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Alex Alejandro
Christian bible based beliefs, sermons, and discussion about God, Jesus, and the church. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theencounter/support
Jesus came and died for our sins, that is why we get to celebrate this time of the year.
Matthew 10:32-33
1 John 1:1-5, 1:29-34
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He is a faithful Father who wants to help you
Overcome all obstacles in this life and bring you
Peace beyond all understanding and an
Eternal dwelling place with Him.
Part 2 of a 2 sermon series on HOPE. Peace and an Eternal home in Heaven.
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Those who believe have life, and those who don't believe are condemned already. Jesus said that all we had to do to receive eternal life in heaven was to believe in him. He is the truth the way and the life for all who believe that HE came, died, rose, and is coming back soon.
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Message one of a two part series on the hope God provides through Jesus His Son.
He is a faithful Father who wants to help you
Overcome all obstacles in this life and bring you
Peace beyond all understanding and an
Eternal dwelling place with Him.
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Part two of a two sermon series on the Undeniable God, His Son Jesus Christ and the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 3:1-21 and Acts 4:1-21
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Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 1:26-30 tell us of Joseph and Mary's encounter with the Holy Ghost. They both faced a decision, follow their own understanding or follow God's plan for them.
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In Genesis chapter 3 we read how mankind sins for the first time and is separated from God. We were created to be with God, but our flesh fights against our spirit. Our only hope is Jesus and God's plan to reunite us to Him in heaven through the death and resurrection of Son for our sins.
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2 Timothy 1:7
Paul reminds Timothy of the gift that God has given us in the Holy Spirit. We are given the spirit of power, love and a sound mind in order to overcome all obstacles and attacks of the devil and dark forces of this present world.
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1 Peter is a letter to believers in Christ. Peter writes to all Christians suffering in this world. He also reminds them that they are chosen by God into a living hope and an overcoming life here in the world until Jesus comes back.
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Paul's letters to Timothy highlight the same trials that we face today as believers in Jesus Christ. Be strong in the faith, fight the good fight.
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John 16:33
Jesus told us we would face trials in this life, but He also reminds us that He has already overcome this world. We can lean on this promise from God in every situation we face as believers. Trust God for His comfort in your life.
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Missionary Lauren Plute shares about her calling to share the gospel message to Muslims.
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Romans 12:1-2 God wants our Worship not just empty praises. We are called to be a living sacrifice.
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Our worship to God involves remembering where He rescued us from and obeying His instructions to us daily. Deuteronomy 6:20-25
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God needs our obedience, our love, and our respect. Deuteronomy 28:1-14, 1 Peter 4:8, James 5:19-20, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Luke 6:46, Isaiah 17:7
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Acts 6:4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to he ministry of the word.
From the very beginning of the Church, the leaders understood the importance of prayer and study of God's Word.
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1 Kings 18:25-40 Elijah prays to God to bring back His people to Him. Prayer has the power to save our loved ones and to bring them back to God.
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You’re invited to a meeting with the Creator!
The Veil Was Torn! We are now allowed to access a deeper connection to God through a personal relationship because of what Jesus did on the cross.
God has Invited us(the Church) to Him! To experience His divine presence through prayer.
Revelation 3:20
'Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. '
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The last message in the series "All Things New" Jesus stops Saul dead in his tracks as he travels to arrest Christians and gives him a new purpose and direction.
Acts 9:1-22
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John 4:1-42 In these verses, we see the conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan women at the well. Jesus reveals that He is the Christ and that He is going to establish a new temple of worship in man's heart. He confronts her sin and she believes and later testifies to her community about the man who knew everything she had ever done. Come and see!
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Jesus answers Nicodemus a pharisee about being born again. John 3:1-21, 2 Corinthians 5:17
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God promises to make all things new through Jesus. God will bring an end to this world and create a new world in Heaven for those in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 21:5
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Having a humble heart allows God to truly use us in mighty ways. Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 5:3, Numbers 12:3, Acts 22:1-11, 1 Peter 5:5
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Joy is a choice. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. Joy comes from a love to serve in Jesus' name.
Philippians 1:12-26
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Part one of a 3 sermon series. Developing the right heart is crucial when it comes to living and serving in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Luke 5:8, John 2:12-25, Matthew 12:34, Matthew 15:18-20
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We have a faithful Father in God. He is the Father of creation and Father of all that will receive the free gift of grace, that is His Son Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of sins. Romans 8:12-17
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Our ability to speak, audibly or by the actions we take, is one of our greatest witnessing tools. When we allow the Holy Spirit to guide our words and actions, we become strong witnesses for God's kingdom. Acts 3:1-11, 1 Peter 1:13
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The powerful moment that happened on the day of Pentecost was the birth of the Church and the beginning of Holy Spirit empowerment for all believers in Christ Jesus our Lord. ACTS 2:1-4
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Luke 2:49 KJV And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
This life is concerning, there is wars and sickness all around us. The signs of Christ's coming are happening, let's be about our Father's business.
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We can be led by our own understanding or we can be led by the Spirit of God. Galatians 5:5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
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Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
We are more than just skin and bone, we are spiritual beings made in the image of God. Seek out spiritual gifts, use them for the glory of God. We have a work to do for Him while we are here on Earth waiting for His return. Go tell people about the God who loves them.
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We all want to be "moved" by outside sources. We watch films, listen to music, or visit the Grand Canyon. What we really need is to be moved by compassion toward others. Jesus was moved with compassion to preach, heal and save us from sin and death. He came as an example to all of humanity, that we may have compassion toward one another. Matthew 9:36-38
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Happy Resurrection Day! It's Easter, glory to God for His Son's work on the cross and for the resurrection on the 3rd day. Jesus rose for you to be able to rise in body, spirit, and in service to Him. God bless you all out there listening. Go tell the world of the risen Savior. Mark 16:6
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Jesus rode into Jerusalem as the humble, servant king knowing he would be facing the cross. He did it for you and me, he did it with joy in his heart. He willingly took the punishment of our sins upon himself to save us from eternal fire in hell.
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In the beginning God spoke and it was so. God still speaks, how will you respond to His voice? Genesis 1:3; Romans 1:20; Psalm 19:1
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No matter what resources we have in life, there is nothing more valuable than having Jesus in our life. We still need the Holy Spirit that was given by Jesus to help navigate this life as a reflection our faith based on the Holy Word. Matthew 6:9, 14; Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:21-2; Luke 5:27-32; Matthew 9:12-13; Matthew 28:18
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God wants us to have peace in our lives through His Son Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to have peace in our lives and in our relationships with others. Believers also have a blessed peace/assurance of Heaven. Philippians 4:7
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When the enemy attacks us we have but to fall on the arms of Jesus and God fights and wins the battle for us. Acts 12
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Listen to the Sunday morning message for tomorrow here on Anchor.fm or where ever you enjoy your podcasts. God has a message for you. God bless you.
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The Bible is our guide to life. Every detail great or small in our life is important to our father in Heaven.
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We gain a deeper sense of love when we deepen our understanding of how God chooses to love us. Pastor Alex reads from the gospel of John 14 and 17.
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3 questions we need to address as saved people of God. 1. How will you share the Gospel? 2. Are you qualified? 3. What is your motivation?
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Pastor Alex shares what the Word says in Matthew 16:5-28. Jesus warns his disciples of false doctrines and emphasizes the need to be fed spiritually more than physically. Jesus also confirms who he is on the mount of transfiguration.
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Pastor Alex expands of the amazing supernatural beginning of the Church in Acts 2. The example that is still the cornerstone of the Church today.
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Virtue flowed out of Jesus and people were healed by touching the hem of His garment. Luke 8:43-48.
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Pastor Alex teaches on the power of fasting and prayer in a believers life. Isaiah 58:6-12
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Pastor Alex teaches about the AGAPE love that God demonstrated through Jesus. 1 John 4:8
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Pastor Alex teaches from John 1. "We found the Messiah!". We have a commission to share the good news of the coming Messiah. Just as John the Baptist proclaimed the coming Messiah we to have to be witnesses of Jesus' spirit in our own lives and let all know that He is coming back.
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Pastor Alex continues the theme of the Christ child narrative in Luke 1. In this episode we look at how the birth of John is important to our own walk of faith.
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Pastor Alex teaches from the book of Matthew 1:18-25. The miraculous birth of Jesus speaks to the life we have as a new creation through the salvation that the death and resurrection Jesus brings.
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Do you know where you will be after this life is over? The Bible tells us to be ready for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Pastor Alex teaches from the book of Philippians chapter 4:1-13. In this letter to the church in Philippi, Paul instructs to rejoice even in the bad times.
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Pastor Alex shares a message from the book of Mark.
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God is actively placing people, situations, trials etc. that will ultimately lead you back to Him. He plants a seed for us to reap and sow in our present and future.
Genesis 22:9-13, Exodus 3:1-4, Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 21:18-22 and Matthew 27:32, 35, 37-38, 46
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Jesus told us to GO, TEACH, and BAPTIZE. In this episode pastor Alex talks about the directions that Jesus gave in Matthew 28:18-20.
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Pastor Alex continues in the book of Hebrews chapter 4 and 12. Because we know that we are now one with God through Jesus, we move forward in faith.
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James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Pastor Alex preaches on the call to draw closer to God. God has opened the door, will you step through?
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Be ready to believe the impossible! God can do anything. We must be ready to obey God when He speaks to us. Elijah was called to do amazing things in order to bring Israel back to the one true God.
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Part 2 of the message "Irrational Faith." We look at how Moses was called by God to do miraculous things for Him, but yet still doubted. When we are called by God we must move, even if we doubt ourselves.
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When we say we want to step out in faith, we need to understand that it is not going to make sense to our natural mind or to others. We have to have an irrational faith.
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Pastor Alex reads from the book of James 1:5-8 and 1:19-27. How do we as believers and followers of Christ reflect God's grace to others?
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Ryan Assembly of God Sunday Morning Message. Pastor Alex brings a message from the book of Matthew chapters 13 and 25.
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In the chapters 7 and 8 of Mathew, Jesus warns about the wide gate of sin, false prophets, and having a faith built on a strong foundation.
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God has a will for all of our lives. He is calling, will you answer the call?
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Three absolute truths the bible gives us. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
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Luke 22:1-60 We look at how two disciples reacted to temptation in the final moments of Jesus' human life on earth. We will discuss Judas surnamed Iscariot and Simon Peter. The feast of unleavened bread was about to begin and at the same time Jesus was about to become the last Passover lamb we would ever need. He would give his life as a ransom for our sin.
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God wants to do a new work in you every day, we have to walk in victory, and God wants to lead you through it.
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In this episode we explore the importance of shining our faith to others through our obedience to God's word and the work we do every day.
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As saved and redeemed believers of Jesus Christ, we must allow the Spirit of God to flow through us in order to complete reflect the Trinity of God.
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