The document provides a summary of the key points about building a strong spiritual foundation according to the Bible:
1. Your spiritual life is likened to building a house, with the choice to build on either a rock foundation representing believing and following Jesus' teachings, or on sand by merely hearing without practicing Jesus' words.
2. The Bible directly lists the elements of a solid spiritual foundation in Hebrews 6:1-3 as including repentance, faith, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
3. Building your spiritual house is a lifelong process that determines your eternal reward or loss on Judgment Day.
Before Christ came into our lives, we were children of darkness. But even as God is light, and Christ is the light of the world, so also are we are children of light. As such, we ought to walk in the light and behave in a manner consistent with our calling. Wake up oh Christian and let your light shine.
Before Christ came into our lives, we were children of darkness. But even as God is light, and Christ is the light of the world, so also are we are children of light. As such, we ought to walk in the light and behave in a manner consistent with our calling. Wake up oh Christian and let your light shine.
Woman - Become More and Truly Beautiful to GodJOHNY NATAD
Let your true beauty shine in the world. Woman, become more & truly Beautiful to God! Be gentle and quiet in spirit; Be submissive to God’s authority; and fears God always!
Matthew 6, Prayer, What is Prayer and What's It For, ss, 3 Nines for Prayer...Valley Bible Fellowship
Matthew 6, Prayer, What is Prayer and What's It For, 3 Nines for Prayer, What is Prayer and What's It For?, The Lord’s Prayer, What Access To God? What Should We Be Praying For? What is Prayer? NT Words For Prayer, A.C.T.S., Why Pray?
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Developing Faithfulness" sermon at New Life Christian Church on June 2, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
This is a collection of my Sunday preaching sermon, you may open and see this Power point presentation by clicking the above title. Our Labor in the Lord is not In Vain. God bless — at Panabo City Ibcp Gredu.
Prayer & Fasting is a hidden secret biblical weapon to intensify our communication & intimacy with God. If you want to throw gas on the prayers that burn within you, try fasting with prayer.
Peter make clear that we are to live a godly life. The way we live demonstrates who and what we worship. We are to make every effort to grow and develop a godly lifestyle.
Upside Down Living: Blessed are those who mournStephen Palm
This is the second sermon in the Upside-Down Living series in which we look at Jesus' second beatitude, Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. We will explore the ways in which God comforts us, both during times of profound loss and times of conviction over personal and shared sin. We will also look at the way that God uses our fellow believers to comfort us in these same areas. The key challenge is to make ourselves available to God so that we can become a source of comfort to others.
"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." This spiritual lesson takes this well-known verse and breaks it down into each phrase, so that we can dig deeper into the meaning of the Lord's words here.
In the 6th chapter of Hebrews, in the Holy Bible's New Testament, there is a list of elementary teachings referred to as our spiritual foundation. This is the first in a series of 14 presentations.
Woman - Become More and Truly Beautiful to GodJOHNY NATAD
Let your true beauty shine in the world. Woman, become more & truly Beautiful to God! Be gentle and quiet in spirit; Be submissive to God’s authority; and fears God always!
Matthew 6, Prayer, What is Prayer and What's It For, ss, 3 Nines for Prayer...Valley Bible Fellowship
Matthew 6, Prayer, What is Prayer and What's It For, 3 Nines for Prayer, What is Prayer and What's It For?, The Lord’s Prayer, What Access To God? What Should We Be Praying For? What is Prayer? NT Words For Prayer, A.C.T.S., Why Pray?
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Developing Faithfulness" sermon at New Life Christian Church on June 2, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
This is a collection of my Sunday preaching sermon, you may open and see this Power point presentation by clicking the above title. Our Labor in the Lord is not In Vain. God bless — at Panabo City Ibcp Gredu.
Prayer & Fasting is a hidden secret biblical weapon to intensify our communication & intimacy with God. If you want to throw gas on the prayers that burn within you, try fasting with prayer.
Peter make clear that we are to live a godly life. The way we live demonstrates who and what we worship. We are to make every effort to grow and develop a godly lifestyle.
Upside Down Living: Blessed are those who mournStephen Palm
This is the second sermon in the Upside-Down Living series in which we look at Jesus' second beatitude, Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. We will explore the ways in which God comforts us, both during times of profound loss and times of conviction over personal and shared sin. We will also look at the way that God uses our fellow believers to comfort us in these same areas. The key challenge is to make ourselves available to God so that we can become a source of comfort to others.
"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." This spiritual lesson takes this well-known verse and breaks it down into each phrase, so that we can dig deeper into the meaning of the Lord's words here.
In the 6th chapter of Hebrews, in the Holy Bible's New Testament, there is a list of elementary teachings referred to as our spiritual foundation. This is the first in a series of 14 presentations.
There comes a time in your life when your ready for the gold and silver to be purified, even though you know that means turning up the heat. That's what the baptism of fire is all about.
A house with a solid foundation has to be built on the Rock. God has long been referred to as the Rock. Jesus said that those who hear His words and do them are like building a house on the Rock.
This is the next Foundation Stone of Christianity: the baptism of fire. Jesus came to baptize us with the Spirit and fire. How is gold purified? In the refiner's fire. There's a fire waiting for us, if we're ready and willing.
Foundation Stone #07: Laying On Hands to BlessRick Bruderick
Hands are a wonderful way in which we were created like God. They are so important because they can do so many things. Touching others in order to pass on the blessings of God is one of those things. We love it when others bless us. We should be eager to bless others.
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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
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Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
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Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
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Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
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2. Preview Intro #1: A Spiritual Building’s Foundation
1. Your spiritual life is like building a house.
2. You have 2 choices for where to build: on a rock or on
sand.
3. Different building materials have different qualities.
4. Hebrews 6 clearly describes the Christian foundation.
5. God has appointed people to help you build your house.
6. Building your spiritual house is a life-long process.
7. The strength of your house will be judged on the Last Day.
8. There is a way to be welcomed into heaven.
9. Jesus Christ tells us what is on the other side of death.
10. The afterlife last forever.
11. The Holy Bible came from God and is perfectly reliable.
12. Jesus is now alive, in Heaven, preparing rooms for us.
3. Q1:
What is a good analogy
for your spiritual life?
It’s like …?
4. Q1: What is a good analogy for your
spiritual life? It’s like …?
A1: . . . building a house.
R1: Matthew 7:24-27
5. Matthew 7: (Jesus said,) 24 “Therefore everyone
who hears these words of mine and puts them
into practice is like a wise man who built his
house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the
streams rose, and the winds blew and beat
against that house; yet it did not fall, because
it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But
everyone who hears these words of mine and
does not put them into practice is like a foolish
man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain
came down, the streams rose, and the winds
blew and beat against that house, and it fell
with a great crash.” (NIV).
6. Q2:
What are the two choices
of locations for your
building’s foundation,
and what does each
represent?
7. Q2: What are the two choices of locations for
your building’s foundation, and what does
each represent?
A2: a rock – comes to, listens to
and practices Jesus’ words; or
the sand – hears but doesn’t
practice the words of Jesus
R2: Luke 6:46-49
8. Luke 6: (Jesus said,) 46 “Why do you call me,
‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 I will
show you what he is like who comes to me and
hears my words and puts them into practice.
48 He is like a man building a house, who dug
down deep and laid the foundation on rock.
When a flood came, the torrent struck that
house but could not shake it, because it was
well built. 49 But the one who hears my words
and does not put them into practice is like a
man who built a house on the ground without
a foundation. The moment the torrent struck
that house, it collapsed and its destruction
was complete.” (NIV)
9. Q3:
What are your choices for
building materials, and
how will each endure
the quality test?
10. Q3: What are your choices for building
materials, and how will each endure the
quality test?
A3: gold, silver and costly
stones will be purified;
wood, hay and straw will
be consumed.
R3: I Corinthians 3:12-14
11. I Corinthians 3:12 If any man builds on this
foundation using gold, silver, costly stones,
wood, hay or straw, 13 his work will be shown
for what it is, because the Day will bring it to
light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire
will test the quality of each man’s work. 14 If
what he has built survives, he will receive his
reward. 15 If it is burned up, he will suffer loss;
he himself will be saved, but only as one
escaping through the flames. (NIV)
12. Q4:
Does the Bible directly
say which things make
up a solid spiritual
foundation?
13. Q4: Does the Bible directly say which things
make up a solid spiritual foundation?
A4: Yes, the Bible’s book of
Hebrews gives a clear list,
including repentance, faith,
baptisms (plural), laying on of
hands, resurrection of the dead,
and eternal judgment. These
are also called elementary
teachings - just the basics.
R4: Hebrews 6:1-3
14. Hebrews 6:1-3 Therefore let us leave the
elementary teachings about Christ and go on
to maturity, not laying again the foundation of
repentance from acts that lead to death, and
of faith in God, 2 instruction about baptisms,
the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the
dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And God
permitting, we will do so. (NIV)
16. Q5: Who can help you to build your
building?
A5: God, apostles, prophets,
evangelists, pastors,
teachers, and just anyone.
R5: Hebrews 3:3-6; Ephesians 4:11,12 and
I Corinthians 3:10
17. Hebrews 3:3 Jesus has been found worthy of
greater honor than Moses, just as the builder
of a house has greater honor than the house
itself. 4 For every house is built by someone,
but God is the builder of everything. 5 Moses
was faithful as a servant in all God’s house,
testifying to what would be said in the future.
6 But Christ is faithful as a son over God’s
house. And we are his house, if we hold on to
our courage and the hope of which we boast.
(NIV)
18. Ephesians 4:11 It was he who gave some to be
apostles, some to be prophets, some to be
evangelists, and some to be pastors and
teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works
of service, so that the body of Christ may be
built up (NIV)
I Corinthians 3:10 By the grace God has given
me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder,
and someone else is building on it. But each
one should be careful how he builds. (NIV)
19. Q6:
Is building your spiritual
house a one-time event
or continuous
throughout your life?
20. Q6: Is building your spiritual house a one-
time event or continuous throughout your life?
A6: As long as you live, you are
building your spiritual house.
It is an unfinished task
throughout your entire life on
Earth.
R6: Acts 20:24
21. Acts 20: (Paul said,) 24 However, I consider my
life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish
the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus
has given me—the task of testifying to the
gospel of God’s grace. (NIV)
23. Q7: How important is it to build a strong
spiritual house?
A7: The strength and quality
of your spiritual house
determines your reward on
Judgment Day.
R7: I Corinthians 3:13-15
24. I Corinthians 3:13 his work will be shown for
what it is, because the Day will bring it to light.
It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will
test the quality of each man’s work. 14 If what
he has built survives, he will receive his reward.
15 If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he
himself will be saved, but only as one escaping
through the flames. (NIV)
25. Q8:
How can you prepare for
a comfortable afterlife
when your life on Earth
ends?
26. Q8: How can you prepare for a comfortable
afterlife when your life on Earth ends?
A8: Believe in and actively love
Jesus Christ, God’s Son, and
when this life is over, you will
be welcomed into heaven.
R8: John 3:16 and Matthew 25:34
27. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he
gave his one and only Son, that whoever
believes in him shall not perish but have
eternal life. (NIV). Matthew 25:34 “Then the
King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you
who are blessed by my Father; take your
inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you
since the creation of the world. 35 For I was
hungry and you gave me something to eat, I
was thirsty and you gave me something to
drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,
36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was
sick and you looked after me, I was in prison
and you came to visit me.’ (NIV)
28. Q9:
Who has gone through
physical death and
reported on the other
side?
29. Q9: Who has gone through physical
death and reported on the other side?
A9: Jesus Christ.
R9: Revelation 1:17,18
30. Revelation 1: 17 When I saw him (Jesus), I fell at
his feet as though dead. Then he placed his
right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I
am the First and the Last. 18 I am the Living
One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for
ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death
and Hades. (NIV)
32. Q10: How long will the afterlife last?
A10: Forever.
R10: Daniel 12:2,3 and John 7:56-58
33. Daniel 12: 2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of
the earth will awake: some to everlasting life,
others to shame and everlasting contempt. 3
Those who are wise will shine like the
brightness of the heavens, and those who lead
many to righteousness, like the stars for ever
and ever. (NIV)
John 7 (Jesus said) 56 Whoever eats my flesh
and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in
him. 57 Just as the living Father sent me and I
live because of the Father, so the one who
feeds on me will live because of me. 58 This is
the bread that came down from heaven. Your
forefathers ate manna and died, but he who
feeds on this bread will live forever.” (NIV)
34. Q11:
Why is the Holy Bible the
only reliable source of
spiritual building
instruction?
35. Q11: Why is the Holy Bible the only
reliable source of spiritual building
instruction?
A11: because it came from
God’s mouth (you can
translate it, but don’t dare
change it)
R11: 2 Timothy 3:16,17 & Revelation 22:18,19
36. 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and
is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and
training in righteousness, 17 so that the man
of God may be thoroughly equipped for every
good work. (NIV)
Revelation 22:18 I warn everyone who hears the
words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone
adds anything to them, God will add to him
the plagues described in this book. 19 And if
anyone takes words away from this book of
prophecy, God will take away from him his
share in the tree of life and in the holy city,
which are described in this book. (NIV)
38. Q12: Where is Jesus now and what is He
doing?
A12: He is in heaven,
preparing rooms for His
followers.
R12: John 14:2,3 and Revelation 21:10
39. John 14 (Jesus said) 2 In my Father’s house are many
rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am
going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and
prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you
to be with me that you also may be where I am. (NIV)
Revelation 21:10 He carried me away in the Spirit to a
great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city,
Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, 11
having the glory of God. Her light was like a most
precious stone, as if it was a jasper stone, clear as
crystal; 12 having a great and high wall; having twelve
gates, and at the gates twelve angels; and names
written on them, which are the names of the twelve
tribes of the children of Israel. 13 On the east were
three gates; and on the north three gates; and on the
south three gates; and on the west three gates. 14 The
wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them
twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb. (NIV)
41. Hebrews 6:1-3 (NIV)
Therefore let us leave the elementary
teachings about Christ and go on to
maturity, not laying again the
foundation of repentance from acts
that lead to death, and of faith in God,
instruction about baptisms, the laying
on of hands, the resurrection of the
dead, and eternal judgment.
And God permitting, we will do so.