How do we grow in Christ? What does it mean to abide in Him? What is the new birth experience all about? How does one know they've truly been born again? What transformation does a person go through? We explore the topic of the new life in Christ this week. Learn how the Holy Spirit transforms people's lives.
Topic: Building Faith
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John Spellman preaches at the Babylon SDA Church discussing faith. Jesus taught that if we would only believe, we would see the glory of God! What does active faith look like in today's world? How can we hold on to God's promises? What about when God doesn't answer our prayers right away? This sermon explores the story of Jacob and his wrestling match with God. Today, it's still possible to wrestle with God. However, in wrestling with omnipotence, how does one prevail? Here's the secret! (Please excuse the background noise, due to emergency situation at the Church.)
In this week's lesson we explore the importance of young people. Does God care about children? What was the fundamental difference between the ancient cultures surrounding the Hebrews and the way the Israelites viewed children? How did Jesus feel about young people? What does God say about how we should treat them? Rasheen Stephenson and John Spellman tackle some sensitive subject matter.
John Spellman preaches at the Outreach SDA Church in St. Albans. The focus of this message is on Galatians 4:28-31. Paul uses the story of Hagar and Sarah (the bond and free woman) as an allegory for the Old Covenant and New Covenant church. But how might this feud between the two women illustrate what goes on in our Christian experience today? How can we learn from this story? Both women had children (Ishmael & Isaac) by the patriarch Abraham, and both had expectancy toward the inheritance. However, only the child of the free woman would be the heir. What does that mean for us today?
How will God complete the mission to seek and save the lost through the preaching of the gospel? What does it mean to have the Holy Spirit? What does the Biblical symbolism of water and rain have to do with the work and outpouring of the Holy Spirit? How can a person know when they have the Holy Spirit? This study answers these questions as we explore the way in which the Holy Spirit worked at Pentecost and what the Bible says about how He will work in the last days. We will also discuss what is needed in order to be prepared to recieve the Holy Spirit!
In this week's study we discuss how reformation brings about a change in thinking. God changes our mindsets and turns evil thoughts to pure thoughts. Are you a person who struggles with evil thoughts? How can your mind be renewed? Is there anyway to safeguard our minds? How does one learn to think pure thoughts? Also, the relationship between the body, the mind, and spirituality is discussed. How does treatment of the body impact our relationship with God? How does treatment of the mind impact this relationship?
What is reformation? What is the difference between reformation and revival? What can we learn from examples of reformation in the Bible? Is it possible to do all the right actions and works, but still need reformation? This study explores God's compassion and forgiveness regardless of our short comings and mistakes. It also explores the essence of the true gospel and the need of reformation in human hearts in contrast to false gospels with prosperity messages often preached today. Jesus reminds us through the Ephesus church message to remember our first love.
Season 02 Episode 12 of Gems of Truth. Is everything in your life falling apart? Have you ever felt like every time you try to do the right thing, things go terribly wrong? Has it ever seemed as if the wicked are prospering while the right doers suffer? God promises that all things work together for good to them that love Him... even when it may not seem that way to us. This episode follows the story of Joseph and his unexpected journey into Egypt. Discover how God can use bad situations to work out for the overall blessing of His people... even when it gets really bad!
Season 02 Episode 11 of Gems of Truth. Have you ever felt like your church wasn't what you expected it to be? Do you sometimes get caught up in the drama and the politics? Do you ever find yourself wishing that you could just tune everything else out, and focus your attention on Jesus and your relationship with God? This episode focuses on exposing Satan's attempt to sift you right out of God's church. It explores the parable of the wheat and the tares and emphasizes a practical approach to staying focused in God's church.
Season 02 Episode 09 of Gems of Truth. Have you ever felt insignificant? Do you sometimes feel like you have short comings and flaws? Do you wonder what purpose God has called you to? This episode explores how God calls people who felt unprepared, insignificant, and unequipped to do great and mighty things. Moses was not eloquent in speech, Jeremiah was only a child, and Isaiah was a man of unclean lips. Many of us today have flaws. Find out what God can do with people who aren't perfect!
Season 01 Episode 06 of Gems of Truth. Have you ever tried to tell someone something they didn't want to hear? Have you ever tried to warn someone about something, but they wouldn't listen? These days many people build up a wall and a false sense of security to avoid the truth. What does God's Word say about this? Will this wall remain standing?
Season 01 Episode 04 of Gems of Truth. Many voices claim to have a word from God. How does one ever know who is telling the truth. This presentation talks about how to know when a message really comes from God. These days everyone says "Thus saith the Lord..." when God hasn't really spoken to them. Yet, we know that God still speaks to people today. People did this even in Bible times. How could one know the difference between a true prophet and a false prophet.