We have been adopted into a new family. What is our Father like? We can find out by listening to His Son. Jesus compares our Father to a vinedresser: and three essential traits of God are shown: He is great, He is working and He is love.
Can we know absolutely whether something is right or wrong? What is our standard of morality? The only absolute standard we can have is to look back to the one who created us and imitate Him. We know right and wrong because it is the very character of God.
God made His intention known when He created mankind. God said "be fruitful....have dominion..." Genesis 1:28. Why are some people not fruitful? Why are some being dominated instead of being in charge of situations and circumstances in their lives? This was not so in the beginning. God has a good plan for everyone He created. Is there a way out? Can the power of fruitfulness and dominion be restored? These and many more in this message titled "What did God say?"
Be blessed.
On Father's Day, we celebrate the greatest Father of all, the One who is ever faithful to us. Beginning with the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-24), going through John's writings on how Jesus and the Father are one (John 14:10) and how they dwell in each other, and then coming back to the faithfulness of our Father in heaven illustrated by the parable, the message showed the great love of the Father for all of us and how we encounter him through Jesus.
Can we know absolutely whether something is right or wrong? What is our standard of morality? The only absolute standard we can have is to look back to the one who created us and imitate Him. We know right and wrong because it is the very character of God.
God made His intention known when He created mankind. God said "be fruitful....have dominion..." Genesis 1:28. Why are some people not fruitful? Why are some being dominated instead of being in charge of situations and circumstances in their lives? This was not so in the beginning. God has a good plan for everyone He created. Is there a way out? Can the power of fruitfulness and dominion be restored? These and many more in this message titled "What did God say?"
Be blessed.
On Father's Day, we celebrate the greatest Father of all, the One who is ever faithful to us. Beginning with the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-24), going through John's writings on how Jesus and the Father are one (John 14:10) and how they dwell in each other, and then coming back to the faithfulness of our Father in heaven illustrated by the parable, the message showed the great love of the Father for all of us and how we encounter him through Jesus.
In this lesson we start by debunking several prevalent lies about prayer that hinder us from praying as we should. We then move on to study the prayer life of Elijah. Amazingly, even though we learn that he was a man just like us, and thus subject to misplaced passions and a sinful nature, his prayer life was powerful and effective. (James 5:17-18; 1 Kings 19:1-8)
This powerpoint was made by my high school friend Ritz!
Mama's birthday is soon..March 2..and I know in heaven she will have a grand birthday.
We love you, mader!! Happy Birthday and God bless you always!
Psalm 13: Where is God? How long until Jehovah acts? Jehovah’s promises to Abraham remind us that He has a plan and will keep His promises; but on His timetable. We can learn at least five lessons: 1) He’s doing what’s best for me; 2) He’s preparing me; 3) Keep seeking Him; 4) Keep trusting Him; and, 5) Be steadfast and love Him.
In this lesson we start by debunking several prevalent lies about prayer that hinder us from praying as we should. We then move on to study the prayer life of Elijah. Amazingly, even though we learn that he was a man just like us, and thus subject to misplaced passions and a sinful nature, his prayer life was powerful and effective. (James 5:17-18; 1 Kings 19:1-8)
This powerpoint was made by my high school friend Ritz!
Mama's birthday is soon..March 2..and I know in heaven she will have a grand birthday.
We love you, mader!! Happy Birthday and God bless you always!
Psalm 13: Where is God? How long until Jehovah acts? Jehovah’s promises to Abraham remind us that He has a plan and will keep His promises; but on His timetable. We can learn at least five lessons: 1) He’s doing what’s best for me; 2) He’s preparing me; 3) Keep seeking Him; 4) Keep trusting Him; and, 5) Be steadfast and love Him.
Through the gospel of Jesus, we enter into fellowship with God and with one another. These relationships are inherently interrelated. Fellowship describes the intimate joining together in this relationship.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Jesus Revealing The Father" sermon at New Life Christian Church on December 22, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
God blesses us and then... it all unravels but upon closer reflection it is a transforming of blessings into new shiny bright better for us blessings! That\'s God for you!
Synopsis: John teaches us that an important part of being in fellowship with God is that we walk as He walked. To do this we must consider how he walked in the world and then be ready to imitate Him. Perhaps more importantly, this reminds us that truth is for doing.
Thoughts from this lesson from Martyn Lloyd-Jones in Studies in 1 John: Walking with God and Jim McGuiggan ( http://www.jimmcguiggan.com/weekly2.asp?id_message=58 )
True, crucial love looks like the Cross (Latin: crux). It consists of a vertical component (obedience to God in Christ) as well as horizontal component: self-sacrificially striving for another's ultimate good. We should love Jesus and love like Jesus because He first loved us
Ephesians 6, Honor your father and mother, do not exasperate your children, t...Valley Bible Fellowship
Ephesians 6, Honor your Father and Mother, do not exasperate your children, the Devil's schemes, spiritual battle, our struggle is spiritual, armor of God
Not only does this passage (Ephesians 4.16) remind us that we are to be workers, but that we all must be working together so that this congregation can grow just as God intended.
John 15;8-27, Fruit; Rewards; Does God Love Us; If; Lordship Salvation; Frien...Valley Bible Fellowship
John 15:8-27, What Is Fruit?; Why Strive For Rewards?; Does God Love Us?; If you keep My commandments; Lordship Salvation; To Die For A Friend; Now Friends No Longer Slaves; Is God My Friend?; “the elect” eklego eklektos; Different Levels Of Torment, Accountability; Not Have Sin?; The Holy Spirit’s Ministry, Purpose And Work
1 Peter 3:13-22: As Peter continues to encourage us through our exile, he reminds us that though we my suffer and come to harm, God wants to bless us. So we don’t have to fear or be troubled, we keep Jesus in our hearts as Lord, and we tell others of our hope. The example of Christ reminds us that Jesus suffered also, but was blessed.
https://youtu.be/U1Ujz8hakik
1 Peter 2:13-3:12Peter’s exhortation to be subject to government, masters, husbands, wives, and that all of us are thoughtful of others is difficult for most of us, especially when we face suffer because of those who are unjust. Peter reminds us that because of our relationship with God, we must continue to do good, especially by sharing the good news of Jesus with them.
https://youtu.be/gHyeHRH4EPw
1 Peter 2:21-25: Peter reminds these exiles that they have two wars: their flesh and the unbelievers. So they must learn to abstain from the passions of the flesh, have honorable conduct, do good, live as free people, and endure suffering. In this lesson, we examine the example that Jesus set for us.
https://youtu.be/iefG3VhYg2c
1 Peter 2:11-20: Peter reminds these exiles that they have two wars: their flesh and the unbelievers. So they must learn to abstain from the passions of the flesh, have honorable conduct, do good, live as free people, and endure suffering.
https://youtu.be/4ooqkyEN4p0
1 Peter 1:13 - 2:3: Because we have been ransomed through Jesus and we are anticipating the revelation of Jesus, Peter helps us understand three keys in how we spend our time in exile: 1) preparing your minds for action; 2) being sober-minded; and 3) having your hope set fully on God’s grace. https://youtu.be/QEXw_qG0SfE
1 Peter 1:1-12: Peter gives the elect exiles reasons to praise God, based on his mercy and power. It is an expression of his grace toward us and the glory he has planned for us. So that we love him, believe in him and rejoice in our salvation in him.
https://youtu.be/8mmwMVeFSOM
1 Corinthians 12:31 - 13:13: Paul teaches the Corinthians on their level of spiritual immature that love is excellent and great. He reminds them that they should pursue love because Love gives meaning, Love is altruistic, Love is strong and Love never ends.
https://youtu.be/G3l-Zhsu75k
1 Corinthians 12, 14: Paul reminds the brothers and sisters in Corinth that when we come together to worship we must be especially mindful that our individual gifts are used to build up each other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHOTE3LpTA
1 Corinthians 11:17-34: Paul reminds the brothers and sisters in Corinth that when we come together to worship we must be especially mindful that even in partaking of the supper we may humiliate and despise our siblings. It’s a vital warning for us to be wary of the individualism that exalts myself over brothers and sisters.
https://youtu.be/jXj7dnW5o1I
1 Corinthians 9:19: Paul reminds the brothers and sisters in Corinth that their individualism and rights are not as important as loving each other, helping each other and building each other up.
https://youtu.be/v_PszlSFQfA
1 Samuel 18:1: Jonathan and David remind us that brethren can have deep, meaningful relationships. We must be intentional, be faithful, love, and be knit. Original lesson: The Power of Friendship: Lessons from Jonathan and David. 2008 October 26
https://youtu.be/XlH3nku6j1I
Acts 7:20-29: Moses sought to be with his brothers but they rejected him. And he was exiled. Cain refused to care for his brother, and he was alone. But it’s not good for man to be alone. Why do we slip into the thinking of Cain so easily and find ourselves alone? Being brothers is not easy, but let brotherly love continue.
Of all the metaphors for believers, the one most often used in the NT is “adelphos” (siblings, brothers and sisters). After Jesus’ ascension the company who gathered in the upper room consisted of both men and women, and Peter calls all of them brethren. In Acts 15, both Jewish believers and Gentile believers are called brethren.
Parts of this lesson based on “Reclaiming the Church Family: A Solution to the Corporate-Church Crisis)” by Matthew T. Kimbrough
https://youtu.be/p0EU18quc8s
Hebrews 2:6- 3:6: In bringing many sons to glory, our Father is also adopting us into his house so that we are brothers and sisters with Jesus and with one another. He even refers to us as holy brothers. What implications does this have for our relationship with Jesus and with each other?
https://youtu.be/xR0F6QRqJCc
Psalm 119:105; Matthew 7:13-14; 2 Timothy 3:16: A reminder that we have two paths we can choose to walk and why the Bible helps us decide which path is best for us to follow. Original lesson from 2013 (or so). https://youtu.be/hpGvnC0rlqs
Colossians 1:27: Even for those who have fallen short of God’s glory, there is still hope of glory in Jesus. By seeking glory through faith in him and abiding in him we will bear fruit, have eternal life, and abide in his love and joy.
https://youtu.be/sjVQ-5eDse8
Romans 6:5: A reminder that in baptism we are uniting together with Jesus in his death and his resurrection so that we can share in his glory.
https://youtu.be/jXaNOXRpIoA
2 Samuel 12:13; Psalm 51: David reminds us that although we’ve sinned when we turn back to our God with a broken and contrite heart he will show mercy and forgive our sins. Repentance leads to the restoration, so that we can be glorious. https://youtu.be/0E1da94y-eE
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docxJames Knipper
Countless volumes have been written trying to explain the mystery of three persons in one true God, leaving us to resort to metaphors such as the three-leaf clover to try to comprehend the Divinity. Many of us grew up with the quintessential pyramidal Trinity structure of God at the top and Son and Spirit in opposite corners. But what if we looked at this ‘mystery’ from a different perspective? What if we shifted our language of God as a being towards the concept of God as love? What if we focused more on the relationship within the Trinity versus the persons of the Trinity? What if stopped looking at God as a noun…and instead considered God as a verb? Check it out…
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
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