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Hope Joy Peace Love

December 19, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, Galatians 4:3, Leviticus 17:11, John 5:39

Advent - Hope Peace Joy Love The Meaning of Advent Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation of the coming of Christ— both in the celebration of His birth and His promised return. Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love are gifts we receive through Jesus Christ. Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 - "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." 1 HOPE: The Promise of the Messiah Isaiah 7:14 - "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." It doesn’t mean young woman~ That is no sign that a young women get pregnant~ But A Virgin Yes! That is a sign ~ Explanation: The prophecy of Immanuel gave hope to a weary and oppressed people, pointing to God’s intervention. God Delivered The Children of Israel from Egyptian Bondage ~ The in the Time of Judges everyone was doing what was right in their own eyes~ Ignoring the Law Of God and making it say something it did no say~ The Moral Depravity Much Like Today~ Led them to Babylonian Captivity Then God keeps His Promise to Bring them To The Place God Had Chosen for them to be~! Back into Jerusalem~ But Now under the ternary of Roam~ The Hope Of Messiah Now Arrives~ Gal 4:3 In the Fullness of Time God Brought Forth His Son Born of a Woman Born Under the Law~ The Prophetic Promise of Gen.3:15 God Speaking To the Serpent And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel.” John 3:14 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: And if I am lifted Up I will Draw all Humanity to myself~ God established the Blood Covenant~ Lev. 17:11 Without the Shedding Of Blood There would be no forgiveness of sin~ Separation Being under the Babylonian oppression and now Roman Oppression The Messiah is Long awaited~ God announced His Arrival and His Name Hashem to MARY~ His Name Will Be Called Jesus ~ Joshua. John 5:39 You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. Through Moses (THE LAW) you could not enter into the Promises Of God Joshua God Has Become Our Salvation…. New Testament Realization: Scripture: Luke 1:30-33 - "But the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.'" Application: Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promise. Our hope is anchored in His life, death, and resurrection… None Like Him None Compared to Him…. 2 PEACE: The Restoration of Relationship Is. 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace God’s promise of peace is not just the absence of conflict but the presence of reconciliation through the Messiah. SHALOM Peace that Makes You Whole ~ Micah 5:5 - "He will be our peace when the Assyrians invade our land and march through our fortresses." New Testament Fulfillment: Jesus Said in John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." Jesus brings peace between God and humanity, offering calm in the storms of life. Romans 5:1: "Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" Isaiah 26:3: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you" 1 Peter 5:7: "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you" Colossians 3:15: "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful" John 16:33: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble" Matthew 5:9: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God" Romans 12:18: "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all” You have The Power TO Make Peace~ 3. JOY: The Good News of Great Joy Psalm 16:11 - "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Joy is found in God’s presence and His eternal promises. Being in the Presence Of God There is nothing Like it~ Celebration: Luke 2:10-11 - "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'" The birth of Jesus is the source of true and lasting joy, transcending circumstances… You have to come to Him by Faith` Looking for Love in all the wrong Places~ 4. LOVE: The Heart of the Gospel Jeremiah 31:3 - "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness." God’s love for His people is steadfast, demonstrated through His covenant faithfulness. Romans 5:8 God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Jesus Said For God So Loved The Whole World~ John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.” Coming TO God on HIS TERMS~ No Other Way~ Jesus embodies God’s love, which is sacrificial, unconditional, and eternal… Thats the Love He Gives you When YOU Come To Him on His Terms~ By Believing~ John 14:1 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And where I go you know, and the way you know. ” 5 Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Conclusion: Living in Advent Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love Advent is a time to reflect, repent, and rejoice in God’s gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love through Jesus. Embrace these gifts in your life and share them with others as a testimony of Christ’s transformative power. Romans 15:13 - "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Thank God for the gift of Jesus Christ, who brings hope, peace, joy, and love into our lives. Pray for the congregation to live out these truths during the Advent season and beyond.

Advent 3 Joy

December 15, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Luke 2:10, Isaiah 6:7, Isaiah 9:6, Habakkuk 3:17–18, Leviticus 17:11

The Promise of Joy- Like Sholom Peace which Was the Desire of God For His People God also desired EVERLASTING JOY~ Advent is a time of anticipation and reflection as we prepare to celebrate the Birth of Messiah~ The Long Awaited One To Redeem God’s People From Slavery and Ternary Of Oppressive Nations~ But HaShem Came To Deliver Us From SIN that separated us from God~ Physical FreedomYES BUT SPIRITUAL FREEDOM IS WHAT GOD DESIRED Throughout the Ages God Has A Plan For His People and Through the Seed Of Abraham All there Nations of The Earth Would Be Blessed~ The Long awaited ADVENT that would change World History and Separated Time~ The Prophetic Became the Actual~ To Bring —hope, peace, Joy and Love, —today we focus on joy. God Told His People Through the Prophet Isiah~ That HE Himself Would Deliver Them~ Blood Had To Be Shed For the Forgiveness of Sin~ Leviticus 17:11; Hebrews 9:22 Without the shading of Blood there would be no forgiveness of Sin~ God Promised That Messiah would be cut off from His People Is. 53 He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. and would be the blood sacrifice For the Nations~ THE GOOD NEWS Scripture: Luke 2:10 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Joy is more than happiness. Happiness depends on circumstances; Joy is rooted in the unchanging promises of God. Life is full of opportunities to get upset— delays, inconveniences frustration over traffic, delays, and loss of keys. The rude coworker or A relative who always finds fault. Life's challenges are unavoidable But the key to lasting joy is how you respond to them. Joy is within your control; you have to give it away. 1 The Source of Joy: God's Presence David Said In Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Your ultimate goal is spending time with Your Creator~ He Made You~ Joy is in your Control~ Don't let anyone Control Your Joy~ True joy begins with Our Creator. This Life is So Fleeting~ No one knows you like God Knows You~ That is why self deception is so scary~. John 8:32 Jesus Said you will know the Truth (HIM) and HIS truth will set you free~ It’s not found in Possessions, Success, or Relationships, A Carrer But In The Presence of the Lord. Emmanuel— God with us— is the source of our joy~ As we reflect on the birth of Jesus, let’s take time to seek His presence in prayer, worship, and the Word. Is:6:7 Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and Everlasting Joy will be Yours. Step aside from the cares of this life and cuddle into to His Presence~ Shift from "I have to”go to work "I Have To go To Church to I get to church Thank You God I Get To Be A Part of you plan in this time of HISTORY 2 Joy in the Fulfillment of God’s Promises Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” The birth of Jesus fulfilled centuries of prophecy. His coming is proof that God is faithful to His promises. When Mary visited Elizabeth, both women rejoiced because they saw God’s promises being fulfilled. Luke 1:46-47 “And Mary said: ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.’” Reflect on how God has been faithful in your life. Rejoice in His promises for today and the future. All the things you desire He desires to fulfill in You According To His Word~ 3 Joy That Transcends Circumstances Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18 “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” Though the promises of God have not all manifested You Have His Assurance they are coming to pass~ Habakkuk’s joy wasn’t dependent on his circumstances but on the character of God… 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Faithful Is He Who Calls you Who Will Also Do it~ The shepherds were the first to hear the angel’s announcement of great joy. Despite their humble status, they experienced the joy of encountering Jesus. Understanding God’s Purpose in Opposition There’s THE BIGGER PICTURE God is setting you up for bigger things- Joseph: Betrayal by his brothers led to the palace. Genesis 50:20 – "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." David: King Saul’s jealousy prepared him for the throne. 1 Samuel 24:12 – "May the Lord judge between you and me. And may the Lord avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you." Nehemiah: God Called to rebuild The Wall Of Jerusalem~ Was ridiculed by his own peers~ They tried to discouraged him~ Ignored insults to complete the wall. Nehemiah 6:3 – "So I sent messengers to them with this reply: 'I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and go down to you?’" You don’t have to answer to people Why You Do What You Do~ People Don’t determine your Destiney Only God Does~ You Just Stay In JOY~ Key Principle: Some opposition is ordained to propel you into your destiny. To accomplish Gods Call On Your Life~ Application: Even in trials, we can have joy because Jesus has come, and He will come again. Trust in His faithfulness. Remember The Deliverances Of The Past Scripture References: Exodus 15:20-21 – The Israelites sing for joy after crossing the Red Sea… Isaiah 51:11 – "The redeemed of the Lord shall return... everlasting joy shall be upon their heads." Hebrews 12:1-3 – Jesus endured the cross for the joy set before Him. Biblical Stories~ Exodus 15 After God parted the Red Sea, Miriam and the Israelites sang and danced with joy, even though they were not yet in the Promised Land The Promise is Not Quite Yet There~ Daniel 3 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Despite facing the fiery furnace, They rejoiced in their trust in God, who ultimately delivered them. David & Goliath Goliath wasn’t there to Kill Dave He Was There To Introduce David! What ever season you are in God IS With You And He Will Deliver YOU~ OUR JOY thrives even in the wilderness or oppressive circumstances. It is grounded in hope for future deliverance and trust in God’s promises. Jesus Said~ Matthew 5:16 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. All Things Are Working For Your Good ~ Thought we cant see all the Behind The Scenes it’s Happening~ 4 Sharing the Joy of Christ with Others Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11 “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” (When you see the promise The Manifestation of Joy Takes Place~) The Magi rejoiced as they worshiped Jesus and offered Him gifts. Their joy Led to Action. Joy is contagious. When we live in the joy of Christ, it overflows to those around us. Illustration: Think of a time when someone’s joy brightened your day. How can you be that light for others this Advent season? Application: Share the joy of Christ through acts of kindness, words of encouragement, and pointing others to Jesus. 5 The Eternal Joy of Christ’s Return Scripture: Revelation 21:3-4 “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’” Advent not only celebrates Jesus’ first coming but also anticipates His return. The ultimate joy is the hope of eternity with Him, where there will be no more pain or sorrow. John 16:22 – "So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy." Application: Live in joyful anticipation, sharing the hope of Christ’s return with others. Conclusion: Choosing Joy This Advent Season Scripture: Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” RE Joyce comes From The Meaning as To RE Joyce Re Joyce ~ Keep Repeating JOY~ Choose joy—not because of what’s happening around you but because of what Christ has done and the promises of what’s to come. Challenge: Take time each day this Advent season to reflect on God’s

Peace Pt 2 Advent

December 12, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Job 5:24, 2 Chronicles 7:11, Luke 2:9–15, Colossians 1:19–23, Ephesians 2:11–16

The Prince of Peace: Restoring Shalom Shalom as Completeness and Wholeness Job 5:24: "You shall know that your tent is in peace; You shall visit your dwelling and find nothing amiss." Shalom can describe personal well-being or the state of one’s possessions and relationships. Shalom as Restoration To bring shalom means to restore or make whole what is broken. 1 Kings 9:1; 2 Chronicles 7:11: Solomon brought shalom by completing the temple of the Lord. Examples: Repaying damages to a neighbor’s field to restore what was lost. Reconciliation and healing of broken relationships. Prophetic Vision of Shalom Israel’s kings often failed to cultivate shalom, but the prophets foresaw a future king, the Prince of Peace. The concept of peace is deeply rooted in Scripture, not merely as the absence of conflict but as the presence of something much greater: Completeness, Wholeness, and Restoration. The biblical concept of peace, or shalom, as revealed through the Word of God, and how Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, Fulfills this divine promise of restoration. The Prophecy of Peace Isaiah 9:6-7 The prophet Isaiah foretold the coming of a future king who would establish a covenant of shalom and heal all that was broken. Let us read: He Heals The Broken Hearted, Those who have gone astray~ Isaiah 9:6-7 6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. The reign of this Prince of Peace is marked by justice, righteousness, and endless shalom. His coming sets the foundation for God’s ultimate plan to restore creation. You Can not have peace or Completeness Outside of Jesus Christ~ Coming to Him By Faith~ Turning from your Former lifestyle and Being Born again By the Holy Spirit Of God 2. The Fulfillment in Jesus Luke 2:9-15 At the announcement of Jesus’ birth, the angels proclaimed peace to the world, affirming Him as the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy. Let us read: Luke 2:9-15 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” 15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” God chose to announce the arrival of His Son to humble shepherds, reflecting His kingdom's nature— one of Humility, Grace, and Love~ God is Compassionate In His Love And Mercy for those who desire Him on His terms~ His Love Does Not Permit what ever feels good to you is ok with God~ That is the frivolous outlook of this world~ His Compassionate Love Embraces The Broken Hearted the Hurting the Rejected~ But To Heal the Broken hearted~ Healing Broken who have lost their way` The Prodigal's~ 3. Reconciliation Through the Cross Colossians 1:19-23 The peace Jesus brings is not superficial. It addresses humanity’s separation from God and restores the broken relationship. Let us read: Colossians 1:19-23 19 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, 20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross. 21 And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled 22 in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight— 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus restored what was broken, making peace between humanity and God. 4. Unity Through Christ Jesus’ peace also unites people. He broke down barriers between Jews and Gentiles, creating one new humanity. Let us read: Ephesians 2:11-16 11 Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh—who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands— 12 that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, 15 having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, 16 and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. The separation~ Jesus reconciled divided groups, showing that His peace is meant to restore not just individuals but communities. 5. Living in the Unity of Peace As followers of Christ, we are called to maintain this unity through humility, gentleness, patience, and love. Let us read: Ephesians 4:1-3 1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. If you are a Child of God ~ You are called to keep PEACE THE PEACE HAS TO DO WITH MAKING THINGS COMPLETE~ Fulfilled~ Not Strife~ Where the spirit of the lord is there is Peace~ Proverbs 20:3: "It is to one's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel" Proverbs 13:10: "Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice" James 4:1: "What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don't they come from the evil desires at war within you?" Ephesians 4:31: "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor . . . be put away from you with all malice" Galatians 5:20: "Now the works of the flesh are plain: . . . strife, jealousy, anger . . . " Matthew 5:22: "Every one who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment" James 3:16-17: "For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work" When these virtues are absent, unity breaks down. But when they are present, they reflect the true nature of Christ’s peace in His body, the Church. Conclusion: Restoring Shalom The biblical concept of peace—shalom—is about restoration and wholeness. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, came to restore what was broken: our relationship with God, with each other, and with the world. This restoration requires humility, patience, and love. As we follow Jesus, let us become people of peace, participating in His work to reconcile all things to God. True peace is not the absence of conflict but the active presence of restoration. May we live out this peace in every area of our lives.

Peace Advent 2

December 8, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Luke 2:14, Isaiah 5:20, John 14:27, Isaiah 9:6, Ezekiel 36:26

The Prince of Peace Key Verse: Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests." Introduction Reflect on the time of Christ’s birth, marked by political and social upheaval under Roman rule. The Children of Israel were back in their homeland but under Roman tyranny. They longed for deliverance amidst unrest and insecurity. They Longed for what it would be like to be Free~ To have Hope To have Peace” To have Life~ They waited throughout the centuries from being delivered to doing what was right in their own eyes and going from freedom to bondage over and over again The Need Of A Savior~ To Have PEACE~ Compare this to our world today: Social unrest: Increased division, violence, and moral confusion. Substance abuse: Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have exceeded 130,000 annually—the highest in history. Human trafficking: An all-time high, especially among children, exposing the depths of human depravity. Mental health crisis: Rising levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide, especially among youth. Cyberbullying and distorted ideals on social media add to the weight of pain many feel. Isaiah 5:20: We live in a time where society calls evil good and good evil, distorting God’s standards. Media Calling Truth Misinformation~ Misinformation called truth… Romans 1: Humanity has exchanged truth for lies, leading to chaos and suffering. But in this darkness, There is hope— Real peace found in Jesus Christ. Jesus offers peace, unlike the fleeting and false promises of the world. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Isaiah 9:6 "For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." Introduction The powerful Propounding Power of peace, as foretold by Isaiah, Was fulfilled in Christ, the Prince of Peace. Why is Jesus called the "Prince" of Peace and not the “King"? A prince acts under the authority of the king. Jesus, while fully God, fulfills His role as the One Who would Die a Substitutionary Death on the Cross Because Death and Sin entered into the World Because of Adam’s Disobedience~ Ezk 33:11 Say to them: ‘As I live,’ says the Lord GOD, ‘I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’ God Is Holy and The Only Way You Can Stand Before His Presences Is Holiness God Made a Plan For you So you can know Him~ Blood had to be shed~ Ezk. 36:26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 1 John 4:9 n this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. Philippians 2:8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Real peace can only be found in Jesus. 1 Jesus Provides Peace With God Romans 5:1 – "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 2:13-16 – "For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall." Sin separates us from God Romans 3:23, Romans 8:7 Jesus, through His death, reconciles us to God, becoming our peace offering. Analogy: A courtroom where the guilty are set free because the innocent steps in as their substitute. Our sin debt is paid; we are justified and made righteous. Our account with God is settled, and we now have peace with Him. 2 Jesus Provides Peace in Circumstances John 16:33 – "In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." Philippians 4:6-7 – "Be anxious for nothing... and the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." John 14:27 – "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.” Worry Is a Thief The Cost of Worry Steals Sleep Joy Reality Matthew 6:27 – “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” Put God on the Throne Shift focus from problems to praise. Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you.” Guard Your Mind The Power of Thoughts Your life follows your thoughts. Where the Mind Goes the Body Follows~ Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” As believers, we are no longer of this world, but tribulation is inevitable. Peace is not the absence of trouble but confidence in the presence of Christ. My God will Deliever Me~ Application: Prayer is the antidote to anxiety, resulting in peace that surpasses understanding. 3 Jesus Provides Peace in Relationships Romans 14:19 – "So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.” Ephesians 4:1-3 – "Be diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." The SPIRIT OF THE LORD- Not The Spirit of compromises Yes We Love everyone but not every Thing Is Acceptable if it contradicts the Word- Luke 12:51-53 – "Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division." Come out from among them says the Lord- 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 Wherefore Come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, And touch not the unclean thing; And I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, And ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty Explanation: True peace can only come when we are united in Christ. The devil’s idea of unity through compromise is deceptive and temporary. Peace isn’t found in acceptance of Sin It’s Found In the Surrender of Sin and acceptance of God’s Provision~ Peace within the spiritual family requires submission to the Spirit and God’s Word. Application: Choose daily to pursue peace through humility, love, and unity in Christ. 4 Jesus Provides Peace That Rules Our Hearts Colossians 3:15 – "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.” The word "rule" means to act as an umpire, deciding what is right and wrong. To Know God Is Not Through Being religious But a Living Relationship With Him~ By hearing the Holy Spirit John 10:27-38 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My sheep know my voice The World Offers a temporary Peace Through Lies of the devil By Deception of Confusion~ God is not the Author of Confusion 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace… The Holy Spirit guides us through God’s Word, bringing peace when we follow His lead. Allow the peace of Christ to guide your decisions and behavior. 5 Jesus Provides Eternal Peace Isaiah 9:7 – "There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace." Isaiah 26:3 – "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." Explanation: Our current peace is often disrupted by sin, fear, and trials. Eternal peace will be fully realized when Jesus returns to establish His kingdom. Application: Keep your mind fixed on Christ, trusting Him as your source of perfect peace. Conclusion Summary: Jesus, the Prince of Peace, provides: Peace with God. Peace in circumstances. Peace in the relationships. Peace that rules our hearts. Eternal peace. Call to Action: Lean on Jesus and trust in His promises. Reflect His peace in your daily life and relationships. Closing Scripture: Isaiah 26:3 – "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in Practical Steps to Protect Your Peace Daily Quiet Time with God Start each day at peace. Hebrews 4:9-11 – “There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God... let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest.” Trust God's Plan Stop worrying about the "what-ifs." Matthew 6:34 – “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.” Rely on the Good Shepherd Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” Declare Your Trust in God Put Worry in Its Place Take your problems off the throne and let God reign. Psalm 37:5 – “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will do this.” Promise of Peace Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” Closing Challenge Declare: “Dear problem, my God is bigger than you!” Final Declaration Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Commit to living in peace, trusting God, and overcoming obstacles as you fulfill your destiny

HOPE

December 5, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Corinthians 6:17–18, Hebrews 6:19, 1 Peter 1:3, John 20:19–20

A Message on Hope Hope is an essential theme in the Bible that sustains believers through trials, inspires trust in God’s promises, and focuses our eyes on eternal life through Jesus Christ. Let us explore hope through the lens of Scripture, drawing from both the Old and New Testaments. 1 Hope in God’s Promises (Old Testament) Jeremiah 29:11 The Old Testament is filled with stories of hope rooted in God's faithfulness to His promises. Key Scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11) This verse was spoken to Israel during their exile in Babylon—a time of despair and uncertainty. Yet, God assured them that He had a plan for restoration and hope. How Did Israel get were they were? Even though… They Were Calling Evil Good and Good Evil They were doing what was right in their own reasoning and own desires~ Unsound Biblical Views lead to Self Deception and Distraction~ Saying a Man is a Woman Is A lie of Lucifer~ Read Romans 1 Don’t be deceived~ Love Is Truthful and Will Deliver People caught up in Sin whatever it is want and need to be delivered~ God Is Not Mocked Read Romans 1 God Calls Us OUT~ 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 17 Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.” 18 “I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the Lord Almighty.” The Promises OF God Far outweigh the Lies of the Enemy~ Example: Abraham’s hope in God’s promise of a son (Genesis 15:1-6). Though Abraham was old and Sarah barren, he believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness. His hope was not in his circumstances but in the faithfulness of the One who made the promise. 2. Hope as an Anchor in Trials (New Testament) Hebrews 6:19 “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain. The New Testament teaches that hope is a steadfast anchor for our souls, especially in suffering. Key Scripture: “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 5:3-5) Paul reminds us that trials are not the end of the story. Through suffering, God strengthens our character and deepens our hope. Example: The early church, persecuted for their faith, held fast to the hope of eternal life. Stephen, the first martyr, saw the glory of God even in his final moments (Acts 7:55-60), demonstrating hope that transcends life and death. 3. Hope in Jesus Christ: Fulfillment of Prophecy 1 Peter 1:3 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” The ultimate hope of humanity is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who came to save us from sin and reconcile us to God. The resurrection of Jesus gives us living hope—not just for this life but for eternity. Example: The disciples’ transformation after the resurrection. John 20:19-20 Before Jesus rose, they were filled with despair, but when they saw the risen Christ, their hope was renewed, and they boldly proclaimed the gospel 4. Hope in Eternal Glory Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” The Bible assures us that our hope is not confined to this world. It points to an eternal inheritance in Christ. Key Scripture: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (Revelation 21:4) Example: Job’s unwavering hope in eternal justice and restoration (Job 19:25-26). Despite his immense suffering, Job declared, “I know that my redeemer lives.” Conclusion Hope is a powerful force that sustains us through trials, connects us to God’s promises, and points us to eternal glory. Whether in the Old Testament promises to Abraham and Israel or the New Testament fulfillment in Christ, the message is clear: our hope is secure in God. Let us hold on to this hope as an anchor for our souls, trusting that God, who began a good work in us, will bring it to completion in Christ Jesus.

Light Of Hope Advent 1

December 1, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Isaiah 9:2, Hebrews 6:19, Isaiah 9:6, Zechariah 12:10, Isaiah 53:5

Tithes Offerings~ Tis The Season~ The Event That Changed History And Separated Time~ The Light Of Hope~ Isaiah 9:2: "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” First Sunday: Hope, also known as the Prophecy Candle Second Sunday: Peace, also known as the Bethlehem Candle Third Sunday: Joy, also known as the Shepherd's Candle Fourth Sunday: Love, also known as the Angel's Candle Our culture is a culture with more information at the tip of their fingers- Than all of human history YET WE ARE A Dis-eased culture Inferiority- Despair- Anxiety- Guilt- People numbing themselves with drugs antidepressants Alcohol Fear of what’s next Throughout the centuries People from the non influent to the affluent- Every one on the planet Desires hope and desire to live forever… Humanity desires Hope Ecc 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from Beginning to End. But there was a Star 💫 A light of Real Hope For God So Loved The WORLD~ This December At New Creation Church As We Approach Christmas~ God Desires To Bring You Emotional Healing- We Have All Felt~ Distressed Left Out Rejected Isolated Misunderstood Loneliness Jobless Children’s Astray Parents Astray Maybe you are in a spot of feeling insecure worried From The Beginning Of Creation Until Now GOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOU A PLAN FOR THE WORLD HE CREATED A PLAN FOR YOU WHO HE CREATED~ A PLAN TO REDEEM US TO REDEEM YOU Jer 29:11 For 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. TO GIVE YOU A FUTURE AND A HOPE~ The Light Of Hope~ The Anchor in the Storm- Hebrews 6:19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil In Gods Love letter to us Humanity OVER 7 Billion copies HAVE BEEN sold Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. A Child is born. A Son is Given… —700 years before His Birth- The Prophet —Micah 5:2 “But you, Bethlehem Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.” —Zech. 12:10 God spoke of how He himself would be pierced- —Isaiah 53:5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us —————————————————— “A Child will be born” speaks of the Word becoming flesh John 1,14, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…. 14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” —Gal. 4:4, “But when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law.” —Heb. 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. —————————————————— HE WAS BORN AND GIVEN SO WE COULD BE SAVED FOR ETERNITY- —————————————————— —Galatians 3:13 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), Duet. 21: 23 who is hung on a pole is under God’s curse. —————————————————— In that CHILD WAS~ The Majesty of God… The Glory of God… HOPE FOR THE WORLD~ The Omnipresence of God was in submission to the Law So you And I Could Have Hope! IN HUMAN FORM BECAUSE OUR PRICE OF REDEMPTION COULD ONLY COME THROUGH THE BLOOD~ “A son that was given” is a gracious gift from God the Father… He Gave… JESUS SAID It was the Father who sent the Son. — John 8:18, “I am He who bears witness of Myself, and the Father who sent Me bears witness of Me.” John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” The Word did NOT give up- His deity when He joined to human nature and became the person of Jesus, The Christ. But He Emptied Himself` Instead, He SUBMITTED with the limitations of humanity SO HE COULD REDEEM US FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW! Phil. 2:8 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. So, when the Word became flesh. The eternal became the mortal… The infinite became finite. The glory put on sandals The majestic wore clothing The creator walked among us Eternal love eventually became bleeding flesh… And the government will rest on His shoulders What does this mean? The Hebrew word “government” is (misrah) and it occurs only here and in the next verse. Isaiah 9:7, “There will be no end to the increase of His government… Not some frail political reign of man or woman… Isaiah 22:22, “Then I will set the key of the house of David on His shoulder when He opens no one will shut when He shuts no one will open.” John 18:36, “My kingdom is not of this world.” We are called out of this world, and into the kingdom of God. Light Of Hope~ Isaiah 9:6 6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. And His name will be called Wonderful Wonderful Hope Counselor Of Hope Mighty God Of Hope Eternal Father Of Hope Prince of Peace Of Hope ————————————————— His name exhibits Five aspects of His character… 1 WONDERFUL- Hope Is.9:6 Everything about Him is Wonderful~ Everything about Him is Glorious~ God in Human Form~ He Who Made The Cosmos. For God So Love The Cosmos~ Colossians 1:16 - (Jesus made all things) All things are made by Him~ The Wonderful ENORMOUS God Who made the Universes and set in motion this planet in this Galaxy~ Humanity wants to know if there are is life on other planets! How about Life form the one Who Made The planets & the Solor systems- -The Galaxies- 1000 MPH… We are Traveling 67,000 MPH Whirls around the center of our galaxy at 490,000 Miles per hour. The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ was THE visitor from outer-space – Astounded the angles He was God incarnate! The humility of God becoming a baby to save All Of Humanity That virgin-born baby was God in human form. Numbers 24:17 There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel. 1 WONDERFUL Hope 2 COUNSELOR Of Hope THE EARTHLY COUNSELOR MUST ASK TO KNOW YOUR NEED - To do any kind of a throughly accurate psycho analogy takes up to several years of evaluation of that individual- This Counselor Made You- He knows you In and Out- THE WONDERFUL COUNSELOR KNOWS YOUR NEED BEFORE YOU ASK- A counselor must have knowledge of the person he or she is seeking to advise. The earthly counselor must ask about your need. The wonderful Counselor knows what you need before you ask. Jesus said Matthew 6:8, “…Your Father knows what you need before you ask him." He Knows Our Past Injustices, The Disappointments, The Hurts, The Pains, The Why’s & The Why Nots… He is the Wonderful Counselor Because He has all the knowledge of our past in His heart and mind. He knows the secrets of your past. He knows the hidden hurts of your past. He knows the lost dreams of your past. He knows all about your past experiences. Heb. 8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. He Knows Our Present Jesus! The Lord knows your present pressures, your present temptations, and your present trails. David said in Psalm 139 You know my thoughts before I think them… He’s all knowing All loving All Forgiving All understanding He is wonderful in His knowledge of us. - He Knows Our Future Jer. 29:11 He knows the Thoughts He Thinks Toward you Peace Not Evil- A earthly counselor or psychologist can’t tell you your future~ No one can~ Our Lord knows what is ahead of us. He Is there for you… Jesus said He would give you another advocate besides himself~ The Holy Spirit~ John 14:26, “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” Jesus gave us wisdom and teaching. He is the wonderful Counsel. —————————————————— Wonderful Counselor —————————————————— 3 Mighty God- Of Hope Jesus Was Is And Always Will be Almighty God` John 1:1-3 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made... 1:14 - And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, Jesus Said: John 5:23 - that all should honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him. -John 8:24 - “Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I AM He, you will die in your sins.” John 8:58 - Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.” John 10:30-33 - Jesus answered them, “I and My Father are one.... The Jews answered Him, saying, “For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy, and because You, being a Man, make Yourself God.” John 14:6-7 - Jesus said to him, “I AM the way, the truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:10 He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, 'Show us the Father'?” John 20:28 - And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” Acts 4:12 - “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Colossians 2:9 - For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily 1 Timothy 3:16 - And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory. John 20:28, “Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” Heb. 1:8, “But of the Son, He says, “Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of His kingdom.” —————————————————— 4 Everlasting Father Of Hope John 10:30, “I and the Father are one.” John 14:9, “Jesus said to him,He who has seen Me has seen the Father; how do you say, ‘Show us the Father’?” Heb. 1:3, “And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature…” Rev. 1:18, “and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.” —————————————————— 5 He Is The Hope Of Peace- He Is the Hope Of PEACE~ What do you need today~ Jesus is the Answer To Every Human Need~ John 14:12 He who believes in Me the works that I do he will do also and greater works than these he will do because I go to the father and whatever you ask I’m my Name I will do it the the Father may be glorified in the Som .. Ask anything in my name I will do. What do you need? Forgiveness? Healing? Ask for Healing, Peace he is the prince of Peace, Deliverance ? He is our deliver, Has your life put you in debt? Have you been robbed of your livelihood and provision ? Abandoned ? Jesus Said Matthew 6 Ask and It shall Be Given Seek And You will Find Knock and the door will be opened~ https://biblia.com/bible/esv/luke%202.14, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” Matt. 11:28, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” Col. 1:20, “and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross…” Christmas is a time of celebration of the birth of the Lord God in our world so that He might save us. https://biblia.com/bible/esv/isa%209.6 is a prophecy that is fulfilled in Jesus who was born so that He might die. It was Jesus who was born in a manger so that He might hang on a cross. In the birth of Christ is our redemption, our blessing, our cleansing, and all our hope.

Freedom From Your Past

November 25, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Exodus 20:6, Exodus 14:13–14, Isaiah 61:3, John 8:36, 1 Timothy 1:12

Freedom From Your Past Introduction Everyone has faced negative experiences—mistakes, hurts, betrayals, or trauma—that can imprison us in the past. But the good news is this: Nothing in your past has to stop your future. Isaiah 61:3 – God gives beauty for ashes, joy for mourning, and praise for despair. No mistake or hurt is too big for God to redeem. I. The Power of God's Mercy Over Your Past Isaiah 61:3 – "There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." God forgives and cleanses the skeletons in our closet when we come to Him. Some of you are still in your Past~ But God Is waiting for you To be Set Free 100% It was done at the cross but you have to Clam it! There are things that you have to pull out of~ Is God Compassionate? YES~ Is God Long suffering? YES Patient YES Forgiving YES Jesus was the Friend of sinners, but He didn’t join in their sin. Instead, He came to deliver them from sin and bondage, setting them Free from self-deception, destructive misconceptions of Gods Moral Law and their past. His purpose was to bring true freedom and transformation, leading them into a new life in Him. John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. But He delivered you to be delivered You know I have Heard It All why some people think it’s ok to deny God’s Principles… CROSSROADS IN LIFE` EVERYONE HAS TO COME TO A CONVERSION EXPERIENCE~ ONCE YOU DO IT’S AMAZING!! Paul 1 Tim. 1:12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, 13 although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. 1 Timothy 1:13-14 – Paul reflects on God's mercy despite his past as a persecutor of Christians. Paul could have been imprisoned by guilt, but Instead, he stepped into his destiny, writing much of the New Testament. Are you letting PAST guilt or regret paralyze you? Bring it to God and step into your calling. You have other influences that are in your life that you and only you can deal with~ But you have to be honest and true to yourself~ Not what others think but What Does God Think~ 2 Generational Patterns and the Power to Break Free Exodus 20:6 – God shows love to thousands of generations of those who love Him. Negative experiences and trauma can be passed down through generations. Genesis 11:4-9 – a man by the name of Nimrod Nimrod, Noah’s great-grandson, lived in fear of another flood, despite God’s promise it would never happen again. This fear drove him to build the Tower of Babel, relying on human effort instead of trusting God. Like Nimrod, we can let past traumas—our own or inherited— shape our actions, Building walls of fear that bring disaster and doubt Instead of embracing God’s promises. Studies of Holocaust survivors reveal how trauma can affect generations. Even grandchildren of survivors, who live in safety, often struggle with inherited fears and triggers rooted in the past. Similarly, patterns of fear, insecurity, or defeat can be passed down through families, shaping how we see the world. But just as trauma and dysfunction can be inherited, So can blessings and freedom. God calls us to break these cycles and establish new legacies of faith and victory. The Israelites’ escape from Egypt reflects this. Pharaoh symbolizing The Past, Chased them, But God parted the Red Sea, proving He won’t let the past dictate your future. YOUR PAST IS DEAD! AT THE CROSS IT WAS CRUCIFIED When fear or past hurts try to hold you back, remember God’s promise: The flood won’t come again, and He has made a way forward. Don’t build towers of fear or walls of self-protection. Instead, trust in God’s healing, step into His promises, and build a life rooted in hope, faith, and freedom. Deny yourself and take Up Cross of JESUS~ Well my dad or my mom struggled with Depression, Addiction, Fear~ They weren’t successful… Generational Trauma Manifests as Fears, Triggers, and Feelings of Insecurity— Even When External Conditions Are Safe. These experiences are not just mental but biological, rooted in DNA. Well, my dad was or mom was an alcoholic They had strong addictions Bad eating habits… NO You are called to break Generational Strongholds. Exodus 20:6 – God shows love to thousands of generations of those who love Him. 2 Corinthians 5:17 – "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; the new has come." Application: Refuse to let fear dictate your future. Build a "tower of faith" instead of a tower of fear… Say I am Going to believe God` Choose to Bless the Lord At All Times` 3 The Enemy's Lies and God's Truth Exodus 14:13-14 – "The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you." The enemy will remind you of your past to paralyze your future. Past People, Past Teachers, Past Marriage, Past Relationships, Abusive Parents, Abusive Children~ Example: Pharaoh’s army chasing the Israelites symbolizes the past coming after us. Exodus 14:13-14 – "The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you." God doesn’t just part the Red Sea—He drowns the enemy in it. Let go of the fear of “what if” and trust God to make a way forward. Application: Stop looking over your shoulder; Stop looking at who likes you and who doesn’t like you~ WHO CARES~ They are a lief that fell off a tree 1000 years ago~ Trust God's promise that your past is defeated. 4 Your Past Prepares You for Your Future Exodus 4:19 – God tells Moses not to fear returning to Egypt because "those who wanted to kill you are dead. Moses’ story of failure and redemption: Exodus 4:19 – God tells Moses not to fear returning to Egypt because "those who wanted to kill you are dead." Moses spent 40 years in hiding, but his greatest victories came after he stopped running from his past.~ Nothing you've been through is wasted… Romans 8:28 – "God works all things together for the good of those who love Him." God uses your past to equip you for your future calling. Application: Step out of hiding and walk into your God-given purpose. This is Who I Am` Based Fully upon the Finished Work Of The Cross 5 Renewing Your Mind and Declaring God's Truth Replace Negative Memories with God’s Promises. Philippians 3:13-14 – "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal.” Pauls Past Successes were Not Successful before God Until he Came To Christ~ Declare who God says you are: Psalm 139:14 – "I am fearfully and wonderfully made." The enemy wants you to live as a runaway slave, but God calls you a child of the King. Romans 8:15 – "The Spirit you received does not make you slaves... rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to Sonship.” Application: Speak life over yourself daily: "I am chosen, anointed, and set free by God's grace." 6 Step Into Freedom Colossians 2:14 – "He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross.” The cross of Christ has dealt with Every Hurt, Mistake, and Injustice. Every Sin~ Every Accusations Not Just Past But Future ~ Is. 61:7 Instead of your shame you shall have double honor, And instead of confusion they shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they shall possess double; Everlasting joy shall be theirs. You Can Not Continue To Walk In Fear~ The Red Sea is closed; The Pharaohs of your past are gone… Exodus 15:1 – "The Lord has triumphed gloriously; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.” The Horse and the Riders of the Enemy has been thrown into the Sea~ God has a Promised Land for you, But you must leave behind the fear and shame of your past. Conclusion Make the decision today to live free. Isaiah 43:18-19 – "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” Declaration: Break free from the chains of your past and step into the fullness of your destiny, in Jesus' name. Invitation: If you’re ready to be free from your past, Come to the cross today and receive the freedom Christ offers. No trauma, failure, or injustice can stop the purpose God has for you. Your past is not your prison— it is the platform for your future in Christ. Isaiah 61:3 – God gives beauty for ashes, Let Go Of The Ashes~ joy for mourning, and praise for despair.

Preplanned Promise

November 17, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • John 15:5, Acts 2:23, Genesis 50:20, Ephesians 2:10, Proverbs 4:18

Preplanned For Purpose You are Created in the image of God For A Purpose You are more important than all the stuff, The Things, The Fads, The Latest This The Latest That~ As Far as Things go… All things on earth. only exist in different stages of becoming garbage. Your home is a garbage processing centre, When you buy new things, bring them into your house. and slowly trashify them over time. You Bring it home to be put on a display in a visible living area and from there they eventually get demoted into drawers and closets. That’s why we have those- So we can hide our mistakes that we’ve made- From There They eventually get to the garage one of the longest phases of your trash processing center- The word garage is just another form of the word garbage Offer Up, Ebay is the only short term delay Let’s mail our garage back and forth to each other Once it goes to the garage, it’s never coming back into the house! It’s just going to hang out there till God knows when~ It just sits there… Worse than that. They go from the Free rent garage to paying rent for trash prison- That’s your so-called Storage Unit locked away because you’ll never use again- only to be visited occasionally until it’s next trip to the dumpster!’ But Back to your purpose~ Your LIFE COUNTS Often, we feel like we have to make everything happen in life: Pursue our dreams, Force open doors, Win others' approval. This can be stressful and discouraging, especially when we face obstacles That look too big to overcome. Good News: We are not doing life alone; God has a preplanned purpose for us. Romans 8:37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 1 Created with Purpose and a Preplanned Path Ephesians 2:10 “We are created to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” God has already pre-arranged an abundant life for each of us, Aligning people, Opportunities, and Solutions for us… Isaiah 49:16. Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your souriundings are continually before me. Prov. 4:18 But the path of the righteous …shines brighter and brighter.. When we trust that God has ordered our steps, We can live with peace instead of worry. It’s not all on us to make things happen. John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. You Are Born Again With Him You Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens You~ God Has Placed His Spirit in You~ You have Two Natures Your Old Led by your senses Your New Led By the Holy Spirit~ God Says There Is More Here For You And I Will Lead You~ Prov.3 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. God Is the ultimate planner, organizing every detail of your journey before you arrived… 2 Setbacks Are Part of the Plan Acts 2:23 Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God~ Verse: God knew what would happen, and His prearranged plan was carried out when Jesus was betrayed… It was For You, It was for Me and It was for the Whole World Who ~ GOD LOVES There are Two Things To Remember~ Our Authority ~ Don’t give that to anyone for any reason~ John 10:10 The devil is a Liar and He came to Kill Steal and Destroy~ Corinthians 4:18, which says, “For the things that are seen are temporal, but the things that are unseen are eternal… Number 2 ALWAYS REMEMBER GOD IS ABLE TO CHANGE IN A DAY WHAT WE CANT IN A LIFETIME AND HE IS CAUSING ALL THINGS TO WORK TOGETHER FOR GODD~ ~ Point: Challenges, Disappointments, and Setbacks don’t surprise God. GOD IS SETTING YOU UP FOR A COMEBACK AND YOUR COMEBACKS ARE ALWAYS GREATER THAN YOUR SETBACKS~ They’re part of His plan to bring us to a greater purpose. God is Not Shocked ~ Illustration: Just as Judas’ betrayal played a role in God’s plan for salvation, our own setbacks are prearranged and will be used for our good~ JOSEPH AT THE END OF HIS HORFIC TRIALS WHEN IT WAS ALL SAID AND DONE~ Genesis 50:20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. 3 Known and Formed for Purpose Psalm 139:16 “All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Point: God knew us even before we were formed, and He has written out a plan for our lives, filled with potential, gifts, and talents. You did not come from your parents you came through them` You have been given your own unique DNA Your own thumb print ~ There are things in you that you haven’t seen yet~ Ordained by God Blessed By God~ Psalm 139:13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. 16 Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. 17 How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! 18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand— when I awake, I am still with you. Illustration: Like genes that lie dormant until the right moment, God has placed potential in us that will activate at the appointed time. 4 Treasures in Ordinary Vessels 2 Corinthians 4:7 “We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” Point: God often uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things, placing His treasures in "earthen vessels.” Moses: A shepherd who led the Israelites out of Egypt after God called him from a burning bush David: A shepherd boy who defeated Goliath Nehemiah: A cupbearer who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem Esther: Used her royal position to save the Jews from extermination Peter and John: Ordinary men who were known to spend time with Jesus during his ministry The apostles: A group of men that included fishermen, tradesmen, physicians, and a tax collector Other people that God used include: Abraham, Elijah, Joseph, Job, Gideon, Samson, Rahab, Samaritan Woman, Noah, and Jeremiah Power comes from the Lord Illustration: Mary, an ordinary young woman, was chosen to bring Jesus into the world; similarly, God uses us despite our flaws and limitations. 5 Called to Fulfill Our Purpose Ephesians 2:4 "God who is rich in mercy” Ephesians 1:11 "God works all things according to the counsel of his will” God Has A specific Plan And Purpose for Your LIFE~ You have seeds of greatness in you right now! Seeds of blessing seeds of favor You are body soul & spirit- The right nutrients give health Proverbs 3:5-10 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall [a]direct your paths. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. 8 It will be health to your [b]flesh, And strength[c] to your bones. 9 Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine. 1 cor 6:19 do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit Don’t lay dormant allow The Holy Spirit To Reveal To You The Great Things God Has Called You to Do~ From one adventure to the next Glory To Glory~ Joshua 1:5 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. AS I WAS WITH MOSES, SOI WILL BE WITH YOU. I will never leave you nor forsake you. David's Anointing - 1 Samuel 16 God chose David, an unlikely candidate, as the future king of Israel while he was just a young shepherd… Point: God sees beyond outward appearances, Choosing those with a willing heart over outward qualities. David was humble and was being faithful in doing what God had called Him to Do~ God desires us to be faithful~ Faithfulness Develops Faith. ... Faithfulness Proves the Reality of God. ... Faithfulness Builds Families and Relationships. ... Faithfulness Gives a Clear Conscience. ... Faithfulness Produces Fruit. Luke 16:10 "One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much" Illustration: When David faced Goliath, Dormant courage and skill emerged, proving God had pre-planned David’s victory and calling. God’s Plan Supersedes Our Failures Jonah ran from God’s command to go to Nineveh, but God intervened, sending a storm and a fish to bring him back. Maybe you have ran from God or You are still Running~ Come Back Home~ Verse: "God who is rich in mercy" (Ephesians 2:4) and "God works all things according to the counsel of his will" (Ephesians 1:11). Even our mistakes and detours can’t derail God’s plan for our lives if our hearts remain turned toward Him. Illustration: Jonah was given a second chance; He ran from God And His Call~ God’s mercy ensures that His purpose will prevail despite our failures. God’s Prearranged Purpose Is Unstoppable Paul's Conversion - Acts 9, Galatians 1) Story: Saul was a fierce persecutor of Christians until a divine encounter on the road to Damascus transformed him. Verse:Galatians 1:15 “God in his kindness chose me before I was born”. No past or present failures can stop God’s preplanned purpose from unfolding. Illustration: Paul’s transformation from a persecutor to a Ordained by God to Set His Church In Order~ author of the majorty New Testament books shows God’s power to use anyone for His purpose. Walk with Confidence in God’s Preplanned Purpose We are not defined by our weaknesses, Our Past or Mistakes, but by the treasure God has placed within us. Don’t worry about forcing things to happen; God has everything arranged. GET READY~ “You’re about to step into prearranged blessings and the fullness of your destiny

Peace With A Plan

November 10, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Isaiah 55:8–9, Romans 11:33, Proverbs 3:5–6, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 12:2

"Peace With The Plan" The Earth In It’s Orbit is Spinning 1000 MPH Traveling 67,000 MPH THAT’S 18.5 miles a second Earth to the Sun, about 93 million miles~ If we were a mile closer we would burn up If We were a Mile Further we’d freeze ———————— Your body has about 6 quarts of blood That circulates through the body three times` every minute. Your blood travels a total of 12,000 miles in one day The blood vessels in your body if you tied them all together they circle the Earth 2 1/2 Times in Diameter~ The 37 trillion Cells in your Body are all fabricated in your DNA No DNA is the same or remotely resembles another~ You Didn’t just Happen~ This is Your Life This is not a dress rehearsal~ If you you have XX chromosomes You Are A Female If you have XY Chromosomes You Are A Male Nothing can change that~ if you are a female you have a wider pelvic than a man so you could have children~ YOU ARE MADE IN THE IMAGE OF GOD- Asking Where did God Come From Displays You are thinking of the Wrong god~ The God Of the Bible is not affected by Time- Space- Or Matter~ If He is affected by Time Space Or Matter He would Not God Time Space and Matter Is What we call a Continuum~ All of them Have to come into existence at the Same Time~ For Instants Because if there was Matter But No Space Where Would You Put It? If There was Matter and Space and No Time When Would You Put It? You Cant have Time Space Or Matter Independently~ They have to come together Simultaneously The Bible answers The in Ten Words Genesis1:1 In the Beginning TIME God Created The Heavens SPACE And The Earth MATTER Time Space Matter A Trinity of Trinities Time- Past Present Future Space- Is Length Width Height Matter- Has Solid Liquid Gas A Trinity of Trinities created instantly~ And The God Who Created Them Has To Be Outside Of Them If He is Limited By Time Then He’s Not God If Your Brain Is Just a Random collection of Chemicals that Formed Over Billions of Billion of Years How on Earth can you trust your own reasoning Processes and the Thoughts That you Think? The Question Of Where Did God Come From Is Assuming A Limited God~ And That’s The Problem! The God That I Worship Is NOT limited By Time Space Or Matter If I could fit The God Of Creation In my 3 pound Brain He would not be worth worshiping~ We are Not Just Some Random Cells that happened to form Billions And Billions Of Years~ 1 The order and the structure of the cosmos Points to an intelligent mind 2 Moral Absolutes!! Point to some Moral law giver Without Moral Absolutes Humanity would destroy itself~ And That of Course Is Where It Is Heading 3 Life Comes From Life I’ve never once Have I’ve seen Life come from Non life 4 FREE WILL If there is no God You’re just hunk of biochemical Reactions You’re not free You’re determined by your biochemical reactions- God is A God Of ORDER~. He Has An ORDER FOR YOUR LIFE~ He won’t try to Control you He gives you the Power of Self Control~ God want’s you to trust Him~ He Has Given You All Things and A Divine Nature~ Ecc 3:11 God Makes All Things beautiful in His Time~ In the mist of all you are dealing with~ God Knows every detail of your life~ He has the Power To Cause All Things in spite of how things might they look or feel~ You can have a Savior You can Have~ "Peace With The Plan" 1 Frustration with Unmet Expectations- Isaiah 55:8-9 – "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Romans 11:33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! ‘ How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! Psalm 25:14 The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant. We often get discouraged when our plans don’t work out, but God’s plan is higher and better. Psalm 91~ He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. To find peace, we must release our expectations and trust in God’s plan. Plans don’t get spoiled in the Kingdom Of God they get preserved! Jesus Said Seek First The Kingdom Of God~ You have to get to a place` Psalm 84:10 Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked… Luke 12:32 “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. Psalm 84:11 "For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly~ 2 Trusting Beyond Our Understanding Proverbs 3:5-6 – "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” We often place God in a box, expecting Him to work in our way and our timing. The average person spends 6 months waiting for a red light to turn green~ 80 hours a year looking for misplaced keys~ Psalm 91:2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. You have to Say it~ Use your voice~ “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so” is a phrase from Psalm 107:2 We have to Trust God To Know Your Life Has Gods Plans~ Psalm 37:23 – "The steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord.” Proverbs 3:5-6 – "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Let go of your plan and embrace God’s purpose. Following Him by Faith~ Listening to His Holy Spirit~ 3 The Beauty of God’s Plan Jeremiah 29:11 – "For I know the plans I have for you... plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” God’s plan may involve challenges and delays, but it leads to our ultimate good. Ephesians 3:20 “Now unto him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think” is a verse from the Bible, The God Who Holds the Cosmos together holds you in the palm of His Hand~ He knows your Past~ Eph. 2:2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience Vs. 19 19Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, Psalm 46:10 – "Be still, and know that I am God." We must surrender our exceptions to God~ Believing they WILL BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN WE COULD EVER IMAGINED Jesus’ Example in Gethsemane Luke 22:42 – "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." Jesus models surrender by releasing His will to the Father’s plan, trusting in the greater purpose. NEVER THE LESS YOUR WILL BE DONE~ IT WAS NOT ENDING AT THE CROSS~ “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit” is a quote from the Bible, John 12:24. Jesus used this image to illustrate his point, and it has multiple meanings: Biology: Jesus' death will lead to new life for himself and others. Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and FINISHER OF OUR FAITH For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Dying to self is about letting go of anything that keeps us from greater freedom to follow Jesus~ THERE ARE THINGS YOU GIVE UP WHEN YOU COME TO CHRIST BUT WHAT YOU GIVE UP IS NOTHING TO BE COMPARED TO WHO YOU RECEIVE IN THE LONG RUN~ In our difficult times, we too must say, "Not my will, but your will be done." Trusting God in the Fire: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Daniel 3:17-18 – "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us... But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods." The fire may be part of God’s plan, and even in the fire, BUT IF GOD IS FOR US WHO CAN BE AGINST US~ God is with us. Trust God even when the path includes trials and fires; He’s working out a greater purpose. Letting Go of the Plan AND CLING TO THE HOLDER OF THE PLAN~ FATHER KNOWS BEST~ The Story of Abraham and Isaac Genesis 22:2 – "Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering.” God may ask us to lay our most precious dreams on the altar, but He has a greater plan in mind… THERE ARE DREAMS I HAD THAT GOD HAD BETTER ONES~ Abraham’s faith and BELIEVING led to God’s provision. HEB.11:10 for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Lay down what you had in mind, and trust God’s provision. GOD ALWASY PROVIDES WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR~ 4 God Turns Question Marks into Exclamation Points 1 Corinthians 13:12 – "For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face." We may not understand God’s plan now, but in time, He will reveal His purpose. Joseph With His Brothers THEY MENT IT FOR EVIL BUT GOD MENT IT FOR GOOD~ Paul In Prison~ THE GREAT BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT Like punctuation, God can straighten our "question marks" into "exclamation points" through faith… GOD IS A STATEMENT GOD~ HE SHOWS HIMSELF STRONG ON OUR BELALF~ Trust that God is at work even when it doesn’t make sense; He’s turning our struggles into testimonies. Embrace Peace with the Plan "Hold tightly to your dreams, but hold loosely to how it’s going to happen.” Trust that God is working, and He will turn your question marks into exclamation points, leading you to new levels in your destiny. In Jesus’ name,

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 God Who Stoops

October 20, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Psalm 113:6–8, Ephesians 2:4–10, Luke 15:4–6, Luke 15:11–32, Psalm 139:7–8

The God Who Stoops We often believe that if we live good enough, then God will bless us. If we clean ourselves up, get rid of bad habits, or stop failing, then God will show us favor. The reality is: We all make mistakes and fall short. Condemning voices may say, "You blew it. It's your fault. God will never help you now." But that's not who God is. When we can’t come up to His level, He says, "Don't worry, I'll come down to yours." He is a God who stoops, who comes down into our mess. I. God Stoops to Lift Us Up Psalm 113:6-8 "He stoops down from the heavens to look at the earth. He lifts the poor from the dirt and the needy from the garbage dump. He sets them among princes.” God doesn't just bring us out of our mess; He honors us and elevates us. He comes to the messy places—not to condemn… But to Restore and Set us on A New Path. God doesn’t hold our mistakes against us. He takes what was meant for harm and uses it for our good. Ephesians 2:4-10 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. He Pulls us Our of The Sin of Deception~ Self, Relational, Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Emotional Deception and by His Great Love Says~ I LOVE YOU~ I HAVE A GREAT PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR YOU LIFE ~ AND WHEN YOU RESPOND TO ME I RESPOND TO THAT RESPONSE~ Some don’t even know All That God Has Saved Them from- Or Have forgotten- Titus 3:5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy 2 . God Comes to Find Us in Our Lowest Moments Luke 15:4-6 4 “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my Lamb which was lost!’ Parable of the lost sheep: “He leaves the 99 to go after the one.” God doesn't stay with the ones who are safe; PEACHING TO THE ONES TO NEED JESUS WE PRAY CHURCH He goes after those who are lost, even if they are in the messy places of life. Example of the Prodigal Son: God goes to the hog pen to rescue him Luke 15:11-32 He'll come into Dysfunction, Failure, Compromise To Find Us. Psalm 139:7-8: 7 Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? 8 If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there. No matter how low we fall, God’s presence is always with us to lift us. 3. The Grace That Stoops JOHN 8:2-12 THE WOMAN CAUGHT IN THE ACT OF ADULTERY JOHN 8:2 2 Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. 3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, 4 they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?” 6 This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. 7 So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” 8 And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. 9 Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 10 When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? 11 Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” Saul’s Conversion (Acts 9:3-6) Saul was the church’s biggest enemy, persecuting Christians. Yet, God stopped him in his tracks, not to condemn, but to call him into his destiny as Paul, the apostle. God's grace is “amazing” It Goes Far Abundantly and above our furtherest Imagination Romans 5:15 meaning it is unrestrained and goes to anyone—no matter their condition. God's grace is not limited by our failures or shortcomings. It pursues us even in the darkest places of our lives. Romans 5:20: "Where sin increased, grace increased all the more." God gives you Power To Overcome~ Because of God in His Great Mercy When you come to Christ your Past does not determine your Destiney~ 4. God’s Stooping Grace for Everyone Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10 Jesus chose to dine with Zacchaeus, a notorious sinner and tax collector. The religious leaders didn’t understand why Jesus would associate with someone so "unworthy." But Jesus stoops down to people others would overlook or condemn. GOD DOES NOT OVERLOOK YOU- We must recognize God not only as all-powerful and holy, but as the God who stoops low to lift those who others deem unworthy. He Makes You Worthy- Matthew 9:12-13 “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” Repentance is a Part Of Your Salvation~ IT’S THE TURNING POINT FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT- It’s Agreeing with God That You Need His Life for Your Life~ Self deception is the Worse Kind of deception the devil Uses to keep people from their destiny… "Ruled by their senses" is a phrase that refers to people who are guided by their five physical senses rather than by Faith- Before You come to Christ you are ruled by what you See Touch Feel Smell Taste People who are ruled by their senses are only guided by what they can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. Those who live a Sense Driven Life Will be more likely to be distracted, Addicted, and Attached to things that can cause pain and justify their anti-Holy Spirit life- Gal 6;7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a person sows, that they will also reap. 8 For those who sow to their physical senses (flesh) will of the flesh reap corruption, but those who sow to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Stay In The parameters of God’s Word and Be Blessed- reject them for a temporary short lived life- Duet.30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, that both you and your seed may live- God is not condemning you He’s Calling YOU~ Loving Arms~ 1 John 3:4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, hostility , strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Genesis 4:7 If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.” 1 John 1:8-10 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Psalm 32:5 I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah 5. We Are Called to Be Like the God Who Stoops Galatians 6:1: God’s mercy is an example for us to follow. We should extend grace and mercy to those who are hurting, broken, and off-course… "If someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently." We are never more like God than when we help the hurting and lift the fallen. There's enough judgment in the world—let’s be lifters and restorers 6 God’s Amazing Grace Redeems Our Past.. 2 Corinthians 5:17: "If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" No matter our past or present mess, God redeems us, lifts us up, and restores our purpose. God doesn't stop at just rescuing us; He promotes us and gives us influence, as He did with Saul becoming Paul. God will not let you get in a problem that He won’t get you out of. Isaiah 61:7-9 Instead of your [former] shame you will have a double portion; And instead of humiliation your people will shout for joy over their portion. Therefore in their land they will possess double [what they had forfeited]; Everlasting joy will be theirs. he God Who Stoops Will Finish What He Started Philippians 1:6: "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." God is faithful to finish the work He started in your life. His grace is coming to lift you from where you are to where He’s destined you to be. No matter how far off course you feel, no matter how messy life has become, remember: He is the God who stoops, and He’s coming to lift you up. Don’t write yourself off—God hasn’t written you off. Surrender your brokenness to the God who stoops. Allow His grace to restore, redeem, and set you among princes. Extend that grace to others, being a vessel of God’s mercy to those in need.

No Quit Faith

October 13, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • 2 Timothy 2, Philippians 3:14, John 6:68, Hebrews 12:3, Galatians 6:9

Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus When you start seeing yourself as Strong, Empowered, Well able, Then you won’t live overwhelmed. You’ll discover strength that you didn’t know you had through Faith! Quit reliving mistakes you’ve made, Things you wish you had done differently, Living in regrets, Wondering why it didn’t work out. You may have done your best, Given it your all, but it didn’t succeed. Accept it as God having a greater Plan and Move on. We Need To Trust Forward~ John 6:68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are The Holy One of God.” Do you have A No Quit Faith? “It’s time to Press ONinto the Promises of God.” What does this mean? First of all, the word “Press” is defined as: 1. The state of being persistent- Heb. 12:3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, So that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Gal. 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Press…NO QUIT FAITH~ 2 To urgently compel action. Heb. 3:12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; We MARCH ON! Mark 16:15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” Here I Am send Them~ Acts 6:4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” You Have The POWER~ Psalm 96:3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as Holy, Always being prepared to give an answer to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.w 1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 3 To engage relentlessly for a cause. Is. 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool. “If you consent and believe You will eat the best of the land; The Cause of Christ is the Cause to Grace- 1 Cor. 1:17 For Christ sent me … To preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.” 2 Timothy 2 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in THE GRACE that is in Christ Jesus… Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David WAS RAISED from the dead according to MY GOSPEL… Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, RIGHTLY DIVIDING the word of truth.” 4 To intensely pursue a goal. 1 Cor. 9:15 woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! Woe is me if don’t pursue What God has for me… PRESS IN TO NO QUIT FAITH~ NO FIZZLE FAITH~ 5) To earnestly endure Hebrews 10:36 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. Hebrews 12:2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 1 Peter 1:25 But the word of the Lord remains forever.” And this word is the good news that was preached to you. 6 To hold fast without compromise James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. OK! So you’ve been unstable in the Past~! NO MORE~ JUST THE OPPOSITE- Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. James 1:3 For you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. This is what the Apostle Paul meant when he said, Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” If you want to experience all that God promises, you’re going to have to develop what I call a no quit faith. That’s the attitude Paul had. Regardless of the Hardships, Persecutions, Betrayals, Paul refused to back down. That’s the attitude that we all must have if we truly desire to see the fulfillment of God’s promises. It simply comes down to, “How much do you want them to come to pass in your life, and how long are you willing to persevere? God IS Going To open a new door, and supernatural increase would come as never before. Sadly, God’s people often give up too soon. The blessing is right around the corner You’ve Waited This Long~ Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” Exodus 14:14 “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Lamentations 3:25 “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God.” Stay in faith, If you keep pressing, God’s promises will manifest in your life! Jesus said in Mathew 11:12, “The violent take it by force.” In other words, once you are convinced that what God said is true and it belongs to you, then you should let nothing stop you. Don’t give up until you take possession of it! Your Healing at the Cross- 5 Fold Is 53:5 Iniquity Transgression Salvation Healing Peace with God If God says that I can have it, Then I’m not giving up until I have it! You might be thinking, “But you don’t understand, the devil is fighting me day and night, and it’s so hard to keep on going.” But that’s what perseverance is all about! 1 Jn.4:4 Greater is He Wo is In you... I know it’s not easy…that’s why people quit. I had to develop the art of continuing not quitting And you can develop that same attitude. You can have that same tenacity! God would never expect persistence from you if it wasn’t possible to obtain~ You are going to have to stand strong and fight the good fight of faith. NO QUIT FAITH~ James 4:17 instructs you to, “Submit yourselves therefore to God, RESIST THE DEVIL AND HE WILL FLEE FROM YOU.” In other words, stand your ground and refuse to waver! How persistent are you in doing this? There are examples all over the Bible of people who demonstrated a relentless faith and how God rewarded them by fulfilling what He had promised to them. Romans 15:4, “That we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” That’s why you need to stay in the Word, so that these examples will continuously encourage you to press on. The Book of Hebrews records many stories of these “relentless people” and how God honored their faith. And He has promised to do the same for you if you will follow their example! Hebrews 11:33-34 declares, “Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness obtained promises…” Did you see that? It was through standing in faith that they OBTAINED PROMISES. The “Their faith fastened onto their promises and pulled them into reality.” Fastened means to firmly attach or to secure so that you’re not likely to give up or to give way. Another definition is to become incapable of being overcome with doubt or discouragement. I’m here to talk you out of quitting and in to winning! Take a stand of faith. Refuse to give up or give in. That’s how you lay hold of the promises. You can persevere knowing that God is faithful. Deuteronomy 7:9 encourages you saying, “Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, THE FAITHFUL GOD, which keepeth covenant…to a thousand generations.” This would certainly include you and me! Declare today, “MY GOD IS THE FAITHFUL GOD!” I encourage you to go for it! Don’t shrink back or relax your faith. Stand firm and see God bring abundance and promotion to you When you start seeing yourself as strong, empowered, well able, then you won’t live overwhelmed. You’ll discover strength that you didn’t know you had through Faith!

Write, Weather & Win

October 7, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Isaiah 43:26, Deuteronomy 33:25, Hosea 4:6, Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:2

VISION Deuteronomy 33:25 The bolts of your gates will be iron and bronze, and your strength will equal your days. It Doesn’t take much effort to start things. Diet, school, family… Starting is easy — finishing is what can be difficult. Any young lady can have a baby but mothering is harder. Any two people can get married but being a team takes some time! Anyone can have a dream; it takes perseverance to see it come to pass. The question is not will you start, but will you finish? People have setbacks.~They get discouraged. But- the Scripture tells us- Hosea 4:6 My people perish for lack of knowledge" Heb. 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; God is called the author and finisher of our faith. He’s not only given you the grace to start, He’s given you the grace to finish… It's time to TAP INTO YOUR Finishing Grace! If you can remember this it will carry you through anything in life- Remind yourself I was not created to give up or quit – but to finish. Loan for house- … Shake off self-pity. Live forward in faith. God is breathing in your direction with finishing grace. You must tap into it. Don’t sit around in self-pity. You have the grace to finish. Don’t talk defeat, talk victory. Quit telling yourself you won’t make it. God gave you the grace to start, and He’s giving you the grace to finish. Even in simple things. You start cleaning your house your room and if want to quit 5 minutes later. -First day in College… packed… Tap into finishing grace… Creating you’re world because you’re on a mission from God. Your life is a Mission from God- God tells us to write your Vision- Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but Those that keeps the Word, happy is are They… Write, Weather & Win 1. Write Down The Vision Habakkuk 2:2 `Record the vision And inscribe it on tablets, That the one who reads it may run. Take Holy Spirit Notes- Write down the vision- God gives you Vision- Pre vision leads to Pro-Vision- Maybe you’re tempted to give up on a dream. The enemy doesn’t try to stop you from starting. He’s seen a lot of people start. But when you have a made-up mind and keep pushing forward, That’s when he’ll work overtime to try to keep you from finishing… As a child of God you’re NOT a Quitter- The opposition is a sign you’re moving towards the goal. Progress gets the enemy’s attention… He thought you’d give up after the first few difficulties. Instead you kept moving forward. Tapping into finishing grace. Is. 43:26 Put Me in remembrance; Let us contend together; State your case, that you may be acquitted. Ecc 9:11 I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. When you should’ve been depressed you were smiling. Talking about how big your God is. When you didn’t see a way He made a way. You may be up against challenges now; It’s because of your progress. He didn’t bring you this far to leave you. In Philippians 1:6 it says He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion. He will bring you to a flourishing finish This happened to Joseph. As a teen he dreamed of ruling a nation. He started out great with a big dream and supportive family. His brothers were jealous and threw him in a pit to die, then decided to sell him into slavery. Joseph do anything wrong but his world was turned upside down. Then he was put in prison for 13 years for something he didn’t do. Joseph knew he had the grace not just to start but to finish. He kept doing the right thing when the wrong thing was happening. Pharaoh had a dream that Joseph interpreted and Joseph became ruler of Egypt. God has put something on you that will override people being against you. You cannot stay defeated. Life may push you down but God will push you back up. Situations may look impossible but God can do the impossible. When you have finishing grace all the forces of darkness cannot stop you. It’s just a detour on the way to your destiny. Faith and patience work hand and hand. Faith takes the promise, and patience keeps it. Prioritize these two together, and you can receive anything from God! The enemy doesn’t fight people that are going the wrong way. He comes against people headed towards the fullness of their destiny. Keep moving forward despite the bad breaks. My assignment is too important to get discouraged. When you’re tempted to get discouraged and settle it’s because you’re close to breakthrough, and seeing your problem turn around. It’s on the way. Tap into finishing grace. You’ve come too far to stop now. It may be difficult. You may hear negative voices say quit. But Jesus endured Because Hos Love Always Prevails- This is How much Our God loves us- Jesus Praying for you- John 17:23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. You are Loved- put Your Desires in His Love for you- You’re close to your destiny. I am in it to win it. 1. Write, 2 Weather The Vision Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, (Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus) the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Weather the Storms & Battles- Hebrews 6:21 do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Jesus rested during the Storm- The Prayer of Jabez comes from the Bible. In 1 Chronicles 4:10, we read: "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that Thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that Thine hand might be with me, and that Thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested." The prayer is composed of four parts. First, Jabez asks God to bless him. Second He asks God to enlarge his territory or increase his responsibility. Third he prays that God will be with him and stay close. Lastly, Forth Jabez asks that God keep him from harm so that he will be free from pain. I am not moved by this opposition. God began a good work in me and He will complete it. I’ll keep doing my best. You’re one day closer to coming in to your finish line Deuteronomy 33:25 says as your days are, so shall your strength be. Your strength will always be equivalent to your need Your strength will match what you’re up against. The closer you get to your destiny the tougher the battles. Critics come out the woodwork. You lose a loved one. God knows exactly where your path is leading. He knows every setback. His grace is sufficient. More than enough- You’ll never come to a hill where you won’t have the strength to climb it. The apostle Paul faced some huge hills. He was sharing the Good News when he was arrested and put in prison- The closer he got to his destiny the more obstacles came. Write, Weather & 3. Win The Vision Philippians 3:14 1 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Hebrews 12:1 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, Paul wasn’t defeated and depressed. He pressed ON- Phil. 3:13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead Philippians 3:14 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. He couldn’t speak publicly so wrote letters to the Churches- They thought they were stopping him but they amplified his voice. God will use the ones trying to hold you down to propel you forward. Stay in faith you will accomplish your assignment. KEY!! Quit focusing on who’s against you Or how steep the hill is. God has the final say… No bad break can keep you from your destiny. At the end of his life Paul said I have finished my race – with joy. We all have things come against us. It’s easy to drag through life but there’s no victory in that. Determine to finish your course with joy. Thanking God for what you do have. Thousands of years ago in Greece there was a race called a torch race. At the start of the race they’d light the fire and runners would run with the torch. You could only win if you finished with your torch still lit. They had to protect their fire. It’s the same principle in the race of life. Guard your fire. Don’t let your flame go out. Don’t lose your passion. God is not done with you. Shake off the blahs and discouragement. The scripture talks about how we have to fan the flame and stir up the gift. 2 Timothy 1:6-7 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. A Tanzanian runner fell and broke his leg during Olympic race but he finished his race. Everyone else was gone but he kept going. The runner said he didn’t quit when he broke his leg because his country didn’t send him 7,000 miles to start the race but to finish it. He got a standing ovation- Excited 9:11 The race is not for the swift or the strong but to those who endure to the end. You weren’t created to quit. You have to dig your heels in and say I am determined to Finnish in His Grace- No Fear No Floundering But love But Power But soundness of Mind Body & Soul Write, Weather & Win

Limited Thinking Limited Life

September 28, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Malachi 3:6, Acts 10:38, Mark 16:15, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 78:40–43

Limited Thinking If your thinking is limited, Your life will be limited. Your life is passing by either Productive or Unproductive We Serve a Limitless God Healing, miracles, provision, protection... God is infinite. God is https://www.jimfeeney.org/allthingsarepossiblewithgod.htm, all-knowing, all-capable. There is no limit to what God can do. Yet despite this, to their own harm Many believers acting like non believers as they minimize https://www.jimfeeney.org/by-my-spirit-says-lord.html by incorrect thinking. We limit God In So many Ways but we don’t have to- God Desires to Show himself Strong To You- Psalm 78:40-43 40 How often they provoked Him in the wilderness, And grieved Him in the desert! 41 Yes, again and again they tempted God, And limited the Holy One of Israel. 42 They did not remember His power: The day when He redeemed them from the enemy, 43 When He worked His signs in Egypt, And His wonders in the field of Zion; We Emotion Eclipse His TRUTH~ Your Emotional Response to anything contrary to the WORD of OUR GOD will cause Doubt of His POWER AND MIGHT TO BRING YOU VICTORY~ In effect, they put their own limitations on God’s intervention in their lives by failing to remember- His historically demonstrated power, signs, and wonders… Like Israel of old, we too at times have “limited God. Not necessarily deliberately, but we still often diminish our expectations of His endless power on our behalf. We consider Him as less than omnipotent. We doubt His constant willingness to bless. We allow the ellipse of Emotion To shadow Over The Light Of Gods Truth!! We do “not remember His power ... His miraculous signs ... His wonders.” Malachi 3:6. We forget: “I am the Lord; I change not!” He is forever the same all-powerful God who delights in blessing His people. 1 HEALING Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. John 2:27 But the same anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, Jesus healed all who came to Him in faith… Peter healed individuals and the multitudes. Paul had a remarkable record of ministering divine healing. Philip had great healings in Samaria. God through a disciple named Ananias Healed Paul’s blindness. Jesus Gave us the Power- believers throughout History consistently healed the sick. • Do not limit God to healing only while Jesus walked the earth. -We do not restrict God to healing only through apostles. In fact, Jesus Said- Mark 16:17-18 You SHALL LY hands on The Sick- WORSHIP- Exodus 23:25-26 Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you... •• For the worshiper of God, He is the Lord who will take sickness from among you. This taking away of sickness is one of God’s blessings for the worshiper of God. It is also one of God’s benefits for His children Psalm 103:2-3 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits — 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. Let “ALL your diseases” mean exactly that! Don’t limit God in His desire to heal you. Ex.26 26 He said, “If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you.” •• For the godly believer, God is not the Afflicter of diseases—- But the Healer-From diseases! Don’t water down the Power of God- Jesus said to the leper: “I am willing!” (Mark 1:41) Don’t limit the Lord in the realm of healing. He is willing to heal! 1 HEALING 2 THE MIRACULOUS Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Do you think of miracles as only for “Bible days”, or do you believe that miracles are for you today? Acts. 3:16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see. At New Creation Church we believe in taking care of our spirits, souls AND BODIES. Getting healthy can take time~ We DO NOT LIVE HOLISTICALLY with demon philosophies We Live BY THE POWER OF THE LIVING GOD~ God Who Is Aware of everything on this planet and He Holds the stars in the span of His Hand~ In consistency lies the power! Malachi 3:6 •• Remember: “I am the Lord; I change not!” Hebrews 13:8 •• Remember: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever Jesus performed miracles in the first century; He is "the same today" and still does miracles in the 21st century. They worked miracles among the people in times of old; We continue to work miracles in modern times. Don’t limit God’s miraculous acts only to days gone by. •• Also, do not limit the extent of what God can do. His power is not finite, but unfettered and all-encompassing! God is a Miracle Maker- Have you spent time... •• Don’t limit God’s ability to provide supernaturally. Through the prophet Elisha, God was going to provide a miraculous supply of valuable oil for the destitute widow. Do you need a miracle in your life today? MEDITATION ON GODS WORD... DAY AND NIGHT::: Don’t ask for just a little of God’s help. There is no limit to what God can do to help you. His ability to meet your need is without boundaries. • Matthew 14:29 When the Lord says “Come”, then you, like Peter, can walk on the water- If you encounter a demon-possessed person, you can cast the demon out in Jesus’ Name Quit thinking limited, defeated, unworthy thoughts, and start thinking victory thoughts, abundance thoughts, favor thoughts- • Why? — It’s the miraculous power of God through you. Don’t limit God and what He can do for you and through you GOD’S PROVISION •• Remember Jesus miraculously multiplying the loaves and fish and feeding thousands as a result. He’s the Greater things “same yesterday and today...” (Hebrews 13:8). •• Remember Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22 on Mount Moriah — Jehovah-Jireh! Genesis 22:14 “Jehovah-Jireh...The Lord will provide.” And God miraculously provided a ram for the sacrifice… There’s Always a Provision- Don’t Grow weary In Well doing- He has A Miracle For You and Is Just Waiting For You To Receive IT! 3. Provision Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. •• (In context, to the giving believer) God will supply all your needs. Let your “ALL” be “ALL”. Don’t underestimate God's ability and His willingness to provide for you. His bounty is unlimited! Healing Miracles & PROVISION all stem From A Heart That Is Centered On His Will And Word For Your Life~ https://www.biblestudytools.com/jeremiah/32-27.html 27 “I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/18-27.html 27 Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” https://www.biblestudytools.com/mark/9-23.html 23 “ ‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” HE will Give You The Desire Of Your Hearts- It’s His Good pleasure- To Give You The Kingdom- 4. GOD’S PROTECTION Psalm 91:7 A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you. The bible abounds with examples of God’s sovereign, supernatural protection and deliverance of His people. • the three Hebrew men in the fiery furnace • Daniel in the lion’s den • Peter freed from jail by an angel • The angel of Lord encamping around and delivering those https://www.jimfeeney.org/fear-god-lord-age-grace.html • Psalm 91 — thousands falling all around you, but it will not come near you, the believer in God. • Don’t underestimate God’s limitless ability to protect you and your family. Matthew 9:28-30a ... “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” “Yes, Lord,” [the blind men] replied. Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” •• Don't put boundaries on God and what He can do in your life. • Healing, miracles, provision, protection... • According to your faith these things and more will be done to you. •• Believe God. Don’t limit the Holy One of Israel! Healing, miracles, provision, protection… In Psalm 22 Jesus quoited My God My God why have you forsaken me~ Thats when they took the sponge of Vinegar ( The Romans Used that to wipe themselves)