This document discusses the four key elements of Christian living: faith, love, forgiveness, and living example. It focuses on "the power of light" and emphasizes that Christians are called to be "the light of the world" by living exemplary lives filled with faith, love, forgiveness, and righteousness according to Jesus' teachings. When Christians come together living this way, it can help dispel the moral darkness in the world and draw others to God through their good example. The document stresses that fulfilling Jesus' directive to be "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world" is the responsibility of all Christians.
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Come!... join the millions of Christians around the world who have participated in this largest ongoing international prayer focus on the Muslim world. Details on http://www.30-days.net
Also called, "Loving Muslims Through Prayer"
1. What Does It Mean to be a Disciple of Jesus? KeynoteWilliam Anderson
This is the first of four sessions of our "Being and Making Disciples" workshop held in Sacele, Romania on September 1, 2012. In this session we answer the question "What Does It Means to be a Disciple of Jesus?". We did this by first looking at what the word "disciple" means and then looking at what Jesus, Peter and Paul had to say about being a disciple and then we finished by looking at Jesus' life to learn from His example. English with Romanian translation.
SCROLL is a monthly newsletter brought out by MGOCSM Sharjah, intended to give the students something to reflect on, after the meeting. We invite you to be a part of this community and contribute with your time, effort, ideas and prayers.
This presentation was made to the Gathering of Leaders [GOL]. The GOL is a group of young leaders who get together to share study, pray, and share best practices about their ministry and vocation within the Episcopal Church.
We ponder the following paragraphs of the Catholic Catechism on the Commandment, Do Not Envy, CCC 2517-2533. In the Catholic catechetical tradition, there are two commandments against coveting, the Ninth Commandment includes the prohibition against coveting your neighbor’s wife, and the Tenth Commandment prohibits us from coveting any of our neighbor’s possessions. Coveting your neighbor’s wife is a serious sin, as it can lead to adultery and many other serious sins.
Concupiscence is not itself a sin, and although it is commonly thought of as a sexual sin, the Catechism warns us that it can “refer to any intense form of human desire.”
We also ponder:
• The Catholic Catechism sections on purification of the heart and battle for purity.
• How the "pure in heart" are promised that they will see God face to face and be like him.
• How we should be modest in our dress, in our speech, and in our speech.
• Reflections on the Vatican II Decree, Gaudium Et Spec, the Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World.
We view the Catholic Catechism as a study guide for the Church Fathers. We include references to:
• Video on Shepherd of Hermas.
• Video on St Augustine, On Faith and the Creed
• Future video on St Augustine’s Confessions
• Video on St Anthony
• Video on Pope Francis’ Gaudete et Exsultate, On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World
• Video on St Augustine and Musonius Rufus on Concupiscence
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WHAT IS WORSHIP?
1. MY PERSONAL VIEW.
2. DEFINITIONS AND PERSPECTIVES.
3. WORSHIP IS ENJOYING GOD.
4. WORSHIP IS ASCRIBING WORTH TO GOD AND GIVING HIM GLORY.
5. WORSHIP IS DESIRING GOD.
6. WORSHIP IS RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.
7. WORSHIP IS LOVING JESUS AND PROCLAIMING HIS LOVE.
8. WORSHIP IS GIVING OUR BEST TO GOD & GIVING HIM PRIORITY.
9. WORSHIP IS WONDER AT WHO GOD IS AND WHAT HE HAS DONE.
10. WORSHIP IS CONCENTRATION ON GOD. IT IS A CHOICE.
11. WORSHIP IS COMMUNICATION WITH GOD, OTHERS AND SELF.
12. WORSHIP IS SILENT ADORATION BEFORE GOD.
13. WORSHIP IS CHANGE IN RESPONSE TO GOD.
14. WORSHIP IS SHARING GOD WITH OTHERS.
15. WORSHIP IS BEING THANKFUL TO GOD AND SHOWING IT IN PRAISE.
16. WORSHIP IS BOWING BEFORE GOD.
17. WORSHIP IS SUBMISSION AND SERVICE.
18. WORSHIP IS RECEIVING FROM GOD.
19. WORSHIP IS AN INTERNAL EXPERIENCE.
20. WORSHIP IS ENTERING THE PRESENCE OF GOD.
1. What Does It Mean to be a Disciple of Jesus? KeynoteWilliam Anderson
This is the first of four sessions of our "Being and Making Disciples" workshop held in Sacele, Romania on September 1, 2012. In this session we answer the question "What Does It Means to be a Disciple of Jesus?". We did this by first looking at what the word "disciple" means and then looking at what Jesus, Peter and Paul had to say about being a disciple and then we finished by looking at Jesus' life to learn from His example. English with Romanian translation.
SCROLL is a monthly newsletter brought out by MGOCSM Sharjah, intended to give the students something to reflect on, after the meeting. We invite you to be a part of this community and contribute with your time, effort, ideas and prayers.
This presentation was made to the Gathering of Leaders [GOL]. The GOL is a group of young leaders who get together to share study, pray, and share best practices about their ministry and vocation within the Episcopal Church.
We ponder the following paragraphs of the Catholic Catechism on the Commandment, Do Not Envy, CCC 2517-2533. In the Catholic catechetical tradition, there are two commandments against coveting, the Ninth Commandment includes the prohibition against coveting your neighbor’s wife, and the Tenth Commandment prohibits us from coveting any of our neighbor’s possessions. Coveting your neighbor’s wife is a serious sin, as it can lead to adultery and many other serious sins.
Concupiscence is not itself a sin, and although it is commonly thought of as a sexual sin, the Catechism warns us that it can “refer to any intense form of human desire.”
We also ponder:
• The Catholic Catechism sections on purification of the heart and battle for purity.
• How the "pure in heart" are promised that they will see God face to face and be like him.
• How we should be modest in our dress, in our speech, and in our speech.
• Reflections on the Vatican II Decree, Gaudium Et Spec, the Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World.
We view the Catholic Catechism as a study guide for the Church Fathers. We include references to:
• Video on Shepherd of Hermas.
• Video on St Augustine, On Faith and the Creed
• Future video on St Augustine’s Confessions
• Video on St Anthony
• Video on Pope Francis’ Gaudete et Exsultate, On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World
• Video on St Augustine and Musonius Rufus on Concupiscence
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/v_BmOU1VcHQ
If you wish to purchase these books, these links will help support our channel with a small affiliate commission:
Catechism of the Catholic Church, UCSSB Bishop's Edition
https://amzn.to/3kca1sT
A Compendium of Texts Referred to in the Catechism of the Catholic Church
https://amzn.to/2W4cxK2
Our blog: Catholic Catechism, Do Not Envy, Purification of the Heart, CCC 2517-2533
https://wp.me/pachSU-eb
WHAT IS WORSHIP?
1. MY PERSONAL VIEW.
2. DEFINITIONS AND PERSPECTIVES.
3. WORSHIP IS ENJOYING GOD.
4. WORSHIP IS ASCRIBING WORTH TO GOD AND GIVING HIM GLORY.
5. WORSHIP IS DESIRING GOD.
6. WORSHIP IS RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.
7. WORSHIP IS LOVING JESUS AND PROCLAIMING HIS LOVE.
8. WORSHIP IS GIVING OUR BEST TO GOD & GIVING HIM PRIORITY.
9. WORSHIP IS WONDER AT WHO GOD IS AND WHAT HE HAS DONE.
10. WORSHIP IS CONCENTRATION ON GOD. IT IS A CHOICE.
11. WORSHIP IS COMMUNICATION WITH GOD, OTHERS AND SELF.
12. WORSHIP IS SILENT ADORATION BEFORE GOD.
13. WORSHIP IS CHANGE IN RESPONSE TO GOD.
14. WORSHIP IS SHARING GOD WITH OTHERS.
15. WORSHIP IS BEING THANKFUL TO GOD AND SHOWING IT IN PRAISE.
16. WORSHIP IS BOWING BEFORE GOD.
17. WORSHIP IS SUBMISSION AND SERVICE.
18. WORSHIP IS RECEIVING FROM GOD.
19. WORSHIP IS AN INTERNAL EXPERIENCE.
20. WORSHIP IS ENTERING THE PRESENCE OF GOD.
This is a study of Jesus as the light of all mankind. This was the case in His pre-incarnate state in eternity. He was already the life and light of the world.
This Sunday we brought to a close Ordinary Time of our Liturgical season and through the year we have walked through the Gospel of Mark, using the Sunday gospels learning how to see as God sees. But the question remains whether we have allowed the words to help us see any better? In his latest book release, Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ reminds us that we need to see as a Mystic sees. Jesuit theologian Karl Rahner said, “The Christian of the future will either be a mystic – or (s)he will cease to be anything at all.” We are all called to be mystics? What does that even mean or look like today? Check it out…
Introduction to the Trinity_March 15, 2009BertBrim
Our SS community is transitioning from 8 months of teaching on Bible reading, devotion and study to the Doctrine of God. Here are the notes from our class yesterday.
0. Looking at the Big Picture Notes (Letter Sized)William Anderson
In "Looking at the Big Picture" we look at what life is all about according to the Bible by looking at Jesus, the gospel, the church and the mission of the church. This teaching is the introduction to the gospel series "Growing Deep in the Gospel".
As Authentic Christians, people ought to be able to see Jesus reflected in what we say and in what we do.
Listen to Linder Road Church of Christ Pastor Richard Sutton discuss how to be a genuine Christian.
In today's class (March 22) we are beginning in our study of the DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY.
When is the last time most Christians have studied the Trinity and understand why it is so essential to our Christian faith? The goal in the next few weeks is to better understand and be able as a group to articulate this which comes under our study of the Doctrine of God.
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.
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.
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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.
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 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
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
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.
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.
2. This study…
is the last of a series of four
Presentations expanding from “The
Key Elements of Christian Living”.
The Four Key elements are being
presented as four separate
presentations. Faith Love
THE KEY ELEMENTS
OF CHRISTIAN
LIVING
The Power of Faith
The Power of Love Forgiveness Living
The Power of Forgiveness Example
The Power of Light
The Power of Light
3. The Significance of Light
We can defeat darkness only with light. The instant a
light is lit darkness disappears. Light and darkness
cannot remain at the same place at the same time.
If you are living in darkness you have no idea what lurks
beside you – whether good or evil because you are
unable to see. It can be the most venomous snake
beside you but you will not see. Likewise when you are
embroiled in Sin(moral darkness) you don’t see right
from wrong. Evil deeds are self justified.
When we bring light in to our lives we will be able to
observe the things gone wrong (Evil) in our lives, the
things that we do that are sinful and most importantly,
we get to understand what displeases God.
4. God sent us His only
begotten son Jesus...
Who is the Light.
John 3
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his
one and only Son, that whoever believes in
him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17
For God did not send his Son into the world to
condemn the world, but to save the world
through him.
5. Light that God sent
Humanity existed in a world of “moral darkness” with
mankind exceedingly becoming Godless and evil. God
sent us a light in Jesus...so that we may find the way to
light up our lives and beat the darkness - and also help
others to find light in their lives.
Matthew 4
16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those
living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” 17
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the
kingdom of heaven has come near.”
6. Jesus is the light
John 8:12 When Jesus spoke
again to the people, he said, “I
am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never
walk in darkness, but will have
the light of life.”
7. Christians follow
the light
We are Christians because we believe in Jesus. He requires us to read, hear
or learn His teachings and transform our lives by practicing these Teachings.
If we don’t... then we cannot call our selves Christians or Christian
establishments.
46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 As for
everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice,
I will show you what they are like. 48 They are like a man building a house,
who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the
torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.
49 But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like
a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment
the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.” –
Jesus (Luke 6)
8. Jesus said...
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its
saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good
for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be
hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a
bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to
everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine
before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify
your Father in heaven Matthew 5
9. 13 “You are the salt of the earth- Jesus
As Christians we have to...
14 “You are the Light of the World - Jesus
10. Think...
How a simple compound called salt is required by the whole
world because it is essential... How even a small light can
give light in the darkest room...
Therefore Christians have to be a group of people who
are required by the whole world...and be a shinning
light so that others may see our good example...and
praise God in Heaven
We have heard this requirement many times over in our life
time... but let’s take a look at what it really means.
11. CHRISTIAN EXAMPLE
You are the SALT
OF THE EARTH You are the
JESUS SAID LIGHT OF THE
Be wanted by the WORLD
whole world
HOW ? Two Requirements
Conduct our lives in a
Be a living Example
manner that is
to others so that in
exemplarily so that
LIVING WITH... contrast they may
other who see will give
Love, Forgiveness, see the darkness in
praise to God
Goodness, their lives and turn
(and be drawn to our
Selflessness, Care, to God
salvation)
Help, Compassion,
Kindness, Honesty,
Dependability The Christian
HOW ?
God fearing Living Example
12. CHRISTIAN
EXAMPLE
As Christians WE ARE REQUIRED enlighten our world by holding up
the light of the Christian example. Unfortunately what we see today is
the very opposite of what it should be. A world filled with evil, greed
and destruction as every day occurrences... Evil ways have become
the way of the world.
In today’s world Christians too are embroiled in this mêlée of Evil -
without living in sharp contrast to the example of the ungodly activities
that are exponentially prevailing in the world today...
We have to always remember that Christians are required to be a
living example and THROUGH OUR GOOD INFLUENCE PRODUCE
A GOOD CROP by brining more to our God – for sake of their
Salvation.
13. Contrasting Good against Evil
We can enlighten the world by patient and firm perseverance in
releasing Goodness in to the world. Our lives should be filled with
perpetual light, constantly working firmly against the moral darkness that
is around us.
THIS PERPETUAL LIGHT IN US cannot be a flickering, wavering, and
an uncertain light. It has to be clear, steady and burn bright - even at the
toughest times - so that many would see our good example in STARK
CONTRAST TO THE EVIL that is going on around us each day.
Jesus said: “Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it
dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you.”
Luke 11 : 36
14. A Christian living example
in contrast to moral darkness...
light in a dark world
15. Many Christians living example
in contrast to moral darkness
Together we can Change the world
16. The Power of Light
If Christians in their individual capacity and as a community
that is spread worldwide, were to set a living example of
goodness, it is only then that we could dispel the moral
darkness that is engulfing the world today.
Because more and more will see our good example, and
want to learn about these special people...
In stark contrast to themselves notice the Goodness that is
released by Christians and be influenced by these actions
to turn to our God.
With the Power of Light we can change the world to be a
better place as intended by Jesus.
17. We have to be the Light
When we give our lives to Jesus we are able to repent for our
sinfulness and receive Forgiveness for our Sins. Thereafter we have to
protect our salvation “with fear and trembling” by conforming our lives in
keeping with Jesus’ teachings...
This enhances our Faith in God which in turn causes our lives be filled
with light...with righteousness.
In keeping with Jesus’ teachings we have to fill our lives with love as it is
a Key requirement for Christian Living. With Love we have to adopt an
attitude of Forgiveness as decreed by Jesus many times in His teaching.
It is only when we achieve this plateau of Christian Living that we
can fulfill Jesus’ directive for us and be the salt of the Earth and the Light
to the world!
18. It is our
responsibility...
Christians have to hear, read, learn, understand, Live and
practice the teachings of Jesus. When our lives are filled with
Faith, Love, Forgiveness and Gods light, our good example is
comparable to the seed that fell on good soil in the Parable of the
Sower. IT IS ONLY THROUGH THIS GOOD EXAMPLE that we
will be able to produce a good crop – 30, 60 or 100 times...in
accordance to His expectation.
23 Butthe seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears
the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a
crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”
Matthew 13
The crop that Jesus refers to is obviously the increased numbers
of non believers finding salvation through our living example.
19. The Four elements of Christian Living
FAITH LOVE
Christian Faith relates to a Love is an essential element in Christian
confident assurance of Salvation living: 1 If I speak in the tongues of men or
through Jesus Christ and being of angels, but do not have love, I am only a
certain of His Guidance, resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If
protection and blessings upon I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom
your life(...and others whom you all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I
pray for). have a faith that can move mountains, but
do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all
FORGIVENESS I possess to the poor and give over my
14 For if you forgive other people body to hardship that I may boast, but do
when they sin against you, your not have love, I gain nothing.
heavenly Father will also forgive 1 Corinthians 13
you. 15 But if you do not forgive
others their sins, your Father will
not forgive your sins - Jesus LIVING EXAMPLE
13 “You are the salt of the earth...
(Matthew 6)
14 “You are the light of the world...
20. The true Christian...
Lives with absolute Faith in God and His teachings
Lives with Love and for God and Mankind
Lives a life with an attitude of Forgiveness
It is only then that you can become a Living Example that
others can learn from and due to your exemplarily
goodness give praise to our God and hopefully turn to
Him for their Salvation...
The Living Example
13 “You are the salt of the earth...
14 “You are the light of the world...
21. We pray
See to it, then, that the light
within you is not darkness...
- Luke 11:35