Sunday's Message, May 2, 2021 - Heart Alignment
Hello Family of God,
Today's message includes an opportunity for God to minister and realign our hearts to continue to believe again.
God Bless!
Scripture References & Highlights
Prayer for 2021: This year will be a year of Light; that Light will shine and darkness will not dispel it.
In Jesus' Name
Message Scriptures
- Romans 2:17-29
- we know that salvation is about relationship and not religion
- sometimes when our hearts are misaligned through delayed promises, weariness, trauma, etc. It is necessary to have our hearts realigned or scripture says circumcised often
- People Jesus appeared after His resurrention:
- Mary and Mary (Matt 28:9-10)
- rejoice, don't be afraid, go tell the others to meet me in Galilee
- Eleven disciples (Matthew 28:18-20)
- all authority has been given to Him
- go make disciples in all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- teach them to faithfully follow as He commanded us
- never forget that I am with you every day even forever
- Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9-11)
- Two disciples (Mark 16:12, Luke 24:25)
- The eleven apostles (Mark 16:14-18)
- corrected them for having unbelieving hearts
- go into all the world, preach openly the wonderful news of the gospel to the entire human race
- those that believe will be saved
- miracle signs will accompany those that beieve
- demons will be driven out by His name
- supernatural protection
- lay hands on the sick and heal them
- Two disciples in Emmaus (Luke 24: 30-32)
- at the breaking of bread their eyes were open and they realized it was Jesus
- their hearts burned
- revelation of the scriptures was poured out
- Disciples (Luke 24:36-53)
- don't you remember what I said
- everything written about Him was fulfilled
- supernaturally unlocked their understanding to receive revelation of the scriptures
- go into all the nations and preach repentence and forgiveness of sins so that they will turn to Him
- start where you are
- Jesus blessed them
- the disciples praised and worshipped God in the temple
- Mary (John 20:14-18)
- why are you crying
- don't cling to me
- God, my Father is now your Father too
- go tell my brothers what I've told you
- Disciples (John 20:19-22)
- peace to you
- just as the Father sent me I am sending you to preach the forgiveness of sins
- Thomas (John 20:26-29)
- peace be to you
- You believe because you see. There are those who believe but have never seen me with their eyes but believe in their hearts. They will be blessed
- believe without seeing are blessed
- Disciples (John 21:4-19)
- throw your nets again on the other side and you will catch fish or believe again - you will win souls or your promises will be fulfilled
- the disciples came close again
- Jesus served them just like at the last supper
- asked Peter if he loved Him 3 times
- told Peter to feed His lambs and sheep again
- Romans 4:13-25
- we have to keep believing despite what we see or feel
- 2 Corinthians 5:6-10
- walk by faith and not by sight, a life pleasing unto God
- 2 Corinthians 1:20
- all God's promises are yes and amen in Him
- it is a life lived in Christ that we hear and believe God's promises and come into agreement and say AMEN!
- Just like our cars must have regular tune-ups and wheel alginments, so must our spiritual lives or walks with the Lord
- Not that it's about keeping the laws but the work of keeping the relationship alive and or the promises of God alive despite the circumstances around us.
- There was an intentional reason why Jesus appeared to each group of people but what stood out the most was Thomas' and Peter's encounters
Reflections
- Thomas had doubt in His heart and Peter had denial. My question is which one are you or which situation resonates with you that Jesus needs to restore?
- Will you feed my sheep or fulfill the purpose I have destined for your life?
Key Takeaway for the Body
- Jesus came to restore truth, hope, and purpose
- My promises will be fulfilled in your life - they are in me.
Prayer Time
In your times of prayer this week (9am,12noon, and 6pm) we encourage you to include the following scriptures located below and in the article 7 Verses and 7 Prayers for your Pastor/
Ephesians 1:17-19, 3:16-17
Philippians 1:9-11
Colossians 1:10-12
Worship Highlight
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