The document discusses several topics related to faith and ministry, including:
1) Using spiritual gifts to encourage others, give generously, lead diligently, and show mercy.
2) Comparing a job to a ministry, where a job is done out of obligation but a ministry is done to serve God wholeheartedly.
3) Reflecting on serving as a "pencil in God's hand" to spread love in the world through faithfulness and overcoming mistakes.
Good overview of several key principles for making a marriage a satisfying and productive experience for both spouses. while many things here work for people of any faith, being in love with the God of the Bible greatly intensifies the power of these principles.
Here is a video of this message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GijGjKdwSM
In this sermon we begin by creating a general profile of Thomas from the few texts that describe him outside of John 20. We then look at the fuller portrait of him in Jesus' second appearance to the disciples as a group. This sermon asserts that God is not prone to the "Buckner Effect." He does not assess us exclusively in terms of the low watermark of our faith. In fact, we see that Jesus' grace allowed Thomas to shine. He goes on to make one of the boldest assertions of faith in the entire Bible.
The porpuse of this parable is to give a better understanding about the Parable of the Ten Virgins. We retold this parable in modern day version so that you may understand the consequences better, and the overall view! :) Enjoy! We know that you will learn a lot. Always love and worship God!
Good overview of several key principles for making a marriage a satisfying and productive experience for both spouses. while many things here work for people of any faith, being in love with the God of the Bible greatly intensifies the power of these principles.
Here is a video of this message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GijGjKdwSM
In this sermon we begin by creating a general profile of Thomas from the few texts that describe him outside of John 20. We then look at the fuller portrait of him in Jesus' second appearance to the disciples as a group. This sermon asserts that God is not prone to the "Buckner Effect." He does not assess us exclusively in terms of the low watermark of our faith. In fact, we see that Jesus' grace allowed Thomas to shine. He goes on to make one of the boldest assertions of faith in the entire Bible.
The porpuse of this parable is to give a better understanding about the Parable of the Ten Virgins. We retold this parable in modern day version so that you may understand the consequences better, and the overall view! :) Enjoy! We know that you will learn a lot. Always love and worship God!
It is a powerpoint presentation that discusses about the lesson or topic: The Parable of Benjamin Franklin named The Whistle. It also includes follow-up questions and about the topic of Intonation.
04/24/16 Sermon
Pastor Seth Gatchell
Pacific Church of Irvine
www.pacificchurch.com
5th message in a series entitled, "Stories to be Shaped By" based on the parables of Jesus Christ
Parable Retelling (the parable of the 10 virgins)St John
This is a power point with the meaning of the parable of the 10 virgins. This power point also includes a retelling of this parable in the book of matthew. We hope you enjoy.
Besides Wisdom in the Bible, what Guides does God Provide on what to be in "character" and how to "make decisions" in life as Christians imitate Jesus & apostles?
Don't give up on your dreams. No one may understand you, and that is okay. Remember these words: He who knows, needs no explanation; he who doesn't know, no explanation will suffice. He who cherishes a beautiful vision in his mind, a lofty idea in his heart, will one day realize it. Dr. Mayberry
In order to have healthy intimate relationships with others, it helps to have a healthy intimate relationship with God. With God, there is absence of judgment and unconditional acceptance, unlike with a human partner. Through reference to biblical concepts and teachings from the Catholic Catechism, this presentation explains how to form a healthy intimacy with God.
“A lot of people say, “Eat the meat and spit out the bone.” God said the problem is you keep eating the same part of the meat. If you are a breast lover, try the leg and you’ll get a different result. Try something else of the word and see if it will give you a different revelation.”
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Examine these STATEMENTS
By God’s design, Christians are genetically wired to reproduce. More than married couples long to see a baby naturally born, every Christian longs to see sinners supernaturally saved and fills them with the spirit for this purpose.
If you find a Christian who is not leading men and women to Christ, something is not right! It’s not possible! Somewhere along the line, we have laid Christ commandment aside and redefined his assignment becoming spectators.
Are you reproducing? Do you passionately Desire to reproduce? Is Christ in you? Do you really believe his WORD? 2 Cor 13:5
Do you have a personal disciple making plan for this year? Let’s do this together.
“God understands what you are going through because He literally faced it too. He doesn’t agree, and you don’t have a license to sin, but He understands.”
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
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.
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.
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.
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docxJames Knipper
Countless volumes have been written trying to explain the mystery of three persons in one true God, leaving us to resort to metaphors such as the three-leaf clover to try to comprehend the Divinity. Many of us grew up with the quintessential pyramidal Trinity structure of God at the top and Son and Spirit in opposite corners. But what if we looked at this ‘mystery’ from a different perspective? What if we shifted our language of God as a being towards the concept of God as love? What if we focused more on the relationship within the Trinity versus the persons of the Trinity? What if stopped looking at God as a noun…and instead considered God as a verb? Check it out…
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.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
4. “ Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands upon you. “ 1 Timothy 4:14 "What does it profit, my brethren, if a man says he has faith but has not works? Can his faith save him?" (James. 2:14). What do we do with the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
5. "So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead“ James. 2:17) "You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone“ James. 2:24 What do we do with the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
6. “ If it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.” Romans 12:8 What do we do with the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
8. "There are five things you need to know before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and you will become the best pencil you can be." In the beginning, the Pencil Maker spoke to the pencil saying,
9. You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in Someone's hand.
10. You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but this is required if you want to become a better pencil.
11. You have the ability to correct any mistakes you might make.
12. The most important part of you will always be what's inside.
13. No matter what the condition, you must continue to write. You must always leave a clear, legible mark no matter how difficult the situation.
14. The pencil understood, promising to remember, and went into the box fully understanding its Maker's purpose. Now replacing the pencil with yourself; always remember these rules and never forget them, in this way you will become the person you want to be.
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17. You will be able to correct mistakes you might make or grow through them.
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20. On every surface you walk, you must leave your mark. No matter what the situation, you must continue to serve God in everything. 5th
21. Everyone is like a pencil... created by the Maker for a unique and special purpose. By understanding and remembering, let us proceed with our life on this earth having a meaningful purpose in our heart and a relationship with God daily.
22. MOTHER TERESA IN HER OWN WORDS “ I am only a little pencil in the Hand of God writing a love letter to the world.” Mother Teresa taught us by her sample what it really means to ‘live’ the Gospel.
23. Some people have a JOB in the church while others involve Themselves in a MINISTRY. What is the difference? JOB V MINISTRY
24. If you are doing it just because no one else will, it is a JOB. If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it is a MINISTRY. If you quit because somebody criticized you, it was a JOB. If you keep on serving, it is a MINISTRY. JOB V MINISTRY
25. If you quit because no one praised you or thanked you, it was a JOB. If you stay with it even though nobody recognizes your efforts, it is a MINISTRY. JOB V MINISTRY
26. If your concern is success, it is a JOB. If your concern is faithfulness, it is a MINISTRY. JOB V MINISTRY
27. If you will do it as long as it does not interfere with your other activities, it is a JOB. If you are committed to staying with it even when it means letting go of other things, it is a MINISTRY. JOB V MINISTRY
28. It is hard to get excited about a JOB. It is almost impossible not to get excited about a MINISTRY . An average church is filled with people doing a JOB. A great and growing church is filled with people involved in a MINISTRY. JOB V MINISTRY
29. Where do we fit in? What about us? If God calls you to a MINISTRY, don't treat it like a JOB. If you have a JOB, give it up And find a MINISTRY. JOB V MINISTRY
30. God does not want us feeling stuck with a JOB, but excited and faithful to Him in a MINISTRY. JOB V MINISTRY
32. Allow the Hand of God to continue holding you and may the nip of your pencil leave a legible mark in the lives of others as the love story is told to the world with you being part of it !
33. “ SEEK YEE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS AND ALL THESE THINGS SHALL BE ADDED UNTO YOU.” Matthew 6:33 MISSION
34. THE GREAT FIAT "Let it be done to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38)
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36. Let us search our ways, and seek, and return to the Lord - Lamentations 3:40
37. Father, How time flies. It seems that only yesterday I’d made a commitment to serve in Your vineyard and now the crucial time arises and again I come to you Lord to seek confirmation and affirmation from you. Glancing over these past few months, I view them with mixed feelings.
38. There were moments when my service was truly exceptional, exuberant and at times even flamboyant. Everything I touched turned to gold. They said I had the Midas touch. I saw how my little contribution touched the hearts of many, filled them with joy and understood truly that in giving to others, I had actually received more, much more.
39. It was during these moments of consolation that I experienced your hand working and giving me the strength and fortitude to persevere. I wish to spend some time in recounting these periods of grace and give thanks to you for giving me the undeserved privilege of serving you and your people in the small ways that I have contributed
40. And Yes there were moments when…. (sigh), the thought of it alone makes me squirm. Countless occasions where the puzzle could never fit. Everything I did with well mannered intentions just wasn’t enough.,,, Oh the many harsh words that were thrown back and forth and constant objections just took the better of me.
41. It was easy for me to point the finger and shift the blame on others and worse still on the Devil as if he was not doing enough damage. And the more I complained to you, the more it persisted. What is wrong with these people I thought. Why can’t they listen to me? It was only when I looked within myself that the painful truth was revealed. It was me that you wanted to change. The old man had surfaced. With an inflated ego, Pride and false humility had crept in. How odd that my prayers were answered by the sending of these people to bring about what you wanted to ‘cut and prune’.
42. Truly YOU were also there too in the darkness. This time teaching and admonishing me through the people I work with. Broken and humbled, I was then ready to listen. I will look to these specific incidents…….. Lord and ask for forgiveness and the graces necessary so as to be able to deal with these situations better should they recur.
