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Many of us know the story of Doubting Thomas, but do we
realize how many times doubt is revealed in the Bible. It
started way back in creation with the serpent and the fall.
There is doubt that is searching for more knowledge and
answers to transition one into a realm of faith, and there is
doubt where it is overcome by the self once again, and
becomes something that comes between us and God much like
the scene in the Garden that day with Eve. While hanging on
the cross, Jesus encounters two thieves with two different views
of doubt. It was again through the cross we can be assured all
doubt can be eradicated and faith is born. Many argue, you
can't see Jesus. You can't see the air, you can't see love, but
you can sense it. If we share what God has done for us when
we sense His presence in our lives, then perhaps....maybe we
can see Him....hear how Jesus, through the cross can help you
with doubt.
realize how many times doubt is revealed in the Bible. It
started way back in creation with the serpent and the fall.
There is doubt that is searching for more knowledge and
answers to transition one into a realm of faith, and there is
doubt where it is overcome by the self once again, and
becomes something that comes between us and God much like
the scene in the Garden that day with Eve. While hanging on
the cross, Jesus encounters two thieves with two different views
of doubt. It was again through the cross we can be assured all
doubt can be eradicated and faith is born. Many argue, you
can't see Jesus. You can't see the air, you can't see love, but
you can sense it. If we share what God has done for us when
we sense His presence in our lives, then perhaps....maybe we
can see Him....hear how Jesus, through the cross can help you
with doubt.
05-01-11
Many times after we have given our lives to
Christ, and or we have been walking closely
with Christ and then we reach a real test of
faith, we then begin to feel Satan's work on us.
As we continue to try and grow in faith Satan
continues to work us with the things he knows
are our weaknesses. So much so that we
reach a new level of doubt that makes us
question our own salvation. On the Road to
Emmaus, hear how real Christian faith is born,
and how it is similar to an experience one of
our early church planters and pastors
experienced as well. Are you on a road to
Emmaus....or does your heart burn?
Christ, and or we have been walking closely
with Christ and then we reach a real test of
faith, we then begin to feel Satan's work on us.
As we continue to try and grow in faith Satan
continues to work us with the things he knows
are our weaknesses. So much so that we
reach a new level of doubt that makes us
question our own salvation. On the Road to
Emmaus, hear how real Christian faith is born,
and how it is similar to an experience one of
our early church planters and pastors
experienced as well. Are you on a road to
Emmaus....or does your heart burn?
05-08-11
Can you imagine having no sight, no hearing and no
knowledgable form of communication at all. Have you
ever thought of the chaos that may bring to one's life?
Hold out your hand and close your eyes and seal your
ears. If I were to pour a liquid over your hand, imagine
whether or not you could decipher if it was milk or water.
Remember you have no knowledge of words, no
comprehension of letters in the alphabet, all you know is
it is wet. Jesus is trying to comfort His disciples in John
14:15-21, that even though He will be joining His Father
they will still have guidance from another advocate.
Much like Helen Keller, they must learn a new sense of
trust in someone they cannot see. Listen in and hear
how they relate.
knowledgable form of communication at all. Have you
ever thought of the chaos that may bring to one's life?
Hold out your hand and close your eyes and seal your
ears. If I were to pour a liquid over your hand, imagine
whether or not you could decipher if it was milk or water.
Remember you have no knowledge of words, no
comprehension of letters in the alphabet, all you know is
it is wet. Jesus is trying to comfort His disciples in John
14:15-21, that even though He will be joining His Father
they will still have guidance from another advocate.
Much like Helen Keller, they must learn a new sense of
trust in someone they cannot see. Listen in and hear
how they relate.
05-08-11
05-22-11
How to Know the Way
The Way.....part 2
Developing Real Faith
Many times we often think of the scripture, "I am the
way..." and believe that Jesus is the way. Yet often
times we leave out the part preceding it and often
repeated afterwards, when Jesus says,"if you love me
then obey my commandments." The Way, is not just a
moment in time when we make a momentary decision
for Christ. The Way is a life long commitment to The
Way....of life. Listen in to how Jesus taught, lived, and
exemplified.... The Way and how He wants us to obey
His commandments.
way..." and believe that Jesus is the way. Yet often
times we leave out the part preceding it and often
repeated afterwards, when Jesus says,"if you love me
then obey my commandments." The Way, is not just a
moment in time when we make a momentary decision
for Christ. The Way is a life long commitment to The
Way....of life. Listen in to how Jesus taught, lived, and
exemplified.... The Way and how He wants us to obey
His commandments.
06-05-11
Unity....
In John 17 Jesus prays for His disciples as He
has come to the point of fulfillment that will
soon lead Him to the cross. He prays for their
protection, and safety, but in verse 11, he
prays for their unity. This is not just a unity
towards each other, but one like Jesus and the
Father have. He prays that they will be as
united in Christ as Christ is in the Father.
Jesus then prays for us; that we too, by their
testimony will believe and come to know that
same unity. Find out what separates this unity
from just another social club.
has come to the point of fulfillment that will
soon lead Him to the cross. He prays for their
protection, and safety, but in verse 11, he
prays for their unity. This is not just a unity
towards each other, but one like Jesus and the
Father have. He prays that they will be as
united in Christ as Christ is in the Father.
Jesus then prays for us; that we too, by their
testimony will believe and come to know that
same unity. Find out what separates this unity
from just another social club.
Ever wondered how we in our imperfections can
actually get closer to God through them? From
the story of the servant worker from India and
the two water pots, we find out not only that God
has a plan for us despite our imperfections, but
one day we will get to see the fruits of our labors
as they adorn His great table in Glory! Tune in
and listen to "The Cracked Water Pot"
actually get closer to God through them? From
the story of the servant worker from India and
the two water pots, we find out not only that God
has a plan for us despite our imperfections, but
one day we will get to see the fruits of our labors
as they adorn His great table in Glory! Tune in
and listen to "The Cracked Water Pot"
What if God asked you to give up your prized
possession? It could be a sport, a behavior, a
feeling, your money, a friend, or a material thing.
How would you respond? Abraham responded
with hope and faith, while king Saul, had
difficulty. Listen and reflect on the question, how
would you respond if God asked you to give Him
your prized possession? It would definitely be a
"large choice".
possession? It could be a sport, a behavior, a
feeling, your money, a friend, or a material thing.
How would you respond? Abraham responded
with hope and faith, while king Saul, had
difficulty. Listen and reflect on the question, how
would you respond if God asked you to give Him
your prized possession? It would definitely be a
"large choice".
09-04-2011
08-21-2011