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2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (GW) The weapons we use in our fight are not made by humans. Rather, they are powerful weapons from God. With them we destroy people’s defenses, that is, their arguments 5   and all their intellectual arrogance that oppose the knowledge of God. We take every thought captive so that it is obedient to Christ.

Psalm 19:14 (GW) May the words from my mouth and the thoughts from my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my defender.

Ezekiel 36:26 GW  I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. I will remove your stubborn hearts and give you obedient hearts.

"The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy." This is how wise people build their lives on the rock of Jesus Christ. Foolish men are not so, they build their lives on the sand of earthly wisdom. Are you a wise man or a wise guy? Facebook: No recording. YouTube: https://youtu.be/1nKI75n0_Us?t...

Isaiah 55:6-7 (GW) Seek the Lord while he may be found. Call on him while he is near. (7) Let wicked people abandon their ways. Let evil people abandon their thoughts. Let them return to the Lord, and he will show compassion to them. Let them return to our God, because he will freely forgive them.

Intro to the series on "No Hell Below Us?". "The Value of Suffering" and "The Missionary From Tartarus" teach us about pain and suffering - something we all experience in the here and now. How can we turn negative experiences like these into a force for our own good and the good of others? Make pain and suffering your ally. They are a tool God has given you to develop a fear of Him that leads to p...

Romans 15:4 (GW) Everything written long ago was written to teach us so that we would have confidence through the endurance and encouragement which the Scriptures give us.

We are accustomed to living within time restraints, by our doing or by the imposition of others. This causes unnecessary stress in our lives. We will run out of time. How do we number our days to gain a heart of wisdom in light of our fleeting days? Are we living in view of the day "when time is no more"? FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/LongIslandChurchOfChrist/videos/1550981418425867/ (Audio i...

This is the 10th and final episode dealing with the prayers Paul writes in his letters in the New Testament. In this prayer, we deal with what pleases God: praying for all people, especially for those in government and anyone in authority, for the purpose of spreading the Gospel in peace and quietness and by living in godliness and holiness. God wants all people to be saved and to come to know the...

Galatians 6:9 (GW) We can’t allow ourselves to get tired of living the right way. Certainly, each of us will receive ⌜everlasting life⌟ at the proper time, if we don’t give up.

Hebrews 11:6 (GW) No one can please God without faith. Whoever goes to God must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

When Jesus said "Truly truly I say to you..." what did He mean by that phrase? Listen in and be encouraged by 5 fundamental truths that are non-negotiable for God. They are freeing, saving and empowering for those who put their faith in Jesus Christ!  No FaceBook Video Link YouTube: https://youtu.be/WEKQK8GOmJc?t=1620

1 John 3:18-20 GW  Dear children, we must show love through actions that are sincere, not through empty words.  (19)  This is how we will know that we belong to the truth and how we will be reassured in his presence.  (20)  Whenever our conscience condemns us, we will be reassured that God is greater than our conscience and knows everything.

God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 God's Word Version

Episode 9 of Prayers in the New Testament - This is a prayer to bring about revival in your congregation - giving us the winning divine formula for the gospel to spread rapidly and be honored. Let the message ring out!  YouTube: https://youtu.be/bUiJfD0LBW0?t=1805 FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/LongIslandChurchOfChrist/videos/487771678763136/

Episode 8 of Prayers in the New Testament - How to make sure you have gained enough spiritual momentum in your life to get you through the trials and tribulations that will continue to sharpen your focus and get you on track for Jesus to be glorified in you.  YouTube: (audio not 100% but understandable) https://youtu.be/EsDXoNZMw_A?t=1508 FaceBook: (audio not 100% but understandable) https://...

The New Testament has 5 Trustworthy Sayings told to Timothy and Titus, Evangelists of the Lord's Church, by the Apostle Paul. These are fundamental principles for every church leader to hold near and dear to his heart, and for all Christians to dwell on as they "fight the good fight"! YouTube: https://youtu.be/lvNv8j8nmNA?t=1402 FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/LongIslandChurchOfChrist/videos/67...

This is Episode 7 of Prayers in the New Testament, a prayer found in the first letter to the Thessalonians - praying that our love increase and overflow and also that our hearts be strengthened. Only by having Jesus living in our hearts by faith could our love increase and overflow. We need God's strength to guard our heart in the wake of much pain we will need to endure as we love one another in...

This is Episode 6 of Prayers in the New Testament , a prayer found in the letter to the Colossians - Praying that we may be filled with spiritual understanding, bearing good fruit in every good work, strengthened with all power, and giving joyful thanks. YouTube: https://youtu.be/5BLH0xyj7Vs?t=1722 FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/LongIslandChurchOfChrist/videos/775773792844180/

How do you determine priorities in life? What are God's priorities for you? Would I be OK if my priorities don't match God's priorities?  What can I do about it? YouTube: https://youtu.be/6J_p5H4IpiY FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/LongIslandChurchOfChrist/videos/1347743015374120/

This is Episode 5 of Prayers in the New Testament, the second prayer found in the letter to the Philippians - Praying that our love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that we may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ. YouTube: https://youtu.be/l56DZKF0rEA FaceBook: https://ww...

What gives you joy? What/who do you seek? In this episode, we will explore prayers of confidence in Christ's work in us. It matters who we trust!  Our joy is affected by where we put our trust. Our confidence needs to be in the work God will complete in us if we are faithful! YouTube: https://youtu.be/5EsA3QxBhd0 FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/LongIslandChurchOfChrist/videos/5097910331317...

Praying consistently, turning to the spiritual instead of the flesh and the worldly, is how we keep ourselves sober and alert. Don't allow evil tendencies and your passions to derail you and make you fall asleep to the reality of Christ's love. Be on your guard and ready to fight the spiritual forces of evil that prowl around ready to devour! YouTube: https://youtu.be/UE0IgTp-2xc FaceBook: https:/...

Prayers of POWER - To be strengthened with unearthly power, from above and from within, by the Holy Spirit. So that Jesus dwells in our heart and we may get to know His profound love - to know that this love surpasses knowledge!  YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wv3NN4HHxCg  FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/LongIslandChurchOfChrist/videos/2454834057942471/ 

Ephesians 1:17-19 - Praying for Wisdom, Revelation, and Enlightenment;  to know the hope to which you've been called, the riches of His inheritance and the immeasurable power available to all believers.  YouTube: https://youtu.be/jKsjexvWGHk  FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/LongIslandChurchOfChrist/videos/1338602086309408/