Mankind has long looked to the stars in the sky for answers and direction. While some ancient cultures worshipped celestial bodies like the sun, moon, and stars, the Bible asserts that God created these objects and warns against worshipping creation over the Creator. Nonetheless, the Bible uses the vastness of the stars as a metaphor for God's promises of numerous descendants, and calls Christians to shine like stars by living exemplary, hopeful lives that guide others as lights in the darkness.
As believers we are carriers, dispensers and displayers of Sonship glory. This is what we are growing into. Lets journey into this.
For sermon audio, notes, slides, archives and other free resources like books, please visit our website - apcwo.org
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The Simplicity and Grace of Salvation - Kara Holtherfochler
Kara Holthe shares her joy in the simplicity and beauty of God's plan of salvation, as she recounts several stories from the book of Acts and her own life. The simple gospel is just as relevant and powerful today as it was 2000 years ago; his faithfulness continues through all generations (Ps 100:5). Kara included a moving message about God's heart to save whole families. Given at Blazing Fire Church on 12/14/2019 blazingfire.org To listen to the podcast, go to https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-fw65q-cb6ffa
This document provides a summary of the Church calendar for August 2nd, including readings from Genesis, Isaiah, Psalms, Romans, and Matthew. It discusses three key points about election: 1) the elect are those who respond in faith to Jesus, 2) election is to spread the good news to all people, and 3) election is based solely on God's gracious choice, not human merit. It then asks how we can respond in faith to Jesus, and provides quotes from Matthew about building one's life on Jesus' teachings.
Why we need to worship God ONLY and not Mary or Angels or other Saints?jesusforgivesme2
This document discusses that according to the Bible, only God should be worshipped and not any other created beings like Mary, apostles, angels, or saints. It provides several Bible verses where Jesus, apostles, and angels reject worship directed at them and instead tell people to only worship God. The document emphasizes that the first two of the Ten Commandments explicitly state that people should have no other gods and not make or worship any idols or images. The conclusion is that we should only worship the Lord God of the Trinity as revealed through Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and Heavenly Father.
Luke 2:14: A pseudo song service examining the joyous message of the angels to the shepherds. This passage reminds us of the good news of Jesus for our salvation.
The document discusses the heroes of faith from the Old Testament that are mentioned in Hebrews 11. It provides examples of the patriarchal heroes like Abraham and Moses' acts of faith. It emphasizes that although these heroes of faith did not receive the promises during their lifetime, they were looking forward to a heavenly country and city prepared by God. The document asserts that the main point is that all the heroes of faith were commended for their faith but will only be made perfect together with Christians in the future kingdom brought by Jesus.
Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter and commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus' disciples. The passage from Acts describes what happened on the first Pentecost - the disciples experienced the Holy Spirit as a violent wind and tongues of fire, and were then able to speak in other languages to proclaim the gospel. Peter explained that this fulfills the prophecy of Joel about God pouring out his Spirit on all people.
Mankind has long looked to the stars in the sky for answers and direction. While some ancient cultures worshipped celestial bodies like the sun, moon, and stars, the Bible asserts that God created these objects and warns against worshipping creation over the Creator. Nonetheless, the Bible uses the vastness of the stars as a metaphor for God's promises of numerous descendants, and calls Christians to shine like stars by living exemplary, hopeful lives that guide others as lights in the darkness.
As believers we are carriers, dispensers and displayers of Sonship glory. This is what we are growing into. Lets journey into this.
For sermon audio, notes, slides, archives and other free resources like books, please visit our website - apcwo.org
#APCBangalore
The Simplicity and Grace of Salvation - Kara Holtherfochler
Kara Holthe shares her joy in the simplicity and beauty of God's plan of salvation, as she recounts several stories from the book of Acts and her own life. The simple gospel is just as relevant and powerful today as it was 2000 years ago; his faithfulness continues through all generations (Ps 100:5). Kara included a moving message about God's heart to save whole families. Given at Blazing Fire Church on 12/14/2019 blazingfire.org To listen to the podcast, go to https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-fw65q-cb6ffa
This document provides a summary of the Church calendar for August 2nd, including readings from Genesis, Isaiah, Psalms, Romans, and Matthew. It discusses three key points about election: 1) the elect are those who respond in faith to Jesus, 2) election is to spread the good news to all people, and 3) election is based solely on God's gracious choice, not human merit. It then asks how we can respond in faith to Jesus, and provides quotes from Matthew about building one's life on Jesus' teachings.
Why we need to worship God ONLY and not Mary or Angels or other Saints?jesusforgivesme2
This document discusses that according to the Bible, only God should be worshipped and not any other created beings like Mary, apostles, angels, or saints. It provides several Bible verses where Jesus, apostles, and angels reject worship directed at them and instead tell people to only worship God. The document emphasizes that the first two of the Ten Commandments explicitly state that people should have no other gods and not make or worship any idols or images. The conclusion is that we should only worship the Lord God of the Trinity as revealed through Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and Heavenly Father.
Luke 2:14: A pseudo song service examining the joyous message of the angels to the shepherds. This passage reminds us of the good news of Jesus for our salvation.
The document discusses the heroes of faith from the Old Testament that are mentioned in Hebrews 11. It provides examples of the patriarchal heroes like Abraham and Moses' acts of faith. It emphasizes that although these heroes of faith did not receive the promises during their lifetime, they were looking forward to a heavenly country and city prepared by God. The document asserts that the main point is that all the heroes of faith were commended for their faith but will only be made perfect together with Christians in the future kingdom brought by Jesus.
Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter and commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus' disciples. The passage from Acts describes what happened on the first Pentecost - the disciples experienced the Holy Spirit as a violent wind and tongues of fire, and were then able to speak in other languages to proclaim the gospel. Peter explained that this fulfills the prophecy of Joel about God pouring out his Spirit on all people.
Jesus went about Galilee teaching, preaching about the kingdom of God, and healing many who were sick or afflicted. Large crowds followed him and his fame spread throughout Syria. He performed many other signs and miracles beyond what was written in scripture. Jesus gave his disciples and the seventy power to heal sickness and cast out demons, and instructed them to preach about the kingdom of God. The miracles Jesus performed through his ministry bore witness to who he was and the works of God.
This document discusses the book of Hebrews and its prophetic characteristics. It argues that Hebrews was intended as a prophetic exhortation delivered orally, like a sermon, rather than a traditional letter. The document outlines how Hebrews alternates between warnings and encouragement, focuses on elevating Jesus, and uses a chiastic structure. It suggests the author was calling a group of Roman Christians to remain faithful to Jesus despite the risks of persecution and temptation to return to Judaism.
The document contains multiple excerpts from the book of Hebrews in the Bible that encourage believers to support and encourage one another. It begins with Hebrews 3:13 which says they should encourage one another daily to avoid being hardened by sin. It then provides several more verses with similar messages, such as drawing near to God together, holding firmly to their faith as a community, and continuing to meet with each other regularly to provide encouragement. The overall message is that Christians should encourage and support one another in their faith.
God’s people did not consider the consequences of idolatry and sin and therefore her collapse was awesome. She could have been glorious, as God had planned but chose to forsake Jehovah. Are we considering our future? If we do not, our collapse could be awesome too.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Hebrews 9:23-10:25. It discusses how the passage contrasts the old sacrificial system with Jesus's perfect sacrifice. Jesus sat down at the right hand of God after offering his one-time sacrifice, which makes believers perfect and forgives their sins through the Holy Spirit. The passage exhorts believers to draw near to God with confidence, hold to their hope, spur one another to love and good deeds, and continue meeting together.
This document discusses Jesus as the high priest in the New Covenant. It explains that Jesus is fully divine and fully human, making him uniquely qualified as high priest. As both God and man, Jesus understands human experiences and offers the perfect sacrifice to God on our behalf. The document outlines how Jesus fulfilled the roles of high priest by being tempted in every way as a human yet without sin, and how he now intercedes for humanity at the right hand of God as our sympathetic high priest.
The document summarizes the top 10 most engaging Facebook posts from the United Bible Societies page in 2013. It lists each post by date and includes the Bible verse, prayer or message shared. It also provides metrics on the number of people reached, likes, comments and shares for each post, with the most successful post from March 29 reaching 1.9 million people. In general, the posts focused on sharing inspirational Bible verses, prayers and messages with the Facebook community.
This document summarizes Paul's letter to the Romans chapters 9-10. It discusses:
1) God's faithfulness to Israel despite some rejecting Christ, and His freedom to elect believers.
2) How Israel failed to accept the gospel while God made it available to Gentiles through faith.
3) Questions around divine sovereignty and human responsibility in election, and how God can use both Jews and Gentiles according to His purposes.
The document provides background on the biblical book of Zechariah, a prophet who lived in 520-518 BC. It discusses Zechariah's messages about the rebuilding of the temple and the coming Messiah. A key aspect of Zechariah's prophecies was his frequent use of the phrases "It shall come to pass" and "In that day" to describe events that would occur when the Messiah first came, not at the end of the world. The document examines several of Zechariah's prophecies and their fulfillment through Jesus Christ and the early church.
Sermon Slide Deck: "A King Like No Other" (Luke 19:28-44)New City Church
Jesus is a king like no other—a king you would willingly give your life for because he willingly gave his life for you to give you true peace.
This message was given on January 22, 2017 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info, please visit: www.newcitychurch.ca.
Jesus is uniquely qualified as the eternal High Priest in a new covenant. As fully divine and fully human, he offers the perfect sacrifice through his death that is applied by the Holy Spirit. The old system of priesthood, covenant, sacrifice and temple has been totally replaced by Jesus' new priesthood, covenant, and sacrifice in heaven. As a priest in the order of Melchizedek, Jesus serves as an eternal High Priest unlike the old, temporary priesthood.
Upgrading - living between heaven and hellPaulo Rabello
This document discusses living as a Christian between heaven and hell. It covers five main points: 1) Christians are chosen by God, 2) they have a mission to spread the gospel, 3) they are not alone as God is with them, 4) their lives should be about glorifying God, and 5) they must know their enemy Satan and have the full armor of God. The document also discusses the biblical examples of Enoch and his close walk with God, preaching righteousness, and ultimate translation to heaven without tasting death.
1. Paul and Barnabas went on a second missionary journey to visit churches they had previously established. They split up, with Barnabas and John Mark going to Cyprus and Paul going to Asia Minor with Silas.
2. During this journey, Paul met Timothy in Lystra and circumcised him to help Jews accept his message more easily. Paul also had a vision of a man from Macedonia asking for help, prompting him to take the gospel to Europe for the first time.
3. In Philippi, Lydia became the first Christian convert in Europe. Paul and Silas were imprisoned but a jailer and his family were converted after an earthquake freed them.
This document provides an overview of Saul's conversion to Christianity on the road to Damascus as described in Acts 9. It discusses how Saul went from being a persecutor of Christians to becoming an apostle of Jesus Christ after having a vision of Jesus. The document outlines the key events, including Saul receiving his sight back after being blind for three days, preaching in Damascus after his conversion, escaping down a wall in a basket when Jews plotted to kill him, and initially facing disbelief from disciples in Jerusalem when he tried to join them. The document examines Saul's journey from persecutor to apostle according to Acts and Galatians and provides commentary on divine and human cooperation in following God's will.
This document provides the order of service for a Pentecost Sunday celebration. It includes readings from Acts 2 and John 16 about the coming of the Holy Spirit. It discusses how the Spirit filled the disciples and allowed them to speak in other languages. It also includes prayers, hymns, and the Apostles' Creed focusing on the Holy Spirit and the fulfillment of God's promises through Pentecost.
This document contains a prayer, scripture passages from 1 Thessalonians, and notes about 1 Thessalonians. It summarizes:
1) The prayer asks God to give people zeal for justice and strength to use liberty according to God's will.
2) The scripture passages from 1 Thessalonians discuss Paul addressing questions about what happens to Christians who have died before Jesus' return.
3) The notes explain that Paul was using biblical images and not laying out a precise timeline, and that the hope is about being with God and the returning king making all things right.
Cornelius was a Roman centurion who feared God and prayed regularly. He had a vision where an angel told him to send for Simon Peter. Peter came and shared the gospel, telling Cornelius that anyone who seeks God will find him, including those from other religions or backgrounds. God made sure Cornelius found the truth of Christianity, demonstrating that whoever is willing can be saved.
The document provides excerpts from the Bible and commentary on the themes of Advent, death, and the coming of God. It discusses John's vision of a new heaven and new earth with no more death or mourning. God will wipe away every tear and make all things new. The commentary reflects on embracing the reality of God's joy and mercy rather than thinking of God as a faceless bureaucrat. It finds hope in the assurances of the resurrection and God's kingdom conquering death.
The document discusses what the book of Hebrews reveals about Jesus' role in Christmas. It explains that Hebrews describes Jesus' pre-existence as the Creator, his deity as the Son of God, and his divine attributes of glory, representation of God, and upholding all things. It notes that Hebrews talks about Jesus coming into the world and becoming human by taking on flesh and blood so he could die for humanity. The document also summarizes that Hebrews discusses the necessity of Jesus' incarnation to redeem humanity and the purposes of his coming, which included revealing God, purifying sins, becoming a merciful High Priest, defeating Satan, and providing eternal salvation.
The document provides materials for a Bible study on the baptism of Jesus, including commentary on the readings. The first reading from Isaiah speaks of preparing the way of the Lord. The psalm calls the people to praise God as king. The second reading from Titus discusses God's grace appearing through Jesus to save people from sin. The gospel reading recounts John baptizing people with water and saying one greater will baptize with the Holy Spirit, then describes Jesus' own baptism when the Spirit descended on him.
June's lesson series at Highland Heights church of Christ focuses on the relentless pursuit of heaven. Here is the June 1 evening lesson, "Don't Miss it!" with Wayne Cornwell
Jesus went about Galilee teaching, preaching about the kingdom of God, and healing many who were sick or afflicted. Large crowds followed him and his fame spread throughout Syria. He performed many other signs and miracles beyond what was written in scripture. Jesus gave his disciples and the seventy power to heal sickness and cast out demons, and instructed them to preach about the kingdom of God. The miracles Jesus performed through his ministry bore witness to who he was and the works of God.
This document discusses the book of Hebrews and its prophetic characteristics. It argues that Hebrews was intended as a prophetic exhortation delivered orally, like a sermon, rather than a traditional letter. The document outlines how Hebrews alternates between warnings and encouragement, focuses on elevating Jesus, and uses a chiastic structure. It suggests the author was calling a group of Roman Christians to remain faithful to Jesus despite the risks of persecution and temptation to return to Judaism.
The document contains multiple excerpts from the book of Hebrews in the Bible that encourage believers to support and encourage one another. It begins with Hebrews 3:13 which says they should encourage one another daily to avoid being hardened by sin. It then provides several more verses with similar messages, such as drawing near to God together, holding firmly to their faith as a community, and continuing to meet with each other regularly to provide encouragement. The overall message is that Christians should encourage and support one another in their faith.
God’s people did not consider the consequences of idolatry and sin and therefore her collapse was awesome. She could have been glorious, as God had planned but chose to forsake Jehovah. Are we considering our future? If we do not, our collapse could be awesome too.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Hebrews 9:23-10:25. It discusses how the passage contrasts the old sacrificial system with Jesus's perfect sacrifice. Jesus sat down at the right hand of God after offering his one-time sacrifice, which makes believers perfect and forgives their sins through the Holy Spirit. The passage exhorts believers to draw near to God with confidence, hold to their hope, spur one another to love and good deeds, and continue meeting together.
This document discusses Jesus as the high priest in the New Covenant. It explains that Jesus is fully divine and fully human, making him uniquely qualified as high priest. As both God and man, Jesus understands human experiences and offers the perfect sacrifice to God on our behalf. The document outlines how Jesus fulfilled the roles of high priest by being tempted in every way as a human yet without sin, and how he now intercedes for humanity at the right hand of God as our sympathetic high priest.
The document summarizes the top 10 most engaging Facebook posts from the United Bible Societies page in 2013. It lists each post by date and includes the Bible verse, prayer or message shared. It also provides metrics on the number of people reached, likes, comments and shares for each post, with the most successful post from March 29 reaching 1.9 million people. In general, the posts focused on sharing inspirational Bible verses, prayers and messages with the Facebook community.
This document summarizes Paul's letter to the Romans chapters 9-10. It discusses:
1) God's faithfulness to Israel despite some rejecting Christ, and His freedom to elect believers.
2) How Israel failed to accept the gospel while God made it available to Gentiles through faith.
3) Questions around divine sovereignty and human responsibility in election, and how God can use both Jews and Gentiles according to His purposes.
The document provides background on the biblical book of Zechariah, a prophet who lived in 520-518 BC. It discusses Zechariah's messages about the rebuilding of the temple and the coming Messiah. A key aspect of Zechariah's prophecies was his frequent use of the phrases "It shall come to pass" and "In that day" to describe events that would occur when the Messiah first came, not at the end of the world. The document examines several of Zechariah's prophecies and their fulfillment through Jesus Christ and the early church.
Sermon Slide Deck: "A King Like No Other" (Luke 19:28-44)New City Church
Jesus is a king like no other—a king you would willingly give your life for because he willingly gave his life for you to give you true peace.
This message was given on January 22, 2017 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info, please visit: www.newcitychurch.ca.
Jesus is uniquely qualified as the eternal High Priest in a new covenant. As fully divine and fully human, he offers the perfect sacrifice through his death that is applied by the Holy Spirit. The old system of priesthood, covenant, sacrifice and temple has been totally replaced by Jesus' new priesthood, covenant, and sacrifice in heaven. As a priest in the order of Melchizedek, Jesus serves as an eternal High Priest unlike the old, temporary priesthood.
Upgrading - living between heaven and hellPaulo Rabello
This document discusses living as a Christian between heaven and hell. It covers five main points: 1) Christians are chosen by God, 2) they have a mission to spread the gospel, 3) they are not alone as God is with them, 4) their lives should be about glorifying God, and 5) they must know their enemy Satan and have the full armor of God. The document also discusses the biblical examples of Enoch and his close walk with God, preaching righteousness, and ultimate translation to heaven without tasting death.
1. Paul and Barnabas went on a second missionary journey to visit churches they had previously established. They split up, with Barnabas and John Mark going to Cyprus and Paul going to Asia Minor with Silas.
2. During this journey, Paul met Timothy in Lystra and circumcised him to help Jews accept his message more easily. Paul also had a vision of a man from Macedonia asking for help, prompting him to take the gospel to Europe for the first time.
3. In Philippi, Lydia became the first Christian convert in Europe. Paul and Silas were imprisoned but a jailer and his family were converted after an earthquake freed them.
This document provides an overview of Saul's conversion to Christianity on the road to Damascus as described in Acts 9. It discusses how Saul went from being a persecutor of Christians to becoming an apostle of Jesus Christ after having a vision of Jesus. The document outlines the key events, including Saul receiving his sight back after being blind for three days, preaching in Damascus after his conversion, escaping down a wall in a basket when Jews plotted to kill him, and initially facing disbelief from disciples in Jerusalem when he tried to join them. The document examines Saul's journey from persecutor to apostle according to Acts and Galatians and provides commentary on divine and human cooperation in following God's will.
This document provides the order of service for a Pentecost Sunday celebration. It includes readings from Acts 2 and John 16 about the coming of the Holy Spirit. It discusses how the Spirit filled the disciples and allowed them to speak in other languages. It also includes prayers, hymns, and the Apostles' Creed focusing on the Holy Spirit and the fulfillment of God's promises through Pentecost.
This document contains a prayer, scripture passages from 1 Thessalonians, and notes about 1 Thessalonians. It summarizes:
1) The prayer asks God to give people zeal for justice and strength to use liberty according to God's will.
2) The scripture passages from 1 Thessalonians discuss Paul addressing questions about what happens to Christians who have died before Jesus' return.
3) The notes explain that Paul was using biblical images and not laying out a precise timeline, and that the hope is about being with God and the returning king making all things right.
Cornelius was a Roman centurion who feared God and prayed regularly. He had a vision where an angel told him to send for Simon Peter. Peter came and shared the gospel, telling Cornelius that anyone who seeks God will find him, including those from other religions or backgrounds. God made sure Cornelius found the truth of Christianity, demonstrating that whoever is willing can be saved.
The document provides excerpts from the Bible and commentary on the themes of Advent, death, and the coming of God. It discusses John's vision of a new heaven and new earth with no more death or mourning. God will wipe away every tear and make all things new. The commentary reflects on embracing the reality of God's joy and mercy rather than thinking of God as a faceless bureaucrat. It finds hope in the assurances of the resurrection and God's kingdom conquering death.
The document discusses what the book of Hebrews reveals about Jesus' role in Christmas. It explains that Hebrews describes Jesus' pre-existence as the Creator, his deity as the Son of God, and his divine attributes of glory, representation of God, and upholding all things. It notes that Hebrews talks about Jesus coming into the world and becoming human by taking on flesh and blood so he could die for humanity. The document also summarizes that Hebrews discusses the necessity of Jesus' incarnation to redeem humanity and the purposes of his coming, which included revealing God, purifying sins, becoming a merciful High Priest, defeating Satan, and providing eternal salvation.
The document provides materials for a Bible study on the baptism of Jesus, including commentary on the readings. The first reading from Isaiah speaks of preparing the way of the Lord. The psalm calls the people to praise God as king. The second reading from Titus discusses God's grace appearing through Jesus to save people from sin. The gospel reading recounts John baptizing people with water and saying one greater will baptize with the Holy Spirit, then describes Jesus' own baptism when the Spirit descended on him.
June's lesson series at Highland Heights church of Christ focuses on the relentless pursuit of heaven. Here is the June 1 evening lesson, "Don't Miss it!" with Wayne Cornwell
This document provides an overview and analysis of the Bible study readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent. It includes summaries of the first reading from Isaiah about preparing the way for the Lord, the responsorial Psalm, the second reading from 2 Peter about awaiting the coming day of the Lord, and the Gospel reading from Mark about John the Baptist preparing the way. The document examines each passage and provides commentary and reflections, with the overall focus on preparing for the coming of the Lord during the Advent season.
One of ten lepers who were healed by Jesus after being told to show themselves to priests, realized he was healed on the way and returned to thank Jesus. This leper was a Samaritan, an outsider. Jesus questioned why only one returned to give thanks to God. The document encourages believers to continually offer sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving to God for His grace, love, mercy and for raising believers with Jesus.
One of ten lepers who were healed by Jesus after being told to show themselves to priests, realized he was healed on the way and returned to thank Jesus. This leper was a Samaritan, an outsider. Jesus questioned why only one returned to give thanks to God. The document encourages giving thanks to God through sacrifices, confessing his name with lips, and letting thanksgiving overflow as his grace reaches more people.
December 17 2017- Sunday service message -Jesus be the center of it all part IICatherine Lirio
This document discusses Jesus Christ based on Philippians 2:5-11. It makes 4 main points:
1. Jesus Christ is God who took on human form and humbled himself by dying on the cross. He is worthy of worship.
2. Jesus is Lord and master, and every knee will bow to him.
3. God exalted Jesus and gave him a name above all other names, so that at his name every enemy is subject.
4. Jesus is the model for believers to imitate through obedience, even unto death, as God wants us to be conformed to his image.
This document contains the order of service for a Catholic mass celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints. It includes readings from Revelation and Matthew, prayers, songs, and sections for the Eucharist. The gospel reading focuses on the Beatitudes from Matthew where Jesus teaches those who are blessed. The homily and prayers of the faithful follow. The mass concludes with communion rites including songs of praise, the Our Father prayer, and sending forth.
Thanksgiving, An Attitude of Gratitude.David Turner
For the Christian, thanksgiving is not an option. We are commanded to give thanks. When we don't give thanks we forget out blessings and become bitter. In all things, Give Thanks!
Liturgical Bible Study Guide - 2nd Sunday of Advent Cycle BJeffrey Meneses
The document provides commentary and reflections on the Sunday readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent B. It summarizes the 1st reading from Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 which focuses on preparing the way of the Lord. It also summarizes the responsorial psalm 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 which expresses the message of the 1st reading in prayer form. Finally, it summarizes the 2nd reading from 2 Peter 3:8-14 which focuses on the coming "day of the Lord".
The document summarizes the readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time A, including passages from Isaiah, Psalms, 1 Thessalonians, and Matthew. It discusses God calling Cyrus to free Israel, praising God for his deeds, Paul expressing gratitude for the Thessalonians' faith, and Jesus instructing to give Caesar what belongs to Caesar and God what belongs to God in response to a question from Pharisees trying to entrap him.
This document discusses the importance of gratitude through various quotes from the Bible and other sources. It emphasizes that gratitude is God's will, encourages giving thanks in all circumstances, and warns against ungrateful mindsets like entitlement, impatience, and selfishness. It suggests cultivating gratitude by expressing thanks for blessings and turning blessings into praise instead of pride. Gratitude leads to contentment even in difficult times.
This document summarizes a worship service that took place on August 11, 2013. It includes elements like welcome and announcements, call to worship, praise and worship through songs, a pastoral prayer, readings from the books of Job and Philippians, a message on why bad things happen to good people based on the book of Job, an offering, and closing songs and prayer. The service focused on celebrating God's faithfulness through difficult times, as demonstrated in the story of Job, and encouraged having the humble, selfless mindset of Christ.
Dear brothers and sisters,
We prepare for the Lord's coming by being converted. We can't engage in the New Evangelization without conversion.
Fr. Cielo
The document provides an overview of the Bible study for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity including summaries and commentary on the readings. The first reading focuses on God the Father and his mercy. The second reading emphasizes living in peace and unity through the grace of Christ, love of God, and fellowship of the Holy Spirit. The gospel highlights God's salvific love through believing in his Son to gain eternal life. Overall, the readings and homily aim to convey the meaning of the Holy Trinity and its importance to the Catholic faith and living as Trinitarian believers.
The document summarizes the Bible study readings for June 19, 2011 on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. It provides an outline and commentary for the first reading from Exodus about God revealing his name as merciful and gracious to Moses. It also summarizes the responsorial psalm praising God. For the second reading from 2 Corinthians, it outlines Paul's exhortations to the community and greeting invoking the Trinity. The Gospel reading from John focuses on God's salvific love shown through giving his Son, and the response of faith or lack thereof.
This document provides a summary of Acts 14:5-23 from the Bible. It discusses how Paul and Barnabas preached in Lystra and Paul healed a paralyzed man, leading the locals to believe they were gods. Paul clarified they were just men, preaching about the living God. Angry Jews from other cities stoned Paul, but he survived. Paul and Barnabas strengthened the disciples in Lystra and other cities before departing. The summary concludes by noting Timothy, who was present, later became Paul's missionary partner.
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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
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5. We are so busy and self-
absorbed, it has become
increasingly difficult to make
time to genuinely praise God
for the blessings He pours out
into our lives
8. 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus
traveled along the border between Samaria
and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a
village, ten men who had leprosy met him.
They stood at a distance 13 and called out in
a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on
us!” 14 When he saw them, he said, “Go,
show yourselves to the priests.” And as they
went, they were cleansed.
Luke 17:11-19
9. 15 One of them, when he saw he was
healed, came back, praising God in a loud
voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and
thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.
17 Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed?
Where are the other nine?
Luke 17:11-19
10. 18 Was no one found to return and give
praise to God except this foreigner?” 19
Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith
has made you well.”
Luke 17:11-19
11. Why should we march down the
road less travelled to offer thanks
and praise to God?
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E 5 Your attitude should be the same
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as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being
W in very nature God, did not consider
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N equality with God something to be
G grasped,
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E 7 but made himself nothing, taking
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O the very nature of a servant, being
W made in human likeness. 8 And being
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N found in appearance as a man, he
G humbled himself and became
obedient to death— even death on a
cross!
Philippians 2:5-11
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E 9 Therefore God exalted him to the
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highest place and gave him the name
W that is above every name, 10 that at
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N the name of Jesus every knee should
G bow, in heaven and on earth and
under the earth,
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E 11 and every tongue confess that
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Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of
W God the Father.,
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Philippians 2:5-11
22. We take great joy in the
incarnation of Christ, but
neglect the ramifications of
the incarnation in His
exaltation
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I 1 I will exalt you, O LORD, for you
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lifted me out of the depths and did
I not let my enemies gloat over me. 2
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G O LORD my God, I called to you for
help and you healed me.
Psalm 30:1-4
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I 3 O LORD, you brought me up from
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the grave; you spared me from going
I down into the pit. 4 Sing to the
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G LORD, you saints of his; praise his
holy name.
Psalm 30:1-4
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29. Let the echoes of our praise
and thanksgiving reverberate
in the heavens