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In this episode of There Is More with David Walker, we're joined by Pastor and Army Chaplain Karl Albert Long. He shares a powerful personal journey—from growing up in a world where Black preachers were told not to seek formal education, to breaking generational mindsets, choosing growth, and learning to lead beyond the pulpit. Together, they explore the cost of breaking free from victim mentalities, the transformative unity found in military service, and what it means to show people "a better way" when culture and church traditions collide. At its core, this conversation is about the freedom found in Christ, the strength in diversity, and the mission that unites us all.We would love to connect you with our prayer team- email us with as much detail as you'd like to share and how we can pray, to pastorwalker@alamocity.org We are honored to pray with you and excited to see what God does! Giving/Donate Link: https://linktr.ee/alamocitygiving To Learn More About Pastor David Walker: https://linktr.ee/pastordavidwalkerSIGNUP To Get Weekly Encouragement to your Inbox HERE: https://fragrant-penguin-83277.myflodesk.com/wsgyn3p38p

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Is there a prodigal you are contending for? Does it feel like they are the ONE case that may be too hard-hearted fro God to reach? Then you need to hear this conversation Robert had with Karen McAdams and Rachel Faulkner Brown (hosts of the There Is More podcast). Your faith will be re-stirred that TRULY God can reach ANYone!--------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you for listening to Robert on Heroes Arise!If this podcast blessed you, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss new content that will empower you to walk in victory and release Heaven on Earth.

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What God-encounters have you had that shaped you? A profound answer to prayer. The sick healed. A word of knowledge that awakened someone in the reality of christ. Or, a deep encounter with Gods presence. All of these things we tend to hold onto. And yet there is more...God gave Ezekiel a vision that i believe is both true of the believer today, as is his established reign on earth in his second coming. You can find the full story in Ezekiel 47.  

The old is gone, the new is here! What an amazing truth. That in Christ we are new creations. Fully reconciled to God. We are now holding nothing back from God and He holds nothing back from us.Join us as we listen to Jake Hartgers bring us todays message for the first in the Series There Is More. 

"There Is More!" by Matt Miller.  Armor Of God Series - Part 8.  The message was preached on July 28, 2024.  Ephesians 6:10-18

"THERE IS MORE!" Pastor Matt shares that there is an epidemic of the western church currently being revealed: immaturity, self-centeredness, and fragility. He challenges believers to establish roots through prayer, fasting, and digging into the word. "Being spirit-tolerant isn't the same as being spirit-filled! It's time to bring the power of the Holy Spirit front and foremost in our churches today! The Holy Spirit provides the power to endure difficulty and to say no to sin!"

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Many of us are cruising along in our walks with God and we don't realize THERE IS MORE! Sometimes we are too content. Sometimes we simply do not know. And sometimes we are afraid. No matter the reason, God has given us a mission to share Christ and we need MORE of the Holy Spirit so that we are operating in His power, not ours. Are we open? Are we trusting Jesus? Are we willing to wait? Are we willing to go?TALK ABOUT IT - Questions to GROW through with family, friends, & myself. 1. Do I believe God has more available to me? Like any relationship, what happens as we grow closer?2. What is the significance to stay in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit is received? How does this apply to us today?3. What is the purpose of the “empowerment” of the Holy Spirit in the book of Acts? How does this apply to us today?4. Am I open? Am I trusting Jesus? Am I willing to wait? Am I willing to go? 5. PRAYER: “Jesus, we ask you to baptize us in the Holy Spirit and fill us again so we can boldly share Christ!”

P.S.There Is More - Episode 2: Season 2 - The Unknown History of Board Games “If you were a board game, which one would you be?” - Johnson. This week, we dive into the crazy unknown history of an American pastime: board games. From the history of Monopoly to ancient Egypt, this is a crazy episode. Key Highlights: - The History of Board Games - How Board Games Have Changed - Fun Facts of Board Games - Fiver Diver - Mind Meld Mentioned Links: Home Alone Board Game: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6194/home-alone Takeaways: Life Is A Dark Game Home Alone Has Tried To Be In Every Market Hasbro Could Buy The World Listener Questions: Which Fiver Diver service are you buying? Final Thoughts: We could not make this show without you! Yes, you specifically! Thank you for listening to our show! If you want to help us out more, you can support P.S. There Is More by sponsoring us @ psthereismore.com.   Connect with Us:

P.S.There Is More - Episode 1: Season 2 - College Traditions Johnson and Seth are back at it, recording your 5th favorite podcast! Starting on this brand new season with the crazy world of College Traditions, the boys dive into their own college experiences plus share about some of the most unique college traditions in the U.S. Key Highlights: - Life Updates - Our College Traditions - Crazy College Traditions - Hot Takes - Marketplace Mania Mentioned Links: Sod Cemetary: nolefan.org/summary/sodrpt.html Takeaways: No One Should Ever Stuff A Dog Shoes Do Not Belong On Trees Listener Questions: Who won Hot Takes? Which Marketplace Mania product are you buying? Final Thoughts: Johnson and Seth are so excited to be back in the studio creating content for you! Wanna help us keep going? Support P.S. There Is More by sponsoring us @ psthereismore.com.   Connect with Us:

We are so excited to announce that Season 2 of P.S. There Is More is coming out in less than ONE WEEK. Join us on this crazy, wonderful adventure as the boys discuss topics like Toilet Paper, College, A.I., Board Games, and much more! #WeAreBack Connect with Us:

Welcome to the Moms At Work Podcast! Grab your headphones and a cup of coffee, or whatever you choose to fill your cup with, and join your host, Jeanette Tapley as we break free from the shame of having to plan it all!   Today Jeanette is sitting down with author Traci Schubert Barrett talking about feeling stuck and wondering if there is more than just working our days away and finding fulfillment in the work that we do. Traci is the author of the book What if There Is More and a podcast co-host of Overly Human. Listen in and let's get unstuck together!   Links from Today's Show: Noteworthy Cards cpgive.org Check out all things Traci https://www.tracischubertbarrett.com/   Grab our newest Freebie!  the Brain Dump Worksheet! https://bit.ly/worksheetbraindump Join the email community https://view.flodesk.com/pages/621d6beb9b7136a9e313d546

The Surface Story In a world teeming with mysteries, the possibility of extraterrestrial life has long fascinated and captivated the human imagination. Recently, a group of individuals, including both humans and two undercover aliens, gathered to engage in a thought-provoking focus group discussion. The primary objective was to gauge human awareness of the presence of aliens among us and explore their potential intentions. The ensuing dialogue was marked by diverse opinions and varying levels of concern, ultimately yielding inconclusive results. Within the focus group, differing levels of concern emerged regarding the potential intentions of these supposed alien beings. Some participants harbored fears of malicious intent, envisioning scenarios of invasion or domination. They highlighted historical accounts of alleged abductions and unexplained disappearances as cautionary tales. In contrast, a faction of individuals maintained a more optimistic outlook, postulating that extraterrestrial life might be benevolent and possess advanced knowledge that could benefit humanity. In an age of advanced technology and medical breakthroughs, there was still a lingering fear of that which humans cannot see. People around the world claimed they saw UFOs in the skies, heard strange creatures in the night, and sensed something lurking in the shadows. As the rumors and speculation began to spread, a secret organization was formed that focused on researching and studying possible alien life forms. This group, known as the Alien Interactions Committee, assembled the focus group of humans and aliens alike to determine how accurate these fears were. The goals of the focus group were twofold. First, they sought to determine whether or not humans had a heightened awareness of aliens in their midst, and second, they wanted to know what those aliens' intentions were, should they exist. Taking place in a secret location, the focus group was comprised of fourteen humans and two undercover aliens. Facilitated by an experienced alien-interactions researcher, the group was divided into four round tables and instructed to discuss a series of questions in an effort to push the limits of perception. Questions such as “Do you think aliens are among us?” and “If aliens were here, what would be their intention,” quickly filled the room with passionate energy. After some spirited debate, it was clear that the participants' opinions of the possibility of aliens being among humans varied significantly. The two aliens concealed their presence and allowed the conversation to continue while watching carefully for any subtle signs of suspicion from the group. At the end of the day, the results of the focus group were inconclusive. While none of the humans had identified them, it was clear that the possibility was close. Without any clear idea as to what steps to take next, the committee decided to continue the focus group meetings and keep a watchful eye. There Is More to This Story As the participants gathered for their second meeting, the atmosphere in the room was charged with anticipation. The previous session had left them with more questions than answers, and they were eager to continue their discussions. The facilitator, Dr. Elizabeth Reynolds, welcomed everyone and reminded them of the importance of their contributions. The focus group reconvened at their respective tables, each one buzzing with excitement. The two undercover aliens, Zara and Xander, took their seats, their human disguises flawlessly concealing their extraterrestrial identities. They observed the humans closely, searching for any signs of suspicion or unease. Dr. Reynolds began the session by posing a thought- provoking question: "If aliens were among us, how do you think they would communicate with each other?" The room fell silent as the participants pondered this intriguing possibility. Some suggested that aliens might possess advanced telepathic abilities...

The Surface Story In a world teeming with mysteries, the possibility of extraterrestrial life has long fascinated and captivated the human imagination. Recently, a group of individuals, including both humans and two undercover aliens, gathered to engage in a thought-provoking focus group discussion. The primary objective was to gauge human awareness of the presence of aliens among us and explore their potential intentions. The ensuing dialogue was marked by diverse opinions and varying levels of concern, ultimately yielding inconclusive results. Within the focus group, differing levels of concern emerged regarding the potential intentions of these supposed alien beings. Some participants harbored fears of malicious intent, envisioning scenarios of invasion or domination. They highlighted historical accounts of alleged abductions and unexplained disappearances as cautionary tales. In contrast, a faction of individuals maintained a more optimistic outlook, postulating that extraterrestrial life might be benevolent and possess advanced knowledge that could benefit humanity. In an age of advanced technology and medical breakthroughs, there was still a lingering fear of that which humans cannot see. People around the world claimed they saw UFOs in the skies, heard strange creatures in the night, and sensed something lurking in the shadows. As the rumors and speculation began to spread, a secret organization was formed that focused on researching and studying possible alien life forms. This group, known as the Alien Interactions Committee, assembled the focus group of humans and aliens alike to determine how accurate these fears were. The goals of the focus group were twofold. First, they sought to determine whether or not humans had a heightened awareness of aliens in their midst, and second, they wanted to know what those aliens' intentions were, should they exist. Taking place in a secret location, the focus group was comprised of fourteen humans and two undercover aliens. Facilitated by an experienced alien-interactions researcher, the group was divided into four round tables and instructed to discuss a series of questions in an effort to push the limits of perception. Questions such as “Do you think aliens are among us?” and “If aliens were here, what would be their intention,” quickly filled the room with passionate energy. After some spirited debate, it was clear that the participants' opinions of the possibility of aliens being among humans varied significantly. The two aliens concealed their presence and allowed the conversation to continue while watching carefully for any subtle signs of suspicion from the group. At the end of the day, the results of the focus group were inconclusive. While none of the humans had identified them, it was clear that the possibility was close. Without any clear idea as to what steps to take next, the committee decided to continue the focus group meetings and keep a watchful eye. There Is More to This Story As the participants gathered for their second meeting, the atmosphere in the room was charged with anticipation. The previous session had left them with more questions than answers, and they were eager to continue their discussions. The facilitator, Dr. Elizabeth Reynolds, welcomed everyone and reminded them of the importance of their contributions. The focus group reconvened at their respective tables, each one buzzing with excitement. The two undercover aliens, Zara and Xander, took their seats, their human disguises flawlessly concealing their extraterrestrial identities. They observed the humans closely, searching for any signs of suspicion or unease. Dr. Reynolds began the session by posing a thought- provoking question: "If aliens were among us, how do you think they would communicate with each other?" The room fell silent as the participants pondered this intriguing possibility. Some suggested that aliens might possess advanced telepathic abilities...

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Today I chatted with Rachel Faulkner-Brown of Be Still Ministries and co-host of the amazing There Is More podcast. We had so much fun talking before recording that our conversation continued on this podcast. We dive into a smorgasbord of thought that centers around catching a fresh vision for our lives. You can find her here ⁠https://www.bestillministries.net/⁠ And don't forget to listen to the podcast here ⁠https://www.bestillministries.net/podcast⁠ For their 8-part video-based study designed to position you for an intimate encounter with the Father's love, go here⁠ https://fathershousestudy.com/⁠ Here is a bit about Rachel: Rachel Faulkner Brown is a girl with a past like your worst nightmare and a present that is pretty darn fun. After marrying Rod in 2013, Rachel began Be Still Ministries in Atlanta, Ga. Never Alone Widows is the outreach ministry of Be Still Ministries. Rachel and her ministry partner, Karen McAdams, published their first Bible study in January 2021 called Father's House and the Never Alone team created a devotional for widows called 'His Name-Our Hope in Grief.' Father's House and How to Widow Well, a 20 video curriculum for widows, is now available on digital platforms reaching 4 million women and in 20,000 churches. Be Still Ministries has hosted over 1200 widows for their curated retreats over the last three years and received a grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation in 2020 to expand the outreach ministry for military and first responder widows. Although Rachel stays busy telling the story of Be Still Ministries and Never Alone Widows, she still would say her greatest role is that of wife and mother.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 06:16) India's Deadly Train Crash: Human Error or Mechanical Failure? Sometimes it Comes Down to BothPart II (06:16 - 23:33) Just One Issue of USA Today Reveals the Transformed Moral Landscape: It Also Reveals Finger-pointing at Both Parents and ChristianityPride month arrives as wave of anti-LGBTQ bills make many states less equitable by USA Today (Charisse Jones)Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina showing true bravery by coming out by USA Today (Dan Wolken)Senate advances same-sex marriage bill that also includes religious freedom protections by USA Today (Savannah Kuchar and Ledyard King)'Rejected solely because of your identity': Homeless LGBTQ youths face unique challenges by USA Today (Claire Thornton)Part III (23:33 - 24:50) There Is More (and Less) to This Story: The Inverted Math of the Moral RevolutionariesSame-Sex Couples Accounted for 1% of Households in 2020, Census Shows by Wall Street Journal (Paul Overberg and Anthony DeBarros)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

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THERE IS MORE spiritual warfare in the psalms than we realize! This week, we study three of David's psalms that have more going on under the hood than is obvious at first read. Psalm 24 praises God for founding the earth “upon the seas and… the rivers.” In Canaanite religion, Baal became king of the gods after a battle with Yam (“Sea”), the embodiment of chaos (i.e., Leviathan), who is often called “Prince Yam [Sea] and Judge Nahar [River]” in Canaanite religious texts. So, David's psalm is more than poetic language; it's a rebuke of the pagan belief that Baal was the one who subdued primordial chaos. Psalm 47 is a song of triumph, encouraging all people to rejoice that God is King of all the earth, but Psalm 68 is, in our view, a prophecy of a future battle between God and the forces of darkness at a place known in the ancient world as the entrance to the netherworld, Bashan. It begins with the declaration that “God shall arise, His enemies shall be scattered; and all those who hate him shall flee before Him!” Verses 4 through 10 use storm-god language to praise God, again rebuking the pagans around ancient Israel for ascribing to Baal the characteristics of Yahweh. And then we get to Psalm 68:15–23, a prophecy of a future conflict at the “mountain of Bashan,” Mount Hermon. The text of Ps. 68:15 is translated, “O mountain of God,” but the Hebrew, har elohim, can also mean “mountain of the gods.” That's the better translation in this context. Why? Because the mountain of God is Zion—the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Verse 16 makes clear that Mount Hermon, the “many-peaked mountain” of Bashan, looks “with hatred” at “the mount that God desired for His abode” (Zion). Verse 18, which Paul quotes in Ephesians 4:8, describes a military assault by God on Mount Hermon, after which He “ascended on high, leading a host of captives in your train”. David praises God for delivering His followers from death. The Hebrew word maveth is a cognate for the name of the Canaanite death-god, Mot, who is the equivalent of the Greek deity Thanatos—the rider on the pale horse in Revelation 6. Finally, verse 22 describes God's victory over chaos: The Lord said,“I will bring them back from Bashan,I will bring them back from the depths of the sea…”However, scholar Nicolas Wyatt argues that this difficult passage is better translated: From Bashan I shall bring back,I shall bring back, from the depths, Sea [i.e., Yam, the Canaanite equivalent of Leviathan, or Chaos]In other words, David prophesied God's final assault on Mount Hermon and the land of Bashan, which in his day was believed to be the literal entrance to the netherworld (Sheol/Hades), where the Lord will finally destroy Death and Chaos. In so doing, David presents a prophecy similar to the one recorded a thousand years later by John in Revelation 20:13–14 and 21:1: 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… Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and he first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. If you're coming with us to Israel, we can't wait to share the adventure with you! Here's a link to some helpful tips to prepare from Lipkin Tours. Help us to Build Barn Better! This is our project to convert our 1,200 square foot shop building from a place to park our yard tractor into usable studio and warehouse space. In 2023, we plan to fix the holes in the walls, replace windows, insulate the building, install an HVAC system, and move our studios and book/DVD warehouse and shipping office out of our home. If you are so led, you can donate by clicking here. Get our free app! It connects you to these studies plus our weekly video programs, SciFriday, Unraveling Revelation, and A View from the Bunker. The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at www.gilberthouse.org/app/. Please subscribe and share our YouTube channel, www.YouTube.com/GilbertHouse! Check out our online store! www.GilbertHouse.org/store is a virtual book table with books and DVDs related to our weekly Bible study. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site! TRAVEL WITH US TO TÜRKIYE! Join us and our special guests Dr. Judd Burton and Dr. Aaron Judkins as we visit the churches of Revelation, Göbekli Tepe, Abraham's home town Harran, the “Gates of Hell,” Mount Nemrut, and more. Tour dates are October 17–November 3, 2023. More information is available at www.gilberthouse.org/travel.

THERE IS MORE spiritual warfare in the psalms than we realize!This week, we study three of David's psalms that have more going on under the hood than is obvious at first read. Psalm 24 praises God for founding the earth “upon the seas and… the rivers.” In Canaanite religion, Baal became king of the gods after a battle with Yam (“Sea”), the embodiment of chaos (i.e., Leviathan), who is often called “Prince Yam [Sea] and Judge Nahar [River]” in Canaanite religious texts. So, David's psalm is more than poetic language; it's a rebuke of the pagan belief that Baal was the one who subdued primordial chaos.Psalm 47 is a song of triumph, encouraging all people to rejoice that God is King of all the earth, but Psalm 68 is, in our view, a prophecy of a future battle between God and the forces of darkness at a place known in the ancient world as the entrance to the netherworld, Bashan.It begins with the declaration that “God shall arise, His enemies shall be scattered; and all those who hate him shall flee before Him!” Verses 4 through 10 use storm-god language to praise God, again rebuking the pagans around ancient Israel for ascribing to Baal the characteristics of Yahweh.And then we get to Psalm 68:15–23, a prophecy of a future conflict at the “mountain of Bashan,” Mount Hermon.The text of Ps. 68:15 is translated, “O mountain of God,” but the Hebrew, har elohim, can also mean “mountain of the gods.” That's the better translation in this context. Why? Because the mountain of God is Zion—the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Verse 16 makes clear that Mount Hermon, the “many-peaked mountain” of Bashan, looks “with hatred” at “the mount that God desired for His abode” (Zion).Verse 18, which Paul quotes in Ephesians 4:8, describes a military assault by God on Mount Hermon, after which He “ascended on high, leading a host of captives in your train”. David praises God for delivering His followers from death. The Hebrew word maveth is a cognate for the name of the Canaanite death-god, Mot, who is the equivalent of the Greek deity Thanatos—the rider on the pale horse in Revelation 6.Finally, verse 22 describes God's victory over chaos:The Lord said, “I will bring them back from Bashan,I will bring them back from the depths of the sea…”However, scholar Nicolas Wyatt argues that this difficult passage is better translated:From Bashan I shall bring back, I shall bring back, from the depths, Sea [i.e., Yam, the Canaanite equivalent of Leviathan, or Chaos]In other words, David prophesied God's final assault on Mount Hermon and the land of Bashan, which in his day was believed to be the literal entrance to the netherworld (Sheol/Hades), where the Lord will finally destroy Death and Chaos.In so doing, David presents a prophecy similar to the one recorded a thousand years later by John in Revelation 20:13–14 and 21:1: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… Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and he first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.If you're coming with us to Israel, we can't wait to share the adventure with you! Here's a link to some helpful tips to prepare from Lipkin Tours.

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Mark outlines a foundational challenge for us all as we embrace our theme for 2023, “There Is More.” Can we identify and displace the orphan heart?

In the first episode of THE MORE PODCAST, hosts Jordan and Marissa introduce themselves, reveal the purpose of the podcast, and inspire those listening that THERE IS MORE for their life! 

“Having a Kenosis Encounter”(Philippians 2:5-11 ) (07/16/21) THEME: Chapter 2 “Have the MIND of Christ” Vs. 5 “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:…” This exhortation finds its definition in vs. 2:2-4 …a) To THINK the same thing, b) HAVE the same Love …c) To be in HEART UNITY or agreement d) carry oneself in a ‘low running mind'(humility) ..e) To see to it that your Brethren EXCELL/SURPASS You Now in Phil. 2:6-8 we will see an illustration of what that means & how it applies to us GREEK Rendering: “This Be Ye Constantly THINKING in YOU ,which was also in Christ Jesus”………..The word THIS points us back to Phil. 2:4 for a definition of WHAT to constantly be THINKING “WHO” ( 2:6) connects the illustration(vs. 6-8) & definition (vs. 2-4)TOGETHER “Let This Mind Be” In GREEK ‘Let-Mind-Be' is ONE Word= PHRONEO= To have understanding, To DIRECT Ones Mind Towards a THING/CONCEPT…see II Timothy 1:7 (SOPHRONISMOS)…to seek or strive for , this word connotes to have in view the direction which the THINKING of a practical kind takes…understanding & marinating in THOUGHT   “Was” Can be either was or IS BOTTOM LINE: The Philippians (US) should emulate in their lives the distinctive virtues spoken of regarding Jesus in 2-4..'these' traits were the direction our Lord's HABITUAL thoughts..so was or Is , vs. 6 Because our Lord STILL embodies the same mind as He always did. THERE IS MORE!! We do Not just Imitate CHRIST we have HIS MIND!! I Jn. 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. I Cr. 21-5 In the same way, my brothers, when I came to proclaim to you God's secret purpose, I did not come equipped with any brilliance of speech or intellect. You may as well know now that it was my secret determination to concentrate entirely on Jesus Christ and the fact of his death upon the cross. As a matter of fact, in myself I was feeling far from strong; I was nervous and rather shaky. What I said and preached had none of the attractiveness of the clever mind, but it was a demonstration of the power of the Spirit! Plainly God's purpose was that your faith should not rest upon man's cleverness but upon the power of God. 6-8 We do, of course, speak “wisdom” among those who are spiritually mature, but it is not what is called wisdom by this world, nor by the powers-that-be, who soon will be only the powers that have been. The wisdom we speak of is that mysterious secret wisdom of God which he planned before the creation for our glory today. None of the powers of this world have known this wisdom—if they had they would never have crucified the Lord of glory! 9-10a But as it is written: ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love him'. But God has, through the Spirit, let us share his secret. 10b-12 For nothing is hidden from the Spirit, not even the deep wisdom of God. For who could really understand a man's inmost thoughts except the spirit of the man himself? How much less could anyone understand the thoughts of God except the very Spirit of God? And the marvelous thing is this, that we now receive not the spirit of the world but the Spirit of God himself, so that we can actually understand something of God's generosity towards us. This wisdom is only understood by the spiritual 13 It is these things that we talk about, not using the expressions of the human intellect but those which the Holy Spirit teaches us, explaining things to those who are spiritual. 14-16 But the unspiritual man simply cannot accept the matters which the Spirit deals with—they just don't make sense to him, for, after all, you must be spiritual to see spiritual things. The spiritual man, on the other hand, has an insight into the meaning of everything, though his insight may baffle the man of the world. This is because the former is sharing in God's wisdom, and ‘Who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?' Incredible as it may sound, we who are spiritual have the very thoughts(MIND) of Christ! PSALM 1 Vs. 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: “FORM” (MORPHE-Greek) ..this word has no reference to the ‘shape' of any phys. Object as we think of it in our English language…”This word is used in its philosophical sense to denote THAT EXPRESSION of BEING which carries in itself the distinctive nature & character of the BEING to whom it pertains & is thus permanently IDENTIFIED with THAT NATURE & CHARACTER.”(Vincent)..ex. “The quarterbacks FORM was perfect today'' There is NO WORD in all the languages of the World to truly convey the DEPTHS of this meaning !!...this word(form) is used in a futile attempt to describe the essence of GOD's BEING & How He expresses Himself …our minds truly cannot CONCEIVE of this fully..even at times when He reveals Himself to us (Exodus 33:18-33) This word ‘MORPHE” used here is an outward expression of an inward & perfect Identity…see “TRANSFIGURATION”(Metamorphoo) ( 17:2..Mk. 9:2..II Cor. 3:18..Romans 12:2)   Jesus was /Is the DIVINE Essence of GOD & He was & IS EXPRESSING it to Mankind from His Innermost being… 2:9 9 For the entire fullness of God's nature[a] dwells bodily[b] in Christ, (HCSB)   HOWEVER……………………………………………. “Thought It Not Robbery” …Robbery means a thing unlawfully seized & a treasure to be clutched & kept at all costs”(seems to be 2 different meanings) CONTEXT in this passage ‘rules' as to the meaning of this phrase…so basically (see vs. 2-4) Jesus Gave up His rights to Express His divine NATURE (The MORPHE)..Jesus gave up the rights to HIS RIGHTS…we will see this further TRS. 6 who, although He existed in the form and unchanging essence of God [as One with Him, possessing the fullness of all the divine attributes—the entire nature of deity], did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped or asserted [as if He did not already possess it, or was afraid of losing it];(AMP) Jesus did not consider it ROBBERY to be = w/ABBA, yet he did NOT attempt to grasp it Though It was His right. 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: Jesus did not see the TREASURE of His Expression of Deity as something to be Seized & kept at all costs…But rather he willingly gave this up..He relinquished His rights to that expression Jesus experienced & participated in Kenosis ( emptied Himself) = trs. Of ‘Made Himself of No Reputation' “The Form of A Servant” again as in vs. 6 MORPHE= Form…Servant = is a word Paul used in 1:1 when he described Himself as a BONDSLAVE GREEK grammar construction implies that Jesus FIRST took on the role of a BONDSLAVE Before he ‘Emptied Himself' (participated in KENOSIS)..by taking on the role of a BONDSLAVE caused him to participate IN KENOSIS…so we could say it this way….'Having Taken the FORM of a BOND SLAVE, Jesus Emptied Himself' Opposite in a way of vs 6….Jesus Gave up His Lordship in a sense to SERVE us…He emptied out Himself FOR US!... 20:28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many…He was exchanging DEITY /Lordship…for servanthood By the Act of KENOSIS Jesus totally obliterated His self-Life & emptied himself of every OUNCE of Deity For the Philippians KENOSIS was the Key to UNITY ***Jesus came to Live & Show us How ABBA Intended A Man/Woman to LIVE that was fully dependent on HIM*** I CR15:45-49 45 So it is written: The first man Adam became a living being;[m] the last Adam became a life-giving Spirit. 46 However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, then the spiritual. 47 The first man was from the earth and made of dust; the second man is[n] from heaven. 48 Like the man made of dust, so are those who are made of dust; like the heavenly man, so are those who are heavenly. 49 And just as we have borne the image of the man made of dust, we will also bear the image of the heavenly man.   John 13:1-17 Jesus washes the disciples feet…………….(vs. 12-17)  When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His robe, He reclined[a] again and said to them, “Do you know what I have done for you? 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord. This is well said, for I am. 14 So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. 15 For I have given you an example that you also should do just as I have done for you16 “I assure you: A slave is not greater than his master,[b] and a messenger is not greater than the one who sent him. 17 If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them MTT. 26:7-13 7 a woman approached Him with an alabaster jar of very expensive fragrant oil. She poured it on His head as He was reclining at the table. 8 When the disciples saw it, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. 9 “This might have been sold for a great deal and given to the poor.” 10 But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a noble thing for Me. 11 You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have Me. 12 By pouring this fragrant oil on My body, she has prepared Me for burial. 13 I assure you: Wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told in memory of her.”     8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. “In Likeness of Men having BECOME” (Grk.) Fashion or appearance Humbled = To bring Low..like ‘run low' This is not the emptying part but refers to the self- humiliation of death on the Cross A death of Ignominy & degradation HEBREWS 5:7-8 7 During His earthly life,[a] He offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the One who was able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. 8 Though He was God's Son, He learned obedience through what He suffered.(HCSB) 1:14 The Word became flesh[a] and took up residence[b] among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son[c] from the Father, full of grace and truth.(HCSB) ** It was Not just Enough for Jesus to show US How a Person Fully dependent on ABBA should Live..BUT In Giving Up His Rights As God's Favored Son , He was fully able to Bear & take On ALL the world's Injury, SIN & Insults ,ultimately resulting In His WILLING Death On the Cross** LUKE 9:23-24 23 And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever wants to save his [a]life will lose it, but whoever loses his [b]life for My sake, this is the one who will save it.( NASB) Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.     VS.9  Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:   (VS. 9) “WHEREFORE/Also” that is, because of Jesus voluntarily humbling Himself God has highly exalted Him “Highly Exalted”  The Grk. Construction of this term means ‘to exalt to the highest rank & power , to raise to supreme majesty', that is, a SUPER- EMINENT exaltation. “Given”  as also in Romans 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?....Given & Freely given  in these vs. are the Grk. Word ‘Charizomai'…to show favor, grant, bestow, forgive… This is speaking in regard to our Salvation that God freely gave to us through Jesus AS WELL as here ABBA bestowing on the Man Christ Jesus HIS EXALTED position …because he voluntarily subjected Himself to the subordinate position as “Sin-Bearer on the Cross”…OTHER TRS……”Freely Bestowed” (Vincent)…”Gave” (Lightfoot)…GRACIOUSLY GIVEN (Thayer) Not just A NAME but THE NAME…the definite article appearing In the Greek language REFERS to a PARTICULAR NAME…THE NAME is a common  Hebrew Title  which denotes office, rank, or dignity…see “The Name of God” in the O.T. = Divine Presence, Divine Majesty, adoration & Praise CONTEXT HERE: Points to the Honor & Praise BESTOWED on Jesus as one who was GIVEN…THE NAME..The Man Christ Jesus was who was elevated to the HEIGHT Exaltation of Supreme  DEITY John 17:5And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. Every Jew reading this would know immediately what Paul meant, because in the Jewish scriptures there was a name that was never pronounced. They called him the Ineffable Tetragrammaton. Ineffable means unspeakable, unpronounceable. Tetragrammaton means four letters, YHWH . It was the name YHWH—Jehovah..Christ Won This position through His Resurrection! VS.10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow” = It is at THE NAME that belongs to  & was GIVEN to Jesus at His exaltation to which every knee will bow AT should Be IN The NAME is  the Spiritual Metron/Sphere in which every prayer should be offered & to which every knee shall bow All CREATION will give Honor & Homage to THE NAME ISAIAH 45:22-23Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth. For I am God, and there is no other. 23 By Myself I have sworn; Truth has gone from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow to Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.       ROMANS 14:10-12 But you, why do you criticize your brother? Or you, why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before the tribunal of God.[a]11 For it is written: As I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow to Me, and every tongue will give praise to God.[b] 12 So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. ACTS 2:33Therefore, since He has been exalted to the right hand of God and has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit, He has poured out what you both see and hear.     11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.   “CONFESS” means to openly or plainly confess, that is to AGREE with someone, this word also means to publically Declare….this word Confess is often associated with praise & Thanksgiving   JUST what does Lord mean? Lord means he has the right to everything he surveys. In Scotland he is called, the Laird. The Laird of the castle has the right to ownership and authority, who holds the key to everything-the one who has mastered all the forces he controls and is perfectly at ease in every situation he encounters. Paul says Christ is the one who has won that position because he unhesitatingly and unreservedly committed himself to all that was involved in the mind of Christ, that attitude of his own heart that led him first to mortality, then to ignominy, and finally to unequalled glory. CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………. YOU WILL ONLY RECEIVE THE MIND OF CHRIST TO THE DEGREE THAT YOU BELIEVE & RECEIVE IT! RESULT: Peace & The End of Conflict Paul is saying here: let the mind of Christ, involving the renunciation of your rights and the willingness to accept injury break through in your life. Accept these conditions as God's will for you. This is why you have Christ in you. Accept the hurt without complaint, and without fail he will bring you through to victory and to peace. ISAIAH 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

5.8.22 | "Just Reach, There Is More" | Rev. Cornelius Williams by Cornerstone Pentecostal Church Spokane

As college admissions decisions flow into the lives of seniors - it is important for seniors and everyone connected to them are aware that there is a painful, stressful, hard waiting game for that decision. Listen to Isabel about questions do ask, not to ask and other things to be aware of. THERE IS MORE -- we will get to listen as Isabel reveals an admission decision from one of her colleges. Drum roll please....

BIG IDEA: Experiencing Hope comes from knowing our confidence in Christ holds true over the surface of our circumstances.Ephesians 3:14-21TWO CONCEPTS: ROOTS AND ANCHORS.REDWOODS- Who are you CONNECTED with and to?16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.The outcome of being rooted is loving like Christ: We TRANSFORM into HISLIKENESS.Isaiah 40:311 John 3:3Two OT words for hope usedHebrews 6:19-20● Trials will EXAGGERATE what is already there.“The sun that hardens the clay also melts the wax.” - SpurgeonPeople are not made in trials, they are REVEALED.Hope exists where there was PREPARATION.● HOPE is never as far as it seems.● HOLD ON through the storm.RESPONSE:When the surface of your life seems to be in turmoil, REMEMBER WHERE YOUR HOPE COMES FROM.Hebrews 11:1Plus Ultra - There is more.Do we live a life understanding that “THERE IS MORE?”Romans 15:13

This week we are joined by Pastor Tyler to discuss his farewell message "There Is More," preached on 05/24/20. We open with talking about the movement happening currently in our church and how to catch the vision and be apart of it. We move into discussion on God calling us to more. We touch on the topic of God calling students to more and the role that parents and church family play in their lives. We talk of how God is calling those who are not connected to the body to more and deeper fellowship. Lastly we speak on the importance of seeking more from God than only the touch of his presence but how that should lead to bearing fruit and study of his word.

There Is More

On this all new episode pastor Trevor DeVage and recording artist Christon Gray do their very first Christmas Giveaway. If you love coffee and good books this one is for you. They are giving away an amazing coffee package that includes the travel pour over called the Palm Press. Not only that, but you will get a free pound of Trevor's favorite coffee from his favorite local coffee shop. BUT WAIT...THERE IS MORE!!! You will also get a signed copy of Art Gray's brand new book called The Banner. It is an amazing true story about the challenge of racial solidarity specifically within the walls of modern day American Christendom. All this, plus a great conversation from Art himself and brand new music from Coldplay. Do us a great holiday favor...subscribe, listen, and share. Links: Palm Press The Banner by Art Gray Everyday Life by Coldplay --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theculturalredemptive/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theculturalredemptive/support

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