For a talk given Feb 13, 2016 at Blazing Fire Church. The audio (and embedded slides) can be found at: http://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/russ-fochler-boldness-and-humility/
Slides for Week 1 of Healing the Heart and Freedom from Addictions Class. World Changers Equipping School. Offered by Blazing Fire Church. blazingfire.org
Slides for Week 1 of Healing the Heart and Freedom from Addictions Class. World Changers Equipping School. Offered by Blazing Fire Church. blazingfire.org
Overcoming Strongholds is another struggle Christians go through as they are entangled to the pleasures of the world. Satan brings lies about themselves, about others and about God. Believeing these lies create a stronghold and reinforcing the lie leads them away from God. Real freedom includes overcoming the strongholds in our spiritual life. Be Blessed!
Powerful Living Online Bible Study Series. Lessons on the six common emotions to help during this difficult times. Lesson 4 discusses FEAR. Embracing God's love and power to overcome the power of fear.
Existential Faith - Three Ironic Heroes of FaithAlister Pate
This was a session in Cafechurch Melbourne (www.cafechurch.org) where we talked about the sort of faith we want - a faith which underpins our lives, even when we don't get the things we prayed for so hard, things which God seems to approve of. The three heroes were Job, Jonah, and St Thomas - all people who had to walk a hard path, but who were fundamentally, existentially open to God
Overcoming Strongholds is another struggle Christians go through as they are entangled to the pleasures of the world. Satan brings lies about themselves, about others and about God. Believeing these lies create a stronghold and reinforcing the lie leads them away from God. Real freedom includes overcoming the strongholds in our spiritual life. Be Blessed!
Powerful Living Online Bible Study Series. Lessons on the six common emotions to help during this difficult times. Lesson 4 discusses FEAR. Embracing God's love and power to overcome the power of fear.
Existential Faith - Three Ironic Heroes of FaithAlister Pate
This was a session in Cafechurch Melbourne (www.cafechurch.org) where we talked about the sort of faith we want - a faith which underpins our lives, even when we don't get the things we prayed for so hard, things which God seems to approve of. The three heroes were Job, Jonah, and St Thomas - all people who had to walk a hard path, but who were fundamentally, existentially open to God
Leadership is the quality which enables people to lead others to achieve some tasks which otherwise they would never have even attempted.
Leaders inspire people to achieve great success in life.
Seeking an "upgrade" in our perspective. Seeing God, the world, the future, and ourselves from Heaven's eyes. A talk given by Russ Fochler at Blazing Fire Church. Go to www.blazingfire.org for link to the audio.
In a world going mad, where can you find more comfort? This message explains how God is totally prepared to comfort His people. Here are some tips to accessing what He has for you. He truly is the God of all comfort!
These are Leisa Aitken's slides from her talk addressing Esther Meek's work in relation to the subject of hope. It is a profound summary of her doctorate on ‘hope’.
Don't waste your times of suffering. Suffering has the power to change us into our true identity as followers of a suffering Messiah who "learned obedience by the things which he suffered." (Hebrews 5:8) Here are some lessons I have learned about times of suffering.
I consciously and deliberately choose to submit to God by denying my self (self effort), and picking up my cross daily and following Jesus (Jesus’ finished work).
Pastor Brent encourages us and challenges us to surrender our will to the leading of God's Spirit instead of settling for judgments, disconnections, and addictions (living from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil). Slides for a talk given Jan 30, 2021.
Today's SS lesson, "Living As Strangers". We Christians are to be in the world, looking to love and point people to God's grace by our examples and our genuine good deeds. We first must reject falseness (the old life) in our own lives, then we will be free to be Jesus servants by others
The bible says that "man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). What does God see when He peers into your heart? Comparison? Jealousy? Lust? Allow the Lord to purify your heart with His word over this 6-day topical devotional.
Pain always has a purpose in a child of God's life. The devil has a purpose--to weaken our faith. God has a purpose--to cause us to grow so He can promote us on earth and in heaven.
Hearing the "Voice" of Jesus - Brent Lokkerrfochler
Pastor Brent Lokker shares a timely message about the privilege we have as believers to listen to the voice of Jesus recognizing the reality that He is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care (Ps 95:7). blazingfire.org To listen to the podcast, go to https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-83t6q-d5c6ca
Pastor Karena spoke from Luke chapter 14. Sadly, the audio was not recorded. However these slides carry part of the understanding and wisdom Karena beautifully conveyed. blazingfire.org
Pastor Russ Fochler shares the significance of Jesus' teaching to Nicodemus about being "born from above" and the necessity of being born of water and the Spirit. There is much we can learn from the way that Jesus engaged with Nicodemus that can make us wiser disciple-makers among our friends, neighbors and co-workers. blazingfire.org To listen to the talk, go to https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-vi8i4-d3e2eb
Given at Blazing Fire on Jan 18, 2020. Sierra shares honestly and powerfully from her own walk with God. To listen to Sierra's talk, go to
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-dy9rm-d06d3d
The Father's Covenant of Grace - Brent Lokkerrfochler
This important message brings joy and freedom when we understand what it means for each of us. It's truly amazing good news instead of the "somewhat good news" many of us have been taught. Given at Blazing Fire on January 11, 2020. blazingfire.org To listen to this talk: https://blazingfire.podbean.com/mf/play/4r2asr/BF-J_Sermon_1-11-20.mp3
The Simplicity and Grace of Salvation - Kara Holtherfochler
Kara Holthe shares her joy in the simplicity and beauty of God's plan of salvation, as she recounts several stories from the book of Acts and her own life. The simple gospel is just as relevant and powerful today as it was 2000 years ago; his faithfulness continues through all generations (Ps 100:5). Kara included a moving message about God's heart to save whole families. Given at Blazing Fire Church on 12/14/2019 blazingfire.org To listen to the podcast, go to https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-fw65q-cb6ffa
Pastor Brent Lokker reviews what we've learned from the book of Acts, and helps us focus on the centrality of the Holy Spirit in any advance of the Kingdom. The secret is always to yield to Him, so that His dynamic life and power is allowed gain victory both in us and through us. For a talk given November 23, 2019 at Blazing Fire Church blazingfire.org To listen to the podcast go to https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-234xv-c8cb56
God Responds to Worship and Does A New Thingrfochler
Pastor Russ Fochler shares the story of Peter and Cornelius from Acts 10, and how God orchestrated changed minds and hearts to bring the Gentiles into full fellowship, receiving the Holy Spirit and baptism. We too are encouraged to move beyond the status quo, and hunger for the "more" that God has for us. Blazing Fire Church blazingfire.org To listen to the podcast, go to https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-8djpj-c376eb
Pastor Karena shares from the Bible and personal experience about how God engages with our heart and will - to grow up like Jesus. From a talk given at Blazing Fire blazingfire.org
Pastor Brent reminds us of the simple Gospel message and its power to set us free, if only we would take it at face value. Too often we have allowed never-quite-good-enough, performance-based religion to turn God's good news into a man-made prison! Pastor Brent invites us back to the place where we trust the completeness of God's salvation work in us, and can confidently state that we're fully accepted and loved as God’s favored child! To listen to the audio, go to: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-7x8e8-c15475
Coming Home To Our True Identity - Charles Razzellrfochler
Charles Razzell contrasts the attitudes and outcomes for two men who encountered God's power: Simon the Sorcerer and Paul the Apostle (Acts chapters 8 & 9). God calls us to experience sonship and values us accordingly, whereas many of us still tend to assess each other for what we do. The best possible outcome is when we know who we are in Christ and live accordingly; Jesus being the Vine, and we the branches. To listen to the audio, go to https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-x7ybq-bf913d
Slides for a talk given at Blazing Fire on July 20, 2019. Welcoming Holy Spirit to fully access our heart. Here is the link to the podcast: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-t2b8u-b89896 God's "hesed" love for us, the work of Holy Spirit in our hearts, the problem of being "stiff-necked"/narcissistic, and the challenge of loving our enemies.
Welcoming Holy Spirit To Fully Access Our Heart. Slides for part 1 of this talk on Acts 6:8 - 7:60. Given on July 13, 2019 at Blazing Fire Church blazingfire.org by Russ Fochler. Listen to the podcast here: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-kqv3y-b7e37e
How Does Fear Fit With The New Covenant of Grace? Acts 5:11-42rfochler
Continuing our study of the Book of Acts, Pastor Brent looks at Acts 5:11-42. Like the discussion last week, Brent helps us consider scriptures we sometimes wonder what to do with. This time, we take a deeper look at what kind of fear is appropriate in the lives of believers given that "perfect love drives out fear." (1 John 4:18) To listen to the talk, go to: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eifed-b58525
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Ananias & Sapphira - There's More to the Storyrfochler
Pastor Brent Lokker looks deeply into this famous story and questions our assumptions about what it means. Given at Blazing Fire Church June 15, 2019 blazingfire.org
To listen, go to:
https://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/theres-more-to-the-story-—-brent-lokker/
Pastor Brent Lokker highlights the defining characteristics of the fellowship of believers as described in Acts 2:42-47 and Acts 4:32-37. Rather than treat these ideas as confined to the first century, Pastor Brent demonstrates that breaking of bread, praying for one another and taking care of each other's practical needs remain as defining marks of Holy Spirit-inspired communities today. To listen to the podcast, go to https://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/true-community-—-brent-lokker/ Given at Blazing Fire Church blazingfire.org on May 18, 2019.
From talk given by Russ Fochler on April 13, 2019. To listen to the talk: https://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/the-holy-spirit-reveals-jesus/
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From a talk given at Blazing Fire Church www.blazingfire.org on 3/3/2019. Pastor Susan Fochler traces Peter's transformation from head-strong to humble, showing how he became secure in his sonship and ready to lead a new move of God. You can listen to the podcast here: https://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/preparing-for-power-the-story-of-peter/
Talk given on February 16, 2019 at Blazing Fire Church. blazingfire.org Jesus had a lot to say about the coming indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. We'll see the impact of this beautiful, powerful Promise and Gift in the Book of Acts. To listen, go to https://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/preparing-to-dive-into-acts-%E2%80%94-russ-fochler/
Pastor Brent Lokker explores the authority Jesus endowed on his ekklesia (assembly), when He declared, “whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” (Matthew 16:19) Brent helps us understand the connection between intimacy and authority: our ability to bear much fruit depends on living in union with Jesus (John 15:5). Specific breakthroughs require specific keys, which can only be discerned through prayer and prophetic insight, again highlighting the importance of relationship over formulas and methods. To listen to the podcast, go to https://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/the-keys-of-the-kingdom-—-discovering-your-authority-brent-lokker/
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The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docxJames Knipper
Countless volumes have been written trying to explain the mystery of three persons in one true God, leaving us to resort to metaphors such as the three-leaf clover to try to comprehend the Divinity. Many of us grew up with the quintessential pyramidal Trinity structure of God at the top and Son and Spirit in opposite corners. But what if we looked at this ‘mystery’ from a different perspective? What if we shifted our language of God as a being towards the concept of God as love? What if we focused more on the relationship within the Trinity versus the persons of the Trinity? What if stopped looking at God as a noun…and instead considered God as a verb? Check it out…
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
2. Keys to Truly Living Life
• God resists the proud but gives
grace to the humble (1 Peter 5:5b,
James 4:6, Prov 3:34)
• Blessed are the “poor” in spirit.
(Matt 5:3)
• After Jesus’ death, His disciples
prayed for boldness (Acts 4:29)
• We give our Father pleasure when
we live boldly instead of fearfully.
(Heb 10:38)
3. But, We’re Tempted to
Misuse and Excuse
• My stiff-necked, hard-driving, steam-
roller ways? Oh, but I’m just being
“Bold in Lord”! I’m making things
happen!
• My avoidance of uncomfortable conflict,
hiding from challenges, putting myself
down? Oh, but I’m just being “humble”.
I’m “staying low”!
4. True Humility
Means We Are Receptive:
• To God’s heart - via impressions,
pictures, thoughts, feelings…
• To new information that may not “fit” with
what we’ve assumed.
• To the possibility we may need to change
what we are doing — in order to stay “in
alignment” with what is true and loving.
5. Humility Like Jesus:
• Jesus resisted being offended when
others put him down, and sought to
hurt his reputation. Jesus didn’t ask
his Father to send angels to prove
His divinity.
• Yet Jesus strongly stood up for the
work of Holy Spirit and Father God.
6. True Humility:
Doesn’t Force It’s Way
• Lives in unforced rhythms of grace.
• Motivated by 1st Cor 13 ways of Love.
• “Love is patient and kind. Love is not
jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It
does not demand its own way. It is not
irritable…” (1 Cor 13:4-5a)
7. “Checking In” with our heart:
What is my true motivation here?
• Fear and Anxiety?
• Love and Trust?
• Afraid of looking silly? Fear of being
misunderstood? Fear of appearing
vulnerable? Anxiety about my needs?
• Connecting with God’s heart? Loving
someone God loves? Confidence that God is
with me. Trusting He cares about my needs?
8. Godly Boldness Comes When
• Our heart is aligned with Jesus’ heart;
when our passion for His Kingdom to
come into a situation is strong.
• We move in the power of the Holy Spirit.
• We feel confident — a confidence that
comes from Father’s confidence in us.
We “know” that we are flowing in an
aspect of our destiny.
10. Godly boldness and confidence often are
“fruit” from what you and God walked
through earlier. He uses all things for
our good — He wastes nothing.
Moses starts his life’s work at 80,
Churchill at age 65, yet David had godly
boldness as a youth (the bear, and the
lion before Goliah).
11. 1 Peter 5:6
Therefore humble yourselves under the
mighty hand of God, that He may exalt
you in due time, 7 casting all your care
upon Him, for He cares for you.
