The document discusses what it means to be an ambassador for Christ. It defines an ambassador as someone who represents their government or nation abroad. As Christian ambassadors, believers function on behalf of Christ and have a heavenly status and calling. The role of an ambassador involves making peace, representing one's government, and being above reproach. An ambassador must be familiar with local culture, aware of current issues, well-trained, and professional. They can rely on their nation for protection and empowerment from God.
How is it possible for Jesus’ death to save us from our sins. The key is propitiation. Just as the passover lamb appeased God’s wrath, so the blood of Jesus provides the way for our return to fellowship with God.
The document discusses the importance of forgiveness based on biblical teachings. It explains that Jesus was willing to forgive even those who crucified him, and that believers should seek to have forgiveness in their hearts like Jesus. It also discusses how forgiveness is necessary to receive God's forgiveness, and how Jesus and his sacrifice provide the basis for forgiveness and salvation. The document uses the parable of the prodigal son to illustrate lessons about pride, envy, patience, and reconciliation, and encourages readers to be willing to forgive others as God and Jesus forgive.
The document discusses serving God and serving others. It provides several bible passages that instruct believers to fear, obey, and serve God wholeheartedly. It emphasizes not following other gods. It promises blessings for faithfully serving God, but warnings of curses for not doing so. It also discusses serving others hospitably and using gifts to serve others as servants of God. Jesus is presented as the ultimate example of serving through giving his life for others. The overall message is that serving God involves serving others for his glory.
Tomorrow we are starting a new series of study:
“The New Man” is a seminar that will focus on the spirit of man, its soul and its body.
We will learn the properties of each one of these three parts of man.
Our spirit is called to be the ruling part of us, actually, our spirit is the main part of our being, and is the place where the spirit of God dwells in.
We meet in Room #3 at CTF Toronto Wednesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. I invite you to come and participate with us in this discovery of how to let our spirit become the ruler of our life.
The document discusses various styles of evangelism that congregations and individual Christians can employ. It describes the confrontational style which directly presents the law and gospel message, the conversational style which focuses on developing friendships as a way to naturally share the gospel, the collegiate style which provides rational arguments for the Christian faith, the conformational style of sharing one's personal testimony, and the come and see style which invites unchurched people to church events to encounter the gospel. The pastor's role is to equip Christians in these various styles and provide opportunities for evangelism in the congregation.
The document discusses what it means to be a committed Christian. It begins by examining a passage from John about Jesus being glorified and commanding his disciples to love one another. It then defines a committed Christian as someone who is committed to giving God all glory, loving other believers, and having unwavering loyalty to God. The challenges facing the church today that can undermine commitment are identified as religious pluralism, materialism, and secularism. The document emphasizes that true commitment involves living according to God's commands, not just making promises of loyalty.
This document provides information about a learning to prophesy seminar happening that evening from 7-9pm. It begins by defining prophecy as speaking out the mind of God under divine inspiration. It then discusses what prophecy means according to the Bible and dictionaries, including that it involves edifying, exhorting, and comforting people as well as restoring God's image in them. The document emphasizes that prophecy comes from having God at the center of one's heart and being filled with His love, so that His love can then be poured out to others. It concludes by having attendees declare prophecies over each other based on Bible verses provided and encourages reading Isaiah 49:1-3 in preparation for sharing next week.
1) The world faces many problems like war, poverty, and injustice that human efforts alone cannot solve. God has a plan to restore order and humanity's relationship with Him.
2) God created humans in His image to be good and to have fellowship with Him, but sin disrupted this. However, God continued to offer grace and protection to humans.
3) God sent Jesus Christ to overcome sin and evil. By accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior, individuals can experience God's love and allow His plan of restoration to begin in their lives.
How is it possible for Jesus’ death to save us from our sins. The key is propitiation. Just as the passover lamb appeased God’s wrath, so the blood of Jesus provides the way for our return to fellowship with God.
The document discusses the importance of forgiveness based on biblical teachings. It explains that Jesus was willing to forgive even those who crucified him, and that believers should seek to have forgiveness in their hearts like Jesus. It also discusses how forgiveness is necessary to receive God's forgiveness, and how Jesus and his sacrifice provide the basis for forgiveness and salvation. The document uses the parable of the prodigal son to illustrate lessons about pride, envy, patience, and reconciliation, and encourages readers to be willing to forgive others as God and Jesus forgive.
The document discusses serving God and serving others. It provides several bible passages that instruct believers to fear, obey, and serve God wholeheartedly. It emphasizes not following other gods. It promises blessings for faithfully serving God, but warnings of curses for not doing so. It also discusses serving others hospitably and using gifts to serve others as servants of God. Jesus is presented as the ultimate example of serving through giving his life for others. The overall message is that serving God involves serving others for his glory.
Tomorrow we are starting a new series of study:
“The New Man” is a seminar that will focus on the spirit of man, its soul and its body.
We will learn the properties of each one of these three parts of man.
Our spirit is called to be the ruling part of us, actually, our spirit is the main part of our being, and is the place where the spirit of God dwells in.
We meet in Room #3 at CTF Toronto Wednesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. I invite you to come and participate with us in this discovery of how to let our spirit become the ruler of our life.
The document discusses various styles of evangelism that congregations and individual Christians can employ. It describes the confrontational style which directly presents the law and gospel message, the conversational style which focuses on developing friendships as a way to naturally share the gospel, the collegiate style which provides rational arguments for the Christian faith, the conformational style of sharing one's personal testimony, and the come and see style which invites unchurched people to church events to encounter the gospel. The pastor's role is to equip Christians in these various styles and provide opportunities for evangelism in the congregation.
The document discusses what it means to be a committed Christian. It begins by examining a passage from John about Jesus being glorified and commanding his disciples to love one another. It then defines a committed Christian as someone who is committed to giving God all glory, loving other believers, and having unwavering loyalty to God. The challenges facing the church today that can undermine commitment are identified as religious pluralism, materialism, and secularism. The document emphasizes that true commitment involves living according to God's commands, not just making promises of loyalty.
This document provides information about a learning to prophesy seminar happening that evening from 7-9pm. It begins by defining prophecy as speaking out the mind of God under divine inspiration. It then discusses what prophecy means according to the Bible and dictionaries, including that it involves edifying, exhorting, and comforting people as well as restoring God's image in them. The document emphasizes that prophecy comes from having God at the center of one's heart and being filled with His love, so that His love can then be poured out to others. It concludes by having attendees declare prophecies over each other based on Bible verses provided and encourages reading Isaiah 49:1-3 in preparation for sharing next week.
1) The world faces many problems like war, poverty, and injustice that human efforts alone cannot solve. God has a plan to restore order and humanity's relationship with Him.
2) God created humans in His image to be good and to have fellowship with Him, but sin disrupted this. However, God continued to offer grace and protection to humans.
3) God sent Jesus Christ to overcome sin and evil. By accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior, individuals can experience God's love and allow His plan of restoration to begin in their lives.
Prayer comes out of relationship with God. Jesus gave us a template to show us how to pray to our heavenly Father. The vital ingredient for any relationship is time. Unless we invest time in a relationship it does not grow but fades. The time we spend with the Father is never wasted.
God tests the faith of those he intends to use. The document discusses how God tested the faith of biblical figures like Noah, Abraham, and Moses through impossible tasks, major changes, delayed promises, unsolvable problems, senseless tragedies, and prolonged pain. Each test was an opportunity for their faith and endurance to grow. The lessons are that faith is believing without seeing, obeying without understanding, and persisting even when it's difficult.
1) David served God's purpose in his generation by working humbly as a shepherd, fighting bravely against enemies of Israel like Goliath, waiting patiently for God to fulfill his promise of kingship, and leaving a godly legacy through his writings in the book of Psalms.
2) All Christians should seek to understand God's unique purpose and plan for their lives and serve Him faithfully in both their daily choices and through helping others learn about the gospel.
3) While God forgives sins, disobedience still has consequences; David's life provides an example of both God's forgiveness and the repercussions of wrongdoing.
Before Christ came into our lives, we were children of darkness. But even as God is light, and Christ is the light of the world, so also are we are children of light. As such, we ought to walk in the light and behave in a manner consistent with our calling. Wake up oh Christian and let your light shine.
This document discusses the meaning and importance of God's faithfulness. It begins by asking the reader if they are faithful to God, their family, others, their ministry, and church. It then provides several Bible verses demonstrating that God is faithful, including that He will not abandon His people. The document argues that God is faithful to maintain His glory, truthfulness, and reputation. It explains that God faithfully keeps His covenants and shows mercy to those who love and obey Him. In conclusion, it encourages readers to commit to being faithful in all things, with the promise that if they do, God will bless them as He promised He would bless the Israelites.
This document discusses the development of human senses from an embryo to adulthood and compares it to the development of spiritual senses. It notes that each of the five physical senses - touch, taste, smell, hearing, and sight - emerge at different points in fetal and infant development. It then explores how each spiritual sense - touch, taste, smell, hearing, and sight - relates to discerning spiritual truths and realities. The document emphasizes that regularly exercising our spiritual senses through reading Scripture, prayer, and obedience helps them to mature so we can better distinguish good from evil.
EVANGELISM 101: Lesson 1 - Biblical Foundations of EvangelismFrancis Hernandez
For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” (Romans 10:13-15)
"It (Evangelism) comes from the same Greek word for gospel (euangelion) and means, literally, “gospeling.” When we evangelize we are “gospeling” — we are spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ." - https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/what-evangelism/
Every Christian is called to do the divine task of evangelism. Evangelism is a task not just for the select churches, or for the evangelists or pastors. This is Lesson 1 of EVANGELISM 101 Series. Given last April 23, 2021 at HOPE Christian Fellowship in Guinobatan, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines by Ptr. Francis S. Hernandez.
Watch the Tagalog Version of this Lesson: Soon!
Download the PowerPoint Document for this lesson: https://1drv.ms/p/s!AtkA--J-cWQ_g60AgxIUCEAbFVVSRg?e=2sRaPB
PowerPoint Document also available in SlideShare:
Download Free End Times Lessons, Tagalog Sermons and other Resources for Filipino Preachers/Churches: https://endtimesbibleprophecy.cf/
End Times Bible Prophecy Blog: https://endtimesbibleprophecy908059317.wordpress.com/
The Author's Blog: https://ifacedownworship.wordpress.com/
Email the Author: ifacedownworship@gmail.com
Make Me A Servant
Make me a servant Lord, make me like you
For you are a servant, make me one, too.
Make me a servant, do what you must do
To make me a servant, make me like you.
To love my brother, to serve like you do.
I humble my spirit, I bow before yo.
And through my service, I'll be just like you.
So make me a servant, make me like you.
Open my hands Lord and teach me to share
Open my heart Lord and teach me to care,
For service to others is service to you.
Make me a servant, make me like you.
This document discusses the importance of commitment to God and the local church. It uses the example of a mythical church member named John who frequently changes churches without truly committing to any one. It argues that many church members have made a decision for Christ but have not committed their lives to following him. True commitment requires presenting one's body as a living sacrifice and not conforming to the world. The document calls Christians to commit to personal growth, the local church body, and serving God's mission.
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 the intimate relationship that God desires with each individual person. It explains that while humans may perceive God as distant, God sees each person as uniquely created and values each soul. It also explains how sin separated humanity from God but that Jesus's sacrifice allows people to open the door to a deeper relationship with God through faith in Him. The document encourages readers to reflect on their own relationship with God and whether they want it to deepen.
God is love. Love is the very essence of God's being and cannot be separated from Him. While attributes like goodness and mercy describe aspects of God, love defines His fundamental nature. The greatest demonstration of God's love is seen in sending Jesus to die on the cross. Though God hates sin, He loves all people and sent His Son to save sinners and make salvation available to all who believe.
The document provides an overview of seeking and knowing God's will. It discusses the different types of God's will, including his fulfilled will through Jesus, revealed will found in scripture, and specific will for individual lives. Fulfilling God's revealed will means placing Christ first, loving God, being thankful, making disciples, and living holy lives. Parents have a responsibility to bring up children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Living together as a Christ-centered family allows parents to instruct children according to scripture so they can shine as lights in the world.
This document discusses the topic of repentance from a Christian perspective. It defines repentance as godly sorrow for sin that involves turning away from sin and toward God. It explains that repentance is essential for salvation. The nature of repentance involves changing one's mind, having sorrow for sin, making a decision to turn from sin, confessing sin, forsaking sin, and turning to God. Repentance is a gift from God brought about through means like the preaching of the gospel and God's chastisement. The results of repentance include bringing joy in heaven, receiving forgiveness of sins, and qualifying for regeneration. Restitution should be made when possible as part of repentance.
The document is a lesson plan on forgiveness from Central Union Church of Christ in Killeen, Texas. It discusses what forgiveness means, the importance of forgiveness in Christianity, and how to practice forgiveness. The key points made are:
1) Forgiveness means releasing others from guilt and letting go of resentment rather than forgetting or changing emotions.
2) Christians are commanded to forgive others as God forgives them. Not forgiving others damages one's relationship with God.
3) Forgiveness is an act of the will, not tied to emotions. It involves deciding to "send away" offenses each time they are remembered.
4) Refusing to forgive only hurts oneself, while forgiveness promotes healing and
The Purpose of The Church #5 “Evangelism”Rick Peterson
The Purpose of The Church #5 “Evangelism” Jeffery Anselmi http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=60867&Sermon%20The%20Purpose%20of%20The%20Church-%20Evangelism%20by%20Jeffery%20Anselmi
The document discusses 7 things that give Christians joy according to the book of Philippians: 1) The joy of an obedient Christian life, 2) The joy of ministry, 3) The joy of answered prayer, 4) The joy of discipleship, 5) The joy of gentleness, 6) The joy of belonging to God's family, and 7) The joy of contentment. Each of these sources of joy is explained in 1-2 sentences with references to relevant Bible passages. The overall message is that true joy comes from living in obedience to God, serving him through ministry, trusting in his answers to prayer, making disciples, demonstrating gentleness, being part of his global family, and being content in
God blesses us so that we can be His channels of blessing to the world. Service, kindness, generosity, and creative problem solving are few ways we bless people around us.
For sermon audio, notes, slides, archives and other free resources like books, please visit our website - http://www.apcwo.org
#APCBangalore
SugarCRM is a free and paid customer relationship management software that can replace Salesforce. It supports major browsers and installs on Linux and Windows servers with MySQL or SQL databases. The software allows users to easily view and manage accounts, contacts, activities, opportunities, cases, calendars, campaigns, documents and more. It also includes features like a dashboard, case tracking, bug tracking, custom themes and document merging. The free open source version of SugarCRM has no user limits while the paid versions through Salesforce start at $35 per month for up to 5 users and $65 per month for Salesforce with no user limit.
Prayer comes out of relationship with God. Jesus gave us a template to show us how to pray to our heavenly Father. The vital ingredient for any relationship is time. Unless we invest time in a relationship it does not grow but fades. The time we spend with the Father is never wasted.
God tests the faith of those he intends to use. The document discusses how God tested the faith of biblical figures like Noah, Abraham, and Moses through impossible tasks, major changes, delayed promises, unsolvable problems, senseless tragedies, and prolonged pain. Each test was an opportunity for their faith and endurance to grow. The lessons are that faith is believing without seeing, obeying without understanding, and persisting even when it's difficult.
1) David served God's purpose in his generation by working humbly as a shepherd, fighting bravely against enemies of Israel like Goliath, waiting patiently for God to fulfill his promise of kingship, and leaving a godly legacy through his writings in the book of Psalms.
2) All Christians should seek to understand God's unique purpose and plan for their lives and serve Him faithfully in both their daily choices and through helping others learn about the gospel.
3) While God forgives sins, disobedience still has consequences; David's life provides an example of both God's forgiveness and the repercussions of wrongdoing.
Before Christ came into our lives, we were children of darkness. But even as God is light, and Christ is the light of the world, so also are we are children of light. As such, we ought to walk in the light and behave in a manner consistent with our calling. Wake up oh Christian and let your light shine.
This document discusses the meaning and importance of God's faithfulness. It begins by asking the reader if they are faithful to God, their family, others, their ministry, and church. It then provides several Bible verses demonstrating that God is faithful, including that He will not abandon His people. The document argues that God is faithful to maintain His glory, truthfulness, and reputation. It explains that God faithfully keeps His covenants and shows mercy to those who love and obey Him. In conclusion, it encourages readers to commit to being faithful in all things, with the promise that if they do, God will bless them as He promised He would bless the Israelites.
This document discusses the development of human senses from an embryo to adulthood and compares it to the development of spiritual senses. It notes that each of the five physical senses - touch, taste, smell, hearing, and sight - emerge at different points in fetal and infant development. It then explores how each spiritual sense - touch, taste, smell, hearing, and sight - relates to discerning spiritual truths and realities. The document emphasizes that regularly exercising our spiritual senses through reading Scripture, prayer, and obedience helps them to mature so we can better distinguish good from evil.
EVANGELISM 101: Lesson 1 - Biblical Foundations of EvangelismFrancis Hernandez
For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” (Romans 10:13-15)
"It (Evangelism) comes from the same Greek word for gospel (euangelion) and means, literally, “gospeling.” When we evangelize we are “gospeling” — we are spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ." - https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/what-evangelism/
Every Christian is called to do the divine task of evangelism. Evangelism is a task not just for the select churches, or for the evangelists or pastors. This is Lesson 1 of EVANGELISM 101 Series. Given last April 23, 2021 at HOPE Christian Fellowship in Guinobatan, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines by Ptr. Francis S. Hernandez.
Watch the Tagalog Version of this Lesson: Soon!
Download the PowerPoint Document for this lesson: https://1drv.ms/p/s!AtkA--J-cWQ_g60AgxIUCEAbFVVSRg?e=2sRaPB
PowerPoint Document also available in SlideShare:
Download Free End Times Lessons, Tagalog Sermons and other Resources for Filipino Preachers/Churches: https://endtimesbibleprophecy.cf/
End Times Bible Prophecy Blog: https://endtimesbibleprophecy908059317.wordpress.com/
The Author's Blog: https://ifacedownworship.wordpress.com/
Email the Author: ifacedownworship@gmail.com
Make Me A Servant
Make me a servant Lord, make me like you
For you are a servant, make me one, too.
Make me a servant, do what you must do
To make me a servant, make me like you.
To love my brother, to serve like you do.
I humble my spirit, I bow before yo.
And through my service, I'll be just like you.
So make me a servant, make me like you.
Open my hands Lord and teach me to share
Open my heart Lord and teach me to care,
For service to others is service to you.
Make me a servant, make me like you.
This document discusses the importance of commitment to God and the local church. It uses the example of a mythical church member named John who frequently changes churches without truly committing to any one. It argues that many church members have made a decision for Christ but have not committed their lives to following him. True commitment requires presenting one's body as a living sacrifice and not conforming to the world. The document calls Christians to commit to personal growth, the local church body, and serving God's mission.
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 the intimate relationship that God desires with each individual person. It explains that while humans may perceive God as distant, God sees each person as uniquely created and values each soul. It also explains how sin separated humanity from God but that Jesus's sacrifice allows people to open the door to a deeper relationship with God through faith in Him. The document encourages readers to reflect on their own relationship with God and whether they want it to deepen.
God is love. Love is the very essence of God's being and cannot be separated from Him. While attributes like goodness and mercy describe aspects of God, love defines His fundamental nature. The greatest demonstration of God's love is seen in sending Jesus to die on the cross. Though God hates sin, He loves all people and sent His Son to save sinners and make salvation available to all who believe.
The document provides an overview of seeking and knowing God's will. It discusses the different types of God's will, including his fulfilled will through Jesus, revealed will found in scripture, and specific will for individual lives. Fulfilling God's revealed will means placing Christ first, loving God, being thankful, making disciples, and living holy lives. Parents have a responsibility to bring up children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Living together as a Christ-centered family allows parents to instruct children according to scripture so they can shine as lights in the world.
This document discusses the topic of repentance from a Christian perspective. It defines repentance as godly sorrow for sin that involves turning away from sin and toward God. It explains that repentance is essential for salvation. The nature of repentance involves changing one's mind, having sorrow for sin, making a decision to turn from sin, confessing sin, forsaking sin, and turning to God. Repentance is a gift from God brought about through means like the preaching of the gospel and God's chastisement. The results of repentance include bringing joy in heaven, receiving forgiveness of sins, and qualifying for regeneration. Restitution should be made when possible as part of repentance.
The document is a lesson plan on forgiveness from Central Union Church of Christ in Killeen, Texas. It discusses what forgiveness means, the importance of forgiveness in Christianity, and how to practice forgiveness. The key points made are:
1) Forgiveness means releasing others from guilt and letting go of resentment rather than forgetting or changing emotions.
2) Christians are commanded to forgive others as God forgives them. Not forgiving others damages one's relationship with God.
3) Forgiveness is an act of the will, not tied to emotions. It involves deciding to "send away" offenses each time they are remembered.
4) Refusing to forgive only hurts oneself, while forgiveness promotes healing and
The Purpose of The Church #5 “Evangelism”Rick Peterson
The Purpose of The Church #5 “Evangelism” Jeffery Anselmi http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=60867&Sermon%20The%20Purpose%20of%20The%20Church-%20Evangelism%20by%20Jeffery%20Anselmi
The document discusses 7 things that give Christians joy according to the book of Philippians: 1) The joy of an obedient Christian life, 2) The joy of ministry, 3) The joy of answered prayer, 4) The joy of discipleship, 5) The joy of gentleness, 6) The joy of belonging to God's family, and 7) The joy of contentment. Each of these sources of joy is explained in 1-2 sentences with references to relevant Bible passages. The overall message is that true joy comes from living in obedience to God, serving him through ministry, trusting in his answers to prayer, making disciples, demonstrating gentleness, being part of his global family, and being content in
God blesses us so that we can be His channels of blessing to the world. Service, kindness, generosity, and creative problem solving are few ways we bless people around us.
For sermon audio, notes, slides, archives and other free resources like books, please visit our website - http://www.apcwo.org
#APCBangalore
SugarCRM is a free and paid customer relationship management software that can replace Salesforce. It supports major browsers and installs on Linux and Windows servers with MySQL or SQL databases. The software allows users to easily view and manage accounts, contacts, activities, opportunities, cases, calendars, campaigns, documents and more. It also includes features like a dashboard, case tracking, bug tracking, custom themes and document merging. The free open source version of SugarCRM has no user limits while the paid versions through Salesforce start at $35 per month for up to 5 users and $65 per month for Salesforce with no user limit.
This document summarizes TIM Participações S.A.'s presentation at the Morgan Stanley Latin America CEO Conference in January 2010. It discusses TIM's issues in 2008 with its strategic approach and offerings. TIM's re-launch plan focused on a new commercial approach with simplified post-paid and pre-paid plans. Some key achievements highlighted were reversing its declining market share, growing its pre-paid customer base, and ending the erosion of its post-paid base through its new plans and commercial efforts.
The applicant is requesting three variances from the city's sign code: (1) To allow a 35-foot high monument sign where the code permits a maximum of 8 feet, (2) To allow a 151 square foot sign area where the code permits a maximum of 48 square feet, and (3) To allow a 16 square foot digital reader board where moving signage is prohibited. The planning and zoning board recommended approval of the variance requests, while staff recommends approval of increased height but denial of the other requests.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
With technology being as advanced as it is nowadays, it is very easy to reach your target audience members, no matter where they are. You most likely find it very easy to reach anyone you wish to reach no matter which country they inhabit.
The document discusses noise complaints and abatement procedures at major US airports. It provides data on the number of noise complaints per 10,000 flight operations from 2000-2005 for 10 airports. It also lists common noise abatement procedures like preferential runways, engine run-up restrictions, and noise monitoring equipment that are used at the top 10 airports by operations. The document also includes details on a residential sound insulation program at one airport that mitigated noise in 155 homes at a total cost of $3.6 million.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses facing challenges and setting goals for 2010. It emphasizes having confidence, being willing to take on responsibility, and looking beyond visible challenges to hidden opportunities. Facing challenges can lead to great accomplishments, but one must have strong beliefs and do things with high standards to achieve success. The moral is that for 2010, one should look forward with heart, set targets cautiously, and work to achieve self-set goals despite visible or hidden challenges.
Developing and execution of your business model with Osterwalder's business model canvas and further plug-in tools.
Besides reading The Lean Startup of Eric Ries, you and your team have probably used the business model canvas of Alexander Osterwalder. If you didn't you should definitely participate in this workshop. If you did we promise to share some useful and practical insights in how to get more out of the tool.
Basics: Business Model Canvas
Design Mentality: Prototyping | Hypotheses | Testing | Iteration
Customer focus: Value Proposition Canvas
This document provides a summary of noise programs implemented at airports located outside of the 65 DNL noise contour. It discusses common noise mitigation programs including land acquisition, sound insulation of homes, operational restrictions, and noise monitoring. The synthesis examines practices at 19 U.S. and Canadian airports to identify techniques that have helped address aircraft noise impacts in surrounding communities.
The document discusses logistics and maritime transport. It includes sections on the function of logistics, maritime transport, data analysis from UNCTAD and UN Comtrade, and canals and maritime routes. The document also discusses topics like international trade trends, the growth of container shipping and largest container ships, factors affecting supply and demand in container shipping, and the environmental impact of shipping.
The applicant is requesting a one-year extension for previously approved plans to construct a 130-room, 6-story hotel on vacant land zoned for industrial use. The extension is needed due to delays from the struggling economy. Staff recommends approving the one-year extension with the original conditions. The project requires assigning 2.34 acres of industrial land to commercial use and variances for one loading berth instead of the required four and a building height of 6 stories instead of the maximum of 5 stories.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document introduces Herbalife's weight loss and nutrition product lines and marketing program. It outlines a 12-week Biggest Weight Loser Challenge where members pay $35 to participate and use $100 of Herbalife products per month on average. The program discusses part-time and career-level income models, with the part-time model earning around $30,000 per year running monthly challenges, and the career-level model building a team structure to earn over $276,000 annually. It encourages licensing with Herbalife for $100 to access training, products, and get paid on team volume.
Pemerintah mengumumkan rencana untuk membangun pusat perbelanjaan baru di pusat kota untuk mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi. Rencana ini mendapat dukungan dari kalangan bisnis tetapi ditentang oleh kelompok lingkungan karena khawatir akan mengganggu ekosistem setempat. Perdebatan masih berlanjut mengenai dampak sosial ekonomi dan lingkungan dari rencana pembangunan tersebut.
The document provides a cost estimate for job number 43400 for AGFA (PTY) LTD. It estimates the costs for supplying an aircon, chasing walls, and laying piping. The total estimated cost is R2,686.58 including VAT. Labour for the standard service is estimated at R1,282.50, chasing walls is estimated at R570, and laying piping is estimated at R342.
The foundation of establishing the church is in the active work of God. Our role in asking him to work is significant, inviting him in to situations and to touch many people.
This document discusses the promise and fulfillment of the Holy Spirit according to scripture. It explains that all believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit upon believing, but being filled with the Spirit involves yielding control to allow Him to influence one's life. Being filled can be repeated as needed and is maintained by walking wisely in the Spirit through redeeming one's time for God, speaking to others, giving thanks, and submitting to others in fear of God. Constant filling requires sacrificing self-control and investing time in spiritual growth. The seven spirits of God - wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, fear of the Lord, and the Spirit of the Lord - provide balance and strength when functioning in a believer's life.
A verse by verse commentary on Ephesians 4 1-16 dealing with Paul's teaching on the unity of the body of Christ, the ascension of Christ, and how to grow up to be like Christ. Paul goes on to deal with living as Christians of light with a host of instructions on how to do it.
The Joseph Calling Conference September 23,24 - Atlanta, GeorgiaOs Hillman
This document appears to be notes from a conference on the Joseph calling. It includes:
- Details of the speaker's engagement and marriage in 2015-2016.
- An outline of sessions on attributes of a Joseph calling, including spiritual and physical aspects.
- Notes on Joseph's journey involving a vision, crisis, character development, death, and elevation.
- Comparisons between Joseph and Jesus, noting how Joseph was a type of Christ.
- Discussion of how God uses adversity and crisis events to prepare people for their calling.
- References to spiritual deposits gained from difficult experiences that can then be shared with others.
The document discusses the concept of religion attempting to discover the supernatural by trying to escape the "natural box" that humans are confined to. However, it asserts that the only way for humans to truly know the supernatural is through God bursting into the natural world in human form as Jesus Christ.
It then summarizes several passages about God revealing himself vaguely through prophets, mysteriously through the fathers, and clearly through his son Jesus. It argues that since God created all things through his voice and commands all things by his voice, it is tragic to resist that voice.
Finally, it lists seven credentials that establish Jesus as king over all things, such as being the heir of all things, creating the worlds, being the
The document appears to be a call to worship service. It includes hymns, scripture readings, and a sermon on whether it matters what churches teach, believe, how they worship, and how people are saved. The sermon argues that it does matter based on warnings in the Bible about false teachings and the need to follow God's prescribed way of worship and salvation. It cautions against ideas that all churches are equal or that the way to heaven does not matter, citing biblical examples of the importance of correct doctrine and practice.
New Testament Lesson 4 covering the Baptism of Jesus Christ and subsequent temptations by Satan.
https://www.lds.org/manual/new-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-4-prepare-ye-the-way-of-the-lord?lang=eng
Helmet of Salvation
Who do you think you are?
Problems of low self esteem
Satans psychological weapon
God’s view of me
Biblical
Our new position in Christ
Implications
What makes the difference? - Pr. Paulo RabelloPaulo Rabello
The document discusses the power and importance of intercessory prayer. It provides biblical examples and quotes from Ellen G. White to support the following key points:
1) Intercessory prayer is recommended in the Bible and can have positive impacts for those being prayed for as well as the one praying.
2) God is willing to hear our prayers and grant what we are praying for according to His will.
3) Heavenly beings such as angels are attentively waiting to act in favor of God and His cause in response to prayers.
4) Engaging in intercessory prayer on behalf of others is beneficial both for them and for our own spiritual growth and relationship with God.
The document discusses the concept of pilgrimage and journeying as metaphors for the Christian life. It provides many quotes from scripture and other sources that discuss themes of pilgrimage, walking with God, fixing our eyes on Jesus, stripping away weights that slow us down, and running the race of faith with endurance. The overarching message is that the Christian life involves a spiritual journey and maintaining focus on God despite difficulties.
This document provides instructions on how to be a "legal plunderer". It begins by defining a plunderer and noting that plundering someone is illegal, but plundering Satan and his agents is allowed. It says Jesus gave his followers the power to plunder Satan by first binding him. It criticizes methods like shouting that don't actually bind Satan. It explains that believers have spiritual rights, like being children of God, through faith in Jesus. It also says some are given spiritual rights and authority directly by God to be ministers. It notes one must cooperate with men of God, who have been given authority, to plunder Satan's riches through a "Plunderer Partnership".
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The document is a sermon on Hebrews 1 that makes the following main points:
1) Hebrews 1 establishes Jesus as superior to angels, showing through 7 descriptions and Old Testament quotes that he is God's Son and heir.
2) Angels are powerful spiritual beings that serve God and humanity, but Jesus vastly outranks them.
3) The sermon encourages focusing worship and faith on Jesus as the fulfillment of God's revelation and means of salvation.
Dr. John Oakes is on a teaching trip to Bangkok, Udon, Phnom Penh, Siem Riap, Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) and Manila for the next three weeks. He will be posting pictures and a report, as well as lesson outlines and audio every couple of days. Contact him if you are in one of these cities and want to attend at john.oakes@gcccd.edu
The chapter answers two questions: what is the greatest neglect and why does Jesus care about humanity. It discusses how a greater savior requires a greater covenant and greater steadfastness to not drift away. Jesus remembered humanity by taking on human form and experiencing human suffering like pain, thirst and death. He sanctifies believers and calls us brethren, demonstrating his humanity. The word of God was delivered by angels and confirmed by miracles, making it unalterable and condemning those who neglect it while offering salvation.
This document provides an overview of a seminar on learning to prophesy. It defines prophecy as speaking out the mind of God under divine inspiration. It discusses some dictionary definitions of prophecy and how prophecy is described in the Bible. It explores what prophecy involves, including edifying, exhorting, and comforting people. It examines what fills God's heart (love) and how our hearts must be in tune with God's heart to prophesy well. The document outlines three realms of prophecy: the Bible, prophetic inspiration, and activations where participants practice prophesying to each other. It encourages reading Isaiah 49:1-3 for the next session.
Session 8 Overcoming through Intercessory Prayer pptOs Hillman
This document discusses the concepts of authority, intercession, and identificational confession. It emphasizes that God has given authority and responsibility to mankind to fulfill His redemptive plan and enforce His covenants on Earth. Effective intercession requires identification, agony/travail, and exercising authority. The inner court role of intercession is key to defeating spiritual enemies and seeing breakthrough in the physical realm. Examples are given of biblical figures like Moses, Jesus and Joseph who powerfully interceded. Transformation of cities and regions starts with repentance, prayer, humility, unity and knowing God's ways.
Understanding Grace - Blood Covenant and Prodigal.pdfEhab Roufail
How is Grace Defined?
What did the Lord Jesus do for us?
Old Testament Blood Covenant
What is Grace?
Prodigal Son
Is Divine Grace for all?
What do we have to do for it?
This document discusses the roles of men and women in the church. It outlines the seven clerical orders and notes that the priesthood is comprised of deacons, priests, and bishops, which are only open to men. It provides details on the roles of deacons and priests. While women cannot be priests, the document highlights examples of saintly women in the Bible and notes the important prophetic roles women have played in revealing aspects of the church. Overall, it examines the theological reasoning for distinguishing roles while emphasizing that roles do not determine relative value between men and women.
1. Evidence for a beginning of the Universe
2. Evidence for fine tuning in the Universe
3. Solar System’s fitness for life
4. Earth’s fitness for life
5. The miracle of life
When you say there is evil, aren’t you admitting there is good?
When you accept the existence of goodness, you must affirm a moral law on the basis of which to differentiate between good and evil.
But when you admit to a moral law, you must posit a moral lawgiver.[
The document discusses the reliability of the Bible by examining prophecy, integrity, and textual criticism. It outlines how prophecies in the Bible have been fulfilled, distinguishing it from other religious texts. Specific prophecies about Jesus' first coming are analyzed, showing how he fulfilled over 100 prophecies about characteristics like his birthplace, lineage, and manner of death. The accurate fulfillment of prophecies affirms the Bible's divine origin and reliability.
What is prophecy?
Test of a true prophet
The importance of prophecy
Messianic prophecies
The significance of messianic prophecies
Messianic prophecy issues
Probability of fulfillment of prophecies
Other Old Testament (OT) prophecies
Prophecy – the future told in advance by God through a prophet
John 5:39, “You search the Scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.”
The reliability of the Bible is confirmed by the accuracy of its prophecies
Cannot be said of any other “sacred writings”
Other writings make great claims but contain no prophecy unique to them that establishes “truth"
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” (Romans 8:14)
Exactly how are we be led by the Holy Spirit?
Exactly how does the Holy Spirit communicate to all of us in this life?
If the Bible calls the Holy Spirit our Guide and Teacher in this life, then this means He will attempt to communicate to all of us from time to time.
Otherwise we will never be able to pick up from Him exactly what He is trying to teach us or tell us to do.
The very first thing we need to know if we want to learn how to be led by the Holy Spirit is that
We can develop a direct personal relationship with Him
Just like you already have with God and Jesus.
Here are two key verses from the apostle Paul telling us that we are allowed to have direct communication and direct fellowship with the Holy Spirit Himself:
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14)
“Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit …” (Phillippians 2:1)
Types of Messiah
What is prophecy?
Test of a true prophet
The importance of prophecy
Messianic prophecies
The significance of messianic prophecies
Messianic prophecy issues
Probability of fulfillment of prophecies
Other Old Testament (OT) prophecies
End Time prophecies
The significance of the Apocalypse
The circumstances surrounding its writing
Who wrote it? To Whom? Where? Why?
Its structure and Content
Aids to interpretation
How can we benefit from it?
Biblical Dating
“Being the right person to serve my future spouse’s needs and be a God-glorifying husband or wife”
"Acceptable" is such a loose term, so it's hard to say what is "acceptable" for any given person. After all, everyone is a different individual and their situations and maturity will vary greatly. Something that is acceptable for one person may not be acceptable for another.
Also keep in mind 1 Corinthians 10:23 (NIV), which says, "'I have the right to do anything,' you say—but not everything is beneficial. 'I have the right to do anything'—but not everything is constructive." We have many freedoms through Christ, but that doesn't mean that everything will be healthy or good for you.
The document discusses the problem of suffering and evil in the world. It presents three main categories of suffering: 1) Suffering caused by man, 2) Natural disasters, and 3) Disease. It also notes that atheists use the pervasiveness of suffering to discredit the idea of a loving God. However, theists believe God may have reasons for allowing suffering that humans do not understand. The document argues that atheists must prove: 1) The impossibility of God using evil for a greater good, 2) That God could have no reasons for allowing suffering, and 3) An instance of definitively pointless suffering. But overall, humans may lack the information to make definitive judgments about God's reasons for permitting evil
Christian, Coptic, Christmas,
You Are Important To God
Your Life Matters To God
Your Faith Matters To God
The Relevance of Christmas
The Reality of Christmas
The Reason for Christmas
The Result of Christmas
The Seven Fasts of the Church – and the focus of the main Three
The Sunday readings before and During Advent
Other 40 Day Fasts
Praise during the month of Kiahk
This document discusses using an agile delivery model for strategic programs. It proposes that agile methodologies can be suitable for large organizations and problems by scaling up the approach. For example, a single scrum team may consist of 7-9 people planning in 2-week sprints with user stories, while a program may consist of 7-9 teams planning in quarterly iterations with customer features. The document outlines levels of planning from portfolio teams down to delivery teams. It also discusses estimating and planning milestone deliverables, iterating rather than incrementing work, and using an agile approach like "Ready...Fire...Aim" for large strategic programs and portfolios.
The document discusses views on sex, premarital relationships, and masturbation from a religious perspective. It presents arguments that:
1) Sex was created by God for the loving union of husband and wife within marriage to bond the couple and allow procreation. Premarital sex risks damaging future relationships and marriage.
2) Masturbation that involves lustful thoughts is sinful according to scripture. It can also lead to sexual addiction and experimentation with unclean acts.
3) Not masturbating is not unhealthy as the body naturally reabsorbs unused sperm cells, and any residual secretions are released through nocturnal emissions. Remaining pure allows one to live a holy life as called by God
St. Paul's life transformed dramatically from persecutor of Christians to their greatest advocate. After his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, where he was blinded by a bright light and heard Jesus' voice, Paul underwent a conversion and became a sincere disciple. He spent years preaching in Arabia, Damascus, Syria, and Cilicia before Barnabas took Paul under his wing and introduced him to other Christians. Together, they were then sent by the church in Antioch to preach in Cyprus, Pamphylia and Phrygia.
Jesus - the One I love
Let’s get to discuss a bit The Character of the One we love to follow
His Creativity
His Depth
His Righteousness
His Psychological insight
His Compassion
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John witnesses the sealing of God's 144,000 witnesses, and he hears the crying out or shouting of an unnumbered multitude of those who have been saved during the great tribulation.
This is an intermission scene before opening the seventh seal. We have seen six seals opened revealing of the events that would shortly occur. The first 4 reveal what was to occur in the great tribulation during the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in AD70.
The fifth seal reveals the question from those slain as to when the Lord would avenge their death. The sixth seal reveals the answer to them from the One on the throne and of the Lamb which would be the punishment of their persecutors and accomplices. John sees four messengers/angels holding back the four winds of the earth & keeping them from blowing on the earth, the sea or any tree. In this figurative language, these are not heavenly messengers/angels. These represent those who are trying to restrain the word of God everywhere. Their efforts are restrained by the messenger in verse 2, preventing them from holding back the 4 winds, the spread of the gospel of Christ by His messengers/angels. These 4 winds stand on the four corners of the earth, Rome’s worldwide influence to stop its spread. But the gospel will be preached in all the earth. See the study for the Bible passages that support this. John hears the commands given relating to the sealing of the servants of God and the figurative number representing them. John sees a great multitude standing before the throne of all nations and kindreds and people and tongues who are clothed with white robes. All the messengers/angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four beasts fell before the throne and worshipped God. One of the elders asks John what those were that were wearing white robes. John said he knew and the elder identifies them. The chapter ends with his explanation.
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Number of petals: 4 Location: Base of the spine Name: Foundation
Plane: Physical plane Sense Organ: Nose Work Organ: Anus Sense: Smell Element: Earth Shape: Square Sound: Lang
Muladhara is the root centre of physical experience, located at the base of the spine, the sacral plexus. The square represents the earth itself, the four dimensions and the four directions. Four allows for completion, and earth embodies the elements and conditions for human completion on all levels.
Muladhara Chakra is the meeting place of the three main nadis: Ida, Pingala and Sushumna. The downward-pointing triangle indicates the downward movement of energy and the three main nadis.
The seed mantra is Lam, the yellow square represents the earth element. The Muladhara chakra governs the vital breath Apana. An inverted triangle in the centre of the square encloses the unmanifest Kundalini, represented as a snake wrapped in three and a half coils around the svayambhu (self born) linga. Because her mouth faces downward, the flow of energy is downward.
The opening at the entrance of the sushumna is called brahma-dvara, the door of Brahma, which is closed by the coils of the sleeping Kundalini. As soon as one begins working with Muladhara chakra, this dormant energy awakens, raises its head and flows freely into the channel of Sushumna, the central nerve canal that runs along the spine. These two aspects of the kundalini: sleeping and waking, are identified as her “poison” and her “nectar.” The kundalini is poison when she remains asleep in the lower abdomen; she is nectar when she rises up through Sushumna, the medial channel, to reunite with Siva, the Absolute, in the yogin’s cranial vault.
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Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian
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
Introduction
Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
"Lift off" by Pastor Mark Behr at North Athens Baptist ChurchJurgenFinch
23 June 2024
Morning Service at North Athens Baptist Church Athens, Michigan
“Lift Off” by Pastor Mark Behr
Scriptures: Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:6-11.
We are a small country Church in Athens Michigan who loves to reach out to others with the love of God. We worship an Awesome God who loves the whole world and wants everyone to see and understand what He has done for us. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) We hope you are encouraging by our Sunday Morning sermon videos. If you are ever in the area, please feel free to attend our Sunday Morning Services at North Athens Baptist Church 2020 M Drive South, Athens, Michigan. If you have any question and would like to talk to Pastor Mark, or have prayer request please call the church at (269) 729-553
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Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
Lesson 13 – The Celestial City - CPAD.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 13 – The Celestial City
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
1. Ambassadors forAmbassadors for
ChristChrist
Talk 1: What does it mean to be anTalk 1: What does it mean to be an
Ambassador for ChristAmbassador for Christ
2 Cor 5:202 Cor 5:20
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2. OutlineOutline
• Ambassador is?Ambassador is?
• The role of an AmbassadorThe role of an Ambassador
• A Christian AmbassadorA Christian Ambassador
– We function as ambassadors on behalf of ChristWe function as ambassadors on behalf of Christ
– We are here to in the role of peace makersWe are here to in the role of peace makers
– We have a heavenly statusWe have a heavenly status
– We have a heavenly callingWe have a heavenly calling
• The nature of an AmbassadorThe nature of an Ambassador
– He can rely on his nation for protectionHe can rely on his nation for protection
– Must be familiar with the culture he servesMust be familiar with the culture he serves
– Must be aware and able to read the signs of the timesMust be aware and able to read the signs of the times
– He must trainHe must train
– He should have professionalismHe should have professionalism
– Know that God empowers himKnow that God empowers him
3. What is an AmbassadorWhat is an Ambassador
• An ambassador is?An ambassador is?
4. The Role of an AmbassadorThe Role of an Ambassador
• The role of an Ambassador in the worldThe role of an Ambassador in the world
– To be a peace makerTo be a peace maker
– To have the mind of his government’s headTo have the mind of his government’s head
– To represent his government on foreign soilTo represent his government on foreign soil
• To be the mouthpiece of his government of originTo be the mouthpiece of his government of origin
• To answer questions regarding his government of OriginTo answer questions regarding his government of Origin
– To comment on the current situation from hisTo comment on the current situation from his
government of origins perspectivegovernment of origins perspective
– To be above reproach in all aspects of his lifeTo be above reproach in all aspects of his life
– His professionalism exemplaryHis professionalism exemplary
– To give solutions to problemsTo give solutions to problems
• Ideas on how his government would do thingsIdeas on how his government would do things
• To provide aid from his government in helping othersTo provide aid from his government in helping others
5. OutlineOutline
• Ambassador is?Ambassador is?
• The role of an AmbassadorThe role of an Ambassador
• A Christian AmbassadorA Christian Ambassador
– We function as ambassadors on behalf of ChristWe function as ambassadors on behalf of Christ
– We need to have the mind of ChristWe need to have the mind of Christ
– We are here to in the role of peace makersWe are here to in the role of peace makers
– We have a heavenly statusWe have a heavenly status
– We have a heavenly callingWe have a heavenly calling
• The nature of an AmbassadorThe nature of an Ambassador
– He can rely on his nation for protectionHe can rely on his nation for protection
– Must be familiar with the culture he servesMust be familiar with the culture he serves
– Must be aware and able to read the signs of the timesMust be aware and able to read the signs of the times
– He must trainHe must train
– He should have professionalismHe should have professionalism
– Know that God empowers himKnow that God empowers him
6. An Ambassador of ChristAn Ambassador of Christ
– We function as ambassadors on behalf of ChristWe function as ambassadors on behalf of Christ
““Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, asNow then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as
though God were pleading through us: wethough God were pleading through us: we
implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled toimplore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to
God.”God.” 2 Corinthians 5:202 Corinthians 5:20
““for which I am an ambassador in chains; that infor which I am an ambassador in chains; that in
it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.”it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.”
Ephesians 6:20Ephesians 6:20
7. An Ambassador of ChristAn Ambassador of Christ
– We need to have the mind of ChristWe need to have the mind of Christ
1 Corinthians 2:15-161 Corinthians 2:15-16 The spiritual man makesThe spiritual man makes
judgments about all things, but he himself is notjudgments about all things, but he himself is not
subject to any man's judgment: “For who hassubject to any man's judgment: “For who has
known the mind of the Lord that he may instructknown the mind of the Lord that he may instruct
him?" But we have the mind of Christ.him?" But we have the mind of Christ.
8. An Ambassador of ChristAn Ambassador of Christ
• We are here to in the role of peace makersWe are here to in the role of peace makers
Luke 14:31 “Or what king, going to make war againstLuke 14:31 “Or what king, going to make war against
another king, does not sit down first and consideranother king, does not sit down first and consider
whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him whowhether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who
comes against him with twenty thousand?”comes against him with twenty thousand?”
Luke 14:32Luke 14:32 “Or else, while the other is still a great way off,“Or else, while the other is still a great way off,
he sends a delegation and asks conditions of peace.”he sends a delegation and asks conditions of peace.”
• We should work for peace between God and men inWe should work for peace between God and men in
the environments that we are in.the environments that we are in.
– Pleading with God for the sake of othersPleading with God for the sake of others
– Pleading with others to know God’s lovePleading with others to know God’s love
9. An Ambassador of ChristAn Ambassador of Christ
• We have a heavenly statusWe have a heavenly status
– Eph. 2.4-6Eph. 2.4-6 “But God, who is rich in mercy,“But God, who is rich in mercy,
because of His great love with which He lovedbecause of His great love with which He loved
us, even when we were dead in trespasses,us, even when we were dead in trespasses,
made us alive together with Christ (by grace youmade us alive together with Christ (by grace you
have been saved), and raised us up together,have been saved), and raised us up together,
and made us sit together in theand made us sit together in the heavenly placesheavenly places
in Christ Jesus”in Christ Jesus”
• We have a heavenly callingWe have a heavenly calling
– Eph 4:1Eph 4:1 “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord,“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord,
beseech you to walk worthy of the calling withbeseech you to walk worthy of the calling with
which you were called,”which you were called,”
10. OutlineOutline
• Ambassador is?Ambassador is?
• The role of an AmbassadorThe role of an Ambassador
• A Christian AmbassadorA Christian Ambassador
– We function as ambassadors on behalf of ChristWe function as ambassadors on behalf of Christ
– We are here to in the role of peace makersWe are here to in the role of peace makers
– We have a heavenly statusWe have a heavenly status
– We have a heavenly callingWe have a heavenly calling
• The nature of an AmbassadorThe nature of an Ambassador
– He can rely on his nation for protectionHe can rely on his nation for protection
– Must be familiar with the culture he servesMust be familiar with the culture he serves
– Must be aware and able to read the signs of the timesMust be aware and able to read the signs of the times
– He must trainHe must train
– He should have professionalismHe should have professionalism
– Know that God empowers himKnow that God empowers him
11. The Nature of an AmbassadorThe Nature of an Ambassador
• He can rely on his nation for resources and protectionHe can rely on his nation for resources and protection
– 2 Pet. 1.3-52 Pet. 1.3-5 “as His divine power“as His divine power has given to us allhas given to us all
things that pertain to life and godlinessthings that pertain to life and godliness, through the, through the
knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, byknowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by
which have been given to us exceedingly great andwhich have been given to us exceedingly great and
precious promises, that through theseprecious promises, that through these you may beyou may be
partakers of the divine naturepartakers of the divine nature, having escaped the, having escaped the
corruption that is in the world through lust. But also forcorruption that is in the world through lust. But also for
this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faiththis very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith
virtue, to virtue knowledge,”virtue, to virtue knowledge,”
– Hebrews 13.5-6 “Let your conduct be withoutHebrews 13.5-6 “Let your conduct be without
covetousness; be content with such things as you have.covetousness; be content with such things as you have.
For He Himself has said, I will never leave you norFor He Himself has said, I will never leave you nor
forsake you. So we may boldly say:forsake you. So we may boldly say: The Lord is myThe Lord is my
helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?””
12. The Nature of an AmbassadorThe Nature of an Ambassador
• Aware of Satanic opposition:Aware of Satanic opposition:
– Eph. 6.11-12 “Put on the whole armor of God,Eph. 6.11-12 “Put on the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to stand against the wilesthat you may be able to stand against the wiles
of the devil. For we do not wrestle against fleshof the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh
and blood, but against principalities, againstand blood, but against principalities, against
powers, against the rulers of the darkness ofpowers, against the rulers of the darkness of
this age, against spiritual hosts of wickednessthis age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness
in the heavenly places.”in the heavenly places.”
13. The Nature of an AmbassadorThe Nature of an Ambassador
• Must be familiar with the culture and issues heMust be familiar with the culture and issues he
servesserves
• Must be aware and able to read the signs of theMust be aware and able to read the signs of the
timestimes
– Satan is fighting on multiple core pillars of man’sSatan is fighting on multiple core pillars of man’s
foundation now:foundation now:
• Community – everyone to himselfCommunity – everyone to himself
• The family – Purity, institution, unityThe family – Purity, institution, unity
• Morality – Do what you want to do as long as it doesn’tMorality – Do what you want to do as long as it doesn’t
hurt anyonehurt anyone
• Truth – there is no absolute truth, are you saying yourTruth – there is no absolute truth, are you saying your
way is the only way?way is the only way?
14. The Nature of an AmbassadorThe Nature of an Ambassador
• He must trainHe must train
1 Peter 3:15 “But sanctify the Lord God in your1 Peter 3:15 “But sanctify the Lord God in your
hearts, and always be ready to give a defense tohearts, and always be ready to give a defense to
everyone who asks you a reason for the hopeeveryone who asks you a reason for the hope
that is in you, with meekness and fear;”that is in you, with meekness and fear;”
• In touch with his Government dailyIn touch with his Government daily
– Eph 6:18 praying always with all prayer andEph 6:18 praying always with all prayer and
supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to thissupplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this
end with all perseverance and supplication forend with all perseverance and supplication for
all the saintsall the saints
15. The Nature of an AmbassadorThe Nature of an Ambassador
• He should have professionalismHe should have professionalism
– The nature of the mission requiresThe nature of the mission requires competencycompetency..
Rom. 10.13-15Rom. 10.13-15 “For whoever calls on the name of“For whoever calls on the name of
the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they callthe Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call
on Him in whom they have not believed?on Him in whom they have not believed?
And how shall they believe in Him of whom theyAnd how shall they believe in Him of whom they
have not heard? And how shall they hearhave not heard? And how shall they hear
without a preacher?without a preacher?
And how shall they preach unless they are sent?And how shall they preach unless they are sent?
As it is written: How beautiful are the feet ofAs it is written: How beautiful are the feet of
those who preach the gospel of peace, Whothose who preach the gospel of peace, Who
bring glad tidings of good things!”bring glad tidings of good things!”
16. The Nature of an AmbassadorThe Nature of an Ambassador
• He should have professionalismHe should have professionalism
– InIn knowledgeknowledge::
2 Tim. 3.16-172 Tim. 3.16-17 “All Scripture is given by“All Scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction infor reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness, that the man of God may berighteousness, that the man of God may be
complete, thoroughly equipped for every goodcomplete, thoroughly equipped for every good
work.”work.”
– InIn mannermanner::
2 Tim. 2.22;2 Tim. 2.22; “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue“Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue
righteousness, faith, love, peace with those whorighteousness, faith, love, peace with those who
call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
17. The Nature of an AmbassadorThe Nature of an Ambassador
• Knowing that GodKnowing that God empowersempowers himhim
– 1 Cor 12:4-71 Cor 12:4-7
12:4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same12:4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same
Spirit.Spirit.
12:5 There are differences of ministries, but the12:5 There are differences of ministries, but the
same Lord.same Lord.
12:6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is12:6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is
the same God who works all in all.the same God who works all in all.
12:7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to12:7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to
each one for the profit of all:each one for the profit of all:
18. SummarySummary
• Ambassador is?Ambassador is?
• The role of an AmbassadorThe role of an Ambassador
• A Christian AmbassadorA Christian Ambassador
– We function as ambassadors on behalf of ChristWe function as ambassadors on behalf of Christ
– We are here to in the role of peace makersWe are here to in the role of peace makers
– We have a heavenly statusWe have a heavenly status
– We have a heavenly callingWe have a heavenly calling
• The nature of an AmbassadorThe nature of an Ambassador
– He can rely on his nation for protectionHe can rely on his nation for protection
– Must be familiar with the culture he servesMust be familiar with the culture he serves
– Must be aware and able to read the signs of the timesMust be aware and able to read the signs of the times
– He must trainHe must train
– He should have professionalismHe should have professionalism
– Know that God empowers himKnow that God empowers him