This document contains summaries of the biblical story of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. It describes how Pentecost was a Jewish harvest festival 50 days after Passover where God was acknowledged as the provider. On the day of Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit, allowing them to speak in other languages to proclaim God's works. The Spirit continues to guide believers and empower them to live as witnesses to God's presence, forgiveness, and guidance in the world.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "The Importance Of The Holy Spirit" sermon at New Life Christian Church on November 3, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
A Keynote Presentation on the meaning of the Day of Pentecost/WhitSunday by The Rev'd Canon Noel A. Burke, Rector of the St. David's Church, Christ Church, Barbados
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "The Importance Of The Holy Spirit" sermon at New Life Christian Church on November 3, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
A Keynote Presentation on the meaning of the Day of Pentecost/WhitSunday by The Rev'd Canon Noel A. Burke, Rector of the St. David's Church, Christ Church, Barbados
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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.
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.
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
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
1. A Prayer for the People of God
Holy God,
who spoke the world into being.
Pour your Spirit to the ends of the earth,
that your children may return from exile
as citizens of your commonwealth,
and our divisions may be healed
by your word of love and justice.
Amen.
6. “Pentecost, also known as the
Feast of Weeks, was a celebration
of thanksgiving for the barley
harvest to be held fifty days after
Passover. It was an acknowledgment
that God is not only the one who
saves and delivers, but also the one
who provides food and daily life.”
7. When the day of Pentecost had finally
arrived, they were all together in the
same place. Suddenly there came from
heaven
a noise like the sound of a strong,
blowing wind, and it filled the whole
house where they were sitting. Then
tongues, seemingly made of fire,
appeared to them, moving apart and
coming to rest on each one of them. They
were all filled with the holy spirit, and
began to speak in other languages,
ACTS
2:1-4
(KNT)
8. There were devout Jews from every
nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem
at that time. When they heard this noise
they
came together in a crowd. They were
deeply puzzled, because every single one
of them could hear them speaking in his
or her own native language. They were
astonished and amazed. “These men who
are doing the speaking are all Galileans,
aren’t they?”
they said. “So how is it that each of us can
ACTS
2:5-8
(KNT)
9. “There are Parthians here, and Medians,
Elamites, people from Mesopotamia,
Judaea, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia,
Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt, and the
parts of Libya that belong to Cyrene;
there are people from Rome, proselytes
as well as Jews; there are Cretans and
Arabs. We can hear them telling us about
the powerful things God has done—
in our own languages!”
ACTS
2:9-11
(KNT)
10.
11. Everyone was astonished and perplexed.
“What does it all mean?” they were asking
each other. But some sneered. “They’re
full
of new wine!” they said. “Then Peter got
up, with the eleven. He spoke to them in
a loud
a voice. “People of Judaea!” he began.
“All of you staying here in Jerusalem!
There’s something you have to know!
Listen to what I’m saying! These people
aren’t drunk, as you imagine. It’s only
ACTS
2:12-16
(KNT)
12. “In the last days,” declares God, “I will
pour out my spirit on all people. Your
sons and your daughters will prophesy;
Your young men will see visions, your old
men will
dream dreams; Yes, even on slaves,
men and women alike, will I pour out my
spirit in those days, and they shall
prophesy. And I will give signs in the
heavens above, and portents on earth
beneath,
blood and fire and clouds of smoke.
ACTS
2:17-20
(KNT)
13. …and the moon into blood, before
the day of the Lord comes, the great
and glorious day. And then everyone who
calls on the name of the Lord will be
saved.”
ACTS
2:20-21
(KNT)
15. the FLESH and the SPIRIT in the CALENDAR
ANTICIPATION: We waited for God to arrive in the flesh
INCARNATION: We celebrated God’s arrival in the flesh
REVELATION: God’s character was revealed in the flesh
CRUCIFIXION: God’s Son was crucified in the flesh
RESURRECTION: God’s son was resurrected in NEW flesh
ASCENSION: King Jesus is reigning in that new flesh
PENTECOST: God poured out the Spirit on all flesh
16. When the Spirit of truth comes,
he will guide you into all the truth;
for he will not speak on his own,
but will speak whatever he hears,
and he will declare to you the things
that are to come. He will glorify me,
because he will take what is mine
and declare it to you.
JOHN 16:13-14
17. - God is PRESENT with us
- God is AVAILABLE to us
- God is SUFFERING with us
- God has FORGIVEN us
- God is DELIVERING us
- God is GUIDING us
WHAT this MEANS for US
18. - WE live in AND testify to God’s PRESENCE
- WE live in AND testify to God’s AVAILABILITY
- WE live in AND testify to God’s SUFFERING
- WE live in AND testify to God’s FORGIVENESS
- WE live in AND testify to God’s DELIVERANCE
- WE live in AND testify to God’s GUIDANCE
…in JESUS, through the POWER of the SPIRIT
WHAT this MEANS for US
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20.
21. Prayer
Living God,
you have created all that is.
Send forth your Spirit
to renew and restore us,
that we may proclaim
your good news
in ways and words
that all may respond to your love.
Amen.