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#684: Accepting Your God-Given Identity Aug 29, 2022

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If you have placed your faith in Jesus, you are a child of God. This is your God-given identity and purpose. You are to live for God and his glory. You are to fulfill His purpose for your life. There is no higher calling and no greater joy than to live for God.

Main Points:

1. For the Christian, identity shouldn’t be an issue. The Bible makes it very clear. We have been created in the image of God. Jesus paid for my sins on the cross, verifying my worth to God. The Bible says I have been called, chosen, accepted, forgiven, and redeemed. I am a child of God and my name is written in Heaven.
2. Satan, our culture, and the world around us are all competing with God to give you a new identity. The world says You are nothing unless… You are nothing until…
3. Your identity, value, and worth, have all been established by God. Rest in your God-given identity as a child of God. Reject worldly labels. Your identity was purchased at the cross. Walk in it today.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

2 Corinthians 5:17 - “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”

Galatians 2:20 - “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Hebrews 11:24-26 - “By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.”

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#683: God's Power to Heal the Sick Aug 26, 2022

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Divine healing is a gift of God’s grace for all. Just as salvation comes to us by God’s grace, healing does as well. We do not deserve it and cannot earn it. In the NT people did not view healing as a right, but as an act of God’s grace. We are in no position to demand God to give us healing.

Main Points:

1. In the church today there is a lot of false teaching about healing. What the Bible teaches us is that healing occurs according to the will of God. There is no magic formula. God is concerned about our needs. We bring them to him. We pray. But God is the healer.
2. Admittedly, the sovereignty of God is difficult to understand. Why does He heal some and not heal others? I do not know. But this is not for me to figure out or question. My responsibility is to do what I have been instructed to do in Scripture.
3. Let’s remain confident in our belief that God has the power to heal the sick and that this blessing is offered to us.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

James 5:13-15 - “Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.”

Isaiah 53:5 - “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes, we are healed.”

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#682: Jesus Loves Sinners Aug 25, 2022

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In the greatest demonstration of love the world has ever seen, Jesus, the Son of God, willingly lays down His life as a sacrifice for sinners. Christ died for us so that we won’t have to die. Motivated by love, Jesus takes our place on the cross. He becomes our substitute. He satisfied the justices of a holy God, by taking our penalty.

Main Points:

1. This love is not conditional—it is rooted in God’s character and based on the fact that He is a God of love. God’s love for everyone could be thought of as His “merciful love,” since it results in the fact that God does not immediately punish people for their sins.
2. During his earthly ministry, Jesus saw people as individuals, not just their labels. He had compassion and sought to meet the needs around Him. In sharing the word of God, Jesus ate with sinners and spent time with them. Seeing all of this, sinners were no doubt inspired to know Him better.
3. As we interact with people, may we never forget that God loves all people and desires that they are saved. May you and I love all people with the love of God.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Romans 5:8 - “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

Luke 5:31-32 - “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”

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#681: Praying for Your Unsaved Family Aug 24, 2022

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Can I give you a word of encouragement? Your unsaved family members are on the mind of God. While He won’t force anyone to believe in Him, He is actively pursuing them through His Holy Spirit. In fact, scripture tells us this is the reason God has delayed the return of Christ.

Main Points:

1. First, let me encourage you to pray faithfully and consistently. Resist the temptation to give up. Don’t let the enemy convince you that your prayers do matter or that God is not listening. He is listening, He cares, and prayer is powerful.
2. Second, pray God will soften their hardened heart. Pray they will begin to have a spiritual hunger that would cause them to seek and search for God.
3. Believe God will save them. The enemy of our soul will try to convince you that your unsaved family members will never be saved. We resist this temptation. Our faith is in a God who can save anyone. He loves your family. He sent His son Jesus to the cross to die as a sacrifice for their sins. Let’s believe that all things are possible through Jesus.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

2 Peter 3:9 - God is “patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
Luke 19:10 - “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
1 Timothy 2:3-4 - “This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.”
2 Corinthians 4:4 - “In their case, the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”

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#680: Being Secure in the Hands of God Aug 23, 2022

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Stand on this truth: There is nothing you are facing today that God is unaware of. There is nothing you are struggling with that God can’t handle. He is able to help you with anything you are dealing with.

Main Points:

1. Remember that the same hands that created the universe and keeps it perfectly orbiting around the sun, keeps you saved, safe and secure in his Son.
2. What a blessing it is that you and I can call on the Lord, any time, any place, and in any situation. Trust that you are being safely held in the hands of Almighty God.
3. What is causing you to be afraid? What are you dealing with that is leading you to be anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed? Stop right now and pray about it. Don’t try to solve the problem on your own. Don’t leave God out. Reach out to him and let his mighty hands get involved.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Joshua 4:24 - “He did this so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty, that you may fear the LORD your God forever.”

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#679: Resisting the Temptation to be Jealous Aug 22, 2022

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Jealousy has been defined as “resenting God’s goodness in others’ lives and ignoring God’s goodness in my own life. Jealousy is an enemy of our hearts because it causes a lack of contentment and gratitude toward God.

Main Points:

1. Jealousy can lead us to become angry, bitter, and unforgiving. It can lead us to gossip, lie, or be malicious. Jealousy can lead us to steal, commit adultery, and even murder.
2. The cure for a heart struggling with jealousy is to resist the temptation to compare yourself with others.
3. Here is a great truth: “I already have more than I deserve.” So, why am I complaining and being jealous of others when God has given me more than I can ever possibly deserve?

Today’s Scripture Verses:

James 3:16 – “For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.”

Proverbs 23:17 - “Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.”

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#678: What Can God Do Through Your Weakness? Aug 19, 2022

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God uses our weakness for his purpose. It’s in our weakness that the power of God shines through our lives. It’s in our deficits that we discover God’s strength and power.

Main Points:

1. We sometimes disqualify ourselves from being used by God because we don’t think we are strong enough, smart enough, or capable enough. Yet, being used by God is not about any of those things. It’s more about letting God use what we have. He adds his power to our lives which enables us to do what God calls us to do.
2. We wonder why would God want to use me. God must be mistaken. If God knows all things, and if God knows me, then he knows I’m not qualified, I’m not capable, and I don’t even know if I’m willing.
3. God chooses unlikely people to accomplish his purposes so his power can be displayed in their weakness. God uses people who will depend on his power rather than their own strength and abilities. They are humbled knowing it wasn’t them, but God. God receives the glory.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

2 Corinthians 12:9-11 - “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

2 Corinthians 4:7 – “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”

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#677: Intimacy with God Aug 18, 2022

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God invites us into this intimacy. He calls for us to be close to Him. This is what differentiates Christianity from any other religion in the world. God is not cold and distant. He welcomes closeness with himself. He calls and invites us to seek Him and pursue Him.

Main Points:

1. Can you hear His voice? In your loneliness, in your anxiety, in your frustration, and in your desperation, God is calling you to come to Him. I pray that you will respond like David and say, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.”
2. There are so many today who have lots of Bible knowledge. Maybe they were raised attending church. They know the Word of God and can quote many scriptures, but they are empty spiritually because they have no relationship with God.
3. God wants to be known. He makes himself available to us. He rewards our seeking with His presence. Your relationship with God can be rich and full. It can be powerful and inspiring, it just requires us to seek Him.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Psalm 27:8 - “When you said, ‘Seek My face,’ My heart said to You, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.”

James 4:8 - “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”
Psalm 119:37 - “Turn my eyes away from worthless things.”

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#676: Believing What God Has Said Aug 17, 2022

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Obedience comes down to simply taking God at his Word and doing what he has said. We bring ourselves to this obedience because we fear the Lord. He is God and we are not. We submit to his lordship and leadership in our lives.

Main Points:

1. I want to take Him at His Word. I want to readily obey the instructions of Scripture, simply because God has said so.
2. Obedience is not always easy. Our flesh wants to do what it wants to do. Our carnal man does not naturally gravitate towards obedience to God. But as we serve the Lord, we learn to love Him, and the more we love Him, the more we want to please Him. Obedience becomes a joy, not a burden. Our loving obedience flows from our relationship.
3. God’s commands are not burdensome when we know the heart of our Heavenly Father. We know He is good and that He wants the best for His children. His commandments are not burdensome when we discover that God is wise and His ways are the best.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Luke 5:4-5 - “When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
Luke 5:6 - “When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.”

Psalm 119:97 - “O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.”
Psalm 119:162 says, “I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure.”

1 John 5:3 - “This is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome.”

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#675: Does God Hear our Prayers? Aug 16, 2022

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Stop and think about it for a moment. What an incredible blessing we have received. The God of eternity, our creator, hears our every prayer. He is listening. If you prayed today, God heard every word. I believe our loving Heavenly Father hears and is moved by our faith. He will respond according to His will.

Main Points:

1. Sometimes prayer is difficult, and if we are being honest, we wonder if God does hear us. We wonder if anything is happening as a result of our prayers.
2. God hears everything, including prayers. He is God. Nothing gets by Him. Nothing escapes the eyes and ears of God.
3. God wants us to pray. He created prayer as means by which we can communicate with Him and enjoy Him. Through prayer we confess our sins, we ask Him to meet our needs, we intercede for the needs of others, and we align our will with His will.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Psalm 139:1-4 - “You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.”

1 John 5:14 - “If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”

James 4:3 - “You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.”
Psalm 66:18 - “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.”

John 15:7 - “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”

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