Loving God should be transformative, not transactional. In this sermon, learn the difference between the two and how the spiritual disciplines of bible reading, prayer, and worship can transform your relationship with God.
The document discusses how Christians have a mission to change lives like mothers empower their children. It references 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 about turning from idols to serve God and wait for Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 is cited about proving gentle like a nursing mother caring for her children and imparting lives out of fond affection. The document encourages showing sincere care for others and giving lives for others like a mother, with the goal of being able to say at life's end that God used one to help change lives for good.
The document is a collection of quotes from church leaders about the plan of happiness or salvation. It discusses how understanding the plan can help youth understand why they are commanded to do certain things. It outlines some key aspects of the plan, including that a great council was held in heaven where God announced his plan, and that the plan centers around the creation, the fall of man, and the atonement of Jesus Christ. It also states that the commandments and ordinances of the gospel constitute being tested to see if we will return to God and become like him through obedience and the atonement.
Paul defends himself against critics who say his letters are forceful but his physical presence is weak. He reminds the Corinthians that as they belong to Christ, so does he. While he possesses authority given by God to strengthen their faith, he does not want to frighten them. Paul warns that what he says in his letters he will also do in person.
The Parable of the Good Samaritan is much more than just telling us to love our neighbor. Listen to this sermon how that parable points us to our need of Jesus for eternal life. http://wp.me/po4gZ-1XL
The church plays an important role in God's plan of salvation. It exists to bring people into a saving relationship with God and to prepare them for Christ's return. While imperfect, the church is the body of Christ on earth. It is described in the Bible as God's people and as a pillar of truth. The church's mission is to spread the gospel through acts of worship, fellowship, service and evangelism. Maintaining unity through humility and sacrifice is key to the church successfully accomplishing its divine purpose.
Sekolah Sabat - Triwulan 1 2022 - Pelajaran 8Adam Hiola
The document discusses the differences between the old and new covenants established by God. The old covenant was based on imperfect mediators and sacrifices, and could not perfect or save people from sin. The new covenant, established through Jesus, provides a perfect mediator and sacrifice that can give eternal life. Key differences include: the new covenant writes God's laws on the heart rather than externally, Jesus fulfills the promises and requirements of the covenant on our behalf, and the Holy Spirit transforms minds and hearts to enable obedience to God's law.
A religious expert asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus replied that he must love God with all his being and love his neighbor as himself. Jesus affirmed that following these commandments would lead to life. The passage in Hebrews encourages its readers to continue showing love for God and others as demonstrated through helping people, in order to solidify their hope of salvation.
The document discusses how Christians have a mission to change lives like mothers empower their children. It references 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 about turning from idols to serve God and wait for Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 is cited about proving gentle like a nursing mother caring for her children and imparting lives out of fond affection. The document encourages showing sincere care for others and giving lives for others like a mother, with the goal of being able to say at life's end that God used one to help change lives for good.
The document is a collection of quotes from church leaders about the plan of happiness or salvation. It discusses how understanding the plan can help youth understand why they are commanded to do certain things. It outlines some key aspects of the plan, including that a great council was held in heaven where God announced his plan, and that the plan centers around the creation, the fall of man, and the atonement of Jesus Christ. It also states that the commandments and ordinances of the gospel constitute being tested to see if we will return to God and become like him through obedience and the atonement.
Paul defends himself against critics who say his letters are forceful but his physical presence is weak. He reminds the Corinthians that as they belong to Christ, so does he. While he possesses authority given by God to strengthen their faith, he does not want to frighten them. Paul warns that what he says in his letters he will also do in person.
The Parable of the Good Samaritan is much more than just telling us to love our neighbor. Listen to this sermon how that parable points us to our need of Jesus for eternal life. http://wp.me/po4gZ-1XL
The church plays an important role in God's plan of salvation. It exists to bring people into a saving relationship with God and to prepare them for Christ's return. While imperfect, the church is the body of Christ on earth. It is described in the Bible as God's people and as a pillar of truth. The church's mission is to spread the gospel through acts of worship, fellowship, service and evangelism. Maintaining unity through humility and sacrifice is key to the church successfully accomplishing its divine purpose.
Sekolah Sabat - Triwulan 1 2022 - Pelajaran 8Adam Hiola
The document discusses the differences between the old and new covenants established by God. The old covenant was based on imperfect mediators and sacrifices, and could not perfect or save people from sin. The new covenant, established through Jesus, provides a perfect mediator and sacrifice that can give eternal life. Key differences include: the new covenant writes God's laws on the heart rather than externally, Jesus fulfills the promises and requirements of the covenant on our behalf, and the Holy Spirit transforms minds and hearts to enable obedience to God's law.
A religious expert asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus replied that he must love God with all his being and love his neighbor as himself. Jesus affirmed that following these commandments would lead to life. The passage in Hebrews encourages its readers to continue showing love for God and others as demonstrated through helping people, in order to solidify their hope of salvation.
Great, Strong, Increasing and Growing FAITHCherylMunford
Use this presentation as a tool to perfect your faith walk. It is a reminder of God's word concerning a life of faith and trust in him. Remember you are destined to reign.
Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His Might! Let your faith arise so that you may operate in your God-given authority to take dominion in the earth.
But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? – Luke 18:8
Paul teaches us that we can know if we're mature by whether we trust Jesus, are becoming more attached to him, and whether we keep pressing on. Those who are mature know this and act by it. If you do not know this, and/or you do not act by it, God will educate you further.
If God Made A Plan For Transformation Rodney Drury
God gives a number of "to do" list in Scripture that are given for our Spiritual growth. Through the work of the Holy Spirit and our effort, we but into action what God asks. Walking with God requires our whole heart, our being.
19 Hebrew words from Isaiah 1:16-17 are over-viewed with a loose literal translation and meditation points to help believers grow as followers.
Make your request known to Abba Father—He is faithful to hear and to answer us if and when we call upon His great name. The Father desire a close, loving, personal and intimate relationship with His sons and daughters—He delights in answering us to show us great and mighty things that we know not of. Abba Father is waiting for you in the secret place—come away with Him and make your request known. Allow the Father access to your heart as He pours out His love upon you— be still and know He is God as His aroma and presence fills the room—quite yourself to hear his still small voice (the gentle whispers of God) and breathe Him in—receive the abundance of His love and His goodness as He reveals Himself to you in ways yet unknown.
The parable of the Sower reminds us that we are grow and be fruitful. The parable of the mustard seed reminds us that the church is to grow. Are we growing with God’s growth? Paul’s letter to the Ephesians points us in the right direction for God’s growth: following God’s plan; growing in faith, love, hope, wisdom, and power; and bearing fruit.
The document discusses how Christians can exercise their spiritual senses through practicing their faith, similar to how physical exercise strengthens the body. It outlines the spiritual counterparts to the five physical senses - taste, hearing, sight, smell, and touch - and provides Bible verses for how to develop each spiritual sense through regular spiritual practices like reading Scripture, prayer, worship, and acts of service. The overall message is that believers should make an effort to continuously train and strengthen their spiritual faculties just as they would their physical senses.
Sermon by Mike Smith.
Growing up in the Christian life is paramount to the disciple of Jesus Christ. Take some time to study and learn a few areas of spiritual growth we all need to apply so we may become mature Christians.
The document discusses how the five senses - sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch - relate to both physical and spiritual dimensions. Spiritually, sight allows us to see God's word and will, hearing guides us away from sin, taste indicates the nature of what we ingest, smell is important for how we present ourselves to God and others, and touch allows us to feel spiritual pain from sin. The physical and spiritual dimensions are interconnected, and our senses work when both dimensions are united for a state of harmony between body, mind and spirit.
The document discusses the importance of personal Bible study. It states that the Bible is the only source of divine authority that provides direction, hope, peace, and understanding. Studying the Bible transforms people from earthly to spiritual minds so they can reflect Christ. The benefits of knowing God's word include truth, blessing, victory over sin and temptation, growth, power, and guidance. Regular Bible reading and study helps develop strong Christian character and spiritual fitness through developing the habit of daily reading, starting slow, and meditating on what is read. Personal Bible study is important lifelong work.
This document compares the missions of Jesus and Paul based on six criteria: receiving the power of the Holy Spirit at the beginning of their ministries, confronting and overcoming demonic powers, preaching about scripture's fulfillment in Jesus, an initial positive response, and rejection by their countrymen. Both Jesus and Paul displayed these similarities in their missions according to the biblical passages cited.
Transforming Our Love for Strangers through HospitalityJeremy Hoover
Peter used to eat with Gentiles but began separating himself when others from James arrived, out of fear of what they would think. The Bible says both to invite strangers in and warns against not inviting strangers in.
To grow spiritually, we need to regularly engage in four different areas of relationship: with God, with believers, with neighbors, and with strangers.
The document discusses 4 transformational relationships that can cultivate spiritual growth: relationships with God, believers, neighbors, and strangers. It provides the core thought, key scripture, actions, and examples for each relationship type to guide spiritual development through both inward reflection and outward service. Maintaining these four types of relationships can help one cooperate with God in spiritual growth.
Sometimes we think God's will is so mysterious that we doubt we'll ever find or understand it. But the bible is clear that God's will is both findable and understandable. We understand God's will in the gospel that provides us hope and teaches us to live sacrificially like Jesus, we experience his will in prayer and in spiritual growth that provides knowledge of him, and we express God's will when we bear fruit by serving others in love.
James says that faith without deeds is dead (2:14-26). If we only think of faith as a set of beliefs or the correct doctrine, we have failed to exercise what faith really is--actions that grow out of our belief.
We need to combine our beliefs with actions that serve others.
James teaches us how to live out our faith; as faith without works is dead. In this sermon, we look at James 2:1-13 and how loving the poor as our neighbor and avoiding favoritism are acts of faith.
This document provides social media contact information for Jeremy Hoover and lists 5 hashtags or phrases: Righteous #FAIL, The Family of Faith, Least, Not Lost, Do or Die, As Unto Christ. It directs readers to Jeremy Hoover's website for more information and gives his Twitter and Facebook URLs.
In this sermon, we'll examine how we often use the word "church" to refer to a building. But this creates passiveness in us. God wants us to be active--he is actively forming and shaping us into his holy temple where he dwells. We need to be active, to participate, and to add value.
The document discusses being rich toward God rather than material wealth. It warns that a divided mind with divided loyalties created by desiring a divided inheritance leads to worry instead of dependence on God. People are encouraged to guard against all kinds of greed and be rich in their relationship with God.
Great, Strong, Increasing and Growing FAITHCherylMunford
Use this presentation as a tool to perfect your faith walk. It is a reminder of God's word concerning a life of faith and trust in him. Remember you are destined to reign.
Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His Might! Let your faith arise so that you may operate in your God-given authority to take dominion in the earth.
But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? – Luke 18:8
Paul teaches us that we can know if we're mature by whether we trust Jesus, are becoming more attached to him, and whether we keep pressing on. Those who are mature know this and act by it. If you do not know this, and/or you do not act by it, God will educate you further.
If God Made A Plan For Transformation Rodney Drury
God gives a number of "to do" list in Scripture that are given for our Spiritual growth. Through the work of the Holy Spirit and our effort, we but into action what God asks. Walking with God requires our whole heart, our being.
19 Hebrew words from Isaiah 1:16-17 are over-viewed with a loose literal translation and meditation points to help believers grow as followers.
Make your request known to Abba Father—He is faithful to hear and to answer us if and when we call upon His great name. The Father desire a close, loving, personal and intimate relationship with His sons and daughters—He delights in answering us to show us great and mighty things that we know not of. Abba Father is waiting for you in the secret place—come away with Him and make your request known. Allow the Father access to your heart as He pours out His love upon you— be still and know He is God as His aroma and presence fills the room—quite yourself to hear his still small voice (the gentle whispers of God) and breathe Him in—receive the abundance of His love and His goodness as He reveals Himself to you in ways yet unknown.
The parable of the Sower reminds us that we are grow and be fruitful. The parable of the mustard seed reminds us that the church is to grow. Are we growing with God’s growth? Paul’s letter to the Ephesians points us in the right direction for God’s growth: following God’s plan; growing in faith, love, hope, wisdom, and power; and bearing fruit.
The document discusses how Christians can exercise their spiritual senses through practicing their faith, similar to how physical exercise strengthens the body. It outlines the spiritual counterparts to the five physical senses - taste, hearing, sight, smell, and touch - and provides Bible verses for how to develop each spiritual sense through regular spiritual practices like reading Scripture, prayer, worship, and acts of service. The overall message is that believers should make an effort to continuously train and strengthen their spiritual faculties just as they would their physical senses.
Sermon by Mike Smith.
Growing up in the Christian life is paramount to the disciple of Jesus Christ. Take some time to study and learn a few areas of spiritual growth we all need to apply so we may become mature Christians.
The document discusses how the five senses - sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch - relate to both physical and spiritual dimensions. Spiritually, sight allows us to see God's word and will, hearing guides us away from sin, taste indicates the nature of what we ingest, smell is important for how we present ourselves to God and others, and touch allows us to feel spiritual pain from sin. The physical and spiritual dimensions are interconnected, and our senses work when both dimensions are united for a state of harmony between body, mind and spirit.
The document discusses the importance of personal Bible study. It states that the Bible is the only source of divine authority that provides direction, hope, peace, and understanding. Studying the Bible transforms people from earthly to spiritual minds so they can reflect Christ. The benefits of knowing God's word include truth, blessing, victory over sin and temptation, growth, power, and guidance. Regular Bible reading and study helps develop strong Christian character and spiritual fitness through developing the habit of daily reading, starting slow, and meditating on what is read. Personal Bible study is important lifelong work.
This document compares the missions of Jesus and Paul based on six criteria: receiving the power of the Holy Spirit at the beginning of their ministries, confronting and overcoming demonic powers, preaching about scripture's fulfillment in Jesus, an initial positive response, and rejection by their countrymen. Both Jesus and Paul displayed these similarities in their missions according to the biblical passages cited.
Transforming Our Love for Strangers through HospitalityJeremy Hoover
Peter used to eat with Gentiles but began separating himself when others from James arrived, out of fear of what they would think. The Bible says both to invite strangers in and warns against not inviting strangers in.
To grow spiritually, we need to regularly engage in four different areas of relationship: with God, with believers, with neighbors, and with strangers.
The document discusses 4 transformational relationships that can cultivate spiritual growth: relationships with God, believers, neighbors, and strangers. It provides the core thought, key scripture, actions, and examples for each relationship type to guide spiritual development through both inward reflection and outward service. Maintaining these four types of relationships can help one cooperate with God in spiritual growth.
Sometimes we think God's will is so mysterious that we doubt we'll ever find or understand it. But the bible is clear that God's will is both findable and understandable. We understand God's will in the gospel that provides us hope and teaches us to live sacrificially like Jesus, we experience his will in prayer and in spiritual growth that provides knowledge of him, and we express God's will when we bear fruit by serving others in love.
James says that faith without deeds is dead (2:14-26). If we only think of faith as a set of beliefs or the correct doctrine, we have failed to exercise what faith really is--actions that grow out of our belief.
We need to combine our beliefs with actions that serve others.
James teaches us how to live out our faith; as faith without works is dead. In this sermon, we look at James 2:1-13 and how loving the poor as our neighbor and avoiding favoritism are acts of faith.
This document provides social media contact information for Jeremy Hoover and lists 5 hashtags or phrases: Righteous #FAIL, The Family of Faith, Least, Not Lost, Do or Die, As Unto Christ. It directs readers to Jeremy Hoover's website for more information and gives his Twitter and Facebook URLs.
In this sermon, we'll examine how we often use the word "church" to refer to a building. But this creates passiveness in us. God wants us to be active--he is actively forming and shaping us into his holy temple where he dwells. We need to be active, to participate, and to add value.
The document discusses being rich toward God rather than material wealth. It warns that a divided mind with divided loyalties created by desiring a divided inheritance leads to worry instead of dependence on God. People are encouraged to guard against all kinds of greed and be rich in their relationship with God.
To grow from reading God's word we must see it as valuable, humbly seek God, and be moved to action as a result of our reading. Learn how to start growing spiritually with 4 simple steps, presented at the end of the lesson.
Good church leadership (shepherding) is godly, flock-focused, and selfless. In this sermon outline, I examine the bad shepherds in Ezekiel 34:1-16 and God's instructions to lead like he leads. I compare this with Peter's teaching to elders in 1 Peter 5:1-5.
Too often, church relationships contain conflict. Paul teaches us how to overcome our differences and live like Jesus by working for oneness with one another, looking to others' interests first, and becoming obedient through service.
Learn from the early church (Acts 4:23-31) how to move away from being merely a church that prays to a church that lives, breathes, and exists by prayer.
To grow spiritually, one must create a spiritual growth plan, focus on next steps, and take action. A spiritual growth plan involves loving God and others, as Jesus taught. It is important to focus on next steps of obedience to God's word rather than just listening. Taking action requires training through spiritual disciplines. The document encourages creating a plan, focusing on next steps, and taking action to grow spiritually.
We progress in our faith through perseverance. We each face trials, challenges, and uncertainty. We grow, not by giving up, but by facing these things head on through faith. We persevere through them.
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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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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.
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.