This is the sixth sermon in our series "Joyful Living!" on the letter from Paul to the Philippians Christians. This sermon comes from Philippians 2:12-18 and is focused on what an active faith looks like.
Stewardship is about what we do with what we have once we say we believe. It is that part of our lives where we decide if we're really going to Walk the Walk as much as we Talk the Talk!
This document outlines 3 steps to becoming mega-leaders: 1) Follow Jesus closely instead of from a safe distance, 2) Become consumed with Jesus' mission of liberating souls through service and sacrifice, and 3) Follow Jesus' model of servant leadership by being humble, compassionate, and living to improve others' lives through service rather than seeking rewards. The passage discusses Jesus leading the disciples on a journey to teach them about discipleship through encounters with blind men and ambitious disciples.
The passage discusses moving forward spiritually and embracing challenges to help the church progress. It encourages forgetting the past, envisioning the future, establishing Jesus as a priority, and embracing God's calling. The church must go forward and grow or risks falling behind. Christians and the church must accept challenges to move ahead in their faith.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is described as a true "man of God" who follows God with all his heart and soul. He strives to heal people who are suffering through emotional wounds with words of love, compassion, and power. Pastor Oyakhilome encourages people to have faith, never lose hope, and feel God's presence. He launched pastorchrisonline.org to spread his gospel messages globally and inspire many people through videos of his teachings and sermons on faith.
The document discusses several types of religious experiences that some people claim can change their beliefs about God:
1) Miracles - Acts of God that go against the laws of nature, like those performed by Jesus, which helped people believe in him.
2) Numinous experiences - Overwhelming experiences of beauty or awe in nature that convince some people God must exist.
3) Answered prayers - Experiences where prayers seem to be directly responded to by God, strengthening belief.
4) Conversion experiences - Dramatic or gradual changes in belief from one faith or no faith to belief in God. These experiences can profoundly impact one's worldview.
Our Treat Your Body Like A Temple retreat is set in Dubai—arguably one of the most stunning and luxurious cities in the UAE. Set your spirit alive with our offering of hatha yoga combined with sivananda yoga, Jivamukti yoga and Anusara yoga
This document discusses the Christian's approach to spiritual warfare. It explains that Christians must adopt a biblical worldview and understand the reality of the spiritual realm. The document outlines the armor of God that Christians are called to put on, including the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the spirit. It emphasizes that prayer is essential, as each piece of armor is put on through prayer. Christians are called to pray for God's will to be done and to pray for others under the Spirit's guidance.
1 Kings 17-18: Elijah shows us that being zealous for God is not what it is often made out to be. Elijah reminds to pray fervently, obey following Jehovah, and turn hearts to Jehovah.
Stewardship is about what we do with what we have once we say we believe. It is that part of our lives where we decide if we're really going to Walk the Walk as much as we Talk the Talk!
This document outlines 3 steps to becoming mega-leaders: 1) Follow Jesus closely instead of from a safe distance, 2) Become consumed with Jesus' mission of liberating souls through service and sacrifice, and 3) Follow Jesus' model of servant leadership by being humble, compassionate, and living to improve others' lives through service rather than seeking rewards. The passage discusses Jesus leading the disciples on a journey to teach them about discipleship through encounters with blind men and ambitious disciples.
The passage discusses moving forward spiritually and embracing challenges to help the church progress. It encourages forgetting the past, envisioning the future, establishing Jesus as a priority, and embracing God's calling. The church must go forward and grow or risks falling behind. Christians and the church must accept challenges to move ahead in their faith.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is described as a true "man of God" who follows God with all his heart and soul. He strives to heal people who are suffering through emotional wounds with words of love, compassion, and power. Pastor Oyakhilome encourages people to have faith, never lose hope, and feel God's presence. He launched pastorchrisonline.org to spread his gospel messages globally and inspire many people through videos of his teachings and sermons on faith.
The document discusses several types of religious experiences that some people claim can change their beliefs about God:
1) Miracles - Acts of God that go against the laws of nature, like those performed by Jesus, which helped people believe in him.
2) Numinous experiences - Overwhelming experiences of beauty or awe in nature that convince some people God must exist.
3) Answered prayers - Experiences where prayers seem to be directly responded to by God, strengthening belief.
4) Conversion experiences - Dramatic or gradual changes in belief from one faith or no faith to belief in God. These experiences can profoundly impact one's worldview.
Our Treat Your Body Like A Temple retreat is set in Dubai—arguably one of the most stunning and luxurious cities in the UAE. Set your spirit alive with our offering of hatha yoga combined with sivananda yoga, Jivamukti yoga and Anusara yoga
This document discusses the Christian's approach to spiritual warfare. It explains that Christians must adopt a biblical worldview and understand the reality of the spiritual realm. The document outlines the armor of God that Christians are called to put on, including the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the spirit. It emphasizes that prayer is essential, as each piece of armor is put on through prayer. Christians are called to pray for God's will to be done and to pray for others under the Spirit's guidance.
1 Kings 17-18: Elijah shows us that being zealous for God is not what it is often made out to be. Elijah reminds to pray fervently, obey following Jehovah, and turn hearts to Jehovah.
This document outlines an agenda for worship at Calvary church. It discusses biblical thoughts on worship, priorities for worship at Calvary, and leading worship with teamwork. Key points include that worship should be Christ-centered, truth-oriented, and life-changing. It also emphasizes that leading worship requires communication, planning, and working as a team to develop "raving fans of God".
The document provides an overview of what it means to be a member of the Church of the Brethren from the perspective of a member. It discusses some of the member's personal faith journey and maturation in their understanding of salvation, peace, and living according to biblical principles. Key aspects of Brethren theology are explained, including non-creedalism, the priesthood of all believers, simplicity, and ordinances. The effectiveness of the denomination in areas like ethical investing, outreach, and disaster relief is highlighted. The member expresses continued spiritual growth within the Brethren tradition.
This document contains excerpts from talks and scriptures about having faith in Jesus Christ and being an ensign to others. It discusses how faith in Christ can be bolstered through learning about Him and living according to His teachings. It encourages readers to ensure they are securely tied to God rather than to other things. It suggests reading scriptures to find guidance and protection. It contains quotes emphasizing having courage to stand up for principles despite fear or opposition, and the need to be humble, friendly and understanding while holding to the truth.
This document discusses spiritual authority, contrasting it with executive authority that comes from positions of leadership. Spiritual authority comes from serving as Christ served.
It provides examples of spiritual authority seen in Jesus' life and ministry, such as his authority over Satan, nature, and in teaching and healing. True spiritual authority is needed in the church today to combat weakness. Examples of spiritual authority include prominent figures, but also Sunday school teachers, youth workers, pastors who disciple others, prayer intercessors, and those who show hospitality. The conclusion calls the reader to reflect on whether they exhibit spiritual authority and what God is calling them to.
Servanthood vs leadership (9 sept-12) hwa yungSSMC
This document discusses the biblical view of servanthood versus leadership. It argues that the New Testament emphasizes Christians being servants first and foremost rather than leaders. It examines passages that portray Jesus and his disciples, and words used in the New Testament to describe ministry roles. The implication is that Christian ministry should focus on serving others humbly rather than positions of power or status. True Christian leadership emerges from faithfully serving as servants, not from striving for leadership roles.
This document outlines personal practices and relationships to develop and maintain a strong faith. It recommends: 1) Growing closer to God through daily devotion, filling of the Spirit, and seeing God at work. 2) Establishing a routine of quiet time, physical training, and protected planning time. 3) Nurturing relationships through spending time with mentors, small groups, and prayer covenants with others.
This document discusses the importance of prayer and the ministry of the word. It encourages continuing in prayer with fervor, vigor, urgency and faith. It emphasizes the importance of praying for one's pastor whenever praying. The document also discusses that a pastor's concern is for preaching the gospel message, not personal needs or comfort. It notes that the message preached is a mystery hidden by Satan but revealed by Christ through preachers.
This document discusses the meaning and significance of names in the Bible. It explores names used for God like Elohim, El Shaddai, Adonai, Jehovah, and others that reveal aspects of His character. Name changes for biblical figures like Abraham, Sarah, Simon and Paul are also examined. The document reflects on how Paul derived significance from his identity as a child of God despite feeling like the least of the apostles. It encourages readers to fully accept and rejoice in being called children of God by grasping God's grace.
This document outlines Apostles Community Church's transition from being an equipping church to becoming a pioneering church. It discusses what it means to pioneer, including doing new things, going where others haven't, and breaking barriers. It also talks about learning from the Welsh Revival of 1904 under Evan Roberts and stewarding visitations from God by keeping sin out of the church, maintaining unity and prayer, and imparting the spirit of revival to others while letting God work as he desires. The overall aim is for APC to steward any visitations from God to spark a move of God that impacts the community and world.
This document provides information about growing disciples through relationships and spiritual formation. It discusses that growing disciples should have the end in mind of developing a commitment to God, community, and mission. Disciples are grown through life-on-life mentoring using processes like triads and small groups, with a focus on a few people. The document emphasizes that growing disciples is primarily a relational experience rather than instructional, and involves knowing and experiencing God's love together through both spontaneous and intentional interactions.
This document discusses tithing and studying with other believers. It provides reasons to tithe, such as being free from money and receiving God's blessings. Tithing acknowledges God as owner and expresses faith in his provision. The document also discusses how to develop the habit of tithing by giving systematically, proportionately, generously, and cheerfully. God wants his people to demonstrate unity, purity, and love. Spiritual fellowship is necessary for growth. The document concludes by outlining seven steps to maintain good habits and encouraging participation in the next level of church studies.
Daniel and other young men from Judah were taken captive to Babylon. Daniel refused to eat the food offered by the king that violated God's commands. He asked to eat vegetables and water instead. After 10 days, Daniel and his friends looked healthier than those who ate the king's food. For the next 3 years, they were allowed to eat their own food. They were found to be wiser than the king's advisors.
This document outlines the topics that will be covered in a semester-long study on spiritual disciplines for men. It discusses how disciplines can act as a "bullet proof vest" or "duty belt" to protect against temptation. Some key disciplines mentioned include purity, marriage, fatherhood, and the mind. References are made to authors on disciplines like R. Kent Hughes. Statistics are given on challenges facing men today like pornography use. Examples are given from the Bible like King David to illustrate how disciplines can prevent falling into sin. The document encourages finding accountability and memorizing scripture to aid in pursuing purity. It provides details for the next session.
This sermon discusses the importance of worldwide missions and providing a method and motivation for carrying it out. It notes that the basic method is for some to go as missionaries and others to send them. It encourages praying, planning, and prioritizing to determine one's role. The ultimate motivation should be the love of Christ compelling believers to share the gospel around the world.
At the Cedar Hill Church's August 14th Town Hall meeting, the Renewal Team provided a progress update. This update included a brief review of the recent Reveal Survey results and Listening Round table.
Jesus Christ offers salvation from sins and peace and strength during trials. A passage from the Doctrine and Covenants teaches that one can find peace in Christ by learning from him, listening to his words, and walking in humility guided by the Holy Spirit. The document encourages learning about finding peace in Christ through scriptures, social media, the LDS Youth website and app, and church magazines.
Austin Christian Executives - Welcome Spring 2014austinexec
Slides from the kickoff meeting of the Austin Christian Executives (ACE) 2014 spring semester. Includes a review of ACE history and a challenge to engage with God in your daily business and all parts of life. This process starts by considering how we truly want to be defined by our lives by the end of 2014, by the time we retire, and on our death bed. The challenge then is to move our identity beyond ourselves and into one that is God-defined and Spirit-filled.
This document provides guidance on building a revolutionary small group movement. It discusses that people experience transformation through community, as God designed people to do life together. Small group life allows sharing perspectives safely and doing life together through both ups and downs. The document defines the values of small groups at NorthRidge Church as being who you are, doing life together, engaging God's truth through discussion and prayer, inviting others, and connecting regularly. It emphasizes the importance of leadership and developing a sustainable leadership model for small groups.
This document discusses the importance of a pastor maintaining a strong spiritual life through prayer and other spiritual disciplines. It notes that spiritual leaders must rely on God's power, not their own abilities, and prioritize prayer, Bible reading, fasting, and time away. A pastor's spiritual life will be evident in their public prayers, worship, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Maintaining a prayer life is essential for sermon preparation, delivery, and calling people to response. Following spiritual disciplines allows pastors to bear fruit for God and receive rewards in heaven.
Transition – Change for Fruitfulness and Blessings Phylicia Hwam
Transition – Change for Fruitfulness and Blessings
Sermon by Rev Ting Moy Hong, Trinity Methodist Church Petaling Jaya (TMCPJ) on 10 Dec 2017.
Scripture Lesson:
Deuteronomy 1.6-8; 4.39-40; 6.4-9
1) The passage encourages Christians to be careful, courageous, and strong in their faith by growing strong mentally and spiritually rather than physically.
2) It says that God is our ultimate source of strength through His way, wisdom, and by being strong in our weakness.
3) Several things are listed that can help strengthen our faith, including the joy of the Lord, God's assurance, wisdom, love, and fearing the Lord.
This document discusses the concept of discipleship and sanctification. It begins by explaining that through salvation we are justified but must still be sanctified to live holy lives. It then defines sanctification as the process of being made holy by God and explores how we are sanctified through God's word, our own effort, and the Holy Spirit. The document also discusses why we must be sanctified, the effects of sanctification, and what consecration means. It provides tips for living sanctified lives such as being careful about what we expose ourselves to and guarding our hearts.
This document outlines an agenda for worship at Calvary church. It discusses biblical thoughts on worship, priorities for worship at Calvary, and leading worship with teamwork. Key points include that worship should be Christ-centered, truth-oriented, and life-changing. It also emphasizes that leading worship requires communication, planning, and working as a team to develop "raving fans of God".
The document provides an overview of what it means to be a member of the Church of the Brethren from the perspective of a member. It discusses some of the member's personal faith journey and maturation in their understanding of salvation, peace, and living according to biblical principles. Key aspects of Brethren theology are explained, including non-creedalism, the priesthood of all believers, simplicity, and ordinances. The effectiveness of the denomination in areas like ethical investing, outreach, and disaster relief is highlighted. The member expresses continued spiritual growth within the Brethren tradition.
This document contains excerpts from talks and scriptures about having faith in Jesus Christ and being an ensign to others. It discusses how faith in Christ can be bolstered through learning about Him and living according to His teachings. It encourages readers to ensure they are securely tied to God rather than to other things. It suggests reading scriptures to find guidance and protection. It contains quotes emphasizing having courage to stand up for principles despite fear or opposition, and the need to be humble, friendly and understanding while holding to the truth.
This document discusses spiritual authority, contrasting it with executive authority that comes from positions of leadership. Spiritual authority comes from serving as Christ served.
It provides examples of spiritual authority seen in Jesus' life and ministry, such as his authority over Satan, nature, and in teaching and healing. True spiritual authority is needed in the church today to combat weakness. Examples of spiritual authority include prominent figures, but also Sunday school teachers, youth workers, pastors who disciple others, prayer intercessors, and those who show hospitality. The conclusion calls the reader to reflect on whether they exhibit spiritual authority and what God is calling them to.
Servanthood vs leadership (9 sept-12) hwa yungSSMC
This document discusses the biblical view of servanthood versus leadership. It argues that the New Testament emphasizes Christians being servants first and foremost rather than leaders. It examines passages that portray Jesus and his disciples, and words used in the New Testament to describe ministry roles. The implication is that Christian ministry should focus on serving others humbly rather than positions of power or status. True Christian leadership emerges from faithfully serving as servants, not from striving for leadership roles.
This document outlines personal practices and relationships to develop and maintain a strong faith. It recommends: 1) Growing closer to God through daily devotion, filling of the Spirit, and seeing God at work. 2) Establishing a routine of quiet time, physical training, and protected planning time. 3) Nurturing relationships through spending time with mentors, small groups, and prayer covenants with others.
This document discusses the importance of prayer and the ministry of the word. It encourages continuing in prayer with fervor, vigor, urgency and faith. It emphasizes the importance of praying for one's pastor whenever praying. The document also discusses that a pastor's concern is for preaching the gospel message, not personal needs or comfort. It notes that the message preached is a mystery hidden by Satan but revealed by Christ through preachers.
This document discusses the meaning and significance of names in the Bible. It explores names used for God like Elohim, El Shaddai, Adonai, Jehovah, and others that reveal aspects of His character. Name changes for biblical figures like Abraham, Sarah, Simon and Paul are also examined. The document reflects on how Paul derived significance from his identity as a child of God despite feeling like the least of the apostles. It encourages readers to fully accept and rejoice in being called children of God by grasping God's grace.
This document outlines Apostles Community Church's transition from being an equipping church to becoming a pioneering church. It discusses what it means to pioneer, including doing new things, going where others haven't, and breaking barriers. It also talks about learning from the Welsh Revival of 1904 under Evan Roberts and stewarding visitations from God by keeping sin out of the church, maintaining unity and prayer, and imparting the spirit of revival to others while letting God work as he desires. The overall aim is for APC to steward any visitations from God to spark a move of God that impacts the community and world.
This document provides information about growing disciples through relationships and spiritual formation. It discusses that growing disciples should have the end in mind of developing a commitment to God, community, and mission. Disciples are grown through life-on-life mentoring using processes like triads and small groups, with a focus on a few people. The document emphasizes that growing disciples is primarily a relational experience rather than instructional, and involves knowing and experiencing God's love together through both spontaneous and intentional interactions.
This document discusses tithing and studying with other believers. It provides reasons to tithe, such as being free from money and receiving God's blessings. Tithing acknowledges God as owner and expresses faith in his provision. The document also discusses how to develop the habit of tithing by giving systematically, proportionately, generously, and cheerfully. God wants his people to demonstrate unity, purity, and love. Spiritual fellowship is necessary for growth. The document concludes by outlining seven steps to maintain good habits and encouraging participation in the next level of church studies.
Daniel and other young men from Judah were taken captive to Babylon. Daniel refused to eat the food offered by the king that violated God's commands. He asked to eat vegetables and water instead. After 10 days, Daniel and his friends looked healthier than those who ate the king's food. For the next 3 years, they were allowed to eat their own food. They were found to be wiser than the king's advisors.
This document outlines the topics that will be covered in a semester-long study on spiritual disciplines for men. It discusses how disciplines can act as a "bullet proof vest" or "duty belt" to protect against temptation. Some key disciplines mentioned include purity, marriage, fatherhood, and the mind. References are made to authors on disciplines like R. Kent Hughes. Statistics are given on challenges facing men today like pornography use. Examples are given from the Bible like King David to illustrate how disciplines can prevent falling into sin. The document encourages finding accountability and memorizing scripture to aid in pursuing purity. It provides details for the next session.
This sermon discusses the importance of worldwide missions and providing a method and motivation for carrying it out. It notes that the basic method is for some to go as missionaries and others to send them. It encourages praying, planning, and prioritizing to determine one's role. The ultimate motivation should be the love of Christ compelling believers to share the gospel around the world.
At the Cedar Hill Church's August 14th Town Hall meeting, the Renewal Team provided a progress update. This update included a brief review of the recent Reveal Survey results and Listening Round table.
Jesus Christ offers salvation from sins and peace and strength during trials. A passage from the Doctrine and Covenants teaches that one can find peace in Christ by learning from him, listening to his words, and walking in humility guided by the Holy Spirit. The document encourages learning about finding peace in Christ through scriptures, social media, the LDS Youth website and app, and church magazines.
Austin Christian Executives - Welcome Spring 2014austinexec
Slides from the kickoff meeting of the Austin Christian Executives (ACE) 2014 spring semester. Includes a review of ACE history and a challenge to engage with God in your daily business and all parts of life. This process starts by considering how we truly want to be defined by our lives by the end of 2014, by the time we retire, and on our death bed. The challenge then is to move our identity beyond ourselves and into one that is God-defined and Spirit-filled.
This document provides guidance on building a revolutionary small group movement. It discusses that people experience transformation through community, as God designed people to do life together. Small group life allows sharing perspectives safely and doing life together through both ups and downs. The document defines the values of small groups at NorthRidge Church as being who you are, doing life together, engaging God's truth through discussion and prayer, inviting others, and connecting regularly. It emphasizes the importance of leadership and developing a sustainable leadership model for small groups.
This document discusses the importance of a pastor maintaining a strong spiritual life through prayer and other spiritual disciplines. It notes that spiritual leaders must rely on God's power, not their own abilities, and prioritize prayer, Bible reading, fasting, and time away. A pastor's spiritual life will be evident in their public prayers, worship, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Maintaining a prayer life is essential for sermon preparation, delivery, and calling people to response. Following spiritual disciplines allows pastors to bear fruit for God and receive rewards in heaven.
Transition – Change for Fruitfulness and Blessings Phylicia Hwam
Transition – Change for Fruitfulness and Blessings
Sermon by Rev Ting Moy Hong, Trinity Methodist Church Petaling Jaya (TMCPJ) on 10 Dec 2017.
Scripture Lesson:
Deuteronomy 1.6-8; 4.39-40; 6.4-9
1) The passage encourages Christians to be careful, courageous, and strong in their faith by growing strong mentally and spiritually rather than physically.
2) It says that God is our ultimate source of strength through His way, wisdom, and by being strong in our weakness.
3) Several things are listed that can help strengthen our faith, including the joy of the Lord, God's assurance, wisdom, love, and fearing the Lord.
This document discusses the concept of discipleship and sanctification. It begins by explaining that through salvation we are justified but must still be sanctified to live holy lives. It then defines sanctification as the process of being made holy by God and explores how we are sanctified through God's word, our own effort, and the Holy Spirit. The document also discusses why we must be sanctified, the effects of sanctification, and what consecration means. It provides tips for living sanctified lives such as being careful about what we expose ourselves to and guarding our hearts.
This document discusses the doctrine of sanctification. It defines sanctification as being set apart from sin and unto God. Sanctification is the work of the Holy Spirit in making believers holy by implanting Christian graces and destroying sinful affections. It is not the same as moral virtue or religious practice alone, but is a supernatural, divine work that progressively makes one holy through faith in Christ, the Word, prayer, fellowship and other means. The signs of sanctification and a summons to pursue it are also outlined.
This document discusses what it means to walk in the light based on several Bible passages. It means to live as Christ lived by keeping God's commandments and following His example. Christ is the source of our light, and we are commanded to walk as children of light by finding what pleases God in His word. The document encourages walking with God by agreeing with Him, walking uprightly and worthily in humility and love. It concludes by urging the reader to follow Jesus as the light of the world, not let Satan hinder them, and to hear, believe, repent of sins, confess Jesus, and be baptized into Christ.
The document discusses the need for biblical faith in the face of moral decline. It argues that we need an informed faith based on God's word to survive life's storms. We must have faith that is effective in sharing the gospel, bold in the face of opposition, active in obedience, and morally pure as defined by scripture. Growing in faith through enduring trials will bring us closer to God according to his plan of salvation.
1. The document discusses the teachings of James on living a "pure religion." It outlines four characteristics: enduring affliction patiently, praying to God in faith, controlling our tongues and being slow to wrath, and being doers of the word through our works.
2. It provides examples from the scriptures and lives of prophets on demonstrating each of these characteristics. This includes counsel from James on enduring trials, receiving wisdom through prayer, and bridling the tongue.
3. The conclusion testifies that living these principles from James can help us live our religion more purely through patience, prayer, self-mastery, and good works.
The document discusses why Christians believe in one God consisting of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It provides biblical evidence for each person being God, including texts that state Jesus is God, show Jesus exercising divine authority like God the Father, and classify the Holy Spirit alongside the Father and Son. The document argues that belief in the Trinity is essential to the gospel's claims about Jesus bearing the penalty of sin and restoring fellowship with God through his atonement.
The document discusses the virtue of liberality, defined as freely giving or spending. It provides several reasons why developing this virtue is important: to please God, be like God, bless others, and shine one's light to glorify God. When giving, one must have the proper attitude - not giving to be seen by others, grudgingly, or with greed, but cheerfully, desiring to help others, and to please God. Developing liberality leads to blessings from God.
This document discusses six four-letter words that Christians should focus on: Look, Love, Pray, Give, Work, and Obey. It explains that looking to eternal things, loving God and others, praying constantly, giving freely, working faithfully, and obeying God are essential to the Christian life and salvation. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of obeying the gospel through hearing, believing, repenting, confessing, being baptized, and remaining faithful.
This document discusses the importance and different levels of faith. It emphasizes that violent faith, which is not dependent on feelings but produces consistent results, is needed to overcome obstacles and fulfill destiny. Violent faith is spiritually resolute, confidently restful, and consistently charged to face giants through a supernatural boldness derived from revelation of God's promises.
This document discusses the importance and practice of prayer. It makes the following key points in 3 sentences:
Prayer is essential for the Christian life as it allows believers to communicate with and worship God. The document provides guidance on how to pray, including focusing on adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. It also addresses why some prayers may feel unanswered and emphasizes that believers must take action and be faithful in order for prayers to be fully answered.
The document discusses the importance of prayer based on examples from the early church. It notes that prayer was a key part of the apostles' teaching and fellowship (Acts 2:42). It encourages constant prayer both individually and together as a church, citing various Bible passages about prayer strengthening devotion to God and others, helping focus on good things, and supporting doing God's will. The conclusion exhorts growing in daily prayer to foster closeness with God and fellow Christians.
The document discusses fighting the good fight of faith. It provides insights into understanding who believers are in Christ and how to act on God's word in faith. The main points are:
1) The only fight Christians are called to is the good fight of faith, and there is a right way to fight it through understanding our identity and place in Christ.
2) Believers must hear God's word to build faith and act on it through love to see results.
3) Exercising authority in love and putting on the full armor of God enables believers to withstand spiritual battles and bring glory to God.
4) The goal is to make disciples, bring glory to God, and finish the
Paul was a faithful example who was disciplined, motivated others, was optimistic yet knew the source of his power came from God. He was satisfied with what he had, persistent in teaching God's word, and ultimately happy. The document encourages emulating Paul's heart and choosing to follow Christ's truth in order to be righteous and find happiness.
The document discusses decision-making as a key spiritual discipline. It notes that good decisions strengthen the brain while bad decisions injure it. Satan aims to distort our decision-making through deception. The document advocates developing the mind of Christ and transforming our minds through obedience to God rather than being conformed to the world. It proposes that listening to biblical teachings can help improve our decision-making skills.
The document discusses the nature of saving faith according to Ephesians 2:8-9. It argues that saving faith is not merely an intellectual belief, but includes repentance from sin, baptism, and cleansing. The passage describes how the Ephesians first trusted after hearing the word of truth, putting off their old sinful ways and being cleansed with the washing of water by the word. True saving faith that brings salvation is characterized by believing with repentance, baptism, and cleansing, not just an intellectual assent alone.
This document calls Christians to pray, be humble, seek God and repent. It emphasizes the importance of prayer, humility before God, obedience to God through faith and repentance, and becoming part of God's kingdom. It warns that pride can prevent prayers from being heard, and that righteousness is needed in society. The overall message is that believers should live repentant and prayerful lives in order to be blessed and help bless their nation.
This document discusses supplication, defined as humble prayer or petition to God. It explains that supplication involves asking God for help with our needs. The document encourages making supplication a priority in prayer and outlines what supplication does, including building faith, recognizing God's ability to help, and helping others through prayer. It stresses that supplication requires obedience to God's will and trusting that he knows our needs better than we do.
The document discusses the need to continue restoring attitudes from the New Testament church. It examines several areas that could still be improved, including having a stronger faith, more powerful prayer, greater zeal for missionary work, embracing more of the Spirit of Christ, maintaining enthusiasm for life, becoming more excited about worship, and fully committing to the cause of Christ. The overall message is that the Restoration Movement is not complete and these are aspects of the early church that need renewed focus.
Jesus just did not throw his disciples out into the world without any training and expect them to fair well! If we are going to be effective at evangelism we must be prepared. Both audio and slides can be enjoyed together at www.cmcoc.org Sermon by: Brian Birdow
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
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The Enchantment and Shadows_ Unveiling the Mysteries of Magic and Black Magic...Phoenix O
This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
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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.
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
3. Faith Requires Effort
•God works in us for salvation.
•John 6:44
•Philippians 1:6
•Ephesians 1:3-6
•Hebrews 13:20-21
•Ephesians 3:16
4. Faith Requires Effort
•God works in us for salvation.
•We are to work out our salvation.
•Fear
•Proverbs 1:7
•Proverbs 8:13
•Proverbs 10:27
•Proverbs 19:23
•Proverbs 22:4
5. Faith Requires Effort
•God works in us for salvation.
•We are to work out our salvation.
•Fear
•Trembling
6. Faith Requires Effort
•God works in us for salvation.
•We are to work out our salvation.
•Fear
•Trembling
•Exhibited obedience in public
•James 1:2
•James 2:17
7. Faith Requires Effort
•God works in us for salvation.
•We are to work out our salvation.
•Fear
•Trembling
•Exhibited obedience in public
•Results in obedience in private
•Matthew 6
9. Faith Sets High Standards
•We are to be united with others.
•We are to be pure light which shines bright.
•Matthew 5:14-16
10. Faith Sets High Standards
•We are to be united with others.
•We are to be pure light which shines bright.
•To dispel darkness
•Mark 16:15
•John 17:15-18
11. Faith Sets High Standards
•We are to be united with others.
•We are to be pure light which shines bright.
•To dispel darkness
•Burning continuously by God’s power
•2 Timothy 2:15
14. Commitment
•Do you have a faith that requires effort?
•Are you working out your salvation with
fear and trembling?
•Are you setting high standards for your
faith?
•Are you rejoicing in the outcomes of the
work of God in your life and in the lives
of others?