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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...

Receiving And Releasing The Power Of The Word Joshua 1:6-9 August 17, 2025 Review: John 1:1-3, 14; John 14:9; Hebrews 1:3; John 8:31,32; John 15:1-7 The Power Of The Word In Overwhelming Circumstances (Joshua 1:7-9) The Witness Of His Presence! Right here, Right now! (Joshua 1:5, 9) Regardless! (See also Philippians 4:4-7) The Mind and Mouth connection! (Joshua 1:8) The key to obedience, key to su...

Abiding In The Vine

The Liberating Power Of The Word Of Truth! Session 2 August 3, 2025 Review: The Living Word; exact expression of God Jesus’ view of the Scriptures (John 17:17) The Apostles witness re the Scriptures (Philippians 2:16; 1 John 1:1; 2 Timothy 3:15, 16) The Word: Carrier of Life! (John 6:63; Hebrews 4:12) The Truth that sets Free! John 8:31, 32: Abide: remain; continue; live in Set you free (internall...

THE WORD OF GOD: HIS POWERFUL, LIFE-GIVING, SOURCE OF TRUTH AND AUTHORITY è The Word of God • Jesus is the Living Word! (John 1:1, 2, 14) • Jesus is the only Perfect representative of Father God! (John 1:1,2; John 14:9; John 5:19, 20; John 12:49, 50; Hebrews 1:3) (God’s ultimate expression) • Therefore, God’s character is Full of Grace and Truth (flowing from His Love: 1 John 4:16; John 1:14; John...

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GODLY FATHER/SPIRITUAL FATHER EPHESIANS 6:2; 1 THESSALONIANS 2:11, 12 FATHER’S DAY JUNE 15, 2025 è Character • Consistent: Present (Show up) • Chosen • Commands (not demands) respect • Leader not dictator è Counsel • Correction; protection • Comfort • Willing to speak to the “Uncomfortable” • Life issues (i.e. sexuality, money, friends, etc.) • Humbles himself and admits his o...

A Time For Repentance, Realignment, And Renewal. 2 Chronicles 7:14-16 (Congregation) 14If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 15Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place. 16For now I have chosen and sanct...

Traits Of A Great Mom/Spiritual Mother (Luke 1:5-7; Luke 1:24, 25; Luke 1:39-45; Luke 1:56, 57; Luke 1:76-79) May 11, 2025 ✽God entrusted this woman to carry, birth, and/or spiritually nurture World Changers! What attracted God? Sarah refused to allow the “labels” to define her! (Cultural, religious, familial….) She was NOT Barren in spirit! (Luke 1:7-25) She resisted bitterness, blame, and overca...

In Christ: You Are More, Have More, And Can Do More Than You Thought! 2 Corinthians 5:7-21 May 4, 2025 Walking by Faith: 2 Corinthians 5:7 Faith: Internal Assurance without External Evidence. (Hebrews 11:1; Hebrews 11:6; Romans 10:17) Walk: Live out, make decisions; think, speak, behave “Sight”: Guided by self-dependence, circumstances, feelings, others The Believers Exit Reward (2 Corinthians 5:8...

The Release of My Sin’s Debt Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Romans 6:5-9, 11, 14; Romans 8:11; Hebrews 10:17 My Reconnection to Living Hope! (1 Peter 1:3) Hope is that Spiritual force from God that keeps internally reaching for a result not yet externally seen! My Relocation to my Forever Home! John 11:25, 26; John 14:1-3; 2 Corinthians 5:8 My Re-Union with Believing Loved Ones (There is family in Heav...

Your Purpose In Your Pain 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Session 2 April 13, 2025 REVIEW: God’s Grace, Encouragement, and comfort through your pain is your ministry opportunity! Your prayers for God’s people who are hurting are a strategic ministry with great rewards! (2 Corinthians 1:11; Philippians 1:19) The Lord’s Invitation! (Matthew 26:36-41) A Daily Walk With Jesus During Holy Week Matthew 21-27; Mark...

Your Purpose In Your Pain 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 April 6, 2025 God is our source of Mercy and Comfort and Encouragement in our tribulation and suffering. (Not just physical, but also social rejection, loneliness, disappointment, distress, delays, pressure, pain, trouble.) We should RECEIVE GOD’S mercy and comfort and encouragement that we may become vehicles of that to others He brings into our sphe...

Receiving The “Deep Things Of God” 1 Corinthians 2:9-12, 16 March 23, 2025 1 Corinthians 2:16 – The mind of Christ is In the Believer, by the Spirit! The Holy Spirit, in the believer, reveals the Blessings of God’s provision! (1 Corinthians 2:9-12) (Competition to Spirit’s voice: Fear, anger, shame) *Can’t receive this information naturally! Some things/issues are not readily identified. The Spiri...

A Kingdom View Of Immigration March 9, 2025 ✸There Seems To Be a Problem! False Assumptions Are Poison! What is an Immigrant? What is an “illegal” immigrant? Beware of False Assumptions! (i.e., all who have not legal documents are here for wrong agenda. Although some have abused the system, committed criminal acts and have evil intentions, and need to be deported, many are NOT in that category!) M...