30.May.2007 Church Mission Begins with a Holy Spirit Relationship
1 Peter 1:1-2 – While we are here on planet earth we are stewards. We own nothing. Everything comes from God and we are here to multiply what He has given us. The parable of the talents shows that God expects us to multiply what He gives us—our abilities, giftings—whatever it is that was given [...]
Plant in life by God’s river – The church mission to build God’s river
In Joel 2:28, God is beginning to pour out his latter rain: “Then after I have poured out my rains again…”
Water is a consistent theme in the Bible. Rain is caught in basins and forms rivers. Water equals life, and God’s rain and rivers equal divine blessing and abundant life.
When God rains down on [...]
23.May.2007 Church Tradition vs. Church Mission (First Corinthians)
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“I came to you in weakness, timid and trembling.” This came from one of the boldest saints in history. Paul, after his conversion, hid away for 14 years. During that time he began to get an understanding of his mission in life, which was taking the gospel to the gentiles. He was in constant danger [...]
15.May.2007 Experiencing God Through the Holy Spirit
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God gave us authority and power to fulfill the great commission. He gave us the Holy Spirit and His gifts to represent God.
John 9 – The blind beggar did not ask Jesus to heal him. Jesus found him. Jesus spit on the ground and wiped the mud on his eyes. The blind man let [...]
08.May.2007 Who is the Holy Spirit?
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Titus 3
The Holy Spirit is probably the most misunderstood of the godhead. In the Old Testament, God ministered to people. In the gospels, Jesus minstered to people. From Acts 2 (day of Pentecost) till now, Holy Spirit is ministering to people.
When we believe that Jesus is our Savior and we recognize Him as our Messiah, [...]
01.May.2007 Living in Abundance and Having a Balanced Financial Life
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You can’t do anything to win God’s favor. Those who believe that God loves them and believe they are His children are elevated into God’s presence.
Some people think that poverty equals holiness. John 10:10 says My purpose is to give life in all its fullness. (NLT)
How can the [...]
