Intimacy is the state of deep, personal connection characterized by closeness, trust, and a sense of being fully known and accepted by another person. Our level or intimacy with others is shaped by events and patterns of behaviors that are reinforced by the world around us. We learn what we can say and not say from... Continue Reading →
This is a message I shared today at the Women’s Intimacy Fellowship luncheon at Freedom Worship Center. Intimacy is word that isn’t actually in the Bible, like the Trinity it is described but it isn’t actually found in the written word. Song on Solomon also known as the Song of Songs is a complete book... Continue Reading →
“Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of... Continue Reading →
In this passage, Paul is directed by the Holy Spirit to avoid certain regions and is called to Macedonia through a vision. The speaker reflects on the importance of discerning God's guidance, recognizing that divine "nos" can redirect paths. Obedience to God's call, often accompanied by support from others, is emphasized.
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Write these words, for according to the tenor of these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel.” So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he neither ate bread nor drank water. And He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments. Now it was... Continue Reading →
The pastor's sermon focused on resilience during challenges, using Paul's experiences in Acts. Despite being a prisoner and facing storms, Paul turned to God, leading to the salvation of 267 people. After surviving a viper bite, he healed others on Malta, illustrating how to overcome past sins and maintain faith in God's purpose.
Today, Pastor Ness preached from Romans 7 about The Enemy Within. He contrasted the sin that we allow the flesh to hold on to versus living a life submitted to Jesus Christ and living by the power of Holy Spirit. He used the example of sin taking up residence, like a squatter in a rental... Continue Reading →
Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward... Continue Reading →
At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I praise You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight. All things have been handed over to Me by My Father,... Continue Reading →
“But now don't be discouraged, any of you. Do the work, for I am with you. When you came out of Egypt, I promised that I would always be with you. I am still with you, so do not be afraid. “Before long I will shake heaven and earth, land and sea. I will overthrow... Continue Reading →
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