Why was Calvary not enough? What if Jesus did not rise from the dead? What would that mean? Why was the physical resurrection of Jesus so necessary to prove something?
The answer may surprise you.
Why was Calvary not enough? What if Jesus did not rise from the dead? What would that mean? Why was the physical resurrection of Jesus so necessary to prove something?
The answer may surprise you.
How you talk to people about Jesus depends on what they already know.
There are four great facts that must be communicated. He was completely human. He was more than a great teacher. He overcame death. Your spiritual encounter with Him today.
From the creation the moral law was an essential part of God’s divine plan, and was as unchangeable as Himself. The ceremonial law was to answer a particular purpose in Christ’s plan for the salvation of the race
The slides for the fourth teaching in the "Growing Deep in the Gospel" series. In this study we answer the question "What is the Plan of Salvation?" by focusing on Jesus and answering three other questions: Why do we need Jesus?, What did Jesus do for us? and How do we receive salvation through Jesus?.
JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONE TRUE GOD. If you don't believe that HE IS OUR MIGHTY GOD AND EVERLASTING FATHER, That means, you don't really know the Christ!. This will answer all your questions in the name of our Lord! Amen!
How you talk to people about Jesus depends on what they already know.
There are four great facts that must be communicated. He was completely human. He was more than a great teacher. He overcame death. Your spiritual encounter with Him today.
From the creation the moral law was an essential part of God’s divine plan, and was as unchangeable as Himself. The ceremonial law was to answer a particular purpose in Christ’s plan for the salvation of the race
The slides for the fourth teaching in the "Growing Deep in the Gospel" series. In this study we answer the question "What is the Plan of Salvation?" by focusing on Jesus and answering three other questions: Why do we need Jesus?, What did Jesus do for us? and How do we receive salvation through Jesus?.
JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONE TRUE GOD. If you don't believe that HE IS OUR MIGHTY GOD AND EVERLASTING FATHER, That means, you don't really know the Christ!. This will answer all your questions in the name of our Lord! Amen!
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
Sermon Slide Deck: "On the Road to Seeing Jesus" (Luke 24:13-35)New City Church
The Gospel is the Good News about the Crucifixion AND Resurrection of Jesus.
This message was given on April 23, 2017 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info, please visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
The Powerpoint outlines for this series of lessons on The Great Commission were downloaded from the Duluth, GA Church of Christ website at: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org/sermons.php
Road to Emmaus, be enlightened. Inspiredshaddykhosa
• They used this as interpretive and prophetic of God’s move in their time
• Apostles used the law , the psalm and the Prophets
• A genuine turning to the Lord, will be separated on to parts on the heart and the eyes of our understanding would be enlightened
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
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
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.
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 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
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 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.
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.
6. KERYGMA (Essentials)
1. God’s promises in the OT have been fulfilled
by the coming of Jesus the Messiah.
2. Jesus was anointed as Messiah by God at His
baptism.
3. Jesus began His ministry after His baptism.
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7. KERYGMA (Essentials)
4. His ministry was characterized by doing good
and performing mighty works by the power of
God.
5. The Messiah was crucified according to the
eternal purpose of God.
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8. KERYGMA (Essentials)
6. He was raised from the dead and appeared to
His disciples.
7. Jesus was exalted by God and given the name
“Lord.”
8. He gave the Holy Spirit to form the new
community of God.
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9. KERYGMA (Essentials)
9. He will come again for judgment and the
restoration of all things.
10. All who hear the message should repent and
be baptized.
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10. Everyone all together
Repent, and each of you be
baptized in the name of Jesus
Christ for the forgiveness of
your sins; and you will
receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit.
Acts 2:38 10
11. until the day when He was taken up to heaven,after He [Jesus] had by the Holy Spirit
given orders to the apostles whom He
had chosen. To these He also
presented Himself alive after His
suffering, by many convincing proofs,
appearing to them over a period of
forty days and speaking of the things
concerning the kingdom of God.
Acts 2:2-3 11
12. From Luke’s other bookNow He (Jesus) said to them, “These
are My words which I spoke to you
while I was still with you, that all
things which are written about Me in
the Law of Moses and the Prophets
and the Psalms must be fulfilled.”
Luke 24:44 12
13. God’s plan in a nutshellThus it is written, that the Christ
would suffer and rise again from the
dead the third day, and that
repentance for forgiveness of sins
would be proclaimed in His name to
all the nations, beginning from
Jerusalem.
Luke 24:46–47 13
18. Gathered them
He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem,
but to wait for what the Father had promised,
“Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me; for
John baptized with water, but you will be
baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days
from now.”
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19. Baptisms
John answered, “As for me, I baptize you
with water; but One is coming who is
mightier than I, and I am not fit to untie
His sandals; He will baptize you with the
Holy Spirit and fire.
Luke 3:16 19
20. Baptize
To dip in or under
To have a highly significant religious experience
involving special manifestations of God’s power
and presence.
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22. To be clear
John 20:19–22 So when it was evening on that day, the
first day of the week, and when the doors were shut
where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came
and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with
you.” And when He had said this, He showed them both
His hands and His side. The disciples then rejoiced when
they saw the Lord. So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be
with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And
when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to
them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
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23. For us
In Him, you also, after listening to the
message of truth, the gospel of your
salvation—having also believed, you
were sealed in Him with the Holy
Spirit of promise, who is given as a
pledge of our inheritanceEphesians 1:13–14a 23
24. 24
Supernatural Order
• Respond to Gospel
• Receive forgiveness
• Receive Indwelling
• Baptism in water*
• Baptism in the Holy
Spirit*
26. Sidetracked
So when they had come together, they
were asking Him, saying, “Lord, is it at this
time You are restoring the kingdom to
Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you
to know times or epochs which the Father
has fixed by His own authority;
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28. Need something else
you will receive power when the Holy
Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be
My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all
Judea and Samaria, and even to the
remotest part of the earth.
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29. From the Gospel
And behold, I am sending forth the
promise of My Father upon you; but
you are to stay in the city until you are
clothed with power from on high.
Luke 24:49 29
30. God’s time
Right time
Right place
Christ’s resurrection marks the beginning of First
Fruits and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit marks
Pentecost
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32. The beginning
And after He had said these things, He was
lifted up while they were looking on, and a
cloud received Him out of their sight. And
as they were gazing intently into the sky
while He was going,
33. Bump them off level
behold, two men in white clothing stood beside
them. They also said, “Men of Galilee, why do
you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who
has been taken up from you into heaven, will
come in just the same way as you have watched
Him go into heaven.”
35. Following orders
Then they returned to Jerusalem
from the mount called Olivet,
which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath
day’s journey away.
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36. All disciples obeyed
When they had entered the city,
they went up to the upper room
where they were staying; that is,
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37. All disciples obeyed
Peter, John, James and Andrew, Philip
and Thomas, Bartholomew and
Matthew, James son of Alphaeus,
Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of
James.
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38. Pause and think
500 people saw the risen Savior
120 made it to the upper room
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