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Choosing Life Changing Faith: Faith Vs. Feelings

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Today   Today, I want to help you experience life changing faith that is similar to what we are calling the “Heroes of Faith,” in this series on faith, which is found in Hebrews 11. If you look at today’s picture of life, you will see three important parts as we chug along in our Christ Follower’s journey. Check out what each part of this picture attempts to share in order to, hopefully, encourage you in your faith. Locomotive = Faith: Faith leads. Faith pulls. Faith is anchored in the truth of God’s Word. It comes from God as a gift. It comes when we read the Word of God or hear it out loud. (Romans 10:17.) It is based on H - O - P - E , as we Hold On Promises Eternal, and God’s eternal promises are NOT based on the shifting sands of emotion. Coal Car = Facts / God’s Promises The coal car feeds the engine. God’s Word fuels faith. Without the truth of Scripture, faith has nothing to burn. We could consider the Holy Bible as God’s Coal Car for our lives. Caboose = Feelings: F...
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God's Faith Filled Hall of Fame:

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The Creator's Hall of Fame: Hebrews 11 In the 20th and 21st Century, people who succeeded in their various areas of life, when they came to a place of age and maturity, were glorified as they were selected to their various Halls of Fame.  As a matter of fact, you may just be surprised how many there really are. Check this out: 🏆 Sports Halls of Fame United States (most influential globally) • Baseball Hall of Fame (1936) – Cooperstown • Pro Football Hall of Fame (1963) – NFL • Basketball Hall of Fame (1959) – NBA + global basketball • Hockey Hall of Fame (1943) – NHL • College Football Hall of Fame (1951) • NASCAR Hall of Fame (2010) • International Tennis Hall of Fame (1954) • World Golf Hall of Fame (1974) International • FIFA Hall of Fame (various national versions) • World Rugby Hall of Fame (2006) • International Boxing Hall of Fame (1989) • Olympic Hall of Fame (various national committees) 🎶 Music Halls of Fame • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (198...
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John Wesley: The Baptism of The Holy Spirit or Living In Holiness

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  John Wesley It May Surprise You Since the 1700s, the Methodist Movement was used to bring about miracles of Grace.  The modern Global Methodist Church is also seeking to be used in a similar way by "Making disciples and spreading Scriptural holiness throughout the world."  One big part of this is called,  "Second Blessing Holiness" or "The Baptism of The Holy Spirit." And many Pentecostals credit Wesley with leading the way of the modern day "Pentecostal Movement."  What is surprising is John Wesley never used the phrase “baptism of the Holy Sp irit" after a person is saved by grace. His doctrine of entire sanctification absolutely assumes a real, experiential, transformative work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer after justification, after a person has been saved by grace. This moves the Christ Follower into a deeper walk of grace which is also described as Scriptural holiness or going on to perfection. Personally, I know w...
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How Would Jesus Answer Pilate's Question: "What is Truth?"

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  The Big Question How Would Jesus Answer “What Is Truth?” On that "Black Friday" or "Good Friday," Pilate asked Jesus, "What is truth?" Then he turned and did not even wait for an answer.  Lots of people, today,  like to ask this same Pilate question, and all too many act like Pilate. They don't really want to know THE Truth,  and so many, therefore, are deceived by believing the lie that says each of us has our own truth. Nevertheless, on that day, Pilate’s question hanged in the air like a sigh of confusion, as he  tried to navigate the mob mentality of the Religious Jewish leaders and the mob they gathered. Sadly, he asked the question, and, as I said, he then he walked away: “What is truth.” What If Jesus Answered His Question? If Jesus had chosen to answer Pilate directly, which he would not have done, for this would have directly denied the prophecies about His silence, His answer, or answers, would be clear:  Scripture already tells us what He ...
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The Final Chapter: The Armor of God.

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Praying IN The Spirit Completing our Journey Today, we complete our series regarding "Clothing ourselves in Christ" and    "Being Strong in The Lord and in HIS mighty power as we intentionally " stand against the Devil's schemes." We conclude as Paul asks the Church to pray that he would “fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel as he should” (Ephesians 6:19–20); however, Paul is now with the Lord — but his prayer request still lives. It wasn’t just for him ; it was for every Christ Follower who who wants to be strong in the Lord, and in HIS mighty power, and who wants to be able to stand up to the Devil’s schemes, and who carries the gospel in each one's heart and into a world that desperately needs Jesus. 🌟 1. Pray Paul’s Prayer for Yourself Every Christ‑follower is called to speak the gospel with clarity, courage, and compassion. Yes we are to use our words: Through God’s empowering Grace, let us allow Paul’s request becomes our prayer: “Lo...
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The Forgotten but Powerful Part of God's Armor

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 Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and keep on praying for the Church, God's holy people. Where Most People Stop It is my experience that, whenever I have heard people speak, or teach about getting clothed in Christ, by putting on the Armor of God, they usually use Ephesians 6:10-17. And as I understand it, they do so because they literally use the dress code guidance of how a Roman Soldier was dressed and prepared for battle.  While this has validity, this way of getting people prepared for being strong in the Lord and in HIS mighty power, so that folks can stand against the Devil's schemes, leaves out weaponry that is highly important. Leaving out verse 18 is a BIG MISTAKE! Why? You may ask, "Why?"   I am glad you asked. First, the Bible, in verse 18, specifically tells us to pray, and it give us specific instruction on how to pray. Secondly,  prayer is powerful, potent an...
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The Sword of The Spirit That Gives You Victory

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  “Take…the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” — Ephesians 6:17 To have victory over the darkness, go on offense: The sword is the key offensive weapon in the armor of God. The sword pushes back the darkness. Paul is reminding Christ-Followers that God’s Word is not merely information—it is a weapon empowered by the Holy Spirit Himself. The Word as a Living Weapon Hebrews 4:12 "The Word is alive, powerful, sharper than a two edged sword that pierces to the dividing of the spirit, soul, joints an marrow. It is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of our hearts;" therefore, when Scripture is spoken, remembered, prayed, or obeyed, it cuts through the evil ones lies, confusion, and temptation. Jesus modeled this in the wilderness: every attack of the enemy was met with “It is written.”  ( Matthew 4:1-11) He didn’t argue. He didn’t negotiate. He wielded truth. He simply spoke truth. Satan had to leave Him alone, and He was victorious, and so will you be if you fol...
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