Istrouma Ascension Podcast

"Lo primero es lo primero" (1 Corintios 15:1-10)   “Primero lo primero”. Este es un dicho que todos conocemos. Significa que debemos prestar atención y atender las cosas mas importantes primero.  La historia de la Pascua es lo "primero, primero" en nuestra relación con el Señor. Oremos para que esto sea una realidad en este Domingo de Resurrección! Después de todo, "primero lo primero".   El conte...

“First Things First” 1 Corinthians 15:1-10   The content of the good news . . . Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,  and that he appeared . . . (1 Cor. 15:3-5).   Two events Two evidences The consequence of the good news But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me...

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Levántate “La elección mas importante en la vida” Josué 24:13-25   Haz tu elección   “ Ahora, pues, temed a Jehová, y servidle con integridad y en verdad; y quitad de entre vosotros los dioses a los cuales sirvieron vuestros padres al otro lado del río, y en Egipto; y servid a Jehová. Y si mal os parece servir a Jehová, escogeos hoy a quién sirváis; si a los dioses a quienes sirvieron vuestros pad...

ARISE “How to Grow Old without Growing Cold” Joshua 14:6-15   Strong start And Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to [Joshua], “You know what the Lord said . . . concerning you and me. 7  I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought him word again as it was in my heart” (Joshua 14:6-7).   Despite his heritage Due...

“No te dejes engañar” Josué 9:1-27       Mantente alerta a los engaños.   Sin embargo, cuando los habitantes de Gabaón oyeron lo que Josué había hecho a Jericó y a la ciudad de Hai, y  recurrieron al engaño para salvarse la vida. Enviaron a unos representantes ante Josué (Josué 9.3-4a)   Evita decisiones emocionales.   Evita decisiones apuradas.     Mantente alerta a las direcciones. Entonces los...

ARISE “Don’t Be Duped” Joshua 9:1-27   Be alert for deception But when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and to Ai, 4 they on their part acted with cunning . . . (Josh. 9:3-4a).   Avoid sensory decisions Avoid sudden decisions Be attuned for direction So the men took some of their provisions, but did not ask counsel from the Lord (Josh. 9:14).   Seek God’s counsel Stu...

Small mistakes can have costly consequences.   In 1990 the United States launched the Hubble telescope into space (photo).  Many of its dramatic photos have become iconic (photos).  It enabled us to peer into the recesses of space without the distortions of earth’s atmosphere.  It cost 1.5 billion to create and launch.  However, its beginning was marred.  When the first images were received, the s...

ARISE “Let the Walls Fall” Joshua 6:1-27   Strange Orders God has a pattern God has a purpose Strict Obedience Without debate Without delay Without doubt Special Offering Give to the Lord Get from the Lord Successful Outcome For the battle For the believer

Arise “For or Against?” Joshua 5:13-15   Lord with us   He is ready   When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand (Joshua 5:13a).   He is regal   And Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us, or for our adversaries?” 14 And he said, “No; but I am the commander of the army of the Lord. Now I have...

Arise “Our God Is Our Guide” Joshua 3:1-4:24   Follow the Leader   He gives clear instructions   And [Joshua] commanded the people, “As soon as you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God being carried by the Levitical priests, then you shall set out from your place and follow it” (Joshua 3:3).   He gives compelling incentives   . . . In order that you may know the way you shall go for yo...

Arise “From the Hall of Shame to the Hall of Fame” Joshua 2:1-24   Real faith   Is shown in words   “ The Lord your God, he is God in the heavens above and on the earth beneath ” (Joshua 2:11b).   Is shown in works   “ And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? For as the body apart from the spirit is...

Arise “Borderline Believers” Joshua 1:10-15   Senseless compromise   The Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, saw that the lands of Jazer and Gilead were suitable for livestock. 2 So they came to Moses and . . . said, . . . 5 If we have found favor in your eyes,” they said, “let this land be given to your servants as our possession. Do not make us cross the Jordan” (Numbers...

Arise “The Secret of Success” Joshua 1:6-9   Success requires courage   Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them (Joshua 1:6).   Courage is commanded   Courage is contagious   Success requires commitment   Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded y...

A mulligan in golf is a second chance.  It is usually granted after the first attempt is duffed. Wouldn’t it be great if life afforded us a second chance?  Well, the good news of the gospel is that we can have a second chance.   Israel got a second chance to enter the Promised Land.  Now, to be sure, they blew it the first time.   God had rescued them from Egypt and brought them miraculously to th...

December 27, 2015 It's a Wonder Full Life Mike Holmes   "Be Patient, The Lord is Coming" Key Verses: "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10 "Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord." James 5:7  

Because of Jesus, we can have a “wonder-full life.”    That’s our inheritance as children of the King.   A few short years ago Prince George was born to Prince William and Kate.  As the future heir to the throne of England, he was a billionaire at birth.  According to records, he is the wealthiest prince that England has ever had.  But as children of the King of heaven, our inheritance is greater....

Jesus said, “I have come that they might have life and have it to the full.”  What if the verse had ended after the first three words?  “I have come. . . .”  We could be left to wonder, “Why did He come?”  Should we cower in fear or dance in joy?  Is He coming to condemn us for our sins or save us from them?     Thankfully, the verse doesn’t end with those first three words.  It continues, “that t...

Can you guess the top five Christmas movies of all time?  According to  moviefone.com  they are:   A Christmas Carol Elf Miracle on 34thStreet A Christmas Story It’s a Wonderful Life   Folks might argue over those movies and their order in the list, but for me “It’s a Wonderful Life” is #1!  It tells the story of George Bailey.  He reaches a point of desperation in his life where he wonders if the...

Leverage “Leverage Your Time” Esther 4:13-17   Key Verse: “And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this ?” (4:14b).   A time of darkness A time of dependency A time of decision A time of deliverance

Leverage Your Pain   2 Corinthians 1: 1-5   Leverage happens when he takes our lives and allows struggles and pain so that: 1.  We will be come more like Jesus 2.  Our lives will bring honor and glory to Him 3.  We will have a closer walk with Him 4.  We will pray for others

Transcript pending   LEVERAGE YOUR GIVING Malachi 3:9-12   1.  Requirement for giving      a.  Who?  A people      b.  What?  A percentage      c.  When?  A priority      d.  Where?  A place      e.  Why?  A purpose 2.  Reason for giving      a.  Provide food      b.  Prove faithfulness 3.  Result of giving      a.  Be blessed      b.  Be a blessing    

Transcript Pending Shortly     Leverage “Trusting God to Use Small Things to Do Big Things” Mark 6:30-44   Key Verses: “And taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all. 42 And they all ate and were satisfied” (6:41-42).   Steady compassion...

Transcript Pending Shortly Stand “Delivered from the Lions’ Den” Daniel 6:1-28   Key verse: “My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me” (Daniel 6:22a).   The traits of Daniel He was filled He was faithful He was faultless The trap for Daniel There was a conspiracy There was a choice There was a consequence The testimony of Daniel Given for the King Given from th...