Every one of us battle the default setting of thinking of ourselves. In this message, the Holy Spirit illumines how when God calls us to partner with Him we need to grasp He’s not after our ability but our availability! Moses anger was kindled toward Moses in Exodus 4:14 not because Moses didn’t believe Moses could do the job, but because he didn’t believe God could do the job THROUGH him.”
Shifting To An Identity/Mindset of A Disciple
When you look at the stark difference between someone who “goes to church once a week” and someone who sees themselves as a “true disciple of Jesus Christ,” you will notice these two things are not remotely the same. In this dynamic message, the Holy Spirit outlines 9 character traits Jesus mentioned His disciples would have. Listen and decide to wholeheartedly, “Follow Him!”
Real Change Comes From Christ Renewing/Retraining Our Mind!
If conforming to the image of Christ was easy, everyone who darkens the door of a church would be doing it. Unquestionably, it is the Lord’s heart for us to grow and transform but how? 1) Desire maturity from your heart 2) Behold God’s glory 3) Renew your mind. In this Spirit led message find out that “It takes time to renew our mind!” It is a process. We grew up and were trained by the culture and values of this world and probably still are to some degree if we are honest, but once we come to Christ He desires to teach us the values, vision, and culture of His Kingdom!
Real Change Comes From Beholding God’s Glory!
In 2 Corinthians 3:16-18, Paul reveals what happens when the veil of the law comes down through Christ and we behold God’s goodness, grace, and compassion! We are transformed into His very own image by the Spirit. Too many Christ followers are still relating to God from “Behind the veil” of the knowledge of their sin rather than living each day “Beyond the veil” in oneness with God. Listen and be transformed!
Real Change Comes From The Heart!
When one studies the life and teachings of Jesus, He deals with the heart as much as any topic. He was bringing a definite shift - outward conformity to rules with no real inward bent towards God’s Spirit & Person means very little to Him. Many of us try to change for others, our spouse, or even get manipulated by others to change or improve but it is maturity from a circumcised heart that truly produces lasting results! Listen and be blessed!
The Process of Maturity
The Lord’s first goal in maturing us is to awaken a strong desire within each of us to mature and become more like Christ. Once we make that heartfelt and heart first decision, then comes the discipline to walk it out, because it is a process for us to be more like Jesus. This is a process however, that the Holy Spirit is totally committed to help us walk out. Take the journey at the end of Matthew chapter 5 so you can love like Christ loves and learn to overcoming evil with good!!
The Tomb Is Empty So We Don’t Have To Be!!
Masses of people celebrate Easter Sunday by reflecting on the reality that Jesus lived, died, and rose again. In this powerful message the Holy Spirit adds the ever so crucial Ruth component we should be celebrating and that is Christ now lives in us by the power of the Holy Spirit!! Listen and let His resurrection be yours!!
The Power of a Renewed Mind!
While the power of the Christian life doesn’t come from the mind it does come through the mind. There is a reason that there are so many scriptures that deal with us aligning our mind and thoughts with God’s Truth and perspective. It keeps us walking in His Spirit, abiding in Christ, and free from being overcome by negative emotions. Listen and be transformed!