Sunday's Message, July 18, 2021 - What Faith Produces in our Life?

  Hello Family of God,  

Faith is the fuel that Christians run on.  It should be present and active in our every day life.  Take a look at some elements that are available from God by faith.

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

• Background Scriptures
• Colossians 3:1-4
• 2 Corinthians 5:4-7
• Galatians 3:1-5
• Definition of faith - (Hebrews 11:1) complete trust in something or someone, strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion based upon spiritual apprehension rather than proof
• Definition of apprehension - understanding or grasp
• Definition of produce - give rise to, bring about, cause a particular result or situation to happen or come into existence
• On the basis of faith, we receive...
• Galatians 3
• vs.6-8a,11 (Righteousness)
• Genesis 15:6 - righteousness is how God chose to interact with man - no other way
• vs. 8b-9 (Blessings)
• Proverbs 10:22
• Definition of enrichment - the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something
• Psalm 103
• forgiveness, healing, salvation, redemption, mercy, love, satisfaction in this life, refreshing, justifies, reveals, shown loving=kindness, patience, discipline, we are known by God, shown His faithfulness
• vs. 13 (Freedom)
• Definition of freedom - the power or right to act, speak, or think without hindrance or restraint
• John 4:24 - freedom to worship in spirit and truth
• vs. 2, 14 (Holy Spirit)
• John 14:15-21, 26
• Greek word allos - means "another of the same kind"
• Greek word parakletos - means "defense attorney" or "one called to stand next to us as a helper"
• Galatians 5:16-26
• vs. 3, 19-22 (Promise of a Life)
• John 3:-6 
• life is found in the Word
• the Word refreshes us
• God breathed His breath into our bodies in Genesis.  After sin, Jesus poured out His life on the cross to give us life.
• Water and blood came His side 
• 2 Corinthians 5:14-22
• no longer living as the world lives
• Hebrews 11:6 (Ability to please God)
• we all came to faith because we believed the message of the Gospel

 Nuggets for the Week

• God is Holy therefore, we are made holy by faith.  Holy communicates to holy!
• Not where you go but who you know
• We have Jesus with us not in the flesh but in Holy Spirit
• New life comes from Christ alone.  He gave His so that we can have it.
• Ignoring faith is choosing to take matters into our own hands.
• It is by faith...
• we're saved
• we believe God's Word
• we please God
• we receive the Holy Spirit
• Faith in Jesus grants us sonship and access to His Kingdom

Reflections

• Are we trying to relate to God in any other capacity?
• In those moments of inactivity, do we still believe God?
• Are we enjoying the freedom to worship in spirit and truth despite what society is saying and doing?
• Are we free in our minds?  Governing our thoughts?  Or are we held captive to our thoughts? (Galatians 5:1)
• How much time are we devoting to learning how to live our new life - renewing our minds in the Word, allowing it to wash over us, prayer, seeking the Father's will for that day, moment or person?
• When it comes to living out our faith, it sometimes may look like we don't believe.  Why is that?

 Key Takeaway for the Body

• When we come into faith our lives should be enriched, coming from the old to the new
• Jesus said it will soon not be a question of where or the location but revelation of and relationship with
• We are no longer bound to our old ways of living and thinking.  We're sons and daughters, owned by Father God.  if we're not enjoying our sonship something is wrong.
• Jesus was/is excited about us.  Are we excited about Him? (Hebrews 12:1-8)

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

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