Can you believe that we are almost to summer? This year is flying by and I can’t seem to get every thing done that I feel I am supposed to do. I almost feel like I am never going to be done, to be finished. But that feeling, that emotion that sometimes makes us feel like we are all alone is what we are going to be talking about tonight. We all have the choice to serve God, to accept his free gift that is his son Jesus. And when we do he says that he will give us a helper. Gods power to give us strength, knowledge, wisdom and Love.
John 14:15-18
“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans
I will not leave you as orphans! We are not alone. When we walk in faith with God we are never alone. Those moments when I feel like I cannot finish, I seek him, those times that I am overwhelmed, I call on him.
The best part of being a Born Again Christian is that you get the Holy Spirit. Knowing that you have that still small voice to help you direct your steps is Priceless. Sometimes we just need to Turn down the volume in your life and listen for God!
Philippians 2:13
for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort – for the sake of his good pleasure – is God.
All of us have gifts, talents that God has given you to serve and change the world. I am not the worlds best mechanic, but I know a guy. I do not have the great organizational skills, but I married a girl. You were born to fit into the puzzle that is God. You were born to be a part of a master plan, to feel empowered to feel acceptance, to fit! Don't let that go to waste, plug into the Holy Spirit and see what God made you to be!
1 Peter 4:10-11
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
So these talents are a great way for you to be able to answer a question that many if not all of us have asked. How do I know I am saved?
Well here is a very simple answer. If you know Jesus he has given you the helper, Gods Holy Spirit. When you are filled with the Spirit, you gotta make room for all the Good, so out goes the bad. You will notice that things you used to think were so important just kinda, don’t matter. Activities that you used to consume your time just don’t attract you anymore. For me one of the biggest things I notice is my anger, I have a horrible temper, and when I am walking with God, when I am filled with the Holy Spirit, that just does not matter any more. When you know Jesus you Know Peace, no Jesus, no Peace.
Galatians 5:22-24
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
So many of us are working on Transforming our bodies that we forget to transform our Souls as well. I love that I am getting in shape, but honestly, it was the change on the inside that is making a difference. Give your heart to Jesus and watch what can happen when God is in control!
Ezekiel 36:26-27
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.
So Much is going on in the world today, its kind of hard to see things in a positive light but I want to challenge you guys to make a difference. Forgive, let stuff go, don’t hold grudges. Love one another. Hang on to what you know is Good and let go of the bad. You have to plug in to the power that God has given every one of us believers. Life is short but we still need to be able to hold on till the end, to be able to have the strength to make it to the finish. God knows its always going to be a battle, but we are not alone. That is the point, in order to complete this life with the win, God has given us help.
James 1:12 SAYS
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him
Be Steadfast, don’t give up, love without reason. I promise you that while your life may not get any easier, you will be happier. God has sent you his helper for all of us that believe. In order for us to stay on track and keep our faith it’s important to lean in.
John 14:15-18
“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans
I will not leave you as orphans! We are not alone. When we walk in faith with God we are never alone. Those moments when I feel like I cannot finish, I seek him, those times that I am overwhelmed, I call on him.
The best part of being a Born Again Christian is that you get the Holy Spirit. Knowing that you have that still small voice to help you direct your steps is Priceless. Sometimes we just need to Turn down the volume in your life and listen for God!
Philippians 2:13
for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort – for the sake of his good pleasure – is God.
All of us have gifts, talents that God has given you to serve and change the world. I am not the worlds best mechanic, but I know a guy. I do not have the great organizational skills, but I married a girl. You were born to fit into the puzzle that is God. You were born to be a part of a master plan, to feel empowered to feel acceptance, to fit! Don't let that go to waste, plug into the Holy Spirit and see what God made you to be!
1 Peter 4:10-11
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
So these talents are a great way for you to be able to answer a question that many if not all of us have asked. How do I know I am saved?
Well here is a very simple answer. If you know Jesus he has given you the helper, Gods Holy Spirit. When you are filled with the Spirit, you gotta make room for all the Good, so out goes the bad. You will notice that things you used to think were so important just kinda, don’t matter. Activities that you used to consume your time just don’t attract you anymore. For me one of the biggest things I notice is my anger, I have a horrible temper, and when I am walking with God, when I am filled with the Holy Spirit, that just does not matter any more. When you know Jesus you Know Peace, no Jesus, no Peace.
Galatians 5:22-24
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
So many of us are working on Transforming our bodies that we forget to transform our Souls as well. I love that I am getting in shape, but honestly, it was the change on the inside that is making a difference. Give your heart to Jesus and watch what can happen when God is in control!
Ezekiel 36:26-27
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.
So Much is going on in the world today, its kind of hard to see things in a positive light but I want to challenge you guys to make a difference. Forgive, let stuff go, don’t hold grudges. Love one another. Hang on to what you know is Good and let go of the bad. You have to plug in to the power that God has given every one of us believers. Life is short but we still need to be able to hold on till the end, to be able to have the strength to make it to the finish. God knows its always going to be a battle, but we are not alone. That is the point, in order to complete this life with the win, God has given us help.
James 1:12 SAYS
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him
Be Steadfast, don’t give up, love without reason. I promise you that while your life may not get any easier, you will be happier. God has sent you his helper for all of us that believe. In order for us to stay on track and keep our faith it’s important to lean in.
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