Clean through the word of God, by the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit sanctifies us as we live in daily obedience to His Word and to His Spirit.
John 15:1-3 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
Sanctify Refers to God’s work to set His people apart for His purposes.
Eph 5:18; Col 3:16; 1 Peter 1:22; 2 Cor 3:18.
-Pastor Spada
The Defeat of Denial
Streams in the Desert, Isaiah 30:15 - Returning and Rest
Moving Forward in Faith
Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless, I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Because Christ lives in me, I can live by faith and not by sight. I will no be moved by what I see, feel, and hear I will be driven by what I believe you're the Christ the Son of the living God.
I Will Live In Jesus Name.
Psalm 2 - Why Do The Nations Rage? Light In The Darkness
Matt. 27:46 - Jesus Experienced Hell For Us
“Only in the Cross of Christ will we receive power when we are powerless. We will find strength when we are weak. We will experience hope when our situation is hopeless. Only in the Cross is there peace for our troubled hearts.” -Michael Youssef
Paul states that he has died to the values of the world: selfishness, ambition, and pride. Gal 6:14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
-Pastor Spada
Overcoming Faith
God, Why Do You Tolerate Evil? Ps 10
Ps 37 God Is Our Vindicator, Light In The Darkness
Overwhelmed, Light in the Darkness
Pastor Spada, 4-3-20
Isa 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.
Meaning all-embracing peace. Accepting and knowing Jesus Christ personally has brought the Peace we were looking for our entire life, and Jesus made that possible on the cross for you and me. In the original Hebrew text, the term “perfect peace” is actually shalom shalom. This shows how in the Hebrew language repetition communicates intensity. It isn’t just shalom; it is shalom shalom, “perfect peace.” My prayer for you today is Perfect Peace upon you
The Power Of God’s GRACE
2 Cor 12:8-10 “Three times I [Paul] pleaded with the Lord to take [the thorn in my flesh] away from me. But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ …That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."
Paul is asking God to remove this discomfort from his life. The Lord tells Paul, my power is available for you during this time when your weak than are you strong. Rom 8:28 “And we know that ALL things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Grace In this context, the Greek word used here, charis, refers to Christ’s power to help Paul endure hardship, be strengthened when struggling, the Lord is faithful, trust Him and see His glory.
Father, help us to see your glory, your strength at work in us today in Jesus' name.
Pastor Spada 3/21/20
Ps 46:1-2 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.
In uncertain times the Lord is our refuge. Refuge—literally, "a place of trust." God's Kingdom is a mighty fortress and is stable in all storms. Refuge the Hebrew word used here, machseh, which refers to a place of refuge, creates an image of a stronghold or impenetrable fortress. God’s help is always accessible or available, a very present help in time of trouble.
Father, even though life seems like an earthquake, and the waters of life feel like they are going to overtake us, and what looks like utter chaos, you are our refuge and strength teach us to trust you.
Keys to a relevant spirituality
1 Sam 17:39 And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.
Before your Giant can come down, you need to know who we are, and who you’re not, and who we are in Christ.
What was David’s challenge, for 40 days and evenings Goliath had been challenging Israel and they were “dismayed and greatly afraid.” Goliath was approximately 9 feet 6 inches tall, the giant was probably almost twice as tall as any other man in the Philistine army. There’s no doubt that it would have been an intimidating and fearful prospect. When we know who we are, and understand our limitation, and who we are in Christ we will take down our Giants. Blessing in the name of Jesus Christ.