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Weekly teaching and encouragement from the Lantana Community Church of the Nazarene. Where our purpose is to Love like Jesus so lives are changed.
The Messiah's kingdom is eternal, and while it may have been prophesied thousands of years ago and fulfilled in Jesus 2000 years ago, his kingdom is fulfilled in us today. This isn't some distant dream or something we hope may come someday, but a place where we get to invite people in today. Where the poor and marginalized are welcomed, regardless of status or stature. This is a kingdom of hope. This is a place where the light breaks through the darkness. Isn't it cool to think that the light of his kingdom breaks into this world through us!?
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We need to learn from Paul that not everything God does in our lives is to be shared publicly.The fruits that come out of the experiences we have with the Lord benefit other people way more than the experience itself.Every encounter we have with God doesn't end there; it is to transform us first so we can be used by Him to transform others!
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Pride will never let us be vulnerable. Pride will try to keep this inside, never asking for help.Paul for the first time, open up his heart and share that he has an issue. An issue he is not able to solve! Yes, he is planting churches, yes he is operating in the power of the Holy Spirit but he has an issue, a thorn in his flesh.
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Today we need to learn to turn from our prideful ways. Each step on the path of spiritual formation brings us closer to peace as the image of Christ is renewed in us. We have to get rid of pride, to become humble, to even desire a pursuit of Christ's image in us. Never forget that pride is not only exalting ourselves, as in shouting how great we are, but also when we refuse to do something God has asked us to do because we're scared of failure or what others might say. As we become humble, exalt God, and serve others, we are ushering in God's topsy turvy Kingdom. A place where love and justice reign supreme!
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If our church is to flourish, we must remember what He is asking of us. It goes all the way back to the kind of church He wants us to be. The kind of church that will live and be alive! God can turn dry, empty spots into places full of life and hope, just like he strengthens us when we’re feeling down. God heals and guides us along a safe path, where no harm can touch us if we stick with Him. This journey is all about moving from sadness to joy, a kind of joy that sticks around because of what Jesus has done for us.
We all need to step up and walk this path of holiness. Let's be there for each other, trust in God's promises to refresh the barren parts of our lives, and make a positive impact on our community.
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Message from Pastor Lucas Ribeiro
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In this message on Isaiah 58, we explore what God truly desires from our worship. Moving beyond mere ritual, as we become holy as God is holy, we are to embody justice, mercy, and humility in our daily lives. This message challenges us to transform our acts of worship into actions that reflect God's heart for lovingkindness and justice, urging us to live out our faith as a tangible expression of divine love and service.
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In this message we explore the profound concept of God's "Canopy of Glory." Discover how God offers not just physical shelter but a transformative sanctuary amid life's storms. Learn about the divine protection provided by His presence, symbolized by a cloud by day and a flaming fire by night, which guides and guards us on our spiritual journey. We will dive into the significance of finding refuge under God's canopy, where we are not only shielded from the enemy's flaming arrows, but are also transformed by His grace.
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In Isaiah 6:8-13, God has tasked Isaiah with delivering a message to Judah. It's a message they will hear, but not understand. It's a message that hardens their hearts. This is their response to God, a persistent unfaithfulness and refusal to heed previous warnings. They have reached a point of no return due to their continued disobedience. Only a remnant will remain, but that remnant is their hope for a future with God. I believe the message for our church is a warning to not become like the nation of Judah.
We have the opportunity to change and repent. If we choose not to, then God has shown me that our church will die. Will we be open to God's transformative work? Or are we hardening our hearts? Will you join me in becoming the change God has called us to be?
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We must be careful that the significance of Easter not be lost on us because it's precisely into this void of understanding that the message of Easter speaks. The cross, an instrument of brutal execution, becomes the focal point of the ultimate sacrifice. Jesus' death doesn't just echo the sacrifices of old; it transcends them, transforming our understanding of what it means to give and what it means to receive. In this act of divine surrender, we find the profound reversal of our expectations—where giving up one's life means the saving of many, where the ultimate sacrifice brings the ultimate gift: life in its fullest.
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How did Isaiah respond when God called him? Immediately and confidently. "Here am I. Send me!"
After encountering God's holiness, confessing his sin, and being cleansed, Isaiah is ready to accept God's mission…whatever that is! If you pay attention, this is a personal and communal call. Isaiah is not just offering himself but is a representative of the people he belongs to. Our call to service is for and about us all!
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Hosanna. It’s only one word of the song, but when you stop to listen to that one word and think about it, it sure does pack a punch!
It means we are lost sinners.
It means we can’t save ourselves.
It means we need this God on the donkey to save us.
It means that He is the only answer to our prayers.
This one word tells us what Holy Week is all about. It’s about Jesus coming to save sinners.
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Recognizing that we are created for God's glory is not the end but the beginning of being redeemed. It's the groundwork that prepares us for the deeper work God desires to do in us, transforming us into the likeness of Christ, in whom the fullness of God's glory is revealed.
The journey ahead, then, as we begin to explore the themes of salvation and transformation is about allowing God's glory to be fully manifested in our lives. It's about being transformed by His grace, being saved from the power of sin, and being continually renewed to reflect His image more clearly. Let us hold fast to the knowledge that our ultimate purpose and highest calling is to glorify God — and to enjoy Him forever.
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Message from Pastor Lucas Ribeiro
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Today, God's invitation is open and available. He wants to renew us and has promised transformation to all who come to Him in repentance. Will we accept God's pardon? Or will we stubbornly rebel as did the Israelites during the time of Isaiah?
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The call to repentance and return is as urgent today as it was in Isaiah's time. This urgency is not meant to induce fear but to awaken hope, highlighting that our return to God is both a personal and communal journey toward embracing His promises.
As heralds of this call to repent that leads to the good news, we are called to spread the joy of God's coming glory, amplifying our own joy in Him. Let this message of hope and renewal resonate within us, compelling us to trust in God's unfailing promises.
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How are we responding to God's lavish care? Are we producing justice and righteousness, or have we settled for less? The call is clear. We are urged not to receive God's grace in vain but to let it transform us, making us agents of His justice and righteousness in a world desperate for both.
Isn't it awesome that we are the people of God's Vineyard today?! We are grateful to have the book of Isaiah, so we can learn from those who have gone before us and did not meet God's expectation of them in the Vineyard. God wants us to be faithful and choose him. Our responsibility in His Vineyard is to live lives that are pleasing to him.
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Love changes everything. It changes our hearts and causes us to do things for others that we would never have done before. Causes a mother to stay on her knees all night praying for her sons. Love has a way of reshaping us and redefining our priorities and our motives. It transforms our actions and ultimately it changes our lives.
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Pastor Mark Ramsey talks about your calling.
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What will your focus be in 2024? What are your priorities for any given day? What’s your first order of business besides getting out of bed and cleaning up your body? Coffee? Breakfast? Read the paper? TV news? Or pray and read scripture or a devotional book? If you always seek first in life to glorify and honor God you won’t go wrong in life. Whatever your priorities are, wherever your focus is, there are three basic priorities that every Christian should have. Consider and remember them. 1- worship 2- work 3- witness
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Message from pastor Lucas Ribeiro from Recuel Hill Church
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Just before the birth of Jesus there was a sense of expectation and hope. People were waiting and wondering. They felt like something wonderful was about to happen. The Scriptures had promised the coming of the Messiah, and rumors were rampant that he was coming at any time. He was going to turn the world around and deliver Israel from all her enemies. He would usher in the kingdom of God. But if those same people, who were so high with expectation, had gone to a backyard stable in the town of Bethlehem one starry night, they might have said, “That’s it? All that hype for this?” But actually, in this case, the reality was greater than the expectation. No one could have guessed how this child would change the world. No one could have imagined the impact he would have on world history and the change he would make in people’s lives. Not even Mary fully understood the difference the child she was carrying would make.
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In this message from the first few verses of Isaiah, we learn a vital lesson: even when we lose our way, God's kindness can bring us back and heal us. Isaiah's message was for Israel long ago, but it speaks to us too. It asks us to see where we might have drifted from God and reminds us that God's grace is always ready to welcome us home. This sermon starts our series by showing us the power of admitting our mistakes and letting God's love heal us.
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Every year, I like to take a look back at what we have gone through as a church and then turn our sights towards the future. I think it’s necessary to do that because as we go through something, we aren’t as aware of any changes that might be going on. It is this same principle that I use in my own family. I see my kids every day, so even though they change every day, I don’t necessarily see that change unless I look back and see how far they have come in a year.
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What joy can we find in Advent today? Jesus’ coming, both his birth and return, will be marked full of things that we will certainly find occasion to be joyful about. Everything bad and wrong is made right. The world, and its upside-down ways, are turned right. Perhaps, most importantly, we find redemption. We started by talking about how amazing Christmas is and how unbelievable it is that God would make himself human. Let your knowledge of those facts fill your Christmas with joy this year. When you give gifts, remember that we are the recipients of the greatest gift of all!
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On a very practical level, this Advent journey of love is about God’s love for us being reflected through us to others. In our own way, we are preparing the way for the return of Jesus, by spreading the good news of the Kingdom through love. In reality, that’s not something we can do—or do for long—on our own effort. It must come from the source of love, and it can. The Living Bible nicely paraphrases Peter’s description of that: “Now you can have real love for everyone because your souls have been cleansed from selfishness and hatred when you trusted Christ to save you; so see to it that you really do love each other warmly, with all your hearts” (1 Peter 1:22, TLB).
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Hope is about waiting, but that waiting involves a commitment to being present in our journey of obedience. Alert, sober—these are words of expectation and active anticipation. The good news in all this is that wherever you are on your journey, it’s okay—keep following God’s light.
Sure, we have four weeks of Advent that lead to Christmas, but that is human-created calendar timing, not God’s timing.
Advent is not about finding all the answers or checking all the boxes. It is about preparing. You just have to show up and be willing to follow God’s lead. Wherever you are, you are not too late. God’s timing is perfect. And He wants to fill your heart with hope for the ultimate healing and life in His Son.
That is a reason for hope that will fuel your journey through Advent and far beyond.
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True thanksgiving flows from a heart that has repented and turned towards God. Our thankfulness is so much richer when we have repented and realize the depth of Jesus’ salvation.
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Repentance is more than just a step in the process of salvation, it's the essence of a transformed life in Christ. Luke 15 talks about the joy in heaven over one repentant sinner which is a powerful reminder of the significance of repentance. We must embrace repentance as more than a simple ritual, but as the first step in a journey towards spiritual renewal and a sanctified life committed to surrendering to God.
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Repenting leads to being fruitful, but being fruitful doesn't mean our relationship with God is based on what we do; it's about faith being manifest in our daily actions. Just as planting a fruit tree starts with a single seed, so does our journey towards fruitfulness begin with a commitment to turn towards God...away from sin and self. But this is just the beginning. To nurture a fruitful life, we must engage daily in nurturing our spiritual growth. We must repent and consistently seek the power and guidance of God's Spirit, allowing Him to lead, guide, correct, and empower us. It's in this ongoing process that we grow deep roots and bear the fruits that reflect God's presence in our lives.
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When we get to the place that we're broken, humbled, forgiven, and sanctified, it is then that God will hear our prayer and heal our land. If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. If my church in Lantana, the ones who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will bring revival to their neighborhood.
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Living a life of love is simply a healthier way to live. Not only do we feel better, but people will begin to notice the difference in your life. When someone asks what is different about you, tell them that God gives you the ability to love like you have never experienced before. This is the core of what God is asking us to do as His followers, as citizens in His Kingdom.
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It’s not the big stuff that makes a difference but the little stuff over time that makes a difference.
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If people are going to know what the Kingdom of God is, we must start to put His love into action. Enter into someone’s world and show them the love of Christ. Empathize with someone who is sad, have a BBQ and invite your neighbor.Let’s MOVE the kingdom of God to our earth by MOVING ourselves to make it happen.
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Amazing motivated mensagem by Pastor Chad from Lebanon house of Prayer.
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The kingdom of God has nothing to do with being religious. Arbitrary boundary markers might make us feel better about ourselves, but are they from God? What if we got up every morning and said, God, let your kingdom come in me? Let me get caught up in your song and what your Holy Spirit is doing today. God, keep me in the rhythm and flow of your grace. There was a place where this happened, where a community got caught up in God’s rhythm, living in God’s kingdom. This is what God wants from us still.
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There are two types of love. One that finds value in things that are nice and shiny. That looks to someone’s exterior. But there is another love that loves the ragdolls. It loves people like you and me. It makes up there come down here. This is what the Kingdom of God looks like...real love!
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The Kingdom of God is awesome! There was once a community where people who were far apart came together. The rich shared with the poor, slaves and free people came together, and people respected each other. This really did happen. Racism sexism and hatred began to get healed. Can God do it again? Can God do it here? Our mission is to bring the kingdom of God to the world around us. Not a program, not to be comfortable, but that God’s kingdom comes from up there to down here. When people discover what this kingdom of God business is all about, they will do anything to be part of it! Love will break out…for God, for each other, for our community!
Let's make this our prayer this week, “Lord, may up there come down here.” Let what goes on up there go on down here.
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We must learn to live daily in God's presence by seeking Him. Do we desire to be with God, or are we hiding like Adam did? Once we draw close to God and live lives that please Him, we will find we can live in God's glory instead of just talking about it. What a valuable lesson we can learn from the children of Israel. Let's turn toward God and desire to see His glory.
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Speaker Scott Jimenez spoke about was being the image of God.
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Today, we stand on the precipice. Will we step in? The Israelites were once at the same edge. It was at this edge they found themselves in a crisis of belief. With overwhelming evidence of God’s power behind them, they suddenly stopped believing God and stopped moving forward. We will not make the same mistake.
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From the Israelites, we learn the importance of trusting God for our daily bread. We must stay connected with Him from day to day. John Wesley preached a sermon called "The Duty of Constant Communion." He promoted communion so often because he believed it was a means of God's grace for us. He wrote, “it is the duty of every Christian to receive the Lord’s Supper as often as he can…” precisely because he believed that when we receive Christ, our lives are transformed. He is our daily Bread.
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Just like the children of Israel, God is leading us in such a way as to help us develop our faith. He is preparing us for the battle that lies ahead, and sometimes that will be tough. Do we see Him? Can we follow Him? With the children of Israel, he told them to stop crying and take care of it. You do your part…stretch out your hand and walk by faith, and I’ll do my part…divide the waters. We are connected to the most powerful source there is. Will we keep our eyes on God and trust enough to follow Him?
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The Message of Bill Porter about Sin and Redemption.
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Can we learn to trust God and walk with Him down the path that makes less sense? If we will walk the path God has for us, we will find when we reach our destination we are better prepared and our faith has increased. We must learn that God's plans for us are good because he is omniscient and always with us!
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I’m thankful for the lessons in scripture. There are many things we can learn from the Israelites as God led them through the wilderness. We need to first remember. Remember everything God has done for us, remember where we have come from, and remember God’s promises to us. We also learn the importance of patience. We can’t rush God or do what we think’s best. We must follow God and be patient, especially as we remember where we have come from and where God wants to lead us.
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Fathers, parents, none of us know how much time we will have left with our children. Are we using our time as wisely as Joseph did? Do we encourage our families at every opportunity, set an example, and provide for their needs?
Being a parent is more than only providing a check for their families to live. This is indeed part of it, but there are other provisions we must take care to do. Are we:
Showing Affection?
Setting an Example?
Giving Godly counsel?
Giving Laughter and warmth?
Giving Loving Concern?
May we take an example from Joseph and learn to provide for our children and families in every way.
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Great message of our Pastor Lucas Ribeiro.
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Pastor Jason is a guess from Tulsa, with a great message about facing your fears.
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We must remember that the Word is our offensive weapon and is given to us so we can defeat the enemy. Did you know that 62% of the population doesn’t believe the devil exists? As we conclude this portion of our series on Ephesians dealing with spiritual warfare, I want to make sure we know he’s real and he’s nasty. However, we don’t need to be scared. We only need to pray in Jesus’ name and take authority over him. This is only possible if we are familiar with our weapon, the Word.
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Message from Pastor Bruno Ponce, on Prov 16:1-3 Follow God.
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Every piece of the armor of God is chosen in such a way as to protect us from Satan's attacks. Remember that Satan accuses, tempts us, and deceives us. As we prepare for the battle, we must be dressed for spiritual victory, protected from the enemy's fiery arrows. And to tie this back into relationships, do not let Satan destroy the relationships that have been built. It is through these relationships we are able to advance the Kingdom of God!
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There is no magic pill. There is no easy way out. When it comes to spiritual warfare, it's real and we must be ready for the fight. There is a battle for your soul and God is giving you all you need to stand firm and fight the enemy. We don't have to do it all by ourselves, but we must do it.
It's no mistake that this teaching comes on the heals of Paul's teaching on relationships. Satan knows that relational conflicts can cause some of the most damage a person can endure. He also doesn't want us to bring Jesus into it because he knows when Jesus gets involved, he will be defeated.
Never forget we are fighting for souls. Not only ours, but the souls of every one of our loved ones, people in our lives, and everyone in our community. Let's pull our belt tight and do the work of preparation for the battle that is to come.
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The Apostle Paul's teachings on family and work relationships are just as relevant today as they were when he wrote them. As we seek to live out our Christian faith in our daily lives, we must learn to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Whether we are children honoring our parents or employers treating our employees with kindness, we must remember we are serving each other. God, may we live these principles of submission and honor in every area of our lives!
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Message from Sunday morning, with Ceresa Callender, a recap about the weekend conference.
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If you think people aren't looking at our marriages, you're crazy. Marriage is a glimpse into the relationship between Christ and the church. Are we loving each other, being faithful to each other, submitting to one another? Let's pray that God would make our marriage relationships strong so we can Be an accurate representation of the love that exists between Christ and the church.
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We should always strive for the attitude of the disciples on that first Palm Sunday: willing to do as Jesus commands and easily point to him as king. There is a warning for us in the attitudes of the others. We need to be cautious with having the attitude of the crowd: caught up in emotions and always trying to force what we think is God’s agenda. We should also avoid the pharisaical attitude. Don’t let fear rule your life; fear of others or what might happen to you for confessing Christ. We must be bold in announcing that we follow Jesus.
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The cross is not foolishness, it is our salvation. There may be a lot of things that we don’t understand, but remember, God accomplished that which was impossible when He went to the cross and died for our sins and was raised to life again. He did for us what we couldn’t do for ourselves.
If we are to sum up the message of Easter, it is so much more than the fact that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. He did indeed die for our sins, but that is not all. He was raised again! Paul says, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins” (I Corinthians 15.17). His death and resurrection started something new, that makes no sense until you follow Him. You see, when we say yes to Jesus, we enter into a new way of life. One in which he is the source, the strength, the example, and the assurance.
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We live in a world that is full of busyness and clatter. People are distracted and unable to hear the still, small voice of God as he speaks to them. What about you? Are you tuned in to God’s voice? Do you hear him when he speaks to you? Are you listening? Are you connected to the Holy Spirit in such a way that you have learned true Godly wisdom?
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We have to accept and embrace the truth about God's calling.
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Everything within the earth that is ordinary atomic matter lives in what is called a tardyon realm. No matter how hard we try, we can never achieve the speed of light. The reason is, according to Einstein, that the faster we travel, the more dense in mass we become and therefore it would take an infinite amount of energy to move an infinitely increasing mass. This has been scientifically proven.
On the flip side, everything that exists traveling above the speed of light is known as tachyons. As they attempt to slow down to the hallowed speed limit, their masses inflate uncontrollably. Ultimately, an infinite amount of energy would be needed to slow one all the way down to below the speed of light. And that’s not all. For tardyons and tachyons alike, time exists. It flows one way for us tardyons and the opposite way for tachyons. Whereas for light itself, time slows to a complete stop. (Michale Guillem, Amazing Truths).
There is only one who transcends space, time, and light…Jesus Christ. Can the darkness drive out the light? No! But light will drive out the darkness every time. Will you choose to live in light or darkness today?
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Are we beginning to see how the life of a believer is simply lived different? CS Lewis said, “We may give our human loves the unconditional allegiance which we owe only to God. Then they become gods: then they become demons. Then they will destroy us, and also destroy themselves. For natural loves that are allowed to become gods do not remain loves. They are still called so, but can become in fact complicated forms of hatred.” The good news for us is that we aren't left to fight these demons on our own. The work of the Holy Spirit in us is greater than every scheme of Satan. Will you trust in Him today?
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How hard are we willing to hold on to the unforgiveness? Are you willing to acknowledge your need for forgiveness and in turn forgive those who have wronged you? Will you take another step closer to Jesus today and allow the Holy Spirit to change your heart to be more like His?
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A life lived in Christ is exemplified by honesty, integrity, and proper speech. When we let Christ have control of our lives, the way we live will be a life governed by truth and righteousness. It's not that these things make you a good Christian, they are simply the fruits of a life lived in Christ. Won't you turn your life over to Jesus today?
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Mission focus this sunday morning, what a great opportunity to know what the church of the Nazarene does as a mission capability.
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A life lived in Christ is exemplified by truth and righteousness. We must be careful not to misunderstand that we are saved through these things, or that by doing them we are automatically considered Christ followers. When we let Christ have control of our lives, the way we live will be a life governed by truth and righteousness. A life where we don't quarrel and recognize who our fight is with. Won't you turn your life over to Jesus today?
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Once you have received Christ, truly received him, and grasped the glory of the gospel, your life will be changed. Paul reminds us that we should not go back to the old way of doing things. We can't go back to our old habits and hang-ups. We must take off the "old self" and put on the "new self." The call of Jesus is to leave our old, sinful ways behind and cling to the new life he is offering us. Will you choose Jesus today?
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We are all part of the unified body of believers, each serving their part in spreading the gospel message. Will you examine your own heart today? What part has God asked you to be in this body?
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Pastor Mark Ramsey gave a awesome word about the Love of God.
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We are wrapping up our fifth year of ministry here. When we moved here, the kids were 11, 8, and 6. Fast forward 5 years and Morgan is a sophomore in high school, Mati is in 8th grade and Cayden started middle school! There's something bittersweet about the independence that comes with age.
I want to look back over the last year and remember where we have been and how much God has moved us in 2022. I also want to take a peek at what I think God wants to do in 2023. As I look through all that God has done in 2022, I am blessed…and impressed…with all we have accomplished with His help. I am more excited than ever about our future.
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As we look at the new year, what will our priorities be in 2023? In this new year, we must continue to press on in our relationship with Christ. This can happen if we are disciplined and don't grow complacent. May we approach every day of 2023 hungry for a deeper relationship with our Lord and savior, Jesus.
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As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, may we let the message of His coming infiltrate every area of our lives in such a way that it impacts the world around us. As we rejoice this Christmas day may we celebrate this perfect gift of Christ’s birth, and look forward with eager anticipation to His return!
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Jesus came to earth 2,000 years ago and someday will come again. As Christ-followers we are to proclaim the amazing truth that Christ came to earth to be the Savior and will come again to reign as King.
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God desires to bless us, but what does that mean? God’s blessing means we receive God’s grace and live under His care. To be blessed is to seek God’s direction for our lives and have faith that He is who He says He is and will do what He says He will do for us.
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Today paints a beautiful picture of peace. A lesson that was true for Israel in 720 BC is equally true for us today. We can find peace in Jesus. Not only did the coming of Jesus bring us the ability to have peace today, the future coming of Jesus will bring peace that we cannot comprehend.
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Jesus did not share the message about His second coming with people to make them paranoid or to make them spend all their time and effort trying to predict when He would return. The message to the crowd that day, and to us, is that if we live every day in relationship with Christ, we will be prepared. May we live every day ready for His return!
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So what's the lesson for us today? Harkening back to the beginning of this letter, there is a marvelous mystery: God's grace which draws us all together as one. The gospel message flows from the love of the Holy Spirit and the grace of God that we experience through Him. This means that our responsibility as members of the ekklesia is living humbly and in unity under the power of the indwelling Spirit. In other words, the Holy Spirit fills us and enables us to live a life of love, creating a church where everyone is willing to serve rather than be served.
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Isn't it interesting that everything comes back to love! Paul's prayer for us is that we might be strengthened and filled with the Spirit of God and understand that God has given us all of Himself. We learn that the indwelling presence of Jesus in our hearts is rooted in love and it is this love that allows us to be filled with the fullness of God.
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We often talk about a "relationship with God." This might be too simple a phrase. God doesn't just want a relationship with us, He wants to exist with us. He wants to be one with us. He wants us to experience victory and He wants the spiritual authorities and powers to know who we are and what this mystery is. We, the church, gets to announce it! However, this is only possible through Holy Spirit. Will we choose Him today?
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The gospel is a great mystery, but not a great secret. Paul explains that God has made the mystery of the gospel known through the Holy Spirit. When someone has an encounter with the Spirit, their lives are forever changed and the mystery is revealed. As the mysteries of His Word are revealed through the Spirit we also become students of the Word, drawing ever closer to Him.
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Isn't it amazing that we have all been made one in Jesus?! Isn't it amazing that the wall that used to divide us has been torn down?! This is what it looks like when we live as a community of Spirit sourced followers of Christ. We cannot remain unchanged and prejudiced. We have been called to something deeper, something that looks like the Kingdom of God!
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Great message about the movement of the Holy Spirit, by Pastor Steve Pettit from One Hill Rescue.
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Revival Conference at lantana community Church
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Here's where we are today. God is calling! Can you hear Him? Come as you are. Join Him in this great adventure of life and invite others to join you. We are a generation who is being raised up for this time! What are we doing? We love like Jesus so lives are changed. We love people who have lives as messed up as ours. We are all invited because no one is better than the other. No one's righteousness matters, because we are all made one under God's grace. Once we were dead, but we have been made alive through Jesus Christ.
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We have been chosen by Christ! Predestined to follow Him. When we choose to step in to that destiny, His manifest presence is deposited into our lives. It is His presence that brings life change that becomes apparent to others. His presence doesn't only bring life change, it changes the way we live. We begin to see things like Jesus does and we have power to conquer the trials in our lives. The freedom we have available in the Spirit is unmatched. Won't we step in to that life-changing freedom today?!
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It is important we understand that our God is a God who chose us. People have been struggling with the idea of Grace and a God who is angry and vengeful for a long time. Don't get me wrong, God is holy and we must honor Him, but he also desire to bring unity to ALL THINGS…which is us! Let's embrace the grace of God as we lean in to our identity as a church committed to an inward journey of spiritual practices and an outward journey of missional engagement.
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When we take communion, we are renewing our covenant with God and are direct recipients of God’s grace. It is during the act of communion that we are opening a channel by which God is pouring his grace on us. It is through this grace that we realize that we have been forgiven of our sins and are enabled to leave them. The Bread and Cup are signs of the New Covenant-they point to the reality of the sacrifice of our Savior. Jesus is not talking about the cup itself, but what the cup contains. You’ve heard about quests to find the "holy grail", the actual chalice Christ used in the Upper Room. It would certainly have archeological significance, but the cup doesn’t have any special powers. And there is no magic in taking Communion. The cup we share doesn’t save; faith in what the Cup represents does save us. After we receive Christ as our Lord, we then confirm our commitment over this holy meal. Every time we observe the Lord’s Supper we renew our commitment as God’s redeemed people. When God looks at us, He no longer sees our sins; they’ve been covered by the blood of Christ. Our pardon is sealed, and we’re guaranteed eternal life. We are children of the new and everlasting covenant!
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We cannot overstate the importance of community life for Christians. We have been conditioned to think that individualism is the right way to go, but that is not at all what we learn from Jesus or the scriptures. John Wesley started something he called societies, bands, and classes to help accomplish community. These small groups prayed together, ate together, and held each other accountable. At our church, not only do we have church on Sunday mornings, we too have small groups. You might have heard of our Sunday School and home group Ministries. We have small group and discipleship classes throughout the week for every age and most interest groups. I hope that we can learn to live in community, to hold each other accountable, pray together, eat together, love one another...to become a New Testament church. One that is on fire for God and wants to spread that fire, all the while living under God’s Grace.
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We must be Christians in both word and deed, this is how we will express the love...the grace of God. Acts of service are those practices that draw us closer to one another through the presence of the Spirit. Jesus told His disciples that His followers would be recognized for how they loved and served one another. Scholars have noted about John Wesley and the Methodists that, “It was not so much that the Methodists were among the poor as the poor were among the Methodists.” In other words, a shared life together which crosses economic, social, or ethnic boundaries and calls people to inward and outward expressions of holy love is the calling of the Christian life.
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There are things we can do to increase our spiritual formation and attend to the grace of God in our lives. One thing we have to be careful about is that these disciplines do not become their own religion. We cannot expect anything if we are not doing them for the right reasons...to grow closer to God and attend to God’s grace in our lives. If used properly, these means become a channel by which God’s grace overflows in us. The chief means of spiritual formation is prayer. This is true simply because we only need to ask God to receive His grace. It is the most direct form of contact with God. We must attend to the grace of God in our lives regularly, through prayer. May God be with us as we earnestly seek him in prayer.
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Continua with the series of Message about growing in our Spiritual Formation.
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Pastor Jerry Porter gave us a awesome illustration of Prayer as a Spiritual Formation, check it out.
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This is the series of message about Spiritual Formation from Pastor Calvary Callender.
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If we are to be transformed into the image of Christ, we must all him to do the work in every area of our lives. Mulholland wrote, "When we respond to the confrontation of the Spirit at the point of our brokenness with a consecration that allows God to do the work God wants to do, we begin to experience the reality of being conformed to the image of Christ."
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The Sunday Service at Lantana Community Church where our mission is to love like Jesus so lives are changed.
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We stand on the precipice. Will we step in? The Israelites were once at the same edge. It was at this edge they found themselves at a crisis of belief. With overwhelming evidence of God’s power behind them, they suddenly stopped believing God and stopped moving forward. We will not make the same mistake.
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"The Christian journey, therefore, is an intentional and continual commitment to a lifelong process of growth toward wholeness in Christ. It is a process of "growing up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ" (Eph 4:15), until we "attain to mature personhood to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ" (Eph 4:13). It is for this purpose that God is present and active in every moment of our lives" (Robert Mulholland). How are you running the race?
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Bob Heneghan said, "At the end of the age you have to be in line with Christ or Satan. We are being shaped by either one critter or the other critter. Who I am is who I'm going to end up with. Union with God, abiding in Christ, shapes us. The fire that purges us is basically destroying our self-centeredness where it's actually creating and activating our real self in to the person God wants us to be." Spiritual formation is the process of lining ourselves up with Christ. Being restored to the Imago Dei.
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Can you imagine the excitement on that first day of Pentecost? On the day of Pentecost the early Christians discovered joy unspeakable in the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ because the Holy Spirit was unleashed in this world!
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Become a kind of Mind, Become a Kind of Spirit, Become a kind of Heart.
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Jesus’ question echoes down through the ages to us today "Do you want to get well?" Today the Holy Spirit waits for your response. Will you continue to hold on to the things that hold you back? Will you offer the same old excuses? Or will you listen to the instruction of Jesus and reach for that which is beyond yourself. Will you "Get up and walk"? Holy Spirit, we are desperate for you to pour yourself out today!
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It's easy to talk about a new creation and it's easy to talk about God's cosmic redemption, but we need to ask, "What's our part?" God is calling us to participate in His mission with Him, but how? It cannot be better said than how John Franke said it, "We are called not just to believe the gospel, not just to believe in Jesus, but to become the gospel by being disciples of Jesus." Will you be part of bringing the good news of His Kingdom to all of creation?
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A special service by Mike Adams.
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A special service by Mike Adams.
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God presented a mission that was fulfilled in Jesus and presented to the church to continue on. Mission is more than "missions." It is the redemptive story woven throughout the Bible whose ultimate purpose is to restore all of creation. Do we so believe the story that we can't wait, but to tell people about the redemption of God that is possible through Jesus Christ?!
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I know that none of us want to be declared fans on judgement day, and I know we aren’t offered the guarantee that we’d really like, but Jesus does offer a different kind of guarantee. Jesus guarantees that if you put your trust in Him, He will never fail you. He guarantees that if you stake your life on His message of truth, He will stake His life on your eternity in Heaven. Jesus guarantees that if you put your trust and hope in Him, He’ll guide you to an eternity with God the Father. We don’t know the day, but we know His name, and as scripture tells us, by his name alone are men saved. But you have to decide. Are you a fan or are you a follower of Jesus? All of those guarantees are for the followers who refuse to leave His side...the followers who ask, “To whom shall we go. You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One sent from God.”
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We’ve talked about grace often, in fact it's one of my favorite subjects. I think it’s important we understand how a fan and a follower would react when presented with an opportunity to either show grace or deny it. A fan creates rules and standards while a follower understands grace and knows that they have received grace and should exemplify grace to others. Today will dig in to what that looks like in our lives.
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This past Sunday we heard about what God is doing through and in David and Sylvia Potter, missionaries to The Republic of Vanuatu.
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Will we, like Christ did before us, trust God enough to let your weakness be His strength? It’s when we let go of our need for comfort, our need to be in control, our need to glory in our strengths, or accomplishments, or our paycheck, or our trophies, or our coworker's approval —or whatever it is that keeps us from abandoning a comfortable version of the cross—it’s then that God does in our lives what he did in Christ’s death.
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An intimate relationship is knowing and being known completely. This is intimacy. Until you’ve witnessed or been in that kind of relationship, it’s hard to really know what intimacy is. No matter how someone defines or explains intimacy, you just won’t really know what intimacy is...you would just know about intimacy. Jesus wants to know you. Will you embrace the close and intimate relationship He wants to have with you? Because with that intimate relationship comes forgiveness and yada’, something only followers truly experience.
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It sure seems like when people say, Anyone is welcome, or anyone can cash in on this deal, they don’t really mean anyone. When Jesus says anyone, he means everyone, with no qualifications. We don’t have any excuses. While He makes his invitation to anyone, He also guarantees that it will cost you everything. Are you ready? Are you willing to follow the rabbi Jesus?
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Every Sunday churches are filled with fans of Jesus. We should all know, though, that Jesus doesn't want fans, he wants followers. What's the difference? We will discover that together as we ask the question, "Are you a fan, or a follower, of Jesus?
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Every year, we take a look back at what we have gone through as a church and then turn our sights toward the future. How have we grown in 2021 and how does God want to lead us in 2022. Let's take a look at the vision God is giving us as we grow in Him!
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It seems clear to me what our mission is. We are to go and tell all people about Him! How comforting to know the plan, though. God’s plan is perfect. You know, everybody who is reading this is probably agreeing with me right now, but what are we going to do about it? We have everything at our disposal to be a success for God and we have been commanded by God. Let’s stop sitting around and do it!
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Isaiah 9:2;6 — "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned…For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders, And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Christmas day has passed, but Christmas isn't over!
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Today we look at the story of John the Baptist talking with a crowd, pointing them to Jesus. The truth of John the Baptist compels us to give of ourselves, in some small way, for God's presence to be made known in all our lives. The advent of God is made known not through the getting, but in the giving.
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When I think of John the Baptist, I am reminded of the Emergency Broadcast System. John was assigned by God the task of alerting the people of Israel that the Messiah was on his way. Some listened and some did not. This Advent season we need to reflect on the entire Christ event. Christ came into the world to save us from the power of sin. The Messiah is coming. Repent and be baptized. Then you will surely see God’s salvation.
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Hell is real! God’s wrath is real too, but Jesus’ death satisfied God’s wrath. Sometimes we will sit around and say how terrible and horrible hell is, and it is, but God did something about it. He sent his son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. He has given us a way out! You don’t have to die holding on to your sins hoping that things will work out...they won’t. We don’t have to fear hell!
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Our missionary speakers bring us a message on how God is using them in the field.
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Eternal life doesn’t start when we die, it starts now. If we will still be who we are when this age ends and the next begins, where does that leave us? We have talked much about what it means to bring the kingdom of God to his world, I don’t think Jesus was joking when he said...”Your kingdom come, your will be done.”
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We are going to spend the next few weeks investigating what Heaven and Hell are, what they will be like, and what difference they are going to make in our lives. I hope you join us for this exciting journey!
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Pastor Daniel Teerman brings us a message on how the Holy Spirit is poured out on all people and works to break down barriers of ethnicity, gender, communication and all others to bring reconciliation.
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The Kingdom of God is where everything that happens meets with God's approval and delight. The awesome thing for us is that His kingdom is available to us here...now. So what is our part of the story? What can we do as a church, as individuals in the church, to perpetuate Jesus' gospel? God has given us the vision to love like Jesus so lives are changed. We will accomplish that by loving God with every fiber of our being, loving each other like Jesus loved us, and loving our community so they can see this love. Let’s make this vision a part of our lifestyle. Living a life of love is simply a healthier way to live. Not only do we feel better, people will begin to notice the difference in your life. When someone asks what is different about you, tell them that God gives you the ability to love like you have never experienced before.
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The Kingdom of God is where everything that happens meets with God's approval and delight. The awesome thing for us is that His kingdom is available to us here...now. One of the toughest virtues of all is faithfulness. To be consistent, faithful, to be there, day after day. Victories in our spiritual journey don’t take place as they happen, they happen months before. The same can be said for the Kingdom of God. The question for us today is, how do we remain faithful?
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The Kingdom of God is where everything that happens meets with God's approval and delight. The awesome thing for us is that His kingdom is available to us here...now. Over the next three weeks, we are going to be talking about what this looks like, fleshing it out. We have talked about the theory, now let’s talk about how we do it.
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The Kingdom of God is where everything that happens meets with God's approval and delight. The awesome thing for us is that His kingdom is available to us here...now. There are two types of love. One that finds value in things that are nice and shiny. That looks to someone’s exterior. But there is another love that loves the ragdolls. It loves people like you and me. It makes up there come down here. This is the Kingdom of God!
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The Kingdom of God is where everything that happens meets with God's approval and delight. The awesome thing for us is that His kingdom is available to us here...now. It's a place where the poor and marginalized are welcomed in, where everyone experiences love no matter their ethnicity or socioeconomic background. The problem is that we have set up boundary markers to determine who is in and who is out. Today we will talk about the difference between our boundary markers and Jesus' boundary markers.
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What is the Gospel? The word gospel means good news, so for many followers of Christ the idea that we get to spend eternity in heaven with Jesus is good news. It is also good news that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. What was the gospel for Jesus, though? Over and over Jesus would offer the "good news" of the Kingdom of God. Today we will dig in to Jesus' gospel message. The good news of the Kingdom of God!
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What does your faith encourage you to do?
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Amanda Pettit talks about Hope and all that God is doing at Rescue Hill
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Welcome to the Summer of the Sermon! Each Sunday through the summer we are going to go through and dig in to the Sermon on the Mount and discover what exactly Jesus wants from us.
Today we wrap up this summer long series of the Sermon on the Mount. I think it can be summed up nicely by saying that if we aren’t producing fruit, we aren’t following Jesus and his plan for us. Church is a place that we come to help each other grow in Christ and learn how to be a Christ follower. A place where we hold each other accountable. And a place where we invite people to come and experience the same life change that we have.
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Welcome to the Summer of the Sermon! Each Sunday through the summer we are going to go through and dig in to the Sermon on the Mount and discover what exactly Jesus wants from us.
We must be careful not to let this idea that we will somehow drift into the kingdom of God invade our thinking. The decision to follow Christ must be followed by a decision everyday...every moment of every day...to continue to pursue him and righteousness. It’s not that the right way is so narrow because it’s that much harder than every other way, or that there is virtue found in the narrow way itself, it’s simply that there is only one way.
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Welcome to the Summer of the Sermon! Each Sunday through the summer we are going to go through and dig in to the Sermon on the Mount and discover what exactly Jesus wants from us.
Earlier in the sermon Jesus taught us how to pray, today we will go through part of the sermon that Jesus speaks of God’s response to our prayer. No prayer is ever wasted! We must be vigilant in continually petitioning our God for the things we want and need. We must also, however, be vigilant in pursuing righteousness because we know it is the prayer of a righteous person that will move our God.
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Welcome to the Summer of the Sermon! Each Sunday through the summer we are going to go through and dig in to the Sermon on the Mount and discover what exactly Jesus wants from us.
Today we look at Jesus' warning for us to avoid the extremes of judgment. We need to be careful not to become harshly judgmental, looking for faults, taking the opportunity to look down on others from our position of self-righteousness, but neither are we to overlook sin. We need to be able to recognize sin for what it is. Any attempt to overlook or justify sin on any grounds is itself sinful.
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Welcome to the Summer of the Sermon! Each Sunday through the summer we are going to go through and dig in to the Sermon on the Mount and discover what exactly Jesus wants from us.
We can break it down like this...unless we serve him whole-heartedly, we cannot claim to serve him at all. If we are seeking first the righteousness of the Kingdom, we will be in obedience to all of Jesus’ commands. Jesus and his Kingdom will be our number one priority.
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Welcome to the Summer of the Sermon! Each Sunday through the summer we are going to go through and dig in to the Sermon on the Mount and discover what exactly Jesus wants from us.
How should we pray? Is there an instruction book? Prayer is one of the ways we touch Jesus – let Jesus touch us – and let Jesus change our lives. Prayer is one of the spiritual disciplines we need to incorporate into our lives if we are going to grow in our faith – grow in our relationship with God – and put ourselves in a position where God can change us. Today we look at the importance of prayer and how it should be done.
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Welcome to the Summer of the Sermon! Each Sunday through the summer we are going to go through and dig in to the Sermon on the Mount and discover what exactly Jesus wants from us.
Jesus is calling us to a higher standard. He is challenging us to grow in obedience to him. The last few paragraphs of Jesus’ sermon are on the theme of a greater righteousness. A righteousness that cannot be achieved by following the law. The godliness that Jesus is talking about cannot be comprehensively formulated in a set of rules. The ethics of this Sermon are not exhaustive, they are suggestive. In other words, as we pursue Jesus, and fall in love with him, and become more like him, we begin to reflect his character and likeness.
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Welcome to the Summer of the Sermon! Each Sunday through the summer we are going to go through and dig in to the Sermon on the Mount and discover what exactly Jesus wants from us.
Anger can destroy us. We cannot let anger wriggle its way into our lives or else we will be eat up with it. And, with that anger in our lives, we cannot be reconciled to God.
Many of us have always felt that if we don’t murder someone, we are OK. If we don’t “say” anything bad about someone that is OK. Jesus came in and said, “It’s not about what you say or what you do as much as it is about what’s in your heart.” He takes the law and he tells us we have to raise the bar. So, it’s not about murder or hate as much as it is about loving God and pursuing Jesus. It is in this state of mind that we will find peace with God.
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Welcome to the Summer of the Sermon! Each Sunday through the summer we are going to go through and dig in to the Sermon on the Mount and discover what exactly Jesus wants from us.
It is important we understand pursuing a relationship with Christ is the most important thing. That’s what we are doing. It is in that pursuit that we learn to love to follow the law. It’s not about how much we know or how strictly we can follow it, it is about following Jesus and how we can exceed what the law says. Jesus didn’t come and say, “OK, the law doesn’t count anymore.” In fact, he said quite the opposite. The law still counts. Doing what the law says is important. However, we can’t do what the law says, just because it says. It is when we do more than the law says that we gain status in the Kingdom of God.
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Welcome to the Summer of the Sermon! Each Sunday through the summer we are going to go through and dig in to the Sermon on the Mount and discover what exactly Jesus wants from us.
Taking the Sermon on the Mount in order, first he taught us though the Beatitudes to make sure our relationship with God is right. The second thing he taught us is that we need to be salt and light. In other words, as our relationship with God gets stronger and we grow closer to him, our lives will naturally become a tasty brightness to everyone in this world!
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Welcome to the Summer of the Sermon! Each Sunday through the summer we are going to go through and dig in to the Sermon on the Mount and discover what exactly Jesus wants from us.
God’s desire for us is to be transformed. To be different from the rest of the world. It reminds me of the little girl who asked her mother, “If God is bigger than us and he lives in us, wouldn’t he show through?” In the beginning, God created us in His image. It is his desire that we are like him. We know that sin has distorted that image, but we are in the pursuit of restoring that image through holiness.
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What does it mean to take offense? If you look up the definition of the word, offended, you will see most dictionaries say something about anger and resentment. As we get in to this, you may be thinking, like me, aren’t we allowed to be angry? What about righteous anger? Aren’t Christians supposed to be angry at people for certain things? We will talk about all these things and more through this series.
As we wrap up this series, "Unoffendable," you may be asking, so what? What should we do about the anger and constant feeling of offense? The point of it all is so that people will know who Jesus is. If we will choose to be unoffendable, people will see the love that Jesus has for them through us.
Here’s the deal with me today. I’m tired of all the hate. I’m tired of the racial divide. I’m tired of people killing each other. And honestly, if the 83% of people in the United States who claim to be Christian would actually love the way Jesus has prescribed and choose to be unoffendable, we could change the world!
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What does it mean to take offense? If you look up the definition of the word, offended, you will see most dictionaries say something about anger and resentment. As we get in to this, you may be thinking, like me, aren’t we allowed to be angry? What about righteous anger? Aren’t Christians supposed to be angry at people for certain things? We will talk about all these things and more through this series. Today we are going to consider being unoffendible towards injustice. Choosing to be unoffendible does not mean accepting injustice, it means “Actively seeking justice and loving mercy, while walking humbly with God.”
Let’s take some time today and ask God to help us love justice, but wait on him. To learn to trust that God is going to take care of everything, including the injustices we see and maybe to help us not to lose our cool and pretend our anger is righteous.
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What does it mean to take offense? If you look up the definition of the word, offended, you will see most dictionaries say something about anger and resentment. As we get in to this, you may be thinking, like me, aren’t we allowed to be angry? What about righteous anger? Aren’t Christians supposed to be angry at people for certain things? We will talk about all these things and more through this series. Today, Jesus is offering us peace. You know, when I let go of my anger, I can actually be in the moment with my wife and kids. I can just be present. I don’t have to carry the weight of judgment or condemnation. Jesus wants to “release us from the constant evaluation, never-ending striving, and relentless assessment of where we, and everyone else, stand” (Hansen 91).
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What does it mean to take offense? If you look up the definition of the word, offended, you will see most dictionaries say something about anger and resentment. As we get in to this, you may be thinking, like me, aren’t we allowed to be angry? What about righteous anger? Aren’t Christians supposed to be angry at people for certain things? We will talk about all these things and more through this series. I used to think it was our duty as Christians to take offense, I’m beginning to think maybe we should be the most unoffendable group of people on the planet. At the heart of it, if we forfeit our right to anger, then we deny ourselves and when that happens, our focus shifts to others.
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What does it mean to take offense? If you look up the definition of the word, offended, you will see most dictionaries say something about anger and resentment. As we get in to this, you may be thinking, like me, aren’t we allowed to be angry? What about righteous anger? Aren’t Christians supposed to be angry at people for certain things? We will talk about all these things and more through this series. I used to think it was our duty as Christians to take offense, I’m beginning to think maybe we should be the most unoffendable group of people on the planet. At the heart of it, if we forfeit our right to anger, then we deny ourselves and when that happens, our focus shifts to others.
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One thing we’ve realized, and probably everyone knows, it takes a village. What I mean is that the body operates in service together. God has given each of us gifts, Jesus has assigned various roles to us, and we all play our part in the body. In fact, one of our covenants of membership is to actively be involved in service. We believe it is important to become actively involved in a ministry of this church body. This is one of the ways we are able to love like Jesus so that lives are changed.
It is the people of the ekklesia (church body) who make ministry happen. I think we all know it’s important to volunteer service at the church. Today we are addressing what happens when you serve.
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This idea of canceling each other has been going on for a long time. People want to cancel God, students want to cancel teachers. If we don’t like something that ketchup stands for, cancelled. Did that person offend you? Cancelled. Going even further back, they didn’t like that Jesus had raised Lazarus from the grave (John 11:38-44) so they wanted to kill him (John 12:10). The ultimate came when they tried, and failed, to cancel Jesus! Since we just came through Easter, it might be good to talk about what happened after Easter. Even the disciples believed that Jesus was dead, that he was cancelled. Perhaps the greatest illustration of this was Thomas.
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If we are to sum up the message of Easter, it is so much more than the fact that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. He did, indeed die for our sins, but that is not all. His death and resurrection started something new. It was the death of the old. When we say yes to Jesus, we enter in to a new way of life. One in which he is the source, the strength, the example, and the assurance.
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The season of Lent is a time to evaluate our relationship with God as we prepare for Easter, Jesus' resurrection. It is a time to repent and turn back to Him. Today we are going to look at Palm Sunday and how the Kingdom of God is really an upside down world from the earthly cultural reality. In our world, the weak are trampled, the humble are made fun of, it’s opposite of a Kingdom reality.
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The season of Lent is a time to evaluate our relationship with God as we prepare for Easter, Jesus' resurrection. It is a time to repent and turn back to Him. Today we are going to ask the question, "Who is pulling your strings?" In our scripture today, Paul talks about the two different mind sets we might have. One is a mind controlled by our flesh...our desires. The other is a mind controlled by Holy Spirit. That leaves us with the question, is our mind focused on what we want? Or what He wants?
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Pastor Bruno Ponce brings us the word on Steps Forward to Sacrifice.
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The season of Lent is a time to evaluate our relationship with God as we prepare for Easter, Jesus' resurrection. It is a time to repent and turn back to Him. Today we are going to talk about the idea that the cross is foolishness to so many people, For us, it is our salvation. There may be a lot of things that we don’t understand, but remember God accomplished that which was impossible when He went to the cross and died for our sins. He did for us what we could not do for ourselves.
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When you think of any movement throughout history, what do you imagine the people of that movement were like? We are discovering that there are certain things people of this Kingdom movement have in common. If our church is going to be a movement, we must be Kingdom minded, joyful, sanctified, praying and bold. Today we wrap up this series by recognizing we must be a welcoming people!
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When you think of any movement throughout history, what do you imagine the people of that movement were like? Some movements you probably have in mind had happy people, some had angry people, but at their core they were all bold people. Today we will look at the idea that bold people are at the core of a movement!
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What is a movement? I see people starting movements, or trying to, all the time. As I’ve studied, prayed, and thought about this series of messages, I thought God wanted us to “start” a movement. I guess in a sense, that’s still true, but also this is a movement that started over 2000 years ago. This series is going to give us the foundation of what people of Jesus’ movement look like. Today we will look at what being a praying people is all about.
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What is a movement? I see people starting movements, or trying to, all the time. As I’ve studied, prayed, and thought about this series of messages, I thought God wanted us to “start” a movement. I guess in a sense, that’s still true, but also this is a movement that started over 2000 years ago. This series is going to give us the foundation of what people of Jesus’ movement look like. Today we will look at what being a sanctified people is all about.
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Jeremiah brings us the word in the 5th session of Revival.
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Jeremiah brings us the word in the 4th session of Revival.
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Jeremiah brings us the word in the 3rd session of Revival.
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Jeremiah brings us the word in the 2nd session of Revival.
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Jeremiah Bolich kicks off our first revival message!
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What is a movement? I see people starting movements, or trying to, all the time. As I’ve studied, prayed, and thought about this series of messages, I thought God wanted us to “start” a movement. I guess in a sense, that’s still true, but also this is a movement that started over 2000 years ago. This series is going to give us the foundation of what people of Jesus’ movement look like. Today we will look at what being a joyful people is all about. Someone said, "Joy is a divine dimension of living that is not shackled by circumstances."
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What is a movement? I see people starting movements, or trying to, all the time. As I’ve studied, prayed, and thought about this series of messages, I thought God wanted us to “start” a movement. I guess in a sense, that’s still true, but also this is a movement that started over 2000 years ago. This series is going to give us the foundation of what people of Jesus’ movement look like.When we lose something important, how do we respond? Do we grieve, mourn, search unceasingly? When we see people who we know are lost, how do we respond? As people of a movement, we must grieve over them as Jesus does.
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In this message, Amanda Pettit helps us understand how "Mercy" triumphs "Judgement".
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Every year, we take a look back at what we have gone through as a church and then turn our sights towards the future. It’s necessary to do that because as we go through something, we aren’t as aware of any changes that might be going on. Hold on because 2020 was a one of a kind year!
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Just before the birth of Jesus there was a sense of expectation and hope. People were waiting and wondering. They felt like something wonderful was about to happen. The Scriptures had promised the coming of the Messiah, and rumors were rampant that he was coming at any time. He was going to turn the world around and deliver Israel from all her enemies. He would usher in the kingdom of God. But if those same people, who were so high with expectation, had gone to a backyard stable in the town of Bethlehem one starry night, they might have said, “That’s it? All that hype for this?” But actually, in this case, the reality was greater than the expectation. No one could have guessed how this child would change the world. No one could have imagined the impact he would have on world history and the change he would make in people’s lives. Not even Mary fully understood the difference the child she was carrying would make.
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During this time of advent, We are preparing for the return of Christ as well as celebrating the first time that he came as a baby. As we go through the Advent season each year, what is it that we are doing to get prepared? Paul admonishes us that we be kept blameless at the coming of Jesus. The way we do that is by being sanctified…that is allowing God to purify our hearts.
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When you hear “Christmas Preparation” what do you think? It probably suggests going up to the attic, pulling down the decorations, putting up a tree, putting lights on the house, wrapping gifts, etc. How about baking cakes and cookies, a honey ham, smoking a turkey, etc. It seems like we all have a thousand things to do to get ready for Christmas, but is this the kind of preparation that Advent points us towards?
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What I love about Advent is that it is a time of expectation, anticipation, and preparation for celebrating...
-The fact that Jesus came to this world 2,000 years ago...
-That Jesus has come into the hearts of those who believe, causing us to be new creations...
-That Jesus will come back again and usher in God’s kingdom in all it’s fullness!
In celebrating Advent, we need to remember that we are not only celebrating Jesus first entrance into this world, we are also looking forward in anticipation for his return!
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We all have things we perceive as giants in our lives. Let’s let go of those things, defeat them, and get on with our lives. Can you imagine David, the little teenage boy, facing this monster? He did it with the help of God, just like we can defeat the monsters in our lives with God’s help.
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Join us as we hear about the amazing testimony of Claudio Carracedo.
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Our society loves freedom. Exalts it to the be all and end all. Free country. Freedom of religion, freedom to vote, freedom to work anywhere that will take you, freedom to choose to eat or not eat genetically modified food, freedom to choose what kind of car you drive, freedom to choose the store you buy your clothes in, in fact in our society the ultimate punishment is the depravation of freedom through imprisonment. When we talk to others about the gospel of Jesus, we need to do it in a way they will understand. Why not talk about the freedom that is found in Christ!?
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I don’t want to talk about politics or economics or sociology, etc. What I hope to accomplish through this series is shed some light on Biblical justice. Today we are going to look at the call to provide justice for the marginalized. People in society are marginalized for a variety of reasons. Maybe a group we don't often consider are immigrants. Throughout the Bible, we are cautioned to welcome the immigrants. What does that mean, though, in today's hyper-political climate?
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I don’t want to talk about politics or economics or sociology, etc. What I hope to accomplish through this series is shed some light on Biblical justice. Today we are going to look at the call to provide justice for the marginalized. People in society are marginalized for a variety of reasons. Recently it seems that race and gender have come to the fore front. What does the Bible say about equality among brothers and sisters in Christ?
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I don’t want to talk about politics or economics or sociology, etc. What I hope to accomplish through this series is shed some light on Biblical justice. Today we are going to look at the call to provide justice for the poor.
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I don’t want to talk about politics or economics or sociology, etc. What I hope to accomplish through this series is shed some light on Biblical justice. Today we are going to look at one of the overlooked calls to justice, and that is for the widows and orphans.
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I don’t want to talk about politics or economics or sociology, etc. What I hope to accomplish through this series is shed some light on social justice and the gospel. Our society has been talking about social justice for a couple of years. It has become a buzz word. But what exactly is social justice? Today we will answer that question and find out just exactly what biblical justice is.
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We are joined by Amanda and Steve Pettit as we start our new series, "Love is a Verb".
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Love, simply put, is the most important thing in our Christian walk. How are people going to know the love of Jesus unless we show them. We have discovered that love is the core of holiness, but what does that mean for the Christian? Today we're going to wrap up our Summer of Love and look at how God's love is perfected in us when we love each other.
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Love, simply put, is the most important thing in our Christian walk. How are people going to know the love of Jesus unless we show them. We have discovered that love is the core of holiness, but what exactly is love? If we are to say that God is love, we need to say what kind of love that is. Jesus’ life and death demonstrates or reveals God’s love to us. Jesus reveals God’s essential character and being.
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Love, simply put, is the most important thing in our Christian walk. How are people going to know the love of Jesus unless we show them. We have discovered that love is the core of holiness, but what exactly is love? We know that God is love, but what does that mean for us? Love is muti-faceted, but at its heart is promoting the well being of others.
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Love, simply put, is the most important thing in our Christian walk. How are people going to know the love of Jesus unless we show them. Today we are going to take a look at holiness and how love influences it. What does holiness mean? How do we define it? Is it purity? is it being set apart? Perhaps these are contributing notions of what holiness is and there is something deeper that we can identify as the core. I submit today that love is the core of holiness.
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Love, simply put, is the most important thing in our Christian walk. How are people going to know the love of Jesus unless we show them. Today we are going to take a look at holiness and how love influences it. Holiness was once a major Christian movement. Is holiness still valid today? How can we re-frame holiness to bring to a world that needs to experience the Love of Jesus?
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Love, simply put, is the most important thing in our Christian walk. How are people going to know the love of Jesus? It's how we love each other that let's them see the love of Jesus. How can we do that, though? 1 Corinthians 13 is often referred to as the "Love Chapter." In this section of scripture, Paul gives us some very specific praxis of love.
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Love, simply put, is the most important thing in our Christian walk. How are people going to know the love of Jesus? It’s how we love each other. In all this talk of love, what are the ways we can show God that we love him? Luckily for us, he has told us exactly how we can do that. Today, we dive deep into what it looks like to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength as well as our neighbor as ourselves.
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Love, simply put, is the most important thing in our Christian walk. How are people going to know the love of Jesus? It’s how we love each other. Do we love each other deeply. Mary decided to show Jesus how much she loved him because she was trying to reciprocate how much he loved her. Can we reciprocate Jesus’ love for us?
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Love, simply put, is the most important thing in our Christian walk. How are people going to know the love of Jesus? It’s how we love each other. Do we love each other deeply. Do we honor others above ourselves. To love like this is world changing. It's paradigm shifting. It's the way God loves us and he wants everyone to know! Remember that when we have sin in our lives, we are slaves to that sin. God wants to free you, because he loves you! If you will allow him to, God will set you free today!
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Love, simply put, is the most important thing in our Christian walk. How are people going to know the love of Jesus? It’s how we love each other. Do we love each other deeply. Do we honor others above ourselves. To love like this is world changing. It's paradigm shifting. By the world’s standards it's certifiably crazy, or at least weak. When we begin to put some meat to the idea of loving like Jesus, all the sudden it’s less cozy and more radical. It’s uncommon…
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Love, simply put, is the most important thing in our Christian walk. How are people going to know the love of Jesus? It’s how we love each other. Do we love each other deeply. Do we honor others above ourselves. I think this…again…is what is needed to fix what’s going on in society. If we honored others above ourselves, there wouldn’t be bickering or fighting. Can you see how this love is so unique? It’s uncommon…
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Love, simply put, is the most important thing in our Christian walk. So important, in fact, that Jesus made it a new command. On the surface, it doesn't seem like much, but it actually changed everything. Do we "agapeo" Jesus? This is the question Jesus asked Peter on the shore of the lake that glorious morning. If we do, Jesus says, we will feed his sheep.
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Love, simply put, is the most important thing in our Christian walk. So important, in fact, that Jesus made it a new command. On the surface, it doesn't seem like much, but it actually changed everything. Where there used to be a bunch of rules, now there is love. Will we love like Jesus did?
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The world around us seems to be burning down. If you ask me what the answer is, it’s love. But not any love. The love of Jesus. Love that denies self. Love that seeks the best for others. We must rise above the fray, put our personal opinions aside, and love people. Remember, we are not part of the kingdom of the world, we are part of the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Who is the Holy Spirit? And what is God's GLORY? What do the two have in common? We have been focusing on Holy Spirit in 2020. Today we will wrap up this series by celebrating the day of Pentecost! We have been praying for God's Spirit to be poured out on us as in the day of Pentecost. Holy Spirit come!
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Who is the Holy Spirit? And what is God's GLORY? What do the two have in common? We have been focusing on Holy Spirit in 2020. Now we are focusing our attention on the GLORY of God and how His GLORY is manifest in the presence of His Spirit. God wants to reveal himself. He will do that through us. We need God’s GLORY. The question is, are we prepared for it?
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Who is the Holy Spirit? And what is God's GLORY? What do the two have in common? We have been focusing on Holy Spirit in 2020. Now we are focusing our attention on the GLORY of God and how His GLORY is manifest in the presence of His Spirit. God wants to reveal himself. He will do that through us. We need God’s GLORY. Are our lives reflecting him? Will you pray with me that we might all reflect God. It is in this way that God’s GLORY will become evident in this place.
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Who is the Holy Spirit? And what is God's Glory? What do the two have in common? We have been focusing on Holy Spirit in 2020. Now we are focusing our attention on the Glory of God and how His Glory is manifest in the presence of His Spirit. God wants his Glory shown! God's Glory is revealed through Jesus, and in turn, us! What will happen if we simply trust in Jesus?
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Who is the Holy Spirit? And what is God's Glory? What do the two have in common? We have been focusing on Holy Spirit in 2020 and this week we turn our attention to the Glory of God and how His Glory is manifest in the presence of His Spirit. God wants his Glory shown! God's Glory is revealed through Jesus, and in turn, us! All we have to do is believe!
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Who is the Holy Spirit? And what is God's Glory? What do the two have in common? We have been focusing on Holy Spirit in 2020 and this week we turn our attention to the Glory of God and how His Glory is manifest in the presence of His Spirit. What about Jesus? How does he play in to God's glory? Is he glory incarnate?
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Who is the Holy Spirit? And what is God's Glory? What do the two have in common? We have been focusing on Holy Spirit in 2020 and this week we turn our attention to the Glory of God and how His Glory is manifest in the presence of His Spirit. Will we be able to make our prayer, "God, show us your glory?"
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Who is the Holy Spirit? What does He do for us? Does He help us walk on water? Or does He help us draw near to God? We have been talking about “who” the Holy Spirit is, today we are going to talk about the Light of the righteousness of the Holy Spirit.
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Today we are blessed with a visit from former General Superintendent, Dr. Jerry Porter. He and Pastor Cal have a conversation about what it means to be Spirit Filled. This is something you don't want to miss!
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Who is the Holy Spirit? What does He do for us? Does He help us walk on water? Or does He help us draw near to God? We have been talking about “who” the Holy Spirit is, today we are going to talk about mind control. Does Holy Spirit really want to mind control us?
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Who is the Holy Spirit? What does He do for us? Does He help us walk on water? Or does He help us draw near to God? We have been talking about “who” the Holy Spirit is, today we are going to look at the power of Holy Spirit!
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Who is the Holy Spirit? What does He do for us? Does He help us walk on water? Or does He help us draw near to God? We have been talking about “who” the Holy Spirit is, today we are going to look at “what” a Spirit filled life looks like.
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Who is the Holy Spirit? What does He do for us? Does He help us walk on water? Or does He help us draw near to God? Today we are going to talk about what our church might look like if the Holy Spirit would rain down!
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Who is the Holy Spirit? What does he do for us? Does he help us walk on water? Or does he help us draw near to God? Today we are going to compare the Holy Spirit to wind and how he can bring change to our lives!
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Who is the Holy Spirit? What does he do for us? Does he help us walk on water? Or does he help us draw near to God? Today we are going to begin a new direction and look at who Holy Spirit is and how He is relevant in our lives.
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