The document describes Nehemiah's reaction to news of Jerusalem's broken walls and gates. When Nehemiah heard this news, he sat down and wept for days, mourning and fasting as he prayed to God. Nehemiah then stood up and took action, gaining permission from the king to travel to Jerusalem to rebuild its walls. The document suggests that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things by developing qualities like sitting down to cry over problems, kneeling down to pray for guidance, and standing up to take action to address needs.
Paul prays that the Ephesians would be strengthened internally through God's Spirit so that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith. He wants them to understand the breadth of Christ's love and be filled with all the fullness of God's power. Paul concludes by praising God for being able to do infinitely more than anyone could ask or imagine through his power working within believers.
Nehemiah saw that the walls of Jerusalem had been destroyed for 140 years, leaving the city vulnerable. When he heard about the city's troubles, he sat down and wept, mourning and praying to God. Nehemiah then stood up and asked the king to let him go rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem. Through intense prayer and leadership, Nehemiah was able to complete the project in just 52 days, defending the city through his actions as an ordinary man moved by God.
The document summarizes Nehemiah 6:1-16, which describes how Nehemiah's enemies tried to stop him from rebuilding the wall in Jerusalem. The enemies first tried to distract Nehemiah by repeatedly inviting him to meetings. When that didn't work, they spread rumors that Nehemiah was plotting a revolt and wanted to be king. Finally, they paid a prophet to falsely warn Nehemiah of a plot against his life in order to scare him into sin. However, Nehemiah persevered in his work with God's help, completing the wall in 52 days despite the opposition.
Jesus is serving the church from heaven by giving gifts to equip believers for works of service. He gives himself through salvation, the Holy Spirit to be with believers, spiritual gifts to each person, and people as gifts to the church. The purpose is to build up the body of Christ and bring unity in faith until believers reach spiritual maturity in Christ. Jesus remains actively involved with and committed to the growth and strengthening of the church.
The document discusses the nature of prayer according to passages from Ephesians 3:14-21. It makes 6 points about prayer: 1) Prayer is personal and involves kneeling before God. 2) Prayer is relational, as it is directed to God as Father. 3) Prayer involves asking God according to his riches and glory. 4) Prayer is a yearning to know Christ's love more deeply. 5) Prayer expects God to do more than we can ask or imagine. 6) The goal of prayer is to bring glory to God in the church for all generations. It concludes by encouraging prayer for family, nation, church, pastor, and Christians worldwide.
The document discusses Jesus as the Prince of Peace based on passages from Isaiah, Luke, John, Philippians, Romans, and Ephesians. It describes how Jesus, through his birth, life, and salvation, brings peace to mankind by comforting them and saving them from sin. As the Prince of Peace, Jesus offers a tranquility and completeness that transcends ordinary understanding.
The document discusses the gospel and its relationship to sexuality, women, and manhood from a biblical perspective. It provides numerous bible verses regarding Jesus proclaiming the gospel, the gospel being for all people, its definition as "good news", its connection to eternal life, God's grace and judgment, sexuality within God's design of male and female, instructions for older women and wives, and purposes of biblical manhood including honoring fathers and being examples to children. It outlines seven "entrusted truths" regarding finding God's favor and wisdom in fearing and knowing his word. The overarching message is that the gospel should be the foundation of and purpose for biblical understandings of womanhood and manhood.
The document is a passage from the book of Ephesians that discusses what it means to be "in Christ". It lists 9 things that believers are in Christ: 1) Holy and blameless, 2) Blessed with every spiritual blessing, 3) Chosen before creation, 4) Predestined for adoption, 5) Have redemption and forgiveness of sins, 6) Made known God's mystery and will, 7) United all things in heaven and earth under Christ, 8) Have an inheritance as God's children, 9) Sealed with the Holy Spirit as a deposit until redemption.
This document discusses biblical principles regarding singleness and marriage. It provides guidance for Christians who are single, including maximizing singleness for God and not pursuing marriage until ready. Advice is given for Christian men and women considering marriage, including looking for godliness, character, and the ability to lead or help. Throughout, the focus is on glorifying God within one's current situation.
This document discusses the importance of parenting and raising godly children. It notes that families are under attack and parents are often lost. It then outlines what God wants parents to know about their children, including that children are a gift, have different needs, and need to be taught. It also discusses parenting, noting it is a process that requires diligence, responsibility, not exasperating children, and wisdom. The lasting consequences of parenting are generational. The document encourages parents to know, live out, and teach God's word, know and love God, and depend on God.
This document discusses biblical principles for marriage from passages in Genesis, Ephesians and 1 Corinthians. It outlines that God is the author of marriage and it is holy. The roles of husband and wife are to reflect the relationship of Christ and the church - with the husband serving as the head and leader, just as Christ leads the church, and the wife serving as a helper and companion. It provides guidance that wives should submit to their husbands' authority, while husbands are called to sacrificially love and cherish their wives. The ultimate purpose of marriage is to glorify God.
This document discusses biblical principles regarding singleness and marriage. It provides guidance for Christians who are single, including maximizing singleness for God and not pursuing marriage until ready. Advice is given for Christian men and women considering marriage, including looking for godliness, character, and the ability to lead or help. Throughout, the focus is on glorifying God within one's current situation.
Genesis 28 discusses Jacob fleeing from his brother Esau to Laban in Paddan-Aram. Before departing, Isaac blesses Jacob and commands him not to marry a Canaanite woman. The document then provides historical context on Paddan-Aram and the meanings of its components. It notes God rewards obedience, as seen in Isaac's blessing of fruitfulness, growth, godly relationships, and inheritance of land for Jacob and his descendants. The summary concludes obedience to God is honored with rewards reaped at the proper time.
This document contains a sermon about perfectionism versus being a saint. It discusses how perfectionism can be harmful by defeating initiative through procrastination, damaging relationships, and destroying happiness. It then explains how to become a saint through realizing God makes you holy, enjoying what God has decided, letting God handle things, acting in faith rather than fear, and exchanging perfectionism for God's holiness. The conclusion is that a saint is remorseful over sin but powerful over sin because they are made holy by God's grace.
The document is a summary of Paul's prayers for the church in Ephesus found in Ephesians 1:15-23. It is presented in 4 parts:
1. Paul thanks the Ephesians for their faith in Jesus and love for others. He prays that they may know God's wisdom and revelation through the Holy Spirit.
2. Paul prays that the Ephesians may understand God's power in raising Jesus from the dead and seating him at his right hand.
3. Paul is thankful for Jesus, who rules over all, and for the church, which is Jesus' body. Appreciating Jesus and the church leads to thankfulness rather than bitterness.
4. Knowing God
This document outlines ways for a church to experience growth and multiplication in the new year. It emphasizes developing a passion for evangelism like Jesus had for lost souls. Prayer should be a daily lifestyle. Seeking God's presence brings benefits like peace, protection and power. Five aspects of Jesus' resurrection demonstrate God's great power for believers: 1) Raising Jesus from death; 2) Seating Jesus at His right hand; 3) Setting Jesus over demonic powers; 4) Making Jesus head of the church; 5) Where God rules, believers will rule. The year is proclaimed as one of growth, increase and fulfillment of dreams.
This document provides a summary of salvation according to Ephesians 2:1-10. It states that all people are naturally deserving of God's wrath due to sin, but God saves through grace rather than works. Christians have been saved from sin's penalty and power, and will be saved from its presence. Salvation is a gift from God through faith in Jesus, who lived without sin, died for sins, and conquered death. Good works result from God's work in Christians and are done to worship God, not to earn salvation which is only through grace.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Ephesians 6:1-3
The document describes Nehemiah's reaction to news of Jerusalem's broken walls and gates. When Nehemiah heard this news, he sat down and wept for days, mourning and fasting as he prayed to God. Nehemiah then stood up and took action, gaining permission from the king to travel to Jerusalem to rebuild its walls. The document suggests that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things by developing qualities like sitting down to cry over problems, kneeling down to pray for guidance, and standing up to take action to address needs.
Paul prays that the Ephesians would be strengthened internally through God's Spirit so that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith. He wants them to understand the breadth of Christ's love and be filled with all the fullness of God's power. Paul concludes by praising God for being able to do infinitely more than anyone could ask or imagine through his power working within believers.
Nehemiah saw that the walls of Jerusalem had been destroyed for 140 years, leaving the city vulnerable. When he heard about the city's troubles, he sat down and wept, mourning and praying to God. Nehemiah then stood up and asked the king to let him go rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem. Through intense prayer and leadership, Nehemiah was able to complete the project in just 52 days, defending the city through his actions as an ordinary man moved by God.
The document summarizes Nehemiah 6:1-16, which describes how Nehemiah's enemies tried to stop him from rebuilding the wall in Jerusalem. The enemies first tried to distract Nehemiah by repeatedly inviting him to meetings. When that didn't work, they spread rumors that Nehemiah was plotting a revolt and wanted to be king. Finally, they paid a prophet to falsely warn Nehemiah of a plot against his life in order to scare him into sin. However, Nehemiah persevered in his work with God's help, completing the wall in 52 days despite the opposition.
Jesus is serving the church from heaven by giving gifts to equip believers for works of service. He gives himself through salvation, the Holy Spirit to be with believers, spiritual gifts to each person, and people as gifts to the church. The purpose is to build up the body of Christ and bring unity in faith until believers reach spiritual maturity in Christ. Jesus remains actively involved with and committed to the growth and strengthening of the church.
The document discusses the nature of prayer according to passages from Ephesians 3:14-21. It makes 6 points about prayer: 1) Prayer is personal and involves kneeling before God. 2) Prayer is relational, as it is directed to God as Father. 3) Prayer involves asking God according to his riches and glory. 4) Prayer is a yearning to know Christ's love more deeply. 5) Prayer expects God to do more than we can ask or imagine. 6) The goal of prayer is to bring glory to God in the church for all generations. It concludes by encouraging prayer for family, nation, church, pastor, and Christians worldwide.
The document discusses Jesus as the Prince of Peace based on passages from Isaiah, Luke, John, Philippians, Romans, and Ephesians. It describes how Jesus, through his birth, life, and salvation, brings peace to mankind by comforting them and saving them from sin. As the Prince of Peace, Jesus offers a tranquility and completeness that transcends ordinary understanding.
The document discusses the gospel and its relationship to sexuality, women, and manhood from a biblical perspective. It provides numerous bible verses regarding Jesus proclaiming the gospel, the gospel being for all people, its definition as "good news", its connection to eternal life, God's grace and judgment, sexuality within God's design of male and female, instructions for older women and wives, and purposes of biblical manhood including honoring fathers and being examples to children. It outlines seven "entrusted truths" regarding finding God's favor and wisdom in fearing and knowing his word. The overarching message is that the gospel should be the foundation of and purpose for biblical understandings of womanhood and manhood.
The document is a passage from the book of Ephesians that discusses what it means to be "in Christ". It lists 9 things that believers are in Christ: 1) Holy and blameless, 2) Blessed with every spiritual blessing, 3) Chosen before creation, 4) Predestined for adoption, 5) Have redemption and forgiveness of sins, 6) Made known God's mystery and will, 7) United all things in heaven and earth under Christ, 8) Have an inheritance as God's children, 9) Sealed with the Holy Spirit as a deposit until redemption.
This document discusses biblical principles regarding singleness and marriage. It provides guidance for Christians who are single, including maximizing singleness for God and not pursuing marriage until ready. Advice is given for Christian men and women considering marriage, including looking for godliness, character, and the ability to lead or help. Throughout, the focus is on glorifying God within one's current situation.
This document discusses the importance of parenting and raising godly children. It notes that families are under attack and parents are often lost. It then outlines what God wants parents to know about their children, including that children are a gift, have different needs, and need to be taught. It also discusses parenting, noting it is a process that requires diligence, responsibility, not exasperating children, and wisdom. The lasting consequences of parenting are generational. The document encourages parents to know, live out, and teach God's word, know and love God, and depend on God.
This document discusses biblical principles for marriage from passages in Genesis, Ephesians and 1 Corinthians. It outlines that God is the author of marriage and it is holy. The roles of husband and wife are to reflect the relationship of Christ and the church - with the husband serving as the head and leader, just as Christ leads the church, and the wife serving as a helper and companion. It provides guidance that wives should submit to their husbands' authority, while husbands are called to sacrificially love and cherish their wives. The ultimate purpose of marriage is to glorify God.
This document discusses biblical principles regarding singleness and marriage. It provides guidance for Christians who are single, including maximizing singleness for God and not pursuing marriage until ready. Advice is given for Christian men and women considering marriage, including looking for godliness, character, and the ability to lead or help. Throughout, the focus is on glorifying God within one's current situation.
Genesis 28 discusses Jacob fleeing from his brother Esau to Laban in Paddan-Aram. Before departing, Isaac blesses Jacob and commands him not to marry a Canaanite woman. The document then provides historical context on Paddan-Aram and the meanings of its components. It notes God rewards obedience, as seen in Isaac's blessing of fruitfulness, growth, godly relationships, and inheritance of land for Jacob and his descendants. The summary concludes obedience to God is honored with rewards reaped at the proper time.
This document contains a sermon about perfectionism versus being a saint. It discusses how perfectionism can be harmful by defeating initiative through procrastination, damaging relationships, and destroying happiness. It then explains how to become a saint through realizing God makes you holy, enjoying what God has decided, letting God handle things, acting in faith rather than fear, and exchanging perfectionism for God's holiness. The conclusion is that a saint is remorseful over sin but powerful over sin because they are made holy by God's grace.
The document is a summary of Paul's prayers for the church in Ephesus found in Ephesians 1:15-23. It is presented in 4 parts:
1. Paul thanks the Ephesians for their faith in Jesus and love for others. He prays that they may know God's wisdom and revelation through the Holy Spirit.
2. Paul prays that the Ephesians may understand God's power in raising Jesus from the dead and seating him at his right hand.
3. Paul is thankful for Jesus, who rules over all, and for the church, which is Jesus' body. Appreciating Jesus and the church leads to thankfulness rather than bitterness.
4. Knowing God
This document outlines ways for a church to experience growth and multiplication in the new year. It emphasizes developing a passion for evangelism like Jesus had for lost souls. Prayer should be a daily lifestyle. Seeking God's presence brings benefits like peace, protection and power. Five aspects of Jesus' resurrection demonstrate God's great power for believers: 1) Raising Jesus from death; 2) Seating Jesus at His right hand; 3) Setting Jesus over demonic powers; 4) Making Jesus head of the church; 5) Where God rules, believers will rule. The year is proclaimed as one of growth, increase and fulfillment of dreams.
This document provides a summary of salvation according to Ephesians 2:1-10. It states that all people are naturally deserving of God's wrath due to sin, but God saves through grace rather than works. Christians have been saved from sin's penalty and power, and will be saved from its presence. Salvation is a gift from God through faith in Jesus, who lived without sin, died for sins, and conquered death. Good works result from God's work in Christians and are done to worship God, not to earn salvation which is only through grace.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Ephesians 6:1-3
"Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;" ECCLESIASTES 12:1
The document discusses the top 10 causes of death globally in 2012 according to the WHO. CAD, which is caused by unhealthy diet and smoking, was the leading cause of death, claiming 7.4 million lives or 12.8% of all deaths. Stroke, the second leading cause, occurred when a brain artery is blocked or ruptured, taking 6.7 million lives or 10.8% of deaths. The third leading cause was lower respiratory infections like pneumonia and influenza, contributing to 6.1% of deaths.
The document contains several biblical passages from both the Old and New Testaments. It discusses Jesus healing those with lack of faith or illness, including healing a woman who was bleeding for 12 years and raising a synagogue leader's daughter from death. It also contains passages about God creating humanity, sin entering the world, Job suffering affliction from Satan, and forgiveness of sins through prayer.
Faith requires trusting God's power, standing on God's promises, and focusing on God's purpose. Whenever God restores something, He restores it to a greater state than before. True faith is demonstrated through works, and believers should work hard in order to present themselves before God and correctly explain His word to others, doing all things to represent Jesus and give thanks to God.
The disciples asked Jesus why they could not drive out a demon. Jesus responded that it was because of their small faith, and that if they had faith even as small as a mustard seed, they could move mountains.
Joseph was taken as a slave to Egypt, where he became successful because the Lord was with him. He found favor with his master and was put in charge of the household. The Lord blessed his master's house because of Joseph.
Joseph's master's wife tried to seduce him but he refused because it would be a sin. When she falsely accused him after he fled from her, he was thrown into prison. But the Lord was with Joseph and gave him favor with the jailer, putting
This document contains a summary of passages from Matthew 17:19-20 and Genesis 39 about having faith and faith that works. It discusses that faith without works is dead, and gives examples of Joseph having faith even when faced with temptation. It encourages the reader to apply God's word, bear God's image in all they do, and give their best for God's glory. Faith requires action on our part for God to work and bring about answered prayers.
The disciples were unable to cast out a demon and asked Jesus why. Jesus responded that it was because of their small faith, saying that even a tiny amount of faith could move mountains. Jesus then told a parable about a prodigal son who wasted his inheritance and returned home seeking forgiveness. The father welcomed his son back with open arms and celebrated his return, angering the older son who was jealous of the welcome. The parable teaches about God's forgiveness and mercy for those who repent.
This document discusses faith and restoration through several Bible passages. It notes that faith is not knowing what will happen but knowing God will hold the future. Extraordinary life comes from God's power combined with our faith. It references the parable of the prodigal son to show how God restores what was broken when we have faith. Faith gives hope and responding to circumstances with faith allows God to work. God restores things to a place greater than before when we place our brokenness in his hands through faith.
1) The document outlines a weekly topics series on faith that will cover how faith matters, restores, works, heals, unites and builds.
2) It examines the story of Job who endured great suffering and loss but maintained his faith in God, and was restored twofold by God for his faithfulness.
3) Key aspects of faith discussed include trusting in God's power, standing on his promises, and keeping the focus on his greater purpose even in times of pain. Faith unleashes God's power and is necessary to please him.
The document describes Job's situation before and after his trials of faith. Before his trials, Job had significant wealth and family, including 7 sons and 3 daughters. However, during his trials, Job lost all his possessions and his children died. After responding to his trials with faith, God restored Job's fortunes, giving him double what he had before - 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. Job also had 7 more sons and 3 more daughters and lived to be 140 years old.
The document outlines the evening service schedule for a church, including the start time of 6:30 PM and that Lucy Banal will be leading the service. It also lists several bullet points of events that will take place during the service such as singing, prayer, offering, and a message.
The document provides details for an afternoon service at 4:00PM led by Ptr. Donna G. Tarun. It lists the time and leader for an upcoming religious event.
Jesus tells his disciples to remain in Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit. They will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes and will be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. The document discusses the coming of the Holy Spirit and empowering of believers. It also describes examples of the apostles and early church community being filled with the Holy Spirit and boldly spreading the gospel through signs, wonders, and sharing possessions.
The document provides details for an evening service at 6:30PM led by Ptr. Donna G. Tarun. It lists the time and leader of the evening service but does not provide any other context or information about the event.
The document discusses the baptism of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 1:4-8. It examines what the baptism of the Holy Spirit is, who can receive it, and how it is received and its results according to Acts 4:13-35. The conclusion cites Ephesians 3:20-21.
4. EFESO 6:1-9
1 Mga anak, sundin ninyo ang inyong
mga magulang sa Panginoon, a sapagkat
ito ang nararapat.
2 "Igalang mo ang iyong ama at ina." Ito
ang unang utos na may kalakip na
pangakong 3 "Ikaw ay giginhawa at
hahaba ang iyong buhay sa lupa."
5. EFESO 6:1-9
4 Mga magulang, huwag kayong
gumawa ng mga bagay na ikagagalit ng
inyong mga anak. Sa halip, palakihin
ninyo sila ayon sa disiplina at katuruan
ng Panginoon.
6. EFESO 6:1-9
5 Mga alipin, sundin ninyo ang inyong
mga amo dito sa lupa nang may buong
paggalang, takot at katapatan, na parang
si Cristo ang siya ninyong
pinaglilingkuran.
7. EFESO 6:1-9
6 Gawin ninyo iyan, may nakakakita
man o wala, hindi upang mapuri ng mga
tao kundi dahil kayo'y mga lingkod ni
Cristo at buong pusong sumusunod sa
kalooban ng Diyos.
7 Maglingkod kayo nang masaya ang
kalooban na parang sa Panginoon kayo
naglilingkod at hindi sa tao.
8. EFESO 6:1-9
8 Sapagkat alam ninyong
gagantimpalaan ng Panginoon ang bawat
mabuting gawa ninuman, maging siya
man ay alipin o malaya.
9. EFESO 6:1-9
9 Mga amo, maging mabait kayo sa
inyong mga alipin at huwag silang
pagbabantaan. Huwag ninyong
kalilimutan na kayo'y parehong alipin ng
iisang Panginoon na nasa langit, at siya'y
walang itinatangi.
13. EFESO 6:1-3
1 Mga anak, sundin ninyo ang inyong
mga magulang sa Panginoon, a sapagkat
ito ang nararapat.
2 "Igalang mo ang iyong ama at ina." Ito
ang unang utos na may kalakip na
pangakong 3 "Ikaw ay giginhawa at
hahaba ang iyong buhay sa lupa."
15. EFESO 6:4
4 Mga magulang, huwag kayong
gumawa ng mga bagay na ikagagalit ng
inyong mga anak. Sa halip, palakihin
ninyo sila ayon sa disiplina at katuruan
ng Panginoon.
16. Ang nais ng Diyos sa atin ay
bigyan natin ng karangalan at
sundin natin ang ating mga tatay
at nanay natin.
17. Ang mga nanay at tatay natin ay
dapat magkasundo lagi.
18. Lucas 6:40
40 Walang alagad na nakakahigit sa
kanyang guro, ngunit matapos
maturuang lubos, ang alagad ay
makakatulad ng kanyang guro.
28. Ang pagpapalakas loob o
pampasigla sa isang tao ay para
kang nagdedeposito sa kanya; at
ang pagpuna o pagpintas o
kritisismo ay isang pag withdraw.