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067 Creative Faith in Luke #2

In this Abounding Love episode, I continue a series on the Gospel of Luke. We'll look at the conquering aspect of the Word of God. Just how much of a victory do you believe you achieve through faith in Christ? God's Word tells us how Jesus lifted us up into His Kingdom, so that we no longer need to rely on the things of this world to live victorious. We obtained "Victory in Jesus" through His Love. God's Kingdom is a Kingdom of light and of Love, whereas this world is a kingdom of darkness and fear.

As a believer in Jesus Christ, we received a new born-again Spirit and made righteous in Christ, so we are victorious over this dark world in the Spirit. But, where does that leave our mind? It can leave us in the same defeated thoughts as we had prior to becoming born again. It's only when we get into God's Word and read of the victory we received in Jesus that we see His victory being manifested in us. When Jesus was born, people didn't have the victory we have today. Jesus brought us victory, first in His own life on earth, then to us through His death, burial and resurrection.

Jesus was baptised and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him like a dove. He was the only one baptised in the Holy Spirit, but after He resurrected, He sent the Holy Spirit to indwell all believers, and to bring us into His Kingdom. However, after we're born again, the devil begins his dark work. So it was with Jesus in Luke, chapter 4, when He is led into the wilderness. That's where we live, but we're to live Kingdom minded. Join me as we study the Gospel of Luke, chapters 4 and 5, for an exciting time in God's Word. Selah!

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In this uplifting Abounding Love episode, I begin a series in the Gospel of Luke on the Kingdom of God, which is future, but it's also present in us right now. Jesus, when asked about the coming Kingdom, responded, "For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you" (Luke 17:21b, NKJV). The Kingdom of God is within us through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which we received once we were born again. As such, we need to look at the world with a different perspective. Being children of God, with the Holy Spirit within us, we have been lifted up beyond the cares of this world. Paul prays, ". . . that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints" (Ephesians 1:18b, NKJV). In the remainder of chapter 1, Paul reminds us of the authority we inherit through Christ's resurrection.

In Ephesians, chapter 2, Paul describes our prior sinful life, but now due to God's great love, ". . . even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together in Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus" (Ephesians 2:5-6, NKJV). We're in the Kingdom of God right now in the person of Jesus Christ. Paul states, "He [God the Father] has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the Kingdom of the Son of His love" (Colossians 1:13, NKJV). Being in the Kingdom, we need to act like it now!

This podcast uses the Gospel of Luke to show how God made it possible for us to be in His everlasting Kingdom now [Luke 1:33], which begins with the birth of Jesus. Join me as we study Ephesians 1:15-23; 2:1-10; Colossians 1:12-23; Romans 8:1; 11-17; Hebrews 11:6; and excerpts from Luke, chapters 1 through 3, for an exciting time of exhortation from God's Word. Selah!

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In this eye opening Abounding Love episode, I share how others had to show me where to find well known Bible passages. You'll find great wisdom for yourself and wisdom to share with others as you study these passages. For example, we begin by looking at the Ten Commandments found in Exodus 20:1-17. The Lord begins by introducing Himself, "I am the LORD thy God . . ." But the Children of Israel were not able to keep these commandments or any other laws in the Bible, so the LORD provided a sacrificial system for them to seek atonement. All these sacrifices point to Jesus, Who is God's remedy for sin, for lawbreaking and disobedience. To overcome the Law, we must be born of the Spirit through the finished works of Jesus. In Matthew 22:36, we find Jesus in response to a Pharisee's question, explaining to him [and us] the two great commandments. Join me as we find out where these and other famous passages are found. It can improve your discipleship and your ability to disciple others.

#1 The Ten Commandments, Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-22; Matthew 22:34-40; #2 The Lord's Prayer, Matthew 6:9-15; #3 The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:1-13; #4 The Sermon on the Mount, Matthew, chapters 5, 6 and 7; #5 The Golden Rule, Matthew 7:12; #6 The Great Commission, Matthew 28: 18-20; #7 The Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32; #8 The Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37. Of course, there are many more great Bible passages, such as Psalm 23 and Isaiah 53, that you will want to add to these for reference. Selah!

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237 What To Read When Troubled

In this comforting Abounding Love episode, I share some of the more common Scriptures we can draw on during times of trouble to find the mind of Christ. When in distressful times, we are all troubled, but the Word of God has answers for us if we know where to look. I cover seventeen (17) types of problems and Scriptural answers in this message. We might be in sorrow or in danger, but when we go to the Bible, we find the comfort and peace that Jesus came to give. Join me as I review these troubles, so you can find answers for yourself and others.

#1 Sorrow, John 14:1-4; 16-17; 26-31; #2 Danger, Psalm 91;1-13; #3 When God Seems Distant, Psalm 139:7-14; 23-24; #4 When You Feel Discouraged, Isaiah 40:26-31; #5 When Your Faith Fails, Hebrews 11; #6 When You Feel Blue, Psalm 34; #7 When You Need Companionship, Psalm 23; #8 When You Are Worried, Matthew 6:19-34; #9 When You Need Forgiveness, Psalm 51; #10 When Life Seems Empty, John 15; #11 When You Feel Cheated, Psalm 103; #12 When Your Friends Fail You, Psalm 27; #13 When You Are Sleepless, Psalm 4:4-8; 127:2; #14 When You Are Bored, Psalm 104:23-33; #15 When You Are Jealous, James 3:13-18; #16 When You Are Angry, Matthew 5:9, 11, 22; Ephesians 4:26, 27; #17 When You Are . . . , 1 Peter 3:15. Of course, there are many other troubles you may want to add to these for reference. Selah!

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In this Abounding Love episode, I share how we need to know where to find what God says in twenty-one (21) specific Bible chapters that focus on a particular subject. Some chapters are so famous in the Church, they have received universally known names. Join me as we review where these chapters are found and why we want to remember their "address" in order to read them all during the week.

#1 Abiding Chapter, John 15; #2 Business Man's Chapter, Proverbs 8; #3 Love Chapter, 1 Corinthians 13; #4 Consecration Chapter, Romans 12; #5 Faith Chapter, Hebrews 11; #6 Heaven Chapter, Revelation 21; #7 Holy Spirit Chapter, John 16; #8 Prayer Chapter, John 17; #9 Lost and Found Chapter, Luke 15; #10 Marriage Chapter, Ephesians 5:22-33; #11 New Birth Chapter, John 3; #12 Peace Chapter, John 14; #13 Separation Chapter, 2 Corinthians 6:11-18; #14 Sinner's Chapter, Luke 19; #15 Soldier's Chapter, Ephesians 6:10-20; #16 Sower's Chapter, Luke 8; #17 Victory Chapter, Romans 8; #18 Blessing and Cursing Chapter, Deuteronomy 28; #19 Divine Protection Chapter, Psalm 91; #20 Shepherd's Chapter, Psalm 23, and #21 Word Chapter, Psalm 119. Of course, there are many others you will want to add to these for reference. Selah!

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In this Abounding Love podcast, I share answers to often asked questions. You've probably found that men have a lot of answers, but many of them aren't good answers. And in reality, God has only one answer: His Word, Jesus Christ. In 1 Peter 3:15, we are to first sanctify [set apart] the Lord God in our hearts [the seat of our thoughts, choices and emotions]. We're to be set apart for God's use, because we're to be ready to give an answer to the question why we believe as we do as Christians. With this in mind, we'll look at eleven (11) questions people may ask:

#1. Is there a God? Genesis 1:1; Psalm 19:1 and John 1:1; #2. Am I accountable to God? Romans 14:12; Philippines 2:10-11 and Romans 2:1-5; #3. Does God know all about me? Hebrews 4:13 and Luke 16:15; #4. Does God charge me with sin? Romans 3:23 and Romans 6:23; #5. Will God punish sin? Hebrews 2:3 and 10:28-29; #6. Must I perish? 2 Peter 3:9 and John 3:16; #7. How can I escape? Acts 16:31 and Hebrews 12:25; #8. Is God willing to save me? Luke 19:10 and 1 Timothy 1:15; #9. Can I be saved now? 2 Corinthians 6:2 and John 1:12; #10. Can I be saved just as I am? John 6:37 and Matthew 9:13; and #11. Will I be assured of heaven? John 14:1-3 and 1 Thessalonians 4:14. Join me as we look at these eleven questions, and the answers to share with others. Selah!

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In this passionate Abounding Love episode, I share on how to conduct ourselves as followers of Jesus Christ. Simply, the Word of Grace is to govern our conduct, while following Jesus and doing His work as "fishers of men" (Mark 1:17). He says: "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me" (John 10:27, KJV). His Word is to confirm that it's His voice. Jesus goes on to say: ". . . and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand. My Father, which gave them to Me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of My Father's hand. I and My Father are one" (John 10:28-30, KJV).

Just as Jesus and His Father are one, we are one with Him and our Father as fishers of men. We all move out together overflowing in the Spirit, setting others free by the Word of Truth, just as we've been set free. Join me as we study other Scriptures such as 1 Timothy 3:1-16; 4:6-16, and 6:3-21; 2 Timothy 2:1-5,10; Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 5:1; 22-25; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Colossians 3:15-16; Titus 2:1-16, and 1 Corinthians 3:12-15. We'll see how Jesus Christ, His Word and the Holy Spirit empowers us to conduct ourselves. Selah!

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In this Abounding Love episode, I share ten (10) rules or actions needed for faithful Christian living. #1. Read and Meditate God's Word, ". . . faith cometh by hearing, and hearing . . ." (Romans 10:17). When we read the Good News, we hear it in our mind and put faith in Jesus! We replace things we used to put faith in, with faith in the things God states in Scripture. Beyond reading the Word, we must meditate on what it says [Joshua 1:8]. #2. Spend Time In Prayer. If you do just these first two things, the peace of God will rule your life [Philippians 4:6-7]. #3. Testify Every Chance You Get. Jesus said, "Whosoever shall confess me before men, him will I confess before my Father in heaven" (Matthew 10:32). #4. Win Others To Christ. Solomon wrote: ". . . he that winneth souls is wise" (Proverbs 11:30). #5. Attend Church Regularly, ". . . exhorting one another" (Hebrews 10:25). #6. Give As God Prospers You, ". . . for God loveth a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). #7. Trust God Completely. "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart" (Proverbs 3:5-6). #8. Don't Criticize, Rather Encourage Others. "Let your light shine before men . . ." (Matthew 5:16). #9. Don't Compromise. "Neither give place to the devil" (Ephesians 4:27). #10. Make Life Mottos. I share several taken directly from Scripture that we need to guide our thoughts and actions. Join me as we look into how to live our Christian life. Selah!

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