Matthew 7:13-14. Jesus’ conclusion to the sermon reminds us that we must make a choice in this life. We must look to the way that leads to life, not the way that leads to destruction.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "The Meaning of Easter" sermon at New Life Christian Church on April 6, 2012. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
Matthew 7:13-14. Jesus’ conclusion to the sermon reminds us that we must make a choice in this life. We must look to the way that leads to life, not the way that leads to destruction.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "The Meaning of Easter" sermon at New Life Christian Church on April 6, 2012. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
Who is the Holy Spirit? Jesus died to make available to all believers the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a person part of the Godhead. The Holy Spirit is the Guide, the Helper, the Comforter and the Counselor. He makes available to believers the power and character of Jesus.
James asks a question that has divided churches and denominations, “What does it profit if someone says they have faith but does not have works?” What is your answer? Is faith without works of any value? Can works without faith bring salvation? Should someone believe they are a Christian simply because they "accepted Christ" or were baptized?
When the Lord gave us His Spirit, He gave us fully and without reserve, If you are a believer in The Lord Jesus Christ, you have it as it is your right and inheritance.
Many of us have an endless list of questions when it comes to Bible prophecy. It is quite possible that the more we study, the more confusing it all becomes. Taken from Dr. Jeremiah's "Answers to the Unsolved Mysteries of Prophecy" booklet, these charts will help you navigate through end-times prophecy and will answer your questions about the final days of this world.
(Hebrews 11:1-40; James 2:14-24; Romans 4:13-25) The Bible speaks of different kinds of faith. There is only one kind of faith that saves us. The only viable faith is the faith that obeys God! — What KIND of FAITH did Abraham Have? — What kind of FAITH do you have? — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 2/19/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
Where is God when it hurts? Doesn't God care when we pass through the storms of life? And if He does, why not simply navigate the storms away from dedicated disciples of Christ? This lesson seeks to reinforce the truth that the "storms" of life come even to the most dedicated of disciples. The only question is how we will handle the storms as they come.
Who is the Holy Spirit? Jesus died to make available to all believers the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a person part of the Godhead. The Holy Spirit is the Guide, the Helper, the Comforter and the Counselor. He makes available to believers the power and character of Jesus.
James asks a question that has divided churches and denominations, “What does it profit if someone says they have faith but does not have works?” What is your answer? Is faith without works of any value? Can works without faith bring salvation? Should someone believe they are a Christian simply because they "accepted Christ" or were baptized?
When the Lord gave us His Spirit, He gave us fully and without reserve, If you are a believer in The Lord Jesus Christ, you have it as it is your right and inheritance.
Many of us have an endless list of questions when it comes to Bible prophecy. It is quite possible that the more we study, the more confusing it all becomes. Taken from Dr. Jeremiah's "Answers to the Unsolved Mysteries of Prophecy" booklet, these charts will help you navigate through end-times prophecy and will answer your questions about the final days of this world.
(Hebrews 11:1-40; James 2:14-24; Romans 4:13-25) The Bible speaks of different kinds of faith. There is only one kind of faith that saves us. The only viable faith is the faith that obeys God! — What KIND of FAITH did Abraham Have? — What kind of FAITH do you have? — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 2/19/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
Where is God when it hurts? Doesn't God care when we pass through the storms of life? And if He does, why not simply navigate the storms away from dedicated disciples of Christ? This lesson seeks to reinforce the truth that the "storms" of life come even to the most dedicated of disciples. The only question is how we will handle the storms as they come.
The final claim of our series is the most abstract, inspirational, and challenging of all: I Am The Gate. What in the world did Jesus mean when he said that? How do we know if we have entered through that gate or not?
Updated! Pay attention throughout all the slides, and the hidden keys within.
Put all the jigsaw puzzle pieces of gold together. You might miss the hidden messages at first so keep going over the slides very carefully, you will be surprised by what may suddenly jump out at you. Be your eyes opened. From Kenneth Andre in Spirit. And remember this, everything I do is for a reason!
Portraits of jesus physicican seth g january 312021Pacific Church
Jesus has been called the "Great Physician." We think of His miracles of healing. But those miracles of healing our physical bodies point to a far greater miracle--the healing of our heart and soul. He doesn't just mean physical life and death. He points to something greater--spiritual life and death, both in this world and the next.
Portraits of jesus thrist seth g january 24 2021Pacific Church
We can spend a lifetime looking for that which will fill our souls. We can look far and wide, with people, with events, with experiences, with acquisitions, and with just about anything else you of which comes to mind. But we will never touch the deepest parts of our soul until we find what Jesus called "living water." We will experience more of that living water as we become dispensers of living water, just like the woman we'll study this week!
Portraits of jesus divine teacher seth g january 17 2021Pacific Church
In John 3, Jesus teaches Nicodemus, a committed leader of Judaism, about the necessity of being born again. John 3 also lays out God's rescue mission of men and women who are lost, guilty, and without hope, in need of rescue! But most folks aren't interested, not believing they need rescuing, and certainly not interested in the remedy for sin.
Portraits of jesus son of man seth g january 10 2021Pacific Church
This week we'll study John 2. As we read about Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding, and Jesus cleansing the temple, let’s make some observations about our human nature that often come back to bite us in the "you know what" in our personal life, relationships, and our relationship with God.
Portraits of jesus son of god seth g january 3 2021Pacific Church
We are beginning a study of the gospel of John, this week. John 1 is a storehouse of information that tells us the identity of Jesus Christ. We will look at eight of them. What better way to start the new year than looking and studying the magnificent Jesus Christ!
Finding rest in strange places 6 seth gatchell december 27 2020Pacific Church
We so often hear the story of Mary this time of year, but it’s just as easy to gloss over the extreme cost it would have been to a young girl, to find herself graced with this ‘favor’ from God. What did it cost her in terms of her life’s plans? What did it cost her socially, with her family, with friends and neighbors? What does radical obedience cost us?
Finding rest in strange places 4 seth gatchell december 20 2020Pacific Church
In spite of the mess of the world, Jesus is King. He reigns, even here, even amidst the rubble of sin and the rubble of people’s lives. It is that assurance that provides us peace and a soul that can rest in the often fiery and unpredictable world in which we live. It matters that Jesus is King!
Finding rest in strange places 3 seth gatchell december 13 2020Pacific Church
It is likely during this time of COVID, that you have experienced a heightened sense of despondency. You've also likely experienced a heightened sense of loneliness, isolation, and being disconnected. Jesus experienced all of this as well. That He has experienced these things is meant to comfort you, lift you, and carry you along in during times like these. It's the HUMANITY of Jesus that surprises us with rest for our souls.
Finding rest in strange places 2 seth gatchell december 6 2020Pacific Church
The Christmas message clearly spells out the deity of Christ, but this is not just a theological issue with which to ponder. It is meant to jolt us out of our spiritual stupor (sleepiness) to obeying "Jesus Christ our LORD." If obedience in our daily lives is replaced by right theology, then the boat has sailed without us.
Finding rest in strange places 1 seth gatchell november 29 2020Pacific Church
The Christmas message clearly spells out the deity of Christ, but this is not just a theological issue with which to ponder. It is meant to jolt us out of our spiritual stupor (sleepiness) to obeying "Jesus Christ our LORD." If obedience in our daily lives is replaced by right theology, then the boat has sailed without us.
What christ offers, what we offer p 1 seth gatchell november 22 2020Pacific Church
Beneath people's veneer are hidden questions. "Do I matter? Do I matter to anyone? Does someone really care about me?" People hunger and thirst for real "life," that sense of satisfaction that comes from being deeply connected with God and others. That is what Christ offers us, and He offers this real "life" through us to others! What we all want to know, is how does this happen?
This week we are looking at understanding and interpreting the Bible. The Bible is composed of 66 Books in multiple genres written over thousands of years. It can be daunting, and sometimes hard to understand. This week we are taking a few steps to try and make it a little easier to understand.
Jeremiah was known as "the weeping prophet." In spite of his faithful and bold preaching, he watched helplessly as his beloved nation continued to slide toward destruction. Jeremiah paid a terrible price for his message. He faced ridicule, scorn, torture and suffering. What was most heart-breaking was watching the Babylonians break through the city walls of Jerusalem, burn the city to the ground, turn stone buildings into rubble, and drive 90% of the people into exile. IT DIDN’T HAVE TO END THIS WAY.
Our biblical worldview part 9 seth g november 1 2020Pacific Church
This 9-week series has been written to help you think biblically about the issues before us, and particularly the ideas and underpinnings of candidates' platforms and policy decisions. In our country, this is where the rubber meets the road. This week we'll look at some of the ISM's that drive secular politics and beliefs, and do a two day dive into the "hottest" and "newest" ISM, then compare it with the biblical worldview.
Work economy goverment our biblical worldview part 8 seth g october 25 2020Pacific Church
Work is work, and work takes work. Work is another introduction into the realities of life. But work is not just about work. There is the interplay of economics and government. It is important to have what the bible calls "understanding," not just about work, economics and government to have "understanding" about how these three entities should work together.
Gender our biblical worldview part 7 seth g october 18 2020Pacific Church
In our day there is growing confusion about gender. There is a secular movement of thinking that seeks to minimize or obliterate any differences between genders. In this secular way of thinking, gender is something that one feels or identifies as. This is like leaving a great sailing ship on the high seas without sails and a rudder. It will be carried along wherever the current wishes, adrift on the open seas. The unintended consequences of this thinking is to create greater confusion for young people who already struggle with their gender and confusing feelings of their identity, but there is a wondrous design to complementary gender that seeks to build intimacy in a marriage, deeper relationships with people, and reflects the wonder of our Trinitarian God.
Our biblical worldview part 6 seth g october 11 2020Pacific Church
What does the bible say about marriage? Up until 15-20 years ago this was not a "controversial" topic. Everyone knew the answer. Our secular culture continues to send its tsunami waves at our Judeo-Christian heritage, causing great confusion. How are we to think about same-sex marriage? What does the bible say? Before we address those questions we will spend time reviewing what makes a marriage a biblical marriage.
As we continue our conversation on a Christian worldview, specifically as it deals with thinking through this upcoming election we are diving deeper and deeper into different issues. This week we are looking at the sanctity of life. What it means to be made in the image of God, to have value, and to be worthy of life, no matter what stage of life you are in.
A Biblical Worldview - The Role of GovernmentPacific Church
Our task is to always learn God's eternal truths and apply them to our lives. This includes how God views government. What does the bible say about government?
How do the bible's stories illustrate the truth or foolishness of how government is done? How do we apply the biblical truths in our country? This requires wisdom, discernment, humility and what the Bible calls "good sense."
Connecting with your church part 5 seth g march 15 2020Pacific Church
We are a worshiping community. In that community our joys are magnified, and our sorrows shared. Unity, the experience of community that worships God together, serves together, loves together, and shares common purposes provides joy for the heart that cannot be found in isolation. We'll find five examples in the Psalms of Assent that illustrate our need for community and the opportunities community provides in a difficult world.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
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/
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
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.
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.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
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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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
2. Life Paths Matthew 7
Relationships Matthew 7:1-6, 12
God as Father Matthew 7:7-11
Narrow Road Matthew 7:13-20
Security Matthew 7:21-29
3. ROAD #1: THE NARROW ROAD
Matthew 7:13 "Enter by the narrow
gate…. 14… small is the gate and narrow
the road that leads to life, and only a few
find it."
4.
5. ROAD #2: THE BROAD ROAD
Matthew 7:13 "Enter through the narrow
gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the
road that leads to destruction, and many
enter through it."
6. ROAD #2: THE BROAD ROAD
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which
seems right to a man, but its end is the
way to death.
7. DESTINATION #1: LIFE
Matthew 7:13 "Enter through the narrow
gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the
road that leads to destruction, and many
enter through it."
8. DESTINATION #1: LIFE
14 "But small is the gate and narrow the
road that leads to life, and only a few find
it."
9. DESTINATION #1: LIFE
John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal
and kill and destroy; I have come that
they may have life, and have it to the full.
10. DESTINATION #1: LIFE
Deuteronomy 30:15 See, I set before you
today life and prosperity, death and
destruction.
11. DESTINATION #1: LIFE
Deuteronomy 30:16 For I command you
today to love the LORD your God, to
walk in his ways, and to keep his
commands, decrees and laws;
12. DESTINATION #1: LIFE
then you will live and increase, and the
LORD your God will bless you in the land
you are entering to possess.
13. DESTINATION #1: LIFE
John 17:3 And this is eternal life, that they
know thee the only true God, and Jesus
Christ whom thou hast sent.
14. DESTINATION #2: DESTRUCTION
Matthew 7:13 "Enter through the narrow
gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the
road that leads to destruction, and many
enter through it."
15. DESTINATION #2: DESTRUCTION
Deuteronomy 30:17 But if your heart
turns away and you are not obedient, and
if you are drawn away to bow down to
other gods and worship them,
16. DESTINATION #2: DESTRUCTION
18 I declare to you this day that you will
certainly be destroyed. You will not live
long in the land you are crossing the
Jordan to enter and possess.
17. DESTINATION #2: DESTRUCTION
19 This day I call heaven and earth as
witnesses against you that I have set
before you life and death, blessings and
curses. Now choose life, so that you and
your children may live
18. DESTINATION #2: DESTRUCTION
20 and that you may love the LORD your
God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to
him.
19. DESTINATION #2: DESTRUCTION
For the LORD is your life, and he will
give you many years in the land he swore
to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac
and Jacob.
20. DESTINATION #2: DESTRUCTION
Proverbs 27:20 Sheol and Abaddon are
never satisfied, and never satisfied are the
eyes of man.
21. TWO TEACHERS
Matthew 7:15 "Watch out for false
prophets. They come to you in sheep's
clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious
wolves."
22. TWO TEACHERS
Jeremiah 23:16 This is what the LORD
Almighty says: "Do not listen to what the
prophets are prophesying to you; they fill
you with false hopes.
23. TWO TEACHERS
They speak visions from their own minds,
not from the mouth of the LORD.
24. TWO TEACHERS
17 They keep saying to those who despise
me, 'The LORD says: You will have peace.'
And to all who follow the stubbornness of
their hearts they say, 'No harm will come
to you.'"
25. TWO TEACHERS
Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived; God is
not mocked for whatever a man sows, that
he will also reap.
26. TWO TEACHERS
8 For he who sows to his own flesh, will
from the flesh reap corruption; but he
who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit
reap eternal life.
27. TWO TREES
Matthew 7:16 "By their fruit you will
recognize them. Do people pick grapes
from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles?
28. TWO TREES
17 Likewise every good tree bears good
fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
29. TWO TREES
18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a
bad tree cannot bear good fruit.
30. Two Trees
19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit
is cut down and thrown into the fire.
31. Two Trees
20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize
them."
