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Brad Sep 19, 2021

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Experience Peace Now

Experience Peace Now

Peace is only found in the moment in Christ
Mar 12, 202403:26
WHATS GOD UP TO? PART 2

WHATS GOD UP TO? PART 2

Just as a potter has the authority to shape and mold the clay ) according to his will, ( God has the right to do whatever He desires with us.
Jan 12, 202405:18
WHAT IS GOD UP TO?

WHAT IS GOD UP TO?

How does the potter and the clay apply in our lives today in Christ?
Jan 12, 202406:08
Applying The Word In 2024 Part # 2

Applying The Word In 2024 Part # 2

“For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.”
‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭NLT‬‬
Jan 05, 202409:37
APPLYING THE WORD IN 2024

APPLYING THE WORD IN 2024

For the GRACE OF GOD has appeared, bringing salvation to all men. It ( the grace of God) instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age. Titus 2:11-12
Jan 03, 202407:43
A New Year's Celebration

A New Year's Celebration


As we enter the new year, let's embrace our identity in Christ and walk in the fullness of His love and grace.
Jan 01, 202405:02
Why is it important for Christians to know their identity in Christ?

Why is it important for Christians to know their identity in Christ?

Knowing our identity in Christ is crucial for Christians because it
shapes how we live our lives and how we relate to God
Nov 30, 202308:53
THE ANSWER TO DEPRESSION #2

THE ANSWER TO DEPRESSION #2

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the { testing of your faith } produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be ( mature ) and ( complete ),not lacking anything.”‭‭James‬ ‭1:2-4‬ ‭NIV‬‬
Oct 18, 202306:05
THE ANSWER TO DEPRESSION

THE ANSWER TO DEPRESSION

“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!”Philippians‬ ‭4:4‬ ‭

Feelings of depression and discouragement can often be solved when those suffering with depression or discouragement move the focus from themselves to Christ and others.
Oct 18, 202304:58
The Narrow Gate

The Narrow Gate

““Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.”Matthew‬ ‭7:13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Religion & Religious people who think self righteousness can get a person right with God is the wide gate. Grace is narrow gate that leads to life.
Oct 16, 202311:22
VICTORY

VICTORY

Living victorious today in Christ, is about understanding, and embracing our new identity in Christ and experiencing his peace.
Oct 11, 202305:42
GETTING IN SHAPE

GETTING IN SHAPE

Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭28:26‬ ‭NIV‬‬
Oct 04, 202307:15
What is Christian maturity?

What is Christian maturity?

Christian maturity is not about trying
to attain more righteousness or perfecting ourselves through self-effort.

Instead, it is about living in light of the righteousness we already possess in Christ.
Sep 15, 202308:24
TAKING EVERY THOUGHT CAPTIVE

TAKING EVERY THOUGHT CAPTIVE

What you think matters very much to God. He made your mind and wants you to think thoughts that lead you toward life and peace, not toward fear and anxiety. He wants you to set your mind on things above (see Colossians 3:2) and choose to believe he is Lord of your life.
Sep 11, 202306:22
What does the Bible say about being grateful?

What does the Bible say about being grateful?

The Bible encourages us to be grateful and give thanks to God.

In the book of Hebrews, it says that we should continually offer up a
sacrifice of praise to God, which is the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name (Hebrews 13:15).
Sep 05, 202305:15
THE CURE FOR STRESS

THE CURE FOR STRESS

As a Christian, dealing with stress involves relying on Christ and letting Him reign in us.
We can find comfort in knowing that we are not in control of our
circumstances, but God is.
Aug 31, 202304:05
REST

REST

““Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬
Aug 15, 202302:03
LEARNING HOW TO BE THANKFUL

LEARNING HOW TO BE THANKFUL

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians‬ ‭4:4‬ ‭NIV‬‬
Aug 11, 202308:06
WHATS THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT TRUE HUMILITY?

WHATS THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT TRUE HUMILITY?

“God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”
Aug 04, 202311:40
PUT ON GOD’S FULL ARMOR

PUT ON GOD’S FULL ARMOR

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Aug 02, 202315:48
BE STILL

BE STILL

The Hebrew word for still used in Psalm 40:10, Raphah, means to sink down, relax, let go of. Often this is the last thing we want to do when the world is spinning and we feel like we have no control of a situation.
Aug 01, 202305:53
WHAT DOES REDEMPTION MEAN?

WHAT DOES REDEMPTION MEAN?

“In him we have redemption through his blood Ephesians‬ ‭1:7‬A

Redemption is God's effective work of grace, purchasing us us from the debt of sin and bringing us to our new status (being in Christ).
Jul 31, 202314:55
GOD HAS RESCUED US

GOD HAS RESCUED US

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”Colossians‬ ‭1:13-14‬
Jul 22, 202307:46
GOD USES EVERYTHING

GOD USES EVERYTHING

The problem is many of us when pressure comes into our lives we tend to focus on the pressure. From there we start complaining and then we get angry, and then we play the victim role. God‘s purpose in pressure & problems is to move us to the Lord not away from him. Disobedience is not letting the pressure of Life us to him.
Jul 17, 202310:05
WISDOM IS LIKE HONEY TO YOU

WISDOM IS LIKE HONEY TO YOU

“Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.”Proverbs‬ ‭24:14‬ ‭NIV‬‬
Jul 12, 202306:36
The Great Enemy Part # 4

The Great Enemy Part # 4

“You have been set free from sin. You have become slaves to righteousness ( Right thinking) Romans‬ ‭‪6:18‬‬ ‭NIRV‬‬
Jul 07, 202311:24
ENEMIES SECRETS Part # 3

ENEMIES SECRETS Part # 3

( Condemns) pronounces us guilty when we sin . “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.”Romans‬ ‭8:1‬ ‭NLT‬‬
Jul 07, 202310:54
THE GREAT ENEMY Part # 2

THE GREAT ENEMY Part # 2


Example: The messenger of Satan Keeps a low profile by injecting thoughts into the mind with first person - Singular Pronouns
Jul 07, 202312:19
THE GREAT ENEMY PART #1

THE GREAT ENEMY PART #1

“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter‬ ‭5:8‬ ‭
Jul 04, 202317:33
WHO AM I?

WHO AM I?

“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—”

Jun 30, 202320:52
GOD HAS PROVIDED A WAY TO ESCAPE TEMPTATION

GOD HAS PROVIDED A WAY TO ESCAPE TEMPTATION

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:13‬ ‭NIV‬‬
Jun 22, 202314:41
A Father’s Day Message

A Father’s Day Message

A father's role in the family is a pivotal one. He is called upon to be a leader and protector for the family, and to give an example of Christ's love by being loving towards the children's mother. He is also to be strong in the faith, and to bring the children up knowing right from wrong.
Jun 18, 202307:30
WAS JESUS CRITICAL OF OTHERS?

WAS JESUS CRITICAL OF OTHERS?

YesHe was critical of others. “But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?”Matthew‬ ‭3‬:‭7‬ ‭
Jun 15, 202316:22
WHAT IS WORRYING YOU ?

WHAT IS WORRYING YOU ?

We don’t overcome circumstances by thinking about them, we overcome the circumstances by turning our eyes & thoughts on Jesus.
Jun 09, 202314:44
UNDERSTANDING GOD’S WILL

UNDERSTANDING GOD’S WILL


The Bible is clear that God’s will is simple: First, it’s for us to be saved, as 2 Peter 3:9 says:
The Lord is… not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance.
May 25, 202316:51
WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?


A. “But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit.”1 Corinthians‬ ‭6:17‬ ‭
May 23, 202305:45
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE IS COMFORTING

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE IS COMFORTING

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the ( God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles,) ( so that we can comfort those in any trouble) with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”2 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭
May 15, 202311:16
FOUR QUESTIONS FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL

FOUR QUESTIONS FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.””Hebrews‬ ‭13:5‬ ‭
May 04, 202311:38
What Is Perfectionism?

What Is Perfectionism?

“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬ ‭NLT‬‬
Apr 27, 202304:21
Forgiven To Forgive

Forgiven To Forgive

hen we work for what we already have, we will lose what we already have, and a great deception in the Christian walk is to look for what is already ours. We don’t need more, but we need the revelation of what we already have.

“Spiritual Growth” Is Not Becoming but rather receiving the Revelation of what we already have in Christ .
Apr 04, 202322:26
Take Every Thought Captive

Take Every Thought Captive

We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭10:5‬ ‭NIV‬‬
Mar 31, 202308:12
The Faith Of Christ

The Faith Of Christ


“even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:”Romans‬ ‭3‬:‭22‬ ‭KJV‬‬
Mar 27, 202311:13
Marriage Series

Marriage Series

If you have a wife, do not seek to end the marriage. If you do not have a wife, do not seek to get married.
Mar 25, 202304:50
The Christian Marriage

The Christian Marriage

If you’re married, Christian, you should live as if you’re not.
Mar 23, 202302:29
The Apostle Paul’s Thorn

The Apostle Paul’s Thorn

So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. 2 Corinthians 12:7
Mar 21, 202308:42
The Lemon Tree

The Lemon Tree

““I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”
‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬
Mar 10, 202304:08
Complaining Is A Sin

Complaining Is A Sin

Not complaining is for our benefit so God gives mirrors to show us what we hate most about ourselves when we work around complaining people.
Mar 01, 202309:45
Self The Enemy Of Christ

Self The Enemy Of Christ

What is Godship?

godship(Noun)
The condition of being a god;
the rank or character of a god; deity; divinity; a god or goddess. god of my own life
Feb 23, 202312:46
Walking In The Will Of God

Walking In The Will Of God

If you’re trusting the Lord at this moment in life you can be confident in this fact, your doing exactly what your suppose to be doing. ~ knowing The Will Of God
Feb 20, 202303:45
Heaven Bodies

Heaven Bodies

“For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands.”2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:1‬ ‭NLT‬‬
Jan 20, 202316:05