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You Lack Nothing

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

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

Finding The Lost You

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

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

The Ten Commandments #5

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

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

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)

Corresponding Action

September 21, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • James 2:14–18, Deuteronomy 28:2–6, Mark 5:39, John 5:19–20, James 2:20

Corresponding Action When you’re expecting something to happen or someone to visit, what do you do? You make plans. You prepare. You get ready. In other words, you take action! Having faith in God—or the faith of God—is similar. When you pray, release your faith for something to happen. You Believe you receive the answer. And then, add to your prayer of faith what the Word calls “corresponding action.” James 2:14-18 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith yet Their actions do not correspond? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. When you pray in faith, believing you receive the promise of God in His Word and being expectant for Him to answer your prayer, move forward with corresponding action: Prepare to receive God’s promise that you prayed! Faith prepares ahead of time for what it believes will happen. Deuteronomy 28:2-6 2-6 These are the blessings that will come upon you: (Chase You Down~ Blessings in the city, Blessings in the field; Many children, Ample crops, Large flocks and herds; Blessings of fruit and bread; Blessings when you come in, Blessings when you go~ Faith Prepared Is Faith Pre-Prayed~ Because in Prayer I disagree with the Mountain Because in Prayer I disagree With The devil Because in Prayer I Disagree with demons Because in Prayer I Disagree with the diagnosis In Prayer I disagree with the lying symptoms 1 Faith Prepares Ahead of Time Mark 5:28 Walk in the Spirit~. Believing God in all things` When Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee with His disciples, it was evening. He had been preaching and teaching all day long to people who were eager to listen to Him. When they arrived at the other side, as soon as He stepped out of the boat, Mark 5:2 says, “A man possessed by an evil spirit came out from the tombs to meet him…. Day and night he wandered among the burial caves and in the hills, howling and cutting himself with sharp stones” Self affliction is a sign of demonic presence… After Jesus cast the demon out of the man, he got back into the boat and crossed the Sea of Galilee once again. This time, when he stepped out of the boat, a man named Jairus fell at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come and heal his daughter, who was dying. On the way to heal the little girl, a woman who had suffered with an issue of blood many years, interrupted his journey. Mark 5:28 The woman said, “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed”. In the account, the woman did touch the hem of his robe, and she was healed! She prayed, She Spoke out her confession and acted upon it~ She Was Healed~! By the time Jesus finished speaking with her, Jairus was told by a messenger from his home that it’s too late, his daughter was dead… BUT IT’S NEVER TO LATE FOR JESUS! WHATEVER YOU ARE DEALING WITH OUR THINKING IT’S NEVER TO LATE FOR JESUS… Mark 5:39 But Jesus said, “The child isn’t dead; she’s only asleep” That Prayer is NOT DEAD~ It Might Be Dormant for a moment but God is On His WAY~ JESUS IS ON HIS WAY~ If you’ve ever read this series of miracles, then you know how the story of Jairus’ daughter ends. Mark 5:41-42 Jesus went to Jairus’ house, and when He saw the girl, He took her by the hand and said, “Little girl, get up!” She “immediately stood up and walked around!”… How did Jesus do all this in a matter of a day? How did He have it in Him to preach all day, and then perform not one, not two, but three miracles—and one that involved raising the dead? Jesus not only came to reconcile Us To God But Came to Show Us This Amazing Relationship we can have with Our Heavenly Father~ The answer is because He depended on His Father, and He prepared ahead of time! Are you prepared & Pre- Prayed Are you tight with your Heavenly Father? -Walking In The SPIRIT! Jesus Fully God Fully Human taught us what it was to have a relationship with Our Living Loving Heavenly Father~ _____________________________ That’s what faith DOES~ 3 Faiths Living Faith -True Faith Dead Faith- Make Believer Demonic Faith- Non Believer Jesus said two things that show us He depended on His Father and prepared in advance to do the work God sent Him to do: First: John 5:19-20 “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does. For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything he is doing. In fact, the Father will show him how to do even greater works than healing this man. Then you will truly be astonished” ___________________________ Second: John 12:49-50 “I don’t speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me has commanded me what to say and how to say it. And I know his commands lead to eternal life; so I say whatever the Father tells me to say” Jesus was the embodiment of The Father- 2 Tim 3:16 Great Is The Mystery of the Gospel God Was Manifested in the Flesh~ Immanuel God is With Us~ Is 9:6 His Name Shall Be Called~ Wonderful Counselor All mighty God~ Jesus prepared ahead of time by spending time with His heavenly Father. Our Power Is IN the Presence of God! This is what we’re to do. We’re to spend time with God, in His Word, and in prayer, to build our faith to prepare to receive what it is we’re believing for, because Faith Prepares To Receive the Promise. 2 Faith Prepares for What It Believes Romans 10:17 Everything in the Bible was done and received by faith. Every person Jesus healed, delivered and set free was healed, delivered and set free by faith. By faith, the demon-possessed man was freed. By faith, the woman with the issue of blood was healed. By faith, Jairus’ daughter was healed. Faith depends on the Word of God alone to work— ~and it prepares ahead of time for what it believes will happen. What is it that God has for you? What has He put in your heart to receive? You have to see it with your Spiritual Eyes- Spend time in the Word— reading, studying, meditating on it and listening to it preached. Romans 10:17 tells us, “So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.” Stir up the faith inside you, because Faith Prepares To Receive the Promise. Romans 4:17 (as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the presence of Him whom he believed— God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did; What are you calling by name into your life? Healing Blessings A new Job Mr or Mrs right Joel 3:10 Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears; let the weak say, “I am strong.” Psalm 107:2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved John 11:40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” Faith Prepares for What It Believes~ It sees the Promise and Refuses to Focus on the Problem~ 3 Faith Prepares for What It Expects Hebrews 11:1 The Oxford Dictionary tells us that hope is the “feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.” Not wishful thinking! Not Positive Thinking Not little say nothing riddles~ It’s Hope that is based upon The God of Creation manifested in the flesh~ Hope is the blueprint of faith. It paints a picture inside us of what we need or want, and what we’re to be expecting. With that hope before us, we feed our faith and use it like a tool to receive what we’re believing for. Then, we release our faith by speaking God’s Word that promises us what we’re believing for. Hebrews 11:1 tells us that “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” What are you believing God for? Make a list Make a list of your financial, Physical, Emotional, Health, Relational or Spiritual needs, Whatever else you’ve been praying and believing for God to answer. Write it OUT~ SEE IT and SEE IT TAKEN CARE OF BY THE MIGHTY HAND OF GOD As you make your list and prepare your spirit and soul to receive, remember this: James 2:20 tells us that faith without works—or corresponding action—is dead- So, find one or more covenant words and promises from God’s Word that apply to your situation and write them next to your need. For example, if you’re believing for healing and, specifically, if you are believing God to have a child, you could write Exodus 23:25-26: “You must serve only the LORD your God. If you do, I will bless you with food and water, and I will protect you from illness. There will be no miscarriages or infertility in your land, and I will give you long, full lives.” The more specific you are in your faith—your believing—the more specifically God can answer your prayers… If you’re believing for financial breakthrough, release your faith to live debt free. You can use the following verse to write a confession: Romans 13:8 “Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law”. Your confession could easily be: “Lord, thank You that I owe nothing to anyone but love. Thank You that because you so greatly love me, I can love everyone I meet today with Your love.” If you’re believing for a relationship to be restored—with your spouse, child, a relative, friend or colleague—find a verse or verses to write, pray and confess the promise of God so you can release your faith… because Faith Prepares To Receive the Promise. _____________________ 4 Faith Prepares for the Victory Mark 11:22-25 Part of receiving by faith is thanking God for the answer before you see it in this natural realm. It’s praising God that what you’ve prayed, hoped and believed Him for is coming to pass. It’s worshipping Him for the answer—for your healing, your provision that’s coming, the breakthrough that will happen, for the child who will be set free or the lost who will be saved—before you see it. Faith counts it already done. Mark 11:22-25 is a foundational passage of Scripture and a fundamental of faith: “Then Jesus said to the disciples, ‘Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, “May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,” and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours. But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.’” When you have your prayer list and God’s promises to stand on for each prayer request, then pray using the promises of God. Release your faith by speaking what He promised—because faith depends on the Word to work. Then start praising God that the victory is yours, that what you’ve declared by faith is already done. God is faithful, and He will do what He has promised . He will respond to your faith. He will always respond to His Word. He will honor your keeping “the switch of faith” turned on, because faith pleases Him Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. He will honor you when your Faith Prepares To Receive the Promise.

4 Powerful Pillars of Faith

September 15, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • John 4:24, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Psalm 100:2, Hebrews 12:28, Proverbs 9:10

4 Powerful Pillars of Our Faith Is there something blocking your growth: An Unhealthy relationship, Negative words that were spoken over you, Limited thinking? My question to is~ How high could you go if you would make some adjustments? Make a decision that you’re going to come out from under that shade. No more living guilty, dwelling on the past. No more thinking weak, defeated, Can’t do it thoughts No more hanging around people that are pulling you down. If you’ll remove what’s limiting your growth, you’re going to bloom, You’re going to blossom And see favor to accomplish what God put in your heart. God Desires You To Be Successful in every aspect! I want us To understand and embrace these 4 Powerful Pillars of Our Faith… Worship, Wisdom, Work, and Wealth. _____________________________ Worship John 4:24 "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” Drawing Near to God Every Person on this People Planet has a built in desire to Worship Something! -You go to a concert or a Game~ What are people doing? Their Hands Are Lifted, They are Jumping out of their seats, They are Shouting out praises to the Musicians and Players that are out there~ Ecc. 3:11 He has put eternity in their hearts… John 4:24 "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” Worshiping God is not Some Religious Act of Eastern Meditation, Zen attempting to become One With The Universe~ Substantiated by the nothingness! Fabricated to Keep You Blinded To The Truth Of JESUS! Who came to Give You Real Life~ That is a deceptive lie of the god of this world- 2 Cor. 4:4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. Acts 4:12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given to humanity by which we must be saved.” JESUS~ Psalm 95:6 "Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker." Psalm 100:2 "Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing." Hebrews 12:28 "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear." Worship is our heartfelt response to the greatness of our Creator. The act of seeking God's presence through worship led to victories or miraculous outcomes. The Battle of Jericho Joshua 6~ The Israelites, under the leadership of Joshua, were instructed by God to march around the city of Jericho for seven days. On the seventh day, they circled the city seven times, and the priests blew their trumpets. When the people shouted Victory Praises , he walls of Jericho collapsed, and the Israelites were victorious. Worship is Your Victorious Battle cry!! _____________________________ King Jehoshaphat's Battle 2 Chronicles 20: Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah were facing a vast army. Jehoshaphat prayed and proclaimed a fast. As they were about to face the enemy, The king appointed singers to praise the Lord. When they began to sing and praise, The Lord caused confusion among the enemy forces, leading to their defeat Without Judah having to fight. __________________________ Paul and Silas in Prison Acts 16. While Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi, they prayed and sang hymns to God. Suddenly, there was a great earthquake that shook the foundations of the prison, opening the doors and loosening the prisoners' chains. This event led to the conversion of the jailer and his household. ____________________________ As the Psalms declare, let us approach the Lord with reverence, joyfully serving Him with our hearts and voices. True worship is not confined to a place or time; it's a lifestyle that honors God's presence and magnifies His Name. Real Worship Is Powerful ~ And It Releases The Supernatural Stirring of the Holy Spirit~ Proverbs 9:10, “The fear (Reverence and Exhalation) of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Worship Leads To REAL… Wisdom Proverbs 2:6: "For the Lord gives wisdom; from His Mouth come knowledge and understanding.” His Word Is A Lamp To your Feet~ Proverbs 9:10, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 10:27, “The fear of the Lord prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.” His Spoken WORD` Not silly little Social Media words of worthlessness But the POWER OF GODS WORD~ Seeking God's Guidance You can’t go through life aimlessly you Your life was given to you by God Wisdom is a divine gift that helps us navigate life's challenges… ________________________ By seeking God's guidance through prayer and studying His Word, We gain insights that far surpass human understanding. Proverbs 2:6 "For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” We have a desire in our Old Senses- To entertain our Physical minds with humanities discoveries~ The Humanistic Wisdom of the Worlds Philosophers, Phycologists, Religious thought~ Because Men and Women are spiritual beings but you are only simply entertaining a dead separated from God spirit~ That IS What you were Before Coming To Christ RULED BY YOUR HUMAN SENSES There is a way That Seems Right To a Person But the end thereof is Death~ __________________________ But I am talking about a Born Again Child Of God Who Now Receives Wisdom From God’s LIVING Word That Gives Us Holy Spirit Wisdom ~ You are no longer ruled by your old senses Taste See Touch Smell Hear… James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." Proverbs 3:13 "Happy is the person who finds wisdom, And the person who gains Godly understanding." Ephesians 5:15-17 15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. 1 Corinthians 1:30: "But of Him you are in Christ Jesus… Who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy." Colossians 1:12: Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.” Worship Wisdom Leads to a Life of Work With Purpose~ Hebrews 10:39 But we are not of those who shrink back and are lost, but are of those who are faithful and so preserve their soul. Work: Proverbs 13:4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich… 2 Thes 3:10 If a man will not work, he shall not eat. We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies… Diligence and Stewardship THIS IS YOUR LIFE Colossians 3:23-24 "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ." Ephesians 6:7-8 "With goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free." Proverbs 14:23 "In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty." Colossians 3:17 "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Work as a Blessing and Responsibility: Genesis 2:15: "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." Work with Diligence: Proverbs 6:6-8: "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest… Honesty and Integrity in Work: Proverbs 11:1: "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight." Ephesians 4:28: "Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need." _____________________________ Heb. 4:12 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. Providing for Family and Others: 1 Timothy 5:8: But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Contentment and Avoiding Overwork: Ecclesiastes 4:6: "Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind." Psalm 127:2: "It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep." God Gives Us Rest~ Working for God's Glory: 1 Corinthians 10:31: "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." Seeking Wisdom in Work: Proverbs 24:3-4: "By wisdom, a house is built, and through understanding, it is established; through knowledge, its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.” Treating Employees and Employers Justly: Colossians 4:1: "Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven." Our work is a divine assignment, an opportunity to honor God by serving diligently and with excellence. Let us embrace our work as a means of glorifying Christ, Whether it's our profession or our daily responsibilities. By being faithful stewards, we acknowledge that our labor is not in vain and that it holds eternal significance. Your Worship Your Wisdom Your Work Leads To Wealth~ Wealth 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 "But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.” Our approach to wealth Reflects our heart's condition. A Heart of Generosity 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 "But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver." There are givers and Takers~ -Luke 6:38 "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you." Proverbs 11:25 "The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself." _____________________________ Solomon The Son Of Bathsheba and King David~ King Solomon is often noted as one of the wealthiest in the World`. 1 Kings 3:5 “In a place called Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.” Solomon was a young man, about twenty years of age, when his father David died and he became king… He ask for wisdom to lead God’s People~ And God Said to Him because you did not ask for material wealth~ I will not only grant you Wisdom to Lead My People… But I will Give you more material wealth than anyone in the World` HE PUT He inherited vast riches from his father, King David, And God Used Him to build of the First Temple in Jerusalem…~ ____________________________ Abraham: Abraham, considered the father of many nations, He possessed large herds of livestock and had hundreds of workers. His wealth is mentioned in Genesis, and he is often referred to as "rich and powerful” man… But it all started when He Put God First in His Life ~ SOUGHT FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD~ Genesis 12 :: The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I Will Bless Those who Bless you And I Will Curse Those who cruse you~ Gal. 3:14 that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith… ____________________________ Joseph of Arimathea: Joseph of Arimathea is known for being a wealthy disciple of Jesus. He is mentioned as a member of the Sanhedrin and is known for providing the tomb where Jesus was buried… ___________________________ Lydia: Lydia, mentioned in the book of Acts, was a businesswoman from Thyatira who dealt in purple cloth, a luxury item in ancient times… She was converted by the Apostle Paul and opened her home to him and his companions and supported him as he established churches ~~ ____________________________ Nicodemus: Nicodemus, a Pharisee mentioned in the Gospel of John, was likely a wealthy individual due to his position and influence. He is known for his nighttime conversation with Jesus about spiritual matters. ____________________________ 1 Timothy 6:17-19 "Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to Give, Willing to share, Storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life." _____________________________ Our approach to wealth reflects our heart's condition. Let us cultivate a heart of generosity, recognizing that our blessings are meant to bless others. By giving joyfully and generously, we align ourselves with God's heart and store up treasures that transcend the temporal. In conclusion These four pillars— Worship, Wisdom, Work, and Wealth— are interwoven threads in the tapestry of our faith. Keep these principles close to our hearts, May our lives be marked by sincere worship, seeking divine wisdom, diligent work, and a heart of abundance shared with others. IN JESUS NAME AMEN~

Two Invisible Kingdoms

September 8, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • John 18:36, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Colossians 1:15, John 5:37, Matthew 12:24–28

A War Between Two Worlds Two Kingdoms- The Kingdom of Heaven and the kingdom of the enemy who thought he’s flexing his muscles but he’s a defeated Foe- The devil is the god of this world He is the author of confusion He’s There If he can get you confused he can weaken you and when you are weak he strikes kill steal and destroy~ After You Come To Christ You Belong To Him- Nothing can separate you from Him- Your Life Isn’t a dress rehearsal~ This is REAL! You have an enemy of your Soul That you have power over but you have to take the authority you have over it~ John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. The Dilemma Of Life~ ~Manifestation Of Light and darkness~ They are as real as you and I standing and sitting here- You must have an awareness of the Unseen World- The unseen worlds has everything to do with Your Healing, Your Restoration Your Prosperity Your health 2 Corinthians 4:18 while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. Jesus Is~ Colossians 1:15 He Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Jesus speaking to the Religious people of the day... John 5:37 And the Father who sent Me, He has testified of Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time nor seen His form… Jesus Said~ John 14:8 If you have seen me you have seen the Father~ John 10:30 I and My Father are One Jesus Said~ Two Invisible Kingdoms- Matt. 12:24–28 24 But when the Pharisees heard how Jesus was healing the sick and casting out demons- they said, “It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that He drives out demons.” 25 Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. 26 If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? 27 And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your people drive them out? So then, they will be your judges. 28 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, Then the kingdom of God has come upon you… Jesus Addressed Kingdom of God and also a kingdom of demonic activity~ —————————————— 1 The Kingdom Of Darkness~ Ephesians 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual host of wickedness in high places… Planet Earth Is Under ATTACK~ MORE THAN EVER~ The battle of the human soul- Wake up to the Truth that there is a SPIRITUAL REALM- And These are no doubt Satanic energized times~ And you can be very well trapped and deceived- By just flowing through life- And not addressing the strongholds that might be in your life~ It’s a Wrestling match with spiritual beings without bodies… Against rulers with various areas and descending orders of authority... Against the world dominators of this present darkness... Racism, Division, Hatred, Bitterness, Jealously are Demonic in their Origins~ The enemy of your soul works to manipulate you in believing lies about God, Yourself & Others- Invading you with demonic influences to invade your life to develop strongholds- We are called to- Cast Down Strongholds 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not in the natural or physical , but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against ... Strongholds are the result of wrong thinking- Wrong beliefs that have taken root in your life. They are contrary to God’s thoughts- Inspired by the devil’s lies – The devil will whisper to your natural flesh to try to cause doubt~ Get you to Question God’s power and authority Just like in the Garden` Someone asked me Where Did God Come From` 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’s Not God Time Space and Matter Is What we call a Continuum~ All of them Have to come into existence at the Same Instant Because if there was Matter But No Space Where Would You Put It? If There was Matter and Space and No Time Then When Would You Put It? You Cant have Time Space Or Matter Independently~ They have to come together Simultaneously The Bible answers This 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 point 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 That’s all I am You’re not free You’re determined by your biochemical reactions- Jesus said- The devil is the father of all lies- John 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do… He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it… Jn. 10:10 The thief comes only that he might steal and might kill and might destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. Kill steal and destroy- Establish that the devil is a liar- Because you are a Extreme Value to God And Because God Created you with a Purpose He created you with intention ~ Eph 1:4 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew Psalm 139:13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. In This society Of Rapidly growing Godless influences- are manifesting themselves trying to destroy you of the Truth of Gods Word and His Love For you ~ Lies-You believe about yourself, God or others – IF YOU give the devil a stronghold on your actions, behaviors and habits. The more strongly you believe these lies, the stronger the hold. IF YOU ALLOW OTHERES CONTROL YOU THEY WILL Strongholds don’t just sit in your mind doing nothing. They produce actions, behaviors and habits that, no matter what you try, seem impossible to get rid of. All the pain, death, sickness, Killing of the unborn, Drugs- Pharmakia, witchcraft, new age deception, hatred, bitterness, prejudiced, unforgivness, jealousy and the list goes on... It’s all a Display of demonic strongholds- Strongholds that keep people deceived- IN A LIMITED SPACE OF TIME~ All you see in this world today is what Jesus said would be happening before He would come again- It’s All Under The Banner Of The Kingdom Of Darkness! Eph. 2:2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. Notice the Kingdom of the Air~ Or In The Air~ In the Realm of The Earth~ Spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenlies Kingdom Of Darkness! ============= 3 Realms Of Heaven~ Now We Understand The 3 Heavens~ Gen.1:1 “Heavens”are plural Sun The Moon The Stars The Galaxies- Second heaven= Between God’s heaven and visible heaven: satan’s and the demons kingdom (dwelling places) Eph. 4:10 Jesus ascended above all heavens Third heaven/Paradise or God’s Eternal Heaven~ 2 Cor. 12:2–4- Paul The Apostle was Caught up- Third heaven = God’s dwelling place… This IS WHY YOU MUST IDENTIFY WITH WHO AND WHAT YOU ARE NOW! 1 Jn. 4:4 greater... Kingdom of Darkness~ Heavenly Realms~ 2 Kingdom of God~ Colossians 1:13 “Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son:” Matthew 13: Jesus Gave an illustration or a Parable~ A Earthly Story With A Heavenly Meaning~ Of A Farmer who went out to plant wheat in his field~ And while he was sleeping an enemy came in an planted tears seeds… When the Wheat sprouted there were tears also~ His workers said should we pull up the tears? The Lord Of the Field said no lest we uproot the wheat~ Then Jesus Explained to His Disciples that The Field Is the Soil of the Kingdom of God The Seeds He planted were the Children of The Kingdom~ The tears were the children of the devil~ They look like Wheat They Smell Like Wheat But They don’t produce Wheat for the Kingdom of God ~ God Has Planted you in His Kingdom~ You Will not be destroyed~ God Put You Here Because you are going to make~ The chaff is not going to defeat you it’s trying to up root you But Greater Is He who is in you 1 These. 5:5 You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. We Are Children Of The Most High God! We don’t have a FAKE JOY YOU CANT HAVE JOY WITHOUT JESUS Rev. 12:9 ...Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. We must “pray through” and Rise Up- We are Children of The Light! Romans 8:37 More than conquers Phil. 1:6 He who has begun a good work in you The Child of God alone has been given the weapons to intervene in this spiritual war: Intercession Luke 10:19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Christ In You... How To Wage Spiritual Warfare We must take advantage Of the equipment We have To Do with God Wants For You~ Eph. 6:13–18 Spiritual Warfare We have been equipped with the ARMOR FOR OUR SPIRITUAL BATTLE~ You have come To a place of truth when you came to Jesus Christ~ You met the standards Of God’s Righteousness When you embraced the TRUTH of The Gospel~ Ephemeral 6:10–8 1. Waist clothed with truth~ 2. Breastplate of righteousness~ 3. Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace~ 4. Shield of faith 5. Helmet of salvation (thought-life) 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the Breastplate of Faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 6. Sword of the Spirit— The Word of God 7. Praying always Matt.12:28 But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, usurely the kingdom of God has come upon you. 29 Or how can one enter a strong man’s house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? And then he will plunder his house. 30 He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad. Matthew 12:30 He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad. - First identify- the Enemy then bind, the strong man What is in your life that is attacking God’s Voice~ Don’t let it any longer~ RISE ABOVE IT! Remember You are Going to Rise Up And Rise Above the Attacks of the enemy~ The Thief does not try to break in and steal from someone who has nothing- Thieves don’t drive by homeless people and think lets rob that… There is noting to take~ But You are experiencing Attack because of Whose and Who You Are! I am looking a Valued Saints of God ~ Those who are Called To Be- Redeemed- Restored- Renewed- Rewarded- Readmitted- You Will not be Uprooted You Have Benn Redeemed~ You might be hindered if you allow it~ But By the Blood Of Jesus You Are Back on Track! Recognize the Spiritual Attack and aggressively Cast it down~ In the Name of Jesus~ God has provided the necessary spiritual weapons Prayer Harmonize in Unity~ God’s Promises~ Mat. 18:19 Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. Two or more gathered in His Name~ God is with You! Christ in You the Hope of Glory ~ I and the Father are One~ Christ in You You ARE NOT OF The kingdom DARKNESS- John 14:11 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. Seated Far above all~ Dwell where you are seated- In The Secret Place Of The Most High- Thanksgiving Everything give Thanks~ Praising God Acts 16:25–26 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Let Everything that has breath~ LETTING YOUR LIGHT SHINE Remember, we are not of the kingdom of darkness, but of the Kingdom of God. Let us live with this awareness, allowing our light to shine brightly for His glory.

Make Yourself Ready

September 1, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Matthew 1:20, Luke 21:7, 2 Timothy 3:1–9, Proverbs 25:28, Isaiah 49:16

Here are 4 Ways to Make Yourself Ready in the End Times… Before Jesus left this earth, He told His disciples about the future and Future events- And Here we are- —and they asked a very telling question: Luke 21:7 What will be a sign of Your coming? His answer included an entire list of signs and warnings: Many will come claiming to be Messiah, but don’t believe them because I’ve already come… You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but don’t panic, because the end won’t happen immediately… Nation will go to war against nation, ethnics agents ethnic’s, kingdom against kingdom. There will be on increase in earthquakes, famines and plagues in many lands. There will be terrifying things and great miraculous signs from heaven. (Luke 21:8-11) This list alone is enough for us to see that we are living in the times Jesus spoke about. We’re living in the End Times. We are literally on the brink of World War 3 We see all Nations coming against Israel… it’s only a matter of 1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons… 2 Timothy 3:1-9 1But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! -But the good news is that no matter how dark it gets—and it will continue to grow darker— We do not have to be afraid. We do not have to be faint of heart. We do not have to feel helpless or hopeless. But we do have to Be Ready. Mat.24 Watch and Be Alert~ 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Prepare So You Can Respond God Uses Prepared People- Preparation Keeps You From Being Caught Off Guard- Getting reading means we will have to prepare and then we will have to respond. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” To start preparing, We first and foremost deal with the fear that naturally comes with living in the end times… Jesus warned His disciples, and us, saying Luke 21:26 “People will be terrified at what they see coming upon the earth, for the powers in the heavens will be shaken” Another translation says that people will faint from fear and Feeling something bad is going to happen of what is coming upon the world… It’s going to happen & is happening- The devil knows his time is short- He’s working overtime to kill steal & to deceive & destroy- What is it in this day and age that causes you to be faint of heart? Take a personal inventory: What scares you? Are you fearful for your children and their outcome? Are you fearful of leaving your house? Are you fearful of dying early? Are you fearful over losing finances? Are you fearful your heath will not improve? Are you fearful of losing a relationship? Are you fearful of not finding a relationship? Wait! Those are lies of the enemy of your soul- 2 Timothy 1:7 “God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and a SOUND MIND… You can’t let the lying spirit of fear grip your heart- The Word tells us that we do NOT have to be afraid. Ever. Of anything. But we will be afraid—by default—if we don’t prepare ourselves to respond. We must prepare ourselves by building a Wall Of faith with God’s Word. We Have Walls Around Our Homes, Our Communities… We Build Walls To Protect Us~ God Wants You To Have a wall Of Faith to Protect Yourself and Your Family When We Are Guarded We Are Prepared~ Of all the things you can do, there are 4 Ways To Make Yourself Ready in the End Times, that are foundational, that are crucial and that must come first. 1 The Wall of the Word Proverbs 25:28 Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls. Psalm 91:4 promises us: “He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isaiah+49%3a16&version=esv Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before Me If you haven’t done so, now is the time to build your life on the Word. Isaiah 33:6 6 Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, And the strength of salvation; The fear of the Lord is His treasure. Now is the time to make The Word the most important priority in your life, To make it first place and give it final authority. -What Does The Word Of Our God Say to Us~ Do Not Fear 360 Times~ John 14:1 Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled Neither Let it Be Afraid~ Do Not Be Anxious- Philippians 4:6-7 this way: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” The way you do this is by always keeping The Word Of God Before before you, listening to it and speaking it, because the Word is a protector. It Builds A Wall Between the Enemy and You~ James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. It’s the Word that will guide and direct us. It will help us be at the right place at the right time with the right people doing the right thing. To put the Word first place in your life, what will you change? What will you do to raise the level of the Word in your life? Heb. 11:6 Without Faith it’s impossible To Please Him- Rom. 10:17 Faith comes from Hearing- _____________________________ 2 The Wall of the Name Psalm 91:14 promises us: “Because you have set Your love upon Me, Therefore I will deliver you; I will set you on high, because you has known My Name” The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe" is a verse from the Bible, Proverbs 18:10 The Powerful Name God has so many Attributes of name- All throughout the Word, God named Himself with His Attributes over and over, as many as 900 times. But He reveals His Name To Mary- By the Angel- Matthew 1:20 And His Name Shall be called Jesus Phil 2:9 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. Genesis 22:14 He calls Himself Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides~ Every Provision you could Possible Think of~ Salvation A New Life Healing Restoration Reconciliation He Is Savior, Redeemer and Friend 1 John 4:14 Job 19:25-27 John 15:15 John 10:11 He calls Himself Shepherd And there are approximately 850 more attributes~ Knowing God’s Name means knowing Him John 6:35. He is the Bead of Life 2 Samuel 5:20-21 He is the Lord of the Breakthrough Knowing His name means to know the Name of Jesus—and that all of God’s names are summed up in the Name of Jesus. Philippians 2:9-11 states At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue Will Confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; Many In the Church today are living defeated lives because the believe if they are Good Then God Will bless them.... That's Not The Gospel That’s Karma~ The Gospel Is the New Birth experience John 8:36 Therefore, if the Son sets you free, you really will be free. Not Budda Not Mohamad Not Hare Krishna Not A Hindui Cow Not any other name~ 3 The Wall of the Blood Psalm 91:10 promises us: “No evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. Plague~ is referring to the sickness of death Exodus 12:13 when the children of Israel were getting ready to leave Egypt and God instructed them to put the blood of the lamb surrounding the doorway into their homes: When I see the blood, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt That blood was not only the blood of physical lambs, but it was a type and shadow of the blood of Jesus… The Lamb of God Who Would Take Away The Sin Of The World Blood Had to Be Shed~ Lev. 17:11 Without the Shedding Of the Blood… Heb. 9:27 without the shedding of Blood~ The Main Reason Jesus Came Was TO shed His Blood On The Cross And the blood of Jesus is the blood that ever lives YOU HAVE A BLOOD COVENANT AND THAT WALL SURROUNDS YOU It protected the children of Israel then, and it protects us now. My debt of sin of death is paid, once and for all Hebrews 9:28 “So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.” I am justified Romans 5:9 “Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. “ I am forgiven Ephesians 1:7 “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” I am spared from God’s wrath Romans 5:9 “Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. “ I am being spiritually healed; one day even my flesh will be replaced with an incorruptible body I Peter 2:24 “…who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sin, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.” I am spiritually alive John 6:53 “Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.” My judgment has been satisfied and I am at peace with God 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.” The bloodstream Is purged by the blood Of Jesus Joel 3:21 “For I will cleanse their blood… I am cleansed I John 1:7 “But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.” I have the power to overcome the enemy Revelation 12:11 “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the death.” I am no longer under the curse of the law 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”).” I have been reclaimed from the enemy Ephesians 1:7 “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” I am no longer a stranger to the covenant of promise Ephesians 2:12-13 “…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. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” I have been moved from the enemy’s kingdom into the kingdom of God Colossians 2:15 “Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.” I have gained the unmerited favor of God Ephesians 1:7 “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” I have been declared righteous 2 Corinthians 5:21 “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” I have been justified (just as though I had never sinned) Romans 3:24-25 “being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed…” I am able to come close to God Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” I can participate in the sweet communion of remembrance of His sacrifice Luke 22:20 “Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup isthe new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.” My redemption will never perish 1 Peter 1:18-19 “Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.” Jesus testifies on my behalf that I am clean Revelation 1:5 “…and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood and has made us kings[ and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” I am free Galatians 5:1 “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” By the blood of Jesus, we have access to all that the covenant provides—and that includes the protection of the blood. By His Stripes We Are Healed… You apply the Blood of Jesus By Faith PUT YOUR WALLS UP~ BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS DEVIL YOU CANT GET IN! THE WALL OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS PROTECTS ME Signed Sealed & Delivered By The Blood 4 The Wall of the Angels Psalm 91:9-13 we read, “If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling- No harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your house. For He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. Psalm 34:7 says, “The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them” (NKJV). God will dispatch angels for your protection and to aid in Your breakthrough Angles are not Fat little Babies With Wings~ Every one of us has angels in our lives that we need to give direction to. Hebrews 1:14 calls them ministering spirits sent out in the service of God to assist those of us who have received salvation. And we activate them by the words we speak. Through this favor, you have POWER, You have ANGELS at work on your behalf, that can sweep aside opposition and overcome obstacles. You, God and His Holy Angles That Outweigh ALL the Odds In Hebrews we read, Heb 1:7 “In speaking of the angels he says, ‘He makes his angels spirits, and his servants flames of fire.” When we declare Psalm 91:1-2, we are activating the protection of our angels. Psalm 91:1 “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust’ When they came to arrest Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane~ Peter took out a sward and cut the high priests ear off… Jesus said to Peter to put the sword down… Matt 26:53, Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? 72,000 2 Kings 19:35 That night the angel of the LORD went out and put to death a hundred and eighty-five thousand in the Assyrian camp. Herod in the book of Acts~ Acts 12:23 Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and died. A young servant of the prophet Elisha wakes up to find their city surrounded by a threatening army. Panicked, he rushes to Elisha, who reassures him, saying, "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them." Elisha then prays for God to open the servant's eyes, and the young man sees the hills filled with divine horses and chariots of fire, revealing God's protection over them. Don’t Worry GOD IS WITH YOU AND YOU ARE SURROUNDED BY A WALL OF ANGLES If you will take these 4 Ways To Make Yourself Ready in the End Times, and put them into practice in your life, you will be prepared for what’s happening now and for what’s to come—and you will be able to respond in any situation. You will walk free from fear and be empowered to walk in faith no matter what comes against you and no matter how dark things grow. With the Word, the Name, the Blood and the Angels of God, you are protected. You are ready! Romans 13: And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation isnearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.

7 Benefits Of A Strong Spirit

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

We are living in the end times. We are living in the age when the intensity of demonic presence of the world is increasing… 2Timothy 3:1 describes this season as perilous: “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come.” When Jesus talked about these times, He said,Matthew 24:6-13 6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows. 9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake. 10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. 11 Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. 12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved. The world is in serious trouble. But for the His Church The Household Of Faith~ That’s you and me~ Those who will cling to His WORD… Everything is going to be all right. Not just a book Not just to some religious idea- But Jesus The Word Of God… “The world, those who are not in the Kingdom of God Are in serious trouble. We have been the most Prosperous and Most Powerful Nation In the World Sense the Foundation Of Our Country~ It’s Not That we Have become But we have been~ BUT This is a New Now~ People in our country have never had it like this~ Groceries, Gas, Taxes, Insurance, Power is stressing this Nation out like never before~ Joblessness, Interest Rates, credit cards maxed out~ If You Don’t Have Jesus You Should Be REALLY STRESSED If you have Jesus Christ You Have All the Wealth Of The Kingdom Of Heaven~ Yes~ Some very hard things are coming here and in different places around the world. 2 Tim. 3:13 But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. They will continue to get worse and worse and worse. It is on a downhill run that the world cannot stop. But You As A Child Of God Can Be Victorious even in the Mist of Whatever the Enemy is doing to deceive People~ We Are the Household of Faith God says His Church Is Our Household~ Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith… We are the Household Of Faith~ We are Called To Bless Each Other~ The Now Faith Of Jesus Christ and Everything we stand for~ Psalm 84:10 For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God Than dwell in the tents of wickedness. Being part of the household of faith means We build our lives on the Rock of the Word of God. Luke 6:47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. 49 But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great.” Being part of the household of faith means we live by faith. 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.~ Not By What We See But By What We Know To Be God’s Truth From His Word ~ Being part of the household of faith Means we cling to the Word. Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise” . Being part of the household of faith means we are doers of the Word and not hearers only. James 1:22 “But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says” Being part of the household of faith means We are Strong In the Lord Ephesians 6:10 we are “strong in the Lord and in his mighty power” Being part of the household of faith means Our Hearts Are Not Troubled or afraid John 14:1 we do not let our hearts be troubled, but we believe in God Being part of the household of faith means that we are not subject to the times, but the times are subject to us. We do not have to cave in to the pressures of the present day. But, like everything else in our spiritual walk, if we don’t develop a strong spirit, we won’t have it. If we don’t receive it by faith, we won’t have it. If we don’t mature spiritually to the point that we can stand in the face of any adversity, then we will cave in. We will be troubled. We will be affected by the times in which we live. It’s time to build up our inner man, to mature, to develop our faith more and to strengthen our spirits. Proverbs 18:14 tells us The strong spirit of a man will Sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit? Sustain means “to carry or to withstand under pressure.” Our spirits have to be strong in these days, and the only way we can grow a strong spirit is by feeding it the Word of God. 7 Benefits of a Strong Spirit based on the Word of God. 1 A strong spirit will get you through anything. Proverbs 24:10 says, “If you fail under pressure, your strength is too small.” …If you faint in the day of adversity, Your strength is small. Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song will I praise Him… You Can Not Buckle You Need To Press In to God’s Power! Say it Your Spirit IS Is Now Born again~ The Holy Spirit Of God Dwells In You~ Power In Jesus Name 2 A strong spirit will help you receive from God. Hebrews 6:12 says, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. You Live In The Faith Of Jesus Christ` He dwells in you ` You have to be Strong in These Times~ Eph. 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 3 A strong spirit will help you hold on to what you receive. Hebrews 10:23 says, Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful… It’s Amazing When you Receive Healing, Provision, Strength But you need to Maintain What You Received from God and Be Mindful` We have a tendency to FORGET` Psalm 103: 1 A Psalm of David. Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. Hold FAST~. ATTATCH 4 A strong spirit will help you resist the devil and temptation.f Proverbs 16:32 says, “He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, he who rules his [own] spirit than he who takes a city” Ruling Your Own Spirit~ You are Called To Control Your Own Spirit~ If you let Others Control You They Will~ Others will try to tell you the task is to big~ You’re not qualified You’re to Young You’re to Old~ Oh Take this Do This Be Like This Drink This~ NO. You do what God Has Called You to do` The Devil is a Liar` 5 A strong spirit will help you to help others. Luke 22:31-32 says, “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Fail is NOT YOURS Hebrews 3:13 but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 6 A strong spirit will help you withstand impact and pressure. James 1:2-4 says, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” Your Result will be More Powerful, More Aggressive More Bold More Stamina In the Power Of God~ 7 A strong spirit will build a protective barrier around your heart. Psalm 112:6-8 - "Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord." Speaking Of The Righteous Which You Are~ Prov. 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life… To strengthen your spirit so it will sustain you in the days and weeks to come, continue to feed it the Word of God. Feeding on the Word will flush out all fear. Feeding means eating, so ingest the Word. Act like the household of faith that you are: Read the Word, think about it, meditate it, confess it and declare it in Jesus’ Name. That’s what will get you through the times in which we live and bring you the

Your Hour Of Power

August 11, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • Philippians 2:13, Philippians 2:9, John 14:12, Proverbs 11:25, Romans 8:11

In all the Anti-Christ things that are happing in Our World and In Our Country I am Not Shocked~ But The Fact Is Jesus Told Us To Watch and Be Ready!~ To Not Walk in Darkness, Drifting or Drunkenness- But Wide Awake God Created you With and For a Purpose! Our Time On This Earth is Very Short! The Average Person Gets 27,375 Days! But Don’t forget who and Whose You are~ We are not called to look at what we see but what we don’t see~ ~Not to walk in Frustration For He IS our Peace Not to Walk in Confusion For God Is not the Author of Confusion Not to Walk in the cesspool of this worlds Blindness but to RISE UP For His Purpose~ Stop looking at all the I can’t’s and Start today Looking at all the I Cans~ There are New Levels, New Giants to Conquer, New Mountains to climb, New skills to learn. Don’t let it overwhelm you; let it inspire you. This is Your Hour Of Power Say it~ #1. Power of God In Me Philippians 2:13 For it is God who is- Effectively at work In You, Giving You the Desire and The Power for His Good pleasure. It Is God Strengthening, Energizing, and Has Created with the ability to fulfill His Purpose… It is ingrained In Your DNA~ 37 Trillion cells! -To Expand Your Vision- To Empower You- Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once, Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God. It’s not In a fast Car~ or A big House~ Jesus Is the REAL SUBSTANCE You are looking for~ Never thirst- This is Your Hour of Power! Tap into His POWER That He has Imparted to You Though the Power of the Holy Spirit 1. Power of God In Me #2 The Power OF His Name You and I have Been APPOINTED And Anointed To walk in the Authority of His Name! This is so important~ Jesus Said: In John 14:13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. Jesus did not have a commentator following Him around telling people what He Really Meant! So I Ask~ Because I bear His Name~ I am His Child I AM His Hands and Feet on this Planet~ As A Joint Heir, A Partaker in This Devine Nature~ My Life Is His Purpose~ In Everything I Say and Do` Philippians 2:9 The name of Jesus the name above all names the power in His Name I minister healing, to the sick- Cast out Demons Exercise Authority of Christ Doing His works John14:12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, 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 My Father. Mark 16:17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; They will speak with new tongues, They will lay hands on the sick and they will recover~ The EASE- IS - IN HIS NAME~ Not Works BUT HIS WORKS Where the Gospel is Being Preached you will see these signs following! When Peter Healed The Blind Man Acts 3:16 And His Name, through faith in His Name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him Has Given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all… Through Jesus and We have Power to Use His Name! #3 The Power To Witness- This is my power to witness for Christ with effectiveness! I am not preaching some Dead Religion, Philosophical Idea, Social lifeless Structure of rules and regulations~ But A New Birth~ Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses… You are Gods Testimony That Jesus Is Alive- The Cure For Spiritual Dryness is To RELEASE His Love and let it flow through you to others~ Proverbs 11:25 The generous person will be prosperous, And those who water others will be watered. For He has Filled me with power for His purpose As a witness enabled with power! I Am Forever done with- Anemic, Deficient, Weak living- The Spirit of Power is Working In Me Invigorates My Body Refreshes My Mind Sustains me in Trial and Fortifies Me With A Bold Witness FOCUS ON WHOSE YOU ARE Romans 8:11 The Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. Acts 4:31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Rise out of complacency Speak The Word Boldly #4. Power In Heaven and Earth Matthew 28:18 I know all power in heaven and earth has been given to me by my Lord according to Now By His Spirit That dwells in me- Yes There are New Challenges The greater one inpowers me… I Derail the railing accusations of Satan By The Power Of The Blood! Revelation 12 :11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death… Romans 8:1 There Is There NOW no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus! Believers Flounder Because of Doubt, Fear and unbelief! What God Says You Are- You Are RIGHTEOUS, HOLY AND REDEEMED I have A Better Life than what the World offers! 2 Timothy 1:7 NOT THE SPIRIT OF FEAR, BUT LOVE, POWER AND A SOUND MIND! I overcome his harassing Ways Don’t you dare try to lay your trip on me that I am not Worthy! I am Worthy By The CROSS OF CHRIST 1 Peter 5:9 Resist the devil, standing firm in the faith, Because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings… This is not a US thing- It’s a World Thing- Demonically Energized times- But- Stand Firm In Your Faith! It’s not over until God says it’s over. Go back and look again. Your story doesn’t end in defeat; it ends in victory. #5 Power To Speak His Word Mark 11:23 ”Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. I have the Authority as a Believer To boldly confess AND USE THE WORD OF GOD- The Sword of the Spirit Which creates power- Resulting in~ Healing, Strength And Finical resources - Healing! What Do You Need Him To Do? Strength? For Today Money… The Word Says- Duet. 30:9 Then the LORD your God will make you most prosperous in all the work of your hands… Give And It Shall Be Given! Some of you are riding on seeds sown from years back when God was First In your Life! Change it! These are Times When We Sow Into The Church and Let the Gospel Be Proclaimed! The Tithe Is The Lords! Bring Into My Store House! Then Your Barns Will overflow! Some want A Harvest when they have planted nothing! You are Blessed Because God is a Blessing God! ‘ But He says Take What I have given you and return 10% and I will pour out more! You are Giving Back To God What Is His! Gods Economy is not biased on our economy- That’s All~ #6 Power To Praise The Lord Psalm 150:6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Power to release Praises In My Voice~ It Brings a Mighty response by simply praising the Lord~ Paul And Silas In the Philippian Jail~ And At Midnight~ they began to Sing! The Day Is Far Spent... The Time Is At Hand- It’s Midnight and we need to start Singing! Here they were Beaten, Chained and at Midnight They Began to Sing! How’s Your Singing? How’s Your Outlook? We need To stat Singing! Supernatural things happen when WE TRULY WORSHIP Bodies are Healed Demons Are Cast Out Lives Restored Peace Is restored to trouble hearts~ Raise A Hallelujah praise the Lord ~ Let Everything That Has Breath Praise The Lord #7 This Is Your Hour Of Power Eph. 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, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. The POWER THAT IS IN YOU! The Goal of the Gospel is to Awakening Us To The Decision God Made About All of Us In Christ… God Said I Will Redeem You!

7 Steps To Be A Successful Believer

July 19, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • John 6:33, 1 Samuel 30:6, Hebrews 11:33, Proverbs 8:34–35, James 4:6

A wise music professor once told me that Practice does not make perfect It Makes Permeant So learn it Right~ The 7 Practices of A Successful Believer These 7 Practices in your life will keep you Strong, Protect you from the enemy, and Catapult you to VICTORY. This is Your Life God Gave To You! —What you put In your daily routine. Will change your Life What you do on a daily basis will determine what you have in this life. Gal. 6:8 For the one who Plants to their flesh will Harvest corruption, but the One who Plants to the Spirit will Harvest life and Life Everlasting If you sow to the Spirit, you will reap a harvest of blessing. If you’re sowing to your flesh, the results will never be what you want. When you sow to the spirit, you will become stronger and stronger… You will get to a place where you confidently stand your ground, resist the enemy, and receive more from God Proverbs 8:34-35 says, “Blessed is the Person who listens to me, watching DAILY at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoever finds me finds life, and obtains favor from the Lord” In other words, An anointed daily practice produces glorious results. If you want to put an end to being defeated or discouraged, or going around the same mountain over and over— It’s time to take your faith to a higher level. When you establish these 7 Practices in your life, it will keep you strong, protect you from the enemy, And catapult you to VICTORY. Practice No. 1: Feed Your Spirit –Matthew 4:4, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” This verse says we cannot live on just food for our body— We need food for our spirit, too. A strong believer knows the reality and severity of the works of the devil and understands the Importance of developing a strong spirit to resist him… James 4:6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you… … 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. How do you feed your spirit? By soaking in God’s Word. Every Day. Absorb~ You eat everyday~ Soak on a verse or on a chapter in the WORD ~ New Covenant~ Not mixing Law and Grace~ John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Grace And Truth through JESUS! church every other Sunday) isn’t enough to sustain us- We are to be alert and conscience of the WORD OF GOD! John 6:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” We need daily bread to stand on top of every thing the enemy will attempt to through at us~ In a victory stance. 1: Feed Your Spirit Practice No.2: Encourage Yourself In the LORD ~ –1 Samuel 30:6 “David encouraged and strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” This is you life, your body and your mind~ David was distraught~ The enemies has taken the Village and pilfered their wives and children~ And took their valuables~ Israel was blaming David~ BUT –1 Samuel 30:6 “David encouraged and strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” Faith is your responsibility. It isn’t God’s, it isn’t mine, and it isn’t your spouse’s. IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY The only one who can guarantee that you enjoy a strong faith is YOU. POWERFUL FAITH! Heb. 11:33 By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight. 35 Women received their loved ones back again from death. God has given you the tools you need to develop a strong faith— The kind of faith that moves mountains, shuts the mouths of lions, quenches the flames of fire, turns weakness to strength, and puts whole armies to flight How do you build that kind of faith? Romans 10:17 By hearing the Word of God again and again Feeding your faith is the seed; Hearing it again and again is how you water for the seed and build faith. -Just as with natural muscles, repetition is the key to building- To build your faith, try implementing some of these ideas into your daily routine: As you drive to and from work listen to messages on your New Creation App- Sermon pod casts, Devotions, the Bible… PUT ON THE HEALING SCRIPTURES Let it speak and minister to your Spirit~ When you work out, go on a walk , or take your lunch break, feed your spirit. As you feed your spirit, remember that faith comes by hearing, but so does doubt. So, what are you listening to? What is the news telling you? What are your friends telling you? Guard the precious Word you’ve sown into your heart by refusing to consume anything contrary. ————————————————— Psalm 22:28 For the kingdom is the LORD'S and He rules over the nations. I’ve Preached in Russia, Kiev, China, India, England, Israel~ Never have I once needed the first amendment to preach the Gospel! But as a Child Of God you have Resurrection Power! You are Always Up and Exalted By Our God! You Are Seated in High Places In Christ! You have Favor~ No matter what is going on in the World~ —————————————————- When you build your faith by hearing the Word on a daily basis, truth will come, faith will come and then— VICTORY will come Feed Your Spirit Encourage Yourself In the LORD ~ Practice No. 3: Speak the Word –Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” You’ve heard the saying, You are what you eat. But the Bible says, in essence, You are what you speak MARK 11:23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Strong Believers speak the Word and only the Word over their lives and the lives of those around them. They know it is often a matter of life and death. And, they don’t intend to waste the power and authority Jesus provided for them. To get to a place where you speak the Word over every situation, work on mastering the first two habits. His Word will become your knee-jerk reaction to any situation, which means you will react with an automatic, predictable response—FAITH. When a something comes your way, don’t become a bump on a log and let the devil have the final word—talk back! I have the RIGHT TO USE MY VOICE!~ No devil, No person or thing is going to shut me up! You get convicted By the Holy Spirit~ Respond in FAITH! AMEN! Matthew 4:1-11 When the devil tempted Jesus, He answered back How did He answer? With the Word and the Word only. Mark 11:24 When He came across a fig tree that didn’t produce, He didn’t just accept it—He talked to it Romans 4:17 God uses words to “call those things which be not as though they were” We need to do the same. No matter what you’re faced with, speak healing, speak blessing, speak abundance, speak forgiveness, speak peace. Speak the Word again and again and again and again. Fire off Scripture like a machine gun. Confess God’s Word in faith—it will change your life. Feed Your Spirit Encourage Yourself In the LORD ~ Speak the Word Practice No. 4: Control Your Thought Life 2 Cor. 10:5 To bring every thought into captivity begin focusing on what you’re thinking about. Joshua 1:8 “This Book of the Word shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” Is your thought life healthy or toxic? The mind, spirit and body are interconnected— Shake off those condemning… Not good enough voices, your thoughts affect your words , which affect your health, prosperity, joy, peace and every other area of your life. When your thoughts wander off to things like, you’re not going to get healed; you’re going to die; you’ll never get promoted; You capture thoughts like these and cast them down? You resist them. You answer them. Never let your thoughts go unanswered. Instead, say, “I’m not taking that thought.” Answer them with the WORD~ You can become a master at thought domination by meditating on the Word of God. To meditate means you don’t just hear it—you focus on it, contemplate it and give it serious attention. Mutter the Word Over Them! Feed Your Spirit Encourage Yourself In the LORD ~ Speak the Word Control Your Thought Life Practice No. 5: Anchor Your Heart Through Praise –Psalm 34:1 “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” – Did you know praise is a language? It’s a language of faith and a language of receiving. A strong believer is fluent in praise. That’s why we’re called to bless the Lord at all times ~ No matter what is happening in our lives, we have countless reasons to thank Him for what He has done, what He is doing, and what we know He will do… If praise is continually in your mouth, does that mean only when it’s good? No. That’s easy. Praise is an act of faith. If you believe you receive what you’ve asked— you’ll thank God for it—even if it hasn’t manifested. Praise says, “I know it’s coming.” Feed Your Spirit Encourage Yourself In the LORD ~ Speak the Word Control Your Thought Life Anchor Your Heart Through Praise Practice No. 6: Pray in the Spirit —Jude 20 “[Build] yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.”— A strong Christian knows the importance of keeping their spiritual battery charged. That’s where praying in other tongues comes in. When you pray in the spirit, you edify yourself, which means to improve or uplift. It strengthens your spirit and builds you up in your faith. The powerful part of praying in other tongues is that it allows you to pray above what you know in the natural. It takes you into the spiritual realm and opens the door to revelation, wisdom, instruction and encouragement. Feed Your Spirit Encourage Yourself In the LORD ~ Speak the Word Control Your Thought Life Anchor Your Heart Through Praise Pray in the Spirit Practice No. 7: Get Rid of Baggage Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up.” – Streamlining. Weight or WING! It’s a pretty important concept in aerodynamics. To streamline is to reduce resistance, creating a faster and smoother journey. It is studied by NASA engineers, airline pilots, shipbuilders and even athletes. The idea is to remove anything that would slow a craft, or person, down. The ultimate goal in streamlining is optimum performance and a victorious outcome. That’s what we are called to do in our spiritual lives, too. When God told us to “strip off every weight that slows us down,” He was telling us to streamline our lives so we can enjoy optimum victory. Imagine watching an Olympic runner trying to round the track and run a race wearing a suit of armor. You’d likely coach him through the TV, saying, “Throw off the armor! It’s slowing you down!” That’s what God is saying to us. What kind of baggage are you carrying today? Worry, anxiety, stress or fear? Maybe it’s a habit of something that is destroying your health! Or unforgiveness that’s been festering for years. Take off anything that is hindering you, and run your race to victory! When you put these 7 practices on a daily basis, you will develop the kind of spirit that will disable the enemy and ensure the kind of victory you’ve always dreamed of. This is the life Jesus died to give you. This is the life you were meant to live. Feed Your Spirit Encourage Yourself In the LORD Speak the Word Control Your Thought Life Anchor Your Heart Through Praise Pray in the Spirit Get Rid of Baggage

The Ten Commandments Pt 1

September 26, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • 1 Timothy 1:5–10, Exodus 19:16–19, Jeremiah 31:31–33, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Exodus 20:1–17

They are The Fence Around the Playground~ They are The Book Of Rules So WE KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE GAME OF LIFE~ Many want to separate the Ten Commandments from the rest of the laws of the Scripture~ But All the laws of the Scripture Derived fro the 10 Commandments~ Some would argue that when Paul or the scriptures refer to the law it’s referring to the external laws of Leviticus~ But Paul Clarifies The Ten Commandments because He mentions every time one of the Top Ten~ Romans 7 He refers to Thou Shall not covet, also several others and we go through this study~ Romans 7: 9 I was alive once without the law, but when the commandment came, sin revived and I died. 10 And the commandment, which was to bring life, I found to bring death. 11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it killed me. 12 Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good. 1 Timothy 1: 5-10 Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith, http://biblehub.com/1_timothy/1-6.htmfrom which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk, 7desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say nor the things which they affirm. 8But we know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully, http://biblehub.com/1_timothy/1-9.htmknowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 10 for fornicators, for sodomites, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine, 11according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust… ~ Introduction: Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17 20 And God spoke all these words: 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 3 1. You shall have no other gods before[a] me. 4 2 “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. 7 3 “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. 8 4 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 11 For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. 12 5 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. 13 6 “You shall not murder. 14 7 “You shall not commit adultery. 15 8 “You shall not steal. 16 9 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. 17 10 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” Context: The Israelites, newly freed from slavery in Egypt, receive the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. These commandments are not just rules but gifts of grace given to protect their newfound freedom… Without any boundary’s would only lead to lawlessness and confusion~ So The Fence post Of Relegation and Law is established~ The Living and Holy God gives the Ten Commandments to protect and enhance life and freedom, which is rooted in His gracious act of redemption. 1 The Setting of the Ten Commandments Scripture: Exodus 19:16-19 "So it came about on the third day, when it was morning, that there were thunder and lightning flashes and a thick cloud upon the mountain and a very loud trumpet sound, so that all the people who were in the camp trembled. And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. Now Mount Sinai was all in smoke because the LORD descended upon it in fire; and its smoke ascended like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. When the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him with thunder." God’s Declaration: “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” (Exodus 20:2) The Significance of the Law: The Ten Commandments are celebrated as a gift of grace and freedom. God's commandments are not given to enslave but to protect the freedom won for them in Egypt. 2 The Purpose of the Law Deuteronomy 30:15-16 1.Protect and Enhance Life Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-16 "See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, and death and adversity; in that I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to keep His commandments and His statutes and His judgments, that you may live and multiply, and that the LORD your God may bless you in the land where you are entering to possess it. The Law Restores and Gives Life Scripture: Psalm 19:7-10 "The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.” The Law Follows Grace: God’s commandments come after the act of redemption, but it was not their salvation. It was Provision to lead them to Christ~ Gal. 3:24 Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith… The law was given for several reasons~ A. Sociological Defense The Law as Freedom: The Law provides order and structure for a newly freed people, preventing both dictatorship and anarchy. The Law empowers both rulers and the ruled, providing a common ground of justice. B. Theological Defense God's Law Reflects God's Character: Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1 "Now, O Israel, listen to the statutes and the judgments which I am teaching you to perform, in order that you may live..." The commandments fit the human condition because the Lawgiver is also the Creator. God's Law reveals who He is and who we are created to be. 3 The Ten Commandments: God’s Words of Freedom 1.No Other Gods (Exodus 20:3) "You shall have no other gods before Me." This protects exclusive allegiance to God, who alone can fulfill our deepest longings. Idolatry enslaves us to lesser gods. 2.No Idols (Exodus 20:4-5) "You shall not make for yourself an idol..." Idolatry leads to misunderstanding God. The Living God wants to be known as He truly is. 3.Do Not Take God’s Name in Vain (Exodus 20:7) "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain..." This protects the reverence and authority of God’s name in our lives. 4.Keep the Sabbath Holy (Exodus 20:8-11) "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy..." Sabbath rest is essential to human well-being and reflects God’s rhythm of creation. 5.Honor Your Father and Mother (Exodus 20:12) "Honor your father and your mother..." This protects family relationships, ensuring respect and care across generations. 6.Do Not Murder (Exodus 20:13) "You shall not murder.” From the Unborn to the Elderly~ John The Baptist leaped in Elisabeths womb~ This protects the sanctity of human life. 7.Do Not Commit Adultery (Exodus 20:14) "You shall not commit adultery." This protects the sanctity of marriage and the faithfulness of relationships… 8.Do Not Steal (Exodus 20:15) "You shall not steal." This protects the property and rights of others. 9.Do Not Bear False Witness (Exodus 20:16) "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." This protects the reputation and truthfulness in the community. 10.Do Not Covet (Exodus 20:17) "You shall not covet your neighbor’s house..." This protects the heart from discontentment and envy, which disrupts relationships and leads to other sins. The Problem of Human Inability to Keep the Law 1.Our Inability to Obey Fully Despite knowing the commandments, our human nature tends to rebel. 2.Christ the Rescuer (The Lord to the Rescue) Scripture: Colossians 2:14 "Having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross." Jesus forgives our transgressions and restores the broken relationship… Scripture: Romans 8:3-4 "For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit." 4 The Spirit’s Empowerment Jeremiah 31:31-33 1.A New Covenant Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-33 "'Behold, days are coming,' declares the LORD, 'when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah... I will put My law within them and on their heart I will write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.’" That Day was partially fulled in the Early Church~ And the Holy Spirit Outpouring upon the Gentiles Manifested in the Book of Acts~ Romans 11:25 For I do not desire, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own opinion, that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in… Spiritual Blindness is such a dangerous thing~ 2 Cor. 4:4 in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 2.The Spirit Empowers Obedience God no longer writes the Law on tablets of stone but on our hearts through the Holy Spirit, empowering us to live according to Romans 5:1 Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3 For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:9 But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. His will and to walk in true freedom. 5 The Preservation of the Commandments They are The Fence Around the Playground~ They are The Book Of Rules So WE KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE GAME OF LIFE~ The commandments are not only instructions but also promises of what God, through the Holy Spirit, will accomplish in us. 3.Promise of No Other Gods Scripture: Exodus 20:3 "You shall have no other gods before Me." One day, you will worship only the Living God. God promises to transform your heart so that He alone will have your full allegiance. 4.Promise of No Idols Scripture: Exodus 20:4 "You shall not make for yourself an idol.” You will no longer seek to create false images or representations of God. You will know and worship Him as He truly is. 3.Promise of Reverence for God's Name Scripture: Exodus 20:7 "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain." You will call upon the name of the Lord with reverence and trust, and God will honor your devotion and prayers. 4.Promise of Sabbath Rest Scripture: Exodus 20:8 "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” God will lead you into true rest, not just physical rest but spiritual rest in Him. You will experience balance and peace in your life through Jesus Christ Our SABBATH REST~ 5.Promise of Honor to Parents Scripture: Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother…” That you might live a long and prosperous life You will honor and value the relationships in your family, especially with your parents, and it will bring blessing into your life. 6.Promise of Life and Peace Scripture: Exodus 20:13 "You shall not murder." As you grow in Christ, violence and anger will be replaced by peace and love for others. 7.Promise of Faithfulness in Relationships Scripture: Exodus 20:14 "You shall not commit adultery." God promises to help you honor the sanctity of marriage and live faithfully in all your relationships. 8.Promise of Integrity with Possessions Scripture: Exodus 20:15 "You shall not steal." You will be content with what God has provided, and you will not desire to take what belongs to others. 9.Promise of Truthfulness Scripture: Exodus 20:16 "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." God will lead you to speak truth in love, to protect the reputations of others, and to build trust within your community. 10.Promise of Contentment Scripture: Exodus 20:17 "You shall not covet your neighbor’s house..." The Holy Spirit will work contentment into your heart, freeing you from envy and dissatisfaction. You will find your joy and satisfaction in God alone. The Commandments as Promises of Freedom The First Commandment as a Promise “You shall have no other gods before Me” is both a command and a promise: One day, through the work of the Holy Spirit, you will have no other gods before Him. God is committed to transforming your life so that He is your ultimate desire and satisfaction. Call to Action: Invite the congregation to surrender their hearts to the Lord, allowing the Holy Spirit to write His Law on their hearts. Encourage them to trust in God's empowering grace through Christ to live out the commandments as promises of freedom. Prayer: "Lord, make it so in our lives. Help us to love You with all of our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. Help us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Make Your Law a delight to our hearts, and guide us in Your freedom. Amen." This concludes the sermon outline with full scripture. The focus is on showing how the commandments, when empowered by the Holy Spirit, become promises of freedom and life. By relying on Christ’s work and the Spirit’s power, we are transformed to live in line with God's will