Second in the series on the Holy Spirit this May of 2017. This message gives an overview of how the Holy Spirit gives us the joy of Jesus as part of His assignment to make us like Jesus.
The document is a sermon about Philippians 3:1-14 discussing Paul's desire to know Christ fully. It discusses how Paul considered his past religious achievements as worthless compared to knowing Christ. Paul wanted to experience Christ's resurrection power and suffering in order to know him on a deeper, personal level. The sermon encourages focusing on Christ rather than the past and pursuing the heavenly prize of an intimate relationship with God.
Who is the Holy Spirit? Jesus died to make available to all believers the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a person part of the Godhead. The Holy Spirit is the Guide, the Helper, the Comforter and the Counselor. He makes available to believers the power and character of Jesus.
The document discusses the concept of new life through receiving the Holy Spirit. It describes how a person is transformed through being born again, receiving a new heart and spirit from God, speaking in new tongues, and gaining new gifts and fruits from the Spirit. It lists these changes as a new helper, birth, heart, tongue, gifts, fruits, and community. The document encourages repenting, believing, being baptized, reconciling, renouncing, renewing, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
to whom to pray, The division of labor of the Trinity, Jesus taught the disc...franktsao4
When we pray, we will see that everyone seems to have a different object of prayer. Some people pray to God the Father, and some people pray to Jesus Christ. It seems that they are all gods, and it seems to be the same as whoever prays.
Now we will study whether there is any difference between them from the scriptures of the Bible. We will see the roles of each other from the three-in-one God and their mutual connection. In this way, when you pray, you will not pray to the wrong object
Jesus died so that all who believe in Him can receive the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit. Jesus tells us that if anyone asks to receive the Holy Spirit he will receive. The Holy Spirit is a good gift from the Father. Why would anyone hesitate to receive a good gift from God that Jesus suffered and died to make available.
Being "born again" refers to a spiritual rebirth, not a physical one. It involves being born of both water (baptism) and spirit (the Holy Spirit) according to Jesus' words in John 3:5. This new birth is necessary to enter God's kingdom, as Jesus stated in John 3:3 that unless one is born again, they cannot see the kingdom of God. The new birth transforms believers into a new creation through faith and baptism, allowing them to walk in newness of life with God forever.
We live in a a dark world filled with evil spiritual beings who want to kill, steal and destroy our happiness and relationship with God. Jesus faced many spiritual battles, so does every person. Every Christian is a soldier who needs to know the enemies tacts, how to defend himself and how to attack. The Bible reveals all this critical information.
Salvation is made possible through God's grace and mercy. God sent his son Jesus to save the world and all who believe in him will have eternal life rather than be condemned. Salvation is a free gift from God and cannot be earned through good works or following the law, as all have sinned and fallen short of God's standards. Through faith in Jesus, believers are justified, made righteous, and freed from the power of sin.
The document is a sermon about Philippians 3:1-14 discussing Paul's desire to know Christ fully. It discusses how Paul considered his past religious achievements as worthless compared to knowing Christ. Paul wanted to experience Christ's resurrection power and suffering in order to know him on a deeper, personal level. The sermon encourages focusing on Christ rather than the past and pursuing the heavenly prize of an intimate relationship with God.
Who is the Holy Spirit? Jesus died to make available to all believers the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a person part of the Godhead. The Holy Spirit is the Guide, the Helper, the Comforter and the Counselor. He makes available to believers the power and character of Jesus.
The document discusses the concept of new life through receiving the Holy Spirit. It describes how a person is transformed through being born again, receiving a new heart and spirit from God, speaking in new tongues, and gaining new gifts and fruits from the Spirit. It lists these changes as a new helper, birth, heart, tongue, gifts, fruits, and community. The document encourages repenting, believing, being baptized, reconciling, renouncing, renewing, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
to whom to pray, The division of labor of the Trinity, Jesus taught the disc...franktsao4
When we pray, we will see that everyone seems to have a different object of prayer. Some people pray to God the Father, and some people pray to Jesus Christ. It seems that they are all gods, and it seems to be the same as whoever prays.
Now we will study whether there is any difference between them from the scriptures of the Bible. We will see the roles of each other from the three-in-one God and their mutual connection. In this way, when you pray, you will not pray to the wrong object
Jesus died so that all who believe in Him can receive the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit. Jesus tells us that if anyone asks to receive the Holy Spirit he will receive. The Holy Spirit is a good gift from the Father. Why would anyone hesitate to receive a good gift from God that Jesus suffered and died to make available.
Being "born again" refers to a spiritual rebirth, not a physical one. It involves being born of both water (baptism) and spirit (the Holy Spirit) according to Jesus' words in John 3:5. This new birth is necessary to enter God's kingdom, as Jesus stated in John 3:3 that unless one is born again, they cannot see the kingdom of God. The new birth transforms believers into a new creation through faith and baptism, allowing them to walk in newness of life with God forever.
We live in a a dark world filled with evil spiritual beings who want to kill, steal and destroy our happiness and relationship with God. Jesus faced many spiritual battles, so does every person. Every Christian is a soldier who needs to know the enemies tacts, how to defend himself and how to attack. The Bible reveals all this critical information.
Salvation is made possible through God's grace and mercy. God sent his son Jesus to save the world and all who believe in him will have eternal life rather than be condemned. Salvation is a free gift from God and cannot be earned through good works or following the law, as all have sinned and fallen short of God's standards. Through faith in Jesus, believers are justified, made righteous, and freed from the power of sin.
Sermon 2016 # 1 church slides the gospel and salvation the story of zacch...SSMC
This document provides a summary and analysis of the biblical story of Zacchaeus found in Luke 19:1-10. It describes how Jesus sought out Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector, and dined at his home, sparking Zacchaeus' repentance and restoration efforts. The document argues that salvation comes through God's sovereign work, not human effort alone, and must be evidenced by repentance and a changed life, not just words. It also distinguishes between a "gospel of salvation" focused just on the soul, and the "gospel of the kingdom" which impacts all of society.
The document outlines the 10 levels of prayer according to Jesus' model prayer in the Lord's Prayer. Each level is summarized as:
1) Level of Redemption - Recognizing we are God's adopted children.
2) Level of Authority - Recognizing God's throne is in heaven.
3) Level of Worship - Worshiping God's holy nature.
Sabbath school lesson 10, 1st quarter of 2017David Syahputra
This document provides guidance on different aspects of prayer based on biblical passages and quotes from E.G. White. It discusses four key things about prayer:
1. The foundation of prayer is abiding in Christ and having Him abide in us through prayer. Prayer changes us and draws us closer to God.
2. When asking God for things, we must do so according to His will, with a sincere heart, and a willingness to obey Him.
3. We must believe and have faith that God is able and willing to answer our prayers, even if we don't see the answer yet.
4. We can claim God's promises by trusting in Him and thanking Him in advance,
The document discusses salvation through Jesus Christ. It provides biblical passages about Jesus promising eternal life, performing miracles, and claiming to be the "I AM". Prophecies from centuries earlier accurately foretold details of Jesus' birth, death, and resurrection. While other religious leaders pointed to outside ideals, Jesus pointed to himself as the way, truth, and life. The document argues that through Jesus' death and resurrection, he offers salvation and reconciliation between humanity and God.
What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? - Session Editionbeng
Jesus tells Nicodemus, a Pharisee and Jewish ruler, that he must be "born again" to enter God's kingdom. Nicodemus does not understand how this is possible, thinking it means being physically born a second time. Jesus explains that it means being spiritually cleansed and regenerated by the Holy Spirit, not through physical birth or religious deeds. While Nicodemus was a respected teacher, Jesus implies he should understand this from Scripture but fails to recognize Jesus as the Son of God spoken of in the Scriptures who descended from heaven.
The document discusses the new birth, which is a spiritual regeneration that allows one to enter God's kingdom. It involves being born again through the word of God and the Holy Spirit. The old man refers to one's sinful nature prior to salvation, characterized by wickedness, while the new nature comes through faith in Christ and is a new creation. The Christian life experienced through the new birth brings true happiness by surrendering to God rather than living for sinful desires of the flesh.
This document discusses Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about being "born again" from John 3:1-10. It explains that being born again means being born of the Spirit, not just physically. It also examines four possible meanings of being "born of water and the Spirit." Additionally, it reviews popular views on free will and man's ability to choose salvation, concluding that the biblical view is that God alone deserves full credit for man's salvation since man is spiritually dead prior to being born again by God's grace.
Lesson by Mike Smith In 1 John 5:1-6 we are shown how to overcome the world. Come and see how you can overcome through your obedient faith in Jesus Christ.
The woman of Samaria meets a stranger at the well. Their conversation reveals to her that this man is the Christ but also reveals why many of us are blinded to recognizing him.
Being born again means being transformed into a new creation through God reconciling us to himself and making us his adopted sons and daughters. Nicodemus came to Jesus at night, seeking understanding of what it means to be born again. Jesus explained that one must be born of water and spirit to enter God's kingdom. He is the Son of Man who was lifted up so that all who believe in him may have eternal life.
This document discusses being "born again" from a passage in the Bible (John 3:1-7). It describes how Nicodemus came to Jesus at night and asked how someone can be born again when they are old. Jesus explains that one must be born of water and the spirit. The document then provides explanations of what it means to be born again spiritually and why it is necessary. It outlines the differences between being born physically and being born of God spiritually. Finally, it gives steps on how to be born again by believing in Jesus, and signs that indicate someone has been born again, such as knowing you belong to God and stopping sin. It concludes by saying that after being born again, one must grow
The Holy Spirit makes the graces that Jesus won for humanity available to all people. After ascending to heaven, Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit. Through the Holy Spirit, God's graces can reach all people regardless of time, place, or location. The Holy Spirit makes Jesus present in our lives and is the giver of God's divine life. We first receive God's life through baptism and continue receiving grace in the sacraments as the Holy Spirit nourishes our souls. God wants to share his life with us and gives us many means of accessing grace through the Church.
The document discusses Jesus' relationship with the Holy Spirit according to the Gospel of Luke. It notes that Luke refers to the Holy Spirit more than Matthew and Mark. It explores several passages that reference the Holy Spirit's role in Jesus' conception, baptism, and ministry. The document emphasizes that Jesus, though divine, relied on prayer to stay connected with God the Father. It provides examples of Jesus praying at key moments in the Gospels and suggests that if Jesus prayed, humans should also make prayer a priority.
The document discusses the Holy Spirit and how to receive Him. It describes the Holy Spirit as God who loves, comforts and empowers believers. It lists spiritual gifts the Holy Spirit gives, including wisdom, joy and power over sin and death. To receive the Holy Spirit, one must believe, ask God and receive by faith through prayer, as Jesus promised the Father would give the Holy Spirit to those who ask.
The document discusses Jesus' ascension to heaven and promise to return, as described in Acts 1:1-11. It provides reasons why the second coming of Christ is not taken seriously, such as doubts about the resurrection or not being ready to meet Him. It then gives reasons for Christ's return, including that He promised to, in order to deliver believers from death, God's anger, and the curse, and to establish His eternal reign. The overall message is that believers must be ready for Christ's return.
The document provides an overview of the St. John Fisher Lenten Mission taking place on April 5-6, 2006 in Richmond, Texas. It discusses the purpose of providing a simple way to understand profound Christian mysteries and relate familiar elements of faith like liturgy and sacraments to God's works. It then summarizes the plan to examine Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Pentecost, relating them to God's works of Creation, Redemption, Sanctification and Glorification.
Lesson 7 what you need to know about encounter 00Elmer Dela Pena
The document discusses the importance of an encounter retreat, noting that (1) God will impart life to participants over 3 days, (2) attendees must have an open heart and lay aside prejudices, and (3) the encounter allows a complete transformation by the Holy Spirit. It provides biblical examples of encounters, including the Israelites leaving Egypt and Paul's conversion, and explains that the encounter will provide vision, conversion, understanding of leaving Satan's control for God's lordship, forgiveness of sins, and understanding one's privilege in God.
E tell others about Jesus because we are excited and full of joy and want others to experience the same. Everybody is on a spiritual journey either toward god or away from God. The love of Jesus can be seen by what we do, what we say and and the demonstration of the power of God to heal and answer prayer.The most powerful testimony is the way we live our lives.
The document discusses 7 things that give Christians joy according to the book of Philippians: 1) The joy of an obedient Christian life, 2) The joy of ministry, 3) The joy of answered prayer, 4) The joy of discipleship, 5) The joy of gentleness, 6) The joy of belonging to God's family, and 7) The joy of contentment. Each of these sources of joy is explained in 1-2 sentences with references to relevant Bible passages. The overall message is that true joy comes from living in obedience to God, serving him through ministry, trusting in his answers to prayer, making disciples, demonstrating gentleness, being part of his global family, and being content in
This document discusses praying to know God better through wisdom and revelation from the Holy Spirit. It encourages thanking God for the faith of believers and praying to understand the hope of God's calling, His inheritance in believers, and His great power, as described in Ephesians 1. Various quotes are provided about hope and Scripture giving encouragement. The overall message is to pray for enlightenment on these spiritual blessings and truths.
Sermon 2016 # 1 church slides the gospel and salvation the story of zacch...SSMC
This document provides a summary and analysis of the biblical story of Zacchaeus found in Luke 19:1-10. It describes how Jesus sought out Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector, and dined at his home, sparking Zacchaeus' repentance and restoration efforts. The document argues that salvation comes through God's sovereign work, not human effort alone, and must be evidenced by repentance and a changed life, not just words. It also distinguishes between a "gospel of salvation" focused just on the soul, and the "gospel of the kingdom" which impacts all of society.
The document outlines the 10 levels of prayer according to Jesus' model prayer in the Lord's Prayer. Each level is summarized as:
1) Level of Redemption - Recognizing we are God's adopted children.
2) Level of Authority - Recognizing God's throne is in heaven.
3) Level of Worship - Worshiping God's holy nature.
Sabbath school lesson 10, 1st quarter of 2017David Syahputra
This document provides guidance on different aspects of prayer based on biblical passages and quotes from E.G. White. It discusses four key things about prayer:
1. The foundation of prayer is abiding in Christ and having Him abide in us through prayer. Prayer changes us and draws us closer to God.
2. When asking God for things, we must do so according to His will, with a sincere heart, and a willingness to obey Him.
3. We must believe and have faith that God is able and willing to answer our prayers, even if we don't see the answer yet.
4. We can claim God's promises by trusting in Him and thanking Him in advance,
The document discusses salvation through Jesus Christ. It provides biblical passages about Jesus promising eternal life, performing miracles, and claiming to be the "I AM". Prophecies from centuries earlier accurately foretold details of Jesus' birth, death, and resurrection. While other religious leaders pointed to outside ideals, Jesus pointed to himself as the way, truth, and life. The document argues that through Jesus' death and resurrection, he offers salvation and reconciliation between humanity and God.
What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? - Session Editionbeng
Jesus tells Nicodemus, a Pharisee and Jewish ruler, that he must be "born again" to enter God's kingdom. Nicodemus does not understand how this is possible, thinking it means being physically born a second time. Jesus explains that it means being spiritually cleansed and regenerated by the Holy Spirit, not through physical birth or religious deeds. While Nicodemus was a respected teacher, Jesus implies he should understand this from Scripture but fails to recognize Jesus as the Son of God spoken of in the Scriptures who descended from heaven.
The document discusses the new birth, which is a spiritual regeneration that allows one to enter God's kingdom. It involves being born again through the word of God and the Holy Spirit. The old man refers to one's sinful nature prior to salvation, characterized by wickedness, while the new nature comes through faith in Christ and is a new creation. The Christian life experienced through the new birth brings true happiness by surrendering to God rather than living for sinful desires of the flesh.
This document discusses Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about being "born again" from John 3:1-10. It explains that being born again means being born of the Spirit, not just physically. It also examines four possible meanings of being "born of water and the Spirit." Additionally, it reviews popular views on free will and man's ability to choose salvation, concluding that the biblical view is that God alone deserves full credit for man's salvation since man is spiritually dead prior to being born again by God's grace.
Lesson by Mike Smith In 1 John 5:1-6 we are shown how to overcome the world. Come and see how you can overcome through your obedient faith in Jesus Christ.
The woman of Samaria meets a stranger at the well. Their conversation reveals to her that this man is the Christ but also reveals why many of us are blinded to recognizing him.
Being born again means being transformed into a new creation through God reconciling us to himself and making us his adopted sons and daughters. Nicodemus came to Jesus at night, seeking understanding of what it means to be born again. Jesus explained that one must be born of water and spirit to enter God's kingdom. He is the Son of Man who was lifted up so that all who believe in him may have eternal life.
This document discusses being "born again" from a passage in the Bible (John 3:1-7). It describes how Nicodemus came to Jesus at night and asked how someone can be born again when they are old. Jesus explains that one must be born of water and the spirit. The document then provides explanations of what it means to be born again spiritually and why it is necessary. It outlines the differences between being born physically and being born of God spiritually. Finally, it gives steps on how to be born again by believing in Jesus, and signs that indicate someone has been born again, such as knowing you belong to God and stopping sin. It concludes by saying that after being born again, one must grow
The Holy Spirit makes the graces that Jesus won for humanity available to all people. After ascending to heaven, Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit. Through the Holy Spirit, God's graces can reach all people regardless of time, place, or location. The Holy Spirit makes Jesus present in our lives and is the giver of God's divine life. We first receive God's life through baptism and continue receiving grace in the sacraments as the Holy Spirit nourishes our souls. God wants to share his life with us and gives us many means of accessing grace through the Church.
The document discusses Jesus' relationship with the Holy Spirit according to the Gospel of Luke. It notes that Luke refers to the Holy Spirit more than Matthew and Mark. It explores several passages that reference the Holy Spirit's role in Jesus' conception, baptism, and ministry. The document emphasizes that Jesus, though divine, relied on prayer to stay connected with God the Father. It provides examples of Jesus praying at key moments in the Gospels and suggests that if Jesus prayed, humans should also make prayer a priority.
The document discusses the Holy Spirit and how to receive Him. It describes the Holy Spirit as God who loves, comforts and empowers believers. It lists spiritual gifts the Holy Spirit gives, including wisdom, joy and power over sin and death. To receive the Holy Spirit, one must believe, ask God and receive by faith through prayer, as Jesus promised the Father would give the Holy Spirit to those who ask.
The document discusses Jesus' ascension to heaven and promise to return, as described in Acts 1:1-11. It provides reasons why the second coming of Christ is not taken seriously, such as doubts about the resurrection or not being ready to meet Him. It then gives reasons for Christ's return, including that He promised to, in order to deliver believers from death, God's anger, and the curse, and to establish His eternal reign. The overall message is that believers must be ready for Christ's return.
The document provides an overview of the St. John Fisher Lenten Mission taking place on April 5-6, 2006 in Richmond, Texas. It discusses the purpose of providing a simple way to understand profound Christian mysteries and relate familiar elements of faith like liturgy and sacraments to God's works. It then summarizes the plan to examine Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Pentecost, relating them to God's works of Creation, Redemption, Sanctification and Glorification.
Lesson 7 what you need to know about encounter 00Elmer Dela Pena
The document discusses the importance of an encounter retreat, noting that (1) God will impart life to participants over 3 days, (2) attendees must have an open heart and lay aside prejudices, and (3) the encounter allows a complete transformation by the Holy Spirit. It provides biblical examples of encounters, including the Israelites leaving Egypt and Paul's conversion, and explains that the encounter will provide vision, conversion, understanding of leaving Satan's control for God's lordship, forgiveness of sins, and understanding one's privilege in God.
E tell others about Jesus because we are excited and full of joy and want others to experience the same. Everybody is on a spiritual journey either toward god or away from God. The love of Jesus can be seen by what we do, what we say and and the demonstration of the power of God to heal and answer prayer.The most powerful testimony is the way we live our lives.
The document discusses 7 things that give Christians joy according to the book of Philippians: 1) The joy of an obedient Christian life, 2) The joy of ministry, 3) The joy of answered prayer, 4) The joy of discipleship, 5) The joy of gentleness, 6) The joy of belonging to God's family, and 7) The joy of contentment. Each of these sources of joy is explained in 1-2 sentences with references to relevant Bible passages. The overall message is that true joy comes from living in obedience to God, serving him through ministry, trusting in his answers to prayer, making disciples, demonstrating gentleness, being part of his global family, and being content in
This document discusses praying to know God better through wisdom and revelation from the Holy Spirit. It encourages thanking God for the faith of believers and praying to understand the hope of God's calling, His inheritance in believers, and His great power, as described in Ephesians 1. Various quotes are provided about hope and Scripture giving encouragement. The overall message is to pray for enlightenment on these spiritual blessings and truths.
The document discusses the Holy Spirit from several perspectives. It notes that the Holy Spirit is often a controversial and divisive subject among Christians with different interpretations and doctrines. However, the main points are that the Holy Spirit is the promised Helper according to Scripture, is for every believer, and is more than just gifts or power. The Holy Spirit is God along with the Father and Son, though distinct in person but one in essence. The Holy Spirit gives life, changes life, and empowers believers to live for God and accomplish his purposes. Understanding the Holy Spirit helps believers live empowered lives led by the Spirit.
- Jesus experienced the greatest joy of any person in history according to Hebrews 1:9. As the sinless son of God who perfectly loved righteousness and hated wickedness, he was anointed with the "oil of gladness" beyond all others.
- Jesus found his greatest joy in doing the will of God and bringing salvation to lost sinners. The expectation of redeeming billions and their eternal joy filled Jesus with immeasurable happiness and gave him the strength to endure the cross.
- While Jesus experienced sadness at times, he was overall a man of joy who attracted people through his joyful, friendly demeanor. He joined in the celebrations and laughter of others and would have smiled at the miracles
Jesus is serving the church from heaven by giving gifts to equip believers for works of service. He gives himself through salvation, the Holy Spirit to be with believers, spiritual gifts to each person, and people as gifts to the church. The purpose is to build up the body of Christ and bring unity in faith until believers reach spiritual maturity in Christ. Jesus remains actively involved with and committed to the growth and strengthening of the church.
The document discusses the many spiritual blessings that Christians receive through being "in Christ." It explores seven key blessings mentioned in Ephesians 1:3-14: 1) the blessing of holiness, 2) predestination, 3) adoption, 4) redemption, 5) forgiveness, 6) grace, and 7) being sealed by the Holy Spirit. For each blessing, the document examines what it means for Christians. It concludes that all these blessings are given by God the Father, through the Son, by the Spirit, so that in everything God may be praised.
We know the dictionary definition of worship (a feeling, or devotion to a deity), and we have read John 4:24, "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth"; but, what does the Bible teach us about the subject of worship? This is a series of lessons that gets to the heart of worship and what it really means for Christians.
Worship is summarized as follows:
1. The document discusses who, why, what, how, when, and where of worship by examining biblical definitions rather than modern interpretations.
2. It argues that true worship is directed towards God alone, as revealed in scripture, and focuses on glorifying Him rather than oneself.
3. According to the Bible, true worship involves obeying God's commandments through studying His word, and praising Him for His works rather than one's own, with the goal of exalting Christ above all.
God's back road of heartache can be excruciatingly painful. Sometimes is involves human betrayal, lying, deception, rejection or even being replaced. Yet, God can use even this pain redemptively. We'll look at a woman who had failed in five marriages, yet found the love and acceptance her heart had always craved.
The document discusses how believers are sanctified and born again by the Word and the Holy Spirit. It provides several Bible verses showing that sanctification comes through the Spirit and belief in the truth of God's Word. The Word of God is said to be the mechanism by which the Spirit is carried to the believer, as the messages of God's Spirit are poured out through His Word. When believers accept the living, spirit-giving messages of God's Word, the Holy Spirit is then able to work within them to transform the mind. However, the document cautions that the Spirit should not be confused with God or thought of as inhabiting believers in a way that compromises free will. Overall, the key points are that sanctification
Paul prays that the Ephesians would have spiritual wisdom and revelation so they can better know God. Specifically, Paul wants them to know:
1) God's person - He is the Father of glory
2) God's calling on their lives
3) The riches of God's inheritance that belong to believers
4) God's immense power that works to strengthen those who believe
Paul's goal is for believers to understand the full extent of the spiritual wealth they possess through their relationship with God in Christ.
The document provides commentary on Philippians chapter 1. It discusses how Paul expresses joy in remembering the believers in Philippi and their participation in gospel ministry. Paul finds joy in interceding for others and views intercession as a privilege. The document also examines the different aspects of Christian fellowship that can be sources of joy, such as the fellowship of grace, faith, prayer, love, and spiritual warfare.
1. The document provides guidance on giving thanks to God daily by evaluating one's lifestyle, stopping destructive behaviors, and training oneself to be godly.
2. It emphasizes that giving thanks to God honors Him, refocuses one's attention on Him, releases anxiety, refreshes relationships with Him, and strengthens faith.
3. Specific passages from Ephesians chapter 1 are cited that encourage giving thanks to God for spiritual blessings, predestination, redemption, forgiveness, and His divine will and plan.
The document provides information about Word of Faith Christian Center in Nashville, including a brief history, the purpose and vision of establishing spiritual connections, and an overview of the Spiritual Growth Institute discipleship program. The program includes classes to help participants grow in their relationship with God through teaching and two Bible study programs. The purpose of the center is to help people experience God, enjoy fellowship, esteem the word of God, be empowered for ministry, and embrace evangelism.
Topic: Fellowship for Wednesday Night Auditorium Class; February 25, 2015M. Monte Tatom
The document discusses the meaning of fellowship based on passages from the Bible. It begins by defining koinonia as the Greek word for fellowship, sharing, or communion. It then examines verses that describe how believers are called to fellowship with one another through encouraging, serving, accepting and loving one another. The document explores fellowship as sharing spiritual and material blessings. It concludes by reflecting on whether our fellowship allows us to say that our spirit is well, our love for God is strong, and that God walks with us.
The document discusses the person and work of the Holy Spirit according to scripture. It describes the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity, who is eternal, omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent. The Holy Spirit works in believers to empower them, enable righteousness and fruit of the spirit, and give gifts to serve God and witness to others. Speaking in tongues is mentioned as a potential gift from being filled with the Holy Spirit.
This document contains several quotes and passages from the Bible about virtues such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, goodness, and self-control. Some key themes that emerge are living with love, finding joy and strength in God, being patient and kind towards others, doing good works, and walking in truth and righteousness.
The document discusses the inner life of humans and their relationship with God. It argues that humans are created in God's image as triune beings, with body, soul and spirit. The spirit is where God dwells within humans, but the soul is where humans experience God. While God's spirit is always present, there is tremendous room for growth in experiencing more of God through the soul. The document encourages readers to live by the spirit and be filled with the Holy Spirit to more fully experience and know God in their inner being.
The document discusses the importance of prayer based on biblical passages. It encourages praying persistently like the widow in Luke, using the Lord's Prayer as a model, and praying in faith that God exists, hears prayers, and answers them. Specific types of prayer discussed are intercessory prayer for others and trusting that the Holy Spirit intercedes perfectly for believers when they don't know what to pray for. The overall message is to make prayer a regular practice.
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Darwin said, "If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down.”
Darwin, C. (1872) Origin of Species, 6th ed. (1988), New York University Press, New York, p. 154.
180 years later, his theory has broken down according to his own criteria! There is ABSOLUTELY NOT ONE TRANSITIONAL FOSSIL BETWEEN KINDS OF ANIMALS. DARWIN'S THEORY IS WRONG!
And his ideas have promoted racism and white supremacy more than any other single person worldwide for the past 150 years! Darwin needs to be Dethroned in our scientific and educational systems.
No one has influenced the entire world with "scientific" support for atheism, eugenics, racism and white supremacy more than Charles Darwin! It's time to dethrone him in science and in education.
Besides, his main ideas on evolution have been proven false: Absolutely no fossils to support gradual evolution between kinds of animals and molecular biology and DNA code science conclusively prove that random chance mutations could never have produced the massive complexity of life we now know exists even in one cell. Please challenge his ideas in your scientific and educational commmuities.
Here is a talk I gave on this recently: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QRM7mxCVFI&t=706s
I can send you the original as a Powerpoint or Keynote if you ask in the comments.
In fact, it seems like a contradiction, doesn’t it? An oxymoron: Our loving God sees the death of His beloved children as a blessing. I hope I can explain this scriptural truth well enough to convince you that God has good reasons to see our deaths as a good and precious thing.
I can tell you from personal experience and from the Bible that God is the most wonderful, tender-hearted, and kind Father anyone could imagine.
Experiencing the love of God as your Father is the birthright of every born-again Christian!
It will change your life as it has changed mine!
“They stood in their places and confessed their sins and the sins of their ancestors.” Neh. 9:2
Why: The Mosaic Covenant!
“But if they will confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors—… I will remember my covenant with Jacob and my covenant with Isaac and my covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.” Leviticus 26: 40-42
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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3:32 / 13:36 Unforgiveness: One of the most Dangerous Sins a Christiain Can ...Abundant Life Fellowship
The sternest, most dramatic warnings against sin by Jesus are in Matthew 6 & 18. It is the sins of unforgiveness!
Protect yourself and your loved ones from this toxic sin!
Learn about the dangers of unforgiveness now. The world is turning against Christians more and more. Be prepared to be offended. Be ready to forgive and to return good for evil. We must! Jesus demands it. It's for our protection. Unforgiveness is a great danger.
Here's why followers of Jesus can have a confidence that is strong, consistent and holy no matter what happens to them in this life.
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A message most Christians will not hear often. Some will never hear this in a church today. But persecution is coming to America—ready or not! Jesus promises us persecution. the Bible is full of examples and teaching on our call to suffer as followers of God.
The document discusses beliefs about heaven, describing it as the final home for Christians. It provides details about heaven from various biblical passages, portraying it as a place of glory, beauty, and joy where believers will be with God and see his face. The document emphasizes that through faith in Jesus, believers have assurance of their heavenly citizenship and will be spared from death through resurrection to eternal life in heaven.
The word "God" is used about 4500 times in the Bible. In 99.9% of the time, God refers to the Father. Read these scriptures where the word 'Father' is substituted for 'God' and get a better appreciation for the loving, gentle, Father Every Christian has through faith in Jesus.
Jesus was sent by the Father to bring us back to Him. God wants a close, "Abba" daddy relationship with us like He had with Adam and Eve in the garden. They walked together int he cool of the day—as a close family of a Father and His children.
God wants all of His children to have that kind of relationship with Him. That's why He sent Jesus!
God communicates to the author about mothers and their importance. God expresses having both a father's and mother's love for humanity. Mothers reflect God's character through their ability to love sacrificially, suffer for their children, and deeply identify with their children. Honoring one's mother honors God, as mothers were assigned by God. Failing to honor one's mother risks losing blessings. Practical ways to honor mothers include communicating often with expressions of gratitude and anticipating their needs.
We were created to become children of God, joint-heirs of Jesus who will rule and reign with Him in heaven. Salvation through Jesus is all of that! Get to know Jesus! Glory God no with your lives and prepare yourselves to rule with Jesus forever in heaven!! Don't waste your life just living for earthly things. Prepare for eternity by loving, enjoying and obeying Jesus NOW!
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This is a message of comfort. God has BIG plans for all Christians when they get to heaven. He will glorify us in ways we cannot imagine. Look at the biblical proof that God has always planned to do this for all His adopted children who come to Him through faith in Jesus!
Go here to see my comments about how this teaching differs from Mormon false teachings about God and heaven. https://www.alf.church/called-to-be-glorified/
So why do I feel that this message about being adopted by God is so foundational to the normal Christian life?
Because Jesus came to bring us back to the Father. Jesus came to show us the Father. If you’re a Christian and you don’t know the Father, you’re missing one of the main reasons that Jesus came to earth. His death on the cross was just the means to enable us to know the Father and be the adopted as his children.
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The Bible and experience confirms that our personalities, values, identity and conscience are largely formed by the family that raised us. We get "spiritual DNA" from our parents and ancestors that can be good and bad. Sin patterns, dysfunctional relationship patterns and coping mechanisms run in families. This is an intro to a huge and important topic that probably should be a series. This is a topic that can open up thinking and family discussions that could help heal and protect your family. This is not a topic most churches talk about but one they need to address due to the increases of sin and dysfunction in American families today.
This is just a short message on the necessity of hearing God's voice for every Christian. God speaks to His children for the same reasons we parents speak to our children: to know who we are, Whose we are and how to live well.
taittreya upanishad - tradition of yoga and Upanishads, this concept of panch...Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham
In his search towards reality or the unchanging fundamental unit of this universe, a scientist started with the external gross world of solid matter which is simple and easy to see, divide, and do experiments with.
This search led him through steps of understanding of this entire world of matter starting from elements, molecules, atoms, protons, neutrons and electrons;
He further understood that it is all packets of energy.
The atoms conglomerate together to form various chemicals; our body is therefore a permutation and combination of various chemicals. (Packets of energy in various configurations) When they join together they form molecules, cells, tissues organs, etc.
These follow certain well defined laws of nature and are controlled by nervous (electrical) and chemical (hormones) mechanisms to bring about movement and action in each and every cell.
Thus annamaya kosha is the physical frame which the grossest of the five Koshas.
Lesson 13 – The Celestial City - CPAD.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 13 – The Celestial City
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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
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chakra yoga
Number of petals: 4 Location: Base of the spine Name: Foundation
Plane: Physical plane Sense Organ: Nose Work Organ: Anus Sense: Smell Element: Earth Shape: Square Sound: Lang
Muladhara is the root centre of physical experience, located at the base of the spine, the sacral plexus. The square represents the earth itself, the four dimensions and the four directions. Four allows for completion, and earth embodies the elements and conditions for human completion on all levels.
Muladhara Chakra is the meeting place of the three main nadis: Ida, Pingala and Sushumna. The downward-pointing triangle indicates the downward movement of energy and the three main nadis.
The seed mantra is Lam, the yellow square represents the earth element. The Muladhara chakra governs the vital breath Apana. An inverted triangle in the centre of the square encloses the unmanifest Kundalini, represented as a snake wrapped in three and a half coils around the svayambhu (self born) linga. Because her mouth faces downward, the flow of energy is downward.
The opening at the entrance of the sushumna is called brahma-dvara, the door of Brahma, which is closed by the coils of the sleeping Kundalini. As soon as one begins working with Muladhara chakra, this dormant energy awakens, raises its head and flows freely into the channel of Sushumna, the central nerve canal that runs along the spine. These two aspects of the kundalini: sleeping and waking, are identified as her “poison” and her “nectar.” The kundalini is poison when she remains asleep in the lower abdomen; she is nectar when she rises up through Sushumna, the medial channel, to reunite with Siva, the Absolute, in the yogin’s cranial vault.
In the pericarp is found the presiding deity Brahma, the lord of creation. His skin is the color of wheat, he wears a yellow dhoti and a green scarf. Brahma is four-faced, four-armed, holding in his upper left hand a lotus flower, the symbol of purity.
"Lift off" by Pastor Mark Behr at North Athens Baptist ChurchJurgenFinch
23 June 2024
Morning Service at North Athens Baptist Church Athens, Michigan
“Lift Off” by Pastor Mark Behr
Scriptures: Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:6-11.
We are a small country Church in Athens Michigan who loves to reach out to others with the love of God. We worship an Awesome God who loves the whole world and wants everyone to see and understand what He has done for us. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) We hope you are encouraging by our Sunday Morning sermon videos. If you are ever in the area, please feel free to attend our Sunday Morning Services at North Athens Baptist Church 2020 M Drive South, Athens, Michigan. If you have any question and would like to talk to Pastor Mark, or have prayer request please call the church at (269) 729-553
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5.3. Mandukya Upanishad
The Mandukya Upanishad (the four states of consciousness)
The Mandukya Upanishad belongs to the Atharvaveda. Although it contains only 12 verses.
This Upanishad became the basis for the emergence of the Advaita Vedanta or the philosophy of monism, according to which Brahman alone is the truth and the rest is an illusion.
The Upanishad deals with the symbolic significance of the sacred syllable Aum and its correlation with the four states of consciousness, namely the wakeful consciousness, dream state, the state of deep sleep or dreamless sleep and the state of transcendental consciousness in which all divisions and duality disappears and the self alone exists in its pure state, all by itself.
1. Wakefulness—Jagrat (Vaisvanara is the first stage - A) Consciousness
In this state, atman (the Supreme Self) is mainly mis-identified with annamaya kosha (the “sheath composed of food”—the physical body).
Thus, the jiva (soul) travels in objectivity and becomes an object itself, mostly ignoring its subjective consciousness.
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Esta lição é uma oportunidade para discutirmos um assunto multo mal interpretado no contexto cristão, que é o fato de algumas pessoas pensarem que o conhecer Jesus é ter a nossa vida mudada em todas as áreas, como se Deus tivesse o dever de transportar-nos deste mundo para um outro mundo onde muitas coisas maravilhosas que desejamos seriam reais. No entanto, a nossa fé não nos tira do mundo após nos convertermos; ao invés disso, permanecemos vivendo sob as mesmas circunstâncias. O propósito de Deus não é nos tirar do mundo, mas nos livrar das ações do maligno (Jo 17.15), Sendo assim, a vida eterna não significa estar fora da realidade deste mundo, mas conhecer o único Deus verdadeiro (Jo 17.3).
PHASE-IV
The very deep experience of silence helps to expand from the 3 - dimensional awareness of the body to all pervasive awareness. The bed of silence becomes deeper and more expansive - an ocean of silence with waves on it merge into complete silence called Ajapa state of the mind. This silence is the source of Creativity, Power, Knowledge and Bliss.
PHASE V
From this deep ocean of silence in the heart region, let one OM emerge as an audible sound which diffuses into the entire body and the space all around. Enjoy the beautiful vibrations.
Blink the eyes slowly, gently open the eyes and come out of meditation.
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5. Joy
❖ Christian joy is a good feeling in the soul, produced by
the Holy Spirit, as He causes us to see and experience
the beauty and power of God’s love and truth fully
revealed in an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
❖ A heavenly high beyond any pleasure this world has to
offer.
6. Joy in Jersey
❖ I knew life on earth was
temporary and fragile
❖ But heaven was real and I was
going there!
❖ Because God had revealed
Himself to me as my Heavenly
Father Who loved me as His
very own son.
7. For the kingdom of God is not
a matter of eating and drinking,
but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. “
(Rom. 14:17)
8. God Wants us to Have His Joy
❖ “And the believers were filled with joy and with the Holy
Spirit.” (Acts 13:52)
❖ “Though you have not seen Him, you…are filled with an
inexpressible and glorious joy” (1 Peter 1:8)
❖ “…Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you
will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. (John 16:22)
❖ “If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My
love, I have told you these things so that My joy may be in
you and your joy may be complete.” (John 15:11)
9.
10.
11. How to Get More of God’s Joy
❖ Talk to God. Seek Him. Think of Him… all day long!
❖ “The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear
much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
…” (John 15:4)
❖ Obey God no matter what
❖ "He who has My commandments and keeps them is the
one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved
by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose
Myself to him.” (John 14:21) and (John 15:11)
12.
13. As a Man Thinks, So Is He
( Prov. 23:7)
❖ Hurt people hurt people
❖ Hated people hate
❖ Abused people abuse
❖ Loved people love
❖ Protected people protect
❖ Forgiven people forgive
14. Human Sources of Joy
❖ Five Senses: creation, food, sex, beauty
❖ Drugs, alcohol, denial,
❖ Circumstances: safe, respected, loved
❖ Work, accomplishments, awards, possessions, money
19. Christians Can Have Joy
Even in Suffering
❖ “You also became imitators of
us and of the Lord, having
received the word in much
tribulation with the joy of the
Holy Spirit…” (1 Thess. 1:6)
❖ But the previous verse
explains this more…
20. Because of the Holy Spirit
❖ 1 Thess. 1:5: “For when we
brought you the Good News, it
was not only with words but
also with power, for the Holy
Spirit gave you full assurance
that what we said was true.”
21. Joy in Suffering for Jesus
❖ “For I consider that the
sufferings of this present time
are not worth comparing with
the glory that is to be revealed
to us.” (Rom. 8:18)
❖ “If you are insulted for the
name of Christ, you are
blessed, because the Spirit of
glory and of God rests upon
you.” (1 Peter 4:14)
22.
23. What Brings Me My Greatest Joy
❖ Being a child of God
❖ Rom. 8:15-16: “…You have received the Spirit of
adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that
we are children of God…”
❖ Loved by my Heavenly Father
❖ 1 John 3:1: “See how very much our Father loves us,
for He calls us his children”
25. Why Kim Walker Smith Laughs
❖ “I laugh during worship when
the enemy tries to put
distracting thoughts into my
mind.
❖ I think—is that all you can do.
That’s not going to work”