Upside Down Living: Blessed are the MercifulStephen Palm
This week's sermon on Matthew 5:7 explores Jesus' fifth beatitude concerning the blessing on the merciful. We will consider the fact that we don't deserve God's mercy and explore the important nuance of difference between mercy and grace. We will also look at the "conditional" aspect of mercy and God's expectation that we will be merciful. Finally, we will consider 7 practical opportunities to grown in our mercy.
Pastor David Schmidt - 19 July 2009, 1/4
How are your relationships going? Are you experiencing any pain or stress or struggles? Are any of your relationships under stress?
We all find ourselves in those situations from time to time and none of us like to be there. But how do we move beyond that to find healing and wholeness in our relationships?
Forgiving One Another | RCCG., Living Faith KasselRCCG Kassel
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
•“To err is man…”
•Forgiveness means to pardon, to wave punishment for offence (Matt 18:25-27)
•It is the letting go of negative feelings and attitude towards the offender
•It constitutes the foundation of Christianity
•There are no numerical limits
Series relationship rescue - part 3 - f = forgiveness - 04-26-15 - prersent...LifePointe Church
This is part 3 of Pastor Chuck Bernal's message series, Relationship Rescue delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on April 26, 2015. The title of the messsage is FORGIVENESS.
Upside Down Living: Blessed are the MercifulStephen Palm
This week's sermon on Matthew 5:7 explores Jesus' fifth beatitude concerning the blessing on the merciful. We will consider the fact that we don't deserve God's mercy and explore the important nuance of difference between mercy and grace. We will also look at the "conditional" aspect of mercy and God's expectation that we will be merciful. Finally, we will consider 7 practical opportunities to grown in our mercy.
Pastor David Schmidt - 19 July 2009, 1/4
How are your relationships going? Are you experiencing any pain or stress or struggles? Are any of your relationships under stress?
We all find ourselves in those situations from time to time and none of us like to be there. But how do we move beyond that to find healing and wholeness in our relationships?
Forgiving One Another | RCCG., Living Faith KasselRCCG Kassel
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
•“To err is man…”
•Forgiveness means to pardon, to wave punishment for offence (Matt 18:25-27)
•It is the letting go of negative feelings and attitude towards the offender
•It constitutes the foundation of Christianity
•There are no numerical limits
Series relationship rescue - part 3 - f = forgiveness - 04-26-15 - prersent...LifePointe Church
This is part 3 of Pastor Chuck Bernal's message series, Relationship Rescue delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on April 26, 2015. The title of the messsage is FORGIVENESS.
Forgiveness in the Bible is a “release” or a “dismissal” of something. The forgiveness we have in Christ involves the release of sinners from God’s just penalty and the complete dismissal of all charges against us (Romans 8:1).
BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY” – Mat 5:7Walben Sijabat
BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY” – Mat 5:7
1. Psalm 103 A psalm of God’s mercy and compassion towards us.
v1 Bless the Lord, O my soul…..
v2 ….and forget not all His benefits:
v3 Who forgives all your iniquities; who heals all your diseases;
v4 Who redeems your life from destruction; who crowns you with
loving-kindness and tender mercies;
also v10-13,17.
2. Psalm 107
v1 O give thanks to the Lord for He is good: for His mercy
Remembering The Lessons Of 9/11 - Five Things We Must Never Forget - 09-11-16LifePointe Church
The tragedy of 9/11 changed our country and our lives forever. In a special message, Pastor Chuck Bernal share 5 important lessons from 9/11 that we must never forget. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
Our last "Re-routing" toward eternal joy is failure. Though failure has an awful sting to it, it is most painfully true for men, as Genesis 3 tells us. Frustration, futility, and failure are meant to drive men to God, not just in a generic way, but specifically, to discover a joy they would never experience apart from the awful road of failure.
Beloved Brothers and Sisters,
To be Real Followers of Christ is to Know how to Forgive and to Forget the Wrongdoings of others.
From the Heart,
Fr. Heart, SVD
Forgiveness in the Bible is a “release” or a “dismissal” of something. The forgiveness we have in Christ involves the release of sinners from God’s just penalty and the complete dismissal of all charges against us (Romans 8:1).
BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY” – Mat 5:7Walben Sijabat
BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY” – Mat 5:7
1. Psalm 103 A psalm of God’s mercy and compassion towards us.
v1 Bless the Lord, O my soul…..
v2 ….and forget not all His benefits:
v3 Who forgives all your iniquities; who heals all your diseases;
v4 Who redeems your life from destruction; who crowns you with
loving-kindness and tender mercies;
also v10-13,17.
2. Psalm 107
v1 O give thanks to the Lord for He is good: for His mercy
Remembering The Lessons Of 9/11 - Five Things We Must Never Forget - 09-11-16LifePointe Church
The tragedy of 9/11 changed our country and our lives forever. In a special message, Pastor Chuck Bernal share 5 important lessons from 9/11 that we must never forget. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
Our last "Re-routing" toward eternal joy is failure. Though failure has an awful sting to it, it is most painfully true for men, as Genesis 3 tells us. Frustration, futility, and failure are meant to drive men to God, not just in a generic way, but specifically, to discover a joy they would never experience apart from the awful road of failure.
Beloved Brothers and Sisters,
To be Real Followers of Christ is to Know how to Forgive and to Forget the Wrongdoings of others.
From the Heart,
Fr. Heart, SVD
We are forgiven by God through Christ, therefore we ought to forgive others even as God has forgiven us. This is the heart of the Gospel. Growth in the spiritual life is often hindered because we often refuse to forgive others.
Our little Church is using a Chronological Bible Reading Schedule by Skip Andrews. It can be found here: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org
Each Sunday a lesson is given from some of that week's reading. This lesson covers Sept 21-27
Maybe you struggle with this question. Maybe you would like to be a child of God, but you are not sure if this is meant to be for you. Maybe you think it's no use pray- ing about it if you're not chosen in the first place. Maybe you are looking for assurance of your salvation, but you continue to doubt and fight the fear that you are deceiving yourself for eternity. Maybe you are afraid you will be lost for eternity, because you don't belong to God's elect or you are waiting for God to lead you to repentance.
Portraits of jesus physicican seth g january 312021Pacific Church
Jesus has been called the "Great Physician." We think of His miracles of healing. But those miracles of healing our physical bodies point to a far greater miracle--the healing of our heart and soul. He doesn't just mean physical life and death. He points to something greater--spiritual life and death, both in this world and the next.
Portraits of jesus thrist seth g january 24 2021Pacific Church
We can spend a lifetime looking for that which will fill our souls. We can look far and wide, with people, with events, with experiences, with acquisitions, and with just about anything else you of which comes to mind. But we will never touch the deepest parts of our soul until we find what Jesus called "living water." We will experience more of that living water as we become dispensers of living water, just like the woman we'll study this week!
Portraits of jesus divine teacher seth g january 17 2021Pacific Church
In John 3, Jesus teaches Nicodemus, a committed leader of Judaism, about the necessity of being born again. John 3 also lays out God's rescue mission of men and women who are lost, guilty, and without hope, in need of rescue! But most folks aren't interested, not believing they need rescuing, and certainly not interested in the remedy for sin.
Portraits of jesus son of man seth g january 10 2021Pacific Church
This week we'll study John 2. As we read about Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding, and Jesus cleansing the temple, let’s make some observations about our human nature that often come back to bite us in the "you know what" in our personal life, relationships, and our relationship with God.
Portraits of jesus son of god seth g january 3 2021Pacific Church
We are beginning a study of the gospel of John, this week. John 1 is a storehouse of information that tells us the identity of Jesus Christ. We will look at eight of them. What better way to start the new year than looking and studying the magnificent Jesus Christ!
Finding rest in strange places 6 seth gatchell december 27 2020Pacific Church
We so often hear the story of Mary this time of year, but it’s just as easy to gloss over the extreme cost it would have been to a young girl, to find herself graced with this ‘favor’ from God. What did it cost her in terms of her life’s plans? What did it cost her socially, with her family, with friends and neighbors? What does radical obedience cost us?
Finding rest in strange places 4 seth gatchell december 20 2020Pacific Church
In spite of the mess of the world, Jesus is King. He reigns, even here, even amidst the rubble of sin and the rubble of people’s lives. It is that assurance that provides us peace and a soul that can rest in the often fiery and unpredictable world in which we live. It matters that Jesus is King!
Finding rest in strange places 3 seth gatchell december 13 2020Pacific Church
It is likely during this time of COVID, that you have experienced a heightened sense of despondency. You've also likely experienced a heightened sense of loneliness, isolation, and being disconnected. Jesus experienced all of this as well. That He has experienced these things is meant to comfort you, lift you, and carry you along in during times like these. It's the HUMANITY of Jesus that surprises us with rest for our souls.
Finding rest in strange places 2 seth gatchell december 6 2020Pacific Church
The Christmas message clearly spells out the deity of Christ, but this is not just a theological issue with which to ponder. It is meant to jolt us out of our spiritual stupor (sleepiness) to obeying "Jesus Christ our LORD." If obedience in our daily lives is replaced by right theology, then the boat has sailed without us.
Finding rest in strange places 1 seth gatchell november 29 2020Pacific Church
The Christmas message clearly spells out the deity of Christ, but this is not just a theological issue with which to ponder. It is meant to jolt us out of our spiritual stupor (sleepiness) to obeying "Jesus Christ our LORD." If obedience in our daily lives is replaced by right theology, then the boat has sailed without us.
What christ offers, what we offer p 1 seth gatchell november 22 2020Pacific Church
Beneath people's veneer are hidden questions. "Do I matter? Do I matter to anyone? Does someone really care about me?" People hunger and thirst for real "life," that sense of satisfaction that comes from being deeply connected with God and others. That is what Christ offers us, and He offers this real "life" through us to others! What we all want to know, is how does this happen?
This week we are looking at understanding and interpreting the Bible. The Bible is composed of 66 Books in multiple genres written over thousands of years. It can be daunting, and sometimes hard to understand. This week we are taking a few steps to try and make it a little easier to understand.
Jeremiah was known as "the weeping prophet." In spite of his faithful and bold preaching, he watched helplessly as his beloved nation continued to slide toward destruction. Jeremiah paid a terrible price for his message. He faced ridicule, scorn, torture and suffering. What was most heart-breaking was watching the Babylonians break through the city walls of Jerusalem, burn the city to the ground, turn stone buildings into rubble, and drive 90% of the people into exile. IT DIDN’T HAVE TO END THIS WAY.
Our biblical worldview part 9 seth g november 1 2020Pacific Church
This 9-week series has been written to help you think biblically about the issues before us, and particularly the ideas and underpinnings of candidates' platforms and policy decisions. In our country, this is where the rubber meets the road. This week we'll look at some of the ISM's that drive secular politics and beliefs, and do a two day dive into the "hottest" and "newest" ISM, then compare it with the biblical worldview.
Work economy goverment our biblical worldview part 8 seth g october 25 2020Pacific Church
Work is work, and work takes work. Work is another introduction into the realities of life. But work is not just about work. There is the interplay of economics and government. It is important to have what the bible calls "understanding," not just about work, economics and government to have "understanding" about how these three entities should work together.
Gender our biblical worldview part 7 seth g october 18 2020Pacific Church
In our day there is growing confusion about gender. There is a secular movement of thinking that seeks to minimize or obliterate any differences between genders. In this secular way of thinking, gender is something that one feels or identifies as. This is like leaving a great sailing ship on the high seas without sails and a rudder. It will be carried along wherever the current wishes, adrift on the open seas. The unintended consequences of this thinking is to create greater confusion for young people who already struggle with their gender and confusing feelings of their identity, but there is a wondrous design to complementary gender that seeks to build intimacy in a marriage, deeper relationships with people, and reflects the wonder of our Trinitarian God.
Our biblical worldview part 6 seth g october 11 2020Pacific Church
What does the bible say about marriage? Up until 15-20 years ago this was not a "controversial" topic. Everyone knew the answer. Our secular culture continues to send its tsunami waves at our Judeo-Christian heritage, causing great confusion. How are we to think about same-sex marriage? What does the bible say? Before we address those questions we will spend time reviewing what makes a marriage a biblical marriage.
As we continue our conversation on a Christian worldview, specifically as it deals with thinking through this upcoming election we are diving deeper and deeper into different issues. This week we are looking at the sanctity of life. What it means to be made in the image of God, to have value, and to be worthy of life, no matter what stage of life you are in.
A Biblical Worldview - The Role of GovernmentPacific Church
Our task is to always learn God's eternal truths and apply them to our lives. This includes how God views government. What does the bible say about government?
How do the bible's stories illustrate the truth or foolishness of how government is done? How do we apply the biblical truths in our country? This requires wisdom, discernment, humility and what the Bible calls "good sense."
Connecting with your church part 5 seth g march 15 2020Pacific Church
We are a worshiping community. In that community our joys are magnified, and our sorrows shared. Unity, the experience of community that worships God together, serves together, loves together, and shares common purposes provides joy for the heart that cannot be found in isolation. We'll find five examples in the Psalms of Assent that illustrate our need for community and the opportunities community provides in a difficult world.
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.
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
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.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
2. 1. The quality of mercyis rooted in ____ not
____.God man
3. 2 Corinthians 1:3 Praise beto the God and
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
merciesand the God of all comfort,
4. 4 whocomfortsus inall our troubles, so that we
can comfortthose in any trouble with the
comfortwe ourselves havereceivedfromGod.
5. Luke 6:36 Be merciful,just as your Father is
merciful.37 "Donot judge, and you willnot be
judged. Donot condemn,and you will not be
condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
14. 28 But when that servant went out, he found one
of his fellowservants whoowed him ahundred
denarii. He grabbed him and began to choke
him. 'Pay back what you oweme!' hedemanded.
15. 29 His fellowservant fell to his knees and begged
him,'Be patient withme,and I will pay you
back.'
16. 30 But he refused. Instead, he went off and had
the man thrown into prison until he couldpay
the debt.
17. 31 When the other servants saw what had
happened, they weregreatly distressed and
went and told their master everything that had
happened.
18. 32 Then the master called the servant in. 'You
wickedservant,' he said, 'I canceledall that debt
of yours because you begged me to.
19. 33 Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow
servant just as I had on you?'
20. 34In anger his master turned him over to the
jailers to betortured, until he should pay back
all he owed.
21. 35 This is how my heavenly Father willtreat each
of you unless you forgive your brother fromyour
heart."
25. 14 For if you forgive menwhen they sin against
you, your heavenly Father will also forgiveyou.
15 But if you do not forgivemen their sins, your
Father will not forgiveyour sins.
26. Ephesians 2:4 But because of his great love for
us, God, whois rich inmercy,
5 made us alive with Christ even when wewere
dead in transgressions -it is bygrace you have
been saved.
27. "We proclaim whetherwe have receivedforgiveness
or not, by whether we forgive or not. If I am forgiven,
I shall forgive.None of us has bynature a forgiving
spirit. If you now have such a spirit, you have it for
one reason only. You have seen what God has done
for you in spite of what you deserve. You say, 'I know
that I am truly forgiven; therefore, I truly forgive.'"
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
28. 4. A ______ _____blocks us from______
and ________mercy.
critical
giving
spirit
receiving
29. Matthew 7:1 "Donot judge, oryou too willbe
judged. 2 For inthe same way you judge others,
you will be judged, and with the measure you
use, it will be measured to you.
30. Romans 14:10 You, then, why do you judgeyour
brother? Or why do you look downon your
brother? For we will all stand before God's
judgment seat.
31. 11 It is written: "'As surely as I live,' says the Lord,
'everykneewillbowbefore me;everytongue
will confessto God.'" 12 So then, each of us will
give an account of himselfto God.