Many people say they aren't called to obey the Great Commission of Jesus to go to all the world and make disciples in all nations. All followers of Christ must obey and train in righteousness
Adapted from a David Baeder sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/4-the-call-of-discipleship-david-baeder-sermon-on-discipleship-156858?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
Adapted from a David Baeder sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/4-the-call-of-discipleship-david-baeder-sermon-on-discipleship-156858?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
Where is God when it hurts? Doesn't God care when we pass through the storms of life? And if He does, why not simply navigate the storms away from dedicated disciples of Christ? This lesson seeks to reinforce the truth that the "storms" of life come even to the most dedicated of disciples. The only question is how we will handle the storms as they come.
A woman comes to the well in the heat of the day to avoid the glances and the gossip. She is alone when she is invited to make a change in her life by seeing the world differently. "Will you give me a drink?" A simple question starts a whole new way of thinking.
Excepts from Discipleship Journal
by Don Whitney as summarized by Bro. Pete Galvez, Indepth Bible Study
with Video Preaching of Paul Washer
Pray and Be Alone With God
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
038a - THE HUMANITY IS TAKING RISKS OF WARS AND OF SLAUGHTERS BECAUSE OF SATA...OrdineGesu
THE HUMANITY IS TAKING RISKS OF WARS AND OF SLAUGHTERS BECAUSE OF SATAN AND OF HIS SLAVES HUMAN WARMONGERS. THE ROLE OF THE RELIGIONS AND OF THE LABOR UNIONS TO OPPOSE THE INJUSTICES
Jesus had some strong words to share while eating at the Pharisee's house. His words are still true. For those who listen, they are life. True Christian doctrine starts with what Jesus said.
Where is God when it hurts? Doesn't God care when we pass through the storms of life? And if He does, why not simply navigate the storms away from dedicated disciples of Christ? This lesson seeks to reinforce the truth that the "storms" of life come even to the most dedicated of disciples. The only question is how we will handle the storms as they come.
A woman comes to the well in the heat of the day to avoid the glances and the gossip. She is alone when she is invited to make a change in her life by seeing the world differently. "Will you give me a drink?" A simple question starts a whole new way of thinking.
Excepts from Discipleship Journal
by Don Whitney as summarized by Bro. Pete Galvez, Indepth Bible Study
with Video Preaching of Paul Washer
Pray and Be Alone With God
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
038a - THE HUMANITY IS TAKING RISKS OF WARS AND OF SLAUGHTERS BECAUSE OF SATA...OrdineGesu
THE HUMANITY IS TAKING RISKS OF WARS AND OF SLAUGHTERS BECAUSE OF SATAN AND OF HIS SLAVES HUMAN WARMONGERS. THE ROLE OF THE RELIGIONS AND OF THE LABOR UNIONS TO OPPOSE THE INJUSTICES
Jesus had some strong words to share while eating at the Pharisee's house. His words are still true. For those who listen, they are life. True Christian doctrine starts with what Jesus said.
Evangelism - Learning from Christianity in Roman world.pdfChild of God
To understand how the Chritainity spread in the first century in the Roman world, we need to look at the Book of Acts in the Bible. This gives us an excellent template to follow and live as per the gospel
Empowering Your OrganizationOn the website required this week (h.docxYASHU40
Empowering Your Organization
On the website required this week (http://www.empowermentinstitute.net/index.php/organizational/organizational-empowerment/57-organizational-empowerment), Gershon and Straub (2009) listed the following symptoms of a disempowering organizational culture:
1. Blaming and victim mentality
2. Apathy and burnout
3. Gossip and back biting poisoning work environment
4. People feeling unappreciated for contributions
Choose at least four symptoms that you recognize in your organization or an organization with which you are familiar. Describe specific examples of these symptoms. Using the six values identified by Gershon and Straub (2009), develop a plan to change these practices and empower your employees. Explain your conclusions and support your decisions with course material and other research.
The papers should be 3 pages, type-written and double spaced. List your sources (Articles, Internet sites, Textbooks) at the bottom of the paper, in APA format. Reference list must include at least two sources in addition to the textbooks and cite accordingly.
Reference:
Gershon, D., & Straub, G. (2009). Empowerment Institute: The empowering organization: Changing behavior and developing talent in organizations. Retrieved from http://www.empowermentinstitute.net/index.php/organizational/organizational-empowerment/57-organizational-empowerment
BUSI502(Readings & References.docx
The text book readings consist of The servant leader by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges (2003) and Lead like Jesus by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges (2008) and from Good to Great by Jim Collins (2001)
Journal readings Dr. David G Duby: The greatest commandment: The foundation for biblical servant leadership and Larry C. Spear: Leader to Leader
Readings from Greenleaf about servant leadership
Video lectures by Dr. Khalib Fischer on the Liberty University website
Video lectures by Dr. DJ on the Liberty University website
Bible_Readings_for_Module-Week_1.doc
BUSI 502
Bible Readings for Module/Week 1
Servant Leadership
Biblical Servant Leadership
Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Matthew 20:25–28)
The greatest will be your servant
"But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have only one Master and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Nor are you to be called 'teacher,' for you have one Teacher, the Christ. The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. (Matthew 23:8–12)
Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet
It was just before the P ...
What Does The Bible Say About Christian Giving?
Is Tithing For The Church?
Answering Questions About Christian Giving
Christian Giving, Tithing, Tithes, Tithe, Gifts
This is the beginning of a series of studies on Revelation. This study covers the first 3 chapters which covers the times we are living in to the end of the church age. For a video view of this series broken down into 5 minute segments, go to http://community.webshots.com/user/matav1
Is this old expression in the Bible? Can Christians say that this expression is true? Moses told Joshua to be strong and courageous. Jesus told us to fear not. Paul faced persecution.
Around the world, church buildings, many of them beautiful cathedrals, are being repurposed in many different ways - sometimes into locations for activities condemned by the Church.
Don't live out your relationship with God according to what others tell you. God wants to be closer to you than anyone else. And He will always provide everything you need. There are too many so-called church leaders who really don't care about you or God.
The Bible stands alone as an incredible ancient book. It is forcefully substantiated by thousands of ancient copies and thousands of fulfilled prophecies. It has always been powerful.
God created all we know, and all we can possible know, including His very thoughts today. But how He reveals this information to the hearts of individuals is like the wind. It can't be institutionalized.
Almost 2,000 years ago the Paul, the Apostle, traveled to the city of Corinth in what is now Greece and founded a Christian church there. That city still exists. Paul loved and obeyed Jesus dearly.
That Jesus Christ died because He was crucified is a well-established historical fact. Anybody who looks close enough will find the truth. Why was His death necessary? Why follow an executed criminal?
What you say is very important to God. He is not casual about spoken words. Your words are your fruit, your produce, and you are known by the fruit you bear. Do your words give life? Or are they poisonous? You choose your own words.
Historical Context for the Bible: RevelationRick Bruderick
It is wise to consider the historical context in which are found the actual events of the particular Bible passages we are studying. The first book we present is the last book of the Bible, the Revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Focus on where you WANT to go. Fix your eyes on your target. Why? Because you will certainly go to what you are looking at. But you can decide where to look.
When American founders declared independence from England, they did it with reference to God the Creator. What was their motive? How is independence important in Christians today?
The Bible records events in which Jesus discusses His mother. He gave public credit to His followers for being His mothers and His brothers. Spiritual mothers should be honored.
God gave Moses the 10 Commandments, and hundreds of other laws. Human institutions always create rules, commandments, laws and bylaws to keep their members institutionally moral.
The One who made Heaven and Earth and all of us who dwell here didn't plan on it being permanent. It will all be destroyed, with only a few survivors. Who survives? Those who love God.
The world is a dangerous place, especially for those who are called to love God and neighbor. Will you be attacked and suffer? If Jesus would have protected Himself, there would be no Easter to celebrate.
In northern Kentucky, along I-75, is a full-scale replica of Noah's Ark and, just 30 minutes away, along I-275, is the Creation Museum. These sites are committed to the literal Holy Bible.
The authorities in our lives expect our silence and agreement. If we speak up, we will be punished, excluded, or worse. God expects us to fear Him above all others. Jesus taught the same.
Jesus demonstrated what it means to serve others and the early Church demonstrated what it means to serve each other. If we call ourselves Christians, then we become servants to others.
A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
My other free eBooks can be obtained from the following Links:
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/presentations
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Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
Vertical Church Kyiv Report 2022-2023: Church at war
Calling
1. Training and Calling
Luke 6:40
The student is not above the teacher,
but everyone who is fully trained will
be like their teacher.
- Jesus
2. The Obedience of Peter, James and John
One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding
around him and listening to the word of God. He saw at the water’s edge two boats,
left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. He got into one of the
boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then
he sat down and taught the people from the boat.
When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let
down the nets for a catch.”
Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything.
But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began
to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them,
and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I
am a sinful man!” For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish
they had taken, and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.”
So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Luke 5:1-11
3. How did Jesus train His followers?
Did He hold weekly church services and monthly
prayer meetings and yearly men’s retreats?
No. He sent people out to do God’s work.
After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of
him to every town and place where he was about to go.
He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the
harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.
Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.
When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ If someone who promotes
peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.
Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his
wages. Do not move around from house to house.
When you enter a town and are welcomed, eat what is offered to you.
Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to
you.’
Luke 10:1-9
4. “Some people are called to the nations.
That’s not my calling.”
“Or suppose a king is about to go to war against another king.
Won’t he first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand
men to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand?
If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still a long
way off and will ask for terms of peace.
In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have
cannot be my disciples.
- Jesus
Luke 14:31-33
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching
them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with
you always, to the very end of the age.”
- Jesus
Matthew 28:19,20
6. Paul told us to train, like he did.
Like runners.
Like boxers.
I Corinthians 9:24-27
Do you not know that in a race all the runners
run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a
way as to get the prize. Everyone who
competes in the games goes into strict training.
They do it to get a crown that will not last, but
we do it to get a crown that will last forever.
Therefore I do not run like someone running
aimlessly;
I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I
strike a blow to my body and make it my slave
so that after I have preached to others, I myself
will not be disqualified for the prize.
7. Training: Strong Body & Godly Soul
I Timothy 4:7-10
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales
(false teachings, like forbidding marriage and eating certain foods);
rather, train yourself to be godly.
For physical training is of some value,
but godliness has value for all things,
holding promise for both the present life
and the life to come.
This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.
That is why we labor and strive,
because we have put our hope in the living God,
who is the Savior of all people,
and especially of those who believe.
9. Joy(?) of Training
II Timothy 2:3-10
Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of
Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets
entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to
please his commanding officer.
Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete
does not receive the victor’s crown except by
competing according to the rules.
The hardworking farmer should be the first to
receive a share of the crops.
Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give
you insight into all this.
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,
descended from David. This is my gospel, for
which I am suffering even to the point of being
chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not
chained. Therefore I endure everything
for the sake of the elect, that they too
may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus,
with eternal glory.
10. We must be slaves to obedience.
Righteous = Obey Jesus = Love Others
Romans 6:16
Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you
are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death,
or to obedience, which leads to righteousness?
2 John 6
And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from
the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.
James 2:8
If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,”
you are doing right.
What does Righteousness mean?
What does your church expect from you?
No drinking or smoking, and stay out of trouble.
Go to church every week, pay tithes to the church, and respect church leaders.
11. Joy of Training
Hebrews 12:11
No discipline seems pleasant
at the time,
but painful.
Later on, however, it produces
a harvest of righteousness
and peace for those who have
been trained by it.
Hebrews 5:13-14
Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant,
is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness.
But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use
have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
12. Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans
whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.
Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the
other Galileans because they suffered this way? I tell you, no! But unless you
repent, you too will all perish.
Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think
they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? I tell you, no! But
unless you repent, you too will all perish.”
Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he
went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. So he said to the man who took
care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this
fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’
“‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and
fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’”
Luke 13:1-9
How to Start Training in Righteousness
Who are normal sinners, and who are worse sinner?
Every believer is called to be fruitful.
13. Prayer:
Lord Jesus, as you said, the harvest is plentiful, but the
workers are few. Dear Lord of the harvest, please send out
workers into Your harvest field, to Your elect, to the ones
You love.
Send me. Send us. Grant us the faith and courage to go.
Send us out like lambs among wolves.
We know that You cut away and burn the unfruitful ones.
Train us. We want to please You. We want to be winners.
We know Your rewards are waiting for us as we obey You.
Amen.