In this lesson we examine the teaching of 1 John 4:1 and what it means to test or prove every spirit. Both audio and slides can be enjoyed together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
The document discusses that Christians are in a real spiritual battle against Satan. It outlines that Satan is our enemy who seeks to destroy us, and that we are up against unseen spiritual forces. However, the document emphasizes that through faith in God, every Christian can achieve victory over Satan and the world.
The document contains short quotes and phrases about God, Jesus, the Bible, faith, and living according to Christian principles. It encourages bringing glory to God, acting with compassion, trusting in Jesus, discerning truth from falsehood, and finding light and success through faith even in dark times of failure. Nature, prayer, and God's guidance are also referenced. The overall message is about finding spiritual strength and purpose through Christianity.
This document discusses how Christians are living "behind enemy lines" in a spiritual battle against Satan. It provides three key points:
1) Learn who the enemy is - Satan uses deception and lies to fight believers.
2) Learn how the enemy fights - Satan appeals to worldly desires and uses enticement to tempt people away from God.
3) Learn what will defeat him - God alone has power over Satan, and Christians must rely on God's strength and submit to Him in order to overcome Satan's attacks. True victory comes from being on God's side through faith in Jesus Christ.
The document discusses how a crisis of belief requires faith and action. It notes that God is always at work pursuing people and inviting them to work with Him, which can lead to a crisis of belief. Having faith means being certain of what you cannot see, such as God's existence and reward for those who seek Him. Crises of faith often come with God-sized challenges that require trusting in God even without a promised good outcome. Both the Bible and personal experiences demonstrate that having faith in God can lead to either good or bad life outcomes.
This document discusses hindrances to crucifying oneself and living according to God's calling. It asserts that temptation shapes one's character depending on whether one applies or denies the cross. Living without the cross leaves one's image of God frozen and the animal inside liberated. Famine and hardship show one the consequences of choices, gravity of decisions, and opportunity to repent. To connect with one's divine calling, one must get up, go, and speak after taking up the cross as a personal opportunity. Growth occurs when moving from a theology of receiving to being made by God. The document encourages coming forward for prayer and fresh consecration to one's divine calling.
The document discusses the differences between the first commission given to Jesus' twelve disciples and the great commission given later. The first commission focused on the Jews and gave the disciples authority over demons and sickness to heal and demonstrate the coming of God's kingdom. It instructed them to freely give what they freely received. In contrast, the great commission applied to all nations and distributed spiritual gifts among believers. Both commissions call believers to spiritual healing and not use gifts for material gain.
The document discusses how to find Jesus. It says that while some say Jesus does not exist, others are interested in finding him. It then provides biblical references showing that people should seek Jesus with diligence and their whole heart. It notes Jesus pre-existed, was prophesied about, and was proven to have come as the leader and savior. The document concludes that Jesus can be found through studying scripture and coming to him, and that his message should be taught to all so they can be saved.
The document discusses that Christians are in a real spiritual battle against Satan. It outlines that Satan is our enemy who seeks to destroy us, and that we are up against unseen spiritual forces. However, the document emphasizes that through faith in God, every Christian can achieve victory over Satan and the world.
The document contains short quotes and phrases about God, Jesus, the Bible, faith, and living according to Christian principles. It encourages bringing glory to God, acting with compassion, trusting in Jesus, discerning truth from falsehood, and finding light and success through faith even in dark times of failure. Nature, prayer, and God's guidance are also referenced. The overall message is about finding spiritual strength and purpose through Christianity.
This document discusses how Christians are living "behind enemy lines" in a spiritual battle against Satan. It provides three key points:
1) Learn who the enemy is - Satan uses deception and lies to fight believers.
2) Learn how the enemy fights - Satan appeals to worldly desires and uses enticement to tempt people away from God.
3) Learn what will defeat him - God alone has power over Satan, and Christians must rely on God's strength and submit to Him in order to overcome Satan's attacks. True victory comes from being on God's side through faith in Jesus Christ.
The document discusses how a crisis of belief requires faith and action. It notes that God is always at work pursuing people and inviting them to work with Him, which can lead to a crisis of belief. Having faith means being certain of what you cannot see, such as God's existence and reward for those who seek Him. Crises of faith often come with God-sized challenges that require trusting in God even without a promised good outcome. Both the Bible and personal experiences demonstrate that having faith in God can lead to either good or bad life outcomes.
This document discusses hindrances to crucifying oneself and living according to God's calling. It asserts that temptation shapes one's character depending on whether one applies or denies the cross. Living without the cross leaves one's image of God frozen and the animal inside liberated. Famine and hardship show one the consequences of choices, gravity of decisions, and opportunity to repent. To connect with one's divine calling, one must get up, go, and speak after taking up the cross as a personal opportunity. Growth occurs when moving from a theology of receiving to being made by God. The document encourages coming forward for prayer and fresh consecration to one's divine calling.
The document discusses the differences between the first commission given to Jesus' twelve disciples and the great commission given later. The first commission focused on the Jews and gave the disciples authority over demons and sickness to heal and demonstrate the coming of God's kingdom. It instructed them to freely give what they freely received. In contrast, the great commission applied to all nations and distributed spiritual gifts among believers. Both commissions call believers to spiritual healing and not use gifts for material gain.
The document discusses how to find Jesus. It says that while some say Jesus does not exist, others are interested in finding him. It then provides biblical references showing that people should seek Jesus with diligence and their whole heart. It notes Jesus pre-existed, was prophesied about, and was proven to have come as the leader and savior. The document concludes that Jesus can be found through studying scripture and coming to him, and that his message should be taught to all so they can be saved.
1) The document summarizes a vision the author had while praying for Trump, in which he saw the late prophet Kim Clement cheering excitedly from the stands of heaven.
2) In the vision, Clement was elated that prayers were reversing the enemy's attempts to use COVID-19 to stop Trump from getting reelected, as Clement had prophesied years ago.
3) The author believes this validates that Trump will be humbled but ultimately victorious, defeating the enemies who planned the pandemic, and cementing another four years in office to further God's purposes.
Satan had destroyed a man by disconnecting him from God, entrapping him in an impure surroundings, and manipulating him into injuring himself. This man, possessed by an evil spirit called Legion, lived among tombs. When Jesus encountered him, he delivered the man by commanding the evil spirit to come out. Jesus' liberation defeated Satan and his numerous strong forces. However, the local people were repulsed by this and begged Jesus to leave their region, as they feared the loss of their possessions. The formerly possessed man then felt compelled to proclaim all that Jesus had done for him and how he had shown mercy.
Session 15 Old Testament Overview - I & II KingsJohn Brooks
The document provides an overview of the biblical books of 1 and 2 Kings. It discusses how Kings originally formed one book and was compiled from many historical sources. The events covered stretch from King Solomon's rule to the exile of God's people. Throughout Kings, the kings are evaluated based on how well they obey God's law. Both the northern and southern kingdoms experience periods of obedience and disobedience among their rulers. This leads to blessings or judgments, as outlined in Deuteronomy. Ultimately, no earthly king fully fulfills God's purposes until the coming of Jesus Christ as the eternal king in the line of David.
The document provides 5 steps to avoid temptation: 1) Recognize your tendency to sin and expect temptation, 2) Run away from temptation and God will be faithful, 3) Resist temptation with the word of God by reading the Bible daily, 4) Refocus on praise when tempted to strengthen your resistance, 5) Repent quickly if you fail and flee from sin as instructed in various Bible passages. The overall message is that through recognizing, resisting, and refocusing on God, one can avoid giving in to temptation by applying these Bible-based steps.
1. The 1 Peter document discusses the authorship, audience, context, and organization of the biblical book of 1 Peter.
2. 1 Peter was likely written by the Apostle Peter with assistance from Sylvanus, though some scholars believe it is pseudonymous. It was written to encourage Christians facing persecution in Rome under Nero.
3. The document provides an overview of the content and structure of 1 Peter, including that it opens with praise, discusses suffering Christians will face and Christ's commands, and references the Old Testament.
The document provides an overview and summary of key themes in 1 John. It discusses how 1 John emphasizes walking in the light through fellowship, obedience, and love. It also explores growing in purity and discerning true spirits from false ones. Key tests for discerning spirits include whether they confess Christ, listen to God's word, and obey God's commandments. The document examines how believers can be assured of salvation through obeying God and having Christ, while the world lies in evil. It poses discussion questions about assurance of salvation and the importance of a pure heart.
The document discusses defending and explaining the Christian gospel. It provides biblical passages encouraging Christians to always be ready to defend their faith. It defines apologetics as presenting reasonable defenses for the truth of Christianity. The goal of apologetics is to strengthen faith and remove obstacles for unbelievers to recognize the truth of the gospel. While arguments can't save, they can point people to Jesus by answering questions and objections. The document offers guidelines and cautions for respectful apologetic discussions.
Palm Sunday was a home-run for Jesus...but not the kind the cheering crowds were thinking about. Palm Sunday was the unveiling, the apocalypse of the real Jesus who now was about to finish what His Father started when He sent Him to earth...for us.
Click here to hear the audio of this message: http://www.john10-10.org/john10-10/Sermon_Audios/Entries/2015/3/29_The_First_Apocalypse_of_Jesus__Palm_Sunday.html
The document discusses the theme of choices, noting that while choices exist, not all choices are equally good or lead to the same outcomes. It provides several biblical examples of people faced with choices, such as the Pharisees who chose whether to follow or oppose Jesus. The conclusion emphasizes that God gives people free will to choose but ultimately desires they choose life, blessings, and to love and follow Him.
Are you at a place of personal transition and uncertainty? I found 7 helpful keys in a teaching called "7 Lights" found in The Shepherd's Staff, to help me advance in my quest to know God's will. These 7 keys or lights help us move progressively from the darkness of uncertainty towards the light of clarity and purpose.
1. The document discusses the story of Job from the Bible, who endured great suffering and loss but did not curse God. It examines how Job maintained his faith and integrity despite his wife urging him to curse God.
2. It notes how the story shows that suffering is not necessarily a sign of God's punishment or lack of faith, and that God's ways are higher than humans can understand.
3. The document suggests that like Job, believers should face hardship with humility, trusting that God is sovereign over all things even if God's reasons remain unknown.
Obstacles To Faith: Unanswered QuestionsSteve Klein
It's easy to allow ourselves to dwell on questions that become obstacles to faith. For example, "If God is good, how can He allow innocent people to suffer?" Or, "What if a person is on his way to be baptized, and gets killed in an accident?" Many such questions raise similar issues; they discourage us from trusting God and His wisdom. This lesson deals with one such question. Namely, "If God is just and good, how could He condemn Native American Indians who never heard the gospel?"
Do you desire to hear God's voice? How do you know when He's speaking? This study details the methods through which God speaks and the heart we must have in order to hear Him clearly.
This document summarizes a bible study on spiritual warfare. It discusses that spiritual warfare is real and affects areas like marriage, ministry, and vision. Spiritual warfare refers to the invisible spiritual conflict that manifests physically. The devil schemes against people, and targets the mind with uncrucified thoughts. The bible study provides examples of spiritual warfare from the bible like Daniel praying, Jehoshaphat praising God before battle, and Jesus casting out demons. It emphasizes using prayer and God's word to fight spiritual warfare instead of human strength alone. Speaking God's promises and developing a prayer life are important weapons.
Jephthah was an indispensable leader in the Bible who overcame rejection. He lived in "good" lands despite being cast out by his family. When his people needed a leader for war, they sought him out because he was known as a "mighty man of valor" who showed courage in adversity. Jephthah was also anointed by the Spirit of God, which empowered him to break the yoke of their enemies. The document argues that to be indispensable Christians today, believers must dwell in positivity despite hardship, be courageous through challenges, and rely on God's anointing for victory.
Church secularizationUnderstand/enter all truthThe Great Commandment, Love...franktsao4
The document discusses how churches have become secularized by not abiding in God's words. It argues true love of God and others means obeying God's commandments. Several Bible passages are cited that emphasize the importance of entering God's truth through memorizing scripture with the Holy Spirit's guidance. True faith also requires following God's will through all of life's circumstances. When church members abide in God's word, the church will be sanctified; failing to do so leads to disputes and loss of salvation as the church becomes like the world. Contact information is provided to discuss further training on becoming a disciple.
Satan uses various schemes to deceive people, but Christians can overcome through knowledge of his tactics and faithfulness to God. The document outlines Satan's schemes such as spreading atheism and humanism to blind minds, appealing to lusts of the flesh to distract people from God, persecuting Christians, and using unfaithful people to discourage others. It encourages readers to fight against Satan through obedience to God, recognizing Satan's power but trusting in God's strength, and turning to God in repentance if having given in to Satan's deception.
Knowledge makes people arrogant. This concept seems to be completely different from the world’s thinking. If I learn more, then I should know the breadth of knowledge. I should be like a learned person, and I should be more humble. But why the Bible said so, if this is a truth that violates the rules of the world. In this chapter, let us carefully look for the truth of the Bible for detail analysis.
June 28.2015 -Sunday Message- FACING YOUR FEARSCatherine Lirio
This document discusses building strong faith in God to receive miracles. It provides passages from Romans and Matthew about faith coming from hearing God's word. Several Sunday messages are summarized that discuss expecting the best from God, imagining what God can do, taking initiative in faith, and facing fears. It then outlines 5 principles for overcoming fears: get the facts, know the truths, evaluate situations, make faith declarations, and actively apply God's word. Having faith requires hearing God's word and putting it into practice.
1) The document summarizes a vision the author had while praying for Trump, in which he saw the late prophet Kim Clement cheering excitedly from the stands of heaven.
2) In the vision, Clement was elated that prayers were reversing the enemy's attempts to use COVID-19 to stop Trump from getting reelected, as Clement had prophesied years ago.
3) The author believes this validates that Trump will be humbled but ultimately victorious, defeating the enemies who planned the pandemic, and cementing another four years in office to further God's purposes.
Satan had destroyed a man by disconnecting him from God, entrapping him in an impure surroundings, and manipulating him into injuring himself. This man, possessed by an evil spirit called Legion, lived among tombs. When Jesus encountered him, he delivered the man by commanding the evil spirit to come out. Jesus' liberation defeated Satan and his numerous strong forces. However, the local people were repulsed by this and begged Jesus to leave their region, as they feared the loss of their possessions. The formerly possessed man then felt compelled to proclaim all that Jesus had done for him and how he had shown mercy.
Session 15 Old Testament Overview - I & II KingsJohn Brooks
The document provides an overview of the biblical books of 1 and 2 Kings. It discusses how Kings originally formed one book and was compiled from many historical sources. The events covered stretch from King Solomon's rule to the exile of God's people. Throughout Kings, the kings are evaluated based on how well they obey God's law. Both the northern and southern kingdoms experience periods of obedience and disobedience among their rulers. This leads to blessings or judgments, as outlined in Deuteronomy. Ultimately, no earthly king fully fulfills God's purposes until the coming of Jesus Christ as the eternal king in the line of David.
The document provides 5 steps to avoid temptation: 1) Recognize your tendency to sin and expect temptation, 2) Run away from temptation and God will be faithful, 3) Resist temptation with the word of God by reading the Bible daily, 4) Refocus on praise when tempted to strengthen your resistance, 5) Repent quickly if you fail and flee from sin as instructed in various Bible passages. The overall message is that through recognizing, resisting, and refocusing on God, one can avoid giving in to temptation by applying these Bible-based steps.
1. The 1 Peter document discusses the authorship, audience, context, and organization of the biblical book of 1 Peter.
2. 1 Peter was likely written by the Apostle Peter with assistance from Sylvanus, though some scholars believe it is pseudonymous. It was written to encourage Christians facing persecution in Rome under Nero.
3. The document provides an overview of the content and structure of 1 Peter, including that it opens with praise, discusses suffering Christians will face and Christ's commands, and references the Old Testament.
The document provides an overview and summary of key themes in 1 John. It discusses how 1 John emphasizes walking in the light through fellowship, obedience, and love. It also explores growing in purity and discerning true spirits from false ones. Key tests for discerning spirits include whether they confess Christ, listen to God's word, and obey God's commandments. The document examines how believers can be assured of salvation through obeying God and having Christ, while the world lies in evil. It poses discussion questions about assurance of salvation and the importance of a pure heart.
The document discusses defending and explaining the Christian gospel. It provides biblical passages encouraging Christians to always be ready to defend their faith. It defines apologetics as presenting reasonable defenses for the truth of Christianity. The goal of apologetics is to strengthen faith and remove obstacles for unbelievers to recognize the truth of the gospel. While arguments can't save, they can point people to Jesus by answering questions and objections. The document offers guidelines and cautions for respectful apologetic discussions.
Palm Sunday was a home-run for Jesus...but not the kind the cheering crowds were thinking about. Palm Sunday was the unveiling, the apocalypse of the real Jesus who now was about to finish what His Father started when He sent Him to earth...for us.
Click here to hear the audio of this message: http://www.john10-10.org/john10-10/Sermon_Audios/Entries/2015/3/29_The_First_Apocalypse_of_Jesus__Palm_Sunday.html
The document discusses the theme of choices, noting that while choices exist, not all choices are equally good or lead to the same outcomes. It provides several biblical examples of people faced with choices, such as the Pharisees who chose whether to follow or oppose Jesus. The conclusion emphasizes that God gives people free will to choose but ultimately desires they choose life, blessings, and to love and follow Him.
Are you at a place of personal transition and uncertainty? I found 7 helpful keys in a teaching called "7 Lights" found in The Shepherd's Staff, to help me advance in my quest to know God's will. These 7 keys or lights help us move progressively from the darkness of uncertainty towards the light of clarity and purpose.
1. The document discusses the story of Job from the Bible, who endured great suffering and loss but did not curse God. It examines how Job maintained his faith and integrity despite his wife urging him to curse God.
2. It notes how the story shows that suffering is not necessarily a sign of God's punishment or lack of faith, and that God's ways are higher than humans can understand.
3. The document suggests that like Job, believers should face hardship with humility, trusting that God is sovereign over all things even if God's reasons remain unknown.
Obstacles To Faith: Unanswered QuestionsSteve Klein
It's easy to allow ourselves to dwell on questions that become obstacles to faith. For example, "If God is good, how can He allow innocent people to suffer?" Or, "What if a person is on his way to be baptized, and gets killed in an accident?" Many such questions raise similar issues; they discourage us from trusting God and His wisdom. This lesson deals with one such question. Namely, "If God is just and good, how could He condemn Native American Indians who never heard the gospel?"
Do you desire to hear God's voice? How do you know when He's speaking? This study details the methods through which God speaks and the heart we must have in order to hear Him clearly.
This document summarizes a bible study on spiritual warfare. It discusses that spiritual warfare is real and affects areas like marriage, ministry, and vision. Spiritual warfare refers to the invisible spiritual conflict that manifests physically. The devil schemes against people, and targets the mind with uncrucified thoughts. The bible study provides examples of spiritual warfare from the bible like Daniel praying, Jehoshaphat praising God before battle, and Jesus casting out demons. It emphasizes using prayer and God's word to fight spiritual warfare instead of human strength alone. Speaking God's promises and developing a prayer life are important weapons.
Jephthah was an indispensable leader in the Bible who overcame rejection. He lived in "good" lands despite being cast out by his family. When his people needed a leader for war, they sought him out because he was known as a "mighty man of valor" who showed courage in adversity. Jephthah was also anointed by the Spirit of God, which empowered him to break the yoke of their enemies. The document argues that to be indispensable Christians today, believers must dwell in positivity despite hardship, be courageous through challenges, and rely on God's anointing for victory.
Church secularizationUnderstand/enter all truthThe Great Commandment, Love...franktsao4
The document discusses how churches have become secularized by not abiding in God's words. It argues true love of God and others means obeying God's commandments. Several Bible passages are cited that emphasize the importance of entering God's truth through memorizing scripture with the Holy Spirit's guidance. True faith also requires following God's will through all of life's circumstances. When church members abide in God's word, the church will be sanctified; failing to do so leads to disputes and loss of salvation as the church becomes like the world. Contact information is provided to discuss further training on becoming a disciple.
Satan uses various schemes to deceive people, but Christians can overcome through knowledge of his tactics and faithfulness to God. The document outlines Satan's schemes such as spreading atheism and humanism to blind minds, appealing to lusts of the flesh to distract people from God, persecuting Christians, and using unfaithful people to discourage others. It encourages readers to fight against Satan through obedience to God, recognizing Satan's power but trusting in God's strength, and turning to God in repentance if having given in to Satan's deception.
Knowledge makes people arrogant. This concept seems to be completely different from the world’s thinking. If I learn more, then I should know the breadth of knowledge. I should be like a learned person, and I should be more humble. But why the Bible said so, if this is a truth that violates the rules of the world. In this chapter, let us carefully look for the truth of the Bible for detail analysis.
June 28.2015 -Sunday Message- FACING YOUR FEARSCatherine Lirio
This document discusses building strong faith in God to receive miracles. It provides passages from Romans and Matthew about faith coming from hearing God's word. Several Sunday messages are summarized that discuss expecting the best from God, imagining what God can do, taking initiative in faith, and facing fears. It then outlines 5 principles for overcoming fears: get the facts, know the truths, evaluate situations, make faith declarations, and actively apply God's word. Having faith requires hearing God's word and putting it into practice.
Self-examination of walking GOD’s way/ growth of confidence The word of the B...franktsao4
When we walk the spiritual path, the first thing is to be sanctified, that is, to be separated from the world. This does not mean that we have to leave this world immediately, but that although we are in the world, everything we do, what we say, is representing God. And we can always remain unbiased in God’s truth, and at the same time continue to thrive. This chapter will discuss this topic
August 16.2015 STRONG PRAYER LIFEGETS RID OFFTHE BLOCKAGES IN PRAYERCatherine Lirio
This document discusses various blockages that can prevent people from receiving answers to prayer, including deep emotional wounds, unforgiveness, bitterness, unconfessed sins, strongholds of the mind, and agnosticism. It encourages confessing sins, forgiving others, removing bitterness, and using spiritual weapons like binding and loosing to overcome strongholds. The conclusion emphasizes developing a strong prayer life and persisting in prayer without giving up until the answer comes.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Hebrews 12:1-11, which discusses the discipline of suffering. Some key points:
1) The passage uses the metaphor of a race to describe the Christian life journey, where believers must endure hardship and discipline to grow in faith.
2) Jesus is presented as the role model who endured the cross and now sits at God's right hand. Believers are called to keep their eyes fixed on him.
3) Suffering and difficulties in life are a form of divine discipline from God to his children, intended to produce holiness and righteousness, not punishment.
4) Discipline should not be taken lightly or cause believers to lose heart
This document provides a summary of a sermon given on Hebrews 12:1-11 about God's discipline of believers. The sermon discusses how believers are to run the race of faith with endurance, looking to Jesus as the example. It explains that God disciplines believers as children, for purposes of correction, prevention of sin, and education. Though discipline is difficult, it produces righteousness and peace. Believers are encouraged to view difficulties as God's training and endure hardship, trusting that God is refining them.
We are commanded to grow as children of God. In this lesson we examine 7 habits that will keep us growing while we run the Christian race. Audio and slides can be enjoyed together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by Brian Birdow
Today's SS lesson, "Living As Strangers". We Christians are to be in the world, looking to love and point people to God's grace by our examples and our genuine good deeds. We first must reject falseness (the old life) in our own lives, then we will be free to be Jesus servants by others
This document discusses how God uses tests and trials to help believers grow in maturity and faith. It notes that tests come from outside sources like hardships or losses, from within in the form of temptations, and through studying God's word. While temptation does not come from God, he is faithful to not allow people to be tempted beyond what they can handle. Tests help transform believers as they learn to trust God during difficult times and renew their minds with his word.
We are all subject to emotions or feelings. Allowing our emotions or our feelings to guide us in religion can result in serious eternal consequences contrary to what our feelings intended. God gives us guidance in the Bible concerning the right place for our feelings in serving Him. This lesson deals with Emotion in Religion
Jan 18, 2015 Sunday Message- EXERCISE STRONG SELF-DISCIPLINE THAT GOD HAS GI...Catherine Lirio
This document discusses how to become a better person in 2015 through God's grace. It emphasizes establishing clear goals, daily time management, strengthening good habits, exercising self-discipline, and focusing thoughts on righteousness. Self-discipline allows one to focus on important tasks, follow schedules, and say no to distractions. With God's help through discipline, one can improve oneself and avoid regrets over a wasted life.
The document discusses maintaining faith in God while at university. It addresses abiding in God, not compromising faith, guarding one's heart, communicating with God through prayer and scripture, being led by the Holy Spirit, staying alert against temptation, and discerning God's voice through aligning with scripture. Maintaining consistency when away from home and dealing with isolation through honesty, discipline, and accountability are also covered. Overall, the document provides guidance for young Christians on growing and living out their faith during their university experience.
In this lesson we look at God the Father for an example of being a father. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org Sermon by: Brian Birdow
Mixed signals are caused by not listening well, making assumptions, and being in environments that promote confusion. This leads to confusion, chaos, and potential condemnation. To avoid this, we must send the right signals by building good habits at home through training, enforcement of boundaries, and leading exemplary lives through our conversations and good works that glorify God.
This document is a summary of a sermon on developing a pure heart based on the sixth Beatitude from Matthew 5:8 - "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." The sermon discusses how purity starts from within by controlling thoughts and desires. It notes evil desires lead to temptation and sin. It also discusses diagnosing an impure heart through actions like making inappropriate insinuations. The sermon concludes by urging listeners to pursue righteousness wholeheartedly and take every thought captive for Jesus Christ.
Contentment is an elusive pursuit and we chase after things that we hope would make us happy only to find that it doesn’t last. The message highlights that contentment is an inner assurance of God’s goodness that produces joy and gratitude despite the external circumstances. Lessons and principles from Paul’s testimony teaches believers that contentment is a virtue that needs to be learnt. True contentment comes from living a life in the fear of Lord and affirming the supremacy of Christ in our day to day challenges.
This document provides an overview of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on staying on course according to 1 Timothy 4:1-16. The sermon warns about false teachers who promote doctrines of demons and depart from the faith. It encourages Timothy to instruct others in the whole counsel of God and to set a godly example in various areas of life. The purpose is to help believers avoid being led astray by false teachings so that they and others can be saved.
The document contains repeated lyrics and song titles with numeric codes. It appears to be a track listing for a worship album or playlist, with songs titled "We Fall Down", "Each Step I Take", "If That Isn't Love", and "I Love You Lord". The track listings include repetitions of the song titles along with numeric codes that possibly correspond to versions or arrangements of the songs.
In this lesson we examine what it means to be risen in Christ and the life we must live. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this lesson we look at hope and the reality of hopelessness. We define hope biblically and give examples as well as hopelessness and offer Biblical examples. There can be no hope unless there is change. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this lesson we describe God and His nature. We also define gods and how there is a war between the two. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this lesson we examine the life of Hezekiah and his kingship. We also explain time and chance and how it relates to all of us not matter who we are. Both slides and audio can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
The sermon discusses the importance of regularly partaking in the Lord's Supper based on examples from the Bible. It notes that Jesus commanded his followers to do this in remembrance of him. The early church met together on Sundays, the Lord's day, to worship which included breaking bread or communion. Early Christian documents like the Didache and writings by Justin Martyr also reference meeting on Sundays for communion. The sermon encourages believers to faithfully observe this practice.
In this lesson we explain what it means to speak evil of as well as show Biblical examples of it. Slides & audio can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this lesson we examine the Bible and what it says about itself. I show why I choose to believe in the Bible and how my faith is not a blind faith but based on evidence. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this lesson we examine what we are created in Christ Jesus for and what He expects from us. We use Ephesians 2:10 as base and then the book of Titus to show good works. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
The sermon discusses the devastating effects of sin and the love of God shown through Jesus' crucifixion. It notes that sin is transgression of God's law, unrighteousness, and doing things without faith. Sin led to Jesus suffering mental anguish and an excruciating death on the cross for six hours to pay the wages of human sin. The sermon aims to remind believers of sin's seriousness and motivate them to not take Jesus' sacrifice for granted but to live for him.
In this lesson we continue to examine the enemies methodical battle plans as well as how to overcome the snares set by him. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this lesson we show that war has been declared and by who. We expose the enemies methodical battle plan and show where the battle takes place. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this lesson we examine lust, enticement and sex outside of marriage. What it leads to and how to avoid this snare of the devil. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this second lesson we examine the conclusion of the matter. We study what does it mean to fear God and keep His commandments. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this lesson we look at what is most important in the short span of life we are given. We look at what we spend so much time and energy on and see if it is really important. Both audio and slides can be joined together www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this lesson we define unity and show from the scriptures that God desires and demands unity. We also show what God has done so that we could be united with Him as well as things that war or oppose unity. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this lesson we define sin and show how sin develops. We ask and answer "why we choose to sin?" Finally we show how to overcome sin. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this lesson we define the word joy and understand the joy that was set before Jesus and allowed Him to endure the cross. Both audio and slides can be enjoyed together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
In this lesson we outline the book of Jude or Judah and show what building our most holy faith means. We also show how building our most holy faith is done. Both audio and slides can be enjoyed together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
2. Objective of Lesson
1. To challenge us to study for ourselves.
2. To challenge us to stand on the truth!
3. Why don’t more people fact check?
3. Fact check the leaders
•Isaiah 9:16 For the
leaders of this
people cause them
to err (or they have
been leading them
astray) and those
who are following
them are destroyed.
4. The advice of Nathan
• 1 Chronicles 17:1-10
• Nathan told David
something God had not
told him! Note vs. 2.
• A lot of people are
mislead by someone
telling them, “do all that is
in your heart!”
• Or to me I do not see it as
sin or that big of a deal.
5. Study to know for yourself!
• 1 Timothy 4:13—Until I come, give
attention to the public reading of
Scripture, to exhortation and
teaching.
• 2 Timothy 3:16—All scripture is
inspired by God and profitable for
teaching, for reproof, for correction,
for training in righteousness.
• Acts 17:11 Now these are more
noble-minded than those in
Thessalonica, for they received the
word with great eagerness,
examining the Scriptures daily to
see whether these things were so.
6. Study to know for yourself!
2 Timothy 2:15
•Study (be diligent) to
present yourself
approved to God, a
worker who does not
need to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the
word of truth.
7. Hold fast to what you know!
• 1 Thessalonians 5:21—
Prove (test) all things; hold
fast to what is good!
• 1 John 4—Beloved, believe
not every spirit, but try the
spirits whether they are of
God: because many false
prophets are gone out into the
world.
• Prove the matter first by the
word of God, then don’t
waiver from the truth!
8. The Man of GOD
1 Kings 13
• He like you and I will face
temptations and snares of the
devil.
• He like you and I knew what right
and what was wrong. He resisted
the first offer, but not the second!
• He did not holdfast to what God
had commanded Him.
• He was punished liked you and I
will be if we disobey God.
10. Why don’t we fact check?
Because we are to trusting of
others!
Proverbs 25:19—
Confidence in an unfaithful
man in times of trouble is like
a broken tooth, and a foot out
of joint.
Because it takes work and we
are lazy!
Proverbs 10:4—Lazy hands
make for poverty, but diligent
hands bring wealth.