Sunday's Message, August 8, 2021 - It's Time to Move On, with Passion!

 Hello Spiritual Family,  

  Chess is a game made up of a series of strategic moves across the board to achieve one goal - the capture of the opposing king.  Sometimes the moves are advancing forward, sometimes they are backwards.  Sometimes pieces move diagonally.  Nevertheless, they are always moving keeping the end goal in sight.  Our lives are in the hand of God that is constantly moving and molding us with the end goal in sight - making Jesus known throughout all the earth!  Nevermind, which direction the pieces take they are still meant to move on in victory.  Are you ready to move on to see how this game plays out?  Let's be a people ready to confidently and passionately advance the Kingdom of Heaven at all cost.

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

Encounter God's Heart

Message Scriptures

• Philippians 1:12-21, 27-30
• Scripture Focus:  Philippians 1:20
• vs. 12-21, Paul shares with the church in Philippi that...
• what has happened to him has not hindered, but helped his ministry
• what he is going through has caused many believer's to become more courageous in the Lord, to be bold and passionate to preach the Word of God
• Luke 22:31-32
•  Jesus warns Peter...
• Satan has obtained permission to come and sift you all like wheat and test your faith
• I (Jesus) have prayed that you would remain faithful to me, no matter what comes
• when you have returned back to me and been restored, make it your life mission to strengthen the faith of your brothers
• 1 Corinthians 13:4-11
• Love is gentle and consistently kind 
• Jeremiah 31:3
• with lovingkindness have I drawn you
• Philippians 1:27-30
• keep living your life based on the reality of Jesus
• stand in unity, one Spirit, one passion - celebrating together as conquerors in the faith of the gospel
• then you will not be shaken or intimidated by any opposition that comes up against you
• it's a privilege, given by God, to suffer for Christ
• we are called to endure suffering 
• Hebrews 10:25
• we are to gather with the intent to encourage and urge each other onward
• Ephesians 2:10, 5:8, Philippians 2:12-16
• Rules of Engagement
• meaning:  a military term that dictates tge amount of force or active engagement should be applied to any situation
1. fulfill your destiny to live as children of light, showing, in humbleness of heart, how good our God is, and desire Him
2. follow the logos and rhema of God's Word
3. continue to contend for your new life in Christ until it comes to fruition
4. live in holy awe of the Presence of God with fear and trembling
5. know that God will continue to revitalize you wit passion to do what pleases Him.  He will always make this known to us as we engage with Him.
6. live a cheerful life without complainig or disunity
7. move on being shining lights
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 Nuggets for the Week

• what we have experienced is meant to further the gospel, make it a reality for others
• maximize every opportuity to share Jesus Christ
• may every part of our lives bring God glory
• God is aware of what we go through, He may have ordained it
• stay faithful to Jesus no matter what
• after you have gone through what you have gone through, return to me
• use what you have gone through to strengthen others
• tell how merciful, loving and kind God is
• reality definition = the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them

Reflections

• Paul didn't get distracted or upset by people's motives for ministering the gospel, just as long as the gospel was being preached.
• Don't get caught up in the doctrine of others but on whether they love Jesus and believe the scriptures (1 Corinthians 13:4)

 Key Takeaway for the Body

• Don't let past hurts and disappointments keep you from moving forward in Christ
• Continue to contend for the manifestation of your new life
• Stay faithful to Jesus, no matter what!
• The world is going to judge us not by what we say, but how we love
• God is building an army of believers that will march in unity & harmony to one tune - Jesus is Lord!
• Making Jesus famous throughout the earth is key and can only be accomplished consistently and passionately through a bride that is familiar with her husband.
• Our purpose for gathering as a body of believers
1. love God passionately with everything we have 
2. love one another and each other well
3. sharpen one another (encourage)
4. win souls into the Kingdom

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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