, but we’ve experienced what He’s done! “RESERVED” worship runs the risk of INNOCULATION instead of the INFECTION of heaven.Passive worship goes just far enough to satisfy the internal itch and external expectations. It never goes far enough to be the appropriate response that unlocks all that heaven has!I want to worship in a way that is an appropriate response: physical, audible, visible, emotional, energetic, faith filled, cost me something, expenseivethey gave gold, frankincense, myrrh. gold: customary for royal visits.Sheba visited king Solomon = 120 talents, 7936 lbs or $186,273,792How much gold would the wise men have brought Jesus?Jeremiah 33:2–3 (The Message) “This is God’s Message, the God who made earth, made it livable and lasting, known everywhere as God: ‘Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.’
We have a tendency to romanticize Bible stories. As each unfolds in our mind, they do so on a big screen with an epic soundtrack and dynamic visual effects. We often miss that each one took place on an average day, in a regular neighborhood, and in the lives of common people, just like you and me. But they were common people with remarkable qualities. And it was those remarkable qualities that positioned those common people to experience God giving birth to the miraculous in their lives! This series is to draw your attention to those common people, to see the us in them, and do lean into their remarkable qualities so that His eternal purposes can come to life in our lives.Luke 1:5–7 (ESV) In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years.Zechariah and Elizabeth are key players in the Christmas narrative. She was an older relative to Mary, and they would become the parents of John the Baptist, who would be the forerunner to announce the ministry of Jesus.Positioned To Hear From GodHeaven Is Always Speaking. Positioning Yourself To Hear Is One Of Your Greatest Pursuits.• Zechariah - Luke 1:11-13 (ESV) And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.• Martha - Luke 1:39–44 (ESV) In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.Angels spoke to this couple out of the blue. It is more common and frequent for hearers to hear from God as they tune in.How I Tune In.• I pray before reading the word, or hearing the word• I partner with the Holy Spirit – He’s my teacher!!!• As I read, something resonates – I note it.• Often, it continues to resonate.• I take note and lean in, researching additional scriptures, etc.• It takes on a life of its own.• Find books, read, further research, prayer, etc• Develop the thought and applyLearn how it works for you!Their Righteous Living Was NoteworthyRight Living Best Positions Us For All That God Wants To Do For Us, In Us And Through Us.Luke 1:6 (ESV) And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord.Right living leans into the same grace that others lean into after doing the wrong thing. But it right living positions us with:• confidence, faith• no season of correction• better circumstances, less debris• better reflection of Christ• the devil doesn’t have a foothold, nor his demons.They Were Anchored In His HouseEverything God Does Starts In His House And Flows Outward. Get In That River And Be A Part What He Is Doing!• Luke 1:8–9 (ESV) Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.• Luke 1:59 (ESV) And on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child. And they would have called him Zechariah after his father,Zechariah and Martha’s lives were centered around the gathering of God’s people. That’s where God spoke to them. That’s where God unlocked the most amazing things in their lives that impacted the world!Jesus life was centered in God’s House as well.• Luke 2:22 (ESV) And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord• Luke 2:49 (ESV) And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”• Luke 19:47 (ESV) And he was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of the people were seeking to destroy him,While God dwells in heaven, His Spirit dwells on earth and is experienced most often as a byproduct of the gathering of His people in His House.The vast majority of the salvations, healings etc I have seen have been in His house!As a parent: you live with us, you go to church – increase the odds of heaven coming to your earthThriving With Some Of Life’s Biggest Prayers UnansweredLiving With Your Eyes On Who God Is Best Positions You To Experience What He Has Yet To Do.Luke 1:6-7 (ESV) And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years.They had no child, but they were not bitter! Their eyes were on God, not their circumstances.3 Hebrews: Daniel 3:16–18 (NIV) Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”LOOK WHERE YOU WANT TO GO.1 Thessalonians 5:18–19 (ESV) give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit.The Spirit of God is trying to lead us, but Thanksgiving and Faith is the environment in which He thrives in us.There is a freshness in all of their dealings that shows no bitterness Ephesians 4:31 (ESV) Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.• bitter – pikria – figurative to something that taste bitter; a state of sharp, intense resentment causing spite or hatredHebrews 12:15 (ESV) See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;Bitterness is something you’ve placed in your mouthbitter not sweet – disappointment, unmet expectationscauses physical reaction, you feel and others seeit impacts everyone - the yuck flavor on you gets passed to themnot unforgiveness – demand repaymentmore subtle – it’s a flavor that is uncomfortable that impacts you and everyone.
We have a tendency to romanticize Bible stories. As each unfolds in our mind, they do so on a big screen with an epic soundtrack and dynamic visual effects. We often miss that each one took place on an average day, in a regular neighborhood, and in the lives of common people, just like you and me. But they were common people with remarkable qualities. And it was those remarkable qualities that positioned those common people to experience God giving birth to the miraculous in their lives! This series is to draw your attention to those common people, to see the us in them, and do lean into their remarkable qualities so that His eternal purposes can come to life in our lives.Matthew 1:18–21 (ESV) Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”Mary & Joseph were positioned to hear as Heaven spoke.Heaven Is Always Speaking. The Miraculous Is Unlocked As We Are Positioned To Hear.Every miracle in your life will begin with God speaking followed by you hearing. The key is to continue to position yourself to hear. Right NOW.Mary:Luke 1:28, 30-31 (ESV) And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.Joseph:Matthew 1:19 (ESV) And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly.resolved – to think with the purpose of planning a course of actionMatthew 1:20–22 (ESV) But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:considered: to process information by giving consideration to various aspectsMatthew 11:15 (ESV) He who has ears to hear, let him hear.Revelation: Revelation 2:7 (ESV) He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.’ears - not only the ability, but the responsibilityhear – pay attention and respondToday there are more distractions than any ever, because this time matters on earth more than any otherGod wants to do more today than any other collective time in history! It starts with being tuned into him.God can speak out of the blue, but hearing is enhanced:create moments of listeningread and listen to the wordpodcasts & bookscreate environments to encounter the one speakingdynamic environment with the Spirit engagedJohn 14:26 (ESV) But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.prayer, corporate worshipThis is something we do; something others do on our behalf.put your children in a place to have an encounter with heavenwe can’t guarantee the response, but we can guarantee the opportunityour highest call is not our children’s graduation, getting a good job, marriage, good relationship with uscreate moments to hear from and respond to GodMary & Joseph were recognized as righteous.Right Living Best Positions Us For All That God Wants To Do For Us, In Us And Through Us.God can do anything, anywhere for anyone at any time. But he consistently does his best things frequently in the lives of those who live according to His Word.Mary - Luke 1:27–29 (ESV) to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be.her righteous life had earned her favor with GodJoseph - Matthew 1:19 (ESV) And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly.he had every right to rub her face in her “assumed sin”his response – protect herright-living matters to Godright-living aligns us with Godright-living best positions us for His purposeswanting one thing when heaven wants another, and yielding…Mary - Luke 1:38 (ESV) And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.Joseph - Matthew 1:20–25 (ESV) But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.submission isn’t real until there is a burn, and redirection of the willobedience is a reality when you want to do something else.Some people willfully sin because they know God will forgive.Romans 6:1–2 (ESV) What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! Hebrews 10:26–27 (ESV) For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries.1 John 3:6–10 (ESV) No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother.The Unintended Consequences Of Sin :brings injury to your relationship with Godlimits the function of the Holy Spiritgive the devil a foothold and his resourcespledges obedience to sininvites deceptionnegatively impacts the faith of othersmakes it difficult for God’s best to unfoldRight-living: cannot be allowed to turn into self-righteousnessthat turns into self-righteousness is offensive to Godcannot lifts lf up and looks down on others self-righteousness omits the crosspossible because of His grace Luke 18:9–14 (ESV) He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”Mary & Joseph: aligned with Biblical sexualityHonoring Biblical Sexuality Unites Us With Heaven And Protects Us From Being United With _______________________.Our relationship with God is incredibly intimate - His Spirit lives within usSex unites us, body soul and spirit with someone else in a way that can only be compared to the closeness God wants to have with us.Have you ever invited someone too close and then couldn’t get rid of them?Matthew 1:18 (ESV) …Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together …Luke 1:, 34 (ESV) And Mary said to the angel, “…I am a virgin?”Culture has always had something to say about what is sexually in bounds.Man has always had desires and experiences outside of those boundsSex is a gift from God. Sex unites us, body soul and spirit with someone else in a way that is only comparable to the closeness God wants to have with us.To bring something that close that is out of bounds will affect you, and will affect your relationship with God, not to mention your relationship with others1 Corinthians 6:18–19 (ESV) Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,1 Corinthians 6:15–17 (ESV) Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Or do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, “The two will become one flesh.” But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him.Some of the greatest acts of worship and offerings you can give to God is burn you experience when obedient in moments of sexual temptation.
AMEN, a customary statement at the end of a prayer or during preaching to express agreement with what is said. But, AMEN is much so much more than that… AMEN Is:My Declaration: I Agree With What God Says.My Expectation: I Anticipate His Word Will Come To Pass.My Participation: I Will Do My Part So He Can Do His. Ezekiel 37:1,4-7 (ESV) The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. Then he said to me, “Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. And I will lay sinews upon you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live, and you shall know that I am the Lord.” Ezekiel 37:7 (ESV) So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I prophesied…Mountains are the highest places on earth. In the Bible, they are symbolic of strength, accomplishment and victory. They are iconic places where God met with man, as was the case for Moses on Mt. Sanai or Elijah on Mount Carmel. Mount Zion is symbolic of God’s dwelling place with His chosen people, Israel, and specifically the location of the temple in Jerusalem.Psalm 48:1–3 (ESV) Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King. Within her citadels God has made himself known as a fortress. One of the iconic New Testament mountains was the Mount of TransfigurationMatthew 17:1–3 (ESV) And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Valleys are the low places on earth. In the Bible, they are symbolic of waiting, difficulty, battle and even death. These are times and places where God is often seen as absent. Psalm 23:4 (ESV) Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort meOne of the most iconic Bible Valleys was The Valley of Hinnom:During the reign of King Ahaz - (2 Chronicles 28, 33) the valley was used by Baal worshipers to offer their children in their furnaces to their god Molech.During the time of Jeremiah - (Jeremiah 7, 19) referred to the valley as "The Valley of Slaughter."During reign of King Josiah - (2 Kings 23:10) proclaimed "defiled" and no one was allowed to use it for any purpose.During ministry of Jesus - valley evolved into a garbage dump. Trash was burned around the clock, as well as the bodies of dead animals, criminal corpses. It was a well-known hangout for lepers and the sick. There was continual smoke, stench, maggots and flies. At night, dogs could be heard fighting over the trash. Eleven out of twelve times that Jesus talked about HELL, He used the Greek word "GAHENNA." "GAHENNA" comes from the Old Testament word, "HINNOM" which was a valley south of Jerusalem.Ezekiel 37:1–2 (ESV) The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley, and behold, they were very dry. hand of the Lord was on Himbrought into the middle of a valleyby the Spirit of the Lordnot just a valley, it was full of bones, many bones! Dry bones!Ezekiel 37:3 (ESV) And he said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” you can end up in a Valley filled with many dry bones as a result of:life happensthe enemies attackyour own actions – ignorance, stupidity, foolish, sin, rebellionthe leading of the Holy SpiritHowever you got there, the question now is “Can these bones live?”The answer: YESEzekiel 37:4 (ESV) Then he said to me, “Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. At this moment we often make several mistakes with our lipsmurmur, grumble Exodus 15:23–24 (ESV) When they came to Marah, they could not drink the water of Marah because it was bitter; therefore it was named Marah. And the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?” Exodus 16:8 (ESV) And Moses said… Your grumbling is not against us but against the Lord.” become victims: place blame, unforgiving, bitter, excuses, fear-filled verbiage, negativewear it as your identity: everything in life becomes about thisbecome coroners – time and cause of death –faithlessNone of those mistakes brings about God’s desire – LIFE!!!You have to understand, words create our lives, our atmosphereswe live in them those around us live inthe Holy Spirit has to live in - Ephesians 4:29–32 (ESV) Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Your atmosphere is the incubator for the futureWhat should you do? Prophesy over the bones…The bones are real, don’t act like they are notProphesy: declare out loud for you/others/heaven/hell to HEAR!Prophesy is not a suggestion; it is a declaration.It is authoritative: Heaven has called you to prophesy! God could come down and do it, but he’s sent you!Prophesy: what God says – general things from the Word, things that you sense, things God has revealedEzekiel 37:5–6 (ESV) Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. And I will lay sinews upon you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live, and you shall know that I am the Lord.” There is and order and timing - You don’t get skin before you get flesh. You don’t stand to walk around before tendons are attached.The Word gets the ball rollingIt’s important to understand that you might have work to do“were just believing God for our finances“were just believing God for our marriage“were just believing God for our healthgreat, but what are you doing?Prophesy again, and again, and again!Valleys created by Hell will fight back!!! Prophetic warfare – bind and loose. Pray in the Spirit!!!!Of course, the prophesy is fulfilled, and the outcome is an amazing army!Holy Spirit, Transform Our Words!AMEN is a lifestyle of prophesying. It’s not going to come easily or quickly. taming the tongue is nearly impossible - James 3:6–8 (ESV) And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell. For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. but it is a reality of the Holy Spirit - Joel 2:28–29 (ESV) “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy…
AMEN, a customary statement at the end of a prayer or during preaching to express agreement with what is said and the hope that it will take place. But, AMEN is much so much more than that… AMEN Is The Verbal Alignment To What God Says, The Expectation For A Future Yet To Exist.CORE TRUTHS:1. Jesus Positions Us In The Father’s FavorIn the Old Testament, God was raining down his wrath in judgement on people, cities and nations for their sin. In the New Testament, Christ has positionally taken their judgement so the Father can engage with them as if they had never sinned. God’s interactions come from a place of favor, even prior to salvation.Romans 5:10 (ESV) For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. Luke 4:19 (ESV) to proclaim the year (a cycle of time) of the Lord’s favor (accept, receive or welcome).”2. Embracing His Favor Places His Best Within Our Reachsaying yes to His favor allows us to begin to experience all that His favor offers.Philippians 3:12 (NIV) Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 3. His Best ALWAYS Begins With A Wordcreation - Genesis 1:3 (ESV) And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. redemption - Isaiah 6:8 (ESV) And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” propitiation - Hebrews 10:5–7 (ESV) Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come to do your will, O God, as it is written of me in the scroll of the book.’ ” healingPsalm 107:20 (ESV) He sent out his word and healed them… John 5:8–9 (ESV) Jesus said to him, “Get up, take up your bed, and walk.” And at once the man was healed, and he took up his bed and walked. Now that day was the Sabbath. deliverance – Mark 1:25–26 (ESV) But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. forgiveness - Luke 5:20 (ESV) And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” salvation - Romans 10:8–10 (ESV) …if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE INCREDIBLE POWER CONTAINED WITHIN THE WORDS THAT YOU USE?I’ve decided to attend that school…I’m going to accept that job offerI say yes to marrying you…Let’s move there. Let’s buy that house.Let’s have children. Let’s adopt.Let’s be a part of this churchWHAT YOU SAY AND HOW YOU SAY IT CREATES AN EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE WHO HEARS!Proverbs 18:20–21 (ESV) From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.1words are like seed – spoken, taken out of the bag and put into playplanted and grow – some immediate impact, but a bigger focus on timeit will produce fruit – it’s the seed principlefruit is the byproduct of the seed. life or death – reap what is sown – past words have created your current moment.DO YOUR WORDS POINT AT YOUR DESIRED FUTURE?James 3:9–10 (ESV) With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.This is a reality because of the culture we live in. This is a possibility because we are oblivious? It is possible to perceive we are one way, when actually we are another.Do A Litmus Tests: Listen to what you say and how you say it.HOLY SPIRIT, TRANSFORM MY MOUTH!taming the tongue is nearly impossible - James 3:6–8 (ESV) And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell. For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. but it is a reality of the Holy Spirit - Joel 2:28–29 (ESV) “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy…
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AMEN, a customary statement at the end of a prayer or during preaching to express our agreement with what is said and the hope that it will take place. But, AMEN is much so more than just a statement.AMEN is a Person, and His Name is JESUS - Revelation 3:14 (ESV) “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. AMEN is who God is molding you to be - Romans 8:29 (ESV) …he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son… AMEN is an attitude, a posture, a way of life.AMEN is the resounding YES to all that God says. AMEN is the response that unlocks the abundance of Heaven.The Carte Blanche Amen Carte Blanche is a cheque that is already signed but has no numerical value entered, yet.The Carte Blanche AMEN says Yes to God before He says it, no matter what He says.Failure to make key life-decisions in advance is to wait until seated at the final sales desk with 1000 high-pressure voices appealing to every wrong motive.The Carte Blanche AMEN agrees with God before He whispers a Word. Luke 21:14 (ESV) Settle it therefore in your minds... beforehand… GOD Is Always Good, Is Always For Me, And His Word Leads Me To His BEST.He is always good. - Mark 10:18 (ESV) …No one is good except God alone. He is always for me - John 3:16 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Luke 4:19 (ESV) to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Romans 5:8 (ESV) but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. His Word is always for my best - Psalm 119:105 (ESV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. John 6:63 (ESV) …The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. Romans 8:28 (ESV) And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. best does not mean easy, problem free, comfortable… The Carte Blanche Amen Know That Positioning Him First In All Things Allows All Things To Work For His Best. Exodus 20:2–3 (ESV) “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me. Matthew 6:33 (ESV) But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Luke 14:26 (ESV) “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. first in devotional life, relationship, church participationTHE CARTE BLANCHE AMEN Knows That EVERY Blessing We Enjoy Comes From His Hand And Belongs To Him. James 1:17 (ESV) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights… Deuteronomy 8:17–18 (ESV) Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day. 1 Timothy 6:17–19 (NIV) Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. Luke 19:32–35 (ESV) And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. Mark 14:13–16 (ESV) And he sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him, and wherever he enters, say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says, Where is my guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ And he will show you a large upper room furnished and ready; there prepare for us.” And the disciples set out and went to the city and found it just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover. everything I have is His – I am a stewardfor my enjoyment, but he can call for it whenever he wantsTHE CARTE BLANCHE AMEN Knows That Sex Is A Gift From God, A Sacred Act Meant For The Marriage Bed Alone.the Bible begins with sex, as God created itit contains the blueprint of The Kingdom - seedno sin like sexual sins that will impact your life (spirit, soul and body)Hebrews 13:4 (ESV) Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. 1 Corinthians 7:4–5 (ESV) For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. 1 Corinthians 6:16–20 (ESV) Or do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, “The two will become one flesh.” But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. sex is for procreation and pleasure, between a man and woman, committed to one another in the covenant of marriage.
AMEN is a customary statement at the end of a prayer or during preaching when we are in agreement with what is said and hoping that what is said will take place.Jeremiah 28:6 (ESV) and the prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! May the Lord do so; may the Lord make the words that you have prophesied come true, and bring back to this place from Babylon the vessels of the house of the Lord, and all the exiles. AMEN is much more than a statement.AMEN is also a Person, and His Name is JESUSRevelation 3:14 (ESV) “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. AMEN is an attitude, a posture, a way of life. AMEN is a resounding YES to all that God says. AMEN is the response that unlocks the abundance of Heaven. Are You AMEN? This series is focused on living the AMEN life and experiencing AMEN results. AMEN includes:agreement: embracing the things God saysdeclaration: verbalizing your buy-in to His truthalignment: adjusting your life to His Wordcelebration: joyfully navigating through His truth for others to seeAMEN: Agreementembracing the things God saysIn your world, there are the people you completely disagree with, others you agree with, and a few you agree most of the time with. There’s no one you agree with all of the time, for many different, including the fact there is no one who is every always right. But the reality is… THERE IS! GOD IS always right.Hebrews 6:18 (ESV) …it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. Matthew 9:9 (ESV) As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. AMEN hungers for, seeks out and creates atmospheres to hear God speak.God’s created man with the ability to hear Him. It’s in our DNA.Genesis 3:8 (KJV 1900) And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. God’s voice gives birth to life in our lives!John 6:63 (ESV) The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. Once you hear it, you will want more and more and more!Psalm 119:17–20 (ESV) Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me! My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times. But EVERYTHING in this world tries to drown out the Voice of God.Acts 28:27 (ESV) For this people’s heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed…While He can speak unexpectedly, God speaks more often in atmospheres that are conducive to you listening. It’s less about setting the atmosphere for God than for you.His Presence is keyGather with my church family in His PresenceBible, prayer in His Presencelistening to preaching, podcasts, reading booksworship music in the backgroundcontrolling distractionsspiritual leaders, spiritual conversationsHearing His Voice is so important because His Voice will:reveal things you don’t know but need to in order to experience your best lifereveal things you believe that are completely and are causing you to act in ways that are taking you in the wrong direction.AMEN recognizes God’s Voice and presses in to hear what He is saying.Learning when God is speaking is a key part of following Jesus.Matthew 14:25–29 (ESV) And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. When He Speaks, you will sense it spark your spirit-man, much like temptation will spark your sinful-man.This is something you can cultivate and grow into. He will highlight words on a page, emphasize words being spoken, impresses things in your mind as you think about them or cause them to burn in your mouth as you speak them.While there are many environments and mediums in and through which God will speak, the key is the Holy Spirit. He is the one who is talking!John 16:13–14 (ESV) When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. The Holy Spirit is key to hearing. Press into Him!Luke 11:13 (ESV) If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” AMEN already agrees with God before He whispers a Word.We struggle to agree wither others when we have a differing opinion because we TRUST ourselves more than them, our understanding of our situation more than theirs, our understanding of the people in our world more than theirs, our experience more than theirs. We struggle to TRUST! AMEN can agree in advance because it trusts:that He is good.trust He is for you.Sent His son - John 3:16 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. proclaimed the Day of His favor - Luke 4:19 (ESV) to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” that He does not lieHebrews 6:18 (ESV) so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. demonstrated His best in spite of our worst Romans 5:8 (ESV) but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. that His way is the betterIsaiah 55:9–11 (ESV) For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
Acts 17:26–28 (ESV) And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, for “ ‘In him we live and move and have our being’…Stonehenge: Wiltshire, England, iImported rock, circular pattern, sophisticated locking joints speaks of intelligent design! But what was its purpose, its destiny:? Crematorium? Installation site for Danish Kings? Druid Worship? Astrological calendar for determining eclipses and solar events? Communication platform for interacting with aliens? 800,000 tourists visit annually, but destiny has been lost because the time/place became disconnected from the creator’s purpose.You/Us: We are here now. We are complex! The systems of the human body include circulatory, digestive & excretory, endocrine (hormone), integumentary/exocrine (skin, hair, nails, sweat), immune and lymphatic, muscular, nervous, renal and urinary (kidneys filter blood), reproductive, respiratory, skeletal, hematopoietic (creates cells that travel in blood), What about our Purpose/Destiny:don’t reduce purpose to what you do - teacher, doctor, athlete…Psalm 139:13–16 (ESV) For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. Isaiah 49:1 (ESV) …The Lord called me from the womb, from the body of my mother he named my name. Psalm 57:2 (ESV) I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. Psalm 138:8 (ESV) The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. Disconnected from the Creator and His Purpose, you may become an amazing tourist attraction, but you’ll never experience DESTINY.God wants to use your HERE & NOW :to reveal Himself and His purposes in your life.to invite your participation.to begin unlocking DESTINY.HERE & NOW for Jacob:at odds with parents, fleeing His brother, alone, travelling to a new placenot prepared (Gen 28:11) uses stone for pillowhe dreamed:Numbers 12:6 (ESV) And he said, “Hear my words: If there is a prophet among you, I the Lord make myself known to him in a vision; I speak with him in a dream. Job 33:15–18 (ESV) In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men, while they slumber on their beds, then he opens the ears of men and terrifies them with warnings, that he may turn man aside from his deed and conceal pride from a man; he keeps back his soul from the pit, his life from perishing by the sword. Daniel 2:47 (ESV) The king answered and said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is God of gods and Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this mystery.” Daniel 2:47 (ESV) The king answered and said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is God of gods and Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this mystery.” revelation(Gen 28:12) a ladder or staircase to heaven with angels coming and goingDESTINY REVEALED: Genesis 28:13–19 (ESV) And behold, the Lord stood above it and said, “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. The land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring. Your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south, and in you and your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed. Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.” So early in the morning Jacob took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it. He called the name of that place Bethel, but the name of the city was Luz at the first. Live In The Here & NowDESTINY doesn’t start off glorious, DESTINY STARTS as a HERE/NOW moment.DESTINY understands this is always the time, this is always the placeamplified in the US: gather with His people!location and proximity matters!invite others - this is not just about you!distance always disconnects from the flow of DestinyLean Inposture determines outcome!enjoy the party, but remember, He is the prize!Jeremiah 29:11–14 (ESV) For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord…Luke 11:9–13 (ESV) And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Walk In What You Already Knowdon’t be chasing the next revelation, walk in the current onedestiny is experienced one step at a time, not by chasing new pathsPhilippians 3:14–16 (ESV) I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we have attained.Acts 17:26–28 (ESV) And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, for “ ‘In him we live and move and have our being’
Luke 22:19–20 (ESV) And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. DO THIS in remembrance of me.” And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. My first communions were like going to a viewing. Even after I became a Christian and better understood the symbolism, they were similar but now with mournful criers and the fear of dying due to unworthiness.DO THIS: push reset to refresh! Do this! Like an iPhone that starts working wacky after a lot of use and it refreshes after we reset, communion can accomplish the same things.Jesus shared communion with the disciples in the middle of the craziest week of the disciples ministry lives. Miracles, amazing teaching, healings, a parade with crowds chanting Hosanna, death threats, Jesus flipping over tables in the temple, talk destroying and rebuilding it back in three days. Wins and losses. Fans and enemies. It was a crazy week! He pulled everyone in close to himself and hit RESET to come back to the main thing!Lamentations 3:22–23 (ESV) The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. new - chadash – to renewWe can get into a spiritual funk as a result of wins or losses, busyness or boredom but its so valuable to hit reset, like shaking an Etch-a-Sketch,Psalm 103:5 (ESV) who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. DO THIS: bring Jesus back into focus!Communion is to create a moment of remembrance. Everything in this LIFE will fight for your attention – Jesus was saying “BRING ME BACK INTO FOCUS!”Matthew 17:7–8 (ESV) But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. This is something you will have to do again and again and again, not because there’s something wrong with you, but because you’re still here.Hebrews 12:1–2 (NIV) Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Ignoring the distractions and getting Him back into focus will actually help those other things that are fighting for your attention to work out better!Matthew 6:31–33 (ESV) Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Peter went back to fishing. Jesus reappeared. Peter got back to being a disciple.Its important to FOCUS on more than just crucifixion!!! It’s about focusing on everything about Him.DO THIS: cash in on His covenant!Sometimes things on earth don’t align with Heaven. Communion is an opportunity to point review “the new covenant in my blood” to remind yourself of the promises with the expectation that they will align.Covenant: a binding agreement between two partiesGenesis 15:8 (ESV) But he said, “O Lord God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?” covenants were often sealed by severing of a costly prized animal in perfect condition. Genesis 15:9–10 (ESV) He said to him, “Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” And he brought him all these, cut them in half, and laid each half over against the other. The Hebrew verb meaning to seal a covenant translates literally as “to cut.”a sobering moment between parties as one party would have to kill something with His hands in the presence of the other to seal the agreement.the implication was that the party who breaks the covenant will suffer a similar fate. Genesis 15:17–18 (ESV) When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram…God has made more than just promises, He’s made a covenant. Communion is the sales receipt, proof that not only the promises were made, but paid for.Sometimes agreements lose traction, one party fails to keep up their end. Guaranteed, He’s not given up on His. It’s always a failure on our end to cash in!DO THIS:push reset to refresh.bring Jesus back into focus.cash in on His covenant.
Scripture: Acts 8:34–38 (ESV) And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.Baptism is a significant and sacred act that has power for a believer that has too often been reduced to an optional ceremony that some believers participate in! Not in this house!Phillip:one of the first disciples, immediately inviting others to follow - John 1:43–46 preached, signs, wonders, impacted a city (Samaria) – Acts 8:6–8 (ESV) And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs that he did. For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many who had them, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. So there was much joy in that city. tuned into heaven’s voice - Acts 8:26–29 (ESV) Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning, seated in his chariot, and he was reading the prophet Isaiah. And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.” Acts 8:30–33 (ESV) So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. Now the passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this: “Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter and like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he opens not his mouth. In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth.” Acts 8:34–38 (ESV) And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.BAPTISM defines our formal starting point with Jesus.possession without contract… lots of grey areas!salvation is a covenantal act – an agreement with Godbaptism is the public signing of our agreement with Himeveryone has a different process of being drawn into a relationship with Jesus, but everyone should have the same process of formalizing the relationship with Jesus - Mark 16:15–16 (ESV) And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. Examples of People Formalizing Their Relationship:Day of Pentecost - Acts 2:41 (ESV) So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. Saul, Paul - Acts 9:17–18 (ESV) So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized; Peter & Gentiles - Acts 10:47–48 (ESV) “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days. Paul and Lydia - Acts 16:14–15 (ESV) One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us. Paul & Silas, singing in prison - Acts 16:33 (ESV) And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. Crispus - Acts 18:8 (ESV) Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized. Ephesus - Acts 19:5 (ESV) On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. BAPTISM is a powerful prophetic declaration that impacts your future.declaration – what we say sets the toneprophetic – agreement with what heaven says, pulling heaven to earththe symbolism: His death, His resurrectionthe symbolism: Your past, Your future! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. BAPTISM is an act of obedience that unlocks next things.formalizing your commitment to God, unlocks next things, like buying a house, purchasing a car, getting marriedJesus Baptism - Luke 3:21–22 (ESV) Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” Obedience Leads To Blessing: Deuteronomy 28:1–3 (ESV) “And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field. Disobedience Leaves You Less Than What God Intends (cursed: slight, unimportant, insignificant, trivial, minor) - Deuteronomy 28:15–16 (ESV) “But if you will not obey the voice of the Lord your God or be careful to do all his commandments and his statutes that I command you today, then all these curses shall come upon you and overtake you. Cursed shall you be in the city, and cursed shall you be in the field. Follow Jesus & Get Baptized!
John 1:35–39 (ESV) The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and you will see.” So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour.Jesus went a lot of places, met a lot of people, did a lot of miracles, and taught a lot of lessons, but if you were to condense everything into one primary message, He invited people to FOLLOW HIM!follow: akoloutheōa – alpha, first letter of the alphabet and first numberkeleuthos – a road to followconjunctive: not just a road, but the first roadThe Best Things About Following Jesus:1. PEACE – no longer enemies with GodPhilippians 3:18–20 (ESV) For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, John 3:36 (ESV) Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. constant tension because our sinful actions are directed at God - Acts 9:1–5 (ESV) But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. he reconciles us at our worst, what will He do after we are friends - Romans 5:8–10 (ESV) but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. 2. COMPANIONSHIP – He will never leave you!our lives are a constant revolving door of people who leave for circumstance, rejection or death.Hebrews 13:5 (ESV) Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Matthew 28:19–20 (ESV) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Proverbs 18:24 (ESV) A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Ezekiel 37:14 (ESV) And I will put my Spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I am the Lord; I have spoken, and I will do it, declares the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 3:16 (ESV) Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 3. SALVATION – rescued, again and again and again!!!from sin - Matthew 1:21 (ESV) She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” from sins - 1 John 1:7–9 (ESV) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. from situations - Isaiah 43:1–5 (ESV) But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Cush and Seba in exchange for you. Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life. Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you. Psalm 91:1–16 (ESV) He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked. Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place— the Most High, who is my refuge— no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot. “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” saved in diverse and amazing ways!4. ACCESS - to everything within the Kingdom of Heaven while here on earththe earth is currently under the rule of the god of this world who has come to steal, kill and destroy, but Jesus came to lead us into the Kingdom of Heaven, on earth…. giving us access to everything heaven has!Luke 10:9 (ESV) Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ Matthew 6:10 (ESV) Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 13:11 (ESV) And he answered them, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. Matthew 16:19 (ESV) I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” 2 Peter 1:3–4 (ESV) His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. learning to access is a process… but it’s a reality2 Peter 3:18 (ESV) But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. grow by saying Yes to Following Jesusgrow by working your current stepgrow be seeing (Word, Spirit) and taking your next step
As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” John 20:21, ESV We tend to invest in relationships based on “HOW DOES THIS PERSON BENEFIT ME?” When we see what HEAVEN sees, we invest based on “HOW CAN I BENEFIT THIS PERSON IN HIM?”Your Perception Leads To An Outcome. Can You See What Heaven Sees?start seeing: WHO & WHERE THEY ARE:Stop being narcissistic, Christianity is not all about you! - Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4, ESVAll mankind craves Him - O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1, ESV The people seemingly the least interested are often the most interested.Consider the outcome if you don’t act - Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Revelation 20:11–15, ESV start seeing: WHO & WHAT YOU AREYour presence means everything - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us… 2 Corinthians 5:20, ESV He has placed you exactly where you need to be - …and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. Acts 17:26–27, NIV They are looking for Him, that’s why God has placed you there - Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. John 4:35, ESV Your message: what He’s done in your life - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8, ESV Get continually powered up - Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. John 20:21–22, ESV start seeing: WHO HE IS, WHAT HE DOESWe know what can do, but we doubt His willingness - While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately the leprosy left him. Luke 5:12–13, ESV We block God by not positioning Him!START SEEING: someone new; someone there (work/school/team); someone here (in our gathering)INVITE THEM: into your space; into your friendships; into a ministry moment
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But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”— these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:9–10,14 ESV The Unbeliever unable to see the good things God has prepared for them so they pursue the things they personally desire, taking whatever they can poses or comes their way.The Believer experiences revelation from the Holy Spirit of the good things God has prepared for them, so that they can pursue them with confidence.Spirit reveals in the LOGOS WordSpirit reveals in the RHEMA WordSpirit reveals in prophecy, dream, visions, etc.Spirit reveals in through experiences that trigger desires of your heartSpirit reveals through spiritual leadersThe believers ongoing connection with the Holy Spirit is critical! - If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25, ESV OUR 19/20 VISION1. Presence Filled Gatherings (gatherings, students, FPU, etc.)Our presence paves the way for His PresencePresence brings distinction - And he said to him, “If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here. For how shall it be known that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not in your going with us, so that we are distinct, I and your people, from every other people on the face of the earth?” Exodus 33:15–16, ESV Intention brings His Presence: worship, prayer, words, unity Presence opens the door: salvation, healing, faith, breakthrough, strength, signs, wonders, and more of the same!2. Connected RelationshipsAnd they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2:42–47, ESV 3. Strategic Leadership DevelopmentMoses and the Israelites – The next day Moses sat to judge the people, and the people stood around Moses from morning till evening. When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he was doing for the people, he said, “What is this that you are doing for the people? Why do you sit alone, and all the people stand around you from morning till evening?” And Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because the people come to me to inquire of God; when they have a dispute, they come to me and I decide between one person and another, and I make them know the statutes of God and his laws.” Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone. Now obey my voice; I will give you advice, and God be with you! You shall represent the people before God and bring their cases to God, and you shall warn them about the statutes and the laws, and make them know the way in which they must walk and what they must do. Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. And let them judge the people at all times. Every great matter they shall bring to you, but any small matter they shall decide themselves. So it will be easier for you, and they will bear the burden with you. If you do this, God will direct you, you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace.” So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law and did all that he had said. Moses chose able men out of all Israel and made them heads over the people, chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. And they judged the people at all times. Any hard case they brought to Moses, but any small matter they decided themselves. Then Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went away to his own country. Exodus 18:13–27, ESV Jesus first steps, building leaders - While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4:18–20, ESV Paul’s first steps, appoint qualified leaders - This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— Titus 1:5, ESV our personality is distinct – we will lean into our C3 flavor4. Permanent FacilitiesNew Testament disciples used borrowed facilities - And he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. But when some became stubborn and continued in unbelief, speaking evil of the Way before the congregation, he withdrew from them and took the disciples with him, reasoning daily in the hall of Tyrannus. This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks. Acts 19:8–10, ESV property is an asset, a tool to be leveragedour 12 acres - $700K owed on $2.5 million property; new facility costs - 3.5 million dollarslikely in-between place or placesfacilities are in our futurefacilities fund - $50,000 + $150,000 = $200Ksense of permanent facilities – searching, dialogue5. BEYOND Projects“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:14–16, ESV we give 10% of all non-designated income (historically 15%)$25,000 given outside our four walls to dateNE PDX Project; Fall project; April 2010 – building project in Oaxaca Mexico6. Presence Conference and NW C3 PresenceWhen God does something magnificent, there’s a wisdom to travel to see it - Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the Lord, she came to test him with hard questions. She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels bearing spices and very much gold and precious stones. And when she came to Solomon, she told him all that was on her mind. And Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing hidden from the king that he could not explain to her. And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built, the food of his table, the seating of his officials, and the attendance of his servants, their clothing, his cupbearers, and his burnt offerings that he offered at the house of the Lord, there was no more breath in her. And she said to the king, “The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom, but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the report that I heard. Happy are your men! Happy are your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom! Blessed be the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and set you on the throne of Israel! Because the Lord loved Israel forever, he has made you king, that you may execute justice and righteousness.” 1 Kings 10:1–9, ESV Presence Conference - attend! There is a clear view of the thing we are doing here, its seen there, there is information, and then there is impartation, there is an alignment that takes place.God is calling us to do here what has happened in other placesAnd the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. Habakkuk 2:2, ESV
But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”— these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:9–10,14 ESV The Unbeliever unable to see the good things God has prepared for them so they pursue the things they personally desire, taking whatever they can poses or comes their way.The Believer experiences revelation from the Holy Spirit of the good things God has prepared for them, so that they can pursue them with confidence.Spirit reveals in the LOGOS WordSpirit reveals in the RHEMA WordSpirit reveals in prophecy, dream, visions, etc.Spirit reveals in through experiences that trigger desires of your heartSpirit reveals through spiritual leadersThe believers ongoing connection with the Holy Spirit is critical! - If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25, ESV OUR 19/20 VISION1. Presence Filled Gatherings (gatherings, students, FPU, etc.)Our presence paves the way for His PresencePresence brings distinction - And he said to him, “If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here. For how shall it be known that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not in your going with us, so that we are distinct, I and your people, from every other people on the face of the earth?” Exodus 33:15–16, ESV Intention brings His Presence: worship, prayer, words, unity Presence opens the door: salvation, healing, faith, breakthrough, strength, signs, wonders, and more of the same!2. Connected RelationshipsAnd they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2:42–47, ESV 3. Strategic Leadership DevelopmentMoses and the Israelites – The next day Moses sat to judge the people, and the people stood around Moses from morning till evening. When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he was doing for the people, he said, “What is this that you are doing for the people? Why do you sit alone, and all the people stand around you from morning till evening?” And Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because the people come to me to inquire of God; when they have a dispute, they come to me and I decide between one person and another, and I make them know the statutes of God and his laws.” Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone. Now obey my voice; I will give you advice, and God be with you! You shall represent the people before God and bring their cases to God, and you shall warn them about the statutes and the laws, and make them know the way in which they must walk and what they must do. Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. And let them judge the people at all times. Every great matter they shall bring to you, but any small matter they shall decide themselves. So it will be easier for you, and they will bear the burden with you. If you do this, God will direct you, you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace.” So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law and did all that he had said. Moses chose able men out of all Israel and made them heads over the people, chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. And they judged the people at all times. Any hard case they brought to Moses, but any small matter they decided themselves. Then Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went away to his own country. Exodus 18:13–27, ESV Jesus first steps, building leaders - While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4:18–20, ESV Paul’s first steps, appoint qualified leaders - This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— Titus 1:5, ESV our personality is distinct – we will lean into our C3 flavor4. Permanent FacilitiesNew Testament disciples used borrowed facilities - And he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. But when some became stubborn and continued in unbelief, speaking evil of the Way before the congregation, he withdrew from them and took the disciples with him, reasoning daily in the hall of Tyrannus. This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks. Acts 19:8–10, ESV property is an asset, a tool to be leveragedour 12 acres - $700K owed on $2.5 million property; new facility costs - 3.5 million dollarslikely in-between place or placesfacilities are in our futurefacilities fund - $50,000 + $150,000 = $200Ksense of permanent facilities – searching, dialogue5. BEYOND Projects“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:14–16, ESV we give 10% of all non-designated income (historically 15%)$25,000 given outside our four walls to dateNE PDX Project; Fall project; April 2010 – building project in Oaxaca Mexico6. Presence Conference and NW C3 PresenceWhen God does something magnificent, there’s a wisdom to travel to see it - Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the Lord, she came to test him with hard questions. She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels bearing spices and very much gold and precious stones. And when she came to Solomon, she told him all that was on her mind. And Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing hidden from the king that he could not explain to her. And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built, the food of his table, the seating of his officials, and the attendance of his servants, their clothing, his cupbearers, and his burnt offerings that he offered at the house of the Lord, there was no more breath in her. And she said to the king, “The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom, but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the report that I heard. Happy are your men! Happy are your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom! Blessed be the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and set you on the throne of Israel! Because the Lord loved Israel forever, he has made you king, that you may execute justice and righteousness.” 1 Kings 10:1–9, ESV Presence Conference - attend! There is a clear view of the thing we are doing here, its seen there, there is information, and then there is impartation, there is an alignment that takes place.God is calling us to do here what has happened in other placesAnd the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. Habakkuk 2:2, ESV
Since December 2, 2018 when we became C3 Church SWWA50+ volunteers every Sunday200+ first time visitors50+ children in our C3Kids program every week30+ students at MyCity Youth every week$25,000 given to outreach40+ said YES to Following Jesus and received a Following Jesus book24 water baptismsHealings, healings, healings!!!10 salvations in the last two weeks last week, 1 acre property sale - $165,000 under contractCurrent VISION OFFERING approximately $70,000Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. Genesis 12:1, ESV vision is the process of discovering the promise God already sees.For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith. Romans 4:13faith is the act of moving forward with HIM toward the promise that you have seen but doesn’t yet exist.He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb. No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. Romans 4:13, 19–21, ESV Heaven See’s Our Future And Destiny In AdvanceNo longer shall your name be called Abram (exalted father), but your name shall be Abraham (the father of nations), for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make you into nations, and kings shall come from you. Genesis 17:5–6, ESV The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did to Sarah as he had promised. And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore him, Isaac. Genesis 21:1–3, ESV You struggle to see but Heaven does not!The Unbeliever’s Future: whatever is won or whatever happensThe Believer’s Future: prepared by the Lord, discovered while following Him both naturally and supernaturally6 Things The In Our C3 Future1. Presence Filled Services2. Strategic Leadership Development3. Connected Relationships4. Permanent Facilities5. BEYOND Projects6. Presence Conference and NW C3 Presence
But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? 2 Corinthians 2:14–16, ESVThe different seasons of Jesus’ life:conception & birthvisit of Magi and the vision to fleebrief childhood snapshot launch of his ministry at a weddingtemptationmass ministry while gathering & training teammass ministry while sending out teammass ministry while preparing team for the futurecrucifixionresurrection & ascensionreturnEach season required a transition to move into the next. Each season of your life will require the same.The fragrance of your next season is determined in your transition. Aligning with Heaven aromatizes your future! Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said, “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it. Jesus said, “Leave her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of my burial. John 12:3–7, ESV In pouring this ointment on my body, she has done it to prepare me for burial. Truly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.” Matthew 26:12–13, ESV While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus said to him, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?” And when those who were around him saw what would follow, they said, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?” And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. But Jesus said, “No more of this!” And he touched his ear and healed him. Then Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders, who had come out against him, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs? When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.” Luke 22:47–53, ESVYour fragrance matters. It arrives before you do and remains after your gone. It invites more of the same. But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? 2 Corinthians 2:14–16, ESV KEEP SMELLING GOOD (smells never improve on their own!)1. remain connected to Heaven2. focused on the Author & His narrativeJesus knew this transition was coming - the Lamb who was slain. Revelation 13:8, ESV some are seen afar off (graduation), others are unexpected (fired)3. ignore the noiseignore the jolt:there will be all sorts of distractionsdistractions are hell’s attempt to stink up your worldTherefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1–2, NIV 4. hate foul smells, not foul smelling people5. bless: do not curse!the most important aspect of the transition are your wordsDeath and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21, ESV So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell. For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water. James 3:5–12, ESV 6. keep spraying Heaven’s scentJesus let Judas kiss himJesus told the disciples to stop fightingJesus healed a man injured later Jesus remained silent
Steve Parrish epitomises that old saying about living life to the fullest. Enjoy a few laughs as Barry Sheene’s best mate ‘Stavros’ recounts tales from his motorcycle career to becoming the world’s best truck racer and brushes with the law! Get in touch with host Greg Rust! Instagram & Twitter Follow PodcastOne's Instagram or Get in touch at Podcastone.com.au
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Mankind is born on this earth, blind. It’s not physical blindness. It is spiritual blindness: But God is the great revealer of hidden things. He gives VISION to see what actually is:Matthew 13:44, ESV “The kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.2 Corinthians 1:19–20, NLT For Jesus Christ, the Son of God, does not waver between “Yes” and “No.” He is the one whom Silas, Timothy, and I preached to you, and as God’s ultimate “Yes,” he always does what he says. For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory.One of the most effective tactics of every demon in hell is to suggest and insist that God is the one to blame every time the Devil steals, kills, or destroys. This tactic further characterizes him to be against us and ultimately, the God of NO. 2 Corinthians 4:4, ESV In their case the God of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.GOD wants to show you what Heaven already sees – HE is the GOD of YES!1. God’s Says YES to Everyone & Jesus Is the Proof John 3:16–18, ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.Luke 4:19, ESV “to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”Matthew 11:28, ESV Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.John 12:32, ESV “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”2 Peter 3:9, ESV The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.2. Seeing His YES Invites Our YESMark 2:14, ESV And as he passed by, he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.3. Our YES Puts the Rest of Heaven’s YESES Within Reach2 Corinthians 1:20–22, The Message Whatever God has promised gets stamped with the Yes of Jesus. In him, this is what we preach and pray, the great Amen, God’s Yes and our Yes together, gloriously evident. God affirms us, making us a sure thing in Christ, putting his Yes within us. By his Spirit he has stamped us with his eternal pledge—a sure beginning of what he is destined to complete.
"Shakey" Byrne has won six British Superbike Championships, the only person to win that many. He has also competed in Moto GP and the World Superbike Championship. In May 2018 he suffered a serious crash in practice at Snetterton resulting in multiple fractures to his upper body from which he is still recovering. "Shakey" talks candidly about that and his highly successful motor cycling career in this conversation with the inimitable Steve Parrish.
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Hicky" currently holds the record for the fastest lap of the TT circuit at 135.452mph aboard his Superstock Smiths Racing BMW. Here he talks with Steve Parrish about his life on two wheels. A fascinating insight into a top bike racer.
Motorcycle racer turned TV analyst Steve Parrish joins Motor Sport magazine's Mat Oxley and Jack Phillips ahead of his evening at the Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall.He looks back on how the world of motorcycling has changed since he retired, including recalling the many antics recounted in his new Parrish Times autobiography., what's changed at the Isle of Man TT and what it was like to be Barry Sheene's team-mate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Former motorcycle and truck racer, now TV presenter Steve parrish chats at FOS 2018
Freddie Spencer talks with Steve Parrish about his life on two wheels and his love for motorcycle racing. "Fast Freddie" was one of the greatest racers of he 1980's winning three World Championships on 500cc and 250cc bikes.
TT rider extraordinaire Ian "Hutchy" Hutchinson joins Steve Parrish in the Napier Room to chat about his career and those ups and downs! Please note: The language is sometimes the Azure sky on a summers day...
Levi Gates is joined by fellow Hawkes Detailer Matt Ward, along with Optimum's Yvan Lacroix and Steve Parrish of Dirt Dart Mobile Bike Repair to discuss the (usually disappointing) world of car shows. Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/MfoWD4rLShA
Levi Gates is joined by Optimum's Yvan Lacroix, as well as Steve Parrish of Dirt Dart Mobile Bike Repair to discuss how the detailing industry has changed since the "good old days". Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/IdeWb53f798
Levi Gates is joined by fellow Hawkes Detailer Matt Ward, along with Optimum's Yvan Lacroix and Steve Parrish of Dirt Dart Mobile Bike Repair to discuss the intricacies of cleaning motorcycles & bikes. Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/hNCi_7ZtB2s
Levi Gates is joined by fellow Hawkes Detailer Matt Ward, along with Optimum's Yvan Lacroix and Steve Parrish of Dirt Dart Mobile Bike Repair to discuss how they market their businesses to customers. Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/7iji9PXwrCo
Levi Gates is joined by Optimum's Yvan Lacroix, Hawkes Detail's Matt Ward & Dirt Dart's Steve Parrish to discuss some wacky experiences they've had while detailing. Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/LVnnAZ5dDdc
Levi Gates is joined by fellow Hawkes Detailer Matt Ward, along with Optimum's Yvan Lacroix and Steve Parrish of Dirt Dart Mobile Bike Repair to discuss the world of detailing beyond cars! Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/J6cpcTXnhjA
To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Arika Kane - Anywhere But Up (feat. Jean Grae) Kira Sharp - The Same PURCHASE ON ITUNES Roberta Schultz - Sallie Edmond & Carol Nicodemi - Happiness Steve Parrish's Pawnshopmusic feat. Kailin Kay - One Million Voices Reign - Like We Used To Bri Ingram - Save Me Francesca De Valence - Yellow Virginia (writer Phil Ryder) - Sauntering In Paris For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor I Heart Songwriting Club at: Visit our Sponsor DeDe Wedekind at: Visit our Sponsor American Songline at:
To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Arika Kane - Anywhere But Up (feat. Jean Grae) Kira Sharp - The Same PURCHASE ON ITUNES Roberta Schultz - Sallie Edmond & Carol Nicodemi - Happiness Steve Parrish's Pawnshopmusic feat. Kailin Kay - One Million Voices Reign - Like We Used To Bri Ingram - Save Me Francesca De Valence - Yellow Virginia (writer Phil Ryder) - Sauntering In Paris For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor I Heart Songwriting Club at: Visit our Sponsor DeDe Wedekind at: Visit our Sponsor American Songline at:
To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Arika Kane - Anywhere But Up (feat. Jean Grae) Kira Sharp - The Same PURCHASE ON ITUNES Roberta Schultz - Sallie Edmond & Carol Nicodemi - Happiness Steve Parrish's Pawnshopmusic feat. Kailin Kay - One Million Voices Reign - Like We Used To Bri Ingram - Save Me Francesca De Valence - Yellow Virginia (writer Phil Ryder) - Sauntering In Paris For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor I Heart Songwriting Club at: Visit our Sponsor DeDe Wedekind at: Visit our Sponsor American Songline at:
Shows come and go in Branson. However, Red Hot and Blue has remained a favorite for decades. Always a crowd favorite, the show takes the audience on a musical journey thru the decades. On this episode we talk with two cast members, Steve Parrish and Clark Roberts. They give us an overview of the show and share some fun stories. Be sure to check out the show, currently at the Clay Cooper Theater. As always, be sure to check online for the latest schedule and venue. Hosted by Christopher James About the host Christopher James. Christopher James, Branson's Male Entertainer of the Year, hosts All Things Branson, has a daily show in Branson Missouri and was named the Emcee of the Year, Magician of the Year, Comedian of theYear, Most Creative Performer, Top 5 Club Act of the Year, and Best Stage Act of the Year by the Magician's Alliance, Campus Activities Magazine, and Branson Show Awards. For more information visit www.funnyhypermagic.com or www.facebook.com/funnyhypermagic follow Christopher at www.twitter.com/funnyhypermagic All Things Branson is an online network dedicated to sharing news, human interest, art, entertainment and business news fromBranson, MO. We present an honest look at Branson from the perspective of local residents from various walks of life. We give a voice to those that can’t afford the high price of advertising in a tourist community. If you are interested in appearing on one of our shows, have relevant news about Branson, or would like to be the focus of one of our interviews, please contact us at allthingsbranson@gmail.com. iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-branson/id950004069 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allthingsbranson Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/allbranson
Truck and motorcycle racer Steve Parrish looks forward to taking a 1954 Norton Dominator round the histroic circuit
Stephen J. "Steve" Parrish, former motorbike and truck racer, now a motorsport television commentator and speaker/entertainer share his wit and raconteur to a delighted audience in December 2015.
Agostini spars with Parrish at Brooklands Hall, Mercedes Benz World at the end of a fantastic Auto Italia Day on 30th April 2016
"In my day, PC meant Pulling Crumpet". Former motorcycle racer and Barry Sheene's teammate, Steve Parish talks about embarrassing crashes, concussion, Marc Marquez, and riders' farts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, is joined by Steve Parrish, Co-Director of The American College and Adjunct Professor of Advanced Planning, to discuss how the current events, along with the SECURE Act and CARES Act, are affecting retirement planning.
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