A Christian article on spiritual growth and development taking a look at what distinguishes a mature believer from a young believer. Key features of a mature believer and the basic understanding required for accelerated growth in Christ Jesus.
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A Christian article on spiritual growth and development taking a look at what distinguishes a mature believer from a young believer. Key features of a mature believer and the basic understanding required for accelerated growth in Christ Jesus.
Confirmation, Holy Spirit, Sacrament of the Holy Spirit, Rite of Confirmation, Celebration of the Sacrament, anointed, Sacrament of Confirmation, Sacrament
Spiritual Warfare: Contending for your God ordained Purpose, the Welfare of the Family, and the Souls of Nations. FREE presentation and textbook for this course can be found here: http://edifythebody.org/curriculums/
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Training for counselors. 2014 West Coast Chinese Christian Conference. Presented December 6, 2014 in Milpitas, California. Visit www.wcccc.org for more information.
Songs of Solomon 6:4 describes the Shulamite after her transformation and Maturity as one as beautiful as Tirzah and as lovely as Jerusalem but as terrible as an Army with banners! Learn how Songs of Songs relates with Ephesians as we glean the Characteristics of The Overcoming Church!
Spiritual Warfare: Contending for your God ordained Purpose, the Welfare of the Family, and the Souls of Nations. FREE presentation and textbook for this course can be found here: http://edifythebody.org/curriculums/
2014 WCCCC Counselor Training (Milpitas, CA)Jim Hsia
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Training for counselors. 2014 West Coast Chinese Christian Conference. Presented December 6, 2014 in Milpitas, California. Visit www.wcccc.org for more information.
Songs of Solomon 6:4 describes the Shulamite after her transformation and Maturity as one as beautiful as Tirzah and as lovely as Jerusalem but as terrible as an Army with banners! Learn how Songs of Songs relates with Ephesians as we glean the Characteristics of The Overcoming Church!
A lesson from the perfect marriage relationship outlined in Songs of Songs. From this book of Romance, we learn of the relationship between the King, Solomon and the Shulamite, a girl from the country side. Here we get perfect blueprints for the practical marriage relationship that exists between Christ and the Church. In this presentation at a Youth seminar aimed at unveiling How a lover of Christ can pursue after Him for her full Satisfaction in light of the figures in Songs of Songs.
Our Personal Commitment to Jesus demands that we desire to know Him more and more clearly and accurately. Such a relationship of intimacy should be cultivated and pressed onto through enlightenment of the eyes of our understanding. Our passion and zeal for knowing Him should be guided through light in order not to fall in the trap of false intimacy but know Him accurately the way He wants to be known.
Every Kingdom has a culture. Its culture sets its citizens apart from other Kingdoms. Likewise, in this Kingdom of the dear son, we have a culture as citizens or disciples. Our Culture is called ''Continuing in the Word, pursuing intimacy with truth' As we uphold this culture, we know the truth and the truth we know sets us free. This lesson was passed on in our King-Priest Meeting to young people from various denominations on the 30th of April,2022 @Manzini Library (Eswatini).
From Slavery to Sonship by P.S T. N Makhubu. We're nolonger sold out to Sin. Mercy has rewrote our Lives. We've been set free by the blood of Jesus from Slavery to Sonship!
A message that was preached at Mbikwakhe Holy Ghost Palace during the Passover Celebrations by Ps T.N Makhubu, 17 April, 2022 entitled, 'The Message Locked In The Paschal Lamb'
Learn the Kingdom perspectives to usher you to your other side of your walk with God and to your other side in life because there is another side to everything. It is therefore of utmost importance to learn how to cross over to your other side. Cross over is not just a day on 31 December, Instead, it is what you do which certifies a cross over
It is important to learn how to agree with what God says as a child of God! You decide whether to live by facts or Truth. Facts change but the truth remains the same!
By Ps T. N. Makhubu
Your connection determines your productiveness! We simply focus on maintaining our connection and fruitfulness happens automatically since we become the extensions of the vine, sharing the same life and manifesting the same virtues! Hence one can not determine to bear fruit outside the context of a Devine connection first.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAYβS WORLDLearnyoga
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Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Todayβs 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 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.
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Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
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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
Renewed in Grace
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
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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
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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
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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
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
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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 PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
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A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 β 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.
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SERVANTS TO THE BODY OF CHRIST.pdf
1. 2023 Youth Conference
Lesson by: Ps T. N Makhubu
Theme Servants to the Body of Christ
Sonship
The Spiritual Value Chain
Value Chain: The progression of activities that
a firm in a specific industry performs in order to
deliver a valuable product to the end customer.
The Primary Activities
Inbound Logistics Operations Outbound Logistics Marketing and sales Services
The Internal Handling and Management of
resources coming from outside sources such as
external vendors and other supply chain sources.
These outside resources flowing in are called
inputs or raw materials.
Activities and processes that transform
inputs into outputs which is the product
or service being sold to customer.
The delivery of outputs to customers.
Processses involve systems for
storage, collection and distribution to
customers.
Activities such as
advertising and brand
building, which seek to
inxrease visibility, reach a
marketing audience and
communicate why a
consumer should purchase
a product or service.
Activities such as
customer seervuce
and support, which
reinforce a longterm
relationship with the
customers who have
purchased a product
or service.
Secondary Activities
Procurement and purchasing Human resources management Technology development Company Infrastructure
Finding new external vendors, maintaing vendor
relationships, and negotiating prices and other
activities related to bringing in the necessary
materials and resources used to build a product
or service.
The mangemnt of human capital. This
includes functions such as hiring,
training, building and maintaining an
organizational culture; and maintaing
positive employee relationships.
Activities such as research and
development, IT management and
cybersecurity that build and maintain
an organization's use of technology.
Necessary company
activities such as legal,
general management,
administrative, accounting,
finance, public relations
and qaulity assurance.
The Primary Spiritual Activities
Salvation/Redemption/Regeneration Discipleship/Sanctification Consecration
Alignment with God's
Agenda for the Church
Continued and
sustained intimacy
with God
The Primary call to Christ, Intimacy with God.
Includes being planted into a local church for
training and guidance.
Spiritual Transformation, the process of
change from being raw (Self centred
and carnal) to a finished product
(Christlike and mature manhood in
Christ)
Personal Yield of members and
faculties to the leadership and control
by the Holy Spirit. Learning to live in
obedience to the voice of the Holy
Spirit, walking in his gifts and
expressing His fruit..
Being atuned to what
God's agenda is concerning
the Church, finding out
which area God has called
you and being empowered
for that service to the body
of Christ.
Constant attachment
to local church,
constant
sanctification,
consecration and
alignment through
the secondary
spiritual support
systems.
Spiritual Support Activities
Active programs for Soul winning Laboring in Doctrine Priesthood (Laboring in Prayer) Mantaining Fellowship
Matthew 28:19 Matthew 28:20; Acts 2:42 Acts 2:42 Hebrews 10:35, Acts 2:42
Reaching out to the lost and proclamation of the
glorious Gospel of the Kingdom in the full
expression of the Holy Spirit. Spiritual education to the converts.
Consistent travail in Prayer inorder to
give birth through the Gospel and
travail in Prayer for the renerated
ones until Christ is formed in them.
Priesthood is the devine technology
for sustainable impact.
Not forsaking the gathering
of the saints inorder to be
constantly encouraged.
Foundational Text Hebrews 3:1-6
Features Servant Son
1. Model Moses Christ
2. Function in God's house Servant in God's house Builder of God's house
3. Faithfulness vs Position Faithfulness qualifies for glory and honor Position qualifies for glory and honor
4. Earthly vs Heavenly Calling Earthly Calling Heavenly Calling
5. Sold vs Taking Form Sold into Slavery Took Form of Servant
6. Weight of glory less glory More glory
7. Basic conclusion Under the Law Under Grace
Partakers of the Heavenly Calling
1. To the Heavely Christ Hebrews 10: 12
2. To be enrolled in the heavens Hebrews 12:23
3. To be partatkers of the heavenly gifts
including the devine life and spiritual riches in
Christ Jesus. Hebrews 6:4
4. To be Partatkers of the Holy Spirit Hebrews 6:4
How we are constituted sons Under Grace
From a doulos (Slave) THROUGH
REDEMPTION to a heios (Son).
Scriptural reference
Agorazo Ekagorazo Lutroo
Galatians 4:5-7
1. The basis for servanthood in the New Testament
2. βto purchase in the market,β is used to explain
how Christ paid the redemption price of His
blood, which was sufficient to purchase every
one βsold under sinβ [Galatian 3:10, 2 Peter
2:1 ]
βto purchase and take home, out of the
slave market (An Exodus)β emphasizes
that Christians have been purchased out
of the marketplace and are no longer for
sale. [Galatians 3:13 ]
βto purchase and give freedom and to
confer son ship,β emphasizes the
liberty that belongs to a soul
redeemed by God. Through Christ
believers have become Godβs sons by
adoption [Galatians 4:5 ] The
Christian is encouraged to stand fast
in that liberty [Galatians 5:1 ]
Stages of Sonship
Galatians 4:1, Hebrews 5:12-14
Matthew 21: 28-31 (Parable Sons in the
teknon stage) Matthew 21: 33-44
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Nepios Stage Teknon Stage Huios Stage
A babe. A young child. A Mature Son
Though an heir but differs not from a slave due
to lack of Maturity. Great Learning and
foundation (Milk) are necessary.
Ready to be given responsibility but
there are inconsistencies in carrying out
the will of the fatherβ¦shows more
training is necessary.
This is the son who may be sent as
the full, complete representation of
the Father. (Parable of the Huios
Son). The Huios son carries the
measure of the house of God when he
is sent. This is the fully mature, Christ-
like son.
Theme Servants to the Body of Christ
The Process
Analogy: Military Training
Scriptural References Genesis 14:14 Luke 10:38 1 Samuel 22:1-2; 2 Samuel 23:8-13
Features Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
1. Main feature Recruitment Intense Training Deployment
2. Identity Concept Natural concept of who you are
Enforcement of Military concept of
who you are
Military concept of who
you really are
3. Authority Concept Not Clear Enforcement of Chain of Command Crystal Clear
4. Sensitivity to Instruction/ Order Very low Enforcement of Attention to detail High level sensitivity
5. Discipline Very low Enforcement of discipline High level Discipline
6. Level of supervision High Low
7. Team Spirit very low
Enforcement of collaboration
Principles High level collaboration
8. Warying techniques Close to zero Enforced High
Military lessons
Training Ground Training Manual Training Slogans Basic Lessons
Mbuluzi (Eswatini) Military Manual Train hard to fight Easy Voice Procedure (Communication)
No pain no gain Weather consideration in battle
The output is determined by your
input Ground consideration in battle
You are the result of your most time
spent Map reading, Compass reading
Gun, bullets and shooting lessons
SPIRITUAL APPLICATION
Features Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
1. Main feature Salvation Spiritual training Field work
2. Identity Concept Natural identity Spiritual Identity in Christ Jesus Applied identity in living
3. Authority Concept Not Clear
Understanding Spiritual authority
emphasized
Giving honor to whom
honor is due
4. Sensitivity to Instruction/ Order Very low
Training on how to hearken to the
Voice of the Holy Spirit
High level sensitivity to the
Spirit's Promptings
5. Discipline Very low Enforcement of Spiritual Discipline
High level of Spiritual
Discipline
6. Level of supervision High Low
7. Team Spirit Individualistic
Training on how to work with other
believers High level Team work
8.Warying techniques Clueless Taught warfare High level of Priesthood
Spiritual lessons
Training Ground Training Manual Spiritual Training Slogans Basic Lessons
Adullam (Old Testament), The Feet (New
Testament) The Word of God Die now to live tomorrow Public Communication and Approach
No cross no crown Bible Study and how to do it
The output is determined by your
level of dependence on the Holy
Spirit
Prayer, thanksgiving,
fasting, giving,
Evangelizing, teaching and
HOW to do all these things
You are the result of your most time
spent
Knowing what to do, when
to do it and how in Ministy
2. The Preparation/Making/Training/Processing of A servant
3. Theme Servants to the Body of Christ
Foundational Text Genesis 38:27-30
Zerah Perez
Meaning Brightness/Light Breakthrough
Characteristics
Breaksforth not for themselves but for
their brothers
If you'd ask Perez, how did you
breakthrough? He'd respond by
saying:
Push their brothers to breakthrough
through their service Zerah my brother pushed me!
Are selfless and not known
Are recognized by God and Marked by
Him
Sponsor the rise of others without
expecting gain or praise. Are willing to
do things for free.
Service Givers Service recipients
Types of Zerah/Light: Verse Quotes Scriptural reference
1.The Lord Jesus Christ 'I am the Light of the World' John 8:12
2.Brothers/Other Believers 'Ye are the Light of the World' Matthew 5:14
3.The Word of God
'Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a
Light unto my path.' Psalms 119:105
4. The Holy Spirit 'Quench not the Spirit' 1 Thessalonians 5:19
5.Life
'In Him was Life and the Life was the
Light of men' John 1:4
Needed Servanthood in the Body Isaiah 60:1
Breakthrough: Answer? Prayer:
How will you breakthrough to becoming Like
Christ?
I trust the Lord to give me brothers
who will sponsor my rising!
Lord, thank you for your provision
for my breakthrough. Help me
recognize and embrace my Zerahs
whom you've destined for my rising in
serving you. Thank you for the light
that I need brothers. And I need to be
a Zerah to someone out there. Thank
you for your Grace Lord to enable
me. In Jesus Mighty Name! Amen
How will you breathrough to Fulfilling God's
will for your life?
I won't walk in isolation, I will embrace
a push by other brothers.
How will you breakthrough to a life of
persistent prayer, Study of the Word and
Fasting?
How will you breakthrough to being submissive
and loyal to your post in the local Church?
How will you breakthrough to effective
leadership and sustainable church growth?
Theme Servants to the Body of Christ
Foundational Texts Goal Types
Psalms 40:6-8 To Do Thy Will Perfect Will
How to do it? Permissible Will
Matthew 6:9 AS IT IS IN HEAVEN
Hebrews 8:5
ACCORDING TO THE PATTERN SHOWED
THEE
Definition
God's will refers to His purpose for the
life of the believer.
1. Personal Consecration 2. Through Love 3. Through Grace
Romans 12:1-2 Romans 12:9-10 Romans 12:6
NB: NB: NB:
Transformation can be achieved within the
context of personal consecration. Love is the greatest service to all.
The various areas of service in the
Church are given by Grace and work
through love.
A Private Commitment to God's perfect will
through a deliberate presentation precedes
Public service.
Love causes the believer to conduct
themselves in Humility.
Love overcomes the dangers of
overestimating oneself
Love eliminates competition and
comparing oneself with another.
Romans 12:6-8
Services How to do it Purpose Scriptural Reference
The Pathway to such a Goal
The sevenfold Grace areas of service in the body include:
3. The Heart/ Spirit of A servant
4. The Goal of A Servant
4. 1. Prophecy In love To Edify,exhort and Comfort 1 Corinthians 14:3
2. Ministry In love
To perfect the saints for the work of
the ministry; For the edifying of the
body of Christ. Ephesians 4:12-13
3. Teaching In love To equip the saints 2 Timothy 4:17
4. Exhortation In love To strentghen one another Hebrews 10:25
5. Philanthrophy In love
To support ministry work, to fuel the
Gospel message, To bless those in
need. Acts 20:35
6. Leadership In love
To guide, nurture and be an example
to the flock Acts 20:28
7. Showing Kindness In love To support the weak Acts 20:25