The document provides an overview of community and spiritual formation. It discusses how God created community to be good, but it became broken by sin. Jesus came to enact a new creation through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit forms individuals into the image of Christ within community, where people love and support one another. A spiritual community relieves suffering, redeems sins, and continues Christ's mission through the power of the Holy Spirit working in them.
How you answer this question shapes your life in ways that go on into eternity. It's absolutely crucial to get this right. Listen to this message to find out who you REALLY are as a Christian! The speaker struggled with this for decades and has intimate knowledge of how to answer this correctly!
How you answer this question shapes your life in ways that go on into eternity. It's absolutely crucial to get this right. Listen to this message to find out who you REALLY are as a Christian! The speaker struggled with this for decades and has intimate knowledge of how to answer this correctly!
Sermon Slide Deck: "The Indwelling Presence Of The Spirit" (excerpts from Col...New City Church
The Spirit is God’s personal presence in our individual lives AND in our midst ! as we gather for worship and for mission.
This message was given on March 16, 2014 at New City Church of Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
3. What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? Notes (Letter Sized)William Anderson
This is the third of four sessions of our “Being and Making Disciples” workshop held in Săcele on September 1, 2012. In this session we answered the question “What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? by looking at what to do to help build a strong foundation in the life of those we disciple. The topics covered included looking the big picture, being vs doing, the gospel of Jesus, three main tools Jesus uses, it’s all about Jesus, our heart motivation and our new identity.
Adapted from a Robert Webb sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/parable-of-the-yeast-robert-webb-sermon-on-parable-of-yeast-193538?ref=SermonSerps
The Pixar Pitch, described in the book TO SELL IS HUMAN (by Daniel Pink) is a great template for all communicators, including those wishing to communicate about the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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/
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
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.
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
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.
My other free eBooks can be obtained from the following Links:
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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
2. Sometimes, when it’s cold, my lawn-mower won’t start. So I prime it. Priming the lawn-mower isn’t really running the lawn-mower, it’s just the process of getting the gas flowing. The purpose of this presentation is to prime you. It’s to get your “thought juices” flowing about community. You won’t get all the answers here. You won’t learn everything you need to know about biblical community. But hopefully after watching this presentation, you’ll be thinking about community. And hopefully, those thoughts will lead to more thoughts, which will lead to action.
4. In the beginning… Whatever we study, we must start here; in the beginning. Here lie the initial answers to life’s deepest questions: Who are we? Where did we come from? Why are we here? Why does evil exist? What does the future hold? “ In the beginning…”
5. “ God created the heavens and the earth.” God spoke and it was. He spoke the light He spoke the separation of water and sky He spoke the land He spoke the sun, the moon, and also the stars He spoke fish, and birds, and land animals “ and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters” God the Father SPOKE and God the Spirit EMPOWERED . “… and it was very good.”
6. ” For by him all things were created” God the Son was the ACTOR . Whatever the Father spoke , the Son created . Whatever the Son created , the Spirit empowered . One God. Three God. Unity with Diversity. Creation.
7. God the Three-in-One intervened. Creation was very good, but it didn’t stay that way. Adam and Eve chose poorly. They chose to honor themselves rather than God. The result was a broken world. Relationships are broken. Nature is broken. Evil, pain, suffering, loss, and loneliness are the norm. A remedy was necessary. Women and men proved to be incapable of restoring the brokenness.
8. “ The Father sent the Son” God the Father SPOKE . “ The Holy Spirit DESCENDED on him…like a dove” It was like in the beginning. The Holy Spirit presided over the activity of the One-in-Three. He provided the power. He enabled the Son to do all the Father had spoken. At the end of his time on earth, Jesus prayed, “I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.”
9. At Creation: God the Father SPOKE God the Son enacted God the Spirit ENABLED At the Incarnation: God the Father SPOKE God the Son enacted God the Spirit ENABLED
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11. Spiritual Formation – “the activity of the Holy Spirit which forms us into the image of Jesus Christ who is the perfect representation of God” The Spirit ENABLES us to be the new creation. We are most human, most like we were made to be when we are like God. We were created in His image. Unfortunately, we haven’t seen Him. No one has. So, how can we be like someone we haven’t seen? “ No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father’s side, has made him known.”
12. “ God the One and Only” is Jesus. John wrote that the “One and Only” sits at the Father’s side. He wrote that the “One and Only” came from the Father. Jesus sits at the Father’s side. Jesus came from the Father. Jesus makes the Father known. Jesus shows us how to be like God. The Spirit that formed Jesus in Mary’s womb is the same Spirit that forms us to be like Jesus. That…is spiritual formation .
13. On our own, we’re hopeless. There is nothing we can do to be like Jesus. He was sinless, we are not. We are impacted daily by our exposure to this sinful world. We are constantly at war with our sinful urges that regularly rear their ugly heads. There is nothing within us that give us any hope of being like Jesus. That’s why the Spirit must form us. All we have to do… is let him. Jesus promised that the Spirit would do the rest.
14. Just before Jesus left his disciples, he promised that he would send another “counselor” to take his place. The Spirit he was sending was the same Spirit that had been in Him, the samd Spirit that had been enabling his earthly ministry. This Spirit would indwell Jesus’ followers, and continue his ministry in their lives, forming them to be like Jesus. Everyone who takes up the call to follow Jesus receives the Spirit. If you follow Jesus, you have the Spirit. Jesus’ Spirit is in you…forming you to be like Him.
15. You need to open yourself to the formative work of the Spirit. Praying, meditating, reading the Bible, memorization, fasting, contemplation, and many other methods can open you to the Spirit. He works through all these activities to make you more like Christ. But Jesus was/is most interested in seeing the Spirit form you through your relationships with others.
16. “ be devoted to one another”, “serve one another”, “accept one another”, “build one another up ” Before he promised the Spirit, Jesus commanded his disciples to “ Love one another .” This was a new command to them. They picked it up and ran with it. It became the foundational teaching of the church in its earliest days. When the apostles wrote letters to other churches, they often included ideas on how to love one another. They wrote: Loving one another is the conduit for the Holy Spirit’s formative work in our life.
17. After Jesus promised the coming of the Spirit, he prayed for everyone who would ever believe his message ( that means that if you believe in him, he was praying for you ). His prayer was very simple. He prayed that we would be unified . When the people of God are united to each other in love, the Holy Spirit can perform his formative work in a powerful and effective way. It’s really kind of simple. The Holy Spirit makes us look like Christ by using those around us to influence us in positive ways.
18. BUT IT DOESN’T END WITH US BEING CHANGED! Jesus changes us so we can change the world. When our communities influence us to look like Christ, the natural result will be that we assume Christ’s mission for the world. While he was on earth, Jesus accomplished two very clear agendas: He relieved suffering He redeemed sin
19. RELIEVING SUFFERING Jesus healed the sick, comforted the disheartened, cast out demons, and even rescued a poor wedding planner. He taught that those who suffered would be blessed in His kingdom. He sent out his disciples to follow his example. A community of true Jesus followers will find ways to relieve suffering in the world around them.
20. REDEEMING SINS No one but God can redeem sins. Jesus died to redeem our sins, and not just ours, but the sins of the whole world. We can’t redeem sins. But we can bring people to Jesus to have their sins redeemed. A community of true Jesus followers will find ways to bring people to Jesus to have their sins redeemed.
21. A community of true Jesus followers will: Be formative – within the community, individuals will be formed to the image of Christ who is the perfect representation of God Be caring – within the community, individuals will love one another by finding ways to meet their needs Be missional – together the community will enact the mission of Christ by relieving suffering and redeeming sin.
22. This is “Community”. It’s a collection of people sharing their lives with one another for the glory of God. God is glorified when we look like him. We look like him when we look like Jesus. We look like Jesus when the Spirit forms us. The Spirit forms us when we place ourselves into community. Once formed, the community engages in the mission of Christ. God’s new creation is a community. And it is very, very good.