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Growing As A Spiritual Father Father’s Day – June 21, 2026 Colossians 3:21 “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.” Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.” Learning: Humble self and admit my weaknesses and failures AND open myself to learn how to be a more effe...

What is Spiritual Authority? The God-given right and ability to succeed, prevail, overcome vs. every spiritual enemy assignment. The Purpose of Spiritual Authority: To reflect the character and blessing of God and to carry out His purpose for His children through faith and submissive partnership with Him. Who Has Spiritual Authority? God: 1 Chronicles 29:11, 12 Jesus (Matthew 28:18); His Heirs (Ep...

Authority Genesis 1:27, 28 June 7, 2026 What is Spiritual Authority? The God-given right and ability to succeed, prevail, overcome vs. every spiritual enemy assignment. The Purpose of Spiritual Authority: To reflect the character and blessing of God and to carry out His purpose for His children through faith and submissive partnership with Him. Who Has Spiritual Authority? God: 1 Chronicles 29:11,...

How To Hear The Voice Of God May 24, 2026 Session 2 The Voice Of God: Our God is a speaking God (Genesis 1) God created with His Word God Blessed (supernaturally empowered and released His affirmation and ability) via His Words! (Genesis 1:26-28) Jesus Personified The Word Of God! John 1:1,14; John 14:9; John 12:49,50 John 6:63: Spirit and Life! The Holy Spirit Speaks The Spirit of Truth speaks th...

The Voice Of God: Our God is a speaking God (Genesis 1) God created with His Word God Blessed (supernaturally empowered and released His affirmation and ability) via His Words! (Genesis 1:26-28) Jesus Personified The Word Of God! John 1:1,14; John 14:9; John 12:49,50 The Holy Spirit Speaks The Spirit of Truth speaks through the Word of God! (John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21) Jesus Words...

“Why Aren’t My Prayers Being Answered?” Session 3 May 3, 2026 Review: I Do Not Ask; My Motives are Inferior; I Refuse to Forgive; I Regard Iniquity; I Treat my Spouse (wife) Dishonorably; I Abandon the Harvest Prematurely; I Want Relief Above Development. ✸ God IS Answering My Legitimate Prayers …. I Just Don’t See It Yet! It’s OK to ASK! Jesus: Matthew 26:39-42 Paul: 2 Corinthians 12:8,9 Note the...

“Why Aren’t My Prayers Being Answered?” Session 2 April 19, 2026 My Failure to ASK! Unbelief; Fear; False View of Identity; Unresolved Guilt James 1:6, 7 Jesus Directive! ASK! (and keep on asking) Matthew 7:7 James 4:2; Philippians 4:6; Hebrews 4:15, 16 My Motives Are Misaligned: James 4:3 Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal where my prayers are “all about me”. “Search me, O God” …. Psalm 139:23 Relief...

è My Failure to ASK! • Unbelief; Fear; False View of Identity; Unresolved Guilt • James 1:6, 7 • Jesus Directive! ASK! (and keep on asking) Matthew 7:7 • James 4:2; Philippians 4:6; Hebrews 4:15, 16 è My Motives Are Misaligned: James 4:3 • Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal where my prayers are “all about me”. • “Search me, O God” …. Psalm 139:23 • Relief vs. Resolution; Recognition vs. Service; Consum...

“The Resurrection: God’s Gamechanger!” April 5, 2026 1 Peter 1:3-5; Romans 15:13; John 11:25, 26 The Resurrection: The Basis of Our HOPE! Hope: the energy in the Spirit to Reach! Our Hope may be redefined, but never ultimately defeated! Hope is the “Forerunner” of Faith, without which we cannot please God. (Hebrews 11:6) Ephesians 1:15-23: A God-Given Prayer For You on “Resurrection Day” The spiri...

✸Restraining Order: A legal notice, action that restrains one from approaching, interacting with, harassing another. Recognizing Enemy Attacks Remember, the devil is an opportunist; a liar; a deceiver; a destroyer 1 Peter 5:8 (roams around seeking to devour) John 8:44; John 10:10; 1 Corinthians 5: (destruction of flesh) Accuser; condemner (Revelation 12:10; John 3:17; Romans 8:1) *Your peace is di...

The Discipline of the Lord (Hebrews 12:5-11) For Believers, discipline is NOT PUNITIVE but redemptive (corrective, protective) Motive: God’s Love: Hebrews 12:6; 1 John 2:2 The discipline of the Lord (correction) can “feel like” punishment. (Hebrews 12:11) (Remember and Trust God’s motives. This will be tested! Hebrews 12:5b: rebuke: address inappropriate actions, words, attitudes. Blessings of God...

The Discipline of the Lord (Hebrews 12:5) For Believers, discipline is NOT PUNITIVE but redemptive (corrective, protective) Motive: God’s Love: Hebrews 12:6; 1 John 2:2 The discipline of the Lord (correction) can “feel like” punishment. (Hebrews 12:11) (Remember and Trust God’s motives. This will be tested! Hebrews 12:5b: rebuke: address inappropriate actions, words, attitudes. Blessings of God’s...

Hitting Your Spiritual Reset Button: New Challenge, New Plan For New Year January 18, 2026 Session 3 Philippians 3:12-14 Review: Philippians 3:14 – Press (all-out effort); goal; prize: What is the upward call of God in Christ Jesus? A place of more intimacy with Christ (conversation, Heartcry, praise, confession, etc. Prayer connection, alignment Word reception Discernment of the Holy Spirit’s voi...

HITTING YOUR SPIRITUAL RESET BUTTON: NEW CHALLENGE, NEW PLAN FOR NEW YEAR JANUARY 4 & JANUARY 11, 2026 Philippians 3:2-14 – “It’s all about more Intimacy with Jesus” è Philippians 3:2, 3 – True Relationships vs. zealous error of self-generated religious performance. è Philippians 3:4-6 – Paul’s “religious credentials”, “Pedigree” è Philippians 3:7-9 – The righteous view of self-promotion, self-abs...

Hitting Your Spiritual Reset Button: New Challenge, New Plan For New Year January 4, 2026 Philippians 3:2-14 – “It’s all about more Intimacy with Jesus” Philippians 3:2, 3 – True Relationships vs. zealous error of self-generated religious performance. Philippians 3:4-6 – Paul’s “religious credentials”, “Pedigree” Philippians 3:7-9 – The righteous view of self-promotion, self-absorbed, outward achi...

Fear Not Luke 1:26-35 December 14, 2025 Fear: Mental, emotional projection of an unwanted result. Fear: A result of “broken connection” (see Adam) Inadequacies: failure; past; lack Others judgement; rejection; second-guessing; close circle; “outside” enemies “Lingering labels”; hearsay, critics perceptions Loss, lack, disability Fear Not! A loving and Direct Command! Poisons relationships! Fear dr...

Review James 1:21 – “Save Your Souls” Born again by life in Word of God; received, reinforced Word of life (John 14:6; John 1:4; John 6:63; Hebrews 4:12) The “implanted” Word: heard, received, confessed, obeyed Soul – (psuche); can refer to both spirit and soul; or to our spiritual personality i.e., our mind, will, emotions Operation of our spirit, indwelled by the Holy Spirit; living room or cont...

Review James 1:21 – “Save Your Souls” Born again by life in Word of God; received, reinforced Word of life (John 14:6; John 1:4; John 6:63; Hebrews 4:12) The “implanted” Word: heard, received, confessed, obeyed Soul – (psuche); can refer to both spirit and soul; or to our spiritual personality i.e., our mind, will, emotions Operation of our spirit, indwelled by the Holy Spirit; living room or cont...

The Roots Of Spiritual Success James 1 – Session 5 November 9, 2025 Review James 1:19,20 – Wrath: aged anger; consuming anger; takes over motives, thoughts, actions Disrupts righteous anger: Vs. heart of Father; agenda of His Kingdom Desires hurt, destruction of people, evil agenda ★Have enemies; pray for those who oppose you (God will defend and promote you ultimately) ★Don’t wait on an apology!...

Review: Tests, trials, temptations – Pressure and the power of resistance! The role of patience in faith’s development. Driven by doubt or “all in” faith. Wisdom is available! Ask in faith. “Pursuing” …. What am I pursuing? (Focusing on, chasing, absorbed with) If riches, I will lose my opportunity to make a difference, leave a legacy! Riches (trusts in and pursues riches) 1 Timothy 6:17, 18 Money...

The Value Of Testing In The Development Of Faith James 1 – Session 3 October 19, 2025 Review: Tests, trials, temptations: only know the true value of something when (and after) it is tested! True patience is a strong force of the Holy Spirit, that bears a strong inner witness that grants a confidence that God is at work in every circumstance and that He will sustain you and therefore, you will see...

The Value Of Testing In The Development Of Faith James 1 – Session 2 October 12, 2025 Review: Responding to tests, trials, temptations: A key to our successful development! James 1:6-8 – Faith: Essential For Relationship with God and all that flows from Him! (Hebrews 11:6) Faith’s Origin: “Hearing His Word” (Romans 10:17); His Gift deposited in you (Ephesians 2:8,9); All receive “a measure” (Roman...

The Value Of Testing In The Development Of Faith James 1 October 5, 2025 James 1:1 – Bondservant: set free from slavery but chose to stay and serve the Master who set him free! Half brother of Jesus (James was born of Joseph and Mary) Resurrection was Gamechanger! (1 Corinthians 15:7) Pastor of the Church at Jerusalem and its leaders! (Acts 12:17; Acts 15:13; Acts 21:8; Galatians 1:19; Galatians 2...

The Power Of Spiritual Covering 1 Thessalonians 5:12; Hebrews 13:5, 17; 1 Peter 5:2-4; John 10:3,4 September 14, September 21, 2025 Session 2 The Principle Of Spiritual Covering Seen in Old Testament: Priests, Prophets, Kings (*Priests – Joshua 3, Numbers 6) Seen in New Testament: Apostles, Shepherds, Overseers (Acts 20:28; 1 Thessalonians 5:12 (“Over you in the Lord”: **If Jesus Christ our Lord i...

THE POWER OF SPIRITUAL COVERING 1 THESSALONIANS 5:12; HEBREWS 13:5, 17; 1 PETER 5:2-4 SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 è The Principle Of Spiritual Covering • Seen in Old Testament: Priests, Prophets, Kings (*Priests – Joshua 3, Numbers 6) • Seen in New Testament: Apostles, Shepherds, Overseers (Acts 20:28; 1 Thessalonians 5:12 (“Over you in the Lord”: **If Jesus Christ our Lord is the Great Shepherd (and we ar...