Life is difficult sometimes - how do we face trials? Tragedy? Hardships? Can we face them with the faith and hope mentioned in one of the most popular hymns ever? Can we say - "It Is Well With My Soul?"
After Easter the disciples were looking for Jesus. We too are looking to find Him. This "finding" results in a personal experience with God, receiving personal direction and being called to impact the world.
God’s people did not consider the consequences of idolatry and sin and therefore her collapse was awesome. She could have been glorious, as God had planned but chose to forsake Jehovah. Are we considering our future? If we do not, our collapse could be awesome too.
Luke 2:14: A pseudo song service examining the joyous message of the angels to the shepherds. This passage reminds us of the good news of Jesus for our salvation.
The Epistle of Jude is the only book that is completely dedicated to the sin of Apostasy and its consequences - setting the stage for understanding the background of the world in the days in which Revelation would occur .
Stay Woke: Be Ready and Steady! | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Bible StudyDanny Scotton, Jr.
The church in Thessalonica, which had endured harsh persecution, asked Paul: when is Jesus coming back? What is going to happen to our brothers and sisters who have died/have been killed? Paul addresses their inquiry in this passage (1 Th 5:1-11). For believers, the Day of the Lord is nothing to fear
Mt 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Mk 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
Act 1:8 "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
After Easter the disciples were looking for Jesus. We too are looking to find Him. This "finding" results in a personal experience with God, receiving personal direction and being called to impact the world.
God’s people did not consider the consequences of idolatry and sin and therefore her collapse was awesome. She could have been glorious, as God had planned but chose to forsake Jehovah. Are we considering our future? If we do not, our collapse could be awesome too.
Luke 2:14: A pseudo song service examining the joyous message of the angels to the shepherds. This passage reminds us of the good news of Jesus for our salvation.
The Epistle of Jude is the only book that is completely dedicated to the sin of Apostasy and its consequences - setting the stage for understanding the background of the world in the days in which Revelation would occur .
Stay Woke: Be Ready and Steady! | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Bible StudyDanny Scotton, Jr.
The church in Thessalonica, which had endured harsh persecution, asked Paul: when is Jesus coming back? What is going to happen to our brothers and sisters who have died/have been killed? Paul addresses their inquiry in this passage (1 Th 5:1-11). For believers, the Day of the Lord is nothing to fear
Mt 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Mk 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
Act 1:8 "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
There are many questions surrounding the subject of baptism. Is it essential? What is involved? What must one know before he is baptized? etc. This lesson deals with a rather personal aspect of baptism - "Why Were You Baptized?"
Solving the Mystery of Geographies (pdf)Healthy City
ZIP Codes? Census tracts? Service Planning Area? What do all of these geographies mean? More importantly, which one should I use for my map?!
This webinar answers all these questions and more. Learn how geographic boundaries are determined, how to choose geographies and how this basic step in map-making will affect the interpretation of your map. Ultimately, you will learn how to make the best map possible to support your case.
A brief look at the ideas of Margaret Wheatley and a systems approach to leadership. Why traditional hierarchies don't tend to work very well, and what can happen when you allow people to take their own initiative...
How to Use HealthyCity.org for Uploading Your Own Data Healthy City
Do you collect data about your community? Are you using the best tools to target your services, outreach or organizing efforts? Using www.HealthyCity.org to upload and map the data you gather can help maximize your organization’s efforts. This webinar is for individuals looking to better understand the usefulness of data for planning, advocacy and action. We will discuss the importance of data-driven decision-making, how to layer your data alongside other information available on HealthyCity.org, as well as examples of how user-uploaded data has been utilized for research and advocacy.
In this webinar you will learn:
- How to upload point or thematic data on HealthyCity.org, including how to set up your spreadsheet, input information, and how to transform your survey data into informative maps and charts.
- How other HealthyCity.org users have had success in uploading and assessing their data for community research and advocacy, program planning, grant writing, and more.
- The best ways to take the maps you’ve made on HealthyCity.org and share them in reports or social media.
- About accessing our Help Center, which has a User Guide, video tutorials, and recorded webinars that can help you over any technical hurdles.
Op 30-10-12 was ik te gast tijdens de IT Innovation Briefing van Systemation. Het onderwerp: de data-gedreven onderneming. In mijn presentatie ging ik vooral in op de mogelijkheden voor ondernemingen om te profiteren van Big Data die onder andere in de online (social) media voor het oprapen liggen.
THE WAY OF THE WICKED
TEXT: GEN 6-8
I. OFFENSIVE TO GOD.
GEN 6:5-8
II. INCOMPREHENSIVE TO MAN-
HEB 11:7
III. INDEFENSIBLE AGAINST GOD
GEN 7:4
CONCLUSION- LONGSUFFERING
1PET 3:20
Just as the Gibeonites deceived Joshua so Christians today can be deceived and suffering severe deleterious consequences. How can we avoid deception? What lessons can we learn from Joshua's experience?
Dear brothers and sisters,
We prepare for the Lord's coming by being converted. We can't engage in the New Evangelization without conversion.
Fr. Cielo
“Living Upright In An Upside Down World" - The world was turned upside down when Adam & Eve committed the first sin. By Genesis chapter 6, the world had become so wicked that God destroyed it with a flood. Only eight people were saved from the destruction. The upright have always been in the minority and with the world around us so ungodly, living an upright life can be a real challenge. - MP3 / KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (11/10/2013) http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
Jonah 1:1-3. Jonah told by God to go preach to Nineveh
Went by boat to Tarshish instead
Storm came up, Jonah thrown overboard
Swallowed by great fish, then spit out on land
Jonah told again to preach to Nineveh
Jonah tells God he didn’t want to preach to Nineveh because he knew God would forgive them if they repented
They repented and God forgave them
Jonah was angry & went outside the city to see what would happen
God caused a gourd to grow up and give him shade
A worm caused the plant to die & Jonah was angry
God asked Jonah if it was right for him to be angry about the plant, Jonah said yes
God said, should I not pity the 120,000 souls in Nineveh
I. OUR LACK OF FAITH IN GOD AND HIS PLAN
II. OUR UNWILLINGNESS TO SHARE GOD'S BLESSINGS
III. OUR UNWILLINGNESS TO ENCOURAGE REPENTANCE OF OTHERS
IV. OUR UNWILLINGNESS TO ACCEPT THE REPENTANCE OF OTHERS
V. OUR OWN COMFORT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN OUR CONCERN FOR OTHERS
VI. OUR COMPLAINING
Unity of The Spirit - NOT - Unity In DiversityDon McClain
“Unity of The Spirit - NOT - Unity In Diversity”(John 17:17-23; Ephesians 4:1-16) Explaining the difference / What unity of the Spirit looks like / When it comes to matters of faith and practice, the concept of "unity in diversity" undermines fundamental principles of truth AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF 03/31/2019
“How To Become A Wise Investor” —(Eccle 11:1-12:14) — Have our expenditures in time, resources and effort resulted in 1) Our personal spiritual growth? 2) The growth of the kingdom? — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 12/30/2018 - w65stchurchofchrist.com
“Give Me That SHOW Time Religion" — (Jeremiah 6:16; Deuteronomy 12:29–32; 2 Timothy 4:1–5) There Is A MAJOR Problem With “Contemporary Worship” & Why So MANY CANNOT SEE IT — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 09/02/2018
“Traditions, Are They Good or Bad?" — Wouldn’t you consider it foolish to want to discard a practice merely because it is a “tradition?” So why are some so CRITICAL of traditions? Are there TRADITIONS we MUST keep? Are there traditions we MUST reject? Can some traditions be either good or bad? - (2 Thessalonians 2:15; Matthew 15:2-9) — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 10/14/2018
“Holding Out Hope AGAINST God’s Word” — (Hebrews 6:13-20) — It is foolish to base our hope on something God HAS NOT said, and even more foolish to hope God will do something different from what He has said! Why then will so many do so? – AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 9/3/2017
“Does God STILL Hate Divorce?” — (Malachi 2:13-16) — Marriage is currently under assault & Lightly esteemed! The FAMILY, as God designed it, is in serious trouble in TODAY’s world! Does cultural acceptance or practice change God’s mind or will on the matter? Why does God hate divorce? -- AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 8/13/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org//2017_Sermons/2017_08_13_Does_God_Still_Hate_Divorce.mp3
“The Church In An Age of Crisis” — It is NOT easy holding firm to the truth and remaining faithful to Christ in today's moral or religious climate. Paul's second epistle to Timothy provides us with the principles and encouragement needed to withstand the onslaught of an ungodly world. – AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 7/30/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org//2017_Sermons/2017_7_30_Church_In_An_Age_of_Crisis.mp3
What is the "Sin unto death" in 1 John 5:16?
What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit in Matthew 12:31,32?
Can one go so far away from God that He will not take them back?
If so, where is that line?
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_06_25_The_Power_of_Gods_Grace_Rom7.mp3
(1 Samuel 15; Romans 6:1-23; Colossians 3:5-9) — Some wrong ways to deal with sin & the ONLY way to deal with sin. — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 6/18/2017 http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
— (Romans 7:1-8:17) — The Gospel of Christ Delivers From The Curse of The Law & The Guilt of Sin. — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 6/25/2017 http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
(Titus 2:11-15) — What would you say is the biggest problem facing the church? If you were honest with yourself, could you say you were as zealous as you ought to be? What is Zeal? Can zeal be bad? — What are we most enthusiastic about? Where are our affections and values directed? - http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_03_19_Zealous_For_Good_Works.mp3
(2 Thessalonians 3:1-5) — What is Patience? How important is it for us to LEARN to be patient? How can we learn to be patient? - http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_03_26_The_Patience_of_Christ.mp3
“The Kind of Preaching That Pleases God”Don McClain
(Successful Preachers in The Bible) — When it come to “preaching,” most measure success VERY differently from how God measures it! Most people are advocates of style over substance, smiles instead of rebuke, embelished emotional storys rather than scripture, compromise without the bold proclamation of truth. This lesson will challenge how most people view preachers & preaching. http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_03_12_Preaching_That_Pleases_God.mp3
“The Nature of Saving FAITH” (2)— (Romans 3:19-5:5) In Romans 4 Paul is contrasting two opposing SYSTEMS, “FAITH & WORKS.” The “works” system cannot save a sinner because it demands perfection - and no amount of work can undo the sinners sin. The “Faith” system on the other hand implements forgiveness through Jesus thus providing justification on the grounds of God’s grace. Abraham was justified by the system of faith, not by the system of perfect Law keeping. But what kind of FAITH does the system of faith require? What KIND of FAITH did Abraham Have? - 2/26/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
(Hebrews 11:1-40; James 2:14-24; Romans 4:13-25) The Bible speaks of different kinds of faith. There is only one kind of faith that saves us. The only viable faith is the faith that obeys God! — What KIND of FAITH did Abraham Have? — What kind of FAITH do you have? — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 2/19/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
(Nehemiah 8:1-12; Hebrews 12:25-29) What does your attitude & actions toward God’s word reveal about your reverence for Him? What does your attitude & actions toward worshipping God reveal about your reverence for Him? -- AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 2/5/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
(Genesis 37:1-50:26) A Common Predetermination / A Common Rejection / A Common Humiliation / A Common Injustice / A Common Exaltation / A Common Grace / Mercy / A Common Purpose / -- AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 1/22/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
(Genesis 32:22-32) Jacob wrestles all night with a stranger - this marks a turning point in Jacob’s life! what lessons did Jacob learn? What lessons can we learn? (these lessons can change your life as well) — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 1/15/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
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:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
Evangelization in the footsteps of Saint Vincent de Paul
It Is Well With My Soul
1.
2. There are times when everything
goes right . . .
Health problems develop . . .
A loved one dies . . .
A marriage goes bad . . .
A job is lost . . .
Financial problems come up . . .
Strong temptations to sin . . .
3. Written by Horatio Spafford in 1873
Experienced the loss of his 4 yr old son
to scarlet fever in early 1871,
Suffered the loss of most of his
physical possessions in the great
Chicago fire of 1871,
Lost his four daughters when the ship
Ville de Havre sank in the northern
Atlantic in November of 1873.
Written on the deck of a ship near the spot
where his four daughters along with 226
others died on his way to pick up his wife,
Anna, who was one of only 47 survivors.
4. Be anxious for nothing –
Phili 4:4-7; Rom. 8:28-39
Think Right – Phili 4:8;
Mat 6:19-23
LEARNING to be
CONTENT– Phili 4:11,12
Must build our life on the
solid foundation -
trusting God –Mat 7:24-
26; Prov 10:25; Phili 4:13
5. Satan’s goal is to destroy
us – John 10:10; 1 Peter
5:8; Eph 6:10-18
God cares for us – He
has provided our every
need – 1 Pet 5:7,9-10;
Eph. 6:10-18;
Our greatest need is the
salvation of our souls –
Luke 12:15-21; John 3:16;
Rom. 5:8,9; Eph 2:8-10.
6. I have believed and
obeyed the gospel – My
sins have been forgiven
Acts 2:38; 22:16; Gal.
3:26,27; Rom. 6:3-22; 1
Pet. 3:21; Eph 4:32; Col.
2:12
No matter my physical
circumstance – I have
cause to praise the Lord
–Job 1:20-21; Acts 16:25
7. By faith - I am looking
for that eternal city –
Hebrews 11:13-16
I am serving Jesus and
He will reward me when
He returns– Mat. 25:34,
Col. 3:24; Rev 22:12-14
These are comforting
words to the righteous –
1 Thes. 4:13-18; 5:10,11
8.
9. Psalms 46:1-11 (NKJV)
1 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of
Korah. A song for Alamoth. God is our refuge
and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2
Therefore we will not fear, Even though the
earth be removed, And though the mountains
be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though its
waters roar and be troubled, Though the
mountains shake with its swelling. Selah
10. Psalms 46:1-11 (NKJV)
4 There is a river whose streams shall make glad
the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle
of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her,
she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just
at the break of dawn. 6 The nations raged, the
kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice,
the earth melted. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
11. Psalms 46:1-11 (NKJV)
8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has
made desolations in the earth. 9 He makes
wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks
the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns
the chariot in the fire. 10 Be still, and know that
I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I
will be exalted in the earth! 11 The Lord of
hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.
Selah
12.
13.
14. Charts by Don McClain
West 65th Street church of Christ
Little Rock AR 72209
501-568-1062
Prepared using PPT 2010 Beta
Email – donmcclain@sbcglobal.net
PPT download:
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/Power_Point/It_I
s_Well_With_My_Soul.pptx
Audio Download:
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/Sermons/Audio_Sermo
ns/2009_02_22_It_Is_Well_With_My_Soul.mp3