Ever wonder through life aimlessly, have you ever wondered your purpose for being on this earth? Even as a child of God, I believe we need to be reminded of our why. Both audio and slides can be enjoyed together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by Brian Birdow
Ever wonder through life aimlessly, have you ever wondered your purpose for being on this earth? Even as a child of God, I believe we need to be reminded of our why. Both audio and slides can be enjoyed together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by Brian Birdow
Racial tension is not a new phenomena, it is as old as the human race. For eons of time, man looked at himself in the mirror and decided that he is superior to the person that looks differently than himself.
Ezekiel's Simple Message for us - Doing the Right thing -Linus Daniel
Explore the simple message in the book of Ezekiel of God's great love to save his people from the coming destruction and lessons for us. Explore what God desires from his people - then and now.
My Grace Doctrinal Disagreement with Pastor Joseph SelmanLoveLoGo Ltd
Pastor Joseph Selman sees the Gospel of Grace as incomplete without "The Gospel of the Kingdom". However, I believe that this misses the point and conflates categories.
Jesus preached the "good news of the Kingdom of God" but that in no way is superior to Paul's focus on "the good news of Grace". I dare to say that they are equally complementary scopes of understanding.
Exodus 21, abortion, god's redemption, six years, slaves, slavery, code of ha...Valley Bible Fellowship
Exodus 21, abortion, god's redemption, six years, slaves, slavery, code of hammurapi, lex talionis, restitution, jesus is greater, capital punishment, slave price, bond servants (doulos)
This message is a prophetic word the Lord has given me. Test it.
Jerusalem represents the American Church— all the followers of Jesus
The broken walls of Jerusalem represent the broken moral and spiritual foundations of the Church— broken by many sins in the Church
Through those broken walls, forces of darkness have infiltrated and corrupted the people of God
The book of Nehemiah is a metaphor for how God is rebuilding our spiritual walls and cleansing God’s people in America
God restored Jerusalem in preparation for the coming of Jesus about 450 years later
God is restoring us now in preparation for a huge national and international revival
Video of this message starts at 52:43 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEEWhJFNP54
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Why we do not see God’s Presence in our lives? We do not see or perceive God’s Presence is because we don’t always seek God with our whole heart, we don’t purse God with repentant hearts, we are looking for the wrong kind of God, our God is too small or we are looking in the wrong places. Opening our spiritual eyes depends on Lordship of Jesus Christ, understanding and applying the Bible, prayer and spiritual companions.
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.
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 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.
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 Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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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.
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
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2. The Book of Psalms: Recognition of the kingship and sovereignty of God
Refugee crisis
1. Refugee Crisis
How should the Church respond to the Refugee Crisis: A look at the
Biblical response and a survey of the cultural implications
2. What is a refugee?
• The 1951 Refugee Convention spells out that a refugee is
someone who "owing to a well-founded fear of being
persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality,
membership of a particular social group or political
opinion, is outside the country of his nationality, and is
unable to, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail
himself of the protection of that country.“
• In 1980 the United States adopted the same definition.
3. What is important in the definition
•Refugees under the UN definition is
someone that is oppressed
•Refugees are sojourners / foreigners
4. What does the Bible have to say?
• Deuteronomy 16:11“You shall rejoice before him—you, your son, your
daughter, your male and female slaves, the Levites in your villages, the
resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows among you—in the
place where the LORD chooses to locate his name.”
• Deuteronomy 24:17 “You must not pervert justice due a resident
foreigner or an orphan, or take a widow’s garment as security for a
loan.”
• “The foreigner who resides with you must be to you like a native
citizen among you; so you must love him as yourself, because you were
foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.” (Leviticus
19:34)
5. What does the Bible have to say?
• Jeremiah 7:5-7 “You must change the way you have been living
and do what is right. You must treat one another fairly .Stop
oppressing foreigners who live in your land, children who have
lost their fathers, and women who have lost their husbands.
Stop killing innocent people in this land. Stop paying allegiance to
other gods. That will only bring about your ruin. If you stop doing
these things, I will allow you to continue to live in this land which
I gave to your ancestors as a lasting possession.”
6. What does the Bible have to say?
• Ezekiel 22:7 “They have treated father and mother with
contempt within you; they have oppressed the foreigner among
you; they have wronged the orphan and the widow within you.”
• Ezekiel 22:29 “The people of the land have practiced extortion
and committed robbery. They have wronged the poor and needy;
they have oppressed the foreigner who lives among them and
denied them justice.”
• Zechariah 7:10 “You must not oppress the widow, the orphan,
the foreigner, or the poor, nor should anyone secretly plot evil
against his fellow human being.’”
7. Why?
• “The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in
times of trouble.” (Psalm 9:9)
• “The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are
oppressed.” (Psalm 103:6)
• ““You shall not oppress a sojourner. You know the heart of a
sojourner, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt.” (Exodus
23:9)
8. Do you fear the Lord?
• “I will come to you in judgment. I will be quick
to testify against those who practice divination,
those who commit adultery, those who break
promises, and those who exploit workers,
widows, and orphans, who refuse to help the
immigrant and in this way show they do not fear
me,” says the LORD who rules over all.” (Malachi
3:5)
9. Something curious
• Did you notice the sojourner was constantly linked with widows
and orphans?
• Taking care of the oppressed whether they were widows, orphans,
poor, or foreigners is the call for all of God’s people
• James goes as far to say that if you are not involved in doing so
you do not really know who God is, let alone what He requires of
you.
10. James 1:27
• “Pure, unspoilt religion, in the eyes of God our Father, is this:
coming to the help of orphans and widows in their hardships, and
keeping oneself uncontaminated by the world.” (James 1:27)
• Why did James not make mention of the foreigner?
• Was James releasing Christians from the command of helping the
foreigner?
11. The Context of the book of James
• Who was the book written to?
• James 1:1 gives us the answer
• “From James,... Greetings to the twelve tribes of the Dispersion.” (James
1:1b)
• What is meant by dispersion?
• James is writing to Jews that believe in Messiah that live outside of Judea
12. Why is this significant?
• The Old Testament verses are written to Jews living in the promise
land and the command to take care of the foreigners among you
presupposes living in the land of Israel
• James is writing a rebuke
• It is wrong to rebuke someone for not fulfill a command they cannot fulfill
• James’ audience may have not needed to be rebuked in the this area
• James’ audience were foreigners themselves
13. How does this apply to us today?
• What does James mean by religion?
• What is the role of the Holy Spirit in a believers life?
• How does this relate to refugees?
14. What does James mean by religion?
• We have all heard the cliché “I am not religious, I am in a personal
relationship” – The very idea of religion has become a stigma in
Christianity but that is not how James used the term.
• Religion is a good word but it has been used to mean legalism or
false religion. True religion is having a right understanding of who
God is and the proper response to Him and His commands as King.
• James is saying if you think that you are saved from your sin and
trespasses and have the indwelling of the Spirit of God and you
are far from the very things God says he is near then the Holy
Spirit is not in you and you only think you are saved.
15. What or who is God near?
• “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves
those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18,
NASB95)
• Those that need refuge (Psalm 73:28)
• The poor, the captive, the blind, and the oppressed
(Luke 4:18)
• “The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who
call on him in truth.” (Psalm 145:18, ESV)
16. What if the Government lets in terrorist?
• The government is responsible
for restricting evil with the
sword and policy (Romans 13)
• The Church is responsible for
restricting evil with the love of
Christ and the gospel message
17. The Gospel can change a life
• Former terrorist changed by the gospel
• Kamal Saleem
• Walid Shoebat
• Ibrahim Abdullah
• Abdullahi Jirbil
• Taysi abu Saada
• Refugee ministry can save lives both spiritually and physically