Sunday Sermons: Recent Episodes
Stephen Hecht
If you have had situations in your life that you have overcome through faith in God's word before for similar situations (finances, heath, etc.), but now what you are facing seems to be beating you, make sure you tune in to the service today. We will be looking at the disciples who had this very thing happen to them, and Jesus taught them how to overcome it. Also, when Jesus says “O faithless generation” who is He speaking to? If the disciples, they were speaking to this situation to change it, and those who brought the boy came with some kind of expectation for a miracle, so who is faithless?
If you have had situations in your life that you have overcome through faith in God's word before for similar situations (finances, heath, etc.), but now what you are facing seems to be beating you, make sure you tune in to the service today. We will be looking at the disciples who had this very thing happen to them, and Jesus taught them how to overcome it. Also, when Jesus says “O faithless generation” who is He speaking to? If the disciples, they were speaking to this situation to change it, and those who brought the boy came with some kind of expectation for a miracle, so who is faithless?
Can our sin be the cause of an affliction we can't seem to get freed from? That's a question Jesus answers in John 9. Many people, just like in Jesus' day, saw sickness, affliction, and such trouble as being caused by sin, and the disciples asked Jesus about this with the man born blind. Jesus gives a clear answer for the question, and we also see the tremendous growth and change in a man who went from not knowing much about Jesus, to becoming timid and afraid to stand up for him but finishing with boldness in the face of adversity and a great receiver of the truth Jesus spoke.
Can our sin be the cause of an affliction we can't seem to get freed from? That's a question Jesus answers in John 9. Many people, just like in Jesus' day, saw sickness, affliction, and such trouble as being caused by sin, and the disciples asked Jesus about this with the man born blind. Jesus gives a clear answer for the question, and we also see the tremendous growth and change in a man who went from not knowing much about Jesus, to becoming timid and afraid to stand up for him but finishing with boldness in the face of adversity and a great receiver of the truth Jesus spoke.
Why did the blind man of Bethsaida need Jesus to lay His hands on his blind eyes twice before he could see clearly? No other time did Jesus lay hands upon or touch a person needing healing more than once. There must be a reason, right? In this service we look at this healing encounter to understand what we are to learn as it is told to us in Mark 8:22-26.
Why did the blind man of Bethsaida need Jesus to lay His hands on his blind eyes twice before he could see clearly? No other time did Jesus lay hands upon or touch a person needing healing more than once. There must be a reason, right? In this service we look at this healing encounter to understand what we are to learn as it is told to us in Mark 8:22-26.
There is a difference between begging for something from God and receiving it through faith, and this healing encounter Jesus has with the Deaf man from Decapolis helps us to see the difference in our own lives. Our flesh doesn’t receive on faith principles, but by presumptions of its own devising resorts to things like begging. The compulsion to beg arises when we leave word-based hope for another kind of hope, putting faith in something other than God’s word.
There is a difference between begging for something from God and receiving it through faith, and this healing encounter Jesus has with the Deaf man from Decapolis helps us to see the difference in our own lives. Our flesh doesn’t receive on faith principles, but by presumptions of its own devising resorts to things like begging. The compulsion to beg arises when we leave word-based hope for another kind of hope, putting faith in something other than God’s word.
The ingredients of great faith can be found in this healing encounter. The woman is unacknowledged in her request but is not deterred. Great faith is faith that endures and continues.
The ingredients of great faith can be found in this healing encounter. The woman is unacknowledged in her request but is not deterred. Great faith is faith that endures and continues.
Can you be healed when your life is not in obedience to the things the Holy Spirit or God's word has spoken to you about? Many believers wonder "How can God heal me if I'm still not doing what He spoke to me about?" Looking at this healing encounter with the two blind men we look to answer this question. There is also a healing of a mute man caused by a demon spirit that follows.
Can you be healed when your life is not in obedience to the things the Holy Spirit or God's word has spoken to you about? Many believers wonder "How can God heal me if I'm still not doing what He spoke to me about?" Looking at this healing encounter with the two blind men we look to answer this question. There is also a healing of a mute man caused by a demon spirit that follows.
How can a man like him become demon possessed? Is it something that can just happen or are there things we do that open the door? Our children are exposed to spiritual things both good and bad away from the home. Questions can arise and if they do not know what the word teaches on these things, fear can find a place. There is no reason to fear demons or the forces of darkness, but there are cautions the word teaches us to have. This is one of several things we will be looking at from the healing encounter in Mark 5:1-20.
How can a man like him become demon possessed? Is it something that can just happen or are there things we do that open the door? Our children are exposed to spiritual things both good and bad away from the home. Questions can arise and if they do not know what the word teaches on these things, fear can find a place. There is no reason to fear demons or the forces of darkness, but there are cautions the word teaches us to have. This is one of several things we will be looking at from the healing encounter in Mark 5:1-20.
How does Jesus step in uninvited to raise a dead man to life? He has no relationship with the man or his mother. He was not asked to intervene, yet He comes on the scene and interrupts a perfectly good funeral.
How does Jesus step in uninvited to raise a dead man to life? He has no relationship with the man or his mother. He was not asked to intervene, yet He comes on the scene and interrupts a perfectly good funeral.
On our Journey to our faith’s goal, things will suddenly come at you that you didn’t anticipate. We learn from this healing encounter how Jesus help Jairus not lose the faith goal he set out to receive, in the healing of his daughter. These will help us not lose our faith goal!
On our Journey to our faith’s goal, things will suddenly come at you that you didn’t anticipate. We learn from this healing encounter how Jesus help Jairus not lose the faith goal he set out to receive, in the healing of his daughter. These will help us not lose our faith goal!
Some people just love to deliver bad news, and do it like they are doing you a favor! Others love to spread doubt and unbelief like it’s a higher walk of the Spirit or a more grounded understanding of faith. What is a person who is looking to believe God for their miracle to do with such people in their life? Our emotions can get involved and tells us things to say, but it is better that we follow the character the Bible teaches instead of the reaction our flesh wants to promote. Also, Peter and the disciples thought they had great faith to stand up to the threats Jesus said were coming, but Jesus knew they were not. Are you in a position of faith or a position of doubt? Can we even know?
Some people just love to deliver bad news, and do it like they are doing you a favor! Others love to spread doubt and unbelief like it’s a higher walk of the Spirit or a more grounded understanding of faith. What is a person who is looking to believe God for their miracle to do with such people in their life? Our emotions can get involved and tells us things to say, but it is better that we follow the character the Bible teaches instead of the reaction our flesh wants to promote. Also, Peter and the disciples thought they had great faith to stand up to the threats Jesus said were coming, but Jesus knew they were not. Are you in a position of faith or a position of doubt? Can we even know?
Can the bad attitude of people around me stop the power of God working for me? You might be around people who doubt God and His word, or maybe have people in your family, even your home who have a hostile attitude to the things of God. We are aware that the condition of their heart affects the people and the atmosphere around them, as well as the people they come in contact with. Is it possible that this attitude of theirs and it’s presence around me is hindering the power of God from working on me? Do I need to do as Abraham did when God commanded him and have separation?Also, what is legal to do on a Sabbath? Will someone else’s rules/laws alter your obedience to the word of God?
Can the bad attitude of people around me stop the power of God working for me? You might be around people who doubt God and His word, or maybe have people in your family, even your home who have a hostile attitude to the things of God. We are aware that the condition of their heart affects the people and the atmosphere around them, as well as the people they come in contact with. Is it possible that this attitude of theirs and it’s presence around me is hindering the power of God from working on me? Do I need to do as Abraham did when God commanded him and have separation?Also, what is legal to do on a Sabbath? Will someone else’s rules/laws alter your obedience to the word of God?
Can the faith of those around you help you in your faith battle? Is your healing dependant on you having the faith for it? We’ve looked at those whose faith was the reason healing came (and more are to come) but what if you are not there yet. What influence or help can the people around us be in obtaining the healing or miracle we need.
Can the faith of those around you help you in your faith battle? Is your healing dependant on you having the faith for it? We’ve looked at those whose faith was the reason healing came (and more are to come) but what if you are not there yet. What influence or help can the people around us be in obtaining the healing or miracle we need.
When you need a big miracle in your life, does that mean your faith is small? Do we get into situations of needing miracles because our faith was inadequate in some way? The healing encounter with Jesus we take on this Sunday (tomorrow) answers this question as well as why do so many believers receive miracles but don’t become any more than needy Christians, going from one great need to another?
When you need a big miracle in your life, does that mean your faith is small? Do we get into situations of needing miracles because our faith was inadequate in some way? The healing encounter with Jesus we take on this Sunday (tomorrow) answers this question as well as why do so many believers receive miracles but don’t become any more than needy Christians, going from one great need to another?
This is the first recorded healing of someone with leprosy in the Bible. How did the man have faith for it and what keeps him from being healed if he has faith to believe? This man did receive a great supernatural healing that changed him outwardly, but it didn't change inwardly.
This is the first recorded healing of someone with leprosy in the Bible. How did the man have faith for it and what keeps him from being healed if he has faith to believe? This man did receive a great supernatural healing that changed him outwardly, but it didn't change inwardly.
How did Jesus bring about change. There are several healing miracles in Luke 4 but all show us how Jesus demonstarted and taught us to bring about the change we need.
How did Jesus bring about change. There are several healing miracles in Luke 4 but all show us how Jesus demonstarted and taught us to bring about the change we need.
In this first encounter we have a man who was lame for a very long time and seemed to be seeking divine healing. We will look at what this man was under to keep him lame, how he got out from it, and what may have happened after he was healed.This story will teach us three main things: How to get what you need, what is keeping you from it, and what may cause you to lose your healing after you obtained it.
In this first encounter we have a man who was lame for a very long time and seemed to be seeking divine healing. We will look at what this man was under to keep him lame, how he got out from it, and what may have happened after he was healed.This story will teach us three main things: How to get what you need, what is keeping you from it, and what may cause you to lose your healing after you obtained it.
Did Jesus teach us to continually ask in prayer until we get an answer and receive what we ask for? In Luke 18 we take on our final parable in this series with the widow who came to the judge and wouldn’t back stop asking until she received what she asked for. Jesus taught that parable “that men always ought to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1) So where and how does persistence fit in with our prayers and why does Jesus end this parable with “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”
Did Jesus teach us to continually ask in prayer until we get an answer and receive what we ask for? In Luke 18 we take on our final parable in this series with the widow who came to the judge and wouldn’t back stop asking until she received what she asked for. Jesus taught that parable “that men always ought to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1) So where and how does persistence fit in with our prayers and why does Jesus end this parable with “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”
Why would God put so many resources in leaders, money, and material to build a wall around Jerusalem if He really didn’t need such a natural barrier to protect it? Tonight we see the answer to this question and also see a change in how Nehemiah pursues the call of God from his beginning in chapter 1 of copying what worked for others. He inspires the people who become accustomed to a status quo to rise up and change it. There is so much we get to cover in these remaining verses of Nehemiah 2 (verses 11-20); much more than I can post here! Some include what should you share with other people about what God has put in your spirit to do? How do you go about getting started?
Why would God put so many resources in leaders, money, and material to build a wall around Jerusalem if He really didn’t need such a natural barrier to protect it? Tonight we see the answer to this question and also see a change in how Nehemiah pursues the call of God from his beginning in chapter 1 of copying what worked for others. He inspires the people who become accustomed to a status quo to rise up and change it. There is so much we get to cover in these remaining verses of Nehemiah 2 (verses 11-20); much more than I can post here! Some include what should you share with other people about what God has put in your spirit to do? How do you go about getting started?
Are we taught by Jesus parable to keep pestering or asking God for what we need until He finally comes around and grants us our prayer? Well a wrong understanding of scripture will lead to a wrong application and will find us following after wrong teaching. As we look at the the friend who comes at midnight to ask bread we will look to see what is Jesus teaching us to do in prayer.
Are we taught by Jesus parable to keep pestering or asking God for what we need until He finally comes around and grants us our prayer? Well a wrong understanding of scripture will lead to a wrong application and will find us following after wrong teaching. As we look at the the friend who comes at midnight to ask bread we will look to see what is Jesus teaching us to do in prayer.
The Parable of the Talents is in Jesus' teaching on end times. We will look at why that is and the progression from the Parables of the workers in the vineyard, the Minas, and this one. We also show you how you can find out what your gift from the Lord is.
The Parable of the Talents is in Jesus' teaching on end times. We will look at why that is and the progression from the Parables of the workers in the vineyard, the Minas, and this one. We also show you how you can find out what your gift from the Lord is.
All of us have people around who go through life less prepared than you are. They ask for help and many times we give it to them even when we feel like we shouldn’t, it won’t really help them, or we just do not want to. Is it always Godly to help? There are lots of opinions on this, but let’s see what the word of God teaches us as we study the words and teachings of Jesus.
All of us have people around who go through life less prepared than you are. They ask for help and many times we give it to them even when we feel like we shouldn’t, it won’t really help them, or we just do not want to. Is it always Godly to help? There are lots of opinions on this, but let’s see what the word of God teaches us as we study the words and teachings of Jesus.
Are you a servant in God’s kingdom or a citizen? In the parable of the minas there are three groups of people mentioned; citizens, unfaithful servants, and faithful servants. How can we know which group we are in? There are two parables towards the end of Jesus ministry that seem very similar. The first we take on here in the Minas, and the second will be next week in the Talents. The differences are important!
Are you a servant in God’s kingdom or a citizen? In the parable of the minas there are three groups of people mentioned; citizens, unfaithful servants, and faithful servants. How can we know which group we are in? There are two parables towards the end of Jesus ministry that seem very similar. The first we take on here in the Minas, and the second will be next week in the Talents. The differences are important!
In many of Jesus’ parables we see attitudes on display, and most are bad. We might take from this that bad attitudes will hurt you more than good attitudes can help you. In Matthew’s parable of the vineyard workers, only the bad attitudes are spotlighted and the harm they did. In the prodigal son, we only see the bad attitude of the older son, or in the parable of the wood plank it’s a bad attitude toward those around us who have faults.
Then there is the unforgiving servant’s bad attitude toward those who owed him money, and the Good Samaritan parable had the attitudes of the priest and Levite stirring them to offer no help. Since so many of the parables were taught because of the bad attitudes of the religious leaders it is of no surprise that such light is put on this state of mind.
In these parables the one who had the bad attitude didn’t think it was a bad attitude or even a problem, but in the end, we see that it brought great loss to them. So how can we change these attitudes before they take us down with them?
In many of Jesus’ parables we see attitudes on display, and most are bad. We might take from this that bad attitudes will hurt you more than good attitudes can help you. In Matthew’s parable of the vineyard workers, only the bad attitudes are spotlighted and the harm they did. In the prodigal son, we only see the bad attitude of the older son, or in the parable of the wood plank it’s a bad attitude toward those around us who have faults.
Then there is the unforgiving servant’s bad attitude toward those who owed him money, and the Good Samaritan parable had the attitudes of the priest and Levite stirring them to offer no help. Since so many of the parables were taught because of the bad attitudes of the religious leaders it is of no surprise that such light is put on this state of mind.
In these parables the one who had the bad attitude didn’t think it was a bad attitude or even a problem, but in the end, we see that it brought great loss to them. So how can we change these attitudes before they take us down with them?
One of the most profound traits of the grace of God will likely shock you! We learn of it in many places in the Bible, but this Sunday we see it in the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. There are lessons here that will greatly impact our faith walk, and how we believe in and for what God has promised us. We also look at expectations and attitudes seeing how all these affect our faith. In the end we will understand what may be a shocking conclusion to this parable, and one that will profoundly help your Christian walk become all that you hoped it would be.
One of the most profound traits of the grace of God will likely shock you! We learn of it in many places in the Bible, but this Sunday we see it in the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. There are lessons here that will greatly impact our faith walk, and how we believe in and for what God has promised us. We also look at expectations and attitudes seeing how all these affect our faith. In the end we will understand what may be a shocking conclusion to this parable, and one that will profoundly help your Christian walk become all that you hoped it would be.
Does Jesus teach us to be shrewd in business and that it’s okay to even cheat our boss at work to accomplish a greater good? The parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16 has left many people puzzled by the meaning so many have taken from it, but is this what Jesus is teaching? What the steward does in changing what the rich man’s debtors owe him seems dishonest at best. Why does Jesus speak this parable and is there a meaning apart from what seems obvious?
As we have come to know parables were Jesus’ way of teaching a principle without it being readily understood and thus criticized by His critics, so this Sunday we will take on this parable as well as the rich man and Lazarus parable that follows, to understand what Jesus was teaching us.
Does Jesus teach us to be shrewd in business and that it’s okay to even cheat our boss at work to accomplish a greater good? The parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16 has left many people puzzled by the meaning so many have taken from it, but is this what Jesus is teaching? What the steward does in changing what the rich man’s debtors owe him seems dishonest at best. Why does Jesus speak this parable and is there a meaning apart from what seems obvious?
As we have come to know parables were Jesus’ way of teaching a principle without it being readily understood and thus criticized by His critics, so this Sunday we will take on this parable as well as the rich man and Lazarus parable that follows, to understand what Jesus was teaching us.
These three parables (lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son) go togther and show us three reasons people wonder off or get lost from God, and how good responds or expects us to respond to each. We also see a forth type of lost person, one who thinks they are not lost but going about the Father's business.
These three parables (lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son) go togther and show us three reasons people wonder off or get lost from God, and how good responds or expects us to respond to each. We also see a forth type of lost person, one who thinks they are not lost but going about the Father's business.
There is a question asked of Jesus who’s purpose was to “test” Jesus. Jesus gives a very unusual answer and then proceeds to teach a parable after a follow up question. Since the purpose of teaching in parables was to conceal truth from those who were not actually seeking it, why does the man who asked the question seem to understand the meaning of the parable? In fact, even unsaved people seem to understand the meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan. Did Jesus make an exception with this parable, or is it possible we have missed the true meaning?
There is a question asked of Jesus who’s purpose was to “test” Jesus. Jesus gives a very unusual answer and then proceeds to teach a parable after a follow up question. Since the purpose of teaching in parables was to conceal truth from those who were not actually seeking it, why does the man who asked the question seem to understand the meaning of the parable? In fact, even unsaved people seem to understand the meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan. Did Jesus make an exception with this parable, or is it possible we have missed the true meaning?
Continuing on from last week looking at how we can learn and know the voice of the shepherd in our day to day lives, as well as our calling and future. We begin in Psalm 23 and end up in Exodus 32 and the lessons learned at the base of Mount Sinai.
Continuing on from last week looking at how we can learn and know the voice of the shepherd in our day to day lives, as well as our calling and future. We begin in Psalm 23 and end up in Exodus 32 and the lessons learned at the base of Mount Sinai.
In the opinion of Jesus, what is the greatest sign in a believer’s life that demonstrates spiritual growth? A parable that Jesus teaches tells us and will also help us better understand (from last Sunday) how to know the difference between being compelled to speak and being lead by the Holy Spirit to speak. Also, I think of all the things I have great passion about, one stands out (at least to me.) Friendships and connections with people have been lost over it, but for me there is no letting it go. In the teaching from this parable I think you will understand why this principle is so very important.
In the opinion of Jesus, what is the greatest sign in a believer’s life that demonstrates spiritual growth? A parable that Jesus teaches tells us and will also help us better understand (from last Sunday) how to know the difference between being compelled to speak and being lead by the Holy Spirit to speak. Also, I think of all the things I have great passion about, one stands out (at least to me.) Friendships and connections with people have been lost over it, but for me there is no letting it go. In the teaching from this parable I think you will understand why this principle is so very important.
How much of this “woke” propaganda that we see around us are we as Christians expected to speak to? The question was asked in regards to all the visible celebrations of “pride” month we see around us. Even that name “pride month” should raise a red flag among Christians!
Well we don’t have to wonder! Jesus gave us a direct answer in some words He spoke and we look at those words in this Sunday morning’s service. We will also look at a simple change Jesus teaches us to make that will result in great spiritual growth. It’s a change you can make pretty easily if you are willing. Many Christians never make it and wonder why their growth in the things of God has stagnated.
How much of this “woke” propaganda that we see around us are we as Christians expected to speak to? The question was asked in regards to all the visible celebrations of “pride” month we see around us. Even that name “pride month” should raise a red flag among Christians!
Well we don’t have to wonder! Jesus gave us a direct answer in some words He spoke and we look at those words in this Sunday morning’s service. We will also look at a simple change Jesus teaches us to make that will result in great spiritual growth. It’s a change you can make pretty easily if you are willing. Many Christians never make it and wonder why their growth in the things of God has stagnated.
A request made of Jesus received a rebuke and teaching through a parable. Understanding the request will help us to know why Jesus rebuked him, and better understand the parable of the Rich Fool. Jesus then taught on why we should not worry and it ties right in.
A request made of Jesus received a rebuke and teaching through a parable. Understanding the request will help us to know why Jesus rebuked him, and better understand the parable of the Rich Fool. Jesus then taught on why we should not worry and it ties right in.
There is a short parable that Jesus gives before He used parables to conceal truth from those unworthy to receive it. This one is given for the purpose of revealing and occurs right before Jesus teaches the parable of the Sower. The setting on this is fantastic and what we see unfold give us insight on so many things that were yet to come. In these verses we see how many people do, but how we should see people. We see the effect of sin and wrong thinking. We even see the affects of loving Jesus compared to loving being good.
There is a short parable that Jesus gives before He used parables to conceal truth from those unworthy to receive it. This one is given for the purpose of revealing and occurs right before Jesus teaches the parable of the Sower. The setting on this is fantastic and what we see unfold give us insight on so many things that were yet to come. In these verses we see how many people do, but how we should see people. We see the effect of sin and wrong thinking. We even see the affects of loving Jesus compared to loving being good.
Companies have spokes persons that are expected to represent them and help to sell their products. Well God has spokes persons in us and He expects us to represent Him to the world. In order to do that there are things we just aught not to say!
Companies have spokes persons that are expected to represent them and help to sell their products. Well God has spokes persons in us and He expects us to represent Him to the world. In order to do that there are things we just aught not to say!
What do you have in your life that God considers a treasure? Last time we looked at Jesus teaching on the parable of how much we are treasured and how much was paid to get us. This week we take on the final parable in Jesus' teaching here in Matthew 13. If last Sunday gave you great encouragement when you saw who sets your value, this week will empower you when you see all the truths of Jesus parables in this chapter beginning with the Sower, come together in this one known as The Householder in Matthew 13:52.
What do you have in your life that God considers a treasure? Last time we looked at Jesus teaching on the parable of how much we are treasured and how much was paid to get us. This week we take on the final parable in Jesus' teaching here in Matthew 13. If last Sunday gave you great encouragement when you saw who sets your value, this week will empower you when you see all the truths of Jesus parables in this chapter beginning with the Sower, come together in this one known as The Householder in Matthew 13:52.
In a world where so much is telling us how little we are worth and our thoughts can drift to how imperfect and unimportant we are, Jesus parables here of the Treasure in the Field and the Pearl of Great Price can really help us understand God's truth on this to combat what we hear and think.
In a world where so much is telling us how little we are worth and our thoughts can drift to how imperfect and unimportant we are, Jesus parables here of the Treasure in the Field and the Pearl of Great Price can really help us understand God's truth on this to combat what we hear and think.
Jesus teaches on the importance of forgiving others, and the pattern we should follow, with this Parable on the Unforgiving Servant.
Jesus teaches on the importance of forgiving others, and the pattern we should follow, with this Parable on the Unforgiving Servant.
Jesus continues to teach and explain the Parable of the Sower and brings in some new parables in the growing seed, the Mustard seed, and the leaven hidden in the dough.
Jesus continues to teach and explain the Parable of the Sower and brings in some new parables in the growing seed, the Mustard seed, and the leaven hidden in the dough.
Jesus depiction of a lamp, as he continues to explain the parable of the Sower to the disciples, shows us how we can become the 100 fold soil instead of just the 30 or even 60 fold.
Jesus depiction of a lamp, as he continues to explain the parable of the Sower to the disciples, shows us how we can become the 100 fold soil instead of just the 30 or even 60 fold.
What does it mean for the word of God (seed) to produce in us? How can it become more productive than it has been for me? Jesus sowed the word in many people in His day. Some went on to produce in excess of 100 fold increase, others less, as well as those who produced nothing at all. What were the keys for those who became so productive? Finishing up the parable of the Sower, we will learn three different principles from three accounts of the same event.
What does it mean for the word of God (seed) to produce in us? How can it become more productive than it has been for me? Jesus sowed the word in many people in His day. Some went on to produce in excess of 100 fold increase, others less, as well as those who produced nothing at all. What were the keys for those who became so productive? Finishing up the parable of the Sower, we will learn three different principles from three accounts of the same event.
What makes a person unproductive in the word they receive? That's our focus on this second lesson from the Parable of the Sower. The first soil had no understanding and the word (seed) was stolen, making it unproductive, but the later two here had something added to the soil that made them unproductive. What are these additions and how do we see this in our own lives?
What makes a person unproductive in the word they receive? That's our focus on this second lesson from the Parable of the Sower. The first soil had no understanding and the word (seed) was stolen, making it unproductive, but the later two here had something added to the soil that made them unproductive. What are these additions and how do we see this in our own lives?
This begins a new series on the Parables of Jesus. Some of His Parables are taught on a lot, but others don’t get the same attention. By studying them all we make sure each one is pursued so their intent can benefit our Christian walk. In this first teaching we look to get a good grip of the understanding Jesus is telling the Disciples to pursue.The first is probably the most covered, and though it is known as the Parable of the Sower, it is not about the sower at all! Three of the four Gospels tell of the parable with very few differences between them. Every time I come to this parable in our weekly chapter reading, or my own studies, I look for 3 things: what I don’t yet know or understand, what I may have forgotten about or just not staying continually mindful of, and what I am or should be doing to remain good soil for the word sown in me. My hope is to extend one or more of these to you in this study.
This begins a new series on the Parables of Jesus. Some of His Parables are taught on a lot, but others don’t get the same attention. By studying them all we make sure each one is pursued so their intent can benefit our Christian walk. In this first teaching we look to get a good grip of the understanding Jesus is telling the Disciples to pursue.The first is probably the most covered, and though it is known as the Parable of the Sower, it is not about the sower at all! Three of the four Gospels tell of the parable with very few differences between them. Every time I come to this parable in our weekly chapter reading, or my own studies, I look for 3 things: what I don’t yet know or understand, what I may have forgotten about or just not staying continually mindful of, and what I am or should be doing to remain good soil for the word sown in me. My hope is to extend one or more of these to you in this study.
What should we do if there are tares in our life? How does God expect us to respond to people caught up in sin? (Part 2)
What should we do if there are tares in our life? How does God expect us to respond to people caught up in sin? (Part 2)
What should we do if there are tares in our life? How does God expect us to respond to people caught up in sin?
What should we do if there are tares in our life? How does God expect us to respond to people caught up in sin?
What does Paul mean when he teaches in 2 Timothy 2:25 “if God perhaps will grant them repentance?” This chapter came up in our daily reading back in February and two of our young people in the church asked the question “ Doesn't God grant forgiveness and repentance if you ask for it?” Such a great question from Max and Mia and I wanted to bring this into the service as I’m sure many will benefit from the answer. We have been studying in the word how we grow in what we know by asking questions that get God’s attention, and we broke down the qualities of such questions. We’ve got a few more things on the thorns and thistles from Genesis 3... calling this one “Short People.”
What does Paul mean when he teaches in 2 Timothy 2:25 “if God perhaps will grant them repentance?” This chapter came up in our daily reading back in February and two of our young people in the church asked the question “ Doesn't God grant forgiveness and repentance if you ask for it?” Such a great question from Max and Mia and I wanted to bring this into the service as I’m sure many will benefit from the answer. We have been studying in the word how we grow in what we know by asking questions that get God’s attention, and we broke down the qualities of such questions. We’ve got a few more things on the thorns and thistles from Genesis 3... calling this one “Short People.”
We learn by asking questions based on faith, belief in God’s word to be true, and trust in Him. In this message we look to answer questions such as, How did man escalate to murder in only the 2nd generation? What can we learn to keep us from going this way ourselves? What was the sign upon Cain? Who was Cain afraid of? And finally, how can all this affect the way I live my life?
We learn by asking questions based on faith, belief in God’s word to be true, and trust in Him. In this message we look to answer questions such as, How did man escalate to murder in only the 2nd generation? What can we learn to keep us from going this way ourselves? What was the sign upon Cain? Who was Cain afraid of? And finally, how can all this affect the way I live my life?
What is the curse that is on man as a result of the fall in the Garden? What affect does it have today and can we by faith avoid any of it’s results?
What is the curse that is on man as a result of the fall in the Garden? What affect does it have today and can we by faith avoid any of it’s results?
Why was the woman cursed with multiplied pain and sorrow in the birth of children? Is there anything we as born again believers can do about it? You will notice that both the man and the woman are mentioned in what is spoken over her. What meaning do these words have for us today? Is the desire the woman has for the man a good or a bad thing? What about the man ruling over the woman?I have been reading and meditating on many passages in the Bible to get a thorough understanding of why the curse came, what it is on (some of the wording is a bit tricky), and other questions. What I found was more enlightening then I thought, and also saw a truth that can greatly help you in getting the people around you saved? (Especially those relatives you’ve been praying and ministering to for a long while!)
Why was the woman cursed with multiplied pain and sorrow in the birth of children? Is there anything we as born again believers can do about it? You will notice that both the man and the woman are mentioned in what is spoken over her. What meaning do these words have for us today? Is the desire the woman has for the man a good or a bad thing? What about the man ruling over the woman?I have been reading and meditating on many passages in the Bible to get a thorough understanding of why the curse came, what it is on (some of the wording is a bit tricky), and other questions. What I found was more enlightening then I thought, and also saw a truth that can greatly help you in getting the people around you saved? (Especially those relatives you’ve been praying and ministering to for a long while!)
It is so easy to become a serpent and speak the words and do the actions of the kingdom of darkness. We look at this from the example of Jeroboam’s plan to save his son and enlists the help of his wife. He made a deal with the devil, even if he didn’t know that he did! The kingdom of darkness is always looking for people to further it’s cause and will try to make a deal with you!
It is so easy to become a serpent and speak the words and do the actions of the kingdom of darkness. We look at this from the example of Jeroboam’s plan to save his son and enlists the help of his wife. He made a deal with the devil, even if he didn’t know that he did! The kingdom of darkness is always looking for people to further it’s cause and will try to make a deal with you!
Have you had a serpent in your life? In this continued study of the fall of man in Genesis 3, we see in scripture the the serpent in the garden of Eden was not the only "serpent" in the Bible. We look at other times that men agreed to be a serpent, what a serpent was and is, and most importantly, how we can make sure we do not become a serpent ourselves.
Have you had a serpent in your life? In this continued study of the fall of man in Genesis 3, we see in scripture the the serpent in the garden of Eden was not the only "serpent" in the Bible. We look at other times that men agreed to be a serpent, what a serpent was and is, and most importantly, how we can make sure we do not become a serpent ourselves.
When God said to the serpent: "Because you have done this, You [are] cursed ...” what did the serpent do? We know what the woman did and God states clearly what the man did, but it is never pointed out what the serpent did that he should be cursed above all cattle and beast. The curse on the serpent is as long and extensive as the man, though it is different. So, what did the serpent do? We do know it is not a list of things, as “Because you have done THIS...” is singular. So in this Sunday morning service, we put a number of scriptures together to understand what it is that the serpent did, why such an extensive curse was put upon him, and what this means for us living in victory in the Christian life.
When God said to the serpent: "Because you have done this, You [are] cursed ...” what did the serpent do? We know what the woman did and God states clearly what the man did, but it is never pointed out what the serpent did that he should be cursed above all cattle and beast. The curse on the serpent is as long and extensive as the man, though it is different. So, what did the serpent do? We do know it is not a list of things, as “Because you have done THIS...” is singular. So in this Sunday morning service, we put a number of scriptures together to understand what it is that the serpent did, why such an extensive curse was put upon him, and what this means for us living in victory in the Christian life.
Are You Happy? This is a question that can come up in the minds of believers, and when it is entertained can cause a great deal of damage in our lives. It’s not one that will jump out as evil like “Has God really said?” It is very innocent sounding but can put you on the road for disaster and loss. We look at how this happened to two couples in the Word of God, the last one being a very well known one. You may hear a few things about the account of the fall of man that may shock you, but once you see it in the word, you will never forget it.
Are You Happy? This is a question that can come up in the minds of believers, and when it is entertained can cause a great deal of damage in our lives. It’s not one that will jump out as evil like “Has God really said?” It is very innocent sounding but can put you on the road for disaster and loss. We look at how this happened to two couples in the Word of God, the last one being a very well known one. You may hear a few things about the account of the fall of man that may shock you, but once you see it in the word, you will never forget it.
What do you do with questions that come up within you concerning what you believe is promised to you in the word or what you have asked God for, but not received? Questions like “Why am I not healed yet?” or “Is there something more I need to do to receive?” “Maybe God doesn’t want me to have it?” and there are plenty more questions where they come from! How the Christian responds when these arise in your mind can put you on the course to receive what God has for you, or something else altogether. We will examine such questions, their foundation, and the direction they can take you. As always, I look for these in the word of God and learn from the examples and teaching found there. People didn’t come right out and ask “Am I really forgiven” or “Am I truly saved?” These are questions that start in our thoughts, and the Bible mostly records what people said with their mouths. I spent a good deal of time looking for people who went through such questioning and what they did to combat it. My hope is that these principles will help you overcome the questions and reach the point of victory.
What do you do with questions that come up within you concerning what you believe is promised to you in the word or what you have asked God for, but not received? Questions like “Why am I not healed yet?” or “Is there something more I need to do to receive?” “Maybe God doesn’t want me to have it?” and there are plenty more questions where they come from! How the Christian responds when these arise in your mind can put you on the course to receive what God has for you, or something else altogether. We will examine such questions, their foundation, and the direction they can take you. As always, I look for these in the word of God and learn from the examples and teaching found there. People didn’t come right out and ask “Am I really forgiven” or “Am I truly saved?” These are questions that start in our thoughts, and the Bible mostly records what people said with their mouths. I spent a good deal of time looking for people who went through such questioning and what they did to combat it. My hope is that these principles will help you overcome the questions and reach the point of victory.
Jesus said "Follow me" and that started the disciples journey with Him. Along the way He said it again, and again at the end of His time with them. Same statement but the disciples were in different places on the walk and those differences made the response different too. In our lives as we grow, the same commands or requests given to us can require responses that reflect our growth.
Jesus said "Follow me" and that started the disciples journey with Him. Along the way He said it again, and again at the end of His time with them. Same statement but the disciples were in different places on the walk and those differences made the response different too. In our lives as we grow, the same commands or requests given to us can require responses that reflect our growth.
In the Christmas Story (Luke 1) we see the angel Gabriel delivering two similar messages to two different people. Both asked questions as to how this could happen, but Gabriel was angry at Zacharias, but not with Mary? Why does the angel get mad at one person who questioned his message from God, but not the other?
In the Christmas Story (Luke 1) we see the angel Gabriel delivering two similar messages to two different people. Both asked questions as to how this could happen, but Gabriel was angry at Zacharias, but not with Mary? Why does the angel get mad at one person who questioned his message from God, but not the other?
There are people around you who have or will come to ask questions, reach conclusions, and give advice that should be as irrelevant to you as they were to Jesus. In the encounter we look at today, Jesus disciples came to conclusions, asked questions, and rendered advice that Jesus completely disregarded. What was the basis for Jesus dismissing the questions and conclusions thrown at Him by people who loved Him? To understand this will help you in knowing what should or shouldn’t move you when you are in the same situation with the people around you. This might be questions and conclusions regarding your health, your money, your car, what house you might buy, or what job you should or shouldn’t take. The list here could go on, but understand how Jesus dealt with such things and this list will become much easier for you.
There are people around you who have or will come to ask questions, reach conclusions, and give advice that should be as irrelevant to you as they were to Jesus. In the encounter we look at today, Jesus disciples came to conclusions, asked questions, and rendered advice that Jesus completely disregarded. What was the basis for Jesus dismissing the questions and conclusions thrown at Him by people who loved Him? To understand this will help you in knowing what should or shouldn’t move you when you are in the same situation with the people around you. This might be questions and conclusions regarding your health, your money, your car, what house you might buy, or what job you should or shouldn’t take. The list here could go on, but understand how Jesus dealt with such things and this list will become much easier for you.
A question was asked of Jesus and the answer was simple, straight forward, and likely produced the most amazing miracle the people there had ever seen. This seems to be one of the earliest individual healings Jesus did, and this morning we are taking the most extensive deep dive into this very short encounter. Just three verses cover Jesus’ arrival, encounter with the man, and his cleansing. It is covered in three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) which should give us an indication of its importance. Some of the details of this healing miracle may not have jumped out at you when you have read it before, but after today I hope they always will. In this we have an answer to a question many Christians ask today.
A question was asked of Jesus and the answer was simple, straight forward, and likely produced the most amazing miracle the people there had ever seen. This seems to be one of the earliest individual healings Jesus did, and this morning we are taking the most extensive deep dive into this very short encounter. Just three verses cover Jesus’ arrival, encounter with the man, and his cleansing. It is covered in three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) which should give us an indication of its importance. Some of the details of this healing miracle may not have jumped out at you when you have read it before, but after today I hope they always will. In this we have an answer to a question many Christians ask today.
Some of the disciples asked Jesus three questions that really got Jesus attention. They came out of a casual converstation and were questions of faith, as they believed that what Jesus said would happen was indeed going to happen. Jesus spent more time answering these questions, than any others and those answers are included in three of the Gospels. Lets see what we can learn about questions that get God's attention from Matthew 24 and 25.
Some of the disciples asked Jesus three questions that really got Jesus attention. They came out of a casual converstation and were questions of faith, as they believed that what Jesus said would happen was indeed going to happen. Jesus spent more time answering these questions, than any others and those answers are included in three of the Gospels. Lets see what we can learn about questions that get God's attention from Matthew 24 and 25.
Why am I not growing? This is a question we can answer as Jesus continues the teaching from John 14 & 15 into John 16.
Why am I not growing? This is a question we can answer as Jesus continues the teaching from John 14 & 15 into John 16.
Are you a true friend of God? We often sing about it, but there is a way you can tell and the ramifications are great!
Are you a true friend of God? We often sing about it, but there is a way you can tell and the ramifications are great!
You have read Jesus statement “If you ask anything in My name, I will do it” in John 14:14, but have you asked things in His Name that have not come about? Jesus stated this promise six times in John chapters 14,15, and 16. Is it possible that we have not fully understood what Jesus was teaching, and if we didn’t fully understand it, how can we do what He said to see it come about?
This Sunday we not only want to answer this question but look to understand the questions the disciples ask and how Jesus answers them in this teaching of John 14.
You have read Jesus statement “If you ask anything in My name, I will do it” in John 14:14, but have you asked things in His Name that have not come about? Jesus stated this promise six times in John chapters 14,15, and 16. Is it possible that we have not fully understood what Jesus was teaching, and if we didn’t fully understand it, how can we do what He said to see it come about?
This Sunday we not only want to answer this question but look to understand the questions the disciples ask and how Jesus answers them in this teaching of John 14.
The enemy often gives us questions about what other people say, do, or don't do that cause us to judge them, their actions, or to look at ourselves as superior. Lets see what happens when some people tried to do this with Jesus.
The enemy often gives us questions about what other people say, do, or don't do that cause us to judge them, their actions, or to look at ourselves as superior. Lets see what happens when some people tried to do this with Jesus.
What does a Christian do when faced with decisions where each poses conflicts with their beliefs? Very often we can feel that if we can’t find a perfect choice, God must not be in it. We are tempted to make no decision at all and just take what comes, or take one of the options and feel we let God down. We are left asking "What is good enough for God?" How close to perfection does He expect in what we do or to whom He calls?
In looking for an answer to this question I looked at how God the Father made decisions when the choices were less than ideal. I learned a long time ago, I can learn a lot from Him! It is surprising how our assumptions of truth have handicapped our decision making!
What does a Christian do when faced with decisions where each poses conflicts with their beliefs? Very often we can feel that if we can’t find a perfect choice, God must not be in it. We are tempted to make no decision at all and just take what comes, or take one of the options and feel we let God down. We are left asking "What is good enough for God?" How close to perfection does He expect in what we do or to whom He calls?
In looking for an answer to this question I looked at how God the Father made decisions when the choices were less than ideal. I learned a long time ago, I can learn a lot from Him! It is surprising how our assumptions of truth have handicapped our decision making!
Things happen in our lives begging the question “What was that?” When we do we are looking for understanding, but opinions often suffice. In today’s passage from John 12 we see a group of people who all heard the same thing, a voice from Heaven, but there were different opinions given as to what it was. This voice was intended for them to hear, had a purpose, but the purpose was missed by those who accepted an opinion instead of seeking the truth.
Things happen in our lives begging the question “What was that?” When we do we are looking for understanding, but opinions often suffice. In today’s passage from John 12 we see a group of people who all heard the same thing, a voice from Heaven, but there were different opinions given as to what it was. This voice was intended for them to hear, had a purpose, but the purpose was missed by those who accepted an opinion instead of seeking the truth.
Have you ever wondered where God was when bad things happen or evil deeds by people cause harm to the innocent? The people in Jesus day did as well and they asked Jesus some questions regarding events in their day. This is another case of assumed truth and Jesus dispels 4 in this passage. It begins by observing some tragedies that occurred in those days and it seemed like God did nothing to preventing them, or in dealing with the evil people involved. He then goes on to heal a woman where some assumptions had taken hold as well.
Have you ever wondered where God was when bad things happen or evil deeds by people cause harm to the innocent? The people in Jesus day did as well and they asked Jesus some questions regarding events in their day. This is another case of assumed truth and Jesus dispels 4 in this passage. It begins by observing some tragedies that occurred in those days and it seemed like God did nothing to preventing them, or in dealing with the evil people involved. He then goes on to heal a woman where some assumptions had taken hold as well.
Assumptions are the enemy of understanding and the enemy works them into our thinking better than we may have thought. As long as I hold onto assumptions that are false, I will be prevented from understanding the truth. We look at assumptions that were part of the disciples' questions and see how quickly Jesus dispels them.
Assumptions are the enemy of understanding and the enemy works them into our thinking better than we may have thought. As long as I hold onto assumptions that are false, I will be prevented from understanding the truth. We look at assumptions that were part of the disciples' questions and see how quickly Jesus dispels them.
The enemy wants to neutralize your sword of the Spirit, and he has several tactics to do so. This is the 5th of six things that I have seen in the Bible that the enemy uses to neutralize this weapon, and Christians do these pretty regularly today. No matter how much teaching you receive on the power of your words, if you don’t understand and remove these things from your life, your sword will not be useful in battle.
The enemy wants to neutralize your sword of the Spirit, and he has several tactics to do so. This is the 5th of six things that I have seen in the Bible that the enemy uses to neutralize this weapon, and Christians do these pretty regularly today. No matter how much teaching you receive on the power of your words, if you don’t understand and remove these things from your life, your sword will not be useful in battle.
With all the prophetic words spoken about the end times, do you get discouraged about what’s ahead? How should we view our time as a part of the last days church? We may know that God can cause His people to flourish in dire times, but it can sure help to see how God has done it before! There was a time when terrible things were prophesied and came about, but what God did to help those who were His was astonishing!
There are six things that I have seen in the Bible that the enemy uses to neutralize this weapon, and these are things that Christians do pretty regularly today. No matter how much teaching you receive on the power of your words, if you don’t understand and remove these things from your life, your sword will not be useful in battle.
With all the prophetic words spoken about the end times, do you get discouraged about what’s ahead? How should we view our time as a part of the last days church? We may know that God can cause His people to flourish in dire times, but it can sure help to see how God has done it before! There was a time when terrible things were prophesied and came about, but what God did to help those who were His was astonishing!
There are six things that I have seen in the Bible that the enemy uses to neutralize this weapon, and these are things that Christians do pretty regularly today. No matter how much teaching you receive on the power of your words, if you don’t understand and remove these things from your life, your sword will not be useful in battle.
There are some things we may not understand, but need to do what Jesus said. At Cana for example, or washing in the Jordan, or marching around a walled city, etc.) But there are others where we need to understand in order to do what we are supposed to, and that’s what we look at today.
There are some things we may not understand, but need to do what Jesus said. At Cana for example, or washing in the Jordan, or marching around a walled city, etc.) But there are others where we need to understand in order to do what we are supposed to, and that’s what we look at today.
We look at an encounter here that we don’t come to very often, but there is much to learn about our topic of questions, as the story is filled with them.
We look at an encounter here that we don’t come to very often, but there is much to learn about our topic of questions, as the story is filled with them.
Our questions spoken or contemplated, reveal a pattern in us. We can project a different pattern or even believe we have such, but if we will see it and either change or walk in it we would be better off. Just about every encounter Jesus has involves questions, but in the two we look at today one lacks them and the other has ones that shouldn’t be there. We can learn from both.
Our questions spoken or contemplated, reveal a pattern in us. We can project a different pattern or even believe we have such, but if we will see it and either change or walk in it we would be better off. Just about every encounter Jesus has involves questions, but in the two we look at today one lacks them and the other has ones that shouldn’t be there. We can learn from both.
We cannot understand spiritual questions with a natural mind, but that is exactly what is being tried in our passage in John 4. If we can see the problem the woman at the well (as well as the disciples) have in trying to comprehend the spiritual principles Jesus is teaching, but using their natural understanding, we are better equipped to see the same thing in our lives.
We cannot understand spiritual questions with a natural mind, but that is exactly what is being tried in our passage in John 4. If we can see the problem the woman at the well (as well as the disciples) have in trying to comprehend the spiritual principles Jesus is teaching, but using their natural understanding, we are better equipped to see the same thing in our lives.
This is the first in a new series is on a topic we touched on about 6 years ago, but I always wanted to get into it more. Questions can help us learn and understand, but they can also lead us to doubt and disobedience. There are questions you should never entertain! Bad questions lead people to disobey and distrust God, but good questions can help you understand what God is doing.
This is the first in a new series is on a topic we touched on about 6 years ago, but I always wanted to get into it more. Questions can help us learn and understand, but they can also lead us to doubt and disobedience. There are questions you should never entertain! Bad questions lead people to disobey and distrust God, but good questions can help you understand what God is doing.
To edify is to strengthen and encourage for the task at hand. In the past weeks, we looked at how God edified Moses, Joshoa, Gideon, and Solomon to learn about how we can edify each other, as well as receive edification ourselves. In this service we ask the question "can we edify God?" and is it even necessary? Also, the easiest way to edify the people around you.
To edify is to strengthen and encourage for the task at hand. In the past weeks, we looked at how God edified Moses, Joshoa, Gideon, and Solomon to learn about how we can edify each other, as well as receive edification ourselves. In this service we ask the question "can we edify God?" and is it even necessary? Also, the easiest way to edify the people around you.
The wisest man on earth knew how to receive edification from the Lord, but also knew how to forget it. Learn the truth of "A negotiated price yields a compromised prize."
The wisest man on earth knew how to receive edification from the Lord, but also knew how to forget it. Learn the truth of "A negotiated price yields a compromised prize."
Looking at how God built up Joshua for the task ahaead of him, as well as Gideon. Both received it, but only one did right away. We look at how we can be better receivers of edification given to us by God, as well as by others.
Looking at how God built up Joshua for the task ahaead of him, as well as Gideon. Both received it, but only one did right away. We look at how we can be better receivers of edification given to us by God, as well as by others.
What is encouragement? We may think we know but to find out we went to look at the best encourager we know and see how God encouraged Moses in Exodus 3 and 4.
What is encouragement? We may think we know but to find out we went to look at the best encourager we know and see how God encouraged Moses in Exodus 3 and 4.
If we can learn to be content as Paul describes in Philippians 4, we can be immune to any ungratefulness and most sins in general.
If we can learn to be content as Paul describes in Philippians 4, we can be immune to any ungratefulness and most sins in general.
Proverbs tells us that if we repay evil for the good done toward us, evil will not depart from our house. You cannot return evil after good has been shown to you without first becoming ungrateful for what was done, so how can people who were once grateful become ungrateful? There were people in the word filled with gratitude for what God had done, or what others had done for them in the name of God, but later became ungrateful and repaid evil for the good they received? If I am going to prevent this from ever happening to me, I have to know how this happens?
In this service we will look at one such example. A person who had great kindness demonstrated but repaid it years later with evil. He didn’t just forget what the good was; something very sinister was at work. How did he get to such an evil place?
Proverbs tells us that if we repay evil for the good done toward us, evil will not depart from our house. You cannot return evil after good has been shown to you without first becoming ungrateful for what was done, so how can people who were once grateful become ungrateful? There were people in the word filled with gratitude for what God had done, or what others had done for them in the name of God, but later became ungrateful and repaid evil for the good they received? If I am going to prevent this from ever happening to me, I have to know how this happens?
In this service we will look at one such example. A person who had great kindness demonstrated but repaid it years later with evil. He didn’t just forget what the good was; something very sinister was at work. How did he get to such an evil place?
An ungrateful attitude is the soil that so much evil is cultivated in. In this service we will be looking at a man who had much to be grateful for, but choose to focus on what he didn’t have instead. Much of the evil he did had it’s roots in this ungrateful attitude, and God’s word spoke of this increasing in the last days. With some of the clues we will see in the word, you will be able to see people going in a direction of evil before they even get there. Some of these people you can help, and those you can’t you will know to be warned of.
An ungrateful attitude is the soil that so much evil is cultivated in. In this service we will be looking at a man who had much to be grateful for, but choose to focus on what he didn’t have instead. Much of the evil he did had it’s roots in this ungrateful attitude, and God’s word spoke of this increasing in the last days. With some of the clues we will see in the word, you will be able to see people going in a direction of evil before they even get there. Some of these people you can help, and those you can’t you will know to be warned of.
GRATEFULNESS is our next in the 7 qualities of maturity. How is this so important to us as one of the necessary qualities of maturity? We have looked at a few things in this area in our midweek service, but we will get more detail of the impact this can have on us, our Christian walk, and our becoming more mature in the next few weeks.
GRATEFULNESS is our next in the 7 qualities of maturity. How is this so important to us as one of the necessary qualities of maturity? We have looked at a few things in this area in our midweek service, but we will get more detail of the impact this can have on us, our Christian walk, and our becoming more mature in the next few weeks.
How can we recognize spiritual joy that is the basis of our spiritual strength and natural human joy? The joy that comes to our spirit will sustain us in spiritual and physical battles, but the natural joy won't. Find out why as we look at Paul when he first embarked on a apostolic journey.
The microphone gave some trouble on this one. Most of it was able to be used but the are parts missing and the first 10 minutes are a little garbled (from having to fix that section) but most of it is here.
How can we recognize spiritual joy that is the basis of our spiritual strength and natural human joy? The joy that comes to our spirit will sustain us in spiritual and physical battles, but the natural joy won't. Find out why as we look at Paul when he first embarked on a apostolic journey.
The microphone gave some trouble on this one. Most of it was able to be used but the are parts missing and the first 10 minutes are a little garbled (from having to fix that section) but most of it is here.
How do we get our joy to remain in times of testing and trials? We look at Peter and Jesus who both went through a similar trial leading up to the cross, though certainly Jesus had the greater trial! Peter is the one who lost though. Why was that and could he have won?
How do we get our joy to remain in times of testing and trials? We look at Peter and Jesus who both went through a similar trial leading up to the cross, though certainly Jesus had the greater trial! Peter is the one who lost though. Why was that and could he have won?
Many Christian’s spiritual walk and development are hindered because they have substituted a flesh joy for what God intended to sustain spiritual attitudes and actions through His joy.
Many Christian’s spiritual walk and development are hindered because they have substituted a flesh joy for what God intended to sustain spiritual attitudes and actions through His joy.
Becoming a peacemaker part 4 (final) as we see Paul confronts Peter on matters that were causing division and leading some astray.
Becoming a peacemaker part 4 (final) as we see Paul confronts Peter on matters that were causing division and leading some astray.
This is our video teaching this week, just no video. It's from the series "A Fresh Anointing"
Why does Jesus sometimes command people to tell no one of the miracles He did and other times insist on it? Always seemed like there should be a good reason for this! After spending 3 weeks on “Praying for People Who Cannot Pray For Themselves” and going over the last Sunday scriptures I noticed that I did not make clear the main directive the Lord had taken me to. Not wanted to re-teach the same miracle, I was taken to two other ones that deal with a similar issue, that being an inability to speak to the problem you face. In Mark 7 Jesus commands that they tell no one, but in a different healing in Mark 5, Jesus says to go and tell others. Why did He do this, what can we learn from it, and how will it help us in praying for others?
Why does Jesus sometimes command people to tell no one of the miracles He did and other times insist on it? Always seemed like there should be a good reason for this! After spending 3 weeks on “Praying for People Who Cannot Pray For Themselves” and going over the last Sunday scriptures I noticed that I did not make clear the main directive the Lord had taken me to. Not wanted to re-teach the same miracle, I was taken to two other ones that deal with a similar issue, that being an inability to speak to the problem you face. In Mark 7 Jesus commands that they tell no one, but in a different healing in Mark 5, Jesus says to go and tell others. Why did He do this, what can we learn from it, and how will it help us in praying for others?
We know our words are important, that they demonstrate faith and give voice to what we believe. You may be surprised to find out there is something more powerful than our words; Something that will bring results even though our words have set a different direction. What is this, has it worked against us, and how do we get it to work in our favor?
We take on the third of the three stories that I was drawn to in answering the question “How do we pray for those who cannot pray for themselves?” This miracle is missing something that the other two contained, and that is a person who is not conscious. Yet, it will show this principle in the best of ways. If we hold to the thinking that we have done everything right, said everything right, but still are stuck in the same place, don’t resist what the Word can help you change!
We know our words are important, that they demonstrate faith and give voice to what we believe. You may be surprised to find out there is something more powerful than our words; Something that will bring results even though our words have set a different direction. What is this, has it worked against us, and how do we get it to work in our favor?
We take on the third of the three stories that I was drawn to in answering the question “How do we pray for those who cannot pray for themselves?” This miracle is missing something that the other two contained, and that is a person who is not conscious. Yet, it will show this principle in the best of ways. If we hold to the thinking that we have done everything right, said everything right, but still are stuck in the same place, don’t resist what the Word can help you change!
How do we overcome negative words in our past? Can we overcome negative words people spoke before they became unconscious or unable to speak? There was a person in the Bible who overcame some negative words spoken and changed their course. In this service we will look at how past negative words (and thoughts) overcome.
How do we overcome negative words in our past? Can we overcome negative words people spoke before they became unconscious or unable to speak? There was a person in the Bible who overcame some negative words spoken and changed their course. In this service we will look at how past negative words (and thoughts) overcome.
How can we overcome bad direction set by our own past words and low expectations that grew out of past failures in ourselves, and others?
How can we overcome bad direction set by our own past words and low expectations that grew out of past failures in ourselves, and others?
When people at work or home only see things from their limited viewpoint and how decisions or actions affect them, then they develop expectations of you or accusations against you, what can you as a Christian do? How does God expect you to respond? You may have heard from God on a matter, or have a perspective that comes from the Word, or maybe you have talked with a number of people involved to gain a full perspective, and someone (even another Christian) comes along with their opinion of what you should do, or what action needs to be taken, and tries to push it on you. How do you go with the direction you feel God said as they campaign to get people aligned with their opinion? They are creating strife and you feel like if you push for your direction or action, you will increase the strife. What is a Christian to do?
Well, a similar situation occurred in the Word of God and we will look at it tomorrow to see what we should do and how to respond.
When people at work or home only see things from their limited viewpoint and how decisions or actions affect them, then they develop expectations of you or accusations against you, what can you as a Christian do? How does God expect you to respond? You may have heard from God on a matter, or have a perspective that comes from the Word, or maybe you have talked with a number of people involved to gain a full perspective, and someone (even another Christian) comes along with their opinion of what you should do, or what action needs to be taken, and tries to push it on you. How do you go with the direction you feel God said as they campaign to get people aligned with their opinion? They are creating strife and you feel like if you push for your direction or action, you will increase the strife. What is a Christian to do?
Well, a similar situation occurred in the Word of God and we will look at it tomorrow to see what we should do and how to respond.
When we try to be a peacemaker through our flesh nature, we will fail but feel like we did something. When we are a peacemaker through our reborn spirit we will accomplish what God expects (though maybe not what He wants) even if we say nothing.
When we try to be a peacemaker through our flesh nature, we will fail but feel like we did something. When we are a peacemaker through our reborn spirit we will accomplish what God expects (though maybe not what He wants) even if we say nothing.
Does a Christian have the freedom to stand up for what they want or need in a work environment, family situations, or any other place where unreasonable demands are placed on them? Are we compromising our testimony by “putting people in their place” or perhaps pushing them further from the kingdom of God? Many times we are taught that to stand up for what we need or want in the work environment (and other places) is selfish and not what God wants us to do, nor what the word teaches us. Is this right?
There are a few examples of this in the word of God and that is always our best place to look in order to understand how we are to walk out our faith in a lost world. One in particular we will be looking at has someone who was hated by those he worked around, and who did unreasonable things to him. In this case the believer gave in to their demands. How was his testimony to those unsaved around him? Was there a better way? How can we know if he did it the right way?
Does a Christian have the freedom to stand up for what they want or need in a work environment, family situations, or any other place where unreasonable demands are placed on them? Are we compromising our testimony by “putting people in their place” or perhaps pushing them further from the kingdom of God? Many times we are taught that to stand up for what we need or want in the work environment (and other places) is selfish and not what God wants us to do, nor what the word teaches us. Is this right?
There are a few examples of this in the word of God and that is always our best place to look in order to understand how we are to walk out our faith in a lost world. One in particular we will be looking at has someone who was hated by those he worked around, and who did unreasonable things to him. In this case the believer gave in to their demands. How was his testimony to those unsaved around him? Was there a better way? How can we know if he did it the right way?
God blesses the peacemakers, but what do you do if one of the people in the process is belligerent, antagonistic, and just down right evil? What does God expect of you, the believer and peacemaker? In Tomorrow’s Sunday service we have more to look at on the topic of peacemakers, in particular a peacemaker in the Bible who had to bring peace in a situation involving a very belligerent relative.
Do you have situations in your home, family, or work life where you are trying to bring peace, but one person seems to sabotage the process? What can you as a Christian do?
God blesses the peacemakers, but what do you do if one of the people in the process is belligerent, antagonistic, and just down right evil? What does God expect of you, the believer and peacemaker? In Tomorrow’s Sunday service we have more to look at on the topic of peacemakers, in particular a peacemaker in the Bible who had to bring peace in a situation involving a very belligerent relative.
Do you have situations in your home, family, or work life where you are trying to bring peace, but one person seems to sabotage the process? What can you as a Christian do?
What are the blessings of being a peacemaker and how can we become one? Is everyone expected to or is it a calling for only some? We also look at the example of a peacemaker in Abigail as she worked peace between her husband Nabal and David in 1 Samuel 25.
What are the blessings of being a peacemaker and how can we become one? Is everyone expected to or is it a calling for only some? We also look at the example of a peacemaker in Abigail as she worked peace between her husband Nabal and David in 1 Samuel 25.
There is a very popular verse in the Bible, often quoted and the text of many sermons, but its common understanding never sat right with me. Most translations don’t help understand this any differently, so I had to try and dig into it another way. Make it out tomorrow or tune in to one of our broadcasts and see if you have the same questions, as we look at Qualities of Maturity #4 in tomorrow’s Sunday morning service.
There is a very popular verse in the Bible, often quoted and the text of many sermons, but its common understanding never sat right with me. Most translations don’t help understand this any differently, so I had to try and dig into it another way. Make it out tomorrow or tune in to one of our broadcasts and see if you have the same questions, as we look at Qualities of Maturity #4 in tomorrow’s Sunday morning service.
Continuing to look at the seven qualities of maturity, this is part 2 for quality number three: being calm in the storm or when trouble comes. In this one we look at the opposition Nehemiah faced in building the wall and how he and the people remained calm.
Continuing to look at the seven qualities of maturity, this is part 2 for quality number three: being calm in the storm or when trouble comes. In this one we look at the opposition Nehemiah faced in building the wall and how he and the people remained calm.
Continuing to look at the seven qualities of maturity, we look at quality number three: being calm in the storm or when trouble comes.
Continuing to look at the seven qualities of maturity, we look at quality number three: being calm in the storm or when trouble comes.
There are two main weakness in a Christian’s character that seem to cause most defeats in spiritual battles. Last week we looked at the first one, steadfastness, as if you can be moved off your stand you will lose your fight. In tomorrow’s service we look at the second, as it too is one of the 7 qualities of maturity we need in our lives and those we rely the most on. It is also something God looks for in people He can rely on. This is the 2nd part of the teaching on Patience.
There are two main weakness in a Christian’s character that seem to cause most defeats in spiritual battles. Last week we looked at the first one, steadfastness, as if you can be moved off your stand you will lose your fight. In tomorrow’s service we look at the second, as it too is one of the 7 qualities of maturity we need in our lives and those we rely the most on. It is also something God looks for in people He can rely on. This is the 2nd part of the teaching on Patience.
There are two main weakness in a Christian’s character that seem to cause most defeats in spiritual battles. Last week we looked at the first one, steadfastness, as if you can be moved off your stand you will lose your fight. In tomorrow’s service we look at the second, as it too is one of the 7 qualities of maturity we need in our lives and those we rely the most on. It is also something God looks for in people He can rely on.
As a side note, you will get an interactive view of how using different translations can help you understanding passages better, even if you don't know or want to dive into the original language (Greek.)
There are two main weakness in a Christian’s character that seem to cause most defeats in spiritual battles. Last week we looked at the first one, steadfastness, as if you can be moved off your stand you will lose your fight. In tomorrow’s service we look at the second, as it too is one of the 7 qualities of maturity we need in our lives and those we rely the most on. It is also something God looks for in people He can rely on.
As a side note, you will get an interactive view of how using different translations can help you understanding passages better, even if you don't know or want to dive into the original language (Greek.)
We begin looking at 7 qualities of the spiritually mature. I’ve had these at the end over the last two weeks, but kept scratching it to the next week, so this week we begin just to look at these characteristics. These are qualities are what God looks for to identify those He can rely. Not those He loves, but those He can entrust with what is most important.
These things could be assignments, revelations, visions, gifting, and more. It will give you great benefit to have these in your life in abundance! Don’t be content with some, go develop more, and over the next few weeks we will look at how. Would you like to be on God’s support team? One of those He can rely on greatly!
We begin looking at 7 qualities of the spiritually mature. I’ve had these at the end over the last two weeks, but kept scratching it to the next week, so this week we begin just to look at these characteristics. These are qualities are what God looks for to identify those He can rely. Not those He loves, but those He can entrust with what is most important.
These things could be assignments, revelations, visions, gifting, and more. It will give you great benefit to have these in your life in abundance! Don’t be content with some, go develop more, and over the next few weeks we will look at how. Would you like to be on God’s support team? One of those He can rely on greatly!
We have faced tough times in our Christian walk before. Challenges that sprang upon us suddenly and in the past we overcame, but something seems to be different this time. Now, questions like “What did I do to bring this on?”, “Is this from the devil or did God send it?”, “Why now?” bombard my thoughts. The forces against me seem stronger then before, the battle fiercer, and I don’t seem to be fairing as well. Did something change? I look around for a way to win and I see some natural answers, but should I wait for a supernatural one? Am I settling?
In confusion darkness flourishes, but the righteous prosper because we walk in the light. This morning we look to shed light on these situations to help remove darkness and confusion so the way to victory for you will become clear.
We have faced tough times in our Christian walk before. Challenges that sprang upon us suddenly and in the past we overcame, but something seems to be different this time. Now, questions like “What did I do to bring this on?”, “Is this from the devil or did God send it?”, “Why now?” bombard my thoughts. The forces against me seem stronger then before, the battle fiercer, and I don’t seem to be fairing as well. Did something change? I look around for a way to win and I see some natural answers, but should I wait for a supernatural one? Am I settling?
In confusion darkness flourishes, but the righteous prosper because we walk in the light. This morning we look to shed light on these situations to help remove darkness and confusion so the way to victory for you will become clear.
How can we measure our own maturity? Once we do, how will this knowledge benefit us? After we look at the principles involved in measuring or maturity level, we look at King Asa to see how his maturity level comes out in what he faces.
How can we measure our own maturity? Once we do, how will this knowledge benefit us? After we look at the principles involved in measuring or maturity level, we look at King Asa to see how his maturity level comes out in what he faces.
Look around at the body of Christ today. Many believers are in bondage to carnal activities, display worldly characteristics, and hunger more for what feeds the natural man instead of the reborn spirit within them. They love others but only as far as it benefits or is convenient for them, and even love God the same way. They are trapped in spiritual immaturity but have been saved for so long they feel they must most certainly be mature. True maturity doesn’t come with time, it comes from feeding on the right spiritual food and putting it to work in our lives.
We have been looking at the affects on our lives if we neglect to come to a true spiritual maturity. We cannot become the support others need, nor can we sow into others the kind of support we also will need down the road. The type of spiritual food called meat we will not be able to handle, and our understanding of God and the times we live in will be greatly affected. But Paul teaches us how to get out of this cycle that keeps long time and newly born again believers stuck in the immature zone.
Look around at the body of Christ today. Many believers are in bondage to carnal activities, display worldly characteristics, and hunger more for what feeds the natural man instead of the reborn spirit within them. They love others but only as far as it benefits or is convenient for them, and even love God the same way. They are trapped in spiritual immaturity but have been saved for so long they feel they must most certainly be mature. True maturity doesn’t come with time, it comes from feeding on the right spiritual food and putting it to work in our lives.
We have been looking at the affects on our lives if we neglect to come to a true spiritual maturity. We cannot become the support others need, nor can we sow into others the kind of support we also will need down the road. The type of spiritual food called meat we will not be able to handle, and our understanding of God and the times we live in will be greatly affected. But Paul teaches us how to get out of this cycle that keeps long time and newly born again believers stuck in the immature zone.
When our focus is on the kingdom of God, loving and serving the saints, and growing ourselves spiritually, we are of great benefit to the kingdom of God. When we lose focus by becoming focused on ourselves, the faults of others, and the shortcomings of God and the word in our life, we will be a draw on the kingdom and purposes of God, needing to benefit from the kingdom instead of bringing benefit to it. Knowing this, the enemy works to get our focus off of what it should be, what God has purposed it to be, and what I feel I need it to be. How successful has he been in your life?
When our focus is on the kingdom of God, loving and serving the saints, and growing ourselves spiritually, we are of great benefit to the kingdom of God. When we lose focus by becoming focused on ourselves, the faults of others, and the shortcomings of God and the word in our life, we will be a draw on the kingdom and purposes of God, needing to benefit from the kingdom instead of bringing benefit to it. Knowing this, the enemy works to get our focus off of what it should be, what God has purposed it to be, and what I feel I need it to be. How successful has he been in your life?
We cannot sow seeds of good support if we are not good support ourselves, so how do we become good support? Many people think they are, just as many people think they are mature, or think they are faithful but how does God see you? In these three verses from Hebrews 5 we learn how to be mature and a good support for others.
We cannot sow seeds of good support if we are not good support ourselves, so how do we become good support? Many people think they are, just as many people think they are mature, or think they are faithful but how does God see you? In these three verses from Hebrews 5 we learn how to be mature and a good support for others.
In the parable of the sower and the seed we learn the three ways the devil attacks us to let go of the word we have received. Those who fall to any one of these attacks cannot be genuine in their stand in that area of living the word, and will have to project something false instead of genuinly being who they are. Here is how to win the battle to be genuine!
In the parable of the sower and the seed we learn the three ways the devil attacks us to let go of the word we have received. Those who fall to any one of these attacks cannot be genuine in their stand in that area of living the word, and will have to project something false instead of genuinly being who they are. Here is how to win the battle to be genuine!
People have come into our life that have spoken words of loyalty, care, and faithfulness, only to show us that their words were not genuine. They let us down when we needed them most, pretended to be something they never were, or just plain said what they thought we wanted to hear having no intention of being or doing anything supportive. They were “Fakers, Pretenders, and Quacks” which is our topic in tomorrow’s service.
As we continue to look at the situation King David was in during the rebellion of his son Absalom, we see that someone showed up to support David, speaking words of loyalty and providing things his team needed as they journeyed into the wilderness,. But he wasn’t genuine. How could David have recognized this? What are the clues these types of people leave behind to indicate who they really are?
That’s not all this episode of David’s life will teach us. We also will see one big reason trouble has found it’s way into our life. Learning this will help you keep some of the bad situations away from you.
People have come into our life that have spoken words of loyalty, care, and faithfulness, only to show us that their words were not genuine. They let us down when we needed them most, pretended to be something they never were, or just plain said what they thought we wanted to hear having no intention of being or doing anything supportive. They were “Fakers, Pretenders, and Quacks” which is our topic in tomorrow’s service.
As we continue to look at the situation King David was in during the rebellion of his son Absalom, we see that someone showed up to support David, speaking words of loyalty and providing things his team needed as they journeyed into the wilderness,. But he wasn’t genuine. How could David have recognized this? What are the clues these types of people leave behind to indicate who they really are?
That’s not all this episode of David’s life will teach us. We also will see one big reason trouble has found it’s way into our life. Learning this will help you keep some of the bad situations away from you.
We have looked at the rebellion of Absalom and the trouble it caused king David in the past, but we are going to look at this encounter for a different reason this time as there is much to learn about friendship and having people to support you in times of trouble.
We have looked at the rebellion of Absalom and the trouble it caused king David in the past, but we are going to look at this encounter for a different reason this time as there is much to learn about friendship and having people to support you in times of trouble.
When the Bible tells us to bear with the weaknesses of others, it is teaching us how to build a support team!
When the Bible tells us to bear with the weaknesses of others, it is teaching us how to build a support team!
Most Christians desire to be strong in their walk, and not weak. If we identify the path of weakness, the pathway of strength should also become clear.
Most Christians desire to be strong in their walk, and not weak. If we identify the path of weakness, the pathway of strength should also become clear.
There seem to always be people around you who want you to change or do something for them. It is framed in such a way that it will be a benefit for you, but often we find like Paul in Acts 21 that it did not. How can we tell the difference between those who pitch things to us as if they are supporting us, but in the end it was themselves they were supporting?
How many people in your life want you to change something about you? Should you? What things can we change without compromising or losing ourselves, and what things are we supposed to stand firm in? Will you gain more people to support you if you do change?
These and other questions are in our focus today as we look at teachings from Paul in 1 Corinthians 9 and 15, and then see what happened to Paul when He came to Jerusalem in Acts 21.
There seem to always be people around you who want you to change or do something for them. It is framed in such a way that it will be a benefit for you, but often we find like Paul in Acts 21 that it did not. How can we tell the difference between those who pitch things to us as if they are supporting us, but in the end it was themselves they were supporting?
How many people in your life want you to change something about you? Should you? What things can we change without compromising or losing ourselves, and what things are we supposed to stand firm in? Will you gain more people to support you if you do change?
These and other questions are in our focus today as we look at teachings from Paul in 1 Corinthians 9 and 15, and then see what happened to Paul when He came to Jerusalem in Acts 21.
How easy it is for us to become selfish in our relationships! Most times we think we are giving to others, but we are not seen as doing so by the very people we hope will support us when we need it. Sometimes this is why they are not.
How easy it is for us to become selfish in our relationships! Most times we think we are giving to others, but we are not seen as doing so by the very people we hope will support us when we need it. Sometimes this is why they are not.
What can you learn from bad relationships in the Bible? You may know Judges 16 as a story of the worst relationship, Samson and Delilah, but there is so much more to this chapter! There is actually another girl in this story and beside the obvious lessons of don't hangout with bad people, we have some very important instruction on building our support team. We look at the keys to most unhappy relationships and why so many people don't have the support team they need and feel alone. These aren’t keys from psychiatrist, these are in Judges 16. Have you ever seen them?
What can you learn from bad relationships in the Bible? You may know Judges 16 as a story of the worst relationship, Samson and Delilah, but there is so much more to this chapter! There is actually another girl in this story and beside the obvious lessons of don't hangout with bad people, we have some very important instruction on building our support team. We look at the keys to most unhappy relationships and why so many people don't have the support team they need and feel alone. These aren’t keys from psychiatrist, these are in Judges 16. Have you ever seen them?
Most people want a support team, but like Samson we do things that drive them away. We look to identify what we should and shouldn’t do.
Most people want a support team, but like Samson we do things that drive them away. We look to identify what we should and shouldn’t do.
Have you ever felt like you are in this alone? Sure you have God, but in your prayer times you hear yourself say “I feel so alone sometimes God.” We can feel alone at work, at home, wherever we spend much of our time, even if that place has other people in it. Should you just buck up and tough it out, or is there a better way? God in His Word has spoken guidance for us and we will be looking at this in our Sunday morning times together.
We start by looking at two great men of God who both faced a great threat, but each went in a different direction. One felt alone and weak, the other went our with power and confidence. I noticed a major difference in these two that seems to have lead to the different directions taken.
Have you ever felt like you are in this alone? Sure you have God, but in your prayer times you hear yourself say “I feel so alone sometimes God.” We can feel alone at work, at home, wherever we spend much of our time, even if that place has other people in it. Should you just buck up and tough it out, or is there a better way? God in His Word has spoken guidance for us and we will be looking at this in our Sunday morning times together.
We start by looking at two great men of God who both faced a great threat, but each went in a different direction. One felt alone and weak, the other went our with power and confidence. I noticed a major difference in these two that seems to have lead to the different directions taken.
Has a divisive enemy slipped into your home or work place causing havoc and chaos? It happened in the Bible and this enemy doesn’t just slip in, it’s invited. How can you tell if this enemy is at work in you, your family, your job? We will show you some details of a story you likely know. It’s about two sisters, their husband, and also their father. How did they bring this enemy in, what are the signs it might be with you, and of course how do we get rid of it.
Has a divisive enemy slipped into your home or work place causing havoc and chaos? It happened in the Bible and this enemy doesn’t just slip in, it’s invited. How can you tell if this enemy is at work in you, your family, your job? We will show you some details of a story you likely know. It’s about two sisters, their husband, and also their father. How did they bring this enemy in, what are the signs it might be with you, and of course how do we get rid of it.
There was a situation in the Bible that had become normal to everyone. Only the few who benefitted liked it, and only those who didn’t were subject to it. It wasn’t always normal, but at some point the people in power made gradual changes to altar what God had set up and one day decided to stand up to it. What was their motivation to come against something that seemed bigger than a single person? Did this opposition change the conditions, empower the silent majority, or make a positive change?
Sadly it would seem no, but was it worth it? Was God in the opposition? You may know the story but you may not have seen it from this perspective. Last Sunday I left off three very important lessons from the Athaliah and Jehoiada. We will go over those, get back into the series on Honor, and hopefully learn some things with a different perspective on a Biblical encounter.
There was a situation in the Bible that had become normal to everyone. Only the few who benefitted liked it, and only those who didn’t were subject to it. It wasn’t always normal, but at some point the people in power made gradual changes to altar what God had set up and one day decided to stand up to it. What was their motivation to come against something that seemed bigger than a single person? Did this opposition change the conditions, empower the silent majority, or make a positive change?
Sadly it would seem no, but was it worth it? Was God in the opposition? You may know the story but you may not have seen it from this perspective. Last Sunday I left off three very important lessons from the Athaliah and Jehoiada. We will go over those, get back into the series on Honor, and hopefully learn some things with a different perspective on a Biblical encounter.
Should we fight against everything the world wants us to do? Are there some things that are not worth a battle? Today it’s should we get vaccinated or not, mask up or not, socially distance or be the people God made us to be. Tomorrow, it will be new battles. As we’ve seen, long ago it was eat the meat or just vegetables (Daniel), bow or don’t bow, even eat only clean foods or except what God has called clean. How do we know if something we are being forced or coerced to do is worth a fight like some of our Bible heroes, or if we should just go along? Are there times that Christians just went along without compromising who they were? We are called out of darkness, so how can we recognize the compromises that can pull us back into it?
Should we fight against everything the world wants us to do? Are there some things that are not worth a battle? Today it’s should we get vaccinated or not, mask up or not, socially distance or be the people God made us to be. Tomorrow, it will be new battles. As we’ve seen, long ago it was eat the meat or just vegetables (Daniel), bow or don’t bow, even eat only clean foods or except what God has called clean. How do we know if something we are being forced or coerced to do is worth a fight like some of our Bible heroes, or if we should just go along? Are there times that Christians just went along without compromising who they were? We are called out of darkness, so how can we recognize the compromises that can pull us back into it?
Do you belong to God? Most Christians would answer yes, but there is a event in the Old Testament that very clearly shows not all who feel they belong to God, actually do. How can you know for certain that you do belong to God? The word tells us that some religious leaders honored God with the lips, but their hearts were far from Him (Matthew 15:8).
We have looked at Numbers 16 before for the purpose of faithfulness and even to understand rebellion. Today we look at this chapter for what it teaches us about honoring God in our worship. What does God look for to see who are truly His?
Do you belong to God? Most Christians would answer yes, but there is a event in the Old Testament that very clearly shows not all who feel they belong to God, actually do. How can you know for certain that you do belong to God? The word tells us that some religious leaders honored God with the lips, but their hearts were far from Him (Matthew 15:8).
We have looked at Numbers 16 before for the purpose of faithfulness and even to understand rebellion. Today we look at this chapter for what it teaches us about honoring God in our worship. What does God look for to see who are truly His?
Just because we genuinely believe a thing does not make it true. To be genuine and passionate in worship must involve worshiping our God in Spirit and Truth!
Just because we genuinely believe a thing does not make it true. To be genuine and passionate in worship must involve worshiping our God in Spirit and Truth!
Passion is an important ingredient to anything that will become or is important to us. Good passions yield good things and bad passions bad. We look today at how passion affects our genuineness in worship as well as how we bring honor to God.
Passion is an important ingredient to anything that will become or is important to us. Good passions yield good things and bad passions bad. We look today at how passion affects our genuineness in worship as well as how we bring honor to God.
Looking at the encounter with worship of a golden image or face a fiery furnace, we look to see how false or insincere worship can affect the genuine worship we are called into.
Looking at the encounter with worship of a golden image or face a fiery furnace, we look to see how false or insincere worship can affect the genuine worship we are called into.
How can we make ourselves a genuine worshiper of God, nothing phony or fake? What things must I pursue because God commands it and what are more people or cultural driven?
How can we make ourselves a genuine worshiper of God, nothing phony or fake? What things must I pursue because God commands it and what are more people or cultural driven?
The way of God is not always extravagant. It may be very simple and our efforts to dress it up can alter it’s purpose. Pressing in to discover what God wants done over what we want to do or are willing to do will produce what God intended.
The way of God is not always extravagant. It may be very simple and our efforts to dress it up can alter it’s purpose. Pressing in to discover what God wants done over what we want to do or are willing to do will produce what God intended.
What happens once I obtain the promise of God? What will remain the same and what will be different? Knowing what is coming will help me understand how I should be responding. Get ready for it now!
What happens once I obtain the promise of God? What will remain the same and what will be different? Knowing what is coming will help me understand how I should be responding. Get ready for it now!
Who is really running the northern tribes? Is it the king or someone intimidating the king? Ishbosheth is a false king. God didn't pick him and even his own father Saul didn't, but Abner did. Who is Abner? Why does David almost join with Abner? What does all this have to do with honor and how I live my life!
Who is really running the northern tribes? Is it the king or someone intimidating the king? Ishbosheth is a false king. God didn't pick him and even his own father Saul didn't, but Abner did. Who is Abner? Why does David almost join with Abner? What does all this have to do with honor and how I live my life!
How would you handle having a promise God made you, through a prophet, waiting patiently for it, passing tests and refusing to act dishonorably to get what God said he was giving you, and even seeing it go to someone else? Have you had something promised in the word that you know is yours but it keeps alluding you? Is it your Fault? God’s Fault? Is there something you can do to help it get to you? Well, that’s what’s in store for us to look at in tomorrow’s service.
How would you handle having a promise God made you, through a prophet, waiting patiently for it, passing tests and refusing to act dishonorably to get what God said he was giving you, and even seeing it go to someone else? Have you had something promised in the word that you know is yours but it keeps alluding you? Is it your Fault? God’s Fault? Is there something you can do to help it get to you? Well, that’s what’s in store for us to look at in tomorrow’s service.
The things we do with little or no thought at times makes God cringe! If we learn the walk of honor we can get a glimpse of God's serious view toward the actions many people do with hardly a casual thought. It's not a question have we said or done such things; it's a matter of how can we see when we are doing them in time to stop and change our actions.
The things we do with little or no thought at times makes God cringe! If we learn the walk of honor we can get a glimpse of God's serious view toward the actions many people do with hardly a casual thought. It's not a question have we said or done such things; it's a matter of how can we see when we are doing them in time to stop and change our actions.
How should we deal with loss or sudden adversity if we are to maintain a life of honor? What should happen when that loss occurs because we did what we thought was right, but in the end it is obvious that we were not? And here’s a big question ... What is the difference in being confident that you are right and being arrogant? We get to all these questions and more in the service today
How should we deal with loss or sudden adversity if we are to maintain a life of honor? What should happen when that loss occurs because we did what we thought was right, but in the end it is obvious that we were not? And here’s a big question ... What is the difference in being confident that you are right and being arrogant? We get to all these questions and more in the service today
If you go through an identical test as you did not long ago, does it mean you failed the test? If you don’t go through it again does it mean you passed or even did great? We see that David goes through the same test he just went through. Why was this necessary? Did he do as well as the first time? Better? How can we tell?
If you go through an identical test as you did not long ago, does it mean you failed the test? If you don’t go through it again does it mean you passed or even did great? We see that David goes through the same test he just went through. Why was this necessary? Did he do as well as the first time? Better? How can we tell?
Is there something wrong with me if I keep sowing good, but still find I am reaping evil? This can get wearisome to us if that’s how we are perceiving our lives! We look at a narrative from the word today that doesn’t get a whole lot of attention (it’s been about 8 years since we last looked at it) but it shows what happens when good was sown, but a man described in a most unfaltering way scoffed at the good shown him and a lot of very bad stuff almost followed. What stopped it? When you see it you will understand more of why the enemy of our faith wants us to pursue selfish things instead of staying in the walk of honor.
Is there something wrong with me if I keep sowing good, but still find I am reaping evil? This can get wearisome to us if that’s how we are perceiving our lives! We look at a narrative from the word today that doesn’t get a whole lot of attention (it’s been about 8 years since we last looked at it) but it shows what happens when good was sown, but a man described in a most unfaltering way scoffed at the good shown him and a lot of very bad stuff almost followed. What stopped it? When you see it you will understand more of why the enemy of our faith wants us to pursue selfish things instead of staying in the walk of honor.
How many times have you heard the excuse well I am this way (fill in the blank) because of an issue in my family. Well today we look at if that is a valid excuse.
How can honorable people live amidst those of dishonor and still maintain their character and honor? We see how David did it in these two chapters today.
How can honorable people live amidst those of dishonor and still maintain their character and honor? We see how David did it in these two chapters today.
Is fervent prayer demonstrated by anyone else besides Elijah? Last week we did a word study on the verse and looked at how the words were used in the Bible to show you that what James has in mind here is not what some are practicing. So this week we look to see how this is actually demonstrated in the Word of God. I looked around for some information to help accomplish what I wanted to do tonight. What I found was a lot of confusion on these two verses in James 5:17-18. So tonight we will look at Elijah and others praying fervently, but also show you how these kind of confusing understandings come about. Knowing this will help confusion not set in on other issues.
Is fervent prayer demonstrated by anyone else besides Elijah? Last week we did a word study on the verse and looked at how the words were used in the Bible to show you that what James has in mind here is not what some are practicing. So this week we look to see how this is actually demonstrated in the Word of God. I looked around for some information to help accomplish what I wanted to do tonight. What I found was a lot of confusion on these two verses in James 5:17-18. So tonight we will look at Elijah and others praying fervently, but also show you how these kind of confusing understandings come about. Knowing this will help confusion not set in on other issues.
Could I be a person of honor but heading in a direction of dishonor? It is possible and it has happened to many people who thought they were right and justified in the directions they took. But we will see a path today that should leave no doubt as to the direction you are heading and what you can do if it’s the wrong one. We also look at how a person of honor rightly confronts people of dishonor.
Could I be a person of honor but heading in a direction of dishonor? It is possible and it has happened to many people who thought they were right and justified in the directions they took. But we will see a path today that should leave no doubt as to the direction you are heading and what you can do if it’s the wrong one. We also look at how a person of honor rightly confronts people of dishonor.
How do people of honor become people of dishonor, or pick up a spirit of dishonor? There is a process and if you know it you can stop yourself if you find you are on it. People can always go back, but the further down the road of dishonor one goes, the less they want to leave it. We follow the path of a man of honor as he changes to the road of dishonor. For him, he did not turn back.
How do people of honor become people of dishonor, or pick up a spirit of dishonor? There is a process and if you know it you can stop yourself if you find you are on it. People can always go back, but the further down the road of dishonor one goes, the less they want to leave it. We follow the path of a man of honor as he changes to the road of dishonor. For him, he did not turn back.
There are people of honor and people of dishonor. When your closest companions are made up of people of honor, your thoughts and actions will become more like theirs. The same is true if we have people of dishonor making up those closest to us. Today we are going to look at a man of honor who upon his first meeting with another condemned him with some very strong words, that were followed up by some very strong actions against him. Was this an act of honor, or an act of dishonor made by an honorable person? Have you ever wanted to tell someone off but didn't because you thought it would compromise you Christian testimony?
There are people of honor and people of dishonor. When your closest companions are made up of people of honor, your thoughts and actions will become more like theirs. The same is true if we have people of dishonor making up those closest to us. Today we are going to look at a man of honor who upon his first meeting with another condemned him with some very strong words, that were followed up by some very strong actions against him. Was this an act of honor, or an act of dishonor made by an honorable person? Have you ever wanted to tell someone off but didn't because you thought it would compromise you Christian testimony?
There is a difference between those who do honorable things and those who have a spirit of honor. So to a difference between those who do dishonorable things and those who walk in a spirit of dishonor. Today, we will look at what makes the difference.
There is a difference between those who do honorable things and those who have a spirit of honor. So to a difference between those who do dishonorable things and those who walk in a spirit of dishonor. Today, we will look at what makes the difference.
How do we develop and become the people of honor God desires us to be? We all know we should be that kind of person, but how do we get there. There is a lot of foolishness the people of this world follow after. I cannot explain all of it, but I received clarity in one area that always puzzled me and I’ll explain that in this service.
How do we develop and become the people of honor God desires us to be? We all know we should be that kind of person, but how do we get there. There is a lot of foolishness the people of this world follow after. I cannot explain all of it, but I received clarity in one area that always puzzled me and I’ll explain that in this service.
How do I honor God? Many think they are honoring God and the things of God, but when we see what the Bible teaches honor is to God we may find we are actually honoring something else. When I began pondering this series I came to see that though our faith put us in a place to receive the favor of God and men, walking in dishonor can drive it away. Through this series we will how this is and how we can change it.
Honor affects our worship, prayers, relationships, understanding, and so much more. We have the children in the service this Sunday and there are a few special aspects just for them, but I think all will enjoy.
Here is a question to ponder before you get here this morning. Matthew 5:44 tells us to “...Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;” So, how would you think we are to respond to those who dishonor us?
How do I honor God? Many think they are honoring God and the things of God, but when we see what the Bible teaches honor is to God we may find we are actually honoring something else. When I began pondering this series I came to see that though our faith put us in a place to receive the favor of God and men, walking in dishonor can drive it away. Through this series we will how this is and how we can change it.
Honor affects our worship, prayers, relationships, understanding, and so much more. We have the children in the service this Sunday and there are a few special aspects just for them, but I think all will enjoy.
Here is a question to ponder before you get here this morning. Matthew 5:44 tells us to “...Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;” So, how would you think we are to respond to those who dishonor us?
In order to understand how tongues is used in the church we also must know how it operates outside the church and in our own lives. Misunderstandings in these areas send us down a wrong road and open us up to misuse this wonderful gift. Children and adults alike will benefit in knowing what praying and speaking in tongues is and what it does, and we will look at this in the morning service, as we conclude this series on Gifts and Operations.
In order to understand how tongues is used in the church we also must know how it operates outside the church and in our own lives. Misunderstandings in these areas send us down a wrong road and open us up to misuse this wonderful gift. Children and adults alike will benefit in knowing what praying and speaking in tongues is and what it does, and we will look at this in the morning service, as we conclude this series on Gifts and Operations.
What is the Gift of faith, how does it differ from the day to day faith we operate in, and can I really function in this gift, or is it just for a few? We look at all these questions and more as we take on the last of the power gifts.
What is the Gift of faith, how does it differ from the day to day faith we operate in, and can I really function in this gift, or is it just for a few? We look at all these questions and more as we take on the last of the power gifts.
There are almost 2 dozen scriptures that tell us God raised Jesus from the dead, so we know who did it but how did He bring about this miracle? Did God work through those on the earth, use a gift of the Spirit like working of miracles or gift of faith, or did He step in and alter the affairs of the earth without going through men at all?
If God just stepped in on this greatest of all miracles that also had the most profound affect upon the race of mankind, is there a way to get God to do this again to change things going on in our lives? If God worked through those on the earth, who was believing for or being used to bring this miracle about? Seems like we ought to know the answer to this question, though I can’t remember even thinking of this before! Join in this Resurrection Sunday morning as we look in the scriptures for the answer and how it can change your life.
There are almost 2 dozen scriptures that tell us God raised Jesus from the dead, so we know who did it but how did He bring about this miracle? Did God work through those on the earth, use a gift of the Spirit like working of miracles or gift of faith, or did He step in and alter the affairs of the earth without going through men at all?
If God just stepped in on this greatest of all miracles that also had the most profound affect upon the race of mankind, is there a way to get God to do this again to change things going on in our lives? If God worked through those on the earth, who was believing for or being used to bring this miracle about? Seems like we ought to know the answer to this question, though I can’t remember even thinking of this before! Join in this Resurrection Sunday morning as we look in the scriptures for the answer and how it can change your life.
We all want our lives to have significance, but so many feel we have lived an insignificant life! Add to this the kingdom of darkness is constantly feeding our feelings of insignificance and low self worth and it’s a battle to see ourselves as the word of God describes; filled with power, joy, love, purpose, and so much more.
When Jesus went to the cross we know He fulfilled His life’s purpose, but He did so much along the way too. Though He died mostly alone with many of those He helped making up the crowd watching or hurling verbal abuses, none of us would look at His life in anything but a positive light. So how can we look at our life with the same positivity?
You life is probably more significant than you can see and tonight at our Good Friday service, we will look at how we can view our lives this way along with how you can make sure it has the impact you desire.
We all want our lives to have significance, but so many feel we have lived an insignificant life! Add to this the kingdom of darkness is constantly feeding our feelings of insignificance and low self worth and it’s a battle to see ourselves as the word of God describes; filled with power, joy, love, purpose, and so much more.
When Jesus went to the cross we know He fulfilled His life’s purpose, but He did so much along the way too. Though He died mostly alone with many of those He helped making up the crowd watching or hurling verbal abuses, none of us would look at His life in anything but a positive light. So how can we look at our life with the same positivity?
You life is probably more significant than you can see and tonight at our Good Friday service, we will look at how we can view our lives this way along with how you can make sure it has the impact you desire.
How does the working of miracles differ from gifts of healings? Is a miracle better, more powerful, or greater in any way? What if I need one? We hope to answer these questions about this spiritual gift. I think God's purpose is to use this gift more but is restricted by what we expect this gift is.
How does the working of miracles differ from gifts of healings? Is a miracle better, more powerful, or greater in any way? What if I need one? We hope to answer these questions about this spiritual gift. I think God's purpose is to use this gift more but is restricted by what we expect this gift is.
When the Bible tells us to “be” or “not be” something, how do I know if I am in the state of being that I’m told to “be”? We are taking a break from our study on the gifts to look more at a topic we dipped into in this past Wednesday night’s service that generated some interest. Specifically, how do I know if I am “troubled” or “afraid?” If you were asked “are you troubled?” Our answers would probably vary. What scripture would you go to that shows you what troubled or afraid is? Anytime there is not absolute certainty on a topic, opinions will vary and this leaves room for the enemy to sow wrong doctrine and build false expectations. My hope is that when we are finished today you can know exactly how God defines a troubled or fearful person.
When the Bible tells us to “be” or “not be” something, how do I know if I am in the state of being that I’m told to “be”? We are taking a break from our study on the gifts to look more at a topic we dipped into in this past Wednesday night’s service that generated some interest. Specifically, how do I know if I am “troubled” or “afraid?” If you were asked “are you troubled?” Our answers would probably vary. What scripture would you go to that shows you what troubled or afraid is? Anytime there is not absolute certainty on a topic, opinions will vary and this leaves room for the enemy to sow wrong doctrine and build false expectations. My hope is that when we are finished today you can know exactly how God defines a troubled or fearful person.
The children are in the service today, so we are going to do a combined continuation of our series on the gifts with something that will also appeal to their interests. We are going to look at the full story of an encounter between a woman and Elisha that involved both a gift of healing and miracles. We haven’t looked at this full narrative in 2 Kings 4 for about 6 years, but we have referred to a few parts of it in recent weeks. Do you know the difference between the working of miracles and a gift of healing in operation? When is a healing seen as a miracle? Is it better to work in the gift of the working of miracles instead of the gifts of healings?
The children are in the service today, so we are going to do a combined continuation of our series on the gifts with something that will also appeal to their interests. We are going to look at the full story of an encounter between a woman and Elisha that involved both a gift of healing and miracles. We haven’t looked at this full narrative in 2 Kings 4 for about 6 years, but we have referred to a few parts of it in recent weeks. Do you know the difference between the working of miracles and a gift of healing in operation? When is a healing seen as a miracle? Is it better to work in the gift of the working of miracles instead of the gifts of healings?
How can I know if I have a gift of healing, why is this gift plural, and how does it differ from the laying on of hands or anointing with oil? We will look at Bible examples of this gift in action. Could you have this gift and not realize it? How can you find out?
How can I know if I have a gift of healing, why is this gift plural, and how does it differ from the laying on of hands or anointing with oil? We will look at Bible examples of this gift in action. Could you have this gift and not realize it? How can you find out?
How can the word of wisdom be used to better my life and the life of those around me through the ministry of this gift? We will look at how it was used in both the Old and New Testaments to learn how I can recognize this gift in action. As with all gifts, as my faith grows I will move into deeper manifestations of this gift. How spiritual do I have to be before I can move in this gift and what kind of manifestations can I expect today?
Among those examples is a very puzzling one in Genesis 9 when Noah wakes up from being drunk and speaks a blessing on two sons, but a curse of servanthood on his youngest Ham, the one who saw him naked.
Why does Ham bear a penalty for something that Noah's wrong doing created? Many have tried to explain this passage by inserting things into the text or even coming out with explanations of slavery. We will look at how or if any of these fit the passage, why this is in scripture to begin with, and what light this sheds on the gift of the Word of Wisdom.
How can the word of wisdom be used to better my life and the life of those around me through the ministry of this gift? We will look at how it was used in both the Old and New Testaments to learn how I can recognize this gift in action. As with all gifts, as my faith grows I will move into deeper manifestations of this gift. How spiritual do I have to be before I can move in this gift and what kind of manifestations can I expect today?
Among those examples is a very puzzling one in Genesis 9 when Noah wakes up from being drunk and speaks a blessing on two sons, but a curse of servanthood on his youngest Ham, the one who saw him naked.
Why does Ham bear a penalty for something that Noah's wrong doing created? Many have tried to explain this passage by inserting things into the text or even coming out with explanations of slavery. We will look at how or if any of these fit the passage, why this is in scripture to begin with, and what light this sheds on the gift of the Word of Wisdom.
What is the Word of Knowledge, of is it used by God in the church, and who can be used in this gift? As with all the gifts, it’s purpose is unique and without it in operation much would be lost in what God plans to do. Rest assured it has not and will not go away!
What is the Word of Knowledge, of is it used by God in the church, and who can be used in this gift? As with all the gifts, it’s purpose is unique and without it in operation much would be lost in what God plans to do. Rest assured it has not and will not go away!
What is the role of the Evangelist as one of the 5-fold ministry gifts? How are they unique from the other 4 ministries? Once I have been evangelized, does an evangelist have any benefit for me as a believer? We will answer these and other questions about the evangelist ministry, as well as the apostle and teacher.
What is the role of the Evangelist as one of the 5-fold ministry gifts? How are they unique from the other 4 ministries? Once I have been evangelized, does an evangelist have any benefit for me as a believer? We will answer these and other questions about the evangelist ministry, as well as the apostle and teacher.
How can we solve a problem with the same level of understanding that created it? Though most hear this and would agree, especially from a Biblical point of view, yet so often we find ourselves doing this very thing!
We were going to move onto the role of the Evangelist in our study of the 5-fold ministry gifts, but the snow has caused many to be staying home today and those children that are here will be in the service, so I wanted to get into something that would get all audiences better.
Super Church has been going over some team characteristics and there is a story in the Bible that I had on my list when we were studying the ministry of the prophet, but didn't get to it, so we will today. Three of the team traits the children have learned about are in this story, along with how to solve and not to solve problems in your life.
How can we solve a problem with the same level of understanding that created it? Though most hear this and would agree, especially from a Biblical point of view, yet so often we find ourselves doing this very thing!
We were going to move onto the role of the Evangelist in our study of the 5-fold ministry gifts, but the snow has caused many to be staying home today and those children that are here will be in the service, so I wanted to get into something that would get all audiences better.
Super Church has been going over some team characteristics and there is a story in the Bible that I had on my list when we were studying the ministry of the prophet, but didn't get to it, so we will today. Three of the team traits the children have learned about are in this story, along with how to solve and not to solve problems in your life.
How is a pastor supposed to “shepherd” the church? Not understanding this role causes pastors to not do what is assigned and congregations to have expectations that pull pastors out of their God assigned duties. If the pastor is not being the shepherd God desires, the church is vulnerable to attack from the enemy (wolves.) How do those not called to be pastors become pastors? How can I get the most from my pastor?
How is a pastor supposed to “shepherd” the church? Not understanding this role causes pastors to not do what is assigned and congregations to have expectations that pull pastors out of their God assigned duties. If the pastor is not being the shepherd God desires, the church is vulnerable to attack from the enemy (wolves.) How do those not called to be pastors become pastors? How can I get the most from my pastor?
Much has been going on in the arena of opinions as to how we should pray for "kings and all who are in authority," so we are going to spend today to see exactly what scripture tells us to do so that we do it and not what we think it says. There is no blessing on doing things our way, but there is following God's way. In order to follow it, we must understand it. We are going to look at a time in Israel's history where leadership was in question, plans were drawn up, sides were taken, and prayers were made. This has much to teach us about how we conduct ourselves now. My focus is what went on in the Word of God, what was God's view of it as well as people's, and how were prayers made. We will also look at the New Testament verses that tell us to pray for our leaders to see what exactly we are told to do.
Armed with understanding from these verses I trust we all can make good decisions on how and what to pray for our leaders.
Much has been going on in the arena of opinions as to how we should pray for "kings and all who are in authority," so we are going to spend today to see exactly what scripture tells us to do so that we do it and not what we think it says. There is no blessing on doing things our way, but there is following God's way. In order to follow it, we must understand it. We are going to look at a time in Israel's history where leadership was in question, plans were drawn up, sides were taken, and prayers were made. This has much to teach us about how we conduct ourselves now. My focus is what went on in the Word of God, what was God's view of it as well as people's, and how were prayers made. We will also look at the New Testament verses that tell us to pray for our leaders to see what exactly we are told to do.
Armed with understanding from these verses I trust we all can make good decisions on how and what to pray for our leaders.
What is the purpose of the ministry of the pastor? What are the God assigned responsibilities and duties of the role, and how does that compare with what society expects? How am I to receive from a pastor? It probably doesn't just happen or there would be more mature Christians? What does the enemy do to get pastors to not do what God assigned them? So much more will be answered as we look again at the ministry of the pastor.
What is the purpose of the ministry of the pastor? What are the God assigned responsibilities and duties of the role, and how does that compare with what society expects? How am I to receive from a pastor? It probably doesn't just happen or there would be more mature Christians? What does the enemy do to get pastors to not do what God assigned them? So much more will be answered as we look again at the ministry of the pastor.
Why is important for a believer who is not a pastor, to know what a pastor is commissioned to do and what are his biblical responsibilities? First, as with anything that is God given, the expectations have become corrupted and people in church expect their pastor to live up to a man made list of duties. These seem good, but they are not what God told them to do, so by doing them the things commissioned are ignored or given a lesser place and the church suffers. Second, the pastors pick up a burden that God didn’t give them, so it’s heavy and laborious and wears out the person standing in the office. Third, if those who make up the church know what to expect from the pastor, they will know better what and how to receive what God has purposed.
Why is important for a believer who is not a pastor, to know what a pastor is commissioned to do and what are his biblical responsibilities? First, as with anything that is God given, the expectations have become corrupted and people in church expect their pastor to live up to a man made list of duties. These seem good, but they are not what God told them to do, so by doing them the things commissioned are ignored or given a lesser place and the church suffers. Second, the pastors pick up a burden that God didn’t give them, so it’s heavy and laborious and wears out the person standing in the office. Third, if those who make up the church know what to expect from the pastor, they will know better what and how to receive what God has purposed.
God has His purposes and He assigns them to people to accomplish His will. We look at the role of the prophet's ministry in His purposes, what happens when those purposes are not fulfilled, what becomes those who pick up a purpose not assigned, and what of those who serve the one given the purpose.
At times, God put's "ifs" in some of His prophetic words, and though "ifs" imply some uncertainty, there is no uncertainty to the things God speaks.
God has His purposes and He assigns them to people to accomplish His will. We look at the role of the prophet's ministry in His purposes, what happens when those purposes are not fulfilled, what becomes those who pick up a purpose not assigned, and what of those who serve the one given the purpose.
At times, God put's "ifs" in some of His prophetic words, and though "ifs" imply some uncertainty, there is no uncertainty to the things God speaks.
There will always be signs around us. For those who hear the voice of God through His word and His prophets, they will see the events of the day differently than those who cannot or refuse to hear and submit to what God speaks. We have some things to finish up from last weeks look at Micaiah and the word he gave, but then we will look at another rejection of God’s voice and what it produced in them. Once again, there is a pattern to those who reject the true for the false.
There will always be signs around us. For those who hear the voice of God through His word and His prophets, they will see the events of the day differently than those who cannot or refuse to hear and submit to what God speaks. We have some things to finish up from last weeks look at Micaiah and the word he gave, but then we will look at another rejection of God’s voice and what it produced in them. Once again, there is a pattern to those who reject the true for the false.
This is our Christmas Eve Candle Light service. Along with the Christmas Carols, there is a singing duet, a special presentation, a message from pastor Steve on a well known but not always understood Messianic prophecy, ending with our annual candle light and carol sing.
There is a striking difference between prophets of God and false prophets. It is a distinction that is not learned through what is taught in scripture, but one that you will clearly see in demonstration. Once you see this, there is teaching in the word to back it up but without seeing the demonstration it could easily be missed.
Seeing this could have great application to our modern Christian life in discerning what is true and what is false; what is of God and what is not. In the main example we look at today, what is false will try and pass itself off as being from God, but how true would this have looked to those living at the time? Were they worshipers of idols and God? Did they see God as the true God?
There is a striking difference between prophets of God and false prophets. It is a distinction that is not learned through what is taught in scripture, but one that you will clearly see in demonstration. Once you see this, there is teaching in the word to back it up but without seeing the demonstration it could easily be missed.
Seeing this could have great application to our modern Christian life in discerning what is true and what is false; what is of God and what is not. In the main example we look at today, what is false will try and pass itself off as being from God, but how true would this have looked to those living at the time? Were they worshipers of idols and God? Did they see God as the true God?
In this Sunday morning service we look at a passage that has over 5 different prophetic words given by three prophets, all regarding one crisis that the nation of Israel faced. Some were yielded to, one not at all, and another only partially.
What happens to those who disobey or disbelieve the word of God spoken by His prophets? It's not just "bad things" or "walking in disobedience", there is something very specific that happens. You will see this in a number of passages. We will look at one in particular and refer to a few others.
In this Sunday morning service we look at a passage that has over 5 different prophetic words given by three prophets, all regarding one crisis that the nation of Israel faced. Some were yielded to, one not at all, and another only partially.
What happens to those who disobey or disbelieve the word of God spoken by His prophets? It's not just "bad things" or "walking in disobedience", there is something very specific that happens. You will see this in a number of passages. We will look at one in particular and refer to a few others.
The prophet is a gift from God to give us His perspective to a situation, crisis, decision, or whatever we face in life that God decides to speak to. That perspective is often very different from the one we have. What does God expect us to do in response to a message He gives through a prophet?
The Word tells us to believe His prophets so we can prosper (flourish or succeed in the things spoken about), so what constitutes us believing? To understanding this we are going to look at a crisis that came up, prayer was made, and a word sent. What was in the word and what was not in the word are consistent with what we looked at last week that a prophet should speak. The people of Israel responded and a great victory was enjoyed, instead of the doom it looked like was coming. What did they do in response to the word from God and what can we learn from it?
The prophet is a gift from God to give us His perspective to a situation, crisis, decision, or whatever we face in life that God decides to speak to. That perspective is often very different from the one we have. What does God expect us to do in response to a message He gives through a prophet?
The Word tells us to believe His prophets so we can prosper (flourish or succeed in the things spoken about), so what constitutes us believing? To understanding this we are going to look at a crisis that came up, prayer was made, and a word sent. What was in the word and what was not in the word are consistent with what we looked at last week that a prophet should speak. The people of Israel responded and a great victory was enjoyed, instead of the doom it looked like was coming. What did they do in response to the word from God and what can we learn from it?
How does listening to the words God gives to a prophet bring us to prosper, as the scripture says in 2 Chronicles 20:20? What is it that we must do to be in a place for this to happen? To uncover this I will be sharing with you what I have learned from my recent and most extensive study on this ministry.
We know from the recent study of Ezekiel that hearing prophesies on both sides of an issue (one says it is of God, the other not) is not new, but we are expected to discern the right from the wrong. So much to share on this, but I will save it for this mornings service. I doubt I will get it all in, but am willing to go another week if you all are. Looking forward to your input and comments after the dust settles today.
How does listening to the words God gives to a prophet bring us to prosper, as the scripture says in 2 Chronicles 20:20? What is it that we must do to be in a place for this to happen? To uncover this I will be sharing with you what I have learned from my recent and most extensive study on this ministry.
We know from the recent study of Ezekiel that hearing prophesies on both sides of an issue (one says it is of God, the other not) is not new, but we are expected to discern the right from the wrong. So much to share on this, but I will save it for this mornings service. I doubt I will get it all in, but am willing to go another week if you all are. Looking forward to your input and comments after the dust settles today.
What exactly is the gift of Discerning of Spirits? It is only mentioned once in scripture, so how necessary is it for today and how can we know what it is, what it's not, and if we operate in it?
What exactly is the gift of Discerning of Spirits? It is only mentioned once in scripture, so how necessary is it for today and how can we know what it is, what it's not, and if we operate in it?
Prophecy has been used in the word of God to instruct believers about what is going on around them, how God views their responses, and what they could do to improve. Is this something we should pursue in the simple gift of prophecy? What is the difference between being instructed on what we should do and being lead by prophecy?
Prophecy has been used in the word of God to instruct believers about what is going on around them, how God views their responses, and what they could do to improve. Is this something we should pursue in the simple gift of prophecy? What is the difference between being instructed on what we should do and being lead by prophecy?
Sometimes a word of prophecy will call out sin. In this example with the church at Pergamos, There were those who held to the faith even when facing death, but there were also those who compromised to fit in with the evil world around them and avoid the persecution. As we look at this word to the church we want to see principles in the giving of prophecy as well as in the receiving.
This word was almost certainly received by some with great excitement and joy that God knew their situation and what they were going through. But there are others who would find reasons to dismiss this word and count it as false and not authentically from God. How can we be sure we are receiving a word of truth and not one that is from a false prophet?
What side do you think you would have come down on if you were in Pergamos in John's day? There is a self test you can do that will help you know for sure and we'll show you what that is.
Sometimes a word of prophecy will call out sin. In this example with the church at Pergamos, There were those who held to the faith even when facing death, but there were also those who compromised to fit in with the evil world around them and avoid the persecution. As we look at this word to the church we want to see principles in the giving of prophecy as well as in the receiving.
This word was almost certainly received by some with great excitement and joy that God knew their situation and what they were going through. But there are others who would find reasons to dismiss this word and count it as false and not authentically from God. How can we be sure we are receiving a word of truth and not one that is from a false prophet?
What side do you think you would have come down on if you were in Pergamos in John's day? There is a self test you can do that will help you know for sure and we'll show you what that is.
We continue to look at flowing in the gift of prophecy this morning, in particular prophecy that corrects. This occurs a number of times in the Bible and we go back to the words to the 7 churches, with the church of Thyatira. We will look at the correction given, how it pertains to us, and then what is often omitted when correction is given in the church today.
We continue to look at flowing in the gift of prophecy this morning, in particular prophecy that corrects. This occurs a number of times in the Bible and we go back to the words to the 7 churches, with the church of Thyatira. We will look at the correction given, how it pertains to us, and then what is often omitted when correction is given in the church today.
It's best to have an example to follow when we try and pattern our behavior in a way the Word of God teaches. Most examples of prophecy in the Bible contain revelation knowledge of things past or things future, but the simple gift of prophecy does not. It took me a little while but I found one that is a close to the simple gift of prophecy as I could find, so lets look into this and use it as our example to follow.
It's best to have an example to follow when we try and pattern our behavior in a way the Word of God teaches. Most examples of prophecy in the Bible contain revelation knowledge of things past or things future, but the simple gift of prophecy does not. It took me a little while but I found one that is a close to the simple gift of prophecy as I could find, so lets look into this and use it as our example to follow.
The gift of prophesy is our focus today, as we look at what the Word of God says it is and how you can walk in this gift regularly. As Paul said, "Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy." (1 Corinthians 14:1)
The gift of prophesy is our focus today, as we look at what the Word of God says it is and how you can walk in this gift regularly. As Paul said, "Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy." (1 Corinthians 14:1)
We embark on the gifts of the Spirit, what they are, how to operate in them, and very importantly, how to use them in and outside of church. As we get into this series please leave or send any questions you might have. Paul didn’t want the saints to be ignorant so if you are unsure about something, ask and we will get into it.
We embark on the gifts of the Spirit, what they are, how to operate in them, and very importantly, how to use them in and outside of church. As we get into this series please leave or send any questions you might have. Paul didn’t want the saints to be ignorant so if you are unsure about something, ask and we will get into it.
This morning we finish our series on Boundaries and we are going to do this with something I don't often do. You will have to tune in or be here to see what that is. From the time we started this last year I knew this is where we would finish.
This morning we finish our series on Boundaries and we are going to do this with something I don't often do. You will have to tune in or be here to see what that is. From the time we started this last year I knew this is where we would finish.
Can we pray and ask for something outside of our boundaries and be empowered to do it? If so, does it mean that our boundaries have been expanded? What does this say about why it might have been out of reach before? Sometimes people ask for things in prayer and set themselves up for failure. The enemy loves to entice into such prayers as they have a very negative affect on our faith.
Can we pray and ask for something outside of our boundaries and be empowered to do it? If so, does it mean that our boundaries have been expanded? What does this say about why it might have been out of reach before? Sometimes people ask for things in prayer and set themselves up for failure. The enemy loves to entice into such prayers as they have a very negative affect on our faith.
What causes God to do signs and wonders? How are signs different from miracles and where do acts of faith fit in? There is a story in the Old Testament about a man of God sent on a mission, with very specific parameters, that demonstrates some important truths about signs and miracles.
What causes God to do signs and wonders? How are signs different from miracles and where do acts of faith fit in? There is a story in the Old Testament about a man of God sent on a mission, with very specific parameters, that demonstrates some important truths about signs and miracles.
It’s easy to understand how those who don’t love or honor God disobey His will, but what would cause those who do to go against what God says He wants? There is a story in the Bible that shows us how this happens. When we go outside of or against what we know the will of God is, we will also go outside the boundaries that God set for us. The goal of the kingdom of darkness is to get those on God’s side to go against the kingdom of light, all while thinking they are doing what is best for the kingdom. This not only dishonors God and works against His kingdom, but we will actually find ourselves partnering with darkness. For all those who wonder, how can people who live in the peace of the millennium kingdom be turned against Jesus at the end, you will get an understanding through this account. The Word makes it very clear!
It’s easy to understand how those who don’t love or honor God disobey His will, but what would cause those who do to go against what God says He wants? There is a story in the Bible that shows us how this happens. When we go outside of or against what we know the will of God is, we will also go outside the boundaries that God set for us. The goal of the kingdom of darkness is to get those on God’s side to go against the kingdom of light, all while thinking they are doing what is best for the kingdom. This not only dishonors God and works against His kingdom, but we will actually find ourselves partnering with darkness. For all those who wonder, how can people who live in the peace of the millennium kingdom be turned against Jesus at the end, you will get an understanding through this account. The Word makes it very clear!
There is a man in the Old Testament who thought there were wrongful deaths that he attributed to one person, and he thought that person should die. It didn't matter that the person accused was not near the scene and had nothing to do with the deaths, as the facts did not sway this man. When given an opportunity, he was able to act out this anger. He operated way outside of his boundaries and caused another to withdraw from his. Who is this man and how does the story end?
It all came down to one question the man accused needed an answer for from God. That answer can help you as well!
There is a man in the Old Testament who thought there were wrongful deaths that he attributed to one person, and he thought that person should die. It didn't matter that the person accused was not near the scene and had nothing to do with the deaths, as the facts did not sway this man. When given an opportunity, he was able to act out this anger. He operated way outside of his boundaries and caused another to withdraw from his. Who is this man and how does the story end?
It all came down to one question the man accused needed an answer for from God. That answer can help you as well!
There is a man in the Old Testament who did not let his body stop him from believing that God would do what he said he would do. Now most Christians would think of Abraham when we hear that description, but there is another that we will look at today. While others saw the promise of God through a veil, this man would not have any part of that and did things at near a hundred years old that most would think possible.
There is a man in the Old Testament who did not let his body stop him from believing that God would do what he said he would do. Now most Christians would think of Abraham when we hear that description, but there is another that we will look at today. While others saw the promise of God through a veil, this man would not have any part of that and did things at near a hundred years old that most would think possible.
Veils will have an affect in our lives, our spiriutal growth, and effectiveness. Moses had a veil, Paul tells us that so does Israel, and teaches us the affect it has on our spiritual lives. How can you know if you have a veil or if you are see things clearly?
Veils will have an affect in our lives, our spiriutal growth, and effectiveness. Moses had a veil, Paul tells us that so does Israel, and teaches us the affect it has on our spiritual lives. How can you know if you have a veil or if you are see things clearly?
After last Sunday's service I had a conversation that took my thoughts to another story of the changes that occurred in Moses to shape him into the man God needed to fulfill his call and do all that was within his sphere (or boundaries.) What we learn from him could help you fulfill your call too!
After last Sunday's service I had a conversation that took my thoughts to another story of the changes that occurred in Moses to shape him into the man God needed to fulfill his call and do all that was within his sphere (or boundaries.) What we learn from him could help you fulfill your call too!
Have you ever felt trapped in your Christian walk? Like the enemy has you boxed in with a problem or situation that you can't seem to get free from? It might be something physical, or mental, even financial, but something is keeping you from moving into the territory or boundaries God has given to you. You think 'If I could just get free of this, I could do what I know God wants me to.'
Well, as we are nearing the end of this series we are going back to the encounter that we began with, as we continue to look at the Moses. We jump to Exodus 14 to look at some aspects of the story we didn't get into before.
Have you ever felt trapped in your Christian walk? Like the enemy has you boxed in with a problem or situation that you can't seem to get free from? It might be something physical, or mental, even financial, but something is keeping you from moving into the territory or boundaries God has given to you. You think 'If I could just get free of this, I could do what I know God wants me to.'
Well, as we are nearing the end of this series we are going back to the encounter that we began with, as we continue to look at the Moses. We jump to Exodus 14 to look at some aspects of the story we didn't get into before.
Yes, as the title indicates you can lose everything you have, and that’s what the enemy wants. But by learning these principles from the Word of God you can keep what you have and even gain more. We once again look to Pharaoh for this along with the plagues God sends upon Egypt.
Yes, as the title indicates you can lose everything you have, and that’s what the enemy wants. But by learning these principles from the Word of God you can keep what you have and even gain more. We once again look to Pharaoh for this along with the plagues God sends upon Egypt.
How do we go from a place of having faith in God's word to us, to doubting that it came from God at all, or that it will actually change things? Christians often have their focus changed from the territory God gave them to operate in, to one they are driven to through doubt and unbelief. This morning we look at how to overcome it.
How do we go from a place of having faith in God's word to us, to doubting that it came from God at all, or that it will actually change things? Christians often have their focus changed from the territory God gave them to operate in, to one they are driven to through doubt and unbelief. This morning we look at how to overcome it.
What was it about Moses that made God select him over all the other Hebrew children? Was it just because he was called? Did the call make him special? Are some people just destined for greater things? Moses’ life can teach us some things about boundaries and we will look at these truths.
What was it about Moses that made God select him over all the other Hebrew children? Was it just because he was called? Did the call make him special? Are some people just destined for greater things? Moses’ life can teach us some things about boundaries and we will look at these truths.
Daniel fasted as he prayed and saught an answer from the Lord. The word tells us he prayed with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. Do we need to do this when we seek after an answer from God? Does this move God to answer us?
Daniel fasted as he prayed and saught an answer from the Lord. The word tells us he prayed with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. Do we need to do this when we seek after an answer from God? Does this move God to answer us?
Knowing how to pray like Jesus prayed in the garden will help us to keep from temptation. If we just need to simply pray, fewer people would be entering into temptation. Since so many of us believers are, there must be more to learn, so we look to the words of Jesus to give us light.
Knowing how to pray like Jesus prayed in the garden will help us to keep from temptation. If we just need to simply pray, fewer people would be entering into temptation. Since so many of us believers are, there must be more to learn, so we look to the words of Jesus to give us light.
What does Jesus mean when He says "watch and pray that you don't enter into temptation." A few weeks ago we began to take this up and we need to get back and finish. Someone sent in a question on this and I do want to get to it.
Going back to the parable of the sower, if I don't press in to understand I will not reach the harvest intended from the seed. Understanding something of what watching is, will not help me if it's not what Jesus intended. In the same way, just praying but not in the way Jesus intends will not bring the right results.
What does Jesus mean when He says "watch and pray that you don't enter into temptation." A few weeks ago we began to take this up and we need to get back and finish. Someone sent in a question on this and I do want to get to it.
Going back to the parable of the sower, if I don't press in to understand I will not reach the harvest intended from the seed. Understanding something of what watching is, will not help me if it's not what Jesus intended. In the same way, just praying but not in the way Jesus intends will not bring the right results.
Does the seed have dominion over the soil or does the soil have dominion over the seed? It seems from Jesus parable that the soil has influence on what the seed becomes, either fruitful or not fruitful. Looking at nature a seed becomes what it is programed to be; corn seed will always become a corn plant and will extract what nutrients it needs from the soil. So, we are back at the parable of the sower to start today, but then on to some other scriptures to help us understand the answer to this question, and how we can become more productive with our faith in God’s word.
Does the seed have dominion over the soil or does the soil have dominion over the seed? It seems from Jesus parable that the soil has influence on what the seed becomes, either fruitful or not fruitful. Looking at nature a seed becomes what it is programed to be; corn seed will always become a corn plant and will extract what nutrients it needs from the soil. So, we are back at the parable of the sower to start today, but then on to some other scriptures to help us understand the answer to this question, and how we can become more productive with our faith in God’s word.
How do we sow good seeds for the things we need a harvest for? Jesus explained the parable of the sower to the disciples and explained each of the four soils, but didn't tell them much about the sower. We won't be looking at the soil types this morning but our fucus will be on the sower and how fasting can bring in a better harvest for the seeds we sow. We will also look at how Jesus operated in this principle.
How do we sow good seeds for the things we need a harvest for? Jesus explained the parable of the sower to the disciples and explained each of the four soils, but didn't tell them much about the sower. We won't be looking at the soil types this morning but our fucus will be on the sower and how fasting can bring in a better harvest for the seeds we sow. We will also look at how Jesus operated in this principle.
Did Jesus come to bring division as this verse states? Is all the division in our country a result of what He wants? Is God for division or unity? As we continue to read through the New Testament we came to Matthew 10 this week, and some verses in the chapter caused me to have great desire to ponder them further. The context of Jesus statement on division will bring great clarity to you on what Jesus is asking from you.
Did Jesus come to bring division as this verse states? Is all the division in our country a result of what He wants? Is God for division or unity? As we continue to read through the New Testament we came to Matthew 10 this week, and some verses in the chapter caused me to have great desire to ponder them further. The context of Jesus statement on division will bring great clarity to you on what Jesus is asking from you.
This message is from Faith Life Church with Pastor Keith Moore. His travels around the world ministering gave him some experiences I've not had with racism, and he teams it up with what God has spoken to him and taught him in the Word of God. I don't post many services here from other places, but this is sure worth the listen!
When we follow after a life of prayer and fasting, God's peace and a great calm will be upon our life. Learn how to make that happen as we take on a story where both of these things were missing in the majority, but present in a few.
When we follow after a life of prayer and fasting, God's peace and a great calm will be upon our life. Learn how to make that happen as we take on a story where both of these things were missing in the majority, but present in a few.
How do we get past that lingering doubt in us that often we can’t even tell is working against our faith? We will be in three different passages today, but our main one is Mark 14:32-42. There are three key words that will help us understand how to gain our break through so we can reign in this life! Also, Jesus highlights a spiritual attitude that most of us pursue. In fact, we put a lot of effort into it, but it is NOT helping us obtain the goal. Find out what it is and how you can stop squandering your efforts and expectations on something that won’t do what you think it will.
How do we get past that lingering doubt in us that often we can’t even tell is working against our faith? We will be in three different passages today, but our main one is Mark 14:32-42. There are three key words that will help us understand how to gain our break through so we can reign in this life! Also, Jesus highlights a spiritual attitude that most of us pursue. In fact, we put a lot of effort into it, but it is NOT helping us obtain the goal. Find out what it is and how you can stop squandering your efforts and expectations on something that won’t do what you think it will.
God may have given you tasks and roles that seem impossible to you, but He has also given you a way to accomplish the impossible. Today, we look at how fasting helps us handle the impossible and overcome what we have previously failed at.
God may have given you tasks and roles that seem impossible to you, but He has also given you a way to accomplish the impossible. Today, we look at how fasting helps us handle the impossible and overcome what we have previously failed at.
If you have had situations in your life that you have overcome through faith in God's word before for similar situations (finances, heath, etc.), but now you what you are facing seems to be beating you, make sure you tune in to the service today. We will be looking at the disciples who had this very thing happen to them, and Jesus taught them how to overcome it.
If you have had situations in your life that you have overcome through faith in God's word before for similar situations (finances, heath, etc.), but now you what you are facing seems to be beating you, make sure you tune in to the service today. We will be looking at the disciples who had this very thing happen to them, and Jesus taught them how to overcome it.
What happens when God asks you to do something that looks big to you? Do you find yourself taking inventory and deciding you don’t have what it takes to accomplish the task? In this morning’s service we look at a time when Jesus asked something of the disciples that look to them to be out of their reach, so they in turned made a request of Jesus to make them bigger so to speak.
What happens when God asks you to do something that looks big to you? Do you find yourself taking inventory and deciding you don’t have what it takes to accomplish the task? In this morning’s service we look at a time when Jesus asked something of the disciples that look to them to be out of their reach, so they in turned made a request of Jesus to make them bigger so to speak.
Some of my favorite passages to teach on are those teachings, healings, and parables of Jesus and we get to look at one of the shortest healing accounts I know of. Though it is short, it answers questions like “If God wants me healed, I will be” or “In God’s time, I will be healed” or “It must be God’s will if it continues.”
Some of my favorite passages to teach on are those teachings, healings, and parables of Jesus and we get to look at one of the shortest healing accounts I know of. Though it is short, it answers questions like “If God wants me healed, I will be” or “In God’s time, I will be healed” or “It must be God’s will if it continues.”
Our last week looking at assumption will have us comparing assumptions with presumption. There is a narrative from the Old Testament that shows better than any how easy it is to disobey what God tells us and also how much is against us to obey.
Our last week looking at assumption will have us comparing assumptions with presumption. There is a narrative from the Old Testament that shows better than any how easy it is to disobey what God tells us and also how much is against us to obey.
I didn’t pick this well know Biblical account because it related to anything going on today, but suddenly I see that it does. You see, there were people among the Israelites who were not satisfied with how things were, so they created a situation that seemed to demand urgent action and radical change. No surprise that the people went along with these changes even after the crises was revealed to be a hoax! Yes, this is in the Bible.
I didn’t pick this well know Biblical account because it related to anything going on today, but suddenly I see that it does. You see, there were people among the Israelites who were not satisfied with how things were, so they created a situation that seemed to demand urgent action and radical change. No surprise that the people went along with these changes even after the crises was revealed to be a hoax! Yes, this is in the Bible.
Inspiration or temptation. The difference between the two is not as great as we may like to think. How often people are tempted to do something great, unique, even exciting not by inspiration from God but a temptation to evil.
What does it mean when you “eye” someone? Haven’t you become suspicious of their motives? Dissatisfied with what or how they carry out their responsibilities? Of course we have reasons why, but those reasons can hide our own shortcomings, and then we never deal with them. Here’s the really bad side. When we “eye” others, we lose sight of the path we are to be on and wonder out of our boundaries. We look at an example this morning of someone this was disastrous for.
What does it mean when you “eye” someone? Haven’t you become suspicious of their motives? Dissatisfied with what or how they carry out their responsibilities? Of course we have reasons why, but those reasons can hide our own shortcomings, and then we never deal with them. Here’s the really bad side. When we “eye” others, we lose sight of the path we are to be on and wonder out of our boundaries. We look at an example this morning of someone this was disastrous for.
When a great man of faith has such difficulty following the word of the Lord to him, how much can we learn from his walk on how to bring ourselves into obedience? Four simple commands ... three complete failures, yet God kept working with him. It seems that in his disobedience some things didn’t flow in his life, but others did. Have you ever had the expectation that everything would be cut off until you were fully obedient?
When a great man of faith has such difficulty following the word of the Lord to him, how much can we learn from his walk on how to bring ourselves into obedience? Four simple commands ... three complete failures, yet God kept working with him. It seems that in his disobedience some things didn’t flow in his life, but others did. Have you ever had the expectation that everything would be cut off until you were fully obedient?
Continuing our look at how assumptions get us out of the boundaries we are to operate within, we look at a favorite story of many that also helps answer a question some of you all are asking: Can we take preventative precautions without being in fear?
Continuing our look at how assumptions get us out of the boundaries we are to operate within, we look at a favorite story of many that also helps answer a question some of you all are asking: Can we take preventative precautions without being in fear?
Whatever is not of faith is sin according to Romans 14:23. The enemy of our faith tries to get us into the area of assumptions, assuming a thing to be true but there can be no faith with it since it is not based on revelation or understanding of the things of God. We look at a passage from Mark 3 and 4 assumptions that lead to into thinking what is false is true and they base their words and actions on it.
Whatever is not of faith is sin according to Romans 14:23. The enemy of our faith tries to get us into the area of assumptions, assuming a thing to be true but there can be no faith with it since it is not based on revelation or understanding of the things of God. We look at a passage from Mark 3 and 4 assumptions that lead to into thinking what is false is true and they base their words and actions on it.
Three ways the enemy tries to get us off the path God has us on, away from the word He has given us, and into the place where he can defeat us. The first two were in the 3 prior weeks. This one we take on the third.
Three ways the enemy tries to get us off the path God has us on, away from the word He has given us, and into the place where he can defeat us. The first two were in the 3 prior weeks. This one we take on the third.
If the enemy cannot get you to wonder outside of your bourders through distractions and such, he will try using an all out attack to get you off you stand of faith and into trusting in your own way and wisdom. Here is a case of a king who stood against these attacks, but then years later he caved to them.
If the enemy cannot get you to wonder outside of your bourders through distractions and such, he will try using an all out attack to get you off you stand of faith and into trusting in your own way and wisdom. Here is a case of a king who stood against these attacks, but then years later he caved to them.
One of the things God provides to help set our boundaries in this life is wisdom, but oh how easy it is to not recognize Godly wisdom and reject it. Here we look at the need for wisdom from Proverbs 1 and the rejection of it by the son of the man who wrote Proverbs 1, Rehoboam.
One of the things God provides to help set our boundaries in this life is wisdom, but oh how easy it is to not recognize Godly wisdom and reject it. Here we look at the need for wisdom from Proverbs 1 and the rejection of it by the son of the man who wrote Proverbs 1, Rehoboam.
Ever have a room or place in your house you wouldn’t or won’t go to? At work, or some place outside? What is it that started that? A story? A sound? A perception? What ever it is or was, it has ignited fear inside of us which always leads to limited or complete inaction. There are limitations God puts on us, but there are also those we have put on ourselves. How do we recognize these and overcome them?
Ever have a room or place in your house you wouldn’t or won’t go to? At work, or some place outside? What is it that started that? A story? A sound? A perception? What ever it is or was, it has ignited fear inside of us which always leads to limited or complete inaction. There are limitations God puts on us, but there are also those we have put on ourselves. How do we recognize these and overcome them?
What happens when the unusual becomes usual? Have we moved on into higher things or out beyond our boundaries?
What happens when the unusual becomes usual? Have we moved on into higher things or out beyond our boundaries?
Did you know that satan's kingdom can step over the line? What happens when they do? Has our faith's enemy ever stepped over the line of what is allowed in your life? We will look at how to recognize when this happens and what should follow.
Did you know that satan's kingdom can step over the line? What happens when they do? Has our faith's enemy ever stepped over the line of what is allowed in your life? We will look at how to recognize when this happens and what should follow.
The word of God exhorts us to not call good evil or evil good. The practice is spotlighted by Jesus is a episode that we haven't covered much in detail. We will also see where this is still in practice today.
The word of God exhorts us to not call good evil or evil good. The practice is spotlighted by Jesus is a episode that we haven't covered much in detail. We will also see where this is still in practice today.
Looking at Paul’s teaching on end time events we can see how we can never get pulled beyond the boundaries set by the Word of God. We will look to answer questions like is there a great falling away from the gospel before Jesus returns? Will the Holy Spirit be removed from the earth when the church is raptured? What is restraining the antichrist from being revealed? Correct teaching will actually give us boundaries that if we stay within them will keep us from false doctrine and beliefs.
Looking at Paul’s teaching on end time events we can see how we can never get pulled beyond the boundaries set by the Word of God. We will look to answer questions like is there a great falling away from the gospel before Jesus returns? Will the Holy Spirit be removed from the earth when the church is raptured? What is restraining the antichrist from being revealed? Correct teaching will actually give us boundaries that if we stay within them will keep us from false doctrine and beliefs.
Our words are powerful when we speak the things revealed to us from our Father God, but what about when we speak the things revealed to us through another source?
Our words are powerful when we speak the things revealed to us from our Father God, but what about when we speak the things revealed to us through another source?
When the enemy of our faith sees that he cannot put a curse upon you, he will try another tactic and it's one that too many believers fall for. Faith does have bourders and we see what faith without bourders becomes and what happens to our conduct as well.
When the enemy of our faith sees that he cannot put a curse upon you, he will try another tactic and it's one that too many believers fall for. Faith does have bourders and we see what faith without bourders becomes and what happens to our conduct as well.
Was Balaam a prophet of God? Why does God tell him not to go, then to go, then gets mad at Balaam for going? Is there a reason why Balaam does not think it strange to talk with his donkey? We take on these questions in so much more as we continue to look at staying within our boundaries.
Was Balaam a prophet of God? Why does God tell him not to go, then to go, then gets mad at Balaam for going? Is there a reason why Balaam does not think it strange to talk with his donkey? We take on these questions in so much more as we continue to look at staying within our boundaries.
Just as God gave Joshua a Battle plan (or blueprint of a victory) when Israel faced Jericho, God also gives us a blueprint to victory that we are to follow.
Just as God gave Joshua a Battle plan (or blueprint of a victory) when Israel faced Jericho, God also gives us a blueprint to victory that we are to follow.
Does God really know more than you? Of course we agree that He does, but the way most of us live would say differently. Have you fallen into a bit of a “I know better” attitude with God?
A few weeks ago I sought after God for two narratives in the Bible that demonstrated the past, present, and future aspects of faith. I wanted one from the Old Testament and one from the New. Last week we looked at the Old Testament account and this week we look at the New Testament one. It is a wonderful depiction of what happened before, what was going on now, and what would happen though as yet unseen. This is a healing account and will greatly help when you are believing God to receiving something but have no outward evidence anything has happened when the Word spoken to us is heard.
A few weeks ago I sought after God for two narratives in the Bible that demonstrated the past, present, and future aspects of faith. I wanted one from the Old Testament and one from the New. Last week we looked at the Old Testament account and this week we look at the New Testament one. It is a wonderful depiction of what happened before, what was going on now, and what would happen though as yet unseen. This is a healing account and will greatly help when you are believing God to receiving something but have no outward evidence anything has happened when the Word spoken to us is heard.
How has God called those things which be not as thought they were? We want to learn from His example and we do that looking at an Old Testament account.
In the encounter David had with Goliath we see a great example of the impact our past should have on our present, and the language of faith in the past, the presnt and the future.
In the encounter David had with Goliath we see a great example of the impact our past should have on our present, and the language of faith in the past, the presnt and the future.
Our past is filled with things we have heard, seen, and experienced. Our interpretation of those things can cause them to be anchor that holds us back, or a spring board to propel our faith. How will your past help or hurt you in your obedience of God’s commands in the present?
Our past is filled with things we have heard, seen, and experienced. Our interpretation of those things can cause them to be anchor that holds us back, or a spring board to propel our faith. How will your past help or hurt you in your obedience of God’s commands in the present?
How are we to deal with the things going on in our very own "present." How do we stay in faith and acknowledge the situations in our life we are believing to change? We look at one of the healing encounters Jesus had with a blind man.
How are we to deal with the things going on in our very own "present." How do we stay in faith and acknowledge the situations in our life we are believing to change? We look at one of the healing encounters Jesus had with a blind man.
When Jarius came to Jesus to ask Him to come and heal his daughter, we learn some things about what is past, present, and what is to come in the future. We also look at these messengers, who they were and what insights they give us into this great account of healing.
When Jarius came to Jesus to ask Him to come and heal his daughter, we learn some things about what is past, present, and what is to come in the future. We also look at these messengers, who they were and what insights they give us into this great account of healing.
Is faith past, present, or future tense? At times the Word says we were, others we are, and still others that we will. I sometimes hear the confusion in believers words as they talk about matters of faith and believing. Is it that I was healed and just need to walk in it, or is it okay to ask for it. Am I healed now, or is it something I will receive in the future? Confusion comes because of a lack of understanding, so we will be taking on this topic over the next number of Sundays so that we know and are not confused.
Is faith past, present, or future tense? At times the Word says we were, others we are, and still others that we will. I sometimes hear the confusion in believers words as they talk about matters of faith and believing. Is it that I was healed and just need to walk in it, or is it okay to ask for it. Am I healed now, or is it something I will receive in the future? Confusion comes because of a lack of understanding, so we will be taking on this topic over the next number of Sundays so that we know and are not confused.
What are willing to do to receive what you say you want? We all have something that we desire and even say “I would do anything” for it to happen, but would we truly do anything? I made mention a few weeks back in our daily chapter reading that John chapter 5 may need some time on a Sunday morning, so today we are taking some time on it. In the end the question I hope you answer for yourself is what are you willing to do to receive from God.
What are willing to do to receive what you say you want? We all have something that we desire and even say “I would do anything” for it to happen, but would we truly do anything? I made mention a few weeks back in our daily chapter reading that John chapter 5 may need some time on a Sunday morning, so today we are taking some time on it. In the end the question I hope you answer for yourself is what are you willing to do to receive from God.
The word of God is filled with men and women who were sent into areas filled with people who served in satan’s kingdom. They had a God given assignment but some never accomplished it. During their time there they were changed. They were sent to be overcomers, but instead became overcome. Some went from being faithful people to unfaithful in a day, some held out longer. What turned them?
The word of God is filled with men and women who were sent into areas filled with people who served in satan’s kingdom. They had a God given assignment but some never accomplished it. During their time there they were changed. They were sent to be overcomers, but instead became overcome. Some went from being faithful people to unfaithful in a day, some held out longer. What turned them?
In a day of conspiracies, talk of shadow governments, endless investigations, and masked intentions, would you be surprised to find out this is nothing new? We are tempted to think that one politacal party is evil and one is good, but the things going on in our current day were going on in the Old Testament and continued through the New Testament. But when the enemy is behind something there is always his MO (meathod of opperation) left behind.
Don't identify with a party! Identify with the Spirit of Christ and in this one time visit to the topic, we will show you how to easily discern between the Spirit of Christ and the spirit of antichrist. It's really not hard!
In a day of conspiracies, talk of shadow governments, endless investigations, and masked intentions, would you be surprised to find out this is nothing new? We are tempted to think that one politacal party is evil and one is good, but the things going on in our current day were going on in the Old Testament and continued through the New Testament. But when the enemy is behind something there is always his MO (meathod of opperation) left behind.
Don't identify with a party! Identify with the Spirit of Christ and in this one time visit to the topic, we will show you how to easily discern between the Spirit of Christ and the spirit of antichrist. It's really not hard!
There is an enemy to faithfulness that continually tries to work it’s way into our lives. It purpose is to turn us from God’s purpose to one of our own. Many allow it into their lives and become lead by it instead of being lead by the Spirit of God in us. This enemy is so deceptive that we often follow it without realizing we left what God wanted us to do. It seems that in this story and one before it goats had to die as a result, and not in a sacrifice to God. Want to know what this enemy to faithfulness is?
There is an enemy to faithfulness that continually tries to work it’s way into our lives. It purpose is to turn us from God’s purpose to one of our own. Many allow it into their lives and become lead by it instead of being lead by the Spirit of God in us. This enemy is so deceptive that we often follow it without realizing we left what God wanted us to do. It seems that in this story and one before it goats had to die as a result, and not in a sacrifice to God. Want to know what this enemy to faithfulness is?
Every day we are bombarded with negative thoughts that try to capture our attention and keep us focused on the wrong thing. Thoughts of lack, fear of the future, fear of not having enough, concern for others, wars, etc. attack us everyday. But the truth is, God never intended for us to carry any worry! We aren't created for this. All throughout scripture He commands us to "take no thought for your life...." Matt. 6:25-27, "Be not anxious about tomorrow.." Luke 12:22. "Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him and He shall bring it to pass." Psalm 37:5 "Be careful for nothing... " Phil. 4:6 the amplified version of this verse says "Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything." God wants to be and IS our source for all things. He wants us to live in peace and joy. We need to learn to "take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ" . The very moment a negative thought comes in and tries to cause fear, doubt, panic or worry, Catch it! Don't let it take root in your mind. Cast that thing over on the Lord and let Him deal with it. If He has it, you don't! Remind yourself what the scriptures say about that situation, thank Him for it and go on in peace!
There are times when convenience is a good thing and will save us money or time. However, today we will be looking at the flip side of the equation ... when convenience costs us more!
Am I a self exalted person who thinks they are humble? Humble people are faithful to God and those that are prideful or exalted are faithful to themselves. We saw in the word of God that God sees faithfulness as rare, so it would seem that humility is also not abundant in the family of God. In Luke 14 we have teaching that Jesus did on self exalted people, the signs, and what to do about it.
Am I a self exalted person who thinks they are humble? Humble people are faithful to God and those that are prideful or exalted are faithful to themselves. We saw in the word of God that God sees faithfulness as rare, so it would seem that humility is also not abundant in the family of God. In Luke 14 we have teaching that Jesus did on self exalted people, the signs, and what to do about it.
Being faithful to God's will and leading may take you to places you don't like, or at least would go to on your own. If you want to increase in what God has given you, you need to do what God says to do. Today we look at a story we haven't spend a whole lot of Sundays, but the story of Zacchaeus has some lessons we do need to learn.
Being faithful to God's will and leading may take you to places you don't like, or at least would go to on your own. If you want to increase in what God has given you, you need to do what God says to do. Today we look at a story we haven't spend a whole lot of Sundays, but the story of Zacchaeus has some lessons we do need to learn.
There is a flow for growing in the things of God that we as believers need to be in, and there are four road blocks that will keep you from it. It's up to you to overcome these blocks and get to the end result and an understanding of how you can increase like the people with the talents increased in Jesus' parable.
There is a flow for growing in the things of God that we as believers need to be in, and there are four road blocks that will keep you from it. It's up to you to overcome these blocks and get to the end result and an understanding of how you can increase like the people with the talents increased in Jesus' parable.
To envy what God has given others is to despise what God has given you. You will not be faithful with something you despise, so the enemy strives to temp you into envying what others have and to look down upon, view as insignificant, or just get bored with what God has given you. We look at an example of when this happened in the word so we can be on guard against it.
To envy what God has given others is to despise what God has given you. You will not be faithful with something you despise, so the enemy strives to temp you into envying what others have and to look down upon, view as insignificant, or just get bored with what God has given you. We look at an example of when this happened in the word so we can be on guard against it.
How can a faithful person be persuaded to become unfaithful? How do we go from a place of stability and victory, to uncertainty and defeat? We find the answers in the Word of God as we look the life of Joshua again.
How can a faithful person be persuaded to become unfaithful? How do we go from a place of stability and victory, to uncertainty and defeat? We find the answers in the Word of God as we look the life of Joshua again.
Can you take a word spoken by God to someone in the Bible and claim it for yourself? Is that just their light or can it be light for you? That’s what we are looking at this morning. Many words God gave to individuals are claimed by others today, like the one to Joshua... “Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Can I stand in faith on this verse for myself even though it was not spoken to me? How can I know if I should or should not? Let’s look to the Word of God for wisdom on this.
Can you take a word spoken by God to someone in the Bible and claim it for yourself? Is that just their light or can it be light for you? That’s what we are looking at this morning. Many words God gave to individuals are claimed by others today, like the one to Joshua... “Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Can I stand in faith on this verse for myself even though it was not spoken to me? How can I know if I should or should not? Let’s look to the Word of God for wisdom on this.
In our reading this week there was a parable of Jesus that doesn’t seem to come up too often, but as we were reading together this week it jumped out at me that it has much to do with light and darkness. The last time we looked at this parable was about 4 years ago, so we are certainly due to look at it again. Not only do we learn about light and darkness, we also see more of what God considers faithfulness to be. At the end we will ask the question “Do you suppose?”
In our reading this week there was a parable of Jesus that doesn’t seem to come up too often, but as we were reading together this week it jumped out at me that it has much to do with light and darkness. The last time we looked at this parable was about 4 years ago, so we are certainly due to look at it again. Not only do we learn about light and darkness, we also see more of what God considers faithfulness to be. At the end we will ask the question “Do you suppose?”
When we are given light to walk in for our life the enemy will try and bring in another light; one that will change our walk and lead us down a destructive path. We look at the life of a very faithful man who received a great promise if only he would walk in the light of that promise. He didn't and went after a different light. Have you ever left the light God has given you?
When we are given light to walk in for our life the enemy will try and bring in another light; one that will change our walk and lead us down a destructive path. We look at the life of a very faithful man who received a great promise if only he would walk in the light of that promise. He didn't and went after a different light. Have you ever left the light God has given you?
What is the light in our life, how does it come to us, and what do we do that causes it to be covered? A continuation of last Sunday's look at the parable of covering the light in Luke 8, we see that covering the light we have received is easier and more common than we may think. The results of covering this light can be the cause of many of our struggles!
What is the light in our life, how does it come to us, and what do we do that causes it to be covered? A continuation of last Sunday's look at the parable of covering the light in Luke 8, we see that covering the light we have received is easier and more common than we may think. The results of covering this light can be the cause of many of our struggles!
Have you covered up your light? Why would anyone cover up the illumination they have? We are finished with the parable of the Sower but have one more lesson from Luke 8. Jesus taught HIS DISCIPLES (not the crowd) this parable about putting your light under a covering. This is not just talking about being a light to the world and not being a testimony for Jesus. When you see what Jesus is teaching in this parable you will understand more about how His light helps you to receive what you are believing for and what you are doing for the kingdom.
Have you covered up your light? Why would anyone cover up the illumination they have? We are finished with the parable of the Sower but have one more lesson from Luke 8. Jesus taught HIS DISCIPLES (not the crowd) this parable about putting your light under a covering. This is not just talking about being a light to the world and not being a testimony for Jesus. When you see what Jesus is teaching in this parable you will understand more about how His light helps you to receive what you are believing for and what you are doing for the kingdom.
How much good ground is in you and can you create more? As we finish the parable of the Sower and the Seed this morning we will look at the qualities of the good ground Jesus speaks of and how we can produce more of it in our lives. As we take a look at the words used for "good" in Luke 8:15 (there are two) we will look at a verse that uses one of these words. You may not find it in reading Mark 16:17-18. Once you do it will open up your understanding on these verses.
How much good ground is in you and can you create more? As we finish the parable of the Sower and the Seed this morning we will look at the qualities of the good ground Jesus speaks of and how we can produce more of it in our lives. As we take a look at the words used for "good" in Luke 8:15 (there are two) we will look at a verse that uses one of these words. You may not find it in reading Mark 16:17-18. Once you do it will open up your understanding on these verses.
Do you know that you are not just born good soil? If you were why would Jesus teach us about the soil types if there was nothing we could do about it? You may be good soil in a few areas of your life, rocky soil in others, overtaken with weeds, or susceptible to having the seed stolen in still other areas. You are not just a soil type, but a field. A place where the word of God is sown and if you know the principles you can turn your field into good soil and produce fruit. We will look at that in this service.
Do you know that you are not just born good soil? If you were why would Jesus teach us about the soil types if there was nothing we could do about it? You may be good soil in a few areas of your life, rocky soil in others, overtaken with weeds, or susceptible to having the seed stolen in still other areas. You are not just a soil type, but a field. A place where the word of God is sown and if you know the principles you can turn your field into good soil and produce fruit. We will look at that in this service.
What are you desiring to receive that so far your faith has not seemed to produce in your life? A healing or provision for a financial need? A breakthrough in your business or job? It seems like so many believers have something that they know from the Word of God is promised to them, but like the children of Israel wandering in the wilderness or Abraham and Sarah remaining childless, what is promised seems to stay far away. How do we close that gap like Israel, Abraham, Sarah, and others did?
In tomorrow’s Sunday morning service we will be focusing on one of the soils in the parable of the sower. The application of this truth will give us the understanding we need to unlock this mystery and open us up to a new level of faithfulness to God. This is not a quick fix as truly this parable is about how things grow which takes time, but your situation took some time getting to the point where it is too. If you stay with what Jesus teaches you can walk in the victory like Israel, and Abraham, and Sarah. Are you ready?
What are you desiring to receive that so far your faith has not seemed to produce in your life? A healing or provision for a financial need? A breakthrough in your business or job? It seems like so many believers have something that they know from the Word of God is promised to them, but like the children of Israel wandering in the wilderness or Abraham and Sarah remaining childless, what is promised seems to stay far away. How do we close that gap like Israel, Abraham, Sarah, and others did?
In tomorrow’s Sunday morning service we will be focusing on one of the soils in the parable of the sower. The application of this truth will give us the understanding we need to unlock this mystery and open us up to a new level of faithfulness to God. This is not a quick fix as truly this parable is about how things grow which takes time, but your situation took some time getting to the point where it is too. If you stay with what Jesus teaches you can walk in the victory like Israel, and Abraham, and Sarah. Are you ready?
What is the most important quality in a saved person? Would it be love? Kindness? Forgiveness? Maybe generosity? Well Jesus answers that question and others as we look at this beloved parable of the Good Samaritan in our series on Faithfulness.
What is the most important quality in a saved person? Would it be love? Kindness? Forgiveness? Maybe generosity? Well Jesus answers that question and others as we look at this beloved parable of the Good Samaritan in our series on Faithfulness.
As much as I try to cover all the Word of God, it surprises me when searching my notes for the scripture today I find I haven't focused a teaching on it except for when we covered the parables. What surprises me even more is this is a teaching of Jesus I refer to in my own life very often. It comes from Luke 17:1-10 and it brings three things together; becoming offended, faith, and being faithful. One principle I learned from this long ago is that offended people cannot be faithful servants. I'll show you the rest of those principles I keep reminding myself about in this recorded message.
As much as I try to cover all the Word of God, it surprises me when searching my notes for the scripture today I find I haven't focused a teaching on it except for when we covered the parables. What surprises me even more is this is a teaching of Jesus I refer to in my own life very often. It comes from Luke 17:1-10 and it brings three things together; becoming offended, faith, and being faithful. One principle I learned from this long ago is that offended people cannot be faithful servants. I'll show you the rest of those principles I keep reminding myself about in this recorded message.
What can be accomplished through prayer that will keep us from falling into temptation? When Jesus told His disciples this famous truth, what temptation was He trying to keep them from? Will any kind of prayer keep us from any kind of temptation? If I don't know how prayer is going to help keep me from temptation, will it work anyway? In this Good Friday service, we will be looking at the prayer in the garden, what it accomplished for Jesus, and how it could have helped the disciples, and thereby how it can help you!
What can be accomplished through prayer that will keep us from falling into temptation? When Jesus told His disciples this famous truth, what temptation was He trying to keep them from? Will any kind of prayer keep us from any kind of temptation? If I don't know how prayer is going to help keep me from temptation, will it work anyway? In this Good Friday service, we will be looking at the prayer in the garden, what it accomplished for Jesus, and how it could have helped the disciples, and thereby how it can help you!
Ruth was a foreigner who was so distinguished and faithful in changing from the gods of her people to serve the God of Israel, that she made it into the Bible as well as the linage of Jesus. This morning we look at what set this woman apart and will discovers some great principles in developing our own faithfulness.
Ruth was a foreigner who was so distinguished and faithful in changing from the gods of her people to serve the God of Israel, that she made it into the Bible as well as the linage of Jesus. This morning we look at what set this woman apart and will discovers some great principles in developing our own faithfulness.
How ready are we supposed to be for Jesus return? In a parable that Jesus gave concerning a masters return He spoke of being ready in case he returned in the second or even third watch. Does He mean there is no time for even sleep? Jesus says “"Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching.” So, what does watching mean, who is Jesus speaking to, and how does this help our walk of faithfulness?
How ready are we supposed to be for Jesus return? In a parable that Jesus gave concerning a masters return He spoke of being ready in case he returned in the second or even third watch. Does He mean there is no time for even sleep? Jesus says “"Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching.” So, what does watching mean, who is Jesus speaking to, and how does this help our walk of faithfulness?
Do you know how to receive? Before I can be God’s faithful servant, I must first receive what God entrust to me. Learning to be a great receiver is our topic today. Do you think you have received what God has for you? You language and actions will tell you.
Do you know how to receive? Before I can be God’s faithful servant, I must first receive what God entrust to me. Learning to be a great receiver is our topic today. Do you think you have received what God has for you? You language and actions will tell you.
Knowing that God is faithful is good but not as beneficial to our own faithfulness until we understand the how, what, when, and why's of His great faithfulness. That is what we look to today. What are the characteristics of God's faithfulness and how can I make them a part of my faithfulness? We will also look at the enemy's attack on our view of God's faithfulness.
Knowing that God is faithful is good but not as beneficial to our own faithfulness until we understand the how, what, when, and why's of His great faithfulness. That is what we look to today. What are the characteristics of God's faithfulness and how can I make them a part of my faithfulness? We will also look at the enemy's attack on our view of God's faithfulness.
One of the most beautiful ways God deals with the unfaithful is demonstrated in our two people that we will look at today. If you will receive this from God it is not only available to you, but probably knocking at your door right now! Sadly most will turn this down and choose the life of being saved yet unfaithful in our calling and gifts, but you don't have to. Listen as we bring to light this wonderful way God deals with the unfaithful, and turn them into faithful servants that he can reward richly!
One of the most beautiful ways God deals with the unfaithful is demonstrated in our two people that we will look at today. If you will receive this from God it is not only available to you, but probably knocking at your door right now! Sadly most will turn this down and choose the life of being saved yet unfaithful in our calling and gifts, but you don't have to. Listen as we bring to light this wonderful way God deals with the unfaithful, and turn them into faithful servants that he can reward richly!
There was someone in the Word of God who wanted to serve God in their calling but still was unfaithful. What does God do to help them become faithful?
There was someone in the Word of God who wanted to serve God in their calling but still was unfaithful. What does God do to help them become faithful?
How does God see us even though we have been unfaithful? The Word tells us that faithfulness is rare and we spent a few weeks seeing what faithfulness is to God. Most of us feel we come up short and can almost become down about it. So how do we become faithful and how does God deal with us while we are still getting there?
How does God see us even though we have been unfaithful? The Word tells us that faithfulness is rare and we spent a few weeks seeing what faithfulness is to God. Most of us feel we come up short and can almost become down about it. So how do we become faithful and how does God deal with us while we are still getting there?
God gives us things to do in the kingdom, and we will call them assignments. There are three types in the word of God. We will see examples of each as this helps us to identify the same in our lives. Also, there is more on the gift prophecy.
God gives us things to do in the kingdom, and we will call them assignments. There are three types in the word of God. We will see examples of each as this helps us to identify the same in our lives. Also, there is more on the gift prophecy.
When was the last time you operated in one of the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit? For many they would look at a time far back and some may say not at all. There is no way we can be found faithful with something if we don't even use it, so we are taking an overall look at these gifts, what they are, and how to walk in them. Don't be that person who to God buried their gift in the ground!
When was the last time you operated in one of the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit? For many they would look at a time far back and some may say not at all. There is no way we can be found faithful with something if we don't even use it, so we are taking an overall look at these gifts, what they are, and how to walk in them. Don't be that person who to God buried their gift in the ground!
Continuing our study of how God views faithfulness, we look at being faithful with the things God has given to each one individually, such as our calling, our giftings, and the assignments he gives to us.
Continuing our study of how God views faithfulness, we look at being faithful with the things God has given to each one individually, such as our calling, our giftings, and the assignments he gives to us.
So what is faithfulness to God? We have seen from the word of God that most people see themselves as faithful, but to God few really are. We begin to look at what faithfulness is in the eyes of God, and we are dividing this up into three areas. We will go over all three briefly and then spend the rest of our time on the first.
So what is faithfulness to God? We have seen from the word of God that most people see themselves as faithful, but to God few really are. We begin to look at what faithfulness is in the eyes of God, and we are dividing this up into three areas. We will go over all three briefly and then spend the rest of our time on the first.
How do we get to the place where doing what we want seems like being faithful to God? I was reminded of a story that I have told you all before, one in which I thought I had been faithful to what God considered important. Come to find out, I was actually faithful to what I felt was important. Maybe that has happened to you.
How do we get to the place where doing what we want seems like being faithful to God? I was reminded of a story that I have told you all before, one in which I thought I had been faithful to what God considered important. Come to find out, I was actually faithful to what I felt was important. Maybe that has happened to you.
How do faithful people become unfaithful in God's eyes? Is there something that causes this or do they just stop caring?
How do faithful people become unfaithful in God's eyes? Is there something that causes this or do they just stop caring?
How is it the Bible tells us that faithfulness is rare right after it states that most people think they are faithful? It would seem that faithfulness in God's eyes is different then it is in ours! That's why we are beginning this new series, so we can learn how to be faithful as God sees faithfulness.
How is it the Bible tells us that faithfulness is rare right after it states that most people think they are faithful? It would seem that faithfulness in God's eyes is different then it is in ours! That's why we are beginning this new series, so we can learn how to be faithful as God sees faithfulness.
How does God see you? Can you change how God sees you? As we start a new year (soon) many people set new goals for themselves. It seems that most people give them up before the first month is finished. Are New Year's resolutions something God looks at as good? How can we become a better version of ourselves?
How does God see you? Can you change how God sees you? As we start a new year (soon) many people set new goals for themselves. It seems that most people give them up before the first month is finished. Are New Year's resolutions something God looks at as good? How can we become a better version of ourselves?
Have you ever seen God select someone for a ministry or given them a revelation that you wanted, desired, even asked for? Why did God select someone else? Is it because you weren’t faithful, diligent, or prepared? I’ll bet you thought you were though, maybe even more than the one selected. Why did it happen? We will look to answering this question through one of the events around the Christmas story.
Have you ever seen God select someone for a ministry or given them a revelation that you wanted, desired, even asked for? Why did God select someone else? Is it because you weren’t faithful, diligent, or prepared? I’ll bet you thought you were though, maybe even more than the one selected. Why did it happen? We will look to answering this question through one of the events around the Christmas story.
Did you ever give or receive a less than perfect gift? Wrong size, color, style, or fit? We have a way to fix that... Their called gift cards and gift receipts. Did you know that God has a way to fix imperfect gifts too?
How did the Wise men follow a star? What was the star? Was Jesus born of a virgin? Why is the virgin birth important? Looking at the Christmas story, how did those involved responded to God and what was their in or out of sync condition?
How did the Wise men follow a star? What was the star? Was Jesus born of a virgin? Why is the virgin birth important? Looking at the Christmas story, how did those involved responded to God and what was their in or out of sync condition?
Three things that will get you out of sync with God; we look at the third one this time. This will swiftly get you out of sync with God, in fact just like the previous two, you cannot engage in this and have the same mind as God on anything. You will be out of sync, and that's when we do stupid things, as well as make really bad choices.
Three things that will get you out of sync with God; we look at the third one this time. This will swiftly get you out of sync with God, in fact just like the previous two, you cannot engage in this and have the same mind as God on anything. You will be out of sync, and that's when we do stupid things, as well as make really bad choices.
What pulls us out of being in Sync with God? There are several activities that once we fall into them we will be out of sync with God. Trouble is we can't always tell or become too involved in the activity to even check. Here we look at two and see examples in the Word of God of people taken out of sync by them, and the results they yielded.
What pulls us out of being in Sync with God? There are several activities that once we fall into them we will be out of sync with God. Trouble is we can't always tell or become too involved in the activity to even check. Here we look at two and see examples in the Word of God of people taken out of sync by them, and the results they yielded.
There are three things we can be synced up to. One of them is God through His Holy Spirit and it is easy to tell when we are in Sync with Him. When we are in Sync with the Holy Spirit good things will come out of us. The other two don't produce the same thing. It is amazing how quick we can be pulled out of sync with God, but if you learn how to recognize it you can make the change back just as quick.
There are three things we can be synced up to. One of them is God through His Holy Spirit and it is easy to tell when we are in Sync with Him. When we are in Sync with the Holy Spirit good things will come out of us. The other two don't produce the same thing. It is amazing how quick we can be pulled out of sync with God, but if you learn how to recognize it you can make the change back just as quick.
Taking another look at those all important scriptures on love in 1 Corinthians 13. It is so easy to fall into an imitation of the love of God instead of the real thing. Does the love you walk in match the description Paul gives us?
Taking another look at those all important scriptures on love in 1 Corinthians 13. It is so easy to fall into an imitation of the love of God instead of the real thing. Does the love you walk in match the description Paul gives us?
Difficult to love people are not difficult to find in our lives! To help us understand how we are to respond we will see that the Word of God divides these people into three groups. There is not a generic response for each group, but once we know which they are in we can better understand how we are to respond to them by seeing how God does.
Difficult to love people are not difficult to find in our lives! To help us understand how we are to respond we will see that the Word of God divides these people into three groups. There is not a generic response for each group, but once we know which they are in we can better understand how we are to respond to them by seeing how God does.
Do you sometimes think that what God has asked you to do is a burden? It's not fun, and you just rather not do it? Why does John write that God's commands are not burdensome? Here is another question ... How does perfect love keep fear from us? Understanding the answers to these two questions will go a long way in keep us walking in the love of God, and we take them on in this Sunday service.
Do you sometimes think that what God has asked you to do is a burden? It's not fun, and you just rather not do it? Why does John write that God's commands are not burdensome? Here is another question ... How does perfect love keep fear from us? Understanding the answers to these two questions will go a long way in keep us walking in the love of God, and we take them on in this Sunday service.
John tells us in 1 John 3:15 tells us that he who hates his brother is a murderer, so if last week we learned that the Love of God causes God to have angry feelings toward people, who is our brother (and sister)? Is it all Christians? What is it about Esau that caused God to say "Esau I have hated"?
John tells us in 1 John 3:15 tells us that he who hates his brother is a murderer, so if last week we learned that the Love of God causes God to have angry feelings toward people, who is our brother (and sister)? Is it all Christians? What is it about Esau that caused God to say "Esau I have hated"?
The opposite of hot is cold and bitter is sweet, but what is the opposite of love? Not knowing what the Bible says is the opposite causes Christians to attempt to stay far away from what we think the opposite is while embracing the thing that really is as far from love as can be. Do you have a idea what it is? We look at this and other questions as we see more about how we are to walk in the love of God.
The opposite of hot is cold and bitter is sweet, but what is the opposite of love? Not knowing what the Bible says is the opposite causes Christians to attempt to stay far away from what we think the opposite is while embracing the thing that really is as far from love as can be. Do you have a idea what it is? We look at this and other questions as we see more about how we are to walk in the love of God.
What is the difference between the love of God and the compassion of God? The inability to discern the difference is why most Christians feel like they should act one way toward those in need (or even people that are just plain rude) but strongly desire a different path of action. Knowing the difference between the love of God and the compassion of God will help us navigate the waters of human behavior with the wisdom and understanding of God.
What is the difference between the love of God and the compassion of God? The inability to discern the difference is why most Christians feel like they should act one way toward those in need (or even people that are just plain rude) but strongly desire a different path of action. Knowing the difference between the love of God and the compassion of God will help us navigate the waters of human behavior with the wisdom and understanding of God.
How does my good get tainted with evil? It’s not just our future rewards we are protecting, but the very essence of our Christian character and testimony in this world.
How does my good get tainted with evil? It’s not just our future rewards we are protecting, but the very essence of our Christian character and testimony in this world.
How do unselfish people become selfish? Last week we looked at the two ditches on either side of the road of our walking in the love of God, and this week we will focus more on how we can be run off the road into the ditch of selfishness.
How do unselfish people become selfish? Last week we looked at the two ditches on either side of the road of our walking in the love of God, and this week we will focus more on how we can be run off the road into the ditch of selfishness.
After a few weeks on the calling of God in us, we turn to the love of God in us, how God draws this love out of us and how the enemy combats this. So much in our Christian's success centers around our love walk!
After a few weeks on the calling of God in us, we turn to the love of God in us, how God draws this love out of us and how the enemy combats this. So much in our Christian's success centers around our love walk!
One more lesson from the life of Moses on developing your call. How does God help you become better in what you are called to do? How does God draw ALL of the call of God on your life out of you? Also, if you don't know your calling, how can you discover it?
One more lesson from the life of Moses on developing your call. How does God help you become better in what you are called to do? How does God draw ALL of the call of God on your life out of you? Also, if you don't know your calling, how can you discover it?
Last week we looked at how God draws out of us the very call He has put into us. This week we look at how the enemy of our faith tries to blunt our following that call and it’s preparation. There are three areas we must be on guard with and each of these targets a particular time in our life. We are looking at Moses again as we see satan’s works exposed and how to defeat them.
Last week we looked at how God draws out of us the very call He has put into us. This week we look at how the enemy of our faith tries to blunt our following that call and it’s preparation. There are three areas we must be on guard with and each of these targets a particular time in our life. We are looking at Moses again as we see satan’s works exposed and how to defeat them.
There are three phases to accomplishing God’s purpose for you. Today we are going to spend most of our time on the part we like the least, but need the most... The stuff in the middle! If we don't succeed in this area, we may never move into the purpose God has for us
There are three phases to accomplishing God’s purpose for you. Today we are going to spend most of our time on the part we like the least, but need the most... The stuff in the middle! If we don't succeed in this area, we may never move into the purpose God has for us
We began to look at bad seed a few weeks ago, but didn't get to finish that yet so today we are back on that, some warnings Jesus gave about what was to go on in the church, and a look at the role of a prophet (using Isaiah specifically.)
We began to look at bad seed a few weeks ago, but didn't get to finish that yet so today we are back on that, some warnings Jesus gave about what was to go on in the church, and a look at the role of a prophet (using Isaiah specifically.)
We are taking a close look at those who "depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons" (1 Tim 4:1) examining how solid believers fall into this so that we do not. Then we will look at an example of this happening to a solid believer in God.
We are taking a close look at those who "depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons" (1 Tim 4:1) examining how solid believers fall into this so that we do not. Then we will look at an example of this happening to a solid believer in God.
Paul warns of the draw into false teaching that will capture many in the end times. If false doctrine will be welcomed and accepted so widely in the church, how can we make sure we don't or that we haven't already? You don't have to wonder or be afraid. Paul isn't trying to scare anyone, just give them a warning to be aware. So, how do we become "False Teaching Proof?"
Paul warns of the draw into false teaching that will capture many in the end times. If false doctrine will be welcomed and accepted so widely in the church, how can we make sure we don't or that we haven't already? You don't have to wonder or be afraid. Paul isn't trying to scare anyone, just give them a warning to be aware. So, how do we become "False Teaching Proof?"
What was the last bad reaction you had to what someone did or said? That bad reaction was pulled out of you by some means because it was in you to begin with. The enemy tries to bring the bad things out of us to keep us from accessing those good things God put in us. When the enemy cannot find the bad attitude or reaction he desires from us he has a tactic to get it in us... do you know what that tactic is?
What was the last bad reaction you had to what someone did or said? That bad reaction was pulled out of you by some means because it was in you to begin with. The enemy tries to bring the bad things out of us to keep us from accessing those good things God put in us. When the enemy cannot find the bad attitude or reaction he desires from us he has a tactic to get it in us... do you know what that tactic is?
The enemy’s work is described in the Word as “to steal, kill, and destroy.” If what God has given us to draw from for ministry to others or for strength for ourselves is taken or neutralized, it will not be able to do the work God intended. How do we protect what we have and even gain more? We look to an event in the life of David for answers.
The enemy’s work is described in the Word as “to steal, kill, and destroy.” If what God has given us to draw from for ministry to others or for strength for ourselves is taken or neutralized, it will not be able to do the work God intended. How do we protect what we have and even gain more? We look to an event in the life of David for answers.
How do we activate our spirits instead of our minds so we draw off it when we speak, sing, and minister in any way for God? In this account in Acts, Peter is instantly ready to speak what God speaks to his spirit and a great move of God came about, so what did he do?
How do we activate our spirits instead of our minds so we draw off it when we speak, sing, and minister in any way for God? In this account in Acts, Peter is instantly ready to speak what God speaks to his spirit and a great move of God came about, so what did he do?
(NOTE The first 5 1/2 minutes of the audio is a lower quality than usual as I had to go to another source to get what was missing from the main recording. After that it is good.) Has God ever spoken something to someone else and they tell you what it means to them and you know they are off their rocker? Has the same thing happened to you? How do we make sure we get the correct meaning of what God speaks to us? We look a a dream given to one of the great men of God in the Old Testament and how in his day and as well as today, people still don't get the meaning.
(NOTE The first 5 1/2 minutes of the audio is a lower quality than usual as I had to go to another source to get what was missing from the main recording. After that it is good.) Has God ever spoken something to someone else and they tell you what it means to them and you know they are off their rocker? Has the same thing happened to you? How do we make sure we get the correct meaning of what God speaks to us? We look a a dream given to one of the great men of God in the Old Testament and how in his day and as well as today, people still don't get the meaning.
God wants us to be in faith, believing and trusting Him. The enemy of our faith wants to draw us into fear, doubting God's love and plan for us. How does he seem to draw this fear response out of us so easy at times? We will look at how we can become resistant to his art of deception using an Old Testament example who seems to fall into fear often.
God wants us to be in faith, believing and trusting Him. The enemy of our faith wants to draw us into fear, doubting God's love and plan for us. How does he seem to draw this fear response out of us so easy at times? We will look at how we can become resistant to his art of deception using an Old Testament example who seems to fall into fear often.
It's not just good things that can be stirred up in us (drawn out or pulled out of us.) The wrong things can be taking us away from our walk in faith, leaving us defeated before the enemy. Have these examples in the Word of God happened to you?
It's not just good things that can be stirred up in us (drawn out or pulled out of us.) The wrong things can be taking us away from our walk in faith, leaving us defeated before the enemy. Have these examples in the Word of God happened to you?
There was a man in the Old Testament that God told of several things that were "in the well" for him to have, but they didn't come to him until he pulled them out. How did he go about doing this?
There was a man in the Old Testament that God told of several things that were "in the well" for him to have, but they didn't come to him until he pulled them out. How did he go about doing this?
In this service we look at how a God given quality in a believer can be pulled out by another believer for the benefit of both. We will look at three different examples on this, one that is a great example to follow, one that almost turned unproductive, and one that turned antagonistic so no one benefited.
In this service we look at how a God given quality in a believer can be pulled out by another believer for the benefit of both. We will look at three different examples on this, one that is a great example to follow, one that almost turned unproductive, and one that turned antagonistic so no one benefited.
Not everything that God has for us comes to us. One of the best examples of this is in the book of Daniel. We look at three instances where what God had didn't come to man until something specific was done. In one instance what was sent to Daniel was delayed by the enemy for 3 weeks! Does that happen to the church now?
Not everything that God has for us comes to us. One of the best examples of this is in the book of Daniel. We look at three instances where what God had didn't come to man until something specific was done. In one instance what was sent to Daniel was delayed by the enemy for 3 weeks! Does that happen to the church now?
In the story of the Prodigal son, Jesus shows us the father trying to draw something better out of the older son. Are there people in our life that we are actually pulling the wrong things from when if we changed what we did we could pull better things from them?
In the story of the Prodigal son, Jesus shows us the father trying to draw something better out of the older son. Are there people in our life that we are actually pulling the wrong things from when if we changed what we did we could pull better things from them?
God has placed many things in you that need to be drawn out just like water in a well. He has also put things in others that we can draw out of them. This is the first of a new series on how to do both of those things to improve our lives, and those around us.
God has placed many things in you that need to be drawn out just like water in a well. He has also put things in others that we can draw out of them. This is the first of a new series on how to do both of those things to improve our lives, and those around us.
How does great revelation from God get turned into something far less than great or even foolishness by us? We probably have done it more than we like to think, but there is a way to prevent it.
How does great revelation from God get turned into something far less than great or even foolishness by us? We probably have done it more than we like to think, but there is a way to prevent it.
In Ecclesiastes 2:12 we read "Then I began to think again about being wise, and also about being foolish and doing crazy things." As we wrap up this series on Having Faith In Your Prayers we compare what are wise prayers and what is just foolishness.
In Ecclesiastes 2:12 we read "Then I began to think again about being wise, and also about being foolish and doing crazy things." As we wrap up this series on Having Faith In Your Prayers we compare what are wise prayers and what is just foolishness.
How easy is it to go from faith to presumption? As promised we look at one of the greatest opportunities to walk in presumption (in my opinion) and how it was resisted.
How easy is it to go from faith to presumption? As promised we look at one of the greatest opportunities to walk in presumption (in my opinion) and how it was resisted.
Alan Hecht filling in for vacationing Pastor Steve looking at the language we as Christians speak should resemble God's, not the world we live in.
What are the signs of a changed life? What do the things going on in your life tell you about the life you live?
What are the signs of a changed life? What do the things going on in your life tell you about the life you live?
When assumptions are made we come to wrong conclusions, and sometimes even pass these off as spiritually perceived! This happened in Jesus life, but we look at this occurrence getting him ready for the Crucifixion.
When assumptions are made we come to wrong conclusions, and sometimes even pass these off as spiritually perceived! This happened in Jesus life, but we look at this occurrence getting him ready for the Crucifixion.
Sometimes Christians pray the promises of God with no results. Why would this be? There is a simple cause and once fixed, the promises of God will work for you every time they are prayed!
Sometimes Christians pray the promises of God with no results. Why would this be? There is a simple cause and once fixed, the promises of God will work for you every time they are prayed!
Does what you know about God and His Word appear to not be working for you? How can you change that?
Does what you know about God and His Word appear to not be working for you? How can you change that?
Did you know that there are promises in the Word of God about growing spiritually? Now that you are thinking about it, a few are probably coming to mind. Why is it many Christians don't seem to be growing like the Word of God promises? Do you know what the enemy has unleashed upon you to keep you from growing? In this service we will look at these promises, our part in order to receive the growth, and what the enemy does to keep us spiritually immature.
Did you know that there are promises in the Word of God about growing spiritually? Now that you are thinking about it, a few are probably coming to mind. Why is it many Christians don't seem to be growing like the Word of God promises? Do you know what the enemy has unleashed upon you to keep you from growing? In this service we will look at these promises, our part in order to receive the growth, and what the enemy does to keep us spiritually immature.
A promise from God tells us what He has, His willingness to give it, and what if anything we need to do to receive that promise. Having those things assures our success in prayer. However, if the enemy is able to corrupt any part of that promise, then what we are standing on is no longer what God said. We look at how the promises of God can become corrupted looking at three promises in the word of God.
A promise from God tells us what He has, His willingness to give it, and what if anything we need to do to receive that promise. Having those things assures our success in prayer. However, if the enemy is able to corrupt any part of that promise, then what we are standing on is no longer what God said. We look at how the promises of God can become corrupted looking at three promises in the word of God.
The promises of God are intended to have a great affect on our prayer life. Is what God promised a big part of your prayer life, or is it something else that influences them? There are three types of promises in the Word. Do you know what the three types are?
The promises of God are intended to have a great affect on our prayer life. Is what God promised a big part of your prayer life, or is it something else that influences them? There are three types of promises in the Word. Do you know what the three types are?
What should we think when something that shouldn’t defeat us, takes us off the field of battle or we get discouraged from fighting and want to give up? Are we just too weak or does the Word not work like we think?
What should we think when something that shouldn’t defeat us, takes us off the field of battle or we get discouraged from fighting and want to give up? Are we just too weak or does the Word not work like we think?
The things we say do a lot to place us in our spiritual walk and have a lot to do with how we grow.
The things we say do a lot to place us in our spiritual walk and have a lot to do with how we grow.
As we look at the blind Bartimaeus we see that we can either cast away what is holding us back or cast away our faith and confidence.
As we look at the blind Bartimaeus we see that we can either cast away what is holding us back or cast away our faith and confidence.
Continuing to look at faith to be healed from injuries we look at several cases of leprosy. It is a disease yet it also causes injury to the body. Two of these cases are given a command, but one is not. Why would that be and what is to be learned from it?
Continuing to look at faith to be healed from injuries we look at several cases of leprosy. It is a disease yet it also causes injury to the body. Two of these cases are given a command, but one is not. Why would that be and what is to be learned from it?
Continuing to look at healing from injuries, we turn to John 9 and the man born blind. So what does a man born blind have to teach us about getting healed from an injury?
Continuing to look at healing from injuries, we turn to John 9 and the man born blind. So what does a man born blind have to teach us about getting healed from an injury?
Of all the people who may be bringing you a gift this year, the best they could do is the best of what is on the earth, but what are you asking of God who has so much more at His disposal?
Of all the people who may be bringing you a gift this year, the best they could do is the best of what is on the earth, but what are you asking of God who has so much more at His disposal?
Abraham shows us the key ingredients to strong faith. We can also learn why our faith might be weak.
Abraham shows us the key ingredients to strong faith. We can also learn why our faith might be weak.
When Peter walked on the water, fell into doubt, and needed Jesus to pull him up, Jesus said 'O you of little faith." So, did Peter step out of the boat with great faith that changed, or did he do something great with little faith?
When Peter walked on the water, fell into doubt, and needed Jesus to pull him up, Jesus said 'O you of little faith." So, did Peter step out of the boat with great faith that changed, or did he do something great with little faith?
What is "great Faith" and how is it distinguished from regular or weak faith? How can I tell if I have it?
What is "great Faith" and how is it distinguished from regular or weak faith? How can I tell if I have it?
How do we pray when we need healing for our body? We look at Jairus who asked Jesus to come and heal his daughter.
How do we pray when we need healing for our body? We look at Jairus who asked Jesus to come and heal his daughter.
Will God ever direct you to go or do something that is just so difficult that it seems like it is too much?
Will God ever direct you to go or do something that is just so difficult that it seems like it is too much?
Israel came to Jeremiah to seek direction from the Lord after a crisis came into their lives and caused a panic. We can learn many things from this request for direction as we seek the same in our life.
Israel came to Jeremiah to seek direction from the Lord after a crisis came into their lives and caused a panic. We can learn many things from this request for direction as we seek the same in our life.
What can we expect when we ask God for direction and counsel? How long should it take and how do I know I received it? Is it possible to ask God for direction even though I don't want it and will I still receive it? We take on these questions in this service and the one to come next Sunday.
What can we expect when we ask God for direction and counsel? How long should it take and how do I know I received it? Is it possible to ask God for direction even though I don't want it and will I still receive it? We take on these questions in this service and the one to come next Sunday.
We all know people who have some severe conditions, and have even been asked to pray with or for them. Maybe we were even the ones asking. So what would you say in that prayer or what would you have expected others to pray for you?
We all know people who have some severe conditions, and have even been asked to pray with or for them. Maybe we were even the ones asking. So what would you say in that prayer or what would you have expected others to pray for you?
When was the last time you prayed fervently for something, but it did not happen? Did you lack faith? Favor? Was it outside the will of God? When prayers go unanswered, the answers as to why that come to us will often lead us astray.
What most people lack to obtain the favor they need either from God or other people, is something believers should have plenty of. So many try to substitute other things for it, but believers shouldn't have to and it would give them the edge when favor is needed. So what is it and how can we have the real thing in abundance?
What most people lack to obtain the favor they need either from God or other people, is something believers should have plenty of. So many try to substitute other things for it, but believers shouldn't have to and it would give them the edge when favor is needed. So what is it and how can we have the real thing in abundance?
Continue to look at favor, how should I respond when others say 'No" to me? Has you experienced a 'No' from someone when you were believing for favor in the situation? We also tied in some of the current events with the onslaught last Sunday of many different protests at NFL games. Is what they are doing in protest stirring up favor or disfavor?
Continue to look at favor, how should I respond when others say 'No" to me? Has you experienced a 'No' from someone when you were believing for favor in the situation? We also tied in some of the current events with the onslaught last Sunday of many different protests at NFL games. Is what they are doing in protest stirring up favor or disfavor?
What if you are walking the way God tells you to, a situation comes up and favor is definitely not coming your way. In fact, what does come is more like disfavor? How should you respond? What can you expect? What can you believe for?
What if you are walking the way God tells you to, a situation comes up and favor is definitely not coming your way. In fact, what does come is more like disfavor? How should you respond? What can you expect? What can you believe for?
How did Daniel come into the favor of those over him? Adding the "ingredients" God's Word tells us to have in our lives will lead to having more favor than praying for it, but the wrong ingredients will do the opposite. Let's see what these are!
How did Daniel come into the favor of those over him? Adding the "ingredients" God's Word tells us to have in our lives will lead to having more favor than praying for it, but the wrong ingredients will do the opposite. Let's see what these are!
We continue looking at how we walk in favor with the story of Esther. She gained the favor of those overseeing the group of women who were selected to have the new queen chosen from. She got the best room, the best stuff, and was given more than any of the others. But when she really needed to have favor was when she needed to approach the king without having been summoned. How did all this favor come to Esther?
We continue looking at how we walk in favor with the story of Esther. She gained the favor of those overseeing the group of women who were selected to have the new queen chosen from. She got the best room, the best stuff, and was given more than any of the others. But when she really needed to have favor was when she needed to approach the king without having been summoned. How did all this favor come to Esther?
How do you pray when someone else has what you need? Maybe they have a job to offer, orders you would like them to place with you instead of a competitor, a car, house, or something you need to purchase... How do you pray so that the opportunity comes to you? Many times people make a request for prayer that they would have favor, but can we pray that way and have faith in that prayer? What can we do to walk in favor?
How do you pray when someone else has what you need? Maybe they have a job to offer, orders you would like them to place with you instead of a competitor, a car, house, or something you need to purchase... How do you pray so that the opportunity comes to you? Many times people make a request for prayer that they would have favor, but can we pray that way and have faith in that prayer? What can we do to walk in favor?
Many Christians pray like everything they need is in the hands of God and prayer is used to talk God into giving it to them, or authority is taken to keep the devil from stealing or hindering it. But everything you need is not in the hands of God, as there are three places those things can be. How you get to each is different and just as you can't use the same key on different locks, your approach in this must also change.
Many Christians pray like everything they need is in the hands of God and prayer is used to talk God into giving it to them, or authority is taken to keep the devil from stealing or hindering it. But everything you need is not in the hands of God, as there are three places those things can be. How you get to each is different and just as you can't use the same key on different locks, your approach in this must also change.
Can I really change any of the situations I'm facing? Pain, despair, sickness, etc. What if what I am doing, isn't doing any good? Have I wasted my time? Many Christians fall back on what they think they know to do to overcome these conditions, even if they never received anything from these actions in the past. They become discouraged in their fight but don't really want to quit fighting, and even ask more and more people to pray with or for them. When even that doesn't seem to change anything, strong discouragement can set in. Where does this discouragement come from, how can we fight it off, and keep our focus on doing the things that change the battle into our favor? For the Disciples, after 3 1/2 years with Jesus and seeing Him two times since His resurrection, they decided to go back to fishing. Let's see what Jesus says to them about that.
Can I really change any of the situations I'm facing? Pain, despair, sickness, etc. What if what I am doing, isn't doing any good? Have I wasted my time? Many Christians fall back on what they think they know to do to overcome these conditions, even if they never received anything from these actions in the past. They become discouraged in their fight but don't really want to quit fighting, and even ask more and more people to pray with or for them. When even that doesn't seem to change anything, strong discouragement can set in. Where does this discouragement come from, how can we fight it off, and keep our focus on doing the things that change the battle into our favor? For the Disciples, after 3 1/2 years with Jesus and seeing Him two times since His resurrection, they decided to go back to fishing. Let's see what Jesus says to them about that.
Why is it some people have good things happen to them seemingly out of nowhere and others the same with bad things? Still on the principle of Biding and loosing we see how we can unlock good things coming to us not only from God, but also from people.
Why is it some people have good things happen to them seemingly out of nowhere and others the same with bad things? Still on the principle of Biding and loosing we see how we can unlock good things coming to us not only from God, but also from people.
Should what we give or do for others come back to us through others as well? Many times we have sown forgiveness, but don't receive it from another when we needed it. Or we sow friendship, kindness, understanding, etc. expecting to have it come back upon us but it doesn't always happen that way. What is the hang up here? Sowing and reaping does work right? A slight misunderstanding can cause our expectation to be off, and when what we expect to happen, doesn't .... well our faith takes a hit. We didn't finish looking at all we planned for last Sunday, so we continue it this morning looking at the life of king David. Our goal is to understand when and if we should expect what we have sown to come back to us through the hands of others.
Should what we give or do for others come back to us through others as well? Many times we have sown forgiveness, but don't receive it from another when we needed it. Or we sow friendship, kindness, understanding, etc. expecting to have it come back upon us but it doesn't always happen that way. What is the hang up here? Sowing and reaping does work right? A slight misunderstanding can cause our expectation to be off, and when what we expect to happen, doesn't .... well our faith takes a hit. We didn't finish looking at all we planned for last Sunday, so we continue it this morning looking at the life of king David. Our goal is to understand when and if we should expect what we have sown to come back to us through the hands of others.
Looking at the principle of binding and loosing that Jesus taught His disciples in Matthew 16 and 18, we see the same principle demonstrated in the life of Abraham. Abraham himself bound up the very promise God wanted to send to him until he finally made changes that caused his life to change for the better.
Looking at the principle of binding and loosing that Jesus taught His disciples in Matthew 16 and 18, we see the same principle demonstrated in the life of Abraham. Abraham himself bound up the very promise God wanted to send to him until he finally made changes that caused his life to change for the better.
Jesus teaches that whatever we bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and the same for what we loose. Most people understand and apply this teaching in a way not consistent with the context nor with the example story Jesus gives right after, nor even with what people in the Bible do walking out this principle. So, where did we go wrong and what is Jesus teaching us to do?
Jesus teaches that whatever we bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and the same for what we loose. Most people understand and apply this teaching in a way not consistent with the context nor with the example story Jesus gives right after, nor even with what people in the Bible do walking out this principle. So, where did we go wrong and what is Jesus teaching us to do?
Brother Phillip Slaughter teaching from Matthew 14's account of Peter walking on the water ... "God has designed our lives so that our growth is directly connected with taking risks." "(Natural) Conditions will never be right for us to do the will of God."
Part 2 as pastor Noel Willis the teaching of on our purpose, our gifts, and our skills.
Phillip Slaughter teaching on the benefits of being full of the spirit when people or temptations put a demand on us. Our responses are different when we are full of the Spirit of God!
Some of the situations we find ourselves in are the result of the answers we give. A soft answer takes us down a different path than a harsh one does, as we see in a turning point in the life of a new king - Rehoboam.
Some of the situations we find ourselves in are the result of the answers we give. A soft answer takes us down a different path than a harsh one does, as we see in a turning point in the life of a new king - Rehoboam.
Bitterness can only take hold of us for the things and people we have passion about. That's why the people near and dear to you can also get you very mad and even bitter. The enemy wants to distance you from those the people and things that are important to you, as these are blessings for you from God. So how do we defend against these attacks?
Bitterness can only take hold of us for the things and people we have passion about. That's why the people near and dear to you can also get you very mad and even bitter. The enemy wants to distance you from those the people and things that are important to you, as these are blessings for you from God. So how do we defend against these attacks?
Bitterness is at your door and knocking, but unforgiveness is not the only way it’s gets in our lives. Some don’t even involve other people doing us any kind of wrong at all!
Bitterness is at your door and knocking, but unforgiveness is not the only way it’s gets in our lives. Some don’t even involve other people doing us any kind of wrong at all!
Saul goes from the anointed man God choose for the position as king over Israel, to being rejected by God, and it all started by him listening the accuser. We see the work this does so well in Saul's interaction with David. At first David is a great help to him in accomplishing what God called Saul to do, but the accuser got in Saul's ear and planted seeds that destroyed that relationship and even Saul himself. Let's see how this is done so we can guard against it.
Saul goes from the anointed man God choose for the position as king over Israel, to being rejected by God, and it all started by him listening the accuser. We see the work this does so well in Saul's interaction with David. At first David is a great help to him in accomplishing what God called Saul to do, but the accuser got in Saul's ear and planted seeds that destroyed that relationship and even Saul himself. Let's see how this is done so we can guard against it.
One of the main operations the devil does is to be an accuser. He accuses us before God, accuses us directly, and even accuses others to us to stir up division and wrong feelings. Not only do many Christians listen to this accusations, they also repeat them and become accusers themselves. Following this path gets us out of the walk of love and into anger and bitterness. The affect this path has on our mind and body is very detrimental.
One of the main operations the devil does is to be an accuser. He accuses us before God, accuses us directly, and even accuses others to us to stir up division and wrong feelings. Not only do many Christians listen to this accusations, they also repeat them and become accusers themselves. Following this path gets us out of the walk of love and into anger and bitterness. The affect this path has on our mind and body is very detrimental.
If the Word of God tells not to worry or have any anxiety about anything, how do we do that? How do I get rid of anxiety and worry I already have and keep it from coming back?
If the Word of God tells not to worry or have any anxiety about anything, how do we do that? How do I get rid of anxiety and worry I already have and keep it from coming back?
Our 2017 Prayer conference with Kelly and Gina Lynnes. This is the forth one on Sunday Morning.
Our 2017 Prayer conference with Kelly and Gina Lynnes. This is the third one on Saturday afternoon.
Our 2017 Prayer conference with Kelly and Gina Lynnes. This is the second one on Saturday morning.
Our 2017 Prayer conference with Kelly and Gina Lynnes. This is the first one on Friday night.
Are you focused on what God has spoken to you? Do you even know what it is? If not, how can you discover it? If you do know, how can you improve your focus on it?
Are you focused on what God has spoken to you? Do you even know what it is? If not, how can you discover it? If you do know, how can you improve your focus on it?
Looking at the account of the Nobleman who came to Jesus in desperation for his son who was about to die, many people are willing to make a trip to Jesus when they are desperate and have no other place to go. But Jesus sent the man on another journey, one that would take a higher level of faith.
Looking at the account of the Nobleman who came to Jesus in desperation for his son who was about to die, many people are willing to make a trip to Jesus when they are desperate and have no other place to go. But Jesus sent the man on another journey, one that would take a higher level of faith.
All things good and all things not good or even bad have a beginning. There is always a trigger, something that starts the new thing. In this service we look at something that happened in the disciples that trigger Jesus into teaching them different. He knew they were now ready, but this new thing Jesus was doing with them was not seen as good by the disciples. A very interesting lesson to learn from the Resurrection account.
All things good and all things not good or even bad have a beginning. There is always a trigger, something that starts the new thing. In this service we look at something that happened in the disciples that trigger Jesus into teaching them different. He knew they were now ready, but this new thing Jesus was doing with them was not seen as good by the disciples. A very interesting lesson to learn from the Resurrection account.
Just because something is going on in your life, doesn't mean God wants it too. If you have been prayed for and nothing changed that still doesn't mean that it's God will for it to be in your life. We are in Mark 9 looking at a healing of a boy that demonstrates both of these truths.
Just because something is going on in your life, doesn't mean God wants it too. If you have been prayed for and nothing changed that still doesn't mean that it's God will for it to be in your life. We are in Mark 9 looking at a healing of a boy that demonstrates both of these truths.
What do you do when you believe something can happen, and even want it to happen, but also believe it won't happen? The man at the pool of Bethesda believed that the first person in the pool after the angel stirred the waters would be healed. He just didn't believe it would be him, yet he kept showing up at the pool. And then something changed!
What do you do when you believe something can happen, and even want it to happen, but also believe it won't happen? The man at the pool of Bethesda believed that the first person in the pool after the angel stirred the waters would be healed. He just didn't believe it would be him, yet he kept showing up at the pool. And then something changed!
Peter had something he believed so strongly that he said to God in a vision "I have never" done that. Can you imagine having a belief so strong that you never went against it? But this belief needed to change as it would hinder something God wanted to do with Peter. How did this change happen and what were the results? The answer can have a great affect upon your spiritual walk!
Peter had something he believed so strongly that he said to God in a vision "I have never" done that. Can you imagine having a belief so strong that you never went against it? But this belief needed to change as it would hinder something God wanted to do with Peter. How did this change happen and what were the results? The answer can have a great affect upon your spiritual walk!
Why did the Children of Israel have a lingering desire to go back to Egypt? A place of bondage, abuse, and so many bad things, yet so many times when they faced something tough situations, they would talk about how good they had it there, and that they should go back. The same thing can be going on in our life that keeps us going backward instead of forward.
Why did the Children of Israel have a lingering desire to go back to Egypt? A place of bondage, abuse, and so many bad things, yet so many times when they faced something tough situations, they would talk about how good they had it there, and that they should go back. The same thing can be going on in our life that keeps us going backward instead of forward.
Having a bad reaction to a natural need (food, water, money, etc.) creates a lack in our spiritual life. We look at this cause and affect in the children of Israel.
Having a bad reaction to a natural need (food, water, money, etc.) creates a lack in our spiritual life. We look at this cause and affect in the children of Israel.
Some people are so vulnerable to contrary words, that their convictions can be swayed very quickly from believing in something to despising it. The Bible is filled with examples of this and we look a few here. We also see those who could not be swayed. So, are you vulnerable or immune to contrary words, or words of unbelief?
Some people are so vulnerable to contrary words, that their convictions can be swayed very quickly from believing in something to despising it. The Bible is filled with examples of this and we look a few here. We also see those who could not be swayed. So, are you vulnerable or immune to contrary words, or words of unbelief?
The words that you speak carry creative power. This is not because of who you are but because of what laws God has put in operation. We look at the power of words in creation, the life of Jesus, and in those He sent out. As a side note, the world that existed before Adam and Eve is also covered. Did you know there was a race of people on the earth before Adam that came into judgement when Satan fell? It's in the Bible!
The words that you speak carry creative power. This is not because of who you are but because of what laws God has put in operation. We look at the power of words in creation, the life of Jesus, and in those He sent out. As a side note, the world that existed before Adam and Eve is also covered. Did you know there was a race of people on the earth before Adam that came into judgement when Satan fell? It's in the Bible!
A look at how God dealt with Gideon to get rid of a way of thinking and speaking that kept him from doing great things for God.
A look at how God dealt with Gideon to get rid of a way of thinking and speaking that kept him from doing great things for God.
We all have a picture in our minds that we desire to achieve. It may be a picture of heath, freedom from a chronic condition, a weight goal, etc. Some have been prayed for and the condition went away or greatly lessened, but after time they saw it come back. Why after God moved and a miracle changed your condition did the condition return? We look to answer this question as we continue the new series "Enduring Change."
We all have a picture in our minds that we desire to achieve. It may be a picture of heath, freedom from a chronic condition, a weight goal, etc. Some have been prayed for and the condition went away or greatly lessened, but after time they saw it come back. Why after God moved and a miracle changed your condition did the condition return? We look to answer this question as we continue the new series "Enduring Change."
Nothing great is built without proper supports or a sound foundation. There are many conditions in our life some of which we like and some we don't, but they are in our life because they are supported somehow. This concept is in the Word of God which teaches us that if we want to change the condition, habit, trait, etc. we have to get rid of the conditions that create it. We will see this in spiritual (like faith or doubt) and natural conditions (like weight, headaches, and such.) Then we will look at how to get rid of long standing conditions that we have tried so hard in the past to get rid of, all in this new series "ENDURING CHANGE."
Nothing great is built without proper supports or a sound foundation. There are many conditions in our life some of which we like and some we don't, but they are in our life because they are supported somehow. This concept is in the Word of God which teaches us that if we want to change the condition, habit, trait, etc. we have to get rid of the conditions that create it. We will see this in spiritual (like faith or doubt) and natural conditions (like weight, headaches, and such.) Then we will look at how to get rid of long standing conditions that we have tried so hard in the past to get rid of, all in this new series "ENDURING CHANGE."
Last Sunday we looked at Kindness and this one follows that with Goodness as found in Galatians and the fruit of the spirit. What happens when you need to be more stern with people and "kind" words are not getting through? That is where the word Goodness comes in as you give or speak that which is good, helpful, or needed, not just kind. But, in all this do we just throw out kindness? Not at all!
Last Sunday we looked at Kindness and this one follows that with Goodness as found in Galatians and the fruit of the spirit. What happens when you need to be more stern with people and "kind" words are not getting through? That is where the word Goodness comes in as you give or speak that which is good, helpful, or needed, not just kind. But, in all this do we just throw out kindness? Not at all!
Too many people have stopped trying to just simply be kind. As believers we are particularly told to be kind to each other, so why is kindness lacking so much. We look at the New Testament teaching on Kindness first, then see it demonstrated in the lives of Jesus and Moses.
Too many people have stopped trying to just simply be kind. As believers we are particularly told to be kind to each other, so why is kindness lacking so much. We look at the New Testament teaching on Kindness first, then see it demonstrated in the lives of Jesus and Moses.
Ever feel like you are wondering around a wilderness aimlessly? Feel like what you are doing isn't amounting to much? Don't miss out on this mornings service as we look again at the children of Israel to learn how we can get out of this feeling and develop our patience.
Ever feel like you are wondering around a wilderness aimlessly? Feel like what you are doing isn't amounting to much? Don't miss out on this mornings service as we look again at the children of Israel to learn how we can get out of this feeling and develop our patience.
What happens when we fail to learn patience. Does God ever lead us into a situation where our lack of preparation dooms us to certain obliteration?
What happens when we fail to learn patience. Does God ever lead us into a situation where our lack of preparation dooms us to certain obliteration?
If the enemy can get us into complaining, our mountain will become bigger, our faith will become smaller, and our focus will be on the wrong thing! Not a recipe for success! See what happens to God and Moses when the people fall into complaining again.
If the enemy can get us into complaining, our mountain will become bigger, our faith will become smaller, and our focus will be on the wrong thing! Not a recipe for success! See what happens to God and Moses when the people fall into complaining again.
A big reason we lose patience and fall from our stand in faith is pressure. How do we overcome the pressure against us? We look to the children of Isreal as they face a big pressure situation.
A big reason we lose patience and fall from our stand in faith is pressure. How do we overcome the pressure against us? We look to the children of Isreal as they face a big pressure situation.
If going through tests and trials produced patience in us, why don't we already have more patience than we do? Despite what many Christians think on this, the Bible does not teach that tests and trials produce patience. So what does it teach in James 1:2?
If going through tests and trials produced patience in us, why don't we already have more patience than we do? Despite what many Christians think on this, the Bible does not teach that tests and trials produce patience. So what does it teach in James 1:2?
The Word of God teaches us that the peace of God is to "umpire" our life decisions, but just how far will a simple yes or no answer get you. We look at the life of Elijah and the widow woman commanded by God to feed him and how the simple knowledge of yes or no helped them.
The Word of God teaches us that the peace of God is to "umpire" our life decisions, but just how far will a simple yes or no answer get you. We look at the life of Elijah and the widow woman commanded by God to feed him and how the simple knowledge of yes or no helped them.
Life brings us "Oh MY" moments. Those times when something goes wrong or a surprise come up and you from life is good to "Oh MY! What am I going to do now?" How do you maintain the peace of God when these things happen? We look at a chapter in the life of Elisha to find out what to do.
Life brings us "Oh MY" moments. Those times when something goes wrong or a surprise come up and you from life is good to "Oh MY! What am I going to do now?" How do you maintain the peace of God when these things happen? We look at a chapter in the life of Elisha to find out what to do.
The peace of God is there to "Umpire" or decide good and bad, right and wrong decisions in our life, and such. There is also an enemy of peace (fear) that is trying to do the same thing. We look at some pillars in the church who gave into fear instead of following God's peace to see how we can avoid making the same mistake in our lives.
The peace of God is there to "Umpire" or decide good and bad, right and wrong decisions in our life, and such. There is also an enemy of peace (fear) that is trying to do the same thing. We look at some pillars in the church who gave into fear instead of following God's peace to see how we can avoid making the same mistake in our lives.
We all like the idea of peace, but how do you get the peace of God in your life? What is this peace intended to do for your spiritual walk? As the joy of the Lord is our strength, so too the peace of God has specific benefits for our Christian walk. Do you know what they are?
We all like the idea of peace, but how do you get the peace of God in your life? What is this peace intended to do for your spiritual walk? As the joy of the Lord is our strength, so too the peace of God has specific benefits for our Christian walk. Do you know what they are?
There is a process that God created to go on in us that will continually produce Joy in our lives. There are many things that come against this to stop it from working, but if we understand the process we can guard against it being stopped and our joy will continually be full. This will also help us to regain our joy if it has fallen away.
There is a process that God created to go on in us that will continually produce Joy in our lives. There are many things that come against this to stop it from working, but if we understand the process we can guard against it being stopped and our joy will continually be full. This will also help us to regain our joy if it has fallen away.
How can we maintain our joy in the midst of great trials? We look at the life of Paul for some guidance here. Learn how to maintain the joy of the Lord in your life despite what is going on around you.
How can we maintain our joy in the midst of great trials? We look at the life of Paul for some guidance here. Learn how to maintain the joy of the Lord in your life despite what is going on around you.
Life can sometimes seem like quicksand that sucks us into a joyless existence. How can we stay out of this quicksand and keep our lives filled with Joy? There are three changes everyone can make.
Life can sometimes seem like quicksand that sucks us into a joyless existence. How can we stay out of this quicksand and keep our lives filled with Joy? There are three changes everyone can make.
The first in a new series looking at how we can be Made Complete. The first this we look at is having our Joy full.
The first in a new series looking at how we can be Made Complete. The first this we look at is having our Joy full.
Ever have a brother or sister the get you to ask a question of mom or dad that got you in trouble? Yeah, the devil is like that. In John chapter 6 the enemy was at work inspiring questions. Can you relate to any of these?
Ever have a brother or sister the get you to ask a question of mom or dad that got you in trouble? Yeah, the devil is like that. In John chapter 6 the enemy was at work inspiring questions. Can you relate to any of these?
Do you know there are people in the Bible the devil tricked into asking questions? These questions exposed the thoughts satan had sown into their minds. They meditated on those thoughts until they became something they believed. Lets see how Jesus responded to these questions.
Do you know there are people in the Bible the devil tricked into asking questions? These questions exposed the thoughts satan had sown into their minds. They meditated on those thoughts until they became something they believed. Lets see how Jesus responded to these questions.
Are the questions we ask God, or don't know to ask, holding us back? John 4 is a story of a person Jesus had a conversation with. He expected or hoped the conversation would generate a certain question, but it never did. The woman kept asking weak questions born of tradition because she lacked the knowledge needed to ask one that would have brought a greater blessing. Oh, what they did receive was good and helpful, but it wasn't what it could have been. How can I ask the questions that will bring the answers I need? It's not as hard as you might be thinking!
Are the questions we ask God, or don't know to ask, holding us back? John 4 is a story of a person Jesus had a conversation with. He expected or hoped the conversation would generate a certain question, but it never did. The woman kept asking weak questions born of tradition because she lacked the knowledge needed to ask one that would have brought a greater blessing. Oh, what they did receive was good and helpful, but it wasn't what it could have been. How can I ask the questions that will bring the answers I need? It's not as hard as you might be thinking!
When Daniel asked God a question about what happens after the 70 years of captivity, God immediate sent an angel with the answer. It seems in the Word, some question get God's immediate attention. Yet, many Christians seem to have difficulty getting answer to the questions they ask. In this service we look to find out how we can ask God questions that get His attention along with His answers.
When Daniel asked God a question about what happens after the 70 years of captivity, God immediate sent an angel with the answer. It seems in the Word, some question get God's immediate attention. Yet, many Christians seem to have difficulty getting answer to the questions they ask. In this service we look to find out how we can ask God questions that get His attention along with His answers.
Have you ever thought you knew what other people were thin but iking? Maybe even thought that God revealed those thoughts to you, is it good to know the thoughts of other people and does God reveal them to you? The Word of God reveals both a help and a pitfall in this area.
Have you ever thought you knew what other people were thin but iking? Maybe even thought that God revealed those thoughts to you, is it good to know the thoughts of other people and does God reveal them to you? The Word of God reveals both a help and a pitfall in this area.
What we are to do when the word that God spoke to us is taking a long time to come about. What do we do when the thing that God promised us has not come and seems to be very much delayed? Are we doing something wrong? Is waiting a good strategy? How do we know if it will ever happen?
What we are to do when the word that God spoke to us is taking a long time to come about. What do we do when the thing that God promised us has not come and seems to be very much delayed? Are we doing something wrong? Is waiting a good strategy? How do we know if it will ever happen?
What happened to Gideon after the great word he received from the Lord, and after the victory over the Midianites? Gideon continues to lead the people in worship of Jehovah, but some things becomes corrupted. Did this have anything to do with the word from God he received? Did this corruption have a long tern affect? Many times, the things of God that we leave or corrupt, set the stage for a wrong direction in the future. In this service, we learn how to use what we hear from God to avoid that.
What happened to Gideon after the great word he received from the Lord, and after the victory over the Midianites? Gideon continues to lead the people in worship of Jehovah, but some things becomes corrupted. Did this have anything to do with the word from God he received? Did this corruption have a long tern affect? Many times, the things of God that we leave or corrupt, set the stage for a wrong direction in the future. In this service, we learn how to use what we hear from God to avoid that.
How do some people go from being born again, to growing spiritually, to falling away from God? The anwer helps us to keep that from happening to us!
How do some people go from being born again, to growing spiritually, to falling away from God? The anwer helps us to keep that from happening to us!
How do you stay with what God told you to do when it doesn't seem to be working, when discouragement is all around you, when you feel like giving up, even when the attacks from the enemy seem overwhelming? It isn't easy, but we can learn from the Word of God how to get through this and stay faithful to what God said. We look at a word Jeremiah was giving and how he almost let it go.
How do you stay with what God told you to do when it doesn't seem to be working, when discouragement is all around you, when you feel like giving up, even when the attacks from the enemy seem overwhelming? It isn't easy, but we can learn from the Word of God how to get through this and stay faithful to what God said. We look at a word Jeremiah was giving and how he almost let it go.
Why does the Bible tell me to test the spirits? What am I supposed to test for and how do i conduct a test of something I hear in the spirit? If the Bible tells us to do this, it also must teach us how.
Why does the Bible tell me to test the spirits? What am I supposed to test for and how do i conduct a test of something I hear in the spirit? If the Bible tells us to do this, it also must teach us how.
The third meeting (Saturday night) ... very prophetic! If you weren't there, listening is the next best thing, but not as good as being there!
The second service with jay and Tammy Hoskins... When you don't listen to God's voice, other voices will speak up ... teaching from Genesis 3.
The first service of the June 2016 meetings with Jay and Tammy Hoskins ... The presence of God.
As we wrap up this series we look at the spirit of rebellion, how to recognize in ourselves and others, it's affects when it gets into us, and what we can do to prevent it.
As we wrap up this series we look at the spirit of rebellion, how to recognize in ourselves and others, it's affects when it gets into us, and what we can do to prevent it.
How do you get permission to use the authority of Jesus Christ to help another person who needs ministry?
How do you get permission to use the authority of Jesus Christ to help another person who needs ministry?
We haven't gone over the primciples of prayer and fasting is awhile, so as we continue to look at our authorities jurisdiction, we also look at the role of prayer and fasting to increase our sensitivity to our spirit man and lessen the control our flesh has on us.
We haven't gone over the primciples of prayer and fasting is awhile, so as we continue to look at our authorities jurisdiction, we also look at the role of prayer and fasting to increase our sensitivity to our spirit man and lessen the control our flesh has on us.
One of the biggest issues with Christians in the area of authority is understanding a little about it but trying to do much. Very often this causes us to stand “in authority over” something that is not ever under us. Our failures in these stands causes us to lose confidence and we end up buckling in an area we could be making a stand in. Knowing where we have and don’t have authority is imperative and we look to broaden our understanding in this area.
One of the biggest issues with Christians in the area of authority is understanding a little about it but trying to do much. Very often this causes us to stand “in authority over” something that is not ever under us. Our failures in these stands causes us to lose confidence and we end up buckling in an area we could be making a stand in. Knowing where we have and don’t have authority is imperative and we look to broaden our understanding in this area.
When we are under authority, we have restrictions that keep us under the authority, but we also have protection that comes as well, much like an umbrella.
When we are under authority, we have restrictions that keep us under the authority, but we also have protection that comes as well, much like an umbrella.
The third night of the special meetings with Evangelist Anne Durant looking at how the anointing breaks the yoke of bondage.
The second special service with Evangelist Anne Durant. This one had some teaching but was also a night with a lot of ministry for healing.
In order to get somewhere you need to know where you are going AND where you are starting from. In this first service of our special meetings with Evangelist Anne Durant we discover the "you are here" sign.
As we prepare for the gift of healing in Anne Durant, what things do we need to do to get ready to draw off that gift so that we and others get all that God has for us?
As we prepare for the gift of healing in Anne Durant, what things do we need to do to get ready to draw off that gift so that we and others get all that God has for us?
How do I know if I am correcting someone or judging them? What is the difference between judgement that is detrimental and correction that is helpful?
How do I know if I am correcting someone or judging them? What is the difference between judgement that is detrimental and correction that is helpful?
What do you do when other people keep you from the goal or calling God has given you? Being frustrated is not a sloution, but there is something you can do when other people are not acting right!
What do you do when other people keep you from the goal or calling God has given you? Being frustrated is not a sloution, but there is something you can do when other people are not acting right!
One of the great enemies of submission and authority is a hidden enemy called frustration. It is something that shows up in our daily lives so often, it can easily be seen for something other than the enemy it is. I'll share with you something the Lord told me that helps me deal with it as an enemy and not a part of everyday life.
One of the great enemies of submission and authority is a hidden enemy called frustration. It is something that shows up in our daily lives so often, it can easily be seen for something other than the enemy it is. I'll share with you something the Lord told me that helps me deal with it as an enemy and not a part of everyday life.
What is the sign of Jonah that Jesus said would be given? How was it fulfilled in Jesus resurrection? What significance does this have for us today? We go back to the story of Jonah in this and see some parallels to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ you might not be aware of.
What is the sign of Jonah that Jesus said would be given? How was it fulfilled in Jesus resurrection? What significance does this have for us today? We go back to the story of Jonah in this and see some parallels to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ you might not be aware of.
If the narrative on the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ, is taken in face value, then there is something grossly missing. Otherwise, show me a believer or Body of believers (Church) which has absorbed this narrative and become so dedicated to the will of God, ànd you'll find a thriving Church driven by a sense of purpose - to increase or grow His government on earth ("Of the increase of his government... no end" Isaiah 6:7) by unendingly spreading the narrative in its entirety as governors of His government.
How are good things in our life turned to bad or even cut off from us? Things like friendships, mentors, jobs, teachers, and especially God's Word and our relationship to Him can go from beneficial to estranged if we don't know how to guard against it. We will be looking at a few examples in the Bible to see how it was done to others so we can defend against the enemy doing the same to us.
How are good things in our life turned to bad or even cut off from us? Things like friendships, mentors, jobs, teachers, and especially God's Word and our relationship to Him can go from beneficial to estranged if we don't know how to guard against it. We will be looking at a few examples in the Bible to see how it was done to others so we can defend against the enemy doing the same to us.
A trainer purpose is to help you accomplish your goals and to make you better than you could become on your own. To do so they put you through some unpleasant, even painful training to get you there. The Lord is our trainer, or at least he is willing to be (if we let Him.)
A trainer purpose is to help you accomplish your goals and to make you better than you could become on your own. To do so they put you through some unpleasant, even painful training to get you there. The Lord is our trainer, or at least he is willing to be (if we let Him.)
We are made to produce. Just like our minds and bodies like to work and get things done in a day, so to do our spirits crave production. We are created for such a purpose. Our spirit can either produce faith or it can produce fear, doubt, and other destructive things. Understanding how the whole "factory" works to produce will go a long way in understanding why you are producing faith or something else.
We are made to produce. Just like our minds and bodies like to work and get things done in a day, so to do our spirits crave production. We are created for such a purpose. Our spirit can either produce faith or it can produce fear, doubt, and other destructive things. Understanding how the whole "factory" works to produce will go a long way in understanding why you are producing faith or something else.
When trials and tragedies occur to people we know, it can arouse feelings in ourselves like sympathy for them and even fear for us. What happens if something like that or worse happens to me? Could I die unexpectedly? Faith is a shield God has given us to protect us from thoughts like this and the Lord revealed something to me about this that will help you in these situations.
When trials and tragedies occur to people we know, it can arouse feelings in ourselves like sympathy for them and even fear for us. What happens if something like that or worse happens to me? Could I die unexpectedly? Faith is a shield God has given us to protect us from thoughts like this and the Lord revealed something to me about this that will help you in these situations.
How do I receive the healing or miracle that I need if I am not sure if it is coming to me through the power of God, or if it is done through the authority of Jesus Christ? What do I need to do? We've been talking about this one for a few weeks now, and we look to the Word to see the answer.
How do I receive the healing or miracle that I need if I am not sure if it is coming to me through the power of God, or if it is done through the authority of Jesus Christ? What do I need to do? We've been talking about this one for a few weeks now, and we look to the Word to see the answer.
Many Christian's ask their faith to fight battles it was not equipped to fight. It is a tactic of the enemy of our faith to get us to use it against what it cannot change so that we lose confidence, even thinking we have no faith.
Many Christian's ask their faith to fight battles it was not equipped to fight. It is a tactic of the enemy of our faith to get us to use it against what it cannot change so that we lose confidence, even thinking we have no faith.
Blind Bartimeus not only makes contact to the power of God and receives healing for his eyes, he also calls for how the connection will be made.
Blind Bartimeus not only makes contact to the power of God and receives healing for his eyes, he also calls for how the connection will be made.
Some great lessons on authority are given to us in the interaction between Jesus and the centurion who asked Jesus to heal his servant. We learn the difference between healing by authority in Jesus and healing by the power of God. We aslo see the what authority can do on this earth.
Some great lessons on authority are given to us in the interaction between Jesus and the centurion who asked Jesus to heal his servant. We learn the difference between healing by authority in Jesus and healing by the power of God. We aslo see the what authority can do on this earth.
In receiving a miracle through the power of God a connection must be made. If we don't do something we believe or that God has commanded us too (in the Gospels the things that Jesus said to do) a connection is never made and power won't flow to us. BUT, is the same true of receiving a miracle, healing, etc. through authority? We find out as we look to the two fish harvest Jesus did with Peter and other disciples.
In receiving a miracle through the power of God a connection must be made. If we don't do something we believe or that God has commanded us too (in the Gospels the things that Jesus said to do) a connection is never made and power won't flow to us. BUT, is the same true of receiving a miracle, healing, etc. through authority? We find out as we look to the two fish harvest Jesus did with Peter and other disciples.
Since connection is one of the most important factors to get the power of God to flow to us, how did Jesus establish a connect with those needing healing when He never touched them? Wireless charging is a great new feature for cell phones, but it is not new to God!
Since connection is one of the most important factors to get the power of God to flow to us, how did Jesus establish a connect with those needing healing when He never touched them? Wireless charging is a great new feature for cell phones, but it is not new to God!
Looking at the paralytic who was let down through the roof to Jesus we see both authority and power put to use by Jesus. This gives us a great opportunity to see how each is intended to be used and the differences between them.
Looking at the paralytic who was let down through the roof to Jesus we see both authority and power put to use by Jesus. This gives us a great opportunity to see how each is intended to be used and the differences between them.
Does it take authority or power to move a mountain? The passage in Mark 11 tells us exactly what it takes, and we see it, it will also be easier for us to discern between the two in other descriptions of miracles in the Bible.
Does it take authority or power to move a mountain? The passage in Mark 11 tells us exactly what it takes, and we see it, it will also be easier for us to discern between the two in other descriptions of miracles in the Bible.
Why was a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes" lying in a manger a sign to the shepherds? That's what the angels said and it seemed like it was to them, but why? The answer will shed much light on just how incredible the birth of Jesus was! PLEASE NOTE: The first 5 minutes are real tough to hear, as there was a problem with the sound feeding the recording. It was fixed around the 5 minute mark and the rest sounded fine. I could not salvage the praise reports at the end though.
Why was a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes" lying in a manger a sign to the shepherds? That's what the angels said and it seemed like it was to them, but why? The answer will shed much light on just how incredible the birth of Jesus was! PLEASE NOTE: The first 5 minutes are real tough to hear, as there was a problem with the sound feeding the recording. It was fixed around the 5 minute mark and the rest sounded fine. I could not salvage the praise reports at the end though.
Too many Christians don't understand the difference between power and authority. Jesus sometimes healed people with "power" (Luke 6:19 "And the whole multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all.") and other times authority was used (Mathew 10:1.) So, how can we know which to use and understand more the proper use of both? This is the first service as we delve into this topic.
Too many Christians don't understand the difference between power and authority. Jesus sometimes healed people with "power" (Luke 6:19 "And the whole multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all.") and other times authority was used (Mathew 10:1.) So, how can we know which to use and understand more the proper use of both? This is the first service as we delve into this topic.
Looking at the lives of Mephibosheth and Shimei as they interacted with David we see that not everyone who appears submitted is, nor is everyone who seems unsubmitted. We cannot go just by appearances. There is more to help us know where we and others stand and we see these principles in 2 Samuel 16.
Looking at the lives of Mephibosheth and Shimei as they interacted with David we see that not everyone who appears submitted is, nor is everyone who seems unsubmitted. We cannot go just by appearances. There is more to help us know where we and others stand and we see these principles in 2 Samuel 16.
How do we keep ourselves from a bad attitude? We look at four people in the Bible who picked up bad attitudes and the path they took to get to them. Armed with this we can guard against them in our own lives.
How do we keep ourselves from a bad attitude? We look at four people in the Bible who picked up bad attitudes and the path they took to get to them. Armed with this we can guard against them in our own lives.
When was the last time you went fro a good mood to a bad one in minutes? How does that happen? How do we guard against a bad attitude? The word of God tells us how.
When was the last time you went fro a good mood to a bad one in minutes? How does that happen? How do we guard against a bad attitude? The word of God tells us how.
No matter what you are called to do in ministry for God's kingdom (and we are all called), there are three types of minstry for you to get involved with. We all start at the first type and only a few ever progree to the third. Where are you and what is the purpose of each type of ministry is what we look into in this lesson.
No matter what you are called to do in ministry for God's kingdom (and we are all called), there are three types of minstry for you to get involved with. We all start at the first type and only a few ever progree to the third. Where are you and what is the purpose of each type of ministry is what we look into in this lesson.
How do I become more developed in the ministry I am in, as well as the ministry God has called me to? They are not always the same, and until we are developed enough for God to trust us with the ministry he has called us to, we may never see it so we have the ministry we are in now. This answer is imperative that we know and keep ever before our eyes. Do you know the most important qualities you need to be developed in before you can move on in your ministry for Him?
How do I become more developed in the ministry I am in, as well as the ministry God has called me to? They are not always the same, and until we are developed enough for God to trust us with the ministry he has called us to, we may never see it so we have the ministry we are in now. This answer is imperative that we know and keep ever before our eyes. Do you know the most important qualities you need to be developed in before you can move on in your ministry for Him?
How does one go from being a devote follower of God, to be turned into an enemy of God? Even being turned from a close personal friend or even a spouse to someone who never wants to see you! The process will amaze you at how easy it is to go from friend to foe and how we can be on guard against it.
How does one go from being a devote follower of God, to be turned into an enemy of God? Even being turned from a close personal friend or even a spouse to someone who never wants to see you! The process will amaze you at how easy it is to go from friend to foe and how we can be on guard against it.
How easy it is to go from servant to master in any relationship, whether it be between us and God, or the ones we are supposed to serve in this life. The Bible gives us a great example who accomplishes this in mere minutes, but the affects last a lifetime.
How easy it is to go from servant to master in any relationship, whether it be between us and God, or the ones we are supposed to serve in this life. The Bible gives us a great example who accomplishes this in mere minutes, but the affects last a lifetime.
Looking at Peter in the Gospels, we see his progression in the area of submission. It was not a steady growth upward, but one filled with many ups and downs. Despite this, Jesus still used him and even took Peter with Him on several special assignments.
Looking at Peter in the Gospels, we see his progression in the area of submission. It was not a steady growth upward, but one filled with many ups and downs. Despite this, Jesus still used him and even took Peter with Him on several special assignments.
Looking at how Jesus walked in submission to the Father, we see how he lived up to the statement he made that he only does what he saw the father do, and only said what the Father told Him to say. We learn some important truths about forgiveness as well!
Looking at how Jesus walked in submission to the Father, we see how he lived up to the statement he made that he only does what he saw the father do, and only said what the Father told Him to say. We learn some important truths about forgiveness as well!
We look at the question "Why did sickness and disease as well as evil spirits, listen to Jesus rebuke and leave, while they seem to ignore or at least delay a long time before they listen to me and go?" Using Jesus' encounter with the paralytic lowered down through the roof we look at one ingredient that might be missing when we make a declaration like Jesus did.
We look at the question "Why did sickness and disease as well as evil spirits, listen to Jesus rebuke and leave, while they seem to ignore or at least delay a long time before they listen to me and go?" Using Jesus' encounter with the paralytic lowered down through the roof we look at one ingredient that might be missing when we make a declaration like Jesus did.
Elisha's dealings with Naaman to get him healed of leprosy worked on his areas of unsubmission, and more to the point, those areas he was very unwilling to submit. The story shows us several things that can keep us from getting what God wants us to receive. The enemy of our faith tries to get our focus off and bring us into submission to his will instead of God's will.
Elisha's dealings with Naaman to get him healed of leprosy worked on his areas of unsubmission, and more to the point, those areas he was very unwilling to submit. The story shows us several things that can keep us from getting what God wants us to receive. The enemy of our faith tries to get our focus off and bring us into submission to his will instead of God's will.
The story in the gospel of John about the Nobleman who came a days journey to see Jesus and get him to make the trip home with him to heal his dying son. Jesus doesn't go with him but tells him 6 words that would change his life, if he chooses to obey them.
The story in the gospel of John about the Nobleman who came a days journey to see Jesus and get him to make the trip home with him to heal his dying son. Jesus doesn't go with him but tells him 6 words that would change his life, if he chooses to obey them.
Sometimes Christians are tempted to believe what is not in the Word of God, and even against the word of God, by the enemy of faith in God's Word. How do we know if we have succumbed to this?
Sometimes Christians are tempted to believe what is not in the Word of God, and even against the word of God, by the enemy of faith in God's Word. How do we know if we have succumbed to this?
Too often the goal of a Christian is to merge our will and God's will instead of getting rid of ours and yielding to His. Where do you think you are in this process?
Too often the goal of a Christian is to merge our will and God's will instead of getting rid of ours and yielding to His. Where do you think you are in this process?
If the purpose of Jesus going into the wilderness is just to be tempted of the devil, why is it that the first recorded interaction with satan is not until after the 40 days of fasting? What was the purpose of the first 40 days in the wilderness? Some lessons for us to learn here regarding fasting, submission, and battling the enemy! NOTE: The audio quality on this is poor, as it seems to be a "hot" recording. We had to switch to a new computer to record the services, as the old one succumbed to age.
If the purpose of Jesus going into the wilderness is just to be tempted of the devil, why is it that the first recorded interaction with satan is not until after the 40 days of fasting? What was the purpose of the first 40 days in the wilderness? Some lessons for us to learn here regarding fasting, submission, and battling the enemy! NOTE: The audio quality on this is poor, as it seems to be a "hot" recording. We had to switch to a new computer to record the services, as the old one succumbed to age.
Going back to the book of Numbers (Chapter 16:41 - 17:13) to finish the story we started a few weeks ago. Can God use an imperfect leader? Can we submit to someone with known flaws? What causes people to rebel?
Going back to the book of Numbers (Chapter 16:41 - 17:13) to finish the story we started a few weeks ago. Can God use an imperfect leader? Can we submit to someone with known flaws? What causes people to rebel?
Continuing on the same line as last Sunday when we looked at the three realms attacks come to us from. This time, we look at how to recognize the attack, how it works to get in us, and can a single attack come from more than one realm. Also, how to enlist the "weapons of our warfare" which are powerful and always pull down the stronghold they are targeted at.
Continuing on the same line as last Sunday when we looked at the three realms attacks come to us from. This time, we look at how to recognize the attack, how it works to get in us, and can a single attack come from more than one realm. Also, how to enlist the "weapons of our warfare" which are powerful and always pull down the stronghold they are targeted at.
Any attack on the things we do for God, His Kingdom, or blessings we receive from Him come from one of three different realms. Do you know what they are? Do you know how to defend against each? Failure to know these things will cause frustration and discouragement in your Christian walk, and a lack of growth in our endurance, so we will be looking at these as we continue to learn about Submission and Authority in the Word of God.
Any attack on the things we do for God, His Kingdom, or blessings we receive from Him come from one of three different realms. Do you know what they are? Do you know how to defend against each? Failure to know these things will cause frustration and discouragement in your Christian walk, and a lack of growth in our endurance, so we will be looking at these as we continue to learn about Submission and Authority in the Word of God.
Submission to the wrong people or principles is very damaging to ourselves and the kingdom of God. The people with Korah in the rebellion against God, Moses, and Aaron had a very damaging affect upon the nation as well as those rebels individually. It is easy to watch what other people do and feel you can do a better job, but as with this encounter in Numbers 16, what looks easy isn't when you don't have the grace of God on what you do!
Submission to the wrong people or principles is very damaging to ourselves and the kingdom of God. The people with Korah in the rebellion against God, Moses, and Aaron had a very damaging affect upon the nation as well as those rebels individually. It is easy to watch what other people do and feel you can do a better job, but as with this encounter in Numbers 16, what looks easy isn't when you don't have the grace of God on what you do!
How can I grow in my submission to God? Many times Christians pass up opportunities that are right in front of them!
How can I grow in my submission to God? Many times Christians pass up opportunities that are right in front of them!
Many people think they are operating in submission, but when we see in the Word of God what submission is not, we may find ourselves operating in something very different from submission.
Many people think they are operating in submission, but when we see in the Word of God what submission is not, we may find ourselves operating in something very different from submission.
Beginning a new series on Submission and Authority we start off looking at the source of many problems in Israel and that cause carries over so much today. It is all summed up in one verse that is repeated in the book of Judges.
Beginning a new series on Submission and Authority we start off looking at the source of many problems in Israel and that cause carries over so much today. It is all summed up in one verse that is repeated in the book of Judges.
Too often Christians are more concerned with defending ground taken, instead of taking new ground. After a week of meetings in which many people received a miracle from God changing a condition that had been on them for a long time, how do we keep from going back to things the same as they were?
Too often Christians are more concerned with defending ground taken, instead of taking new ground. After a week of meetings in which many people received a miracle from God changing a condition that had been on them for a long time, how do we keep from going back to things the same as they were?
We finish up this series on Discerning the voice of God with a look at the many different ways God leads/speaks to His children. I came up with 9, and we look at Bible examples of each.
We finish up this series on Discerning the voice of God with a look at the many different ways God leads/speaks to His children. I came up with 9, and we look at Bible examples of each.
Looking at the woman with the issue of blood and how she grew her faith to receive what she needed, we see three things we must do to get us to the same place she was. A place of belief and action despite what she felt in her body and was being told from people around her.
Looking at the woman with the issue of blood and how she grew her faith to receive what she needed, we see three things we must do to get us to the same place she was. A place of belief and action despite what she felt in her body and was being told from people around her.
We watch movies like "Braveheart," "Die Hard," and even Gladiator and cheer for the individual who stands up against the corrupt forces around him. In the Bible we have a similar situation with a prophet who is tasked with the assignment to deliver a message of destruction to Jeroboam, the new king of Israel. His end is more like Braveheart than Die Hard.
We watch movies like "Braveheart," "Die Hard," and even Gladiator and cheer for the individual who stands up against the corrupt forces around him. In the Bible we have a similar situation with a prophet who is tasked with the assignment to deliver a message of destruction to Jeroboam, the new king of Israel. His end is more like Braveheart than Die Hard.
Makes sure that if you ever have to "go back to Egypt" it is because of a burning bush (God sending you) and not a hot dry wilderness (uncomfortable with where you are.)
Makes sure that if you ever have to "go back to Egypt" it is because of a burning bush (God sending you) and not a hot dry wilderness (uncomfortable with where you are.)
Breaking down a well known distraction in the Bible that pulled Joshua and Israel out of the purpose God had for them.
Breaking down a well known distraction in the Bible that pulled Joshua and Israel out of the purpose God had for them.
Jesus, on His way to the cross, overcame many distractions to stay true to what God had sent Him to do. When it seems like you are not hearing from God, many other voices arise to pull you from your purpose and calling.
Jesus, on His way to the cross, overcame many distractions to stay true to what God had sent Him to do. When it seems like you are not hearing from God, many other voices arise to pull you from your purpose and calling.
There are 5 main distractions the enemy uses to pull us off the way God has for us. These attack the 5 “guidance systems” that God has put in the believers life to keep them on track.
There are 5 main distractions the enemy uses to pull us off the way God has for us. These attack the 5 “guidance systems” that God has put in the believers life to keep them on track.
Imagine Jesus met you first on resurrection morning instead of the disciples recorded in Scriptures. If you were to engage in a short discussion, would it either be one of uncertainty about the events happening or one which seeks to know him He pulled this off this feat. I believe the later because He'll answer He did it so "We too can finish strong. "
What happens to people and churches when they stop hearing from God? They send in the replacements!
What happens to people and churches when they stop hearing from God? They send in the replacements!
Are there times when God seems to be silent and not speak to you? Is this normal, or is there a cause? If we find ourselves in a place where we are not hearing from God, how should we react? What should we do? We turn to 1 Samuel 3 where the Word of God starts of with "And the word of the Lord was rare in those days..."
Are there times when God seems to be silent and not speak to you? Is this normal, or is there a cause? If we find ourselves in a place where we are not hearing from God, how should we react? What should we do? We turn to 1 Samuel 3 where the Word of God starts of with "And the word of the Lord was rare in those days..."
A look at the story of Martha in the kitchen serving everyone, and Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to the Word. So much to learn from this story and at the end we look at how to answer people who try to coerce you into doing things they want by saying such things as "That is not very Christian of you" if you deny their request, or act in a way they way they don't like.
A look at the story of Martha in the kitchen serving everyone, and Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to the Word. So much to learn from this story and at the end we look at how to answer people who try to coerce you into doing things they want by saying such things as "That is not very Christian of you" if you deny their request, or act in a way they way they don't like.
Jehoshaphat continually allied himself with the house of Ahab, first with Ahab in a marriage alliance, in wars with Ahab, and even when his son Jehoram took the throne. In this chapter Jehoshaphat goes to war along side of Jehoram. Why is Jehoshaphat a God fearing king keep himself entangled with those who are idolaters? We find some help with why we feel more enslaved by people than servants of God.
Jehoshaphat continually allied himself with the house of Ahab, first with Ahab in a marriage alliance, in wars with Ahab, and even when his son Jehoram took the throne. In this chapter Jehoshaphat goes to war along side of Jehoram. Why is Jehoshaphat a God fearing king keep himself entangled with those who are idolaters? We find some help with why we feel more enslaved by people than servants of God.
Jesus said that he did not come into the world to be served, but to serve. How do we imitate the attitude of Jesus in serving and not maintain a religious one?
Jesus said that he did not come into the world to be served, but to serve. How do we imitate the attitude of Jesus in serving and not maintain a religious one?
Are you moved by need from desperation, or faith that grew from an implanted seed? How you are moved to help others is also how you expect God to move on your behalf.
Are you moved by need from desperation, or faith that grew from an implanted seed? How you are moved to help others is also how you expect God to move on your behalf.
Why is it some people do all the work, some do a little work, and the rest do no work. If you have your relatives over for a big dinner, isn't it always the same ones who set up, cook, and clean up? The same people sit around too ... every time! There is a reason it is this way and it can help or hurt your spiritual development.
Why is it some people do all the work, some do a little work, and the rest do no work. If you have your relatives over for a big dinner, isn't it always the same ones who set up, cook, and clean up? The same people sit around too ... every time! There is a reason it is this way and it can help or hurt your spiritual development.
Sometimes Christian find themselves in some very traumatic situations and difficulties, but some have nothing to do with your practice and training. We look at the life of the Apostle Paul as we see how he was prepared for his TRAINING DAYS.
Sometimes Christian find themselves in some very traumatic situations and difficulties, but some have nothing to do with your practice and training. We look at the life of the Apostle Paul as we see how he was prepared for his TRAINING DAYS.
Continuing to look at how we are trained and practice for the day(s) God calls on us to do great things, we look at Saul who failed at all training and practice AFTER he became king. He actually practiced partial obedience (which is the same thing as disobedience or doing it your own way) and he became very good at it. Lets learn from his mistakes and not repeat them!
Continuing to look at how we are trained and practice for the day(s) God calls on us to do great things, we look at Saul who failed at all training and practice AFTER he became king. He actually practiced partial obedience (which is the same thing as disobedience or doing it your own way) and he became very good at it. Lets learn from his mistakes and not repeat them!
We spent a few weeks looking at some Bible heroes who practiced and trained well, so when it came down to the day they were trained for they excelled. Well, this week we look at a Bible hero who failed at practice for a long time! How did he (and she) overcome this to eventually succeed?
We spent a few weeks looking at some Bible heroes who practiced and trained well, so when it came down to the day they were trained for they excelled. Well, this week we look at a Bible hero who failed at practice for a long time! How did he (and she) overcome this to eventually succeed?
Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (or Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed- Nego as most people know them) faced a potentially deadly training day when they would not bow.
Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (or Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed- Nego as most people know them) faced a potentially deadly training day when they would not bow.
Continuing the study from last week we look at Daniel and two training days he had and some of the practice and training he did to get ready for them. With Daniel we see a surprising truth about the danger these days can have if we are not ready for them.
Continuing the study from last week we look at Daniel and two training days he had and some of the practice and training he did to get ready for them. With Daniel we see a surprising truth about the danger these days can have if we are not ready for them.
The people in the Bible that we look to as great examples of faith, living boldly for God, and influential, are best known for what happened on 1, 2, 3, 4, maybe 5 days of the many years they lived on the earth. It seemed all of their life was getting them ready for what would happen on those days. The ones we hold high are those who were ready for such days and met the challenge. We look at the first one here with Joseph the son of Israel so we can learn how to get ourselves ready for the day(s) we are being trained for.
The people in the Bible that we look to as great examples of faith, living boldly for God, and influential, are best known for what happened on 1, 2, 3, 4, maybe 5 days of the many years they lived on the earth. It seemed all of their life was getting them ready for what would happen on those days. The ones we hold high are those who were ready for such days and met the challenge. We look at the first one here with Joseph the son of Israel so we can learn how to get ourselves ready for the day(s) we are being trained for.
How do we get good at hearing (discerning) the voice of God? The same way we get good at anything else! We look at the principles the Word teaches and then take a look at how these things work in the life of an Old Testament prophet.
How do we get good at hearing (discerning) the voice of God? The same way we get good at anything else! We look at the principles the Word teaches and then take a look at how these things work in the life of an Old Testament prophet.
Last week we looked at the more spectacular ways God speaks to us, and this week the quieter and more common ways. Simeon and Anna were in the right place at the right time because they knew how to listen. You can too!
Last week we looked at the more spectacular ways God speaks to us, and this week the quieter and more common ways. Simeon and Anna were in the right place at the right time because they knew how to listen. You can too!
Looking at the Christmas story, we look at the more spectacular ways God spoke to Mary and Joseph and what that shows us about what to expect in our lives.
Looking at the Christmas story, we look at the more spectacular ways God spoke to Mary and Joseph and what that shows us about what to expect in our lives.
Should we follow a leader anywhere they say to go or are there restraints on us as followers in the Word of God?
Should we follow a leader anywhere they say to go or are there restraints on us as followers in the Word of God?
Continuing on the correction / criticism study, we look at a time when God said He was going to change from what He had promised Moses and we study Moses' response.
Continuing on the correction / criticism study, we look at a time when God said He was going to change from what He had promised Moses and we study Moses' response.
Continuing the study of 'Is Criticism Ever Good' we look at the make up of a bad criticizer, the 7 things God hates, and what they have to do with criticism.
Continuing the study of 'Is Criticism Ever Good' we look at the make up of a bad criticizer, the 7 things God hates, and what they have to do with criticism.
In the wake of all things political, now that the elections are over where criticism abounded, is it ever right to criticize God, His leaders, and/or the leaders of men? We look at not just the answer yes or no, but why.
In the wake of all things political, now that the elections are over where criticism abounded, is it ever right to criticize God, His leaders, and/or the leaders of men? We look at not just the answer yes or no, but why.
One of the pitfalls believers can fall into is to speak from their feelings. If I feel something, I just say it. We see this pitfall working in the of many in the Bible, but this week we look at Jacob as he leaves Leban to return home.
One of the pitfalls believers can fall into is to speak from their feelings. If I feel something, I just say it. We see this pitfall working in the of many in the Bible, but this week we look at Jacob as he leaves Leban to return home.
Why do people get so upset when they hear about what the Bible has to say about homosexuality? Most don't seem to care about or believe in the Bible, but bring this issue up and wow! Jesus was asked questions about hot topics of His day, so how did He answer them? I'm sure we could learn something!
Why do people get so upset when they hear about what the Bible has to say about homosexuality? Most don't seem to care about or believe in the Bible, but bring this issue up and wow! Jesus was asked questions about hot topics of His day, so how did He answer them? I'm sure we could learn something!
More often than we realize, we are making trades. We trade Godly valuables we have for other things we want. Sometimes they are good trades and we make out better, but sometimes we make bad trades and give up what is good and valuable for something useless. We will look at a number of trades made in the Bible both good and bad and then examine some principles to help us determine a good trade from a bad one.
More often than we realize, we are making trades. We trade Godly valuables we have for other things we want. Sometimes they are good trades and we make out better, but sometimes we make bad trades and give up what is good and valuable for something useless. We will look at a number of trades made in the Bible both good and bad and then examine some principles to help us determine a good trade from a bad one.
Many Christians invite people out to church with them or try and share their faith with the unsaved and have little success? Is there something we can do to help improve others excepting our invitations to church? Our reaching them for Jesus? We look at how Jesus did it and learn from the best!
Many Christians invite people out to church with them or try and share their faith with the unsaved and have little success? Is there something we can do to help improve others excepting our invitations to church? Our reaching them for Jesus? We look at how Jesus did it and learn from the best!
How are we to receive from a guest speaker when we go to a special service or they come to our church? Why do some seem to receive what they need easier than others?
How are we to receive from a guest speaker when we go to a special service or they come to our church? Why do some seem to receive what they need easier than others?
Continuing from last weeks 5 stages of speech, how do we progress to the best stage and what do we develop in each?
Continuing from last weeks 5 stages of speech, how do we progress to the best stage and what do we develop in each?
There are 3 stages of speech we go through as we grow and mature and 2 pitfalls or ditches many Christian fall into along the way. We look to identify them here and see them in the Word. It covers how we speak to each other, our problems and situations, and even ourselves.
There are 3 stages of speech we go through as we grow and mature and 2 pitfalls or ditches many Christian fall into along the way. We look to identify them here and see them in the Word. It covers how we speak to each other, our problems and situations, and even ourselves.
When God does a miracle in our life, it brings about a change. For many Christians that change is temporary, and soon we are back in the same condition we were before. How can we make those changes stick and keep the change to be permanent instead of going back to more of the same?
When God does a miracle in our life, it brings about a change. For many Christians that change is temporary, and soon we are back in the same condition we were before. How can we make those changes stick and keep the change to be permanent instead of going back to more of the same?
Brother Naz ministered as Pastor Steve is away on how to keep your miracle and not let the enemy steal it.
What do you do when a situation, complication, revelation, persecutions, etc. come to you and you don't understand why or what they mean? What do you do? We turn to John 6 for the answer when Jesus gave a teaching that caused many of His disciples to go away.
What do you do when a situation, complication, revelation, persecutions, etc. come to you and you don't understand why or what they mean? What do you do? We turn to John 6 for the answer when Jesus gave a teaching that caused many of His disciples to go away.
The first in a new series on learning to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit. There are many voices that "speak" to us. How do we know if it is from God?
The first in a new series on learning to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit. There are many voices that "speak" to us. How do we know if it is from God?
We conclude the series with the 2nd part of "Being Right in the Eyes of the Lord" answering the question of why King Asa was said to have a loyal heart toward God all his days, when the last few years were not what we might consider to be loyal.
We conclude the series with the 2nd part of "Being Right in the Eyes of the Lord" answering the question of why King Asa was said to have a loyal heart toward God all his days, when the last few years were not what we might consider to be loyal.
We didn't get all the way through this, so part 2 will be next week. Looking at the story of David moving the Ark of the Covenant, he used a cart. Where did he get such an idea and what caused him to go back to the right way to move the ark? Why was God so angry with Uzzah that he died from trying to steady the Ark, when it was David's fault the cart was being used? This all has an application for why some things are not working in our lives.
We didn't get all the way through this, so part 2 will be next week. Looking at the story of David moving the Ark of the Covenant, he used a cart. Where did he get such an idea and what caused him to go back to the right way to move the ark? Why was God so angry with Uzzah that he died from trying to steady the Ark, when it was David's fault the cart was being used? This all has an application for why some things are not working in our lives.
The Bible warns us to not be a forgetful hearer and in this service we look at a story of a king of Judah who shows us how easy it is to become one.
The Bible warns us to not be a forgetful hearer and in this service we look at a story of a king of Judah who shows us how easy it is to become one.
We saw last week that in the end times people would become lovers of themselves and we looked at the consequences of that condition. But how are we truly to love? That's is the topic for this service ... how to walk in love.
We saw last week that in the end times people would become lovers of themselves and we looked at the consequences of that condition. But how are we truly to love? That's is the topic for this service ... how to walk in love.
Paul tells us in 2 Timothy that in the last days men (people) will become lovers of themselves. This is the last of the 7 actions born of pride listed a few weeks ago, and we look at the group of people Jesus had to deal with as our example... the Pharisees. So, after looking at the scriptures here, who do you love?
Paul tells us in 2 Timothy that in the last days men (people) will become lovers of themselves. This is the last of the 7 actions born of pride listed a few weeks ago, and we look at the group of people Jesus had to deal with as our example... the Pharisees. So, after looking at the scriptures here, who do you love?
Continuing to look at the actions of pride, the next one in our list is people in pride prefer to gossip about others instead of correcting them in a gentle and humble way. If God cannot train you to receive correction from Him rightly, neither can he use you to give it to others.
Continuing to look at the actions of pride, the next one in our list is people in pride prefer to gossip about others instead of correcting them in a gentle and humble way. If God cannot train you to receive correction from Him rightly, neither can he use you to give it to others.
Another action of pride embedded in our hearts is the need to amplify to others what we have done, are doing, or what God has done for and thru us. All to elevate how others see us. We look at the life of King Jehu to see the problems, signs, and cures of this need to get others to look at us!
Another action of pride embedded in our hearts is the need to amplify to others what we have done, are doing, or what God has done for and thru us. All to elevate how others see us. We look at the life of King Jehu to see the problems, signs, and cures of this need to get others to look at us!
Prideful people edify themselves; humble people look to edify others. What is proper edification? What should it look like, sound like, and what should the results be? We look a time when God had to deal with Elijah to get him out of a depressed state to see.
Prideful people edify themselves; humble people look to edify others. What is proper edification? What should it look like, sound like, and what should the results be? We look a time when God had to deal with Elijah to get him out of a depressed state to see.
The Bible tells us to "be angry but do not sin" so it is possible to get angry right and to get angry wrong. Pride in us can move us to anger that is wrong, and there are signs that will tell you if you have done this.
The Bible tells us to "be angry but do not sin" so it is possible to get angry right and to get angry wrong. Pride in us can move us to anger that is wrong, and there are signs that will tell you if you have done this.
People in pride will have very similar actions and words. You can spot them easily if you know what to look for. Why should you? Well, no one with a humble heart has ever intentionally hurt you. It's people in Pride that have.
People in pride will have very similar actions and words. You can spot them easily if you know what to look for. Why should you? Well, no one with a humble heart has ever intentionally hurt you. It's people in Pride that have.
Our Christian walk has the objective of training us to say "yes" to more of what God asks us to do. Check out these examples in the Word and ask yourself, what can God ask me to do before I say "no."
Our Christian walk has the objective of training us to say "yes" to more of what God asks us to do. Check out these examples in the Word and ask yourself, what can God ask me to do before I say "no."
As we are expected to help others with the heavy loads they bear but each of us is expected to bear or day to day load, does God expect us to carry things in the natural as well?
As we are expected to help others with the heavy loads they bear but each of us is expected to bear or day to day load, does God expect us to carry things in the natural as well?
As we had looked at how we should respond positively, with an attitude of 'I can do it', more when people make requests of us, we now look at the question "Should I Ever Say No" when people ask something of me?
As we had looked at how we should respond positively, with an attitude of 'I can do it', more when people make requests of us, we now look at the question "Should I Ever Say No" when people ask something of me?
Pressure to make us do something contrary to the will of God has the power to move us because of two "handles" in our lives. Get control of them and following the leading of the Spirit of God becomes much easier!
Pressure to make us do something contrary to the will of God has the power to move us because of two "handles" in our lives. Get control of them and following the leading of the Spirit of God becomes much easier!
We (the Church) are the overarching reason - the joy that was set before Him - that Jesus went through the agony of the Cross and wonder of resurrection. If we are to plough through problems for the sake of the Joy of heaven before us, then we need not take our eyes off Him but to "Consider Jesus".
Continuing to look at how people respond when something is asked of them, we see Elisha responding with the care of a humble man, Cain with the anger and hatred of a prideful man, and then we come to the story of Jesus request to two of his disciples and a man he doesn't even know on what we now call Palm Sunday.
Continuing to look at how people respond when something is asked of them, we see Elisha responding with the care of a humble man, Cain with the anger and hatred of a prideful man, and then we come to the story of Jesus request to two of his disciples and a man he doesn't even know on what we now call Palm Sunday.
A woman asks a king to do something for her and he blows up! Why do we sometimes react to others or find others that react so badly to something we ask them for? It is a sign of a heart condition!
A woman asks a king to do something for her and he blows up! Why do we sometimes react to others or find others that react so badly to something we ask them for? It is a sign of a heart condition!
Just because we are serving the Lord, doesn't mean our heart is right. If pride gets in our serving the Lord easily becomes serving ourselves and we seldom are aware of it. Others may see it and warn us, but the pride we are consumed in prevents us from hearing it, and motivates us to be angry with those who try and point it out. Check out this confrontation between Jeremiah and a false prophet named Hananiah.
Just because we are serving the Lord, doesn't mean our heart is right. If pride gets in our serving the Lord easily becomes serving ourselves and we seldom are aware of it. Others may see it and warn us, but the pride we are consumed in prevents us from hearing it, and motivates us to be angry with those who try and point it out. Check out this confrontation between Jeremiah and a false prophet named Hananiah.
Jerusalem has already fallen to Babylon and a new governor had been appointed in place of Judah's king. He was murdered and the remnant of people who were left behind are in fear of what Nebuchadnezzar will do to them. They desire to go to Egypt but decide to ask the prophet Jeremiah to seek the Lord on the matter and that they will obey whatever the Lord says. And now, for the rest of the story!
Jerusalem has already fallen to Babylon and a new governor had been appointed in place of Judah's king. He was murdered and the remnant of people who were left behind are in fear of what Nebuchadnezzar will do to them. They desire to go to Egypt but decide to ask the prophet Jeremiah to seek the Lord on the matter and that they will obey whatever the Lord says. And now, for the rest of the story!
When pride gets hold of us, what we have is not enough, what we don't have is everything we need, and if we don't change we will end up losing everything. We look at king Ahab and see how a king is brought down by a desire for a vegetable garden (further proof that vegetables are bad!)
When pride gets hold of us, what we have is not enough, what we don't have is everything we need, and if we don't change we will end up losing everything. We look at king Ahab and see how a king is brought down by a desire for a vegetable garden (further proof that vegetables are bad!)
How can I tell if I am in pride and thereby in a place where God resists me? Hophni and Phinehas are the examples here.
How can I tell if I am in pride and thereby in a place where God resists me? Hophni and Phinehas are the examples here.
There are two laws in operation that our heart condition sets in motion. One moves us into the blessing of God, and one moves us out. Which one are you operating by?
There are two laws in operation that our heart condition sets in motion. One moves us into the blessing of God, and one moves us out. Which one are you operating by?
How many ways does the Word of God describe our heart condition? How can I tell if my heart condition is in good shape and what can I do to make it better?
How many ways does the Word of God describe our heart condition? How can I tell if my heart condition is in good shape and what can I do to make it better?
King Asa is said to have had a loyal or perfect heart all his days, and yet his actions were not perfect. How can imperfect people, with less than desirable actions, be seen by God as having perfect or loyal hearts?
King Asa is said to have had a loyal or perfect heart all his days, and yet his actions were not perfect. How can imperfect people, with less than desirable actions, be seen by God as having perfect or loyal hearts?
There is a light in us and a treasure in us. Many Christians never use these tools to help them in their Christian walk. Not only do they help you overcome obstacles in this life, they also help you to not lose heart!
There is a light in us and a treasure in us. Many Christians never use these tools to help them in their Christian walk. Not only do they help you overcome obstacles in this life, they also help you to not lose heart!
We look at the story of God asking Solomon "What shall I give you" to which Solomon asks for Understanding and discernment in judging the people. God said "see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart..." (God's wisdom comes with understanding and discernment.) This is immediately tested with the only account we are given of Solomon's judgments. Understand, whatever gift we receive from God will be tested!
We look at the story of God asking Solomon "What shall I give you" to which Solomon asks for Understanding and discernment in judging the people. God said "see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart..." (God's wisdom comes with understanding and discernment.) This is immediately tested with the only account we are given of Solomon's judgments. Understand, whatever gift we receive from God will be tested!
Some scriptures say we have a well within us and others talk about us being a river, so which are we? Also, what kind of reward do we get if we receive a prophet in the name of a prophet? What is a prophets reward?
Some scriptures say we have a well within us and others talk about us being a river, so which are we? Also, what kind of reward do we get if we receive a prophet in the name of a prophet? What is a prophets reward?
God says that "Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water. But a man of understanding will draw it out." (Proverbs 20:5) So, how do we draw out this wisdom/counsel withing us?
God says that "Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water. But a man of understanding will draw it out." (Proverbs 20:5) So, how do we draw out this wisdom/counsel withing us?
Some things we can focus on to get us to the place (like the woman with the issue of blood, the lame man at the pool, and blind Bartimaeus) so that we will believe and act on the revelations/wisdom given to us to fix our situations.
Some things we can focus on to get us to the place (like the woman with the issue of blood, the lame man at the pool, and blind Bartimaeus) so that we will believe and act on the revelations/wisdom given to us to fix our situations.
Another look at someone who built their own faith based on what they heard about Jesus. Wisdom and Revelation come to us in several ways and what we do with it can build our faith if we handle it right.
Another look at someone who built their own faith based on what they heard about Jesus. Wisdom and Revelation come to us in several ways and what we do with it can build our faith if we handle it right.
Many Christians do not understand the difference between acting on revelation/wisdom given to them from God and mere imitation. But imitation will not get the same results. Have you been imitating or acting on revelation? This woman in the Bible was no imitator!
Many Christians do not understand the difference between acting on revelation/wisdom given to them from God and mere imitation. But imitation will not get the same results. Have you been imitating or acting on revelation? This woman in the Bible was no imitator!
Good intends some AWESOME things to happen in our life, but just a little change on our part can change what was meant to be awesome into awkward, and possible even awful! Check this people out in the Bible who kept their opportunity awesome!
Good intends some AWESOME things to happen in our life, but just a little change on our part can change what was meant to be awesome into awkward, and possible even awful! Check this people out in the Bible who kept their opportunity awesome!
Last Sunday we looked at how Revelation from God has the power to change our lives for the better, now we look at how to utilize that power in our own lives.
Last Sunday we looked at how Revelation from God has the power to change our lives for the better, now we look at how to utilize that power in our own lives.
When God gives us wisdom regarding a situation (revelation) it comes with power that can only be utilized to change our situation of we use it the way the Word of God instructs. We are given 5 things through out the Word that we are to do with revelation/wisdom given to us. After looking at these five things we see them in use.
When God gives us wisdom regarding a situation (revelation) it comes with power that can only be utilized to change our situation of we use it the way the Word of God instructs. We are given 5 things through out the Word that we are to do with revelation/wisdom given to us. After looking at these five things we see them in use.
In order to make sure we are not among the foolish, we look at the makeup of the foolish. There is one ingredient in particular that can pull us from wise to foolish very quickly.
In order to make sure we are not among the foolish, we look at the makeup of the foolish. There is one ingredient in particular that can pull us from wise to foolish very quickly.
Last Sunday we looked at the Simple and the Scornful mostly. This week we see what a foolish person is to God. Just because we are a believer doesn't mean we can't become foolish!
Last Sunday we looked at the Simple and the Scornful mostly. This week we see what a foolish person is to God. Just because we are a believer doesn't mean we can't become foolish!
What makes the wise different from the simple, the foolish, and the scornful? Without realizing it many Christians have asked questions that set them up to receive as wisdom a foolish or simple answer. Take enough of these in and you can become scornful to the wisdom of God. Questions born from wisdom we have received, help us to grow. Questions born from a simple understanding of spiritual principles cause us to stagnate in our spiritual growth. It is easier then most think to discern the difference and we will look at some Bible examples of this in action.
What makes the wise different from the simple, the foolish, and the scornful? Without realizing it many Christians have asked questions that set them up to receive as wisdom a foolish or simple answer. Take enough of these in and you can become scornful to the wisdom of God. Questions born from wisdom we have received, help us to grow. Questions born from a simple understanding of spiritual principles cause us to stagnate in our spiritual growth. It is easier then most think to discern the difference and we will look at some Bible examples of this in action.
Experience is NOT the best teacher! We will see why and what is in Proverbs 5-6 as the Word of God identifies 3 things that try to corrupt us.
Experience is NOT the best teacher! We will see why and what is in Proverbs 5-6 as the Word of God identifies 3 things that try to corrupt us.
Wisdom guides us in our life and keeps us out of trouble the Word of God teaches us. So, how does this happen for me? God does not just keep us out of trouble by His power ... there is a staring role we are to play!
Wisdom guides us in our life and keeps us out of trouble the Word of God teaches us. So, how does this happen for me? God does not just keep us out of trouble by His power ... there is a staring role we are to play!
Many people have despised the wisdom of God and not even realized it. We look at Proverbs 4 and an episode in the life of Mosses to learn how to honor and how to despise wisdom, so we can make sure we stay on the side of honoring.
Many people have despised the wisdom of God and not even realized it. We look at Proverbs 4 and an episode in the life of Mosses to learn how to honor and how to despise wisdom, so we can make sure we stay on the side of honoring.
The Queen of Sheba understood the value of wisdom and traveled a great distance to hear it. When she did, she gave great gifts for it.
The Queen of Sheba understood the value of wisdom and traveled a great distance to hear it. When she did, she gave great gifts for it.
How do we find and recognize the wisdom of God. The first in a new series on the Wisdom of God.
How do we find and recognize the wisdom of God. The first in a new series on the Wisdom of God.
What does the Bible refer to when it teaches about Barns? How can we make them to be effective barns? Many Christians have no barns, and some that do have ineffective ones. The Word of God teaches us how to have effective Barns!
What does the Bible refer to when it teaches about Barns? How can we make them to be effective barns? Many Christians have no barns, and some that do have ineffective ones. The Word of God teaches us how to have effective Barns!
Have you ever heard the question ‘Am I a good steward of my money?’ Many times such a question is presented in churches or reading material. If you have been on the receiving end of this question, have you thought to yourself that you could do better? Many Christians have drawn the conclusion that because they are not better, God has not increased their finances. However, there is something very wrong with this question when you compare it to what the Word of God teaches about stewardship. When you see the problem you will understand why the conclusion is off as well.
Have you ever heard the question ‘Am I a good steward of my money?’ Many times such a question is presented in churches or reading material. If you have been on the receiving end of this question, have you thought to yourself that you could do better? Many Christians have drawn the conclusion that because they are not better, God has not increased their finances. However, there is something very wrong with this question when you compare it to what the Word of God teaches about stewardship. When you see the problem you will understand why the conclusion is off as well.
We look at a person in the Bible who's goods and wealth increased because of his association. This person left that association and lost everything, got it back and still didn't try to find away to regain that association. Finally, we see him again having lost all. The associations we have and influences on our life can have a great affect on the blessings that come to us.
We look at a person in the Bible who's goods and wealth increased because of his association. This person left that association and lost everything, got it back and still didn't try to find away to regain that association. Finally, we see him again having lost all. The associations we have and influences on our life can have a great affect on the blessings that come to us.
The Zeal of Jehu was not enough for him to reap a harvest that awaited him. We can learn from what he neglected to make sure our harvests are not missed.
The Zeal of Jehu was not enough for him to reap a harvest that awaited him. We can learn from what he neglected to make sure our harvests are not missed.
Looking at the parable of the Prodigal Son, it may surprise you to find out something about the father's inheritance; something that many Christian's walk in the dark concerning their own lives and have become bitter, angry, discouraged, thinking that God has forgotten them. Has that ever described you? Have you been missing this important truth Jesus taught in this parable?
Looking at the parable of the Prodigal Son, it may surprise you to find out something about the father's inheritance; something that many Christian's walk in the dark concerning their own lives and have become bitter, angry, discouraged, thinking that God has forgotten them. Has that ever described you? Have you been missing this important truth Jesus taught in this parable?
What do we do about bad seed that was sown by others into our life, or even by ourselves?
What do we do about bad seed that was sown by others into our life, or even by ourselves?
We all hear people talk about targeting a harvest, and in the natural that is very true. If you want a corn harvest you plant corn, and so on. But does this work on the spiritual side? Are there Biblical examples of it working? We take time to look at this in this service.
We all hear people talk about targeting a harvest, and in the natural that is very true. If you want a corn harvest you plant corn, and so on. But does this work on the spiritual side? Are there Biblical examples of it working? We take time to look at this in this service.
Abraham is told that he was to go to a land that God would show on two occasions. Then, God's language changed from "Show" to "Give." There is an obvious difference between the two words, so what changed that God went from showing it to Abraham, to giving it to him? The answer is found in several different places in the word and it is an answer that will help us in our sowing and reaping.
Abraham is told that he was to go to a land that God would show on two occasions. Then, God's language changed from "Show" to "Give." There is an obvious difference between the two words, so what changed that God went from showing it to Abraham, to giving it to him? The answer is found in several different places in the word and it is an answer that will help us in our sowing and reaping.
Continuing to look at the sowing, we look at the factors that affect our sowing/reaping such as good seed and good soil. What makes for good seed and what makes for good soil. The word of God tells us. We end looking at a person in the Bible who was told to sow in a bad economic time and reaped a great harvest.
Continuing to look at the sowing, we look at the factors that affect our sowing/reaping such as good seed and good soil. What makes for good seed and what makes for good soil. The word of God tells us. We end looking at a person in the Bible who was told to sow in a bad economic time and reaped a great harvest.
God causes all things to operate in an orderly way, including sowing and reaping. This week we look at some of the laws that God put in operation that govern the particular aspect of sowing.
God causes all things to operate in an orderly way, including sowing and reaping. This week we look at some of the laws that God put in operation that govern the particular aspect of sowing.
Last week we saw the with the tithe we honor God and this week we follow the tithe in the Word to find out how we honor God with the tithe? What increase or blessing is promised when we bring our tithes to God?
Last week we saw the with the tithe we honor God and this week we follow the tithe in the Word to find out how we honor God with the tithe? What increase or blessing is promised when we bring our tithes to God?
What is the tithe and how does it differ from offerings? Confusion on what tithing is has led many Christians to give without obtaining the purpose God intended us to gain.
What is the tithe and how does it differ from offerings? Confusion on what tithing is has led many Christians to give without obtaining the purpose God intended us to gain.
Many times in our Christian Life we do things not because we were guided to them, but because of pressure. In this teaching we look at where this pressure comes from and what it is keeping us from.
Many times in our Christian Life we do things not because we were guided to them, but because of pressure. In this teaching we look at where this pressure comes from and what it is keeping us from.
Most of us think we have nothing or very little for God to use, let alone do anything great with. But this week we look at David and the people God brought to him when he fled from Saul. 400 men who were in distress, in dept, and discontented. They soon grew to 600 men and from these came many of Davids mighty warriors. Who would have thought that when they first showed up! So, what do we really have in our lives for God to use? In the words of Jesus "Go and see."
Most of us think we have nothing or very little for God to use, let alone do anything great with. But this week we look at David and the people God brought to him when he fled from Saul. 400 men who were in distress, in dept, and discontented. They soon grew to 600 men and from these came many of Davids mighty warriors. Who would have thought that when they first showed up! So, what do we really have in our lives for God to use? In the words of Jesus "Go and see."
Joe McGee Monday night session on the four types of children (or people) - Wise, Simple, Foolish, and Scornful.
Last Sunday we looked at the woman who shared her food supply with Elijah, and this week we compare her with the woman who ministered to Elisha buy building a room and feeding him whenever he was in town. Interesting that both lost their son and both were raised back to life, but the reactions of these two woman were very different. The comparison of the two accounts shows us why!
Last Sunday we looked at the woman who shared her food supply with Elijah, and this week we compare her with the woman who ministered to Elisha buy building a room and feeding him whenever he was in town. Interesting that both lost their son and both were raised back to life, but the reactions of these two woman were very different. The comparison of the two accounts shows us why!
Have you been doing all you know to do and still you are stuck in the same problem as you were before? Sometimes when believers get stuck in a problem or battle in their life and don't come to a place of victory, we adapt some protective measures like "maybe this is God's will" or "maybe I need to learn something" and so forth. These reactions are damaging to our fellowship with the Lord and we will deal with them this morning, BUT MOSTLY I want us to look at why we got stuck in the first place and how can we get UNSTUCK! The Word of God has some great things to teach us on this.
Have you been doing all you know to do and still you are stuck in the same problem as you were before? Sometimes when believers get stuck in a problem or battle in their life and don't come to a place of victory, we adapt some protective measures like "maybe this is God's will" or "maybe I need to learn something" and so forth. These reactions are damaging to our fellowship with the Lord and we will deal with them this morning, BUT MOSTLY I want us to look at why we got stuck in the first place and how can we get UNSTUCK! The Word of God has some great things to teach us on this.
We all want what we do to work, but showing up is only the beginning. What we do when we get there decides our future. Learning from the life of King Saul and why he was rejected, can help us understand how to prosper.
We all want what we do to work, but showing up is only the beginning. What we do when we get there decides our future. Learning from the life of King Saul and why he was rejected, can help us understand how to prosper.
Sometimes, something we have is the thing that is holding us back. Looking at the life of Esau we see that he had something, that once he lost he went on to new heights.
Sometimes, something we have is the thing that is holding us back. Looking at the life of Esau we see that he had something, that once he lost he went on to new heights.
Some people thought they gave God what He could use, but they gave God the WRONG STUFF and it didn't work out so well. We also see that popular opinion or consensus means nothing to God. What the Word tells us is what matters not the world.
Some people thought they gave God what He could use, but they gave God the WRONG STUFF and it didn't work out so well. We also see that popular opinion or consensus means nothing to God. What the Word tells us is what matters not the world.
Sometimes, God has asked people to give up something, thereby giving Him something to work with to move them up to the next level. In this one, we look at the rich young ruler as he is asked by Jesus to give something up to gain something else.
Sometimes, God has asked people to give up something, thereby giving Him something to work with to move them up to the next level. In this one, we look at the rich young ruler as he is asked by Jesus to give something up to gain something else.
Here is a look at Blind Bartimeus as a man who had faith to be healed, but was still blind. Find out what he gave God to work with.
Here is a look at Blind Bartimeus as a man who had faith to be healed, but was still blind. Find out what he gave God to work with.
A look at the first miracle Jesus did at the wedding of Cana. This sets a precedence for others to follow that we can learn from. The most important thing to remember is what Mary said ... "Whatever he says to you, do it."
A look at the first miracle Jesus did at the wedding of Cana. This sets a precedence for others to follow that we can learn from. The most important thing to remember is what Mary said ... "Whatever he says to you, do it."
The Canaanite woman was the second person Jesus said had "great faith" and this week we follow up last week great faith example in the centurion with this one. Using the two examples we can see what these did to elevate their faith to great.
The Canaanite woman was the second person Jesus said had "great faith" and this week we follow up last week great faith example in the centurion with this one. Using the two examples we can see what these did to elevate their faith to great.
Two people in the Bible who gave Jesus something to work with and some great miracles came about. One though, almost gave up and took back what Jesus had to work with.
Two people in the Bible who gave Jesus something to work with and some great miracles came about. One though, almost gave up and took back what Jesus had to work with.
A look at three people in the New testament who did not receive any specific orders to obey, but were so faithful in the general instructions given in the Word that they soared to the top in the kingdom of God. Well, two of them any way. Stephen and Philip Soared while Nicholas didn't do so well, but all had the same opportunity.
A look at three people in the New testament who did not receive any specific orders to obey, but were so faithful in the general instructions given in the Word that they soared to the top in the kingdom of God. Well, two of them any way. Stephen and Philip Soared while Nicholas didn't do so well, but all had the same opportunity.
Besides the things we have that God can use (last week) there are things that God may ask us to do to help our situation. These things seem very insignificant to our need, or may even be the same thing we have done, but when God instructs us to do something and we do it in faith, great results come!
Besides the things we have that God can use (last week) there are things that God may ask us to do to help our situation. These things seem very insignificant to our need, or may even be the same thing we have done, but when God instructs us to do something and we do it in faith, great results come!
God often asked people what they had on hand when they had a large need to meet. What was on hand was always very insignificant to what was needed. So, what can we learn from this to apply to our lives?
God often asked people what they had on hand when they had a large need to meet. What was on hand was always very insignificant to what was needed. So, what can we learn from this to apply to our lives?
The first in a new series on "Give God Something to Work With." This is an introduction and a look a few people in the Bible who did or didn't give God something that He could work with. God wants to bless the work of our hands, but there are conditions the Word gives us. We will examine these as the series goes on so that God CAN bless all the work of our hands!
The first in a new series on "Give God Something to Work With." This is an introduction and a look a few people in the Bible who did or didn't give God something that He could work with. God wants to bless the work of our hands, but there are conditions the Word gives us. We will examine these as the series goes on so that God CAN bless all the work of our hands!
The conclusion of the mini series on the spirit of antichrist, looking at the final two areas it tries to have an affect on us.
The conclusion of the mini series on the spirit of antichrist, looking at the final two areas it tries to have an affect on us.
After we recognize the influence of the spirit of antichrist, we need to be aware of its affects on people and potentially even believers. We break down these affects into three areas, the first we get into here.
After we recognize the influence of the spirit of antichrist, we need to be aware of its affects on people and potentially even believers. We break down these affects into three areas, the first we get into here.
How do we recognize the Spirit of antichrist? Not THE antichrist, but the spirit of it, which the Bible tells us is around and has been for a long time.
How do we recognize the Spirit of antichrist? Not THE antichrist, but the spirit of it, which the Bible tells us is around and has been for a long time.
We have had a lot of teaching over the years on how to live the Christian life, but what about how to end it? How should a Christian leave this life and go on to the next? The Bible has a good bit to say about it, even more then we get into in this one.
We have had a lot of teaching over the years on how to live the Christian life, but what about how to end it? How should a Christian leave this life and go on to the next? The Bible has a good bit to say about it, even more then we get into in this one.
There was an attitude among the shepherds in the Christmas story, which should also be in us, that attracted God to give something to them. In this case it was the knowledge of where the Christ child was born. We look at the traits of this attitude to see how we can have it in us on purpose. There are some people who you are drawn to give to and others that you are not, so is this right? We also look at something unique that made these shepherds special.
There was an attitude among the shepherds in the Christmas story, which should also be in us, that attracted God to give something to them. In this case it was the knowledge of where the Christ child was born. We look at the traits of this attitude to see how we can have it in us on purpose. There are some people who you are drawn to give to and others that you are not, so is this right? We also look at something unique that made these shepherds special.
After the shooting in Newtown CT, how do we pray for people that are going through such a tragedy in there lives? Many times we as Christians want to pray for them and just pray whatever comes to our mind to pray, but the Word of God gives us some instruction to help.
After the shooting in Newtown CT, how do we pray for people that are going through such a tragedy in there lives? Many times we as Christians want to pray for them and just pray whatever comes to our mind to pray, but the Word of God gives us some instruction to help.
How do we pray effectively for the unsaved? Many times we allow our prayers to be affected by our love for unsaved friends and family, that we pray for what we want God to do, instead of what He said he would do in His Word.
How do we pray effectively for the unsaved? Many times we allow our prayers to be affected by our love for unsaved friends and family, that we pray for what we want God to do, instead of what He said he would do in His Word.
How do we pray effectively for other believers? Jesus prayers for His disciples and other followers are our main texts. Also looked at what Jesus meant when He said to Peter "Satan has ASKED for you, that he may sift you as wheat." If this has caused you confusion thinking that God gave permission to the devil, we hope to clear that up.
How do we pray effectively for other believers? Jesus prayers for His disciples and other followers are our main texts. Also looked at what Jesus meant when He said to Peter "Satan has ASKED for you, that he may sift you as wheat." If this has caused you confusion thinking that God gave permission to the devil, we hope to clear that up.
The area where we should spend most of our time in prayer, is the prayer of Fellowship. What is this kind of prayer, what should we come away with, and how can I do this kind of prayer? Listen and see what the Word of God teaches and shows us.
The area where we should spend most of our time in prayer, is the prayer of Fellowship. What is this kind of prayer, what should we come away with, and how can I do this kind of prayer? Listen and see what the Word of God teaches and shows us.
Are Foot washings to be a part of our church services, or have we missed what Jesus was trying to teach His disciples on His last night with them?
Are Foot washings to be a part of our church services, or have we missed what Jesus was trying to teach His disciples on His last night with them?
Many times we find ourselves not just needing to know how to do something, but also a way to get it done. God through prayer is also the best resource for us in this! (The whole service is in on this, including about 15 min on the election at the beginning, and the end also has the communion service and a heads up on an available Rick Renner teaching.)
Many times we find ourselves not just needing to know how to do something, but also a way to get it done. God through prayer is also the best resource for us in this! (The whole service is in on this, including about 15 min on the election at the beginning, and the end also has the communion service and a heads up on an available Rick Renner teaching.)
Last week we looked at asking for wisdom in situations, problems, and such. This week we look at wisdom for direction or guidance. Making the right choice every time helps us to save time, money, and so many other problems. Lets see what the Word of God teaches us about how to do just that!
Last week we looked at asking for wisdom in situations, problems, and such. This week we look at wisdom for direction or guidance. Making the right choice every time helps us to save time, money, and so many other problems. Lets see what the Word of God teaches us about how to do just that!
Most people pray for things to come, or for things to go away , but the number 1 need we have in navigating this life here is wisdom. Listen as we look to the Word of God to see why.
Most people pray for things to come, or for things to go away , but the number 1 need we have in navigating this life here is wisdom. Listen as we look to the Word of God to see why.
A follow up from last Sunday, how do I come against the enemy? Since we battle not against flesh and blood, how do I come against what I do battle?
A follow up from last Sunday, how do I come against the enemy? Since we battle not against flesh and blood, how do I come against what I do battle?
Some people may be embarrassed about their lifestyle, but still curious about Jesus and salvation. Zacchaeus was such a man and we look at how Jesus helped a man get off of the wrong path.
Some people may be embarrassed about their lifestyle, but still curious about Jesus and salvation. Zacchaeus was such a man and we look at how Jesus helped a man get off of the wrong path.
Jesus tells a story of a great feast and those who are invited are too busy to attend. We learn here how much the heart of God is concerned about people becoming saved thru Jesus and that why many don't do the things that are important to our Father God.
Jesus tells a story of a great feast and those who are invited are too busy to attend. We learn here how much the heart of God is concerned about people becoming saved thru Jesus and that why many don't do the things that are important to our Father God.
Looking at the Woman at the well, we learn that Jesus runs into the same problem we all do when sharing Jesus with the unsaved ... they ask questions that have nothing to do with salvation or the light they need. So, how does Jesus handle it?
Looking at the Woman at the well, we learn that Jesus runs into the same problem we all do when sharing Jesus with the unsaved ... they ask questions that have nothing to do with salvation or the light they need. So, how does Jesus handle it?
What happens when people try to merge the Kingdom of God with the Kingdom of satan? Not just collide, but actually try to merge the two together? Yes, it has happened with people in the Bible. Reinforcing what we saw last week, the kingdom of satan is easily recognized. The only reason to miss it is to not know the signs, or to ignore them.
What happens when people try to merge the Kingdom of God with the Kingdom of satan? Not just collide, but actually try to merge the two together? Yes, it has happened with people in the Bible. Reinforcing what we saw last week, the kingdom of satan is easily recognized. The only reason to miss it is to not know the signs, or to ignore them.
What happens when the kingdom of God meets up with the kingdom of satan? It happened many times in the Bible and we look at a few here. From these we can discover the telling characteristics of satan's kingdom and instantly recognize it when it is near us.
What happens when the kingdom of God meets up with the kingdom of satan? It happened many times in the Bible and we look at a few here. From these we can discover the telling characteristics of satan's kingdom and instantly recognize it when it is near us.
Have you ever gained something only to find you loose it down the road? Victory in healing, emotional distress, or any gains we make in our walk with the Lord, sometimes can fad away if we don't maintain them. So how does a believer maintain the gains in his life?
Have you ever gained something only to find you loose it down the road? Victory in healing, emotional distress, or any gains we make in our walk with the Lord, sometimes can fad away if we don't maintain them. So how does a believer maintain the gains in his life?
Last week we looked at having or becoming focused in turmoil, this week we look at how to maintain that focus.
Last week we looked at having or becoming focused in turmoil, this week we look at how to maintain that focus.
Looking at the Red Sea crossing we see the way into turmoil and the way through it. How can we go through tumultuous situations and keep our focus?
Looking at the Red Sea crossing we see the way into turmoil and the way through it. How can we go through tumultuous situations and keep our focus?
The 2nd identifier that reveals if we are stead or stubborn is our generosity with supply. Looking at Ananias and Sapphira we see why stinginess works against us and generosity works for us.
The 2nd identifier that reveals if we are stead or stubborn is our generosity with supply. Looking at Ananias and Sapphira we see why stinginess works against us and generosity works for us.
Christians are being Conned by the enemy. Cheated out of help, wisdom, understanding, and even power. Sent by God to help us, but it doesn’t get to us. The best way to stopped being conned is to understand the game; the tactics the con is using.
Christians are being Conned by the enemy. Cheated out of help, wisdom, understanding, and even power. Sent by God to help us, but it doesn’t get to us. The best way to stopped being conned is to understand the game; the tactics the con is using.
Why did Pharaoh grow harder to obeying what God asked of him? Learn why we can also grow hard to hearing what God asks of us, becoming stubborn and fixed in our own way. It resulted in disaster for Pharaoh and the same will be true of us!
Why did Pharaoh grow harder to obeying what God asked of him? Learn why we can also grow hard to hearing what God asks of us, becoming stubborn and fixed in our own way. It resulted in disaster for Pharaoh and the same will be true of us!
When it comes to learning about stubborn people, here is a great example! From him we learn four identifying characteristics of people with a hard heart. Here is a question ... does a hard heart cause these characteristics, or do they cause a hard heart? Listen and see what you think.
When it comes to learning about stubborn people, here is a great example! From him we learn four identifying characteristics of people with a hard heart. Here is a question ... does a hard heart cause these characteristics, or do they cause a hard heart? Listen and see what you think.
How easy is it to leave the walk of faith for one based on works? From Victory to frustration? Just look at one of the hero's of faith ... no more than a few days for him. What do we need to focus on to make sure that doesn't happen?
How easy is it to leave the walk of faith for one based on works? From Victory to frustration? Just look at one of the hero's of faith ... no more than a few days for him. What do we need to focus on to make sure that doesn't happen?
An unreasonable request to a king and followed by some very doable instructions to a general and both resulted in people getting angry, almost missing a great miracle!
An unreasonable request to a king and followed by some very doable instructions to a general and both resulted in people getting angry, almost missing a great miracle!
Seemingly impossible missions may have crossed our path and we saw their potential to take us out, but some in the Word of God saw an impossible mission as possible with God, and God used it to promote and bless them. Have you passed up a mission designed to advance you? (the opening is missing on the one. It comes on as the Mission Impossible theme fades away.)
Seemingly impossible missions may have crossed our path and we saw their potential to take us out, but some in the Word of God saw an impossible mission as possible with God, and God used it to promote and bless them. Have you passed up a mission designed to advance you? (the opening is missing on the one. It comes on as the Mission Impossible theme fades away.)
How do you respond when your boss asks you to do something that seems impossible or unreasonable? Do you get angry, frustrated, excited? Your response is actually having an affect on your faith. See why.
How do you respond when your boss asks you to do something that seems impossible or unreasonable? Do you get angry, frustrated, excited? Your response is actually having an affect on your faith. See why.
As we continue to look at people problems, looking at the rough time Paul had with people in Philippi, why do most people start trouble? The answer is not surprising, but also something we are not always mindful of. Knowing the cause of the trouble helps us when trying to diffuse it.
As we continue to look at people problems, looking at the rough time Paul had with people in Philippi, why do most people start trouble? The answer is not surprising, but also something we are not always mindful of. Knowing the cause of the trouble helps us when trying to diffuse it.
Last week we looked at how Jesus handled people problems and this week it is Peter and John. The people are the same, the problems are different, and they respond the same way Jesus did. We all have problems with people ... how do you respond?
Last week we looked at how Jesus handled people problems and this week it is Peter and John. The people are the same, the problems are different, and they respond the same way Jesus did. We all have problems with people ... how do you respond?
Last week we saw that Jesus didn’t deal with the waves in or out of the boat (problems we have or foresee), but with the wind that drives them. But what happens when the storms in our life are made up of people instead of wind and waves? We see again through the example of Jesus that you deal with people problems differently.
Last week we saw that Jesus didn’t deal with the waves in or out of the boat (problems we have or foresee), but with the wind that drives them. But what happens when the storms in our life are made up of people instead of wind and waves? We see again through the example of Jesus that you deal with people problems differently.
Are we really in the end times? What are the signs the Word of God points to that tell us? Can we expect a economic collapse as some say? Is there really going to be a rapture of the church?
Are we really in the end times? What are the signs the Word of God points to that tell us? Can we expect a economic collapse as some say? Is there really going to be a rapture of the church?
A look at some of the major storms, earthquakes, tornado outbreaks, and other disasters and why they came to our country. Were they a sign the world is coming to an end? Global warming? God's Judgment? Listen and see what you think.
A look at some of the major storms, earthquakes, tornado outbreaks, and other disasters and why they came to our country. Were they a sign the world is coming to an end? Global warming? God's Judgment? Listen and see what you think.
Looking at the story with Jesus asleep on the boat while the disciples battled the storm, I knew the disciples were frustrated with Jesus, but was Jesus also frustrated with them? I got an answer that surprised me!
Looking at the story with Jesus asleep on the boat while the disciples battled the storm, I knew the disciples were frustrated with Jesus, but was Jesus also frustrated with them? I got an answer that surprised me!
Continuing to look at frustration, we see that frustration can come to us from three sources. Gideon (last week) was frustrated from two of these sources and this week we look at Moses and where hi frustration came from. We also see that Moses, after he was frustrated trying to fulfill God's call, found satisfaction doing something else.
Continuing to look at frustration, we see that frustration can come to us from three sources. Gideon (last week) was frustrated from two of these sources and this week we look at Moses and where hi frustration came from. We also see that Moses, after he was frustrated trying to fulfill God's call, found satisfaction doing something else.
Frustration! It may not be eliminated from our lives, but it is certainly an indicator of a few things. We look at Israel and Gideon and the frustration they were going through with Midian and see that when we are in the land of frustration, faith is like a foreign language!
Frustration! It may not be eliminated from our lives, but it is certainly an indicator of a few things. We look at Israel and Gideon and the frustration they were going through with Midian and see that when we are in the land of frustration, faith is like a foreign language!
Am I Doing my own thing, Discovering what God wants me to do, or Serving in the role He has given me.
Am I Doing my own thing, Discovering what God wants me to do, or Serving in the role He has given me.
Yesterday, in the Sunday Morning Service, we look at three people in the Bible and how the pressure came to cause a change. For each, it was a different way. Determining the difference between the correction of God and the pressure to change from the world and other sources is vital in keeping us from getting of course. Listen and see how you are doing at recognizing this kind of pressure. Have you been resistant to it, or has it changed you?
Yesterday, in the Sunday Morning Service, we look at three people in the Bible and how the pressure came to cause a change. For each, it was a different way. Determining the difference between the correction of God and the pressure to change from the world and other sources is vital in keeping us from getting of course. Listen and see how you are doing at recognizing this kind of pressure. Have you been resistant to it, or has it changed you?
After going over the teaching from the New Testament last week on the kind of suffering that can produce good in our lives, we look this week at how it worked to benefit one of the hero's in the Bible, but not so much for his counterpart.
After going over the teaching from the New Testament last week on the kind of suffering that can produce good in our lives, we look this week at how it worked to benefit one of the hero's in the Bible, but not so much for his counterpart.
The key to being steady and stable in the things of God. We introduce what the Bible teaches us about this important key and next week we look at it working in the lives of people in the Bible. The sad thing is, so many Christians avoid this in their lives, mostly because of not understanding it.
The key to being steady and stable in the things of God. We introduce what the Bible teaches us about this important key and next week we look at it working in the lives of people in the Bible. The sad thing is, so many Christians avoid this in their lives, mostly because of not understanding it.
Once we start getting off track and become stubborn or stuck in our way, how do we get back to being steady in the things of God?
Once we start getting off track and become stubborn or stuck in our way, how do we get back to being steady in the things of God?
A Hard heart can get us into the things God permits instead of the things God wills or desires.
A Hard heart can get us into the things God permits instead of the things God wills or desires.
This past Sunday's service was posted Sunday afternoon. Here is the summery ... The rich young ruler has a question for Jesus. Jesus' answer is full of insight, as always, but some of it doesn't hit you the first time through. The wisdom spoken didn't benefit the ruler, since he didn't do it, but it sure can help us discover what maintains our stubbornness to the things of God.
The first in a new series ... are you STEADY in the things of God or STUBBORN and set in your own way or understanding?
The first in a new series ... are you STEADY in the things of God or STUBBORN and set in your own way or understanding?
What is the purpose of Church? There is nothing worse then getting a new tool, appliance, etc. and not knowing how to use it. We can only get the most out of it if we understand it's purpose. So to, understanding the role a church should have in our lives helps us receive from it what God intended.
What is the purpose of Church? There is nothing worse then getting a new tool, appliance, etc. and not knowing how to use it. We can only get the most out of it if we understand it's purpose. So to, understanding the role a church should have in our lives helps us receive from it what God intended.
Looking at how God the Father and Jesus dealt with Entitled People. Who's example do you think is easier to follow? We all have people with this attitude dominating their lives and thoughts, and we have experienced frustration. Do you know how the Word of God tells us to deal with them?
Looking at how God the Father and Jesus dealt with Entitled People. Who's example do you think is easier to follow? We all have people with this attitude dominating their lives and thoughts, and we have experienced frustration. Do you know how the Word of God tells us to deal with them?
Last week we looked at the Entitlement Mentality and this week we look at how to overcome it.
Last week we looked at the Entitlement Mentality and this week we look at how to overcome it.
We started looking at the three things that cause us to have "anything against anyone" a few weeks ago. The first two have been covered and this week we move on to the third.
We started looking at the three things that cause us to have "anything against anyone" a few weeks ago. The first two have been covered and this week we move on to the third.
Last week we looked at how BITTERNESS can take success away from a person and this week we look at how to avoid it altogether and overcome it if it gets into our life.
Last week we looked at how BITTERNESS can take success away from a person and this week we look at how to avoid it altogether and overcome it if it gets into our life.
Looking at the causes of having "anything against anyone" this week we take up number two.
Looking at the causes of having "anything against anyone" this week we take up number two.
Jesus identifies a major reason for unanswered prayer as "having anything against anyone," we break this down into three causes of the condition. If we can fix the cause we can fix the problem. The first cause we identify in this service.
Jesus identifies a major reason for unanswered prayer as "having anything against anyone," we break this down into three causes of the condition. If we can fix the cause we can fix the problem. The first cause we identify in this service.
Looking at Mark 11:24 again, what things do we know from the Word that God want us to ask for? Are there wrong things to ask for?
Looking at Mark 11:24 again, what things do we know from the Word that God want us to ask for? Are there wrong things to ask for?
(This is a temporary mostly edited post until the fully edited mp3 is ready.) Seeing is not all bad. Our faith is based on what we see and understand in God’s Word, but more wisdom and understanding awaits us in what waits to be revealed.
(This is a temporary mostly edited post until the fully edited mp3 is ready.) Seeing is not all bad. Our faith is based on what we see and understand in God’s Word, but more wisdom and understanding awaits us in what waits to be revealed.
Getting back to the teaching Jesus did on Faith in Mark 11. In verse 23 He taught us about the things we should SPEAK to. In verse 24, it's the things we are to ask the Father for.
Getting back to the teaching Jesus did on Faith in Mark 11. In verse 23 He taught us about the things we should SPEAK to. In verse 24, it's the things we are to ask the Father for.
How do we pray to know the will of God? What is praying in the Spirit and is it only praying in tongues?
How do we pray to know the will of God? What is praying in the Spirit and is it only praying in tongues?
It might be easier for us to be content with what God has said he wills for our life, if only we didn’t see other things going on around us that are better (or worse) than what we have. We don’t understand how they got what they have and we didn't.
It might be easier for us to be content with what God has said he wills for our life, if only we didn’t see other things going on around us that are better (or worse) than what we have. We don’t understand how they got what they have and we didn't.
When I am lead to believe that evil things in my life are the will of God for me, the seeds of bitterness toward God are likely growing.
When I am lead to believe that evil things in my life are the will of God for me, the seeds of bitterness toward God are likely growing.
We may learn that God’s will is healing, meeting needs, bringing hope, restoration, and abundance, but what do we do with the picture we see in the world of sickness, poverty, despair, separation, etc. Is God not allowing this? Does the Word have any light to shed on this for us? Of course it does!
We may learn that God’s will is healing, meeting needs, bringing hope, restoration, and abundance, but what do we do with the picture we see in the world of sickness, poverty, despair, separation, etc. Is God not allowing this? Does the Word have any light to shed on this for us? Of course it does!
Bad assumptions will hurt your prayer life and beliefs of what God does. Take this case in John 9 where Jesus identifies the assumptions made and reveals the truth on the matter.
Bad assumptions will hurt your prayer life and beliefs of what God does. Take this case in John 9 where Jesus identifies the assumptions made and reveals the truth on the matter.
When considering the will of God for our lives, many Christians focus on where they are and what they are doing, but God may look at something different. (This was our rescheduled Sunday morning service we moved to Saturday night, due to Hurricane Irene.)
When considering the will of God for our lives, many Christians focus on where they are and what they are doing, but God may look at something different. (This was our rescheduled Sunday morning service we moved to Saturday night, due to Hurricane Irene.)
Knowing the will of the Father is the beginning of faith, but what does it begin when we build our belief on a misconception? Here we look at Mephibosheth, his misconceptions of David, and how that affected his life and expectations.
Knowing the will of the Father is the beginning of faith, but what does it begin when we build our belief on a misconception? Here we look at Mephibosheth, his misconceptions of David, and how that affected his life and expectations.
Faith to change things sometimes involves more than having the right confession a few days before our need, especially when we have months or years of watering doubt seeds.
Faith to change things sometimes involves more than having the right confession a few days before our need, especially when we have months or years of watering doubt seeds.
Many people pray without knowing what the will of God is, and without it how can we pray in faith? Without knowing the will of God, our prayers go in one of two easily identifiable directions. Do your prayers go in one of these, or in the way of faith?
Many people pray without knowing what the will of God is, and without it how can we pray in faith? Without knowing the will of God, our prayers go in one of two easily identifiable directions. Do your prayers go in one of these, or in the way of faith?
Last service we looked at the Parable of the sower in the light of faith or doubt of God's Word. This time we examine the third type of ground more closely, the one chocked by the thorns to see what we can learn of this hindrance to our faith.
Last service we looked at the Parable of the sower in the light of faith or doubt of God's Word. This time we examine the third type of ground more closely, the one chocked by the thorns to see what we can learn of this hindrance to our faith.
We are exhorted to fight the good fight of faith. How are we equipped to do this and what are the enemies we fight?
We are exhorted to fight the good fight of faith. How are we equipped to do this and what are the enemies we fight?
There is a difference between those things that might be, those things that likely will be, and those things that are promised from God. The enemy can confound us when we confuse God's promises with the first two.
There is a difference between those things that might be, those things that likely will be, and those things that are promised from God. The enemy can confound us when we confuse God's promises with the first two.
Going through the Word of God we look at three Different types of declarations. Declarations for things to change, for something to continue, and of direction.
Going through the Word of God we look at three Different types of declarations. Declarations for things to change, for something to continue, and of direction.
Going through the Word of God we look at three Different types of declarations. Declarations for things to change, for something to continue, and of direction.
Going through the Word of God we look at three Different types of declarations. Declarations for things to change, for something to continue, and of direction.
Here a heathen king (Balak) recognizes there is more power in words spoken by a man of God than his army could muster. Do we understand the same?
Here a heathen king (Balak) recognizes there is more power in words spoken by a man of God than his army could muster. Do we understand the same?
Looking at the life of King Joash, how do we change the course of our life or the direction of our faith?
Looking at the life of King Joash, how do we change the course of our life or the direction of our faith?
There is a difference between hearing that something can happen, knowing that it can, and actually seeing it happen through faith. Many people hear, some know it can, but less actually see it. We look to the Word to see the difference it makes.
Understanding the difference between believing with our head and believing with our heart.
Once we have found ourselves on the path of a doubter, how do we get back to faith? In this comical look at the disciples and their bout with the path of doubt, we can see how to get back. This is our Resurrection Sunday service and I'm told that there will be 11 people up in heaven awaiting my arrival, with possibly an unfriendly greeting!
Once we have found ourselves on the path of a doubter, how do we get back to faith? In this comical look at the disciples and their bout with the path of doubt, we can see how to get back. This is our Resurrection Sunday service and I'm told that there will be 11 people up in heaven awaiting my arrival, with possibly an unfriendly greeting!
Resurrection Sunrise Service with Ethel Waters. Are you powerful or powerless? Since all power comes from God, and was given when we accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and the Holy Ghost came upon us we should be powerful!
Resurrection Sunrise Service with Ethel Waters. Are you powerful or powerless? Since all power comes from God, and was given when we accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and the Holy Ghost came upon us we should be powerful!
Paul tells us in Romans that Abraham was not weak in faith and did not consider his own body now dead. Yet Genesis seems to paint such a different picture. How did Abraham overcome to be one not weak in faith?
Paul tells us in Romans that Abraham was not weak in faith and did not consider his own body now dead. Yet Genesis seems to paint such a different picture. How did Abraham overcome to be one not weak in faith?
After looking at the corruption of things heard, now we look at the corruption of things seen. How does this affect our faith since the faith of God is built on things heard?
After looking at the corruption of things heard, now we look at the corruption of things seen. How does this affect our faith since the faith of God is built on things heard?
Having already discovered the characteristics that are part of the lifestyle of doubters, this week we looked at why these seeming unrelated traits affect our faith so negatively.
Having already discovered the characteristics that are part of the lifestyle of doubters, this week we looked at why these seeming unrelated traits affect our faith so negatively.
This is a special service, as it is one of those that God woke me up and gave me the content of this teaching. In it we look at 7 people who became disbelievers in the things of God. They started out okay, but ended up doubting God's Word. Through these examples we will see 5 recurring characteristics that were not apart of their lives when they believed the things of God, but they took them on and became doubters. What are these characteristics and what do they have to do with doubting?
This is a special service, as it is one of those that God woke me up and gave me the content of this teaching. In it we look at 7 people who became disbelievers in the things of God. They started out okay, but ended up doubting God's Word. Through these examples we will see 5 recurring characteristics that were not apart of their lives when they believed the things of God, but they took them on and became doubters. What are these characteristics and what do they have to do with doubting?
We can be PERSUADED to believe the things of God or PERSUADED to doubt the things of God. But there is an even more important underlining principle.
We can be PERSUADED to believe the things of God or PERSUADED to doubt the things of God. But there is an even more important underlining principle.
Many say that seeing is believing, but with God it's an either or; either you see with your eyes, or you believe with your heart.
Many say that seeing is believing, but with God it's an either or; either you see with your eyes, or you believe with your heart.
How can we know for certain if we are in faith, the God kind of faith, or just flesh faith?
How can we know for certain if we are in faith, the God kind of faith, or just flesh faith?
We all know there are times when we seem to have spoken to a mountain, believed what we said, and it sure seemed to us that we didn't doubt in our heart, but the mountain didn't move. In this lesson we look at two different situations in the Bible where people spoke what they believed, but the results didn't change. Why and what can we learn to keep this from happening to us.
We all know there are times when we seem to have spoken to a mountain, believed what we said, and it sure seemed to us that we didn't doubt in our heart, but the mountain didn't move. In this lesson we look at two different situations in the Bible where people spoke what they believed, but the results didn't change. Why and what can we learn to keep this from happening to us.
There are certain principles that counteract the power of speaking to your situation or mountain as Jesus taught in Mark 11:22-23. They are override principles and just as in nature some laws can override others, the same can happen with spiritual laws. We look at the teachings on this principle and the demonstrations in the Word.
There are certain principles that counteract the power of speaking to your situation or mountain as Jesus taught in Mark 11:22-23. They are override principles and just as in nature some laws can override others, the same can happen with spiritual laws. We look at the teachings on this principle and the demonstrations in the Word.
Whenever we face a situation there are three positions we should be aware of. The first we don't change, the second we establish and shouldn't change, and the third ... well give a listen.
Whenever we face a situation there are three positions we should be aware of. The first we don't change, the second we establish and shouldn't change, and the third ... well give a listen.
We choose what we believe and what we doubt. We can't kid ourselves ... no one and nothing else decides. How can I decide correctly?
We choose what we believe and what we doubt. We can't kid ourselves ... no one and nothing else decides. How can I decide correctly?
It seems so easy for us to doubt and so hard to believe. In this series we want to learn how to use our natural tendency to doubt to help us walk in faith.
It seems so easy for us to doubt and so hard to believe. In this series we want to learn how to use our natural tendency to doubt to help us walk in faith.
The difference between Fruit and Produce in the Word shows us that with God fruit is not produce!
The difference between Fruit and Produce in the Word shows us that with God fruit is not produce!
We look to Moses example and how God retrained him to leave the old way and embrace the new, becoming fruitful.
We look to Moses example and how God retrained him to leave the old way and embrace the new, becoming fruitful.
A look at Judas and Peter to see how clinging to the old way and resisted the new way keeps us from being fruitful.
A look at Judas and Peter to see how clinging to the old way and resisted the new way keeps us from being fruitful.
If we want to be come excellent for God, we must add excellent things to our lives and make excellent choices.
If we want to be come excellent for God, we must add excellent things to our lives and make excellent choices.
The Father is the vinedresser, as Jesus teaches us, so we begin to take a look at that role and how He prunes us.
The Father is the vinedresser, as Jesus teaches us, so we begin to take a look at that role and how He prunes us.
If someone were to ask you "What does it mean to Abide in Christ," Could give them a clear concise answer? If not, do you really know what it means,and if not how can you know if you are abiding. We don't bear fruit if we don't abide in Him, so here we go to simplify our understanding of Abiding.
If someone were to ask you "What does it mean to Abide in Christ," Could give them a clear concise answer? If not, do you really know what it means,and if not how can you know if you are abiding. We don't bear fruit if we don't abide in Him, so here we go to simplify our understanding of Abiding.
The next two characteristics of the Fruit of the spirit are covered here; Goodness and Faithfulness.
The next two characteristics of the Fruit of the spirit are covered here; Goodness and Faithfulness.
The characteristic of Longsuffering is not suffering long as many Christians think God expects them to do. Learn what this word really means and how it works with Gentleness.
The characteristic of Longsuffering is not suffering long as many Christians think God expects them to do. Learn what this word really means and how it works with Gentleness.
Can we really water the good and bad seeds in our life at the same time? It seems that God has a way to water only the good seeds and leave the bad ones to dry out using SMART WATER.
Can we really water the good and bad seeds in our life at the same time? It seems that God has a way to water only the good seeds and leave the bad ones to dry out using SMART WATER.
How do we put what the Word says about hope to work for our finances? This is the first part.
How do we put what the Word says about hope to work for our finances? This is the first part.
How do we put what the Word says about hope to work for our finances? This is the first part.
How do we put what the Word says about hope to work for our finances? This is the first part.
What do we do when the Word promises us healing, but we are still sick? Is healing a past tense issue (I have it already) or a future tense issue (I will be healed like the woman with the issue of blood) ?
What do we do when the Word promises us healing, but we are still sick? Is healing a past tense issue (I have it already) or a future tense issue (I will be healed like the woman with the issue of blood) ?
Even as what we hope for appears to be nearing, we need to make sure we keep the switch of faith on, thinking all is done. We look a David's example here
Even as what we hope for appears to be nearing, we need to make sure we keep the switch of faith on, thinking all is done. We look a David's example here
Previously we began looking at the gap between where we are and the promises (Hope) we have from God. This time we look at how to close that gap.
Previously we began looking at the gap between where we are and the promises (Hope) we have from God. This time we look at how to close that gap.
Gapology may not be a real word, but what else do we call the study of gaps? At times in the Christian life there is a place God has called us to be, and the place we are now. What is in between is a gap. In this lesson we begin to study how to close the gap and be where God has called us to be.
Gapology may not be a real word, but what else do we call the study of gaps? At times in the Christian life there is a place God has called us to be, and the place we are now. What is in between is a gap. In this lesson we begin to study how to close the gap and be where God has called us to be.
In the Christian walk there is what we are now, what we can grow to become, and what we are called to be at a future time. See how hope and faith help in these areas.
In the Christian walk there is what we are now, what we can grow to become, and what we are called to be at a future time. See how hope and faith help in these areas.
We may have started out the right way, but can become misdirected in our hope and faith.
We may have started out the right way, but can become misdirected in our hope and faith.
There is a difference between HOPE and EXPECTATION. Here we look at some Bible examples of people who had one without the other, and how that affected them receiving what they needed.
There is a difference between HOPE and EXPECTATION. Here we look at some Bible examples of people who had one without the other, and how that affected them receiving what they needed.
The text Verse says it all! (Isaiah 51:11) Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
The text Verse says it all! (Isaiah 51:11) Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
How does our Hope become contaminated? How do we build the hope of the Word for peace and a life free from worry?
How does our Hope become contaminated? How do we build the hope of the Word for peace and a life free from worry?
How do we build biblical hope based on scripture? We learn this principle looking at the Hope of Liberty.
How do we build biblical hope based on scripture? We learn this principle looking at the Hope of Liberty.
How can I strip away all the contrary thoughts and feelings and build my hope just on what the Word of God has promised me?
How can I strip away all the contrary thoughts and feelings and build my hope just on what the Word of God has promised me?
Sometimes things come upon us suddenly that destroy our hope, but there is a way to restore it again.
Sometimes things come upon us suddenly that destroy our hope, but there is a way to restore it again.
Sometimes God tells us in the promise that hard times will come before the promise comes. We looked at these last time in "Brave Hope", but what of those times when hard times come and no warning was given? When we seem to be moving in the opposite direction than we should to obtain the promise?
Sometimes God tells us in the promise that hard times will come before the promise comes. We looked at these last time in "Brave Hope", but what of those times when hard times come and no warning was given? When we seem to be moving in the opposite direction than we should to obtain the promise?
Not all Godly hope is a promise of something bright, but it is always good. Sometimes the warning of what is ahead helps us endure to the end.
Not all Godly hope is a promise of something bright, but it is always good. Sometimes the warning of what is ahead helps us endure to the end.
At the fiery furnace Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego had a confession (present) of their hope (future) that gives us help in understanding the difference between what we have and what is promised.
At the fiery furnace Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego had a confession (present) of their hope (future) that gives us help in understanding the difference between what we have and what is promised.
Of the three Faith, Hope, and Love, the body of Christ has spent most of the time on the first and last in the list. leaving some uncertain about hope. This leads to confusion between what we have been given and what we have been promised. This series looks to clarify this issue.
Of the three Faith, Hope, and Love, the body of Christ has spent most of the time on the first and last in the list. leaving some uncertain about hope. This leads to confusion between what we have been given and what we have been promised. This series looks to clarify this issue.
A look at the older son in the Parable of the Prodigal Son and his lack of thanksgiving at an event that gave his father great joy, the return of the wayward son.
A look at the older son in the Parable of the Prodigal Son and his lack of thanksgiving at an event that gave his father great joy, the return of the wayward son.
Jesus pronounced a stern judgment upon Capernaum and the cities around them. What was the basis for this judgment and what does it have to do with thankfulness?
Jesus pronounced a stern judgment upon Capernaum and the cities around them. What was the basis for this judgment and what does it have to do with thankfulness?
Always keep in mind that what we have been given and what we are called to is all by the grace of God alone, not by what we deserve. That will keep us humble and thankful.
Always keep in mind that what we have been given and what we are called to is all by the grace of God alone, not by what we deserve. That will keep us humble and thankful.
People can frustrate us quick and get us out of an attitude of praise and thanksgiving. How can we prevent that?
People can frustrate us quick and get us out of an attitude of praise and thanksgiving. How can we prevent that?
How do we maintain a grateful and thankful attitude when situations, things, and/or people seem to just throw one thing after another at us?
How do we maintain a grateful and thankful attitude when situations, things, and/or people seem to just throw one thing after another at us?
A look at the fall of man shows us how becoming unthankful is fertile ground for temptation.
A look at the fall of man shows us how becoming unthankful is fertile ground for temptation.
The enemy tries to make it difficult to stay the course of faith getting us off on presumption or doubt and unbelief.
Understanding what comes under and what does not come under our Authority is vital to know for success. NOTE: This file is missing the very beginning.
Understanding what comes under and what does not come under our Authority is vital to know for success. NOTE: This file is missing the very beginning.
What King stands guard over his own kingdom? He has help! Find out what God has provided as guards for our kingdom as we reign.
What King stands guard over his own kingdom? He has help! Find out what God has provided as guards for our kingdom as we reign.
Understanding what qualifies us to reign helps us to understand what can hinder us as well.
Understanding what qualifies us to reign helps us to understand what can hinder us as well.
In order to get you OUT OF authority, the tactic is to get you OUT FROM UNDER authority
In order to get you OUT OF authority, the tactic is to get you OUT FROM UNDER authority
What makes a good ruler? The answer will help you understand how to be one as you reign over your life.
What makes a good ruler? The answer will help you understand how to be one as you reign over your life.
Sometimes it seems that hard times and hard situations just keep piling on! What can we to keep ourselves steady?
Sometimes it seems that hard times and hard situations just keep piling on! What can we to keep ourselves steady?
What do we face most in this life that continually tries to keep us from reigning in life!
What do we face most in this life that continually tries to keep us from reigning in life!
Finishing up this series with a look at the faithfulness principle of OWNERSHIP demonstrated in the parable of the talents.
Finishing up this series with a look at the faithfulness principle of OWNERSHIP demonstrated in the parable of the talents.
How do I deal with people who are acting selfishly? A study of Jesus dealings with selfish people gives us some clues.
How do I deal with people who are acting selfishly? A study of Jesus dealings with selfish people gives us some clues.
Saul and His son Jonathon go in two different directions. Saul toward selfishness using the masks selfish people usually imploy to cover up his self centered plans so they look good to others, until finally he can cover them up no more.
Saul and His son Jonathon go in two different directions. Saul toward selfishness using the masks selfish people usually imploy to cover up his self centered plans so they look good to others, until finally he can cover them up no more.
Is it always wrong to be self concerned? Here we look at a parable Jesus gave that demonstrates how selfishness hinders your faithfulness.
Is it always wrong to be self concerned? Here we look at a parable Jesus gave that demonstrates how selfishness hinders your faithfulness.
Faith, Love, and Patience appear a lot together in the Word of God. There must be a good reason!
Faith, Love, and Patience appear a lot together in the Word of God. There must be a good reason!
Two things cause us to rebel. If we get a hold of the cause, we can stop the bad rebellions in our life, or promote those against Satan or our flesh.
Two things cause us to rebel. If we get a hold of the cause, we can stop the bad rebellions in our life, or promote those against Satan or our flesh.
Most of our troubles come from thoughts concerning what is happening to me NOW, what WILL BE, or what HAS BEEN. How do we fix that?
Most of our troubles come from thoughts concerning what is happening to me NOW, what WILL BE, or what HAS BEEN. How do we fix that?
Where did Jesus go after he died and for what purpose? Did he go to Heaven, Paradise, or Hell?
Where did Jesus go after he died and for what purpose? Did he go to Heaven, Paradise, or Hell?
Can you figure out which of these two sides God favors? It is anything but cut and dry!
Can you figure out which of these two sides God favors? It is anything but cut and dry!
There is A flow to the Word of God. Our lack of understanding of that flow will create insufficiency against the circumstances and opposition in our lives.
There is A flow to the Word of God. Our lack of understanding of that flow will create insufficiency against the circumstances and opposition in our lives.
Besides people and things as hindrances in our lives covered in the two previous teachings, what about places? We look at two different kinds of places and how they can become a hindrance to faithfulness.
Besides people and things as hindrances in our lives covered in the two previous teachings, what about places? We look at two different kinds of places and how they can become a hindrance to faithfulness.
A look at one who remained faithful no matter what and the impact it had on him and others.
A look at one who remained faithful no matter what and the impact it had on him and others.
The Parable of the two sons given by Jesus depicts one who did and one who didn't do the Father's will, but whicjh one was faithful?
The Parable of the two sons given by Jesus depicts one who did and one who didn't do the Father's will, but whicjh one was faithful?
Our reaction to and expectation of the gifts God has given to us through men and women around us determines what we will receive.
Our reaction to and expectation of the gifts God has given to us through men and women around us determines what we will receive.
A look at the General call to pray for the sick and the power of special anointings for healing.
A look at the General call to pray for the sick and the power of special anointings for healing.
A review of the whole series so far and a study of the key parts of coming to God with our requests
A review of the whole series so far and a study of the key parts of coming to God with our requests
If we walk God's way, we enjoy the scenery and benefits of that path. To walk in His way is to pursue His nature. What are the signs of following God's nature as opposed to Satan's?
If we walk God's way, we enjoy the scenery and benefits of that path. To walk in His way is to pursue His nature. What are the signs of following God's nature as opposed to Satan's?
If what you believe is based on what you hear, we need to be careful of the things we hear!
If what you believe is based on what you hear, we need to be careful of the things we hear!
A true understanding of what unbelief is can be had through the teachings from Jesus and examples we see in the Word.
A true understanding of what unbelief is can be had through the teachings from Jesus and examples we see in the Word.