The document discusses how God's scepter, representing his power and authority, is stretched out towards believers to help and protect them. It references Bible passages where God promises his outstretched hand or arm will deliver people from trouble, burden, and bondage. The document encourages readers to have faith that despite obstacles, God's plan for their lives cannot be stopped and he will use his supernatural power to bring them safely through challenges and fulfill his purposes.
This document discusses the Beatitudes and how they reveal the mystery of true happiness according to Jesus. It explains that the Beatitudes are Jesus' way of life and show us that having possessions cannot make us perfectly happy. True happiness comes from living like Jesus by being poor in spirit, mourning with those who mourn, and being meek. The Beatitudes teach us to find fulfillment in God rather than material things.
The document discusses the attitude of gratitude exhibited by Apostle Paul even while facing difficult circumstances of imprisonment.
1) Paul maintained an attitude of always rejoicing in the Lord, being gentle and patient with others, and relying on God through prayer even in times of uncertainty or discomfort.
2) His mind was focused on godly thoughts and excelling in virtues.
3) By putting God's word into practice, Paul experienced the peace of God guarding his heart and mind, resulting in a peaceful life regardless of circumstances.
The document discusses how to find hope when facing change that seems hopeless. It provides five things to remember: 1) God is with me, 2) God cares about me, 3) God knows my situation, 4) God has power that I don't have, and 5) God has promised to help. The document encourages remembering these truths in order to gain hope from God during difficult times of change.
January 25,2015 Sunday Message -Discipline Part 2Catherine Lirio
This document discusses how to become a better person in 2015 through exercising self-discipline and God's grace. It emphasizes setting goals, managing time well, developing good habits, having self-control in areas like anger, speech, emotions, desires for success, and physical appetites. Several Bible verses are presented that encourage relying on God's strength rather than personal willpower alone. The overall message is that spiritual growth and discipline, through faith in God's help, are keys to improving oneself.
January 25,2015 Sunday Message- Discipline Part 2Catherine Lirio
This document discusses how to become a better person through God's grace. It emphasizes exercising self-discipline in 5 key areas: controlling one's temper, speech, emotions, desires for earthly success, and physical appetites. Self-discipline is important for personal and societal progress. The document encourages relying on God's strength, not one's own, to practice self-control through His gift of His spirit and grace.
This document discusses how to prepare one's heart for listening prayer through confession of sin and trusting in God rather than giving in to fear. It explores how denying sins and fear can make our hearts unclean and hinder hearing from God. The document provides scriptures and prayers focused on cleansing the heart by confessing sin, surrendering to God, resisting the devil, and humbling oneself before God to receive his guidance.
This document discusses how through faith in Jesus Christ, we can have peace with God. It explains that justification through faith removes our guilt and allows for peace. It describes how peace with God enables us to enjoy the peace of God and the fruit of His Holy Spirit. It also discusses how tribulations can work patience in us as we trust God, and how hope is certain for Christians because of God's love.
The document discusses King David's reign over Israel. It describes his early successes in defeating Goliath and gaining favor with the people and King Saul. However, David later fell from grace by committing adultery with Bathsheba and arranging the death of her husband Uriah. While God reproved David for his sins, David repented and recovered spiritually over time. Though he faced consequences like the sword in his household, David remained faithful to God and was eventually restored as the ruler of Israel.
This document discusses the Beatitudes and how they reveal the mystery of true happiness according to Jesus. It explains that the Beatitudes are Jesus' way of life and show us that having possessions cannot make us perfectly happy. True happiness comes from living like Jesus by being poor in spirit, mourning with those who mourn, and being meek. The Beatitudes teach us to find fulfillment in God rather than material things.
The document discusses the attitude of gratitude exhibited by Apostle Paul even while facing difficult circumstances of imprisonment.
1) Paul maintained an attitude of always rejoicing in the Lord, being gentle and patient with others, and relying on God through prayer even in times of uncertainty or discomfort.
2) His mind was focused on godly thoughts and excelling in virtues.
3) By putting God's word into practice, Paul experienced the peace of God guarding his heart and mind, resulting in a peaceful life regardless of circumstances.
The document discusses how to find hope when facing change that seems hopeless. It provides five things to remember: 1) God is with me, 2) God cares about me, 3) God knows my situation, 4) God has power that I don't have, and 5) God has promised to help. The document encourages remembering these truths in order to gain hope from God during difficult times of change.
January 25,2015 Sunday Message -Discipline Part 2Catherine Lirio
This document discusses how to become a better person in 2015 through exercising self-discipline and God's grace. It emphasizes setting goals, managing time well, developing good habits, having self-control in areas like anger, speech, emotions, desires for success, and physical appetites. Several Bible verses are presented that encourage relying on God's strength rather than personal willpower alone. The overall message is that spiritual growth and discipline, through faith in God's help, are keys to improving oneself.
January 25,2015 Sunday Message- Discipline Part 2Catherine Lirio
This document discusses how to become a better person through God's grace. It emphasizes exercising self-discipline in 5 key areas: controlling one's temper, speech, emotions, desires for earthly success, and physical appetites. Self-discipline is important for personal and societal progress. The document encourages relying on God's strength, not one's own, to practice self-control through His gift of His spirit and grace.
This document discusses how to prepare one's heart for listening prayer through confession of sin and trusting in God rather than giving in to fear. It explores how denying sins and fear can make our hearts unclean and hinder hearing from God. The document provides scriptures and prayers focused on cleansing the heart by confessing sin, surrendering to God, resisting the devil, and humbling oneself before God to receive his guidance.
This document discusses how through faith in Jesus Christ, we can have peace with God. It explains that justification through faith removes our guilt and allows for peace. It describes how peace with God enables us to enjoy the peace of God and the fruit of His Holy Spirit. It also discusses how tribulations can work patience in us as we trust God, and how hope is certain for Christians because of God's love.
The document discusses King David's reign over Israel. It describes his early successes in defeating Goliath and gaining favor with the people and King Saul. However, David later fell from grace by committing adultery with Bathsheba and arranging the death of her husband Uriah. While God reproved David for his sins, David repented and recovered spiritually over time. Though he faced consequences like the sword in his household, David remained faithful to God and was eventually restored as the ruler of Israel.
The document discusses Jesus' teachings on lust, immorality, and divorce. It addresses how desire turns to sin if not kept in check, and how to "disassociate" from sinful circumstances through figuratively "cutting off" offending parts. Jesus forbids divorce except in cases of adultery or pre-marital fornication, establishing marriage as a lifelong commitment. For those unable to receive this teaching, dedicating oneself to celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom is recommended.
This document discusses spiritual warfare and the consequences of sinning. It notes that sin can lead to emptiness, emotional pain, bitterness, shipwrecking one's faith, and giving Satan a foothold. While we know sin has consequences, we justify it through lies, rationalizations, and pride. The document encourages praying for God to reveal our pride, confessing sins of pride to God, reflecting on how pride affects relationships, and humbling ourselves before God to overcome justification of sin.
The document discusses how to make plans while acknowledging God's sovereignty. It says we should seek wise counsel from godly people and the Holy Spirit when making plans rather than relying only on our own arrogant assumptions. While planning is good, we cannot know what the future holds and life is brief like a mist. Therefore, all boasting and plans should be made with an open hand, subject to God's will. The document encourages focusing on God, people, and what truly matters in life rather than being distracted by unimportant things.
The document discusses keys as a metaphor for accessing opportunities and blessings. It summarizes a dream the author had about a hand depositing a ring of keys by their ear. The keys represent qualities like humility, forgiveness, and generosity that allow one to "see" and access open doors. The Lord Jesus holds the ultimate keys to the kingdom and can use people to unlock blessings and change realms. Having God-given knowledge through understanding His plans helps one find open doors of opportunity already provided.
Slides for talk given at Blazing Fire Church on Jan 24, 2015. Part of our new core values series. Susan Fochler and Sarah Yang share wisdom and stories about the process of becoming more whole-hearted.
This document discusses developing a hunger and passion for experiencing Jesus personally rather than being content with second-hand knowledge about him. It encourages praying to break contentment so God's manifest presence can be all over and through us. We are advised to get hungry for Jesus, get in the right humble position, and fan the hunger by praying for his presence to manifest in our lives as we read about in others. The goal is to share first-hand testimonies rather than just stories about what Jesus does in others' lives.
While it is natural to feel disappointment when our hopes are not met or when we face difficulties, true disappointment is with ourselves rather than God. God's plans are higher than our own and we often fail to see how He is working for our ultimate good. As Christians, any disappointment we feel in God should only be temporary, as we must trust in His unchanging character of love, mercy, faithfulness and wisdom. Through faith, as Paul demonstrated, we can maintain inner contentment regardless of outward circumstances.
Jesus teaches his disciples about the Beatitudes, or blessings, from a mountainside. He says those who are humble, mournful, merciful and peaceable are blessed, as the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them. Later in his sermon, Jesus emphasizes being merciful as God is merciful. He tells a parable of an unmerciful servant to illustrate that if people do not forgive others, they will not be forgiven by God. Throughout the sermon, Jesus stresses having gratitude for God's mercy and showing mercy to others.
This is a kind of piece that could ignite the fire of an end time revival in a common believer. It will get you agitated and insipred to do exploit for God.
30 thoughts for victorious living joel osteenTrueProphet
This document provides 30 short passages with guidance on living a victorious Christian life. Some key points include developing a vision of victory, making plans according to God's purposes, speaking words of faith over one's situation, finding strength through adversity, maintaining joy at all times, pursuing victories aggressively rather than dwelling on past failures, having gratitude despite circumstances, overcoming opposition, and declaring blessings daily. The overall message is that through faith, one can experience abundance and triumph in every area by focusing on God's promises.
Series passages that pump me up - part 3 - god's will for my life - 06-07-1...LifePointe Church
This is Part 3 of Pastor Chuck Bernal’s message series, “Passages That Pump Me Up”. The message gives us practical principles to help us disover God's plan - how to understand, know and embrace His will. This messsage will delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, June 7, 2015.
Wednesday Night Series - "How People Change", Week 3CLADSM
God understands the full range of struggles people face in life, from burdens and hardships to joys and opportunities, as reflected in passages like Psalm 88 and James 1 which describe trials and temptations. While the world surprises us with suffering, the Bible comforts us that God is aware of our deepest struggles and offers help tailored to our individual needs and situations. Christians should help others find solace in knowing God understands what they experience so they can turn to him for genuine help.
God wants us to close certain doors, like those related to idolatry and sexual sins, in order to cut off legal rights to the enemy and see the open doors of blessing. Closing unhelpful doors allows us to focus on what is most important and makes room for God's blessings. The document provides examples from scripture of doors we need to close, such as the door of our lips in Psalm 141:3 and the door to the outside world when praying privately in Matthew 6:6. We are called to be alert in using open doors others provide for us and opening doors of opportunity for others in return.
1) The document discusses focusing too much on figuring out God's future plan rather than following Him in the present moment.
2) It emphasizes the importance of daily committing to follow the Holy Spirit's leading instead of relying on our own strength.
3) Living by the Spirit means allowing Him to control and transform us from glory to glory rather than just adding Him to our lives.
The document outlines 7 means by which God communicates His will, listed in order of importance:
1. God's Word in the Bible provides answers to most life questions and problems.
2. God speaks through specific verses or passages that come to mind when thinking on an issue.
3. Direct revelation comes through dreams, visions, or messages received directly from God.
4. Seeking counsel from wise Christians established in their faith can help discern God's will.
5. Circumstances may indicate God's leading through open or closed doors of opportunity.
It is particularly distressing when some Christians are alienated or repressed for their views and beliefs of affiliation in Christ. But note behind every persecution there is a message and something God wants us to learn from.
Focus not on the campaign to subjugate or eliminate you but look for the possibilities in the word concerning you. With Christ it is never hopeless, remember you are what God says you are and you have what God says you have because you are a peculiar person, sanctified, separated and put apart for his use. Know this, “Rejoice if you are persecuted, because you are fit for an acceptable purpose to proclaim liberty to them that are imprisoned by fleshy lust, to bind up the broken hearted, and to comfort all that mourn.
The document discusses the tenth commandment which prohibits coveting. It explains that coveting encompasses our innermost thoughts and desires, even those hidden from others. The Bible provides examples of how coveting led to sin and disaster for Eve, Achan, and King David. Each instance began with seeing something forbidden but then led to further immoral actions. The document encourages making a covenant with one's eyes to avoid temptation and only look at what is good. It suggests coveting eternal things rather than worldly possessions which are passing away.
This document provides a commentary on Psalm 27:7. It summarizes that David is feeling frustrated that God does not seem to be listening to his prayers for help. Though David had previously felt victorious and protected by God, he is now struggling with doubts and fears. The commentary explores how believers can experience emotional highs and lows, shifting between faith and doubts. It aims to provide an honest portrayal of the human experience in order to show that struggles are normal for believers and God understands our emotional needs.
This document provides guidance on using promises from the Bible to strengthen one's faith. It introduces 31 carefully selected promises, one for each day of the month, from the book of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Chronicles, Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The promises cover themes of life, protection, hope, blessings, forgiveness, healing, abundance and everlasting life. Users are encouraged to meditate on each promise daily and commit them to memory over the month to gain strength, peace and assurance from God's word.
Galatians 5 discusses living freely through God's spirit and not being subject to religious rules or slavery. It warns that living by religious plans instead of grace cuts one off from Christ. The chapter encourages living freely and animated by the spirit, and working out the implications of this spiritual life in everyday actions.
the-spirit-of-favor,Esthers Story Kayode IjisesanKaturi Susmitha
This document is a chapter from a book about divine favor. It discusses favor as the believer's heritage. Some key points:
- Favor is something God's chosen people have inherited through their covenant with God. As Christians, we are God's chosen and therefore highly favored.
- Esther's story demonstrates how she did not let her circumstances determine her future, but instead relied on her heritage of divine favor.
- As believers, we are meant to factor favor into our lives rather than relying solely on our own efforts. God intends to aid us supernaturally through favor.
- In this age, believers can experience God's favor and grace at an even greater depth than previous generations due to Christ
The document discusses Jesus' teachings on lust, immorality, and divorce. It addresses how desire turns to sin if not kept in check, and how to "disassociate" from sinful circumstances through figuratively "cutting off" offending parts. Jesus forbids divorce except in cases of adultery or pre-marital fornication, establishing marriage as a lifelong commitment. For those unable to receive this teaching, dedicating oneself to celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom is recommended.
This document discusses spiritual warfare and the consequences of sinning. It notes that sin can lead to emptiness, emotional pain, bitterness, shipwrecking one's faith, and giving Satan a foothold. While we know sin has consequences, we justify it through lies, rationalizations, and pride. The document encourages praying for God to reveal our pride, confessing sins of pride to God, reflecting on how pride affects relationships, and humbling ourselves before God to overcome justification of sin.
The document discusses how to make plans while acknowledging God's sovereignty. It says we should seek wise counsel from godly people and the Holy Spirit when making plans rather than relying only on our own arrogant assumptions. While planning is good, we cannot know what the future holds and life is brief like a mist. Therefore, all boasting and plans should be made with an open hand, subject to God's will. The document encourages focusing on God, people, and what truly matters in life rather than being distracted by unimportant things.
The document discusses keys as a metaphor for accessing opportunities and blessings. It summarizes a dream the author had about a hand depositing a ring of keys by their ear. The keys represent qualities like humility, forgiveness, and generosity that allow one to "see" and access open doors. The Lord Jesus holds the ultimate keys to the kingdom and can use people to unlock blessings and change realms. Having God-given knowledge through understanding His plans helps one find open doors of opportunity already provided.
Slides for talk given at Blazing Fire Church on Jan 24, 2015. Part of our new core values series. Susan Fochler and Sarah Yang share wisdom and stories about the process of becoming more whole-hearted.
This document discusses developing a hunger and passion for experiencing Jesus personally rather than being content with second-hand knowledge about him. It encourages praying to break contentment so God's manifest presence can be all over and through us. We are advised to get hungry for Jesus, get in the right humble position, and fan the hunger by praying for his presence to manifest in our lives as we read about in others. The goal is to share first-hand testimonies rather than just stories about what Jesus does in others' lives.
While it is natural to feel disappointment when our hopes are not met or when we face difficulties, true disappointment is with ourselves rather than God. God's plans are higher than our own and we often fail to see how He is working for our ultimate good. As Christians, any disappointment we feel in God should only be temporary, as we must trust in His unchanging character of love, mercy, faithfulness and wisdom. Through faith, as Paul demonstrated, we can maintain inner contentment regardless of outward circumstances.
Jesus teaches his disciples about the Beatitudes, or blessings, from a mountainside. He says those who are humble, mournful, merciful and peaceable are blessed, as the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them. Later in his sermon, Jesus emphasizes being merciful as God is merciful. He tells a parable of an unmerciful servant to illustrate that if people do not forgive others, they will not be forgiven by God. Throughout the sermon, Jesus stresses having gratitude for God's mercy and showing mercy to others.
This is a kind of piece that could ignite the fire of an end time revival in a common believer. It will get you agitated and insipred to do exploit for God.
30 thoughts for victorious living joel osteenTrueProphet
This document provides 30 short passages with guidance on living a victorious Christian life. Some key points include developing a vision of victory, making plans according to God's purposes, speaking words of faith over one's situation, finding strength through adversity, maintaining joy at all times, pursuing victories aggressively rather than dwelling on past failures, having gratitude despite circumstances, overcoming opposition, and declaring blessings daily. The overall message is that through faith, one can experience abundance and triumph in every area by focusing on God's promises.
Series passages that pump me up - part 3 - god's will for my life - 06-07-1...LifePointe Church
This is Part 3 of Pastor Chuck Bernal’s message series, “Passages That Pump Me Up”. The message gives us practical principles to help us disover God's plan - how to understand, know and embrace His will. This messsage will delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, June 7, 2015.
Wednesday Night Series - "How People Change", Week 3CLADSM
God understands the full range of struggles people face in life, from burdens and hardships to joys and opportunities, as reflected in passages like Psalm 88 and James 1 which describe trials and temptations. While the world surprises us with suffering, the Bible comforts us that God is aware of our deepest struggles and offers help tailored to our individual needs and situations. Christians should help others find solace in knowing God understands what they experience so they can turn to him for genuine help.
God wants us to close certain doors, like those related to idolatry and sexual sins, in order to cut off legal rights to the enemy and see the open doors of blessing. Closing unhelpful doors allows us to focus on what is most important and makes room for God's blessings. The document provides examples from scripture of doors we need to close, such as the door of our lips in Psalm 141:3 and the door to the outside world when praying privately in Matthew 6:6. We are called to be alert in using open doors others provide for us and opening doors of opportunity for others in return.
1) The document discusses focusing too much on figuring out God's future plan rather than following Him in the present moment.
2) It emphasizes the importance of daily committing to follow the Holy Spirit's leading instead of relying on our own strength.
3) Living by the Spirit means allowing Him to control and transform us from glory to glory rather than just adding Him to our lives.
The document outlines 7 means by which God communicates His will, listed in order of importance:
1. God's Word in the Bible provides answers to most life questions and problems.
2. God speaks through specific verses or passages that come to mind when thinking on an issue.
3. Direct revelation comes through dreams, visions, or messages received directly from God.
4. Seeking counsel from wise Christians established in their faith can help discern God's will.
5. Circumstances may indicate God's leading through open or closed doors of opportunity.
It is particularly distressing when some Christians are alienated or repressed for their views and beliefs of affiliation in Christ. But note behind every persecution there is a message and something God wants us to learn from.
Focus not on the campaign to subjugate or eliminate you but look for the possibilities in the word concerning you. With Christ it is never hopeless, remember you are what God says you are and you have what God says you have because you are a peculiar person, sanctified, separated and put apart for his use. Know this, “Rejoice if you are persecuted, because you are fit for an acceptable purpose to proclaim liberty to them that are imprisoned by fleshy lust, to bind up the broken hearted, and to comfort all that mourn.
The document discusses the tenth commandment which prohibits coveting. It explains that coveting encompasses our innermost thoughts and desires, even those hidden from others. The Bible provides examples of how coveting led to sin and disaster for Eve, Achan, and King David. Each instance began with seeing something forbidden but then led to further immoral actions. The document encourages making a covenant with one's eyes to avoid temptation and only look at what is good. It suggests coveting eternal things rather than worldly possessions which are passing away.
This document provides a commentary on Psalm 27:7. It summarizes that David is feeling frustrated that God does not seem to be listening to his prayers for help. Though David had previously felt victorious and protected by God, he is now struggling with doubts and fears. The commentary explores how believers can experience emotional highs and lows, shifting between faith and doubts. It aims to provide an honest portrayal of the human experience in order to show that struggles are normal for believers and God understands our emotional needs.
This document provides guidance on using promises from the Bible to strengthen one's faith. It introduces 31 carefully selected promises, one for each day of the month, from the book of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Chronicles, Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The promises cover themes of life, protection, hope, blessings, forgiveness, healing, abundance and everlasting life. Users are encouraged to meditate on each promise daily and commit them to memory over the month to gain strength, peace and assurance from God's word.
Galatians 5 discusses living freely through God's spirit and not being subject to religious rules or slavery. It warns that living by religious plans instead of grace cuts one off from Christ. The chapter encourages living freely and animated by the spirit, and working out the implications of this spiritual life in everyday actions.
the-spirit-of-favor,Esthers Story Kayode IjisesanKaturi Susmitha
This document is a chapter from a book about divine favor. It discusses favor as the believer's heritage. Some key points:
- Favor is something God's chosen people have inherited through their covenant with God. As Christians, we are God's chosen and therefore highly favored.
- Esther's story demonstrates how she did not let her circumstances determine her future, but instead relied on her heritage of divine favor.
- As believers, we are meant to factor favor into our lives rather than relying solely on our own efforts. God intends to aid us supernaturally through favor.
- In this age, believers can experience God's favor and grace at an even greater depth than previous generations due to Christ
The document discusses theological understandings of God's will and human free will. It argues that not all events are directly God's will, as humans have free will and God does not override human decisions. While God allows sin and human failures for the sake of free will, God can bring good out of any situation and uphold God's ultimate purposes. The document advises not blaming God for human actions like sin, cruelty or crime. It suggests seeking help through prayer, counselling, self-reflection, community and Sabbath rest.
The document discusses why God allows suffering in the world. It argues that God gave humans free will to choose between good and evil, and some will inevitably choose evil and cause harm to others. While God hates evil and its consequences, He must allow freedom of choice. Suffering can help spiritual growth by strengthening faith and bringing people closer to God. Physical and mental illnesses, wars, and other hardships all present opportunities to accept God's will and find meaning through enduring trials.
This document provides guidance on building spiritual strategies. It encourages the reader to [1] dare to dream, [2] hold on to their dreams, and [3] replan their strategies with the help of the Holy Spirit. It stresses that God-given dreams are the solutions to societal problems and advises managing change and getting results through allowing all things to work together for good according to God's purpose.
This document is a summary of Jerry Savelle's book "Don't Let Go of Your Dreams". The book encourages the reader to hold onto the dreams and purposes that God has placed within them, and to pursue them aggressively through spending time with God and being fueled by His word. It warns against letting go of dreams due to obstacles, time, or discouragement from others. The book contains 6 chapters that each explore a theme of maintaining hope and vision in pursuing one's God-given dreams and destiny.
This document promotes investing in the word of God by becoming spiritually minded rather than carnally minded. It discusses how pursuing worldly pleasures and wealth at the expense of obeying God's commandments leads to sin and prevents salvation. True investment is dedicating one's time to seeking and living by God's teachings as revealed in scripture. This leads to possessing Christ-like virtues and inheriting eternal life.
The document discusses facing challenges to one's faith when experiencing difficulties in life. It encourages the reader to not give up on their dreams and goals when facing setbacks, and to keep pursuing what they want in life through faith and hard work. It suggests focusing on inner positivity and allowing God to guide one's path, rather than dwelling on negatives or blaming others. The key is to get back up when knocked down and keep moving forward through perseverance.
This document provides strategies for maintaining divine healing based on biblical principles. It begins by establishing that God intends for people to be healthy based on passages like Exodus 23:25. It then discusses four key points: 1) God's intention is healing, 2) Understanding man's spirit, soul, and body makeup, 3) Satan intends to steal healing, and 4) People have a choice to follow God or Satan in any situation. The document then lists 10 strategies for maintaining healing, such as keeping oneself in an atmosphere of faith and not dwelling on past sicknesses. Overall, the document aims to provide a biblical foundation for divine healing and practical steps to retain healing based on scripture.
Guideposts is a nonprofit organization founded in 1945 by Norman Vincent Peale dedicated to helping people achieve their personal and spiritual potential through inspirational publications and programs. This publication titled "Honor" contains short inspirational essays on topics like confidence, strength, happiness, and courage intended to motivate readers to lead better lives through faith in God. The booklet is distributed free of charge by Guideposts Outreach Ministries to various organizations serving the public.
- The document is a sermon that emphasizes putting one's faith in the word of God rather than material things or rituals.
- It references the story of the Centurion who had faith that Jesus could heal his servant merely by speaking, showing faith in the power of God's word.
- The main point is that the word of God, as spoken in the sermons, is what gives life, salvation, healing and fulfills all needs, not money, rituals or other things. One must have faith in the word alone.
God has given us the strength and ability to make things right in our lives. We should not wishfully hope that God will bless us, but instead take action to order our lives and put things in order using the strength that God has provided. With this inner strength, we can make all things go well and say with confidence "It shall be well" even when facing difficulties.
The document provides an introduction to a book containing brief summaries and interpretations of chapters from 12 books of the Bible. It explains that the goal is to show how biblical passages can help with real problems and guide one's daily life. It encourages readers to first read the biblical chapter, then the brief exposition, and meditate on applying the lessons to their own life. The introductions suggest this process can change one's life by opening their understanding of scripture.
The Quest for Holiness - Develop Godly Character: Live Holycogop4610
This document is from a Bible study lesson on developing a godly character to live a holy life. It discusses avoiding evil influences, allowing God to reshape one's heart, and growing Christian virtues like faith, goodness, knowledge, and love. The key point is that holiness is a continuous journey that requires daily growth in becoming more like God, not a finish line. One must constantly pursue maturity and draw closer to God.
This document provides a summary of key points from Gloria Copeland's book on living in divine health every day. It encourages the reader to not wait until an emergency to start feeding on healing scriptures from God's word. To reap a harvest of health, one must sow the word of God into their heart daily. Speaking the word of God and filling one's mind with scriptures about healing and health will eventually push away sickness and disease. Living in divine health is a process that requires continually taking in God's healing word like medicine.
This magazine is for Encouragement, education and edification of soul, Spirit and self. It is a part of Mt Vernon Baptist Church and edited by Linda Holloway. I am the Ministerial Advisor on the project
ARE YOU FRUSTRATED BY WHAT YOU CAN'T SEEM TO CHANGE? EVER WONDER WHY YOU STILL FEEL THE SAME THINGS YOU DID BEFORE YOU CAME TO JESUS? MANY ARE AND TOO OFTEN THE MESSAGE IS THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH YOU! DON'T BELIEVE THAT ANY LONGER. READ THE TRUTH.
Similar to God's purposeful Sceptre Tsretched Towards his people (20)
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
हिंदी वर्णमाला पीपीटी, hindi alphabet PPT presentation, hindi varnamala PPT, Hindi Varnamala pdf, हिंदी स्वर, हिंदी व्यंजन, sikhiye hindi varnmala, dr. mulla adam ali, hindi language and literature, hindi alphabet with drawing, hindi alphabet pdf, hindi varnamala for childrens, hindi language, hindi varnamala practice for kids, https://www.drmullaadamali.com
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
God's purposeful Sceptre Tsretched Towards his people
1. GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED TOWARDS US
INTRODUCTION:
A scepter is An ornamental staff held
by a ruling king as a symbol of power.
It is also referred to as a ceremonial or
emblematic staff given to a king to
symbolized imperial authority over his
subjects GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
1
2. Esther 4:11 ……and all the people do know that whoever,
whether man or woman shall come unto the king into the
inner court, who is not called, there is one law of his to
put him to death, except such to whom the king shall
hold out the golden scepter that he may live…..
Esther 4:14 for if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this
time, then shall deliverance to the Jews come from
another place but thou and thy father’s house shall be
destroyed and who knows whether thou art come into
the kingdom for such a time like this.
Esther 5:2. And it was so, when the king saw Esther the
queen standing in the court, that she obtained favor in his
sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter
that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched
the top of the scepter.
GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
2
3. He that will lose his life for God, shall save it or find it in
a better way.
Esther came to a proud mere man; but we come to the
God of love and grace.
She was not called, but we are called; Come unto me all
ye that labour and are heavy laden……….
She had a law against her but we have many promises,
in favor of us; Ask, and it shall be given you.
She had no friend to go with her, or to plead for her; on
the contrary, Haman the king's favorite, was her
enemy; but we have an Advocate with the Father, in
whom he is well pleased.
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace
and make our petitions known to the Father.
GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
3
4. Back to Esther 4:11 “then shall deliverance to the
Jews come from another place”
As believers, you an I have an advantage to succeed
because we do not have to go through life just
depending on our talent, ability and strength.
The scriptures tell us of an outstretched hand of God
towards us. This means there is a supernatural power
behind every believer.
God’s outstretched hand towards you will help you to
accomplish your dreams in life that you thought were
impossible.
His hand will cause you to get well even when the
medical report says you will not.GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
4
5. His hand is capable to prosper you even when the
economy is down.
His scepter stretched towards you is a hand of
healing, it’s a hand of favor, a hand of restoration.
You may have some obstacles or negative records in
the past, and perhaps these things are trying to hold
you back.
Remember the force from God’s scepter stretched
towards you is greater than any other force.
As a child of the most high, I know, God’s scepter is
stretched towards me; I know favor is coming my way,
I know healing is coming my way.
GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
5
6. The scriptures says in Isaiah 14:27 says “the lord of
host has purposed and who can annul it?
It means, God has a purpose for your life, he has
already plan your days on this planet earth.
He got a solution for every problem, he is putting in
place the right people, the right breaks and the right
opportunities for you to meet in life.
All your days have been written in God’s book.
“who can annul it?”. God is saying whatever I have
said concerning my children has been said, and no
one can stop that plan of; victory, success,
breakthrough, promotion, good health, etc.
GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
6
7. Sickness can’t stop this plan, the economy can’t stop it, a
bad break can’t stop it, an accident cannot stop this plan
in our lives.
It does not matter the number of setbacks you have been
passing through, it does not matter your present
condition as of now, one thing is certain, “What God has
plan for you cannot be annulled by any of these setbacks.
The most high God fashioned you to live a life of victory.
You may have had big dreams about your future but you
went through some disappointments and life didn’t turn
out as you expected, and now you are getting down the
drain but you have to understand that God’s plan for your
life did not go away because you made those obstacles
GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
7
8. God did not write us out because of the poor
decisions and mistakes ever made.
Irrespective of your past, God is much concerned with
your remaining days on planet earth.
God still have a bright future for everyone of us.
The good news is that “none of those former things
can stop God’s purpose in our lives”. Who can annul
it?
The most important thing to do now is to stretch out
your hand to the throne of grace for a transformation
of the rest of your life on this planet earth.
If only you can do this, then the rest of your life will
be the best of your life.
GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
8
9. The scripture further says “my hand is outstretched
and who can stop it?”
God is saying as long as my scepter is toward you, you
are headed for victory.
It all depends on the direction of God’s hand as far as
your case is concerned.
Once you have pulled God’s attention towards, you, it
is a matter of time for you to see explosive blessings,
breakthrough, triumph, healing, the right people
coming your way, etc.
In other words, when God takes upon himself to bless
you, no obstacle, no sickness, no agent of darkness
can stop Him. GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
9
10. You may be facing a sickness or a challenge you have
faced for a long time, but just imagine God’s scepter
stretched toward you releasing healing, health,
wholeness restoration, etc.
When you believe God’s words and abide to it, then
there is nothing that can stop this plan in your life.
When it is not God’s time for you to leave this planet
earth, then no body can take you out of it.
If you have not fulfill your purpose, then nothing can
annul it.
Lift up your hand and begin to confess the positivity
for your remaining days on this planet earth.
GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
10
11. No matter the things I am passing through now, am going
to succeed, am going to make it.
This sickness may be there but I know it did not come to
stay.
This problem may have been troubling me but I know my
restoration is on the way.
Moses came to the borders of the red see and thought all
was over.
We all come across situations of life and think it is the end
of our dreams but just remember God’s scepter is still
stretched towards you that you may live.
But God told Moses “whatever that is blocking you in life,
stretch forth your hand in faith and connect to the
supranatural”.
GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
11
12. Maybe you have a child who is not doing right, maybe
your business is not responding as you expected, just
take an act of faith and stretch out your hand towards
that child, your business and let God’s purpose be
executed.
Whatever you need to survive is in God’s hand, don’t
get discourage, by the medical report and negative
comments concerning your situation.
Open your eyes of faith and see God’s scepter
stretched out towards you for the way forward.
Psalms 118:15 says “there are shouts of victory in
the homes of the godly. The strong arm of the lord
has done amazing things”GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
12
13. May you live to see the strong arm of the Lord
doing amazing things in your personal life, in your
family, in your business, in your relationship, in your
career, etc.
God’s mighty hand toward you will connect you
supernaturally with the right people who will take you
across the condition.
There will be shout of joy in your home for the
amazing things the almighty God will do in your life.
In psalms 138:7 “though I am surrounded by trouble,
you will bring me safely through, your fist is clenched
against my enemies”.
GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
13
14. That means God’s fist is against your enemy who
could be; witches/wizards, set backs, poverty,,
cancer, depression, etc troubling your destiny.
But His hand of blessing, favor, breakthrough,
deliverance, happiness, etc is stretched towards you.
God knows how to take you to where you are
supposed to get to, if somebody is trying to get you
back, don’t get fade-up, go ahead doing your best.
God’s hand is working out something for you.
God is keeping the records, God is the one who
exhibit promotion.
He can go over their heads and turn out things for
your destiny to be fulfilled, no body can annul it.GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
14
15. God can move them out of your way or can change
their heart to be good to you.
You don’t have to fight your opponents in the
physical, God knows how to make people feel
uncomfortable when it concerns you because His fist
is clenched against them
Exodus 6:6. says “ I will bring you out of your burden,
I will free you from your bondage and I will rescue
you with my outstretched arm and my mighty act of
power”
No matter how somebody is treating you, if only
you will stay in faith, then you live to see the hand
of God doing mighty acts of power in your life.GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
15
16. God is ready to free you from the burden of poverty,
bondage of depression and rescue you from the
hands of the opponents.
Isaiah 59:1 says “surely the arm of the Lord is not
too short to save”
Isaiah was saying we should not look at any situation
to be too big for God but with God everything is
possible.
Our God is full with mercy, He is our help in times
of trouble. All what it takes is just one mighty act
of God’s power.
I do believe that in the coming days, there will be
shouts of joy in your home because the mighty
hand of the lord is doing amazing things for you.GOD'S PURPOSEFUL SCEPTER STRETCHED
TOWARDS US
16