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7 Benefits Of A Strong Spirit

August 26, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • 2 Timothy 3:1, 2 Timothy 3:13, Psalm 84:10, Hebrews 10:23, Psalm 28:7

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We are living in the end times.

We are living in the age when the intensity of demonic presence of the world is increasing…

2Timothy 3:1 describes this season as perilous: “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come.”

When Jesus talked about these times,

He said,Matthew 24:6-13

6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

And there will be famines, pestilences,

and earthquakes in various places.

8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.

9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake.

10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another.

11 Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.

12 And because lawlessness will abound,

the love of many will grow cold.

13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.

The world is in serious trouble.

But for the His Church

The Household Of Faith~

That’s you and me~

Those who will cling to His WORD…

Everything is going to be all right.

Not just a book

Not just to some religious idea-

But Jesus The Word Of God…

“The world, those who are not in the Kingdom of God

Are in serious trouble.

We have been the most Prosperous and Most Powerful Nation In the World Sense the Foundation Of Our Country~

It’s Not That we Have become

But we have been~

BUT This is a New Now~

People in our country have never had it like this~

Groceries, Gas, Taxes, Insurance, Power is stressing this Nation out like never before~

Joblessness, Interest Rates, credit cards maxed out~

If You Don’t Have Jesus You Should Be REALLY STRESSED

If you have Jesus Christ You Have All the Wealth Of The Kingdom Of Heaven~

Yes~ Some very hard things are coming here and in different places around the world.

2 Tim. 3:13 But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

They will continue to get worse and worse and worse.

It is on a downhill run that the world cannot stop.

But You As A Child Of God Can Be Victorious even in the Mist of Whatever the Enemy is doing to deceive People~

We Are the Household of Faith

God says His Church Is Our Household~

Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith…

We are the Household Of Faith~

We are Called To Bless Each Other~

The Now Faith Of Jesus Christ and Everything we stand for~

Psalm 84:10

For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand.

I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God Than dwell in the tents of wickedness.

Being part of the household of faith means

We build our lives on the Rock of the Word of God.

Luke 6:47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like:

48 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.

49 But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great.”

Being part of the household of faith means we live by faith.

2 Corinthians 5:7

For we walk by faith, not by sight.~

Not By What We See But By What We Know To Be God’s Truth From His Word ~

Being part of the household of faith

Means we cling to the Word.

Hebrews 10:23

“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise” .

Being part of the household of faith means we are doers of the Word and not hearers only.

James 1:22 “But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says”

Being part of the household of faith means We are Strong In the Lord

Ephesians 6:10 we are “strong in the Lord and in his mighty power”

Being part of the household of faith means Our Hearts Are Not Troubled or afraid

John 14:1 we do not let our hearts be troubled, but we believe in God

Being part of the household of faith means

that we are not subject to the times, but the times are subject to us.

We do not have to cave in to the pressures of the present day.

But, like everything else in our spiritual walk,

if we don’t develop a strong spirit,

we won’t have it.

If we don’t receive it by faith, we won’t have it.

If we don’t mature spiritually to the point that we can stand in the face of any adversity, then we will cave in.

We will be troubled.

We will be affected by the times in which we live.

It’s time to build up our inner man, to mature, to develop our faith more and to strengthen our spirits.

Proverbs 18:14 tells us

The strong spirit of a man will Sustain him in sickness,

But who can bear a broken spirit?

Sustain means “to carry or to withstand under pressure.”

Our spirits have to be strong in these days, and the only way we can grow a strong spirit is by feeding it the Word of God.

7 Benefits of a Strong Spirit based on the Word of God.

1 A strong spirit will get you through anything.

Proverbs 24:10 says, “If you fail under pressure, your strength is too small.”

…If you faint in the day of adversity, Your strength is small.

Psalm 28:7

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song will I praise Him…

You Can Not Buckle You Need To Press In to God’s Power!

Say it

Your Spirit IS Is Now Born again~

The Holy Spirit Of God Dwells In You~

Power In Jesus Name

2 A strong spirit will help you receive from God.

Hebrews 6:12 says, that you do not become sluggish,

but imitate those who

through faith and patience inherit the promises.

You Live In The Faith Of Jesus Christ`

He dwells in you `

You have to be Strong in These Times~

Eph. 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

3 A strong spirit will help you

hold on to what you receive.

Hebrews 10:23 says, Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful…

It’s Amazing When you Receive Healing, Provision, Strength

But you need to Maintain What You Received from God and Be Mindful`

We have a tendency to FORGET`

Psalm 103:

1 A Psalm of David. Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!

2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:

3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,

4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Hold FAST~.

ATTATCH

4 A strong spirit will help you resist the devil and temptation.f

Proverbs 16:32 says, “He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, he who rules his [own] spirit than he who takes a city”

Ruling Your Own Spirit~

You are Called To Control Your Own Spirit~

If you let Others Control You They Will~

Others will try to tell you the task is to big~

You’re not qualified

You’re to Young

You’re to Old~

Oh Take this Do This Be Like This Drink This~ NO.

You do what God Has Called You to do`

The Devil is a Liar`

5 A strong spirit will help you to help others.

Luke 22:31-32 says, “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail.

So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.”

Fail is NOT YOURS

Hebrews 3:13

but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

6 A strong spirit will help you withstand impact and pressure.

James 1:2-4 says, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.

For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.

So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”

Your Result will be

More Powerful,

More Aggressive

More Bold More Stamina In the Power Of God~

7 A strong spirit will build a protective barrier around your heart.

Psalm 112:6-8 -

"Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.

They will have no fear of bad news;

their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord."

Speaking Of The Righteous Which You Are~

Prov. 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life…

To strengthen your spirit so it will sustain you in the days and weeks to come,

continue to feed it the Word of God. Feeding on the Word will flush out all fear.

Feeding means eating, so ingest the Word.

Act like the household of faith that you are:

Read the Word,

think about it,

meditate it,

confess it and declare it

in Jesus’ Name.

That’s what will get you through the times in which we live and bring you the

You Lack Nothing

November 3, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • 2 Corinthians 12:9, John 11:40, 2 Peter 1:3, Exodus 4:2, Exodus 4:1

You Lack Nothing Sometimes, we see ourselves at a disadvantage, thinking we lack what’s necessary for success— more talent, personality, resources, or opportunities God has already provided everything we need to fulfill our purpose. 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence” 2 Peter 1:4: "Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, When we trust Him with what we have` He takes the ordinary and makes it extraordinary. He puts His Super on your Natural and it becomes Super natural Every one Of you Have Great gifts that are just waiting to Go to the Next Level~ 1. Moses’ Encounter: God Uses What’s in Your Hand Exodus 4:2 – "Then the LORD said to him, 'What is that in your hand?' 'A staff,' he replied." Moses felt inadequate, Yet God took something as ordinary as a staff and transformed it to do miraculous things. "What do you have in your hand?" What Has God Given to You? When God Called Moses He had a long list of excuses~ Fear of Rejection: Moses was afraid the Israelites wouldn’t believe him. Exodus 4:1 What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ‘The Lord did not appear to you?’” You have to get the what ifs out of your vocabulary What if they do… He doubted his speaking ability. Exodus 4:10 “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent... I am slow of speech and tongue” Just an excuse… Moses was learned in the Egyptian culture…He spoke Egyptian and Hebrew~ But He felt It wasn’t Great~ He looked at his Past Failures: Exodus 2:11-15 -His previous attempt to defend his people led to what he thought was failure and his fled from Egypt to the Desert~ He Felt Insignificant: After 40 years as a shepherd, Moses felt unfit for a grand mission. No matter what you feel about it~ No Matter what your mess ups are No Matter What the Enemy Lies About you~ God IS FOR YOU~ IF GOD IS FOR YOU WHO CAN BE AGINST YOU ~ “What Do You Have in Your Hand?”: God used the ordinary staff in Moses’ hand as a sign of His power. Exodus 4:2. “Then the Lord said to him, ‘What is that in your hand?’ ‘A staff,’ he replied” God transformed I this simple tool into a means to perform miracles, emphasizing that God uses what we already have to fulfill His purposes.. Moses Had to Place his Dependency on God: God assured Moses, Exodus 3:12 “I will be with you” Making it clear that divine power, not human ability, would lead the mission. God often uses those who feel weak or unqualified,… 2 Corinthians 12:9 God’s strength is made perfect in our weaknesses God can turn what seems ordinary in our lives into something powerful ~When we give what we have, BELIEVE God steps in to do the Supernatural… John 11:40 that if you would believe you would see the glory of God 2 Doing the Ordinary for Extraordinary Results John 11:39 – "Jesus said, 'Take away the stone.’" Jesus at Lazarus' tomb …If you would have been here our brother would not have perished~ What seemed Jesus Being 4 days late Went to bring Sick to Being Dead! But Jesus Said I am the Resurrection And The Life~ John 11: 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” Then Jesus Proceeded- Jesus asked the disciples to remove the stone, an ordinary task, as He could perform the miracle. At the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus, surrounded by mourners, was ready to perform a powerful miracle. Yet, instead of immediately calling Lazarus out, John 11:39 He first asked the onlookers to “Take away the stone” Though Jesus could have moved it Himself, He involved others, Inviting their participation and faith in what was about to happen… Luke 18:8, Jesus asks, "Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?". Speak to the Mountain- Jesus’ instruction to remove the stone reflects a principle: GET INVOLVED WITH HIM~ AND WATCH THE MIRACLES God calls us to act in faith, even in small, practical ways, before revealing His supernatural power- Stepping out of your seat and coming forward Stepping out of a bad relationship that is pulling you down- Stepping out of a stale relationship with God Stepping into A Sold out relationship with God- This small step stirred their faith and anticipation, aligning them with the work God was about to do. Faith, Even in small steps, sets the stage for greater works and shows our willingness to trust God actively…. When we act in faith—moving the “stone” in our lives by taking small, obedient steps— What stones do you need to remove from your life to see God Raise from the Dead YOUR DREAMS & DESIRES? Remove the stones of hate bitterness resentment… God does the supernatural. Sometimes, these small acts may be seeds of faith, seemingly minor but essential for the larger miracle. When you Step Out in Faith~ In your giving In serving God In His Church In reaching Out to tell someone of God’s Love In Reaching out to a lost friend or family member~ As We Begin to Roll away the Stones God RAISES THE DEAD~ This encourages us to ask, What simple step of faith can I take today? I am Going to Plant a Seed Of Financial Blessing To God’s Church~ In doing the natural, we sow seeds of faith, making room for God’s greater work. You Have What You Need for Your Unique Calling~ =God will use your everything you have~ Don’t compare yourself to others or feel you’re lacking. Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not lack. WITH THE LORD IS YOUR SHEPHERD YOU WILL NEVER LACK~ What you need for your journey has already been given by God. ROLL AWAY THE STONE 3 Defeating Challenges with the Ordinary Samson and the Jawbone Judges 15:15 –He found a fresh jawbone of a donkey, reached out his hand and took it, and killed a thousand men with it. The Armies of the Philistines Who were trying to Destroy God’s People God Told Samson to pick up a Jawbone of a donkey~ Samson and the Jawbone "Finding a fresh jawbone of a donkey, he grabbed it and struck down a thousand men." God used a common jawbone to deliver Samson from his enemies. God uses ordinary means within our reach to fulfill His purpose. What you need is often closer than you think. Your gift- Something you think in the natural many times is over looked in the unnatural` Well I don’t sing, I don’t Preach, I Don’t I Don’t I Don’t I Don’t And you probably DON’T See because you are to focused on the DON’T~ It was the first thing that was available~ God Said Grab it~ He did not argue with God~ Well, This is not the average weapon that is used… I need more like Pro-Sword… I need what all the others are using~ NO~ You Go With What God Has Given You~ 4 Faith Over Deficit: The Widow and the Jar of Oil -Elisha, the prophet, is approached by a widow whose husband was a man of God but has recently passed away, leaving her in debt. The creditors are coming to take her two sons as slaves to pay off what her family owes. In her desperation, she turns to Elisha for help… 2 Kings 4:2 – "Elisha replied to her, 'How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?' 'Your servant has nothing there at all,' she said, 'except a small jar of olive oil.’” The widow’s response to Elisha Well what do you have? Elisha's response is profound: he asks her what she already has in her house. At first, the widow thinks she has nothing of value, replying, "Your servant has nothing there at all," but then she remembers a small jar of olive oil. This humble jar, though small, becomes a key element in the miracle that God is about to perform. Whatever little seed you have God can Multiply it~ Elisha's question prompts the widow to look at her situation with new eyes. What she perceives as insignificant becomes a resource through which God can work. Obedience Of Faith- involves both belief and action, Romans 16:25–27, Elisha then instructs her to collect empty jars from her neighbors and pour her little oil into them. Miraculously, the oil continues to flow until all the jars are filled, Providing her with enough to sell, pay her debts, and support her family… She had to WORK in FAITH To SEE THE GLORY OF GOD~ This story teaches us that God can use what we already have, even if it seems small, to bring about a solution that is beyond what we could imagine. When you plant seed it will GROW~ Everything on the Planet Stats With A SEED~ God Blesses Seed~ "He who supplies seed to the sower" is a verse from the Bible, 2 Corinthians 9:10 It encourages us to trust that God sees value in what we bring, no matter how insignificant it may appear, and that He can multiply it when we place it in His hands. When you give to the Lord You might think I Pray This Makes A Difference IT WILL AND IT DOES~ FAITHFULNESS TO GIVE GOD GIVES MORE~ God’s provision often starts with what we already possess. God multiplied her small jar of oil to meet her needs and more. Application: Even when we think we’re at a deficit, God can multiply what we already have. Small acts of obedience open doors to great miracles. 5 Trusting God with Small Things for Big Miracles The Feeding of the 5,000 Scripture: John 6:9-11 – "'Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many? ' ... Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.” The Feeding of the 5,000 In John 6:9-11, we see an example of how God uses faith, even when we have very little. Here, Jesus is with a large crowd of people who are hungry, and all they have to feed them is a small boy’s lunch: five small loaves of barley bread and two small fish. The disciples see this tiny amount of food and think it’s nowhere near enough to feed thousands of people. When you give to God’s Church You God Blessed it and reaches thousands~ But Jesus shows that even a small offering, when given in faith, can lead to a great miracle. He takes the little food, gives thanks to God, and starts passing it out. Miraculously, the food multiplies, and everyone in the crowd eats as much as they want, with plenty left over. This story shows that when we bring whatever we have to God—even if it seems like “not enough”—He can multiply it to do much more than we expect when we give to Him IT STEPPING OUT Faith isn’t about having a lot; it’s about trusting that God can use whatever we bring. It reminds us that with God, even the smallest offering can become a great blessing when given with a willing heart. : God used a small lunch to feed thousands. God does not need much; He asks us to trust and offer what we have. Offer God what you have, even if it feels small. He can multiply it beyond what you imagine. Conclusion Reflect on what’s in your hand and what’s in your house. No matter how common or insignificant it seems, trust that God can use it. Declaration: "I am not lacking; I am equipped, empowered, and anointed." I Believe that God will turn the ordinary into the extraordinary and provide in abundance. Philippians 4:19 – "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Trust in God's provision and walk boldly, knowing He has given you all you need to fulfill your

Finding The Lost You

October 27, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • John 10:10, Luke 19:10, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 118:16, Joel 2:25

Finding The Lost You Life has a way of changing us over time. We can lose our joy, passion, and dreams through disappointments, mistakes, or hurts. But God did not create us to live defeated, insecure, or lonely. God created us to live joyfully and confidently, and what is lost can be found. Things Happen and We Lose Parts of Ourselves- A Break Up, A Divorce, A Loss of A Job, Financial troubles, a Child goes astray… A Death or sickness~ Things Can take the wind out of your sails~ We get spun around in a Storm~ The Enemy influences us trying to change who we are~ There is Only One You- You Were Created In Your Mothers Womb God Made You Unique But God did not create you to remain defeated… That Depression, Anxiety, Is a Lie from the enemy and If you allow yourself to remain in that it will bring nothing but defeat~ You Need to Rise Up Out of the deception~ John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it More abundantly~ 1 God Recovers What Was Lost Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Jeremiah 29:11 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. 14I will be found by you, says the Lord, and I will bring you back from your captivity~ To Seek You Out- To Redeem You- To Resurrect What The Enemy Has Killed and Whatever brought death to your dreams- God Is A Resurrection God~ He Resurrects what the enemy has tried to snuff out ~ When we have led ourselves astray~ He Leaves the 99 and Comes and Brings You Back so you can come to a PLACE OF VICTORY~ He Saves Us From Sin That separated Us From Him- What has been stolen? The real you— joyful, passionate, confident— That Can still be found. Psalms 118:16 The hand of God raises In victory! The hand of God has turned the tide! But As a Child Of God No Matter What Happens You Have The Promise of your Father That He is Able to Turn the Tide~ God says don’t lose vision Don’t Lose who and whose you are~ Romans 8:28 says, “All things work together for good to those who love God.” The key word is together. A difficulty on its own may not make sense, but when it all comes together one day, it’ll make sense. But the God who Turns the Tide In His Mysterious Way works it for your good and His Glory~ With God’s Hand Upon you He Promises to Turn what ever the enemy has tried to deter in your life To turn It To Victory~ Promise: God is about to do a new thing. He will bring new life, passion, and opportunities. Losing Ourselves in Shame The Story of Adam and Eve~ The enemy led Adam and Eve astray ~’ Got them to Doubt God’s WORD When you Doubt The Promises of God You Open Your Mind Up To All sorts of MESS~ God Told Them Not To Partake Of The Forbidden Fruit ~ After Adam partook of the forbidden fruit~ It says Adam hid Himself From God Genesis 3:9 "But the Lord God called to the man, 'Where are you?'" God knew where Adam was physically but was asking about his emotional and spiritual condition. Adam had lost his confidence and joy. Like Adam, we can lose ourselves through the Shame and Disappointment, but God is asking us today, "Where are you?” Right NOW Where are you? You have Have ALL God Has For You Or You Can Remain in a Defeated, complacent life~ Where is the "you" that was joyful, passionate, and secure before life's difficulties? You have Allowed The Enemy’s Influences to Distract Then you find yourself Hiding From the Redeemer Of Your Soul~ Joel 2:25 So I will restore to you the years that the swarming Locust has eaten, The crawling locust, The consuming locust, And the chewing locust, My great army which I sent among you. 26 You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, And praise the name of the Lord your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; And My people shall never be put to shame. God Is With You~ No One Is Going To Shame You~ When you Come To Jesus IT’S It’s Shame Off you~ Revelation 12:10 The Devil is the accuser of the Brethren Like Adam, we can lose ourselves through shame and disappointment, but God is asking us today, "Where are you?” What Are You Hiding From? That You Can’t Take To Your Loving Heavenly Father To Give You Forgiveness, Embracement~ Where is the "you" that was joyful, passionate, and secure before life's difficulties? Before You Listened To the Lies And God Can’t Heal What’s Hidden Many of us hide due to hurts, failures, or disappointments. But God cannot heal what we hide. We can Hide In Sickness, In Felling Like An Outcast~ But God Digs Deep~ Psalm 139:1-3 "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." God sees everything you’ve been through. He is calling you out of hiding to restore the real you. 2. The Enemy's Lies and God's Truth Hebrews 13:5 I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee In Genesis 3:11 And God said, 'Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?'" The enemy whispers lies about our worth, value, and potential, convincing us to hide our gifts and shrink back. Here’s The Challenge: Ask yourself, “Who told you these lies?” The Lies That You You CANT when GOD Says You Can The Lies That Tell You Your Sick When God Says You Are Healed The Lies That Tell you You Are Not Worthy When God Made You Worthy~ PEOPLE RUIN THEIR WHOLE LIVES BECAUSE OF THE DEVILS LIES THAT THEY ARE NOT WORTHY OR DISQUALIFIED Don’t believe what others say to you or say about you~ or the enemy says about you~ — They don’t determine your destiny~ Believe what God says about you. Psalm 139:14 "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” You have been Made In the Image Of God~ God’s Call to Elijah: Come Out of Hiding God had Used Elijah Powerfully to defeat the False Prophets of Baal~ After his great victories A Woman by the name of Jezebel threatened his Life that she was going to hunt him down and kill him~ And In Fear he fled ran and hid~ 1 Kings 19:13 "Then a voice said to him, 'What are you doing here, Elijah?'" Elijah, after great victories, lost his confidence and hid in a cave. But God called him out of hiding to remind him of his calling and power. Like Elijah, you may have lost your fire, but God is calling you back to your purpose and identity… 3 Restoration of the Real You Jeremiah 30:17 "But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.” God Wants to RESTORE YOU~ MAKE YOU LIKE NEW~ I love to restore cars~ Bring Them Back to Their Original and even Better look~ God Loves To Restore Us~ But He Starts With YOU HE DOESN’T RESTORE YOU TO BE SOMEONE ELSE THERE IS NOT A BETTER YOU THAN YOU YOU HAVE TO LET GO OF THE OLD LIES THAT GOT YOU TO HIDE! Isaiah 43:18-19 "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Jer. 30:17 I will restore health to you And heal you of your wounds,' says the LORD, 'Because they called you an outcast saying: “This is Zion; No one seeks her.” ' The way you do anything is the way we do everything Are you hiding in An complacent Compromised Life? It Will Trickle down into every aspect Of Your Life- BUT REMEMBER GID IS FOR YOU IN EVERY WAY- Bible Reference: Jeremiah 30:17 "But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.” THE PromisE IS God is in the business of restoration. He will restore your joy, passion, and purpose. But You Must Believe Him John 11:40 If You Believe you will SEE the Glory Of God~ THE PROMISE OF GOD IS THAT HE WILL COME THROUGH BUT YOU MUST TAKE HIM BE THE HAND When You order something from Amazon- you pay for it and it is yours~ You Don’t Have It Yet But It Is There~ You have God’s Promise He Will Restore YOU~ You Might Not See It Yet But the PRICE HAS BEEN PAID AND IT IS ON IT’S ON IT’S WAY God Is Asking, "Where Are You?" Come out of hiding. Don’t let life's disappointments keep you in isolation. God is ready to restore what you’ve lost and bring out the best version of you. Believe that the real you—confident, joyful, passionate—is coming back. You will walk in the fullness of who God created you to be. Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us If you’re ready to step out of hiding and allow God to restore the true you, take a moment now to respond in faith, trusting God for Healing, Restoration, and New Beginnings His Mercy is New Every Morning~

The Ten Commandments #5

October 25, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Ephesians 6:1, Leviticus 19:3, Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:2, Proverbs 20:20

Honor is Respect- The Fifth Commandment~ The First Commandment With A Promise~ Attached to it~ Exodus 20:12 - “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” The fifth commandment stands as a pivotal instruction, connecting our relationship with God (the vertical) Relationship with others (the horizontal). God IS Our Father~ 1. UNDERSTANDING HONOR The Meaning of “Honor” Leviticus 19:3 - “Each of you must respect your mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.” Remember Each Law of the Ten Commandments Are The Outline Statement~. Then Explained By Moses Inspired By The Holy Spirit~ to Bring Definition~ The Hebrew word for "honor" signifies weight or respect, implying the deep reverence due to parents. Means To ~ Uphold Values, Protect and Defend~ The Bible warns children to honor their parents with loving obedience. Romans 13:7 give honor to whom honor is due. Ephesians 6:2 - “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—“so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” The Law Said To Those Who Defile Is Death ~ Honor through Respect Scripture References: Proverbs 13:1 - “A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.” Proverbs 23:22 - “Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.” Proverbs 20:20 - “If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.” Point: Honoring parents means respecting their position, guidance, and wisdom. This respect also includes guarding their dignity. 2 HONOR THROUGH OBEDIENCE Ephesians 6:1 - “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” God values obedience to parents as it reflects divine order and pleases Him. Faith and Works are Connected The Promise Clutching to the Promiser The Promiser Granting To the Promised ~ "God, who cannot lie" in Titus 1:2. in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began, Other Bible verses that mention God not being a liar include Numbers 23:19 “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Hebrews 6:18 that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us. Obedience to Parents Scripture Reference: Ephesians 6:1 - “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” Point: God values obedience to parents as it reflects divine order and pleases Him. Biblical Warnings Against Disobedience Scripture References: Romans 1:28-30 - “They are gossips, slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents.” 2 Timothy 3:1-2 - “But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be… disobedient to their parents.” Disobedience is a sign of a fallen world and a warning of the last days. However, obedience to parents aligns with God’s design for human flourishing. 2 Tim. 3:3 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! The Why People Talk to their Mothers and Fathers is So Gross~ Movies make parents look like their Mentality Disabled~ Limits of Obedience Love God First~ Do you love God More than Me~ I was waiting for some sympathetic response and She Said~ Of Course I Do~ Without Him I wouldn’t have you and you wouldn’t have me~ Matthew 10:37 - “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me.” Obedience to parents is not absolute. The first allegiance is always to God. 3 HONOR THROUGH CARE 1 Timothy 5:4 1.Caring for Parents in Old Age Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 5:4 - “But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.” Point: Honoring parents includes providing for their needs, especially as they age. 2.Jesus’ Example from the Cross Scripture Reference: John 19:26-27 - “When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, ‘Woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.” Jesus exemplifies honoring parents by ensuring care for His mother even in His final moments. 4. GOD'S PROMISE ATTACHED TO HONORING PARENTS Deuteronomy 5:16 - “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” Point: Honoring parents is uniquely attached to a promise of well-being and longevity. 1.The Family as the Foundation of Society In the Book of Genesis, Noah cursed Noah's grandson Canaan after Noah's son Ham committed a shameful act of Mocking his Fathers Sin of Drunkenness Genesis 9:23 - “Shem and Japheth took a garment and laid it across their shoulders; then they walked in backward and covered their father’s naked body.” The stability and longevity of a society are directly connected to the strength and unity of families, which begins with honoring parents. LOVE COVERS~ Those who try to expose the sin of others will bring curses upon themselves~ God Is the Judge~ Jesus Matthew 7:1 said Condemn Not Lest You be condemned~ Galatians 6:1 You are to have the spirit of Restoring and covering Not Exposing~ Traditional Values and Societal Blessing Example: Many cultures that emphasize family honor, such as Asian societies, demonstrate societal stability and longevity, although this can also lead to familial abuse if misapplied. GOD'S MESSAGE TO PARENTS: HONORING YOUR CHILDREN Respect Your Children Scripture Reference: Ephesians 6:4 - “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Point: Just as children must honor parents, parents must honor their children by respecting their individuality. Encouraging Children in God’s Will Scripture Reference: Proverbs 22:6 - “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Parents are called to discover and nurture the unique gifts and callings of their children in alignment with God’s will. Honoring Parents: Ask God for grace to find new ways to honor parents through respect, obedience, and care Honoring Children: Parents, seek to honor your children by respecting them, guiding them in God’s will, and leading by example. Reconciliation: Pray for healing in broken parent-child relationships through the reconciling power of Jesus Christ. Malachi 4:5-6 - “He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction.” The promise of blessing for honoring parents extends to society, and through Christ, reconciliation between generations is possible. Through this, societies are blessed and strengthened