This document discusses renewing the mind through spiritual transformation. It begins by defining sin and exploring common sins in society. It then examines how an unrenewed mind can become debased, blinded, futile, hostile, double or feeble. The document outlines the need to renew the mind for transformation, spiritual warfare, faith and discerning God's will. It proposes renewing the mind through choices, habits and routines, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and resisting worldly influences through replacement with godly attitudes. The overall message is the importance of spiritual renewal and transformation of thought patterns.
Know Your Enemy: Series on Spiritual Warfare (Part 1)David Turner
Part One in a Series on Spiritual Warfare. You can't fight the enemy if you don't know you have an enemy. You can't prepare for the enemy unless you know something about the enemy. Visit us at Bibleguy.org
As Christians, we need a spiritual toolbox packed with the proper tools to accomplish the eternal project that God has set before us as men. This is the underlying purpose of this Study Guide – to provide practical, useful information and insight into waging war against the powers of darkness that seem to bind us as men. The world, the flesh and the devil will be continuously defeated if we use the weapons of our warfare effectively. The Lord Jesus has provided all the tools we need. He has already secured our daily victory. The tools His Father gave Him to “fight off” the enemy are the same tools He has made available to us. But, it remains our responsibility to activate these weapons by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. -Dr. Stephen Phinney
The War Within: Spiritual Warfare (Part V)David Turner
The greatest war for the Christian is not a war against Satan or the World. Our greatest war is the war we fight within ourselves. This is part V of a series on Spiritual Warfare. Visit us at Bibleguy.org
Spiritual Warfare: Rescue From Worldliness (Part IV)David Turner
As Christians we need to be in the world, but not of the world. The world attempts to conform us to it's image. We must be on guard, remembering that we are not of this world, but a better world. This is Part IV of a series on Spiritual Warfare. Visit us at bibleguy.org
Spiritual Warfare: The Nature of the Enemy (Part II)David Turner
Satan, also know as the devil is real. Not only should we know he is real, we should understand his character and how he conducts warfare on his enemies. This is part II in a series on Spiritual Warfare. Visit us at Bibleguy.org
Know Your Enemy: Series on Spiritual Warfare (Part 1)David Turner
Part One in a Series on Spiritual Warfare. You can't fight the enemy if you don't know you have an enemy. You can't prepare for the enemy unless you know something about the enemy. Visit us at Bibleguy.org
As Christians, we need a spiritual toolbox packed with the proper tools to accomplish the eternal project that God has set before us as men. This is the underlying purpose of this Study Guide – to provide practical, useful information and insight into waging war against the powers of darkness that seem to bind us as men. The world, the flesh and the devil will be continuously defeated if we use the weapons of our warfare effectively. The Lord Jesus has provided all the tools we need. He has already secured our daily victory. The tools His Father gave Him to “fight off” the enemy are the same tools He has made available to us. But, it remains our responsibility to activate these weapons by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. -Dr. Stephen Phinney
The War Within: Spiritual Warfare (Part V)David Turner
The greatest war for the Christian is not a war against Satan or the World. Our greatest war is the war we fight within ourselves. This is part V of a series on Spiritual Warfare. Visit us at Bibleguy.org
Spiritual Warfare: Rescue From Worldliness (Part IV)David Turner
As Christians we need to be in the world, but not of the world. The world attempts to conform us to it's image. We must be on guard, remembering that we are not of this world, but a better world. This is Part IV of a series on Spiritual Warfare. Visit us at bibleguy.org
Spiritual Warfare: The Nature of the Enemy (Part II)David Turner
Satan, also know as the devil is real. Not only should we know he is real, we should understand his character and how he conducts warfare on his enemies. This is part II in a series on Spiritual Warfare. Visit us at Bibleguy.org
Jesus was to sprinkle us with his bloodGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus being the one to sprinkle us with His blood, It is like the blood that was sprinkled in the Old Testament on a number of occasions.
Behold your god 1 what is god really likeloudcryteam
We all have been born into this world with an incorrect understanding of God's character, government and his dealing with the sin problem. This pre-disposition dictates how we worship God, and how we treat our fellow-men. This series of presentations seeks to bring a clearer insight into some of those provoking questions about God's character. Part 1 of 5
The Bible is very clear as to what our purpose in this life should be. Men in both the Old and New Testaments sought for and discovered life’s purpose. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, according to scripture, discovered the futility of life when it is lived only for this world. He gives these concluding remarks in the book of Ecclesiastes: 13 “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil”. - Ecclesiastes 12:13-14.
Prepare For Battle: Spiritual Warfare (Part III)David Turner
We need to know our enemy. We need to know the character and strategy of our enemy. We need to be properly prepared for the battles with the enemy. This is Part III in a series on Spiritual Warfare. Visit us at Bibleguy.org
Jesus was to sprinkle us with his bloodGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus being the one to sprinkle us with His blood, It is like the blood that was sprinkled in the Old Testament on a number of occasions.
Behold your god 1 what is god really likeloudcryteam
We all have been born into this world with an incorrect understanding of God's character, government and his dealing with the sin problem. This pre-disposition dictates how we worship God, and how we treat our fellow-men. This series of presentations seeks to bring a clearer insight into some of those provoking questions about God's character. Part 1 of 5
The Bible is very clear as to what our purpose in this life should be. Men in both the Old and New Testaments sought for and discovered life’s purpose. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, according to scripture, discovered the futility of life when it is lived only for this world. He gives these concluding remarks in the book of Ecclesiastes: 13 “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil”. - Ecclesiastes 12:13-14.
Prepare For Battle: Spiritual Warfare (Part III)David Turner
We need to know our enemy. We need to know the character and strategy of our enemy. We need to be properly prepared for the battles with the enemy. This is Part III in a series on Spiritual Warfare. Visit us at Bibleguy.org
Walking by faith” means acting on what you believe.
Your belief system determines your behaviour. Explore what is a stronghold in the mind and how to build new ones using God's Word.
Today's SS lesson, "Living As Strangers". We Christians are to be in the world, looking to love and point people to God's grace by our examples and our genuine good deeds. We first must reject falseness (the old life) in our own lives, then we will be free to be Jesus servants by others
Breaking points, we all have them and must learn how to handle them. In this lesson we examine Moses. Both audio and slides can be enjoyed at www.cmcoc.org Sermon by: Brian Birdow
Making converts, gaining decisions, does not equal making disciples. It is essential we look at the right ideas, in the right way to make real disciples of King Jesus.
It is common to refer to the process of maturing as a disciple as spiritual formation. Here, based upon work by Greg Ogden, I give a four stage process for growing into maturity, and fruitfulness, as a follower of King Jesus.
Jesus expected a process of change, growth and development in the life of his followers. Many writers suggest a three or four stage process. A four stage process is outlined here, along with personal challenge / application.
Disciple-Making, according to Greg Ogden requires at least tow major factors: Internalisation and Multiplication. This presentation adds to his ideas with some scripture and illustrative ideas challenging followers of Christ to become, and make, disciples in his image.
Name someone...who has impacted your life.
Disiple-making is a deliberate act requiring discipline and dedication
“Discipleship is all about living the life together rather than just one structured meeting each week” Chan
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
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.
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
14. Romans 12:1-2
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the
mercies of God, to present your bodies as a
living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God,
which is your spiritual worship.
15. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be
transformed by the renewal of your mind,
that by testing you may discern what is the
will of God, what is good and acceptable
and perfect.
16. So here’s what I want you to do, God
helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary
life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work,
and walking-around life—and place it before
God as an offering.
17. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your
culture that you fit into it without even
thinking.
18. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be
changed from the inside out. Readily
recognize what he wants from you, and
quickly respond to it.
19. Unlike the culture around you, always
dragging you down to its level of
immaturity, God brings the best out of you,
develops well-formed maturity in you.
22. 1) A Debased Mind
"And since they did not see fit to
acknowledge God, God gave them up to a
debased mind to do what ought not to be
done."
(Romans 1:28)
23.
24. The Message Romans 1:28-30
They keep inventing new ways of wrecking
lives…They know perfectly well they’re
spitting in God’s face. And they don’t care—
worse, they hand out prizes to those who do
the worst things best!
25. Want to know if your mind is
debased?
Sex
Entertainment
Bad Language
26. Want to know if your mind is
debased?
Sex
Entertainment
Bad Language
27. 2) A Blinded Mind
"In their case the god of this world has
blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep
them from seeing the light of the gospel of the
glory of Christ, who is the image of God."
(2 Cor 4:4)
28.
29. 3) A Futile Mind
"Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that
you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do,
in the futility of their minds."
(Eph. 4:17)
30.
31. 4) A Hostile Mind
"For the mind that is set on the flesh is
hostile to God, for it does not submit to
God’s law; indeed, it cannot."
(Romans 8:7)
32. 4) A Hostile Mind
"For the mind that is set on the flesh is
hostile to God, for it does not submit to
God’s law; indeed, it cannot."
(Romans 8:7)
34. LtoR: Penn Gillette, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Bill Maher, Lawrence Krauss, Christopher Hitchens,
Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, Richard Dawkins, Ricky Gervais, Aayan Hirsi Ali
35. 5) A Double Mind
"5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask
God, who gives generously to all without
reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But let
him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the
one who doubts is like a wave of the sea
that is driven and tossed by the wind.
36. 7 For that person must not suppose that he
will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a
double-minded man, unstable in all his
ways. "
(James 1:5 - 8)
37.
38.
39. 6) A Feeble Mind
"And we urge you, brothers, admonish the
idle, encourage the fainthearted (lit: feeble-
minded), help the weak, be patient with
them all."
(1 Thess 5:14)
40.
41. Matthew 5:28
But I say to you that everyone
who looks at a woman with
lustful intent has already
committed adultery with her in
his heart.
42. Deuteronomy 5:21
21 “‘And you shall not covet your
neighbor's wife. And you shall not
desire your neighbor's house, his
field, or his male servant, or his
female servant, his ox, or his donkey,
or anything that is your neighbor's.’
47. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the
flesh but have divine power to destroy
strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and
every lofty opinion raised against the
knowledge of God, and take every thought
captive to obey Christ,
49. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God,
who gives generously to all without reproach,
and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in
faith, with no doubting, for the one who
doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven
and tossed by the wind.
51. Do not be conformed to this world, but be
transformed by the renewal of your mind,
that by testing you may discern what is the
will of God, what is good and acceptable
and perfect
59. Die - a Living Sacrifice
Lk 9:23…he [Jesus] said to all, "If anyone
would come after me, let him deny himself
and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
60. "He is no fool to give what he
cannot keep to gain what he
cannot lose.”
Jim Elliot
61. Die - Habits
- what do you do (use your time for)?
- what do you think about?
- do you ask questions?
62. The things that captivate our hearts will
dominate our thoughts, and our thoughts
will dominate our lives.
Matt 6:21
63. Die - Routines
When do you pray, read, meditate, talk...?
Php 4:8...whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is
lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any
excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things
73. Resist being like the world -
Do not love the world or the things in the
world…the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes
and boastful pride of life. (1 John 2:15-16)
74. Replacement Therapy -
Eph. 4:31-32
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and
clamor and slander be put away from you,
along with all malice. Be kind to one
another, tenderhearted, forgiving one
another, as God in Christ forgave you.