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Praying with power isn't about saying the right words; it's about praying according to who God is and what He has promised. In this message from Nehemiah 1, Pastor Phil Hopper explains how Nehemiah prayed and fasted for four months before ever approaching the king, appealing first to God's character and then to God's promises.

You'll see how true revival always begins with repentance, and how Nehemiah took responsibility for sins committed by his people generations before he was even born. Be challenged to draw near to God through honest confession and persistent, believing prayer. Trust that when you pray according to who God is and what He has promised, He hears and He answers.

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What does it look like to truly draw near to God? In this message from Ezra 8, Pastor Phil Hopper points to the river of Ahava, where God’s people prepared for an uncertain journey through prayer and fasting.

You’ll discover how dependence on God positions us for His protection and guidance. This message reminds us that before every significant move of God, His people seek Him first.

Be challenged to draw near to God through simple, honest prayer. Trust His promise in James 4:8 that as you come close to Him, He will come close to you.

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To God, the greatest tragedy isn't giving your life for others; it's a life lived only for yourself. In this episode, Pastor Phil Hopper unpacks Galatians 6:10-18 and what it means to follow Jesus and bear His marks in a world that avoids suffering.

You'll learn why the Apostle Paul pointed to his scars from persecution as evidence of authentic faith, and why we're consecrated to whatever we're willing to die for; until we're willing to die for Christ, we'll never fully live for Him.

Discover the four marks of a crucified, consecrated life: Dangerous Faith, Suffering Faith, Sacrificing Faith, and Holy Faith, and why the crucified life, not a comfortable one, is the only way to experience the abundant life.

Scripture: Galatians 6:10-18

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Christian community is God’s antidote to the loneliness epidemic, offering the connection our hearts were made for. In this message from Galatians 6:1–10, Pastor Chad Glover shows how a healthy church family gently restores the broken, carries the burdens of the hurting, invests in the body of Christ, and stays committed to genuine, ongoing connection.

Discover how being part of a Christian community shapes your spiritual growth and lets you experience the joy of building God’s kingdom together with others.

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Walking in the Spirit isn’t about perfection; it’s about letting Jesus have possession of your heart and your everyday decisions. In this message from Galatians 5:16–26, Pastor Phil Hopper explains how believers live with two natures, the flesh and the Spirit, and how every choice we make feeds one or the other.

You’ll see the contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit, and how God’s design is for His Spirit to rule your soul and body so you can live a life that is holy, healthy, and happy. This episode will challenge you to crucify the flesh, walk in step with the Spirit, and experience the freedom that comes from a relationship with Jesus, not religious lists.

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Freedom in Christ is a gift you can’t afford to waste. In this message from Galatians 5:13–15, Pastor Chad Glover shows how our liberties in Jesus are meant to lead us to love God and serve others, not indulge the flesh.

You’ll learn the call of liberty—Jesus sets captives free from sin, shame, and fear—and the danger of corrupting that liberty by taking grace for granted. The sermon walks you through heart-check questions to help you navigate your liberties in Christ.

Discover how true freedom culminates in one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself,” and how to use your liberty to build others up instead of causing them to stumble.

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Are you exhausted from trying to earn God's approval? In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper unpacks what it truly means to stand fast in the liberty Christ has given us. Religion tells you transformation happens when you do more, behave better, and check off a list — but the Bible tells a radically different story. Real, lasting life change doesn't come from outward rule-keeping. It comes from an inner crucifixion and giving Jesus complete possession of your life.

Discover why legalism leads to bondage and how to walk in grace and holiness. Join Pastor Phil Hopper to learn how freedom in Christ comes through submitting to His authority.

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Blake Brewer joins Abundant Life Church this Father’s Day with a powerful message that calls dads to lead, love, and leave a legacy that outlives them. In this special sermon, Blake shares how a letter he discovered from his dad after a tragic accident in Hawaii became a lifeline of love, truth, and direction.

Blake encourages every father to see his words as a God-given superpower and to use them to speak identity, blessing, and biblical truth over his kids. You’ll learn practical steps for communicating your heart to your children in a letter they can return to again and again, especially in the confusing and difficult moments of life.

Whatever season of life you’re in, this message will point you to the heart of God the Father and invite you to start building your legacy today.

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You don’t have to strive for acceptance when you already are fully loved in Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Chad Glover looks at how our culture disciples us to constantly strive for acceptance—and how Jesus has already finished that striving at the cross. We unpack what it means to live as God’s beloved sons and daughters, moving from proving ourselves to resting in Christ’s unshakable love.

Key Takeaways:

• Why chasing approval leaves us exhausted and empty
• How the cross declares, “It is finished,” over our striving
• Practical ways to live from your identity as fully accepted in Christ.

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re never enough, this message will help you receive and rest in the love of Jesus.

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Discover how God has redeemed you from the bondage of religion and adopted you as His child. In this sermon from Galatians 4, Pastor Phil Hopper shares how to allow Christ to be formed in you. The message unpacks the difference between serving God out of duty and serving Him out of relationship, revealing that God doesn’t just want servants—He wants sons and daughters who know His heart.

Learn how your identity in Christ isn’t built on religious symbols or striving, but on the cross and the resurrection of Jesus. You’ll also see why God’s greatest desire is not just that you serve Him, but that Christ is formed in you. This sermon will challenge and encourage you to pursue a deeper relationship with God.

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Is your Christian life driven by trying harder, doing more, and keeping all the rules—yet still wondering if you’re truly accepted by God? In this message from Galatians 3:15‑29, Pastor Phil explains why godliness never comes through the law but only through faith in Jesus, Abraham’s promised Seed. You’ll see that the law can point out your sin, but only Christ can change your heart and make you new.

Discover what it means to be born again of incorruptible Seed, to be “baptized into Christ,” and to live as a true son or daughter of God. Your worth is in your birth, not your performance, and as a child of God you cannot lose what you could never earn.

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Your acceptance with God is not earned by your works but rests entirely on Christ’s finished work on the cross. In this sermon on Galatians 3:1-14, Pastor Phil Hopper discusses how true acceptance by God comes through grace, not works. He unpacks the difference between justification and sanctification and reminds us that our faith is the only way we receive God’s grace.

Christ died for us to bring us justification. He lives in us to sanctify us. We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus. If you struggle to find your worth in your performance, this sermon will teach you to rest in God’s grace instead of striving for His approval.

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Jesus leaves the ninety-nine to go after the one. In this powerful sermon on Luke 15, guest speaker Vance Pitman unpacks the heart of Jesus for the lost, reminding us that every number in the global population represents a soul God loves.

Discover why every person on earth is either lost or found, what it really means to be spiritually lost, and how Jesus relentlessly pursues those far from God. You’ll see how His love moves Him to draw near to sinners, welcome them as friends, and rejoice when people turn back to Him in faith. This message will challenge believers to lay down comfort and religious activity and recover Christ’s mission to seek and to save the lost where we live, work, and play.

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Discover the power of biblical motherhood through the story of Lois, Eunice, and Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:5. In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper explores how a praying mom shapes a child’s faith, teaches Scripture from an early age, and leaves a legacy of faith that impacts generations. Be encouraged to raise godly children in an ungodly world and to trust that your prayers reach where you cannot.

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What does it mean to say, “I have been crucified with Christ?” In this sermon, Pastor Chad walks through Galatians 2:20 and reveals that the only way to real freedom and joy is through being crucified with Christ.

We will explore why many believers are comfortable with Jesus on the cross but hesitant to join Him there, staying stuck in legalism, shame, and “favorite sins.” Paul declares, “I have been crucified with Christ… it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me,” showing that the Christian life is Christ living through us by the Holy Spirit. This sermon invites you to nail your old life to the cross and step into real freedom and joy.

Join Pastor Chad Glover as he shares how the crucified life is the abundant life!

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Religious legalism says, “If I do enough good things, then God will finally accept me.” But the gospel says something completely different. In this message from Galatians 2:1–16, we see Paul confront a false gospel that added Old Testament law—specifically circumcision—to faith in Christ, and we discover why God hates that kind of religion.

You’ll learn three reasons God opposes religious legalism: it focuses on outward works instead of Christ’s inward work, it pulls those God has freed back into religious captivity, and it produces hypocrisy instead of authenticity. Walking through Galatians 2 and the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15, this message will encourage you to rest in the finished work of Jesus and to stop living like you still have to earn what Christ has already given.

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What is the true gospel—and how do you know you are saved through it? In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper continue our series through Galatians and reminds us that Jesus plus nothing equals everything.

Walking through Galatians 1, Pastor Phil unpacks Paul’s bold claim that the gospel does not include works of man and gives five questions that point to the evidence of salvation in a person’s life. If you’re wrestling with legalism, doubt about your salvation, or confusion about the gospel, this message will help you rest in Christ alone and respond to His transforming grace.

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Is the gospel you believe really the good news—or a counterfeit? In his sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper shares how easy it is to trade the freedom of Christ for the bondage of religion.

In his letter to the Galatians, the apostle Paul confronted false teachers who twisted the gospel from “grace through faith” to “Jesus plus works,” turning good news into bad news. His letter unpacks what the true gospel is, and encourages believers to protect its purity.

Discover why Jesus + nothing = everything, why religion can never redeem you, and how redemption is found only in Christ’s finished work. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve slipped into performance-based Christianity, this message will help you stand firm in the liberty Christ purchased for you and live the abundant life God intended.

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Step into Easter through the eyes of Peter, the fisherman who walked with Jesus, denied Him in His darkest hour, and found grace on the other side of the resurrection. In this Easter sermon from Pastor Phil Hopper, you’ll hear an eyewitness perspective of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection—from the man who followed Him up close, watched Him die, and then met the risen King on the shore of Galilee.

When Peter felt like a complete failure, Jesus met him with love, restored him, and gave him a new purpose that changed the world. If you’ve ever wondered whether God could still use you, Peter’s story shows that Jesus is not finished with you.

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What are you doing with what God has given you? In this sermon from Pastor Phil Hopper, we explore the parable of the talents and what it means to live a life of eternal impact.

Jesus’ Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30) reminds us that we are not owners—we are stewards. God has uniquely entrusted each of us with time, resources, and abilities to advance His kingdom. The question isn’t how much you’ve been given, but what you’re doing with it. As 1 Corinthians 4:2 says, “it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.”

If you’ve ever struggled with fear, comparison, or feeling like what you have isn’t enough, this sermon will encourage you to trust God and step into faithful stewardship. Don’t bury what God has given you—multiply it for His glory.

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Discover how 1 Timothy 6 calls believers to godliness with contentment and warns us about trusting in riches more than the living God. In this message from Pastor Chad Glover, we walk through 1 Timothy 6:6–10 and 17–19 to see why godliness with contentment is great gain, and how to enjoy what God provides, do good, and invest in eternity.

If you struggle with the love of money or finding contentment in Christ, this teaching will help you learn how to be rich in good works, generous, willing to share, and satisfied in Jesus alone. Join us as we talk about what the Bible says about wealth and possessions, how to live generous lives in a materialistic culture, and how to trust God more than money.

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Are you stressed about money, debt, and your financial future? In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper walks through Matthew 6:19–33 to discover how to move from financial anxiety to trusting God with your money. Jesus teaches us not to chase earthly treasures but to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. When we put God first, He promises to provide everything we need.

You’ll learn how to honor God with your firstfruits, create a simple budget, and start paying off debt step by step. Whether you’re buried in debt or just feeling anxious about money, this message will help pursue true freedom and lasting peace in Christ.

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In his sermon, “Small Things, Big Difference,” Pastor Phil Hopper studies the example of the ant and the sluggard in Proverbs 6:6-11. This practical sermon examines biblical principles about hard work, wisdom, and financial freedom.

God calls us not just to be dreamers, but doers who work diligently, prepare for the future, and wake up spiritually before it’s too late. You’ll see how every spending decision is a spiritual decision and how wise stewardship leads to true financial freedom. If you’ve struggled with laziness, procrastination, or money stress, this sermon will encourage you to trust God, take action, and live purposefully.

Join Pastor Phil Hopper to discover how small decisions can make a big difference for your financial future.

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When you realize that everything you have belongs to God, it changes the way you live, give, and trust Him. In Pastor Phil Hopper’s message, “Exchange Self for Sacrifice” from 1 Chronicles 29, we look at how King David led God’s people to give willingly and joyfully because they understood the temple was for the Lord, not for man. Just like Israel was called to build a house for God’s presence, the New Testament reminds us that we are now the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to be a light to our neighbors and the nations.

You’ll discover why God is the owner of all your abilities, opportunities, and resources, and how seeing yourself as a steward—not an owner—frees you to live generously. Because when you let Jesus change your heart, you always get to “keep the change.”

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In the final message of this series, Pastor Phil explores one of the most pivotal moments in Israel’s history—the fall of Jericho. reveals as a timeless lesson of faith, obedience, and divine authority.

Just as Jericho’s walls represented Israel’s barrier to the Promised Land, our personal “Jerichos” symbolize strongholds—fear, doubt, pride, or unbelief—that hinder us from living the abundant life in Christ. Through prayer, worship, obedience, and faith, we experience what only God’s power can achieve: spiritual victory and transformation!

Learn why true victory begins with submission to Jesus, the Commander of our lives, and how faith in action is the key to possessing your promised land.

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In Part 7 of our “From Bondage to Abundance” series, Pastor Phil walks through Joshua 5:1-12 and shows how God leads His people from wilderness wandering into a life of victory in the Promised Land.

Crossing the Jordan means advancing against the enemy and taking back stolen territory. But when you do, the battles are just beginning. The Hebrews would fight more battles in the Promised Land than they ever did in the wilderness. Through these battles, they were able to live in victory, freedom, and abundance.

Before you can win the war without, you’ve got to win the war within. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how to win the war within so you can live on mission and walk in freedom and abundance.

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Joshua 3 provides a powerful example of trusting God when your next step feels scary. In part six of this sermon series, Pastor Phil Hopper uses the story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan to illustrate dying to self, daily surrender, and bold obedience to God’s Word. As Israel’s priests step into a flooded Jordan River, you’ll see how biblical faith, obedience, and trust in God break spiritual bondage, defeat fear, and release God’s promises in your life.

Drawing from Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6-7, and 1 Corinthians 15:31, you’ll learn why there is no resurrection power without crucifixion and what it means to say, “I die daily.” If you’re ready for spiritual breakthrough and freedom from sin, this sermon will help you walk by faith, obey completely, and trust God with every outcome.

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A father’s obedience or disobedience shapes generations—but God’s blessing is stronger than sin’s curse. Pastor Phil Hopper teaches from Exodus 20:4-6 about how to break generational curses and pass down a legacy of blessing. This powerful Christian sermon reveals how spiritual authority and fatherhood can shape your family’s destiny for generations.

Learn how idolatry, sin, and rebellion create cycles of bondage—and how obedience, surrender, and integrity break those cycles through God’s mercy and grace. Whether you’re a father, husband, or believer seeking freedom in Christ, this message will help you walk in spiritual victory and guide your family into abundance.

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Decisions shape your destiny. In his sermon, “Unbelieving Believers,” Pastor Phil Hopper shares how the Israelites’ choice at Kadesh Barnea turned a short journey into forty years of wilderness wandering.

It’s decisions, not good intentions, that define your destination. The example of the Israelites in the wilderness shows how fear, insecurity, apathy, and complacency keep believers in captivity, even after God has set them free.

In this sermon, discover two ways the devil tries to keep you in captivity and how to have the “Promised Land faith” to step into freedom!

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If you want to answer the question, “Who am I?” you must look at the character of God, because WHO you are is defined by WHOSE you are.

In his sermon titled “When God Speaks,” Pastor Chad Glover preaches from Exodus 19, where God reveals Himself to the Israelites as awesome, amplified, available, and audible. You will see how the God who shook Mount Sinai still speaks through His Word today, inviting you to come near enough to hear His voice.

Listen to this sermon if you’re hungry to hear God’s voice, reclaim your God-given identity, and step out of bondage into abundance.

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What does it look like to experience freedom in Christ? In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper uses the crossing of the Red Sea in Exodus 14 to reveal how God brings deliverance from sin. When the Israelites felt trapped between an impossible sea and an imposing enemy, God showed His power and promise to save by parting the sea.

This sermon will help you see how God will make a way in your own Red Sea moments, where fear, pressure, and spiritual opposition try to push you back into bondage. Learn how God’s detours are divine directions, how crises become classrooms for deeper faith, and how obedience puts God’s power in motion.

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What if the Exodus story is not just ancient history, but a picture of your own journey from bondage to abundance in Christ? In this message from Abundant Life Church, we open Exodus 12 to see how God delivered Israel from slavery in Egypt and how Jesus, our Passover Lamb, delivers us from the penalty and power of sin.

Discover how the blood of the Lamb over the doorposts points to the cross, where Jesus was sacrificed so that judgment would “pass over” all who trust in Him. Learn why the first step into God’s promised land of abundant life is applying the blood of Christ and leaving the old life behind.

We’ll explore key scriptures including Exodus 12, John 10:10, 1 Corinthians 5, and 1 Peter 2 to see how God calls His people out of darkness and into His marvelous light—transforming former slaves into a royal priesthood and holy nation, set free to worship and serve Him.

Whether you feel stuck in spiritual Egypt, bound by sin, shame, or your past, this sermon will invite you to receive Jesus “in haste,” purge out the old leaven, and step into the freedom and new identity God has for you.

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Merry Christmas, Abundant Life! Join us as Pastor Phil Hopper concludes “The Gifts We Bring Series” by examining the heart of Christmas. It’s not just about celebrating Jesus’ birth. Christmas is the fulfillment of God’s promise to redeem His people and give us a new identity in Christ.

The good news of the gospel is embedded in the symbolism of the gifts of the Magi:

• Gold: The gold speaks of Christ’s deity. He is God and King.
• Frankincense: The frankincense speaks of Christ as our Priest and Mediator.
• Myrrh: The myrrh speaks of Christ as our Savior. He was born to die.

Christmas reminds us that God loves us so deeply that He gave us the greatest gift of all—His Son. It’s not about what we do to earn His love, but about receiving the gift of salvation with faith and gratitude.

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Discover how to bring your worship as a living, holy sacrifice to God in part two of “The Gifts We Bring.” The second gift of the magi—frankincense—pointed to Jesus as our perfect High Priest, the only mediator and intercessor between God and humanity. He is deserving of our first and best when it comes to worship, and that often costs us something.

When we raise our hands in worship, we are acknowledging our submission to God and His provision for us. Worship is offering God the “first fruits” of our lives, whether that be time, talents, or resources. Bringing a sacrifice of praise opens the door for God’s provision to be poured out.

Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he unpacks what it means for Christians to be priests of God and be challenged to bring your sacrifice of praise!

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Wise men traveled far to worship Jesus with costly gifts—so what gifts are you bringing to Him today? In Pastor Phil’s sermon from Matthew 2:1-11, we learn how the Magi’s offering of gold reveals Jesus’ deity and royalty and how real worship always involves sacrifice.

Discover how worship is a lifestyle as we unpack Romans 12:1 and explore four practical ways to honor God every day. You’ll learn how to worship God with your body by honoring Him with purity and obedience, with your abilities by doing everything for His glory, with your money by putting treasure where your heart is, and with your mouth by declaring His praise.

If you’re ready to move beyond Sunday songs into a life of surrendered worship, this message will challenge and encourage you to bring Jesus your very best—just like the wise men did.

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Like physical growth, spiritual growth is not something that happens instantly; it happens gradually. In 1 Peter 2, the Apostle Peter tells believers that they must put aside the food of the world and allow God’s Word to satisfy their souls.

Spiritual growth happens over time as we consistently desire the pure milk of God’s Word. Peter lays out the process of moving from spiritual infancy to maturity by laying aside malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking. Your “spiritual diet” affects your faith, which means that what you feed your soul will either transform you or destroy you.

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Pastor Joby Martin from Church of Eleven22 joins us to conclude the “NEXT” series with his sermon, “Tear the Roof Off.”

Discover the power of faith and friendship as Pastor Joby explores Mark 2:1-12, where four men overcome obstacles to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus. Their story teaches us how desperation, boldness, and sacrificial friendship can lead to life-changing encounters with Jesus. Learn what it means to remove obstacles so others can discover and deepen their relationship with Christ. This message will inspire you to be the friend who does whatever it takes to bring others to Jesus and to trust that, with God, anything is possible.

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Discover the biblical foundation for Christian parenting in Pastor Chad’s sermon, “Home Work.” Rooted in Deuteronomy 6, this message explores how Christian parents can create strong families by establishing a foundation of the fear of God, cultivating love for God at home, and intentionally passing on faith to the next generation.

Join Pastor Chad as he shares wisdom and encouragement on how to build a strong family and prepare your children to walk the path of faith.

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Are you looking for a breakthrough from the burdens weighing down your heart?

In his sermon, “Healthy and Healing,” Pastor Phil Hopper explores God’s power to restore our hearts and set us free from spiritual captivity. Uncover the hidden roots behind your struggles and discover how Jesus breaks every chain, restoring hope and an abundant life. Learn how the enemy’s lies and temptations lead to bondage, idolatry, and dependency—but also how Christ’s truth can break every chain.

Explore three foundational steps to spiritual freedom and wholeness and learn how Christ heals our broken places and leads us into true freedom, health, and healing!

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Discover the steps to growing in Christlikeness as Pastor Phil Hopper dives into Matthew 10, where Jesus calls His disciples to grow in spiritual maturity. Although no believers today are called to be apostles, all believers are called to live sent.

Find encouragement and strength to face challenges as Jesus teaches about the cost of discipleship. Join Pastor Phil Hopper to learn what it truly means to follow Christ, grow in His likeness, and experience an abundant life through Him!

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In his sermon, Pastor Chad Glover uses the Gospel Bridge to answer the question, “What is the gospel message?” He shares how to receive the gift of salvation and know that you are in a right relationship with God.

Salvation is a free gift from God. Because God’s standard is perfection, no one is good enough to get to Him on their own. But Jesus suffered and died and rose again so that you could have eternal life! That’s good news.

Two equations in the message of the gospel:

Jesus’ Death + Jesus’ Resurrection = The Gospel

Belief + Confession = Salvation

Join Pastor Chad as he shares what the gospel message is, and make the decision to place your faith in Jesus today!

Key Scripture: Romans 6:23

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When Jesus told the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15, He revealed the heart of God — a Father full of compassion, not condemnation. This week at Abundant Life Church, Pastor Phil Hopper teaches how both sons in the story were lost and how each of us can find our way home through Jesus Christ.

The heart of God the Father is not condemnation but compassion!

Join Pastor Phil as he unpacks the parable of the prodigal son and reminds us that Jesus the Son is the way back to the Father.

Key Scripture: Luke 15:1–24, John 14 :6

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In Luke 15, Jesus tells three stories to illustrate God’s heart to seek and to save the lost. In the parable of the lost coin, the woman represents the bride of Christ. To find the lost coin, the woman lights an oil lamp to light up the darkness. Oil is a picture of God’s Spirit, and the lamp is a picture of God’s Son!

The gospel shines in the darkness but never hides from it. NOW is the time to step out of darkness into the light and receive eternal life. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he unpacks the parable of the lost coin and the church’s call to search for lost souls.

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The Parable of the Lost Sheep contains a powerful message about how Jesus is willing to stop at nothing to redeem one lost sheep.

How are people like sheep?

Like sheep, people stink.

Like sheep, people get lost without intending to get lost.

Like sheep, people are defenseless apart from a Shepherd.

The Parable of the Lost Sheep shows how Jesus felt compassion, not condemnation, for the worst of sinners. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he illustrates God's heart toward sinners through the Parable of the Lost Sheep.

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The day of salvation is now, and it is not something to put off for tomorrow. God calls each of us to reach one person for Christ, but to do this, we need three things:

To reach your ONE, you need three things:

• An uncommon concern
• An uncommon connection
• An uncommon calling

This sermon challenges you to act today, recognizing that now is the time of salvation. Learn about Jesus’ uncommon concern for others, His ability to build meaningful connections, and how we are each called to sow, tend, and reap the spiritual harvest He’s prepared.

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What is Jesus looking for when He examines your life? In Mark 11:11-26, we see Jesus confront a fig tree that had leaves but no fruit, a powerful illustration of how God views our spiritual fruitfulness. Just like physical fruit satisfies and nourishes people, spiritual fruit glorifies and satisfies God (John 15:8).

In this sermon, “What Is Jesus Looking for in You?” missionary Steve Kern explores what the Bible says about bearing spiritual fruit. Using the parable of the fig tree, he challenges us to live a life of genuine faith, bearing lasting spiritual fruit that glorifies God.

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Jesus’ command to “Follow Me” is found 21 times in the gospels. Being a disciple means learning to follow Christ. As disciples, we are greatly committed to what God is greatly committed to: the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he answers the question, “What does it mean to be a disciple?” by unpacking the call of a believer.

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God promises to renew, reenergize, and revive His people when they have grown weary. Isaiah 40:28-31 uses a similitude to describe the people of God. He says that they shall mount up with “wings like eagles.”

To wait upon the Lord means to spread your wings of faith and obedience. And the Holy Spirit, like the wind beneath your wings, will carry you high and far, even above the storms.

The abundant life is the spirit-filled life! It’s spreading your wings of faith and obedience, so the Spirit of God completely controls your life. Join Pastor Phil Hopper for a special 25-year anniversary sermon where he teaches us what it means to wait on the Lord and mount up with wings like eagles.

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The battle for your mind is waging every day. Do you know how to defend against it?

Although we live in the physical world, we must remember that there is a real battle waging in the spiritual realm for our minds. As believers, we are not waging war for victory, but rather from victory. Stand fast on divine facts, and don’t be lured down off the high ground.

5 Weapons of Our Spiritual Warfare:

• Unity
• Worship
• Prayer
• Thanksgiving
• Truth

Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he concludes the Philippians series by discussing Satan’s tactics in spiritual warfare and the battle for your mind.

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Living with an eternal perspective changes how you live and how you give. In his letter to the Philippians, the Apostle Paul encouraged the believers to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus and invest in things that will last for eternity.

A focus on eternity is reflected in two ways: The way you LIVE and the way you GIVE! Money is necessary, but it is never the ultimate priority when you have an eternal perspective. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he teaches how the abundant life is marked by living purposefully, giving generously, and focusing on eternity.

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Living the abundant life in Jesus requires a kingdom mindset. As kingdom citizens, we navigate life differently because we know this world isn’t our home. Keeping our eyes on the prize of Christ allows us to grow through life.

3 Ways to Cultivate a Kingdom Mindset:

Walk in maturity

Imitate godly examples

Navigate life with a heavenly perspective.

Join Pastor Toshaun Avery as he teaches us how to develop a kingdom mindset and focus on the prize of Christ.

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Are you struggling to find hope in suffering? In Philippians, Paul gives us an example of how to rejoice through trials. He tells us that pain is God’s present to help us grow in God’s presence.

Three reasons to rejoice in the Lord even when you suffer…

It’s through suffering faithfully that we grow in our dependency.

It’s through suffering faithfully that we bring God glory.

It’s through suffering faithfully that we are being promoted eternally.

When you focus on the prize of Jesus, you can rejoice through trials and find the strength and hope to carry on.

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How does the Bible define redemption, and is it the same as religion? The A-Life demands a redemption mentality, not a “religion” mentality. Biblical redemption is not the same as religion.

We are saved only by Christ’s work for us, and not by our work for Christ. Our work, no matter how righteous or religious, has no power to save us!

Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how biblical redemption leads to faith and prompts us to put our love for Jesus into action

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The A-Life means living with a mentality of living “sent.” Jesus commissioned us to go into the world and preach the gospel. Part of living the abundant life in Jesus involves living on mission.

Three qualities of those with a “live sent” mentality…

A focus on eternity.

Personal character that is godly.

A life lived selflessly.

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Sanctification is how a believer grows spiritually. It requires the believer to take personal responsibility for spiritual growth. In Philippians 2:12, the Apostle Paul tells his audience to “work out your own salvation.” What does that mean?

Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how sanctification involves submission to the Word of God and consecration to the Son of God.

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In the Book of Philippians, the Apostle Paul tells us to “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” To live the A-Life, we must live with the mind of Christ. But what does that mean?

Paul gives us 3 attitudes that embody the mind of Christ:

Humility

Servanthood

Sacrifice

Putting on the mind of Christ means putting on humility and trusting God with your situation. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how the way to eternal glory is through humility!

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Keeping unity in the church requires believers to have a heart of humility. In his sermon on the Book of Philippians, Pastor Phil Hopper talks about how humility is essential for fostering unity in the church. Humility fosters unity, which makes the Church an unstoppable force against the enemy. A people united in purpose and in heart are an unstoppable force for the Gospel. Those who lack humility will be driven by insecurity, which leads to jealousy, rivalry, and broken unity. Let’s pray and repent of any dissension or division for the sake of our eternal mission: To see lives changed by Jesus! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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What are you living for? The answer to this question determines how you live your life and how you approach death. In Pastor Chad’s message, “The Joy of Knowing Your Purpose,” he unpacks four principles from the Apostle Paul about finding your life’s purpose. 4 Lessons from the Apostle Paul on How to Know Your Life’s Purpose: Our purpose informs our situation. Our purpose informs our joy. Our purpose informs our death. Our purpose informs our life. Join Pastor Chad Glover to discover how the Apostle Paul’s life demonstrates how salvation clarifies your life’s purpose. Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Solomon’s covenant marriage to the Shulamite is a picture of God’s love for His Bride, the Church. God’s love is more than a commitment. It’s a covenant that is binding, unbreakable, irrevocable, and irreversible. 4 Things Covenant Love Is: Covenant love is providential. Covenant love is permanent. Covenant love is pure. Covenant love appreciates the past. Join Pastor Phil Hopper for the final sermon in the Living Your Love Story series through the Book of Song of Solomon. Be encouraged with biblical principles and learn about God’s vision for covenant marriage. Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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It takes years for a couple’s love to reach full maturity. After years together, Solomon’s love for his bride has fully matured, and the fruit of their love has fully bloomed. As their love matured, they began to see each other’s deepest beauty.Growing in the deepest bonds of intimacy takes time and intentionality for a couple. Solomon says that just as the best wine takes time, so does the deepest joy of marriage intimacy. The imagery in Song of Solomon 7 portrays marriage as a garden and the wife as a vineyard.If marriage is a garden, husbands are the lead gardeners. To pick the sweetest fruit in marriage is truly costly. Like any fruitful garden, it doesn’t come cheap, and it won’t come easy. It takes work, time, attention, and intention.How husbands can create the right climate for their wives to thrive:1. Value her unconditionally.2. Initiate intentional conversations.3. Nurture trust and security.4. Empty yourself into sacrificial service.You have to work in your garden, but you will be blessed and happy if you do it God’s way. The abundant life is found in working obediently, loving faithfully, and living in transparency.Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he walks through Song of Solomon 7 and teaches men how to be gardeners in their marriages to nurture a mature love. Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Have you ever felt distant in your relationships or wondered how to reignite lost love? Discover how God’s love story for us transforms every relationship in our lives.

1. Think Good Thoughts

We’ll explore how seeing each other through God’s eyes—full of beauty, value, and purpose—changes everything. Just as Solomon admired his beloved, we’ll learn to speak life and encouragement over those we love.

2. Admire One Another

God calls us to honor and celebrate each other, not just in romance but in every relationship. We’ll unpack how admiration builds trust, unity, and joy, making our connections stronger and more resilient.

3. Recognize Growth

Every journey has a season. We’ll talk about recognizing and celebrating the growth God brings in us and in others, even when it’s not always obvious. Like the Shulamite, sometimes we need to pause and see the beauty of what God is doing!

4. Promote Unity

Finally, we’ll discover the power of unity, and how being “one” in heart and spirit brings God’s blessing and favor. Whether in marriage, friendship, or church family, unity is where God commands His blessing!

Join Pastor Chad Glover as he shares practical, biblical steps that bring hope and transformation to every relationship.

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Conflict is inevitable in every relationship, especially in marriage. In Song of Solomon 5, we see that even the most passionate love stories encounter moments of hurt and misunderstanding. The honeymoon phase fades, and real-life challenges arise. The bride’s initial rejection of Solomon’s romantic invitation creates a moment of offense and separation, a reminder that the ones we love most have the greatest power to wound us.What happens next is key, Solomon chooses forgiveness over offense. Instead of allowing hurt to build a fence between them, he tears it down with grace and love. This teaches us that the success of our marriages depends not on avoiding conflict, but on how we resolve it.Key Takeaways:1). Conflict is inevitable: Every relationship will face moments of misunderstanding and hurt.2). Offense builds fences: Unforgiveness creates barriers that separate people from each other.3). Forgiveness tears down fences: Choosing to forgive restores intimacy and connection.4). Thankfulness heals hearts: Reflecting on the good in others rekindles love and friendship.The way you tear down a fence is through forgiveness and thankfulness. Ephesians 4:32, “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”This message isn’t just for married couples. Whether single, dating, or building friendships, these principles apply to every relationship. Forgiveness and thankfulness are keys to healing, restoring trust, and experiencing deeper connection.Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares lessons from the Song of Solomon on forgiveness and thankfulness in marriage. Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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God views sex in marriage as something sacred. Not only is sex in marriage sacred, but it’s something that should sizzle. The foundation for sacred sex that sizzles is friendship and trust.Four things every man wishes his wife knew:1) My sex drive is powerful, persistent, and normal.2) Sex is how I bond with my wife emotionally and feel intimacy.3) Sizzling sex reassures me of my masculinity and gives me confidence in every area of life.4) Real sexual fulfillment for me is impossible unless I can sexually fulfill you!Four things every woman wishes her husband knew:1) The most powerful sexual organ in my body is my mind. Sex for a woman is 90% mental.2) For you to satisfy me as my lover begins long before we get in bed. Being a great lover is a lifestyle!3) I need time to warm up.4) Affection is to me what sex is to you—and the one empowers the other.How to improve your sexual intimacy and experience sacred and sizzling sex in marriage…1) Process - Talk openly, honestly, and compassionately as a couple.2) Practice - Get lots of practice and have patience with each other.3) Pray - Pray together for God to give you a satisfying sex life!Intimacy is born out of trust and transparency. When you foster these things with your spouse, you will experience sacred and sizzling sex!Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares lessons from the Song of Solomon on love and intimacy in marriage. Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Looking for hope and clarity this Mother’s Day? Author and speaker Heidi St. John joins us to talk about the ministry of motherhood and God’s original blueprint for the family.Our world is in a battle over identity, family, and truth. But Scripture reminds us that children are a heritage and reward from the Lord (Psalm 127:3-5), and that motherhood is not secondary, but it is a sacred ministry, woven into God’s beautiful design for humanity. From the beginning, God created male and female in His image (Genesis 1:27), giving unique dignity and purpose to femininity and motherhood.In this message, Heidi St. John unpacks how God’s heart is to restore the joy, beauty, and strength of women, because femininity reflects His heart in a beautiful way. To God, the ministry of motherhood is sacred, not secondary. Heidi identifies how the enemy’s lies have distorted God’s design, but also how, through Christ, we can reclaim the narrative and build a generational legacy of faith, love, and truth (Psalm 145:4; Proverbs 17:6).The ministry of motherhood:Embrace God’s designProtect and defend the innocence of childrenPurpose to create a generational legacyYou’ll be encouraged to embrace your God-given role, whether as a mother, grandmother, spiritual mentor, or supporter of families. Discover how to protect the innocence of children (Psalm 82:4), honor marriage, and stand firm in a culture at war with God’s design (Ephesians 6:12-13). Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Vance Pitman, the president of the Send Network, joins us to share a message on the eternal Kingdom of God and how the church can prepare the way.The Kingdom of God is God’s sovereign activity in the world resulting in people being in right relationship with Himself. As we read about the early church, we see that church planting is a part of spreading the gospel.In the Book of Philippians, we read Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul’s primary purpose for writing was to thank the Philippians for their ongoing support through prayers, finances, and encouragement. They were equipping him to advance the kingdom of God and plant churches through their support. The letter stands as both a personal thank-you and a call to live out the gospel with joy, humility, and unwavering faith.3 Truths from Philippians about church planting and the Kingdom of God:Truth #1 – When God births a church, it’s always about something bigger.Truth #2 – When God births a church, He invites us to join in His kingdom activity.1) Every church should cultivate a heart for the kingdom by praying.2) Every church should prioritize the kingdom by sending.3) Every church should invest in the kingdom by giving.Truth #3 – When God births a church, it’s for His glory.If you are a believer, you have a role to play in advancing the Kingdom of God! Learn how you can apply these truths from the Book of Philippians to your life today. Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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As the Bride of Christ, the Church has been eagerly anticipating His return for over 2,000 years. Song of Solomon 3 describes the return of Solomon for his bride which foreshadows the coming of Jesus. He came first as a shepherd, but when he reappears, he is a majestic king. Like Solomon, Jesus came first as a Shepherd. But He will return as a majestic and triumphant King for His bride, the Church. The excitement that Solomon’s bride felt at his return is the same excitement the Bride of Christ should feel as we long for Jesus to come again. The three stages of the Hebrew wedding mirror the relationship between Christ and His bride.1.) Betrothal Just as the bridegroom signed the Ketubah and promised to return, Jesus has promised to come back for His Bride. We are currently in this betrothal stage, called to remain faithful and ready.2.) Consummation.The bridegroom’s unexpected return to carry his bride home is a vivid picture of the rapture, where the Bride of Christ will be reunited with the Bridegroom. Only the Father knows the day or hour.3.) Celebration. The wedding feast symbolizes the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, where Christ and His bride will rejoice together. We are living in anticipation of the great celebration that will happen when Jesus comes again for His bride.Jesus is coming for his bride very soon! We know it’s soon for three reasons:1) The Jews are back in the Land—prophecy fulfilled in 1917.2) Israel is reborn as a nation—prophecy fulfilled in 1948.3) The Jews are back in Jerusalem—prophecy fulfilled in 1967.As the bride of Christ, we need to be ready by working and watching for the return of the Bridegroom! We must keep our lamps burning, living the abundant life—fully awake, alert, and filled with the Spirit. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he explores the prophetic beauty of Solomon’s return for his bride and its connection to the rapture and the Bride of Christ. Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Can we trust the evidence for the resurrection? How can we know that Jesus really died and rose again? Is there hope for seeing our loved ones again in heaven?This Easter, Pastor Phil Hopper shares his story of how he questioned the evidence for the resurrection after the death of his father. In his grief, he wondered how he would know for sure that he would see his dad again in heaven. The evidence for the resurrection is found throughout the Bible, from the Hebrew prophecies in the Old Testament to the eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ disciples in the New Testament. Many people say that Jesus got lucky or just happened to fulfill all the prophecies made about Him. But He is the only man in history who fulfilled all 61 prophecies about the Messiah. Jesus came as the sinless Son of God and took all our sins on Himself on the cross. Easter is about how Jesus sacrificed His life so we could be forgiven and have a relationship with a holy God. We take communion in remembrance of His sacrifice and what it means for us.It’s one thing to believe that Jesus lived; it’s another thing to believe that He died and rose again. He is alive now, and we have evidence for the resurrection because of the eyewitness accounts of those who saw Him die and rise again. The apostles were changed by what they saw. Throughout the centuries, many have died for a lie they thought was true. But if the resurrection wasn’t true, these men wouldn’t have died for it, because nobody knowingly dies for a lie. They gave their lives to preach the truth that Jesus is the Messiah, and He came, died, and rose again. They believed in Jesus and were willing to die for their faith.Do you believe in Jesus? Have you trusted in Him? Trusting in Him means redemption. He has extended the invitation for salvation to us, and He is waiting for us to accept. ● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Jesus#Easter#Resurrection Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Fear, anxiety, and insecurity are enemies of marital intimacy. We all carry shame and insecurity as the fallen sons of Adam and the fallen daughters of Eve. To cover up those insecurities and shame, we wear “fig leaves” that become patterns of dysfunction in marriage.God can redeem you, redefine your marriage, and renew your relationship. The love story in Song of Solomon can help us take a personal inventory of our fears and anxieties. When we are honest with our spouse, we are better able to exist in marital intimacy where we are more fully known and fully loved.Three things to remember to love and be loved well:1.) You don’t need to get married to be loved—you already are!No one will love you better than Jesus! You will never love well until you rest in God’s perfect love.2.) Your mate is not meant to complete you—only complement you.God gives you a mate to complement who you are but not to complete who you are. If you look to your spouse to complete you, you will begin to compete.3.) Marriage is more for your sanctification than your satisfaction!Sanctification is the process of God making you become more like Christ. It is in the community of marriage that you’re healed from your sin.The number one thing you can do in your marriage is pray together every day.Jesus is the ultimate lover of your soul. Only as you rest in God’s love will you be able to give and receive love. Until you rest in His love, nobody else’s love will ever be enough.Join Pastor Phil as he shares lessons from the Song of Solomon on how to guard against the patterns of conflict caused by insecurity, fear, and anxiety. Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Clayton King joins us as we are back in the Living Your Love Story series. Song of Solomon 7 and 8 detail how Solomon and his bride stayed in love for the course of their marriage. Falling in love is just the beginning. Walking in love for a lifetime is the real treasure. How do you walk in love and keep the fire alive in your marriage?1.) Stoke the flames. 2.) Keep flirting.3.) Find the time for fun. Join Clayton King as he shares practical tips for how to walk in love and keep the fire in your marriage!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Jesus#SongofSolomon#Marriage Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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The A-Life means giving our treasures to God. You can’t live life abundantly if you’re not learning to live generously.Jesus talked about money more than any other subject. He said that where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. He knew about the idolatry of money that has gripped people across human history. The problem is not with having money, it’s with your money having control over you! Worldly treasure is temporal, but heavenly treasure is eternal. The eternal souls of men and women are heaven’s treasure. People are what heaven treasures. The way you break free from idolatry and captivity to money is by giving generously to kingdom priorities. How do you lay up treasure in heaven? By investing your energy, opportunities, abilities, and money for the things that last eternally. When you begin to treasure what God treasures, you are laying up treasure in heaven. You can’t take your money with you, but you can send it on ahead. When you live generously and give your money for kingdom priorities, you turn your dollars into destinies. Your treasure doesn’t follow your heart. Your heart follows your treasure. You naturally begin to love what you give to. You begin to value that which you serve. 4 principles for giving and living generously:1.) God should get our first and best. 2.) God gets our first because He is the owner of all that we have. 3.) Giving our first and best demands faith. It should feel risky. 4.) When we bring God our first and best, He will take care of the rest. Jesus will one day reward us not for what we had, but for what we gave. When we choose to give our treasures to God and live generously, our hearts will eventually follow.● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Jesus#John10:10#Livegenerously Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Do you believe that everyone matters to God? When you believe something, it impacts the way you live. We say what we think, but we do what we believe. The abundant life is a life of service and compassion. It’s a life that says nothing else matters until people know that they matter to God. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, the teacher of the law was wrestling with the question, “Who do I have to love in order to do enough to satisfy the commandment to love my neighbor?”Both the priest and the Levite in the story were fully aware of the man’s needs, but they had a depraved indifference. We see two types of hearts in the parable of the Good Samaritan:1.) A closed heart.The priest and the Levite had closed hearts toward the need of the injured Jew. They moved away from him when he was in desperate need of compassion. If your faith causes you to move away from people in need, then you have a worthless faith. What’s in your heart that is keeping you from missing God’s heart for people? Are you putting things in your heart that are going to help you move toward God’s heart? If you want clean hands before God, then get your hands dirty by loving people and stepping into the mess of their lives. 2.) An open heart.Heroes are made because they are moved with compassion and service. Compassion is not so much a feeling as it is a choice. The Good Samaritan understood that everyone matters to God. He saw a need, met the need, and made a difference. His compassion had more power than his prejudices. Compassion is love in action. Our job is to extend it to a watching world. Jesus became the greatest neighbor to the world. He became the Great Samaritan, and it cost Him His life. He calls us now to care for all those who are neglected and in need. ● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Jesus#John10:10#GoodSamaritan Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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The abundant life is a life lived with eternal values. Jesus taught we need to value the spiritual more than the physical, and the eternal more than the temporal. He cautioned us to take heed and beware of greed. Covetousness is the enemy of contentment. It’s the lust for more no matter how much you have. Your jealousy shows your idolatry. You’re jealous of another and covetous of what they have because they have more of your idol than you do of your idol. You cannot value what God values and give Him your full attention while you are consumed by the distractions of our culture. You can be full of all the world’s success and stuff temporarily and forever bankrupt eternally. Contentment is being satisfied with what God has given you, and godliness with contentment is great gain. What does it mean to be “rich” toward God? To be truly rich means to treasure the eternal—the Word of God, the souls of men, and God’s eternal kingdom. To live a life of eternal value you must live for things that last forever!Living abundantly means living for the things that last eternally. Take inventory of your heart to find things that you idolize. Your idols will never serve you, but you will forever serve them.The rewards of heaven are greater than the rewards and recognition of this world. Join Pastor Phil as he teaches on how godliness with contentment is great gain!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Jesus#John10:10#Godliness Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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The A-Life is a life of continuous discipleship. A disciple is anyone learning to follow Jesus. As you follow Jesus, you grow to become more like Him. You can’t live abundantly if you’re not taking your next steps as a disciple. The purpose of the Church and all believers is to be disciples who make disciples. It’s called the Great Commission. Discipleship in the Great Commission involves two things: Reaching: Sharing the gospel through evangelism. Teaching: Helping people learn to follow Jesus through discipleship. We’re all called to reach people before we can teach people. You cannot fulfill the Great Commission if you’re not serious about reaching and teaching. The nature of discipleship is giving away what you have already received. Discipleship is not about knowledge. It’s about obedience. You teach what you know, but discipleship is not the transfer of knowledge, it’s the transfer of maturity. The mark of a mature disciple is a life lived for the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. When you love God, you love what He values. God will use any church and any person to reach the world that is greatly committed to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. You know the will of God for your life through God’s Word which is written for you. Discipleship is learning to say “yes” to the Good Shepherd. You grow to spiritual maturity as a disciple when you learn to value what God values. Ready to grow as a disciple? Join Pastor Phil as he continues our series on the A-Life Discipleship Journey. Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  / abundantlifels Instagram:  / abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ #AbundantLife #Sermon #Jesus #John10:10 #Discipleship Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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The abundant life isn’t found in our work for God. It’s found through God’s work in us. Before God can work through us, He must work in us. The abundant life is a life of eternal value with supernatural power, freedom, victory, and liberty. In John 10, Jesus called Himself the Good Shepherd. He guides us in how to live an abundant life, fully surrendered to Him.When Jesus talked about an abundant life, He was not talking about material prosperity or promising an easy life. Following Jesus can be very costly, but He is the only place where we find true freedom and satisfaction.The abundant life is the resurrected life! The power of resurrection only comes by way of a crucifixion. The abundant life is not found through commitment but through consecration. Consecration is more than commitment; it’s about a crucifixion. You are consecrated to whatever you’re willing to die for. Are you consecrated to the Good Shepherd? The abundant life is the obedient life. Following Jesus means trusting the Good Shepherd enough to do whatever He says to do. Through Jesus, you can have more than an average life. You can have an abundant life!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Jesus#John1010#GoodShepherd Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Pastor Bruce Frank from Biltmore Church joins us on Live Sent Sunday to answer the question, “What does the Bible say about boldness?” He challenges us to share the gospel with boldness following the example of the early church. We usually think of the church as a place, but the Book of Acts shows that the church is a movement designed for a mission. The early church was built on a conviction that Jesus died and rose again for our sins and had sent His followers to proclaim the good news of the gospel.The danger of the church at any time is to go from a missional movement into maintenance mode. If you’re part of a movement, you’re moving, not standing still!The message of the gospel has not changed in the over 2,000 years since Jesus died and rose again, and neither has the manner in which we communicate the gospel. The single term that best describes the manner in which God wants His gospel given is boldness, which is defined as “clear communication in the face of potential opposition.Acts 4:23-31 details the boldness with which the apostles declared the gospel. In the face of great opposition, they continued testifying about who Jesus is and what He had done for all sinners. Pastor Bruce gives 3 lessons we can draw from the example of the apostles’ boldness:1.) Rest in the sovereignty of God.2.) Share in the story of God.3.) Be filled with the Spirit of God.God is always working around you, drawing people to Himself. He creates interest, convicts, convinces, and invites us into the story. He invites us to be fully dependent on Him and wants to use us to boldly declare the truth of His gospel!Join Pastor Bruce Frank as he shares what the Bible says about boldness and how we can live boldly!Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Jesus#Gospel#Boldness Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Men and women are equal, but we are not the same. In marriage, she needs to learn his needs, and he needs to learn her needs. Meeting each other’s needs emotionally is essential to marital intimacy. Failing to recognize your spouse’s emotional needs is often the source of marital pain.Solomon recognized the Shulamite’s beauty and told her that she was the most special woman to him. Every woman longs to feel beautiful and special. It’s the most important emotional need that she looks to her husband to fulfill. A woman will fall in love and stay in love with a man who makes her feel beautiful. She longs to feel beautiful, special, cherished, and treasured.The Shulamite told Solomon he was strong and powerful. Every man longs to feel significant and receive their wife’s admiration. God created men with strength and for strength. A man will fall in love and stay in love with a woman who makes him feel strong.The way to keep love alive in a marriage is to make emotional deposits in each other’s lives.How a husband can meet his wife’s emotional needs:1.) Love her unconditionally.2.) Compliment her openly.3.) Cover her affectionately.4.) Create special memories.How a wife can meet her husband’s emotional needs:1.) Respect him unconditionally.2.) Encourage his conquering energy.3.) Affirm his strengths verbally.4.) Respond to him sexually.Men, we are the thermostats of our marriages, our wives are the thermometers! The question is not, “Will your marriage work?” it’s, “Will you work your marriage?”Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares practical handles on how to meet your spouse’s emotional needs in marriage. Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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In Song of Solomon chapter 2, Solomon and the Shulamite are moving past the fleeting feelings of infatuation and fall in love. Their story teaches us what biblical dating looks like.The Bible doesn’t say much about dating, but it says a lot about people and wisdom. Who you marry is the greatest decision outside of your relationship with Christ. Your spouse will make you or break you. Song of Solomon gives us principles for biblical dating so that you can have a love story that honors God.Three questions to ask yourself to date in a way that honors God:1.) Am I ready to marry?This is a really important question. If you want to have a love story for God’s glory, you have to make sure you are prepared for marriage before you ever start.2.) What’s my plan?Dating is for observation and edification. Are you headed in the same direction socially, vocationally, and theologically? Compatibility has much more to do with whether you like spending time with that person than if you’re sexually compatible. 3.) Are you and your significant other catching foxes?A fox is a threat to the success of your relationship. They can wreak havoc on the vineyard of your relationship. Foxes can be…ConfusionIsolationDenialSexual sin God wants you to have an amazing love story that is lived to His glory! He wants whatever is best for you. Join Pastor Chad Glover as he shares lessons about biblical dating from Song of Solomon.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Jesus#SongofSolomon#Biblicaldating Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Everything about marriage, including the sexual relationship, pictures some aspects of our relationship with Christ. The Bible describes Christ as the Bridegroom, and we, the Church, are the bride of Christ. Song of Solomon shows us how to be patient in a relationship to receive God’s best and not awaken love before it’s time.Song of Solomon 2 shows how Solomon and the Shulamite chose patience over passion in their dating relationship. They decided it was better to be patient in a relationship and reaped the benefits of this God-honoring decision. Any sexual activity outside of a marriage between a man and a woman is a sin. God commands sex only within marriage because it goes much deeper than merely the physical—it touches the soul of the individual.Dysfunction in marriage is often related to disobedience while dating. God created sex as a way of finding intimacy on the soul level with another human being. Sexual intercourse is more than the joining together of two bodies—it’s the joining together of two souls. Sex outside of marriage can be full of intensity, but that is not the same as intimacy! We are created for intimacy, and learning how to be patient in a relationship allows us to build intimacy rather than being controlled by feelings. How to be patient in a relationship to receive God’s best and not settle for less:1.) Repent of any sin in your life.2.) Surrender your sexuality to God. 3.) Put “guardrails” in your life to protect you from temptation. 4.) If you are in a romantic relationship, limit physical affection. God is not trying to keep something from you—He wants to give you something better. Join Pastor Phil as he unpacks these principles for how to be patient in a relationship.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Jesus#SongofSolomon#Dating Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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The phrase “gift of singleness” is heard commonly throughout churches. But is singleness really a gift? What should Christian singles do while waiting and wanting to get married? Five things Christian singles should do with the gift of singleness:1.) Grow in character qualities that are godly.Real beauty is in character qualities like integrity, fidelity, purity, and serving others selflessly. Godly character is forged from our contentment in Christ! Contentment is Christ is the building block of any successful relationship, and the gift of singleness allows people to pursue and practice it.2.) Take care of your appearance outwardly.It’s true that God looks on the heart, but man looks on the outer appearance. You have a responsibility to take care of both!3.) Prepare for your future financially.If you want to get married, you need to plan how you’ll provide materially for your family.4.) Pursue marriage with integrity.While dating, you establish patterns that will either lead to dysfunction in your marriage or increase joy and intimacy.5.) Put on a heart of humility.Apart from humility, you’re not ready to marry. People who lack humble hearts always have hard heads. Hardheaded people always have unhappy marriages.Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how the Song of Solomon teaches Christians to use the gift of singleness.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Jesus#SongofSolomon#Singleness Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Historically, the Song of Solomon is a love song composed by Solomon to tell the story of the love between him and his gentile bride. Theologically, the book is a picture of the love relationship between Christ and his gentile bride, the Church. The first chapter is an example of how Solomon defines the relationship between him and his bride. The book is known as the “song of songs” because Solomon believes it’s the greatest love song ever written. The song tells the story of this couple’s love and how it developed step by step from the moment they met. Within the song, we find the story of Christ’s love for His bride and how He defines the relationship with us. Solomon represents Jesus. Both Solomon and Jesus are said to be “Shepherd Kings.” Solomon’s Shulamite bride represents us. The Church is the bride of Christ! Solomon is a picture of our Jewish bridegroom, while the Shulamite represents the Church—the gentile bride of Christ. The book uses several word pictures to illustrate God’s design for sex and sexuality: Vineyard The Shulamite woman admitted to not guarding her own “vineyard,” meaning she had not kept her sexual purity. Sun-darkened skin The Shulamite carried the stigma of her sin on her skin, which was darkened from her work in the sun. As a picture of Christ, Solomon redeemed his bride from her sin, her shame, and her pain. In Christ, we are cleansed completely of our sins. It’s time to define the relationship! Jesus isn’t looking for a casual “dating” relationship—He’s looking for a bride! As the Bridegroom, Jesus has said “I DO” to you. It’s time for you to say “I DO” too! Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ #AbundantLife #Sermon #Jesus #SongofSolomon #Definetherelationship Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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God has a plan for your life, and Satan does too! Satan wants to give you death and destruction. Jesus wants to give you life and salvation. The word “abundantly” comes from the Greek “permission,” which means “exceedingly, very highly, beyond measure, more, superfluous, a quantity so great as to be considerably more than what one would expect or anticipate.” What the abundant life is NOT: It’s not the prosperity theology. It’s not easy. What the abundant life IS: A life of eternal value. A life lived with supernatural power, purpose, meaning, and mission. Through Jesus, you can have more than an average life. You can have an abundant life! He is the doorway to eternal and abundant life. Your life will be the summation of your decisions and the doors you decide to walk through. The Jesus way is the only way to an abundant life. He is the only gate and the only way because He alone died for our sins and rose again. Jesus is worth following because He gave His life so we could live. The abundant life is the obedient life. Obedience comes with a cost. It demands a cross, but it leads to life. If you do whatever Jesus says to do, you will live! Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how to live the abundant life that Jesus offers as we kick off 2025! Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ #AbundantLife #Sermon #Jesus #Mission #Life Poll Question: How are you living an abundant life right now? Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Hope in Jesus Beyond BethlehemDescriptionHope is a confident expectation of what God has promised in the future. Three things to do to carry hope beyond Bethlehem:1.) We need to trust God.You will often lose hope when you place your trust in what you see rather than what God has said.2.) We need to obey.Just as Israel was delivered from slavery in Egypt, Jesus’ mission was to redeem humanity from sin.3.) We need to be faithful and patient.We must be faithful to what God has called us to do and patient to wait for Him to fulfill His promises.As we look to a new year, we can confidently expect God to fulfill His promises to us. Our hope is found in Him! Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Christmas#Jesus#Hope Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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God gave the gift of eternal life through His Son, Jesus Christ. We celebrate receiving that gift at Christmas! Our world is cursed by sin and full of sadness and suffering. But Jesus came to bring hope, comfort, and peace. Jesus was God with us who came to save us! Mary is remembered for the virgin birth. She teaches us that no matter how religious or righteous we might be, EVERYONE needs a Savior! The Bible never tells us that Mary was sinless. She was still a sinner in need of a Savior, even though she was the mother of the sinless Son of God.Lessons we can learn from Mary:• Mary confessed she needed a Savior.• Mary confessed she was a sinner. Why must God’s promised Savior be born of a virgin?By bypassing man’s seed, God was bypassing man’s sin so that Jesus was born sinless. Jesus was fully human, so He could bleed and die for our sins, but He was also fully God, so His sacrifice completely atoned for all our sins.The gift of Christmas is really more about the cross than it is about the cradle. Jesus was born to die. It was on the cross that Jesus became our sin offering.The world is full of suffering, sin, sadness, and destruction because the wages of sin are death. But the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. The nature of any gift is that it is freely given. Have you received the gift of eternal life?Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares where the gift of Christmas is truly found.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Christmas#Jesus#DavidandBathsheba Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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The women in Jesus’ genealogy represent specific stories. Matthew’s account of this genealogy is like a family history for the Hebrews.The story of David and Bathsheba is one of the darkest and saddest stories in the Bible. King David committed adultery with Bathsheba, she conceived, and David murdered her husband Uriah to cover up his sin.Satan was at work before Bethlehem to stop the promised Seed of Genesis 3:15! From the moment God promised the “seed of the woman” would one day bruise the head of the serpent, Satan had been trying to stop the “Seed” before He could even be born.In the Davidic Covenant, God had promised King David that one day, one of his “seed” would establish his kingdom and his throne forever.Twelve generations after King David, King Jeconiah was so wicked that God cursed him, promising none of his sons would ever sit on David’s throne. Because God cursed Jeconiah’s line, (Jesus’ legal lineage)David and Bathsheba were both direct ancestors of both Mary and Joseph! Joseph through David’s son Solomon and Mary through David’s son Nathan. Because Jesus was virgin born, He was not David’s seed through His earthly father, but rather His mother!Why doesn’t Matthew mention Bathsheba by name in the genealogy of Jesus?In Christ, God no longer sees our sins and will one day give us a brand-new name! Bathsheba’s name isn’t written because God has given her a new name.God has a new name for you if you will repent of your sin and turn to Him. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how David and Bathsheba’s story gives us the hope of a new name.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:   / abundantlifels  Instagram:   / abundantlifels  ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook:   / philhopperkc  Instagram:   / philhopper_kc  Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Christmas#Jesus#DavidandBathsheba Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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The story of Christmas is found in the stories of five women in the genealogy of Jesus. The story of Ruth is the story of God’s redemptive love. Ruth was a Moabite, a people born out of incest. The Moabites hated God, and their sin was so great that God forbade any Moabite to ever enter the assembly of Israel for ten generations. Ruth, who is a picture of us, would be redeemed by Boaz—a picture of Jesus!To be legally married, Ruth would have to be married to a “kinsman redeemer”—a close relative of her deceased husband. The law of the “kinsman redeemer” is found in Leviticus 25. It was a provision to redeem family land and a deceased man’s wife. There was a closer kinsman than Boaz who was legally first in line to redeem Ruth. He could not redeem Ruth because he is a picture of the Law. The Law can only reveal our sin. It cannot redeem us from our sin. The Law was not given to redeem us, but rather to teach us of our need to be redeemed! Boaz became Ruth’s “kinsman redeemer,” like Jesus is to us!As our “kinsman redeemer,” Jesus, who was God, came as one of us—a Man! Like Boaz, Jesus paid the price to redeem the family land (earth), and He redeemed us to be His bride. Ruth’s name means friend because now God not only calls us family, He calls us friend.Because of Boaz, Ruth would be in the genealogy of Jesus!Ruth would give birth to a son named Obed, whose name means worship. He would be the grandfather of King David and a direct ancestor of the Lord Jesus. When you really get to know your Boaz, it always gives birth to Obed—worship!Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how Ruth’s story foreshadows Christ’s role as our kinsman redeemer.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Christmas#Jesus#Redeemer Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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The story of Christmas is found in five women in Jesus' genealogy. Their stories are the stories of us all.The second woman mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy is Rahab. She was a pagan Canaanite prostitute living in Jericho. When the Israelite spies came to spy out the land, she risked her life by hiding them in her house. Because of her faith in God, she was saved when the Israelites conquered Jericho. Rahab put her faith in the true and living God and received life and salvation instead of death and destruction! She was saved by the grace of God through her faith in God, symbolized by the scarlet cord.Regardless of what time you live, God always brings salvation in the same way: by grace alone through faith alone. God reached down from heaven and saved us with a “scarlet thread”—the blood of Jesus. In Christ, God threw us a scarlet-colored “rope” to pull us to safety and redeem us from sin’s penalty!Our purpose now is to carry that “scarlet cord” of victory to those who are perishing! As those who have been rescued by the “scarlet cord” from heaven, we are to take that “scarlet cord” from heaven and help rescue others.You never know what God is going to do through you when you extend the scarlet cord of hope and victory to others. You might not see it until years down the road, but you can witness with confidence that God is going to work through you if you are obedient!Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how Rahab and the scarlet cord point to Jesus’ saving work in our lives.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Christmas#Jesus#Rahab Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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How do you discern the call of God on your life? The story of Jonah teaches us a lot about God’s call on our lives. Jonah was called by God to be a messenger of the truth and a messenger of peace! That is what missionaries are called to do—to carry God’s truth as messengers of peace. God’s call on our lives is twofold—it’s the call to “come” and the call to “go.”1.) God calls you to come.God calls you to come to Christ through salvation. He offers you a personal invitation to join His family. But once you come God calls you to go!2.) God calls you to go. The call to go is seen throughout Scripture and is given to all of God’s people! Our churches are full of people who have answered the call to come but will not answer the call to go.When you run from the call of God, you remove yourself from the presence of God. How do you know where God wants you to go and what He wants you to do? Say yes to God’s direction. Surrender yourself, and you won’t be controlled by fear. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares lessons on obeying the call of God from the life of Jonah. • Join our mission by sponsoring a child in Tanzania today through Compassion International! https://livingproof.co/get-involved/o...Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Livesent#Gospel#CallofGod Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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In the Bible, the disciple Thomas earned the title “Doubting Thomas” because he doubted that Jesus appeared to the disciples. But after he saw Jesus, Doubting Thomas went from skeptical to fully surrendered. Are you living like Thomas?1.) Thomas lived skeptical.What questions have you brought in regard to your relationship with God? Jesus invited Doubting Thomas to examine His wounds and confirm that it was really Jesus in the room. 2.) Thomas lived surrendered.Doubting Thomas surrendered his questions and chose to place His faith in Jesus. Have you surrendered your life to Jesus? 3.) Thomas lived sent.Thomas knew that Jesus is the only way of salvation. He decided to take the gospel to the furthest point of the known earth at his time. Will you live sent and take the gospel to the nations?Thomas had a deep sense of commitment to Christ. He determined to follow Him whatever the cost and he had a heart burden for unbelievers. He went from doubting to giving his life for the gospel. Join Pastor Chad Glover as he shares what we can learn from Doubting Thomas and how we can live sent to the nations locally and globally.• Join our mission by sponsoring a child in Tanzania today through Compassion International! https://livingproof.co/get-involved/o...Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Livesent#Gospel#Evangelism Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Pastor J. Mark Johns from Canvas Church joins us to talk about living sent both locally and globally. One way we can do this is by sponsoring children to release them from poverty in Jesus’ name.We have no idea the ripple effect our obedience and faith can have. Pastor Mark reminds us that everything in this world has some sort of ripple effect. This means that what we do matters, and our choices today can impact the future for us and others. Join us for Live Sent weekend as we talk about the ripple effect that is set in motion by our actions!Through our partnership with Compassion International, we’re setting an ambitious goal: to sponsor 1,200 children in Tanzania and build a church plant and community resource center to serve families in the area. With your support, we can be living proof of a loving God to this part of the world by providing practical help where it’s needed most. • Join our mission by sponsoring a child in Tanzania today through Compassion International! https://livingproof.co/get-involved/o...Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Livesent#Gospel#Evangelism Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Pastor Phil closes out the Hope for Us series by pointing out that our liberties and rights as Christians ultimately don’t come from the government. They come from God.  What is the role of government in society? How one views the role of government in society is a biblical issue. The biblical worldview of America’s Founding Fathers was that God, not government, is the giver of our fundamental rights. Our Founding Fathers' biblical understanding caused them to set up a system limiting government authority that would maximize personal liberty. The role of government is maximized in a society where the role of God is minimized.  3 things to remember as we anticipate the upcoming election:  Remember, voting is a Kingdom issue, not a political issue. Pray for our nation and elected leaders.  Remember, HOPE FOR US is in Jesus. Why should Christians be involved in the institutions that shape American civilization? Because godly people have the power to bring godly outcomes. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he closes out our Hope for Us by discussing what is the role of government in society.  Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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God has charged every generation with the responsibility of passing on the faith to the next generation. We are where we are as a nation because the last four generations have failed to do so. God has given parents the primary responsibility for the practical education and spiritual preparation of their children. The heart is the most important part of the human being, and God knows a child’s heart is developed in the home. What do we need to teach our children as a part of their spiritual preparation? You can teach what you know but you reproduce who you are. Teach your children who they are by teaching them whose they are. Those who know who they are can’t be easily manipulated, intimidated, confused, or controlled. We have forgotten who we are because we have forgotten who God is. You can’t know who you are if you don’t know who God is. If we don’t educate our children, the world will indoctrinate our children! Regardless of whether you choose to homeschool, you must home-educate, because spiritual preparation starts in a home. Make your house God’s house, and you will pass the faith on to your children and grandchildren. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  / abundantlifels Instagram:  / abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better. #AbundantLife #Sermon #Studyofhebrews #Jesusisbetterthan #Spiritualpreparation Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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What is the purpose of law in human society? God instituted civil authority for the peace and prosperity of society, apart from which there would be anarchy. God’s primary purpose for human government is to protect its citizens from violent offenders. The purpose of law is to maintain order and peace in society. Religion shapes culture, and culture shapes laws. A nation’s legislation always reflects its civilization’s worldview and religion. Three things to remember during this election season: 1). Pray for our nation and elected leaders. 2). Voting is a Kingdom issue, not a political issue. 3). Hope for us is in Jesus. God alone has the power to save our nation. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he answers the question, “What is the purpose of the law?” Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  / abundantlifels Instagram:  / abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better. #AbundantLife #Sermon #Studyofhebrews #Jesusisbetterthan #thepurposeoflaw Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Every society needs a higher moral authority, or it falls into moral anarchy. Moral destruction leads to the collapse of civilization.Apart from internal morality that comes from a higher authority, humans abuse their personal liberty, turning it into self-idolatry leading to the collapse of society (Romans 1:21-28).When a society embraces moral anarchy, God judges that culture by allowing collapse from within or calamity from without.As Christians, our posture must be both conviction and compassion.Abraham stood in the gap, petitioning God to save Sodom. Abraham never cheered for the destruction of Sodom. He prayed for the salvation of Sodom. (See Genesis 18:22-33)God extends His hand of grace instead of judgment when His redeemed people stand in prayer on behalf of their nation. Let’s pray for God’s grace even though our nation’s sins are worthy of God’s judgment.Join Pastor Phil as he shares biblical principles of morality and how they impact our society today. Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Romans 1 reveals how the truth sets us free from the lies of the culture and the captivity of our feelings.  As Christians, our allegiance must be to the Kingdom of God and the multi-ethnic family of God. Faith in God is the reason for our salvation, and people with faith in God can never be controlled by another.  Religion shapes culture and culture shapes laws. What happens when a civilization abandons faith in God? Truth suppression. Lies take us into captivity. It’s the truth that sets us free. Right thinking leads to right feelings, only if you turn to the truth.  2. God’s demotion. Many Christians have been more influenced by the culture around them than Christ in them. We have created a false “god” to become like us, forgetting God made us to become like Him!  3. Man’s promotion. God’s demotion leads to man’s deification. God has been dethroned so man can sit on God’s throne. Humans have created a “god” in their image forgetting it’s God who created us in His image. 4. Moral destruction. Self-idolatry leads to moral anarchy. When everyone becomes their own deity, society no longer has any absolutes morally. The truth sounds like hate to those who hate the truth. But the truth sets us free from the lies of the enemy. Will you accept the truth, or will you suppress it? Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how the truth sets us free. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ Download Sermon Notes#AbundantLife #Sermon #Thetruthsetsusfree  Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey:https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website:https://livingproof.co/

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Hebrews 13:1 gives practical next steps for believers to take so that they can become more like Jesus.1.) Next steps at home:a. Love more (v. 1)• Host people (v. 2)• Help people (v. 3)• Honor marriage (v. 4)The Gospel should impact the most intimate places in your home.b. Live content (v. 5)• You have God’s presence (v. 5b)• You have God’s help (v. 6)2.) Next steps at church:a. Learn the Gospel (vs. 7-14)b. Offer a sacrifice of praise (v. 15)c. Do good and share (v. 16)d. Offer your submission (v. 17)e. Pray for your pastors (v. 18)3.) Next steps in faith.a. Read God’s Word and be encouraged (v. 22)b. Remember the New Covenant and live in freedom (v. 25)Everyone has a next step in their faith. What next step is God calling you to take?Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifelsInstagram: / abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: / philhopperkcInstagram: / philhopper_kcWeb: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#Studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#Nextsteps

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Jesus is the only way to God. No one can come to the Father except through Him. In Hebrews 12, the author invites his audience to choose Jesus and the freedom and grace offered under the New Covenant. There is a better way for us to come to God. Hebrews 12:18-29 contrasts the old way with the better way…1.) The old way.We all fall short of God's glory. No one can reach His standard in their own strength. The Israelites sought peace with God through sacrifices, but they didn’t need to do that anymore. Jesus is the only way to have peace with God. 2.) The better way.Jesus is the better way to come to God’s presence. The author contrasts the symbolism of Mount Sinai with Mount Zion. Sinai represented condemnation and separation, but Zion represented forgiveness and grace. 3.) How do you choose the better way?You need to receive God’s gift of grace and eternal life. We cannot earn our way into God's kingdom; God has to come to us. Join Pastor Chad Glover as he reminds us that Jesus is the only way to enter the kingdom of heaven.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#Studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#Jesusistheonlyway

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The author of the Book of Hebrews encourages his audience to run with endurance like the cloud of witnesses before us. Jesus will chasten us to help us lighten our load so we can run with endurance.If you want to lighten your load, you need to do 3 things:1.) Change your perspective.Christ’s working in your life will bring about refinement and renewal as you look to Jesus.2.) Pursue peace and holiness.You’re called to pursue peace and holiness with everyone. This is how you live set apart from the world.3.) Reevaluate your appetite.Don’t miss who Jesus is by allowing bitterness to grow in your heart.Join Pastor Toshaun Avery as he shares how the chastening of God helps us lighten our load to run with endurance.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifelsInstagram: / abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: / philhopperkcInstagram: / philhopper_kcWeb: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#Studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#Lightenyourload

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Jesus will chasten you until you lay down that weight or sin you refuse to lay down. His chastening is not because He’s against you but rather because He’s for you. He wants you to run your “faith race” with endurance. The chastening of the Lord is not the same as punishment. It’s a word that means discipline and correction. As God’s children, Jesus took all our punishment for all our sins. As a born-again child of God, He doesn’t punish you for sin but rather disciplines you for it.The evidence you are truly God’s child is that He convicts you and corrects you for sin. But conviction is different than guilt. Guilt, condemnation, and shame are from the Devil. Conviction and chastening are from God. How should we respond to the chastening of the Lord?1.) With humility and submission.2.) By trusting God loves me and is for me.In times of chastening, God wants to empty us of ourselves and fill us up with Him. The pain is for our gain! The abundant life is the obedient life. The Lord’s chastening is painful, but it leads to a life that is peaceful. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares what Hebrews 12 tells us about the chastening of the Lord. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#ChasteningoftheLord

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Faith is seeing the invisible, but not the nonexistent. Hebrews 12:1-2 calls believers to run the faith race with endurance. We can be encouraged as we run because we are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses who have gone before us.How to run the race with endurance:1.) Run with faith.Like others before us have run their race of faith, this is our time to run our race of faith.2.) Run with fortitude.It’s the extra weight you carry that wears you down, and it’s the sin you carry that holds you down. If you want to run with endurance, you must choose what you carry wisely.3.) Run with focus.Your focus will determine your future. You must run with a focus on the finish—looking unto Jesus! To run the race with endurance, you need to be spiritually healthy, surrounded by community, and filled with God’s Word. As you run your race, don’t focus on the pain; focus on the prize. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#runwithendurance

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Faith is believing and obeying God even when it seems impossible. Our faith in God produces eternal impact.How does faith produce eternal impact?1.) Our faith in God tears down strongholds.Don’t tell God about the impossible. Tell the impossible about God and watch Him give you victory.2.) Our faith in God redeems our stories.God can take our broken pieces and make masterpieces. He can redeem your story and use you for His glory.3.) Our faith in God eliminates excuses.Being faithful doesn’t mean that life won’t be painful. Don’t let your objection dictate your direction.Join Pastor Kyle Worsham as he answers the question, “What does faith produce?”Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifelsInstagram: / abundantlifels● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#whatdoesfaithproduce

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Faith is believing something is so, even when it isn’t so, so it will be so, because God says it’s so! Faith that IS something is a faith that DOES something!We are all running the race of faith. In Hebrews 11, Moses teaches us how to run the race of faith.3 Ways Faith Runs:1.) Faith runs to God’s promises.2.) Faith runs to heaven’s rewards.3.) Faith runs to Kingdom risk.Moses’ parents chose to obey God's word over Pharaoh's. He learned from their example, and he ultimately chose God’s Word over the fame that came from being part of Pharaoh’s family. Moses knew the rewards of this world are fleeting, but the consequences of sin are forever. Faith changes you. When you put your faith in motion, it begins to change you. A faith that changes you has the power to change others around you. Faith is the trigger that unleashes divine power to do the impossible. It’s always right to risk for the cause of Christ! We need a vision that demands divine intervention that keeps us in a state of desperation. Join Pastor Phil as he shares how Moses’ life teaches us the principles of running the race of faith.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#faithrace

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Being faithful doesn’t mean life won’t be painful. All the faithful people listed in Hebrews 11 lived lives of profound pain and suffering. Real faith cannot be ruined by suffering. It’s refined by suffering.Faith is believing something is so, when it isn’t so, so it will be so, because God said it’s so. Faith is believing God will perform all that He’s promised. It’s trusting in what God has said no matter what you see.Abraham is the spiritual father of the faithful. He embodies the life of faith. Romans 4:16 calls him the father of us all. Not physically but spiritually.Abraham teaches us more than what faith is. He teaches us what faith DOES! Abraham never stopped taking his “next steps” of faith.Abraham’s faith teaches us 4 things:1.) The pilgrimage of faith.2.) The patience of faith.3.) The power of faith.4.) The proof of faith.God proved Abraham’s faith through Abraham’s obedience! Faith is not merely something that IS. Faith is something that DOES. What is your next step of faith?Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#stepsoffaith

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We know Christ’s return is near because He and His apostles gave us signs to look for! The examples of Enoch and Noah in Hebrews 11 teach us how to live by faith in these last days.While the world rebelled against God, Noah and Enoch worshiped God. Because of their faith in God, they escaped His judgment.Noah and Enoch lived by faith as they obeyed God. Their lives and stories are prophetic pictures of the Church and the nation of Israel.• Enoch is a picture of us—the Church!Enoch was “raptured” by God before God brought universal judgment and tribulation on the earth. Doctrinally, Enoch prophetically pictures the pre-tribulation rapture of the Church.Enoch teaches us to walk with God in a world of wickedness.• Noah is a picture of the nation of Israel.While Enoch was saved from the Tribulation, Noah was saved through the Tribulation. While the Church will be saved from the Tribulation, Israel will go through it but will be saved as a nation. Noah is a picture of the remnant of Jews who will be saved during the Great Tribulation.Noah teaches us to keep working for God in these wicked days.You are either walking with God or walking away from God—which way are you walking? Dedicate your life to God and rest in Christ!Join Pastor Phil Hopper as we study examples of people who teach us how to live by faith.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifelsInstagram: / abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: / philhopperkcInstagram: / philhopper_kcWeb: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#livebyfaith

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Hebrews 11 is commonly called the “Hebrews Hall of Faith.” The author illustrates what faith is using stories associated with some of the greatest names in Hebrew history.The way to God is never based on our works for God! The way to Him is always by putting our faith in Christ’s work for us. What faith is not:• Faith is not a feeling. It’s more than an emotion.• Faith is not empty religion or superstition.• Faith is more than merely wishful thinking.What faith is:• Faith is simply trusting in divine facts.• Faith is a decision.• Faith is based on tangible evidence.Real faith in God produces a life that is faithful to God. True belief is always reflected in a life of obedience. The real substance of our faith is shown in our lives, not merely in our lips! There is only one way to be accepted by God: by putting your faith in Jesus!Christ cannot accept our works until we first come to God through His work—the Cross.Join Pastor Phil as he uses examples from Hebrews 11 to illustrate what faith is and how faith in God produces fruit in our lives.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#whatisfaith

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Hebrews 10:19-39 emphasizes both the blessings of salvation and the dangers of apostasy. It calls believers to draw near to God, hold fast to their confession, and consider one another in love.Key points to consider:1.) What Every Christian Should Do:Draw near to God with a true heart and full assurance of faith (vs. 22).Hold fast to the confession of hope without wavering (vs. 23).Consider one another, stirring up love and good works (vs. 24).2.) What Every Christian Should Not Do:Willfully sin after receiving the knowledge of the truth (vs. 26).Reject the Son of God and count the blood of the covenant as common (vs. 29).Draw back from the faith and lose heart (vs. 38).3.) How to Do What We Should Do:Recall past trials and God's faithfulness (vs. 32-34a).Look forward to the return of Christ and the fulfillment of His promises (vs. 34b, 36).Join Pastor Chad as he dives into Hebrews 10 and unpacks the calling and commands given to every Christian.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  / abundantlifelsInstagram:  / abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: / philhopperkcInstagram: / philhopper_kcWeb: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#freedomfromsin

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Under the Old Covenant, worshippers had only shadows that pointed to Christ—the substance of our salvation. The “shadow” of Christ and His blood—the blood of bulls and goats—could not take away sin!Christ’s victory over death and sin was made final on the cross. His sacrifice was better than any other sacrifice offered under the Levitical Law.Why is Christ the Better Sacrifice?1.) The sacrifice is connected to the incarnation of God’s Son. 2.) The sacrifice is connected to the crucifixion of God’s Son.3.) The sacrifice is connected to the devastation of God’s enemies.4.) The sacrifice is connected to the destruction of our sins.By becoming a man and offering Himself as the sacrificial Lamb, Christ's sacrifice is perfect and complete, unlike the inadequate sacrifices of the Levitical system. In Christ, God has permanently forgiven our sins and defeated our enemy. No other sacrifices need to be made.Join Pastor Phil as he shares how we are victorious in Christ because He holds the victory over death and sin! Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#victoryoversin

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Religion is a distortion of redemption. Religion always turns the symbols of our salvation into the substance and the sources. The message of Hebrews is to stop putting your hope in the rituals and symbols and start putting your hope in the true sources of salvation—the reality of what Jesus did at Calvary!What did both the Old and New Covenants have in common?1.) Both the Old and New Covenants were ratified by blood.2.) The Old Testament saints were saved on the same basis as those in the New—the shed blood of Christ.3.) Under both covenants, people are saved by God’s grace alone through their faith alone—not by their works. Our freedom from sin’s penalty is not in the rituals, symbols, and shadows of our salvation, but rather in the source—the blood of Christ. He substitutionary death in our place is what saves us. Join Pastor Phil as he dives into Hebrews 9 and shares how we can have freedom from sin. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#freedomfromsin

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All the elements of the earthly tabernacle are a “shadow” of heavenly realities. The implements of worship under the Old Covenant were shadows pointing to Christ.Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross ushered in the New Covenant. There are several symbols in the Old Covenant that foreshadow the New Covenant. Shadows of the New Covenant as pictured by the Old Covenant:1.) The Old Sanctuary.2.) The Old Sacrifices.3.) The Old Symbols.3 things about the New Covenant as pictured by the Old:1.) The New Sanctuary.2.) The New Sacrifice.3.) The New Substance.The Old Covenant symbols were merely shadows of the New Covenant substance of our salvation—the Lord Jesus Christ! Jesus’ sacrifice has cleansed us of all past, present, and future sins. Because Jesus was sinless, He is a perfect High Priest. No more sacrifice is needed. Join Pastor Phil as he unpacks the shadows of the New Covenant and how Jesus’ sacrifice covers all our sins. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#Jesussacrifice

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The Jewish followers of Jesus tried to embrace the New Covenant (Grace) while still hanging on to the Old Covenant (Law). Elements of the Old Covenant were merely “shadows” of the reality of the New Covenant.The contrasts between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant:1.) We have a better Priest.2.) We have a better Tabernacle.3.) We have a better Mediator.4.) We have better promises.How does the New Covenant make new and better promises?1.) It is an internal covenant.2.) It is a personal covenant.3.) It is a final covenant.God never intended for the first covenant to be the final covenant. The New Covenant makes better promises because God promises to cleanse our sins completely. The Old Covenant could picture forgiveness, but it could not give forgiveness. The New Covenant is final because, in Christ, our sins are completely forgiven.Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he discusses the differences between the Old and New Covenants and why Jesus is better because His sacrifice completely covered our sins.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#thenewcovenant

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Hebrews 6:9-20 reminds us that Christ is the anchor for our souls. His character is immutable, and His promises are true because He cannot lie. 3 questions to ask yourself as you read this passage: 1.What am I anchoring my soul to? If you are anchored to Christ, your life will produce this fruit: Labor in love (vs. 10a) Minister to the saints (vs. 10b) Diligence and rejection of laziness (vs. 11) Learning from and imitating other believers (vs. 12) 2. Is God a trustworthy anchor? Three reasons God is trustworthy: His Person (vs. 13-15) His Purpose (vs. 14) His Promise (vs. 13b. 16-18) 3. Am I anchored to Christ? Jesus is a better anchor for our souls. He calls us to be disciples, which means to be disciplined, to spend time learning from Him, and to talk to Him so we can become more like Him.   Join Pastor Chad Glover as he shares how Christ is the anchor for our souls. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better. #AbundantLife #Sermon #studyofhebrews #Jesusisbetterthan #Christistheanchor

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Hebrews 6:4-6 contains some of the most controversial verses in the Bible. Many Christians interpret the text to mean that Christians can lose their salvation. However, that’s not what the author of Hebrews is saying.If we could lose our salvation because of our works, we would lose it every time we sinned. This is why our salvation is secured by God’s Son and sealed by God’s Spirit. Our salvation is not a reward for our works but a gift based on Christ’s work.These verses are a warning for Christians who choose to live in sin, disbelief, and disobedience. God promises to chasten and discipline any of His children who choose to live in sin and rebellion. There will be eternal consequences when the redeemed of God rebel against God.If you’re a child of God, you cannot sin and win. God will put you under conviction, and you can either respond and repent or continue to walk in disobedience.Join Pastor Phil as he shares how these warnings in Hebrews answer the question, “Can Christians lose their salvation?”Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifelsInstagram: / abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: / philhopperkcInstagram: / philhopper_kcWeb: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#salvation

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Hebrews 5:11-12 is written as a warning to “baby” believers not to stay in spiritual infancy but to “grow up” to spiritual maturity. Everyone begins spiritually where they began physically—infancy. But where there is a new birth, growth should follow.What are the marks of spiritual maturity?1.) A heart of humility.When your heart is humble before God, it will be shaped by the Word in you, not the world around you. 2.) A life lived obediently.The mark of spiritual maturity is not biblical knowledge—it’s biblical obedience. When you fail to obey God in the simple things you have no hope of obeying in the harder things!3.) A focus on eternity.Spiritual maturity is not reflected in knowing a lot of theology. It’s in living for the things of eternity.Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how to identify the marks of spiritual maturity in a believer’s life.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#spiritualmaturity

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To rest is to trust. Trust in Christ’s Word and trust in His Work. We are accepted by God only through Christ’s work and not our work. You cannot rest in who God is unless He reveals who you are.Resting in God’s Word allows Him to reveal our spiritual condition. Hebrews 4:12-13 reveals 3 things about God’s Word:1.) God’s Word is a scalpel.2.) God’s Word is a sword.3.) God’s Word is a spotlight.God’s Word exposes our heart’s condition, convicts us of sin, and convinces us of our need for a Savior! If we fail to rest in God’s Word for our salvation, it will one day bring our destruction. To be accepted by God, we must place our salvation in Him and trust that He is sufficient to save us.Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how we gain God’s acceptance through Jesus’ finished work on the cross.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:/ abundantlifelsInstagram:/ abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook:/ philhopperkcInstagram:/ philhopper_kcWeb: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetterthan#restinginthewordofGod

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Many Christians live at peace with God but never learn how to rest in God. Instead of resting in God, we work, wrestle, and worry over things that are not in our control. In Hebrews 4, the author of Hebrews warns his audience about this fruitless striving. Work is about trying to earn God’s love and favor. Worship is done in response to God’s love and favor. When we rest in God, our response is not work but worship. 3 Examples of Rest:1.) Creation rest.2.) Canaan rest.3.) Calvary rest.We find rest when we trust in the complete sufficiency of the finished work of Calvary.As Christians, our Sabbath rest is not found on a specific day but in a specific Person—the resurrected Christ! We rest in God when we recognize our co-crucifixion to live a life of submission.Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares the importance of resting in God and how we can live in His peace. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better.#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#jesusisbetterthan#restinginGod

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Ryan Kwon is the lead pastor at Resonate Church in Fremont California. He joins us for Live Sent weekend to talk about living on mission and how sharing the gospel with others is vital for our walk with Christ.3 Components of Living on Mission:1. Missional theology shapes the mind.2. Missional compassion shapes the heart.3. Missional discipleship shapes our practice. • Call the saints.• Call upon the Lord.● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#jesusisbetterthan#livingonmission

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Hebrews 3 contains another warning about the consequences of disobeying God. The author warns the Hebrews not to disregard the sufficiency of Christ. This came from the generation of Israelites who left Egypt but never entered the Promised Land because of disbelief and disobedience. The Israelites disbelieved God, so they disobeyed God, forfeiting the promises of God! They had enough faith to get out of Egypt but not enough to get into the Promised Land. Because they had hard heads and hearts, they experienced the consequences of disobeying God. A rebellious heart is seen not only in animosity toward God but also in apathy toward God. Apathy leads to inaction, but faith is obedience in motion. Your belief in God is evidenced by obedience to God. Your words reflect what you believe.Rebellion brings death.Repentance brings life. Choose Jesus. Choose life!Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how we can avoid the consequences of disobeying God.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#jesusisbetterthan#consequencesofdisobeyinggod

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Do you wonder if God has a plan for mankind despite sin? In Hebrews 2, the author draws people’s attention to why God created humans. God’s plan for man is to reflect His image. God doesn’t make broken things. He designed us to be crowned with glory, beauty, and splendor. However, that image is broken because of sin. The Bible doesn’t waste any time in telling us why we are in the predicament we’re in today. 1.) The role of man.We were made to reflect God’s image and rule God’s creation. God has given us a purpose to rule creation.2.) The restriction of sin.Everyone knows what it is like to live under the consequences of sin. We were made to reflect God’s image and rule God’s creation, but that was broken.3.) The restoration of Jesus.Jesus is the only one who can restore our brokenness. He is the better Savior. God’s plan for man is to restore our ability to reflect His image. Join Pastor Chad Glover as he shares about how we can be put back together in Christ to reflect the glory of our Maker and Savior. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#Studyofhebrews#Jesusisbetter#Godsplanforman

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Hebrews 2 begins with a warning for those who are drifting from God. These ancient Hebrews had heard the good news that Jesus died for their sins and rose again. They hadn’t entirely rejected the gospel but hadn’t yet responded to it. They were drifting from God and in danger of drifting past their opportunity for salvation.

The currents of the world will carry you away from God if you are not anchored to Jesus. Many people don’t reject the gospel. They just fail to respond to it. Whether you reject the gospel or fail to respond, the outcome is the same. Those who drift away from God and do not respond to the gospel will die forever lost without Christ.

We need to get anchored to Christ because He died to save us from sin’s penalty so we can live eternally.

Three reasons to get anchored to Christ:

The work of the cross.

The wrath of God.

The witness of apostles.

Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares the dangers of drifting from God and how believers can stay anchored to Jesus.

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Title: How Do You Know You Are a Christian? | Clayton King

How do you know you are a Christian? The world would look at your actions and possessions to determine your status as a Christian. According to the world’s standards, you know you are a Christian when you fit criteria like…

Being a good person.

Being raised in a Christian family.

Loving everyone.

Being baptized.

Going to church.

According to Romans 10:9-10, you know you are a Christian if you do these three things:

Confess with your mouth.

Believe with your heart.

Ask Jesus to save you.

Join Clayton King as he shares how you can know that you are a Christian.

Clayton King is the founder of Clayton King Ministries, which exists to share the grace and love of Jesus Christ, make disciples of all people, and nurture those who have a personal relationship with Him. Clayton’s team works alongside churches, domestic outreach ministries, and global missionaries to preach the gospel and make disciples.

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Angels worship Jesus because they are mere servants while He is Sovereign. They are messengers and ministers, but Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus is better than angels because while they live to serve, Jesus lives to save!3 reasons why Jesus is better than the angels:1.) Jesus is better because of His excellent name.Christ’s name deserves better acclaim because He died for our sins, rose again, and is now seated in heaven as King of kings!2.) Jesus is better because of His eternal fame.The term “firstborn” doesn’t refer to Christ’s birth but rather His rank. Angels worship Him because He is superior in authority.3.) Jesus is better because of His everlasting claim.As Creator, He has an everlasting claim over all creation because He is eternal in His deity, monarchy, and mercy.Jesus is better than anything else in which we might put our hope. Join Pastor Phil Hopper in a study of Hebrews to learn why Jesus is better than angels. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#jesusisbetterthan#angels

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The theme of Hebrews is the complete sufficiency and the absolute supremacy of Jesus Christ. It was written to strengthen the Hebrews’ wavering faith and prove that Jesus is the One! Jesus is the perfect sacrifice because He was completely sinless. He became a Man to become our sacrificial lamb. The Son of God became flesh for three reasons:1.) To express God’s Word. God said it. The prophets wrote it. But Jesus came to show it! You cannot separate the Word of God from the Son of God. To grow in your relationship with God’s Son, you must grow in your relationship with God’s Word. The Bible is the written Word, but Jesus is the Living Word. 2.) To execute God’s Will. It was Christ who executed God’s will at creation and God’s will for redemption. Jesus Christ is the perfect sacrifice because He took all our sins on Him to make a way for us to have a personal relationship with God. 3.) To exalt God’s Worth. Christ did more than bring God’s revelation—He is God revealed. He is worthy of our worship. All of me for all of Him! Join Pastor Phil in a study of Hebrews to learn more about how Jesus is the perfect sacrifice to atone for our sins.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#studyofhebrews#lambofgod#jesusistheperfectsacrifice

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People claim that Jesus’ resurrection didn’t happen, that maybe Jesus didn’t die, and that He couldn’t be fully man and God. However, an eyewitness account of Jesus’ crucifixion is recorded in the gospels, proving the validity of His death and resurrection. This eyewitness of Jesus’ crucifixion is from the perspective of a Roman centurion who presided over the crucifixion. This man had crucified countless convicted criminals, but he saw something different in Jesus. While the soldiers scourged, tortured, mocked, beat, and spit on Jesus, He remained silent. He made no defense for Himself. The centurion saw that He wasn’t controlled by anger and bitterness. Jesus cried, bled, and suffered as a man, but He did not fight back or curse the Romans. He was strong but gentle, like a lamb going willingly to the slaughter. After watching Jesus give up His life on the cross, the centurion realized that He truly was the Son of God. When Jesus rose from the dead, His identity as the Jewish Messiah was undeniable.Join Pastor Phil as he shares the details of Resurrection Weekend through the eyewitness account of Jesus’ crucifixion. Join Pastor Phil Hopper to learn how to love like Jesus did leading up to His death on the cross. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#eastersunday#resurrectionweekend#heisrisen

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The Bible goes to great lengths to expose our need for a Savior. We are sentenced to spiritual death, but Jesus took our place when He died on the cross. We see our need for a Savior illustrated through Barabbas.Three steps to recognize our need for a Savior:1. We need a substitute.Barabbas is a picture of all of us spiritually. We are dead in our sin apart from Christ.2. Jesus is the substitute.Jesus brings redemption, forgiveness, and freedom to sinners. His sacrifice is the only way we can be released from our spiritual death sentence.3. Choose Jesus Christ.We either choose Jesus, or we choose someone else to be our Savior. Only He can stand in our place and bring salvation.Jesus took our place, so we did not receive the punishment we deserved, and in doing so, He lavished grace upon us.Join Pastor Chad Glover to learn more about how Jesus took our place and the proper response to His sacrifice.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:/ abundantlifelsInstagram:/ abundantlifelsMore information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#loveondisplay#salvation#Jesus

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Love is not something we merely say; it’s something we must do! Learning how to love like Jesus requires humility and selflessness as we imitate the example He set for us. The 3 characteristics that teach us how to love like Jesus:1.) Christ’s love was unselfish.The Creator of the Universe got down on his knees and did the work of the “lowliest” of servants—washing the feet of His disciples.2.) Christ’s love was unconditional.Even though Jesus knew that Judas was about to betray Him—He washed His feet anyway. He showed love to Him unconditionally.3.) Christ’s love was undeniable.The love of Christ is undeniable because His love is demonstrated.Love is not revealed simply by what we say but rather by what we show.Join Pastor Phil Hopper to learn how to love like Jesus did leading up to His death on the cross.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#loveondisplay#lastsupper#Jesus

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We were created to worship our Creator, and our worship does not find its fulfillment in anything other than Jesus. Acts of worship can be costly. They can cost us time, money, and other resources, but these sacrifices fulfill the definition of worship: to give all of yourself for all of Jesus.3 examples of acts of worship: 1.) Serving Jesus is an act of worship.2.) Sitting with Jesus is an act of worship.3.) Sacrificing for Jesus is an act of worship.Join Pastor Chad Glover as he shares examples of these acts of worship in the Bible and how we can live them out daily.● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/On Sunday, March 17, we will move to new service times across our campuses. Blue Springs, Independence, Lee’s Summit, and online (livingproof.co/online) service times:7:45, 9:30, and 11:20 amCrossroads Campus service times:9:30 and 11:20 amOnline (Facebook and YouTube)7:45 am

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Apart from Christ, we are born spiritually stone dead. It’s Christ who makes us spiritually alive—living stones! 1 Peter 2:5, “…you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”As living stones, we can worship God in 2 ways:1.) We put His love on display through giving generously.2.) We put His love on display through sharing the gospel openly.Jesus alone has the power to give us life. If the rocks could cry out His praises, they would never stop testifying about who Jesus is and what He has done. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how we can worship God by putting His love on display.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/On Sunday, March 17, we will move to new service times across our campuses. Blue Springs, Independence, Lee’s Summit, and online (livingproof.co/online) service times:7:45, 9:30, and 11:20 amCrossroads Campus service times:9:30 and 11:20 amOnline (Facebook and YouTube)7:45 am#AbundantLife#Sermon#loveondisplay#rockswillcryout

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Why should Christians be involved in government? Godly people engaged in government influence godly outcomes. Examples of Christians in government abound, including Joseph, Daniel, and Nehemiah, who brought godly outcomes even in ungodly governing systems.

In Matthew 5:13, Jesus calls us to be the salt of the earth. Because the Church is no longer “salty,” our society is decaying morally and spiritually.

How can Christians be the salt of the earth? By seeking first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33).

As Christians, our allegiance must first be to the Kingdom of God and the multi-ethnic family of God. If we seek the Kingdom of God first, we will think biblically, not merely politically.

The Church needs to repent of political idolatry, compromise morally, and spiritual apathy. Only then will the Church again become “salty” – the moral conscience of society.

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Matt Carter is the vice president of mobilization for Send Network, a partnership of people planting churches everywhere for everyone. Before joining Send Network, Matt founded The Austin Stone Community Church, which sent over 300 full-time missionaries to unreached people groups around the world during his time there.

The Great Commission is a call for all believers. Send Network exists to help believers fulfill the Great Commission by reaching cities with the Gospel, making disciples, and planting churches.

3 reasons why every believer should engage in the Great Commission:

1) Jesus commanded us to.

2) We have future brothers and sisters in Christ who have not heard the message.

3) Our generation has such a small window of time to make an impact on the Great Commission, and then it’s over…

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Leadership Principle: The call of every leader is to prepare and pass the mantle of leadership to the next generation.In 1 Kings chapter 2, David sets the example of leaving a legacy for the people behind him. To pass the mantle of leadership to the next generation, we must give them 3 things:1.) Spiritual tenacity.Spiritual tenacity demands a warrior’s mentality – the opposite of spiritual apathy and passivity. When we fail to pass the mantle of leadership and spiritual tenacity on to the next generation, they start to walk in spiritual apathy.2.) Spiritual integrity.Spiritual integrity means living obediently to the Word of God and the God of the Word. As we pass the mantle of leadership, we must teach the next generation that the blessing of God comes only through obedience to God.3.) Spiritual legacy.Our legacy should be a family tree spiritually that stretches clear into eternity. We should all have a family tree spiritually that leads the next generation to the Lord Jesus!Join Pastor Phil as he unpacks these 3 essential steps for passing the mantle of leadership to the next generation.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:/ abundantlifelsInstagram:/ abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook:/ philhopperkcInstagram:/ philhopper_kcWeb: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#leadershipprinciples#heartofaking#thecallofaleader#kingdavid

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Leadership principle: Kingdom leaders are consecrated to their cause because their confidence is in God.God’s calling is for us to build an altar with our lives. He wants us to consecrate our lives to Him. You’re consecrated to that which you’re willing to give your life for.God’s calling is for us to live a life of sacrifice. There is no such thing as a cheap sacrifice. A faith that costs nothing will accomplish nothing. David refused to bring an offering to God that cost him nothing.Every part of our life belongs to Jesus. Following God’s calling for our lives demands more than a commitment. It demands a cross. We must be consecrated to Him if we are going to follow Him.It is not too much that we should give our lives as an offering for the one who offered His life for us!Join Pastor Phil as he shares how leaders can find confidence in God’s calling for their lives.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#heartofaking#godscalling#kingdavid

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Leadership Principle: The most effective leaders lead with a “limp.” The strongest leaders have learned they’re too weak to lean on themselves. They have learned they must rely on God. Developing the character of a leader often requires a time of character refinement and growth in difficult situations. God grew David’s character in a cave so he could handle the pressures of the crown. How does God refine the character of a leader in a cave?1.) In the darkness, God shines the light on the hidden idols of our hearts. 2.) In the darkness, God shines the light on our pride that tries to hide. 3.) In the darkness, God redeems us from self-sufficiency and offers us refuge and protection.4.) In the darkness, you discover what it means to be a worshiper. The character of a leader is often produced in dark and lonely places. God was preparing David to wear a crown through the darkness of a cave!Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: abundantlifels Instagram: abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: philhopperkc Instagram: philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#heartofaking#characterofaleader#kingdavid

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Leadership Principle: The Law of the “Inner Circle” says those closest to the leader define the success of the leader. Choose your inner circle of friends prayerfully, carefully, and wisely!3 questions to answer as you choose your inner circle of friends:1.) Do they have a heart for God?Jonathan’s heart connected to David’s heart because they were both men after “God’s own heart.”2.) Do they have a heart for the vision?Jonathan recognized what God was doing in David’s life. He gave him his royal robe and sword, recognizing David’s anointing as the next king of Israel. 3.) Do they have a heart for you?Jonathan and David made a covenant with each other that extended to their families and their children, promising to always be for each other and never against each other. Do you have an inner circle of friends that have these qualities? Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares the characteristics our inner circle of friends should have and how friendships can build leaders up or tear them down. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#heartofaking#friendship#kingdavid

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Leadership Principle: As a leader, your courage doesn’t come from a lack of fear but a lack of self!A giant represents anything that comes against what God is trying to do in and through your life. The giants you let remain in your life will try to rule. How to Defeat the Giants in Your Life:1.) Recognize your enemy.2.) Remember who fights for you.3.) Respond by faith.Jesus came to set the captive free, but Satan desires to take the free into captivity. Since we are not strong enough to fight independently, we need a Savior. When you believe that God is faithful, trustworthy, and a promise-keeper, you will see a victory over the giants in your life!Join Pastor Toshaun Avery to learn how to defeat the giants in your life and find victory in Jesus!Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#heartofaking#courageofaleader#davidandgoliath

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Leadership Principle: Your character, not your accomplishment, is the most important part of your leadership.God rejected Saul’s leadership as king because he cared more about his fame than God’s name. Studying lessons on leadership from the Bible, we see that God cares most about our hearts because our hearts define our inner character (See 1 Samuel 13:13-14). Your identity inwardly defines your activity outwardly.We can learn valuable lessons about leadership from the Bible by examining the life of King David. David’s predecessor, Saul, looked like a strong leader, warrior, and king. But he was very cowardly.What did God see in David’s heart?David had a heart of humility.David had a heart of fidelity.David had a heart that longed to be holy.David had a heart that beat courageously.God has a plan for you to be a kingdom leader in some capacity. Like David, you have been anointed with the Spirit of God for leadership in the Kingdom of God if you have received the Son of God!Like David, God is calling us to worship, and He’s calling us to war.Join Pastor Phil Hopper to explore what we can learn about leadership from the Bible by examining the character of a leader in the life of David.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#heartofaking#leadershipcharacteristics#kingdavid

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Isaiah introduces us to the Lord of hosts, who helps us fight our battles. “Our Redeemer, the Lord of hosts is His name, the Holy One of Israel.”—Isaiah 47:4. When we feel defeated, we must remember that God and His angel army surround us and protect us from Satan’s attacks.3 Things to Do When You Feel Surrounded:1.) Recognize the battle.2.) Reject the lies.3.) Rely on the Lord of Hosts.4 Strategies of the Enemy:1.) Intimidation2.) Doubt3.) Ridicule4.) AccusationsWhat is your battle cry for next year? Join Pastor Chad Glover as he shares how to rely on the Lord of hosts as you enter a new year.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:/ abundantlifelsInstagram:/ abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook:/ philhopperkcInstagram:/ philhopper_kcWeb: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#NamesofGod#LordofHosts

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God is very specific with the names that He reveals Himself with. The name Jesus means “Savior.” Jesus came to save us from our sins. Romans 3:23 tells us that all of us have sinned, so we are all under the penalty of sin. We cannot save ourselves. We need a Savior. As our Savior, Jesus offers us 2 gifts… 1. Jesus offers redemption. God’s law demands perfection. Without salvation through our Savior, we are condemned to eternity, separated from Jesus. Since God desires a relationship with us, He sent His Son to pay the price for our sins. Jesus offers us grace and mercy through the gift of redemption. 2. Jesus offers a relationship. When you receive Jesus, the Son of God, you become an heir of God as a child of God! God wants a personal relationship with you, but only you can decide to receive Jesus as your Savior.Will you receive the gift of eternal life and a relationship with Jesus?Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#NamesofGod#Jesus#Savior

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In Isaiah 9:6-7, we find 4 names of God describing who Jesus is. Only as you know who Jesus is can you know who you are! The 4 names in Isaiah each have a personal meaning for believers.1. Wonderful Counselor - Jesus has the wise counsel we need for every situation.2. Mighty God - Jesus is a warrior. He is completely unstoppable and all-powerful!3. Everlasting Father - Jesus is more than a “distant deity.” He came to make us part of His family. Jesus came to reveal the Father who loves His sons and daughters.4. Prince of Peace - When Christ returns, He will bring peace on earth! Peace can’t be found in your circumstances because they will change. Jesus is not coming to take a side; He’s coming to take over! There are still battles to fight, but Jesus has won the war. The names in Isaiah 9:6-7 remind us that Jesus lives to bring peace to our hearts and lives.The rule of God brings the peace of God. John 16:33, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace…” Let Jesus rule every part of your life, and every aspect will be filled with peace.Join Pastor Phil as he unpacks the names of God in Isaiah 9:6-7 and discover how you can find peace in Jesus.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#NamesofGod#Isaiah9Salvation comes in 3 stages:1. Justification2. Sanctification3. GlorificationSome of us will experience healing on earth, while others will not experience true healing until eternity. God promises to provide healing physically, relationally, emotionally, and mentally. But He may not always fulfill that promise in our timing.Most people focus on treating the symptoms of sin instead of treating the root cause. God forgives our sins privately when we confess them to Him, but He also heals us in community. It is time to come out of hiding so Jehovah Rapha can heal your heart.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:/ abundantlifelsInstagram:/ abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook:/ philhopperkcInstagram:/ philhopper_kcWeb: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#NamesofGod#JehovahRapha

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Immanuel, meaning “God with us,” is one of God’s most significant names. Immanuel is with us in everything we do, which informs how we live and who we are.In Matthew 1:22-23, Matthew says that Jesus is the fulfillment of the promised victory from Isaiah: “So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, ‘God with us.’”Jesus put on humanity to be with us. He is present in our lives today, tomorrow, and every day after.Join Pastor Chad as he shows us how Jesus is Immanuel, God with us, in every aspect of our lives.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#NamesofGod#Emannuel

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Psalm 103 reveals our God as Jehovah Rapha, the Lord our Healer. God promises to heal us physically eventually. But most important is when He heals us spiritually. God will one day heal our bodies, but Jesus came first to heal our hearts through salvation.Salvation comes in 3 stages:1. Justification2. Sanctification3. GlorificationSome of us will experience healing on earth, while others will not experience true healing until eternity. God promises to provide healing physically, relationally, emotionally, and mentally. But He may not always fulfill that promise in our timing.Most people focus on treating the symptoms of sin instead of treating the root cause. God forgives our sins privately when we confess them to Him, but He also heals us in community. It is time to come out of hiding so Jehovah Rapha can heal your heart.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:/ abundantlifelsInstagram:/ abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook:/ philhopperkcInstagram:/ philhopper_kcWeb: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#NamesofGod#JehovahRapha

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Psalm 23, one of the most famous and well-known passages of Scripture, reveals God’s name, “Yahweh Rohi,” meaning the Lord my Shepherd. David likely wrote this psalm during personal darkness while running for his life. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want…”—Psalm 23:13 ways that Jesus is the Lord our Shepherd:1. Jesus is our Peace.2. Jesus is our Protection.3. Jesus is our Provision. In Psalm 23, David talks about the rod and staff that comforts them. The Shepherd has both a rod and a staff to protect the sheep. The rod protects us from enemies, and the staff protects us from ourselves.Jesus is the Shepherd who came as a man to die for our sins as a sacrificial lamb. Have you placed your faith in Him to dwell in His house forever?Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he unpacks why we can confidently proclaim, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want!”Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#NamesofGod#YahwehRohi

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In Genesis 22:14, we are introduced to Jehovah Jireh, meaning “God Provides.” The story is a picture of God’s provision for our salvation through Christ’s death and resurrection.When God called Abraham to sacrifice his son, Abraham fully trusted God would resurrect his son from the dead. He didn’t understand why God was testing him or how God would resurrect Isaac, but he trusted in His provision and promises. Abraham called the mountain that he climbed to sacrifice Isaac “Jehovah Jireh” because God provided a sacrificial ram to take Isaac’s place. Abraham saw the provision of the Lord on the mountain, and he wanted the mountain’s name to remind himself and others that God is our Provider. God is Jehovah Jireh because He provided a Savior. God Himself became a Man to die as our sacrificial lamb. Because of God’s provision, we get to spend eternity in heaven. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he describes how we can rely on God to be our Provider. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#Sermon#NamesofGod#JehovahJireh

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Yahweh is God’s first name. This name reveals His nature as a personal God who desires a personal relationship with His people. In Exodus 33, Moses wanted to experience God. He wanted to behold God’s presence and beauty so He could know Him better. God could not allow Moses to see His face, but He let His glory and presence pass by him.God wants you to know His name to encounter His glory. He is not some distant deity that we pay homage to. He is not aloof and unaware of you. He wants you to know His name and be on a first-name basis with you. Not only does God want us to know His name, He wants us to understand what He is like. He is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. Yahweh is worthy of our praise.Join Pastor Chad Glover to unpack the request, the revelation, and the response Moses experienced in Exodus 33 when he encountered Yahweh. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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Elohim is the Hebrew word used over 2500 times to describe the sovereign God of creation. It implies the all-powerful nature of God, who is self-existing outside of time and space. Elohim implies a plurality of majesty, which is the triune nature of God. It does not imply that there are multiple gods, but one God, with a triune Godhead: Father, Son, Holy Spirit.All of creation reflects the image of the triune nature of Elohim. “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse…”—Romans 1:20Elohim made Adam’s race to bear His triune image. He has redeemed us to have a relationship with Him.Join Pastor Phil as he unpacks the triune nature of Elohim and how we can be His image-bearers on earth!Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#NamesofGod#Elohim#Sermon

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Does the war between Israel and Hamas have any prophetic significance concerning the second coming of Christ?Everything we see happening in the world reflects the warfare in the unseen realm. Satan hates the Jews because they gave us the Savior King, who will forever crush his kingdom. Throughout their history, the Jews have faced one holocaust after another because if Satan can destroy the Jews, he can destroy God’s plan for a Kingdom.God warns that He will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse her (Genesis 12:3). The events happening in Israel and the Middle East are setting the stage for the second coming of Christ. As we watch them unfold, we must remember that Hamas’s violence and brutality do not surprise God. One day soon, He will crush Satan’s earthly kingdom and the corruption of the nations and establish His everlasting Kingdom. Join Pastor Phil as he shares the prophetic significance of the attack on Israel and how it points to the second coming of Christ.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Watch videos from our Family Podcast for parenting advice in different stages of life: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR50sV854C2gq8MW75OnfORfVTB8pq50s#AbundantLife#Israel#SecondcomingofChrist#Sermon

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Baptism and communion are biblical traditions through which we communicate obedience to God and proclaim how He changed our lives. We are saved by grace alone through faith alone. However, many people confuse the symbols of our salvation with the source of our salvation. But God did not send His Son to give us more religion; He came to give us redemption. Religion takes the symbols of our salvation, like baptism and communion, and makes them the source. Redemption does the opposite. Salvation is not built on what you do for yourself. It is a gift. Many people know religion but do not have a genuine relationship with God. Jesus came to redeem us from our sins and give us an example of how to live changed lives. When you are saved, God no longer sees you; He sees His Son. Baptism and communion do not save you. They are outward expressions of an inward transformation. Baptism symbolizes a burial, dying to self, sin, and past, and being resurrected to newness of life. Communion proclaims you have received the blood of the Lamb. Join us for Life Change Sunday as we celebrate baptisms and take communion to remember the new life Jesus offers us! Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/ Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ Watch videos from our Family Podcast for parenting advice in different stages of life: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR50sV854C2gq8MW75OnfORfVTB8pq50s #AbundantLife #Baptism #Communion #Sermon

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You have approximately 6500 days with your child from birth until it is time to release them into the world. How do you biblically prepare your children for the days ahead? The goal is to keep your children behind walls of protection in the early years and then gradually open the gates in the latter years. Biblically prepare your children for the days ahead—begin opening the gates—using these 4 principles...Give them a sense of identity. Help them begin answering the question, “Who am I?”Give them a sense of mission eternally. Teach them biblical theology and help them discover an eternal life mission.Prepare them for life practically. Teach them how to pursue the opposite sex in a healthy way, how to keep their sexual purity, how to handle money, how to prepare for a career that fits their natural abilities, etc.Give them the family blessing. Psalm 128:1, “Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways.”Like an aging olive tree, when you biblically prepare your children, your life will live on into the next generation. You will have a family tree spiritually that will make a difference, not only for time but also for eternity!Join Pastor Phil from Abundant Life as he further explains these 4 principles to biblically prepare your children for the days ahead. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ Watch videos from our Family Podcast for parenting advice in different stages of life: • Abundant Life Family Podcast #AbundantLife #testsandtrials #Sermon

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What do you do when the worst thing you can imagine becomes your reality? What do you do when life doesn’t go as planned and takes a detour? Job’s story is a well-known story of grief, perseverance, and patience. His life was on track then disaster hit. His life went from bad to worse. But does Job’s story also give us a pattern of how to respond when life gets messy? Yes! Job did 3 things during the difficult season written about in the Bible. When examining the aspects of his story, you will know what to do when life doesn’t go as planned. WHAT JOB DID IN THE TRIALS OF LIFE1. Job made a choice.Job fell to the ground and worshiped God. He acknowledged that the Lord gives and takes away. He praised the name of the Lord despite his circumstances. Determine the choice you will make now before the trial comes so you are prepared to persevere when life doesn’t go as planned. 2. Job wrestled with God. Often, we think we can never question God. God can handle our doubts and questions. He wants us to bring those to Him. It is healthy to wrestle with God when life doesn’t go as planned. It forces us to ask why we believe what we believe and gives us an opportunity for deeper and stronger faith. Know it is okay to bring all your doubts and questions to God. He wants to hear from you. 3. Job realized God was God, and he was not. Some things happen in life that we don’t understand. It is possible we aren’t meant to at the time. The reality is, the WHO is greater than the why. Job learned through his wrestling with God that God was bigger than all his questions and problems.Remember and reflect on God’s sovereignty and our limited abilities. Join Abundant Life’s guest speaker, Josh Turner, who speaks from the heart about his struggles when his life didn’t go as planned. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsBe a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ Watch videos from our Family Podcast for parenting advice in different stages of life: • Abundant Life Family Podcast #AbundantLife #testsandtrials #Sermon

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The goal of discipline in Christian parenting is to aim our children toward God so they become godly people – not just “good” people! If your aim is anything less than for your kids to be godly, you have the wrong aim. Every castle has walls and gates. Walls are for protection, and gates are for preparation. Biblical Christian parenting calls us to shape our children’s hearts into Christlikeness. How to shape a child’s heart into godly character qualities:• Teach them to submit to authority. • Teach them to obey instantly.• Teach them humility and to make others their priority.• Teach them the gospel of what Jesus did at Calvary. • Teach them to give their heart to Jesus.Join Pastor Phil as he gives biblical principles and guidelines for child discipline and Christian parenting.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Watch videos from our Family Podcast for parenting advice in different stages of life: • Abundant Life Family Podcast #AbundantLife#Castles#Parenting#Sermon

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Satan’s strategy to bring about our family’s destruction is always through family division, but the goal in times of division should always be redemption. You must choose to build a bridge and use prayer for marriage reconciliation. Reconciliation will not come unless spouses pray together and decide to die for themselves.4 Steps to Reconciliation:• Have a heart of humility• Take responsibility• Give and receive forgiveness continually• Extend much grace and mercyHow To Pray a Prayer for Marriage Reconciliation:• Thank God for your spouse• Repent of anything you’ve done to mistreat your spouse• Ask God’s blessing over your house and marriage• Ask God to guard your spouse and marriage from the wicked oneJoin Pastor Phil as he shares a prayer for marriage reconciliation and how to build a bridge to close the gap between you and your spouse.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Watch videos from our Family Podcast for parenting advice in different stages of life: • Abundant Life Family Podcast #AbundantLife#Castles#Marriage#Sermon

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Clayton King is the founder of Clayton King Ministries, which exists to share the grace and love of Jesus Christ, make disciples of all people, and nurture those who have a personal relationship with Him. His team works alongside churches, domestic outreach ministries, and global missionaries to preach the gospel and make disciples. Join Clayton as he shares his thoughts on adoption throught his own personal story and 3 things he has learned.

1. God’s heart is to love and rescue children.

2. Adoption is irreversible and unbreakable.

3. We’re not born into God’s family. We’re born again into it.

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The parenting journey is a marathon, not a sprint. There are 3 keys for parents to follow on their parenting journey…

• Strategy • Priority • Release

THE 10 LIFE SEASON MILE MARKERS

Your parenting will look different through various seasons of life, but in every season, you need someone to walk alongside you and encourage you to stay the course. There are 10 Mile Markers you will encounter during your parenting journey:

1. Child Dedication (ages 0-1)
2. Preparing for School (ages 2-6)
3. Salvation & Baptism (ages 7-11)
4. Preparing for Adolescence (ages 10-12)
5. Rite of Passage (ages 13-16)
6. Graduation (ages 17-19)
7. Preparing for Adulthood (ages 19-23)
8. Pre-marriage & Marriage
9. Grandparenting
10. Parent Care

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In marriage, there is no struggle for control of the throne when Jesus alone sits on the throne of your home. The way to end the battle of the sexes and establish roles in marriage is for men and women to get off the throne and let God build their homes!IF YOU DON’T WANT A MARRIAGE ON THE ROCKS, DON’T ROCK THE ROLLSResponsibilities are interchangeable; roles aren’t!In marriage, men and women are equal, but we’re not the same – we differ in function. Our society has tried to reverse the roles, erase the roles, and rock the roles, but it’s God who ultimately defines the roles in marriage!SUBMISSION IS WHAT ENDS THE COMPETITIONGod’s blessing on the family always flows through a chain of command. The key to overcoming marital conflict and division is mutual submission. When a husband and wife are in submission to God, they will naturally be in submission to each other.God puts authority in our lives not to oppress us but to protect and bless us. The wife submits to her husband’s lead, and the husband submits to his wife’s needs! When a man and a woman choose humility and submit to their spiritual authority, God brings peace and prosperity to their family. Join Pastor Phil as he further unpacks the roles in marriage and God’s expectations for husbands and wives.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Sign up for our Castles Parenting Conference: https://livingproof.co/get-involved/f...Watch videos from our Family Podcast for parenting advice in different stages of life: • Abundant Life Family Podcast #castles#sermonseries#onlinechurch#abundantlifechurch

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In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus teaches us what the Bible says about marriage. He reminds us that the foundation for your house – your marriage – must be the Rock, the Lord Jesus Christ!

WHAT A CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE SHOULD LOOK LIKE

We live in a time of self-idolatry and anarchy. Homes around us are suffering because couples aren’t willing to die to their flesh and serve their spouses. When you say, “I do,” at the altar, you say, “I die,” too. A Christian marriage should be filled with…

The fear of the Lord – submitting to God’s authority brings peace instead of anarchy.

Obedience to God’s Word – we can’t live abundantly apart from living obediently.

When your house becomes God’s house, your home can survive a firestorm of destruction.

THE BIBLICAL FRAMEWORK OF MARRIAGE

Marriage is about a commission (Genesis 2:18). Adam did not need someone to complete him but rather someone to help in his God-given commission.

Marriage is about a crucifixion (Genesis 2:19-22). Adam “died” giving life to his bride like Jesus died giving life to His bride, the Church.

Marriage is about a covenant (Genesis 2:23-24). Adam understood the covenant nature of his relationship with his bride, saying, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh.”

Marriage is about a companion (Genesis 2:25). Adam and Eve were “naked” and “not ashamed” both physically and spiritually. They were fully known and fully loved in perfect intimacy.

Christian marriage is not built on a contract but a binding, unbreakable, and irrevocable covenant. Contracts are built on terms and conditions that can be voided, but a covenant is unconditional and unbreakable. The Bible says marriage is a picture of the covenant relationship between Christ and His bride—the Church. If you want your marriage to be blessed by God, you must choose to submit to His way today.

Join Pastor Phil as he illustrates what the Bible says about marriage using examples of castles built on the rock that have withstood the test of time.

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You might build a house, but only the Lord can build your home. If your house is not built on the firm foundation of God’s Word, it will not be able to withstand the storms of life.

YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION AND THE RIGHT FOUNDATION!

The difference between homes that last and homes that don’t are where they’re built and how they’re built! You must make the Son of God the location and the Word of God your foundation.

HOW YOU LET THE LORD BUILD YOUR HOUSE:

• Let the Word of God be your foundation, and Jesus be your location. • Submit to God’s authority. • Commit your life to the Son of God and choose to obey the Word of God

Jesus is the ultimate builder of any home, and He alone must determine its placement and position. Apart from submitting to God’s authority, our families will be in anarchy. You cannot be blessed by God apart from living obediently to God.

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In 2 Thessalonians 3, Paul teaches us how what God says about hard work, how we should work, and the mentality we are to have about work.

WHY GOD CALLS US TO WORK

• God calls us to work because it reflects our dependence on Him, using His strength and resting in His grace and love as we further His Kingdom. • God calls us to work so we aren’t a burden to others but also to help and provide for those who can’t work. The Bible tells us that we are God’s workmanship and created in Jesus to do good works, which He prepared in advance for us. So then, when we work and engage with those around us to glorify God, we are fulfilling what God designed us to do.

2 THESSALONIANS 3:9-14 TELLS US HOW TO WORK AND WHAT IT DOES • “... not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us. For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed.”

Join Pastor Chad Glover as he further unpacks 5 things hard work does.

• Sets an example (vs. 9) • Provides for people (vs. 10) • Prevents disorder (vs. 11) • Makes you weary (vs. 13) • Brings honor (vs. 14)

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aThere is no problem in your life that the resurrection can’t fix. When you face a problem, there is absolute security in Christ.

Because you are chosen by God, you can stand fast till the end.

3 THINGS WE TEND TO DO INSTEAD OF STANDING FAST… 1. We get scared. 2. We stay silent. 3. We stand down.

5 THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU WANT TO STAND FAST… 1. Exemplary faith 2. Authentic conversion 3. Holy life 4. Eschatological understanding 5. Unwavering hope

Join Pastor Chad Glover as he further unpacks…. • What we tend to do instead of standing fast when faced with a problem. • How to stand fast in the midst of a problem.

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Paul writes to the Thessalonian church about the prophetic events related to the Day of the Lord. He warns them about the great deception, the same deception Jesus spoke about in Matthew 24:24, “For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.”

THE PROPHETIC EVENTS RELATED TO THE DAY OF THE LORD… 1. The great apostasy of the modern Church

The great “falling away” prophesied by the Apostle Paul is a “super sign” that the rapture of the Church is near. While there have always been “Christians” and “churches” that have “fallen away,” it has never been as widespread and “en masse” as now.

God describes the end-times “Church” as a “harlot” because she has prostituted the truth with lies! Revelation 17:5, “And on her forehead a name was written: MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.”

1. The rapture of the true Church

Paul is very clear that the Holy Spirit is currently restraining Satan and unmitigated evil from complete world dominion. It’s currently God’s Spirit in God’s people restraining Satanic wickedness from complete world domination. But when God’s Spirit leaves with God’s people at the rapture of the Church, all restraint will be removed too.

1. The emergence of the Antichrist The Antichrist will be a political leader who will unite the world into a global governance and a global system of commerce.

He will broker a seven-year peace treaty with Israel and her enemies, allowing the Jews to rebuild their temple. (See Daniel 9:27) The temple must be rebuilt because the Jews will be worshiping in the temple at the time the Antichrist breaks the peace treaty midway through the tribulation.

1. The deception of the masses of humanity

After the rapture, God will bring condemnation through a strong delusion on all those who had heard the truth of the gospel but had rejected it. There will be worldwide revival among those who have never heard the gospel prior to the rapture (Revelation 7). But those who knew the truth and rejected it will believe a lie and follow the Antichrist, damning their own souls.

1. The destruction of Satan’s kingdom

Satan will reign through the Antichrist over a world kingdom for a short season. But his diabolical reign of terror will end with Christ’s return to the earth at the end of the seven-year tribulation.

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God counted the Thessalonians worthy because their faith was costly. A faith that costs nothing, demands nothing, and does nothing, is worth nothing.

TRUE SAVING FAITH… Cannot be ruined in the fire of life’s trials Can only be refined

SATAN TEMPTS. GOD TESTS.

What Satan hopes will ruin your faith, God is using to refine your faith.

WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER IN THIS SERMON… The “fire” of today cannot compare to the FIRE Jesus will bring someday! It will not be a refiner’s fire. It will be judgment fire. When you reject God’s grace, all that is left is God’s wrath. The way you walk through the door of eternal life is by letting Jesus walk through the door of your life. To God, there is only one thing that makes you worthy of eternal life—the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Pastor Phil Hopper gives you a message of encouragement and inspiration about what true faith looks like.

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The Thessalonian church lived for Jesus. How? They had irresistible leadership and irresistible devotion. WHAT DID THEIR LEADERSHIP LOOK LIKE? 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15… “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.” They… Warned those who were not walking in alignment with the Spirit Comforted those who were weak and fainthearted Were patient Pursued what was good WHAT DID THEIR DEVOTION LOOK LIKE? 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22… “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast to what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.” They… Rejoiced in all things Prayed in all things Gave thanks in all things The Thessalonian church knew Jesus and the will of God. They did not quench the Spirit and tested all things! The Church today can learn from the Thessalonians. Join Pastor Chad Glover as he teaches how the Thessalonian church lived for Jesus by leading well and having irresistible devotion. God reaches and redirects us through His Word. What is He saying to you through 1 Thessalonians?

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Are you ready for Christ’s return? The Thessalonians were known for their “irresistible readiness” as they anticipated the Day of the Lord. The “Day of the Lord” is a term that refers to all of the events related to Christ’s second coming.

The “Day of the Lord” begins when Jesus returns for His bride – the Church! (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18).

As the bride of Christ, we should be ready for the return of Christ!

HOW TO BE RADIANT AND READY FOR CHRIST’S RETURN Live in the light of God’s Word instead of the darkness of our world.

WE ARE TO BE READY… SPIRITUALLY—Ephesians 5:14-18 says, “Therefore He says: ‘Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.’” PRACTICALLY—Proverbs 20:4 says, “The lazy man will not plow because of winter; he will beg during harvest and have nothing.” IN COMMUNITY—Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he teaches how to be radiant and ready for Christ’s return, dressed for battle with faith, hope, and love.

It is time to be faithful, fruitful, and fearless as we look forward to the “Day of the Lord.”

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July 2, 2023

Irresistible Hope - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

The Thessalonians were living with an “irresistible hope” in Christ’s second coming.

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Daniel 12 (Part 4) | Recent Biblical Prophecies Fulfilled - Abundant Life (livingproof.co)What happens to Christians when they die?

1 Thessalonians 4:13-16, But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.

Today when a Christian dies, their body goes into the grave, but their soul goes immediately to heaven in God’s presence. (See 2 Corinthians 5:4-8)

2 Corinthians 5:4-8, For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life. Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

When Jesus returns, the bodies of those who have died in Christ will rise from the grave to be reunited with their souls. (See 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.

What is the rapture?

The rapture is where Christ returns FOR His bride. The Second Coming is when Christ returns WITH His bride. (See 2 Corinthians 11:1-2)

2 Corinthians 11:1-2, Oh, that you would bear with me in a little folly—and indeed you do bear with me. For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

We should be preparing to see Jesus by pursuing a life that is holy and living for the things of eternity.

1 Thessalonians 4:17-18, Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.

Why is this comforting?

Very soon, there will be no more sin. Sickness. Sadness. Death. Destruction. Darkness. Depression. 1 Corinthians 2:9, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Life is a “vapor.” Are you ready for when you close your eyes in time and open them up in eternity?

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The Thessalonians were known for their “irresistible holiness.” First Thessalonians 4:7 says, “For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness.” To be holy means to be set apart, separated for a purpose. God calls us to be separated from sexual immorality to pursue lives that are holy. HOLINESS “…but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy.’”—1 Peter 1:15-16 HOW DOES GOD’S WORD DEFINE SEXUAL IMMORALITY? Sexual immorality is defined as any sexual activity outside of marriage between a man and a woman. “Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.”—Hebrews 13:4 “And He answered and said to them, ‘Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning “made them male and female.”’”—Matthew 19:4 God does not consider something morally acceptable just because it feels natural to you. Sin comes naturally to us all! (See Romans 3:23) Discover how Jesus came not to affirm our sin and celebrate our lifestyle choices. He came to FREE us from sin and CHANGE our lifestyles to reflect that FREEDOM! Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he explains how if the Holy Spirit does not lead us, we are deceived by demonic spirits. This truth can set you free! Discover the beauty of freedom and why God desires you to live a holy life.

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The Thessalonians were a church of “irresistible influence” because they were a church of “irresistible leadership.” A Kingdom leader’s mission is to make disciples who make disciples, which means everyone is called to be someone’s leader.

THE MARKS OF AN EFFECTIVE KINGDOM LEADER… 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2 says… “Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith…” KINGDOM LEADERS EMPOWER OTHERS!

The Apostle Paul EMPOWERED TIMOTHY, a younger man who would lead the second generation in the early Church. Paul knew that a MULTIPLYING MOVEMENT demands multiplying leaders. There is no movement apart from multiplication. Paul DEVELOPED and DEPLOYED deployed Timothy to minister through him, not merely to him. Paul had discipled Timothy, who was now being sent to disciple the Thessalonians.

KINGDOM LEADERS LOVE OTHERS! You cannot lead people you don’t love. You can be their boss, manager, dictator, or teacher. But you cannot be their leader. Paul was more concerned with how the Thessalonians were doing than what they were doing. He was willing to SUFFER with them and SACRIFICE for them. If you’re not “bleeding,” you’re not really leading because you’re not really loving. Loving others requires sacrifice.

KINGDOM LEADERS SUBMIT TO OTHERS! Kingdom leaders SUBMIT to others. You will never be a great or godly leader apart from HUMILITY and SUBMISSION to AUTHORITY. You will never be an effective leader if you are not an effective FOLLOWER.

KINGDOM LEADERS ARE THANKFUL FOR OTHERS! Kingdom leaders don’t see people as “human resources” but as human beings. Who are you leading at this time? Tell them HOW THANKFUL you are for them.

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The Thessalonians were a church of irresistible influence because they were a church of irresistible life change. Their changed lives were unexplainable yet undeniable! Discover how God’s Word changed them and can change you!HOW GOD’S WORD WORKS IN YOU TO CHANGE YOU…IT MUST BE RECEIVED. A changed life begins with a new birth by the “seed” of God’s Word. Spiritually you are born by the “seed” of God’s Word, and you grow by the “milk” milk of God’s Word.IT MUST BE BELIEVED. You don’t change by getting into God’s Word. You change when God’s Word gets into you. When you believe and take God at His Word, the “seed” of His Word is planted within you.IT MUST BE OBEYED. Obedience is often costly. It’s never easy. But it yields a life of freedom, joy, victory, and liberty! The Thessalonians were free from sin’s penalty and power. They were free from the fear of men and public opinion. They were free to serve the true and living God!A life lived obediently is filled with joy, knowing that one day we will stand in the presence of Jesus. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he further explains how getting into God’s Word allows His Word to get into you, producing life change. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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“Irresistible authenticity” describes early Christianity and the Apostle Paul’s ministry. People can argue with what we say but can’t argue with what they see.3 STEPS TO MAKING AUTHENTIC DISCIPLES OF CHRIST…Be the Church that is irresistibly authentic. REACHING. It was what Paul did more than what he said that proved the authenticity of his ministry, which is why he reached many. This is why he had faith worth following!TEACHING. You grow spiritually from infancy to maturity by increasing your knowledge biblically and walking obediently.REPRODUCING. As a spiritual father, Paul desired to reproduce Christlikeness in his spiritual sons and daughters. You can teach what you know, but you reproduce what you are.Making disciples is more than the transfer of knowledge theologically. It’s the transfer of spiritual maturity. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he further explains how to be an irresistible authentic follower of Christ.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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The church at Thessalonica was a church of irresistible influence. They were living proof of a loving God to a watching world. 3 things made the Thessalonians a church of irresistible influence…Their work of FAITH. They placed their faith in the resurrected Christ, radically changing lives. Their faith in Christ unleashed the work of the Holy Spirit within them and revealed the holiness of the one true God. Their labor of LOVE. The Thessalonians were loving and serving, despite persecution and affliction. Many find the Church irresistible for being a loving community, yet others fie it reprehensible for its holy living. Their HOPE in Jesus. The Thessalonians’ hope was in the resurrection and return of the Lord Jesus Christ. They were a voice of hope to those around them. The church of irresistible influence stands for TRUTH, is known for LOVE, and is the voice of HOPE. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he further explains how the church in Thessalonians inspires us to be an irresistible influence on others by…Standing in truthBeing known for loveBeing the voice of hopeDon’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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The power of motherhood is to shape their children and future generations. While our modern culture sometimes teaches that women having children is a problem, God considers having children a privilege and the role of the mother of utmost importance.The goal of motherhood is to train up our children to be more than “good” but truly godly! This demands we start early and do the hard work daily.The priority and power of motherhood is to teach their children their identity. Children naturally ask, “Who am I?” Who they are is defined by whose they are. God created and made them, which is why God gets to define them. “Self-idolatry” always results in a distorted identity. Teach your children who they are by teaching them who God is. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he teaches on the power of motherhood. Mothers can teach their children about their God-given identities by teaching them about…God’s authoritySpiritual realityBiblical community Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Be a part of the Great Commission and live generously: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/Learn more about your identity in Jesus: https://livingproof.co/resources/quiz-discover-your-identity-in-jesus/

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Jesus sends us on a mission to take the gospel to our neighbors and to the nations. God has a mission for you! Ask Him how He wants you to live sent. John 20:21 says, “As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”GOD’S MISSION FOR YOU IS TO LIVE SENTThe Apostle Paul lived sent by keeping these 3 things in mind…He was a bondservant to Christ.Paul described himself as a debtor and a bondslave of the Lord Jesus Christ. A bondslave was not “forced” into servitude but one who willingly chose to serve their master, giving up all “rights” to their life.He was willing and ready. Paul could not contain his passion for the mission of taking the gospel to the nations! In Romans 1:15, he wrote, “So, as much as is in me, I AM READY to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also“ (emphasis added). The words “I am ready” are translated from two Greek words that imply passion and emotion.He was unashamed. In Romans 1:16, Paul wrote, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” He was ready to give his life to take the gospel to others. He said in Philippians 1:21, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he encourages you to live sent and on mission for God, explain what it looks like to…Be a bondservant to ChristBe willing and readyBe unashamedAre you ready to be used by God for a greater purpose? It’s time to live sent!Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Be a part of the Great Commission and live generously: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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Have you ever forsaken God for false freedom? Oftentimes we exchange following God’s lead for “freedom” and find ourselves running into a wall of hurt. That is because the freedom promised is false. It really wasn’t freedom at all, but a trap of destruction. Jeremiah 2:13 says…“’For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, and hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water.’”Jeremiah is speaking on God’s behalf, telling the people that forsaking Him for false freedom is…DangerousCauses ruin or injuryLeaving Him behind HAVE YOU LEFT GOD BEHIND? We have a tendency to slowly drift away from God, forsaking time with Him thinking it will give us freedom elsewhere. Sadly, this only leads to destruction. Don’t trade a fountain of living water meant to satisfy you continually for a broken cistern that only brings temporary refreshment. Join Pastor Chad Glover as he teaches about.…The ways we can slowly drift from GodThe things we tend to look to for satisfaction and “freedom”Where we can find true freedom and a fountain that will never leave us dryDon’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsBe a part of the Great Commission and live generously: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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Jesus came to give a dying world a fountain of “living water.” John 7:37-38 says, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive…”JOURNEY THROUGH THE WILDERNESS In Exodus 17, Israel set out on their journey through the wilderness, but there was no water to drink. They complained. They doubted God would provide, and they cast blame, saying, “Why is it you (Moses) have brought us out of Egypt, to kill us…” (Exodus 17:4). God told Moses to strike a rock and promised a fountain of “living water” would come out. And that it did, even when the people doubted. BE A SPIRITUAL PIONEERThe reality was that God’s people were not slaves and prisoners as they had been in Egypt. Instead, they were spiritual pioneers because He was leading them through the wilderness to the Promised Land!The problem was they didn’t see themselves as spiritual pioneers like God did. They were at a crossroads. Would they believe God’s promises and choose life? Or would they have disbelief and be disobedient, choosing death and costing an entire generation their God-given destination? God’s plan was still fulfilled, but many missed out on the opportunity to reach their God-given destiny because they didn’t see themselves as spiritual pioneers. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he teaches about.…How many of us are at a crossroads in lifeHow we can receive the fountain of living waterHow to humble our hearts before God and what will flow from thisDon’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Be a part of the Great Commission and live generously: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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In John chapter 4, Jesus met a woman at a well and used “living water” as a picture of eternal life! Water is essential to life. The Apostle John later wrote about a city where “a pure river of water of life” flowed…“And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”—Revelation 22:1THE SAMARITAN WOMAN RECEIVED LIVING WATER AND ETERNAL LIFEJesus came to Samaria and met “the woman at the well.” This woman was not well received by others in the town. But Jesus had an uncommon compassion for the woman. Why?Because He was sent by God for the redemption of ALL men and ALL women. The Samaritan woman was shocked that Jesus, a Jew, would speak to her… She was a Samaritan, an enemy of the Jews, and a woman. But Jesus’ compassion made a way for Him to share the hope of living water. The Samaritan received living water and eternal life that day! Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he teaches about.…The “water” of this world versus the “living water” Jesus offersThe “mountains” we climb to get closer to God and how God desires us to truly worship HimThe home Jesus wants to give you and how it lasts foreverDon’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Be a part of the Great Commission and live generously: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Having a kingdom mentality means living generously because it focuses your life spiritually. PRACTICE GENEROSITY. HAVE A KINGDOM MENALITY.Practicing generosity in Jesus’ name publicly declares the King you serve. It states that you belong to a different Kingdom. The kingdoms of this world are built on greed, idolatry, selfishness, and self-centeredness. Our King invites us to give in a world that takes. In a world of greed, Jesus invites us to give. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he tells how a kingdom mentality eliminates…Focusing on the temporaryFocusing on moneyFocusing on worryDon’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Be a part of the Great Commission and live generously: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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Most people want to make as much money as possible to enjoy life as much as possible. But what does God think about this? He wants us to know the dangers of loving money so that we can be certain of the riches of the living God. THE PROSPERITY VS. THE POVERTY GOSPELProsperity gospel says…God wants you to be blessed spiritually, materially, and physically. If you have these things, you must be highly favored by God. If you don’t have these things, then you aren’t highly favored by God.The Poverty gospel says…The world and its desires are all passing away. If you really love God, you won’t love anything in this world. You must be living in poverty to show you really love God. SO THEN…Is it good to be rich or good to be poor?Should I feel guilty about enjoying things in this life or live it up?What is the right mentality when it comes to money?Join Pastor Chad Glover as he tells us about…The dangers of moneyThe power of moneyThe purpose of moneyPastor Chad explains the right money mentality, and it’s likely not what you think. Money can be powerful and dangerous. The key is to use it with God’s purpose in mind. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsBe a part of the Great Commission and live generously: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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How can we be good stewards and manage what God has entrusted us? Recognize that we own nothing, and God owns everything!-Deuteronomy 10:14 says everything in heaven and on earth belongs to the Lord. -James 1:17 says every good gift comes from God.-1 Corinthians 6:16 says we belong to God. Recognize we are not called to be owners but faithful stewards. 1 Corinthians 4:2 says we must be faithful stewards, or managers, of what belongs to God and what He has put in our care. WHAT IS STEWARDSHIP?Stewardship is the management of our abilities, opportunities, energy, and money for godly priorities. All that we are and all that we have, belong to God. We must leverage all He’s given us for His glory and the things of eternity. (See Matthew 25:14-30)WHY GOD BLESSES US…God has blessed all of us individually and uniquely with a level of ability to impact kingdom priorities. A “talent” in Jesus’ day was both a measure of weight and a large sum of money. Each servant was given a measure of “talent” according to their own ability (See Matthew 25:16-19).PRAISE GOD FOR THIS… God will not hold you accountable for how much you have, only for what you do with it (See Luke 12:48)! DO THIS… If you invest your life into the eternal instead of the temporal, God will find you faithful (see Matthew 25:21)! You have but one life, and it will soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he tells us…About biblical stewardshipHow to live generouslyHow to set kingdom priorities and live with a kingdom perspective Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Be a part of the Great Commission and live generously: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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Living generously means living with a “margin mentality.” By working hard for our money and living wisely, we create a margin financially to live generously.Proverbs 6:6-8 says…“Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain, overseer or ruler, provides her supplies in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.”So what does Proverbs 6 have to do with living generously?These verses explain the difference between and ant and a slug. The ant is always working while the slug is always resting. God commands us to work unless we physically can’t. When we are a “slug,” we develop an entitlement mentality, which robs us of joy. But living generously is about having a margin mentality, and protects the joy God gives us through giving. When we…Work hardWise upWake up… We do our part, fulfilling our responsibilities, and God will do great things and multiply our efforts. Living generously isn’t about giving everything we have away, it's about giving away what God has given us to further His kingdom. Decisions are like dollars. They return to us with compound interest. So choose to live generously, expect all your needs to be met, and reap an abundant harvest in the next season. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he tells us…What are the benefits of living generouslyHow to live generouslyHow living generously impacts our future. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Be a part of the Great Commission and live generously: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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Spirit-filled leaders bring calm and clarity in times of chaos. But what does leading through the storms of life look like?Acts 27 tells the story of a ship carrying Paul and other prisoners to Italy. Along the way, the ship was caught in a hurricane-force storm. It was the Apostle Paul, who was not a trained sailor, who brought calm and clarity to the ship. How?He believed in God and encouraged others to do the same.In Acts 27:22, Paul stated, “And now I urge you to take heart, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship.”Join Pastor Phil as he teaches…Why God sometimes lets us sail through a stormAbout the 4 principles for leading through stormsWhat we can learn from the storms of lifeLet’s conclude our journey through the book of Acts to discover what biblical leadership looks like and how we can live and lead by the Spirit of God. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Get the FREE download to go with this series, “Biblical Leadership Principles: Learning from the Book of Acts”: https://livingproof.co/biblical-leadership-principles-acts/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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The world is full of “almost” Christians. But what does that mean? And what keeps someone from fully surrendering to Jesus? In Acts 28, we read how King Agrippa was “almost” a Christian. He understood Jewish culture.He knew the prophecies recorded in Jewish scripture. He acknowledged the logic of Paul’s argument and couldn’t counter it.Yet Agrippa couldn’t surrender to Jesus. Why?There were 4 things standing in the way of King Agrippa moving from “almost” Christian to full surrender to Christ. SeductionPride FamilyReligion Acts 26:28 says…“Then Agrippa said to Paul ‘You almost persuade me to become a Christian.’”Join Pastor Phil as he teaches…About the 4 reasons Agrippa was “almost persuaded”What “almost” Christians fear the mostThe biblical leadership principles we can learn through this passageLet’s continue to journey through the book of Acts and discover what biblical leadership looks like and how we can live and lead by the Spirit of God. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Get the FREE download to go with this series, “Biblical Leadership Principles: Learning from the Book of Acts”: https://livingproof.co/biblical-leadership-principles-acts/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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Spirit-filled leaders live in fear of God, not in fear of man. This is a biblical leadership principle many of us in the Church need to understand for today. But how do we apply this principle?KNOW THIS…To the degree you fear God, you will fear no man. When you apply this biblical leadership principle, you…Will not fear being “canceled.” You will not be controlled by people’s opinions.Join Pastor Phil as he…Tells you 4 ways to make the gospel irresistible to a hostile cultureReveals the real enemy in our cultureWhat the fear of man leads to, and what the fear of God leads toSOMETHING WE MUST KEEP IN MIND…When you look at the book of Acts, you will find that the gospel caused both revival and a riot. It was irresistible to some while reprehensible to others. The same applies to today’s culture. The gospel, by nature, is confrontational and divisive. It is good news to some but bad news to others. Our call is to present it and let the Spirit of God work in the hearts of those around us to receive it. Let’s continue to journey through the book of Acts and discover what biblical leadership looks like and how we can live and lead by the Spirit of God. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Get the FREE download to go with this series, “Biblical Leadership Principles: Learning from the Book of Acts”: https://livingproof.co/biblical-leadership-principles-acts/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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Spirit-filled leaders ask these questions… WHO is Jesus? WHAT does He want me to do? WHEN does He want me to do it? Spirit-filled leaders have been changed and prepared to lead because they had an encounter with Jesus. Acts 9 describes Paul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. Jesus informs him that his persecuting efforts were futile, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads” (Acts 9:5).The encounter transformed him from someone persecuting Christians to someone preaching Christ. His encounter with Jesus gave him a new purpose and a new vision. WHAT GOADS DOES GOD USES IN YOUR LIFE?Life change isn’t easy. And God will use things in your life to bring you into your transformation. Listen to the sermon to find out the 5 “goads” God uses.IS JESUS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING AND PREPARING YOU?Ask Him the important questions. Like Paul, He wants to strengthen you so you can go out and tell others about Him! Join Pastor Chad Glover as we journey through God’s Word and find out… What questions you are to ask as leadersWhat goads God uses in your life for His purposesWhat 3 things help us walk in obedienceLet’s continue to journey through the book of Acts and discover what biblical leadership looks like and how we can live and lead by the Spirit of God. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsGet the FREE download to go with this series, “Biblical Leadership Principles: Learning from the Book of Acts”: https://livingproof.co/biblical-leadership-principles-acts/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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Spirit-filled leaders live for an eternal mission. Acts 1:8 says, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”HOW DOES JESUS USE SPIRIT-FILLED LEADERS?To seek and save those who are lost. The Spirit of God sends the person of God to share the good news of the Son of God. The Spirit-filled life is always reflected in simple obedience to the Spirit of God as directed by the Word of God.PHILIP’S EXAMPLE IN ACTS 8…In Acts 8, God used Philip (a person of God) to share the good news of Jesus (the Son of God). Philip, led by the Spirit of God, used the Word of God, and a child of God was born (the Ethiopian)! Join Pastor Phil as we journey through God’s Word and find out how…· Jesus seeks and saves the lost using Spirit-filled leaders· God prepares hearts to receive the gospel· One person’s salvation has the power to affect future generations Let’s continue to journey through the book of Acts and discover what biblical leadership looks like and how we can live and lead by the Spirit of God. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!● Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/● Get the FREE download to go with this series, “Biblical Leadership Principles: Learning from the Book of Acts”: https://livingproof.co/biblical-leadership-principles-acts/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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What does it take to be a strong spiritual leader? Spirit-filled leaders don’t save their lives. They lay down their lives for Christ. Their focus is on Christ and others. They, like Stephen in the book of Acts, aren’t concerned about living for now. They are on a mission of multiplication for the Kindom to come. In other words, to God, the greatest tragedy is not the life laid down but the life lived solely for oneself. In Act 7, the leaders told Stephen to explain himself, as they thought he was speaking blasphemous words against God. Stephen wasn’t interested in defending himself; he wanted to proclaim the truth. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, addresses the high priest and explains the historical events of his people, pointing to Jesus, and asks the leaders to consider how big God truly is.ACTS 7:51“’You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers did, so do you.’”He told them they resisted the Holy Spirit. And this “cut to the heart” of all who were listening.ACTS 7:54“When they heard these things they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth.”Spirit-filled leaders don’t resist the Holy Spirit. They are filled with Him. And when filled with the Holy Spirit, we crucify the flesh. You can’t really live for Christ unless you’ve first laid down your life for Christ! Jesus calls us not to “come and live” but to “come and die.” And in dying, we live! (See Galatians 2:20) Join Pastor Phil as he… Tells us the life we have when we lay ours downTells us what a martyr is and isn’tLet’s continue to journey through the book of Acts and discover what biblical leadership looks like and how we can live and lead by the Spirit of God. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Get the FREE download to go with this series, “Biblical Leadership Principles: Learning from the Book of Acts”: https://livingproof.co/biblical-leadership-principles-acts/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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Do you want to know how to multiply yourself as a leader? Spirit-led leaders don’t merely minister to people; they minister through people. They encourage teamwork so that God’s Word and mission are fulfilled. HEALTHY CHURCHES HAVE HEALTHY LEADERSWhat does a healthy church look like?In a healthy church, every member is a minister. There are no spectators, only participators. In the average American church, the “pews” have become the “bleachers,” where Jesus’ “fans” come to watch the professionals “play.”THE PROBLEMSadly, those who come only to watch miss out on great blessings to…Grow their faith and know their identity in ChristFind biblical community that encourages and ministers to themMake a lasting impact on othersTHE SOLUTIONAdopt this leadership principle: Multiply yourself! God’s work demands teamwork. Jesus multiplied Himself in the twelve apostles. In Acts 6, the apostles multiplied themselves in others.TAKEAWAY: Again, Spirit-led leaders don’t merely minister to people; they minister through people. And those who choose to get out of the bleachers and into the game will be empowered and blessed! Join Pastor Phil as he… Inspires leaders to multiply themselves through teamworkTells us about 3 blessings that come from getting involved in God’s WorkLet’s continue to journey through the book of Acts and discover what biblical leadership looks like and how we can live and lead by the Spirit of God. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Get the FREE download to go with this series, “Biblical Leadership Principles: Learning from the Book of Acts”: https://livingproof.co/biblical-leadership-principles-acts/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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It’s the Spirit of God that supernaturally empowers every born-again child of God to be a powerful witness for the Son of God. Biblical leaders are filled with the Spirit and led by the Spirit.God promised to give us His Spirit so we could be powerful witnesses of His Son. The book of Acts is a historical record of the acts of the Apostles and the early Church fulfilling the Acts 1:8 mandate. WHAT IS THE ACTS 1:8 MANDATE? “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”—Acts 1:8Jesus’ death on the cross and His resurrection established how we could be saved.The Holy Spirit’s work is to spread the message of salvation found in Jesus.The mandate is to “be witnesses to” Jesus. The Greek word for witness here is “martys.” It means…A legal or historical spectator who can swear by what has been seen“Martyr,”(it is from this Greek word we get the word martyr) is someone who expresses Jesus’ life and love by being willing to die for what they believe The rapid spread of the gospel to the “ends of the earth” in less than a century cannot be explained in any other way except it was a “supernatural” move of God through the people of God.Every born-again child of God is indwelt by the Spirit. But not all are filled with the Spirit. Join Pastor Phil as he… Explains the difference between being indwelt and being filled by the Holy SpiritProvides understanding about how to be empowered by the Spirit Let’s journey through the book of Acts and discover what biblical leadership looks like and how we can live and lead by the Spirit of God. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Get the FREE download to go with this series, “Biblical Leadership Principles: Learning from the Book of Acts”: https://livingproof.co/biblical-leadership-principles-acts/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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What are the 3 characteristics of Spirit-led leaders? Using the book of Acts as our guide, we will explore biblical leadership principles that helped the first-century church lead well to impact their communities and families for Jesus. Use these principles to lead well and leave a lasting legacy, making a great impact on those around you. THE FIRST-CENTURY CHURCH WAS A MOVEMENT MARKED BY…The first-century Church was a movement marked by men and women taking their faith seriously and leading others in their communities to follow Jesus. But how did they do this? They were known by how they lived and led, not by the books they read or the buildings they went to. Christianity upset the first-century world and began to reset the way the world operated. The first-century church lived and led in a new way. Here are 3 characteristics of this movement’s leaders…Leaders had clarity for the plan. The plan was to be used by God. Leaders lived with urgency and expectancy. They looked forward to Jesus’ return. Leaders waited desperately. They were desperate for God, prayed earnestly, walked in unity, and waited expectantly. Join us as we journey through the book of Acts and discover what biblical leadership looks like and how we can live and lead by the Spirit of God. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsGet the FREE download to go with this series, “Biblical Leadership Principles: Learning from the Book of Acts”: https://livingproof.co/biblical-leadership-principles-acts/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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The song “Oh, Holy Night” helps us remember the night of Jesus’ birth. The lyrics guide us through how…Jesus taught us to loveHis law is love and His gospel is peaceHe breaks chains of slaveryHe makes all oppression cease“OH, HOLY NIGHT” LYRICS…Truly He taught us to love one anotherHis law is love and His gospel is peaceChains shall He break for the slave is our brotherAnd in His name all oppression shall ceaseThe stars are brightly shiningIt is the night of the dear Savior's birth!Long lay the world in sin and error piningTill he appear'd and the soul felt its worth.A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoicesFor yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Fall on your knees!ISAIAH 61:1 SAYS…“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.”Jesus was anointed to PREACH good tidings, HEAL the brokenhearted, and PROCLAIM liberty to the captives.Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he gives an inspirational Christmas sermon about the holy night of Jesus’ birth and walks you through the powerful lyrics of “Oh, Holy Night”…Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Prepare your heart for Christmas with this Christmas devotional video series: https://livingproof.co/preparing-your-heart-for-christmas-a-christmas-devotional-video-series/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” dates back more than a thousand years to the Monastic movement and reflects the prophecy written in Isaiah 7:14. “O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL” LYRICS…“O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appears. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.”“O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free thine own from Satan’s tyranny; from depths of hell thy people save, and give them victory o’er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.”“O come, Thou Dayspring, from on high, and cheer us by Thy drawing nigh; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.”ISAIAH 7:14“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”THE THEOLOGY OF “O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL”The theology of this hymn is almost entirely from the Old Testament Jewish prophecies related to God’s promise of a Savior – Immanuel, which means “God with us.”Christianity is rooted in Judaism because God promised a Savior King that would emerge through the Jews and the nation of Israel. John 4:22 says, “…salvation is of the Jews.” Isaiah 11:1 says, “There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots.”God promised Abraham, the father of the Jews, that through his seed all the people of the earth would be blessed. Theologians call this the Abrahamic Covenant found in Genesis 12:1-3, 15:5-21, 17:1-8.Luke 1:78-79 says, “Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; to give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”Emmanuel is the Dayspring – when He comes, a new Day will dawn. The night will soon be over! He will chase away death’s dark shadows!Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he reveals…A hidden message in the text of the seven original stanzas of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Prepare your heart for Christmas with this Christmas devotional video series: https://livingproof.co/preparing-your-heart-for-christmas-a-christmas-devotional-video-series/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” was written in 1739 by John Wesley as a musical celebration of Luke 2:8-14.“HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING” LYRICS…“Hark! the herald angels sing, ‘Glory to the newborn King: peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!’ Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with angelic hosts proclaim, ‘Christ is born in Bethlehem!’”“Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, risen with healing in His wings, mild He lays His glory by, born that man no more may die. Born to raise the sons of earth. Born to give them second birth.”LUKE 2:8-14“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.’ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!’”HARK! LISTEN FOR THE THEOLOGY IN THE SONGHark means to listen. The first verse of “Hark! The Herald Angel’s Sing” points to God’s promise of the birth of a Savior King. The second verse records the theology of our salvation made possible by His birth. The first birth is physical, and the second birth is spiritual. 1 Peter 1:23 says…“…having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever.”God gave His Son, born of a virgin, to give us all a “second birth” so that we can live forever! (See 1 Corinthians 15:22, John 3:1-7, 16-18)Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he explains how… (See Revelation 20:14)Being born twice leaves you to die only once Being born once leaves you to die twiceDon’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Prepare your heart for Christmas with this Christmas devotional video series: https://livingproof.co/preparing-your-heart-for-christmas-a-christmas-devotional-video-series/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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“Joy to the World” was written in 1719 as a musical interpretation of Psalm 98, a prophecy about the coming King. “JOY TO THE WORLD” LYRICS…“Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns. Let all their songs employ. While field and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, repeat the sounding joy…”“He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove. The glories of His righteousness, and wonders of His love…”PSALM 98“Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. The Lord has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations. He has remembered His mercy and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises. Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the sound of a psalm, with trumpets and the sound of a horn; shout joyfully before the Lord, the King. Let the sea roar, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell in it; 8 let the rivers clap their hands; let the hills be joyful together before the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth. With righteousness He shall judge the world, and the peoples with equity.”WHAT IS THE PROPHECY IN “JOY TO THE WORLD” ABOUT?This Psalm is a prophecy related to God’s promise of a King who will usher in a kingdom without end and reverse the curse of sin over all creation.TWO KINGDOMS: OF HEAVEN and OF GODThe lyrics of “Joy to the World” reflect the nature of both the “Kingdom of Heaven” and the “Kingdom of God”.While these are similar in Scripture, they are not exactly synonymous. The chorus goes… “Joy to the world, the Lord is come. Let Earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing.”The “kingdom of heaven” is the rule of heaven on earth. It is a physical kingdom (See Acts 1:5-6, Matthew 3:1-2).The “kingdom of God” is the rule of God in our hearts. It is a spiritual kingdom (See Romans 14:17, Matthew 6:33). So then, how do you enter the “Kingdom of Heaven” and the “Kingdom of God”? You cannot enter the kingdom of heaven until you have FIRST entered the kingdom of God! You must first enter the spiritual kingdom, or you will never know the joy of Christ’s physical kingdom.Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he explains how you can have…A new beginningA new birthEnter into a new kingdomKnow true joyDon’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/Prepare your heart for Christmas with this Christmas devotional video series: https://livingproof.co/preparing-your-heart-for-christmas-a-christmas-devotional-video-series/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

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How to Be Made Whole from Anxiety

Luke 17:11-19

Luke 17:11-14, Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. 13 And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 So when He saw them, He said to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed.

1) A Serious Sickness.

“People who made money and possessions a priority generally experienced more unpleasant emotions, a greater incidence of physical ailments, such as headaches and stomachaches, and less satisfaction with their lives.” (“Materialism expert” Tim Kasser)

“Entitlement creates a constant vulnerability to unmet expectations. Unmet expectations then lead to dissatisfaction and other volatile emotions.” (Joshua Grubbs PhD, Psychological Bulletin)

Lizard Brain — (limbic brain) — This is a nickname for the part of your brain that deals with survival and creates your fight or flight response. You may think of it as your own personal freak-out zone.

Luke 17:13, And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

There is an indirect correlation between our hiding and our healing.

Luke 17:14, So when He saw them, He said to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed.

Katharizō — Catharsis — emotional release, purified.

2) A Satisfactory Healer.

Luke 17:15-16, And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan.

3) A Suitable Response.

a. Recognize your healing.

b. Return to the healer.

c. Offer a loud song.

Psalm 13:1, How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?

Psalm 13:6, I will sing to the LORD, because He has dealt bountifully with me.

“Group singing has been scientifically proven to lower stress, relieve anxiety, and elevate endorphins.”

d. Fall on your face.

e. Give thanks.

Gratitude — To show that a kindness received is valued.

“Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” (Harvard research)

“Higher levels of gratitude were associated with better sleep, and with lower anxiety and depression.” (Alex Korb PhD)

Gratitude is the attitude that sets the altitude for life.

Luke 17:17-19, So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? 18 Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” 19 And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.”

Sozo — To be made whole.

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In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus taught what makes the gospel irresistible is God’s compassion for all people. Those that others find reprehensible God finds irresistible. There is no price too high that God would not pay for any of us. We matter to God. We are priceless to Him! THE CHARACTERS IN THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN… A Certain Man “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.”—Luke 10:30 The certain man represents us in our fallen condition—naked, wounded, and left for dead by sin and Satan. The Jewish Priest “Now by chance a certain priest came down that road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.”—Luke 10:31 The Jewish priest pictures the Law of God. Keeping the Law—a list of “righteous works” cannot save you. The Levites “Likewise a Levite, when he arrived at the place, came and looked, and passed by on the other side.”—Luke 10:32 The Levites were keepers of religious rituals in the Jewish temple. “Religious works” cannot save you. The Good Samaritan “But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion. So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”—Luke 10:33-34 The Good Samaritan represents God’s heart of compassion while we were dead in our sins! Jesus paid a debt He did not owe for a price we could not pay! Though He was the sinless Son of God, He died for the sins of men. Let’s go and show God’s irresistible heart of compassion. Because to God, every person is priceless. Join Pastor Phil Hopper at Abundant Life as he gives an inspiring message that… Reminds us of God’s compassionate heart Encourages us to draw near to God Compels us to show mercy and “go and do likewise” (Luke 10:37) Go deeper into understanding the parable of the Good Samaritan and God’s heart of compassion toward you! Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/ Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/

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What does planting the kingdom of God look like today? Jeremiah 29:5-7 tells us… “Build houses and dwell in them, plant gardens and eat their fruit. Take wives and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons and give your daughters to husbands, so that they may bear sons and daughters—that you may be increased there, and not diminished. And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will have peace.” PLANTING THE KINGDOM OF GOD… BUILD houses PLANT gardens BUILD families SEEK peace PRAY always God’s principles for planting His kingdom are the same yesterday, today, and forever. There will be obstacles we come up against, looking to deceive and cause division. But remember God’s promises as you plant His kingdom… THE PROMISE… Peace Future Hope Freedom Jeremiah 29:11-14… “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, says the Lord, and I will bring you back from your captivity; I will gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you, says the Lord, and I will bring you to the place from which I cause you to be carried away captive. Join Pastor Chad Glover at Abundant Life as he speaks about God’s vision for planting peace in our cities and the obstacles we are up against. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ For more information on the Abundant Life Peace Ministry: livingproof.co/peace

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God is on the move and doing something new! Abundant Life Church Houses are multiplying the movement of God by gathering in small groups to… Worship together Grow spiritually Find biblical community Live missionally God always intended His temple to be a light to the nations. In the Old Testament, it was a BUILDING, but in the New Testament, it’s a BODY! First Corinthians 3:16 says, “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” The church is not a building with stained glass and a steeple—THE CHURCH IS THE PEOPLE. Wherever the people gather, the church gathers. Join Pastor Phil Hopper at Abundant Life as he explains… The evolution of the American Church over the last 50 years Reasons not to start an Abundant Life Church House Reasons to start an Abundant Life Church House Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/ Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/

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Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth…” (Matthew 5:13-16) What did He mean? Who was He talking to? What does it look like to be the salt of the earth? In Scripture, salt symbolizes the truth of God’s Word. We are to be “salty” with the truth of the gospel. Salt… Preserves Fights infections Makes people thirsty To be the salt of the earth means that… By the power of God, we—the Church—are to be a preservative in the world, slowing down the moral and spiritual decay that takes place every day. We are to present the gospel to those thirsty, so they might have everlasting life. If the Church “waters down” the truth of God’s Word, the salt can’t be tasted—and it is good for nothing. Jesus said, “… but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Church, this is a word for us today. Only when we are “salty” can we present the gospel “Irresistibly.” SALT OF THE EARTH AND THE GREAT COMMISSION This leads us to the Great Commission. When we are “salty,” God multiplies what we do so that destines and generations are redefined. DISCOVER what it looks like to become the salt of the earth. Join Pastor Phil Hopper at Abundant Life and be inspired to take part in the Great Commission. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/ Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/

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How do you position yourself to see God do the impossible? You see Jesus’ invitation to be a part of it as irresistible.

THE SAMARITAN WOMAN

In John 4:3-7, Jesus sat beside Jacob’s well, tired and thirsty. He asked the woman, “Will you please give me a drink?”

Jesus’ invitation to engage in a conversation with the Samaritan would have gone against cultural norms. However, He saw an opportunity. He extended an irresistible invitation to engage in conversation.

After He spoke more with her, she came to believe He was the Messiah! Once again, we see Jesus’ invitation do the impossible… turn the heart of a broken woman into one that believed and received Him as the Savior of the world!

Remember Zephaniah 3:17, “For the Lord your God is living among you and He is MIGHTY TO SAVE...”

Whenever we’re willing to embrace the uncomfortable, we position ourselves to see God do the impossible.

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Jesus found the church in Philadelphia in Revelation irresistible for 4 reasons… REASON 1. THEY FOCUSED ON ETERNITY Revelation 3:7-8 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens…” THE CHURCH TODAY THAT JESUS FINDS IRRESISTIBLE has a faith that is risky and gives sacrificially to redeem lives eternally. That is the church where Jesus will open doors of opportunity! REASON 2. THEY HAVE A HEART OF HUMILITY Revelation 3:8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength…” THE CHURCH TODAY THAT JESUS FINDS IRRESISTIBLE recognizes its complete dependency on God. The church today always needs a vision that demands divine intervention that keeps us in a state of desperation. REASON 3. THEY STAND ON BIBLICAL AUTHORITY Revelation 3:8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word…” THE CHURCH TODAY THAT JESUS FINDS IRRESISTIBLE knows the Bible is absolutely true and its final authority. REASON 4. THEY HOLD HIGH CHRIST’S SUPREMACY Revelation 3:8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name…” THE CHURCH TODAY THAT JESUS FINDS IRRESISTIBLE knows that Jesus has no equal in this world of many “deities.” He is the way to God exclusively! John 14:6, “I am the way…” Acts 4:12, “There is no other name under heaven…by which we must be saved…” The Church today must believe in Christ’s supremacy and the complete sufficiency of His finished work at Calvary! Join Abundant Life as Pastor Phil Hopper encourages the church of today by looking at the church of Philadelphia in Revelation and why Jesus found them irresistible. Jesus is preparing His church for His coming. Get ready to walk through doors of opportunity!

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As parents who want to empower and equip according to the Bible in today’s culture, we must know how to develop children spiritually. DEVELOPMENT AND DISCIPLESHIP Developing children spiritually starts with discipling them. Discipleship is not the transfer of knowledge. It’s the transfer of life! God intends for faith to be passed on to the next generation in the home. He’s given parents the primary responsibility for the spiritual development and discipleship of their children. DEVELOPING A HEART FOR GOD The church can teach a child the knowledge of God, but it’s in the home where they develop a heart for God. Unless we take them beyond the knowledge of God to knowing Him, they will never develop a heart for Him! Join Abundant Life as we unpack practical ways and resources that will equip parents to be living proof of a loving God to a watching world—specifically to their children.

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You might not naturally allow God to change you in difficult circumstances, but there is a great blessing when you do. He wants you to receive peace in the midst of pain. Jesus said that He gives you peace, but not as the world gives. “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”—John 14:27 Often, we want peace according to how we think things ought to be. But this is a dangerous place to be. We can’t let our theology of God’s character be built off the floor of our situation. Jesus also tells us that we will face trials and tribulations but can have peace in and through them. “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”—John 16:33 Join Abundant Life this week as we discover the key to health, joy, and peace, no matter our circumstances. JOIN US! Join Pastor Toshaun Avery at Abundant Life as he preaches from the Bible looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, in every situation. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Get additional resources for a Scars series study · Get the FREE Scars Bible Study to go with this sermon series: https://livingproof.co/how-god-redeems-pain-suffering-scars-bible-study/ · Get additional teaching to go with sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermon-series/scars/

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Suffering is never pleasant, but it does come with a promise. In fact, it comes with a number of promises. WHAT ARE THE PROMISES? They can be found in 2 Corinthians 1:2-11.

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God’s pathway to becoming spiritually mature and more Christ-like is through suffering—in other words, “No pain, no gain.”

BIBLE VERSE

2 Corinthians 12:7-9 says, “And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’”

From these verses, we learn that God desires to use pain and suffering in our lives for a greater good. ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PAIN IS A PRIZE. Becoming spiritually mature and being used greatly for God involves suffering deeply.

2 AGENDAS AT WORK WHEN WE SUFFER—GOD’S & SATAN’S

God uses suffering for our sanctification. Satan uses suffering for our affliction.

God wants to use suffering to…

Develop our faith

Refine your faith

Satan wants to use suffering to…

Destroy our faith

Ruin our faith

Just as a goldsmith puts metal into the fire to get rid of impurities and make it more moldable, so too does God. He tests our faith so that we can be crafted into something useful and beautiful. This is the process of sanctification!

Satan will tempt you, but God will test you. God sees pain and suffering as a pathway to make you complete…

“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”—James 1:3

The agenda that ultimately influences your life in times of suffering is directly related to how you respond.

Satan wants you to respond based on what you see.

God wants you to respond based on what He has said.

So then, how do you respond to suffering? Becoming spiritually mature is a process. Allow God to guide you through it.

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What are the marks of following Jesus authentically? The Apostle Paul tells us in Galatians 6:17: “From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks [scars] of the Lord Jesus.”

The Apostle Paul is teaching that authentic faith in Jesus will leave scars. The scars in our lives are to be visible to a watching world, allowing us to share the message of Jesus’ bearing scars for our sins. THE MARKS OF FOLLOWING JESUS… TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY As a Christian, are you willing to sacrifice and suffer for the cause of Christ? The cross leaves scars. Living as an authentic Jesus follower will leave a mark. VERSE: In Luke 9:23, Jesus said, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” LIVE CREDIBLY Paul’s credibility as an apostle and follower of Christ came not from what he said but from his scars! The world is watching what comes out of our lives, not merely from our lips, before they decide if they will follow Christ. VERSE: In 2 Corinthians 11:24-26, Paul wrote, “… I received forty stripes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; three times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been in the deep; in journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils of my own countrymen, in perils of the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren…” LIVE FOR THE ETERNAL Fools are not people who give their lives for the gospel but people who waste their lives living solely for themselves. The fools trade the eternal for the temporal. They live only for the material instead of the spiritual. VERSE: In Philippians 3:7-8, Paul wrote, “But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ.” JOIN US! Join Pastor Phil at Abundant Life as he preaches about the missing element in the Church today—the marks of following Jesus authentically. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels

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Scars (Part 2) | If God Is So Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen? [FULL SERMON] Description: If you’ve ever been through loss, suffering, or seasons of confusion, you’ve likely asked, “If God is so good, why do bad things happen?” HOW SHOULD WE LOOK AT SUFFERING? The Apostle Paul urged us to consider suffering in this life nothing compared to the glory to come. “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope…”—Romans 8:18-20 MAKING SENSE OF SUFFERING The Word of God helps us make sense of a world full of nonsense. Join Pastor Phil from Abundant Life as he answers tough questions such as… · Why is there so much suffering in today’s world? · If God knew Adam would sin, why did He give him a choice? · Does pain and suffering mean God’s plan of a perfect world is destroyed? · If God is good and evil exists, does that mean God is not all-powerful? · If God is all-powerful and evil exists, does that mean God is not good? We must remember that our questions do not intimate God. Our questions deconstruct practices and beliefs to determine their truthfulness. Our response is to assimilate the truth in faith and apply it to our lives. Join us as we ask tough questions and make sense of suffering in today’s world. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels

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No more victim mentality, no more blaming others, and no more excuses–it is time to embrace the truth that you are more than a conqueror in Christ (Romans 8:37). Ready to move from victim to victor? Debbie Stiegler shares how she came to embrace a conqueror mentality as Jesus took her pain and suffering and used it for good.

Jesus doesn’t always tell us where to talk in the midst of a painful circumstance and reveal our final destination. Instead, He often says, “Walk.” When we take one step of faith toward our breakthrough, God will show us the next.

God doesn’t give us a map. Instead, He gives us a compass. He is in control, but He doesn’t always take control. We take a step, and little by little, our path becomes clear.

When we start to journey forward, we will have scars. But God wants us to get beyond surviving and move into a conqueror mentality.

“Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”—Romans 8:37

Perhaps you’ve gone through circumstances and wonder how God could ever redeem them. Yes, there is hurt, but you are still here. This is proof that your purpose is still set before you.

HOW DO YOU MOVE FORWARD? -Accept the now.

No one comes out of suffering and loss without scars. It is time to accept them. -Own your story.

Don’t pretend your pain didn’t happen. Owning your story allows you to shut the door on shame and guilt. -Embrace the journey.

You can be in charge of the narrative of your life. You may not have intended to go through what you have, but you did end up where God intended you to be.

LASTLY…

· Don’t spend too much time on the villains. They’ve already stolen too much in your life. · Tell the story of the conflict because that’s what develops your character. · Talk about your hero—Jesus. Who pulls you out of the mud and mire and sets your feet on a rock (Psalm 40:2). · Share your growth. Tell others about how your story changed, giving God the glory and releasing good to others.

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August 14, 2022

Hope Beyond the Scope of Impending Apocalypse - Daniel 12

The Second Coming of Christ is one of the major themes of the Bible with over 2400 verses describing the events of Christ’s Second Coming. Compare that to the approximately 300 verses that pertain specifically to Christ’s first coming.

As we get closer to the time of Christ’s return, many of the prophecies related to His Second Coming will be unsealedand their fulfillment revealed. Daniel 12:9, And he said, “Go your way, Daniel, for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.”

As members of the Kingdom, we ought to be watching, ready, and anticipating the return of the King! 1 Thessalonians 5:4, But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.

What prophecies related to Christ’s return have recently been unsealed?

1) The rebirth of Israel as a nation. Matthew 24:32-34, Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! 34 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no ‘means pass away till all these things take place.

Matthew 21:19, And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, “Let no fruit grow on you ever again.” Immediately the fig tree withered away.

Ezekiel 12:15, Then they shall know that I am the Lord, when I scatter them among the nations and disperse them throughout the countries.

Ezekiel 11:16-17, Therefore say, “Thus says the Lord God: ‘Although I have cast them far off among the Gentiles, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet I shall be a little sanctuary for them in the countries where they have gone.’” Therefore say, “Thus says the Lord God: ‘I will gather you from the peoples, assemble you from the countries where you have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.’”

Prophecy fulfilled May 15, 1948, when Israel was reborn as a nation! The Balfour Declaration was signed at the end of WW1, November 2, 1917, allowing the Jews to legally return to the Land for the first time since 135 A.D. At the conclusion of WW2, the British gave the Land back to the Jews to form their own sovereign nation.

2) The explosion of human knowledge and technology. Daniel 12:4, But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.

Until recently, the world remained largely unchanged for centuries with very little advancement in human knowledge from one generation to the next. If put on a bar graph, the entire amount of cumulative knowledge from the beginning of recorded history to 1845 would be about one inch high.

Human knowledge began exploding mid-20th century and is now doubling every two years! The cumulative knowledge today when compared to 1945 would stand more than 28,200 feet tall!

3) The revival of the Roman Empire. Daniel 2 predicts a revived Roman Empire. The legs of iron on the image in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream picture the old Roman Empire. The ten toes of iron mixed with clay represent a ten-nation confederation of a future revived Roman Empire.

“We felt like Romans on that day. We were conscientiously recreating the Roman Empire.”—Secretary General of NATO after signing the Treaty of Rome

Iron has always been associated with the Roman Empire.

Today the first thing visitors see as they enter Brussels, Belgium—capital of the EU—is a 335-foot monument of an iron molecule!

4) The rise of “Babylon.” (See Revelation 17:4-5)

In the Bible, Babylon symbolizes a satanically driven wicked world system that will unify the nations in opposition to God’s kingdom. Revelation 17 describes the fall of religious Babylon. Revelation 18 describes the fall of commercial Babylon.”

Luke 21:28, Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.

There is hope beyond the scope of impending apocalypse! Jesus is our hope!

Revelation 22:5, There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.

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The books of Daniel and Revelation are God’s letters written to warn us of the coming troubles, the 7-year tribulation, that will occur before Jesus returns to reign in His kingdom. But what do we know about the 7-year tribulation? Daniel 12:1 says, “…and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time.” The Bible gives us the information we need to know so that we can respond with wisdom and understanding in these last days. In this sermon, Pastor Chad Glover from Abundant Life takes you into the Word of God and answers questions about this 7-year period described as… · The great tribulation · The great and terrible Day of the Lord · Times of Jacob’s troubles You Will Discover… · Who the 7-year tribulation is for and who will escape it · How bad it is going to get · What happens at the halfway point · How you can respond to God’s letters and ready yourself for the coming day. The main thing you can do to prepare yourself in these last days is to trust Jesus for your salvation. Have you done that yet? Join Abundant Life and find out more about the 7-year tribulation. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels

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Daniel 12 is closely tied to 1 Corinthians 3, telling us that there will come a day when the works of believers will be inspected and tested by fire. God will give rewards at the bema seat of Christ to those who have worked for His kingdom with… · Pure motives · Right conduct · Humble service There are 3 things you need to know about the bema seat of Christ… It’s not for salvation. (1 John 2:2) It’s for believers. (Romans 14:10, 12) It’s for rewards. (2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 22:12)

Paul writes to the church in Corinth, "...You are God’s building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it” (1 Corinthians 3:9-10). The bema seat of Christ is about what we build for Christ. Jesus Christ is the foundation of everything we do. “For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”—1 Corinthians 3:11 In this sermon, Pastor Chad Glover explains how rewards given at the bema seat of Christ are released. He challenges believers to think about… · What motivates our actions? · What does our conduct reflect? · How do our acts of service glorify God? Do you know Jesus and want to better understand the rewards He has for you? Join Abundant Life as we shine for Him, building what truly matters and lasts. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels

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Daniel 12 tells us there are 2 books in heaven. God will eventually judge every human being to eternal life or eternal destruction from one of these 2 books. Daniel 12 also tells us that everyone will be resurrected one day after they die—some to eternal life and others to eternal destruction. We will all stand before Jesus as He sits on His throne of judgment, opens the books in heaven, and reveals the names in the 2 books. WHAT ARE THESE 2 BOOKS? · The Lamb’s Book of Life The “Lamb’s Book of Life” records the name of everyone who has received eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. Revelation 21:27 says, “But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.” · The Book of Works The “book of works” records every sinful deed of every person who has died without Christ. Romans 6:23 says, “The wages of sin is death…” The final judgment of those not found in the Lamb’s Book of Life is at the Great White Throne Judgment (See Revelation 20:11-15) In this sermon, Pastor Phil explains Daniel 12:1-3… · How this passage ties to an end-time prophecy · What happens when the 2 books are opened · How your name can be written in the Lamb’s Book of Life Everyone is equal before God—the rich and powerful and the small and insignificant. Let this truth spur us to earnestly seek God and accept the forgiveness of sin offered through Jesus. Do you know Jesus? Join Abundant Life as we shine for Him, sharing His love with others so they too will find redemption and enter into eternal life. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels

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Daniel 10 reveals the heavens as a great angelic battlefield. Daniel understood the battle and how to wage war. He entered spiritual warfare through prayer and fasting. Through prayer and fasting, you become a danger to the enemy. Daniel prayed and fasted for 3 full weeks, entering a major battle for his people. Daniel also had a humble heart. His heart of humility prepared him for a revival and to stand in God’s presence. In this sermon, Pastor Phil helps you better understand the power of prayer. It does more than prepare you for the battle. Prayer is the battle. Find out how prayer and fasting release God’s power in the spiritual realm. Pastor Phil also answers these 4 questions about angelic hosts… How does the Bible depict angels? What are the assignments of dispatched angels? What is the “chain of command” among angels? How do angelic armies impact nations, regions, places, and people?

It is time to have warfare prayer 1. When you pray, invoke the highest name and the highest authority in the universe. The name of Jesus.

1. Remember, there is value in the volume of prayer.

2. The practice of fasting adds fuel to the power of prayer.

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July 10, 2022

God’s Prophetic Clock – Daniel 9:24-27

A biblical prophecy is a prediction about future events that defy the laws of probability. It can only be fulfilledprovidentially. Daniel 9:24-27 is one of the most amazing prophecies in the entire Bible.

God gave Daniel a 490-year prophecy relating to the Jews in Daniel 9:24-27.

483 years have been fulfilled; seven years remain to be fulfilled. They are the seven years of tribulation on the earth preceding Christ’s second coming. 483 years were fulfilled culminating with Christ’s first triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The last seven years will be fulfilled culminating with Christ’s second triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

Daniel 9:24-25, Seventy weeks are determined for your people and for your holy city, to finish the transgression, to make an end of sins, to make reconciliation for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy. 25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandto restore and build Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince, there shall be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks; the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublesome times.

Two keys to understand this prophecy:

1) These are weeks of years not weeks of days—70 weeks of years (70 x 7) or 490 years. The word translated as “week” is the Hebrew word heptad, and it referred to a unit of 7. The context defines 7 of something – in this case the context refers to 70 units of 7 years.

2) God has a prophetic clock, and it stopped when the Jews crucified their Messiah. God’s clock stopped ticking on this prophecy after the 69th week or 483 years were complete when the Jews rejected Christ. It has not ticked now for almost 2000 years. There is still seven years remaining.

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Luke 21:24, And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

Romans 11:25, For I do not desire, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own opinion, that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.

Daniel 9:24-25, Seventy weeks are determined for your people and for your holy city, to finish the transgression, to make an end of sins, to make reconciliation for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy. 25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the command to restore and build Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince, there shall be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks; the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublesome times.

Daniel prophesied the PRECISE day Christ would enter Jerusalem at His triumphal entry!

God told Daniel there would be exactly 483 years from the command to rebuild Jerusalem to the coming of the Messiah. While there are debates among scholars about which decree in history should be used, one of the more prominent possibilities was by the Persian King Artaxerxes in the days of Nehemiah—March 14, 445 B.C. as documented by Sir Robert Anderson in his book The Coming Prince. Counting forward 483 Jewish years or exactly 173,880 days brings you to Palm Sunday, April 6, 32 A.D. The day of Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem!

Daniel now gives us the profile of the coming world ruler known as the Antichrist.

Daniel 9:26, “And after the sixty-two weeks Messiah shall be cut off, but not for Himself; and the people of the prince who is to come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end of it shall be with a flood, and till the end of the war desolations are determined.

The coming “prince” is associated with the people (Romans) who destroyed Jerusalem and the Jewish temple in 70 A.D. – he is ruler of a future “revived” Roman Empire. It was the Roman 10th Legion under the command of the Roman general Titus that sacked Jerusalem in 70 A.D.

Daniel 9:27, Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; but in the middle of the week he shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, even until the consummation, which is determined, is poured out on the desolate.

The coming “prince” will broker a seven-year peace treaty between Israel and her enemies which starts the seven-year countdown toward Armageddon and the second coming of Christ. It’s the signing of this peace treaty, not the rapture, that actually begins the seven-year tribulation—Daniel’s 70th week. With the signing of the seven- year peace covenant God’s prophetic clock will start ticking down the last seven years!

(Picture of Jewish Menorah on display near the Western Wall in Jerusalem)

Daniel 9:27, Daniel 9:27, Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; but in the middle of the week he shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, even until the consummation, which is determined, is poured out on the desolate.

Midway through the tribulation, the Antichrist will break the peace treaty with Israel launching war on the Jews, and proclaiming himself to be God while sitting in the rebuilt Jewish temple. (See Matthew 24:15-22)

Matthew 24:15-22, Therefore when you see the “abomination of desolation” spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever reads, let him understand), 16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. 18 And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. 19 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! 20 And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath. 21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the [a]elect’s sake those days will be shortened.

God’s prophetic clock is about to start ticking for one last time! Are you ready for eternity

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The New World Order is an effort to unite the nations and become one global community. However, if this unity is not done under God’s authority, it is under Satan’s. The Bible says that we can do nothing apart from God. Historically, when the nations attempted this unification, it led to the abuse of power and authority.

God does want us to be united. Ephesians 4:3 says, “to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” His purpose for humanity has always been to establish an earthly kingdom but under His authority, not our own or Satan’s. The right thing becomes the wrong thing when it is done apart from God.

When you examine current events, you find the pieces are being set for this New World Order to emerge. Daniel 8 describes the Antichrist who will reign as Satan’s counterfeit king. He will be the political leader who will unite the nations under the New World Order.

Join Pastor Phil Hopper from Abundant Life as he tells you the 4 things you need to know about the ruler of the New World Order.

1. He will deceive man (Daniel 8:23, 25).
2. He will claim to be deity (Daniel 8:25).
3. He will destroy with tyranny (Daniel 8:24-25)
4. He will be deposed quickly (Daniel 8:25, 2 Thessalonians 2:8)

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Unfortunately, prayer is often our last resort when it should be our first response. We know we should pray, but when we bow our heads, the words seem to leave our minds. As a result, many of us neglect the practice of prayer. Discover how to pray life-changing prayers by looking at Daniel’s prayer in Daniel 9…

There are 4 things to help you begin to pray life-changing prayers.

Know God’s Word.

The Word of God directed Daniel’s prayer. He read and reflected on God’s promise to His people. As Daniel read the prophet Jeremiah’s words, he believed and prayed according to God’s promises.

If you want life-changing prayers, know God’s Word and ask Him to do what is written.

Know God’s character.

Sadly, many of us don’t see praying as a privilege. Daniel 9 describes God as…

Great and awesome (verse 4) Merciful (verse 9) Forgiving (verse 9)

When we understand God’s character and see Him as worthy of all praise, we will start to pray life-changing prayers.

Confess sins.

Once Daniel understood God’s greatness and mercy, he started to see his own sinfulness. He confessed his sin and the sins of the nation.

Revival begins with confession and repentance. The purpose of prayer is not to change God’s mind but to change our hearts–this is what confession and repentance do.

Plead with God.

Daniel pleaded because he understood the heaviness of sin and the power of God. He pleaded, “Hear, forgive, listen, and act!” Prayer is the language of someone dependent upon God and pleads their case.

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The biblical role of a father is under attack by the enemy of God. Satan hates the image of God in any form. The biblical role of a father displays the image of God. Therefore, Satan seeks to distort and destroy the image and role of fathers. According to National Fatherhood Initiative, 45% of American children are not being raised by their biological fathers, and 25% have no father figure in their lives at all. This attack has become the biggest social problem we face in America—fatherlessness. Fatherlessness makes children… 4x more likely to live in poverty 2x more likely to be a victim of infant mortality 7x more likely to have a teen pregnancy More likely to go to prison and abuse drugs and alcohol The purpose of God’s Son—Jesus Christ—was to show others the Father. The purpose of all God’s sons is to show others the Father—this is the biblical role of a father. ATTENTION FATHERS: Your children are shaping their views of God based on their views of you. THE PROBLEM WE FACE: The enemy is waging war on patriarchy. “Patriarch” means “pillar.” We are called to be a pillar, a patriarch, and Satan has twisted and distorted this role. Because of the sin of Adam, historically, there has been an oppressive and destructive operation in patriarchy. But this was never God’s intention. God created men and women as equals, but not the same. He has given us different roles within the family. Society has… Reversed the roles Rocked the roles Erased the roles As a society, we've made men weak instead of dealing with oppressive and destructive men. As a result, there are no strong men to stand up against the destructive ones. It’s time for fathers… To come home To accept responsibility To reject passivity To lead courageously Join Abundant Life as we explore the attack on the biblical role of fatherhood and dive deeper into what biblical fatherhood looks like… D—A father who DISCIPLINES his children by giving them loving DIRECTION through correction. A—A father who gives plenty of AFFIRMATION and AFFECTION. The greatest inheritance a father can leave his children is not his wealth but his life-giving words. D—A father who defines their children’s DESTINY. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels

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The one-world government in the Bible is described in the book of Daniel and Revelation. What are the connections between the two books? DANIEL 7 describes a fourth beast different from the others described in previous verses. It is “exceedingly dreadful with its teeth of iron and its nails of bronze.” This beast has ten horns and an eleventh horn comes up from among the ten with a “mouth which spoke pompous words.” This is the Antichrist. REVELATION 13 describes a ruler of a large empire with great power and authority given to him by Satan. This ruler has “seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name… The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority.” Both books describe the Antichrist, which contains the power of Satan. Satan’s goal is to establish absolute dominion over all the earth and people. Satan’s desire has always been to be worshiped as God, to sit on the throne of God, and to steal the Kingdom of God. How does he plan to do this? · False christs and false prophets False Messiah-like figures will come in the last days. “For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.”—Matthew 24:24 · False worship, signs and wonders The point of the false signs and wonders is to deceive many into false worship. The false prophet will force all humanity into this false worship. “And all the world marveled and followed the beast. So they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, ‘Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?’”—Revelation 13:3-4 IS IT POSSIBLE TO KNOW THE IDENTITY OF THE ANTICHRIST? The Bible gives us clues. Join Abundant Life as we search the Word of God to understand better the times we live in and the times to come. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! Connect with us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels

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What is your view of God?

Do you see Him as a distant deity or a cosmic Santa? We need an accurate view of the Lord Almighty. We must get rid of any error in our thinking about who God is and ask Him to explode the boxes we have put Him in to have an accurate view of ourselves and the world.

Your view of God will never be clear until you see Him Biblically. God has preserved His Word so that you can know and see Him. He is not a God of confusion but of clarity. Pastor Chad Glover says this, “You need a Biblical vision of who God is so you can accurately see things the way they are meant to be seen.”

7s | Daniel 7 Reveals 7 Ways to See God 1. See His eternality 2. See His purity 3. See His authority 4. See His majesty 5. See His victory 6. See Christ clearly 7. See His royalty

Does this align with your view of God? When you see God accurately, it impacts the way you live. It causes your heart to swell with adoration, and the only response is to worship. Join us at Abundant Life as we seek His Kingdom first and discover the Biblical truth of who God is.

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What do those 4 beasts represent? What is their significance? Pastor Phil at Abundant Life Church explains and applies Daniel 7 to our culture today.

What Did 4 Beasts Represent?

1. One like a lion, which represented Babylon
2. One like a bear, which represented Persia
3. One like a leopard, which represented Greece
4. The fourth was “dreadful and terrible,” which represented a “reborn” Roman Empire. This will beast will come at the time of the end with an alliance of ten nations—led by the “little horn,” the antichrist

What do all these kingdoms have to do with us? Everything.

We are all part of a kingdom. We are either part of the world’s kingdom, which eventually falls or part of God’s Kingdom, which is everlasting.

Who Has Dominion?

The Bible says that, because of the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, Satan now has dominion in this world. He has hijacked the kingdoms of this world and deceived many. But the Bible also tells us that these kingdoms will fall. Then the King of Kings—Jesus Christ—will establish a kingdom on earth of everlasting dominion.

Who Is Your King? Which Kingdom Do You Serve?

Are you fully surrendered to the lordship of Christ? The Kingdom of God has to do with the rule of Jesus in your heart. The heart is the throne room of your life.

We all have more than one allegiance, loyalty, and loves. The question is this: Which one is your priority?

Join us at Abundant Life as we seek His Kingdom first and discover how to set Him as ruler in our hearts.

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Daniel in the Lions’ Den - Daniel 6

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Daniel 6 takes place in 536 B.C. The Babylonians have fallen and the Persian Empire has risen.

Daniel did what he had always done. He chose to stand up and wound up in a lions’ den. Proverbs 28:1, “The righteous are bold as a lion.” Daniel is now a very elderly man, but God calls on him one more time to take a stand.

The lions’ den is a place of darkness where we are devoured by fear, worry, and anxiety prepared by our enemy. 1 Peter 5:8, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

Why was Daniel as “bold as a lion” even in a den of lions?

1) Daniel had the character of God.

Daniel 6:1-5, It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; 2 and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. 3 Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm. 4 So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him. 5 Then these men said, “We shall not find any charge against this Daniel unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God.”

Daniel’s godly integrity made him a threat to his enemies! They hated him for his honesty and integrity and burned with envy and jealousy. They feared Daniel. (See Proverbs 28:1)

Proverbs 28:1, “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.” (Media only)

Because of Daniel’s godly character, he never changed his “colors.” There are many “chameleon” Christians in the world today that try to “blend in” to their surroundings.”

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Daniel 6:6-10, So these governors and satraps thronged before the king, and said thus to him: “King Darius, live forever! 7 All the governors of the kingdom, the administrators and satraps, the counselors and advisors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute and to make a firm decree, that whoever petitions any god or man for thirty days, except you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions. 8 Now, O king, establish the decree and sign the writing, so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.” 9 Therefore King Darius signed the written decree.10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.

2) Daniel had confidence in God. Even when he knew a law had been signed making it illegal for him to pray to his God under penalty of death, he continued to do it with his windows wide open for all to see!

Daniel’s courage to live for God came from his confidence in God. He was faithful to God because he was full of faith in God.

When you trust in God’s sovereignty, you can live with certainty in a world gone crazy. Daniel was confident in God’s sovereign control over his life. He knew God’s plan for him was perfect even if the cost was high.

Daniel 6:11-17, Then these men assembled and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God. 12 And they went before the king, and spoke concerning the king’s decree: “Have you not signed a decree that every man who petitions any god or man within thirty days, except you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions?” The king answered and said, “The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.” 13 So they answered and said before the king, “That Daniel, who is one of the captives from Judah, does not show due regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed, but makes his petition three times a day.” 14 And the king, when he heard these words, was greatly displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him; and he labored till the going down of the sun to deliver him. 15 Then these men approached the king, and said to the king, “Know, O king, that it is the law of the Medes and Persians that no decree or statute which the king establishes may be changed.” 16 So the king gave the command, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. But the king spoke, saying to Daniel, “Your God, whom you serve continually, He will deliver you.” 17 Then a stone was brought and laid on the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signets of his lords, that the purpose concerning Daniel might not be changed.

3) Daniel was consecrated to God.You are consecrated to whatever you are willing to die for.

You do not have a faith worth living for if you don’t have a faith worth dying for. “A faith that can be destroyed by suffering is not faith.” –Richard Wurmbrand

Daniel 6:18-23, Now the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting; and no musicians were brought before him. Also his sleep went from him. 19 Then the king arose very early in the morning and went in haste to the den of lions. 20 And when he came to the den, he cried out with a lamenting voice to Daniel. The king spoke, saying to Daniel, “Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?” 21 Then Daniel said to the king, “O king, live forever! 22 My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths, so that they have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him; and also, O king, I have done no wrong before you.” 23 Now the king was exceedingly glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no injury whatever was found on him, because he believed in his God.

God promises a resurrection when we choose a life of consecration. The prize will be worth whatever the price.

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May 15, 2022

When God Crashes Your Party - Daniel 5

Daniel 5 records the events of October 12, 539 B.C. – the fall of Babylon to the Medes and Persians.

Daniel 5:1-4, Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine in the presence of the thousand. While he tasted the wine, Belshazzar gave the command to bring the gold and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple which had been in Jerusalem, that the king and his lords, his wives, and his concubines might drink from them. Then they brought the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple of the house of God which had been in Jerusalem; and the king and his lords, his wives, and his concubines drank from them. They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold and silver, bronze and iron, wood and stone.

Death was literally knocking at the door, but Belshazzar was partying when he should have been praying. He knew Babylon was being besieged, but he had a false sense of security inside the fortified walls of the city.

In a defiant act against God, Belshazzar got the sacred cups stolen by Nebuchadnezzar to use for “booze.” He was using for wickedness what God designed for worship. He was using the sacred for something sinful.

Belshazzar was in God’s face. When you get in God’s face, you are about to lose God’s grace. Belshazzar had crossed the line. When you reject the grace of God, all that is left is the judgment of God.

God literally crashed Belshazzar’s party and the “handwriting was on the wall.”

Daniel 5:5-8, In the same hour the fingers of a man’s hand appeared and wrote opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall of the king’s palace; and the king saw the part of the hand that wrote. Then the king’s countenance changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his hips were loosened and his knees knocked against each other. The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. The king spoke, saying to the wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this writing, and tells me its interpretation, shall be clothed with purple and have a chain of gold around his neck; and he shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.” Now all the king’s wise men came, but they could not read the writing, or make known to the king its interpretation.

Belshazzar pictures the one who lives as if this life will last forever, and this life is all that matters. They reign temporarily as kings over little kingdoms made of dust that will one day rust, decay, and fade away!

Luke 12:20, But God said to him, “Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?”

Mark 8:36-37, For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Daniel 5:13, 16-18, Then Daniel was brought in before the king. The king spoke, and said to Daniel, “Are you that Daniel who is one of the captives from Judah, whom my father the king brought from Judah?...And I have heard of you, that you can give interpretations and explain enigmas. Now if you can read the writing and make known to me its interpretation, you shall be clothed with purple and have a chain of gold around your neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.” Then Daniel answered, and said before the king, “Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards to another; yet I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation. O king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father a kingdom and majesty, glory and honor.

Daniel 5:22, But you his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, although you knew all this.

Why did God crash Belshazzar’s party?

1) He chose not to remember God. (See Romans 1:18-25)

2) He chose not to revere God. (See Proverbs 15:25)

Belshazzar pictures the one who deliberately rejects God’s grace and mercy. When you reject God’s forgiveness and grace, all that is left is God’s wrath and God’s judgment. (See Matthew 12:31)

Matthew 12:31, Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men.

Daniel 5:24-30, Then the fingers of the hand were sent from Him, and this writing was written. 25 “And this is the inscription that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. 26 This is the interpretation of each word. MENE: God has numbered your kingdom, and finished it; 27 TEKEL: You have been weighed in the balances, and found wanting; 28 PERES: Your kingdom has been divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.” 29 Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel with purple and put a chain of gold around his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom. 30 That very night Belshazzar, king of the Chaldeans, was slain.

If you die without Christ, the “handwriting is on the wall.”

Like Belshazzar, your life will be judged by God — “weighed and found wanting.”

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C.S. Lewis said, “Pride leads to every other vise: it is the complete anti-God state of mind.” We all struggle with pride. It is God’s mercy to rob us of it. Pride whispers, “You don’t need God. You’re the king. You can fix yourself.” Sadly, pride robs us of joy, security, peace, and so much more. It is God’s heart to restore all that pride robs from us. In Daniel 4, God teaches us about the issue of pride. King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that reveals a problem he faces: pride. Because we each deal with pride, we each have a decision to make, just like Nebuchadnezzar. Turn to the one true God and follow Him or continue to follow ourselves. The choice is ours. Discover how God humbled Nebuchadnezzar and restored what pride stole from him. Join us at Abundant Life as we seek His Kingdom first and discover how to enter Jesus' eternal kingdom and the promises that come with it. Connect with us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels

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There is a purpose of trials in Christian life. First Peter 1:6-7 says, “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ…” The purpose of trials in Christian life is this… · The testing of faith · To reveal a heavenly inheritance that does not perish · To glorify Jesus Christ Many fires you walk through in life aren’t because of something you did wrong but because of something you did right. Take heart, because there is purpose in trials. They purify your faith into something far more lovely and precious than gold. Want to hear more about the purpose of trials and how to walk through them with confidence? DISCOVER 3 EXTRAORDINARY THINGS YOU GAIN IN A TRIAL… Join Abundant Life as we study Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego’s journey in the fiery furnace. At Abundant Life, we seek His Kingdom first and discover how to enter Jesus' eternal kingdom and the promises that come with it. Connect with us on Social Media · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Get additional resources for a Daniel Bible Study · Get the FREE Daniel Bible Study to go with this sermon series: https://livingproof.co/ministry/danie... · Get additional teaching to go with sermons: https//livingproof.co/Daniel-Series

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Jesus is the resurrection and the life, but what does that mean?

It means God takes what is dead and makes it alive. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26) Jesus, having all authority, is the only One with the power of resurrection.

The story of Lazarus’ death and resurrection is a magnificent display of Jesus’ authority. In John 11, Jesus proved He was the Anointed One, the Son of God. This was His last miracle before He went to the cross to be the resurrection and the life for those who believe.

He rose Lazarus FROM the grave before He headed TO the grave.

But what does this mean for you?

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”—Romans 6:23

Lazarus is a picture of us. We are dead in our transgressions and sin, but Jesus’ death covers us so that we can be made alive! Discover your story in the story of Lazarus. It is time to be made alive and be free from the wages of sin!

There is one critical question you must answer… Do you believe this?

At Abundant Life, we want to see your life changed by Jesus. We would love to talk to you more about what that looks like. Head over to livingproof.co/nextsteps and tell us a bit about you and how we can answer questions or help you take your next step. Connect with us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels

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As New Testament believers, we don’t think much about how Christ is in the Passover. However, when we understand this part of history and its significance for believers, our faith grows. Jews for Jesus joins Abundant Life and explains Christ in the Passover through the Passover Seder. What is a Passover Seder? The “Seder” is the Hebrew word for “order.” It is the order in which the Passover feast is celebrated! This is the same ritual and tradition Jesus observed the night before His crucifixion. “Then He said to them, ‘With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer...”—Luke 22:15 The Seder takes you through each of the Passover elements, symbolism, and meaning for all those in Christ. Jews for Jesus says, “Christ in the Passover shows the link between the ancient Festival of Redemption and Christ as the Lamb of God—your church members will never forget it!” Check out Jews for Jesus: https://jewsforjesus.org/ Discover the elements and what they symbolize. Grow your faith and deepen your understanding of Christ's atoning sacrifice.

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We all will walk through the fiery trials of life. Sometimes the fire of trials we walk through isn’t for doing anything wrong, but for doing everything right. Sadly, we often think that as a Believer we should have a life of ease.

Jesus said He came to give us abundant life, yes. But this does not mean He gives us a life free from adversity.

Using Daniel 3 and the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego as the teaching passage, discover 3 ways you can walk through the fire of trials in your life and be full of faith.

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The theme of the book of Daniel is God’s sovereignty. In Chapter 2, Daniel correctly prophesies four world kingdoms in their successive order that have already risen and fallen and two world kingdoms that will emerge in the last days. Kingdoms rise and fall and nations come and go, but there is only one kingdom that will last eternally—the kingdom of King Jesus. Who is the King over your life?

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Special guest Dr. Wess Stafford shares about his life, and how he came to understand that "the least of these" matter most.

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Even though Daniel didn’t have power in Babylon, he had profound influence. Daniel thrived while living in an ungodly society, and he serves as an example for us today. What steps are you taking to pursue a holy life in the Babylonian culture of our day? Are you praying for wisdom and walking in godliness? Daniel pursued holiness with humility, and he never lost hope that God would be faithful to do everything He had promised.

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We live in a Babylonian culture of “flexible” truth, because the enemy has had the same play since Genesis 3: convincing Adam and Eve to doubt God’s authority and reject His truth. In Daniel 1, we see Daniel and his companions faced with the same dilemma: would they reject what was right to save their lives? But like Daniel, we can respond to our own moral dilemmas by standing on the foundation of God’s truth to defy the cultural norms, deny ourselves sinful pleasures, and decry the sinful wickedness in our world — and find blessing in obedience.

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Who do you belong to? This is an important question because who you are is defined by whose you are. We have forgotten who we are because we have forgotten who God is! God made us, and He has authority over us – He alone defines us. From Daniel’s captivity in 605 B.C. to the 21st century, a distorted identity will always lead to death and captivity. Our Babylonian civilization is in open rebellion against God’s image and kingdom. If you’re a parent, it’s vitally important to be proactive in teaching your child whose they are, raising them in biblical community, and training them personally to put God in His rightful place in their lives.

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We live in a “Babylonian” society where the spirit of Babylon is fully alive, and it's battling for the hearts and minds of America’s youth. Like Daniel, we must prepare our children for an authority crisis! God alone is our authority, but society is teaching our children there is no higher authority than SELF. How are you planning to protect your family against the Babylonian society in which we live? It's time to pray and prepare!

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In Daniel 1:1-4, we see Nebuchadnezzar waging a religious and cultural war against the Jews but also against their God. In our day, there are four pillars of Judeo-Christian civilization that have been targeted for destruction – Faith, Family, Finances, and Freedom. The American Church often reflects more of Babylon than it does the Bible. It's time to rebuild the walls of our nation and repair the foundation through prayer and repentance. Will you join me today in offering your prayers of repentance to God on behalf of our nation?

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The theme of the book of Daniel is God’s sovereignty! The kingdoms of this world will rise and fall, but the kingdom of our God will abide forever! As we begin our study of the book of Daniel, we find both history and prophecy in the first chapter of Daniel. Babylon in the Bible is a symbol of a wicked world system that is anti-God and anti-Christ. While the city of Babylon died long ago, the spirit of Babylon lives on today. Babylon today is about two kingdoms colliding, one led by the “gods” of Babylon and the other led by the God of the Bible. What impact does Babylon have on your life?

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Leaders have vision to see not merely what is but what will be. Vision is seeing what God sees and seeing future realities that may currently seem impossible. Moses’ leadership was limited because of his sin, and he wasn’t allowed to enter the Promised Land. Our sin and unbelief cannot limit God’s plan for eternity, but it can limit God’s plan for our lives personally. As we evaluate our lives, is there anything that would cause God to limit your leadership and influence?

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Good leaders are good followers. If you rebel against following God-given leadership in your life, it can lead to destruction. Korah and his band of men pridefully stood against Moses and Aaron, who were appointed by God to lead the people of Israel. Their rebellion was ultimately against God’s authority, and their destruction was a warning to the people of Israel. If you want to be a wise leader, humble yourself and submit to God.

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It’s your decisions, not good intentions, that define your destination. Moses sent twelve spies into Canaan to gather intelligence on the enemy. Ten of the twelve came back with a desire to “preserve” their lives instead of being willing to “give” their lives. Consequently, they and an entire generation of Hebrews would all die in the wilderness. But Joshua and Caleb decided ahead of time to believe God no matter what they saw. True leaders are willing to lay down their lives to follow Jesus no matter the cost. What keeps you from laying down your fears and crossing over to the promised land in your life?

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God will sometimes lead you to a place where the odds are against you so He can show you He can save you. At times, being right in the center of God’s will is having your back to the sea, a situation from which there is no escape. Like Moses, in the Red Sea moments, Jesus alone is sufficient to save you—and He will.

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As Christians in a world system that is increasingly hostile to the Gospel, we must aspire to be the salt of God's word and the light of God's love. It's the truth of God’s Word that preserves society from moral and spiritual decay. Salt is the truth we say, and the light is the love that we show. People aren’t changed by merely what we say but rather what they see.

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The Church is the household of God. But if each member selfishly uses their unique gifts for themselves instead of contributing to the Church, it results in unhealthiness and weakness. We must use our gifts faithfully and we will see God’s Kingdom grow.

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Our real hope is found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. As Christians, our first allegiance must be to the Kingdom of God and the multi-ethnic family of God. As Christians living in modern America, we have all been politicized, and we must renew our minds to think biblically, not politically.

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When it comes to the invitation to join the movement of God, He doesn’t want something from you, He wants something for you. God's plan for the church is to live open-handed and outward focused and for His followers to be open-hearted and obedient.

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We live in a society where many people compromise and get saturated in the sin of the world. To have a right relationship with God, you must seek to be holy. It's the repentance of sin that restores us to Him and the blood of Jesus Christ that can wash away the stain of our sin.

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Hebrews warns us not to forsake meeting together, but to encourage one another. A healthy local church is one that is growing in new believers, going to the lost, and grounded in God’s Word. We must commit to living in biblical community.

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The marriage between human philosophy and biblical theology leads to apostasy. We must aspire to follow the foundational beliefs essential to the Christian faith and stand for the truth of God's Word.

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We live in a day where biblical Christianity is no longer mainstream. It's the suppression of truth, God's demotion, man's promotion, and moral destruction that will eventually lead to the moral ruin and destruction of a Christian nation. While sin brings death and destruction, our hope is found in the gospel that brings life and liberty.

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Finish Strong – 1 Peter 5:8-11

1 Peter 5:8, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

1)  Be Alert.

1 Peter 5:9, “Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.”

2)  Resist Satan with Faith and Community.

1 Peter 5:10-11, “But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

3)  Entrust Yourself to God’s Plan. 

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Next Generation Leaders - 1 Peter 5:5-6

1 Peter 5:1-5, The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

To the next generation, the Apostle Peter is teaching you cannot be a great leader until you have learned to be a great follower. 1 Peter 5:5, “Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders.”

The most important quality for those in positions of responsibility and authority is humility. Until you’re able to live under authority, God will not entrust you with a position of authority.

Abundant Life Staff Core Value Humility: Philippians 2:3-4

We reject anything done pridefully, selfishly, or with feelings of envy or jealousy. We will esteem, serve, and honor other team members more than ourselves. As a team, we don’t care who gets the credit as long as God gets the glory.

People who lack humility will always breed rivalry, destroying a church’s unity! That’s why humility is essential for those God entrusts with great authority and responsibility.

1 Peter 5:5, Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

God is looking for leaders who will choose mutual submission over competition, division, and self-promotion. Humility fosters mutual submission. Pride fosters insecurity and rivalry, division, and competition.

God promises your eventual promotion if you’ll live and lead from humility and submission. 1 Peter 5:6 “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.”

1 Peter 5:7, “casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”

Peter tells us the key to leadership longevity—humility. God dependency instead of self-sufficiency.

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A Shepherd’s Calling - 1 Peter 5:1-4

1 Peter 5:1-2, The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly;

Regardless of whether you ever have the title “pastor,” every Christian is called to shepherd others’ souls. Every church member is called to be a minister. Every disciple is called to “make disciples.” (Matthew 28:19-20)

1) A shepherd’s calling is to lead. 1 Peter 5:2-3, “Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”

Leadership is not lordship. Leadership is influence – it’s the trust you gain through the example of your life. Hebrews 13:7, “Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.”

Humility is an absolute prerequisite to carry spiritual authority. 1 Peter 5:5, Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

2) A shepherd’s calling is to feed. Peter never forgot Jesus’ charge three times – “tend” and “feed My sheep.” (See John 21:15-17)

John 21:15, “Feed My lambs.”

John 21:16, “Tend My sheep.”

John 21:17, “Feed My sheep.”

We are all called to take the Word of God and invest it into the souls of men and women. 1 Peter 4:11, If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God.

3) A shepherd’s calling is to bleed. Peter 5:1, “The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ…”

Jesus taught the shepherd’s calling is to lay down his life for the sheep. (See John 10:7-15)

John 10:7-15, Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep. I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.

1 Peter 5:4, “And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.”

The “crown of glory” is the shepherd’s crown awarded by the Chief Shepherd to those who have shepherded others well.

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Suffering for Righteousness – 1 Peter 4:12-19

The Church has always been refined in the fires of persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12, Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

How to suffer for righteousness…

1)Be ready. 1 Peter 4:12, Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you.

We should prepare to be persecuted for our faith as Christians. Persecution should be seen as the expectation, not the exception.

2)Rejoice. 1 Peter 4:13-14, But rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

When you suffer for Christ, rejoice that God has granted you the privilege of suffering for His name. Matthew 5:10-12, Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven…

3)Be right. 1 Peter 4:15-16, But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.

When you suffer make sure it’s for doing what is right and not for what is wrong. Be wise. Matthew 10:16, Behold, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

4)Rest. 1 Peter 4:17-19, For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? Now “If the righteous one is scarcely saved, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?” Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

Rest your life on the cross in the middle of the chaos.

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How Now Shall We Live? 1 Peter 4:7-11

Suffering is a catalyst God uses to grow us into Christlikeness so we can bring Him greater glory! The Apostle Peter is writing to a suffering Church in the first century. His words are more relevant than ever to the Church of the 21st century.

How Now Shall We Live?

1)Live with urgency. 1 Peter 4:7, “But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.”

Christ’s return is nearer than it has ever been! 2 Peter 3:3-4, 8-9, “knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, and saying, ‘Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation’…But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.”

We should be living with urgency for the things of eternity. Find your “one.” Suffering and crisis create opportunities for gospel conversations!

2)Love fervently. 1 Peter 4:8-9, “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.’ Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.”

The early Christians were living proof of a loving God to a watching world. And the ancient world was changed by what they saw!

Emperor Julian wrote in A.D. 362 to pagan priests complaining about the growth of Christianity and blaming it on the Church’s “benevolence to strangers, their care for the graves of the dead…it is a disgrace that the impious Galileans [Christians] support not only their own poor but ours as well.”

3)Serve sacrificially. 1 Peter 4:10-11, “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

The world kingdoms rise and fall, but the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ will last forever!

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Right Thinking, Right Living - 1 Peter 4:1-6

1 Peter 3:18-19, “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, 19 by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison.”

1 Peter 4:1-2, Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.

To make war on sin demands we arm ourselves with the mind of Him! 1 Peter 1:13, “Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

If you don't make your mind a battleground, Satan will make it his playground.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5, For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

Right thinking leads to right living. Philippians 2:5, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.”

1 Peter 4:1-2, Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.

To think like Christ is to think about a cross. To be delivered from sin’s penalty, Christ died. To be delivered from sin’s power, you die. (See Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, 1 Corinthians 15:31, Romans 12:1-2)

Romans 12:1-2, I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

If you follow Jesus, you will suffer. If you follow sin, you will suffer more. Sin’s short-term gratification will one day bring long-term devastation.

1 Peter 4:3-7, “For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries. 4 In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you. 5 They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. 7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.”

We are living in the end of The End. But the end is only the beginning. Are you ready for eternity?

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What To Do When You Suffer

1 Peter 3:18-22

1 Peter 3:18,” For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit.”

1.Remember the Gospel.

“Death used to be an executioner, but the gospel has made him just a gardener.”

George Herbert

1 Peter 3:19, “by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah.”

“A wonderful text is this, and a more obscure passage perhaps than any other in the New Testament, so that I do not know for a certainty just what Peter means.”

Martin Luther

“Spirits” in the New Testament always refers to nonhuman spiritual beings unless qualified.

2 Peter 2:4, For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment.

Jude 6, And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day.

1. Relish in the victory.

Colossians 2:15, Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.

1 Peter 3:22, “who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.”

Jesus declares his dominance to the demons.

1 Peter 3:20-21, “who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”

3.Respond to the rescue.

1 Peter 3:22, “who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.

4.Rejoice in Jesus.

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The Crucified Life, Part 4

The cross is not only the power of God to save us but God’s power to us who are saved! (See 1 Corinthians 1:18)

The Three Crosses of Christianity…

1)The cross on which Christ was crucified for you. Galatians 3:1, “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified?”

2)The cross on which you were crucified with Christ. Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

3)The cross on which the world was crucified to you. Galatians 6:14, “But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.”

Four Steps of the Crucified Life...

1)Know what God says. Know that as a child of God, your old sinful nature was crucified with Christ so that it no longer has dominion over you! (See Romans 6:6-7)

2)Believe what God says. You appropriate all the promises of God by believing what God says no matter what you see. It does no good to know what God says if you don’t believe it. (See Romans 6:11-12)

3)Submit to what God says. In the heat of temptation, you will either submit to sin or submit to Him. If you will submit to Him, you CANNOT submit to sin. (See Romans 6:12-13)

4)Do what God says. You must learn to “walk out” the crucified life with every decision. It’s not enough to merely believe the Word of God. You must obey the Word of God! (See Romans 8:1-2)

Romans 8:1-2, There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.

Chain of Command of the Spirit-filled Life!

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The Spirit-filled life is found in releasing control of your life to God’s Spirit in every decision, thought, and emotion. Galatians 5:16, I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

Crucified Life → Spirit-filled Life → Abundant Life

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The Crucified Life, Part 3 - Romans 6

The cross is not just God’s power to save us but the power of God to us who are saved. 1 Corinthians 1:18, For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

To follow Jesus demands we take up our cross. Luke 9:23, Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”

Four steps to the crucified life…

1)Know what God says. Know that as a child of God, your old, sinful nature was crucified with Christ so that it no longer has dominion over you! (See Romans 6:6-7)

Romans 6:6-7, knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin.

2)Believe what God says. You appropriate all the promises of God by believing what God says no matter what you see. It does no good to know what God says if you don’t believe it. (See Romans 6:11-12.)

Romans 6:11, Likewise you also, reckon [consider] yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

3)Submit to what God says. In the heat of temptation, you will either submit to sin or submit to Him. If you’ll submit to Him, you CANNOT submit to sin. (See Romans 6:12-13.)

Romans 6:12-13, Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.

You will serve one of two masters—God or Sin. Submit to Him, and you will not submit to sin! James 4:7, Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

You will either be mastered by Jesus or mastered by Sin. When you submit to sin, it leads to captivity and slavery. But when you submit to Jesus it leads to freedom and liberty!

You can’t suppress your sin. In the heat of temptation, submit to Him! Apart from the cross, you are too weak to do God’s will but not weak enough for God to do it through you. The key to victory is NOT DOING BUT DYING!

Galatians 2:20, I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

By dying daily through our co-crucifixion, we begin living in the power of the resurrection!

Luke 9:23-26, Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost? For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father’s, and of the holy angels.

Jesus’ invitation is to come and die. Only once you die are you fully alive!

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The Crucified Life, Part 2 - Romans 6

The cross is not just God’s power to save us but the power of God to us who are saved.

Key concept of the Cross…

The blood is for our forgiveness. The cross is for our deliverance. The blood forgives us of sin’s penalty (Ephesians 1:7). The cross delivers us from sin’s power. (Galatians 2:20, Luke 9:23)

Ephesians 1:7, “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”

Galatians 2:20, I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Luke 9:23, Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”

Four steps to the crucified life.

1)Know what God says. (See Romans 6:6-7) You must know that spiritually you were in Christ when He died. Because you were in Him you also died with Him. Your “old man” or your sin nature was crucified to that sin, and it has lost dominion over you!

Romans 6:1-7 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin.

You need to know you were crucified with Christ so that sin no longer has dominion in your life. Christ’s finished work on the cross not only forgave you of sin’s penalty but also delivered you from sin’s power!

2) Believe what God says. (See Romans 6:11) It’s not enough to know what God says if you don’t believe what God says.

Romans 6:11, “Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

You appropriate the promises of God by believing what God says no matter what you see. It’s choosing to believe divine facts no matter how you feel.

Whatever you believe you will obey. You will either believe and obey God or believe and obey your flesh. Romans 6:12 “Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts.”

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The Crucified Life, Part 1 - Romans 7

Jesus said He came to give us life abundantly, yet most Christians live consistently in inconsistency if not complete captivity. This is the problem the Apostle Paul articulated in Romans 7:7-24.

Romans 7 is the Apostle Paul’s personal story of futility in fighting his flesh—his sinnature. Paul’s story is the story of all of us. We all go through the same “stuff” because we’re all made of the same “stuff.”

More religion, determination, and self-discipline cannot bring our sanctification—the victorious life in Christ. Colossians 2:20-23, Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations—"Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” which all concern things which perish with the using—according to the commandments and doctrines of men? These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in WILL WORSHIP (KJV), false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.

The flesh cannot be disciplined into submission. It must go through a crucifixion. The cross is the way grace, not works, overcomes the flesh—your sin nature. (See Galatians 2:20)

Galatians 2:20, I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Romans 7:1-6, Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her husband. So then if, while her husband lives, she marries another man, she will be called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law, so that she is no adulteress, though she has married another man. Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God. For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were aroused by the law were at work in our members to bear fruit to death. But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we were held by, so that we should serve in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter.

To be delivered from sin’s penalty, Christ had to die. To be delivered from sin’s power, you must die. 1 Corinthians 15:31, “I die daily.”

Romans 7:24-25, O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.

Matthew 11:28-30, Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

The yoke of Christ is the cross. The invitation is to come and die. But in dying, you live. (See Matthew 11:28-30)

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No Fear, Know Freedom - 1 Peter 3:13-17

No fear is to know freedom. 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

How do you live in a world that is increasingly hostile toward the Gospel?

1) Be Fearless. 1 Peter 3:13-14, And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”

God has called us to be more than bleating sheep. He has called us to be roaring lambs! Proverbs 28:1, The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

The gospel should make us bold, courageous, and fearless. Acts 5:29, But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men.”

Courage is not the absence of fear; it’s the absence of self. To the degree you are selfless, you will be fearless.

2) Be Focused. 1 Peter 3:15, “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.”

The way to overcome a cowardly faith is to set your heart apart for God. 1 Peter 3:15, “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts…” When you live in the fear of God, you will fear no man.

Your level of preparation reveals your level of expectation. 1 Peter 3:15, “…always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you…”

3) Be Flawless. 1 Peter 3:16-17, “having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.”

The most important part of our Christian witness is not what we say – it’s what people see.

Philippians 1:27-29, Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God. For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake.

This world is full of suffering. Choose to suffer because you live for Him instead of living for sin.

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Having Healthy Relationships – 1 Peter 3:8-12

Humility is essential to have true, biblical community. Humility eliminates rivalry, and mutual submission eliminates competition and fighting for position.

1 Peter 3:8-9, Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

1. Humility leads to relationships lived in unity. 1 Peter 3:8 “Finally, all of you be of one mind…”

Being of “one mind” doesn’t mean we can’t differ on personal convictions and opinions.

Being of “one mind” means we are united in our vision and our mission.

Being of “one mind” demands we are thinking with the mind of Christ! Philippians 2:5, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.”

1. Humility leads to relationships lived compassionately. 1 Peter 3:8 “having compassion one for another…”

The Greek word translated as compassion is the same word in English for sympathy. Sympathy is the ability to feel the pain of others.

1. Humility leads to relationships lived with loyalty. 1 Peter 3:8 “love as brothers…”

Our loyalty comes from being born of the same Father. We are members of the same Family.

1. Humility leads to relationships lived graciously and tenderly. 1 Peter 3:8 “be tender hearted, be courteous…”

Tender-hearted, courteous people make others the priority.

1. Humility leads to relationships lived with forgiveness and mercy. 1 Peter 3:9, “not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit blessing.”

We should give away to others the same mercy that God has given us.

1. Humility leads to relationships lived with honesty and integrity. 1 Peter 3:10-11, “For he who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.”

1 Peter 3:12, “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Humility is the first step to a right relationship with God. Humility admits God is right and sin is wrong.

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His Lead, Her Need, Part 2 – 1 Peter 3:7

1 Peter 3:7, Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

Just as the wife is to submit to the husband’s lead, the husband is to submit to his wife’s need.

1 Peter 3:7, Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

1. STUDY HER.

To serve your wife’s needs well you must dwell with her and understand her.

“Dwell with her”

One of a wife’s greatest needs is affection. This is the feeling of togetherness and intimacy.

“With understanding…”

You cannot serve your wife when you have no knowledge of her need.

1 Peter 3:7, Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

2. SALUTE HER.

This has to do with exalting her and giving her a place of honor.

1 Peter 3:7, Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

3. SHIELD HER.

Men and women are different but co-equal.

1 Peter 3:7, Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

4. SHARE WITH HER.

Teamwork makes the dream work.

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His Lead, Her Need, Part 1- 1 Peter 3:1-6

1 Peter 3:1-2, Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear.

1) In relationships, humility eliminates rivalry. Mutual submission eliminates competition and fighting for position. The key in marriage is mutual submission (Ephesians 5:21).

In marriage, God’s desire is for the two to “become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). The husband is the “head” (Ephesians 5:22-24); the wife is the “body” (Ephesians 5:25-28).

Mutual submission is when the wife is submitting to her husband’s lead, and the husband is submitting to his wife’s need. His Lead, Her Need.

1 Peter 3:3-4, Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel — rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.

2) Men may fall in love with a woman because of her outer beauty, but they stay in love with a woman because of her inner beauty – humility. Ladies, what attracts a man is not what keeps a man!

1 Peter 3:5-6, For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror.

3) God knows one of man’s deepest needs is for ADMIRATION, and a woman’s is for AFFECTION.Ephesians 5:33, “Let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.”

The Marriage Cycle to “keep that lovin’ feelin’”

The wife gives ADMIRATION

The husband gives AFFECTION

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Being a Contagious Christian - 1 Peter 2:18-25

1 Peter 2:9, “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

1 Peter 2:11, “Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul.”

What makes the Church relevant is that we are different. When we quit being different, we cease being relevant. The Scripture calls us “foreigners” and “strangers”—we are in the world but not of the world.

1 Peter 2:12, “having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.”

Contagious Christianity is when people might hate what we say, they still love what they see. It’s having the right “position” with the right “disposition.”

Contagious Christianity is found in humility and submission in an age of “rights” and rebellion. Peter specifically says we are to be different in our attitude toward civil authority and workplace authority. (See 1 Peter 2:13-14, 18-20)

1 Peter 2:18-20, Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.

Your vocation is your place of mission; it might also be a place of persecution.

Christ suffered, and as Christians, we are called to suffer like Christ. 1 Peter 2:21, “For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps.”

1) Be willing to suffer in innocence. 1 Peter 2:22, “Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth.”

2) Be willing to suffer in silence. 1 Peter 2:23, “who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously.”

Isaiah 53:7, He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth.

3) Be willing to suffer for others. 1 Peter 2:24-25, “who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”

You can bear the pain of others’ sin because Jesus bore the pain of yours.

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Foreigner

1 Peter 2:11, “Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims…”

1. Be a resident stranger.

Sojourners and pilgrims – strangers from a strange place.

1 Peter 2:11-12, “…abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.”

1. Be offensively attractive.

To be offensive, it takes courage.

To be attractive, it takes compassion.

1 Peter 2:13-16, “Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men – as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God.

1. Be submissively free.

Romans 13:1-2, “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.”

Acts 5:29, But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men.”

To be submissive, it takes humility.

To be free, it takes responsibility.

1 Peter 2:17, Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

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Transformation Nation – 1 Peter 2:4-10

Like the Old Testament Temple, the New Testament Church is to be God’s light to the world. Our bodies individually (1 Corinthians 6:19) and the Church collectively (1 Corinthians 3:16) are now the Temple of God to shine forth the Light of God!

1 Corinthians 3:16, “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”

1 Corinthians 6:19, “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?”

1 Peter 2:4-5, Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

In the Old Testament, worshipers brought a sacrifice to a priest at a specific place. In the New Testament, we are the sacrifice, we are the priest, and we are the place! (See 1 Peter 2:5)

1 Peter 2:5, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

We individually are “living stones” God has used to build His Church, but Jesus alone is the cornerstone!

1 Peter 2:6, “Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.”

Matthew 16:17-18, Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, [petros] and on this rock [petra] I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”

1 Peter 2:7-9, Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone,” and “a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed. But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

1) As the Church, we are a chosen generation. In the sense Peter uses the word “generation,” it speaks of a group having come from the same source or same seed — the same family tree. “Generation” speaks of “regeneration” from having been “born again.”

2) As the Church, we are a royal priesthood. Revelation 5:10, He has “made us kings and priests to our God…”

3) As the Church, we are a holy nation. The word Peter uses for nation is “ethnos” as in “ethnic” group. We are part of a holy ethnic group having been born again (1 Peter 1:23) and have become “partakers of a divine nature” (2 Peter 1:4).

4) As the Church, we are God’s own special people. The word translated as “special” implies that of ownership or a “personal possession” or “private property.” We are God’s personal people and purchased possession.

1 Peter 2:9, “…that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

The Church is God’s only plan to impact culture, transform communities, and change eternal destinies. Colossians 1:27, “Christ in you, the hope of glory.”

1 Peter 2:10, “who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.”

As those who have obtained God’s mercy, our purpose is to take God’s Son to all people so they too might obtain God’s mercy.

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A Legacy That Impacts Eternity (Exodus 20:4-6)

Exodus 20:4-6, “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; 5 you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, 6 but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.”

As fathers, we pass on a legacy to our family—one that is godly or one of sin and idolatry. Fathers pass on God’s blessing or sin’s curse to their posterity in ways that will last for over a century!

A father who refuses to live a godly life passes on to his children a life of sin, idolatry, and captivity. Often a father’s sin is reproduced generationally – the sins of the father are visited to third and fourth generations!

A father will pass to his descendants the blessing of God or the curse of sin and control of Satan! There is a direct tie between generational bondage and generational sin, which is why you find certain sins wreaking havoc on a family line generation after generation.

A biblical example of the principle of Exodus 20:5:

First generation: King Uzziah obeyed partially. (2 Chronicles 26:4, 16)

Second generation: King Jotham compromised spiritually. (2 Chronicles 27:2)

Third generation: King Ahaz embraced idolatry! (2 Chronicles 28:1-4) What began in the first generation of failing to take God seriously and obeying God completely was reproduced in the second generation with spiritual apathy and compromise with idolatry. It has now been reproduced in thethird generation with a rejection of God completely and full-blown idolatry. It ends with the fourth generation being sacrificed in the fires of Molech.

Fourth generation: Destroyed completely! (2 Chronicles 28:3). Long before his children were offered to idols, those idols were accessible to the young and impressionable mind of Ahaz. But it began when Uzziah left them, and Jotham refused to tear them down. Consequently, the atrocity that Jotham chose to ignore was exactly the atrocity that would snare his own son and destroy his own grandsons.

The penalty of a father’s sin on an entire family is great, BUT…

God’s promise of blessing on a godly father’s family is even greater! (See Exodus 20:6) While the curse of a father’s sin can impact hundreds in his lineage, the blessing of God on fathers who love Him is multiplied to thousands!

Proverbs 20:7 “The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.”

Regardless of your family history, as a godly father, you can begin a “legacy of blessing”!

You can tear down the family idolatry, end the cycle of captivity, and pass on generational blessing!

You can leave your children a “legacy of blessing” that will stretch clear into eternity!

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1 Peter 1:23, “having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever.”

Lasting change is not self-reformation but spirit transformation.

Only once you’ve been “born again” inwardly does God begin to change you outwardly. Romans 8:29, “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son…”

1 Peter 2:1-3, Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

Everyone begins in spiritual infancy, but God wants us to grow to spiritual maturity. In 1 Peter 2:1-3, God is saying, “Grow up!” Many of God’s born-again children live forever as spiritual “toddlers.”

How do you grow spiritually?

1. Put away childish things.

Spiritual immaturity leaves you in a life of mediocrity and inconsistency. 1 Peter 2:1 “Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking...”

Physical and spiritual growth happen gradually. While your justification happens instantly, your sanctification happens gradually.

1. Digest spiritual things.

Get into God’s Word, so God’s Word gets into you! 1 Peter 2:2, “as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.”

You become what you consume physically and spiritually! God’s Word is the spiritual food needed to grow spiritually and to be healthy.

Many have a soft “flabby” faith because they eat more of the world’s junk “food” than they do Jesus’ food! Stop allowing the things of this world to satisfy your soul and dull your hunger for God!

1. Take your next step.

1 Peter 2:2-3, “as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.”

For God’s Word to change your life, it must be practical and experiential—not simply theoretical and intellectual. t. To become like God demands we obey God’s Word!

As you grow in your relationship with God’s Word, you become more like God’s Son!

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Born Again to Be Like Him - 1 Peter 1:17-25

2 Corinthians 13:5, “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.”

Have you been born again? The only kind of Christian is a “bornagain” Christian. 1 Peter 1:23, “having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God who lives and abides forever.”

You were born the first time of seed corrupted by sin. You must be born again of Christ’s seed to become like Him! Genesis 3:15, “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.”

You need more than a physical birth. You need a spiritual birth! (See John 3:1-7)

John 3:1-7, There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’

1 Peter 1:17-20, And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you.

The new birth was always God’s plan even before the world began! Revelation 13:8 says Jesus is “…the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.”

1 Peter 1:2, “elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ.”

We are born again to bear His image and become like Him! Romans 8:29, “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son…”

1 Peter 1:15-16, “but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”

Becoming like Christ results in a heart of humility, living a holy life, and loving others fervently. 1 Peter 1:21-22, “who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart.”

1 Peter 1:23-25, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because “all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.

Today is the day to make certain of your salvation. Have you been born again?

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Make It or Break It: Three Ways to Make It Through Suffering

1 Peter – 1:10-16

“It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until He has hurt him deeply.” ― A.W. Tozer

Humility is a posture of the heart that submits to God.

1 Peter 1:10-12, Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into.

1. The message

Psalm 119:50, This is my comfort in my affliction, for Your word has given me life.

1 Peter 1:13, Therefore gird up the loins of your mind [ready your mind for action], be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

2. The mentality

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” ~ Charles Swindoll

Hope is the result of placing your faith in what cannot be seen.

2 Corinthians 12:9, And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”

God doesn't give hypothetical grace for our hypothetical nightmare situation. He only gives us sufficient grace for the situation.

1 Peter 1:14-16, As obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”

3. The mandate

Don’t use your suffering as a license to sin.

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Tribulation Sanctification - 1 Peter 1:1-9

1 Peter 1:1-2, “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.”

The book of First Peter is written for our sanctification: the process of being conformed to the image of Christ. Romans 8:29, “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son…”

First Peter is a manual on humility – one of the essential character qualities of Christlikeness. 1 Peter 5:5-6, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.”

1 Peter 1:2-6, “…elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials.”

Our sanctification is forged in the fires of life’s trials. TribulationTransformationSanctification.

1 Peter 1:7, “That the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

It’s in the fires of life’s trials that God is refining our faith so that we can bring Jesus greater glory! Peter teaches that in the same way a goldsmith uses fire to purify gold, God uses suffering to purify our faith.

Remember three things in the fire…

1. Hope in the resurrection. (See 1 Peter 1:3)

1 Peter 1:3, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

Philippians 3:10, “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.”

1. Hope in our reward. (See 1 Peter 1:4)

1 Peter 1:3-4, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you.”

Hebrews 12:2, “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

1. Hope in our refining. The Greek word “poikilos” is used only twice in Scripture – once to describe our trials in 1 Peter 1:6 as “various,” and once to describe God’s grace in 1 Peter 4:10 as “manifold.”

God has exactly the size and shade of grace to perfectly match your specific trial!

1 Peter 1:8-9, “…whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith – the salvation of your souls.”

God promises that the prize will one day be worth the price of having lived by faith in the fires of life.

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Romans 1:18-21 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

Everyone knows God.

Romans 1:21,25 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened…who exchanged the truth of God for the lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

Everyone has rejected God.

Romans 3:9-11What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. As it is written:“There is none righteous, no, not one;There is none who understands. There is none who seeks after God.

Everyone is guilty.

Romans 3:19-20 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

Everyone is condemned.

Romans 3:21-26 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

Everyone can be saved.

Romans 3:27Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No, but by the law of faith.

Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Everyone can be saved by faith in Jesus alone.

Romans 10:13-15 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?

Everyone who puts their faith in Jesus is commanded to make him known.

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A Mother’s Day Tribute - Proverbs 31

Proverbs 31:10, “Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.”

Proverbs 31:28, “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.”

She is devoted to her husband. Proverbs 31:11-12, “The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.”

A godly wife brings her husband honor. Proverbs 12:4, “An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.”

A godly wife brings her husband success. Proverbs 31:23, “Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.”

She is dedicated to her family. Proverbs 31:13, “She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. She is like the merchant ships, she brings her food from afar. She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants.”

A godly wife works hard for her family! Proverbs 31:27, “She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.”

She delights in her provision. Proverbs 31:16-19, “She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle.”

The Proverbs 31 wife is an enterprising woman. She is contributing financially for her family. Proverbs 31:24 “She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants.”

She dresses with care. Proverbs 31:22 “She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple.”

The Proverbs 31 woman does not dress for vanity but for virtue. 1 Timothy 2:9. “In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing.”

1 Peter 3:3-4 “Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel—rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.”

She depends on God. Proverbs 31:30, “Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.”

1 Peter 3:7, “Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.”

Men, make every day Mother’s Day!

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Next Level, Part 4 - Luke 12:31-34

Your future is defined one decision at a time. DecisionsDirectionDestination

Luke 12:31, But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.”

Three purposes for money…

It is meant to be Enjoyed It is meant to be Employed It is meant to be Deployed

Enjoy your money!

God wants us to enjoy the reward of our work. Ecclesiastes 2:24, “Nothing is better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and that his soul should enjoy good in his labor. This also, I saw, was from the hand of God.”

Employ your money!

Don’t just work for money. Make moneywork for you! Practice the law of the harvest – you reap what you sow!

Deploy your money!

Our dollars are like soldiers. Deploy your dollars to advance the Kingdom!

Luke 12:32-34 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Our dollars equal destinies and become treasure eternally when deployed into kingdom priorities. The eternal treasure are the souls of men and women that will last forever.

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Next Level, Part 3 - Luke 12:16-21

Luke 12:16-21, Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?’ So he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.”’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’ “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

Jesus taught that fools live for prosperity that lasts temporarily, but the wise live for eternity which is why they give generously.

Proverbs 22:7, The borrower is servant to the lender.

The wise create margin financially, so they can live freely and give generously to kingdom priorities that last eternally. Margin is not created by making more money; it is created by spending less money.

Take back control of your money by giving up control to God. Remember, God is the Master, and you are the manager.

Three levels of Generosity…

1. Tipper. The “tipper” generally only gives God what they think they can “afford.”

Our God deserves more than a “tip.” God deserves our worship! 2 Samuel 24:24, “No, but I will buy it from you for a price; nor will I offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God with that which costs me nothing.”

1. Tither. The tithe is a biblical guide and means a “tenth” of our income.

God desires more than our tithe. God desires our trust!

Malachi 3:8-11, “Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings. You are cursed with a curse, for you have robbed Me, even this whole nation. Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it. And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, so that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field.”

1. Giver. The giver understands God owns more than a tenth – He is the owner of 100%.

The giver does more than give God the tithe. They give God their treasure. Luke 12:34, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Luke 12:20-21, But God said to him, “Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided? So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

Generosity is how you become “rich with God”—it’s by giving away what God gives you.

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Next level, Part 2 - Luke 12:42-44

Luke 12:15, And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”

Luke 12:42, And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?”

Until Jesus is your EVERYTHING, you will worry about everything. Our anxiety and worry reveal our idolatry. The idolatry of money is the source of much anxiety and worry.

Luke 12:42-44, And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. Truly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all that he has.”

God’s expectation for us is to be wise and faithful stewards with the resources He entrusts us with. 1 Corinthians 4:2, “Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.”

To go to the Next Level of GENEROSITY demands you plan for three things!

SpendingSavingSharing

The 10/10/80 plan gives you the margin needed to live freely so you can give generously. Your first 10% goes to God, your second 10% goes to savings, and you live on the 80% that is left. The percentages can change. You can modify it as needed, but the basic plan stays the same.

You need a plan to give generously—your first 10% goes to God. The tithe is not a New Testament command. For the Christian, the tithe is a guide. If you cannot do a full tenth, start somewhere. Be intentional and prayerful; be consistent and persistent. Then go to the NEXT LEVEL!

When we give back to God, there is a promise of blessing for our obedience. Proverbs 3:9-10, “Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.”

You need a plan to save—the second 10% goes to you. If you follow a plan, you’ll be amazed at how much you can save!

Compound interest has the power to multiply your debt or multiply your savings. The power of compound interest has the power to be your greatest financial asset or your worst financial nightmare!

You need a plan to spend—live on the 80% that is left. You cannot get ahead and go to the “next level” by living at your means or above your means.

Adjust your standard of living to live “below your means”—80% of your income.

Whether or not you are wealthy materially, you can live free financially.

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Next Level, Part 1 - Mark 10:17-27

The goal for the Next Level series is to…

Learn to spend wisely, live freely, and give generously by thinking biblically. To accomplish this does not require making more money, but it does require thinking differently.

Acts 20:35, “And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

The key to living generously is not making more money, it is thinking biblically about money. If you don’t learn to think biblically, you will never be able to “afford” living generously regardless of your means financially.

Mark 10:17-22, Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’” And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.” Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

When money is a source of idolatry, it will become a source of our captivity. Anyone who thinks they own their money and possessions is actually owned by them.

Ownership Stewardship Lordship

When Jesus is Lord of your finances, you will spend wisely. Proverbs 9:10, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…”

When Jesus is Lord of your finances, you will live freely. You will live more freely because you will have less worry! (See Matthew 6:25-34)

When Jesus is Lord of your finances, you will give generously. The treasure of heaven is greater than the treasure of this world! Mark 10:21, “Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven…”

Sunday, May 2, is a day of decision, destination, and celebration. Our one day giving goal toward the Impossible Campaign is $2 million. This will help us finish renovating the Independence campus, build the infrastructure for the on-line campus, and begin renovation for our Crossroads campus.

Mark 10:23-27, Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” And they were greatly astonished, saying among themselves, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.”

When God’s people move in unity for kingdom priorities, impossibilities become realities.

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Revelation 1:8, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

Revelation 1:18, “I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.”

Death and Hades are two places from which there is no escape. It is death that claims the body and Hades that claims the soul!

Romans 6:23, “The wages of sin is death…” The penalty of sin is death physically (grave) and death spiritually (Hades).

There is no escape by being a “good” person. Matthew 19:17, “No one is good but One, that is, God.”

1 John 1:8, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.”

There is no escape by getting “religion.” Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

Jesus is God. Jesus made the escape because He is the Almighty! Revelation 1:8, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

Jesus died for our sin and rose again. Jesus made the escape to redeem us from sin’s penalty. Revelation 1:18, “I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.”

Jesus has the keys to set us free! In Christ, we escape Death, and we escape Hades!

Jesus has the keys, and Jesus is the key to set us free from sin’s penalty so we can live eternally. John 11:25, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.”

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Jesus lived a daring life, but He was most daring in His death. In the last week of His earthly life, Jesus entered Jerusalem knowing ahead of time it would end with Him being tortured to death on a Roman cross.

Four daring events of “Passion” week in the life of Christ…

1. The Presentation of the King.

Mark 11:1-7, Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; and He said to them, “Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you have entered it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has sat. Loose it and bring it. And if anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need of it,’ and immediately he will send it here.” So they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door outside on the street, and they loosed it. But some of those who stood there said to them, “What are you doing, loosing the colt?” And they spoke to them just as Jesus had commanded. So they let them go. Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and He sat on it.

By entering Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives through the Eastern Gate, while riding on the back of a colt, Jesus was presenting Himself to the Jews as their promised Messiah. This was done in direct fulfillment of biblical prophecies concerning the Promised One.

Zechariah 9:9, Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, lowly and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Ezekiel 43:1-2, Afterward he brought me to the gate, the gate that faces toward the east. And behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east. His voice was like the sound of many waters; and the earth shone with His glory.

1. The Coronation of the King.

Mark 11:8-10, And many spread their clothes on the road, and others cut down leafy branches from the trees and spread them on the road. Then those who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”

By lining the streets with palm branches and clothing and declaring Jesus as the One to usher in David’s Kingdom, the people were receiving Jesus as the Promised King!

1. The Crucifixion of the King.

Mark 15:12-15, Pilate answered and said to them again, “What then do you want me to do with Him whom you call the King of the Jews?” So they cried out again, “Crucify Him!” Then Pilate said to them, “Why, what evil has He done?” But they cried out all the more, “Crucify Him!” So Pilate, wanting to gratify the crowd, released Barabbas to them; and he delivered Jesus, after he had scourged Him, to be crucified.

Jesus had not come to conquer Rome; He had come to conquer sin and death. But one day He will return, and the kingdoms of this world will become one and the same with the Kingdom of Heaven!

Ezekiel 44:1-2, Then He brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary which faces toward the east, but it was shut. And the Lord said to me, “This gate shall be shut; it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter by it, because the Lord God of Israel has entered by it; therefore, it shall be shut.”

1. The Resurrection of the King.

Mark 16:5-6, And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him.

Jesus dared to die so that He could arise! It demands we take the same dare!

Dare to live a daring life for the Lord Jesus Christ!

Dare to invite someone to church on Easter weekend!

Dare to find your ONE! Personally share the gospel with someone!

Dare to believe that Christ died for your sin and rose again!

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Which scoreboard are you using for your life?

Jesus taught the world’s scoreboard for success is different from God’s. Success is defined differently in the Kingdom of God than in the kingdoms of this world. Mark 1:15, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

As a member of God’s Kingdom, the world cannot “score” you because God keeps a different score! Some of us need to change teams and start keeping a different score!

How the world scores vs. how God scores…

The world’s scoreboard values the temporal; God values the eternal. (See Mark 1:15) The kingdoms of this world will all decay and fade away. But the kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ will last forever!

Mark 9:33-35, Then He came to Capernaum. And when He was in the house He asked them, “What was it you disputed among yourselves on the road?” 34 But they kept silent, for on the road they had disputed among themselves who would be the greatest. 35 And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.”

The world’s scoreboard values being “first” — serving “self.” God values being last — serving others. (See Mark 9:33-35) The world’s value system is full of self-promotion, position, and competition.

Mark 9:38-40, Now John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me. 40 For he who is not against us is on our side.

The world’s scoreboard values competition; God values communion. (See Mark 9:38-40) On “essentials” we have unity. On the “non-essentials” we give each other liberty.

Mark 10:13-14, Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.

The world’s scoreboard values hierarchy; God values humility. (See Mark 10:13-14) The world says some are more “important” than others. To God everyone is a VIP—a very important person.

Mark 10:21-22, Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” 22 But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

The world’s scoreboard values prosperity; God values generosity. (See Mark 10:21-22) Money is neither moral, nor immoral. It is not how much you have that matters to God, but rather what you do with what you have.

Mark 10:42-45, But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. 44 And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

The world’s scoreboard says to live positionally; God says to live sacrificially. (See Mark 10:42-45)

The world’s scoreboard says some are expendable; God says every person is essential. (See Mark 10:46-52)

Today some of us need to change teams!

Mark 1:15, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Get on the winning side! Become a member of God’s Kingdom by receiving God’s Son! Every Kingdom has a King. And the King of God’s Kingdom is God’s Son. But if He is not your King you are on the wrong side.

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One KC, Part 5 – Mark 8:27-35

Mark 8:27-28, Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, “Who do men say that I am?” So they answered, “John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.”

1. Who do people say Jesus is? 

Mark 8:29a, He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?

1. Who do you say Jesus is? 

Mark 8:29b, Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”

Christ – anointed one or chosen one. 

Mark 8:34-35, When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it.”

1. How do you follow Jesus?

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One KC, Part 4 – Mark 5:24-34

Jesus has chosen us to be His family! Jesus has called us more than merely His “followers” – He has called us “family.”

Mark 3:31-35, Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to Him, calling Him. And a multitude was sitting around Him; and they said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are outside seeking You.” But He answered them, saying, “Who is My mother, or My brothers?” And He looked around in a circle at those who sat about Him, and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother.”

As adopted members of God’s family, we are related by blood! We are adopted into God’s family through the shed blood of Christ. That was the price of our adoption!

Mark 5:24-34, So Jesus went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and thronged Him. Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.” Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction. And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, “Who touched My clothes?” But His disciples said to Him, “You see the multitude thronging You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’” And He looked around to see her who had done this thing. But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him and told Him the whole truth. And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.”

Like this woman with a “sickness” of blood, we are all born with a “sickness” of blood—our bodies are under the curse of sin. Before Adam sinned, his body and that of his posterity would have had no blood. Only mortal bodies have blood. One day our immortal bodies will have no blood. (See 1 Corinthians 15:50)

Jesus shed His blood to heal us and cleanse us from our “sickness” of blood! Ephesians 1:7, “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”

This is our chance to enter the story!

Jesus has chosen us to bear fruit eternally! John 15:16, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain…”

Like the woman healed from her “sickness” of blood, when you are looking for your “one,” your “one” will sometimes find you.

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February 28, 2021

One KC, Week 3 - Mark 1-3

Jesus brought with Him an explosion of compassion!

Mark 1:40-41, Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”

Leprosy in the Bible is a picture of sin. Spiritually, we are all born lepers and need to be cleansed! Jesus came to not only forgive us of our sin but to cleanse us from our sin! 1 John 1:9 ,“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Like sin, leprosy was a disease that started beneath the surface long before it could be seen. Jeremiah 17:9, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?”

Like sin, leprosy would begin as a tiny speck on the flesh that would eventually take over the entire body. That is the nature of sin. It begins small, but when allowed to go unchecked, it will eventually completely take over.

Like sin, leprosy attacked the sensory nerves of the body; the leper eventually lost feeling. 1 Timothy 4:2, “speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron.”

Like sin, leprosy was a slow death, but eventually it always destroyed its victim.

James 1:13-16, Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.

Mark 1:41-42, Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” As soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed.”

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1. The need for Jesus.

Mark 1:1-7, The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the Prophets: “Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way before You. The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths straight.’” John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. And he preached, saying, “There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose. I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

1. The example of Jesus.

Mark 1:9-11, It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Baptism is an outward symbol of an inward commitment.

Baptizo: dip, dunk, submerge, sink, drown

Ephesians 2:8-9, For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.

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One KC, Part 1: - Mark 10:46-52

Mark 10:46-47, Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

In the eyes of the world, this blind beggar did not even have enough value and worth to be given a name. Bartimaeus literally means “the son of Timaeus.” His parents never even bothered naming him. Bartimaeus is a picture of us all – born blind, spiritually and in poverty, eternally.

God sees and saves anyone who will call upon His name! What matters most is not that Bartimaeus didn’t have a name, it’s that He knew Jesus’ name! Romans 10:13, “For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Mark 10:47-49, And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, “Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.”

In the middle of the crowd, Jesus found the ONE. And a someone others thought was a “no one” became the ONE. In the middle of the thousands, Bartimaeus became Jesus’ “one” because Bartimaeus confessed Jesus as the “anointed one.”

Jesus values people others don’t; He sees people others won’t. While others told Bartimaeus to be “unseen” and “unheard,” Jesus both saw him and heard him. When you call on His name, He’ll call yours.

Mark 10:49-52, So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, “Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.” And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus. So Jesus answered and said to him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.

Bartimaeus knew both what he needed and what he wanted. Jesus healed him spiritually and opened his eyes physically. What Bartimaeus needed was God’s mercy; what he wanted was to see. Jesus gave Him both.

Three things Jesus calls us all to do…

1. Cheer up! Mark 10:49, “Be of good cheer...”

Happiness focuses on happenings, but joy focuses on Jesus.

Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.”

1. Rise up! Mark 10:49, “Rise, He is calling you.”

The agony of a crucifixion precedes the joy of a resurrection.

2 Corinthians 4:8-10, “We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed – always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.”

1. Step up! Mark 10:52, “And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.”

Today Jesus is calling you to take your next step to follow Him.

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A pioneer is willing to risk all that is for all that could be. They are compelled by a dream to go to a place they’ve never been and to a land they’ve never seen.

Acts 1:6-8, Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

It was pioneers that paved the way for where we are today.

Jesus gave the early Christians a pioneeringvision of taking the gospel to all nations and future generations! That’s the reason 2000 years later the movement Jesus started that changed the world is still changing lives!

This pioneering vision that demands multiplication is called the Great Commission. Like the early church, we are launching new gatherings in new places to reach new people.

To be pioneers, we must relinquish the security of being settlers. For impossibilities to become realties, we must live dangerously with a faith that is risky.

A faith that costs nothing will accomplish nothing. A faith that demands nothing will do nothing.

Luke 9:23, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”

Pioneers are people of conquest. Like the early pioneers of Christianity, God has set before us an open door!

Revelation 3:7-8, “And to the angel of the church of Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens: I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.’”

Pioneers leave a permanent mark and a trail for others to follow. When your life is over, will anyone be able to tell you were ever here?

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Nehemiah embodied the core value of GENEROSITY – givingaway what God has given us. One of the marks of a life that is godly is a life of generosity.

Nehemiah 5:14-15, Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year until the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, twelve years, neither I nor my brothers ate the governor’s provisions. 15 But the former governors who were before me laid burdens on the people, and took from them bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver. Yes, even their servants bore rule over the people, but I did not do so, because of the fear of God.

Unlike the former governors, Nehemiah used his personal prosperity, power, and position, to bless others instead of himself. Nehemiah 5:15 “…because of the fear of God.”

Nehemiah knew that he was not the owner but rather the steward of the resources God had given him. 1 Corinthians 4:2 “Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.”

Instead of living selfishly, Nehemiah lived generously for kingdom priorities. Matthew 6:33, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”

Nehemiah 5:16-18, Indeed, I also continued the work on this wall, and we did not buy any land. All my servants were gathered there for the work. 17 And at my table were one hundred and fifty Jews and rulers, besides those who came to us from the nations around us. 18 Now that which was prepared daily was one ox and six choice sheep. Also fowl were prepared for me, and once every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine. Yet in spite of this I did not demand the governor’s provisions, because the bondage was heavy on this people.

Nehemiah took personal responsibility to live generously to bless those living in poverty. God blesses you so that He can bless others through you.

A core value of Christianity has always been generosity. It was a distinguishing characteristic of early Christianity. Acts 2:44-45, “Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.”

The biblical role of government is to provide protection for its citizens from violence, both on the outside and the inside.

It is not the responsibility of government but rather God’s people to provide for those in need. Acts 4:34-35 “Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.”

A real solution to become more generous…

Budget your life to live on 80%, save 10% and give away 10%. God will one day reward us according to our faithfulness. Nehemiah 5:19, “Remember me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.”

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We all need strong walls around our lives, our families, our church, and our country. In the ancient days, a city without walls was weak and easily defeated. A city needed a strong foundation and walls of fortification.

Wherever God is building, Satan is battling. Nehemiah had a vision for rebuilding the walls around Jerusalem which is why he met with intense opposition.

Understand the tactics of the opposition…

1) Division. (Chapter 5:1-9) Nehemiah encountered opposition from within. Sin and oppression had created division and an unjust system that could have destroyed the rebuilding vision.

“Divide and conquer” is the age-old military strategy most employed by the enemy. Jesus said, “If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.”

2) Deception. (Chapter 6:1-4) Nehemiah’s enemies attempted to lure him out from behind the city walls under the banner of “peace” to the plains of Ono about twenty miles north of Jerusalem. In reality, it was a trick designed to assassinate him, and Nehemiah saw through the deception.

Nehemiah 6:1-4, Now it happened when Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall, and that there were no breaks left in it (though at that time I had not hung the doors in the gates), that Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, “Come, let us meet together among the villages in the plain of Ono.” But they thought to do me harm. So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?” But they sent me this message four times, and I answered them in the same manner.

Satan’s methodology is always to distortreality. The key to our victory is to always walk in truth and not by lies.

3) Distraction. (Chapter 6:5-7) Nehemiah’s enemies threatened him with a vicious and deadly rumor campaign. They threatened to frame Nehemiah as leading an insurrection against the Persian King who had sent him.

Nehemiah 6:5-7, Then Sanballat sent his servant to me as before, the fifth time, with an open letter in his hand. In it was written: It is reported among the nations, and Geshem says, that you and the Jews plan to rebel; therefore, according to these rumors, you are rebuilding the wall, that you may be their king. And you have also appointed prophets to proclaim concerning you at Jerusalem, saying, “There is a king in Judah!” Now these matters will be reported to the king. So come, therefore, and let us consult together.

Distraction can become destruction to a godly vision. When the enemy cannot stop you, he will seek to simply distract you. But Nehemiah would not be distracted from the vision! (See 6:8)

4) Intimidation. (Chapter 6:8-11) When the enemy could not stop the vision through division, deception, or distraction, they resorted to intimidation. The enemy paid someone to go and tell Nehemiah they were going to kill him!

Nehemiah 6:8-11, Then I sent to him, saying, “No such things as you say are being done, but you invent them in your own heart.” For they all were trying to make us afraid, saying, “Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will not be done.” Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. Afterward I came to the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was a secret informer; and he said, “Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you; indeed, at night they will come to kill you.” And I said, “Should such a man as I flee? And who is there such as I who would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in!”

Colossians 3:1-4, If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

You will live a fearless life when you lay down your life, and you know your life is hidden in Christ. (See Colossians 3:1-4)

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Our real solution today is to overcome inward battles and challenges that render us powerless to overcome. 

Nehemiah 5 gives us the real solution of prioritizing the Word of God with immediate obedience.

Nehemiah 5:5, “It is not in our power to redeem them, for other men have our lands and vineyards.”

Nehemiah 5:2, “We, our sons, and our daughters are many; therefore let us get grain that we may eat and live.”

This group wanted to buy enough food just to be able to eat and stay alive. They were poor, not able to contribute to the building of the wall because they were physically bankrupt.

Nehemiah 5:3, “We have mortgaged our lands and vineyards and houses, that we may buy grain because of the famine.”

The group would be preoccupied with the fear of losing their possessions so they would not be able to contribute to the building of the wall.

Nehemiah 5:4-5, “We have borrowed money for the king’s tax on our lands and vineyards. Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children; and indeed, we are forcing our sons and our daughters to be slaves, and some of our daughters have been brought into slavery.”

The cause of those who were powerless were the nobles and rulers who were exacting interest. They accepted the practices of the nations that they were once captive.

Nehemiah 5:7, After serious thought, I rebuked the nobles and rulers, and said to them, “Each of you is exacting usury from his brother.” So I called a great assembly against them.

The solution was to restore their ability to live abundantly.

Nehemiah 5:11, “Restore now to them, even this day, their lands, their vineyards, their olive groves, and their houses, also a hundredth of the money, and the grain, and the new wine and the oil, that you have charged them.”

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In Nehemiah’s day, families faced opposition as they rebuilt the walls around Jerusalem. Today’s families also face opposition, and our goal should be to raise godly kids and embed the truth of God’s word in their hearts. This can be a year of Real Solutions for families to raise strong kids who walk in truth and rebuild walls around our families that the world has torn down.

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Nehemiah had a vision that demanded divine intervention, and that vision demanded maximum participation. It takes all of us to do together what we could never do apart. One day we will stand before Jesus, and He will inspect our earthly lives and service to Him and reward us accordingly for all of eternity. Are you serving Jesus in such a way that you are ready to see Him?

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Why is it so hard to do the work that God has called us to? Pastor Steve Brown shares with us on the meaning and importance of work in our lives as believers and in God's ultimate plan to redeem His creation.

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What do you do when you follow a Star and find a stable? Sometimes God will take you through a mess to lead you to the Messiah.

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Stars, Part 3
Worship - Matthew 2

Matthew 2:1-2, Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him?”

Worship is more than a song – it’s sacrifice.

1 Peter 2:5, You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Worship is the sacrifice we make with our lips.

Hebrews 13:15, Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.

Worship is the sacrifice we make with our lives.

Romans 12:1, Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. (NASB)

Matthew 2:9-11, When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

True worship is truly costly.

The wise men brought very costly gifts as an act of worship. Worship that costs nothing isn’t really worship. Worship is “all of me for all of Him.”

The wise men worshiped by offering gold, recognizing Jesus as our King. In the ancient days, gold was always associated with royalty – it was the commodity most associated with kings.

Numbers 24:17, A Star shall come out of Jacob; a Scepter shall rise out of Israel…”

Revelation 19:16, And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

The wise men worshiped by offering frankincense, recognizing Jesus as our Healer. In the ancient days, frankincense was used to make medicines and a healing ointment to be placed on wounds.

Isaiah 53:5, But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Isaiah 61:1-2, The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted…”

The wise men worshiped by offering myrrh, recognizing Jesus as our Savior. In the ancient days, myrrh was used to anoint and embalm the dead. Jesus came to die for our sins.

Matthew 1:21, And she [Mary] will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.

Isaiah 53:6-7, All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet he opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter…

Jesus was not born to live but rather to die. Christmas is not about a baby lying in a cradle; it’s about the Lamb of God hanging on a cross.

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The Journey - Stars, Part 2

Matthew 2:1-2, 10, Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him”…When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.

The priority of the vision.

Proverbs 29:18, Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but happy is he who keeps the law.

Colossians 2:6, As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.

Galatians 5:16, I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

Peripateo – to make one’s way, progress; to make due use of opportunities.

Ephesians 5:15-16, See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

The principle of the path.

Your path, not your promises, determine the place you end up.

Proverbs 27:12, A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; the simple pass on and are punished.

Matthew 2:11, And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

The perseverance to the prize.

Hebrew 12:1-2, Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Stars, Part 1 - Matthew 2

Which star will you follow?

The world is full of stars, but only one will never fall.

Numbers 24:17, “A Star shall come out of Jacob; a Scepter shall rise out of Israel…”

Matthew 2:1-2, Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”

In all probability, the star the wise men saw was an angel God sent to shine as a sign of Christ’s birth.

Throughout Scripture, “stars” are used as a symbol for angels (Job 38:7, Isaiah 14:13, Revelation 1:20, Revelation 12:4).

The wise men weren't just watching the world, they were watching the Word.

They were watching for the birth of a Savior. They were watching for the coming of the Jewish Messiah.

The wise men weren't just studying the stars, they were studying the Scriptures.

Because the Jews had been led away into Babylonian captivity, the Magi had access to the writings of the Jewish prophets like Daniel who had been named “chief of the Magi” by both King Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar (Daniel 4:9, 5:11).

Daniel 9:24-25, “Seventy weeks are determined for your people and for your holy city, to finish the transgression, to make an end of sins, to make reconciliation for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy. Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the command to restore and build Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince, there shall be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks; the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublesome times.”

Like the wise men, as we study the Word, we should be watchful for Christ’s return!

2 Peter 1:19, “And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.”

Only by following the Star of Jesus can your life shine brighter and shine forever.

Proverbs 4:18-19, “But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is like darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.”

Philippians 2:15-16, “…that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life…”

Your life will only shine eternally when you’ve made Jesus the star of your story.

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Thanksgiving - Abundant Living
Psalm 103

Psalm 103:1-2, “Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”

Abundant living is found through thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is medicine for the soul.

It’s how you keep a healthy heart and healthy mind. A lifestyle of thanksgiving is how you battle depression, discouragement, fear, worry, anxiety, greed, discontentment, etc.

Philippians 4:6-7, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Four things to be thankful for…

God has given us His mercy and saved us from sin’s penalty.

Psalm 103:3, “Who forgives all your iniquities…”

Psalm 103:8, “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.”

Psalm 103:10-12, “He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor punished us according to our iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”

God has saved us both spiritually and physically.

Psalm 103:3-5, “Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”

Wickedness is temporary. God’s justice will reign eternally.

Psalm 103:6, “The Lord executes righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.”

Psalm 103:19, “The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.”

We will live and reign eternally as members of God’s family.

Psalm 103:13-17, “As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust. As for man, his days are like grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourishes. For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting…”

Psalm 103:1-2, “Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”

We commonly ask God to bless us, but we should desire to bless God. The way we bless God is by not forgetting to be thankful.

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The Motivation for World Missions - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3
"Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition…"

Three reasons to believe in the imminency of Christ’s return:

1) The widespread apostasy within the modern “Church.” Apostasy is the abandonment and renunciation of the foundational tenets of Christianity. By definition, there are more apostate “churches” in America than true churches. God calls the end times church a “harlot” in Revelation 17:5.

“It was the teaching of cheap grace. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, communion without confession….Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ.”
– Dietrich Bonhoeffer

2) Israel recently signed a peace treaty with her traditional enemies. The Abraham Accords, brokered by the Trump administration, could possibly be the treaty used by the Antichrist to broker the seven-year peace treaty described in Daniel 9:27.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
"Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God."

3) Movement toward global Marxism, even in western civilization. Revelation 13 describes a global system of world Marxism that will temporarily unite the nations politically and economically.

“This pandemic has provided an opportunity for a reset. This is our chance to accelerate our pre-pandemic efforts to reimagine economic systems that actually address global challenges like extreme poverty, inequality and climate change.”
—Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister

“The pandemic represents a rare but narrow window of opportunity to reflect, reimagine, and reset our world."
—Klaus Schwab, Founder of the World Economic Forum

2 Thessalonians 2:5-8
"Do you not remember that when I was still with you I told you these things? And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming."

The nearness of Christ’s return should be our motivation to take the gospel to our neighbors and the nations! We are all called to be missionaries! The only question is, where?

Life is fleeting. The world is fading. Only the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ will last forever!

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We have to fight for the kingdom of God...Let’s use the weapon of prayer! When the Lord shows you what appears to be impossible...it’s an opportunity to see Gods hand at work!

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God never answers the question, "why?", but only answers the question, "what for?" In the midst of the crisis, take time to contemplate the majesty of God. You will realize that He is much bigger and powerful than any crisis.

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The gospel alone can redeem broken lives and rebuild broken walls. But it will take us all. Let us ALL rebuild the walls by serving sacrificially, giving financially, and going personally to see “impossibilities” become realities! What is impossible for man is possible with God.

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There is no opportunity without opposition. You’ll never see God do the impossible until you’re willing to do the uncomfortable.

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Nehemiah reminds us that when God gives the vision, He also gives the provision. God doesn’t give the provision until you act on the vision! Nehemiah knew who he was and who’s he was. His allegiance was first to the King of heaven and second to the king of Persia.

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Nehemiah had a dream to rebuild the broken walls around Jerusalem and restore God’s great name! Nehemiah was a politician. He had lived a “palace” life. He was not a trained engineer, architect, carpenter, or “wall builder.” Yet God was going to use him to do something “impossible.”

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Nehemiah took personal responsibility for the condition of his nation by confessing and repenting of national sins he personally had never committed. Repentance of sin is always a call to action. It’s what leads to transformation. Remember, our salvation is in God, not the government.

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The Free Burma Rangers (FBR) is a multi-ethnic humanitarian service movement working to bring help, hope, and love to people in the conflict zones of Burma, Iraq, and Sudan. Visit freeburmarangers.org for more information.

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The only eternal fruit your life can bear is when God uses your life in Christ to forever change another life through Christ. You have only one life to live. It will soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ will last!

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When sharing the gospel, don’t get sidetracked by peripheral issues. Keep bringing the conversation back to Jesus! The impact of finding your one will multiply for generations to come! One seed planted one time has the potential to multiply thousands of times!

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You witness with your works and you witness with your words! One is related to the Great Commandment and the other to the Great Commission! If you’ve been saved, God wants to use you to help save others too.

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Pastor Phil Hopper and Host Les Norman are back with part two of "A Discussion with Doctors". This time they sit down with Doctors Abe White and Kevin Hubbard to look at the world in the midst of Covid-19 and the response we can have as believers in Christ.

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You are not being a follower of Christ if you are not being a witness for Christ. Your personal story of how Jesus has changed your life is the most powerful thing you have when sharing the gospel. A changed life changes lives! A life changed by Christ leads to other lives changed by Christ.

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Processing the world in the midst of a pandemic — Pastor Phil Hopper and Host Les Norman had an opportunity to sit down with Doctors Bill White and Gary W. McEwen to look at the world in the midst of Covid-19 and the response we can have as believers in Christ.

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If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

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In Christ, our differences shouldn't make a difference. When our hearts are changed, the church will be changed, and that leads to the world being changed.

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Our nation will either have revival or we will have a funeral. Our nation’s pulpits have shaped our nation’s politics. Spiritual compromise in our pulpits led to moral corruption in our politics. We deserve judgment fire. Let’s pray for revival fire.

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Before God can heal our broken land, we must let Him heal our broken lives.

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We need to get focused on the eternal, not the temporal. Living with urgency and a priority for the things of eternity! We need to hasten our pace as we race toward the finish line! Peter is saying, “Look out”! Beware and be ready. We will all see Jesus sooner than we think.

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The Second Coming of Christ is one of the most prominent themes in the Bible. The winds of the last days are beginning to blow! Only those who have Jesus will not get blown away!

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We need to understand the difference between righteous and unrighteous judgment. Be the donkey. Anticipate God’s presence and yield to Him, hug the wall of truth in love, and take a seat and wait on God in decision making.

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God promises there will be a payday someday on all the wicked and specifically on false teachers who lead others to their destruction.

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The greatest threat to the Church has never been on the outside but rather the inside. What Satan could not accomplish through bloody persecution, he has accomplished repeatedly through infiltration and deception. God promises severe judgment on false prophets and false teachers but He promises mercy on all those who will come by faith to the resurrected Christ.

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Peter is writing to remind us of the things that form the foundation of our faith. He knows he is about to die for his faith, and he wants to remind us of the foundation of our faith so we always remember.

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Every foundation is only as good as the pressure that it can endure. What is your spiritual foundation look like? We need to examine our life and make sure we have the right supplies to have a strong foundation.

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As a spiritual father, Peter is writing this letter as his last words to those who have obtained like precious faith.”

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Prayer is how you put on the armor of God and what makes it operable and powerful in your life. Prayer does more than prepare you for the battle. Prayer is the battle.

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God has given us spiritual armor to stand against the adversary as we stand on Christ’s victory. In warfare whoever takes and holds the “high ground” wins. Jesus has already taken the ground all we have to do is stand our ground!

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This week at Abundant Life, guest speaker Pastor Jim Cymbala from The Brooklyn Tabernacle concludes the series "Awaken".

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We are going to fight for the spiritual legacy of our families. We are going to slow down and take God more seriously. We are going to live more generously. Things really will be different!

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The Church must awaken because as the Church goes, so goes the nation! Jesus said that we are the “salt” of the earth and the “light” of the world! But the Church is no longer salty and it’s not shining!

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Godly mothers have the power to shape their children’s lives spiritually and impact generations eternally. You can shape a family tree and leave a family legacy that will last into eternity!

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God has brought about a pause in our lives for us to evaluate what is most important and to give us new values and a new vision. Have we found our new commitment and community from this time in our lives?

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A crisis cannot ruin real faith; it only reveals your faith and refines your faith.

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You can’t make it happen when it ain’t time; you can’t stop it from happening when it is time.

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God uses a crisis in our lives to reveal whether we have real faith or a “plastic” faith. Real faith is purified in the fire of life’s trials. “Plastic” faith is destroyed in the fires of life’s trials. Habakkuk was a prophet of God who had a crisis of faith.

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Jesus calls us to come and die and in so doing, we will dine.

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All human suffering is a consequence of human sin. Through repentance of sin, God wants to bring us back into a right relationship with Him.

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When you surrender all to God through faith and obedience, the Holy Spirit, like the wind, begins to bear you up with “wings like eagles." That’s how you start flying above the storms, living in the supernatural power of God.

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Jesus gave His life for all of us. Now is the time to give our lives for others.

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If you don’t take your thoughts captive, they will eventually take you captive.

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When we move together in unity as one faith community we are an unstoppable force against the enemy.

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Peace is a gift of God that comes when you are dependent upon your Father.

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A healthy heart is a holy heart.

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Truth. You can reject it, or you can accept it, but one day you’ll be accountable to it.

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Our submission to Christ leads to greater victory in our lives.

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We are not fighting for victory, we are fighting from victory.

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The life in Christ is a heart connected to the body of Christ.

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God will often test our faith through a trial of our faith.

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Only by laying down the life you have can you live the life God made you to live.

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Taking a look back at all God did in 2019.

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The presence of God is known in the most intimate and personal way in times of suffering.

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There is no separation between your work life and your spiritual life. As a Christian, you take the presence of God with you wherever you go.

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Children are changed by the presence of godly parents.

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The desire of a man’s heart and a woman’s heart are designed by God to work together perfectly.

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We learn that godly leaders of their home's do three things incredibly well with their wives. They remember, they repent and they return.

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Godly leadership in marriage begins with the man taking the first step.

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The art of the dance is found in mutual submission.

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The battle of the sexes began long ago but God's plan for marriage is that the two become one.

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Our generosity matters to Jesus, and one day He will judge us for what we did with what we had.

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What describes your life? Faith or Fear? Don't waste your life, but use all the treasures God has given you to treasure Christ before all things.

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As you are faithful over the little, He will entrust you with more.

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The level of your sacrifice is a reflection of your love for God.

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Generosity begins with your life not your money.

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Childlike faith is full of humility and trust, and it’s also a lot of fun.

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We find out who we are by knowing whose we are.

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We dig into the significance of the seven feasts in Leviticus. The shadows of the cross are transformational.

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It really is an unbelievable story—the Cross, the Crucifixion, the empty tomb, the blood of the Lamb. But as Christians, we can declare emphatically that it really did happen!

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