Joshua challenges the people to choose whether they will serve the LORD or other gods. He declares that he and his house will serve the LORD. The people respond that they will not forsake the LORD and instead vow to serve him, because he delivered them from Egypt, guided them safely, and gave them the promised land.
I’d rather choose God’s best - His lifeMeki Carolino
The document discusses choosing God's best, which is described as God's life in us. It provides several biblical examples of figures like Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Elijah, and Paul who chose God over other options and pleasures of sin. The overall message encourages readers to choose life through Christ in order to have abundant life themselves and give life to others.
God will not violate human free will or provide non-believers with a second chance at salvation. However, God shows great patience by sending his son to die for sins and cleanse believers through baptism. While God does not want anyone to perish, he also will not save those who reject him by dying in their sins. God invites all people to come to him and find rest, but ultimately respects our freedom to accept or refuse this invitation.
Dr. Lance Silverman is a foot and ankle surgeon who shares six tips for recovering from foot surgery. The tips are to listen to your doctor, get plenty of rest to allow your body to heal, eat a healthy diet as you won't be as active, properly care for any wounds, be aware of potential complications and contact your doctor if issues arise, and keep your mind stimulated through activities like reading. Following these tips can help ensure a successful recovery.
This document discusses the importance and power of prayer. It notes that God hears prayers and will answer those who call to Him, revealing great and unsearchable things. It states that the greatest tragedy is not unanswered prayer, but prayers that go unoffered. The primary purpose of prayer is not to receive blessings, but to reveal God's truth and allow people to know God more intimately through communication with Him.
This document discusses praying in the Spirit. It begins by saying that as new creations in Christ, believers have access to God the Father and should learn from Jesus's example of prayer. It describes praying in the Spirit as involving: communing with God through the Holy Spirit, praying according to God's will as revealed in scripture, praying in tongues to utter mysteries, and praying in Jesus's name and authority. It emphasizes building an intimate prayer life with Christ through the Spirit in order to pray accurately and powerfully. The document encourages believers to identify hindrances to spiritual prayer and to devote time to praying in tongues each day.
The document discusses the worshipping church in the New Testament and encourages wholehearted worship of God. It emphasizes that worship should be done in spirit and truth as taught by Jesus Christ. The early church had great unity in worshipping and serving God together as one body with Christ as the head.
July 19.2015 STRONG PRAYER LIFE MAKES YOU OVERCOME TEMPTATIONSCatherine Lirio
The document discusses strategies for overcoming temptation through prayer based on biblical passages. It explains that Jesus prayed earnestly in the garden to surrender to God's will. It recommends praying by rebuking Satan, invoking the blood of Jesus, praising God, seeking the Holy Spirit's help including speaking in tongues, and persisting in prayer until the temptation weakens. The overall message is that through strong prayer one can maintain an intimate relationship with God and resist falling into temptation.
This document discusses keys to spiritual breakthrough based on examples from Jesus' life and teachings. It identifies five keys: 1) Make room for Jesus by inviting his presence; 2) Overcome paralysis by repenting, asking forgiveness, and making your way to God; 3) Be in the right company by surrounding yourself with people of faith; 4) Refuse to be denied but persist in faith; 5) Remove human limitations and recognize that with God all things are possible. The overall message is that by applying these principles from Jesus' example, we can have breakthroughs in our spiritual lives.
Aug 2, 2015-Sunday Message- STRONG PRAYER LIFE MAKES YOU READY FOR THE "END"Catherine Lirio
The document discusses the importance of prayer in the Christian Life Community Church (CLHCC) through their various prayer meetings and activities like the Daniel Prayer three times a day and the daily Dawnwatch. It emphasizes that one must have a very strong relationship with God that is closer than any human relationship as nothing and no one is forever except God. When human relationships fail or end, one must remain happy and strong through their relationship with God. It warns about the end times and being deceived by false prophets, and the need to stand firm in one's faith until the end.
The document provides an extensive overview of biblical prayer, covering topics such as:
1) The importance and benefits of prayer according to scripture.
2) Different types of prayer including worship, thanksgiving, confession, petition and intercession.
3) Guidance on the time, length, position, definiteness, and circumstances of prayer.
4) Examples of prayer in the lives of biblical figures and Jesus, and the early church's practice of prayer in Acts.
The document summarizes the key points of the 2nd Epistle of John. It was written by "the elder" to "the elect lady and her children", likely a reference to a Christian community, around AD 90. The elder encourages them to love one another and warns of deceivers who deny that Jesus came in the flesh. He advises not providing active support for those who bring false teachings, as the Apostles themselves rejected individuals who spread heresy, while still seeking to edify Christian communities dealing with errors. The elder expresses hope to speak with the recipients in person to fully discuss these matters.
This document provides background information on James, the author of the Epistle of James. It discusses that James was the brother of Jesus and initially did not believe in Him, but became a pillar of the early Christian church in Jerusalem. The document examines the four individuals named James in the New Testament to determine which was the likely author, concluding it was Jesus' brother based on details in Galatians and Acts. It also explores James' relationship with Jesus and how his teachings in the epistle reflect some of Jesus' own messages.
There are conditions that must be met for prayers to be answered according to the Bible. These include having a clear conscience through obedience to God, abiding in Christ by maintaining a close relationship with Him and obedience to His commands, praying with unselfish motives rather than for personal lusts, and examining one's heart for idols or sins that could prevent God from answering. When these conditions are met through walking with God, He promises to answer prayers according to His will and for our good.
Part of the series on prayer; emphasis is applied to James 5.16. This is a basic PowerPoint regarding James 5.16. More points and words were spoken than contained in the PowerPoint.
This document contains a prayer titled "As the Deer" set to the lyrics of Psalm 42. It then provides an overview of topics related to prayer including what prayer is, reasons for prayer, different types of prayer, and questions about effectively praying. The overview defines prayer as a relationship and communication with God, discusses why prayer is needed to recognize God and respond to His love, and covers specific types of prayer like adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, and supplication. It also addresses best practices for prayer including finding a suitable place and time as well as methods like private and public prayer.
This document discusses the prayer life of Elijah from the Bible. It notes that Elijah was an ordinary man who prayed fervently and his prayers were sometimes answered in extraordinary ways, such as ending a drought. The document provides several Bible verses about Elijah's interactions with God and prayers, as well as general verses about prayer from James. It encourages readers that even an ordinary man like Elijah can pray and God will answer, though sometimes in expected and unexpected ways.
This document provides an overview of a book about dreams titled "Dream Language" by James W. and Michal Ann Goll. It contains a foreword, table of contents, and the beginning of the first chapter. The foreword discusses how dreams are one way God communicates and how this book can help with dream interpretation. The table of contents outlines the three parts and 12 chapters of the book. The start of chapter one introduces God as the "Master Dream Weaver" and discusses how he weaves revelations through dreams, similarly to how a human weaver works with threads.
This story of Jonah reminds us that running away from God is too expensive, running away from God will take you down fast, and God will not call the equip person, but He equip the called.
1. The doctrine of original sin proposes that all humans are guilty before God because of Adam's sin and inherit a sinful nature from birth that makes it impossible to obey God fully.
2. The presentation examines the biblical account of the origin of sin in Genesis 3, noting that sin began when Adam and Eve disobeyed God, not because God made them sinful.
3. While humans inherit a sinful nature from Adam, God still holds each person accountable for their own sins and expects perfection, though as sinners we are unable to fulfill God's expectations without Jesus.
Joshua challenges the people to choose whether they will serve the LORD or other gods. He declares that he and his house will serve the LORD. The people respond that they will not forsake the LORD and instead vow to serve him, because he delivered them from Egypt, guided them safely, and gave them the promised land.
I’d rather choose God’s best - His lifeMeki Carolino
The document discusses choosing God's best, which is described as God's life in us. It provides several biblical examples of figures like Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Elijah, and Paul who chose God over other options and pleasures of sin. The overall message encourages readers to choose life through Christ in order to have abundant life themselves and give life to others.
God will not violate human free will or provide non-believers with a second chance at salvation. However, God shows great patience by sending his son to die for sins and cleanse believers through baptism. While God does not want anyone to perish, he also will not save those who reject him by dying in their sins. God invites all people to come to him and find rest, but ultimately respects our freedom to accept or refuse this invitation.
Dr. Lance Silverman is a foot and ankle surgeon who shares six tips for recovering from foot surgery. The tips are to listen to your doctor, get plenty of rest to allow your body to heal, eat a healthy diet as you won't be as active, properly care for any wounds, be aware of potential complications and contact your doctor if issues arise, and keep your mind stimulated through activities like reading. Following these tips can help ensure a successful recovery.
This document discusses the importance and power of prayer. It notes that God hears prayers and will answer those who call to Him, revealing great and unsearchable things. It states that the greatest tragedy is not unanswered prayer, but prayers that go unoffered. The primary purpose of prayer is not to receive blessings, but to reveal God's truth and allow people to know God more intimately through communication with Him.
This document discusses praying in the Spirit. It begins by saying that as new creations in Christ, believers have access to God the Father and should learn from Jesus's example of prayer. It describes praying in the Spirit as involving: communing with God through the Holy Spirit, praying according to God's will as revealed in scripture, praying in tongues to utter mysteries, and praying in Jesus's name and authority. It emphasizes building an intimate prayer life with Christ through the Spirit in order to pray accurately and powerfully. The document encourages believers to identify hindrances to spiritual prayer and to devote time to praying in tongues each day.
The document discusses the worshipping church in the New Testament and encourages wholehearted worship of God. It emphasizes that worship should be done in spirit and truth as taught by Jesus Christ. The early church had great unity in worshipping and serving God together as one body with Christ as the head.
July 19.2015 STRONG PRAYER LIFE MAKES YOU OVERCOME TEMPTATIONSCatherine Lirio
The document discusses strategies for overcoming temptation through prayer based on biblical passages. It explains that Jesus prayed earnestly in the garden to surrender to God's will. It recommends praying by rebuking Satan, invoking the blood of Jesus, praising God, seeking the Holy Spirit's help including speaking in tongues, and persisting in prayer until the temptation weakens. The overall message is that through strong prayer one can maintain an intimate relationship with God and resist falling into temptation.
This document discusses keys to spiritual breakthrough based on examples from Jesus' life and teachings. It identifies five keys: 1) Make room for Jesus by inviting his presence; 2) Overcome paralysis by repenting, asking forgiveness, and making your way to God; 3) Be in the right company by surrounding yourself with people of faith; 4) Refuse to be denied but persist in faith; 5) Remove human limitations and recognize that with God all things are possible. The overall message is that by applying these principles from Jesus' example, we can have breakthroughs in our spiritual lives.
Aug 2, 2015-Sunday Message- STRONG PRAYER LIFE MAKES YOU READY FOR THE "END"Catherine Lirio
The document discusses the importance of prayer in the Christian Life Community Church (CLHCC) through their various prayer meetings and activities like the Daniel Prayer three times a day and the daily Dawnwatch. It emphasizes that one must have a very strong relationship with God that is closer than any human relationship as nothing and no one is forever except God. When human relationships fail or end, one must remain happy and strong through their relationship with God. It warns about the end times and being deceived by false prophets, and the need to stand firm in one's faith until the end.
The document provides an extensive overview of biblical prayer, covering topics such as:
1) The importance and benefits of prayer according to scripture.
2) Different types of prayer including worship, thanksgiving, confession, petition and intercession.
3) Guidance on the time, length, position, definiteness, and circumstances of prayer.
4) Examples of prayer in the lives of biblical figures and Jesus, and the early church's practice of prayer in Acts.
The document summarizes the key points of the 2nd Epistle of John. It was written by "the elder" to "the elect lady and her children", likely a reference to a Christian community, around AD 90. The elder encourages them to love one another and warns of deceivers who deny that Jesus came in the flesh. He advises not providing active support for those who bring false teachings, as the Apostles themselves rejected individuals who spread heresy, while still seeking to edify Christian communities dealing with errors. The elder expresses hope to speak with the recipients in person to fully discuss these matters.
This document provides background information on James, the author of the Epistle of James. It discusses that James was the brother of Jesus and initially did not believe in Him, but became a pillar of the early Christian church in Jerusalem. The document examines the four individuals named James in the New Testament to determine which was the likely author, concluding it was Jesus' brother based on details in Galatians and Acts. It also explores James' relationship with Jesus and how his teachings in the epistle reflect some of Jesus' own messages.
There are conditions that must be met for prayers to be answered according to the Bible. These include having a clear conscience through obedience to God, abiding in Christ by maintaining a close relationship with Him and obedience to His commands, praying with unselfish motives rather than for personal lusts, and examining one's heart for idols or sins that could prevent God from answering. When these conditions are met through walking with God, He promises to answer prayers according to His will and for our good.
Part of the series on prayer; emphasis is applied to James 5.16. This is a basic PowerPoint regarding James 5.16. More points and words were spoken than contained in the PowerPoint.
This document contains a prayer titled "As the Deer" set to the lyrics of Psalm 42. It then provides an overview of topics related to prayer including what prayer is, reasons for prayer, different types of prayer, and questions about effectively praying. The overview defines prayer as a relationship and communication with God, discusses why prayer is needed to recognize God and respond to His love, and covers specific types of prayer like adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, and supplication. It also addresses best practices for prayer including finding a suitable place and time as well as methods like private and public prayer.
This document discusses the prayer life of Elijah from the Bible. It notes that Elijah was an ordinary man who prayed fervently and his prayers were sometimes answered in extraordinary ways, such as ending a drought. The document provides several Bible verses about Elijah's interactions with God and prayers, as well as general verses about prayer from James. It encourages readers that even an ordinary man like Elijah can pray and God will answer, though sometimes in expected and unexpected ways.
This document provides an overview of a book about dreams titled "Dream Language" by James W. and Michal Ann Goll. It contains a foreword, table of contents, and the beginning of the first chapter. The foreword discusses how dreams are one way God communicates and how this book can help with dream interpretation. The table of contents outlines the three parts and 12 chapters of the book. The start of chapter one introduces God as the "Master Dream Weaver" and discusses how he weaves revelations through dreams, similarly to how a human weaver works with threads.
This story of Jonah reminds us that running away from God is too expensive, running away from God will take you down fast, and God will not call the equip person, but He equip the called.
1. The doctrine of original sin proposes that all humans are guilty before God because of Adam's sin and inherit a sinful nature from birth that makes it impossible to obey God fully.
2. The presentation examines the biblical account of the origin of sin in Genesis 3, noting that sin began when Adam and Eve disobeyed God, not because God made them sinful.
3. While humans inherit a sinful nature from Adam, God still holds each person accountable for their own sins and expects perfection, though as sinners we are unable to fulfill God's expectations without Jesus.
This document provides a summary and comparison of the views of Augustine, Pelagius, and Aquinas on the doctrine of original sin. It discusses their perspectives on the state of man before the fall and the effects of the fall. For Augustine, man was created good but lost his free will and ability to not sin due to the fall, which corrupted all of humanity. Pelagius believed man was created neutral and unaffected by the fall, retaining free will. Aquinas' view synthesized Augustine and Pelagius, holding that the fall diminished but did not destroy human nature or free will.
Original sin comes from Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden. As their descendants, all people are born sinful and unable to fulfill God's perfect standards. God holds everyone accountable for their sinful nature and falling short of his expectations. The consequences for sin are death and hell. However, Jesus came to save sinners and restore their relationship with God by forgiving sins through his sacrifice on the cross. Believers can have eternal life through faith in Christ rather than facing damnation under their own sin.
God created Adam and Eve to live happily with Him in the Garden of Eden. However, they disobeyed God and ate the forbidden fruit, committing the original sin. As a result, they lost sanctifying grace and were banished from the garden. All humans are now born with original sin and a tendency to sin. However, God promised to send a savior to restore grace. Jesus won back grace on the cross. The Holy Spirit now distributes grace to those who believe.
This document discusses the biblical passage from Psalm 90:10-12 about the brevity of human life. It notes that the average human lifespan is around 70 years, and provides statistics about the number of remaining days as one ages. The document encourages readers not to procrastinate, as life is short. It proposes categorizing stages of life as different "gardens" and asks how readers will use their remaining time. The overall message is to remember our Creator during our youth and to gain wisdom by numbering our days, as life passes quickly.
This document discusses God's availability through prayer like a cellphone. It references Jeremiah 33:3 where God says "Call to me and I will answer you." Just as people use cellphones anywhere and anytime, believers can always call on God through prayer no matter where they are or what they are doing. The document encourages readers to call God's "cellphone number" through prayer and talks about how prayer is an important way to communicate with God anywhere.
The document uses the metaphor of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly to illustrate the Bible verse about being made new in Christ. It describes how a caterpillar spins a cocoon and emerges as a beautiful butterfly, representing how those who invite Jesus into their hearts become new creations, with the old things passed away and made anew. The transformation from caterpillar to butterfly pictures the new life and nature believers receive through faith in Christ.
This document discusses God's availability through prayer like a cellphone. It references Jeremiah 33:3 where God says "Call to me and I will answer you." Just as people use cellphones anywhere and anytime, believers can always call on God through prayer no matter where they are or what they are doing. The document encourages readers to call God's "cellphone number" through prayer and talks about how prayer is an important way to communicate with God anywhere.
The document discusses how various biblical figures like Peter, John, James, Jude, and Paul all taught about upholding the Ten Commandments and God's law, despite what some interpretations of Paul's writings might suggest. It provides multiple examples from their writings showing how they emphasized obedience to God's commandments. The document argues that Jesus did not cancel the Ten Commandments or ask believers to worship on Sunday instead of the Sabbath. It seeks to resolve apparent contradictions in Paul's writings by explaining that while salvation is through faith alone, believers are still obligated to obey God's righteous law.
Unity in the church is essential and was important to Jesus, who prayed that believers may be one. The church is like a body with many parts working together in unity. Members are like living stones building up the church. Sharing the same mission and goals of proclaiming the three angels' messages can help build unity. While the specific message has changed over time, the present truth for Adventists is the heavenly sanctuary and investigative judgment. Order and organization are necessary and have been established under God's direction, but unity also requires prayer, Bible study, and witnessing to be sustained.
Unity in the church is essential and was important to Jesus, as evidenced by his prayer for his disciples. The church is like a body with many parts working together in unity. Maintaining unity requires living as "living stones" that help the church grow together through sharing the same mission, message, and organization. While structure and order are necessary, true unity is built through prayer, Bible study, and witnessing.
This document discusses the importance of unity in the church. It provides several examples of unity from the Bible, including Jesus' prayer in John 17 that believers may be one. The church is compared to a body with many members working together. Organization is also discussed as being essential for carrying out the church's mission and protecting it. Ellen White is quoted emphasizing that order and discipline are needed and God has directed the establishment of the church's structure. The document concludes that while mission, message, and organization are important for unity, elements like prayer, Bible study, and witnessing are also necessary to create and sustain unity in the church.
9. Elijah’s Sincere Prayer
“Answer Me, O Lord, Answer Me.
Let These People Know That You Are
The Livig GOD” 1 Kings 18: 37
여호와여 내게 응답하옵소서 내게
응답하옵소서 이 백성으로 주 여호와는
하나님이신 것과 주는 저희의 마음으로
돌이키게 하시는 것을 알게 하옵소서 하매
열왕기상 18:37